Abstract: The package includes a plurality of food packages (16) continuing fresh meat food products (17). Each food package is vacuum packaged in a case ready package with a permeable film. The case ready package being sealed within a master pouch (12) having a modified atmosphere. The modified atmosphere having an elevated concentration of carbon monoxide. The fresh meat (17) being in the case ready package and not in direct contact with the modified atmosphere. The fresh meat (17) retaining acceptable color within the case ready package after being removed from the master pouch.

Abstract: The package includes a plurality of food packages (16) continuing fresh meat food products (17). Each food package is vacuum packaged in a case ready package with a permeable film. The case ready package being sealed within a master pouch (12) having a modified atmosphere. The modified atmosphere having an elevated concentration of carbon monoxide. The fresh meat (17) being in the case ready package and not in direct contact with the modified atmosphere. The fresh meat (17) retaining acceptable color within the case ready package after being removed from the master pouch.

Abstract: A helmet mounting for optical combiner (50) for a HMD has a pivoted mounting arm (60) for the optical combiner to be movable between an operational position in a line of sight, and a retracted position displaced out of the line of sight. A translation mechanism (100) provides translation of the optical combiner along the line of sight. A driving lever (30) causes the displacement of the mounting arm between the line of sight and the retracted position, and with a second motion of the lever, causes the translation of the optical combiner. By having the same lever coupled to both the mounting arm and the translation mechanism, the relatively complex combination of displacement and translation movements of the optical combiner can be reduced to a simpler movement, easier for a user such as a pilot to use even when under stress in a busy and cramped cockpit environment.

Abstract: A package, system and method for packaging a fresh food product having an improved shelf-life. The system includes: one or more individual packages having a food product sealed therein, the packages are made from an oxygen permeable film having an oxygen transmission rate (OTR) of at least 10,000 cc (STP)/m2/day/1 atm at 23° C. at 0% relative humidity (RH) measured according to ASTM 3985. The individual packages are disposed in an interior space of a master pouch. The master pouch is made from a film having an oxygen barrier layer such that the OTR of the master pouch film is less than 20 cc (STP)/m2/day/1 atm at 23° C. at 0% RH measured according to ASTM 3985. The interior space of the master pouch includes a modified atmosphere having CO2 and has an oxygen concentration that is less than 0.1% by volume.

Abstract: A helmet mounting for optical combiner (50) for a HMD has a pivoted mounting arm (60) for the optical combiner to be movable between an operational position in a line of sight, and a retracted position displaced out of the line of sight. A translation mechanism (100) provides translation of the optical combiner along the line of sight. A driving lever (30) causes the displacement of the mounting arm between the line of sight and the retracted position, and with a second motion of the lever, causes the translation of the optical combiner. By having the same lever coupled to both the mounting arm and the translation mechanism, the relatively complex combination of displacement and translation movements of the optical combiner can be reduced to a simpler movement, easier for a user such as a pilot to use even when under stress in a busy and cramped cockpit environment.

Abstract: A method of generating a topographic map of a region of a body for the manufacture of a body fitting article to be fitted to the region of the body. The method allows for the resultant topographical map of the body feature to be coupled to an anatomical and functional datum on the body. The method involves use of a contact probe which is configured to generate positional data which defines the surface it is drawn across. The method comprises the steps of urging a contact probe towards the outer surface of the body such that the contact probe is touching the outer surface of the body or separated from the outer surface of the body only by a barrier layer which is flattened against the outer surface of the body by the probe. The contact probe is drawn over the region of the body where the body fitting article is to be located such that the contact probe generates 3D positional data of the surface of the outer surface of the body in the region of the body where the body fitting article is to be located.

Abstract: A method of generating a topographic map of a region of a body for the manufacture of a body fitting article to be fitted to the region of the body. The method allows for the resultant topographical map of the body feature to be coupled to an anatomical and functional datum on the body. The method involves use of a contact probe which is configured to generate positional data which defines the surface it is drawn across. The method comprises the steps of urging a contact probe towards the outer surface of the body such that the contact probe is touching the outer surface of the body or separated from the outer surface of the body only by a barrier layer which is flattened against the outer surface of the body by the probe. The contact probe is drawn over the region of the body where the body fitting article is to be located such that the contact probe generates 3D positional data of the surface of the outer surface of the body in the region of the body where the body fitting article is to be located.

Abstract: The invention relates to a removable test fitment which may be readily locatable to remove it from a complex system, specifically to the removal of test fitments which are installed in low light or confined spaces. There is provided a removable test fitment suitable for use to temporarily monitor a complex system, wherein said removable test fitting comprises an indicator to identify the presence of the component within the complex system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of decreasing sperm production in a male mammal by administering an effective amount of SHP2 inhibitor to decrease the spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) population. In particular non-limiting embodiments, this method may be used to achieve sterilization. The invention is based, at least in part, on studies in mice which show that (i) in the absence of SHP2, spermatogenesis is blocked at an initial step because spermatogonia cannot be produced from SSCs and (ii) global knock out of SHP2 inhibits the release of mature spermatozoa and causes premature release of germ cells as well as defects in the orientation and migration of elongated spermatids. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the invention provides for a method of decreasing fertility in a male human by administering an effective amount of a SHP2 inhibitor.

Abstract: A novel heterogeneous liquid phase catalytic process for dehydration of monoethanolamine to ethylenimine and water has been discovered. The process utilizes a novel catalyst made by modifying a cation exchange resin in the hydrogen ion form. The process using the catalyst is performed in a solution of monoethanolamine in a solvent.

