Abstract: A power converter and a method for controlling a power converter are disclosed. The method involves generating a common mode control signal and a differential mode control signal in response to a first error signal and a second error signal, wherein the first error signal is a function of the voltage/current at a first output of a dual output resonant converter and the second error signal is a function of the voltage/current at a second output of the dual output resonant converter. The method also involves adjusting the voltage/current at the first output of the dual output resonant converter and the voltage/current at the second output of the dual output resonant converter in response to the common mode control signal and the differential mode control signal.

Abstract: Topical compositions with improved sun protection factor and UVA protection factor are described. The compositions have sunscreen and polymer of D-glucose and/or nonionic, branched heteroglycan and specific diol compounds to enhance skin protection benefits.

Abstract: An offshore drilling vessel including a hull having a moonpool, a bow and a stern, an accommodation topside having crew quarters and a bridge, said accommodation topside being arranged on the hull at the bow, a main deck between the accommodation topside and the stern of the vessel, wherein a front main deck portion of the main deck extends forward of the moonpool and a rear main deck portion of the main deck extends rearward of the moonpool, a firing line hoist system mounted on the hull at said moonpool, including a drilling structure, a hoisting device supported by the drilling structure and having a load attachment device displaceable along a firing line, the hoisting device including one or more cables and one or more associated winches to manipulate the position of the load attachment device relative to the drilling structure, one or more pivotal burner booms, each burner boom having an inner portion pivotally mounted at a lateral side of the hull and an outer portion supporting a burner, the burner boo

Abstract: A frozen confection which is essentially free of ingredients of animal origin, such as milk ingredients, yet which includes good quality protein. Notwithstanding the minimized or absent animal derived ingredients, the product provides the sensory experience of ice cream. The experience is reflected in texture, mouth feel and melt profile. The compositions of the invention is a frozen confection comprising: 1-20 wt % triglyceride oil, 0.5-15 wt % total protein, 10-40 wt % sugar solids and 0-1 wt % emulsifier and 0-1 wt % stabilizer wherein the protein comprises at least one cereal protein such as oat protein and at least one pulse protein such as pea protein.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprising N-aralkylcarbonyldiamines. When such compounds are used in personal care compositions, they have been unexpectedly shown to enhance cell proliferation and epidermal thickness, traits associated with younger, healthy looking skin.

Abstract: There is provided an ice-making apparatus with an anti-contamination structure, wherein the apparatus includes: a housing having an ice-storage chamber defined therein; a pivotally-movable door having an elongate top end, wherein an elongate clearance is defined between an elongate top end of the door and a front wall of the housing; an elongate contaminant-guide plate disposed below the elongate clearance, wherein the elongate contaminant-guide plate has opposing first and second side ends, and the housing has opposing first and second side walls, wherein the opposing first and/or second side ends are disposed at or adjacent to the opposing first and/or second side walls respectively; and first and/or second contaminant-discharge holes defined in the opposing first and/or second side walls respectively, wherein the elongate contaminant-guide plate is constructed to receive contaminants falling down from the elongate clearance and to guide the contaminants toward the first and/or second contaminant-discharge

Abstract: Novel compounds according to Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein: A11-A14 are N or CR11, CR12, CR13, CR14, respectively, with the proviso that no more than two of the four positions A can be simultaneously N; R1 is C(2-6)alkyl, C(3-6)cycloalkyl, C(3-6)cycloalkylC(1-3)alkyl, (di)C(3-6)cycloalkylamino or (di)(C(3-6)cycloalkylC(1-3)alkyl)amino; R5 is H, hydroxyethyl, methoxyethyl, C(1-6)alkyl, C(6-10)aryl, C(6-10)arylC(1-3)alkyl, C(1-9)heteroaryl, C(1-9)heteroarylC(1-3)alkyl, C(3-6)cycloalkyl, (3-6)cycloalkylC(1-3)alkyl, C(2-5)heterocycloalkyl or C(2-5)heterocycloalkyl-C(1-3)alkyl; the sulfonyl group with R1 is represented by one of R7, R8 or R9; R15 is H, C(1-6)alkyl, C(3-6)cycloalkyl, C(3-6)cycloalkylC(1-3)alkyl, C(6-10)aryl, C(6-10)arylC(1-3)alkyl, C(1-9)heteroaryl, C(1-9)heteroarylC(1-3)alkyl, C(2-5)heterocycloalkyl or C(2-5)heterocycloalkylC(1-3)alkyl; and R16 is C(1-6)alkyl, C(3-6)cycloalkyl, C(3-6)cycloalkylC(1-3)alkyl, C(6-10)aryl, C(6-10)arylC(1-3)alkyl, C(1-9)heteroaryl,

Abstract: A method for executing a process on a device, the device comprising one or more processors for executing the process and a memory, wherein the process has an associated first type of privilege, the method comprising: obtaining a portion of the memory for use by the process or for use by a further process being created by the process, wherein the portion of the memory is identified as both writable and executable memory, wherein the portion of the memory has an associated second type of privilege that is different from the first type of privilege.

