Abstract: Methods, particles, and devices are disclosed for filtration of oil for use of the oil in the preparation of biodiesel. Disclosed particles may comprise a substantially inert porous particle with a coating comprising a polymer having amine, amino, and/or imine group(s).

Abstract: Methods, particles and devices are disclosed which are suitable for food-grade oil filtration. Disclosed particles may comprise an inert porous inner particle and at least a partial coating on the inner particle that comprises a polymer comprising at least one amine, amino or imine group.

Abstract: The invention relates to two products, each of which can be designed to provide either permanent or semi-permanent hair hold. A first product includes two formulations applied to the hair in two separate steps, while a second product includes a single formulation applied to the hair in one step.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to dye-attached and/or surface-modified (e.g. functionalized) pigments. Certain embodiments include pigments formed by attaching a dye to the surface of a metal oxide or semi-metal oxide particle. Other embodiments include surface-modified pigments formed by attaching polymers having amine groups to the surface of a pigment. The surface functionalization of pigment particles with polymers having amine groups may provide the pigment with enhanced water resistance, color-fastness, smudge resistance, and/or compatibility with other materials in a composite or matrix material(s). For example, such functionalized pigments may be used in inks, paints, paper, fabrics, coatings, cosmetics, food, or other composites to provide or adjust hydrophobicity, softness, smoothness, and/or oleophobicity.

Abstract: The invention relates to formulations for palatable foams with enhanced stability. In certain embodiments, the formulations include a base liquid (such as milk), a surfactant, a polysaccharide, and a polymer capable of molecular interaction with the polysaccharide. The formulations are versatile and can be adapted to create foams of various fat content, textures, and foam stabilities. The foams can be created with simple aeration systems such as disposable, pressurized canisters, as well as high-speed, bulk dispensation systems that are currently used in high turnover restaurants and convenience stores.

Abstract: An improved tool for pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft or a fan from a shaft, which improved tool is provided with hooked arms that are releasably but securely held at one end in the housing, without the use of retaining clips, so that the arms do not fall off during use or become lost, and so that they do not interfere with the use of the tool when using the securing bolts for pulling off a rotor. The housing of the improved tool of the invention is circular in shape, and in a first version, is provided with a plurality of equally-spaced holes about its circumference, which holes received the hooked ends of the hooked arms, so that various configurations of hooked arms may be provided to best suit the configuration of vanes and type of fan being pulled off a shaft.

Abstract: A monitoring system for purposes of enhancing independent living incorporates a wearable communication device, such as a cellular telephone, in combination with a recharging base which might be coupled to a wire line telephone system. Either or both of the base station and wearable device can be in communication with sensors scattered through an individual's residence for purposes of collecting data pertaining to activities of daily living. Either or both of the wearable unit and base station could incorporate sensors responsive to physiological parameters of the resident. Both units can independently communicate with third party monitors to communicate data about, or direct immediate attention to the state of an individual using the system.

Abstract: A polyelectrolyte multilayer can be deposited on a surface and converted to a porous structure by aqueous processing. The porous structure can be loaded with a compound.

Abstract: A method of optimising real cellular, wireless communication networks comprising the steps of providing location-referenced values of subscriber traffic for area elements; transmitting a reference signal of constant transmission power; providing a cell-referenced value of the power received from the reference signal; providing a model of the communication network having an original model network configuration, and iteratively optimising the model network configuration by accumulating and weighting the subscriber traffic values of the area elements and by locally adjusting the model network configuration, to provide an optimised model network configuration.

Abstract: A device for dispensing products senses when the respective products are accessed. A signal indicative of day and time of access can be transmitted to a remote monitoring station. Received signals can be compared to a pre-established schedule.

Abstract: A heat resistant spark plug extender is described, for joining a spark plug like ignition device to a spark plug wire. The extender includes an elongated body formed of heat resistant and electrically insulative material that extends between a spark plug engagement end and a spark plug wire connector end. A conductor is located within the body and includes a fitting, adapted to releasably electrically connect to a spark plug wire, and a receptacle, adapted for electrical connection to a spark plug. An adjustment part permits adjustable movement of the spark plug wire connector end relative to the conductive receptacle.

