Abstract: Provided is a system that manages and executes creation of recipes prepared and delivered in a vacuum-packed format, created by cooking the ingredients to sensor defined levels, blast chilling and confirming chilled temperature, then vacuum packing to lock in the flavor, freshness and nutrition of real and never processed food. The packaging can also include sensors to ensure the quality and viability of the delivered product. In one example, a vacuum sensor is integrated into the packaging to provide a visual indicator that the vacuum seal is intact from preparation to delivery. Additionally temperature sensors can also be included to provide another indicator that temperate has remained a specified level from preparation to delivery. Once delivered, the food lasts for at least seven days in the fridge, and final steps are limited to heated in boiling water (e.g., in six minutes), without any preparation or cleanup.

Abstract: A bearing includes an inner ring having an outer surface defining a first pocket therein. The surface of the first pocket can be provided with a first conductive coating. The bearing includes an outer ring concentric with and radially outward from the inner ring. The outer ring has an inner surface defining a second pocket therein, and a surface of the second pocket can be provided with a second conductive coating. A plurality of rolling elements are disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring. An electrically-conductive shunt ring assembly couples the inner ring to the outer ring and is configured to inhibit electrical current passing between the inner ring and outer ring from passing through the rolling elements. The shunt ring assembly is sized and configured to enable lubricant to flow freely through the bearing. In some embodiments, the shunt ring is a conductive snap ring.

Abstract: A bearing includes an inner ring having an outer surface defining a first pocket therein. The surface of the first pocket can be provided with a first conductive coating. The bearing includes an outer ring concentric with and radially outward from the inner ring. The outer ring has an inner surface defining a second pocket therein, and a surface of the second pocket can be provided with a second conductive coating. A plurality of rolling elements are disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring. An electrically-conductive shunt ring assembly couples the inner ring to the outer ring and is configured to inhibit electrical current passing between the inner ring and outer ring from passing through the rolling elements. The shunt ring assembly is sized and configured to enable lubricant to flow freely through the bearing. In some embodiments, the shunt ring is a conductive snap ring.

Abstract: Provided is a system that manages and executes creation of recipes prepared and delivered in a vacuum-packed format, created by cooking the ingredients to sensor defined levels, blast chilling and confirming chilled temperature, then vacuum packing to lock in the flavor, freshness and nutrition of real and never processed food. The packaging can also include sensors to ensure the quality and viability of the delivered product. In one example, a vacuum sensor is integrated into the packaging to provide a visual indicator that the vacuum seal is intact from preparation to delivery. Additionally temperature sensors can also be included to provide another indicator that temperate has remained a specified level from preparation to delivery. Once delivered, the food lasts for at least seven days in the fridge, and final steps are limited to heated in boiling water (e.g., in six minutes), without any preparation or cleanup.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a computer-based method of learning a foreign language that includes the immersion of a player into a computer based virtual foreign cultural environment associated with a foreign language. The player learns the foreign language by directing the actions of a virtual player. The method of learning the foreign language positions the virtual player in different locations in the virtual foreign cultural environment to facilitate the foreign language learning and foreign culture learning experience of the player.

Abstract: A method and system for matching a buyer of goods with a seller of goods. The seller lists its goods for sale on the system by way of the Internet. The seller classifies the goods two ways. First, the goods are classified in accordance with their characteristics and second, in accordance with the criteria for acceptable buyers of the goods. To access the system a buyer must register for access. The registration process requires the buyer to submit, by way of the Internet, information regarding the buyer's identity and business operations. The system independently verifies the information submitted by the buyer and provides for the assessment of its veracity. Upon the verification of the information, the buyer is either granted or denied access to the system. Buyers granted access are able to query the system in relation to the characteristics of the goods listed thereon.