Abstract: Multi-functional coilable thin-walled structures that can be implemented within space-based satellite modules, and methods for their manufacture are provided. Multi-functional coilable thin-walled structures are comprised of at least one longeron that is capable of rolling and collapsing upon itself. In some embodiments, the coilable thin-walled longeron is a flange longeron. The flange longeron contains at least two major regions: a web and a plurality of flanges. The web region comprises portions of flanges that are bonded to one another. The plurality of flanges separate from one another on the same end of the web region. The plurality of flanges are similar in thickness and shape.

Abstract: A space-based solar power station, a power generating satellite module and/or a method for collecting solar radiation and transmitting power generated using electrical current produced therefrom, and/or compactible structures and deployment mechanisms used to form and deploy such satellite modules and power generation tiles associated therewith are provided. Each satellite module and/or power generation tile may be formed of a compactable structure and deployment mechanism capable of reducing the payload area required to deliver the satellite module to an orbital formation within the space-based solar power station and reliably deploy it once in orbit.

Abstract: Multi-functional coilable thin-walled structures that can be implemented within space-based satellite modules, and methods for their manufacture are provided. Multi-functional coilable thin-walled structures are comprised of at least one longeron that is capable of rolling and collapsing upon itself. In some embodiments, the coilable thin-walled longeron is a flange longeron. The flange longeron contains at least two major regions: a web and a plurality of flanges. The web region comprises portions of flanges that are bonded to one another. The plurality of flanges separate from one another on the same end of the web region. The plurality of flanges are similar in thickness and shape.

Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with various embodiments of the invention provide a photovoltaic concentrator tile for a space-based solar power (SBSP) system including constituent components thereof. In a number of embodiments, the photovoltaic concentrator tile include a one photovoltaic cell, a reflector, a power transmitter and circuitry configured to perform a variety of control functions. Embodiments also provide compactible structures, materials for improving thermal emissivity, and methods and mechanisms for manufacturing and using these components.

Abstract: A space-based solar power station, a power generating satellite module and/or a method for collecting solar radiation and transmitting power generated using electrical current produced therefrom, and/or compactible structures and deployment mechanisms used to form and deploy such satellite modules and power generation tiles associated therewith are provided. Each satellite module and/or power generation tile may be formed of a compactable structure and deployment mechanism capable of reducing the payload area required to deliver the satellite module to an orbital formation within the space-based solar power station and reliably deploy it once in orbit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a soluble cocoa product from cocoa powder. The present invention further relates to cocoa products obtained by the present method and uses thereof. The present invention is also directed to a cocoa-derived material comprising a soluble cocoa powder and a cocoa extract, wherein said extract comprises more than 25 wt % based on the extract of polyphenols. The cocoa-derived material can be a syrup, a ready to use beverage or a powder composition. The invention also relates to uses of this cocoa-derived material for preparing carbonated beverages containing cocoa. The invention further relates to a carbonated beverage comprising said cocoa-derived material and to methods for preparing such cocoa-derived materials and beverages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a soluble cocoa product from cocoa powder. The present invention further relates to cocoa products obtained by the present method and uses thereof. The present invention is also directed to a cocoa-derived material comprising a soluble cocoa powder and a cocoa extract, wherein said extract comprises more than 25 wt % based on the extract of polyphenols. The cocoa-derived material can be a syrup, a ready to use beverage or a powder composition. The invention also relates to uses of this cocoa-derived material for preparing carbonated beverages containing cocoa. The invention further relates to a carbonated beverage comprising said cocoa-derived material and to methods for preparing such cocoa-derived materials and beverages.

Abstract: A process for producing an inclusion comprising extruding a mixture of at least 20% sugar with at least 25% cocoa powder or at least 10% cocoa cake or at least 10% of a combination of cocoa powder and cocoa cake. An inclusion obtainable by this process. An extruded inclusion comprising at least 20% sugar with at least 25% cocoa powder or at least 10% cocoa cake or at least 10% of a combination of cocoa powder and cocoa cake.

Abstract: Burner for gas oven comprising a device for retaining a flame of the burner, separating the flame from a mixing chamber capable of receiving a flow of primary air and gas to form a gaseous mixture. The flame retention device is provided with a mesh comprising metal threads, capable of allowing said gaseous mixture to pass through the mesh, said mesh comprising at least one main zone and a pilot zone which are adjacent. The pilot zone having, according to a main direction of the flame of the burner, a thickness greater than the thickness of the main zone, capable of slowing down the gaseous mixture passing through the pilot zone relative to the mixture passing through the main zone. The burner comprises at least one orifice capable of receiving a secondary air flow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a soluble cocoa product from cocoa powder. The present invention further relates to cocoa products obtained by the present method and uses thereof. The present invention is also directed to a cocoa-derived material comprising a soluble cocoa powder and a cocoa extract, wherein said extract comprises more than 25 wt % based on the extract of polyphenols. The cocoa-derived material can be a syrup, a ready to use beverage or a powder composition. The invention also relates to uses of this cocoa-derived material for preparing carbonated beverages containing cocoa. The invention further relates to a carbonated beverage comprising said cocoa-derived material and to methods for preparing such cocoa-derived materials and beverages.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lens housing with a wall, including a contact surface arranged for contact with a support, a first region for receiving an electrowetting optical device comprising a cavity containing first and second liquids, the curvature of an interface between said first and second liquids being controllable by electrowetting by application of a voltage between first and second electrodes of said device, and a second region for receiving one or more fixed lenses, the second region being positioned between said contact surface and said first region, wherein said lens housing further comprises first and second conducting tracks integrated with said wall, said conducting tracks extending between said contact surface and said first region and arranged to make electrical contact with said first and second electrodes, respectively.

Abstract: Burner for gas oven comprising a device for retaining a flame of the burner, separating the flame from a mixing chamber capable of receiving a flow of primary air and gas to form a gaseous mixture. The flame retention device is provided with a mesh comprising metal threads, capable of allowing said gaseous mixture to pass through the mesh, said mesh comprising at least one main zone and a pilot zone which are adjacent. The pilot zone having, according to a main direction of the flame of the burner, a thickness greater than the thickness of the main zone, capable of slowing down the gaseous mixture passing through the pilot zone relative to the mixture passing through the main zone. The burner comprises at least one orifice capable of receiving a secondary air flow.

Abstract: The invention concerns a lens housing comprising a wall comprising: a contact surface arranged for contact with a support (203) a first region for receiving an electrowetting optical device (204) comprising a cavity containing first and second liquids, the curvature of an interface between said first and second liquids being controllable by electrowetting by application of a voltage between first and second electrodes (206, 208) of said device; and a second region for receiving one or more fixed lenses (216), the second region being positioned between said contact surface and said first region; wherein said lens housing further comprises first and second conducting tracks (212, 214) integrated with said wall, said conducting tracks extending between said contact surface and said first region and arranged to make electrical contact with respective ones of said first and second electrodes of said electrowetting optical device when said electrowetting optical device is positioned within said first region.