Abstract: A force sensor is disclosed herein. The force sensor includes first and second layers formed from electrically conductive material. The force sensor also includes a third layer formed from an electrically insulative material disposed between the first and second layers. The third layer is a mesh defining a distribution of plurality of spaced openings. It is also disclosed herein that the force sensor can be incorporated in an auscultation training system. The auscultation training system can also include an auscultation device operable to be pressed against the force sensor whereby the force sensor emits a signal in response to being pressed. The auscultation training system can also include a controller communicating with the force sensor and operable to receive the signal. The auscultation training system can also include a database of sound files wherein the controller is operable to select one of the sound files in response to the signal.

Abstract: A force sensor is disclosed herein. The force sensor includes first and second layers formed from electrically conductive material. The force sensor also includes a third layer formed from an electrically insulative material disposed between the first and second layers. The third layer is a mesh defining a distribution of plurality of spaced openings. It is also disclosed herein that the force sensor can be incorporated in an auscultation training system. The auscultation training system can also include an auscultation device operable to be pressed against the force sensor whereby the force sensor emits a signal in response to being pressed. The auscultation training system can also include a controller communicating with the force sensor and operable to receive the signal. The auscultation training system can also include a database of sound files wherein the controller is operable to select one of the sound files in response to the signal.

Abstract: Processes for applying a barrier coating to a biscuit that is to be coated with a component having a higher moisture content. The barrier coating is a mixture of a high-melting fat and icing sugar and is applied uniformly to the biscuit by liquefying this coating and then applying it by rotating the biscuit during panning or brushing. The resultant coated biscuit products also form part of this invention.

Abstract: An arrangement and method for auscultation training is provided including a transmitter associated with an audio device for transmitting an audio signal to an auscultation device. The auscultation device may include a receiver for receiving the audio signal from the transmitter and a speaker for relaying the sound to the end user. The arrangement may allow for the broadcast of simulated medical sounds to a generally, normal appearing auscultation device for the purposes of teaching or testing using simulated patient scenarios, while allowing for normal person-to-person interaction between the simulated patient and physician.

Abstract: An effervescent caramel product having an aerated texture and producing effervescence in contact with saliva in mouth comprising a caramel having a water activity of from about 0.2 to 0.5 blended with a mixture of a water-soluble organic acid and a carbonate or bicarbonate capable of reacting to liberate carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Processes for applying a barrier coating to a biscuit that is to be coated with a component having a hiugher moisture content. The barrier coating is a mixture of a high-melting fat and icing sugar and is applied uniformly to the biscuit by liquefying this coating and then applying it by rotating the biscuit during panning or brushing. The resultant coated biscuit products also form part of this invention.

Abstract: An effervescent caramel product having an aerated texture and producing effervescence in contact with saliva in mouth comprising a caramel having a water activity of from about 0.2 to 0.5 blended with a mixture of a water-soluble organic acid and a carbonate or bicarbonate capable of reacting to liberate carbon dioxide.