Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a support structure for Tidal Energy Converters (TECs), the support structure being for completely submerged deployment. A preferred support structure includes a single stanchion 4, extending in a first direction, and a cross arm 5, extending in a second direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The cross arm 5 is statically attached to the stanchion 4, and can support a plurality of TECs 3. A support structure also includes a support frame 7, which extends further in a third direction, perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first and second directions, than in the second direction. The support frame 7 is operable to anchor the support structure to a seabed.

Abstract: An aquatic vessel comprising a control system for controlling the position of the vessel, the control system including one or more inputs for receiving real-time operational data in relation to flow conditions of the aquatic environment. The vessel has a dynamic positioning system and a navigational system connected to the dynamic positioning system, the navigational system comprising a data processing device and a plurality of motion sensors for continuously calculating the position, orientation and velocity of the vessel. Furthermore, a data processing device for generating data in relation to a plurality of possible failures of parts of the vessel is included, the data processing device being in communication with the control system which is thereby able to react in the event of an actual failure of a part of the vessel.

Abstract: An aquatic vessel comprising a control system for controlling the position of the vessel, the control system including one or more inputs for receiving real-time operational data in relation to flow conditions of the aquatic environment. The vessel has a dynamic positioning system and a navigational system connected to the dynamic positioning system, the navigational system comprising a data processing device and a plurality of motion sensors for continuously calculating the position, orientation and velocity of the vessel. Furthermore, a data processing device for generating data in relation to a plurality of possible failures of parts of the vessel is included, the data processing device being in communication with the control system which is thereby able to react in the event of an actual failure of a part of the vessel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care compositions comprising certain alginates for the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity and to their use.

Abstract: A vessel comprising a plurality of hulls, a propulsion system including propulsion devices at respective end regions of the plurality of hulls and a control system connected to the propulsion system to control operation of the propulsion devices so as to position the hulls, wherein the propulsion devices are angled relative to the vertical longitudinally of each hull. Such vessel can perform installation functions of sub-surface assets such as tidal turbines, wave energy devices, cable laying and the like, or to facilitate foundation installations and also the function of inspecting sub-surface areas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care compositions comprising certain alginates for the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity and to their use.

Abstract: Electrospun polymer fibres comprising an amorphous calcium compound, oral care compositions comprising such fibres and their use in remineralising dental hard tissues and/or blocking dentinal tubules are described. Such compositions are of use in strengthening dental enamel of teeth thereby providing protection from acidic challenges. Such compositions are of use in combating dental erosion and/or tooth wear. Such compositions are of use in combating dental caries. Such compositions are of use in combating dentine hypersensitivity.

Abstract: The present invention describes oral care compositions comprising certain surface-coated inorganic oxides and their use for treating dentine hypersensitivity.

Abstract: The invention relates to peptides from Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP), especially those identified as PAP.135 and PAP.161. The nucleic acid molecules encoding the peptides, antibodies against the peptides, and the use of such peptides, nucleic acids and antibodies in immunotherapy, vaccines and assays are also included in the scope of the invention.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the approximate optimum moisture content required to facilitate compaction of earthy and/or granular material wherein a sample of the material to be compacted is subjected to compressive force while contained within a container and then removed therefrom and examined for behavior characteristics which give indication of its existant moisture content relative to the optimum requirement for best compaction of the sampled material.