Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for facilitating assessment of a physical asset, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the system may include a device disposable on a location of the physical asset. Further, the device may include a sensor configured for generating an information. Further, the at least one device may include a communication interface communicatively coupled with the sensor. Further, the device may include a power source electrically coupled with the sensor and the communication interface. Further, the system may include an assessment system communicatively coupled with the device. Further, the assessment system may include a communication device configured for receiving the information and transmitting an assessment to a user device. Further, the assessment system may include a processing device communicatively coupled with the communication device. Further, the assessment system may include a storage device communicatively coupled with the processing device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for facilitating assessment of a physical asset, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the system may include a device disposable on a location of the physical asset. Further, the device may include a sensor configured for generating an information. Further, the at least one device may include a communication interface communicatively coupled with the sensor. Further, the device may include a power source electrically coupled with the sensor and the communication interface. Further, the system may include an assessment system communicatively coupled with the device. Further, the assessment system may include a communication device configured for receiving the information and transmitting an assessment to a user device. Further, the assessment system may include a processing device communicatively coupled with the communication device. Further, the assessment system may include a storage device communicatively coupled with the processing device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for facilitating assessment of a physical asset, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the system may include a device disposable on a location of the physical asset. Further, the device may include a sensor configured for generating an information. Further, the at least one device may include a communication interface communicatively coupled with the sensor. Further, the device may include a power source electrically coupled with the sensor and the communication interface. Further, the system may include an assessment system communicatively coupled with the device. Further, the assessment system may include a communication device configured for receiving the information and transmitting an assessment to a user device. Further, the assessment system may include a processing device communicatively coupled with the communication device. Further, the assessment system may include a storage device communicatively coupled with the processing device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for facilitating assessment of a physical asset, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the system may include a device disposable on a location of the physical asset. Further, the device may include a sensor configured for generating an information. Further, the at least one device may include a communication interface communicatively coupled with the sensor. Further, the device may include a power source electrically coupled with the sensor and the communication interface. Further, the system may include an assessment system communicatively coupled with the device. Further, the assessment system may include a communication device configured for receiving the information and transmitting an assessment to a user device. Further, the assessment system may include a processing device communicatively coupled with the communication device. Further, the assessment system may include a storage device communicatively coupled with the processing device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detection of abnormal PrP in a sample of blood or urine, said method comprising: (a) diluting the sample with buffer to comprise final concentrations of (i) 10 mM to 500 mM buffer agent; (ii) 1% to 10% w/v bovine serum albumin; and (iii) 1% to 8% w/v CHAPS; (b) adding steel particles and incubating to allow PrP binding; (c) washing the steel particles to remove diluted sample; and (d) detecting abnormal PrP captured on the steel particles using antibody capable of binding said abnormal PrP. The invention also provides compositions and kits.

Abstract: A valve stem sealing unit (65) for forming a seal round a valve stem (41, 43) of a poppet valve (19, 21) in an engine (1) having a body (5, 7, 13) and operated by a working fluid, the valve stem sealing unit (65) including: a housing (67) defining a through passage (79) running from a first end to a second end, the through passage (69) being arranged to receive a portion of the valve stem (41, 43); a first seal (85) arranged to form a seal between the valve stem (41, 43) and the housing (69) to prevent egress of the working fluid from the first end of the housing (69); and a second seal (89) arranged to form a seal between the housing (69) and a body (5, 7, 13) of the engine (1) to prevent egress of the working fluid from the second end of the housing (69).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detection of abnormal PrP in a sample of blood or urine, said method comprising: (a) diluting the sample with buffer to comprise final concentrations of (i) 10 mM to 500 mM buffer agent; (ii) 1% to 10% w/v bovine serum albumin; and (iii) 1% to 8% w/v CHAPS; (b) adding steel particles and incubating to allow PrP binding; (c) washing the steel particles to remove diluted sample; and (d) detecting abnormal PrP captured on the steel particles using antibody capable of binding said abnormal PrP. The invention also provides compositions and kits.

Abstract: Containers adapted for storing a product are provided. The containers may include a body portion and a lid. Further, a convertible packaging device is provided. The convertible packaging device may include a package configurable between a closed configuration and a display configuration. The convertible packaging device may additionally include an insert received within an inner cavity defined by the package. The insert may be configured to support products in the package such as the above-described containers. The insert may be formed from a blank and define a stepped configuration that supports each product is supported at a different height. Related packaged product assemblies and product display methods are also provided.

