Abstract: In a method for performing a solid-phase micro-extraction, a holding device connected to an extraction device and secured on an adapter is held, while an actuating device connected to a guide device is moved. A device for performing a solid-phase microextraction comprises an actuating device connected to a guide device, and a holding device connected to an extraction device, wherein the extraction device is guided at least partially in the guide device, and wherein the extraction device is movable relative to the guide device by means of an actuation of the actuating device.

Abstract: The present invention provides choline alfoscerate-containing pharmaceutical preparations which have improved storage-stability and are easily taken. The present invention also provides a method for manufacturing pharmaceutical preparations comprising choline alfoscerate, which is easy and simple and is performed by normal manufacturing equipments.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a film comprising a high amount of a sildenafil free base uniformly dispersed therein and having a suitable thickness and size, as well as flexibility providing good handling stability and being not prone to breaking. The present invention also provides a sildenafil free base-containing film prepared from the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel phage, which is newly isolated and identified, a composition for inhibiting growth of bacteria or killing thereof comprising the same as an active ingredient, and the present invention can be diversely used as a composition for preventing or treating bacterial infectious diseases, a composition for treating ballast water, an antibiotic, an antiseptic, a feed additive and the like.

Abstract: A self contained energy generating system that comprises a galvanic battery and a power distribution system. The energy generating system is used to purify water by using a reverse osmosis device that draws in a source of water and transfers electrolytes to the galvanic battery. Upon contact with the electrolyte, the galvanic battery produces energy by an oxidation-reduction reaction of the cathode and anode and transfers energy to the power distribution system, which in turn provides power to the osmosis device. Additionally, the system includes a hydrogen fuel cell to increase the amount of energy generated and a power storage device for storing excess energy generated. The system also includes a controller which is configured to regulate the overall operation of the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an eco-friendly probiotic composition, and more particularly, to a probiotic composition for livestock production, comprising a lactic acid bacteria culture medium and an organic acid, wherein the organic acid is contained in an amount of 0.002 to 0.1 parts by weight relative to 1 parts by weight of the lactic acid bacteria culture medium. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the composition. The eco-friendly probiotic composition of the present invention does not contain antibiotics and may exhibit complex effect of sterilization and virucidal effectiveness.

Abstract: Computer-implemented system, method and apparatus for constructing and executing a realized volatility bundle representing a bundle of daily realized volatility futures contracts for a set term (e.g., monthly, quarterly, yearly, etc.) or combination of dates (i.e. unemployment, earnings dates, election results, etc.). A full term is set for a transaction to fully execute, where the term is bundled into a plurality of sub-terms having a shorter period than the full term. During execution, a portion of the transaction is realized market-to-market according to each sub-term, until the full term is reached.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and a circuit arrangement for measurement of the current through an inductive load L wherein the current is fed into the inductive load L with the aid of a full-bridge circuit. By way of example, full-bridge circuits such as these are used to feed a current in a pulse-width-modulated form into a winding of a direct-current, stepping or plunger coil motor. A respective measurement device (Ra, Rb) is provided for each half-bridge. In this case, a respective measurement device (Ra, Rb) is arranged between in each case one series circuit of switching elements and ground (VSS) or the supply voltage (VDD), respectively, at which a respective voltage is tapped off, which is a measure of the current through the respective measurement device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for treating or preventing white spot syndrome virus of arthropod. The present invention is based on using Artemisia japonica extract, and preferably, a mixture of Artemisia japonica extract and Saururus chinensis extract as effective agent. More preferably, the present invention provides a composition for treating or preventing white spot syndrome virus, comprising Artemisia japonica extract and Saururus chinensis extract which are coated by a polymer. The present invention also provides a method for treating or preventing white spot syndrome virus of arthropod, using Artemisia japonica extract and Saururus chinensis extract which are coated by a polymer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating a limited risk derivative based on a realized variance of an underlying equity is disclosed. In one implementation, a limited risk derivative product includes a capped value for a statistical property reflecting a variance of the underlying equity is calculated based on a pari-mutuel action. The capped value includes a dynamic value and a cap. The dynamic value reflects an average volatility of prices returns of the underlying equity over a predefined period of time and the cap reflects a maximum value of the dynamic value. The limited risk derivative product additionally includes an average of a summation of each squared daily return of the underlying equity included in the value for the statistical property reflecting the variance of the underlying equity.

