Abstract: A device may include a memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to obtain a motor octane number for a sample; perform a combustion test for the sample in a constant volume combustion chamber; and record, at time points during the combustion test, pressure values associated with the sample. The processor may be further configured to calculate values for one or more pressure parameters for the sample based on the pressure values; generate a motor octane number function for the constant volume combustion chamber based on the determined motor octane number and the calculated values for the one or more pressure parameters; and use the generated motor octane number function to determine motor octane numbers for samples using the constant volume combustion chamber.

Abstract: A device may include a memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to obtain a research octane number for a sample; perform a combustion test for the sample in a constant volume combustion chamber; and record, at time points during the combustion test, pressure values. The processor may be further configured to calculate values for one or more pressure parameters for the sample based on the pressure values; generate a research octane number function for the constant volume combustion chamber based on the determined research octane number and the calculated values for the one or more pressure parameters; and use the generated research octane number function to determine research octane numbers for samples using the constant volume combustion chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of analyzing the metabolic content of a biological sample comprising: i) providing one or more samples of extracted metabolites from the biological sample; ii) performing a chromatography coupled mass spectrometry analysis of the extracted metabolites to generate a full raw data set for full scan ions; iii) generating a full data cluster set from the full raw data set obtained in step ii) by grouping full scan ions according to isotope and adduct values; iv) performing a tandem mass spectrometry analysis of the extracted metabolites with a plurality of mass selection windows to generate a raw SWATH® data set for fragment ions; v) generating a SWATH® data cluster set from the raw SWATH® data set obtained in step iv) by grouping fragment ions according to retention time and mass values; vi) aligning the SWATH® data cluster set with the full data cluster set to generate characteristic profile for each extracted metabolite; vii) comparing the data using R characteristic profile o

Abstract: The invention provides methods of characterising the mode of action of a test compound by exposing populations of a living system to control and treatment conditions, using an unlabeled and labeled isotope source materials. The measurement of the isotopomer distribution of metabolites reveals the effect of the test compounds on the metabolism in that living systems. Further embodiments include where the living system is a plant, fungus, invertebrate, bacteria or virus, and where the test compound is a screening lead in a pesticide product development program.

Abstract: A tool insert includes first, second, and third teeth arranged on a surface of the tool insert. The first tooth is arranged at a proximal end of the tool insert surface and has an angled leading end and a first tooth height. The second tooth is spaced from the first tooth by a first distance along the surface of the tool insert and has a second tooth height greater than the first tooth height. The third tooth is spaced from the second tooth by a second distance along the surface of the tool insert and has an extending angled portion. The first tooth forms a first groove in a bore surface. The second tooth increases the depth of the first groove. The third tooth provides at least one micro-scratch to one of the first groove and the bore surface.

Abstract: A tool insert includes first, second, and third teeth arranged on a surface of the tool insert. The first tooth is arranged at a proximal end of the tool insert surface and has an angled leading end and a first tooth height. The second tooth is spaced from the first tooth by a first distance along the surface of the tool insert and has a second tooth height greater than the first tooth height. The third tooth is spaced from the second tooth by a second distance along the surface of the tool insert and has an extending angled portion. The first tooth forms a first groove in a bore surface. The second tooth increases the depth of the first groove. The third tooth provides at least one micro-scratch to one of the first groove and the bore surface.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the field of toxicological assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing increased peroxisomal proliferation. It also relates to a method of determining whether a compound is capable of inducing such peroxisomal proliferation in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating increased peroxisomal proliferation. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a data collection comprising characteristic values of at least five metabolites, a data storage medium comprising said data collection, and a system and a device for diagnosing increased peroxisomal proliferation. Finally, the present invention pertains to the use of a group of metabolites or means for the determination thereof for the manufacture of a diagnostic device or composition for diagnosing increased peroxisomal proliferation in a subject.

Abstract: Loan mechanisms for completing transactions made with prepaid cards where an insufficient balance exists on the prepaid card to complete the transaction, methods of completing transactions for an amount that exceeds an available balance on a prepaid card, and methods of transforming goods from a state of being retail inventory to a state of being owned by and in the possession of an end user. Loan mechanisms may include a website, a database, a connection to at least one prepaid card authorization machine, programmed technology to evaluate whether to make a loan, an apparatus to add funds to the card sufficient to cover the transaction, and a collection feature for collecting the loaned funds plus compensation. Methods may include acts of collecting information, perceiving a transaction attempt for an amount that exceeds an available balance, evaluating consent, evaluating credit risk, loaning money, and later collecting from the card holder.

Abstract: A printing system is disclosed. The printing system includes a first printer to print a first type of data to a medium and to print machine readable data on the medium including a unique identifier (ID), a database to store variable data information associated with the ID and a second printer to read the barcode to acquire the ID, retrieve the variable data from the database using the ID and print the variable data to the medium.

