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Method of Making Nanoporous Structures

A method of making a nanoporous structure comprising a matrix and at least one nanosized pore within the matrix, wherein the method comprises contacting at least a portion of a templated matrix with an acid t solution, wherein the templated matrix comprises a matrix that selected from the group consisting of an organic polymer, a sol-based ceramic, an inorganic salt, an organoaluminate, and combinations thereof, and one or more nanosized templates within the matrix, wherein each nanosized template comprises a core that comprises an inorganic oxide, to dissolve at least a portion of the inorganic oxide of at least one of the cores and form the at least one nanosized pore within the matrix thereby forming the nanoporous structure. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the core consists of the inorganic oxide.35-. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the sol-based silicate is selected from the group consisting of an alkoxysilane, an organosilate, an alkoxyorganosilane, a halosilane, a haloorganosilane, an organoalkoxysilane polymer, and combinations thereof; and {'sub': 2', '4', '3', '3', '4, 'the acid solution comprises one or more acids selected from the group consisting of HSO, HNO, HPOand hydrochloric acid.'}, 'the sol-based titanates is selected from the group consisting of organotitanates, halotitanates, alkoxytitanates, and combinations thereof; and'}7. The method of claim 6 , wherein:the inorganic oxide is ZnO;the sol-based ceramic is a sol-based silicate that is an alkoxysilane selected from the group consisting of tetraethoxysilane, tetramethoxysilane, tetrapropoxysilane, and combinations thereof; andthe acid solution is a hydrochloric acid solution at concentration that is in a range of about 0.01 M to about 0.5 M.89-. (canceled)10. The method of claim 1 , wherein each core has a size that is less than about 500 nm.11. (canceled)12. The method of claim 1 , wherein each core has a size that is in a range of about 20 nm to about 150 nm.13. The method of ...

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SELF CONTAINED SOLID PHASE PHOTOBIOREACTOR

A compressible bioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms, the bioreactor comprising a feeder trough, a collection trough, a growth fabric, and a barrier layer, where the bioreactor has a compressed mode and an extended mode, the growth fabric is coupled to the feeder trough and the collection trough, the growth fabric is substantially extended in the extended mode of the bioreactor, the growth fabric is substantially compressed in the compressed mode of the bioreactor and the barrier layer is coupled to the feeder base and the collection base that encases the growth fabric in a substantially airtight environment 1. A compressible bioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms , the bioreactor comprising:a feeder base comprising a feeder trough;a collection base comprising a collection trough;a growth fabric; anda barrier layer, the bioreactor has a compressed mode and an extended mode;', 'the growth fabric is coupled directly or indirectly to the feeder trough or the collection trough;', 'the growth fabric is substantially extended in the extended mode of the bioreactor;', 'the growth fabric is substantially compressed in the compressed mode of the bioreactor; and', 'the barrier layer is coupled to the feeder base or the collection base to form a substantially airtight environment encasing or substantially encasing the growth fabric., 'wherein,'}2. The bioreactor of comprising an inlet unit coupled to the feeder trough or the feeder base.3. The bioreactor of comprising a support fabric claim 1 , wherein the growth fabric is coupled to the support fabric extending between the feeder trough and the collection trough inside the barrier layer.4. The bioreactor of comprising an outlet unit coupled to the collection trough or the collection base.5. The bioreactor of comprising a gas inlet coupled to the feeder base or the feeder trough or a gas outlet coupled to the collection base or the collection trough.6. The bioreactor of wherein the gas ...

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TRANSGENIC PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICROORGANISMS AND PHOTOBIOREACTOR

Provided herein are methods of producing and processing a feedstock from a photosynthetic microorganism. Also provided are various transgenic photosynthetic microorganism and photobioreactors for use in the methods.

Method of making nanoporous structures

A method of making a nanoporous structure comprising a matrix and at least one nanosized pore within the matrix, wherein the method comprises contacting at least a portion of a templated matrix with an acid solution, wherein the templated matrix comprises a matrix that selected from the group consisting of an organic polymer, a sol-based ceramic, an inorganic salt, an organoaluminate, and combinations thereof, and one or more nanosized templates within the matrix, wherein each nanosized template comprises a core that comprises an inorganic oxide, to dissolve at least a portion of the inorganic oxide of at least one of the cores and form the at least one nanosized pore within the matrix thereby forming the nanoporous structure.

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Stable biocatalysts for ester hydrolysis

The instant invention encompasses isolated stable esterase enzymes characterized by the ability to remain stable at certain temperatures, substrate specificities, and activity profile; the expression vectors which can express, nucleic acids which encode for, and corresponding protein amino acid sequence of such proteins.

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Transgenic photosynthetic microorganisms

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention.

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REGULATED GENE EXPRESSION SYSTEMS AND CONSTRUCTS THEREOF

Compositions and methods for nitrogen sensitive regulation of expression of a transcribable nucleic acid molecule. One aspect provides a nitrogen-sensitive expression system that includes a transcription factor region comprising an NtcA binding site and a core promoter region comprising a RuBisCo promoter or a variant or a functional fragment thereof. Another aspect provides a method of transforming a host cell with an expression system. Also provided are expression cassettes, transformed host cells, and kits. 1. A nitrogen-sensitive expression system comprising:a transcription factor region comprising an NtcA binding site; anda core promoter region comprising a RuBisCo promoter or a variant or a functional fragment thereof;wherein the core promoter region comprises or is operably linked to the transcription factor region.2. The expression system of further comprising:a transcribable nucleic acid molecule and a 3′ transcription termination nucleic acid molecule; the core promoter region is operably linked to the transcribable nucleic acid molecule; and', 'the transcribable nucleic acid molecule is operably linked to the 3′ transcription termination nucleic acid molecule., 'wherein,'}3. The expression system of claim 1 , wherein the transcription factor region comprises at least one of: a GTANC consensus sequence; a GTANTAC consensus sequence; a GTANTGC consensus sequence; a GTNAC consensus sequence; a TGTNACA consensus sequence; or a TGTNACA consensus sequence.4. The expression system of claim 1 , wherein the transcription factor region comprises at least one of a TANT/A box.5. The expression system of claim 1 , wherein the core promoter region comprises a polymerase binding site of a RuBisCo promoter.6NostocSynechocystisAnabaena. The expression system of claim 1 , wherein the core promoter region comprises at least about 70% sequence identity to a RuBisCo (rbcLS) promoter sequence from sp. PCC 7120; sp. PCC 6803; or PCC 7120 claim 1 , or a functional fragment ...

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Method of producing a fermentable sugar

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention.

Enzyme scaffolds and methods of use

Polypeptide scaffolds comprising enzymatic proteins are provided. The enzymatic polypeptide scaffolds comprise heterologous enzymes to form a heterologous metabolic pathway, and can be targeted to a substrate through a surface anchoring domain. The enzymatic polypeptide scaffolds leverage the high specificity and affinity protein/protein interaction between the cohesins and dockerins of microorganismal cellulosomes to form custom enzymatic arrays.

TRANSGENIC PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICROORGANISMS

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention. 1. A transgenic cyanobacterium engineered to accumulate sucrose , wherein the cyanobacterium is transformed with an artificial DNA construct comprising , operably associated components in the 5′ to 3′ direction of transcription:(i) a promoter that functions in a cyanobacterium; (a) a polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 4 or a polypeptide that is 95% identical to SEQ ID NO: 4, wherein the polypeptide has sucrose phosphate synthase (SPS) activity;', '(b) a polynucleotide comprising the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3 or a polynucleotide that is 95% identical to the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3 that encodes a polypeptide having sucrose phosphate synthase (SPS) activity;', '(c) a polynucleotide that hybridizes under stringent conditions to the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3, wherein the polynucleotide encodes a polypeptide having sucrose phosphate synthase (SPS) activity, and wherein said stringent conditions comprise incubation at 65° C. in a solution comprising 6×SSC (0.9 M sodium chloride and 0.09 M sodium citrate); and', '(d) a polynucleotide that is a full complement of the polynucleotide of (a), (b), or (c);, '(ii) a first polynucleotide selected from the group consisting of'} (a) a polynucleotide comprising ...

PHOTOBIOREACTOR

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention. 1. A photobioreactor comprising:a cultivation support;a physical barrier; anda volume of air the cultivation support comprises a solid, non-gelatinous, textured surface allowing photosynthetic microorganisms to adhere thereto;', 'the physical barrier is disposed over at least a portion of the textured surface; and', 'the volume of air is between the physical barrier and the textured surface., 'wherein,'}2. The photobioreactor of claim 1 , wherein the physical barrier is configured so as to allowinoculation of said portion of the surface of the cultivation support;formation and maintenance of an environment suitable for the cultivation of such photosynthetic microorganisms; orharvesting of such cultivated photosynthetic microorganisms.3. The photobioreactor of claim 1 , wherein said portion of the surface of the cultivation support is capable of cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms at a density of at least about 50 grams of dry biomass per liter equivalent.4. The photobioreactor of claim 1 , wherein the photobioreactor further comprises a source of actinic radiation; andthe source of actinic radiation is situated between the cultivation support and the physical barrier;at least a portion of the solid cultivation support is configured so as to be exposed to an external ...

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TRANSGENIC PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICROORGANISMS

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention. 1. A transgenic cyanobacterium engineered to accumulate trehalose , wherein the cyanobacterium is transformed with an artificial DNA construct comprising , operably associated components in the 5′ to 3′ direction of transcription:(i) a promoter that functions in a cyanobacterium; (a) a polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 77 or a polypeptide that is 95% identical to SEQ ID NO: 77, wherein the polypeptide has trehalose phosphate synthase (TPS) activity;', '(b) a polynucleotide comprising the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 76 or a polynucleotide that is 95% identical to the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 76 that encodes a polypeptide having trehalose phosphate synthase (TPS) activity;', '(c) a polynucleotide that hybridizes under stringent conditions to the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 76, wherein the polynucleotide encodes a polypeptide having trehalose phosphate synthase (TPS) activity, and wherein said stringent conditions comprise incubation at 65° C. in a solution comprising 6×SSC (0.9 M sodium chloride and 0.09 M sodium citrate); and', '(d) a polynucleotide that is a full complement of the polynucleotide of (a), (b), or (c);, '(ii) a first polynucleotide selected from the group consisting of'} (a) a ...

