Abstract: Provided herein are food pan fences, methods of using food pan fences, and methods of manufacturing food pan fences. A food pan fence of the invention can, for example, comprise side walls configured to extend above the sidewalls of a food pan and prevent cross-contamination of food to or from an adjacent food pan. Optionally, the food pan comprises an inner lip at the wall base. Optionally, the food pan further comprises one or more lateral walls (e.g. front wall and back wall) connecting the sidewalls, wherein the one or more lateral walls comprises a low section configured to allow dishing food from the food pan there through. In one embodiment, the invention provides a food bar comprising a plurality of food pans and a plurality of fences configured for the food pans. In one embodiment, the invention provides a cafeteria comprising the food bar.

Abstract: Provided herein are food pan fences, methods of using food pan fences, and methods of manufacturing food pan fences. A food pan fence of the invention can, for example, comprise side walls configured to extend above the sidewalls of a food pan and prevent cross-contamination of food to or from an adjacent food pan. Optionally, the food pan comprises an inner lip at the wall base. Optionally, the food pan further comprises one or more lateral walls (e.g. front wall and back wall) connecting the sidewalls, wherein the one or more lateral walls comprises a low section configured to allow dishing food from the food pan there through. In one embodiment, the invention provides a food bar comprising a plurality of food pans and a plurality of fences configured for the food pans. In one embodiment, the invention provides a cafeteria comprising the food bar.

Abstract: Provided herein are food pan fences, methods of using food pan fences, and methods of manufacturing food pan fences. A food pan fence of the invention can, for example, comprise side walls configured to extend above the sidewalls of a food pan and prevent cross-contamination of food to or from an adjacent food pan. Optionally, the food pan comprises an inner lip at the wall base. Optionally, the food pan further comprises one or more lateral walls (e.g. front wall and back wall) connecting the sidewalls, wherein the one or more lateral walls comprises a low section configured to allow dishing food from the food pan there through. In one embodiment, the invention provides a food bar comprising a plurality of food pans and a plurality of fences configured for the food pans. In one embodiment, the invention provides a cafeteria comprising the food bar.

Abstract: A method for determining the mass of a body is described. The method comprises the application and measurement of a first motive force to the body to move the body in a first state of motion. The acceleration of the body is also measured at this time. This methodology is repeated for a second state of motion. The measured motive forces and accelerations are then used to calculate the mass, and hence the weight of the body. An accelerometer may be employed to measure the accelerations. The methods may be adapted so as to correct for the angle ? of the ground across which the body is moved and or the tilt angle ? of the accelerometer relative to the ground. The methods may employ a novel surface angle measuring device that does not require contact with the ground and which does not require the body to be stationary.

Abstract: Provided herein are food pan fences, methods of using food pan fences, and methods of manufacturing food pan fences. A food pan fence of the invention can, for example, comprise side walls configured to extend above the sidewalls of a food pan and prevent cross-contamination of food to or from an adjacent food pan. Optionally, the food pan comprises an inner lip at the wall base. Optionally, the food pan further comprises one or more lateral walls (e.g. front wall and back wall) connecting the sidewalls, wherein the one or more lateral walls comprises a low section configured to allow dishing food from the food pan there through. In one embodiment, the invention provides a food bar comprising a plurality of food pans and a plurality of fences configured for the food pans. In one embodiment, the invention provides a cafeteria comprising the food bar.

Abstract: A method for determining the mass of a body is described. The method comprises the application and measurement of a first motive force to the body to move the body in a first state of motion. The acceleration of the body is also measured at this time. This methodology is repeated for a second state of motion. The measured motive forces and accelerations are then used to calculate the mass, and hence the weight of the body. An accelerometer may be employed to measure the accelerations. The methods may be adapted so as to correct for the angle ? of the ground across which the body is moved and or the tilt angle ? of the accelerometer relative to the ground. The methods may employ a novel surface angle measuring device that does not require contact with the ground and which does not require the body to be stationary.

Abstract: The projection of magnetic gradient fields useful in Magnetic Resonance Imaging where projection of a gradient outside of a field generating assembly allows imaging of samples which will not physically fit inside the coil confines. The linearity of the projected gradient field is improved by arranging the position of the magnetic field generating coil conductors such that the second derivative of a gradient component is equal to zero. In one practical example the linearity is improved by providing a first circular coil which is positioned so that its center is offset along the axis of the field generating coil assembly by a distance equal to half the radius of the coil. In another example a pair of current carrying wires are selectively positioned offset from a region of interest.

Abstract: The invention relates to the projection of magnetic gradient fields for use in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The projection of a gradient outside of a field generating assembly allows imaging of samples which will not physically fit inside the coil confines.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting an anomaly in a fluid system, comprising exposing a sample of the fluid system to a first, non-oscillating magnetic field, simultaneously exposing the sample to a second, oscillating magnetic field orthogonal to the first field, modulating one or both of the magnetic fields, and detecting and capturing a resulting NMR signal from the sample. An analysis of the captured signal, typically involving transformation of the signal into an NMR frequency domain spectrum, can be performed to look for specific changes in the signal indicative of the presence of a particular anomaly.

Abstract: The invention relates to the projection of magnetic gradient fields for use in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The projection of a gradient outside of a field generating assembly allows imaging of samples which will not physically fit inside the coil confines.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting an anomaly in a fluid system, comprising exposing a sample of the fluid system to a first, non-oscillating magnetic field, simultaneously exposing the sample to a second, oscillating magnetic field orthogonal to the first field, modulating one or both of the magnetic fields, and detecting and capturing a resulting NMR signal from the sample.

Abstract: An antenna adapted to be mounted to a motor vehicle for receiving digital audio signals from a satellite. The antenna includes a base configured to be secured to a vehicle, and an elongated mast constructed of a polymer material and including at least one antenna-forming conductor extending along the mast to receive signals. A spring member flexibly connects the elongated mast to the base, and an elastomeric cover extends between the base and the elongated mast and envelops the spring member. A flexible conductor is connected to the antenna-forming conductor and extends through the elastomeric cover.

Abstract: A pipe initiation anchor forming a fixed anchor point for use in laying underwater pipelines comprises a ground engaging member in the form of a ballast box or a ground pile, a socket for receiving an end portion of a pipeline, and a locking member for retaining the end portion of the pipeline within the socket. The locking member is pivotally mounted on the anchor and is biased towards a locking position by a counterbalance weight.