Abstract: The present disclosure provides a puree of palm and process of making the puree. The puree of palm has reduced sugar, low calorie, various nutrients, and favorable sensory characteristic. The puree can by itself serve as a food product or can also be used as a functional component for beverages and foodstuffs.

Abstract: The disclosed invention includes a description of a phase-stable protein beverage. In addition, method of making a phase-stable protein beverage, that may be substantially or entirely free of rheology modifying and emulsifying chemical ingredients. Additionally, particular embodiments include the production of a substantially, non-dairy, protein beverage with extended shelf life.

Abstract: The inventors have discovered that coffee berry juice, produced from whole coffee berries, can produce a distinct taste and chemical profile when compared to coffee and coffee berry extract products. The disclosed invention is directed to coffee berry juice products and methods of producing a coffee berry juice product. Especially preferred methods include use of whole coffee berries with increased concentrations of caffeine, chlorogenic acid and terpenes.

Abstract: A system and method for determining when an electronic interrupting device will open in response to detecting overcurrent, where the interrupting device protects a transformer in a power distribution network. The method includes obtaining a time/current through fault protection curve that is defined by a plurality of time/current points for the transformer that identifies when the transformer may experience thermal or mechanical damage in response to a certain current flow over a certain time in the transformer windings, selecting a time multiplier, and determining an operating curve for the interrupting device by multiplying the multiplier and a time portion of each of the plurality of time/current points on the through fault protection curve, where the operating curve identifies when the interrupting device will open in response to a certain current flow over a certain time.

Abstract: A contact lens case is disclosed. The contact lens case has a fluid tank that stores fluid (e.g., contact lens solution, water, etc.). The contact lens case also has two lens assemblies (e.g., a first lens assembly and a second lens assembly), wherein each lens assembly has a lens reservoir that stores a contact lens. Further, each lens assembly has a pressure pump that upon actuation, draws fluid from the fluid tank, through a suction line and a one-way valve, to the corresponding lens reservoir.

Abstract: Beverage products including water collected from the condensation of fruit and vegetable juice are provided, along with methods of making the same. For example, natural fruit and vegetable flavored water beverages and method of making the same are provided.

Abstract: A contact lens case is disclosed. The contact lens case has a fluid tank that stores fluid (e.g., contact lens solution, water, etc.). The contact lens case also has two lens assemblies (e.g., a first lens assembly and a second lens assembly), wherein each lens assembly has a lens reservoir that stores a contact lens. Further, each lens assembly has a pressure pump that upon actuation, draws fluid from the fluid tank, through a suction line and a one-way valve, to the corresponding lens reservoir.

Abstract: Juice products and associated methods are provided that include a fruit or vegetable juice having one or more polyphenols, and an anti-browning agent that includes acerola in an amount effective to reduce oxidation of the one or more polyphenols by polyphenol oxidase (PPO). For example, the disclosed method can include providing a juice having one or more polyphenols, in which the juice is a fruit or vegetable juice, and adding an anti-browning agent to the juice, in which the anti-browning agent includes acerola in an amount effective to inhibit oxidation of the one or more polyphenols by polyphenol oxidase (PPO).

Abstract: An electrical power distribution network that is able to provide power to a plurality of loads, such as electric vehicle charging stations, on demand. The network includes a DC bus and a plurality of power sources that may be a number of renewable energy power sources, such as an array of photovoltaic (PV) cells and wind turbines, and a number of energy storage devices, such as batteries, that are electrically coupled to the DC bus. The network also includes a DC-to-AC power conversion system (PCS) that is electrically coupled to the DC bus and an AC utility feed line that is part of an electrical grid. The network further includes a system controller that controls which of the power sources and the utility grid provides power to the loads in response to a power demand from the loads and the available power from the power sources and the grid.

Abstract: Methods and devices for mounting a sensor are presented herein. A temperature sensor assembly for a capacitor bank is disclosed that includes two opposing substrates, and a plurality of contact temperature sensors attached to each substrate. Each temperature sensor is configured to directly contact a surface of one of the capacitor cans in the capacitor bank and therefrom generate a signal indicative of the temperature of the capacitor can. A biasing member attaches the two substrates together. The biasing member is configured to selectively contract, such that the width of the sensor assembly is less than the gap distance between adjacent sets of tandem capacitor cans and the sensor assembly can insert between the sets of capacitor cans, and expand, such that the width of the sensor assembly is greater than the gap distance and the sensor assembly is tensioned against and thereby secured between the sets of capacitor cans.

Abstract: Methods and devices for mounting a sensor are presented herein. A temperature sensor assembly for a capacitor bank is disclosed that includes two opposing substrates, and a plurality of contact temperature sensors attached to each substrate. Each temperature sensor is configured to directly contact a surface of one of the capacitor cans in the capacitor bank and therefrom generate a signal indicative of the temperature of the capacitor can. A biasing member attaches the two substrates together. The biasing member is configured to selectively contract, such that the width of the sensor assembly is less than the gap distance between adjacent sets of tandem capacitor cans and the sensor assembly can insert between the sets of capacitor cans, and expand, such that the width of the sensor assembly is greater than the gap distance and the sensor assembly is tensioned against and thereby secured between the sets of capacitor cans.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for monitoring temperature are presented herein. A method of monitoring temperature in a system, such as a capacitor bank, is disclosed. The method may include: receiving first device temperature signals indicative of the temperature of a first device over a predetermined period of time; receiving second device temperature signals indicative of the temperature of a second device over a predetermined period of time; determining a first rolling average temperature for the predetermined period of time from the first device temperature signals; determining a second rolling average temperature for the predetermined period of time from the second temperature signals; and triggering a disconnect event in response to a determination that either the first or the second rolling average temperature is greater than a predetermined maximum working temperature.

