Abstract: A fixture assembly can be used for testing and calibrating hearing devices in a fast, reliable and repeatable manner. The fixture assembly includes a support frame that supports an arm assembly with a holder to hold acoustics coupler(s) and hearing device for the purpose of acoustic testing and calibration.

Abstract: The present invention is a unique pick-and-place gripper used as part of an automated machinery process. The invention includes one or more adjustable, movable grippers that are provided on a support arm and used to transfer items from one location to another. A set of selectively sized spacers may be placed between the grippers to define a first set of positions for the grippers, used at the time objects are picked up (or dropped off). A set of selectively positioned stops are used to define a second set of positions for the grippers, used at the time objects are dropped off (or picked up). Each gripper is equipped with an appropriate actuation device that moves with that gripper and independently of the other grippers to grasp an object.

Abstract: The current invention deals with a low fat opaque pourable dressing where the opacity is achieved by emulsification of the oil in a pre-emulsion and then adding and homogenizing the pre-emulsion to a water phase containing the balance of the dressing ingredients.

Abstract: A flexible packaging system containing spiral wound instant pasta noodles along with a system for packing the noodles in flexible envelopes to reduce breakage of the noodles to permit inclusion of noodles longer than the flexible package filling aperture and reducing the incidence of perforation of the package.

Abstract: A spiral wound instant pasta noodle is disclosed which employs selected dusting agents interleaved within the spiral to insure unrolling of the spiral upon subsequent boiling. A method for the preparation of the noodle is also disclosed along with a system for packing the noodles in flexible envelopes to reduce breakage of the noodles and to permit inclusion of noodles longer than the flexible package filling aperture and reducing the incidence of perforation of the package.