160 results about "Food particles" patented technology

An oral hygiene device, which includes a hand-held cylindrical device having a controllable dial and water-emitting nipple created by water pressure is disclosed. The oral hygiene device includes a cylindrical body which is hand-held, a control dial, having a valve, mounted onto the body; a nipple mounted at its proximal end to the body, the nipple having a slit on its distal end and being interchangeable; a conduit mounted between the body and an open-shutoff valve; and an open-shutoff valve mounted between the conduit and a connector body mounted to a water source. The device cleanses and dislodges food particles from teeth and massages the gums.

The invention relates to a kitchen waste recycling automatic treating all-in-one machine and a treatment process thereof. The all-in-one machine comprises a crushing device, a squeezing device, an oil-water separating device and a biological treating device, wherein the crushing device is used for crushing kitchen waste into residue bodies with the food particle size of 0.1 to 0.3 millimeters; liquid in solid residues squeezed by the squeezing device accounts for 7 to 15 percent of the total weight of solid residues; the solid residues enter the biological treating device for treatment finally, and a microbial agent is put into a fermentation tank in the biological treating device, heated and subjected to batch-type stirring; the microbial agent consists of actinomycetes, lactobacillus, saccharomycetes and photosynthetic bacteria and are fed in a mass ratio of 3:5:7:4; 0.01 to 2 mass parts of the microbial agent are added into 100 mass parts of solid residues; and the fermentation time of the microbial agent is 3 to 15 hours. The integrated equipment is small in size, compost time can be shortened greatly, and the treatment efficiency is improved.

A safety cap made of a mesh casing body and attachment frame and attached by snap-fitting or screw engagement to the pressure release valve of a pressure cooker or to the inner surface of the lid of the cooker so as to cover the pressure release valve, thus allowing no food particles to reach the pressure release valve and preventing the pressure release valve from being clogged.

An intragastric anchor implant device with an elongate member having proximal and distal ends with atraumatic features disposed thereon is described herein. The atraumatic features inhibit damage to the tissues of the stomach and the gastrointestinal tract and help anchor the device. The elongate member may be substantially rigid to resist bending and engage a tissue of the stomach or gastrointestinal tract to prevent passage therethrough and may include one or more bends to conform to the shape of the tract. The anchor implant device may be coupled with a therapeutic device, such as an intestinal bypass sleeve with a sliding seal, such as an expandable structure, that secures the sleeve to direct a flow of food particles from the stomach therethrough, for use in treating various disorders, including obesity and diabetes. Methods of deploying the anchor implant devices are also disclosed.

An intragastric anchor implant device is provided with a substantially rigid member having proximal and distal ends and atraumatic tips or features disposed near the proximal and distal ends. The atraumatic features prevent damage to the tissues of the stomach and the gastrointestinal track and may help to anchor the device in the stomach, while the substantially rigid member resists bending so as to engage a tissue of the stomach or the gastrointestinal tract to prevent passage through the stomach. The anchor implant device is coupled with a therapeutic device, typically a sleeve, such as an intestinal bypass sleeve. Ideally, the device includes a sliding seal to direct a flow of food particles from the stomach through the sleeve, so as to be useful in treating a disorder, including obesity and diabetes. Methods of deploying the anchor implant devices are also disclosed.

An animal dental care device that cleans the teeth as the animal chews on it, wherein the device can include a plurality of protrusions and / or bristles to remove food particles and plaque.

A process for dry coating a food particle having a size in the range from about 0.5 mm to about 20.0 mm is disclosed. The resulting coated food particle has a moisture level that is substantially the same as the moisture level of the uncoated food particle. A process for encapsulating a frozen liquid particle having a size in the range from 5 micrometers to 5 millimeters with a liquid coating material is also disclosed. Also disclosed are coated food particles and encapsulate frozen liquid particles made by one of the processes of the invention.

