LOADING APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

La présente invention concerne un appareil de charge pour un véhicule à entraînement électrique, comprenant : - une station de base (1), comprenant un transformateur de courant CA/CC (3) servant à transformer une tension de réseau CA en une tension de chargement CC ; - un mât de chargement (2), comprenant un système de liaison automatique servant à relier le véhicule à l'appareil de charge ; et - un appareil de commande de chargement (6) servant à commander -- le cycle de chargement du véhicule ; -- l'orientation entre le système de liaison automatique et le véhicule ; -- une liaison du système de liaison automatique au véhicule ; et -- le convertisseur CA/CC servant au chargement du véhicule.

LOADING APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

INDUCIBLE RELEASE VEHICLES

This invention relates to inducible release vehicle comprised of crosslinked carbohydrates or proteins and an active ingredient. The release is induced by an external stimulus, e.g. an enzyme such as amylase. Such a vehicle can particularly be used in an applications for preventing microbial decay or combating microbial infections. Other uses are for oral applications such as providing anti-caries or flavoring compounds and for pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical applications. 1. A method to induce release of an active component from a vehicle , the method comprisingproviding a vehicle comprising a charged cross-linked polymer and an active component, wherein the polymer is a carbohydrate or a protein, andcontacting the vehicle with an enzyme, whereby the polymer is degraded and the active component is released.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is prepared by incorporating the active ingredient after the vehicle has been isolated.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer is a carbohydrate that has been modified by oxidation claim 1 , esterification claim 1 , or substitution with cationic functional groups or carboxymethyl groups.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the polymer has been modified by esterification with acetyl groups.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer is selected from the group consisting of starch or a derivative of starch claim 1 , cellulose or a derivative of cellulose claim 1 , pectin or a derivative of pectin claim 1 , and gelatin or a derivative of gelatin.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cross linker is selected from the group consisting of divinyl sulphone claim 1 , epichlorohydrin claim 1 , a di-expoxide claim 1 , sodium trimetaphosphate claim 1 , and adipic acid or derivatives thereof.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the crosslinker is a di-epoxide and the di-epoxide is glycerol diglycidyl ether or butanedioldiglycidyl ether.8. The method according ...

Method for ascertaining functional parameters for a control unit

A method for ascertaining functional parameters for a control unit and to a control unit in which the provided method is carried out. The control unit is provided for controlling a technical system wherein, in the method, at least one target variable on a system response is specified and a variation of the functional parameters is carried out, from a response received to the functional parameters, a valuation being carried out of the set functional parameters while taking into account the at least one specified target variable.

System, device and method for exchanging energy with an electric vehicle

The invention relates to a system for exchanging energy with an electric vehicle, in particular with a battery thereof, comprising, at least one energy exchange station, comprising, at least one port for exchanging energy with an energy source, at least one port for exchanging energy with a vehicle, at least one port for data communication with the vehicle, at least one port for data communication with a data processing device, a data processing device, comprising, at least one port for data communication with the energy exchange station, at least one port for data communication with at least one configuration device, at least one configuration device, comprising, at least one port for exchanging data with the data processing device; and means, such as a user interface, for editing configuration details. The invention further relates to a method and devices for exchanging energy with an electric vehicle.

Improved imaging via zeroth order suppression

Apparatuses and techniques for suppressing a zeroth order portion of a configured radiation beam. In some embodiments, an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithographic apparatus for forming an image on a substrate by use of an EUV radiation beam that is configured by a patterning device comprising a pattern of reflective regions and partially reflective regions, wherein the partially reflective regions are configured to suppress and apply a phase shift to a portion of the EUV radiation beam, may include a projection system. The projection system may be configured to suppress a zeroth order portion of a configured EUV radiation beam, and direct an unsuppressed portion of a configured EUV radiation beam towards a substrate to form an image on the substrate.

Air delivered special effects

A discharge platform comprises an air propulsion mechanism that propels the discharge platform through the air. The discharge platform also comprises a special effect storage device that stores a special effect and is operably connected to the discharge platform. Further, the discharge platform comprises a processor. In addition, the discharge platform comprises an air delivery special effect mechanism that discharges a special effect from the special effect storage device toward a destination after receiving an instruction from the processor and during propulsion of the discharge platform through the air by the air propulsion mechanism.

Sensor package and manufacturing method

A sensor package comprises a sensor chip bonded to an intermediate carrier, with the sensor element over an opening in the carrier. The package is for soldering to a board, during which the intermediate carrier protects the sensor part of the sensor chip.

Salt reduction in processed cheese compositions, processed cheese composition and use

The present invention concerns the field of processed cheese compositions, and, more particularly, relates to reduced salt processed cheese compositions. The present invention derives from the surprising finding that potassium lactate can be used in the manufacture of processed cheese compositions with reduced sodium content, without detrimental consequences on the taste of the final product. A processed cheese composition according to the invention imparts to the final product an improved flavour perception, as well as strengthening salty, savoury and cheesy taste. An additional surprising finding of the method of the invention is that the use of potassium lactate according to the invention has beneficial consequences on the safety and shelf life of the final product. The use of potassium lactate, in particular potassium lactate in the form of a fermentation product in accordance with the invention, also obviates the need to incorporate artificial flavorings and flavor enhancers, which results in a product with an improved label.

Immersion lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method

An immersion lithographic apparatus includes a projection system. The projection system is configured to project a patterned radiation beam through an immersion liquid onto a target portion of a substrate. An external surface of the projection system includes a first surface. The first surface has a non-planar shape. An element is attached to the first surface and positioned so that at least a portion of the element contacts the immersion liquid in use. The element includes a closed loop of continuously integral material in a preformed state and conforms to the non-planar shape of the first surface.

Tomographic reconstruction system

A tomography system having a central processing unit, a system memory communicatively connected to the central processing unit, and a hardware acceleration unit communicatively connected to the central processing unit and the system memory, the hardware accelerator configured to perform at least a portion of an MBIR process on computer tomography data. The hardware accelerator unit may include one or more voxel evaluation modules which evaluate an updated value of a voxel given a voxel location in a reconstructed volume. By processing voxel data for voxels in a voxel neighborhood, processing time is reduces.

