Abstract: A method of separating excess resin from at least one object, includes: (a) stereolithographically producing at least one object on at least one carrier platform, each carrier platform having a planar build surface to which at least one object is connected, each object carrying excess resin on a surface thereof; then (b) mounting each carrier platform to a rotor; (c) centrifugally separating excess resin from each object by spinning the rotor with each carrier platform connected thereto while each object remains connected to each carrier platform; and then (d) removing each carrier platform from the rotor with each object thereon, with excess resin separated therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptide variants of porcine trypsin, to nucleic acid molecules encoding these variants, and to host cells comprising such nucleic acid molecules. It also relates to the use of these variants in methods for producing insulin. The invention further relates to the use of these variants as medicaments, as food ingredients, or as feed ingredients and to the use of these variants within a process of manufacturing a food ingredient or a feed ingredient.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to data science and data analysis, computer software and systems, and control systems to provide a platform to facilitate implementation of an interface, among other things, and, more specifically, to a computing and data platform that implements logic to facilitate transfer of an exchange of electronic messages to a secure messaging channel having configurable states of synchronicity based on one or more message-related attributes. In some examples, a method may include detecting an electronic message via a first data channel, transmitting an invitation message to transfer an exchange of electronic messages to a secure data channel, establishing a secure data channel, identifying an attribute to initiate routing of an electronic message to generate an automatic response or data representing an agent-assisted response, or both, transmitting an electronic response message as a function of availability of a first data channel, and the like.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to data science and data analysis, computer software and systems, and control systems to provide a platform to implement automated responses to data representing electronic messages, among other things, and, more specifically, to a computing and data platform that implements logic to facilitate implementation of an automated predictive response computing system independent of electronic communication channel or payload of an electronic message payload, the automated predictive response computing system being configured to implement, for example, an automated voice-text response engine configured to build and adaptively implement conversational data flows based on, for example, classification of an electronic message and a predictive response. In some examples, a method may include detecting an electronic message includes inbound voice data, analyzing inbound voice data, invoking an automated response application, and selecting a response, among other things.

Abstract: A scroll machine, in particular a scroll compressor, has a first scroll unit with a base and a scroll rib protruding from the base with a scroll rib tip, a second scroll unit with a base and a scroll rib protruding from the base with a scroll rib tip. The first scroll unit can be moved along an orbital path relative to the second scroll unit and the first scroll unit and the second scroll unit engage with each other to form pressure chambers, and the scroll rib of a scroll rib tip having a face seal abuts sealingly to the base of the respective other scroll unit. The base of the first scroll unit and/or the base of the second scroll unit include(s) a pocket with an insert plate arranged in the pocket. Also contemplated is a refrigeration system.

Abstract: A method of separating excess resin from at least one object, includes: (a) stereolithographically producing at least one object on at least one carrier platform, each carrier platform having a planar build surface to which at least one object is connected, each object carrying excess resin on a surface thereof; then (b) mounting each carrier platform to a rotor; (c) centrifugally separating excess resin from each object by spinning the rotor with each carrier platform connected thereto while each object remains connected to each carrier platform; and then (d) removing each carrier platform from the rotor with each object thereon, with excess resin separated therefrom.

Abstract: A composite material includes: a substrate and a polymer layer which are interconnected by an adhesion promoter layer. The adhesion promoter layer is obtainable by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PE-CVD) at least partially using a mixture of precursor compounds containing an unsaturated hydrocarbon and an organosilicon compound. In an embodiment, the substrate includes a metal substrate or a polymer substrate.

Abstract: A product dispensing system includes a housing having lockable access, a forward viewing window and a lower output tray. Two or more trays are positioned within the housing, each tray of the trays accommodating a plurality of products, wherein each tray includes a self-contained motor and track configured to move the products responsive to a user action. The system additionally includes a selector for moving an indicator laterally between the two or more trays and a knob spaced apart from the selector for activating the motor to move the products forward and drop a single product into the output tray.

Abstract: Provided herein according to some embodiments is a dual cure additive manufacturing resin, comprising: (i) a light polymerizable component, (ii) a photoinitiator, (iii) a heat polymerizable component, and (iv) a non-reactive diluent, which resin is useful for the production of three-dimensional objects by additive manufacturing. Methods of using the same are also provided.

