Abstract: A protection circuit senses when one supply circuit in a group is activating to deliver current to a circuit component and issues firing signals to simultaneously activate other supply circuits in the group. The supply circuits may deliver large currents and high power. The protection circuit may prevent damage to a system that might otherwise occur if one supply circuit in the group activates in isolation.

Abstract: A long shelf-life, high moisture content cereal product is provided that can contain an acid-stable milk protein and at least about 45% total water content by total weight of the cereal product.

Abstract: A hand-held oatmeal product is provided that is ready to eat. The oatmeal product may be packaged in a retortable pouch. Methods of making the oatmeal product are provided.

Abstract: A hand-held oatmeal product is provided that is ready to eat. The oatmeal product may be packaged in a retortable pouch. Methods of making the oatmeal product are provided.

Abstract: A wireless control system for ground-mobile robotic systems in which communication between the operator control unit and the unmanned ground vehicle is transmitted via a plurality of spectrally efficient simplex communication links.

Abstract: A hand-held oatmeal product is provided that is ready to eat. The oatmeal product may be packaged in a retortable pouch. Methods of making the oatmeal product are provided.

Abstract: A wireless control system for ground-mobile robotic systems in which communication between the operator control unit and the unmanned ground vehicle is transmitted via a plurality of spectrally efficient simplex communication links.

Abstract: A drinkable oatmeal product comprises an oat component and water, both in a retortable container. The product is commercially sterilized or sanitized. The container may be a cup so as to provide one-handed convenience for consumers. The product may include a fruit component, such as a fruit juice, a yogurt containing fruit, a fruit puree, a fresh fruit, and/or a fruit preserve. Methods of preparing the oatmeal product are also provided.

Abstract: A multiple cup container device for separately storing two consumables to be later consumed together, has a first cup for storing a first consumable and a second cup for storing a second consumable. Each cup has a flange about its open end. The first cup's flange has a recess therein within which the second cup flange is nested. The nested flanges provide a continuous flat surface there across without any gaps between the flanges. A removable cover seals the container device and removably secures the second cup within the first cup. After removal of the cover, the second cup can be removed from the first cup. The second consumable may then be dispensed within the first cup to allow both consumables to be consumed from the first cup.

Abstract: A package for a microwaveable food product has a pair of sidewalls each having an inner layer formed of a generally microwave transparent material, and an outer layer formed of a generally non-microwave transparent material having high oxygen barrier properties. A layer of adhesive is disposed between the two layers, bonding the layer together in a peelable bond. The inner layers are positioned adjacent to each other and sealed together adjacent to the peripheral edges of the sidewall to thereby seal a microwaveable food product therein. Prior to heating, the non-microwave transparent outer layer is peeled off the sidewalls of the package.

Abstract: A long shelf-life, high moisture content cereal product is provided that can contain an acid-stable milk protein and at least about 45% total water content by total weight of the cereal product.

Abstract: Provided is a novel edible composition capable of forming a gel that is effective as a gel carrier for food ingredients. Food ingredients are substantially coated with the gel of the present invention. The gel forms a barrier on at least a portion of the food ingredient, thereby becoming a carrier of the food ingredient. During retort, the gel carrier protects the food ingredient from becoming overcooked and/or overprocessed.