Capacitor Carrier Assembly With Connection Terminals

A capacitor carrier assembly includes a carrier, a capacitor disposed in the carrier and electrically conductive connection terminals. The connection terminals support the carrier with respect to another electronic component or device such as a printed circuit board, retain individual carrier portions in an assembled configuration, and provide an electrical connection between the capacitor and the electronic component. Each connection terminal includes an elastic member that protrudes from a surface of the connection terminal and engages the carrier, and regions of serrations provided on opposed edges of the terminal that engage the carrier, and a flange that protrudes from the surface in a direction perpendicular to the first surface. An edge of the flange includes an insulation displacement contact (IDC) joint for connection to the capacitor leads.

Die interconnect

One example embodiment discloses a chip having a chip area, wherein the chip area includes: an overhang area; a rigid coupling area, having a set of rigid coupling points, located on one side of the overhang area; and a flexible coupling area, having a set of flexible coupling points, located on a side of the overhang area opposite to the a rigid coupling area. Another example embodiment discloses a method for fabricating a die interconnect, comprising: fabricating a rigid coupler area, having a set of rigid coupler points, within a chip having a chip area; defining an overhang area within the chip area and abutted to the rigid coupler area; and fabricating a flexible coupler area, having a set of flexible coupler points, within the chip area abutted to a side of the overhang area opposite to the rigid coupler area.

Accelerated iterative reconstruction

A framework for an iterative reconstruction algorithm is described which combines two or more of an ordered subset method, a preconditioner method, and a nested loop method. In one type of implementation a nested loop (NL) structure is employed where the inner loop sub-problems are solved using ordered subset (OS) methods. The inner loop may be solved using OS and a preconditioner method. In other implementations, the inner loop problems are created by augmented Lagrangian methods and then solved using OS method.

Method for preparation of an oil-in-water emulsion

The objective of the present invention is to provide a method for preparation of an oil-in-water emulsion, such as a mayonnaise, having a reduced oil content. Such reduced oil emulsion nevertheless should have the same properties as the higher oil variants. This objective has been met by a method wherein a dispersion of cellulosic fibres is heated, before being mixed with other ingredients of the emulsion. Either the dispersion of cellulosic fibres is homogenised in a high pressure homogeniser at relatively high pressure, or the final emulsion containing the dispersion of cellulosic fibres is homogenised in a high pressure homogeniser at relatively high pressure.

Improving the flowability of thermoconductive polycarbonate compositions

The present invention relates to the use of diglycerol esters for increasing the flowability of graphite-containing, thermoconductive polycarbonate compositions. Melt viscosities and the melt volume rate are improved.

Iterative reconstruction

An improved iterative reconstruction method to reconstruct a first image includes generating an imaging beam, receiving said imaging beam on a detector array, generating projection data based on said imaging beams received by said detector array, providing said projection data to an image reconstructor, enlarging one of a plurality of voxels and a plurality of detectors of the provided projection data, reconstructing portions of the first image with the plurality of enlarged voxels or detectors, and iteratively reconstructing the portions of the first image to create a reconstructed image.

Inducible release vehicles

This invention relates to inducible release vehicle comprised of crosslinked carbohydrates or proteins and an active ingredient. The release is induced by an external stimulus, e.g. an enzyme such as amylase. Such a vehicle can particularly be used in applications for preventing microbial decay or combating microbial infections. Other uses are for oral applications such as providing antdaries or flavoring compounds and for pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical applications.

Improvement of the flowability of thermally conductive polycarbonate compositions

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft die Verwendung von Diglycerolestern zur Steigerung der Fließfähigkeit Graphit-haltiger, thermisch leitfähiger Polycarbonatzusammensetzungen. Schmelzeviskositäten und Schmelzevolumenfließrate sind verbessert. The present invention relates to the use of diglycerol esters for increasing the flowability of graphite-containing thermally conductive polycarbonate compositions. Melt viscosities and melt volume flow rate are improved.

Multilayer composite material containing special polycarbonate compositions as a matrix material

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Verbundwerkstoff enthaltend eine oder mehrere Faserlagen aus einem Fasermaterial und einem auf aromatischem Polycarbonat basierenden Matrixmaterial. Die Faserlage(n) ist dabei in dem Matrixmaterial eingebettet. Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren zur Herstellung dieser Faserverbundwerkstoffe, Mehrschichtverbundwerkstoffe, umfassend mehrere Lagen Faserverbundwerkstoff, und die Verwendung der Verbundwerkstoffe zur Herstellung von Bau- bzw. Gehäuseteilen oder Gehäusen sowie die Bauteile, Gehäuseteile oder Gehäuse selbst.

Graphite-containing polycarbonate compositions containing a new type of flow promoter

The invention relates to thermally conductive, graphite-containing polycarbonate compositions with high flowability, and to moulded parts for the electrical and electronics industry used thermal management, in particular for complex cooling bodies, cooling plates, heat sinks and houses in illumination technology. The claimed compositions are also suitable, in particular, for producing thin-walled products. The compositions contain at least one saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acid with a chain length of between 6 to 30 C atoms, and at least one ester of said monocarboxylic acid based on glycerol and/or diglycerol.

Improving the flowability of thermoconductive polycarbonate compositions

The present invention relates to the use of diglycerol esters to enhance the flowability of graphite-containing, thermally conductive polycarbonate compositions. Melt viscosities and melt volume flow rates are improved.

Graphite-containing polycarbonate compositions containing a new type of flow promoter

The present invention relates to thermally conductive, graphite-containing polycarbonate compositions having high flowability and mouldings for the electricals and electronics industries for heat management, in particular for complex cooling plates, heat sinks and housings in lighting technology. The compositions according to the invention are in particular also suitable for thin wall designs. The compositions contain at least one saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acid having a chain length of 6 to 30 carbon atoms and at least one ester of this monocarboxylic acid based on glycerol and/or diglycerol.

