Abstract: Novel enzymes, processes and antigenic structures useful in producing vaccines and compounds useful in combating gram-negative bacteria are described. Enzymes were isolated from the slime mould Dictyostelium discoideum and used to specifically degrade lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Enzymatic degradation permits residues of the LPS molecule, including immunogenic epitopes of the core oligosaccharide portion of the LPS, to remain unmodified during this enzymatic removal of fatty acids from the lipid A region of the LPS molecule.

Abstract: A viscous liquid fountain includes a fountain foundation (2) containing a motor (7) and a heater (5). The motor includes a drive shaft (6) extending upwardly from the fountain foundation. A viscous liquid reservoir (9) is mounted to the foundation and has one or more side walls extending a predetermined height above the base of the reservoir. The reservoir includes a sleeve (12) extending upwardly from the base of the reservoir to a height being half the side wall height to more than the side wall height. The fountain also includes an auger (14) configured for mounting over the sleeve and for engaging with the drive shaft to allow rotation of the auger. A viscous liquid reservoir is also provided. The reservoir includes a reservoir base, one or more side walls extending a predetermined height above the reservoir base and a sleeve extending upwardly from the reservoir base to about the height of the reservoir side walls.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lipopolysaccharide moiety comprising a conserved triheptosyl inner-core moiety of lipopolysaccharide substantially free of variable outer core oligosaccharide chain extension, and to vaccines obtaines therefrom which are cross-reactive for Haemophilus influenzae strains. The invention also relates to defined mutations in the biosynthetic machinery for lipopolysaccharide (LPS;) expression in Haemophilus influenzae useful to obtain the abovementioned moiety. The invention also relates to using conjugates of the LPS from the mutant strains so obtained to elicit a heterologous immune response against a wide range of disease-causing H. influenzae strains. More specifically, the invention relates to vaccines for prevention of bacterial infections comprising core lipopolysaccharide of Haemophilus influenzae.

Abstract: A transaction card design creation apparatus comprising: a processor for generating a first user interface configured to enable creation of a product type transaction card design for application to a transaction card, and storing the product type transaction card design in a first storage device; and a processor for generating a second user interface configured to enable creation of a transaction card design comprising the product type transaction card design and at least one image, and storing the transaction card design in a second storage device.

Abstract: A conserved inner-core oligosaccharide epitope expressed on the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) of a range of disease causing pathogenic bacterial isolates, including Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (Ap), Mannheimia haemolytica (Mh) and Pasteurella multocida (Pm), is disclosed. Construction of a mutant bacterial strain exclusively expressing the conserved inner core OS epitope as a terminally exposed structure has allowed the identification, production and isolation of an inner core LPS which is common to all three organisms. Further provided are associated vaccines, antibodies raised against the conserved LPS inner core and glycoconjugates comprising the LPS inner core linked to an immunogenic carrier.

Abstract: A flowable aerated composition is provided which comprises hydrophobin and a yield stress agent, the composition having a continuous phase viscosity, measured at a shear rate of 10 s?1, of from 0.01 to 2000 Pa s, and a continuous phase apparent yield stress of at least 4 Pa.

Abstract: A process for producing a frozen aerated composition is provided, the process comprising aerating an aqueous mixture, followed by quiescently freezing the aerated mixture, characterized in that the mixture comprises hydrophobin.

Abstract: An aerated composition having a pH of less than 5.5 is provided, which composition comprises hydrophobin.

Abstract: An aerated food product is provided which includes hydrophobin. Also provided is the use of a hydrophobin in a method of inhibiting bubble coarsening in aerated food products.

Abstract: A frozen composition is provided which includes hydrophobin. Also provided is the use of hydrophobin in inhibiting ice crystal growth and/or modifying ice crystal habit in frozen food products.

