Abstract: pH stabilizing agents with partially hydrogenated malic acid salts are provided for use in pH buffering systems. The pH stabilizing agent is typically a food-safe acid and a partially hydrogenated malic acid salt selected from monopotassium malate, monosodium malate, and combinations thereof. These stabilizing agents may be used to augment the flavor profile of a product such as a confectionery. Products comprising these pH stabilizing agents and methods of producing these products with the pH stabilizing agents are provided.

Abstract: A tool for finding a point on the ground that is directly below the bottom dead center of a rotatable drum. The tool includes magnetic wheels that support the weight of the tool as the tool is rolled along the bottom of the drum and a level that indicates when the tool is in the proper position to direct a pointer downwardly to define the point on the ground.

Abstract: It is described herein a hydraulic lifter for an internal combustion engine. The hydraulic lifter may comprise a lifter body, a self-contained hydraulic cartridge, a pushrod seat, and a retaining clip. The self-contained hydraulic cartridge may be disposed within a cartridge bore in the lifter body. The self-contained hydraulic cartridge may comprise a self-contained hydraulic system such that a lifter piston of the hydraulic system is not directly disposed within a bore in the lifter body.

Abstract: A device and methods for measuring the tension applied to a suture are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a housing comprising at least one attachment point for attachment of the suture, for the device to hang from the suture when a tension is applied to the suture. The device may also comprise a force sensing unit, contained in the housing and configured to measure the amount of tension applied to the suture.

Abstract: A device and methods for measuring the tension applied to a suture are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a housing comprising at least one attachment point for attachment of the suture, for the device to hang from the suture when a tension is applied to the suture. The device may also comprise a force sensing unit, contained in the housing and configured to measure the amount of tension applied to the suture.

Abstract: A variable timing limiting device for mounting to a camshaft variable timing mechanism includes a flange having a central opening and a travel limiter extending from the flange, wherein the camshaft variable timing mechanism has a hub and a sprocket having a recessed portion, the travel limiter being matably receivable in the recessed portion of the sprocket. In another aspect of the disclosure, a variable timing limiting device for a camshaft variable timing mechanism includes a free floating travel limiter inserted into a chamber portion of the camshaft variable timing mechanism. In another aspect of the disclosure, a camshaft variable timing mechanism for securing to a camshaft includes a hub, a vane lobe extending from the hub, a sprocket portion having a recess configured to receive an end of the vane lobe, the vane lobe being capable of travel within the recess, and a variable timing limiting device.

Abstract: A system for data transmission over an electricity distribution network. The system having an electrical apparatus having a shielded cable connected thereto. The cable has a core surrounded by a metallic sheath and armour surrounding the metallic sheath, wherein the armour is disengaged from around the metallic sheath at a position where the cable enters the apparatus and is supported relative to the apparatus at a position spaced from that position such that a portion of the metallic sheath is exposed.

Abstract: A variable timing limiting device for mounting to a camshaft variable timing mechanism includes a flange having a central opening and a travel limiter extending from the flange, wherein the camshaft variable timing mechanism has a hub and a sprocket having a recessed portion, the travel limiter being matably receivable in the recessed portion of the sprocket. In another aspect of the disclosure, a variable timing limiting device for a camshaft variable timing mechanism includes a free floating travel limiter inserted into a chamber portion of the camshaft variable timing mechanism. In another aspect of the disclosure, a camshaft variable timing mechanism for securing to a camshaft includes a hub, a vane lobe extending from the hub, a sprocket portion having a recess configured to receive an end of the vane lobe, the vane lobe being capable of travel within the recess, and a variable timing limiting device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for data transmission over an electricity distribution network. The system comprises an electrical apparatus having a shielded electrical cable connected thereto. The cable has a core surrounded by a metallic sheath and armour surrounding the metallic sheath. The armour is disengaged from around the metallic sheath at a position where the cable enters the apparatus and is supported relative to the apparatus at a position spaced from that position such that a portion of the metallic sheath is exposed.