Multilayer composite material containing special polycarbonate compositions as a matrix material

The present invention relates to a composite material containing one or more fiber layers of a fiber material and a matrix material based on an aromatic polycarbonate. The fiber layer(s) is/are embedded in the matrix material. The present invention further relates to a method for producing these fiber composite materials, to multilayer composite materials comprising a plurality of fiber composite layers, and to the use of the composite materials for the production of building or housing parts or housings and to the components, housing parts or housings per se.

Multilayer composite design material having special polycarbonate compositions as matrix material

The invention relates to fiber-reinforced composite materials made of a fiber material and of a matrix material based on aromatic polycarbonate, and to multilayer composite materials containing one or more layers of a fiber-reinforced composite material of this type. The fiber-reinforced composite material has an appealing appearance with stripes that appear to be naturally formed, on a white or colored base. The fiber layer(s) is/are embedded in the matrix material. The invention further relates to a method for producing the fiber-reinforced composite materials and multilayer composite materials and components, housing parts or housings, in particular for laptop, notebook or ultrabook covers, comprising composite materials of this type.

Multilayer composite material containing special polycarbonate compositions as a matrix material

The present invention relates to a composite material containing one or more fiber layers of a fiber material and a matrix material based on an aromatic polycarbonate. The fiber layer(s) is/are embedded in the matrix material. The present invention further relates to a method for producing these fiber composite materials, to multilayer composite materials comprising a plurality of fiber composite layers, and to the use of the composite materials for the production of building or housing parts or housings and to the components, housing parts or housings per se.

Polycarbonate compositions having improved optical properties

The invention relates to polycarbonate compositions and copolycarbonate compositions having improved optical properties, and to the production and use thereof for producing moulded parts, and moulded parts that can be obtained therefrom. Said compositions contain a polycarbonate or copolycarbonate containing bisphenol-A and at least one pair of a phosphorus compound with the oxidation value +3 and a phosphorus compound with the oxidation value +5. In a pair, the phosphorus compound with the oxidation value +5 respectively corresponds to the oxidised form of the phosphorus compound with the oxidation value +3, and the content of the most oxidised compound is lower than the compound with the lower oxidation value.

Pulse transformer

The invention relates to a pulse transformer for the transformation of low voltage pulses to high voltage pulses with an extremely high step-up ratio. This is achieved by the use of a magnetic core (7) that is connected to the high voltage lead (23) and by a primary winding (8), at least partially surrounding the secondary winding (9), used to clamp the pulse transformer to an electrically conducting plate (18).

PROCESS FOR THE AUTOMATIC DETERMINATION OF THE QUALITY OF A TRANSIENT COMPENSATION

Procédé pour déterminer automatiquement la qualité d'une compensation transitoire, qui lors d'une commande et d'une régulation d'un moteur à essence assure une compensation au moins partielle de l'effet de film de paroi, caractérisé en ce que- pendant le fonctionnement du moteur à essence, on détermine automatiquement la courbe des valeurs lambda et de la charge ;- on extrait automatiquement en fonction des courbes déterminées, les changements de charge essentiels, un changement de charge décrivant le passage d'une première charge à une seconde charge, différente de la première charge ;- on réalise automatiquement une classification des changements de charge extraits en fonction de critères de classification prédéterminés et chaque changement de charge est associé à au moins une valeur lambda ;- pour chaque valeur de charge extraite, on détermine automatiquement une valeur de qualité en fonction de la dérive de la valeur lambda associée par rapport à une valeur de consigne lambda prédéterminée, ;- les valeurs de qualité déterminées sont automatiquement pondérées en fonction de la classification du changement de charge associé ;- en fonction des valeurs de qualité pondérées on détermine automatiquement une qualité totale en utilisant au moins un procédé statistique. A method for automatically determining the quality of transient compensation, which during control and regulation of a gasoline engine provides at least partial compensation of the wall film effect, characterized in that the operation of the gasoline engine, the curve of the lambda values and of the load are automatically determined: - the load changes describing the transition from a first load to a load are automatically extracted according to the determined curves, the essential load changes; second load, different from the first load - classification of the extracted load changes is automatically carried out according to predetermined classification criteria and each load ...

DISCHARGE LAMP IN LOW PRESSURE GAS WITHOUT ELECTRODES

LAMPE A DECHARGE DANS LE GAZ A BASSE PRESSION SANS ELECTRODES COMPORTANT UNE AMPOULE EN VERRE 1, QUI EST MUNIE D'UN ORGANE DE FERMETURE 6, QUI EST RELIE A LA PAROI DE L'AMPOULE A L'AIDE D'UN MATERIAU DE SOUDURE APPROPRIE. SUR LA PAROI INTERNE DE L'AMPOULE EST APPLIQUEE UNE COUCHE CONDUCTRICE TRANSPARENTE 7, QUI S'ETEND JUSQU'AU-DELA DE LA JONCTION DE L'ORGANE DE FERMETURE 6, QUI EST APPLIQUE, D'UNE FACON PLUS OU MOINS ENFONCEE, DANS L'AMPOULE. LA COUCHE CONDUCTRICE INTERNE PEUT AINSI ETRE FACILEMENT RELIEE A UN CONDUCTEUR ELECTRIQUE QUI, LORS DU FONCTIONNEMENT DE LA LAMPE, EST RELIE PAR EXEMPLE A L'UN DES FILS D'ALIMENTATION DU RESEAU.

Autofeed speed rivet tool

An autofeed speed rivet tool (22) and method which does not require a mandrel (40) to be constantly withdrawn and re-stocked, is very efficient and can be used in a flow line application without requiring the line to be stopped to re-load the tool (22) with rivets (12). A flexible tube (10) carries rivets (12) to a tool (22), along a guide wire (14). A flexible, inner tube (16) may carry the rivets (12), and nylon balls (18) may be provided on an outer tube (20) where the nylon balls (18) work as joints, and allow the outer tube (20) to compress without shortening the center line. The tool (22) may incorporate a plurality of inventive concepts, such as spoons (46) with pivotable blades (56) which grip the mandrel very much forward of the end of the mandrel (40), a transfer mechanism (212), rivet centering mechanisms (384) and a mechanism for longitudinally managing the mandrel (386).

