Abstract: Disclosed is a method of measuring a target, an associated substrate, a metrology apparatus and a lithographic apparatus. In one arrangement the target comprises a layered structure. The layered structure has a first target structure in a first layer and a second target structure in a second layer. The method comprises illuminating the target with measurement radiation. Scattered radiation formed by interference between plural predetermined diffraction orders is detected. The predetermined diffraction orders are generated by diffraction of the measurement radiation from the first target structure and are subsequently diffracted from the second target structure. A characteristic of the lithographic process is calculated using the detected scattered radiation formed by the interference between the predetermined diffraction orders.

Abstract: A cosmetic method of reducing perspiration comprising the topical application of a composition comprising a non-pore blocking antiperspirant agent of general formula (I): Ar—CHaCHa—X wherein Ar is an aryl group, a is 1 or 2, and X is a sub-structure of formula CH(OH)—Y or CO.Z, wherein Y is a C1-C10 hydroxyalkyl group and Z is a C1-C10 hydroxyalkyl group or a C1-C10 oxyalkyl group.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Acer palmatum, ‘JWW7’, that is characterized by its vigorous growth habit, and its young shoots that are purple-brown in color, summer foliage that is medium green in color and second summer shoots that are red in color.

Abstract: A method for calculating a distance includes receiving a map of an area converted as a first polygon; determining a plurality of vertices of the first polygon; determining a pair of the plurality of vertices that does not have an obstruction of the area intersecting a connecting line of the pair; generating a navigation mesh with the pair as a connecting line of the navigation mesh; and determining a distance between two points in the area using the navigation mesh.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inducing a T-cell response against a EGFRvIII in a subject. These method comprise administering to a subject a composition which expresses at least one immunogenic polypeptide, the amino acid sequence of which comprise a plurality of EGFRvIII polypeptide sequences, the sequence of which each comprise EEKKGNYV (SEQ ID NO: 3), and/or administering the polypeptide itself.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a screening device for separating dry granular material into a fine fraction and a coarse fraction. The device comprises a drum screen defined by an open rotatable frame, which frame defines a circumferential wall, and a sheet-like screen arranged over the circumferential wall of the frame, a driving device by means of which the drum screen is rotatably driven, a feed opening at a short end of the drum screen and a discharge opening at the opposite short end of the drum screen. The screening device comprises a vibration device which rotates along with the drum screen, which vibration device comprises one or more vibrating elements mounted to the drum screen, which set the drum screen vibrating in use. The invention further relates to the screening of granular material using such a device.

Abstract: A system method and apparatus for determining the disposition or orientation of a structural feature or structural feature present in a borehole core, such as a core sample. The apparatus is provided to capture data on structural features present in the core sample. The apparatus includes an orientation arrangement configured to determine the orientation, or change in orientation, of the apparatus, and a data-capturing arrangement configured to capture orientation data generated by the orientation arrangement. The orientation arrangement may include a gyroscope. The apparatus also includes an alignment arrangement operable to align the apparatus with a structural feature relating to the core sample. The alignment arrangement may include an alignment indicator operable to provide visual indication on the surface of the core sample. The method may include real-time delivery of data from the point of acquisition to cloud-based storage.

Abstract: A cleaning liquid dispensing system comprising the combination of a re-usable container (3) and a replaceable spouted pouch (5) wherein (i) the spouted pouch (5) comprises a flexible pouch body (7) containing a cleaning liquid which dispenses from a rigid pouch spout (9), (ii) the container (3) is rigid and comprises a pouch chamber (11) for holding said spouted pouch, and a pour spout (17) in fluid communication with said rigid pouch spout (9), (iii) the container comprises a handle aperture (19), and (iv) a dosing device (50) is nested in the handle aperture (19).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing an aqueous dispersion comprising colloidal protein particles dispersed in an aqueous fluid, which colloidal protein particles comprise caseinate and one or more plant proteins, the method comprising—providing an intermediate dispersion of caseinate and particles comprising said one or more plant proteins in an aqueous fluid; and—subjecting the intermediate dispersion to a disruptive pressurization step, wherein the particles comprising the one or more plant proteins are disrupted and the aqueous dispersion comprising the colloidal protein particles is formed. The invention further relates to a dispersion obtainable by such method, particles obtainable by such method and food products comprising particles or a dispersion according to the invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a radio frequency (RF) power transistor package. It further relates to a mobile telecommunications base station comprising such an RF power transistor package, and to an integrated passive die suitable for use in an RF power amplifier package. In example embodiments, an in-package impedance network is used that is connected to an output of the RF power transistor arranged inside the package. This network comprises a first inductive element having a first and second terminal, the first terminal being electrically connected to the output of the RF transistor, a resonance unit electrically connected to the second terminal of the first inductive element, and a second capacitive element electrically connected in between the resonance unit and ground, where the first capacitive element is arranged in series with the second capacitive element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of molecular biology and cell biology. More specifically, the present invention relates to a CRISPR-CAS system for a lipolytic yeast host cell.

