Abstract: Cationic ophthalmic oil-in-water type emulsions, include colloid particles having an oily core surrounded by an interfacial film, the emulsion including at least one cationic agent and at least one non ionic surfactant, the oily core including a prostaglandin selected from the group comprising in particular latanoprost, unoprostone isopropyl, travoprost, bimatoprost, tafluprost, 8-isoprostaglandinE2, or a mixture thereof, for treating ocular hypertension and/or glaucoma. These emulsions have the property to increase the chemical stability of prostaglandins.

Abstract: A foamed sheet containing a polymer composition including a polymer formed by polymerizing a mixture including 40% to 90% of styrenic monomers; 5% to 45% of maleate-type monomers; 0.1% to 25% by weight of elastomeric polymers with Mn greater than 6,000; and 0.1% to 10% by weight of low molecular weight polymers that include one or more monomers according to the formula CH2?CR3R2, where R3 is H or a C1-C3 alkyl group and R2 is a C1-C22 linear, branched or cyclic alkyl or alkenyl groups. The low molecular weight polymer has Mn of from 400 to 6,000 and can optionally include functional groups. The foamed sheet is made by injecting blowing agents into the polymer melt composition; mixing the blowing agent with the polymer composition; and extruding the mixture to provide a foamed sheet. The foamed sheets can be thermoformed into containers suitable for use in microwave heating of food.

Abstract: A business method for constructing a building that includes providing a catalog of building components from suppliers in an established network of suppliers. Construction specifications for a building are inputted into a computer containing the database and components are selected from the building component database that correspond with the construction specifications. A database of compatiblized components that correspond with the construction specifications is produced and used to provide technical drawings of the components and construction drawings for the building. The individual component specifications and drawings are communicated to the building component suppliers who produce or obtain individual components conforming to the individual component specifications. A sequence for assembling the individual components to construct the building is determined and the components are transported to a construction site according to the sequence, where the building is then constructed.

Abstract: Poultry processing methods and systems that provide for the processing of poultry at a plurality of processing stations, with the poultry being transferred between stations using an automated conveying system. Each individual poultry is retained in a poultry carrier designed to be conveyed by the automated conveying system. Each of the poultry carriers is preferably designed to retain only one individual poultry at a time. The systems and methods may also include identification tags that may be used to direct the poultry through the processing system with the automated conveying system. The identification tags may be associated with the poultry themselves or they may be associated with the poultry carriers.

Abstract: Tomography by emission of positrons (pet) system dedicated to examinations of human body parts such as the breast, axilla, head, neck, liver, heart, lungs, prostate region and other body extremities which is composed of at least two detecting plates (detector heads) with dimensions that are optimized for the breast, axilla region, brain and prostrate region or other extremities; motorized mechanical means to allow the movement of the plates under manual or computer control, making it possible to collect data in several orientations as needed for tomographic image reconstruction; an electronics system composed by a front-end electronics system, located physically on the detector heads, and a trigger and data acquisition system located off-detector in an electronic crate; a data acquisition and control software; and an image reconstruction and analysis software that allows reconstructing, visualizing and analyzing the data produced during the examination.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for treating the beaks of poultry to prevent further growth by non-contact heating while protecting the birds' tongues. The birds' tongues are protected by providing pressure on underside of the lower beak of the bird, proximate the base of the lower beak.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for the stabilization of thermoplastic polyolefins during melt processing operations. The stabilizer package of this invention is “phenol free” and must contain at least one aryl monophosphite and at least one diphosphite. The process of this invention is especially suitable for the manufacture of polyethylene film.

Abstract: Process for processing expandable polymer particles e.g. polystyrene (EPS) that eliminates the maturing step between the pre-expander and molding steps. The expandable particles are first over pressurized with gas, e.g. air, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and mixtures thereof, at a pressure between 500 and 8000 kPa and a temperature between ?20° C. and 130° C. for 15 to 7200 minutes to create a gas pressure in the particles. Using the gas pressure in the particles, pre-expanding the particles with a heating medium, e.g. steam at a temperature between 100° C. and 120° C. and at a pressure ranging above atmospheric pressure and below the gas pressure in said particles, i.e. 50 to 200 kPa for 5 to 120 seconds. The pre-expanded particles are air dried in the pre-expander while holding a positive pressure in the particles; are optionally transferred to a pressure silo; and then are transferred to a molding machine where the gas pressure in the particles is used to form a foam article.

Abstract: A method of predicting the formation of strong hurricanes using energetic internal oscillations in an ocean.

Abstract: A polymer blend composition having improved physical properties comprises (i) 70% to 95% by weight of a blend of a styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer, e.g., rubber modified styrene maleic anhydride copolymer and a styrene polymer e.g., polystyrene or high impact polystyrene (HIPS) and (ii) from 30% to 5% by weight of an acrylic copolymer, e.g., a rubber modified styrene methyl methacrylate (SMMA) copolymer which acts as a compatibilizer for the SMA copolymer, which may be a regrind, and the styrene polymer. This polymer blend composition has good impact strength and elongation properties. The weight percent ratio of the SMA copolymer to styrene polymer in component (i) may be 95:5 or 5:95 based on the total weight of component (i). The polymer blend composition may be extruded into sheet and thermoformed into an article, e.g., a container for packaged foods or may be co-extruded to produce a laminated article.

Abstract: Alignment of layers during manufacture of a multi-layer sample is controlled by applying optical measurements to a measurement site in the sample. The measurement site includes two diffractive structures located one above the other in two different layers, respectively. The optical measurements include at least two measurements with different polarization states of incident light, each measurement including illuminating the measurement site so as to illuminate one of the diffractive structures through the other. The diffraction properties of the measurement site are indicative of a lateral shift between the diffractive structures. The diffraction properties detected are analyzed for the different polarization states of the incident light to determine an existing lateral shift between the layers.

Abstract: A method and system are presented for determining a line profile in a patterned structure, aimed at controlling a process of manufacture of the structure. The patterned structure comprises a plurality of different layers, the pattern in the structure being formed by patterned regions and un-patterned regions. At least first and second measurements are carried out, each utilizing illumination of the structure with a broad wavelengths band of incident light directed on the structure at a certain angle of incidence, detection of spectral characteristics of light returned from the structure, and generation of measured data representative thereof. The measured data obtained with the first measurement is analyzed, and at least one parameter of the structure is thereby determined. Then, this determined parameter is utilized, while analyzing the measured data obtained with the second measurements enabling the determination of the profile of the structure.

Abstract: A two dimensional beam deflector is disclosed which deflects beams from multiple optical assemblies. The input of beams of the multiple optical assemblies follow parallel optical paths until deflection to a wafer. An ellipsometer using a two-dimensional beam deflector is also disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea purpurea plant named ‘Merlot’ characterized by its upright, well branched habit, large red purple flowers, multiple flowering stems, and unique deep maroon stems.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Tiki Torch’ characterized by large, bright orange flowers, well-branched upright flower stalks, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea purpurea plant named ‘Lilliput’ characterized by its well branched habit, compact, dwarf habit, numerous medium-small red purple flowers, strong upright stems, and good vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Pinwheel’ characterized by large daisy-type flowers that are about 4 cm in diameter, ray florets that are quilled or tubular rather than flat, deep green foliage, light yellow flower color, very free branching, very free flowering, and a mounding habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by medium large, well-veiled, green leaves, numerous deep pink flowers, an extended bloom period, a mounding habit and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Campanula plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by deep green incised leaves, and large purple pink flowers, with lobes cut into linear segments, octopus-like.