Finger base joint implant comprising 2 monolithic components

A finger base joint implant (1), made up of two monolithic components (2, 5), is new.

Polycarbonate compositions having improved optical properties

Salt reduction in processed cheese compositions, processed cheese composition and use

The present invention concerns the field of processed cheese compositions, and, more particularly, relates to reduced salt processed cheese compositions. The present invention derives from the surprising finding that potassium lactate can be used in the manufacture of processed cheese compositions with reduced sodium content, without detrimental consequences on the taste of the final product. A processed cheese composition according to the invention imparts to the final product an improved flavour perception, as well as strengthening salty, savoury and cheesy taste.An additional surprising finding of the method of the invention is that the use of potassium lactate according to the invention has beneficial consequences on the safety and shelf life of the final product. The use of potassium lactate, in particular potassium lactate in the form of a fermentation product in accordance with the invention, also obviates the need to incorporate artificial flavorings and flavor enhancers, which results in a product with an improved label.

Methods, apparatus, and software for reconstructing an image

A method of reconstructing an image includes combining a two- dimensional forward projection function and a three-dimensional stabilizing function to generate an iterative reconstruction algorithm, and using the obtained iterative reconstruction algorithm to perform a multislice Computed Tomography (CT) reconstruction to generate an image.

Electrical cooking unit and electrical cooking apparatus provided with this unit

The electrical cooking unit has a housing (1) accommodating an electrical IR lamp (10). The lamp (10) has a lamp vessel (11) which is bent according to an n-gon with several bent portions (14) interconnected by straight portions (15). End portions (12) of the lamp vessel (11) are passed through openings (4) in the side walls (3) of the housing (1) to the exterior.

Plug contact

The invention relates to a plug contact (10) for connecting a first contact (7) to a second contact (21) comprising a first contact finger (13) comprising a first surface (15), a second contact finger (14) comprising a second surface (16), the second surface facing the first surface (15); the plug contact (10) arranged to receive the first contact (7) between a first supply end (17) of the first surface (15) and a second supply end (18) of the second surface (16) and arranged to receive the second contact (21) between a first load end (19) of the first surface (15) and a second load end (20) of the second surface (16), wherein the first contact finger (13) and the second contact finger (14) are arranged to connect the first contact (7) to the second contact (21) characterized by the distance between the first surface (15) and the second surface (16) being smaller at a middle area (22) between the first supply end (17) and the first load end (19) than at the first supply end (17) and the first load end (19).

Hospital bed

Monitoring performance of a predictive computer-implemented model

According to an aspect there is provided a computer-implemented method of monitoring performance of a predictive computer-implemented model, PCIM, that is used to monitor the status of a first system. The PCIM receives as inputs observed values for a plurality of features relating to the first system, and the PCIM determines whether to issue status alerts based on the observed values. The method comprises: obtaining reference information for the PCIM, wherein the reference information for the PCIM comprises a first set of values for the plurality of features relating to the first system in a first time period; determining a set of reference probability distributions from the first set of values, the set of reference probability distributions comprising a respective reference probability distribution for each of the features that is determined from the values of the respective feature in the first set of values; obtaining operational information for the PCIM, wherein the operational information for the PCIM comprises a second set of values for the plurality of features relating to the first system in a second time period that is after the first time period; determining a set of operational probability distributions from the second set of values, the set of operational probability distributions comprising a respective operational probability distribution for each of the features that is determined from the values of the respective feature in the second set of values; determining a drift measure for the PCIM representing a measure of drift in performance of the PCIM between the first time period and the second time period, wherein the drift measure is based on a comparison of the set of reference probability distributions and the set of operational probability distributions; and output the drift measure.

Process for oxidising dialdehyde polysaccharides

Dialdehyde carbohydrates such as dialdehyde starch (DAS) can be oxidised wit h oxygen or hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a laccase or another enzyme capable of oxidation. The oxidation is mediated by a di-tertiary nitroxyl su ch as TEMPO. The products contain both aldehyde groups and carboxyl groups and have excellent properties as wet strength agents.

Illumination system and lithographic apparatus

An illumination system having an array of individually controllable optical elements is disclosed, wherein each element is moveable between a plurality of orientations which may be selected in order to form desired illumination modes. The illumination system includes a controller to control orientation of one or more of the elements, the controller configured to apply force to the one or more elements which at least partially compensates for force applied to the one or more elements by a burst of radiation incident upon the one or more elements.

Methods, apparatus, and software to compensate for failed or degraded components

A method for improving images of an imaging system including a plurality of detector cells includes assigning a quality factor for each detector cell.

Transparent moulded parts having reduced thickness

The invention relates to the use of a composition A based on aromatic polycarbonate, containing a) aromatic polycarbonate, wherein the polycarbonate has an average weight-average molecular weight Mw of 22000 g/mol to 27000 g/mol, determined by means of gel permeation chromatography according to DIN 55672-1:2007-08, and calibrated in relation to bisphenol A-polycarbonate standards using dichloromethane as an eluent, and wherein the polycarbonate has 0 to max. 19 mol% carbonate units of formula (1) where R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 and R 8 independently represent H or C 1 - to C 6 -alkyl, and b) 0 to less than 0.2 wt.% of a UV absorber or a UV absorber mixture, in relation to the total weight of the polycarbonate composition, in order to increase the flow path-wall thickness ratio in the production of a moulded part by means of injection moulding, as well as correspondingly producible thin-walled transparent moulded parts, preferably lamp covers, in particular headlamp covers, having a maximum wall thickness of 3mm, in particular those with a thickness of max. 1.9mm. The invention also relates to headlamps comprising these headlamp covers, and an LED light source, and a method for producing the headlamp covers.

Automatic detection and grouping of straight lines in images for personalization

As set forth herein, a computer-implemented method is employed to place personalized text into an image. A location within the image is selected where the text is to be placed, and region is grown around the selected location. The 3D geometry of the surface is estimated proximate to the location and sets of parallel straight lines in the image are identified and selected to define a bounding polygon into which text may be inserted. Optionally, a user is permitted to adjust the bounding polygon once it has been automatically generated.

