Abstract: This invention describes a polymer composition having reduced torque during processing comprising poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and an internal additive, where the internal additive is a polyglycerol fatty acid ester having a degree of esterification of at least 70% and where the concentration of the internal additive is below 5 wt %. This invention further describes a use of said composition for packaging materials and a use of an internal additive in the processing of the polymer composition as a lubricant and/or an anti-blocker during processing of the polymer, where said internal additive is a polyglycerol fatty acid ester having a degree of esterification of at least 70% and 2-10 glycerol repeating units.

Abstract: This invention describes a phase change material being 1,3-propanediol ester where the 1,3-propanediol ester can be either a 1,3-propanediol monoester or a 1,3-propanediol diester. This invention further describes the use of 1,3-propanediol ester as a phase change material for releasing or absorbing latent heat during melting or crystallization. This invention also describes the use of the phase change material for use in non-food and food applications.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism for coupling a crop conveyor unit 15, for creating a swath behind an agricultural machine, to a mounting structure 10 attached to an agricultural operating unit, e.g. a mower 21. The coupling mechanism consists of gendered elements 65/66, at least one of which is tapered, such that the connection is self-guiding into the engaged configuration. A quick coupling method is described where the conveyor unit 15 is rolled on wheels to locate the male element 11 underneath the female element 12. The mounting structure is raised such that the male element engages the female element and optional locking pins secure the engaged parts together. Quick de-coupling is performed by reversal of the coupling method.

Abstract: This invention describes a polymer composition having reduced torque during processing comprising poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and an internal additive, where the internal additive is a polyglycerol fatty acid ester having a degree of esterification of at least 70% and where the concentration of the internal additive is below 5 wt %. This invention further describes a use of said composition for packaging materials and a use of an internal additive in the processing of the polymer composition as a lubricant and/or an anti-blocker during processing of the polymer, where said internal additive is a polyglycerol fatty acid ester having a degree of esterification of at least 70% and 2-10 glycerol repeating units.

Abstract: This invention describes a dispersion for coating a polymer surface comprising polyglycerol esters and a surfactant being a neutralized or partially neutralised fatty acid or a neutralized or partially neutralized ester of fatty acids. The dispersion can be diluted into a coating composition, which can be applied as a coating on a polymer surface. The coating has anti-static and anti-fogging effects and can be used for for example a variety of different packaging materials.

Abstract: This invention describes a polymer composition having reduced torque during processing comprising poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and an internal additive, where the internal additive is a polyglycerol fatty acid ester having a degree of esterification of at least 70% and where the concentration of the internal additive is below 5 wt %. This invention further describes a use of said composition for packaging materials and a use of an internal additive in the processing of the polymer composition as a lubricant and/or an anti-blocker during processing of the polymer, where said internal additive is a polyglycerol fatty acid ester having a degree of esterification of at least 70% and 2-10 glycerol repeating units.

Abstract: This invention describes a dispersion for coating a polymer surface comprising polyglycerol esters and a surfactant being a neutralized or partially neutralised fatty acid or a neutralized or partially neutralized ester of fatty acids. The dispersion can be diluted into a coating composition, which can be applied as a coating on a polymer surface. The coating has anti-static and anti-fogging effects and can be used for for example a variety of different packaging materials.

Abstract: This invention describes a phase change material being 1,3-propanediol ester where the 1,3-propanediol ester can be either a 1,3-propanediol monoester or a 1,3-propanediol diester. This invention further describes the use of 1,3-propanediol ester as a phase change material for releasing or absorbing latent heat during melting or crystallization. This invention also describes the use of the phase change material for use in non-food and food applications.

Abstract: This invention describes a polymer composition having reduced torque during processing comprising poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and an internal additive, where the internal additive is a polyglycerol fatty acid ester having a degree of esterification of at least 70% and where the concentration of the internal additive is below 5 wt %. This invention further describes a use of said composition for packaging materials and a use of an internal additive in the processing of the polymer composition as a lubricant and/or an anti-blocker during processing of the polymer, where said internal additive is a polyglycerol fatty acid ester having a degree of esterification of at least 70% and 2-10 glycerol repeating units.

Abstract: This invention describes a dispersion for coating a polymer surface comprising polyglycerol esters and a surfactant being a neutralized or partially neutralised fatty acid or a neutralized or partially neutralized ester of fatty acids. The dispersion can be diluted into a coating composition, which can be applied as a coating on a polymer surface. The coating has anti-static and anti-fogging effects and can be used for for example a variety of different packaging materials.

