Abstract: Microbial cell material having a glucose-isomerizing enzyme associated therewith is subjected to flocculation conditions to produce a flocculated aggregate containing the cell material. Glucose syrups are brought into contact with the flocculated aggregates and a portion of the glucose is thereby converted to fructose in the presence of the glucose-isomerizing enzyme.

Abstract: Microbial cells having active enzymes associated therewith are subjected to flocculation conditions to produce a flocculated whole cell aggregate that is subsequently dried. The dried aggregate is useful in effecting enzyme-catalyzed chemical transformations. Substrates are brought into contact with the flocculated cell aggregates where they undergo chemical transformations in the presence of active enzymes associated with the cells.

Abstract: Microbial cells having active enzymes associated therewith are subjected to flocculation conditions to produce a flocculated whole cell aggregate that is useful in effecting enzyme-catalyzed chemical transformations. Substrates are brought into contact with the flocculated cell aggregates where they undergo chemical transformations in the presence of active enzymes associated with the cells.

Abstract: A storage bag made of a composite film material of two or more plys of plastic film for use in vacuum packaging fresh perishables, such as fresh cuts of meat. The film composite has a matted finish on the inside surface of its inner layer which causes the film to have a translucent appearance. The areas of the bag which are sealed together during the packaging process become transparent to provide a visual inspection for a proper seal.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for forming cigarette filters, including a drum for receiving and holding a plurality of filters and a heated probe which can be moved into contact with the filters to form the filters into a desired configuration.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for forming cigarette filters, including a means for receiving and holding a plurality of filters and a heated probe which can be moved into contact with the filters to form the filters into a desired configuration.

Abstract: A packaging handling system for detecting and rejecting faulty packages and for maintaining a packaging or boxing machine in operation for a specific period of time if one or the other goes down. The system comprises a plurality of photocell sensing units to detect the imperfectly formed packages and a means for rejecting the faulty packages. An accumulator is positioned in the conveyor line between the packaging machine and the boxer and will store a limited number of packages should the cartoning machine discontinue to operate and will feed a limited number of packages on the conveyor should the packaging machine become inoperative. When the system is utilized on a boxer being fed by two packers, a distribution table is also provided in the system to divide the work from one packer to both lines should the other packer cease to function.

Abstract: Cell-free active enzyme preparations are treated with flocculating agents to produce aggregates that are useful in effecting enzyme-catalyzed chemical transformations. Substrates are brought into contact with the aggregates where they undergo chemical transformations in the presence of the active enzymes.

Abstract: Microbial cells having active enzymes associated therewith are flocculated in the presence of certain metallic compounds to give flocculated cell aggregates exhibiting improved hardness. The cell aggregates are effective as immobilized enzyme materials which are useful in enzymatic processes, particularly those which are of the continuous type.

Abstract: Microbial cells having active enzymes associated therewith are subjected to flocculation conditions to produce a flocculated whole cell aggregate that is useful in effecting enzyme-catalyzed chemical transformations. Substrates are brought into contact with the flocculated cell aggregates where they undergo chemical transformations in the presence of active enzymes associated with the cells.

Abstract: Microbial cells having active enzymes associated therewith are subjected to flocculation conditions to produce a flocculated whole cell aggregate that .Iadd.is subsequently dried. The dried aggregate .Iaddend.is useful in effecting enzyme-catalyzed chemical transformations. Substrates are brought into contact with the flocculated cell aggregates where they undergo chemical transformations in the presence of active enzymes associated with the cells.