Abstract: Methods and devices for mounting a sensor are presented herein. A temperature sensor assembly for a capacitor bank is disclosed that includes two opposing substrates, and a plurality of contact temperature sensors attached to each substrate. Each temperature sensor is configured to directly contact a surface of one of the capacitor cans in the capacitor bank and therefrom generate a signal indicative of the temperature of the capacitor can. A biasing member attaches the two substrates together. The biasing member is configured to selectively contract, such that the width of the sensor assembly is less than the gap distance between adjacent sets of tandem capacitor cans and the sensor assembly can insert between the sets of capacitor cans, and expand, such that the width of the sensor assembly is greater than the gap distance and the sensor assembly is tensioned against and thereby secured between the sets of capacitor cans.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for monitoring temperature are presented herein. A method of monitoring temperature in a system, such as a capacitor bank, is disclosed. The method may include: receiving first device temperature signals indicative of the temperature of a first device over a predetermined period of time; receiving second device temperature signals indicative of the temperature of a second device over a predetermined period of time; determining a first rolling average temperature for the predetermined period of time from the first device temperature signals; determining a second rolling average temperature for the predetermined period of time from the second temperature signals; and triggering a disconnect event in response to a determination that either the first or the second rolling average temperature is greater than a predetermined maximum working temperature.

Abstract: Methods and devices for mounting a sensor are presented herein. A temperature sensor assembly for a capacitor bank is disclosed that includes two opposing substrates, and a plurality of contact temperature sensors attached to each substrate. Each temperature sensor is configured to directly contact a surface of one of the capacitor cans in the capacitor bank and therefrom generate a signal indicative of the temperature of the capacitor can. A biasing member attaches the two substrates together. The biasing member is configured to selectively contract, such that the width of the sensor assembly is less than the gap distance between adjacent sets of tandem capacitor cans and the sensor assembly can insert between the sets of capacitor cans, and expand, such that the width of the sensor assembly is greater than the gap distance and the sensor assembly is tensioned against and thereby secured between the sets of capacitor cans.

Abstract: A clamp-on current and voltage module for an electrical power monitoring system that monitors characteristics of power distributed through one or more power conductors includes a current transformer having a core divided into at least two parts so that the core can be installed around a power conductor without cutting the conductor. The transformer produces a current signal corresponding to current passing through the power conductor. A pair of clamping elements fit on opposite sides of the conductor, for gripping the conductor. The transformer core parts and the clamping elements have engaging surfaces that prevent relative movement between the CT enclosure and the power conductor in a direction transverse to the axis of the power conductor. A voltage sensor makes electrical contact with the power conductor and produces a voltage signal corresponding to the voltage on the power conductor.

Abstract: A power monitoring system for monitoring characteristics of power transmitted through one or more power lines comprises a meter base and multiple option modules. The meter base includes a processor and associated circuitry for processing signals derived from sensors coupled to said power lines and producing output signals representing selected characteristics of the power transmitted through the power lines, and a housing containing the processor and the associated circuitry and having a first surface adapted to be mounted on a DIN rail, and a second surface containing multiple connectors for receiving multiple modules and electrically connecting the modules to the processor and the associated circuitry.

Abstract: A clamp-on current and voltage module for an electrical power monitoring system that monitors characteristics of power distributed through one or more power conductors includes a current transformer having a core divided into at least two parts so that the core can be installed around a power conductor without cutting the conductor. The transformer produces a current signal corresponding to current passing through the power conductor. A pair of clamping elements fit on opposite sides of the conductor, for gripping the conductor. The transformer core parts and the clamping elements have engaging surfaces that prevent relative movement between the CT enclosure and the power conductor in a direction transverse to the axis of the power conductor. A voltage sensor makes electrical contact with the power conductor and produces a voltage signal corresponding to the voltage on the power conductor.

Abstract: A power monitoring system for monitoring characteristics of power transmitted through one or more power lines comprises a meter base and multiple option modules. The meter base includes a processor and associated circuitry for processing signals derived from sensors coupled to said power lines and producing output signals representing selected characteristics of the power transmitted through the power lines, and a housing containing the processor and the associated circuitry and having a first surface adapted to be mounted on a DIN rail, and a second surface containing multiple connectors for receiving multiple modules and electrically connecting the modules to the processor and the associated circuitry.

Abstract: A process is provided for fortifying a juice beverage with calcium. Fruit juices, including citrus juices, can be fortified. Serial in-line mixers deposit sources of calcium and acid separately into a flow of the juice. An upstream in-line mixer adds a calcium source to the juice flow, such as by high-shear mixing. A downstream in-line mixer adds a food-grade acid powder, such as by high-shear mixing, to the flow of juice into which the calcium had been incorporated. The calcium and acid sources combine within the juice to provide a calcium-fortified juice within which the calcium exhibits excellent solubility and good sensory characteristics, when each property is compared with a successful commercial process for calcium fortification of juices.