Abstract: An implantable medical device system having at least two implantable medical devices coupled together with a connector while implanted at a common anatomical region. The connector allows the implantable medical devices to anchor one another in place at respective deployment sites. Moreover, the connector may function as a safety device by causing one implantable medical device to migrate upon migration of another implantable medical device. For instance, if migration of an implantable medical device causes a structural change in the common anatomical region, such change may be generally reversible upon migration of the other implantable medical device as a result of the implantable medical devices being coupled via the connector.

Abstract: Provided is a co-attrited MCC/CMC stabilizer composition containing MCC made from non-dissolving cellulose pulps that is useful for stabilizing plant protein based drinks. Also provided are plant protein drink compositions stabilized using the co-attrited MCC/CMC stabilizer composition containing MCC made from non-dissolving cellulose pulps. Also provided are methods of stabilizing plant protein drink compositions using the co-attrited MCC/CMC stabilizer composition containing MCC made from non-dissolving cellulose pulps.

Abstract: A particulate collection device 10 designed to fit commercial reusable coffee pods and/or capsules 12, which include: a coffee grind collection housing 20 having at least one sidewall 21 forming an enclosure for communicating with drainage apertures 22 at the bottom thereof, and a coffee grind collection housing lid 14 having a reusable coffee pod filter receptacle 16 and a water drainage channel 18.

Abstract: Provided is a co-attrited MCC/CMC stabilizer composition containing MCC made from non-dissolving cellulose pulps that is useful for stabilizing plant protein based drinks. Also provided are plant protein drink compositions stabilized using the co-attrited MCC/CMC stabilizer composition containing MCC made from non-dissolving cellulose pulps. Also provided are methods of stabilizing plant protein drink compositions using the co-attrited MCC/CMC stabilizer composition containing MCC made from non-dissolving cellulose pulps.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention is a composition and method of making a water-dispersible, stabilizing colloidal microcrystalline cellulose:carboxymethylcellulose composition. The method of making the composition does not require a salt solution as an anti-slip agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a plant-derived texturizing and colouring agent, said agent comprising a plant carotenoid pigment and pectin-containing fibrous plant matter, both of which have been recovered together from the same starting plant material, and an antioxidant, wherein the pectin-containing fibrous plant matter can impart texture to an aqueous composition, the carotenoid can impart colour to an aqueous composition and the antioxidant is present in an amount effective to prevent degradation of a substantial portion of the carotenoid thereby maintaining the colour of the agent. Methods of preparing the texturizing and colouring agent and the use of the same to texturise and colour foodstuff, beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic or personal hygiene compositions are further provided.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention is a composition and method of making a water-dispersible, stabilizing colloidal microcrystalline cellulose:carboxymethylcellulose composition. The method of making the composition does not require a salt solution as an anti-slip agent.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention is a composition and method of making a water-dispersible, stabilizing colloidal microcrystalline cellulose:xarboxymethylcellulose composition. The method of making the composition does not require a salt solution as an anti-slip agent.

Abstract: Provided is a co-attrited MCC/CMC stabilizer composition containing MCC made from non-dissolving cellulose pulps that is useful for stabilizing plant protein based drinks. Also provided are plant protein drink compositions stabilized using the co-attrited MCC/CMC stabilizer composition containing MCC made from non-dissolving cellulose pulps. Also provided are methods of stabilizing plant protein drink compositions using the co-attrited MCC/CMC stabilizer composition containing MCC made from non-dissolving cellulose pulps.

Abstract: The present invention provides a food product in which gelatins are replaced with a texturizer composition comprising a low viscosity iota carrageenan. The present invention also provides a method for replacing gelatins in a food product with a texturizer composition comprising low viscosity iota carrageenan. In preferred embodiments, the invention provides a gelled confectionery containing a texturizer composition comprising low viscosity iota carrageenan, which allows the partial or full replacement of gelatin in the composition.

Abstract: A stable aqueous suspension comprising a crystalline carotenoid; a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol alginate and gum acacia; a dispersant which comprises at least one sucrose ester of a fatty acid; and water. These suspensions exhibit desirable stability and are particularly useful for the production of red colors which are not animal sourced. In addition, consumable products comprising such suspension; and a solid composition formed by drying such suspension are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of making a high gel strength, water-dispersible, stabilizing colloidal microcrystalline cellulose composition are disclosed. This stabilizer composition is useful in many food and non-food applications.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention is a composition and method of making a water-dispersible, stabilizing colloidal microcrystalline cellulose:xarboxymethylcellulose composition. The method of making the composition does not require a salt solution as an anti-slip agent.

Abstract: Edible capsules include a core surrounded by an encapsulating skin The core is liquid at 25° C. and includes an aqueous mixture of one or more carrageenans, one or more flavorants, and one or more food oils that in total constitute at least 0.5 wt % and at most 30 wt % of the core. The encapsulating skin includes an alginate crosslinked with one or more polyvalent cations, wherein the capsules are nonspherical and seamless.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for cleaning the annulus chamber of forward combustion cans of a gas turbine. The method comprises the steps of feeding a cable through at least half the annulus chamber in a first direction and then rotating the cable. The annulus chamber is then aerated to remove dislodged debris.

Abstract: The invention provides a data processing system and method for analysing text. The invention uses statistical text classification techniques to assist with the quality assurance of translated texts by using a one pass analysis technique and calculating and ranking probed texts with a dissimilarity score. The use of ranked items to direct, inform, guide and assist human reviewers, auditors, proof-readers, post-editors and evaluators of the accuracy of the translation. The invention provides a significant time saving and accuracy of assessing document's adherence to an enterprises corporate messaging and authoring standards and provides for a level of automated quality assurance within automated translation workflows.

Abstract: A sprayable cosmetic composition is disclosed. In one aspect, the composition comprises a sunscreen agent or mixture of sunscreen agents; an emulsifier or mixture of emulsifiers; optionally an emollient or mixture of emollients; a rheology control agent; and water. The rheology control agent is microcrystalline cellulose. When sprayed on the skin or hair, the cosmetic compositions of the invention produce a fine mist that deposits evenly with no dripping and no aggregate or blobs.

Abstract: The methods of the present invention prepare carrageenan products from processed seaweed material having a solids content of less than 25% by weight solids, using shear stress treatment. The carrageenan products comprise at least about 60% by weight of carrageenan and at least about 2% by weight of acid insoluble material. The carrageenan products of the present invention are useful as components in food products, such as, dairy products, meats, and dessert gels as well as non-food products, such as, toothpaste formulations, cosmetics, paints, films and delivery capsules.

Abstract: An improved indwelling shunt device for use in treating glaucoma is provided, comprising a flexible plate for placement on the eye, a tube for draining aqueous fluid from the anterior chamber of the eye, said tube having a proximal end and a distal end; and an adjustment element in moveable communication with the proximal region of said tube, adapted to allow modification of the length of the tube extending therefrom. An improved device for engaging the superior and lateral rectus muscles is also provided, comprising a handle; a first hook sized and shaped to engage a rectus muscle; and a second hook sized and shaped to engage a rectus muscle, wherein said second hook is moveable with respect to said first hook.

Abstract: A method for showing potential bidders of online auctions specific items currently at auction for a given seller by embedding a display window object inside item pages of items posted for auction by the same seller, where the display window object includes a rotating group of images and means for acquiring the images. By querying a remote database for the least trafficked, most trafficked, or seller-specific content of a given seller, the display window object uses the query results to show a pre-defined number of other items currently posted for auction by a seller, inside any item currently posted for auction by that same seller.