Device and system for corrosion detection

A device for monitoring gas effusing from a pipe, the device comprising a mounting assembly having an upper and lower bracket; a housing located on the upper bracket; the bottom of the housing is of a shape complementary to the pipe being monitored; a probe assembly; a bore in the housing for receiving the probe assembly; the probe assembly comprising: a probe insert; a chamber for collecting gas in the bottom of the probe insert formed by side walls and an upper wall; a compressible sealing means in the bottom of the side walls for sealingly engaging the outer surface of the pipe to be monitored; a passageway in the probe insert, extending from an outlet at the top surface of the probe insert to an inlet in the upper wall of the chamber, such that the passageway is in flow communication with the chamber; a tube receivable through the outlet of the passageway; a plate removably connected to the housing for, securing the probe assembly in place; the plate comprising a biasing means for compressing ...

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Systems, methods and apparatuses for processing plant embryos

A pick-and-place system for plant embryos includes a tray for receiving a suspension of plant embryos. The tray is movable to repeatedly reposition the plant embryos. An identification system is proximate the tray for identifying a target plant embryo amongst the plant embryos in the suspension. The identification system is configured to identify the target plant embryo while the tray is moving. A robotic arm is proximate the tray and is in communication with the identification system. The robotic arm is actuatable to pick the target plant embryo out of the suspension while the tray is moving, and deposit the target plant embryo at a target location.

Device and system for corrosion detection

A device for monitoring gas effusing from a pipe, the device comprising a mounting assembly having an upper and lower bracket; a housing located on the upper bracket; the bottom of the housing is of a shape complementary to the pipe being monitored; a probe assembly; a bore in the housing for receiving the probe assembly; the probe assembly comprising: a probe insert; a chamber for collecting gas in the bottom of the probe insert formed by side walls and an upper wall; a compressible sealing means in the bottom of the side walls for sealingly engaging the outer surface of the pipe to be monitored; a passageway in the probe insert, extending from an outlet at the top surface of the probe insert to an inlet in the upper wall of the chamber, such that the passageway is in flow communication with the chamber; a tube receivable through the outlet of the passageway; a plate removably connected to the housing for, securing the probe assembly in place; the plate comprising a biasing means for compressing the sealing means of the probe disk to engage the outer surface of the pipe to be monitored forming a substantially hermetic seal; and the tube when resting at the inlet of the probe disk extends through the plate.

Stable biocatalysts for ester hydrolysis

The instant invention encompasses isolated stable esterase enzymes characterized by the ability to remain stable at certain temperatures, substrate specificities, and activity profile.

SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PROCESSING PLANT EMBRYOS

A pick-and-place system for plant embryos includes a tray for receiving a suspension of plant embryos. The tray is movable to repeatedly reposition the plant embryos. An identification system is proximate the tray for identifying a target plant embryo amongst the plant embryos in the suspension. The identification system is configured to identify the target plant embryo while the tray is moving. A robotic arm is proximate the tray and is in communication with the identification system. The robotic arm is actuatable to pick the target plant embryo out of the suspension while the tray is moving, and deposit the target plant embryo at a target location. 2. A pick-and-place system for plant embryos , comprising:a) a tray for receiving a suspension of plant embryos, wherein the tray is movable to repeatedly reposition the plant embryos;b) an identification system proximate the tray for identifying a target plant embryo amongst the plant embryos in the suspension in the tray, wherein the identification system is configured to identify the target plant embryo while the tray is moving; andc) a robotic arm proximate the tray and in communication with the identification system, the robotic arm actuatable to pick the target plant embryo out of the suspension in the tray while the tray is moving, and deposit the target plant embryo at a target location.3. A tip for picking up plant embryos , the tip comprising:a) a body comprising a body proximal portion mountable to a robotic arm and an opposed body distal portion defining a body distal end;b) a bore extending into the body from the body distal end, the bore having a bore cross-sectional area;c) a conduit in fluid communication with the bore, the conduit having a conduit cross-sectional area less than the bore cross-sectional area, the conduit extending from the bore and through the body and connectable to a source of suction; andd) a screen extending across the bore for holding the plant embryos.4. The method of claim 1 , ...

Photobioreactor

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention.

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Method of Making Functionalized Nanoporous Structures

A functionalized nanoporous structure comprising: (a) a matrix that comprises a first sol-based ceramic; and (b) one or more functionalized nanosized pores within the matrix, wherein each functionalized nanosized pore is defined by (i) a coating that comprises a second sol-based ceramic and, optionally, a first functional material; and (ii) a second functional material bound to the coating, wherein the second functional material is optional if the coating comprises the first functional material; and (c) optionally, a hybrid component that comprises one or more particles of a composition different from that of the matrix.

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Enzymes Entrapped in Organopolysiloxane Matrix

A stabilized enzyme product comprising composite particles that comprise an enzyme component within a nanoporous organopolysiloxane matrix. The enzyme component is capable of hydrolyzing one or more acyl-homoserine lactones and constitutes about 0.01 wt % to about 40 wt % of the composite particles on a dry weight basis. The composite particles have a density in a range of about 0.02 g/cm3to about 0.5 g/cm3, an accessible surface area in a range of about 250 m2/g to about 600 m2/g, and fractal three-dimensional structures.

Photobioreactor

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention.

SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PROCESSING SEEDLINGS

Provided are methods of inserting seedlings into soil plugs. The method includes: 1. A method of inserting seedlings into soil plugs , the method comprising:a) automatically identifying a target seedling located in a pick-up area using seedling detection apparatus;b) pick-up up the target seedling with an automated seedling handling apparatus;c) transporting the target seedling to an insertion area;d) providing a first soil plug in the insertion area to receive the target seedling, the first soil plug having a first plug end, a second plug end longitudinally spaced apart from the first plug end and a longitudinal slit extending from the first plug end toward the second plug end;e) spreading the slit in the first soil plug;f) inserting a root portion of the seedling into the slit while a stem portion of the seedling is positioned outside the first soil plug; andg) stripping the target seedling from the handling apparatus whereby the seedling remains received within the slit in the first soil plug optionally wherein the soil plugs are stabilized soil plugs comprising a stabilization compound and/or polymeric compound.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the seedling handling apparatus comprises a body having a vacuum channel configured to receive the root portion of a seedling and is operable to pick-up the target seedling by sucking the root portion of the target seedling into the vacuum channel claim 1 , optionally wherein the method further comprises longitudinally aligning the vacuum channel with the slit claim 1 , whereby the root portion of the target seedling is oriented substantially parallel to the slit.3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein step f) comprises inserting a tip of the seedling handling apparatus containing the target seedling into the first plug to insert the root portion of the seedling within the slit claim 1 , optionally wherein the slit in the first soil plug is spread by the seedling handling apparatus.5. (canceled)6. The method of ...

Transgenic photosynthetic microorganisms

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention.

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Enzymes Entrapped in Organopolysiloxane Matrix for Treating Intestinal Diseases

One or more quorum silencing enzymes entrapped in an organopolysiloxane matrix, formulations comprising the enzymes, methods for obtaining the entrapped enzymes by co-gelation and methods of treating intestinal diseases. 135-. (canceled)36. One or more quorum silencing enzymes entrapped in an organopolysiloxane matrix.37. The quorum silencing enzymes of claim 36 , wherein:the quorum silencing enzymes comprise an acyl-homoserine lactone hydrolase, acyl-homoserine-lactone acylase organophosphate hydrolase, trypsin-like protease, or a combination thereof; andthe organopolysiloxane matrix comprises tetra-alkoxy siloxane moieties, trialkoxy-organosiloxane moieties, or a combination thereof.38. The quorum silencing enzymes of claims 36 , wherein the organopolysiloxane matrix is obtained by gelating a hydrated siloxane pre-polymer mixture with a ratio of 50-100 mol % Si(OR)to 50-0 mol % Si(OR)R′ claims 36 , wherein R is an alkoxy group and R′ is selected from the group consisting of methyl claims 36 , ethyl claims 36 , propyl claims 36 , isopropyl claims 36 , butyl claims 36 , octyl claims 36 , hexadecyl claims 36 , octadecyl claims 36 , phenyl claims 36 , trimethylaminopropyl claims 36 , aminopropyl claims 36 , aminobutyl claims 36 , alkyl claims 36 , mercaptopropyl claims 36 , and methylphosphonyl.39. The quorum silencing enzymes of in the form of a lyophilized powder.40. A formulation comprising the quorum silencing enzymes of .41. The formulation of claim 40 , wherein the formulation is in the form of a tablet claim 40 , gel capsule claim 40 , powder claim 40 , suspension claim 40 , slurry claim 40 , injectable liquid formulation claim 40 , gel claim 40 , cream claim 40 , chewable claim 40 , suppository or syrup.42. A method of obtaining a quorum silencing enzyme entrapped in an organopolysiloxane matrix claim 40 , the method comprising:hydrolyzing a siloxane pre-polymer with water under acidic conditions, and thereby obtaining a hydrolyzed siloxane pre-polymer; ...

METHOD OF PRODUCING SUGAR

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention.

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PHOTOBIOREACTOR

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention. 1. A device for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms , comprising;a structure comprising a base, an axial support, and a plurality of suspension elements; the base maintaining the axial support in a substantially horizontal position; the plurality of suspension elements extending radially from and perpendicular to the axial support such that the axial support and plurality of suspension elements define a hub and spoke structure; wherein the axial support is configured to rotate with respect to the base and the plurality of suspension elements are configured to rotate around the axis defined by the axial support; (i) each of the plurality of cultivation supports coupled to and positioned between at least two of the plurality of suspension elements, each of the plurality of cultivation supports extending substantially vertically with respect to the base and configured to maintain a substantially vertical position upon rotation of the plurality of suspension elements around the axis defined by the axial support; or', '(ii) each of the plurality of cultivation supports coupled to and positioned between at least two of the plurality of suspension elements, such that upon rotation of each of the plurality of suspension elements around the axis defined by the axial support, ...

