Abstract: A compact X-ray source is disclosed, improving controllability and insulation from unwanted high voltage effects. In one aspect, an active variable conductance device (130, 330) connected in series with the cathode is used in a closed loop, feedback arrangement to control the cathode beam current; the current flowing through the device to the cathode being directly sensed and compared with a desired current level. The result of the comparison is used to control the conductance of the device, thereby directly influencing the cathode current. A second aspect provides an extension of a Faraday cage, whereby the secondary winding of a transformer used to supply power to components within the cage is shielded within a coaxial, tubular member connected to the cage and extending outwardly from it.

Abstract: This invention relates to lubricant compositions comprising a polyalkylene glycol and an ester wherein the polyalkylene glycol has the formula (I): RO—(CH2CH(CH3)O)n—CH3 where R is an alkyl group with 1 to 15 carbon atoms and n=1 to 35. The lubricant compositions of the invention do not readily form stable emulsions with water. This feature makes the lubricant compositions of the invention particularly suitable for use with air compressors where it is very difficult to exclude moisture.

Abstract: The invention relates to antigenic compositions and to methods for immunising animals using same. The antigenic compositions comprises a lipid formulation most usually in solid form, and at least one antigenic component. A preferred antigenic component is a living organism. In a preferred embodiment the composition is formulated for oral administration.

Abstract: An optical fiber terminating assembly has an outer body (10), a first member (11) locatable in the outer body (10) and which carries a protruding length of optical fiber (36) which locates an alignment structure (44, 45) and a housing (12) locatable in alignment with the first member (11). The housing (12) has an access opening for receiving an optical fiber (52, 53) to be terminated so that the fiber can be located in the alignment structure in abutment with the optical fiber length (35). The housing has a compartment (47) which receives a heat responsive adhesive element (57), a saddle (58) and a resistor (59). When a current is passed through the resistor, the heat generated is transmitted by the saddle to the adhesive which melts and flows around the optical fiber (52, 53) to secure it in position in abutment with the optical fiber length (35).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for electronically managing and approving a loan application. The apparatus may include a document administration module, a loan officer module, an underwriting module, and an administration module, with each of the modules interacting with one another. Further, at least one of the modules operates on a document, and a plurality of the modules may simultaneously operate on the loan application. The method may receive a loan application, generate an indication of at least one document required to approve the loan application, electronically receive the at least one document, store the at least document, provide access to the at least one document; electronically underwrite the at least one document, and in response to electronically underwriting the at least one document, electronically approve the loan application.

Abstract: A printing paste containing: (a) 5 to 25% by weight of a polyurethane, (b) 1.5 to 20% by weight of a silicone, (c) 0 to 50% by weight of a further component and (d) water as the remainder, the sum of the amounts of components (a)+(b)+(c)+(d) being 100%, is suitable for printing textile materials.

Abstract: A housing or enclosure for time of flight ranging systems and/or level measurement devices. The housing comprises an upper lid section and a lower section which are coupled together to form an enclosure for holding a transducer module and electronic circuitry to provide the level measurement funtionality. The housing has an exterior surface which is covered in at least part with a reflective coating. The reflective coating reflects solar radiation and serves to reduce the solar gain and temperature rise variations inside and surrounding the housing. According to another aspect, the reflective coating may also be applied to all or parts of the interior surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the manufacture of synthetic vitreous silica ingots involves the production of a melt of synthetic vitreous silica in a crucible (35) within a refractory furnace (31), and the continuous withdrawal of an ingot (43) through an orifice (40) in the wall of the crucible. The silica may be deposited in the crucible by a synthesis burner (33), which may also serve to maintain the silica above its sintering temperature. The emerging ingot is supported by an arrangement of moveable clamps (44).

Abstract: A method of determining the position and emission rate of at least one source of emanations into an intervening medium, which method comprises measuring the concentration of the emanations in the intervening medium at selected measurement locations to obtain observed data, and measuring the velocity of the intervening medium; postulating a dispersion model; postulating a source model containing source parameters, such as the position(s) of assumed source(s) and assumed emission rate(s); calculating with the dispersion model for a postulated source model the concentration that would arise at the measurement location(s) to obtain synthetic data for the postulated source model; comparing the synthetic data with the observed data to obtain the source model that gives the closest fit; and outputting the position and emission rate of the at least one source assumed in the source model that gives the closest fit, wherein the concentrations of the emanations are measured by point measurements using an ultra-sensitive

Abstract: The present invention provides an antigenic composition, the composition comprising at least one recombinant protein. The recombinant protein comprises at least one epitope. The epitope is reactive with an antibody which is reactive with a polypeptide having the sequence set out in SEQ. ID. NO. 3 or SEQ. ID. NO. 5. The invention also provides methods and compositions for the production of the recombinant protein. Also provided are methods for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of P. gingivalis infection.

