Abstract: The present invention concerns a flavouring composition comprising hesperetin and hesperetin dihydrochalcone for improving the taste profile in a preparation. Furthermore, the present invention relates to preparations having a balanced taste profile as well as a method for improving the taste profile of a preparation.

Abstract: A stator of an electric axial flux machine as well as to an electric axial flux machine are provided. The stator of the axial flux machine includes multiple axially protruding stator teeth, a first winding being wound about at least one stator tooth, the first winding being spaced from the stator tooth by at least one radial spacing element such that a gap is formed between a radially inner face of the first winding and the stator tooth in order for a cooling fluid to be able to flow therethrough. The stator of an axial flux machine and the axial flux machine equipped with this stator afford durable units which ensure efficient cooling and thus high performance.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to systems and methods for image capturing technologies and, more particularly, to a slice scan imaging system and respective processes to achieve high quality images. The method can be implemented in a computing device, which includes: capturing multiple lines of an image in a single slice; capturing multiple slices; stitching together the multiple slices by aligning common features of the images of a previous slice with a successive slice; and blending together the stitched together multiple slices.

Abstract: Image scanning systems which scan images of objects as they are transported along a conveying system and methods of such scanning are provided. The optical system includes a conveying system, and optical elements positioned at least one of above, below and to a side of the conveying system such that a scan line is tilted with respect to an imaging surface of the conveyed object.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to systems and methods for image capturing technologies and, more particularly, to a slice scan imaging system and respective processes to achieve high quality images. The method can be implemented in a computing device, which includes: capturing multiple lines of an image in a single slice; capturing multiple slices; stitching together the multiple slices by aligning common features of the images of a previous slice with a successive slice; and blending together the stitched together multiple slices.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for comminuting glass fibers from waste glass-based fibrous materials.

Abstract: Image scanning systems which scan images of objects as they are transported along a conveying system and methods of such scanning are provided. The optical system includes a conveying system, and optical elements positioned at least one of above, below and to a side of the conveying system such that a scan line is tilted with respect to an imaging surface of the conveyed object.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for comminuting glass fibers from waste glass-based fibrous materials, comprising the process steps of a) coarsely comminuting the glass fibers to obtain coarsely comminuted glass fibers; and b) finely comminuting said coarsely comminuted glass fibers with a granular additive having a d50 value within a range of from 0.1 to 5.0 mm as an aggregate to obtain finely comminuted glass fibers, the mixing ratio of glass fibers to additive being from 25/75 to 95/05 by weight.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed.

Abstract: A system for segmenting radiographic images of a cargo container can include an object segmentation recognition module adapted to perform a series of functions. The functions can include receiving a plurality of radiographic images of a cargo container, each image generated using a different energy level and segmenting each of the radiographic images using one or more segmentation modules to generate segmentation data representing one or more image segments. The functions can also include identifying image layers within the radiographic images using a plurality of layer analysis modules by providing the plurality of radiographic images and the segmentation data as input to the layer analysis modules, and determining adjusted atomic number values for an atomic number image based on the image layers.

Abstract: A method for identifying brominated flame retardants in a polymer sample. An infrared spectrometry scan of the polymer sample is obtained. Using a first set of parameters, the obtained IR scan is compared to a first database, and a first hit score is calculated. Based on the results of the first hit score, a second database is selected from among a number of databases, and the obtained infrared spectrometry scan is compared to the various scans contained in the selected database using a parameter set that corresponds to the selected database, and a second hit score is calculated. Using the second hit score, another set of parameters is selected, and the obtained infrared spectrometry scan is compared to the various scans contained in the selected third database using this additional parameter set, and a third hit score is calculated. Based on the second and third hit scores, the identity of the brominated flame retardant in the polymer sample is determined with a high degree of accuracy.

Abstract: A method of quantitatively measuring trace amounts of metals in polymer samples using x-rays to fluoresce and detect metals that are present in the polymer sample is disclosed. The polymer sample is ground to a powder and formed into a thin film by heat and pressure. The film is then analyzed using energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, and the data representing the amounts of the various metals present in the sample is multiplied by one or more correlation factors that have been determined from measurement of characterized polymers that have similar composition to the polymer sample and that bracket a range of metal concentrations in the sample.

Abstract: Hexavalent chromium in electronic components and assemblies is measured using x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy to analyze the sample to identify the matrix. Based on the ascertained matrix, a protocol is selected from a variety of extraction and analysis protocols, and the hexavalent chromium is extracted from the sample using the selected protocol. The extracted hexavalent chromium is reacted with 1,5 diphenylcarbazide and measured using ultraviolet spectroscopy using a unique calibration curve for each type of identified matrix. Based on the measured amount of hexavalent chromium, the concentration of hexavalent chromium is calculated as a function of a unit area of the sample.

Abstract: A method for identifying hazardous substances in a printed wiring assembly having a plurality of discrete components, using micro X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. A micro X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (?-XRF) and/or X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (XAFS) spectroscopy are used as detecting analyzers, to identify materials of concern in an electronic device. The device or assembly to be examined is analyzed by moving it in the X, Y, and Z directions under a probe in response to information in a reference database, to determine elemental composition at selected locations on the assembly, the probe positioned at an optimum analytical distance from each selected location for analysis. The determined elemental composition at each selected location is then correlated to the reference database, and the detected elements are assigned to the various components in the assembly.