Abstract: There is provided viable Escherichia coli (E. coli) embedded in a matrix, wherein said matrix has a water activity (aw)?0.3, and wherein said matrix comprises a hydrocolloid-forming polysaccharide, a second polysaccharide which is different from the first polysaccharide, and a disaccharide which includes sucrose, trehalose, or a combination thereof. There is also provided methods of making same and use thereof.

Abstract: There is provided viable Escherichia coli (E. coli) embedded in a matrix, wherein said matrix has a water activity (aw)?0.3, and wherein said matrix comprises a hydrocolloid-forming polysaccharide, a second polysaccharide which is different from the first polysaccharide, and a disaccharide which includes sucrose, trehalose, or a combination thereof. There is also provided methods of making same and use thereof.

Abstract: There is provided viable Escherichia coli (E. coli) embedded in a matrix, wherein said matrix has a water activity (aw)?0.3, and wherein said matrix comprises a hydrocolloid-forming polysaccharide, a second polysaccharide which is different from the first polysaccharide, and a disaccharide which includes sucrose, trehalose, or a combination thereof. There is also provided methods of making same and use thereof.

Abstract: There is provided an animal feed pellet comprising viable non-pathogenic E. coli bacteria incorporated into the feed pellet in an amount sufficient for affording a benefit to an animal having ingested the animal feed. There is also provided methods of making same and uses thereof.

Abstract: There is provided viable Escherichia coli (E. coli) embedded in a matrix, wherein said matrix has a water activity (aw)?0.3, and wherein said matrix comprises a hydrocolloid-forming polysaccharide, a second polysaccharide which is different from the first polysaccharide, and a disaccharide which includes sucrose, trehalose, or a combination thereof. There is also provided methods of making same and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of F4+ non-pathogenic Escherichia coli strains to promote growth in an animal. The present invention also relates to the use of such strains to homogenize growth among a herd of animals. More specifically, the animal(s) of interest in the present invention are those wherein growth promotion or growth homogenization are desired goals, such as animals reared for meat production. The present invention further relates to a method for promoting growth of an animal as well as a method for homogenizing growth among a herd of animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of F4+ non-pathogenic Escherichia coli strains to promote growth in an animal. The present invention also relates to the use of such strains to homogenize growth among a herd of animals. More specifically, the animal(s) of interest in the present invention are those wherein growth promotion or growth homogenization are desired goals, such as animals reared for meat production. The present invention further relates to a method for promoting growth of an animal as well as a method for homogenizing growth among a herd of animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of F4+ non-pathogenic Escherichia coli strains to promote growth in an animal. The present invention also relates to the use of such strains to homogenize growth among a herd of animals. More specifically, the animal(s) of interest in the present invention are those wherein growth promotion or growth homogenization are desired goals, such as animals reared for meat production. The present invention further relates to a method for promoting growth of an animal as well as a method for homogenizing growth among a herd of animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of F4+ non-pathogenic Escherichia coli strains to promote growth in an animal. The present invention also relates to the use of such strains to homogenize growth among a herd of animals. More specifically, the animal(s) of interest in the present invention are those wherein growth promotion or growth homogenization are desired goals, such as animals reared for meat production. The present invention further relates to a method for promoting growth of an animal as well as a method for homogenizing growth among a herd of animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of F4+ non-pathogenic Escherichia coli strains to promote growth in an animal. The present invention also relates to the use of such strains to homogenize growth among a herd of animals. More specifically, the animal(s) of interest in the present invention are those wherein growth promotion or growth homogenization are desired goals, such as animals reared for meat production. The present invention further relates to a method for promoting growth of an animal as well as a method for homogenizing growth among a herd of animals.

