Abstract: The invention relates to methods of identification or evaluation of compounds useful in the field of fragrances and aromas (the volatile part of a flavor). Methods according to the invention take into account the occurrence of enzymatic metabolism in the human respiratory tract, including the oral and in particular the nasal cavity.

Abstract: An electrical energy generator that converts kinetic energy harvested from voluntary motor activity of a human or animal to electrical energy. The electrical energy generator includes a housing, a coil of electrically conductive material, a reciprocally movable electromagnetically active mass, springs connecting the mass to either the housing or to adjustment means engaged with said housing, and, optionally, means for constraining non-linear motion of the electromagnetically active mass, and/or means of mitigating motion retardation of the electromagnetically active mass within any existing housing atmosphere. The electrical energy generator may be associated with a carried item, such as a backpack.

Abstract: Alkyl-2-enoic acid esters of formula wherein R1 is C4, C5, or C6 linear or branched alkyl, e.g. n-butyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, n-pentyl, 3-methyl-butyl, 2-methyl-butyl, 1-methyl-butyl. 1-ethyl-propyl, 1,2-dimethyl-propyl, 2-ethylbutyl; and R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, with the proviso that a maximum of one of R2 and R3 is hydrogen; with the proviso that if R2 is hydrogen and R3 is methyl, R1 is not butyl or 1,3-dimethylbutyl, their manufacture and their use in flavor and fragrance compositions.

Abstract: 2,2-Disubstituted 5-methyl-2,5-dihydro- and 2,2-disubstituted 5-methyl-tetrahydrofurans of formula (I) wherein R1 is methyl, ethyl, propyl or iso-propyl; and R2 is a branched C4-C7 alkyl, C5-C8 cycloalkyl, or mono- or disubstituted C5 or C6 cycloalkyl; and the bond between C-3 and C-4 is a single bond, or the dotted line together with the bond between C-3 and C-4 represents a double bond are useful as odorants.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant lath is provided for use in exterior finishing systems, such as stucco systems and exterior insulation and finish systems (“EIFS”). The lath includes in a first embodiment an open, woven fabric comprising weft and warp yarns containing non-metallic fibers, such as glass fibers. A portion of the weft yarns are undulated, resulting in an increased thickness for the fabric. The fabric is coated with a polymeric resin for substantially binding the weft yarns in the undulated condition. This invention also includes methods for making an exterior finish system and building wall including an exterior finish system using such a lath.

Abstract: A method of de-watering a slurry mixture produced from a jet grouting operation, comprising the addition to the mixture of a high MW polyethylene oxide polymer, in such manner that it is uniformly distributed therein. The solids of the slurry are left in an easily and inexpensively-disposable form.

Abstract: A method for the inspection and repair of a tube includes electrical discharge machining an access hole into the tube, optionally at or near the uppermost location on the tube, near the upper header; performing inspection of the tube, optionally using a visual or an eddy current inspection technique; providing an inner diameter flush-mounted plug insert which has been machined for re-inserting into the access hole; and attaching the plug insert to the tube.

Abstract: A fluid compressing system includes: a rotary compressor including a housing defining an oil chamber and an oil-releasing port in fluid communication with the oil chamber; a discharging pipeline connected to the housing for passage of a high pressurized fluid therethrough; an oil-adjusting tank connected to the discharging pipeline and the oil-releasing port for receiving lubricant oil from the oil chamber so as to alleviate oil swirling in the oil chamber; an oil filter connected to the discharging pipeline for separating the lubricant oil from the high pressurized fluid; and a first capillary connected to the oil filter and the housing for recycling filtered lubricant oil from the oil filter into the oil chamber.

Abstract: A nanocomposite material suitable for electrical insulation includes a polymer compounded with a substantially homogeneously distributed functionalized nanoparticle filler. The nanocomposite material is produced by compounding the polymer with the functionalized nanoparticle filler by imparting a shear force to a mixture of the polymer and filler capable of preventing agglomeration of the filler whereby the filler is substantially homogeneously distributed in the nanocomposite material. The electrical insulation may be adapted for AC or DC high voltage, and may also be adapted for low or medium voltage to prevent formation of water tree structures.

Abstract: A toothbrush has one or two part-spherical pockets formed in the brush surface. Balls or pellets of matching shape of dehydrated toothpaste are placed in the depressions, the brush is wetted and the pellets turn to a gel, ready for brushing. The pellets may be of various colors and flavors to entice children to brush their teeth and may be dispensed from a storage chamber carried in the tooth brush handle.