Abstract: Methods and systems for creating and trading derivative contracts based on a statistical property reflecting a variance of an underlying asset are disclosed. Typically, an underlying asset is chosen to be a base of a variance derivative and a processor calculates a value of the statistical property reflecting an average volatility of price returns of the underlying asset over a predefined period. A trading facility display device coupled to a trading platform then displays the variance derivative based on the value of the statistical property reflecting the volatility of the underlying asset and the trading facility transmits variance derivative quotes from liquidity providers over at least one dissemination network.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for developing, training, validating and deploying discovery avatars embodying mathematical models that may be used for document and data discovery and deployed within large data repositories.

Abstract: A device (1) for mixing a sample, in particular for an automatic chemical analysis instrument, comprises a receptacle device with at least two moveably guided container receptacles (21-24, 31.1), with each container receptacle (21-24, 31.1) comprising a support region for holding a sample container (41-44). The support regions of the two container receptacles (21-24, 31.1) are arranged at different heights in an operational state of the device (1).

Abstract: A round module opener for use with a round module of cotton including a first cradle movably mounted to a first frame, the first cradle including a first peeler belt that is configured for rotary motion, and a second cradle movably mounted to a second frame, the second cradle including a second peeler belt that it configured for rotary motion. The first cradle and the second cradle are disposed on opposing sides of a feeder bed such that the first cradle and the second cradle can be moved inwardly toward each other and toward a longitudinal centerline of the feeder bed to engage the round module of cotton.

Abstract: This invention relates to collet-type splices and collet-type dead ends and methods for splicing together two electricity transmission cables or terminating one electricity transmission cable, the cables comprising a composite core surrounded by a conductor. The collet-type fittings use a collet inside a collet housing to hold the composite cores without penetrating or otherwise weakening the core itself. The composite cores can be stripped of the aluminum conductor to provide a bond between the collet and the composite core. The collet seats within the collet housing thereby holding the composite core with frictional forces. The design of the collet enables the composite core to stretch longitudinally through the collet to strengthen the frictional hold.

Abstract: A structural component for a ship hull has a metal element, an electro-conductive element, and a non-conductive element which disconnects the metal element from the electro-conductive element so as to prevent an electrical contact of the electro-conductive element with the metal element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to esomeprazole free base or its alkali salt-containing composition which stability is improved and is easy to manufacture.

Abstract: A housing is provided for an electrical appliance having a cavity in a flange (311) of the housing for holding an electronic assembly (304). The cavity has walls which each have a depression (310) which are designed such that elastically deformable tabs (303) on a housing cover, which at least partially bounds the cavity on the outside and, for example, ends with the upper edge of the walls or rests on this upper edge, can latch into these depressions.

Abstract: In the case of a tool (140) for handling a sample, which comprises a fastening device (141) for detachably fastening the tool to a tool holder of a sample handling apparatus, and comprises a sample manipulation device, for example realized as a syringe (150), fastened to the fastening device (141), this tool comprises a holding device, for example in the form of a needle guide (160), which, on the one hand, is fastened to the fastening device (141) so as to be movable in a coupling direction (165) and, on the other hand, can be coupled to and decoupled from the tool holder in the coupling direction (165).

Abstract: The present invention provides choline alfoscerate-containing pharmaceutical preparations which have improved storage-stability and are easily taken. The present invention also provides a method for manufacturing pharmaceutical preparations comprising choline alfoscerate, which is easy and simple and is performed by normal manufacturing equipments.