Abstract: A method of thermally conditioning a physical object, includes guiding a two-phase cooling medium through a cooling duct of the physical object, wherein the guiding includes: guiding the two-phase cooling medium in a liquid phase via a pre-heating duct of the physical object from a supply side of the physical object at least partly towards a discharging side of the physical object, the two-phase cooling medium being pre-heated in the pre-heating duct; guiding the two-phase cooling medium from the pre-heating duct to a phase transitioning duct of the physical object, the two-phase cooling medium at least partly transitioning from the liquid phase towards a gas phase in the phase transitioning duct; guiding the two-phase cooling medium from the phase transitioning duct to a discharging duct of the physical object; and discharging at the discharging side the two-phase cooling medium from the discharging duct.

Abstract: The present invention provides a carton (100) made of paperboard having flaps (101, 105), the carton (100) comprising, at least one score (102) along a crease line (103) of at least one flap (101, 105), wherein the score (102) is 25% to 85% of thickness of the paperboard and 5% to 70% of length of the crease line (103). The invention also provides a method of securing flaps (101, 105) of the carton (100).

Abstract: A method for preparing a colorant for use in an ink composition including a substantially non-aqueous carrier composition includes providing a chromophore precursor including one or multiple functional groups which may be subjected to a chemical reaction to form a salt with a preselected counter ion; providing a salt including the preselected counter ion; and providing an organic solvent that is not miscible with water and wherein the reaction product of the chromophore precursor and the salt including the preselected counter ion is soluble; preparing a chromophore precursor solution in water by dissolving a quantity of the chromophore precursor in water adding a quantity of the organic solvent while stirring; adding the salt including the preselected counter ion while stirring to form a resalted chromophore; separating the resalted chromophore from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Zanasbluba’, characterized by its compact, upright to slightly spreading and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy appearance; freely flowering habit; double-type inflorescences with violet to violet blue-colored ray florets; good postproduction longevity and good container performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Zanashopi’, characterized by its compact, upright to slightly spreading and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy appearance; freely flowering habit; semi-double type inflorescences with bright red purple to purple violet-colored ray florets; good postproduction longevity and good container performance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a load-securing device (100), wherein the load-securing device (100) comprises at least one mast (151), a retaining element (110), a supporting element (120), and a guide rail (130), which has a curved track (131) that is bent by 90° at the lower end thereof, the load-securing device (100) is arranged on the at least one mast (151) in such a way that the load-securing device can be slid vertically in the x-direction, the guide rail (130) is extended substantially parallel to the at least one must (151), and the supporting element (120) engages with the guide rail (130), wherein the supporting element (120) is supported by the guide rail (130) and wherein the retaining element (110) is arranged in such a way that the retaining element can be pivoted about a pivot point (112), wherein the retaining element (110) can be activated by the pivoting thereof into a substantially horizontal position, wherein the pivoting of the retaining element (110) in the vertical direction (x) is prevented

Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria cultivar named ‘AMIECH1604’ which is characterized by a fast rate of growth, improved winter hardiness, and a flattened globular plant shape with thick, robust foliage with a broad obovate to spatulate shape which is arranged in a compact rosette. The juvenile foliage towards the center of the rosette exhibits a pink to red general coloration with pink margins, and mature foliage towards the outer whorls of the rosette that exhibits a red-purple general coloration with greyed-red margins. The new variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Zanasparro’, characterized by its compact, upright to slightly spreading and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy appearance; freely flowering habit; semi-double type inflorescences with violet to violet blue-colored ray florets; good postproduction longevity and good container performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Zanasprepi’, characterized by its compact, upright to slightly spreading and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy appearance; freely flowering habit; double-type inflorescences with bright red purple to purple violet-colored ray florets; good postproduction longevity and good container performance.