Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for producing an olefinic ester, the method comprising: (a) providing a host cell capable of producing olefinic ester; and (b) culturing the host cell to produce olefinic ester. In some embodiments, the olefinic ester is isoprenyl acetate. In some embodiments, the olefinic ester is isoprenyl acetate, and the method further comprises: (c) optionally recovering the isoprenyl acetate; (d) optionally (i) deacetylating the isoprenyl acetate into isoprene, and/or (ii) hydrolyzing isoprenyl acetate into isoprenol and dehydrating the isoprenol into isoprene; and, (e) optionally converting the isoprene into 1,4-dimethylcyclooctane (DMCO).

Abstract: A system configured to provide output indicative of crop spraying conditions in an agricultural region, the system including: an input configured to receive data from at least one monitoring physical tower, wherein the physical tower extends from ground level in the agricultural region, wherein the tower includes one or more anemometers configured to measure respective wind speeds at one or more predetermined heights above the ground level; a processor which is configured to process periodic values of respective wind speeds at the one or more predetermined heights above the ground level, thereby to derive a real-time measure representative of a local vertical turbulence characteristic for the location of the monitoring tower, wherein the real-time measure representative of a local vertical turbulence characteristic for the location of the monitoring tower is based on a standard deviation of vertical wind speed; and an output device which is configured to provide the output indicative of crop spraying conditio

Abstract: Systems and methods are for determining and/or forecasting local atmospheric stability and/or turbulence. This information can be used to inform decisions regarding crop spraying, such as whether the atmospheric conditions are sufficiently turbulent to avoid airborne spray fines drifting in an undesirable manner. For example, a spray drift hazard alert system can include a data logger. The data logger is configured to: receive local meteorological observation data from one or more sensors at a location, analyze the data to determine a local vertical turbulence characteristic indicative of a current level of vertical turbulence at the location, compare the vertical turbulence characteristic with a predetermined threshold of the vertical turbulence characteristic, and transmit information to a client device indicating whether local meteorological conditions are suitable for crop spraying based on the comparison between the vertical turbulence characteristic and the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Systems and methods are for determining and/or forecasting local atmospheric stability and/or turbulence. This information can be used to inform decisions regarding crop spraying, such as whether the atmospheric conditions are sufficiently turbulent to avoid airborne spray fines drifting in an undesirable manner. For example, a spray drift hazard alert system can include a data logger. The data logger is configured to: receive local meteorological observation data from one or more sensors at a location, analyze the data to determine a local vertical turbulence characteristic indicative of a current level of vertical turbulence at the location, compare the vertical turbulence characteristic with a predetermined threshold of the vertical turbulence characteristic, and transmit information to a client device indicating whether local meteorological conditions are suitable for crop spraying based on the comparison between the vertical turbulence characteristic and the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A storage apparatus suitable for use with farm tractors and similar vehicles. The storage apparatus includes a hollow body mounted to a pair of mounting struts. The mounting struts are shaped and sized to secure to the hitch of the vehicle via mounting holes and fasteners.

Abstract: System and method for communicating with and controlling a test device. Receiving user input via a system GUI to start a test. In response to the user input, providing by the communication controller a display URL of a resource associated with the test device. Displaying content of the resource nested within the system GUI by a browser. Sending a start instruction to start a test to the test device. Receiving by the communication controller test data from the test device and one of displaying an indication of the test data in the system GUI and storing the test data.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for producing a printable film comprising: providing a web of film; at a first location subjecting at least a first surface of the film web to a modified atmosphere dielectric barrier discharge (MADBD) treatment; winding the film web onto a reel; transporting the wound film web to a second location; unwinding the film web from the reel; and subjecting the first surface of the film to corona treatment. The invention also concerns printed films obtainable by the process of the invention, and articles of packaging and/or labeling made from such films.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to facilitate task management with a chronologically-ordered task history such that a user may more readily determine the status of various tasks and may efficiently interact therewith. The method, apparatus and computer program product may provide for notification of a communication event to be integrated into the chronologically-ordered task history so as to provide a visible reminder to the user of recent communication events. In the context of a method, a chronologically-ordered task history may be caused to be presented. The chronologically-ordered task history may include task representations of a plurality of respective tasks with the task representations being ordered chronologically based upon user interaction therewith. The method may also include receiving a communication event from another party and causing notification of the communication event to be provided, such as by by modifying the chronologically-ordered task history.

