Abstract: A transfer capable of applying one- or multi-colored patterns to textiles under heat and pressure comprises a carrier sheet (1) having a non-binding surface which carries (a) a one- or multi-colored pattern (5) printed on the carrier sheet using a digitally controlled color printer; (b) a transparent (6) or white-pigmented (7) elastomer layer of a polymer having a high plasticizing point printed configuratively on the pattern (5); and (c) a heat-activatable thermoplastic polymeric glue layer (8) printed configuratively on the transparent (6) or white-pigmented (7) elastomer layer or a heat-activatable hot melt granulate sprinkled on the elastomer layer while said layer was still wet. An even better encapsulation of the colored pattern is obtained when the carrier sheet has printed thereon a first transparent elastomer layer of a polymer having a high plasticizing point, and the pattern is printed on this elastomer layer using a digitally controlled color printer.

Abstract: 0Type II collagen degradation is measurable using a sandwich immunoassay in which a single antibody specific for the amino acid sequence EKGPDP is used to form each side of antibody-collagen fragment-antibody sandwich complexes and the amount of said complexes is measured.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cooling ceiling installation with at least one heat exchanger, a valve, which controls the flow of a heat transfer medium through the heat exchanger and a mechanical control device, and a monitoring device. It is endeavored to provide a simple manner of avoiding a condensate formation on the cooling ceiling installation. For this purpose, the monitoring device has an adjustment drive, which mechanically displaces the control device to a state, in which the valve is closed.

Abstract: Novel peptides that specifically bind the ?2 chain of laminin-5 and other ?2-associated proteins; related compositions (e.g., derivatives and variants of such peptides; nucleic acids comprising sequences encoding such peptides; pharmaceutical compositions comprising either of such molecules; etc.); methods of using the same for diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic purposes; and additional new and useful related compositions and methods are provided.

Abstract: For use in the manufacture of reinforcement layers for flexible pipes which are capable of absorbing compressive or tensile forces, and which are used for the transport of oil and gas, a thermoplastic material is applied to a strength-imparting layer. The strength-imparting layers are reeled on reels, and following unreeling they are laminated by application of heat and in direct continuation applied to the flexible pipe. The strength-imparting layer expediently consists of a polymer which is reinforced with at least 20% by volume of fibres. The thermoplastic material is of a reversible type, i.e. it may change from being relatively soft, but non-sticky by changes in temperature. The use of the method according to the invention allows manufacture of very strong reinforcements for flexible pipes which cannot be manufactured using a solid material, such as steel, since high performing bending forces are required in the shaping.

Abstract: Benzimidazole compounds of the general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof are peptide deformylase inhibitors useful in the treatment or prevention of infections and other diseases in which peptide deformylases are involved, especially in the treatment of bacterial and parasitic infections, for example infections fully or partly caused by microorganisms belonging to Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Streptococcus, Haemophilus, Moraxella, Escherichia, Mycobacterium, Mycoplasma, Pseudomonas, Chlamydia, Rickettsia, Klebsiella, Shigella, Salmonella, Bordetella, Clostridium, helicobacter, Campylobacter, Legionella, or Neisseria.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound, which is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, and another compound, which is a H3 receptor antagonist, inverse agonist or partial agonist for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders and other affective disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, acute stress disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder, eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and obesity, phobias, dysthymia, premenstrual syndrome, cognitive disorders, impulse control disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, drug abuse or any other disorder responsive to serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus comprising a housing and a flexible reservoir adapted to contain a fluid and having a septum member formed from a needle-penetratable self-sealing material. The flexible reservoir is arranged within the housing in combination with mounting means arranged within or formed by the housing, wherein the mounting means engages the septum member to thereby mount the flexible reservoir relative to the housing. In this way a secure fixation between the reservoir and the housing is provided without having to interfere with the general flexibility of the reservoir, e.g. substantially the entire flexible reservoir apart from the outlet/mounting means may be arranged free to move relative to the housing, this allowing the reservoir to be emptied to a high degree.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial material in an encapsulated form, comprising (i) a core comprising an antimicrobial material and (ii) a shell of encapsulating material, wherein the shell of encapsulating material is impermeable to the antimicrobial material. The invention further provides a process for introducing an antimicrobial material into a foodstuff comprising (i) providing the antimicrobial material in an encapsulated form comprising a core of antimicrobial material and shell of encapsulating material, and (ii) introducing encapsulated antimicrobial material into or onto the foodstuff.

