Abstract: A cocktail composition adapted to be frozen and maintained in the frozen state at a temperature below 0° C. comprising from about 10% to about 25% by volume alcoholic spirit; from about 10% to about 50% by volume cocktail mix; from about 80% to about 25% by volume water to make 100%; and from about 1 to about 5 grams of guar gum and/or xanthan gum per 100 fluid ounces of the mix of alcoholic spirit, cocktail mix and water.

Abstract: A method for receiving animal waste from animal confinements or other concentrated animal waste sources and for converting the waste into a usable form is described. The waste contains both liquids and solids. The method includes separating the liquids and solids into separate waste streams, controlling an amount of moisture in the solids waste stream such that the amount of moisture in the solid waste stream is compatible with a selected energy conversion process, and feeding the moisture controlled solid waste into the energy conversion process.

Abstract: A method of operating a nitrogen generator is provided, wherein the method includes providing a source of compressed air and operating a plurality of pneumatic valves with the compressed air. The method also includes operating at least one pneumatic timer to toggle the nitrogen generator between a production mode where compressed air is channeled to a nitrogen adsorber to produce nitrogen, and a regeneration mode where substantially oxygen-rich air in the nitrogen adsorber is exhausted into the atmosphere.

Abstract: A vehicle sub-frame assembly for supporting an after-market body part includes support members each provided with a recessed portion for receiving side exhaust pipes therethrough and directing same outwardly from the vehicle sub-frame. The present invention further includes a plurality of plates for securing the support members to the vehicle sub-frame. A cross-brace tube maintains space between the support members and a plurality of caps maintain the cross-brace tube in position during operating conditions. Rear-frame spring-perch tube connectors cooperate with the plurality of caps to fasten the cross-brace tube adjacent the support members. The present invention further includes connectors, each secured to the support members and extending rearwardly for receiving the cross-brace tube.

Abstract: A method for receiving animal waste from animal confinements or other concentrated animal waste sources and for converting the waste into a usable form is described. The waste contains both liquids and solids. The method includes separating the liquids and solids into separate waste streams, controlling an amount of moisture in the solids waste stream such that the amount of moisture in the solid waste stream is compatible with a selected energy conversion process, and feeding the moisture controlled solid waste into the energy conversion process.

Abstract: An apparatus providing effective control of fluid temperature to achieve temperature control precision of ±0.1° F. at flow rates exceeding five gallons/minute includes a hot and a cold reservoir of process fluid maintained at their desired temperatures by a high-accuracy industrial chiller and an industrial heater, respectively. A control valve mixes fluid from the reservoirs to produce a precisely controlled stream of process fluid delivered to the point of usage. Another flow control valve maintains system flow at a precise value.

Abstract: An apparatus providing effective control of fluid temperature to achieve temperature control precision of ±0.1° F. at flow rates exceeding 5 gallons/minute includes a hot and a cold reservoir of process fluid maintained at their desired temperatures by a high-accuracy industrial chiller and an industrial heater, respectively. A three-way control valve mixes fluid from the reservoirs to produce a precisely controlled stream of process fluid delivered to the point of usage. Another flow control valve maintains system flow at a precise value.

Abstract: A baked pizza crust is provided having a water activity in the range of about 0.6-0.85, the baked crust being suitable for use in a refrigerated, ready-to-eat pizza kit. Also provided is a kit for preparing ready-to-eat pizza, the kit including pizza crust, pizza sauce and one or a plurality of pizza toppings which are hermetically sealed from the external atmosphere in a package having a base tray and a top fitted and sealed to said base tray. Preferably, each food item is in a separate compartment sealed from the other food items to substantially retard or prevent flavor, moisture and microbial migration from one food item to another.

Abstract: A baked pizza crust is provided having a water activity in the range of about 0.6-0.85, the baked crust being suitable for use in a refrigerated, ready-to-eat pizza kit. Also provided is a kit for preparing ready-to-eat pizza, the kit including pizza crust, pizza sauce and one or a plurality of pizza toppings which are hermetically sealed from the external atmosphere in a package having a base tray and a top fitted and sealed to the base tray. Preferably, each food item is in a separate compartment sealed from the other food items to substantially retard or prevent flavor, moisture and microbial migration from one food item to another.

Abstract: A method of producing a sweet pickle. The pickle stock with its outer membrane perforated is treated to at least two vacuum and elevated treatment cycles in the presence of a CaCl.sub.2 brine. The treated pickle stock is then allowed to equilibrate in the presence of a high sugar, sugar syrup before packaging.

Abstract: Method for detecting the presence or absence of an audio-frequency signal (V.sub.T) superimposed on a power supply network, the audio-frequency signal (V.sub.T) having a known frequency (f.sub.T) and an amplitude (A.sub.T) lying within a permissible range of amplitudes (.DELTA.A.sub.T), where the power supply network transmits a signal mixture (V) containing a fundamental (V.sub.g, f.sub.g, A.sub.g), harmonic frequencies (V.sub.H, f.sub.H, A.sub.H) thereof and interference frequencies (V.sub.S, f.sub.S, A.sub.S), which includes, with a microcomputer (M.sub.C), generating a signal at the same point on adjacent waves of the fundamental (V.sub.g);after the occurrence of a first generated signal (ZCS 1), taking with an A/D-converter (ADC), at equal time intervals (.DELTA.t), a given number (N) of samples (S0) of the voltage (V) on the power supply network, and storing the digital amplitude widths thereof (S0.1, S0.2, . . . S0.