Abstract: Curable composition providing, upon curing, an abrasion resistant, transparent, antistatic coating comprising: a) at least one conductive polymer, b) colloidal particles of at least one non-conductive oxide, c) at least one binder comprising at least one epoxysilane having at least two hydrolysable groups directly linked to the Si atom of the epoxysilane, and/or its hydrolysis product, said at least one conductive polymer and said colloidal particles of at least one non-conductive oxide being substantially not agglomerated, the content of said conductive polymer in the dry extract of said curable composition ranging from 0.1 to 10% by weight, preferably from 0.2 to 10% by weight and the content of the dry extract of said at least one epoxysilane in the dry extract of said curable composition ranging from 20 to 80% preferably 25 to 60% by weight based on the total weight of the dry extract.

Abstract: A method for culturing algae comprising, forming an emulsion comprising a gaseous stream and a media utilizing a high shear device, wherein the emulsion comprises gas bubbles, and wherein the high shear device comprises at least one toothed rotor and at least one stator; introducing the emulsion into a bioreactor; and introducing an algae into the bioreactor for growing the algae culture. Additionally, a method for producing liquids from an algae culture, the method comprising forming an emulsion comprising a buffer and algal components, wherein the emulsion comprises algal component globules; separating algal hydrocarbons; and processing algal hydrocarbons to form liquid hydrocarbons. Additionally, a system for producing liquids from an algae culture comprising at least one high shear device.

Abstract: The invention belongs to the field of systems for provision of computer-supported transactions with the use of a mobile phone, more exactly to the field of enabling universal communication between a telephone device, different transaction terminals and different servers including bank servers for carrying out certain transactions, considering all the security requirements against unauthorized access to an individual bank account or other user account.

Abstract: The present invention relates to internal combustion engines and more particularly reciprocating piston engines utilizing Scotch yokes to translate rectilinear movement to rotary motion. In particular, the piston and/or pistons of the engine of the present invention can be placed in their topmost position for a period of time for the effective ignition and combustion of the air/fuel mixture for a given fuel charge, hence therefore providing an increased efficiency of the piston engine with a more efficient coupling between the piston and/or the power shaft driving the crank.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the isolation of novel glucan particles but also to mannoprotein from natural sources such as yeast cell walls, novel isolation methods, and the use of products thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of formula I: where a, R1, and R3-6 are as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.

Abstract: A method for installing objects such as cabinets on a vertical surface such as a wall includes the use of a novel support device having an adjustable leg and an upper portion including two vertically spaced support surfaces. Two of the support devices are first placed at a selected height at an angle to the wall for initially supporting the object on a first support surface. The support devices are then sequentially moved to extend between a front portion of the object and the floor so that the object rests on the second support surface thus freeing both hands of the installer.

Abstract: A drumhead and a method for coating a drumhead membrane comprising applying a coating having cross linkable polymeric material to the membrane and applying energy to cross link the polymeric material and thereby permanently adhere the material to the membrane as a play surface. The cross-linking not only hardens the coating to improve durability, but also improves the adhesion of the coating to the base film. Actinically cured coatings can completely harden in a matter of 3 to 5 seconds, with UV cured inks being especially desirable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tea-based beverage composition comprising, calculated by weight of dry matter: 0.3-10% of dry tea components; 10-80% saccharide selected from sucrose, glucose, fructose and combinations thereof; 2-35% oil; 0.5-20% gelatinized starch; and 0.1-10% plant protein selected from leguminous protein, cereal protein and combinations thereof; wherein the composition contains less than 10% by weight of dry matter of particles of plant material comprising the plant protein wherein said particles having a diameter of more than 10 ?m and wherein the gelatinized starch and the plant protein are contained in the beverage composition in a weight ratio of 1:1 to 20:1. The benefits of the invention can be realized in ready-to-drink beverages as well as in reconstitutable powders. The invention also provides a process for the preparation of the aforementioned tea-based beverage composition, the process comprising addition of a flour selected from leguminous flour, cereal flour and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Provided are systems, methods, and computer-readable media for generating a composite scene of a real-world location and an object. An image, such as a panoramic view, of a real-world location and an image of an object are obtained. HDR lighting properties of the real-world location image are determined and used to render the object. The object is positioned in the real-world location image to generate a composite scene that such that the rendered object appears to be physically present in the real-world location.

Abstract: A comb polymer of which the backbone is 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid, onto which poly(N-alkylacrylamide) or poly(N,N-dialkylacrylamide) lateral segments are grafted; process for the preparation thereof comprising: a step (a) of reacting a compound of formula (II) with a compound of formula (III), in a (tert-butanol)-water mixture, so as to obtain a poly(N-alkylacrylamide) or poly(N,N-dialkylacrylamide) telomere of formula (I); a step (c) of reacting, in tert-butanol, the telomer of formula (I) obtained in step (a), with an acid chloride of formula (IV) so as to obtain a solution of the macromonomer of formula (V); a step (e) of copolymerising, in tert-butanol, the macromonomer of formula (V) resulting from step (c), with the ammonium salt of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and, if desired, a step (f) of purifying the comb polymer obtained in step (e).

