Abstract: Method and assembly for manufacturing a green tyre using a building drum (1) and a transfer device (3). The method comprises a step of arranging and forming a first tyre component assembly for the green tyre on a building drum (1), a step of placing the transfer device (3) around the building drum, a removal step of the first tyre component assembly for the green tyre being removed from the building drum (1) by the transfer device (3). After the removal step second tyre components for the same green tyre are arranged on the building drum (1), followed by a step of placing the transfer device (3) around the building drum (1), and a step of placing the first tyre component assembly on the second tyre components.

Abstract: The invention is directed to biodegradable, thermoplastic, phase separated segmented multi-block copolymers. The copolymers of the present invention find use in various biomedical applications as well as in pharmaceutical applications. Provided is a composition for the controlled release of at least one biologically active polypeptide to a host, comprising the at least one biologically active polypeptide encapsulated in a matrix comprising at least one phase separated, thermoplastic multi-block copolymer, the copolymer being characterized in that (i) it comprises at least two hydrolysable segments chosen from prepolymer (A) and prepolymer (B), prepolymer (A) having a Tg lower than 37° C. and prepolymer (B) having a Tm of 40° C.-100° C. under physiological conditions; (ii) the segments being linked by a multifunctional chain-extender; (iii) the segments are randomly distributed over the polymer chain; and (iv) prepolymer (A) contains a segment that is derived from a water soluble polymer.

Abstract: A cleanser composition is provided which includes: (i) from 0.01 to 5% by weight of a hydrophobic or cationic silica having a number average particle size ranging from 1 to 30,000 nm; (ii) from 0.1 to 30% by weight of a non-soap synthetic surfactant; and wherein the composition exhibits a UMT Test number of rubs to stick-slip from 1 to 12 under a 20 g load, and a foam volume ranging from 200 to 800 ml using a SITA Foam Tester.

Abstract: Applicator (1) for sealants, comprising—a feed tube (7) with a supply side (5), a tubular feed part and an outflow side, wherein the outflow side comprises a nozzle (22); —a wiping blade (9) fixedly connected to the outflow side of the feed tube, wherein the periphery of the nozzle is located in the upper surface of the wiping blade and wherein the upper surface of the wiping blade has a profile formed from: an inner surface (24) bounded by two upright dikes (20), wherein the nozzle is located between the two dikes and in the inner surface, wherein the dikes and the inner surface extend to an edge (28, 30) of the wiping blade where the profile of the inner surface (24) and the dikes (20) together form a wiping edge (28) for applying and wiping sealant on an object.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmuaval Golden’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with yellow ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date week 42; blooming for a period of five weeks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions having improved stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to loose-tube optical-fiber cables that are capable of operating in high-temperature environments.

Abstract: A single sensing probe comprising multiple, spatially separate, sensing sites is utilized to sense neural activity. The sensing probe includes multiple conductors each with multiple sensing sites in a fixed geometric arrangement. The sensing probe is configured to comprise multiple combined sensing sites in polytrode configuration. By appropriately combining the wire groupings at each combined sensing site, activity sensed from a single wire with multiple sensing sites, can be coupled with other wires to unmix signals from the spatially separate sites and leverage the power of combinatorics to maximize total recording bandwidth and single neuron/unit yield per wire and per probe.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a route-planning device (200;302) comprising a storage section (230;308) storing map information, the map information including information identifying a plurality of potential positions, each potential position corresponding to a position at which a location of a predetermined type might potentially be found; and a search route module (490) arranged to determine a search route visiting at least one of the potential positions, the determination of the search route using a predetermined efficiency measure based on likelihood of finding a location of the predetermined type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated particle containing a particle and a coating, wherein the particle contains glutamic acid N,N-diacetic acid or a partial salt thereof of the formula HnYm-GLDA, wherein Y is a cation, selected from the group of sodium, potassium and mixtures thereof, n+m=4, and wherein the coating contains at least one salt that contains as a cation at least one of sodium, potassium or lithium and as anion at least one of silicate sulfate, carbonate, chloride, nitrate, percarbonate, glycolate, oxalate, citrate, stearate, lactate, succinate, malonate, maleate, diglycolate, and fumarate, to a process to prepare such a particle, and, to the use thereof.

