Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nutrient delivery system comprising a pod and a nutritional powder. The nutritional powder includes at least one hydrolyzed protein and at least one masking agent to reduce any bitterness associated with the resulting nutritional formula.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nutrient delivery systems that provide a nutritional formula for consumption. The nutrient delivery system includes a pod and a nutritional powder comprising at least one antioxidant. The nutritional powder has improved oxidative qualities such as increased shelf life.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nutrient delivery system that provides a nutritional formula for consumption. The nutrient delivery system includes a pod and a nutritional powder comprising at least one phospholipid. The nutritional formula has improved characteristics, such as decreased foaming.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nutrient delivery system. The nutrient delivery system includes a pod and a nutritional powder for use in providing a nutritional formula.

Abstract: Disclosed are ultrasonically-produced nutritional powders and methods of manufacturing the nutritional powders, including ultrasonically-produced infant nutritional powders and ultrasonically-produced adult nutritional powders.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of manufacturing powdered nutritional products, including powdered infant formulas and powdered adult nutritional products, using extrusion. The methods include utilizing ultrasonic energy in the extruder during manufacturing. The application of ultrasonic energy to the extruder allows the fat globules present in raw materials to be effectively emulsified by hydrated protein present in the feed stream such that the resulting powdered extruded product has a low free fat level, is less susceptible to oxidation and rancidity, and can be reconstituted without substantial fat separation.

Abstract: Cement compositions and methods for making cement compositions are provided. The cement compositions can comprise at least one oxide having a particle size of less than about 600 nm. The methods for making cement may include: providing a mixture of compounds containing the required calcium, silicon, aluminum, and iron to provide at least one of tricalcium silicate, dicalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, tetracalcium aluminoferrite, other calcium silicates, aluminates, ferrites, and silicates or combinations thereof; adding a fuel source and an oxidizer to the mixture of compounds; and heating the mixture of compounds, the fuel source, and the oxidizer such that the mixture of compounds, the fuel source, and the oxidizer ignite to form the at least one tricalcium silicate, dicalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, and tetracalcium aluminoferrite, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Cement compositions and methods for making cement compositions are provided. The cement compositions can comprise at least one oxide having a particle size of less than about 600 nm.

Abstract: A multiple sensory message center apparatus is disclosed which allows for the transmission of a message using the maximum number of transmission paths afforded by the humans senses as possible. The disclosure comprises an electronic display screen capable of displaying video images, sound generation electronics and equipment for the production of odors to stimulate the human olfactory senses as well. The apparatus is capable of display video images from pre-stored computer-based images, hand drawn images from an optical light pen, and video images from a security surveillance camera. The apparatus is capable of playback of audio messages from a tape unit, pre-stored computer based sound files, and an internal electronic-based message machine. Additionally, the apparatus is capable of the distribution of odors from pre-stored wax-based cartridges to assist in the conveyance of a message.