Abstract: System and method for communicating with and controlling a test device. Receiving user input via a system GUI to start a test. In response to the user input, providing by the communication controller a display URL of a resource associated with the test device. Displaying content of the resource nested within the system GUI by a browser. Sending a start instruction to start a test to the test device. Receiving by the communication controller test data from the test device and one of displaying an indication of the test data in the system GUI and storing the test data.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for producing a food contact approvable, printable film comprising: providing a web of film having a width of at least about 1 cm and/or a length of at least 1 m and/or a weight of at least about 1 g and having a food-contactable surface; at a first location subjecting at least a first surface of the film web to a modified atmosphere dielectric barrier discharge (MADBD) treatment; winding the film web onto a reel; transporting the wound film web to a second location; unwinding the film web from the reel; and subjecting the first surface of the film to corona treatment. The invention also concerns printed films obtainable by the process of the invention, and articles of packaging and/or labelling made from such films.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to facilitate task management with a chronologically-ordered task history such that a user may more readily determine the status of various tasks and may efficiently interact therewith. The method, apparatus and computer program product may provide for notification of a communication event to be integrated into the chronologically-ordered task history so as to provide a visible reminder to the user of recent communication events. In the context of a method, a chronologically-ordered task history may be caused to be presented. The chronologically-ordered task history may include task representations of a plurality of respective tasks with the task representations being ordered chronologically based upon user interaction therewith. The method may also include receiving a communication event from another party and causing notification of the communication event to be provided, such as by by modifying the chronologically-ordered task history.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for producing a printable film comprising: providing a web of film; at a first location subjecting at least a first surface of the film web to a modified atmosphere dielectric barrier discharge (MADBD) treatment; winding the film web onto a reel; transporting the wound film web to a second location; unwinding the film web from the reel; and subjecting the first surface of the film to corona treatment. The invention also concerns printed films obtainable by the process of the invention, and articles of packaging and/or labeling made from such films.

Abstract: There is herein described apparatus capable of measuring load and load movement. More particularly, there is described apparatus capable of measuring both load and load movement using at least one sensor located between an upper and lower floor structure.

Abstract: A vehicle load sensing system, said system comprising: at least one load sensor located on a vehicle; display means located on the vehicle; wherein the at least one load sensor is capable of measuring and/or monitoring the load being carried in the vehicle and displaying the measured/monitored level on the display means. The display means may further be a standard mobile phone that has a suitable wireless connection. The information transmitted to the display means may also be transmitted to a further information point allowing a central control of a number of vehicles.

Abstract: A caulking gun includes a tip which enables an adhesive, or other extrudable compound, to be laid down consistently, accurately, and rapidly along a base or base board or other elongated structure. The tip includes at least one guide which extends outside the plane of the surface of an outlet portion of the tip. The guide engages an edge of the base or base board, as the caulking gun is moved along the base or base board, and as the compound is extruded. As long as the guide is firmly engaged with the base or base board, the compound will be laid down consistently in neat, straight lines. In another embodiment, an attachment converts a caulking gun tip of the prior art into one having the essential features of the present invention. The invention enhances the productivity of construction personnel, and improves the quality of work, by virtually insuring that adhesives, or other compounds, are applied consistently and accurately.

Abstract: A caulking gun includes a tip which enables an adhesive, or other extrudable compound, to be laid down consistently, accurately, and rapidly along a base or base board or other elongated structure. The tip includes at least one guide which extends outside the plane of the surface of an outlet portion of the tip. The guide engages an edge of the base or base board, as the caulking gun is moved along the base or base board, and as the compound is extruded. As long as the guide is firmly engaged with the base or base board, the compound will be laid down consistently in neat, straight lines. In another embodiment, an attachment converts a caulking gun tip of the prior art into one having the essential features of the present invention. The invention enhances the productivity of construction personnel, and improves the quality of work, by virtually insuring that adhesives, or other compounds, are applied consistently and accurately.