Abstract: This invention describes a polymer surface being coated at least partly with a coating composition comprising at least one oil and at least one emulsifier, which forms a homogenous solution. The invention further describes a container for holding a fluid comprising at least one inner surface, said inner surface being, in use, in contact with said fluid where said inner surface is a coated surface. The invention further describes a use of a coating composition for improvement of release properties of a polymer surface by coating at least partly said surface with said coating composition comprising at least one oil and at least one emulsifier, which forms a homogenous solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a variant of a parent Termamyl-like ?-amylase, which exhibits an alteration in at least one of the following properties relative to said parent ?-amylase: i) improved pH stability at a pH from 8 to 10.5; and/or ii) improved Ca2+ stability at pH 8 to 10.5, and/or iii) increased specific activity at temperatures from 10 to 60° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a variant of a parent Termamyl-like ?-amylase, which exhibits an alteration in at least one of the following properties relative to said parent ?-amylase: i) improved pH stability at a pH from 8 to 10.5; and/or ii) improved Ca2+ stability at pH 8 to 10.5, and/or iii) increased specific activity at temperatures from 10 to 60° C.

Abstract: A method of thawing meat frozen in meat blocks for initial separation of the meat block before the meat block is placed in a rotating container is provided. The meat block being subjected to pressure before treated in the rotating container, said pressure initiating a separation process of the meat block into individual pieces. This pressure may be applied over the diagonals of the meat block. The invention also comprises an apparatus for performing the method, said apparatus comprising a number of pistons which either cooperate in pairs or cooperate with a firm opposite face for applying pressure to the meat block. The faces of the pistons may be plane, or they may comprise elevations or depressions as well as adapted to act over at least one of the diagonals of the meat block.

Abstract: An apparatus including a cover defining an exterior surface of the apparatus and including a first conductive cover portion; an antenna, connected to a feed point and configured to operate in at least a first resonant frequency band; a first conductive member; a second conductive member; and wherein the first and second conductive members are configured to couple with the first conductive cover portion, the combination of the first and second conductive members and the first conductive cover portion are operable in a second resonant frequency band, different to the first resonant frequency band and are configured to be contactlessly fed by the antenna.

Abstract: The invention relates to a variant of a parent Termamyl-like ?-amylase, which exhibits an alteration in at least one of the following properties relative to said parent ?-amylase: i) improved pH stability at a pH from 8 to 10.5; and/or ii) improved Ca2+ stability at pH 8 to 10.5, and/or iii) increased specific activity at temperatures from 10 to 60° C.

Abstract: An apparatus including a cover defining an exterior surface of the apparatus and including a first conductive cover portion; an antenna, connected to a feed point and configured to operate in at least a first resonant frequency band; a first conductive member; a second conductive member; and wherein the first and second conductive members are configured to couple with the first conductive cover portion, the combination of the first and second conductive members and the first conductive cover portion are operable in a second resonant frequency band, different to the first resonant frequency band and are configured to be contactlessly fed by the antenna.

Abstract: There is provided a compound of the formula (I) wherein R1 is an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group containing x carbon atoms, wherein x is from 1 to 10, wherein one of R2 and R3 is an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group containing y carbon atoms, wherein y is from 1 to 10, wherein the other of R2 and R3 is a branched group of the formula (II) wherein q is from 0 to 3, wherein each R5 is independently selected from —OH and —O—C(O)—R4, wherein n is from 10 to 20 and m is selected from 2n-q, 2n-2-q, 2n-4-q, and 2n-6-q, wherein each R4 is independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl groups containing z carbon atoms, wherein z is from 7 to 21, wherein z is different to at least one of x and y.

Abstract: An apparatus including a cover defining an exterior surface of the apparatus and including a first conductive cover portion; an antenna, connected to a feed point and configured to operate in at least a first resonant frequency band; a first conductive member; a second conductive member; and wherein the first and second conductive members are configured to couple with the first conductive cover portion, the combination of the first and second conductive members and the first conductive cover portion are operable in a second resonant frequency band, different to the first resonant frequency band and are configured to be contactlessly fed by the antenna.

Abstract: An apparatus including a first conductive cover portion defining an interior surface and an exterior surface of the apparatus; an antenna element, connected to a feed point and arranged to operate in at least a first resonant frequency band; a conductive element, positioned between the interior surface of the first conductive cover portion and the antenna element, and arranged to couple with the first conductive cover portion, wherein the combination of the conductive element and the first conductive cover portion are operable in a second resonant frequency band, different to the first resonant frequency band and are arranged to be contactlessly fed by the antenna element.