Abstract: Provided is a method of producing alcohol or sugar in a commercial-scale bioreactor using a reformulated commercial enzyme preparation. Also provided is a bioreactor modified to practice the method.

Abstract: A dual path kiln is provided that includes a kiln having one or more chambers and at least two lumber charge paths adapted to convey lumber through the kiln in opposite directions by means of a track having two rails in which a pusher device pushes the lumber through the kiln and comprises a variable output electric motor to effect a high degree of accurate control of the movement speed of the pusher device and the lumber it's pushing and wherein the pusher device includes a faceplate having two side walls extending from said faceplate to engage the side of the lumber in order to greatly enhance stability of the lumber while it is being transported and minimize the risk of spillage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, for dewatering dredged material with a dry substance rate below 15%, comprising a tank (2) which is arranged with at least one inlet (5) for dredged material, a first outlet (8) for cleaned water and a second outlet (9) for sludge; the tank further comprises a mixing chamber (3), to which the inlet (5) for dredged masses leads, and a sedimentation chamber (4) in which the first (8) and the second outlet (9) are arranged. The mixing chamber (3) and the sedimentation chamber (4) are in fluid communication.

Abstract: A composite blade (26) comprises a three-dimensional arrangement of reinforcing fibers (58) and a matrix material (60) infiltrated around the three-dimensional arrangement of woven reinforcing fibers (60). The three-dimensional arrangement of woven reinforcing fibers (58) defines a plurality of cavities (56) within the aerofoil (28). The composite blade (26) comprises an aerofoil portion (38) and a root portion (36). The aerofoil portion (38) comprises a leading edge (44), a trailing edge (46), a concave pressure surface wall (50), a convex suction surface wall (52) and a tip (48). The aerofoil portion (36) comprises a plurality of webs (54) extending between, and being secured to, the concave pressure surface wall (50) and the convex suction surface wall (52) to produce a Warren girder structure. The three-dimensional arrangement of woven reinforcing fibers (58) are arranged to produce the concave pressure surface wall (50), the convex suction surface wall (52) and the plurality of webs (54).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for noxious organisms-controlling agent having a synergistic effect and a method for using said composition, which comprises, as active ingredients thereof, one or more compounds selected from the phthalamide derivatives represented by general formula (I) being useful as an insecticide or acaricide and one or more compounds selected from the compounds having insecticidal, acaricidal or nematocidal activity: wherein R1, R2 and R3 may be the same or different and each represent hydrogen atom, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, -A1-Qp, etc., each of X and Y may be the same or different and represents hydrogen atom, halogen atom, etc., n is an integer of 1 to 4, m is an integer of 1 to 5, and each of Z1 and Z2 represents O or S.

Abstract: A canoe is provided, which is easier to store and transport than the canoes of the prior art, still being versatile, strong and durable in regard of its primary use as a paddling boat. The invention provides a collapsible canoe, such as a kayak, comprising at least two molded hull sections and also a method of manufacturing a canoe. The canoe comprises a joint for releasable connection of a first hull section to a second hull section, wherein each hull section of the joint comprises means for mating the other hull section. Thereby the invention provides a canoe having sections that can be connected for use as a boat and separated for transport and storing. Preferably, the mating means are molded into each respective hull section.

Abstract: A system, method and device for providing communications with an in-home system at a residence of a user are provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pet game cover, comprising a body (8) having a height (h), a width (w) and a length (L) arranged to be gripable by the mouth of a pet, said body (8) or body portion (76?) having outer walls comprising outer wall portions, a lower end and a top end, said body (8) or body portion (76?) being arranged with an inwardly protruding void (v) to form an open space within said body (8) or body portion (76?), wherein said void (v) is formed by having a main portion of the total area exposed by said outer walls provided by wall portions having a limited wall thickness (t), and formed in a durable and washable polymeric material, preferably thermo formable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for filtering contaminated water from an oil or gas well.