Abstract: An antigenic preparation for use in the treatment or prevention of Helicobacter infection in a mammalian host, comprises the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) of Helicobacter bacteria, particularly the LPS of H. pylori or H. felis, or an immunogenic fragment thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to soluble P. gingivalis polypeptides derived from PG32 and PG33 and to polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides. The P. gingivalis polypeptides and nucleotides can be used in compositions for use in raising an immune response in a subject against P. gingivalis and treating or preventing or reducing the severity of the condition known as periodontitis or in other conditions related to infection with P. gingivalis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a veterinary composition and in particular one that enables the incorporation of both hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs. In a first aspect the invention relates to a stable composition including at least one hydrophilic active and medium chain mono- and di-glycerides. Preferably the composition additionally includes at least one lipophilic active. Preferably the composition additionally includes at least one of a surfactant, solvent and a carrier. Preferably the hydrophilic is selected from the group including clorsulon, closantel, vaccine solution, sodium selenate, vitamin B12, and other hydrophilic anthelmintics and mineral salts. More preferably the lipophilic active is selected from the group including macrocyclic lactones, including avermectins and milbemycins.

Abstract: A compact X-ray source is disclosed, improving controllability an insulation from unwanted high voltage effects. In one aspect, an active variable conductance device (130, 330) connected in series with the cathode is used in a closed loop, feedback arrangement to control the cathode beam current; the current flowing through the device to the cathode being directly sensed and compared with a desired current level. The result of the comparison is used to control the conductance of the device, thereby directly influencing the cathode current. A second aspect provides an extension of a Faraday cage, whereby the secondary winding of a transformer used to supply power to components within the cage is shielded within a coaxial, tubular member connected to the cage and extending outwardly from it.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for focused presentations of static and dynamic data using local storage media and networked web pages. In one example of the invention, a focused presentation is encoded on the local storage media, such as a CDROM. The focused presentation provided links to information related to the focus of the presentation. The focused presentation may also include links to a jump stations, which connects the user with a focused network location related to the presentation. The focused network location, such as a website, in one example is accessed through a limited functionality browser window. In one example, a generator module is provided that allows a user to customize one or more presentations.

Abstract: An assembly for use in terminating an optical fibre comprises an outer body (10), a first member (11) locatable in the outer body (10) and which carries a protruding length of optical fibre (36) which locates an alignment means (44, 45) and a housing (12) locatable in alignment with the first member (11). The housing (12) has an access opening for receiving an optical fibre (52, 53) to be terminated so that the fibre can be located in the alignment means in abutment with the optical fibre length (35). The housing has a compartment (47) which receives a heat responsive adhesive element (57), a saddle (58) and a resistor (59). when a current is passed through the resistor, the heat generated is transmitted by the saddle to the adhesive which melts and flows around the optical fibre (52, 53) to secure it in position in abutment with the optical fibre length (35).

Abstract: A printing paste containing:

Abstract: An antenna comprises a conductive foil layer (16) which forms a ground plane, a conductive foil element (20) spaced from the ground plane, and a dielectric substrate (14) separating the foil element from the ground plane, the dielectric substrate being of an extruded plastics material having a cellular configuration in cross-section. More particularly, the dielectric substrate comprises one or more superimposed substrate sheets of extruded plastics material, with the or each substrate sheet comprising a pair of spaced, parallel skins (38) and webs (40) extending between and separating the skins. A method of applying the foil element to the dielectric substrate and of making the antenna and various component parts thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrically conductive polymeric housing or enclosure for process control equipment. The enclosure comprises a moldable thermoplastic polymer and carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes are generally uniformly dispersed within said moldable thermoplastic polymer, such that the surface resistivity of the housing is less than 109 Ohms for Level 1 compliance.