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PHOTOBIOREACTOR

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention. 1. A photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms , the photobioreactor comprising:a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms on at least a portion of a surface thereof, wherein said portion of the surface has a topography that allows photosynthetic microorganisms to adhere thereto when said portion of the surface is oriented non-horizontally; anda physical barrier disposed over at least said portion of the surface of the cultivation support.2. The photobioreactor of claim 1 , wherein the physical barrier is configured so as to allowinoculation of said portion of the surface of the cultivation support;formation and maintenance of an environment suitable for the cultivation of such photosynthetic microorganisms; orharvesting of such cultivated photosynthetic microorganisms.3. The photobioreactor of claim 1 , wherein said portion of the surface of the cultivation support is capable of cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms at a density of at least about 50 grams of dry biomass per liter equivalent.4. The photobioreactor of claim 1 , wherein the photobioreactor further comprises a source of actinic radiation; andthe source of actinic radiation is situated between the cultivation ...

Method and apparatus for optimization of high-throughput screening and enhancement of biocatalyst performance

A method and workstation for optimizing optimization of biocatalyst performance based on combinatorial chemistry, automation technology, and computer-controlled design is disclosed. The workstation includes a synthesizer, an analyzer, a robot and computer in communication with the synthesizer and analyzer. The computer includes one or more programs for regulating reaction parameters such as types of enzymes; amounts of enzymes; types of solvents/buffers; amounts of solvents/buffers; temperature; pressure; pH; types of substrates; time; enzyme—substrate ratio; and agitation (whether to agitate and the speed of agitation) and employs statistical methods for optimizing multiple reaction parameters and for designing optimized experiments for further investigation.

Purified Ethyl Ester Sophorolipid for the Treatment of Sepsis

A microbial ethyl esther sophorolipid derivative with no acetylated groups produced by Candida species, for treating and preventing sepsis/septic shock. The method of producing sophorolipids is through microbial resting cells of Candida bombicola . The sophorolipids obtained from resting state cultures are isolated as a complex mixture of compounds and then decanted as a dense oil from the culture broth, subsequently washed to remove free fatty acids. Secondary chemical transformation via base catalyzed hydrolysis is used to reduce the 8 possible structural sophorolipid species to a single moiety, the 17-L-[(2′-O-b-D-glucopyranosyl-b-D-glucopyranosyl)-oxy]-cis-9-octadecenoate de-acetylated free acid. The compound acts primarily through decreasing inflammatory cytokines and eliciting other synergistic anti-inflammatory mechanisms by blocking TLR4-CD14 upstream of the inflammatory signaling cascade. The compound can be administered either intraperitoneally or intravenously at single or multiple doses of 5-30 mg/kg of weight in solvent media or in capped nanoparticles, preferably within 48 hours of sepsis inception.

Regulated gene expression systems and constructs thereof

Compositions and methods for nitrogen sensitive regulation of expression of a transcribable nucleic acid molecule. One aspect provides a nitrogen-sensitive expression system that includes a transcription factor region comprising an NtcA binding site and a core promoter region comprising a RuBisCo promoter or a variant or a functional fragment thereof. Another aspect provides a method of transforming a host cell with an expression system. Also provided are expression cassettes, transformed host cells, and kits.

TRANSGENIC PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICROORGANISMS AND PHOTOBIOREACTOR

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention.

EXERCISE APPARATUS

An improved exercise apparatus is a stationary bicycle or a treadmill with an attached video screen and controllers that enable the user to exercise while engaging in the playing of video games or other entertainment activities that utilize a video screen and controllers. 1. An improved exercise apparatus comprising: [ 'wherein said base portion is adapted to be placed upon a supporting surface;', 'a base portion;'}, 'wherein said vertical support member is attached to said base portion and extends vertically upwards therefrom;', 'a vertical support member;'}, 'wherein said rotational member is rotationally attached to said base portion and is adapted to be rotated by an extremity of a user when in use during exercise;', 'a rotational member;'}, wherein said motor member is attached to said base portion and mechanically attached to said rotational member;', 'wherein said motor member is adapted to controllably resist movement of said rotational member; and', 'wherein said motor member is adapted to controllably assist movement of said rotational member;, 'a motor member;'}], 'a main frame including [ 'wherein said main body forms an interior volume;', 'a main body;'}, 'wherein said main screen is located on an outer surface of said main body and is adapted to face toward and be accessible by said user;', 'a main screen;'}, 'wherein said computer member is located within said interior volume and is electrically connected to said main screen;', 'a computer member;'}, 'wherein said plurality of control members are located upon said main screen, are electrically connected to said computer member, and are adapted to allow said user to control said computer member;', 'a plurality of control members;'}, 'wherein said control panel is attached to an upper portion of said vertical support member and adapted to be accessible by said user for controlling said motor member and thereby said rotational member for choosing between a plurality of exercise modes;, 'a control panel ...

Transgenic photosynthetic microorganisms and photobioreactor

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention.

OUTWARD ANGLED PLANT SUPPORT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS

The present invention provides structures that maximize the use of minimal ground space or pot soil by providing generally vertical outward-sloping multiple cords or net trellis such as to offer increasing volume for plant foliage with height, which is adjustable to the user's desire. A compact kit includes at least two elongated leg member, and at least one elongated support, and can be assembled into structures up to approximately twice as wide at the top as at the base where the plants begin growing in soil. Flaccid replaceable cords when installed incline generally outward and upward to top horizontal rods supporting wining plants to grow generally vertically and even horizontally across the top. 1. A plant support trellis providing increasing growth volume in the vertical direction from growing medium comprising:a) at least two elongated leg members;b) at least one horizontal support rods;c) at least two corner connector fittings frictionally engageable with an end of one of said legs and an end of said horizontal support rods; and,d) one of a net and a multiplicity of flaccid cords configured for attachment at one end adjacent the growing medium and with at least one of the horizontal rods at an opposing end.22. The plant support trellis of wherein said support trellis further includes at least ground support rods with an outside diameter permitting said rods to fit inside a hollow end of said leg members.3. The plant support trellis of wherein said support trellis includes four elongated leg members and two horizontal support rods.4. The plant support trellis of wherein said support trellis further includes at least one cross member functionally connecting two elongated support rods.5. The plant support trellis of wherein said support trellis further includes said net being of sufficient length to be draped over both horizontal support rods and having two edges touching the ground.6. A kit for erecting a plant support trellis claim 3 , said kit comprising:a. ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING WATER-RELATED SENSATIONS TO VIDEO VIEWERS

A system and method for timely delivery of water spray and/or drops to a video viewer's face, which includes an apparatus having a water-bottle attachment for creating pressure inside tubing to valves controlled by a CPU, and drip or spray nozzles attached to a headgear portion of the system and aimed to parts of the user's face. The CPU is triggered by timing relative to a distinct initiating sound from the video being watched to open and close valves at the appropriate time to coincide with events being viewed. Typically, a mobile wireless-connectable device will pick up the sounds with its microphone, correlate those with timing and events in a specific video, and send an appropriate signal to the CPU. 1. A system for delivering multi-sensory experiences to a viewer of video content comprising;a) a smart mobile device with an application installed to enable importing code specific to a particular video content,b) an apparatus including a reservoir for liquid configured to be pressurized and intermittently deliver said liquid to multiple locations on the face of the said viewer,c) a means for pressuring said reservoir, andd) a means for converting signals from said smart mobile device to actuate delivery of said liquid from said apparatus.2. The system of wherein said system apparatus The system of wherein said means for pressurizing said reservoir is a finger-operated pump.3. The system of wherein said system apparatus configured for intermittent delivery includes at least two solenoid valves.4. The system of wherein said system further includes a head-mounting device.5. The system of wherein said system further includes a battery-operated fan.6. The system of wherein said battery-operated fan is configured to spray said liquid released from one of said at least two solenoid valves.7. A method for delivering water sensations to video viewers comprising the steps of:a) Install a mobile-device app created such that it can accept input for specific videos to ...

ROTARY BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR CUTTING A FOOD PRODUCT INTO HELICAL STRIPS

A rotary blade assembly for cutting a food product into helical strips is disclosed. The rotary blade assembly includes a substantially spiral-shaped blade holder for mounting in a food product flow path, and a plurality of axially extending slitter blades connected to the blade holder. The blade holder includes an axis of rotation, an upstream surface, an upstream end and a downstream end. The upstream end is axially spaced apart from the downstream end to define a radial slot. A radial cutting edge is positioned adjacent the radial slot. Each slitter blade extends upstream of the upstream surface and includes a slitter cutting edge. At least a portion of the slitter cutting edge of at least one of the slitter blades extends substantially non-perpendicularly to the upstream surface toward or away from the axis of rotation. 1. A rotary blade assembly for cutting a food product into helical strips , the rotary blade assembly comprising: an axis of rotation,', 'an upstream surface,', 'an upstream end and a downstream end, the upstream end being axially spaced apart from the downstream end to define a radial slot,', 'a radial cutting edge adjacent the radial slot; and, 'a substantially spiral-shaped blade holder for mounting in a food product flow path, the blade holder comprising 'wherein at least a portion of the slitter cutting edge of at least one of the slitter blades extends substantially non-perpendicularly to the upstream surface toward or away from the axis of rotation.', 'a plurality of axially extending slitter blades connected to the blade holder, each slitter blade extending upstream of the upstream surface, each slitter blade including a slitter cutting edge,'}2. The rotary blade assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of each slitter cutting edge is curved.3. The rotary blade assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the slitter blades of the plurality of slitter blades is in contact with an adjacent other slitter blade of the plurality of ...

