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20110311703 | FROZEN AERATED PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to frozen aerated products including products manufactured by low-temperature extrusion with superior creaminess. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially coagulated protein system induced by controlled coagulation of milk protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on frozen confectionery including low-temperature extruded frozen products, in particular when containing low fat. A method of producing such frozen aerated confectionery product and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention. | 12-22-2011 |
20130122176 | FROZEN CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a method for producing frozen confectionery products comprising a coagulated protein system which contributes to the improvement of textural and sensorial attributes of the confections, in particular of products based on lower fat formulations. Such a protein system is used according to the invention in frozen confection prepared by conventional freezing alone or combined with low temperature freezing wherein it improves the microstructure and stability on frozen products. | 05-16-2013 |
20130129896 | FROZEN CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS WITH IMPROVED TEXTURE - The present invention relates to a method for producing frozen confectionery products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a method which contributes to the improvement of textural and sensorial attributes of the confections obtained thereof, in particular of products based on lower fat formulations. The method includes the use of controlled heat (between 90° C. and 140° C. for 5 seconds to 30 minutes) on an acidified ice confection mix (pH between 5.6 and 6.5) to at least partially form a coagulated protein system including casein whey protein. Such a protein system is used according to the invention in frozen confection prepared by conventional freezing alone or combined with low temperature freezing wherein it improves the microstructure and stability on frozen products. | 05-23-2013 |
20130129899 | MILK PROTEIN CONTAINING LIQUID BEVERAGE PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to beverage products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially denaturated protein system induced by controlled denaturation of milk protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on beverage product, in particular when containing low fat. A method of producing such beverage and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention. | 05-23-2013 |
20130129900 | NON-DAIRY PROTEIN BEVERAGE PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a non dairy beverage products including products manufactured with superior creaminess. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially denatured protein system induced by controlled denaturation of protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes RTD beverage. A method for producing such beverage and product obtainable from the method are also part of the invention. | 05-23-2013 |
20130136842 | SHELF-STABLE CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to confectionery products which are shelf-stable and are suitable for quiescent freezing to form frozen confectionery products. In particular, the invention is concerned with unfrozen packaged confections comprising a coagulated protein system which contributes to the stability of the confections in particular when stored at room or chilled temperatures. A method of producing such confectionery products and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention. The use of the products for providing frozen desserts also forms part of the invention. | 05-30-2013 |
20150099050 | FROZEN AERATED PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to frozen aerated products including products manufactured by low-temperature extrusion with superior creaminess. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially coagulated protein system induced by controlled coagulation of milk protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on frozen confectionery including low-temperature extruded frozen products, in particular when containing low fat. A method of producing such frozen aerated confectionery product and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention. | 04-09-2015 |
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20080268799 | TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - A transmission apparatus has two modes of power amplifier operation, in which mode | 10-30-2008 |
20130028733 | Wind turbine having flow-aligned blades - A wind turbine blade is configured such that the lift force from the blade airfoil is always normal, or nearly normal, to the shaft torque. This condition maximizes energy conversion. This objective may be achieved by a) having the airfoil chord always aligned to the actual wind direction (subject only to small angle of attack variations), and b) slowing the turbine rotation rate so that no blade twist is needed. As a result, blade tip speed due to shaft rotation is less than the wind speed, and preferably much less. This low tip speed eliminates any hazard to birds. The lift force from the blade airfoil directly drives the torque on the shaft, so the control problem simplifies to adjusting the blade angle of attack to keep the lift constant across varying wind speeds. | 01-31-2013 |
20150044055 | Wind turbine having flow-aligned blades - A wind turbine blade is configured such that the lift force from the blade airfoil is always normal, or nearly normal, to the shaft torque. This condition maximizes energy conversion. This objective may be achieved by a) having the airfoil chord always aligned to the actual wind direction (subject only to small angle of attack variations), and b) slowing the turbine rotation rate so that no blade twist is needed. As a result, blade tip speed due to shaft rotation is less than the wind speed, and preferably much less. This low tip speed eliminates any hazard to birds. The lift force from the blade airfoil directly drives the torque on the shaft, so the control problem simplifies to adjusting the blade angle of attack to keep the lift constant across varying wind speeds. For most airfoils, a slightly negative angle of attack results in zero lift, so this simple approach has a ready fail-safe condition. This fail-safe condition is operable up to very high wind speeds, eliminating any need to provide for turbine overspeed control. The same teachings are equally applicable to water turbines and other types of turbines. | 02-12-2015 |
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20080220733 | Fast frequency range selection in ranged controlled oscillators - Methods and apparatus for fast frequency range selection in ranged controlled oscillators. An exemplary frequency range selection apparatus includes a ranged voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) configured within a frequency control loop (e.g., within a phase-locked loop (PLL)), and a range select controller. The range select controller is configured to receive a phase difference signal from a frequency/phase detector and a fine tuning signal from the output of a loop filter. The range select controller uses the error and fine tuning signals to determine which range setting code should be applied to the range setting input of the VCO. The ability to use information obtained exclusively from the control loop avoids the need to perform a separate open-loop range selection process, as is required in prior art range selection approaches. Because the control loop never needs to be opened, the range selection process is substantially less time consuming compared to prior art approaches. | 09-11-2008 |