Abstract: A method of testing functionality of a LCD device (5) in a mobile telephone handset (MS1), involves applying first and second test patterns to electrodes (17, 18) of the device (5) and capturing image data corresponding to the display produced, using a camera (11). A processor (12) compares the image data for the first and second test patterns, for each display element of the device (5). The first and second patterns are arranged so that each element is switched on and off. When the data from the first and second patterns is compared, functional elements provide relatively high value resultant data (r), whereas non-functional data do not. The resultant data (r) is summed by row and column and compared with a threshold to detect fault conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lipopolysaccharide moiety comprising a conserved triheptosyl inner-core moiety of lipopolysaccharide substantially free of variable outer core oligosaccharide chain extension, and to vaccines obtaines therefrom which are cross-reactive for Haemophilus influenzae strains. The invention also relates to defined mutations in the biosynthetic machinery for lipopolysaccharide (LPS;) expression in Haemophilus influenzae useful to obtain the abovementioned moiety. The invention also relates to using conjugates of the LPS from the mutant strains so obtained to elicit a heterologous immune response against a wide range of disease-causing H. influenzae strains. More specifically, the invention relates to vaccines for prevention of bacterial infections comprising core lipopolysaccharide of Haemophilus influenzae.

Abstract: This invention relates to lipopolysaccharide-protein conjugate vaccines with appropriate presentation of conserved inner core oligosaccharide epitopes having improved immunogenic properties. These are based upon antigenic, detoxified bacterial lipopolysaccharides which optimally present an inner core oligosaccharide epitope following removal of at least a glycosidic phosphate of the lipid A region. These partially or completely dephosphorylated antigenic, detoxified bacterial lipopolysaccharides are linkable to an immunologically acceptable carrier and can be used in polyvalent or multivalent vaccines.

Abstract: An ice confection containing; i) at least 2% by wt. fat; ii) at least 10% by wt. of a sugar or sugars; and iii) protein, which is present at a level of less than 2% by weight; wherein some or all of the fat and protein are present as oil bodies.

Abstract: A combination prophylactic and sanitizer that provides an expeditious, convenient and portable application for the hygienic, thorough, and effective cleaning and/or sanitization of one's genitalia prior to utilization of a condom and/or prior to and/or after any sexual contact, thus reducing and/or destroying any organic matter that may contribute to the proliferation of bacteria and disease.

Abstract: A combination prophylactic and sanitizer that provides an expeditious, convenient and portable application for the hygienic, thorough, and effective cleaning and/or sanitization of one's genitalia prior to utilization of a condom and/or prior to and/or after any sexual contact, thus reducing and/or destroying any organic matter that may contribute to the proliferation of bacteria and disease.

Abstract: The present invention to provides for a novel asphalt mixing plant which is portable, that is, capable of being transported from one site to another. The portable asphalt mixing plant has a control system that adjusts the rate at which crumb rubber is added to oil so as to maintain a constant oil/rubber ratio in a mixer. The blending control process has a CPU to control the rate at which asphalt is pumped into a mixer and the rate at which crumb rubber is fed to the same mixer so as to maintain a constant asphalt rubber ratio in the produced asphalt.

Abstract: A method of testing functionality of a LCD device (5) in a mobile telephone handset (MS1), involves applying first and second test patterns to electrodes (17, 18) of the device (5) and capturing image data corresponding to the display produced, using a camera (11). A processor (12) compares the image data for the first and second test patterns, for each display element of the device (5). The first and second patterns are arranged so that each element is switched on and off. When the data from the first and second patterns is compared, functional elements provide relatively high value resultant data (r), whereas non-functional data do not.

Abstract: An automotive bumper assembly preferably includes a resilient attachment strip secured to the bumper assembly's inner structural bumper member. The attachment strip includes resilient fingers with preferably hook-shaped edge portions that mate and interlock with preferably hook-shaped edge portions of an outer decorative fascia member. This configuration allows the fascia member to be conveniently snapped into place on the structural inner bumper member with only minimal clearance being needed for a secure attachment.

Abstract: A skating apparatus, for facilitating replication of a skating stride, comprising a support surface with a pair of pivotable simulator arms. Each pivotable simulator arm supports a foot portion which is slidable along the pivotable simulator arm in a guide track. The foot portions are coupled to a resistance mechanism, via a chain, to provide resistance to the foot portions during a skating stride. The resistance mechanism includes a retraction device for retracting a chain during the return stroke of the foot portion.