Abstract: A method, a system and a pelt board for the drying of the leather side of pelts from furred animals, in which the pelt board is a hollow distension element, the surface of which has an open structure. The the leather side is dried by changing the air within the distension element. The distension element is is lockable in a position in which it has a first circumference, and can also assume a position or be force controlled to a position in which it has a circumference which is smaller than the first, which results in a considerably easier removal of the pelt from the pelt board. A quicker, more uniform and more effective drying of the pelts is achieved, so that “black spots” on the leather side are avoided, and the pelt is fixed in its stretched position on the pelt board without the use of clips/staples.

Abstract: The invention describes a sheet offset machine in which may be applied an air-drying ink/varnish. The invention furthermore concerns a drying unit that may be used for drying air-drying ink/varnish. The drying unit is disposed in connection with a cylinder surface and includes an integrated ventilator with suction and exhaust duct. These are used for sucking in fresh air and for exhausting used air having swept a wet print on the print carrier. The ventilator is connected to nozzles having an elongated nozzle orifice oriented in parallel with the center axis of the cylinder surface. The nozzle orifice is provided immediately opposite the cylinder surface for blowing an air stream towards counter pressure on the print carrier while it is disposed on the cylinder surface. By using such a system is achieved an efficient and energy economical drying of the applied inks/varnishes.

Abstract: A method of exposing imaging data onto a sensitized medium including exposing K sets of N of tracks on to the medium according to a corresponding part of imaging data, each successive set being a pixel distance apart in a fast scan direction. The method further includes exposing L sets of N tracks onto the medium with an offset of M pixels in a slow scan direction substantially perpendicular to the fast scan direction, according to a second corresponding part of imaging data. The method includes repeating alternately exposing K sets and L sets of N tracks until the complete medium is exposed along the fast scan direction. During or after the alternately exposing K sets and L sets, there is progression in the slow scan direction such that after exposing the complete length of N tracks of exposed pixels, the next N tracks match along the medium at the start of the next N tracks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sleeping device, such as a pillow, mattress or quilt, wherein the sleeping device is adapted to be used by a person during rest and comprises a first layer of a material having temperature regulating properties and a second layer of down filling. By using a material with temperature regulating properties together with a layer of down filling, very good properties of minimizing temperature variations are obtained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to subtilase variants having a reduced tendency towards inhibition by substances present in eggs, such as trypsin inhibitor type IV-0. In particular, the variants comprise at least one additional amino acid residue between positions 42–43, 51–56, 155–161, 187–190, 216–217, 217–218 or 218–219 (in BASBPN numbering). These subtilase variants are useful exhibiting excellent or improved wash performance on egg stains when used in e.g. cleaning or detergent compositions, such as laundry detergent compositions and dishwash composition, including automatic dishwash compositions. Also, isolated DNA sequences encoding the variants, expression vectors, host cells, and methods for producing and using the variants of the invention. Further, cleaning and detergent compositions comprising the variants are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active and selective inhibitors of the enzyme DPP-IV of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and the use of such compounds for and the manufacture of medicaments for treating diseases that are associated with proteins that are subject to inactivation by DPP-IV, such as type 2 diabetes and obesity

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for in vitro maturation of oocytes comprising the steps of: (a) culturing one or more GV oocytes in a culture medium, the culture medium comprising a nuclear maturation inhibiting substance and comprising one or more gonadotropins and/or one or more growth factors, the culturing taking place for a time period sufficient for cytoplasmatic maturation to occur; (b) washing the GV oocytes of step (a) to remove the nuclear maturation inhibiting substance; (c) culturing the washed oocytes of step (b) in a culture medium comprising one or more gonadotropins and/or one or more growth factors and/or MAS for a time period sufficient for nuclear maturation. The invention also relates to an oocyte culture medium comprising a nuclear maturation inhibiting substance and comprising one or more gonadotropins and/or one or more growth factors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packet format for data being transmitted in a packet switched network. The packet as constructed in accordance with the invention enables the detection of data tampering and alteration of the data payload part as well as header part. The invention uses check code and encryption for constructing a secure packet but does not encrypt the header part of the transmission data packet.

Abstract: A new miniature rose plant that has abundant, light red flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year-round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘KJ 2003 0785’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; orange-colored flowers with more than 20 petals per flower; and excellent postproduction longevity.