Abstract: The invention relates to RMA crosslinkable coating composition, a method for the preparation thereof and a resulting coating having easy to clean properties useful in applications like graffiti resistant, sanitisable coatings and in flooring, said composition comprising RMA crosslinkable component with at least 2 RMA donor groups and at least 2 RMA acceptor groups characterized by having fatty components selected from the group of fatty acids, fatty alcohols, fatty amines, fatty thiols and dimeric fatty acid in an amount represented by an Oil Content OC between 0, preferably 4 and 40 wt %, and crosslinking density XLD of at least 1.4 a glass transition Tg of at least 290 in combination providing a easy to clean value ?E less than 20. The invention also relates to RMA crosslinkable fatty resins for use in RMA crosslinkable top coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for applying a RMA crosslinked coating with improved adhesion, comprising the steps of applying on the substrate surface a layer of a modified epoxy primer comprising an epoxy functional polymer binder and a crosslinker, wherein adhesion of the RMA crosslinked coating to the epoxy primer layer is improved by said primer comprising after curing functional groups X reactable with crosslinkable components of the RMA crosslinkable composition or a precursor of functional groups X, preferably a moisture deblockable precursor. The invention also relates to modified epoxy primers, compositions for improving adhesion of epoxy primers and use thereof to improve adhesion of RMA crosslinkable coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for dual curing a RMA crosslinkable resin coating, to RMA crosslinkable compositions and to resins for use in the method.

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus having a first outlet to provide a thermally conditioned fluid with a first flow characteristic to at least part of a sensor beam path, and a second outlet associated with the first outlet and to provide a thermally conditioned fluid with a second flow characteristic, different to the first flow characteristic, adjacent the thermally conditioned fluid from the first outlet,

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of pepper, NUN 70048 PPH as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: A compact palletizer including a skeleton, stretch wrap system, and a subassembly. Components of the skeleton are constructed of aluminum, which provides advantages over the prior art in terms of strength, rigidity, weight, and cost. The aluminum may be pre-tensioned or prestressed to provide these advantages. The subassembly is preferably mounted to the side of the skeleton. The compact palletizer is readily portable, and robotic elements of the compact palletizer do not need to be reprogrammed after transport, so installation time is substantially reduced compared with prior art palletizers. A compact stretch wrap system further allows for wrapping palletized products within the compact palletizer.

Abstract: A container (1) for a viscous liquid, in particular a colorant for paint, may comprise a stirrer (2) having a rotatable shaft (3) and a plurality of paddles (4) connected to the shaft (3). At least one of the paddles (4) and/or the connections (5) between the paddles (4) and the shaft (4) is flexible.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the docking of an underwater vehicle (such as a ROV) to a subsea structure (such as a basket or cage) for the transfer of payload devices, such as ocean bottom seismic nodes. The ROV may have a docking probe that is rotatable between an extended and retracted position by a rotatory actuator. The subsea structure may have a docking receptacle that receives the docking probe while the probe is in an extended position. The docking probe and receptacle can latch and/or be secured together by a variety of mechanisms. Once secured, the docking probe can rotate thereby changing the relative positions (horizontal and/or vertical) of the ROV and the subsea structure. The underwater vehicle may have an elevator mechanism that may move vertically and/or horizontally and that is coupled to a handler or grabber for handling and/or transfer of the payload devices.

Abstract: A measurement system is disclosed in which a first optical system splits an input radiation beam into a plurality of components. A modulator receives the plurality of components and applies a modulation to at least one of the components independently of at least one other of the components. A second optical system illuminates a target with the plurality of components and directs radiation scattered by the target to a detection system. The detection system distinguishes between each of one or more components, or between each of one or more groups of components, of the radiation directed to the detection system based on the modulation applied to each component or each group of components by the modulator.

Abstract: A printer having a carriage (10) movable along a guide beam (12) in a main scanning direction (y), and a number of print heads (14) mounted on the carriage (10), each print head having a plurality of printing elements (16), wherein the carriage (10) has at least two sub-carriages (38) each of which carries at least one of the print heads (14) and is independently guided at the guide beam (12), and the sub-carriages (38) are coupled for joint movement in the main scanning direction (y) but are movable relative to one another in a sub-scanning direction (x) normal to the main scanning direction (y).

Abstract: A cast mould for manufacturing a contact lens or an intraocular lens, wherein the cast mould is provided with a central part and a bearing ring and a flexible connection between the central part and the bearing ring. Further, an injection mould is provided for manufacturing such a cast mould and a method for manufacturing such a cast mould. The injection mould is provided with a mould cavity with a plunger biased by spring means towards the mould cavity which serves for compensating shrinkage which occurs during the curing of the plastic injected into the injection mould. Also described is a method for manufacturing a contact lens or intraocular lens with the aid of the cast mould, as well as a contact lens or intraocular lens obtained with this method.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Crassula plant named ‘EC-CRAS-01’ that is characterized by an upright and freely branching habit and light grey succulent leaves that are covered with dense hairs.