Impact-modified polycarbonate compositions having improved flowability and a high heat deflection temperature

The invention relates to the use of diglycerol esters to increase the flowability of compositions containing impact-modified polycarbonate, without negative effects on the mechanical and thermal properties. Melt viscosities and the melt volume rate are improved. Moreover, compared to conventional flow improvers, low amounts of diglycerol esters are sufficient to achieve the desired improvement in flowability.

Method for preparation of an oil-in-water emulsion

The objective of the present invention is to provide a method for preparation of an oil-in-water emulsion, such as a mayonnaise, having a reduced oil content. Such reduced oil emulsion nevertheless should have the same properties as the higher oil variants. This objective has been met by a method wherein a dispersion of cellulosic fibres is heated, before being mixed with other ingredients of the emulsion. Either the dispersion of cellulosic fibres is homogenised in a high pressure homogeniser at relatively high pressure, or the final emulsion containing the dispersion of cellulosic fibres is homogenised in a high pressure homogeniser at relatively high pressure.

Vinaigrette

A food composition in the form of a dispersion, the composition comprising a water phase with water and modified waxy starch and vegetable oil dispersed in the water, wherein the modified waxy starch is present in an amount of from 4 to 9 wt%, based on the weight of the water in the food composition, wherein the composition does not comprise egg-derived emulsifier, preferably the composition does not contain a surface-active emulsifier, has a viscosity between 800 to 3000 mPa.s (measured at 20°C with Brookfield viscosimeter DV-II and spindle RV#3 at 50 rpm), has a pH from 2,5 to 5, does not contain a gum or non-modified starch. Process to manufacture a food composition comprising the steps of preparing a) a water phase comprising water and modified waxy starch, b) swelling the starch or allowing the starch to swell, mixing the composition resulting from b) with vegetable oil. The starch is preferably physically modified starch. Use of modified waxy starch in a food composition comprising water and vegetable oil to provide a phase-stable composition in the form of a dispersion.

Partially crosslinking proteins with transglutaminase

The invention pertains to a process for partially crosslinking proteins using transglutaminase. The transglutaminase is coupled to a material which allows control of the crosslinking process as well as separation of the enzyme from the crosslinked product. The transglutaminase is preferably of bacterial origin, and can be immobilised on a solid support. Crosslinking is controlled in such a manner that from 2 to 50 protein molecules are coupled, corresponding with a molecular weight of the crosslinked product between 10 and 1000 kDa.

Polycarbonate compositions containing fillers and triacylglycerol containing epoxy groups

The invention relates to carbon fiber-containing polycarbonate compositions, the flowability of which is significantly improved by adding epoxidized triacylglycerols, for example as a constituent of epoxidized soy bean oil. In addition to the very high flowability, the compositions according to the invention have a high rigidity.

Methods and systems for performing model-based image processing

Methods and systems for model-based image processing are provided. One method includes selecting at least one reference image from a plurality of reference images, partitioning the at least one reference image into a plurality of patches, generating a probability distribution for each of the patches, and generating a model of a probability distribution for the at least one reference image using the probability distributions for each of the patches.

reduction of salt content in processed cheese compositions, processed cheese composition and use

a presente invenção se refere ao campo de composições de queijo processadas e, mais particularmente, se refere a composições de queijo processadas com teor reduzido de sal. a presente invenção, deriva da descoberta surpreendente de que o lactato de potássio pode ser utilizado na fabricação de composições de queijo processadas com um teor reduzido de sódio, sem consequências prejudiciais para o sabor do produto final. uma composição de queijo processada de acordo com a invenção confere ao produto final uma percepção de sabor melhorada, bem como reforça o sabor salgado, ácido e de queijo. uma descoberta adicional e surpreendente do método da invenção é que o emprego de lactato de potássio de acordo com a invenção tem consequências benéficas na segurança e prazo de validade do produto final. o emprego de lactato de potássio, em particular lactato de potássio na forma de um produto de fermentação de acordo com a invenção, também elimina a necessidade de incorporação de aromatizantes artificiais e intensificadores de sabor, o que resulta em um produto com um sabor melhorado. The present invention relates to the field of processed cheese compositions and, more particularly, to low salt processed cheese compositions. The present invention stems from the surprising discovery that potassium lactate can be used in the manufacture of low-sodium processed cheese compositions without detrimental consequences to the taste of the final product. A cheese composition processed according to the invention gives the final product an improved taste perception as well as enhancing salty, acidic and cheese taste. A further and surprising finding of the method of the invention is that the use of potassium lactate according to the invention has beneficial consequences on the safety and shelf life of the final product. The use of potassium lactate, in particular potassium lactate in the form of a fermentation product according to the invention, also eliminates the need for incorporation of ...

Polycarbonate compositions having improved optical properties

The invention relates to polycarbonate compositions and copolycarbonate compositions having improved optical properties, and to the production and use thereof for producing moulded parts, and moulded parts that can be obtained therefrom. Said compositions contain a polycarbonate or copolycarbonate containing bisphenol-A and at least one pair of a phosphorus compound with the oxidation value +3 and a phosphorus compound with the oxidation value +5. In a pair, the phosphorus compound with the oxidation value +5 respectively corresponds to the oxidised form of the phosphorus compound with the oxidation value +3, and the content of the most oxidised compound is lower than the compound with the lower oxidation value.

Combined waste processing method

High-temperature (co)polycarbonates containing phthalimide and having improved rheological properties

The invention relates to (co)polycarbonate compositions and moulding compounds, characterised by improved rheological properties and a high heat deflection temperature.

Methods, apparatus, and software to facilitate computing the elements of a forward projection matrix

A method for calculating an element of a projection includes calculating an element A i,j of a projection matrix using at least two different rays through a voxel.

Slow release pesticidal composition and control device, its preparation and its use

A B S T R A C T SLOW RELEASE PESTICIDAL COMPOSITION AND CONTROL DEVICE, ITS PREPARATION AND ITS USE Slow release pesticidal composition comprising an intimate admixture of (a) a solid polymeric macromolecular substance, (b) a contact-pesticide having arthropodicidal action, and (c) a component acting as a carrier for the contact-pesticide, which component is incompatible with the solid polymeric macromolecular substance.

