Abstract: The invention features compositions for administration of an oxidatively transformed carotenoid or a component thereof and methods of promoting weight gain and feed conversion efficiency therewith.

Abstract: An indoor golf putting green is disclosed comprising base panels (12), base-panel spacers (14), stand-board spacers (54), rails, a stand-board (18) and a putting surface (24). The putting surface is fully contourable providing a large variety of slopes which can be configured on the surface, allowing the user to practise a variety of putts. The stand-board is also contourable, and can be placed around the base panels at a variety of locations thus allowing the user to practise putts of differing length.

Abstract: A drive system for a motor having a rotor and a phase winding (a, b, c) comprises; a drive circuit including switch means associated with the winding a, b, c for varying the current passing through the winding; rotor position sensing means arranged to sense the position of the rotor; control means arranged to provide drive signals to control the switch means; a power input for connection to a power supply at a nominal voltage; and boost means in electric communication with the power input and power output, and controllable to boost the nominal voltage to a higher voltage for application to the winding.

Abstract: A bubbler (2) for delivering liquid or solid metalorganic compounds to a reactor site. The bubbler has an inner and outer chamber and has a member (14) positioned between its inlet (6) and outlet (8) that is provided with a plurality of apertures therein. The member (14) is preferably in the form of a perforated disc having a predefined density of apertures therein to provide optimum pick up and flow of carrier gas through the bubbler.

Abstract: A safety construction helmet is provided with an attachment which extends over the top of the helmet and provides sun protection.

Abstract: A process and apparatus to enable the continuous isolation of an organometallic compound, such as trimethylindium from a liquid feedstock. The liquid feedstock is delivered to a distillation column having two heating zones to effect dissociation of the feed stock thereby liberating the organometallic compound, which is collected as a vapor from the top of the column.

Abstract: A flexible training wheel assembly fitted on each side of the rear wheel (10) of a bicycle, each training wheel assembly comprising: an upper bracket (1) removeably attached to the bicycle axle (11), a visco-elastic connector (2) attached to the upper bracket (1), and a lower arm (3) attached to the visco-elastic connector (2) at one end and to a training wheel (6) at the other end.

Abstract: An in-line digital cable television adapter and method for receiving and converting digital television signals to an analog format for display on an analog television set. Dual-capable video decryption and decoding is available to support a television, VCR, and a picture-in-picture independently and simultaneously. Dual-BTSC audio and video frequency modulators are available for output. A bypass switch selectively switches between television channels for modulation and for passing an analog supplied television signal directly to the analog television set. An infrared transceiver integrated with the digital cable adapter receives infrared frequencies from a compatible infrared remote control and stimulates input to a target infrared receiver.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the level of a liquid in a vessel comprises at least one metallic probe hermetically sealed within the vessel, the probe having a sealing end and at least a portion of the probe constituting a first electrode, the sealing end of the probe being encased within a glass material, a second electrode spaced apart from said first electrode in a manner such that the first and second electrode together form part of a capacitor, a mechanism for supplying an electrical current from an applied electrical current source to the capacitor, and a mechanism for monitoring capacitance of the capacitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bakery product, which is protected by natamycin against spoilage, as well as to a process for preventing mould spoilage of bakery products. The viscosity of the natamycin suspension is increased by a thickener before it is sprayed onto the bakery product. The thickener ensures that the natamycin is evenly distributed on the surface of the bakery product.

Abstract: A valve assembly (20) for a respirator comprises a valve body (25) having a valve outlet portion and a valve inlet portion which together define a valve cavity (30) for a valve mechanism (24) permitting gas flow from the valve inlet portion to the valve portion member, an air purge means comprising a purge inlet, connectable to an air pressure supply means, an air purge outlet (27) and an air deflection means (28) in which the deflection means is spatially arranged relative to the valve mechanism and purge outlet so that, in use, air exiting the purge outlet and incident the air deflection means provides a curtain of air over the valve mechanism.

Abstract: A drive mechanism is disclosed which includes a hydraulic pump whereby at least two hydraulic motors may be supplied with pressure medium. The drive mechanism in accordance with the invention has on the meter-in side or on the meter-out side of each hydraulic motor a variable hydraulic resistor that is biased into a basic position of minimum open cross-section and may be subjected to a control pressure in a direction of increased open cross-section. This control pressure is dependent on the pressure on the meter-in side or on the meter-out side of the hydraulic motor.

Abstract: A respirator comprising a respirator facepiece (1), a first sealing means (7) suitable for forming a seal on the face of a user so as to define a first cavity between the first sealing means, the respirator facepiece and an area of the use's face comprising ine eyes, mouth and nose, a second sealing means (6) suitable for forming a seal on the face of the user so as to define a second cavity, the second cavity being formed between the second sealing means (6), the first sealing means, a portion of the face of the user and optionally the respirator facepiece (1), a respirator air inlet (4) for conducting inhaling air to the first cavity, a respirator air outlet (3) for conducting exhaled air from the first cavity, and an air pressure supply means suitable for supplying pressurised air to the second cavity whereby in normal operation air is inhaled and exhaled solely through the first cavity and so substantially no air pressure differential exists between the ambient atmosphere and the second cavity which will

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring liquid levels within a vessel, particularly the level of an organometallic compound within a bubbler. A metallic probe (10) is hermetically sealed within a mounting that is sealed within the port of the vessel (2). The part of the probe that is sealed within the mounting is made of a nickel alloy and encased in a glass material by a metal to glass matched seal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non yeast-leavened fine bakery product with increased shelf life and to a process for increasing the shelf life of intermediate and high moisture fine bakery products. The fine bakery product comprises an intermediate or high moisture baked product having a water activity aw>0.8. Its surface has deposited thereon an effective amount of natamycin, which is sufficient to keep the product mould free when packaged for a storage time of 2 weeks or more at ambient temperature. In the process the outer surface of a baked product is sprayed with natamycin to deposit an effective amount of natamycin thereon, whereafter the sprayed product is packaged in a protective envelope.

Abstract: Water treatment apparatus has a reservoir (12) for receiving and storing purified water until required, for example in a beverage dispenser. The water is purified by heating in housing (10) and is cooled in heat exchanger (11) prior to delivery to the reservoir (12). The reservoir (12) includes a heating element (32) for heating the purified water and passing steam generated in the reverse direction back though the heat exchanger (11) to the housing (10) to sanitize the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non yeast-leavened fine bakery product with increased shelf life and to a process for increasing the shelf life of intermediate and high moisture fine bakery products. The fine bakery product comprises an intermediate or high moisture baked product having a water activity aw>0.8. Its surface has deposited thereon an effective amount of natamycin, which is sufficient to keep the product mould free when packaged for a storage time of 2 weeks or more at ambient temperature. In the process the outer surface of a baked product is sprayed with natamycin to deposit an effective amount of natamycin thereon, whereafter the sprayed product is packaged in a protective envelope.

Abstract: A safety device (23) for a fluid hose (14) having at one end one part (19) of a separable connector (18) by means of which the hose (14) may be connected to another pipe (21) carrying the other part (20) of the connector, the connector parts separating when the connector (18) is subjected to a tensile load. The device (23) includes an elongate tether (24) having one end attached to the hose (14) at or adjacent the one connector part (19) and its other end attached to the pipe (21) at or adjacent the other connector part (20). The tether (24) is arranged to break when the connector parts has exceeded a pre-set distance, the breaking strain of the tether (24) being lower than the load required to separate the connector (18).