Abstract: Food bars, especially low carbohydrate layered food bars, having good organoleptic properties prepared using mesomorphic phase of edible surfactant in the crème or filling layer. Preferably, the mesophase is present in the filling layer in bulk. By use of mesophase surfactants, it is possible to minimize or eliminate sugar alcohols from common crème layers such as caramel and marshmallow and still produce a bar of similar or larger size with lower or comparable caloric impact to the sugar alcohol-containing bars. Preferably, the mesophase has a water activity of less than 0.7 and a water content of less than 80%, especially 75% or less. Preferably, the mesophase includes at least 5 wt % surfactants, especially at least 15 wt. % surfactants, preferably mono- and di-glycerides. A preferred range for the mono- and diglycerides is from 15 to 20 wt. %.

Abstract: A nutrition bar or other food which incorporates pro-oxidants and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids or their sources in encapsulated form, especially as microcapsules. The pro-oxidants may be metal salts such as copper, manganese, iron and/or zinc salts. Sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil. Processes for preparing the polyunsaturated fatty acid capsules are also disclosed. The polyunsaturated fatty acid capsules/microcapsules are prepared by forming an emulsion of the unsaturated fatty acid with a carrier, spray drying the emulsion to form a powder and encapsulating powder, especially with a fluid bed.

Abstract: A nutrition bar comprising about 10% wt or more of soy and/or rice protein, at least one transition metal or transition metal compound, and about 2% wt or more of a humectant, and wherein the at least one transition metal or transition metal compound is in a substantially water insoluble form at 20° C. or the nutrition bar has an Aw of 0.45 or less or about 1% wt or more of the soy and/or rice protein is in the form of nuggets and the humectant is selected from polyols. The bars have elevated levels of soy and/or rice protein, yet do not suffer unacceptable from a deterioration in taste or other organoleptic properties over time. In other aspects, a nutrition bar or other food which incorporates pro-oxidants and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids or their sources in encapsulated form, especially as microcapsules. The pro-oxidants may be metal salts such as copper, manganese, iron and/or zinc salts. Sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil.

Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the invention, it has now been found that a beneficial form for ingestion of phytoestrogens is in the form of a water-in-oil spread. For instance, it has been discovered that phytoestrogens can advantageously be consumed, particularly in elevated amounts, when included in the form of a bread spread. It can be expected that the reported beneficial health effects of phytoestrogens may be enjoyed by the consumer by consuming the spread without the need for pharmaceutical type pills, capsules, etc. Moreover, the spreads of the invention have good taste, notwithstanding the presence of the often-bitter tasting isoflavones.

Abstract: Food products containing isoflavones and calcium are taught where the weight ratio of isoflavones to calcium is from 1 to 2 to 1 to 50.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of plant sterols and other high melting lipids. The dispersions are useful in spreads and other food products. The dispersions provide structure to the food products and their use can permit minimization or elimination of saturated fats and trans fatty acids. The invention is also directed to a process for making the dispersions and to water and fat continuous spreads and other food products including the high melting lipids.

Abstract: A food product containing isoflavones and flavanol is taught, where the weight ratio of isoflavones to flavanol is from 10 to 1 to 1 to 100.

Abstract: A process for preparing a very low fat water-in-oil spread and a spread made by the process. The process entails a cold mixing procedure wherein an at least partially pre-gelled aqueous phase is mixed with an at least partially pre-solidified fat continuous emulsion of fat and water. Emulsions of less than 30% fat and even 20% or less fat may be prepared.

Abstract: A process for preparing a very low fat water-in-oil spread and a spread made by the process. The process entails a cold mixing procedure wherein an at least partially pre-gelled aqueous phase is mixed with an at least partially pre-solidified fat continuous emulsion of fat and water. Emulsions of less than 30% fat and even 20% or less fat may be prepared.