Abstract: An improved tool for pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft or a fan from a shaft, which improved tool is provided with hooked arms that are releasably but securely held at one end in the housing, without the use of retaining clips, so that the arms do not fall off during use or become lost, and so that they do not interfere with the use of the tool when using the securing bolts for pulling off a rotor. The housing of the improved tool of the invention is circular in shape, and in a first version , is provided with a plurality of equally-spaced holes about its circumference, which holes received the hooked ends of the hooked arms, so that various configurations of hooked arms may be provided to best suit the configuration of vanes and type of fan being pulled off a shaft.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for generating an electronically controlled electrical resistance by apparatus of at least one MOS transistor. A source-drain junction of the MOS transistor is used for the generation of the electrical resistance between a first and a second terminal, in order to optimize the linearity of the electrical resistance, there have been provided means for generating a bulk signal, which apparatus generate from the voltage on that terminal of the circuit arrangement which is coupled to the source electrode of an associated MOS transistor a signal for driving a bulk electrode of the associated MOS transistor, which signal is generated from the voltage on the terminal and an additionally superposed direct voltage of such a polarity that, depending on the doping type of the MOS transistor the formation of a diode between the source and bulk regions of this MOS transistor is avoided.

Abstract: An improved tool for pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft or a fan from a shaft, which improved tool is provided with hooked arms that are releasably but securely held at one end in the housing, without the use of retaining clips, so that the arms do not fall off during use or become lost, and so that they do not interfere with the use of the tool when using the securing bolts for pulling off a rotor. The housing of the improved tool of the invention is circular in shape, and in a first version, is provided with a plurality of equally-spaced holes about its circumference, which holes received the hooked ends of the hooked arms, so that various configurations of hooked arms may be provided to best suit the configuration of vanes and type of fan being pulled off a shaft.

Abstract: In a filter arrangement for filtering digital data comprising synchronizing information, in which the arrangement operates in a system clock, an orderly data transfer for a rapid synchronization after disturbance of the data is ensured in that the arrangement comprises a first filter (1) and a second, succeeding filter (2) which supplies the output signal of the arrangement, in that the first filter (1) receives at least the synchronizing information comprised in the data and the second filter (2) receives the output signal of the first filter (1) as well as the digital data, in that the first filter (1) searches synchronizing information in a cyclically repeating process, passes on this information to its output, subsequently blocks all possibly occurring synchronizing information during a predetermined number of system clock pulses, and, after finishing the predetermined number of system clocks, again searches and passes on the next synchronizing information, and in that the second filter (2) takes over a p

Abstract: An improved tool for pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft or a fan from a shaft, which improved tool is provided with hooked arms that are releasably but securely held at one end in the housing, without the use of retaining clips, so that the arms do not fall off during use or become lost, and so that they do not interfere with the use of the tool when using the securing bolts for pulling off a rotor. The housing of the improved tool of the invention is circular in shape, and in a first version , is provided with a plurality of equally-spaced holes about its circumference, which holes received the hooked ends of the hooked arms, so that various configurations of hooked arms may be provided to best suit the configuration of vanes and type of fan being pulled off a shaft.

Abstract: An improved tool for pulling off a rotor of a motor from a shaft or a fan from a shaft, which improved tool is provided with hooked arms that are releasably but securely held at one end in the housing, without the use of retaining clips, so that the arms do not fall off during use or become lost, and so that they do not interfere with the use of the tool when using the securing bolts for pulling off a rotor. The housing of the improved tool of the invention is circular in shape, and in a first version, is provided with a plurality of equally-spaced holes about its circumference, which holes received the hooked ends of the hooked arms, so that various configurations of hooked arms may be provided to best suit the configuration of vanes and type of fan being pulled off a shaft.