Abstract: A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked.” Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing.

Abstract: A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked.” Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing.

Abstract: A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked.” Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing.

Abstract: A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked.” Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing.

Abstract: A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked.” Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing.

Abstract: A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked.” Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing.

Abstract: A compensating structure includes layers of non-uniform arrays of conductive patches configured to provide phase and/or amplitude distribution modification of feed primary patterns.

Abstract: The present invention provides for inexpensive transparent microwave antennas with high efficiency. Conductors for the antennas are formed from metallic meshes with a net transparency greater than 70% and supported by a clear substrate. The associated antenna gain efficiencies are greater than 50%.

Abstract: A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked.” Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing.

Abstract: A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked.” Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing.

Abstract: A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked”. Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing.

Abstract: Coffee processing methods and ground coffee end products which depends upon one or more processes for enhancing the post-processing polyphenol content of ground coffee beverage substrate. A first method involves the blending of portions of coffee beans which are variously roasted. The second method involves pre-soaking the beverage substrate before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked”.

Abstract: The present invention provides for inexpensive transparent microwave antennas with high efficiency. Conductors for the antennas are formed from metallic meshes with a net transparency greater than 70% and supported by a clear substrate. The associated antenna gain efficiencies are greater than 50%.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a radiographic apparatus that utilizes a single integral housing for providing an evacuated envelope for an anode and cathode assembly. The integral housing provides sufficient radiation blocking and heat transfer characteristics such that an additional external housing is not required. The integral housing is air cooled, and thus does not utilize any coolant. In addition, the integral housing is insulated with a potting material, which electrically insulates the integral housing and its components, and also limits the amount of noise emitted from the housing during operation. In an alternative embodiment, enhanced thermal and electrically insulating properties are achieved through the use of a potting material disposed in selected areas of the tube interior. The potting material cooperates with optimized airflow through the tube assembly to effectively and continuously remove heat therefrom.

Abstract: A new cocoa bean processing technique which, in stark contrast to conventional cocoa processing methods, preserves the beneficial flavanoid compounds of cocoa beans in finished, cocoa bean-based foodstuffs. The present method produces roasted cocoa beans that can be ground and the liquor can be either cooled and allowed to solidify (unsweetened chocolate) or pressed and re-ground to form cocoa powder. The resulting cocoa powder can then be used in a traditional manner to make sweetened chocolate products such as candy and beverages for consumption by humans or animals. The resulting products will be a source of flavanoid compounds, which are known antioxidants.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a radiographic apparatus that utilizes a single integral housing for providing an evacuated envelope for an anode and cathode assembly. The integral housing provides sufficient radiation blocking and heat transfer characteristics such that an additional external housing is not required. The integral housing is air cooled, and thus does not utilize any coolant. In addition, the integral housing is insulated with a dielectric gel material, which electrically insulates the integral housing and its components, and also limits the amount of noise emitted from the housing during operation.

Abstract: A laser beam delivery system that uses total internal reflection inside prisms to redirect the high powered broadband output laser power from a laser beam source to the intended target. An articulated arm having straight segments connected end to end by rotatable joints attaches to a laser source that produces a laser output beam having at least two wavelengths. A prism is located at each joint wherein the laser output beam travelling down each of the segments is re-directed down the subsequent segment. The prisms are oriented to re-direct the laser beam by total internal reflection. Anti-reflective coatings are formed on each prism surface where the beam enters and exits each of the prisms.

Abstract: An end-fire array antenna achieves improved performance with an array of radiative members that are arranged collinearly between an array first end and an array second end and a divergent reflector which is arranged collinearly with the radiative members. The radiative members are spaced to facilitate radiation and reception of electromagnetic signals in an antenna direction which extends from the array second end and the divergent reflector is spaced from the array first end to enhance this radiation and reception. A wall of the reflector preferably diverges from an antenna axis by an angle in the region of 24 to 48 degrees. The divergent reflector terminates in an open end which has a transverse width that preferably exceeds 1.4 .lambda..sub.dsgn wherein .lambda..sub.dsgn is the design wavelength of the antenna. In-service antennas are modified with a divergent reflector that is configured for coupling to an existing antenna back wall or antenna cup.

Abstract: An antenna/downconverter directed to the subscription television distribution industry having low cross polarization and broad bandwidth. The antenna/downconverter includes a director mounted to a housing which defines a reflector cup, side lobe suppression rim and a housing defining a chamber which provides environmental protection for downconverter electronics. Received microwave energy is coupled to the downconverter electronics from a point radially inward from the perimeter of a first receive disc axially spaced within the reflector cup using a probe surrounded by a conductive probe shield integral to the reflector cup. A second receive disc having a different radius than the first receive disc and axially spaced within the reflector cup is parasitically coupled to the first probe. The second receive disc additionally includes wings coupled to the perimeter of the reflector cup for shunting cross-polarized microwave signals.