Abstract: An injection blow molding (IBM) system and method for forming a plurality of parisons and molded articles. The IBM system includes at least one upper body mold half and one lower body mold half, with the upper and lower body mold halves cooperatively presenting a body cavity and being configured to define an exterior shape of a body of the parison. The tooling additionally comprises at least one upper neck mold half and one lower neck mold half, with the upper and lower neck mold halves cooperatively presenting a neck cavity and being configured to define an exterior shape of a neck of the parison. The tooling further comprises an upper thermal barrier plate positioned between the upper body mold half and the upper neck mold half and a lower thermal barrier plate positioned between the upper body mold half and the upper neck mold half.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for extracting phenolic compounds with low molecular weights from olive fruit water; the invention also relates to compositions enriched with phenolic compounds including at least 40% of dry matter, said dry matter consisting of at least 30% hydroxytyrosol; the invention also relates to a method for drying said compositions by spraying using grape polyphenol extracts as a drying medium as well as to powders titrated with phenolic compounds of olives and grapes obtained after drying.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for wiping a vehicle windshield including a windshield wiper brush (1), an arm (2) for driving said brush, and means (4, 12) for connecting and hinging the brush (1) to one end of the arm (2). Said brush (1) comprises a wiping blade (5). Said connecting and hinging means (4, 12) include a means (13) for spraying window-cleaning liquid (13). Said system is characterized in that said spraying means (13) comprises: a first spraying means (15-15a) on one longitudinal portion of the blade (5) extending between the connecting and hinging means (4, 12) and a first longitudinal end (1A) of the blade (5); and a second spraying means (16-16a) on another longitudinal portion of the blade (5) extending between the connecting and hinging means (4, 12) and a second longitudinal end (1B) of the blade (5).

Abstract: An advanced removable battery module for use in a portable user interface terminal. The battery module comprises a power circuitry module comprising at least one rechargeable battery cell and charging circuitry configured to charge the at least one rechargeable battery cell. The battery module also comprises a communication and encryption circuitry module. The communication and encryption circuitry module comprises a first wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a second module of the user terminal, a second wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a remote terminal separate from the user terminal, and at least one payment transaction interface configured to receive payment information from a user of the user terminal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a broad spectrum stable sunscreen molecule having the general structure (Formula) where “X” is an organic sunscreen belonging to the UVA class and “Y” is an organic sunscreen belonging to UVB class or vice-versa. The invention also relates to a stable sunscreen composition comprising the inventive sunscreen molecule, a UV-B organic sunscreen and a cosmetically acceptable base. The invention also relates to a method of providing UV protection to the sun-exposed parts of human or animal body comprising the step of applying the above composition.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising a rhamnolipid and a membrane disruptor.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of ice cream shaping, in particular it is relating to a mould for a frozen confectionery, suitable for creating a peelable frozen confectionery product. The present invention further relates to a shaped frozen confectionery product. There is still a need for an easy and effective mould that is suitable for making a peelable frozen confectionary product in a single mould without the need for a separate tool or device for making peeling lines, groves or other cuts. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mould for a frozen confectionery product that that makes grooves in the outer layer of a frozen confectionery products, especially peelable frozen confectionery products. We have found that a mould for frozen confectionery products comprising at least one inwardly protruding ridge, provides a tear line on peelable ice-cream made by said mould.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring the subjective refraction of a person in near and/or medium vision, which comprises, according to the invention, for each eye of the person, a correction mounting (3) provided with at least one corrective lens, the correction mountings (3) being arranged such that the person looks through the lenses. The position of each correction mounting (3) is variable such as to adjust an angle (a) between the axes of the lenses.

Abstract: A method for producing an ophthalmic lens, comprising an additive manufacturing step (100) for producing an intermediate optical element by depositing a plurality of elements of predefined volume of at least one material, said element comprising a target ophthalmic lens supplemented with at least one overthickness, and a flexible polishing manufacturing step (300) for producing said lens from said element by at least partially subtracting the overthickness so as to filter irregularities formed on said element during said additive manufacturing step; said additive manufacturing step comprising a step of defining a manufacturing setpoint for said element in which said overthickness is defined on the basis of predefined parameters of said flexible polishing step, i.e., a geometric characteristic representative of a spatial cutoff frequency and a geometric characteristic representative of a material removal capacity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a topical sunless tanning composition, in particular a topical sunless tanning composition which provides an immediate colour effect. There is much interest in effectuating a tan via cosmetic means. Most prominent among the sunless tanning agents is dihydroxyacetone (DHA, which is also chemically known as 1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanone). However, a problem with using DHA to tan the skin is the length of time it takes for the skin to develop colour (from 3 to 12 hours after application in general). Thus, in a first aspect of the invention, a topical sunless tanning composition is provided, the topical sunless tanning composition comprising: (a) 0.01-10, preferably 0.1-5 w/w a polyphenol selected from the group consisting of (+)-catechin, (?)-catechin, (+)-epicatechin, (?)-epicatechin, epigallocatechin gallate, (?)-epigallocatechin, (?)-catechin gallate, epicatechin gallate, or mixtures thereof; (b) A peroxidase or laccase (c) 0.0001-3 preferably 0.001-1, most preferably 0.

