Abstract: A system for arranging transport of an alimentary component includes at least a server configured to receive training data with a plurality of data entries, each including at least an alimentary request and at least a correlated alimentary process label, to receive at least an alimentary request from a user device, and to determine, based on the at least a transport request, an ability of one or more physical performance entities to execute the at least a transport request. The system includes an alimentary instruction set generator module designed and configured to generate at least an alimentary instruction set as a function of the at least an alimentary request from the user device and the training data. The system includes a transport request generator module configured to generate at least a transport request as a function of the at least an alimentary instruction set.

Abstract: To better understand the impact that meals have on the blood glucose level, some individuals with diabetes have begun recording meals consumed over time. However, the relationship between meals consumed by an individual and the glycemic health state of the individual has been difficult to understand. Introduced here are computer programs and associated computer-implemented techniques for utilizing information regarding the meals consumed by an individual to manage the blood glucose level of the individual in a personalized manner. By consistently and properly attributing physiological responses represented as excursions in blood glucose measurements to meals, the relationship between these meals and the glycemic health state can be better understood. For example, by examining this relationship, a diabetes management platform may be able to identify appropriate recommendations for monitoring, managing, and/or improving the glycemic health state of an individual.

Abstract: A paddle for watercraft has a shaft to which blades are attached at opposite ends. The blades may be mounted directly to the shaft or via drop cranks. The shaft is suspended on handles oriented transversely to the shaft's longitudinal axis. The handles are capable of pivoting motion relative to the shaft as well as rotational motion about their respective longitudinal axes.

Abstract: Techniques for improving products based on data-driven models are provided. In one example, a system comprises a receiving component that receives product data representing information about a set of products, wherein a first product of the set of products comprises a first combination of a first set of ingredients, and wherein the product data comprises product composition data representing a composition of the first product. The system further comprises a learning component that generates product space data representing a product space that characterizes the set of products and respective degrees of similarity between members of the set of products, wherein a degree of similarity between the first product and a second product of the set of products is determined based on product distance data representing a determined distance metric resulting from a comparison of the first set of ingredients to a second set of ingredients combined to produce the second product.

Abstract: A watersports paddle includes an elongated handle body having a first material, a biased member having a second material more flexible than the first material such that the biased member is more flexible than the elongated handle body, and a paddle blade coupled to the biased member opposite the elongated handle body. The biased member deforms when a force is applied to the biased member with the elongated handle body by pulling the paddle blade through water and reforms when the force is not applied to the biased member by the elongated handle body to store and release energy during use of the watersports paddle. The biased member may be a substantially planar leaf spring or a bowed leaf spring.

Abstract: A paddle for a watercraft or flotation device has a pair of shaft mounted blades connected by a core member. A right hand drive grip and a left hand drive grip are secured in spaced relation to opposite ends of the core. A right hand offset is mounted adjacent the right hand drive grip and a left hand offset is mounted adjacent the left hand drive grip for providing hand clearance for a user. The core is telescopically expandable and accommodates various size paddle shafts for propelling different watercraft.

Abstract: A water paddle comprising a first shaft having and a second shaft, a first cog collar located on an exterior surface of first shaft and having a first set of teeth extending radially from a mating end of first cog collar, a second cog collar located on an exterior surface of second shaft and having a second set of teeth extending radially from a mating end of second cog collar, second set of teeth mateable with first set of teeth to prevent rotational movement between shafts, a ferrule extending from a free end of second shaft, a snap button-alignment tab assembly comprising a bushing, a wavy washer, and a snap button base located within ferrule and a snap button skirt connected to free end of ferrule and an alignment tab fixed within first paddle shaft downstream of a set of corresponding holes of first paddle.

Abstract: A system and method for selecting, ordering and distributing customized food products is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method is a computer-implemented method comprising viewing a list of additives for creating a customized food product, selecting one or more additives from the list of additives to create the customized food product, and transmitting a request to purchase the customized food product, which is then distributed to the consumer. By communicating with the manufacturer as to personal needs and desires pertaining to health, activity level, organoleptic preferences and so forth, the consumer can now develop and order a customized food product to suit his or her particular tastes, using a real-time interactive communication link.