Abstract: A method of adjusting a lateral position of an endless belt that is passed around at least two rollers, comprising the steps of: controlling a tilt position of a first roller of the at least two rollers; and adjusting a lateral position of the first roller, wherein the lateral position of the first roller is adjusted in combination with controlling the tilt position of the first roller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermally, stable oil-in-water emulsions comprising an oil comprising a polyunsaturated fatty acid, water, an emulsifier, and a water-soluble stabilizer, and processes for preparing the thermally stable oil-in-water emulsions. The thermally stable oil-in-water emulsions remain flowable at a temperature of ?40° C., and are free from a variation in particle size after 9 months in storage at a temperature of ?40° C. to ?15° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to process for the preparation of a urea-comprising aqueous stream, that is suitable for use in a unit for the reduction of NOx in combustion engine exhaust gases, wherein the urea-comprising aqueous stream is separated directly from or after a recovery section in a urea production process and is thereafter diluted with water until the urea-comprising stream comprises 30-35 wt % urea.

Abstract: A matrix connection device disposed between n unidirectional energy sources (PV1, PV2, PVn) and n power converters (C1, C2, Cn) for the purpose of powering a common load (10), said device comprising: n matrix switch units (I1, I2 to In), each of which comprises n link switches (Ki1, Ki2 to Kin) having their outlets connected together and having their n inlets connected to the n outlets of said photovoltaic panels and/or wind turbines; at least one additional switch unit (In+1) comprising n switches (Kn+11, Kn+12 to Kn+1n) having their outlets connected together and their n inlets connected to respective ones of the n outlets of the unidirectional energy sources; and a monitoring and control circuit (14) for starting up or not starting up said power converters as a function of the power available at each of said unidirectional energy sources, and then for keeping them switched on or for deactivating them as a function of the power consumed by each of them.

Abstract: An insulated wire, comprising an electrical conductive core and an insulating layer of a polymer composition surrounding the electrically conductive core, which polymer compositions contains: (A) a metal salt of a phosphinic acid and/or a diphosphinic acid and or a polymer thereof, (B) ammoniumpolyphosphate (C) an oligomer or a polymer of a triazine derivative.

Abstract: A circuit for a switched mode power supply having a winding. The circuit comprising: an input configured to receive a winding voltage derived from the winding; a differentiation element configured to differentiate the winding voltage with respect to time in order to determine a derivative signal and compare the derivative signal with a threshold value; a steady state detector configured to set a zero derivative signal when the derivative signal has not exceeded the threshold value for a predetermined period of time, and a logic arrangement configured to identify an end of a demagnetization stroke of the switched mode power supply when the derivative signal crosses a final threshold value after the zero derivative signal has been set.

Abstract: A method of forming a biosensor chip enables a bond pad and detector electrode to be formed of different materials (one is formed of a connection layer such as copper and the other is formed of a diffusion barrier layer such as tantalum or tantalum nitride). A single planarizing operation is used for both the bond pad and the detector electrode. By using the same processing, resist patterning on an already-planarized surface is avoided, and the cleanliness of both the bond pad and detector electrode is ensured. Self-aligned nanoelectrodes and bond pads are obtained.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a transaction system and method of conducting a transaction. Particularly, the invention pertains to a transaction system and method of conducting a transaction wherein the transaction is initiated by the consumer using a mobile device with a unique identifier. The consumer initiates the transaction by entering a vendor provided transaction initiation code into the mobile device. The transaction identifier code and unique identifier of the mobile device is transmitted to a server. Using the unique identifier the server can retrieve pre-existing transaction options specific to the unique identifier of the mobile device. The transaction options can either be transmitted to the mobile device to allow the consumer to input any preferences relating to the transaction options or to a vendor sales system of a vendor for further processing.

Abstract: A subsurface support comprises a soil nail having an outer member and an inner member placed within the outer member. Features are provided to maintain a uniform spaced relationship between the inner and outer members. The spaced relationship may be achieved by crimping the outer member, or by use of an insert installed between the inner and outer members. In another embodiment, the support is made of composite construction materials, and having a self-drilling capability. The outer member may be fiberglass, and a metallic drill bit may be secured to a distal end of the soil nail. The inner member is preferably steel. A method is also provided to improve pull-out capacity by galvanizing the inner and outer members.

Abstract: A system which in one embodiment is operative to attempt to decode decodable indicia. The system can include an imaging assembly and a display. The display can be operative to display image data output utilizing the imaging assembly.