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| 20080255254 | Compositions for stabilizing chlorinated water to sunlight decomposition, and methods of preparation thereof - The invention includes a composition for stabilizing chlorinated water to sunlight decomposition, and methods of preparing compositions. The composition is a slurry composition of a monoalkali metal cyanurate, of low viscosity. Two methods of preparing the slurry are described, in which cyanuric acid or cyanuric acid wetcake is mixed with a monoalkali metal base. One method dry blends cyanuric acid or cyanuric acid wetcake with a monoalkali metal base. The invention also describes a method of preparing a dry, solid monoalkali metal cyanurate. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090159519 | Microbiological Control in Aqueous Systems - Microbiological control is achieved by continuously and inexpensively dosing water in contact with biofilm, or that comes into contact with biofilm, using a highly effective biocide that provides very effective microbiocidal control of planktonic microorganisms and of biofilm species, even where the biofilm infestations have been in existence for long periods of time and thus have encased themselves in a substantial quantity of slimy defensive polysaccharide layers or films. In addition, the biocide used makes possible significant reduction in copper and/or iron surfaces in contact with the water as compared to N,N′-bromochloro-5,5-dimethyl hydantoin. Still other advantages are made possible by the described technology. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090291173 | Antimicrobial ice compositions, methods of preparation, and methods of use - The invention includes antimicrobial ice compositions (also called frozen antimicrobial compositions), methods of preparing the compositions, and methods of using the compositions. The frozen composition includes a peroxycarboxylic acid and hydrogen peroxide. The compositions are used to prevent spoilage and microbial contamination of perishable foods, such as fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, seafood, and shellfish. The compositions may also be used in the processing of sausage or luncheon meat to prevent spoilage and contamination. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20110200685 | Methods and compositions for the reduction of pathogenic microorganisms from meat and poultry carcasses, trim and offal - The invention includes a method of preparing hypochlorite-activated solutions of hypobromous acid and/or hypobromite ion. The method includes the steps of mixing a solution of a source of bromide ion with a solution of a source of hypochlorite ion to activate the bromide ion, allowing sufficient time to maximize the activation of the bromide ion, and storing the solution before use. The invention also includes a method of using the solution to wash meat and poultry carcasses, trim, and offal to reduce pathogenic microorganisms. The solutions may also be used to reduce pathogenic microorganisms in industrial cooling water and on food contact hard surfaces and equipment. The solutions may be stored for up to about three hours before use and are stable for that period of time. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110200688 | Methods and compositions for the reduction of pathogenic microorganisms from meat and poultry carcasses, trim and offal - The invention includes a method of preparing hypobromous acid by mixing an aqueous solution of hydrogen bromide and a source of hypochlorite with water. The invention also includes a method of using the hypobromous acid prepared by this method to wash animal carcasses, trim, and offal to reduce microorganisms, in particular, human pathogenic bacteria, on and in the carcasses, trim, or offal. Compositions of hypobromous acid are also described. The hypobromous acid of the invention may also be used to reduce fat, oil, and grease build-up on equipment and hard surfaces used in the processing of animal carcasses, trim, and offal. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20120244261 | Methods of using peracetic acid to treat poultry in a chill tank during processing to increase weight - Methods for treating poultry during processing for increasing the weight of the poultry are disclosed. The methods may be performed in a chill tank or other reservoir and utilize either equilibrium peracetic acid or non-equilibrium peracetic acid. The non-equilibrium peracetic acid may be prepared from hydrogen peroxide and a liquid acetyl precursor, such as triacetin. The methods comprise contacting a poultry carcass with peracetic acid-containing water at a pH of about 6 to about 9. The methods result in an increase in the weight of the processed products and an increase in a processing plant's percent yield of the processed products. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120245228 | Methods and compositions for the generation of peracetic acid on site at the point-of-use - Methods and compositions for the generation of a peroxyacetic acid sanitizer in proximity to the point-of-use are disclosed. These methods comprise introducing a hydrogen peroxide-acetyl precursor solution to water, mixing, and then adding an aqueous source of a alkali metal or earth alkali metal hydroxide. Triacetin is a preferred acetyl precursor and is converted rapidly and with a high conversion rate into peracetic acid. These methods produce solutions with a high level of peracetic acid. Methods for preparing the hydrogen peroxide-acetyl precursor solution are also provided. Also disclosed are solid compositions comprising a liquid acetyl precursor, a water-soluble source of hydrogen peroxide, and a water-soluble source of alkalinity. The solid composition is a freely-flowable solid that is used as a bleaching agent and a stain remover for the treatment of articles such as fabrics, dentures, textile garments, and equipment used in the food and beverage industry. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120276222 | Methods of using solutions of hypobromous acid and hypobromite to treat poultry in a chill tank during processing to increase the weight of the poultry - Methods for treating poultry to increase the weight of the poultry are disclosed. The methods may be performed in a chill tank or other reservoir and utilize hypobromous acid from either aqueous hydrogen bromide or aqueous sodium bromide and a source of hypochlorite. The methods comprise contacting a poultry carcass with the hypobromous acid-containing water at a pH of about 6.5 to about 10. The methods result in an increase in the weight of the processed poultry products. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20140011875 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE GENERATION OF PERACETIC ACID ON SITE AT THE POINT-OF-USE - Methods and compositions for the generation of a peroxyacetic acid sanitizer in proximity to the point-of-use are disclosed. These methods comprise introducing a hydrogen peroxide-acetyl precursor solution to water, mixing, and then adding an aqueous source of a alkali metal or earth alkali metal hydroxide. Triacetin is a preferred acetyl precursor and is converted rapidly and with a high conversion rate into peracetic acid. These methods produce solutions with a high level of peracetic acid. Methods for preparing the hydrogen peroxide-acetyl precursor solution are also provided. Also disclosed are solid compositions comprising a liquid acetyl precursor, a water-soluble source of hydrogen peroxide, and a water-soluble source of alkalinity. The solid composition is a freely-flowable solid that is used as a bleaching agent and a stain remover for the treatment of articles such as fabrics, dentures, textile garments, and equipment used in the food and beverage industry. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140255520 | Methods of Using Solutions of Hypobromous Acid and Hypobromite to Treat Poultry in a Chill Tank During Processing to Increase the Weight of the Poultry - Methods for treating poultry to increase the weight of the poultry are disclosed. The methods may be performed in a chill tank or other reservoir and utilize hypobromous acid from either aqueous hydrogen bromide or aqueous sodium bromide and a source of hypochlorite. The methods comprise contacting a poultry carcass with the hypobromous acid-containing water at a pH of about 6.5 to about 10. The methods result in an increase in the weight of the processed poultry products. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140255565 | Methods of Using Solutions of Hypobromous Acid and Hypobromite to Treat Poultry in a Chill Tank During Processing to Increase the Weight of Poultry - Methods for treating poultry to increase the weight of the poultry are disclosed. The methods may be performed in a chill tank or other reservoir and utilize hypobromous acid from either aqueous hydrogen bromide or aqueous sodium bromide and a source of hypochlorite. The methods comprise contacting a poultry carcass with the hypobromous acid-containing water at a pH of about 6.5 to about 10. The methods result in an increase in the weight of the processed poultry products. | 09-11-2014 |
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| 20090040703 | HOUSING COMPONENTS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING THE SAME - Electronic devices are provided with a protective housing having one or more housing components. A housing component can be formed from a single sheet of material to appear as if the housing component had been formed from a hollowed out solid block of material. The sheet of material may be deep drawn, forged, and machined to form the housing component. One or more holes may be formed through a portion of the housing component to provide an I/O interface. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090209131 | BACKWARD COMPATIBLE CONNECTOR SYSTEM - Various embodiments of connectors and connector assemblies provide modified structural features to meet evolving industrial design requirements while maintaining backward compatibility. In one embodiment, alignment posts on the two sides of a plug connector are substantially removed and the remaining connector shell reshaped so as to preserve alignment capability. Other pre-existing features such as alignment grooves and some or all springy raised tabs can be eliminated resulting in a more compact and monolithic structure for the connector without impacting functionality or backward compatibility. In another embodiment, a trim ring is molded to the base of the connector to form an integrated unit. The integrated unit results in a reduced size of the connector when it is incorporated into other devices such as a docking station. In yet another embodiment, a printed circuit board is integrated into the boot of a connector assembly to act as an intermediate connection mechanism between the cable wires and the connector pins. Other functionality such as identification circuitry or electrostatic discharge protection circuitry can be incorporated on to the integrated printed circuit board. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090275243 | MECHANISM FOR CONSTRAINING THE MOVEMENT OF AN AUDIO JACK - A constraint mechanism for receiving an audio plug in an electronic device is provided. The constraint mechanism may include a conductive tube operative to receive the audio plug. In addition, the constraint mechanism may include several features operative to engage corresponding features of the electronic device to prevent the constraint mechanism from moving in any direction (e.g., which could cause damage in the electronic device if the audio jack was forced to move by an impact on the audio plug). For example, the constraint mechanism may include a center wall to prevent yawing, and rear tabs to prevent pitching. As another example, the constraint mechanism may include a side plate operative to be coupled to the electronic device to prevent rolling. In some embodiments, the constraint mechanism may include an asymmetrical tube entrance for ensuring the proper alignment of the constraint mechanism with an electronic device opening. The tube may include a conductive dimple extending through an aperture of the tube, where the aperture is substantially the same size and shape as the conductive dimple. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100167595 | SYSTEM FOR CONSTRAINING AN AUDIO PLUG WITHIN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A constraint mechanism for receiving an audio plug in an electronic device is provided. The constraint mechanism may include a conductive tube operative to receive the audio plug. In addition, the constraint mechanism may include several features operative to engage corresponding features of the electronic device to prevent the constraint mechanism from moving in any direction (e.g., which could cause damage in the electronic device if the audio jack was forced to move by an impact on the audio plug). For example, the constraint mechanism may include a center wall to prevent yawing, and rear tabs to prevent pitching. As another example, the constraint mechanism may include a side plate operative to be coupled to the electronic device to prevent rolling. In some embodiments, the constraint mechanism may include an asymmetrical tube entrance for ensuring the proper alignment of the constraint mechanism with an electronic device opening. The tube may include a conductive dimple extending through an aperture of the tube, where the aperture is substantially the same size and shape as the conductive dimple. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110119973 | INVISIBLE, LIGHT-TRANSMISSIVE DISPLAY SYSTEM - An invisible, light-transmissive display system with a light resistant material is provided. Substantially invisible holes penetrate through at least a portion of the light resistant material in a predetermined light-transmissive display pattern. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110297578 | Ring-Shaped Cover for Portable Electronic Device - An outer cover for an electronic device, such as a portable electronic device, is disclosed. Since portable electronic devices are often portable, they can be damaged, such as scratched, dented, broken, and the like, when transported or used. The outer cover can serve to provide a protective member over part of the housing for the electronic device. The protective member, when placed on the portable electronic device can serve to reduce damage to sides of the portable electronic device. While the outer cover can provide side and/or edge protection, the outer cover need not also provide front or rear protection. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20140307377 | HOUSING COMPONENTS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Electronic devices are provided with a protective housing having one or more housing components. A housing component can be formed from a single sheet of material to appear as if the housing component had been formed from a hollowed out solid block of material. The sheet of material may be deep drawn, forged, and machined to form the housing component. One or more holes may be formed through a portion of the housing component to provide an I/O interface. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140321098 | Invisible, Light-Transmissive Display System - An invisible, light-transmissive display system with a light resistant material is provided. Substantially invisible holes penetrate through at least a portion of the light resistant material in a predetermined light-transmissive display pattern. | 10-30-2014 |
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| 20150105096 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING A MOBILE USER - A method, system, and/or apparatus for automatically tracking a mobile user using the user's mobile device. This invention is particularly useful in the field of social media, such as for detecting and tracking the location and activity of a user and her community. The method or implementing software application uses or relies upon location information available on the mobile device from any source, such as cell phone usage and/or other device applications. The method provides a tracking functionality that uses less battery power than a GPS system. The method includes a location module configured to receive location transmissions, places the location module into a sleep mode when possible, awakens the location module upon receipt of a location transmission, and determines a location with the location module and the location transmission. These steps are desirably repeated to continually and automatically track the mobile user. The location transmission can be provided by WiFi triangulation and/or a cellular phone system upon crossing a boundary between antennae cells and/or a boundary between a plurality of established and contiguous geofences. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150105104 | AUTOMATED ELECTRONIC REMINDERS FOR A MOBILE USER - A method, system, and/or apparatus for automatically tracking and sending electronic reminder messages to a mobile user using the user's mobile device as a function of the user's tracked location. This invention is particularly useful in the field of social media, such as for detecting and tracking the location of a user and her community for actuating reminders based upon the user's location and/or the location of members of the community. The method or implementing software application uses or relies upon location information available on the mobile device from any source, such as GPS, cell phone usage, WiFi triangulation, and/or other device applications. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150106443 | AUTOMATED MOBILE POSITIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method, system, and apparatus for sharing locations and/or activities of a user participating in a social networking service. User information about a destination is received and automatically associated with the destination. The user information is automatically shared in the social networking service upon further user arrivals at the destination prior to receiving any additional user information. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150106448 | AUTOMATED MOBILE POSITIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method, system, and/or apparatus for automatically tracking a mobile user using the user's mobile device. This invention is particularly useful in the field of social media, such as for detecting and tracking the location and activity of a user and her community. The method or implementing software application uses or relies upon location information available on the mobile device from any source, such as cell phone usage and/or other device applications. The social media system automatically determines a location type and/or user activity from context information. The context information can include current and past location and user and/or community information, time-dependent information, and third party information. The location activities can be presented to the community using pictograms selected to represent user activities. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150106449 | AUTOMATED MOBILE POSITIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method, system, and/or apparatus for automatically tracking a mobile user using the user's mobile device. This invention is particularly useful in the field of social media, such as for detecting and tracking the location and activity of a user and her community. The method or implementing software application uses or relies upon location information available on the mobile device from any source, such as cell phone usage and/or other device applications. The social media system automatically determines a location type and/or user activity from context information. The context information can include current and past location and user and/or community information, time-dependent information, and third party information. The location activities can be presented to the community using pictograms selected to represent user activities. | 04-16-2015 |