A barrier against soiling to the wearer, this functional, easy to use bib comprises a body made of washable, flexible, durable and non-porous material with a front and a back. The body includes two semi-circular upper sections that protect the wearer's shoulders from soiling while also securing the bib around the wearer's neck. In fastening these upper sections together, a portion of the bib body arcs outwardly to conform to the wearer's upper body. The lower body of the bib forms into a bowed pocket for catching and retaining food particles and liquid thus shielding the user from soiling. The pocket is formed firstly by folding the lowest portion of the body upwards toward the front of the bib and fastening with corresponding snaps on each side and secondly, by folding the bottom right and left corners of the pocket around to the backside of the bib and fastening to the corresponding snaps on the backside. The pocket unfastens for the purpose of wiping and / or washing once removed from the wearer. The integrity of this pocket to retain liquid and food particles is assured and maintained by the special manner in which it is constructed, folded and fastened; by eliminating any folds within the pocket itself; by eliminating any perforations caused by affixing within said pocket, and by avoiding the use of applied trim along its edges. The resulting bib with an improved pocket prevents soiling to the wearer by catching and retaining a measurable amount of food and liquid debris without leaking and is easy to clean due to the ability to unfasten the pocket.

A system having a console and remote media device. The console transmits a page to the remote media device. The console may also be used to synchronize the remote media device. Alternatively, a docking station may be used for synchronization or recharging for the power source of the remote media device. The remote media device may be used in a restaurant by patrons while waiting for a table. In this environment the remote media device may have video games, magazines coupled with advertising, which would allow a patron that is waiting for a table to play a video game. The remote media device may have a configuration that includes a protective screen that overlays a recessed video screen to prevent food particles or liquid from penetrating the remote media device.

A system and method for separating food particles is disclosed here. The system may include means for receiving food particles to be separated, means for screening the food particles into fine and coarse particles, means for controlling the amount of output fine particles, and means for delivering the output for further processing. The method may include receiving food particles to be separated, mechanically screening the food particles into fine and coarse particles, controlling the amount of the fine particles output, and delivering the fine output for further processing.

A double-sided toothbrush includes bristles on opposite sides of the brushing head. Primary bristles are provided for routine brushing. Opposed secondary bristles are provided for additional or specialty brushings. The double-sided toothbrush with bristles on both sides may easily be positioned in the mouth for cleaning plaque and food particles from teeth, tongue, gums, cheek, roof of mouth, dental implants and braces.

Rotational member (310) with plural tactile pins (301) movable up-and-down for displaying characters is rotated by rotation driving means. Elastic O-rings (370) are provided in the rotational member (310) for pressing and holding the pins (301). Actuators (320) brought to contact the pins (301) are provided nearby the rotational member (310) for positioning the pins (301) at desired heights from a tactile surface. Cam (330) brought to contact with the pins (301) is provided also nearby the rotational member (310) for positioning the pins (301) at the reset position or height. Furthermore, selectively actuating means is provided for selectively actuating the actuators (320). Owing to such arrangement, a continuous tactile pin display apparatus can be reduced in size, weight and cost. By providing at least the pins (301) or the rotational member (310) with a photocatalyst, it becomes possible to decompose contaminants, such as bacteria, sweat, oil of the hand and food particles, deposited on the pins or their peripheral portions.

This is a computer controlled and automated mobile and / or static process to reclaim used waste fryer oil used for cooking and convert it into biodiesel. The waste, which can contain many contaminants including food particles, and water and emulsified or congealed grease, is forcibly vacuumed into a container and heated. Contaminates are removed by passing the heated fluid via a strainer. Once determined clean by the computer, the fluid travels out of the vessel through the strainer and back into the vessel. Any water settles to the bottom of the heated chamber. As the computer senses the presence of water, it is removed via a drain. The grease is then pumped to a second chamber and treated with a titrated amount of catalyst, as determined by sensors and software. After reaction takes place, glycerin levels are monitored and removed via a strainer, and the fluid is pumped to the next chamber. pH is measured by the computer and balanced. It is processed in a final wash to remove any remaining impurities. The product is tested for standards via sensors and software and then is moved to the delivery tank through a filter. Upon reaching the delivery site, the biodiesel is pumped and measured from the delivery vessel through a final filter to the customer's tank. Unless the computer notices a failure of one of the modular components, the truck is periodically sent to a maintenance facility for replenishment of catalyst and removal of food particles or other contaminates. In the case of failure the driver is immediately notified by the computer, and the truck is directed to the nearest service center. This system is monitored continuously and may be checked via the internet.

A process for dry coating a food particle having a size in the range from about 0.5 mm to about 20.0 mm is disclosed. The resulting coated food particle has a moisture level that is substantially the same as the moisture level of the uncoated food particle. A process for encapsulating a frozen liquid particle having a size in the range from 5 micrometers to 5 millimeters with a liquid coating material is also disclosed. Also disclosed are coated food particles and encapsulate frozen liquid particles made by one of the processes of the invention.

