Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to methods of processing of biopolymers and applications utilizing these biopolymers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid medicament/supplement composition including a non-winterized marine source oil (e.g., oil derived from fish, krill, and/or squid), a food grade or pharmaceutically acceptable form of vitamin D3 or a derivative thereof admixed in the non-winterized marine source oil, a food grade or pharmaceutically acceptable form of vitamin A or a derivative thereof admixed in the non-winterized marine source oil, optionally a food grade or pharmaceutically acceptable form of CoQ10 or a derivative thereof admixed in the non-winterized marine source oil, a food grade or pharmaceutically acceptable form of concentrated eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid or ethyl ester, glyceride ester or salt of the acid and polyphenol rich vegetable oil admixed in the non-winterized marine source oil, and optionally a food grade or pharmaceutically acceptable form of melatonin or a derivative thereof admixed in the non-winterized marine source oil.

Abstract: The medical device may comprise an elongate body having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and defining a lumen therethrough. Also, the medical device may include an expandable element coupled to the distal portion of the elongate body and in fluid communication with the lumen. The expandable element may define a first end and a second end, the second end being proximal to the first end. The medical device may further include a cannula surrounding at least a portion of the elongate body and the cannula may define a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the cannula may be disposed proximal and adjacent to the second end of the expandable element. An outer dimeter of the cannula may be substantially equal to or lesser than an outer diameter of the expandable element when inflated. The medical device may be maneuvered through a patient's body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uracilpyridines of formula (I) or their agriculturally acceptable salts or derivatives, wherein the variables are defined according to the description, processes and intermediates for preparing the uracilpyryidines of the formula (I), compositions comprising them and their use as herbicides, i.e. for controlling harmful plants, and also a method for controlling unwanted vegetation which comprises allowing a herbicidal effective amount of at least one urycilpyridine of the formula (I) to act on plants, their seed and/or their habitat.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor body comprising a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, an active region, and an edge region surrounding the active region in a horizontal plane. The semiconductor device further includes a plurality of transistor cells at least partly integrated in the active region. Each transistor cell includes a drift region separated from a source region by a body region, and a gate electrode dielectrically insulated from the body region. The semiconductor device also includes a sensor device having a first sensor region of a first doping type integrated in the edge region. The first sensor region is electrically coupled to a first contact pad and to a second contact pad. Each contact pad is arranged either on the first surface or on the second surface. The sensor device at least partially extends around the active region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for continuous production of partly crystalline polycondensate pellet material, comprising the steps of forming a polycondensate melt into pellet material; separating the liquid cooling medium from the pellet material in a first treatment space, wherein the pellets after exit from the first treatment space exhibit a temperature TGR, and crystallizing the pellet material in a second treatment space, wherein in the second treatment space fluidized bed conditions exist, and in the second treatment space the pellets are heated by supply of energy from the exterior by means of a process gas.

Abstract: Techniques are described related to for generating/distributing state machines that are implemented within a security zone to obtain private information from one or more resources within the security zone. In various implementations, an automated assistant client implemented by processor(s) within the security zone may receive a free form natural language query (“FFNLQ”) that is answerable using private information available from resource(s) within the security zone. Data indicative of the FFNLQ may be provided to a semantic processor outside of the security zone, and the online semantic processor may return a state machine that is implemented by processor(s) within the security zone to obtain the private information from resource(s) within the security zone. Based on the state machine and the obtained private information, natural language output may be generated and presented to convey information responsive to the FFNLQ.

Abstract: Various embodiments are provided for providing data security in a computing environment are provided. Data may be inspected during a write operation or a read operation and selected data from the data may be filtered according to one or more data security policies or rules prior to sending the plurality of data to or receiving the plurality of data from a shared computing file system.

Abstract: A method, performed by a network node (e.g., an eNB) is provided. The method includes, during a first time period, broadcasting system information (SI) at a first density (e.g., frequency); and determining that a condition is satisfied. The method further includes, as a result of determining that the condition is satisfied, broadcasting the SI at a second density (e.g., frequency) during a subsequent second time period. The second density is greater than the first density.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental device adapted to be connected to a dental implant fixture, wherein the device at least comprises an scan body comprising polyether ether ketone (PEEK) adapted to be connected to the dental implant fixture and adapted to be captured by a scanning device, and a customizable gingiva body mounted to the scan body in a fixed position, wherein the gingiva body comprises a thermoplastic polymer adapted to be captured by a scanning device and at least partially comprising a polymer comprising a melting point of ?35° C. and ?80° C. In addition, the invention relates to a process for the production of a customized dental model and the use of a digital model obtained by the inventive process to produce customized crown models.