Abstract: A fan equipped with an unfolded fan blade adapted for mailing without requiring carriage in an envelope or packet. The unfolded fan comprises an unfolded fan blade, a handle attached to the unfolded fan blade, and indicia printed on one side of the unfolded fan blade. The handle is adapted to stiffen and reinforce the unfolded fan blade. The indicia define an area to attach or print postage and an area to write or print an address, and an optional area to write or print a message. In one embodiment, the handle is in the form of an elongated male member and an elongated female receptor member. In another embodiment, a method of mailing fans is provided, comprising the steps of providing a non-folded fan adapted for direct mailing.

Abstract: Nutrient clusters for food products, such as for addition to Ready-To-Eat cereals, are made in the form of aggregates or clusters comprising a first particulate component; a nutrient powder blend, and sufficient binder to adhere the powder to the particulates. The nutrient clusters are in the form of pieces each weighing from about 0.3 to 5 g. and having a moisture content of about 2% to 10%. Such nutrient clusters are prepared by applying a liquid binder to the particulates to form sticky particulates, adding a powdered nutrient blend, and curing the mixtures to form hardened dried nutrient clusters. The nutrient cluster can contain 100% US recommended daily allowance of essential vitamins and minerals and can contain added macronutrients such as soy proteins, soluble fiber, and/or calcium in nutritionally dense form in as little as 5 to 15 g of nutrient clusters.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to fans having a handle that is disposed in a non-radial manner with respect to the center of the fan portion. In preferred embodiments the handle is substantially parallel to an imaginary circumferential tangent of the fan. In an especially preferred embodiment the fan is expanded at two radial spokes. Each of the spokes has a distal end, and the two distal ends are used to support the handle. An angle formed between the two spokes when the fan is in the expanded configuration is at least 15 degrees.

Abstract: A handle structure for a flexible fan includes two corresponding holding brackets and two corresponding handle members. The holding brackets are provided at their inner sides with a plurality of receiving means and stop means so as to firmly clamp a segment of a steel wire frame of the flexible fan between the receiving and the stop means. The handle members are separately pivotally connected at one end to two ends of the holding brackets and respectively define a space for receiving two sides of the twisted and folded flexible fan therein when the fan is not in use and the handle members are pushed apart to abut against the frame of the fan. The handle members are formed with curved recesses for a comfortable grip by a the user's fingers. When the handle members are pushed to abut one another and become perpendicular to the fan, the user may stably grip the handle members to wave the fan easily.

Abstract: A substantially flat, oval-shaped swim paddle for use on a swimmer's hand is provided having two halves connected by a flexible hinge. The anterior half has ridges defining finger indexes for placement of the swimmer's fingers. The posterior half has a centrally located raised palm portion which, when in use, fits comfortably within the hollow area of the swimmer's palm. Velcro.RTM. type fasteners secure the paddle to the swimmer's hand. Texturing on the hand side of the paddle, the finger indexes and the raised palm portion allow the swimmer to more easily control the paddle.

Abstract: A collapsible fan is disclosed which can be easily stored, include logos and messages, and unfolds into a fan that is about six times its folded size. The fan includes a spring-type frame foldable into itself and unfoldable to its original shape, and a membrane connected across the spring frame. A carrying case has an opening in one portion for receiving the collapsed spring frame and membrane.

Abstract: An improved paddle for canoe or kayak recreational or competitive paddling incorporates crossbar structure formed such that when incorporated either with a single blade canoe paddle or with a double blade kayak paddle both hands grip available crossbars when stroking on either side of the canoe or kayak.

Abstract: A double-bladed kayak paddle (A, B) is disclosed which includes first and second blade sections (10, 12) having a paddle blade (14, 18) carried on one end thereof, and jointed ends (16, 20) carried on opposing ends thereof. The jointed ends are fitted together to form a joint (C) which effectively prevents torque forces from being placed on a latch mechanism (D). The latch mechanism includes a latch button (24) carried within a hollow sleeve (22) which interfits within hollow portions of the first and second blade sections (10, 12). Latch openings (32, 34 and 60, 62) are circumferentially spaced around the first section (10) to provide a number of operational positions for different operational blade configurations. Various right and left hand control configurations are provided for the paddle, as well as feathered and nonfeathered configurations.

Abstract: A propulsion device and its method of use, the device having a forward foil and a rearward foil adapted for alternate transverse reciprocal and alternate pivotal movement in opposed direction about parallel axes. The forward and rearward foil axes are perpendicular to the chords of the forward and rearward foils and the rearward foil is positioned to the rear of, and in a nested relationship with, the forward foil. The axes of the forward and rearward foils are positioned a distance of less than one-quarter of the chord length from the leading edge of the forward and rearward foils, respectively.