Abstract: The invention relates to a communications device for non-electric communication between fluidically interconnected devices, the communications device being designed to be mounted in a position in a fluidic overall system formed by the fluidically interconnected devices and to receive and/or emit non-electric signals, in particular in the form of pressure or sound signals, the non-electric signals being transmitted via a line that fluidically interconnects the devices. The invention further relates to a method for non-electric communication between fluidically interconnected devices, the non-electric communication taking place preferably by means of pressure and/or sound signals via at least one line that fluidically interconnects the devices.

Abstract: An improved resistance-based fitness apparatus is described. This improved resistance-based fitness apparatus may be transformed in multiple temporary yet stable shapes by the user, such that the all or some apparatus subsections may move freely be immobilized in a fixed position or manipulated by the user into various shapes. An improved joint-based connector apparatus is further described herein which may enable the improved resistance-based fitness apparatus described herein to be transformed into multiple temporary yet stable shapes with subsections that are either freely moving, immobilized in a fixed position, or a combination thereof. This improved joint may connect one or more objects while also providing for three-dimensional non-coplanar movement that may be selectively locked or unlocked at a variety of angles by a single activating action (e.g., pressing a button). The improved joint may also be fashioned into useful devices in various other arts beyond the fitness arts.

Abstract: Devices and methods for remotely collecting data for the assessment of value and/or like, kind, and quality are provided, including a mobile device equipped with an application configured to enable collection of data; the data acquired using the device are received by a service provider; and following the assessment transmitting of the assessment analysis by the service provide to the display of the mobile device of the user.

Abstract: Devices and methods for remotely collecting data for the assessment of value and/or like, kind, and quality are provided, including a mobile device equipped with an application configured to enable collection of data; the data acquired using the device are received by a service provider; and following the assessment transmitting of the assessment analysis by the service provide to the display of the mobile device of the user.

Abstract: Devices and methods for remotely collecting data for the assessment of value and/or like, kind, and quality are provided, including a mobile device equipped with an application configured to enable collection of data; the data acquired using the device are received by a service provider; and following the assessment transmitting of the assessment analysis by the service provide to the display of the mobile device of the user.

Abstract: Devices and methods for remotely collecting data for the assessment of value and/or like, kind, and quality are provided, including a mobile device equipped with an application configured to enable collection of data; the data acquired using the device are received by a service provider; and following the assessment transmitting of the assessment analysis by the service provide to the display of the mobile device of the user.

Abstract: An improved resistance-based fitness apparatus is described. This improved resistance-based fitness apparatus may be transformed in multiple temporary yet stable shapes by the user, such that the all or some apparatus subsections may move freely be immobilized in a fixed position or manipulated by the user into various shapes. An improved joint-based connector apparatus is further described herein which may enable the improved resistance-based fitness apparatus described herein to be transformed into multiple temporary yet stable shapes with subsections that are either freely moving, immobilized in a fixed position, or a combination thereof. This improved joint may connect one or more objects while also providing for three-dimensional non-coplanar movement that may be selectively locked or unlocked at a variety of angles by a single activating action (e.g., pressing a button). The improved joint may also be fashioned into useful devices in various other arts beyond the fitness arts.

Abstract: Monomeric metal complexes having improved luminescence properties are provided. In one embodiment, a monomeric metal complex is represented by the formula [PN]M(L)2. PN is an amidophosphine ligand, and M may be any metal capable of exhibiting luminescent properties, for example, a d10 metal. L may be a tertiary phosphine. Alternatively, a second PN ligand or DPPE may take the place of both L ligands.

Abstract: A rack unit for stacking storage medium disks such as compact disks (CDs) in a stacked cylindrical arrangement attached by arms to a vertical post attached to an enlarged base support. The cylindrical arrangement is oriented to be off-center in relation to the base support. The unit includes substantially planar and flat narrow support arms for holding and supporting the disks, so that the disks can be closely stacked to one another. The arms can include flat and planar clip ends thicker than the rest of the arms for snapably attaching about vertical post, where a step edge allows for an exterior edge of the disk to abut against it. The narrow support ends can include a wider substantially flat and planar support surface having an upwardly protruding and flexible hub portion which can snugly fit within the through-holes of the disks.

Abstract: A pasta having a reduced residual lipase activity, a long shelf life, and the ability to retain of its characteristic yellow color over time. This pasta may be manufactured by preparing a mixture comprising a cereal flour or semolina, water, and lipase; kneading the mixture into a dough; and forming the dough into a pasta, with the steps being conducted to provide a residual lipase activity of the pasta which is lower than about 100 LU/kg pasta. A heat treatment of the dough can be utilized to help achieve the desired reduction in lipase activity.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a tridimensional pasta product by preparing a mixture of cereal flour or semolina and water; kneading the mixture to obtain a dough; injecting the dough into a mold having a tri-dimensional shape under conditions such that the dough undergoes substantially no expansion in the mold during injection; and removing the dough from the mold to provide an injection molded pasta product having the tri-dimensional shape. These molded tridimensional pasta products possess organoleptic properties which are superior to those of traditional pasta products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a tridimensional pasta product by preparing a mixture of cereal flour or semolina and water; kneading the mixture to obtain a dough; injecting the dough into a mold having a tri-dimensional shape under conditions such that the dough undergoes substantially no expansion in the mold during injection; and removing the dough from the mold to provide an injection molded pasta product having the tri-dimensional shape. These molded tridimensional pasta products possess organoleptic properties which are superior to those of traditional pasta products.

Abstract: Prior to incorporating meat trimmings into a meat piece, particles of the trimmings are fermented with bacteria to obtain fermented trim particles for incorporating into a meat piece and fat is added to the trimmings before the trimmings are particulated, or to the trim particles before fermentation or to the trim particles during fermentation so that the added fat is present during fermentation for obtaining a mixture of fermented trim particles and added fat, and after fermentation, the mixture is frozen and then suspended in a brine or pickle or marinade and then the suspension is incorporated into a meat piece.

Abstract: A meat product is prepared by mixing frozen particles of salami in a brine, a pickle, or a marinade medium to obtain a suspension of the frozen particles in the medium and then the suspension is incorporated into a chilled portioned piece of meat to obtain a meat product containing the suspension.

Abstract: Prior to incorporating meat trimmings into a meat piece, the trimmings are inoculated with starter culture and fermented with the bacteria from the culture to obtain fermented meat trim particles and then frozen for incorporation into a meat piece.

Abstract: To minimize the amplitude and spectrum of side bands, beats and harmonics created by changing a transmitter power level between bursts in a GSM TDMA cellular radio communications system, the present invention does not comply with the GSM recommendations by avoiding ramping down to zero power level between time slots. Rather, the transmitter power is ramped between the power value of a previous burst and that of a subsequent burst. In this way, the magnitude or slope of the ramp is minimized and the full time between bursts is available to make power adjustments. A number of embodiments are disclosed.