BLADE ASSEMBLY AND FOOD CUTTING DEVICE INCORPORATING THE SAME

A blade assembly is disclosed. The blade assembly includes a mounting ring, at least two elongate cutting blades, and a substantially circular central support positioned substantially at the center of the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may have a proximal end connected to the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may extend from the mounting ring toward a center of the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may be twisted along a length of the cutting blade. A distal end of each cutting blade may be connected to the central support. 1. A blade assembly comprising:a mounting ring; 'each cutting blade extending from the mounting ring toward a center of the mounting ring, each cutting blade being twisted along a length of the cutting blade, wherein the proximal end of each cutting blade has a first angle of attack of 90 degrees; and', 'at least two elongate cutting blades, each cutting blade having a proximal end connected to the mounting ring,'} 'wherein a distal end of each cutting blade is connected to the central support, wherein each cutting blade is integrally formed with the central support.', 'a substantially circular central support positioned substantially at the center of the mounting ring,'}2. The blade assembly of claim 1 , whereineach cutting blade is held in tension between the mounting ring and the central support.3. The blade assembly of claim 2 , whereinfor each cutting blade, the mounting ring includes a recess for receiving the proximal end of the cutting blade and the cutting blade is positionable along the recess to adjust a tension in the blade.4. The blade assembly of claim 2 , whereinthe proximal end of each cutting blade is connected to a tension block,each tension block is connected to the mounting ring by a fastener, andactuating the fastener causes the tension block to slide within the recess, thereby changing the tension of the corresponding blade.5. The blade assembly of claim 4 , whereinthe mounting ring includes a plurality of ...

Device and method for cutting food pieces into a twisted shape

A cutting device for cutting twisted-shape food pieces is disclosed. The cutting device includes at least one tube, the tube having an open inlet end and an open outlet end, wherein the tube defines a longitudinal passage extending from the inlet end to the outlet end. At least three cutting blades are coupled to the tube downstream of the inlet end of the tube. Each cutting blade includes a blade edge facing the inlet end, and each blade edge extends from an upstream edge end to a downstream edge end across a portion of the bore.

WIGGLE-SHAPED FOOD STRIP AND METHOD OF CUTTING THE SAME

A wiggle-shaped food product, and a method of cutting a wiggle-shaped food product strip is disclosed. The method includes cutting an undulating slice from a food product, the slice having two opposed undulating first surfaces, wherein the first surfaces are spaced apart by a slice thickness, wherein the first surfaces have a first undulation amplitude parallel to the slice thickness, and cutting a wiggle-shaped strip from the slice, the strip having two opposed undulating second surfaces, the two first surfaces and the two second surfaces extending longitudinally, wherein the second surfaces are positioned at an angle to the first surfaces, the second surfaces are spaced apart by a strip thickness, the second surfaces have a second undulation amplitude parallel to the strip thickness. 1. A method of cutting a wiggle-shaped food product strip , the method comprising: 'wherein the first surfaces are spaced apart by a slice thickness, wherein the first surfaces have a first undulation amplitude parallel to the slice thickness, and the first undulation amplitude is at least ¼ of the slice thickness; and', 'cutting an undulating slice from a food product, the slice having two opposed undulating first surfaces,'} 'wherein the second surfaces are positioned at an angle to the first surfaces, the second surfaces are spaced apart by a strip thickness, the second surfaces have a second undulation amplitude parallel to the strip thickness, and the second undulation amplitude is at least ¼ of the strip thickness.', 'cutting a wiggle-shaped strip from the slice, the strip having two opposed undulating second surfaces, the two first surfaces and the two second surfaces extending longitudinally,'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the first undulation amplitude is at least ½ of the slice thickness, andthe second undulation amplitude is at least ½ of the strip thickness.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the first undulation amplitude is at least ⅓ of the slice thickness, andthe ...

BLADE ASSEMBLY AND FOOD CUTTING DEVICE INCORPORATING THE SAME

A blade assembly is disclosed. The blade assembly includes a mounting ring, at least two elongate cutting blades, and a substantially circular central support positioned substantially at the center of the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may have a proximal end connected to the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may extend from the mounting ring toward a center of the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may be twisted along a length of the cutting blade. A distal end of each cutting blade may be connected to the central support. 1. A blade assembly comprising:a mounting ring; 'each cutting blade extending from the mounting ring toward a center of the mounting ring, each cutting blade being twisted along a length of the cutting blade; and', 'at least two elongate cutting blades, each cutting blade having a proximal end connected to the mounting ring,'} 'wherein a distal end of each cutting blade is connected to the central support.', 'a substantially circular central support positioned substantially at the center of the mounting ring,'}2. The blade assembly of claim 1 , whereineach cutting blade is held in tension between the mounting ring and the central support.3. The blade assembly of claim 2 , whereinfor each cutting blade, the mounting ring includes a recess for receiving the proximal end of the cutting blade and the cutting blade is positionable along the recess to adjust a tension in the blade.4. The blade assembly of claim 2 , whereinthe proximal end of each cutting blade is connected to a tension block,each tension block is connected to the mounting ring by a fastener, andactuating the fastener causes the tension block to slide within the recess, thereby changing the tension of the corresponding blade.5. The blade assembly of claim 4 , whereinthe mounting ring includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart recesses, each recess is adapted to receive a corresponding tension block, andeach tension block includes a channel for receiving a post extending ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUTTING HASSELBACK FOOD ITEMS

A system for cutting hasselback food items is disclosed. The system includes a conveyor having an upper surface for supporting at least one food item and for moving the food item along a path, and a cutting device positioned above the conveyor along the path. The cutting device includes an array of four or more parallel side-by-side cutting blades. A method of cutting hasselback food items is also disclosed. 1. A system for cutting hasselback food items , the system comprising:a conveyor having an upper surface for supporting at least one food item and for moving the food item along a path; and wherein the cutting die comprises an array of four or more parallel wavy cutting blades positioned side-by-side,', 'wherein the cutting die is movable between a retracted position above the food item and an extended position for moving the cutting blades through an upper portion of the food item, and', 'wherein in the extended position, the cutting blades are spaced apart from the upper surface of the conveyor to leave a lower portion of the food item uncut., 'a cutting die positioned above the conveyor along the path,'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:in the extended position, at least one of the cutting blades is spaced apart from the upper surface of the conveyor by a first distance and at least one other of the cutting blades is spaced apart from the upper surface of the conveyor by a second distance different from the first distance.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein:the array of cutting blades includes central cutting blades positioned between peripheral cutting blades, andin the extended position, each of the central cutting blades is spaced apart from the upper surface of the conveyor by a first distance, and each of the peripheral cutting blades is spaced apart from the upper surface of the conveyor by a second distance greater than the first distance.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the conveyor includes a plurality of spikes extending upwardly from the upper ...

ROTARY BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR CUTTING A FOOD PRODUCT INTO HELICAL STRIPS

A rotary blade assembly for cutting a food product into helical strips is disclosed. The rotary blade assembly includes a substantially spiral-shaped blade holder for mounting in a food product flow path, and a plurality of axially extending slitter blades connected to the blade holder. The blade holder includes an axis of rotation, an upstream surface, an upstream end and a downstream end. The upstream end is axially spaced apart from the downstream end to define a radial slot. A radial cutting edge is positioned adjacent the radial slot. Each slitter blade extends upstream of the upstream surface and includes a slitter cutting edge. At least a portion of the slitter cutting edge of at least one of the slitter blades extends substantially non-perpendicularly to the upstream surface toward or away from the axis of rotation. 120-: (canceled)21. A rotary blade assembly for cutting a food product into helical strips , the rotary blade assembly comprising: an axis of rotation,', 'an upstream surface,', 'a downstream surface,', 'an upstream end and a downstream end, the upstream end being axially spaced apart from the downstream end to define a radial slot,', 'a radial cutting edge adjacent the radial slot; and, 'a spiral-shaped blade holder for mounting in a food product flow path, the blade holder comprising 'wherein the plurality of slitter blades includes a first slitter blade and the slitter cutting edge of the first slitter blade forms a closed shape.', 'a plurality of slitter blades connected to the blade holder, each slitter blade extending between the upstream surface and the downstream surface, each slitter blade including a slitter cutting edge,'}22. The rotary blade assembly of claim 21 , wherein the slitter cutting edge of each of the plurality of slitter blades form a closed shape.23. The rotary blade assembly of claim 21 , wherein at least one of the slitter blades of the plurality of slitter blades is in contact with an adjacent other slitter blade of the ...

Plant Weed Preventer Enhancing Water and Heat Retention

A substantially rectangular and open bottom shield configured to be fitted around an in-ground plant at ground level as enabled by an elongated slit and central aperture. A peripheral wall perpendicular to an opaque top panel extends downward around at least 75% of the perimeter of the top panel. The top panel is inclined toward the central aperture through which water and fertilizer can flow toward the plant root system. 1. A substantially impervious weed-preventing and water-funneling plant shield comprising; i.) a substantially concave opaque top panel having a predetermined width, length and thickness, said concave top panel sloped toward a central aperture;', 'ii.) at least three elongated integral peripheral wall sections substantially perpendicular to said top panel and extending in direction of concavity and providing a predetermined height; and, 'a) a generally rectangular open-bottom structure having'}b) an elongated slit in said top panel extending from said central aperture to and through an edge of said top panel and configured so as to allow portions of said top panel adjacent said elongated slit to be flexed for fitting around a plant stem at said central aperture.2. The plant shield of claim 1 , wherein said predetermined width and length are each in a range of 30 to 60 centimeters (12 to 24 inches).3. The plant shield of claim 1 , wherein said predetermined thickness is in the range of 2 to 8 millimeters.4. The plant shield of claim 1 , wherein said predetermined height is in the range of 1 to 5 centimeters.5. The plant shield of claim 1 , wherein said at least three integral peripheral wall sections number four.6. The plant shield of claim 1 , wherein said opaque top panel is one of black claim 1 , dark green claim 1 , and brown.7. A weed-preventing and water-directing plant shield comprising; i.) a sloped top panel having a predetermined width, length and thickness, said sloped top panel inclined downward from three of four edges;', 'ii.) three ...

Spiral helix electromagnetic linear pulse motor

A spiral helix electromagnetic linear pulse motor includes a rotor, having a driveshaft; a first spiral magnetic core surrounding the rotor; linear electromagnetic assemblies surrounding the rotor, each having wire coils; and a second magnetic core; the wire coils surrounds the second magnetic core; linear support beams; connection joints; the linear support beams and linear electromagnetic assemblies alternate in positions around the rotor, thereby encompassing the rotor; the connection joints secures the linear support beams to the linear electromagnetic assemblies; a linear magnetic pulse travels down the linear electromagnetic assemblies parallel to the first magnetic core; the traveling of the linear magnetic pulse rotates the rotor; and rotation of the rotor creates rotational mechanical energy to be transferred via the driveshaft.