Closing bowl assembly.

Closing bowl assembly for a closing bolt, such as a door latch or a dead bolt, for a door leaf or window leaf, comprising a closing bowl (1,201) to be attached in the accompanying casing with the help of closing bowl fastening means, which closing bowl (1,201) has a receiving space (8,208) for the bolt and a stop means (10,100,210) attached to it for limiting the receiving space (8,208) to the leaf side, in which the stop means (10,100,210) is attached to the closing bowl (1,201) by means of stop fastening means, in which furthermore adjustment means (30,230) are provided for adjusting the position of the stop means (10,100,210) on the closing bowl (1,201) in swing direction of the leaf, in which the adjustment means (30,230) comprise an eccentric body (31,231), which is provided with a passage having a centre line for leading through the stop fastening means and planes running concentrically about a centre line, in which furthermore means (34,234) are provided for providing a rotation bearing for the concentric planes of the eccentric body (31,231) for rotation about the centre line, in which the stop means (10,100,210) are provided with elongated holes (14,114,214) extending in swing direction. <IMAGE> <IMAGE>

Image data processing methods, hard imaging devices, and articles of manufacture

Image data processing methods, hard imaging devices, and articles of manufacture are described. According to one embodiment, an image data processing method includes accessing image data of an image and comprising a plurality of pixels, defining a plurality of subsets of the pixels, defining an overlapping region comprising image data of pixels located adjacent to a boundary intermediate one and an other of the subsets, independently processing the image data of the one and the other of the subsets individually comprising comparing the image data for respective ones of the pixels with a plurality of thresholds corresponding to respective ones of the pixels, and modulating the thresholds of the pixels of the overlapping region using a common modulation pattern for both the processing of the one and the other subsets.

Tool assembly for use in the cutting of hinge patterns

A practical set of tools and apparatuses for use in the building art, in applying mechanical force, in a support stratum, in a spring system, and in automobiles, in each instance comprising a pressure-cylinder or pressure or tension roll.

Electrode-free low pressure gas discharge lamp

Magnetic rivet retention system for a rivet-gun

A magnetic rivet retention system for a rivet gun, wherein a magnet is provided in a frame that is engageable with a powered handle. The magnet attracts a rivet and aligns the rivet relative to a punch and die of the rivet gun. The magnet is disposed in an internal chamber in a front bushing. The front bushing is threadably engaged with a back bushing, and both are disposed in a chamber which is provided in a C-frame. A compression spring is also disposed in the C-frame, thereby providing that the rivet gun is spring return.

Method for preparation of an oil-in-water emulsion

The objective of the present invention is to provide a method for preparation of an oil-in-water emulsion, such as a mayonnaise, having a reduced oil content. Such reduced oil emulsion nevertheless should have the same properties as the higher oil variants. This objective has been met by a method wherein a dispersion of cellulosic fibres is heated, before being mixed with other ingredients of the emulsion. Either the dispersion of cellulosic fibres is homogenised in a high pressure homogeniser at relatively high pressure, or the final emulsion containing the dispersion of cellulosic fibres is homogenised in a high pressure homogeniser at relatively high pressure.

Patent DE2749497C2

Automatic rivet loading module

An automatic rivet loading module which includes a pusher mechanism, a gripper mechanism, a mandrel receptacle, mechanisms for moving mandrels in the mandrel receptacle, and a tool activation device. The gripper mechanism receives a rivet, and a mandrel is moved through the rivet such that the rivet threads onto the mandrel. The gripper mechanism moves out of the way while the pusher mechanism pushes the mandrel down. The pusher mechanism then retracts, and the gripper mechanism closes and is ready to receive another rivet. This process is repeated until the mandrel is full of rivets. The mandrel receptacle is rotatable such that the loaded mandrel swings to a position under the tool activation device to be loaded into a rivet tool. As the loaded mandrel is swung under the tool activation block, a new mandrel is swung under the gripper mechanism, in position for loading with rivets.

Aircraft with wing-borne flight mode and hover flight mode

Methods and systems for improving quality of an image

A method for improving quality of an image is described. The method includes reconstructing a first image of a sample volume, segmenting the first image to generate a first region and a second region, reconstructing a second image of the sample volume, and generating a final image from a combination of the segmentation, the first image, and the second image.

Image enhancement using surface interpolation

Inducible release vehicles

This invention relates to inducible release vehicle comprised of crosslinked carbohydrates or proteins and an active ingredient. The release is induced by an external stimulus, e.g. an enzyme such as amylase. Such a vehicle can particularly be used in applications for preventing microbial decay or combating microbial infections. Other uses are for oral applications such as providing anti-caries or flavoring compounds and for pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical applications.

Process for the combined treatment of waste materials

The invention relates to a process for the combined treatment of waste materials of two types A and B, A being waste material having a relatively high energy content and B being a water containing waste material having a relatively low energy content, said process comprising the following steps: 1) pyrolyzing (2) material A to produce a gas and/or oil (4) and a carbonaceous residue (3), 2) mixing (11) said carbonaceous residue with B to form a water containing mixture C, 3) shaping (12) said mixture C into individual pieces, 4) drying and baking (13) said pieces to ceramic bodies (15), wherein in step 2, the carbonaceous residue (3) is used in such an amount that less than about 80 % of the totally required baking energy is contained in mixture C.

Autofeed speed rivet tool

An autofeed speed rivet tool (22) and method which does not require a mandrel (40) to be constantly withdrawn and re-stocked, is very efficient and can be used in a flow line application without requiring the line to be stopped to re-load the tool (22) with rivets (12). A flexible tube (10) carries rivets (12) to a tool (22), along a guide wire (14). A flexible, inner tube (16) may carry the rivets (12), and nylon balls (18) may be provided on an outer tube (20) where the nylon balls (18) work as joints, and allow the outer tube (20) to compress without shortening the center line. The tool (22) may incorporate a plurality of inventive concepts, such as spoons (46) with pivotable blades (56) which grip the mandrel very much forward of the end of the mandrel (40), a transfer mechanism (212), rivet centering mechanisms (384) and a mechanism for longitudinally managing the mandrel (386).