Abstract: An exhaust system of an internal combustion engine and provided with: at least one first high acoustic attenuation path having a first inlet opening; at least one second low acoustic attenuation path having a second inlet opening; and at least one control valve, which is arranged at the second inlet opening of the second path to control the flow of the exhaust gases along the second path.

Abstract: A charging station (10) for wireless digitizer tablets (12) includes a housing (11), and a plurality of tablet receiving areas (20) associated with the housing. Each tablet receiving area is constructed and arranged to receive a wireless digitizer tablet for docking therein. A charging connector (24) is associated with each tablet receiving area and is constructed and arranged to be connected with an associated tablet for charging at least one battery of the associated tablet. A power cord structure (26) is electrically connected with each charging connector such that when the power cord structure is connected with a source of power, the power cord structure delivers electrical current to each charging connector substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes and intermediates for the stereoselective alkylation of carbonyl groups. The invention in particular allows the stereoselective preparation of the antidepressant drug escitalopram. It has been found that boric or boronic acid derivatives are useful bridging elements for the attachment of a chiral group to a compound containing a carbonyl group to be alkylated. The said borates and boronates are thus useful in a process for the asymmetric alkylation of a carbonyl group in a compound containing a carbonyl group and an anchor group capable of reacting with a boric or boronic acid derivative. The asymmetric alkylation can be carried out by admixing the compound containing a carbonyl group to be alkylated and the anchor group capable of reacting with a boric or boronic acid derivative with a boric or boronic acid derivative, adding a chiral alcohol, and adding an organometallic compound. After the alkylation reaction, the borate and boronate can be easily removed by hydrolysis.

Abstract: A dosing device for the application of a coating mix (6) onto a running web, in particular a paper or paperboard web (1), which device comprises a rod (8) that is supported revolvingly over its entire length in a rod cradle (12), and a pressing device (13) acting on the rod cradle and producing a pressure of the rod onto the web (1) and onto the holding-on device (2, 17, 15) of the web, the rod (8) being provided with a wear resistant surface coating (15) with a hardness of about 10 to about 100 according to Shore A. The invention also relates to methods of using said rod, and to said revolving rod.

Abstract: Substituted pyrazinecarboxylic acid anilide derivatives represented by the general formula (I) or salts thereof; intermediates of them; pesticides (such as insecticides and acaricides) for agricultural and horticultural use, containing the compounds as the active ingredient; and usage thereof: wherein R1 is H, C1-6 alkyl, halo C1-6 alkyl, or the like; R2 is halogeno, C1-6 alkyl, or the like; G is C2-10 alkyl or the like; Z is oxygen or sulfur; X's are each independently H, halogeno, or the like; Y's are each independently H, halogeno, cyano, or the like; and m and n are each an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a combined transport and exhibition device (1) for an exhibition stand comprising two matching shell portions (2, 3) and at least two clasp means (2a, 3a) provided on each shell portion to keep said shell portions together and interacting to form a storage space (4) when mounted as a transport unit. The device (1) includes at least two bars (13) which are connectable to two oppositely arranged clasp means (2a, 3a) on each shell portion (2, 3) when mounted as a display unit.

Abstract: An axial-flow fan for a vehicle radiator includes a fan wheel that delivers the main air flow and is driven by a hub motor coupled to the fan wheel. The vehicle radiator is on the intake side of the fan wheel, the hub motor during operation is cooled by a secondary air flow, and the cooling air flow of the hub motor flowing out from an air outlet opening is on the intake side in the hub area of the fan wheel. An air baffle device including a propeller is assigned to the hub motor and the cooling air flow passing through the air baffle device is led out of the air outlet opening, avoiding disturbances of the main air flow delivered by the fan wheel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline forms A and B of Tigecycline hydrochloride and to methods for the preparation of the same. Furthermore the present invention relates to the use of crystalline forms A and B of Tigecycline hydrochloride as intermediates for the formulation of an anti-infective medicament. Moreover the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising crystalline form A of Tigecycline hydrochloride in an effective amount and to the use of crystalline form A of Tigecycline hydrochloride as anti-infective medicament.