20090189689 | Power supply processing for power amplifiers - The present invention, generally speaking, uses multiple selectable power supply paths, a saturation detector, or combinations of the same to achieve efficient power supply processing. In one aspect of the invention, a power supply processing circuit includes a first switched converter stage and a second linear stage. Depending on the power supply desired, the first stage may be bypassed to avoid conversion losses. In another aspect of the invention, a saturation detector is used to control the first stage such that the second stage operates efficiently just short of saturation, thereby avoiding distortion. | 07-30-2009 |
20120020135 | AC/DC Power Conversion Methods and Apparatus - An AC/DC converter that converts an AC input voltage Vin to a DC output voltage comprises an inductor, a capacitor selectively coupled to the inductor, a plurality of switches, and a controller. The controller configures the plurality of switches, inductor, and capacitor to operate as a buck converter during times when Vin>Vout and to operate as an inverting buck converter during times when Vin<−Vout. The controller modulates the duty cycles of the plurality of switches to regulate the DC output voltage Vout to the desired, constant output level. | 01-26-2012 |
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20120198603 | ELECTRONIC HELMET - An electronic helmet is provided that includes a helmet body and an integrated electronic system disposed in the helmet body, providing a number of convenient functions. The helmet body has a hard outer shell and a hard inner shell mounted to the outer shell such that a cavity is defined between the outer and the inner shells. The inner shell can include suitable material to provide the wearer effective RF shielding from the electronic system, such as, nickel-plated carbon fiber to provide RF shielding. The helmet body further includes a shock-absorbent structure disposed between the inner shell and the head of a wearer. | 08-09-2012 |
20140296669 | ELECTRONIC HEADWEAR - A headwear assembly is provided that measures physiological changes, e.g., oxygen saturation, pulse, blood pressure, and body temperature of a user during physical exercise, to include athletic activities and other situations. The headwear assembly can provide integrated functionality with an external device such as a smart phone. The headwear assembly can be embodied in various configurations, e.g., stand-alone headband, cap, visor, or a helmet. | 10-02-2014 |
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20110218470 | OVER-MOLDED FLEXIBLE KNEE BRACE - A fitted hinge brace for supporting a joint that employs a flexible over-molding over hinge arms. The over-molded hinge brace dynamically conforms to the shape of the wearer in real-time, working with the wearer's body to provide comfortable support. The hinge brace includes first and second cuffs with flexible over-molding formed over medial and lateral hinges. The medial and lateral hinges each include a hinge arm and a hinge plate with geared portion. The geared portions of the medial hinge plate of the first cuff fit between the geared portions of the medial hinge plate of the second cuff, and the geared portions of the lateral hinge plate of the first cuff fit between the geared portions of the lateral hinge plate of the second cuff. | 09-08-2011 |
20120150083 | ARM SLING WITH BACKPACK STRAPS - A sling with straps configured in a manner similar to those of a backpack. The sling includes a waist strap connected at one end to an anterior portion of the sling pouch and at a second end to a posterior second portion of the sling pouch. The sling include first and second straps that are worn over respective shoulders of the body. One of the straps is connected at one end a first end of the pouch and at an opposite end to a second (opposite) end of the pouch. The second strap is connected at one end to the first end of the pouch and at an opposite end to the waist strap. The sling can also include an abduction pillow. | 06-14-2012 |
20130012855 | BOOTLESS ANKLE BRACE - A bootless ankle brace for treating an injured ankle. The brace includes a body panel, two stabilizing straps, and a binding strap. The user's foot is inserted into the body panel so that the body panel is located just above the ankle. The outside (lateral) stabilizing strap is brought forward across top of the foot and under the heel and secured to the opposite side of the ankle. This process is repeated with the inside (medial) stabilizing strap. Once both straps are secured, they are both tensioned (using finger loops) and re-secured to the side of the body panel. The ankle brace is secured by wrapping and securing an elastic cuff around the body panel. | 01-10-2013 |
20150351951 | SHOULDER STABILIZATION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Various apparatus, e.g., braces or supports, and methods for stabilizing a shoulder and/or arm of a subject are provided herein. In certain variations, a shoulder stabilization apparatus includes one or more inelastic, non-stretchable and/or rigid components which restrict or limit various types of shoulder and/or arm motion, e.g., abduction. The shoulder stabilization apparatus may include various accessory straps which restrict or limit various types of shoulder and/or arm motion. | 12-10-2015 |
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20080210825 | ENHANCED AERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - An enhanced aerial delivery system addresses issues raised when large quantities of fluids, powders, and other agent materials are to be transported in and aerially dispersed by aircraft. Some aspects include positioning and securing of tanks aboard the aircraft to facilitate management and safety of the tanks and aircraft. Other aspects address coupling of the tanks and associated piping to lessen structural effects upon the aircraft. Further aspects deal with channeling, containing, and dumping stray agent materials that have escaped from the agent tanks on board the aircraft. | 09-04-2008 |
20100282914 | ENHANCED AERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - An enhanced aerial delivery system addresses issues raised when large quantities of fluids, powders, and other agent materials are to be transported in and aerially dispersed by aircraft. Some aspects include positioning and securing of tanks aboard the aircraft to facilitate management and safety of the tanks and aircraft. Other aspects address coupling of the tanks and associated piping to lessen structural effects upon the aircraft. Further aspects deal with channeling, containing, and dumping stray agent materials that have escaped from the agent tanks on board the aircraft. | 11-11-2010 |
20100314496 | ENHANCED AERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - An enhanced aerial delivery system addresses issues raised when large quantities of fluids, powders, and other agent materials are to be transported in and aerially dispersed by aircraft. Some aspects include positioning and securing of tanks aboard the aircraft to facilitate management and safety of the tanks and aircraft. Other aspects address coupling of the tanks and associated piping to lessen structural effects upon the aircraft. Further aspects deal with channeling, containing, and dumping stray agent materials that have escaped from the agent tanks on board the aircraft. | 12-16-2010 |