Abstract: The invention relates to process for the manufacture of an frozen aerated confectionary with an overrun of at least 15 vol. % and wherein the number average length of the ice crystals is at most 100 ????, comprising the following steps: a) providing a frozen aerated confectionary with an overrun of at least 15 vol. % and wherein the number average length of the ice crystals is at most 100 ???? comprising 40 to 85 wt. % of water; 0.1 to 30 wt. % of fat; 5 to 45 wt % freezing point depressant and bulk filler; and 0.1 to 7% protein d) providing an ingredient having a Trouton ratio of at least 75, as measured in a 0.2 wt. % solution of said ingredient in water as measured at 20 degrees Celsius; wherein the ingredient is provided in an amount of 0.001 to 10 wt. %, based on the weight of the final composition; b) mixing said frozen confectionary provided at step ‘a’ with the ingredient provided at step ‘b’ to provide a frozen aerated confectionary according to the invention.

Abstract: A produce box for storing produce, including a base, including a series of side wall sections coupled together to form a parallelogram; a bottom end section coupled to the wall sections; pairs of face vents located in spaced apart lateral sections of respective ones of said side wall sections; and pairs of major score vents located centrally on respective top and bottom scores of each side wall section of a first opposed pair of said side wall sections. The produce box also includes a lid, including a series of side wall sections coupled together to form a parallelogram; a top end section coupled to the wall sections; pairs of face vents located in spaced apart lateral sections of respective ones of said side wall sections; and pairs of major score vents located centrally on respective top and bottom scores of each side wall section of a first opposed pair of said side wall sections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process to manufacture a water-in-oil emulsion, comprising •10 to 85 wt. % of liquid oil; •0.5 to 50 wt. % of fat powder comprising hardstock fat; •10 to 85 wt. % of a water-phase; •0.005 to 5 wt. % of lecithin; and •0.01 to 5 wt. % of monoglyceride; comprising the steps of: 1. providing a solution of at most 5 wt. % of the liquid oil, based on the total amount of liquid oil, comprising at least 50 wt. % of dissolved lecithin, based on total amount of lecithin; and at least 50 wt. % of dissolved monoglyceride, based on total amount of monoglyceride; wherein the temperature of the solution is at least 50 degrees Celsius; 2. providing an oil-continuous system comprising at least 75 wt. % of the liquid oil, based on the total amount of liquid oil, wherein the system has a temperature of from 0 to 20 degrees Celsius; 3. contacting the solution provided at step ‘I’ with the system provided at step ‘2’; 4.

Abstract: A multimedia messaging service (MMS) center (MMSC) receives an MMS message associated with forwarding multimedia content, associated with a source device, to a recipient device. The multimedia content is tagged with tagging data that is generated based on a numerical key. The MMSC parses the modified MMS message to determine the source device and the tagging data. MMSC uses the tagging data to determine the sending device using the tagging data. For example, the MMSC may access an identifier for the sending device, as stored by a subscriber profile controller, using the tagging data and/or a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) interface. The MMSC determines whether the source device associated with the MMS message corresponds to the sending device (e.g., whether the MMS message correctly identifies the sending device), and the MMSC discards the MMS message when the source device and the sending device differ.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a reed affixing device for a wind instrument. The device includes a puller means disposed on an upper portion of the mouthpiece in a longitudinal direction thereof and having a puller, with hollow portions formed in the puller in the longitudinal direction of the mouthpiece. A string-shaped cord passes through the hollow portions in the form of a unidirectional spiral from a side of the puller to wind around the reed and the mouthpiece at several times, and is secured to first and last hollow portions formed, respectively, in both ends of the puller. An affixing means is fastened to a side of the puller means to secure the reed to the mouthpiece. A pair of sound adjusting members is provided on opposite sides of the reed to be in close contact with the cord that is wound several times, thus adjusting a tone of sound.

Abstract: A bed bug protection device for protecting humans, animals and objects from crawling pests such as bed bugs. The device includes a top component for contacting the top surface of bedding such as a mattress or box spring. The top component includes barrier material suitable for preventing pests from biting humans or animals resting on the bedding. The device further includes a fitted side skirt joined to the periphery of the top component that hinders bed bugs and similar pests from climbing up the covered bedding and gaining access to humans, animals, or objects resting atop the bedding. The device may be part of a system including pillow protectors, headboard and/or footboard protectors for preventing contact by traditional bed coverings with walls or bed structures that may be infested by bed bugs.