Abstract: A method for in situ bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated sites using an enriched steady state microbial consortium capable of modifying crude oil components under anaerobic denitrifying conditions is disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to developing an enriched steady state microbial consortium capable of modifying crude oil components of an oil reservoir under anaerobic denitrifying conditions. The steady state consortium may be used to improve oil recovery.

Abstract: A method for imparting resistance to staining to a substrate comprising contacting the substrate with a copolymer comprising the monomers of Formula wherein D is at least one vinyl monomer selected from the group consisting of aryl olefin, alpha olefin and diene, each M is independently H, Ca, Mg, Al, Na, or K, each R1 is independently H, C1-C6 alkyl, or C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, each R2 is independently linear or branched C1-C12 alkyl, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, C6F5, arylalkyl, C6H4OH, R3COOH, or R3SO3H, or R1 and R2 are linked together to form a morpholino or pyrrolidino ring, R3 is linear or branched C1-C12 alkyl, CH(COOH)CH2CH2, C6H4, or C6H3(OH), h1+h2 is h, h is a positive integer, k is zero or a positive integer, i and j are each independently zero or a positive integer, provided that the total of 1) h÷(k+h+i+j) is from about 0.005 to about 0.7, 2) k÷(k+h+i+j) is from about 0.3 to about 0.6, 3) [i+j]÷(k+h+i+j) is 0 to about 0.6, and provided that the sum of 1)+2)+3) is 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to para-aramid pulp including meta-aramid fibrids for use as reinforcement material in products including for example friction materials, fluid sealing materials, and papers. The invention further relates to processes for making such pulp.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing 3,4?dihydroxybenzophenone by reacting meta-hydroxybenzoic acid and phenol in the presence of a Lewis acid, and a protonic acid. Upon completion of the reaction the Lewis and protonic acids are removed and then the reaction product of 3,4?dihydroxybenzophenone is contacted with water (at temperature not greater than 10° C.) and ammonium hydroxide followed by filtration.

Abstract: The present disclosure details a thermoacoustic driven compressor having a pressurized housing, which contains within a thermoacoustic engine and a working gas, coupled to a positive displacement reciprocating compressor. The thermoacoustic driven compressor generates scalable compressed air from a given heat source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cell comprising an Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) stress element operably linked to a reporter element and an exogenous gene encoding a protein that induces ER stress. Methods of screening using the modified cell, constructs used in the modified cell, the candidate agents identified by the screen and uses thereof are also part of the invention.

Abstract: Enriched steady state microbial consortiums for microbial enhanced oil recovery and in situ bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated sites, under anaerobic denitrifying conditions, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process and respective installation for continuous production of foamed polymeric sheets by extrusion, another object of the invention being the development and use of polypropylene-based formulations comprising linear polypropylenes and branched polypropylenes. The installation includes four stages: a first stage of extrusion foaming, in which a foaming agent, either of a chemical or physical nature, in the latter case introduced in supercritical conditions, is mixed with the polymeric mass melted previously in the first stages of the extruder, the material expanding exactly at the outlet of the lips of the planar extrusion head; a second stage of calibration and cooling of the foamed sheet, in which the expanded plastic material is cooled by contact in a system of vacuum calibrators and by contact with water in a cooling bath; a stage of collection of the foamed panel; and a final stage of cutting of the foamed sheet, defining the final dimensions thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for analyzing polysaccharides. In particular, compositional and sequence information about the polysaccharides are derived. Some methods use NMR in conjunction with another experimental method, such as, capillary electrophoretic techniques for the analysis.

Abstract: A biocidal composition is provided, said biocidal composition comprising components suitable for producing peracid in situ, wherein said components comprise one or more prion-degrading enzymes, a suitable substrate, at least one enzyme having perhydrolase activity, and a source of peroxygen.

Abstract: A spool packaging is provided, including a plurality of disks, each having an axial hole therethrough, and arranged in a stack, a plurality of strip supports disposed in the stack such that each pair of adjacent disks is separated by at least four strip supports. The at least four strip supports form a substantially quadrilateral arrangement, and the axial holes of the pair of adjacent disks are disposed at a center of the quadrilateral arrangement. Hardware and closures are disposed between the adjacent disks within the quadrilateral arrangement.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising: at least one monomer of the formula: where SiR?RR? is SiCl3, Si(alkyl)Cl2, Si(alkyl)(O-alkyl)2, or Si(O-alkyl)3; n and y are each 0 or an integer from 1 to 10; and at least one particle comprising silica, alumina, zirconia, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Target chemicals were produced using biocatalysts that are able to ferment sugars derived from treated biomass. Sugars were obtained by pretreating biomass under conditions of high solids and low ammonia concentration, followed by saccharification.

Abstract: In a process for manufacturing a micro-structured optical fibre, an intermediate preform is made by forming a sol; pouring the sol in a cylindrical mould including a set of structural generating elements defining internal structural elements of the intermediate preform; transforming the sol into a gel so as to obtain a cylindrical gel body defining the intermediate preform; and removing the cylindrical intermediate preform from the mould.

Abstract: A package structure for light emitting diode (LED) comprises a base, an LED die, an optical lens and a lens holder. The base comprises at least one holder cavity formed on its surface and at least one chase formed on its side surface. The lens holder comprises an opening, at least one holder stem and at least one wedge. The optical lens is arranged between the lens holder and the base, and also through the opening. The lens holder is fastened on the base by wedging the wedge with the chase and positioned on the base by embedding the holder stem into the holder cavity to enhance the positioning between the optical lens and the base, such that the optical lens can generate a desired light pattern. Therefore, the required time of a packaging process can be reduced, and the lens holder can be removed simply for replacing the optical lens, so the objective of changing the light pattern quickly can be achieved.

Abstract: “MANUAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR HAIR STRAIGHTENING”, wherein each one of the heating plates of the referred equipment has a respective resistance, wherein the equipment characterized by the fact that each one of the resistances is controlled by a thermostat with differentiated temperature; in an alternative variant, the equipment incorporates in substitution of electrical resistances, PTC type thermistors.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of controlling or preventing maturation of fleas on an animal or its environment comprising applying to a warm blooded animal or its environment a composition comprising an developmentally disruptive amount of a compound of Formula 1 or an N-oxide, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tape made from an aramid paper, and a process for making the paper, the papers comprising 5 to 65 parts by weight aramid fiber, 30-90 parts by weight aramid fibrids, and 1-20 parts by weight of conductive filler, based on the total weight of the aramid fiber, fibrids, and filler; the paper having an apparent density of not more than 0.43 g/cm3 and a tensile index not less than 60 Nm/g.

Abstract: Insect refuge strategies are described for the management of insect resistance development. The present invention relates generally to the control of pests that cause damage to crop plants, and in particular to corn plants, by their feeding activities directed to root damage, and more particularly to the control of such plant pests by ensuring, through the seed production process, that sufficient refuge seeds are present in a given set of seeds to reduce the rate of development of resistant pests, thereby eliminating the problems that may arise with regard to refuge compliance. In addition, the treatment of such seed with a chemical or peptide-associated pesticide prior to planting the seed is also disclosed.