Abstract: Ovenware made from thermoplastic polymeric compositions which have relatively high thermal conductivities has advantages in cooking food. Such compositions can be made by mixing a thermoplastic polymer with a particulate material which has a relatively high thermal conductivity. This composition usually allows to faster heating of the food and/or improved browning of the food in contact with the ovenware surface.

Abstract: Ovenware for microwave ovens which contain a composition comprising a susceptor and a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer are improved when the composition also has a thermal conductivity of about 0.7 W/m° K. or more. Heat generated by absorption of microwave radiation by the susceptor is more readily conducted to the food being cooked when the thermal conductivity of the composition is high, particularly when the part containing the susceptor is relatively thick. Also described are designs for various pieces of ovenware containing this composition.

Abstract: Ovenware made from thermoplastic polymeric compositions which have relatively high thermal conductivities has advantages in cooking food. Such compositions can be made by mixing a thermoplastic polymer with a particulate material which has a relatively high thermal conductivity. This composition usually allows to faster heating of the food and/or improved browning of the food in contact with the ovenware surface.

Abstract: Ovenware made from thermoplastic polymeric compositions which have relatively high thermal conductivities has advantages in cooking food. Such compositions can be made by mixing a thermoplastic polymer with a particulate material which has a relatively high thermal conductivity. This composition usually allows faster heating of the food and/or improved browning of the food in contact with the ovenware surface.

Abstract: Ovenware for microwave ovens which contain a composition comprising a susceptor which has a Curie point temperature of about 100° C. to about 300° C. and a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer are improved and said composition is in contact with the food or drink to be heated or cooked, and/or composition has a thermal conductivity of about 0.7 W/m° K. or more. Heat generated by absorption of microwave radiation by the susceptor is more readily conducted to the food being cooked when the thermal conductivity of the composition is high, particularly when the part containing the susceptor is relatively thick. The relatively low Curie point of the susceptor prevent overheating of the ovenware and food being cooked. Also described are designs for various pieces of ovenware containing this composition.

Abstract: Ovenware for microwave ovens which contain a composition comprising a susceptor and a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer are improved when the composition also has a thermal conductivity of about 0.7 W/m° K. or more. Heat generated by absorption of microwave radiation by the susceptor is more readily conducted to the food being cooked when the thermal conductivity of the composition is high, particularly when the part containing the susceptor is relatively thick. Also described are designs for various pieces of ovenware containing this composition.

Abstract: An improved system for determining the value of a resistive load is provided. The system includes: a reference voltage source; a reference resistor of known value having a first and second terminal, the first terminal connected to the reference voltage source and the second terminal connected to the resistive load; and a software program stored in a control unit connected to the first and second terminal, the control unit operative to read a value of the reference voltage source and a voltage at the second terminal of the predetermined reference resistor and to calculate the value of the resistive load as a function of the readings of the reference voltage source and the second terminal voltages.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for enhancing brand power and distribution channel relationships to satisfy online customers in electronic commercial transactions. In particular, the present system creates a deep collection of products of corporate importance from across the Internet and enables visitors at the organization's web site to find and purchase those items through existing retail and other distribution channels. Additionally, the highly customizable nature of the present invention enables the system to be delivered turnkey as a managed application, implemented without significant impact on the organization's technical operations or business processes. In one embodiment, users of a brand owner's web site can search from a collection of brand-related products available through distribution channel partners, online retailers and distributors. The users may then purchase a product by linking directly to the order entry system of affiliated distribution channel partners.

Abstract: An improved system for determining the value of a resistive load is provided. The system includes: a reference voltage source; a reference resistor of known value having a first and second terminal, the first terminal connected to the reference voltage source and the second terminal connected to the resistive load; and a software program stored in a control unit connected to the first and second terminal, the control unit operative to read a value of the reference voltage source and a voltage at the second terminal of the predetermined reference resistor and to calculate the value of the resistive load as a function of the readings of the reference voltage source and the second terminal voltages.

Abstract: Ovenware made from thermoplastic polymeric compositions which have relatively high thermal conductivities has advantages in cooking food. Such compositions can be made by mixing a thermoplastic polymer with a particulate material which has a relatively high thermal conductivity. This composition usually allows faster heating of the food and/or improved browning of the food in contact with the ovenware surface.

Abstract: Ovenware for microwave ovens which contain a composition comprising a susceptor and a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer are improved when the composition also has a thermal conductivity of about 0.7 W/m°K or more. Heat generated by absorption of microwave radiation by the susceptor is more readily conducted to the food being cooked when the thermal conductivity of the composition is high, particularly when the part containing the susceptor is relatively thick. Also described are designs for various pieces of ovenware containing this composition.

Abstract: A heating system and method used to maintain a fluid flowing through a component (such as a mass flow controller) within approximately a predetermined temperature range. The fluid flows through a cavity in the component. A heater element and a sensor are positioned within the body of the component and the heater element is coupled to a power source. The temperature sensor is electrically connected to a controller. The controller will receive an input indicative of the temperature, determine whether the input falls within a predetermined temperature range, and output a signal to the power source to adjust the power provided to the heater element as necessary in order to maintain the temperature within the predetermined temperature range.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling the amount of fuel metered to an internal combustion engine through electrically-controllable valve means, such as electromagnetic fuel injectors. The valve means delivers the fuel to the engine in a quantity that varies as a function of an electrical signal representing the mathematical product obtained by multiplying a binary number electrical signal by an electrical signal representing a condition of the engine. The binary number electrical signal is a coefficient of the engine-condition electrical signal and is calculated, by a programmed digital computer, from a function or functions describing a desired relationship between the coefficent value and various electrical signals representing variable conditions of engine operation. The binary number electrical signal is repetitively recalculated by the digital computer.

Abstract: An electronic-fuel-injection-system enrichment circuit for use during cranking of an internal combustion engine having a fuel supply controlled by the fuel injection system. The fuel injection system produces a fuel control electrical signal representative of a quantity of fuel to be injected into the engine. An enrichment circuit, for use during cranking of the engine to increase the quantity of fuel represented by a fuel control electrical signal, is provided. This enrichment circuit includes circuit means for generating an enrichment electrical signal having a characteristic which varies with time subsequent to initiation of cranking of the engine and circuit means for combining the enrichment electrical signal with at least one other electrical signal representative of a fuel quantity to be injected into the engine. The combined electrical signals produce the fuel control electrical signal.

Abstract: an internal combustion engine fuel enrichment control circuit which produces an output electrical signal suitable for use in modifying an engine fuel demand electrical signal when the temperature of the engine is below its normal operating temperature. The output signal has a fixed magnitude when the engine is not being cranked or started and the angular acceleration of the engine output shaft is less than a predetermined magnitude. The output electrical signal is proportional to the temperature of the engine when the engine is being cranked or started and also when the angular acceleration of the engine output shaft is greater than the predetermined magnitude. The angular acceleration of the engine is used as an indication of the roughness of operation of the engine. The output electrical signal proportional to engine temperature effects fuel enrichment by the modification of a fuel demand signal that represents engine fuel demand when the engine is at its normal operating temperature.