Chip having structures thereon

One example discloses a chip, comprising: a substrate (102, 202, 302, 602, 802); a first side of a passivation layer (206, 604, 804) coupled to the substrate (102, 202, 302, 602, 802); a device, having a device height and a cavity, wherein a first device surface is coupled to a second side of the passivation layer (206, 604, 804) which is opposite to the first side of the passivation layer (206, 604, 804); and a set of structures (108, 110, 214, 306, 410, 502, 504, 612, 614, 702, 812) coupled to the second side of the passivation layer (206, 604, 804) and configured to have a structure height greater than or equal to the device height.

Pressure sensor module

A pressure sensor module (10) comprises a base electrode (14) surrounding at least a part of a bottom electrode (15), and an anchor arrangement (20) on top of the base electrode (14) comprising at least two electrically conductive walls (19) that both surround at least a part of the bottom electrode (15). The pressure sensor module (10) further comprises an electrically conductive layer (18) that covers at least the bottom electrode (15) and the anchor arrangement (20) such that a cavity (17) is formed between the bottom electrode (15), the anchor arrangement (20) and the electrically conductive layer (18). The proportionate area of the electrically conductive walls (19) in a cross section extending from the surface (32) of the inner wall of the anchor arrangement (20) facing the cavity (17) to the surface (33) of the outermost wall of the anchor arrangement (20) facing away from the cavity (17) in a plane parallel to the plane of the bottom electrode (15) is equal to or less than 10 %.

Integrated circuit with sensor and method of manufacturing such an integrated circuit

An integrated circuit package for an integrated circuit having one or more sensor elements in a sensor element area of the circuit. An encapsulation covers bond wires but leaves an opening over the sensor element area. A protection layer is provided over the integrated circuit over which the encapsulation extends, and it has a channel around the sensor element area to act as a trap for any encapsulation material which has crept into the opening area.

Program unit

Hot water boiler

A hot water boiler, e.g. for central heating, has two castings which contain water passages and are connected together to enclose a combustion chamber and above it a flue. From the flue, the burned gases pass downwardly through passages outside the castings into which ribs on the castings project. In order to improve thermal efficiency by achieving considerable condensation of water vapor on the burned gases, the castings are located on a sump into which the downward passages for burned gas open and which has means for removing condensate collecting in it. A blower is provided to extract the burned gas from the sump.

Food grade transglutaminase inhibitor and uses thereof

Transglutaminase inhibitor containing composition obtainable from milk, in particular from a whey fraction obtainable from skimmed milk by forming a cu rd from the milk, separating the curd from the whey in a centrifugation step followed by subjecting the whey to an ultrafiltration step or, alternatively , by subjecting the skimmed milk to a diafiltration step, a method for the production of a transglutaminase inhibitor and the use of the transglutamina se inhibitor in the production of food or pharmaceutical compositions and to th e use in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of pathologies.</SD OAB>

Cysteine/glycine rich peptides

Described is a method for the preparation of a mixture of peptides having a cysteine content between 7-20 w/w % from a protein source, comprising cysteine containing proteins, comprising the steps of: a) cleaving the proteins of the protein source into peptides; b) digesting the peptides obtained in step a) by an exopeptidase, the action of which is at least attenuated at the position of a cysteine in the peptide, therewith forming digested peptides having a terminal cysteine; c) purifying the digested peptides, and the use of the preparation as active component in a medicament, especially for the treatment of conditions mediated by oxidative damage and for the elevation of cellular glutathion levels in the human or animal body.

Copolycarbonate compositions with cyclic and linear oligomers and improved optical properties

The invention relates to copolycarbonate compositions having cyclic and linear oligomers and improved optical properties, to their use for producing blends and moldings and to moldings obtained therewith.

Slow release pesticidal composition and control device, its preparation and its use

Slow release pesticidal composition comprising an inti­ mate admixture of (a) a solid polymeric macromolecular sub­ stance, (b) a contact-pesticide having arthropodicidal action, and (c) a component acting as a carrier for the contact-pesti­ cide, which component is incompatible with the solid polymer­ ic marcomolecular substance.

Method for preparation of an oil-in-water emulsion

The objective of the present invention is to provide a method for preparation of an oil-in-water emulsion, such as a mayonnaise, having a reduced oil content. Such reduced oil emulsion nevertheless should have the same properties as the higher oil variants. This objective has been met by a method wherein a dispersion of cellulosic fibres is heated, before being mixed with other ingredients of the emulsion. Either the dispersion of cellulosic fibres is homogenised in a high pressure homogeniser at relatively high pressure, or the final emulsion containing the dispersion of cellulosic fibres is homogenised in a high pressure homogeniser at relatively high pressure.

Copolycarbonate compositions with branch structures and linear oligomers and improved rheological properties

The invention relates to copolycarbonate compositions having branch structures and linear oligomers and improved flow properties, to their use for producing blends and moldings and to moldings obtained therewith.

Aqueous coating compositions

Pigmented aqueous coating composition providing good blocking and elasticity properties comprises a blend of a seeded multistage polymer latex(es) having at least one soft and at least one hard polymer phases and a non-film-forming polymer latex(es), the seed polymer(s) having a Tg ≥ 10 °C lower than that of the hard polymer phase(s) and preferably having a Tg ≥ 10 °C higher than that of the soft polymer phase(s), and the multistage polymer(s) preferably having amino functionality incorporated by an imination reaction.

Patent FI753161A

Method for preparing tryptophan rich peptides

Described is a method for selectively isolating tryptophan containing peptides from an aqueous peptide mixture, comprising the steps of: a) controlling the pH of the aqueous peptide mixture to 4,0-6,0, forming a precipitate of tryptophan containing peptides; and b) isolation of the precipitated peptides. The aqueous peptide mixture is preferably obtained by enzymatic cleavage at acidic pH of a protein source. Further, peptides having a Trp content of 8-15 w/w% and the use thereof as food additive and as active ingredient in a medicament are described.