Kit and Method for Grass-Like Edging

A kit for installing a horizontal grass-like weed-blocking border for ground area adjacent vertical outdoor structures includes at least two elongated synthetic turf strips with a width in a predetermined range, at least two hold-down pieces, and instructions for use. 1. An edging kit for blocking vegetation growth on ground adjacent vertical structures comprising:a) at least two elongated synthetic grass strips of a first predetermined length and a first predetermined width having green filaments on one side of a minimum predetermined height,b) at least two hold-down pins, andc) instructions for use.2. The edging kit of wherein said at least two elongated synthetic grass strips number five.3. The edging kit of wherein said first predetermined length is between three and six feet.4. The edging kit of wherein said first predetermined width is between 3 and 5 inches.5. The edging kit of wherein said minimum predetermined height is 1.0 inch.6. The edging kit of wherein the kit is enclosed in an elongated clear plastic film sleeve heat sealed at each end.7. A method for installing a synthetic turf vegetation-blocking edging which starts with procuring a kit including at least two elongated synthetic grass strips of a first predetermined length and a first predetermined width having green filaments on one side of a minimum predetermined height claim 1 , at least two hold-down pins claim 1 , and instructions for use. If natural turf is present near the vertical structure being targeted claim 1 , a thin layer is scraped (scalped) off such that the installed synthetic turf will be essentially flush with adjacent turf. After smoothing slightly claim 1 , the strips are laid down end to end claim 1 , tamped down claim 1 , and then pinned down to the ground underneath with the provided hold-down pins.8. The method of wherein said vertical structure is one of a wall claim 7 , boulder row claim 7 , and fence. This patent application is related to and claims priority from U.S. ...

BLADE ASSEMBLY AND FOOD CUTTING DEVICE INCORPORATING THE SAME

A blade assembly is disclosed. The blade assembly includes a mounting ring, at least two elongate cutting blades, and a substantially circular central support positioned substantially at the center of the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may have a proximal end connected to the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may extend from the mounting ring toward a center of the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may be twisted along a length of the cutting blade. A distal end of each cutting blade may be connected to the central support. 1. A blade assembly comprising:a mounting ring; 'each cutting blade extending from the mounting ring toward a center of the mounting ring, each cutting blade being twisted along a length of the cutting blade; and', 'at least two elongate cutting blades, each cutting blade having a proximal end connected to the mounting ring,'} 'wherein a distal end of each cutting blade is connected to the central support.', 'a substantially circular central support positioned substantially at the center of the mounting ring,'}2. The blade assembly of claim 1 , whereineach cutting blade is held in tension between the mounting ring and the central support.3. The blade assembly of claim 2 , whereinfor each cutting blade, the mounting ring includes a recess for receiving the proximal end of the cutting blade and the cutting blade is positionable along the recess to adjust a tension in the blade.4. The blade assembly of claim 2 , whereinthe proximal end of each cutting blade is connected to a tension block,each tension block is connected to the mounting ring by a fastener, andactuating the fastener causes the tension block to slide within the recess, thereby changing the tension of the corresponding blade.5. The blade assembly of claim 4 , whereinthe mounting ring includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart recesses, each recess is adapted to receive a corresponding tension block, andeach tension block includes a channel for receiving a post extending ...

Enzyme scaffolds and methods of use

Polypeptide scaffolds comprising enzymatic proteins are provided. The enzymatic polypeptide scaffolds comprise heterologous enzymes to form a heterologous metabolic pathway, and can be targeted to a substrate through a surface anchoring domain. The enzymatic polypeptide scaffolds leverage the high specificity and affinity protein/protein interaction between the cohesins and dockerins of microorganismal cellulosomes to form custom enzymatic arrays.

Blade assembly for cutting food

A blade assembly includes a blade support frame, and a plurality of V-shaped blades removably fastened to the blade support frame. The blade support frame has a food flow path extending downstream, and a plurality of blade mounts distributed around the food flow path. Each V-shaped blade has a first end portion connected to one of the blade mounts, a second end portion connected to another of the blade mounts, and an intermediate portion extending from the first end portion to the second end portion into the food flow path. At the first and second end portions of each V-shaped blade, a respective one of the blade mounts overlies both the upstream edge and the downstream edge of the V-shaped blade to inhibit the V-shaped blade from rotating when impacted by food.

A process for the co-production of alcohols

The present invention relates to the co-production of unsaturated aldehydes via a cross-aldol condensation reaction catalyzed by recyclable water-soluble phase-transfer catalysts or the hydroxides thereof. The aldehydes are then hydrogenated to the desired alcohol products or saturated aldehyde feed stocks. Specifically, methods in which 2,4-diethyloctanol is co-produced with 2-ethylhexanol in batch and continuous processes are described. Recovery of the phase-transfer catalyst through water washing followed by “salting out” from the washings is also demonstrated.

Manufacture of neopentyl glycol (iv)

Neopentyl glycol is made from isobutyraldehyde and formaldehyde. The formaldehyde may be in the form of paraformaldehyde or aqueous formaldehyde. The aldol reaction product is mixed with a lower alcohol prior to hydrogenation to promote hydrogenolysis and allow recovery of high purity product by simple distillation. In a less preferred mode, the alcohol may be added after hydrogenation, resulting in a smaller improvement over previous processes.

Purification of glycerin

A process for purifying glycerin recovered as a byproduct of biodiesel production comprises heating a glycerin effluent stream containing a low molecular weight alcohol, water and fatty acid esters of the low molecular weight alcohol to cause transesterification of the fatty acid esters to glycerides and additional low molecular weight alcohol. The reaction mixture is sparged with nitrogen to help remove water and low molecular weight alcohol, which drives the transesterification reaction towards glyceride formation. A wash water stream may also be added to the recovered glycerin stream from biodiesel production. Either before or following the transesterification reaction, an oil layer can be separated from the recovered glycerin stream by reducing the pH of the stream to below 7. Following separation of the oil layer and transesterification the glycerin stream is flash distilled to separate glycerin from water, salts, and glycerides.

Spiral helix electromagnetic linear pulse motor

The Spiral Helix Electromagnetic Linear Pulse Motor is based on the three dimensional operational design Helix Rotation Concept, where the basic helix rotation concept, is a linear axis parallel electromagnetic pulse, or wave, created by the sequential activation, deactivation, and polarity reversal, of electromagnetic constructs arranged in a linear row, forming a linear array, parallel to the driveshaft axis, with a 360 degree spiral helix magnetic construct array around/along the length of the driveshaft, magnetically interacting with the electromagnetic pulse/wave created by the linear electromagnetic array. As a result of the electromagnetic wave/pulse traversing parallel to the axis across the linear electromagnetic array and synchronizing with the spiral helix magnetic array in a sequential linear manner, the device converts electromagnetic energy into continuous useful rotational mechanical energy.

Electro-optic slate for input/output of hand-entered textual and graphic information

A portable interactive electro-optic data input/output, storage, processing, and display device responsive to hand printed text and hand drawn graphics. The device preferably comprises a combined flat panel display and pen sensing surface constructed from non-mechanical, non-emissive display elements, such as liquid crystal display elements. The device also comprises an input pen for manual entry of hand printed text and hand drawn graphics, as well as commands, directly onto the display surface for providing an electronic writing and drawing slate. The display elements themselves are preferably utilized as input pen sense locations. The flat panel display and pen sensing surface is constructed so that there is no display distortion when the input pen is in contact with the surface. Rapid input pen sensing is provided for accommodating natural pen movement on a high resolution, large area display. A character recognition method is also associated with the device for automatic and computationally efficient on-line recognition of hand printed text characters, while accommodating a natural printing style. Hand printed text characters are recognized and preferably stored in a compact and standardized format, such as ASCII, for later display, processing, or output to external equipment, such as a printer or computer. Graphics can also be entered and stored for later display, processing, or output to an external device, and graphics can be interspersed with text, if desired. Also, text and graphics can preferably be input to the device from external information processing equipment for display and/or processing.

Compositions for forming transparent conductive nanoparticle coatings and process of preparation therefor

A process produces a substantially stable aqueous dispersion of metal or metal oxide particles suitable for use in forming a transparent conductive coating. The process comprises the steps of (a) adding a nanocrystalline material to water, the nanocrystalline material comprising primary particles of metal or metal oxide having a substantially spherical shape and (b) mixing the nanocrystalline material and water to form an aqueous dispersion. The process identified above, prepares a substantially stable aqueous dispersion of nanocrystalline particles, which may be used in forming a transparent conductive coating.

Improvements in adjustable pads

Device and system for gas effusion-based corrosion detection in pipes

A device for monitoring gas effusing from a pipe, the device comprising a mounting assembly having an upper and lower bracket; a housing located on the upper bracket; the bottom of the housing is of a shape complementary to the pipe being monitored; a probe assembly; a bore in the housing for receiving the probe assembly; the probe assembly comprising a probe insert; a chamber for collecting gas in the bottom of the probe insert formed by side walls and an upper wall; a compressible sealing means in the bottom of the side walls for sealingly engaging the outer surface of the pipe to be monitored; a passageway in the probe insert, extending from an outlet at the top surface of the probe insert to an inlet in the upper wall of the chamber, such that the passageway is in flow communication with the chamber; a tube receivable through the outlet of the passageway; a plate removably connected to the housing for, securing the probe assembly in place; the plate comprising a biasing means for compressing the sealing means of the probe disk to engage the outer surface of the pipe to be monitored forming a substantially hermetic seal; and the tube when resting at the inlet of the probe disk extends through the plate.

Compositions for forming transparent conductive nanoparticle coatings and process of preparation therefor

A process produces a substantially stable aqueous dispersion of metal or metal oxide particles suitable for use in forming a transparen conductive coating. The process comprises the steps of (a) adding a nanocrystalline material to water, the nanocrystalline material comprisin~ primary particles of metal or metal oxide having a substantially spherical shape and (b) mixing the nanocrystalline material and water t~ form an aqueous dispersion. The process identified above prepares a substantially stable aqueous dispersion of nanocrystalline particles which may be used in forming a transparent conductive coating.

