Abstract: The present application provides improved systems and methods for rating the nutritional quality of food. The method includes (a) determining the water free weight percentage of one or more macronutrients in the food item; (b) assigning a numerical influence factor to each of the macronutrients; (c) multiplying the water free weight percentage of each macronutrient by the influence factor of the macronutrient to calculate a nutrient and influence factor product for each macronutrient; and (d) summing the nutrient and influence factor products of the macronutrients to calculate a numerical rating for the food item.

Abstract: The present application provides improved systems and methods for rating the nutritional quality of food. The method includes (a) determining the water free weight percentage of one or more macronutrients in the food item; (b) assigning a numerical influence factor to each of the macronutrients; (c) multiplying the water free weight percentage of each macronutrient by the influence factor of the macronutrient to calculate a nutrient and influence factor product for each macronutrient; and (d) summing the nutrient and influence factor products of the macronutrients to calculate a numerical rating for the food item.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods having a plurality for chambers for storing edible substances. More particularly, the present invention relates to container caps, storage units, kits, and methods for sealing and isolating a plurality of edible substances.

Abstract: A throttle control device for transmitting signals to an electronic fuel control system for a vehicle engine is provided that includes an electromagnetic field generator and first and second electromagnetic field sensors positioned proximal to electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field and the first and second sensors being manipulatable relative to each other, and the sensors being responsive to the relative manipulation. The sensors configured to independently transmit signals representative of said relative manipulation.

Abstract: A rotary position sensor is disclosed having a magnetic element having a cavity therein. A flux concentrator is arranged to substantially surround the magnetic element, and a magnetic field sensor located within the cavity. The magnetic element may have rectilinear portions.

Abstract: A throttle control device for transmitting signals to an electronic fuel control system for a vehicle engine is provided that includes an electromagnetic field generator and first and second electromagnetic field sensors positioned proximal to electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field and the first and second sensors being manipulatable relative to each other, and the sensors being responsive to the relative manipulation. The sensors configured to independently transmit signals representative of said relative manipulation.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for timer architectures. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a timer system includes a prescaler and one or more timer cells each having a multiplexer and a counter.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided to power-up a device having both digital and analog circuitry. The analog circuitry requires a stabilization period before proper operation. During power-up, the digital circuitry is held in reset by a power-on reset circuit. The power-on reset circuit releases the reset after the expiration of a power-on reset period. During the period of time after expiration of the power-on reset period and before the analog circuitry reaches equilibrium, the digital circuitry operates in a mode that does not require input signals from the analog circuitry. After the analog circuitry has reached equilibrium, the digital circuitry begins normal operation during which inputs signals from the analog circuitry may be processed by the digital circuitry.