Abstract: A continuous cooking process is disclosed that mimics the U-shaped temperature-time profile produced by a batch kettle fried potato chip operation. Potato slices are placed into hot oil in a flume portion of a continuous fryer. The potato slices exit the flume into an upstream portion of the fryer. Cooling oil is injected to the upstream portion of the continuous fryer to continuously achieve the trough portion of the U-shaped temperature-time profile. The potato slices are then further fried in the downstream portion of the fryer in a region having an increased hot oil temperature. The increased hot oil temperature occurs by injecting hot oil into the downstream portion. The temperature of injected hot oil can be controlled by the exit moisture content of the potato slices.

Abstract: Securing a flexible material about the open end of a container. A securing mechanism pre-attached or separately attached to the flexible material is a single user operated securing mechanism visible to the user while securing the flexible material about the open end of a container. A portion of the flexible material, positioned about the open end of the container, is folded in a single or plurality of layers. The folded portion is positioned adjacent to the un-folded portion of the flexible material. The securing mechanism secures the folded portion to the un-folded portion thereby securing the flexible material about the open end of the container. The flexible material may, if desired, be reinforced along one edge. The reinforced area, disposed on the flexible material, prevents inadvertent tearing or ripping of the flexible material.

Abstract: Securing a flexible material about the open end of a container. A securing mechanism pre-attached or separately attached to the flexible material is a single user operated securing mechanism visible to the user while securing the flexible material about the open end of a container. A portion of the flexible material, positioned about the open end of the container, is folded in a single or plurality of layers. The folded portion is positioned adjacent to the un-folded portion of the flexible material. The securing mechanism secures the folded portion to the un-folded portion thereby securing the flexible material about the open end of the container. The flexible material may, if desired, be reinforced along one edge. The reinforced area, disposed on the flexible material, prevents inadvertent tearing or ripping of the flexible material.

Abstract: A lubricant conditioning system with a lubricant filtering subsystem mounted to a thermal conditioning subsystem. The lubricant filtering subsystem is in lubricant communication with a lubricant distribution subsystem. The thermal conditioning subsystem is in fluid communication with an internal combustion engine's cooling system. Upon activating or starting the engine 11 and activating the lubricant conditioning system via a switch, a thermally controlled conduit begins heating the lubricant in the engine's lubricant sump. The lubricant is pumped through the lubricant distribution subsystem and is circulated throughout the engine's lubrication system. As the engine is operated, the engine's lubricant is pumped into the lubricant filtering subsystem. The lubricant filtering subsystem filters the lubricant.

Abstract: A lubricant conditioning system with a lubricant filtering subsystem mounted to a thermal conditioning subsystem. The lubricant filtering subsystem is in lubricant communication with a lubricant distribution subsystem. The thermal conditioning subsystem is in fluid communication with an internal combustion engine's cooling system. Upon activating or starting the engine 11 and activating the lubricant conditioning system via a switch, a thermally controlled conduit begins heating the lubricant in the engine's lubricant sump. The lubricant is pumped through the lubricant distribution subsystem and is circulated throughout the engine's lubrication system. As the engine is operated, the engine's lubricant is pumped into the lubricant filtering subsystem. The lubricant filtering subsystem filters the lubricant.