Method for accessing a data set in a word processing system

A word processing system is disclosed in which a text stream is stored on a direct access storage device (DASD) for recall and editing. The text stream is organized into a document, which is stored on the DASD as a data set. The data set consists of an index portion and a portion containing text records. The index portion is divided into nodes, of which the primary node is called the root node. When the system operator designates a data set for use, the root node is fetched and retained in a system memory to eliminate the need to fetch it from the DASD for every access. When sequential records are accessed, such as during a document duplication operation, the index is fully searched only for the first of the sequential records. Subsequent records are located through index nodes already in the system memory, with subsequent index nodes being fetched from the DASD only when the last index entry in the current index node has been processed. When sequential records are written to the DASD, the index is fully searched only for the insertion point for the first record. For subsequent records, the same index node is updated until there is insufficient room for index entry for the latest record written to the DASD. At that time the index node is split and index entries at higher levels of the index are updated in a similar manner.

Text keyboard mismatch operation

TEXT KEYBOARD MISMATCH OPERATION Abstract of the Disclosure A word processing system is disclosed in which a text stream is stored for recall and editing. The characters in the text stream can be derived from a number of keyboard character sets but each character must be identified accord-ing to its character set to be properly printed or displayed. When the system operator moves, copies or deletes blocks of text the correct keyboard character sets must be maintained. When blocks of text are inserted or deleted the keyboard character sets are determined for the interfacing text blocks. When there is a transition from one keyboard character set to another, a character set change code is inserted to indicate the correct keyboard character set for the immediately following text.

Bleach-containing non-aqueous detergent formulated to control dye transfer and sudsing in high efficiency washing machines

Disclosed is a method of laundering soiled fabrics comprising the steps of contacting said fabric in an aqueous laundering solution with a nonaqueous liquid detergent composition containing from about 40 % to about 99 % by weight of the composition of a surfactant-containing non-aqueous liquid phase and from about 1 % to about 50 % by weight of the composition of particulate material which is substantially insoluble in said liquid phase and which is selected from peroxygen bleaching agents, bleach activators, organic detergent builders, inorganic alkalinity sources and combinations thereof. A dye transfer inhibitor and suds suppressors are essential components in one aspect of the present invention. The detergent composition is added to the aqueous solution in a washing machine at a concentration in the aqueous solution of from 2000 ppm to about 10,000 ppm, wherein from about 3 gallons to about 8 gallons of water is used to form the aqueous solution, said fabric to water weight ratio is from about 1:1 to about 1:9 and said fabrics undergo a wash time of from about 8 minutes to about 16 minutes. The method of the present invention is more effective, uses less water and energy and produces a better result than the known methods.

Transgenic photosynthetic microorganisms and photobioreactor

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention.

Manufacture of neopentyl glycol (IV)

Neopentyl glycol is made from isobutyraldehyde and formaldehyde. The formaldehyde may be in the form of paraformaldehyde or aqueous formaldehyde. The aldol reaction product is mixed with a lower alcohol prior to hydrogenation to promote hydrogenolysis and allow recovery of high purity product by simple distillation. In a less preferred mode, the alcohol may be added after hydrogenation, resulting in a smaller improvement over previous processes.

Recovering values from heavy ends in bisphenol-a production

In the production of bisphenol-A from the reaction of phenol and acetone, values are recovered from a "heavy ends" fraction by passing the fraction through a thin-film evaporator, making a light fraction which is fractionally distilled into three portions, two of which have recoverable proportions of bisphenol-A, and recovering bisphenol-A from at least one of them.

Device and system for corrosion detection

A device for monitoring gas effusing from a pipe, the device comprising a mounting assembly having an upper and lower bracket; a housing located on the upper bracket; the bottom of the housing is of a shape complementary to the pipe being monitored; a probe assembly; a bore in the housing for receiving the probe assembly; the probe assembly comprising a probe insert; a chamber for collecting gas in the bottom of the probe insert formed by side walls and an upper wall; a compressible sealing means in the bottom of the side walls for sealingly engaging the outer surface of the pipe to be monitored; a passageway in the probe insert, extending from an outlet at the top surface of the probe insert to an inlet in the upper wall of the chamber, such that the passageway is in flow communication with the chamber; a tube receivable through the outlet of the passageway; a plate removably connected to the housing for, securing the probe assembly in place; the plate comprising a biasing means for compressing the sealing means of the probe disk to engage the outer surface of the pipe to be monitored forming a substantially hermetic seal; and the tube when resting at the inlet of the probe disk extends through the plate.

METHOD FOR USE THEREOF

Wiggle-shaped food strip and method of cutting the same

A wiggle-shaped food product, and a method of cutting a wiggle-shaped food product strip is disclosed. The method includes cutting an undulating slice from a food product, the slice having two opposed undulating first surfaces, wherein the first surfaces are spaced apart by a slice thickness, wherein the first surfaces have a first undulation amplitude parallel to the slice thickness, and cutting a wiggle-shaped strip from the slice, the strip having two opposed undulating second surfaces, the two first surfaces and the two second surfaces extending longitudinally, wherein the second surfaces are positioned at an angle to the first surfaces, the second surfaces are spaced apart by a strip thickness, the second surfaces have a second undulation amplitude parallel to the strip thickness.

Root vegetable product

Rotating blade assembly for cutting a food product into helical strips

Un conjunto (100) de cuchilla giratoria para cortar un producto alimenticio en tiras helicoidales, comprendiendo el conjunto de cuchilla giratoria: un soporte (104) de cuchilla con forma sustancialmente de espiral para su montaje en una trayectoria de flujo de productos alimenticios, comprendiendo el soporte de cuchilla: un eje (116) de rotación, una superficie (108) corriente arriba, un extremo (120) corriente arriba y un extremo (124) corriente abajo, estando el extremo corriente arriba axialmente separado del extremo corriente abajo para definir una ranura (128) radial, un filo (132) radial adyacente a la ranura (128) radial; y una pluralidad de cuchillas (224) cortadoras conectadas al soporte de cuchilla, caracterizado porque cada cuchilla cortadora se extiende axialmente alejándose de la superficie corriente arriba, incluyendo cada cuchilla cortadora un filo (244) cortante, en el que al menos una porción del filo cortante de al menos una de las cuchillas cortadoras se extiende sustancialmente de manera no perpendicular a la superficie corriente arriba hacia o alejándose del eje de rotación. A rotating blade assembly (100) for cutting a food product into helical strips, the rotating blade assembly comprising: a substantially spirally shaped blade holder (104) for mounting in a food product flow path, comprising the blade holder: a rotating shaft (116), an upstream surface (108), an upstream end (120), and a downstream end (124), the upstream end being axially spaced from the downstream end to define a radial groove (128), a radial cutting edge (132) adjacent to radial groove (128); and a plurality of cutter blades (224) connected to the blade holder, characterized in that each cutter blade extends axially away from the upstream surface, each cutter blade including a cutting edge (244), wherein at least a portion of the cutting edge The cutting edge of at least one of the cutter blades extends substantially non-perpendicular to the upstream surface toward or away ...

Improvements in the cleaning of metal surfaces

A process for cleaning steel surfaces comprises applying to the surface a composition, suitably in the form of a paste, containing (a) hydrofluoric acid and (b) an inert material having no wetting properties, or inhibiting properties against base metal attack by the free acid, e.g. a water-insoluble inert inorganic compound, such as a water-insoluble fluoride, for example magnesium, strontium, barium, lead or, preferably, calcium fluoride, carbon black or graphite, or an organic compound such as paaffin wax or powdered polyethylene. The acid may be concentrated or dilute, and in the case where the acid concentration is not more than 20% (b) may additionally be an organic water-soluble thickening agent such as polyvinyl alcohol or gum tragacanth. In general it is preferred to use equal parts by weight of (a) and (b), but a suitable range of proportions is 1 : 3 to 3 : 1. The composition desirably also contains 0.1-5% of a wetting agent, preferably a condensate of 9 moles of ethylene oxide with 1 mole of a sec.-alcohol containing 16 carbon atoms; a corrosion inhibitor such as tolyl thiourea, may also be included. After use the acid is preferably neutralized on the surface by the application of sodium hydroxide, carbonate, bicarbonate or phosphate together, if desired, with an inert filler as at (b) above.

Electrodeposition of metals

Siloxane star-graft polymers, ceramic powders coated therewith and method of preparing coated ceramic powders

A coated ceramic powder comprises a plurality of ceramic particles and a siloxane star-graft coating polymer encapsulating at least a portion of the particles. The coating polymer comprises Si(w,x,y,z), where w, x, y and z are the mole percent tetrafunctional, trifunctional, difunctional and monofunctional monomeric units, respectively, and wherein w, x, y and z are about 45-75, 5-25, 5-45 and 5-10, respectively. A method of preparing a coated ceramic powder comprises the steps of (a) polymerizing each of a tetrafunctional siloxane monomer, a trifunctional siloxane monomer, a difunctional siloxane monomer, and a monofunctional siloxane monomer, (b) adding a quantity of ceramic powder to a reaction vessel, (c) shear mixing the ceramic powder for a time sufficient to wet substantially all of the powder surface, (d) adding the siloxane polymer prepared in step (a) to the reaction vessel containing the shear mixed ceramic powder, (e) shear mixing the shear mixed ceramic powder and the siloxane polymer for a time sufficient to form a siloxane polymer coated ceramic powder, and (f) separating the coated ceramic powder from the components remaining in the reaction vessel. The process may be rendered continuous by employing continuous high-shear mixing equipment and appropriate process modifications.

Compositions for forming transparent conductive nanoparticle coatings and process of preparation therefor

A process produces a substantially stable aqueous dispersion of metal or metal oxide particles suitable for use in forming a transparent conductive coating. The process comprises the steps of (a) adding a nanocrystalline material to water, the nanocrystalline material comprising primary particles of metal or metal oxide having a substantially spherical shape and (b) mixing the nanocrystalline material and water to form an aqueous dispersion. The process identified above prepares a substantially stable aqueous dispersion of nanocrystalline particles, which may be used in forming a transparent conductive coating.

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE PURIFICATION OF EXHAUST GASES FROM INDUSTRIAL PLANTS

Ionic liquid based products and method of using the same

Compositions comprising ionic liquid(s) and their use in surface or air treating compositions. Such compositions are suitable for a variety of consumer and industrial applications, for example, for the house or the automobile, for institutional users and by service providers.