Abstract: A simulated neon light tube assembly includes an elongated tube having a light diffusing material disposed therein for simulating the appearance of neon lighting. The light tube is used in conjunction with a base portion having a light source disposed therein to provide a lighting device. The light tube assembly of the present invention is preferably closed ended, and is selectively removable from the base portion so that it can, therefore, be replaced easily with another light tube assembly. Modified retaining covers, retaining caps and mounting assemblies are also described.

Abstract: A lighting device (10) has an elongated light tube (12) to be used in combination with a holster (80) in a manner which will enable the holster (80) to hold the lighting device (10) as may be necessary and also enable the holster (80) to adjust the extent of illumination of the light tube (12) of the lighting device by light received from a light source (24) disposed within the lighting device (10) using magnets (66, 96).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of the fine chemical in a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant, a plant tissue or in one or more parts thereof, preferably in plastids. The invention furthermore relates to nucleic acid molecules, polypeptides, nucleic acid constructs, vectors, antibodies, host cells, plant tissue, propagation material, harvested material, plants, microorganisms as well as agricultural compositions and to their use.

Abstract: A simulated neon light tube assembly includes an elongated tube having a light diffusing material disposed therein for simulating the appearance of neon lighting. The light tube is used in conjunction with a base portion having a light source disposed therein to provide a lighting device. The light tube assembly of the present invention is preferably closed ended, and is selectively removable from the base portion so that it can, therefore, be replaced easily with another light tube assembly. Modified retaining covers, retaining caps and mounting assemblies are also described.

Abstract: A lighting device (10) has an elongated light tube (12) to be used in combination with a holster (80) in a manner which will enable the holster (80) to hold the lighting device (10) as may be necessary and also enable the holster (80) to adjust the extent of illumination of the light tube (12) of the lighting device by light received from a light source (24) disposed within the lighting device (10) using magnets (66, 96).

Abstract: An arrangement of radiators (2–6) for a utility vehicle, e.g., an agricultural tractor, comprising three or more cooling radiators which together define a chamber (7), optionally with some of the walls formed by perforated plates instead of radiator elements. One of the radiator elements may be pivotally mounted with respect to the others to provide access to the chamber. The arrangement of radiators may be mounted on a common support (1).

Abstract: A spoiler for a vehicle includes at least one support bracket having a first end secured to the vehicle and a substantially transparent spoiler wing secured to the second end. The spoiler may also include at least one support bracket that is adjustable to change the angular orientation of the spoiler wing. In the alternative, a lighted wing for attachment to a surface may include at least one bracket adapted to be secured to the surface and a substantially transparent wing secured by the bracket to the surface. A material may be interposed and secured between the wing and the surface with a light module coupled to the wing for illumination thereof.

Abstract: A spoiler for a vehicle includes at least one support bracket having a first end secured to the vehicle and a substantially transparent spoiler wing secured to the second end. The spoiler may also include at least one support bracket that is adjustable to change the angular orientation of the spoiler wing. In the alternative, a lighted wing for attachment to a surface may include at least one bracket adapted to be secured to the surface and a substantially transparent wing secured by the bracket to the surface. A material may be interposed and secured between the wing and the surface with a light module coupled to the wing for illumination thereof.

Abstract: A simulated neon-light tube assembly (10) that is comprised of four major elements: a transparent tube (12) having a closed front end (16) and an open rear edge (18), a light-diffusing material (24), a light source (50) and a power source (60). The light-diffusing material (24) consists of stacks of thin acetate, or a like material, which are rolled and inserted into the tube (12) through the tube's open rear edge (18). The light source (50) can consist of a single LED (52) or an LED cluster. In either case, the LED(s) are located within a light-power assembly (70) that encloses the LED (52). The power source (60) for the LED can consist of an internal battery located within the assembly (70) or the assembly (70) can include a cable that is connected to an external battery. In either design, when the LED (52) illuminates, the light travels through the light emitting material (28) to cause the simulation of a neon-light.

Abstract: A spoiler for a vehicle includes at least one support bracket having a first end secured to the vehicle and a substantially transparent spoiler wing secured to the second end. The spoiler may also include at least one support bracket that is adjustable to change the angular orientation of the spoiler wing. In the alternative, a lighted wing for attachment to a surface may include at least one bracket adapted to be secured to the surface and a substantially transparent wing secured by the bracket to the surface. A material may be interposed and secured between the wing and the surface with a light module coupled to the wing for illumination thereof.

Abstract: A spoiler for a vehicle includes at least one support bracket having a first end secured to the vehicle and a substantially transparent spoiler wing secured to the second end. The spoiler may also include at least one support bracket that is adjustable to change the angular orientation of the spoiler wing. In the alternative, a lighted wing for attachment to a surface may include at least one bracket adapted to be secured to the surface and a substantially transparent wing secured by the bracket to the surface. A material may be interposed and secured between the wing and the surface with a light module coupled to the wing for illumination thereof.