Abstract: The present invention provides a method of disinfecting a foodstuff using a gaseous mixture containing ozone in an amount and for a time sufficient to effect disinfection.

Abstract: A semiconductor MOSFET device manufactured by a process starting with a doped semiconductor substrate with a P-well and an N-well and field oxide structures on the surface of the P-well and the N-well separating the surfaces of the P-well and the N-well into separate regions and a silicon dioxide film on the remainder of the surface of the P-well and the N-well comprising the steps as follows: forming a mask over the N-well and an under sized mask over one of the separate regions of the P-well performing a field ion implantation of V.sub.t ' ions into the P-well, removing the mask over the portion of the P-well, performing a blanket ion implantation of V.sub.t1 ions over the entire device.

Abstract: An improved solvent borne primer composition containing as the binder a polyester, polyester urethane or an epoxy polyester and a monomeric or polymeric alkylated melamine formaldehyde crosslinking agent and containing pigments in a pigment to binder weight ratio of about 10/100 to 200/100; where the improvement is the use of about 0.1-10% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a zircoaluminate coupling agent of the formula ##STR1## where R is an organo functional group; wherein the primer provides excellent adhesion to waterborne basecoats that are applied over the primer.

Abstract: A semiconductor MOSFET device manufactured by a process starting with a doped semiconductor substrate with a P-well and an N-well and field oxide structures on the surface of the P-well and the N-well separating the surfaces of the P-well and the N-well into separate regions and a silicon dioxide film on the remainder of the surface of the P-well and the N-well comprising the steps as follows: forming a mask over the N-well and an under sized mask over one of the separate regions of the P-well performing a field ion implantation of V.sub.t ' ions into the P-well, removing the mask over the portion of the P-well, performing a blanket ion implantation of V.sub.t1 ions over the entire device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a power system for use with a computer, the power system having incorporated in it circuitry for automatically varying the supply voltage output to the computer system based upon the magnitude of the current being supplied to the computer by the power system. Also included in the computer system is a variable frequency clock circuit, the frequency of which changes based upon the supply voltage produced by the power system. This permits, during computer system operation where low voltage and low clock speeds will be sufficient to provide the performance needed, achievement of a power saving since both the voltage and frequency at which the system operates is reduced, thereby markedly reducing the power consumption.

Abstract: Disclosed is a power system for use with a computer, the power system having incorporated in its circuitry for automatically varying the supply voltage output to the computer system based upon the magnitude of the current being supplied to the computer by the power system. Also included in the computer system is a variable frequency clock circuit, the frequency of which changes based upon the supply voltage produced by the power system. This permits, during computer system operation where low voltage and low clock speeds will be sufficient to provide the performance needed, achievement of a power saving since both the voltage and frequency at which the system operates is reduced, thereby markedly reducing the power consumption.

Abstract: A structure and method for controlling a liquid crystal display takes advantage of the sharp reflectance change over a small voltage change for new liquid crystal display materials, applying ON and OFF pixel voltages very close to the transition voltage of the liquid crystal material and regulating the applied voltage to remain reliably near and on the desired side of this transition voltage. Also, a net zero DC voltage across pixels of the crystal is maintained using a switching mode close to half the frequency of prior art modes. Driving voltages are provided by a switching regulator rather than the prior art voltage divider, resulting in a significant reduction in operating power. The preferred switching regulator generates only three additional voltages for driving rows and columns of the display, in contrast to the five generated voltages of the prior art voltage divider.

Abstract: A method for improving the properties of a coated reinforced thermoplastic substrate which forms surface irregularities when cooled after being heated to elevated temperatures is disclosed. The method comprises coating the substrate with primer coating compositions, wet-on-wet, comprising first applying a rigid primer composition followed by applying a flexible primer composition, curing the composite primer coating and thereafter applying a topcoating. The coated substrates exhibit improved properties, especially distinctness of image (DOI).

Abstract: Disclosed is a power system for use with a computer, the power system having incorporated in it circuitry for automatically varying the supply voltage output to the computer system based upon the magnitude of the current being supplied to the computer by the power system. Also included in the computer system is a variable frequency clock circuit, the frequency of which changes based upon the supply voltage produced by the power system. This permits, during computer system operation where low voltage and low clock speeds will be sufficient to provide the performance needed, achievement of a power saving since both the voltage and frequency at which the system operates is reduced, thereby markedly reducing the power consumption.

Abstract: A rate controllable damping mechanism is disclosed. The mechanism includes a chamber disposed within a housing; an element mounted for movement within the chamber; a damping material, preferably a low melting temperature metal alloy, in the chamber for preventing the movement of the element at a first temperature and for damping the movement of the element at a second temperature; and a heater for selectively increasing the temperature of the damping material from the first temperature to the second temperature. Controlled damping is effectuated by heating the fluid material until it reaches a molten state at which the resultant fluid damps the movement of the element in a conventional manner. A novel method is also disclosed for structural stress relief.

Abstract: Magnesium oxide ceramic bodies may be strengthened by inclusion of zirconium oxide particles, and may be further sintered to a density approaching theoretical density by conventional sintering techniques by inclusion of sintering aids, such as manganese oxide and iron oxide.

Abstract: Process for making a frozen foam by reducing the calcium activity of a dairy medium by at least about 70% and adding gum, carbohydrate and water. After adding a lipid sol, the mix is homogenized, cooled, whipped and frozen.

Abstract: A message waiting feature added to a PABX using the attendant's console and busy lamp field. The message waiting indication is provided by causing the busy lamp associated with the subscriber station that has the message waiting to blink.