Abstract: A method for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided interstitial thermal therapy includes receiving MRI data for tissue of a patient, generating an apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) map from the MRI data, identifying a target site for thermal therapy based on the ADC map, wherein the target site is a tumor identified by low ADC values on the ADC map, planning the thermal therapy for the target site including identifying a plurality of individual localized areas to be ablated during delivery of the thermal therapy, the plurality of individual localized areas having the lowest ADC values among the low ADC values within the target site, activating a laser to deliver the thermal therapy to the plurality of individual localized areas using a laser fiber, and monitoring progress of the thermal therapy using MR thermometry.

Abstract: A plurality of structural layers having different properties are nested together to form the medical balloon. Certain embodiments include at least one layer comprising a fiber-reinforced polymer. The layers of the balloons can slide relative to one another in use. A structural layer may comprise metal reinforcing fibers suspended in a polymer matrix.

Abstract: A sensor for detecting objects within a monitoring range, with sensor components and an evaluation unit (9). An object detection signal is generated in the evaluation unit (9) in dependence upon sensor signals from sensor components. A selector unit and an input interface (11) with mechanical setting element are provided, wherein a selection of a parameter set is made in the selector unit (10) from a number of preconfigured parameter sets in dependence upon a setting configuration of the mechanical setting element of the input interface. The selected parameter set is adopted for the functioning of the sensor.

Abstract: A method of cleaning residual resin from an additively manufactured object, the method including: producing by additive manufacturing at least one object on at least one carrier platform, each object including a light polymerized resin with a surface coating of viscous, unpolymerized residual resin; operatively connecting each object to a rotor; separating the residual resin from each object; and removing the at least one object from the rotor with the residual resin separated therefrom. The separating step may include: centrifugally separating the residual resin from each object by spinning the rotor with the at least object operatively connected thereto; and rotating (or tilting) each object about at least one axis during the spinning to enhance the centrifugally separating the residual resin from each object.

Abstract: A container filling valve may include a shuttle and a drive sleeve that are magnetically coupled. Movement of the drive sleeve may move the shuttle from a position in which the filling valve is closed to a position in which the filling valve is open. A container handling arm may include a distal end configured to hold a container and a proximal end that includes a load cell. A low flow setpoint system may be configured to arrest closing of a filling valve when that filling valve is partially closed. A pressure control system may be configured to maintain a desired pressure in a reservoir or in a flow path from that reservoir. A product recirculation system may be configured to adjust flow rate in the product recirculation system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a glycosylated organic compound by in vitro glycosylation of an organic compound having a nucleophilic group with a saccharide under catalysis of a Leloir glycosyltrans-ferase system comprising at least a first glycosyl transferase and a second glycosyl transferase. The invention further relates to a composition comprising a glycosylated organic compound that is obtainable by the process according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptide variants of porcine trypsin, to nucleic acid molecules encoding these variants, and to host cells comprising such nucleic acid molecules. It also relates to the use of these variants in methods for producing insulin. The invention further relates to the use of these variants as medicaments, as food ingredients, or as feed ingredients and to the use of these variants within a process of manufacturing a food ingredient or a feed ingredient.

Abstract: A drink cup includes a body formed to include an interior fluid-storage region and a brim. The brim is coupled to the body to surround an opening into the interior fluid-storage region. The brim is formed by a brim-forming machine.

Abstract: The invention is mainly in the field of the production of food and luxury foods, for example coffee and coffee substitute products. Enzymes are provided which are capable of degrading acrylamide—preferably also at temperatures above 50° C., in particular in temperature ranges which occur in the production of coffee/coffee substitute products, and/or at a pH value between pH 4 and pH 7, as is usual in the production of coffee/coffee substitute products. Furthermore, methods for degrading acrylamide from preparations selected from semi-finished goods as well as finished goods are provided. Also, the present invention relates to preparations having a reduced acrylamide content compared to preparations which have not been subjected to the method for removing acrylamide according to the invention by means of the enzymes according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention is mainly in the field of the production of food and luxury foods, for example coffee and coffee substitute products. Enzymes are provided which are capable of degrading acrylamide - preferably also at temperatures above 50° C., in particular in temperature ranges which occur in the production of coffee/coffee substitute products, and/or at a pH value between pH 4 and pH 7, as is usual in the production of coffee/coffee substitute products. Furthermore, methods for degrading acrylamide from preparations selected from semi-finished goods as well as finished goods are provided. Also, the present invention relates to preparations having a reduced acrylamide content compared to preparations which have not been subjected to the method for removing acrylamide according to the invention by means of the enzymes according to the invention.