Abstract: An engine control and input system for a device having a tool driven by an engine, includes an input and control module having one or more inputs and a controller responsive to actuation of the inputs to permit user control of at least one engine operating parameter by user actuation of the inputs. The system may include a touch screen display that displays icons to the user relating to the inputs and the at least one engine operating parameter, and wherein the touch screen display is responsive to the user selecting one of the inputs by touching an associated one of the icons provided by the display. At least one of the inputs may relate to one or more of changing engine speed, starting the engine, causing the engine to drive the tool, turning on a light, actuating a heater or warmer or stopping engine operation.

Abstract: A cargo loading system for loading or unloading cargo to a motor vehicle. The cargo loading system includes a compartment, a cargo storage device within the compartment, and a positioning mechanism. The cargo storage device includes a stored and loading position. The positioning mechanism controls the movement of the cargo storage device between the stored position and loading position. The loading position is positioned so that it is configured to be ease loading and loading of cargo to and from the motor vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides for systems and methods for communicating media files and creating a collection of media files, also referred to herein as a master media file. In addition, the systems and methods of the present invention provide for the creation of automatic metadata and compilation of metadata associated with the collection of media files. The present invention is able to bond devices, referred to herein as slave devices, such as media capture devices, presence devices and/or sensor devices and instruct the slave devices, particularly the media capture devices, to communicate captured media files with a specified set of metadata included.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for modulating genes responsible for the general functions of the skin comprising at least one plant extract and at least one cosmetically acceptable vehicle, as well as to a method for modulating the expression of genes responsible for the general functions of the skin, and use of said plant extract in the preparation of a composition for modulating genes responsible for the general functions of the skin.

Abstract: An attachment element for assembly on a tubular element including an upper assembly sheet metal which includes in its outer end a transversal, upward directed mounting flange in relation to the assembly sheet metal which includes a cut out geometry, a lower sheet metal, a spacer element which link the upper assembly sheet metal together with the lower sheet metal in its interior ends and the spacer element includes attachment devices provided on both sides of an abutting section of the tubular element. The spacer element includes a wavelike geometry design which form the abutting section and the attachment devices. A galvanized barrel nut barrel nut including a barrel with a first and second interior diameter is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for purifying RNA by chromatography under high salt conditions, e.g. by hydrophobic interaction chromatography.

Abstract: Coating compositions and coatings with improved soiling resistance and (self-)cleaning properties are disclosed. The coating compositions and coatings may be nonaqueous coating compositions and may include at least one hydroxyl group-containing compound, at least one isocyanate group-containing compound having free or blocked isocyanate and silane groups, at least one catalyst for the crosslinking of the silane groups, and at least one alkoxysilyl-functional siloxane.

Abstract: A machine for pasteurizing liquid or semi-liquid food products, including: a first container for the thermal treatment of a liquid or semi-liquid base product; a second container for feeding the liquid or semi-liquid base product, connected to the first, thermal treatment container, for feeding the liquid or semi-liquid base product; a stirrer for mixing the product in the first, processing container and mounted inside the first, thermal treatment container; a thermal system including an exchanger associated with the walls of the first, processing container and configured to release heat at the walls of the first, thermal treatment container, the machine wherein the stirrer is externally helically shaped and extends between a first, inlet end and a second, outlet end, so that as it rotates, the liquid or semi-liquid product is made to advance between the first, inlet end and the second, outlet end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.

Abstract: A storage compartment of a vehicle including a passenger compartment and a passenger compartment door controlling access to the passenger compartment. The storage compartment includes a base and a side wall surrounding a storage volume. The storage compartment is located forward of a footwell of the passenger compartment, the storage compartment is further positioned so that an opening to the storage volume is accessible from a lateral side of the vehicle.