Abstract: Containers adapted for storing a product are provided. The containers may include a body portion and a lid. Further, a convertible packaging device is provided. The convertible packaging device may include a package configurable between a closed configuration and a display configuration. The convertible packaging device may additionally include an insert received within an inner cavity defined by the package. The insert may be configured to support products in the package such as the above-described containers. Related packaged product assemblies and product display methods are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of diagnosis of vCJD in a diagnostic sample of a valid body tissue taken from a human subject, which comprises detecting an increased concentration of a protein in the diagnostic sample, compared with a sample of a control human subject, the protein being: beta-actin (SwissProt Acc. No. P60709), apolipoprotein A-IV precursor (SwissProt Acc. No. P06727); haptoglobin beta-chain consisting of residues 162-406 (SwissProt Acc. No. P00738); haemoglobin beta chain (SwissProt Acc. No. P02023); or alpha-1-antitrypsin (SwissProt Acc. No. P01009); or a decreased concentration of a protein in the diagnostic sample, compared with a sample of a control, normal human subject, the protein being plasma protease (C1) inhibitor precursor (SwissProt Acc. No. P05155); complement component 1, s sub-component (SwissProt Acc. No. P09871); butyrylcholinesterase precursor (SwissProt Acc. No. P06276); complement component C4B (SwissProt Acc. No. P01028); lumican (SwissProt Acc. No.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detection of abnormal PrP in a sample of blood or urine, said method comprising: (a) diluting the sample with buffer to comprise final concentrations of (i) 10 mM to 500 mM buffer agent; (ii) 1% to 10% w/v bovine serum albumin; and (iii) 1% to 8% w/v CHAPS; (b) adding steel particles and incubating to allow PrP binding; (c) washing the steel particles to remove diluted sample; and (d) detecting abnormal PrP captured on the steel particles using antibody capable of binding said abnormal PrP. The invention also provides compositions and kits.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of diagnosis of vCJD in a diagnostic sample of a valid body tissue taken from a human subject, which comprises detecting an increased concentration of a protein in the diagnostic sample, compared with a sample of a control human subject, the protein being: beta-actin (SwissProt Ace. No. P60709), apolipoprotein A-IV precursor (SwissProt Acc. No. P06727); haptoglobin beta-chain consisting of residues 162-406 (SwissProt Acc. No. P00738); haemoglobin beta chain (SwissProt Ace. No. P02023); or alpha-1-antitrypsin (SwissProt Ace. No. P01009); or a decreased concentration of a protein in the diagnostic sample, compared with a sample of a control, normal human subject, the protein being plasma protease (C1) inhibitor precursor (SwissProt Acc. No. P05155); complement component 1, s sub-component (SwissProt Acc. No. P09871); butyrylcholinesterase precursor (SwissProt Acc. No. P06276); complement component C4B (SwissProt Acc. No. P01028); lumican (SwissProt Ace. No.

Abstract: A device for delivering liquid and optionally also solid food to birds, said device comprising a container (1) for liquid having a plurality of nipples (4), arranged on a lower surface of said container, a perch (6) supported below the nipples (4), such that birds on the perch (6) can drink liquid from within the container via the nipples and an attractant such as a feeder (14,22) for attracting birds to the device located on the container. One or more bird feeders (9) for solid feed materials may be attached to the sidewalls of the container (1).

Abstract: Methods for determining the KIT genotype of pigs are provided. These methods are useful in determining coat colour genotype, breed determination and for screening pigs to determine those likely to produce larger litters, and/or those less likely to produce large litters. Kits for use in such methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a mixing scheme containing a plurality of pigmented base paint compositions having defined colors and optionally one or more non-pigmented base paint compositions comprising at least one rheology controlled base paint composition containing at least one pigment selected from the group consisting of inorganic pigments, di-keto-pyrrolo-pyrrole type pigments, organic liquid crystal type pigments and carbon black and having the following rheology profile (1) an initial viscosity V1 at 20° C. of 65 Pa s or greater when measured at a shear rate of 10?3 s?1, (2) a viscosity V2 at 20° C. when measured at a shear rate of 10?3 s?1 immediately after subjecting to a shear rate of at least 15 s?1 whereby the viscosity V2 is 700 Pa s or less and is less than or equal to 70% of V1; (3) 24 hours after subjected by shaking to a shear rate of at least 15s?1 a viscosity V3 at 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for analysing animal products. In particular methods for differentiating animal products on the basis of breed origin or validating an animal product are provided.

Abstract: A device, for delivering liquid to livestock, comprising a container (1) for liquid, the container being suspendable within a livestock feeding area, and having a plurality of nipples (10), arranged on a lower surface of the container, such that livestock can drink liquid from within the container via the nipples.

Abstract: A fuel storage tank includes an overfill protection device for shutting off the flow of fuel into the tank via a fuel fill tube when the contents of the tank reach an intended maximum fill level. The overfill protection device includes a butterfly valve located within the fuel fill tube and a float, slidably mounted outside the fuel fill tube and operatively linked to the butterfly valve. The float rotates the butterfly valve towards the closed position in response to an increasing fuel level in the tank.

Abstract: Methods for determining the KIT genotype of pigs are provided. These methods are useful in determining coat colour genotype, breed determination and for screening pigs to determine those likely to produce larger litters, and/or those less likely to produce large litters. Kits for use in such methods are also provided.