Abstract: A process of forming a gelatin-based animal treat is provided. The process comprises forming a composition comprising a gelatin component, a carbohydrate material, and an aqueous liquid. The compositions comprising the animal treat general have less than about 1% by weight of acidulants and a pH from about 5.5 to about 8.0. Once the composition is introduced into a product mold, it is allowed to cool and harden into the gelatin-based treat product. Thus, the animal treats are cold-setting and do not require additional heating, cooking, or baking to form the final product. Optionally, the animal treat can be used as a carrier to deliver a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical compound to the animal through ingestion.

Abstract: A selectable timing delay system which provides for delaying an input signal a specified length of time within a specified tolerance wherein the range and resolution of the selectable timing delay system are so specified that the selected delay within the selected tolerance is obtainable regardless of the relative speed of the integrated circuit chips used in forming the selectable timing delay system.