Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for managing order processing and fallout are disclosed. One exemplary method includes processing, in accordance to an orchestration plan, an order entity containing an order item, wherein the orchestration plan is functioning on a processing layer executed by electronic order management system. The method further includes respectively receiving, from each of one or more orchestration order components associated with the orchestration plan, state information corresponding to a child order item contained in a child order entity, wherein the state information respectively received by each of the one or more orchestration order components is respectively reflected in an order component order item included within the one or more orchestration order components and determining a current processing state for the order item by aggregating the state information reflected in all of the order component order items.

Abstract: An improved system, apparatus and method for estimating thrust from an engine, and more specifically, a system for estimating thrust from strain gauge and accelerometer measurements. At least one strain gauge is mounted on an engine mount to measure strain to estimate a constant velocity or steady-state portion of thrust. At least one accelerometer is mounted on the vehicle to measure acceleration to estimate a transient portion of thrust. Steady-state thrust estimation and transient thrust estimation are combined to estimate thrust from the engine. An algorithm provides steps for estimating thrust from strain gauge and accelerometer measurements.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for managing order processing and fallout are disclosed. One exemplary method includes processing, in accordance to an orchestration plan, an order entity containing an order item, wherein the orchestration plan is functioning on a processing layer executed by electronic order management system. The method further includes respectively receiving, from each of one or more orchestration order components associated with the orchestration plan, state information corresponding to a child order item contained in a child order entity, wherein the state information respectively received by each of the one or more orchestration order components is respectively reflected in an order component order item included within the one or more orchestration order components and determining a current processing state for the order item by aggregating the state information reflected in all of the order component order items.

Abstract: An improved system, apparatus and method for estimating thrust from an engine, and more specifically, a system for estimating thrust from strain gauge and accelerometer measurements. At least one strain gauge is mounted on an engine mount to measure strain to estimate a constant velocity or steady-state portion of thrust. At least one accelerometer is mounted on the vehicle to measure acceleration to estimate a transient portion of thrust. Steady-state thrust estimation and transient thrust estimation are combined to estimate thrust from the engine. An algorithm provides steps for estimating thrust from strain gauge and accelerometer measurements.

Abstract: Method and composition for decomposing and detoxifying chemical warfare agents, organic toxic compounds (e.g., pesticides), and for removal of contaminants in materials including fuels. The method and composition are based on ferrate (VI). The ferrate is typically applied to a contaminated surface or volume with a phase transfer catalyst and/or with a carrier.

Abstract: A method for improving the performance of a powdered microfibrous cellulose (MFC) composition is provided. The method involves degrading a co-agent in the powdered MFC composition using a polymer degrader. The polymer degrader does not substantially degrade the MFC.

Abstract: Novel mouth rinse (i.e., mouthwash) compositions that permit delivery of silica or silicate materials to the surface of teeth through common mouth rinsing procedures are provided. Such compositions must exhibit proper suspension of the silica or silicate materials (in particulate form) to prevent settling during storage while simultaneously providing proper mouth rinsing properties. Such silica or silicate materials may themselves exhibit any number of therapeutic or aesthetic benefits as long as such materials are easily transferred through mouth rinsing and exhibit proper affinity for deposit on target teeth upon contact therewith. Such silica or silicate materials should exhibit, in one embodiment, certain ionic charge levels as well as sufficiently small particle sizes to permit effective static attraction and eventual accumulation on target tooth surfaces.

Abstract: Method and composition for decomposing and detoxifying chemical warfare agents, organic toxic compounds (e.g., pesticides), and for removal of contaminants in materials including fuels. The method and composition are based on ferrate (VI). The ferrate is typically applied to a contaminated surface or volume with a phase transfer catalyst and/or with a carrier.

Abstract: Novel antifreeze polypeptides which can be easily obtained from an abundant natural source. Antifreeze polypeptides obtained from carrots show markedly better properties as compared to polypeptides obtained from other vegetables. The antifreeze polypeptides of the invention are capable of providing good recrystallization inhibition properties without significantly changing the crystal shape of the ice-crystals, therewith possibly leading to more favorable properties, e.g., soft ice-cream.

Abstract: Mechanical complexity and high cost in a fluid flow control system are avoided through the use of a pulse width modulated (PWM) valve (20) to meter a fluid flow to an inlet (50) of a pump (16) that pumps the metered flow to an outlet (56) of the fuel pump (12). The system utilizes a pulsating vapor core in the pump (16) to dampen the pulses in the fluid flow generated by the PWM valve (20). A regulator valve (22) is provided to maintain a relatively constant pressure drop across the PWM valve (20). The control system is ideally suited for controlling the flow of fuel to a gas turbine engine.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of AFPs from natural sources, said process involving the steps ofa) isolating an AFP containing juice from the natural source;b) heat treating the natural source or the AFP containing juice to a temperature of at least 60.degree. C.;c) removing the insoluble fraction.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of AFPs from natural sources, said process involving the steps ofa) isolating an AFP containing juice from the natural source;b) heat treating the natural source or the AFP containing juice to a temperature of at least 60.degree. C.;c) removing the insoluble fraction.

Abstract: Plant anti freeze proteins can advantageously be incorporated into frozen confectionery products, provided they have the capability of limiting the growth of ice crystals

Abstract: A process for the recovery of AFPs from natural sources, said process involving the steps ofa) isolating an AFP containing juice from the natural source;b) heat treating the natural source or the AFP containing juice to a temperature of at least 60.degree. C.;c) removing the insoluble fraction.

Abstract: A nozzle attachment for a hair dryer has a cylindrical element for connecting a flow-directing member to the nozzle of a hair dryer. The flow-directing member deflects the air coming from the hair dryer by a certain acute angle. The flow-directing member is rotatable relative to the cylindrical element. Vanes are provided within the flow-directing member. They are slanted to the direction of air flow from the hair dryer, so that impingement of air on the vanes causes the flow-directing member to rotate thus providing air flow having a continually varying flow direction.