Abstract: A genetically engineered thermophilic bacterial cell that is facultative anaerobic and (S)-lactic acid producing including inactivation or deletion of the endogenous methylglyoxal synthase gene mgsA.

Abstract: The invention relates to plants and plant parts, in particular lettuce plants (Lactuca sativa L.), which are resistant to Bremia lactucae. The invention also relates to seeds of these plants capable of producing Bremia lactucae resistant plants. The invention further relates to methods for obtaining said plants with altered genotypes and seeds thereof, which are resistant to Bremia lactucae.

Abstract: A communication system that uses keyed modulation to encode fixed frequency communications on a variable frequency power transmission signal in which a single communication bit is represented by a plurality of modulations. To provide a fixed communication rate, the number of modulations associated with each bit is dynamic varying as a function of the ratio of the communication frequency to the carrier signal frequency. In one embodiment, the present invention provides dynamic phase-shift-keyed modulation in which communications are generated by toggling a load at a rate that is a fraction of the power transfer frequency. In another embodiment, the present invention provides communication by toggling a load in the communication transmitter at a rate that is phase locked and at a harmonic of the power transfer frequency. In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides frequency-shift-keyed modulation, including, for example, modulation at one of two different frequencies.

Abstract: Immunogenic compositions containing a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) gp140 protein, sorbitol, polysorbate 20, and histidine buffer are described. The described immunogenic compositions are advantageous in that they are stable at refrigerated temperature for extended periods of time, and are compatible with an adjuvant. Also described are methods of using the immunogenic compositions to induce an immune response against an HIV in a subject. The immunogenic compositions can be administered alone, or in combination with one or more additional HIV antigens, or one or more adenovirus vectors encoding the one or more additional HIV antigens.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of cucumber, NUN 53031 CUP.

Abstract: A CAN bus system that permits a slave node to be connected to the CAN bus. The slave node uses a preamble of a data frame transmitted by the master node on the bus to generate an internal CAN sampling clock. The slave node over-samples frames transmitted over the bus, and monitors the sampled data for a predetermined pattern, which is used to generate the slave node CAN sampling clock. Thus, the slave node does not require or include an external crystal for generating its CAN sampling clock.

Abstract: In an immersion lithography apparatus in which immersion liquid is supplied to a localized space, the space is substantially polygonal in plan substantially parallel to the substrate. In an embodiment, two corners of the space have a radius of curvature no greater than the width of a transition zone between the space configured to contain liquid and a surrounding configured not to contain liquid.

Abstract: An energy audit system (1400), including at least one controller (1410) which may obtain attribute information (AI) for an energy consuming space, the AI including information related to a plurality of attributes and corresponding attribute choice information for each of the plurality of attributes; determine dependencies of each of the plurality of attributes; determine a ranking of each of the attributes based upon a dependency score of each of the attributes; determine an optimized workflow based upon the ranking of each of the attributes; and/or renders a user interface (UI) in accordance with the optimized workflow.

Abstract: This disclosure provides pharmaceutical adenovirus formulations, in particular, liquid pharmaceutical formulations comprising adenoviruses.

Abstract: A poly(phenylene ether) composition comprises, based on the total weight of the poly(phenylene ether), addition polymer, impact modifier, and flame retardant: 40 to 90 weight percent of a poly(phenylene ether); 1 to 20 weight percent of an addition polymer comprising repeat units derived from a glycidyl ester of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated acid; 1 to 20 weight percent of an impact modifier other than the addition polymer; and 5 to 20 weight percent of a flame retardant comprising an organophosphate ester. The composition is useful for molding articles.

Abstract: Herein is described a method of printing an image on a textile. The method comprises electrophotographically printing an image onto a textile substrate using an electrophotographic ink composition, applying a coating composition comprising a polymer and a crosslinking agent to the printed electrophotographic ink, and crosslinking the applied coating composition.

Abstract: A wireless power distribution and control system may be used to supply power wirelessly to various devices. The devices in the system may have control over the system and/or over certain features of other devices. For example, a smartphone charging in the wireless power distribution and control system may have access to and control over other devices in the system, such as the overhead lights, or a projector in a conference room. The identification of other devices, as well as commands for controlling these devices may be communicated over the wireless power link. The type and degree of control of each device in that system may vary based on access control levels for the power supplies and connected devices. The devices that receive power may be configured to automatically connect with the power distribution system and to monitor the other devices connected to the system.

Abstract: Polycarbonate blends with a combination of high thin wall flame retardance, CTI Class 2 tracking resistance, and good dimensional stability are disclosed. The blends are a combination of a polycarbonate polymer, a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, a copolymer of bisphenol-A and a phthalimidine, titanium dioxide, and a phosphorus-containing flame retardant. The polycarbonate blends may be used in various applications.

Abstract: Polycarbonate blend compositions are disclosed. The compositions include at least one polycarbonate useful for high heat applications. The compositions can include one or more additional polymers. The compositions can include one or more additives. The compositions can be used to prepare articles of manufacture, and in particular, automotive bezels.

Abstract: A rail extension system (16), comprising: a vehicle rail (60); a bumper beam (20); a polymeric rail extension (1) comprising: a base (2) extending from one end of the rail extension having vehicle attachment configured to attach to the vehicle rail (60); a front member 4) configured for attachment to the bumper beam (20); a body (5) extending from the base (2) to the front member (4); an aperture (100) extending from the base (2) to the front member (4); a connection member (102) attached to the bumper beam (20) and extending through the aperture (100) to attach to the vehicle rail (60).

Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor configured to receive first sensor data from a sensor system of the first entity and a receiver. The receiver is configured to receive second sensor data from a second entity in the vehicle to vehicle network over a communication network and provide the second sensor data to the processor. The second sensor data comprises a first type of sensor data having a first bandwidth requirement. The processor is further configured to determine an available bandwidth of the communication system; and when the first bandwidth requirement exceeds the communication bandwidth, select a second type of sensor data having a second bandwidth requirement. The second bandwidth requirement is less than the first bandwidth requirement. The processor is further configured to process the first and second sensor data to at least partially determine an environment surrounding the first entity.

Abstract: The invention is directed to microbial oils containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids comprising docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, and optionally docosapentaenoic acid and dosage forms containing such oils.

Abstract: The invention provides a lighting unit (1000) comprising a lighting device (100), wherein the lighting device (100) comprises a light source (10) configured to provide light source light (11) and beam shaping optics (20) configured to shape the light source light into a lighting device beam (101), wherein the lighting device (100) comprises a window (30) comprising an upstream face (31) directed to the light source (10) and a downstream face (32), wherein the lighting unit (1000) further comprises a beam modifier (200) configured adjacent to the window (30) and configured to intercept at least part of said lighting device beam (101), wherein the lighting device (100) and the beam modifier (200) are configured to modify said lighting device beam (101) to provide a lighting unit beam (1001) downstream from said beam modifier (200), wherein the beam modifier (200) comprises a printed beam modifying element (210).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fichrysunfla’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly and broadly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant form; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with orange red and yellow-colored ray florets; early to mid-season flowering habit, grown under natural season conditions, plants begin flowering in mid to late August in the United Kingdom; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bidens plant named ‘Dobibitora’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright to trailing and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with bright yellow, yellow orange and orange-colored ray florets and yellow to yellow orange-colored disc florets; and strong and flexible peduncles that hold the inflorescences above and beyond the foliar plane.