Abstract: A free flowing aqueous lamellar gel laundry detergent liquid comprising, in addition to water: a) 20 to 35 wt % of a surfactant system in the form of vesicles comprising potassium neutralised linear alky benzene sulfonate anionic surfactant (LAS), alkyl ether sulphate anionic surfactant (AES) and nonionic surfactants, b) at least 3 wt % of a first nonionic polymeric material (EPEI) which is a water-soluble fabric cleaning polymer; c) from 0.1 to 1 wt % of a second nonionic polymeric material (Pluronic) which is a tri-block polymer with a hydrophobic midblock and two hydrophilic end-blocks with an HLB of at least 20 d) optionally, a polyester soil release polymer and e) optionally, at least 2 wt % 1-hydroxyethane 1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP).

Abstract: A transparent optical element with dual light-polarizing effect comprises a first film forming a linear light-polarizer in a first surface portion of the element, and a second film forming a retarder plate within a second surface portion. The second surface portion is contained in the first surface portion. Such element may form an eyeglass adapted for providing stereoscopic vision by light polarization selection in the second surface portion, while providing protection against excessive light intensity in the first surface portion.

Abstract: A gas cycling firearm comprising a barrel having a breech end, a muzzle end, an inner surface defining a bore having a bore axis, and an outer surface, wherein the muzzle end is spaced a length L from the breech end, the barrel further having a port providing a fluid path between the bore and the outer surface, the port having an axis that intersects the bore axis at a position P from the muzzle end, where P is less than or equal to ? L; and a gas flowpath extending between the gas port and the piston system, the gas flowpath having a length G and a volume V, wherein G is greater than ? L.

Abstract: A cooling device for a motor vehicle engine connected to a cooling fluid feed system, where the cooling device includes two superposed subassemblies, where the first subassembly includes a feed body connected to the feed aperture and a tube connected to the feed body, the free end of which forms a first evacuation end, where the tube extends laterally relative to the feed body and is shaped so as to have a desired orientation, where the second subassembly includes a feed body connected to the feed aperture and a tube connected to the feed body the free end of which forms the second evacuation end, where the tube extends laterally relative to the feed body and is shaped so as to have a desired orientation, and where the feed bodies are securely attached to one another in sealed fashion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a melanoma antigen peptide comprising the amino acids sequence selected in the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 10, SEQ ID NO: 11, SEQ ID NO: 12, SEQ ID NO: 13, SEQ ID NO: 14 or SEQ ID NO: 15 or a function-conservative variant thereof. Moreover the invention also relates to a melanoma antigen peptide according to the invention for use in the prevention or the treatment of melanoma in patient.

Abstract: A turbine-driven alternator (i.e., a turbomachine) suitable for generating electrical power from process gas waste energy. In particular suitable for very high density process gases such as super critical CO2, R134a, R245fa, etc. The turboalternator comprises two separate machines, specifically, a turbine device and an alternator device operatively connected together by a coupling shaft. The rotating shaft assemblies for each machines on the turbine side and the alternator side are supported by hydrodynamic foil gas bearings. The foil gas bearings use process gas at the turbine side, enabling high-pressure operation (˜3000 psia) and thrust load balancing. At the alternator side, cooling fluid is used in the foil gas bearings, enabling high-speed (˜40,000 rpm), low-windage, oil-free operation with closed-loop shaft cooling.

Abstract: An uncooled microbolometer pixel for detection of electromagnetic radiation is provided that includes a substrate, a thermistor assembly and an absorber assembly. The thermistor assembly includes a thermistor platform suspended above the substrate, one or more thermistors on the thermistor platform, and an electrode structure electrically connecting the thermistors to the substrate. The absorber assembly includes an optical absorber over the thermistor assembly and a reflector provided under and forming a resonant cavity with the optical absorber. The optical absorber is in thermal contact with the thermistors and exposed to the electromagnetic radiation. The optical absorber includes a set of elongated resonators determining an absorption spectrum of the optical absorber.

Abstract: An inflatable membrane apparatus (10) comprising (a) a fluid accumulator (11) having an upper and a lower face and a fluid entrance (12), said lower face being partly formed by an inflatable membrane (14), and (b) a trunconical part (15) projecting outwardly from the lower face of the accumulator whose greater base is closed by at least part of the inflatable membrane (14) and smaller base forms a circular opening, whereby, when pressurized fluid is introduced into the accumulator (11), deformation of the inflatable membrane (14) is guided by the trunconical part.

Abstract: A split-seconds device with epicycloidal train for a timepiece. The device includes a split-seconds pinion which carries a fly-back hand and is mounted to rotate freely about a rotation arbor of the timepiece; a differential having an entry wheel adapted to be kinematically connected to a power source of the timepiece; a first exit wheel kinematically connected to the entry wheel by a planetary wheel and meshing with the split-seconds pinion; a second exit wheel kinematically connected to the entry wheel by the planetary wheel; and a control lever allowing to block either the first exit wheel or the second exit wheel, such that whichever of the first and second exit wheels is released by the control lever is adapted to be driven by the entry wheel when the latter is kinematically connected to the power source of the timepiece, thus allowing to block or respectively release the fly-back hand.

Abstract: A latch has a displaceable latching element in a housing for engagement with a separate striker arm to be latched behind an engagement shoulder of the latching element. The housing mounts a cylinder lock to receive a key from the front. A rotor is mounted on the rear of cylinder lock and rotation of the key rotation the rotor to drive a locking element to engage and lock the latching element. The rotor may also be axial displaceable against spring biasing responsive to a rear unit pushing element whereby unlocking from a rear cylinder lock may rotate the rotor to unlock and pushing causes the latching element to be displaced against its biasing to release the striker arm. Embodiments include a gravity biased and manually opened latch and a spring biased self-locking embodiment.