The invention relates to a method for preparing porous foam aluminum sheet. Wherein, it selects aluminum alloy to be heated via smelting furnace at constant temperature; selects food particle salt as foam porous stuff to be baked at high temperature and constant temperature; adds heated particle salt into mould, to be pressurized by compressor into block; adds melt aluminum to be pressurized by compressor, to make the melt aluminum into the space between particle salts, to form compact foam aluminum skeleton; then solidifies it to be extracted out from the mould to be cooled. The produced porous foam aluminum plate has uniform factor of porosity, with high porous rate, stable structure, adjustable thickness, improved quality, reduced producing cost and the application for batch production.

An intragastric anchor implant device is provided with a substantially rigid member having proximal and distal ends and atraumatic tips or features disposed near the proximal and distal ends. The atraumatic features prevent damage to the tissues of the stomach and the gastrointestinal track and may help to anchor the device in the stomach, while the substantially rigid member resists bending so as to engage a tissue of the stomach or the gastrointestinal tract to prevent passage through the stomach. The anchor implant device is coupled with a therapeutic device, typically a sleeve, such as an intestinal bypass sleeve. Ideally, the device includes a sliding seal to direct a flow of food particles from the stomach through the sleeve, so as to be useful in treating a disorder, including obesity and diabetes. Methods of deploying the anchor implant devices are also disclosed.

Rotational member (310) with plural tactile pins (301) movable up-and-down for displaying characters is rotated by rotation driving means. Elastic O-rings (370) are provided in the rotational member (310) for pressing and holding the pins (301). Actuators (320) brought to contact the pins (301) are provided nearby the rotational member (310) for positioning the pins (301) at desired heights from a tactile surface. Cam (330) brought to contact with the pins (301) is provided also nearby the rotational member (310) for positioning the pins (301) at the reset position or height. Furthermore, selectively actuating means is provided for selectively actuating the actuators (320). Owing to such arrangement, a continuous tactile pin display apparatus can be reduced in size, weight and cost.By providing at least the pins (301) or the rotational member (310) with a photocatalyst, it becomes possible to decompose contaminants, such as bacteria, sweat, oil of the hand and food particles, deposited on the pins or their peripheral portions.

An attachable funnel with internal strainer is used to transfer and strain fluids, such as used cooking oil, from one container to another container for storage and reuse. The funnel includes an insertable screen strainer to filter out food particles and other contaminants from the contaminated fluid. The base of the funnel includes a collar having a plurality of threaded attachment rings to allow the funnel to be screwed onto a storage container. The threaded attachment allows the funnel to remain securely in place on a mouth of the container without risk of tipping or spilling. Integral vent tubes are provided to allow air to escape from the container.

A portable cooker for outdoor use having one or two side shelves which can be moved to a compact upright stowage position for carrying, storage or transport and can then be deployed to a horizontal position when using the portable cooker for cooking at a campsite, at a park, on a boat, at a tail-gate party, or at any other location. In the upright stowage position, the side shelves are located outside of the cooking chamber so that the shelves do not come into contact with the cooking grate and do not pick up food particles, grease, or other cooking residues which are present on the cooking grate or elsewhere in the cooking chamber. Also, because the side shelves are not folded into the cooking chamber during carrying or transport, the portable cooker can additionally include an interior warming rack and other features which are used in “non-portable” grills but would interfere with the operation of the side shelves of the portable grill if the shelves were required to be folded into the cooking chamber.

A sink protector is provided that includes a frame defining a frame opening, and a grate supported by the frame. The grate includes a first grate section and a second grate section, each having a perimeter and a plurality of wires extending across each grate section to provide structure for supporting various items to be deposited in a sink. The grate is sufficiently porous to allow the unobstructed passage of water and food particles therethrough. The grate sections are pivotally connected such that at least one of the grate sections pivots about the other grate section to allow unencumbered access to the sink drain.

An oral hygiene appliance is provided having an upper and lower appliance member formed of an arcuate channel for placement over a wearer's upper and lower teeth and gum lines. The channels are comprised of an inner and outer layer sandwiching an internal pathway for routing a pressurized cleaning solution therethrough. The pathway is a network of tubules or a formed pathway between the channel layers, the pathway having a main conduit, branches, and outlets through the channel inner layers. The frontal portion of the appliance connects to at least one lead tube. The lead tubes further connect to an external fluid pump and reservoir of cleaning solution, which is pumped into the pathways of the upper and lower appliance and exit the outlets to spray remove plaque, tarter, and food particles. The device may be used in replacement of or in addition to traditional toothbrush cleaning routines.