Method of processing text by insertion of a block of text in a text processing system

Fatty acid alkyl ester production from oleaginous seeds

A process is described for producing fatty acid alkyl esters for both diesel fuel and non-fuel uses. The feed material includes whole oleaginous seeds slurried in a liquid triglyceride oil containing at least two weight percent free fatty acid, wherein oil from inside the seeds is first extracted with concurrent esterification of free fatty acids from all sources in an acidic environment. Following sufficient free fatty acid reaction, the intermediate product is subjected to base-catalyzed concurrent extraction and transesterification. Decanting of the byproduct glycerin is followed by water washing. Subsequently, the fatty acid ester product is concurrently purified and fractionated into a biodiesel fuel stream and a non-fuel fraction, each of which undergoes post treatment as needed. The process is optionally integrated with glycerin purification and/or methanol recovery.

Stabilisation of per-compounds

Per-compounds, particularly sodium perborate, are combined with a water-soluble salt of a chelating agent having the general formula:- <FORM:0866492/IV(c)/1> where n is a positive integer. The composition so formed may be combined with a surface active agent, which may be a soap or a sodium salt of a sulphonated higher fatty alcohol, to produce a detergent composition; a silicate such as magnesium silicate may be added to stabilize the chelating agent. The silicate may be formed in situ by reaction between magnesium chloride and sodium silicate. Compounds referred to of the general formula given above are the sodium salts of diethylenetriamine-penta-acetic acid, triethylene tetramine-hexa-acetic acid and tetra-ethylene pentamine hepta-acetic acid or mixtures thereof. Such acids and high homologues may be obtained by the exhaustive carboxymethylation of residues arising from ethylene diamine production.ALSO:Per-compounds and in particular sodium perborate, are stabilized by the presence of a water-soluble salt of a chelating agent having the general formula <FORM:0866492/III/1> where n is a positive integer. The composition so formed may be combined with a surface active agent which may be a soap or a sodium salt of a sulphonated higher fatty alcohol to produce a detergent composition; a silicate such as magnesium silicate may be added to stabilize the chelating agent. The silicate if desired may be formed in situ by reaction between magnesium chloride and sodium silicate. Compounds referred to of the general formula given above are the sodium salts of diethylenetriamine-penta-acetic acid, triethylenetetramine-hexa-acetic acid and tetraethylene pentamine hepta-acetic acid or mixtures thereof. Such acids and higher homologues may be obtained by the exhaustive carboxymethylation of residues arising from ethylene diamine production.

Volume verification method and apparatus

A word processing system is disclosed in which a text stream is stored on a direct access storage device (DASD) for recall and editing. The text stream is organized into a document, which is stored on the DASD as a data set. The data set consists of an index portion and a portion containing text records. The index portion is divided into nodes, of which the primary node is called the root node. Status indicators (395, 304) at the data set and volume level are defined and maintained so that access to a data set for normal system operations may be prevented when there is a significant chance that the data set index has errors or is inconsistent to the extent that the normal high-performance access method routines may not be able to use the index or may cause inadvertent loss of valid text data for the system operator. Finally, recovery mechanisms (525-540) are disclosed in which all of the data on the volume that can possibly be located by means of volume and data set indexes is restored for operator use after abnormal terminations during complex data set index updates or when intermediate nodes in large data sets are lost due to storage media input physical errors.

Transgenic photosynthetic microorganisms and photobioreactor

Configuration applied to root vegetable product

Bidirectional character definition

BIDIRECTIONAL CHARACTER DEFINITION Abstract of the Disclosure A text processing machine is provided which includes a function determining a block of characters to be highlighted and subsequently deleted, moved or copied. The machine includes an operator controlled display cursor for identifying the characters which bound the block to be highlighted. These characters may be identified while the operator is going forward or backward in the text, thereby providing the operator with greater flexibility in the operation of the machine. The highlighting of the block is always performed in the forward direction in the text so that a keystroke service routine is provided for determining which character identified by the operator appears earliest in the text and using this character to initiate the highlighting function.

Bleach-containing non-aqueous detergent formulated to control dye transfer and sudsing in high efficiency washing machines

Disclosed is a method of laundering soiled fabrics comprising the steps of contacting said fabric in an aqueous laundering solution with a nonaqueous liquid detergent composition containing from about 40 % to about 99 % by weight of the composition of a surfactant-containing non-aqueous liquid phase and from about 1 % to about 50 % by weight of the composition of particulate material which is substantially insoluble in said liquid phase and which is selected from peroxygen bleaching agents, bleach activators, organic detergent builders, inorganic alkalinity sources and combinations thereof. A dye transfer inhibitor and suds suppressors are essential components in one aspect of the present invention. The detergent composition is added to the aqueous solution in a washing machine at a concentration in the aqueous solution of from 2000 ppm to about 10,000 ppm, wherein from about 3 gallons to about 8 gallons of water is used to form the aqueous solution, said fabric to water weight ratio is from about 1:1 to about 1:9 and said fabrics undergo a wash time of from about 8 minutes to about 16 minutes. The method of the present invention is more effective, uses less water and energy and produces a better result than the known methods.

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for processing plant embryos

Communications between partitions within a logically partitioned computer

Method and apparatus for sending data from one partition to a second partition within a logically partitioned computer. In a data processing system having multiple logical partitions, a send queue is established in the first logical partition, and a receive queue is established in the second logical partition. The send queue is registered in the send queue in a lookup table available to all of the logical partitions. The send queue is registered using as a key the logical partition identification of the first logical partition and the subchannel number (LPAR-ID.SUBCHANNEL#) of the subchannel assigned to the partition. The receive queue is registered in the lookup table using as a key, the internet protocol address of the receive queue in the second partition. A send instruction from the first logical partition is executed which interrogates the lookup table using the LPAR-ID.SUBCHANNEL# key to locate the send queue and IP address key to locate the receive queue, and sends the data in the send queue in the first logical partition to the receive queue in the second logical partition. This method and apparatus provides that discrete servers may be used in each logical partition, and data may be transferred between while maintaining security between the logical partitions.

String trellis apparatus

A string trellis apparatus for attachment to elevated substantially horizontal portions of a structure at one end and an elongated planter box at the other, includes at least two elongated hanger members of a first predetermined length each having at least one aperture disposed at a first end and a hook portion disposed at a second end and engageable with at least one of a rain gutter and a fence top; at least two substantially flexible strings having proximal and distal ends; and a planter-box connecting means disposed one of in or on the planter box for removably attaching the proximal ends of the strings to the planter box adjacent a soil surface in the planter box.

Ionic liquid based products and method of using the same

Compositions or products containing ionic liquids and methods of using the same are also disclosed. Specifically, ionic liquids suitable for use in fabric, hard surface or air treating compositions are disclosed. Also disclosed are ionic liquid cocktails comprising three or more different and charged ionic liquid components.

Volume recovery system for data sets in a word processing system

Regulated gene expression systems and constructs thereof

The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for nitrogen sensitive regulation of expression of a transcribable nucleic acid molecule. One aspect provides a nitrogen-sensitive expression system that includes a transcription factor region comprising an NtcA binding site and a core promoter region comprising a RuBisCo promoter or a variant or a functional fragment thereof. Another aspect provides a method of transforming a host cell with an expression system. Also provided are expression cassettes, transformed host cells, and kits.

Truck tarpaulin device

A plurality of slats are positioned atop the side walls of the cargo space of a truck and extend therebetween in parallel relation to the front and back walls and support a tarpaulin. The tarpaulin is extended over the top of the cargo space and folded, selectively, by controlling the direction of rotation of a motor which rotates cables mounted on the top of the side walls and affixed to the back slat.

Recovering values from heavy ends in bisphenol-a production

In the production of bisphenol-A from the reaction of phenol and acetone, values are recovered from a 'heavy ends' fraction by passing the fraction through a thin-film evaporator, making a light fraction which is fractionally distilled into three portions, two of which have recoverable proportions of bisphenol-A, and recovering bisphenol-A from at least one of them.

Transgenic photosynthetic microorganisms and photobioreactor

Provided herein is a transgenic bacteria engineered to accumulate carbohydrates, for example disaccharides. Also provided is a photobioreactor for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms comprising a non-gelatinous, solid cultivation support suitable for providing nutrients and moisture to photosynthetic microorganisms and a physical barrier covering at least a portion of the surface of the cultivation support. Devices for the large scale and continuous cultivation of photosynthetic microorganisms incorporating photobioreactors and methods of use are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing fermentable sugar from photosynthetic microorganisms using a photobioreactor of the invention.

Wiggle-shaped food strip and method of cutting the same

A wiggle-shaped food product, and a method of cutting a wiggle-shaped food product strip is disclosed. The method includes cutting an undulating slice from a food product, the slice having two opposed undulating first surfaces, wherein the first surfaces are spaced apart by a slice thickness, wherein the first surfaces have a first undulation amplitude parallel to the slice thickness, and cutting a wiggle-shaped strip from the slice, the strip having two opposed undulating second surfaces, the two first surfaces and the two second surfaces extending longitudinally, wherein the second surfaces are positioned at an angle to the first surfaces, the second surfaces are spaced apart by a strip thickness, the second surfaces have a second undulation amplitude parallel to the strip thickness.

Manufacture of neopentyl glycol (IV)

Neopentyl glycol is made from isobutyraldehyde and formaldehyde. The formaldehyde may be in the form of paraformaldehyde or aqueous formaldehyde. The aldol reaction product is mixed with a lower alcohol prior to hydrogenation to promote hydrogenolysis and allow recovery of high purity product by simple distillation. In a less preferred mode, the alcohol may be added after hydrogenation, resulting in a smaller improvement over previous processes.

Photobioreactor for photosynthetic organisms

Provided is a solid-phase photobioreactor for culturing photosynthetic organisms, such as cyanobacteria. Also provided is a method of assembling a photobioreactor and a method of producing a product using the photobioreactor.

Ionic liquid based products and method of using the same

Compositions comprising ionic liquid(s) and their use in surface or air treating compositions.