Abstract: A strength improvement admixture composition is provided that increases the compressive strength of cementitious compositions without negatively increasing the setting time. The admixture comprises the components of a polycarboxylate dispersant and strength improvement additive.

Abstract: A method for repairing a heat recovery steam generator (HSRG) header to tube attachment damage, includes providing an access window in the header opposite the damaged header to tube attachment location; removing the header to tube attachment damage; inserting a tapered stub tube into a header penetration centered axially immediately over the tube; effecting a profile weld between the header and the tapered stub tube at the header penetration from the inside surface of the header; welding the tapered stub tube to the existing tube through the header inside diameter; welding shut the access window; and completing a post weld heat treatment of all the welds.

Abstract: A lightweight finish composition, method of production and a method of application are provided. The lightweight finish composition comprises a resin dispersion, alkali metal phosphate, alkylolammonium salt of a polyfunctional polymer, and lightweight aggregate such as silica spheres. The lightweight aggregate has a density and weight that is less than those of sand. The combination of alkali metal phosphate and alkylolammonium salt of a polyfunctional polymer stabilizes the lightweight finish composition by preventing the lightweight aggregate from absorbing water, after production of the lightweight finish composition.

Abstract: A vehicle collision repair system and process is provided. The system and process utilizes interdependent collision repair stages and specifically tooled stations or work spaces. The system and process utilizes a rail system for advancing vehicles having collision damage through the stages of the collision repair process.

Abstract: An improved freeze-thaw durability cementitious composition is provided that uses at least partially degradable polymeric particles that are blended directly into the cementitious composition mixture. The degradable polymeric particles provide void spaces in the cementitious material matrix, and such void spaces act to increase freeze-thaw durability of the cementitious material.

Abstract: An electrical energy generator that converts kinetic energy harvested from voluntary motor activity of a human or animal to electrical energy. The electrical energy generator includes a housing, a coil of electrically conductive material, a reciprocally movable electromagnetically active mass, springs connecting the mass to either the housing or to adjustment means engaged with said housing, and, optionally, means for constraining non-linear motion of the electromagnetically active mass, and/or means of mitigating motion retardation of the electromagnetically active mass within any existing housing atmosphere. The electrical energy generator may be associated with a carried item, such as a backpack.

Abstract: A cementitious composition is provided that is composed of hydraulic cement and a liquid coloring suspension. The liquid coloring suspension which contains polycarboxylate dispersant and pigment provides the cementitious composition with increased dispersion of pigment particles, lowered water content, and improved coloration over that observed in the prior art. Also, a liquid coloring suspension for cementitious compositions is provided which contains polycarboxylate dispersant, pigment, and thixotropic additive. The liquid coloring suspension increases the color of cementitious compositions, reduces the water content and has long term stability in that it does not become increasingly viscous over time.

Abstract: An expansion joint system incorporating means for harvesting kinetic energy and generating electrical energy from the kinetic energy is provided. The incorporation of an energy harvesting and generating means within the expansion joint system actively improves the health, safety, and performance of the system. The electrical energy generator captures a portion of the kinetic energy delivered to the expansion joint via vehicular impacts and converts that kinetic energy to electrical energy for use in a variety of structural health, safety, and performance functions. Various embodiments including an electrical junction box, a cathodic protection system, dampers, and/or data acquisitions systems integrated with the electrical energy generator are also provided. The system generates increases in the overall structural health and reliability indices through the application of the integrated expansion joint electrical energy generator.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of culturing mammalian taste cells, including taste receptor cells. Cells are maintained for a duration of up to three months and longer while maintaining molecular and functional characteristics of mature taste cells. The cells are cultured on coated cell culture vessels and, from first replacement of medium onwards, the medium is replaced in intervals of at least 5 days. The invention further provides isolation and culturing methods of taste cells wherein the time that the cells are exposed to isolation solution and proteolytic enzymes is minimized and the cells are cultured in coated culture vessels with the medium replaced in intervals of at least 5 days from first replacement onwards. The invention further provides cultured taste cells, transfection and assay methods, and taste cell assay buffers with an osmolarity of about 300-320 and pH of about 7.0-7.3.

Abstract: A method of reversing a clinical episode of a disease which is generally considered incurable in a subject. The method includes providing an immune-globulin preparation containing a detectable titre of antibodies to the disease which is generally considered incurable and administering the immune-globulin preparation to the subject. Preferably, the immune globulin preparation is a pool of immune globulin fractions gathered from blood of donors living in an area where the disease is endemic. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and articles of manufacture suited for use in practice of the method.