Abstract: An electric motor, comprising motor first and second sections, said motor first and second sections including each a rotor and a stator rotatable relative to each other, said stators including each a plurality of coils disposed in a substantially annular configuration therearound, said rotors including each a plurality of permanent magnets disposed in a substantially annular configuration therearound; said rotors being substantially coaxial and facing each other, said rotors being rotatable independently from each other; said rotors being magnetically coupled to each other so that a rotation of a first one of said rotors causes a rotation of the other one said rotors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of F4+ non-pathogenic Escherichia coli strains to promote growth in an animal. The present invention also relates to the use of such strains to homogenize growth among a herd of animals. More specifically, the animal(s) of interest in the present invention are those wherein growth promotion or growth homogenization are desired goals, such as animals reared for meat production. The present invention further relates to a method for promoting growth of an animal as well as a method for homogenizing growth among a herd of animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of F4+ non-pathogenic Escherichia coli strains to promote growth in an animal. The present invention also relates to the use of such strains to homogenize growth among a herd of animals. More specifically, the animal(s) of interest in the present invention are those wherein growth promotion or growth homogenization are desired goals, such as animals reared for meat production. The present invention further relates to a method for promoting growth of an animal as well as a method for homogenizing growth among a herd of animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of F4+ non-pathogenic Escherichia coli strains to promote growth in an animal. The present invention also relates to the use of such strains to homogenize growth among a herd of animals. More specifically, the animal(s) of interest in the present invention are those wherein growth promotion or growth homogenization are desired goals, such as animals reared for meat production. The present invention further relates to a method for promoting growth of an animal as well as a method for homogenizing growth among a herd of animals.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus to obtain a surface mapping of a ballistic piece of evidence (BPOE) under examination, such as a bullet or a spent cartridge case, that can be used thereafter as a 3D signature for identifying purpose during ballistic test comparison. The method comprises providing a measurement unit adapted to acquire a relief map of the surface of the BPOE and acquiring with the measurement unit the relief map of the surface to thereby obtain the mapping of the surface of the BPOE. Preferably, the measurement unit of the present invention comprises a confocal sensor such as confocal microscope. Also, the present invention includes acquiring the relief map of the bullet surface or of the cartridge case surface by acquiring and assembling a mosaic of regional reliefs that are partly overlapping with their surroundings regional reliefs.

Abstract: An electric motor, said electric motor comprising: a motor first section, said motor first section including a first section stator, said first section stator including a plurality of coils disposed in a substantially annular configuration therearound, and a first section rotor, said first section rotor including a plurality of permanent magnets disposed in a substantially annular configuration therearound, said first section rotor being rotatable with respect to said first section stator; a motor second section, said motor second section including a second section stator, said second section stator including a plurality of coils disposed in a substantially annular configuration therearound, and a second section rotor, said second section rotor including a plurality of permanent magnets disposed in a substantially annular configuration therearound, said second section rotor being rotatable with respect to said second section stator; said first and second section rotors being substantially coaxial and facing e

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of F4+ non-pathogenic Escherichia coli strains to promote growth in an animal. The present invention also relates to the use of such strains to homogenize growth among a herd of animals. More specifically, the animal(s) of interest in the present invention are those wherein growth promotion or growth homogenization are desired goals, such as animals reared for meat production. The present invention further relates to a method for promoting growth of an animal as well as a method for homogenizing growth among a herd of animals.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus to obtain a surface mapping of a ballistic piece of evidence (BPOE) under examination, such as a bullet or a spent cartridge case, that can be used thereafter as a 3D signature for identifying purpose during ballistic test comparison. The method comprises providing a measurement unit adapted to acquire a relief map of the surface of the BPOE and acquiring with the measurement unit the relief map of the surface to thereby obtain the mapping of the surface of the BPOE. Preferably, the measurement unit of the present invention comprises a confocal sensor such as confocal microscope. Also, the present invention includes acquiring the relief map of the bullet surface or of the cartridge case surface by acquiring and assembling a mosaic of regional reliefs that are partly overlapping with their surroundings regional reliefs.

Abstract: An electrical connection system between an electrochemical cell and a printed circuit having a copper layer, the system comprising at least one connection piece welded to the cell, wherein the layer of copper is of a thickness greater than 70 &mgr;m and wherein a metal piece electrically connected to the connection piece is fixed to the layer of copper by welding without any filler metal.

Abstract: A battery of electrochemical cells placed in a container of insulating material that has at least one wall including contact elements to connect the battery to an external application. The contact elements are grouped together and separated from one another by partitions of insulating material thus forming a single terminal unit, with the partitions and the wall being made as a single piece.