Waste gas purification reactor and method

ABSTRACT Device and method for removing dissolved organic acids from entrained liquid droplets in a waste gas stream comprising (1) heating the liquid droplets in the waste gas stream to the vaporization temperature, and (2) contacting the waste gas stream with a collecting means whereby the dissolved organic acids are deposited on the means of evaporization of the liquid droplets to thereby produce the heated gas stream substantially free of the liquid droplets. Additionally, the invention preferably relates to a reactor and method addition-ally comprising the steps of (1) introducing the waste gas stream having the dissolved organic acids removed through an inlet into a chamber containing a catalyst bed for oxidizing the pollutants, (2) passing the waste gas stream through a distributor plate containing a multiplicity of holes located between the inlet and the catalyst bed in a manner such that the waste gas is substantially uniformly distributed over the catalyst bed, (3) pasting the waste gas through the catalyst bed while maintaining the catalyst bed at a temperature suffi-cient to sustain catalytic oxidation of the oxidizable pollu-tants, and (4) withdrawing through an outlet of the chamber the waste gas stream which has passed through the catalyst bed. Additionally, it is preferred that the method includes the step of removing the deposited organic acids from the above mentioned collecting means. The collecting means is prefer-ably in the from of a thin fin parallel tube heat exchanger.

Improvements in and relating to the electrodeposition of metals

1,202,525. Electro-plating baths containing dipyridinium compounds. NATIONAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORP. Sept. 19, 1967 [Sept. 28, 1966], No.43446/66. Heading C7B. In electro-depositing metals such as copper, silver, gold, zinc, cadmium, chromium, iron or nickel from an aqueous bath containing an ionizable compound of the metal to be deposited, the bath also includes a brightener compound of the general formula where n is 2 or 3; R1 and R2 which may be the same or different, are hydrogen or alkyl groups; R3 and R4 which may be the same or different, are alkyl, haloalkyl alkoxyalkyl, acylalkyl or carbalkoxyalkyl groups or amidoalkyl groups in which the nitrogen atom may be substituted by alkyl groups or may form part of an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring; and X is an anion such as a halide, sulphate or methosulphate radical, said compound having a redox potential in the range of from -0À25 to -0À55 volt. Typically the brightener compound concentration in the bath is from 0À001 to 0À1 g/l. Other compatible known additives such as stress-relievers, levelling agents, and brighteners including metal cations, polymers and dyes may be included in the bath. In examples, bright copper is deposited from acid sulphate baths containing 1:1<1>-ethylene-2:2<1>- dipyridinium dibromide, the bright plating range being extended by the addition of the dyestuff safranine O and the same effect being obtained when the corresponding 5:51-dimethyl substituted dipyridinium dibromide is used; stressed bright nickel is obtained from a Watts bath of p5 at 40‹C. containing the same unsubstituted pyridinium dibromide as used for copper, a brilliant less stressed nickel deposit being obtained with the coaddition of saccharin, while a brilliant deposit is obtained from an air-agitated bath containing as cobrightners #-toluene sulphonamide and 1:1<1>- dimethyl-4:4<1>-dipyridinium dicholoride or similar dipyridinium chlorides containing in the 1:1<1> positions ...

Wasserlösliche copolymere von monoethylenisch ungesätti gten polyalkylenoxidmonomeren und mindestens ein stickstoffatom enthaltenden dipolaren monomeren

Cortador de alimentos e método para cortar alimentos

cortador de alimentos e método para cortar alimentos. a presente invenção refere-se a um cortador de alimentos, que possui um eixo geométrico de percurso de alimento, um portador de lâmina e uma pluralidade de lâminas em formato de disco montadas no portador de lâmina. cada uma dentre a pluralidade de lâminas em formato de disco define um eixo geométrico de rotação de lâmina correspondente. cada lâmina em formato de disco gira com relação ao portador de lâmina em torno do eixo geométrico de rotação de lâmina correspondente, perpendicular a e desviado do eixo geométrico de percurso de alimento. cada lâmina em formato de disco possui uma borda perimétrica com um raio constante a partir do eixo geométrico de rotação de lâmina correspondente. a borda perimétrica de cada lâmina em formato de disco possui uma série de picos e vales alternados, que possuem uma amplitude em uma direção paralela ao eixo geométrico de rotação de lâmina correspondente. outros métodos e aparelhos também são descritos.

Produkte auf basis von ionischen flüssigkeiten und verfahren zu deren verwendung

Razione dei gas di scarico di improcedimento e sistema per la depu pianti industriali

Conjunto de cuchillas para corte de alimentos.

Un conjunto de cuchillas que incluye un bastidor de soporte de cuchilla y una pluralidad de cuchillas en forma de V fijadas de forma desmontable al bastidor de soporte de cuchilla. El marco de soporte de la cuchilla tiene un canal de flujo de alimentos que se extiende con dirección hacia abajo, y una pluralidad de montajes de cuchillas distribuidos alrededor del canal de flujo de alimentos. Cada cuchilla en forma de V tiene una primera porción de extremo conectada a uno de los montajes de la cuchilla, una segunda porción de extremo conectada a otra de los montajes de la cuchilla, y una porción intermedia que se extiende desde la primera porción de extremo a la segunda porción de extremo en el canal de flujo de alimentos. En la primera y segunda porciones extremas de cada cuchilla en forma de V, uno de los respectivos soportes de la cuchilla se superpone tanto al borde con dirección hacia arriba como al borde con dirección hacia abajo de la cuchilla en forma de V para inhibir que la cuchilla en forma de V gire cuando se ve afectada por los alimentos.

Stable biocatalysts for ester hydrolysis

The instant invention encompasses isolated stable esterase enzymes characterized by the ability to remain stable at certain temperatures, substrate specificities, and activity profile; the expression vectors which can express, nucleic acids which encode for, and corresponding protein amino acid sequence of such proteins.

Cortador de alimentos y método de cortar alimentos

Un cortador de alimentos tiene un eje de recorrido de alimentos, un soporte de cuchilla y una pluralidad de cuchillas de disco montadas en el soporte de cuchilla. Cada una de las múltiples cuchillas de disco define un eje de rotación de cuchilla correspondiente. Cada cuchilla de disco es rotativa en relación con el soporte de cuchilla sobre el eje de rotación de cuchilla correspondiente, que es perpendicular y desplazado desde el eje de recorrido de alimentos. Cada cuchilla de disco tiene un borde perimetral en un radio constante desde el eje de rotación de cuchilla correspondiente. El borde perimetral de cada cuchilla de disco tiene una serie de picos y valles alternados, que tienen una amplitud en una dirección paralela al eje de rotación de cuchilla correspondiente. También se divulgan otros métodos y aparatos.

Food cutter and method of cutting food

A food cutter has a food travel axis, a blade carrier, and a plurality of disc blades mounted to the blade carrier. Each of the plurality of disc blades defines a corresponding blade rotation axis. Each disc blade is rotatable relative to the blade carrier about the corresponding blade rotation axis, which is perpendicular to and offset from the food travel axis. Each disc blade has a perimeter edge at a constant radius from the corresponding blade rotation axis. The perimeter edge of each disc blade has a series of alternating peaks and valleys, which have an amplitude in a direction parallel to the corresponding blade rotation axis. Other methods and apparatus are also disclosed.

Food cutter and method of cutting food

A food cutter has a food travel axis, a blade carrier, and a plurality of disc blades mounted to the blade carrier. Each of the plurality of disc blades defines a corresponding blade rotation axis. Each disc blade is rotatable relative to the blade carrier about the corresponding blade rotation axis, which is perpendicular to and offset from the food travel axis. Each disc blade has a perimeter edge at a constant radius from the corresponding blade rotation axis. The perimeter edge of each disc blade has a series of alternating peaks and valleys, which have an amplitude in a direction parallel to the corresponding blade rotation axis. Other methods and apparatus are also disclosed.

Food cutter and method of cutting food

A food cutter has a food travel axis, a blade carrier, and a plurality of disc blades mounted to the blade carrier. Each of the plurality of disc blades defines a corresponding blade rotation axis. Each disc blade is rotatable relative to the blade carrier about the corresponding blade rotation axis, which is perpendicular to and offset from the food travel axis. Each disc blade has a perimeter edge at a constant radius from the corresponding blade rotation axis. The perimeter edge of each disc blade has a series of alternating peaks and valleys, which have an amplitude in a direction parallel to the corresponding blade rotation axis. Other methods and apparatus are also disclosed.

Food cutter and method of cutting food

A food cutter has a food travel axis, a blade carrier, and a plurality of disc blades mounted to the blade carrier. Each of the plurality of disc blades defines a corresponding blade rotation axis. Each disc blade is rotatable relative to the blade carrier about the corresponding blade rotation axis, which is perpendicular to and offset from the food travel axis. Each disc blade has a perimeter edge at a constant radius from the corresponding blade rotation axis. The perimeter edge of each disc blade has a series of alternating peaks and valleys, which have an amplitude in a direction parallel to the corresponding blade rotation axis. Other methods and apparatus are also disclosed.

Ion exchange resin and application thereof

Blade assembly for cutting food

A blade assembly includes a blade support frame, and a plurality of V-shaped blades removably fastened to the blade support frame. The blade support frame has a food flow path extending downstream, and a plurality of blade mounts distributed around the food flow path. Each V-shaped blade has a first end portion connected to one of the blade mounts, a second end portion connected to another of the blade mounts, and an intermediate portion extending from the first end portion to the second end portion into the food flow path. At the first and second end portions of each V-shaped blade, a respective one of the blade mounts overlies both the upstream edge and the downstream edge of the V-shaped blade to inhibit the V-shaped blade from rotating when impacted by food.

Blade assembly for cutting food

A blade assembly includes a blade support frame, and a plurality of V-shaped blades removably fastened to the blade support frame. The blade support frame has a food flow path extending downstream, and a plurality of blade mounts distributed around the food flow path. Each V-shaped blade has a first end portion connected to one of the blade mounts, a second end portion connected to another of the blade mounts, and an intermediate portion extending from the first end portion to the second end portion into the food flow path. At the first and second end portions of each V-shaped blade, a respective one of the blade mounts overlies both the upstream edge and the downstream edge of the V-shaped blade to inhibit the V-shaped blade from rotating when impacted by food.