Process for the combined treatment of waste materials

The invention relates to a process for the combined treatment of waste materials of two types A and B, A being waste material having a relatively high energy content and B being a water containing waste material having a relatively low energy content, said process comprising the following steps: 1) pyrolyzing material A to produce a gas and/or oil and a carbonaceous residue, 2) mixing said carbonaceous residue with B to form a water containing mixture C, 3) shaping said mixture C into individual pieces, 4) drying and baking said pieces to ceramic bodies, wherein in step 2. the carbonaceous residue is used in such an amount that less than about 80% of the totally required baking energy is contained in mixture C.

Tool arrangement for cutting out hinge seats.

Aqueous coating compositions

PESTICID PREPARATION WITH SLOW DELIVERY

Multilayer composite design material having special polycarbonate compositions as matrix material

The present invention relates to fibre composite materials composed of a fibre material and an aromatic polycarbonate-based matrix material and to multilayer composite materials comprising one or more such layers of fibre composite material. The fibre composite material has a pleasing look with stripes that seem naturally formed on a white or coloured background. The fibre layer(s) is/are embedded in the matrix material. The present invention further relates to a process for producing the fibre composite materials and multilayer composite materials and to components, housing components or housings, especially for laptop, notebook or ultrabook covers, comprising such composite materials themselves.

Polymer composition with heat-absorbing properties

The invention relates to polymer compositions for producing moulded parts, in particular eyeglasses and eye protection devices, which satisfy the requirements of EN 169 (Welder protection standard) and EN 1836/2005 (Signal light recognition). The compositions and moulded parts can be processed, particularly at processing temperatures above 265°C, are recyclable and have a notched impact strength of at least 65 kJ/cm

Methods and systems for improving spatial and temporal resolution of computed images of moving objects

A method of improving a resolution of an image using image reconstruction is provided. The method includes acquiring scan data of an object and forward projecting a current image estimate of the scan data to generate calculated projection data. The method also includes applying a data-fit term and a regularization term to the scan data and the calculated projection data and modifying at least one of the data fit term and the regularization term to accommodate spatio-temporal information to form a reconstructed image from the scan data and the calculated projection data.

Tanker vessel

Device for the production of a spray-dried product and method for the production of such a product

Logarithmic digital process controller

Method and system for image reconstruction

Disclosed is an imaging system including a source generating an x-ray beam, a detector array receiving the x-ray beam and generating projection data, a translatable table configured for disposal of an object thereon and operable to translate in relation to the source and the detector array, the source and the detector array rotating about the translatable table to scan the object, and an image reconstructor electrically coupled to the detector array and configured to reconstruct an image in response to the projection data via an iterative reconstruction technique configured to perform a targeted statistical reconstruction.

Area based interpolation for image enhancement

A data resolution synthesis algorithm takes low resolution source input data (104) (e.g., data degraded from compression or data acquired from low quality imaging devices) to synthesize high resolution output data (114). In an exemplary embodiment for color printing, the algorithm is performed by characterizing a multi-pixel area, or window, around a pixel that can benefit from resolution enhancement. To interpolate to a high resolution output a set of spatial filters is applied to the data area based on the window characterization. The output of the resolution synthesizer (112) is a set of multiple pixels for each input pixel, representing the source input pixel in a higher resolution enhanced version. The filters are chosen from a stored data base (generic or specifically applicable data base for each type input device) created to fit input/output device requirements.

Image data processing methods, hard imaging devices, and processor usable media

Image data processing methods, hard imaging devices (10), and processor usable media are described. According to one embodiment, an image data processing method includes accessing image data of an image and comprising a plurality of pixels (40), defining a plurality of subsets (32) of the pixels (40), defining an overlapping region (42) comprising image data of pixels (40) located adjacent to a boundary (34) intermediate one and an other of the subsets (32), independently processing the image data of the one and the other of the subsets (32) individually comprising comparing the image data for respective ones of the pixels (40) with a plurality of thresholds corresponding to respective ones of the pixels (40), and modulating the thresholds of the pixels (40) of the overlapping region (42) using a common modulation pattern for both the processing of the one and the other subsets (32). Some embodiments relate to halftone processing using error diffusion.

Tomography system

Systems and methods for MBIR reconstruction utilizing a super- voxel approach are provided. A super- voxel algorithm is an optimization algorithm that, as with ICD, produces rapid and geometrically agnostic convergence to the MBIR reconstruction by processing super- voxels which comprise a plurality of voxels whose corresponding memory entries substantially overlap. The voxels in the super- voxel may also be localized or adjacent to one another in the image. In addition, the super- voxel algorithm straightens the memory in the "sinogram" that contains the measured CT data so that both data and intermediate results of the computation can be efficiently accessed from high-speed memory and cache on a computer, GPU, or other high-performance computing hardware. Therefore, each iteration of the super- voxel algorithm runs much faster by more efficiently using the computing hardware.

Autofeed speed rivet tool

An autofeed speed rivet tool and method which does not require a mandrel to be constantly withdrawn and re-stocked, is very efficient and can be used in a flow line application without requiring the line to be stopped to re-load the tool with rivets. A flexible tube carries rivets to a tool, along a guide wire. A flexible, inner tube may carry the rivets, and nylon balls may be provided on an outer tube where the nylon balls work as joints, and allow the outer tube to compress without shortening the center line. The tool may incorporate a plurality of inventive concepts, such as spoons with pivotable blades which grip the mandrel very much forward of the end of the mandrel, a transfer mechanism, rivet centering mechanisms and a mechanism for longitudinally managing the mandrel.

Photographic element

Process for the fortification of a fruit based food product with calcium

The present invention relates to a process for the fortification of food products containing fruit, such as fruit juices, concentrates, syrups or spreads with calcium. According to this process an inorganic calcium salt and a calcium salt of an organic acid are added to the fruit containing food product. In particular this method is suitable for food products with fruit containing anthocyanins, such as cranberries. A preferred combination of calcium salts is a calcium salt of lactic acid with calcium chloride.