A mesh filter basket comprising a frame, and a wire mesh attached to the frame, wherein the mesh filter basket is configured to be placed inside a fryer comprising cooking liquid, wherein the mesh filter basket is configured to receive a fryer basket comprising food, wherein the mesh filter basket is configured to allow the cooking liquid to pass through the mesh and cook the food in the fryer basket, and wherein the mesh filter basket is configured to retain food particles escaping the fryer basket.

A sink protector is provided that includes a frame defining a frame opening, and a grate supported by the frame. The grate includes a first grate section and a second grate section, each having a perimeter and a plurality of wires extending across each grate section to provide structure for supporting various items to be deposited in a sink. The grate is sufficiently porous to allow the unobstructed passage of water and food particles therethrough. The grate sections are pivotally connected such that at least one of the grate sections pivots about the other grate section to allow unencumbered access to the sink drain.

A device for flossing teeth includes a base unit defining a handle and a disposable head unit that removeably attaches to a top end of the base unit. An electric motor in the base unit, powered by a rechargeable battery, rotates a shaft upon operation of a switch. A pair of hollow tubular arm members extend from a top of the head unit and terminate at opposing open distal ends to define a gap therebetween. A predetermined length of dental floss is partially wound on a first wheel within a clean floss chamber of the head unit and extends through the arm members and across the gap without contacting the distal ends, thereby preventing the transfer of plaque, food particles and bacteria onto exposed surfaces of the arm members. Used floss is wound onto a second floss wheel in a segregated floss collection chamber. The shaft drivingly engages a gear assembly within the head unit for rotating the first and second floss wheels, thereby controlling advanced movement of the floss in order to provide clean floss across the gap, while isolating contaminated floss within the segregated floss collection chamber.

A process for preparing a feline pet food composition comprising a meat based material having an essentially solid mass that assumes the shape of its container and the feline pet food composition prepared using the process. The pet food composition is characterized as having meat particles with a moisturized appearance and visually recognizable discrete food particles upon slicing the pet food mass after removal from a container.

A convertible bib system is disclosed. The bib system includes a substrate base with a front side and a rear side, a catch-all pocket, an adjustable bib clip strap, collar bands, recesses, storage compartments, and various fastening devices. The bib system is configured for storage of small items and for conversion from a bib to a clutch / wallet. The bib system is configured as a bib for secure attachment around the neck of a child, the capturing of food particles and liquids, the subsequent cleaning of the bib and the transport of the folded bib in a clutch / wallet state. The bib system also is utilized for the storage of a multiplicity of items.

Dysphagia is a common health problem, the term describing a range of mechanical disorders that affect the safety, efficiency, or quality of eating and drinking. In dysphagia, every swallowing attempt bears the danger of choking and aspiration of liquids or food particles into the lung. Generally, when patients experience difficulties in swallowing, food thickeners are used to comply with clinically required levels of viscosity of liquid / semisolid products for use in nutrition for such patients. Herein, food thickening compositions as well as their use and applications are disclosed.

The invention relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a method for crushing foods. A household food crusher crushes the foods with a rotary cutter by a crushing step and a stirring step alternately. The rotation directions in the two steps are opposite, so relative speed between the cutter and the foods is increased and cutting efficiency is improved; the food crusher does not drive a liquid to form a big swirl and make the liquid overflow from a container; the flow direction of the liquid is complex and variable, so the food crusher contributes to the mixing of a solid and the liquid and prepared bean milk is thicker; and the crushing step and the stirring step are alternately performed, so the foods are uniformly turned and the crushed food particles are more uniform.

The present invention relates to a dental cleaning device, particularly to a flosser device for cleaning teeth gaps. The flosser device according to the present invention removes food particles from different tooth gaps by mounting the flosser element to the flosser element longitudinal connecting slot and the flosser element transverse connecting slot to adjust the position of the flosser. The flosser element base is disposed in the gradually narrowing flosser element connecting slots, so that the flosser element arms diverse outwardly to tension a length of flosser between the flosser element arms. Besides, the center of the flosser element connecting slot is hollow to form a base receiving hole so that the base press-release point projects through the base receiving hole out of the handle after the flosser element base is mounted on the flosser element connecting mechanism, and a user can draw out the flosser element by pressing the base press-release point for replacement.