Abstract: A self-heating patch includes a bottom barrier layer, an air-activated heat-generating layer, an air regulation layer, optionally a top barrier layer, and optionally a skin contact layer, wherein the air-activated heat-generating layer is encapsulated by the air regulation layer and bottom barrier layer, and/or the top and bottom barrier layers, and the temperature of the patch, when the air-activated heat-generating layer has been exposed to air, and when the top barrier layer if present is removed, is controlled at least in part by the air regulation layer; and a perimeter seal seals the air regulation layer to the bottom barrier layer around the perimeter of the patch. Optionally a temperature-responsive mechanism, such as a wax, can be used to reduce oxygen intake into the self-heating patch and thereby control the temperature of the self-heating patch during use. Optionally, a portion of the self-heating patch can be thermoformed.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a compartmented marinade package comprising a food product, such as a cut of meat, loaded into a first compartment and a frozen food additive loaded into a second compartment. The package includes a rupturable seal separating the two compartments to allow the mixing and marinating of the food product and food additive when desired by a user. The user squeezes the desired storage chamber and the pressure applied thereto causes the rupturable seal to break, allowing intermixing between the compartments.

Abstract: An adhesive resin composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, a first resin component having one or more glass transition temperatures of about ?15 to about 50° C.; optionally, up to about 49 weight percent of a second resin component having one or more glass transition temperatures greater than about 100° C.; and up to about 50 weight percent of a particulate inorganic filler; wherein a tan ? value of the adhesive resin composition is greater than about 0.2 over a temperature range of about ?15 to about 50° C. when measured at a frequency of 1 Hz. The adhesive resin compostions are of particular utility in suspension assemblies.

Abstract: An adhesive resin composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, a first resin component having one or more glass transition temperatures of about −15 to about 50° C.; optionally, up to about 49 weight percent of a second resin component having one or more glass transition temperatures greater than about 100° C.; and up to about 50 weight percent of a particulate inorganic filler; wherein a tan &dgr; value of the adhesive resin composition is greater than about 0.2 over a temperature range of about −15 to about 50° C. when measured at a frequency of 1 Hz. The adhesive resin compostions are of particular utility in suspension assemblies.

Abstract: One or more patches adhered to a bag have a first-patch-overhang-region and a second-patch-overhang-region, wherein at least a portion of said first-patch-overhang-region is adhered to said second-patch-overhang-region. The overhang regions are preferably present on separate patches adhered to the bag. The patches can extend completely around the bag, eliminating uncovered regions, thereby providing protection against puncture by a bone-in meat product packaged within the bag. This “full width patch bag” has been discovered to be particularly beneficial in reducing punctures in the packaging of whole bone-in pork loins. Other bag embodiments without patch overhangs are also disclosed, for solving the bone puncture problem by providing alternative full width patch bags.

Abstract: A package for a product, including: a support member having a peripheral flange and a cavity for receiving a product; a permeable film partially sealed to said flange to enclose the product; at least one channel between the permeable film and and flange; and an impermeable film enclosing the permeable film and at least one channel, the impermeable film being removable from the package such that removal thereof allows gas to flow into and out of the cavity through the at least one channel. The channel may comprise one or more grooves in the flange; a nonsealable substance present between the permeable film and the flange; or at least one corona-treated area of the flange, the permeable film, or both.

Abstract: A novel apparatus has been discovered which is of value in the production of polyurethane foam. This invention relates to a one-pass, on-demand apparatus for producing a controlled, homogeneous blend of the polyol-blowing agent mixture used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam using either a low-boiling point or high-boiling point blowing agent. An apparatus is provided to control the amount of each material in the mixture, ensure homogeneous blending of the two materials after mixing, a pressure control means to maintain blowing agents in their liquid state (where necessary), and a monitoring means which allows rapid verification of the operating status of the entire system.

Abstract: A composite film and vacuum skin package for packaging a product such as a fresh red meat is disclosed. The composite film is thermoformed and sealed under vacuum to a support member to completely enclose a product which is positioned on the support member. The composite film is a gas-permeable film weakly bonded to a gas-impermeable film, permitting the gas-impermeable film to be peeled from the package while leaving the gas-permeable film intact so that the fresh red meat product can bloom from a purplish color to a desirable red color upon exposure to oxygen. A peel initiation mechanism which is a grippable film sealed along an edge of the gas-impermeable film is provided.

Abstract: A novel methodology and apparatus have been discovered which is of value in the production of polyurethane foam. This invention relates to a one-pass, on-demand process and apparatus for producing a controlled, homogeneous blend of the polyol-blowing agent mixture used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam using either a low-boiling point or high-boiling point blowing agent. A method is provided to control the amount of each material in the mixture, ensure homogeneous blending of the two materials after mixing, a pressure control means to maintain blowing agents in their liquid state (where necessary), and a monitoring means which allows rapid verification of the operating status of the entire system.

Abstract: A package comprising a product support member, an O.sub.2 -permeable film over the product support member, and an O.sub.2 -impermeable film over the O.sub.2 -permeable film and in close proximity to the O.sub.2 -impermeable film, has an O.sub.2 -permeable region between the O.sub.2 -permeable film and the O.sub.2 -impermeable film. The O.sub.2 -impermeable film bounds at least a portion of an confined-O.sub.2 volume within the package. The confined-O.sub.2 volume comprises a gas comprising an amount of gaseous oxygen effective to inhibit discoloration of the product.