Abstract: An ozone generator cartridge 60 suitable for a sterilization, decontamination and/or sanitation device. The cartridge comprises a sealable housing 60 for providing a corona discharge, the housing containing at least one power supply unit 64 and at least one inlet 65 for connection to an oxygen or air supply, the cartridge including at least part of at least one ozone conversion cell 63 attached to and extending from an external surface of a wall of the sealed housing, the conversion cell extending into a delivery conduit 52 of a decontamination device that leads to at least one discharge outlet 16.

Abstract: An ozone generator cartridge 60 suitable for a sterilisation, decontamination and/or sanitation device. The cartridge comprises a sealable housing 60 for providing a corona discharge, the housing containing at least one power supply unit 64 and at least one inlet 65 for connection to an oxygen or air supply, the cartridge including at least part of at least one ozone conversion cell 63 attached to and extending from an external surface of a wall of the sealed housing, the conversion cell extending into a delivery conduit 52 of a decontamination device that leads to at least one discharge outlet 16.

Abstract: An ozone generator cartridge 60 suitable for a sterilization, decontamination and/or sanitation device. The cartridge comprises a sealable housing 60 for providing a corona discharge, the housing containing at least one power supply unit 64 and at least one inlet 65 for connection to an oxygen or air supply, the cartridge including at least part of at least one ozone conversion cell 63 attached to and extending from an external surface of a wall of the sealed housing, the conversion cell extending into a delivery conduit 52 of a decontamination device that leads to at least one discharge outlet 16.

Abstract: An ozone generator cartridge 60 suitable for a sterilisation, decontamination and/or sanitation device. The cartridge comprises a sealable housing 60 for providing a corona discharge, the housing containing at least one power supply unit 64 and at least one inlet 65 for connection to an oxygen or air supply, the cartridge including at least part of at least one ozone conversion cell 63 attached to and extending from an external surface of a wall of the sealed housing, the conversion cell extending into a delivery conduit 52 of a decontamination device that leads to at least one discharge outlet 16.

Abstract: A process for the production of a high purity isoflavone composition is disclosed. The process involves subjecting plant material to a primary chromatographic step to obtain an isoflavone enriched fraction and subjecting the isoflavone enriched fraction to a secondary chromatographic step. Also disclosed is a process that involves passing the plant material through an ultrafiltration membrane which has a molecular weight cut-off range that produces a plant material permeate prior to subjecting the plant material permeate to primary and secondary chromatographic steps.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of preparing compositions enriched in compounds containing carbon chains of varying degrees of unsaturation using argentation chromatography. The present method utilizes an argentized cationic resin or a conditioned argentized alumina to separate compounds containing saturated or mono-unsaturated carbon chains from compounds having polyunsaturated carbon chains present in a starting composition. The invention is particularly useful for preparing a composition enriched in polyunsaturated fatty acid alkyl esters from mixtures of fatty acid esters in a starting composition derived from vegetable oils. The present invention is also directed to a method of preparing a conditioned argentized alumina adsorbent having increased selectivity for compounds containing one or more polyunsaturated carbon chains.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method or preparing fatty acid alkyl esters from fatty acids contained in co-product streams, or waste or recycled fatty acid stock. The present method utilizes an acidic resin to convert the fatty acid stock into esters. The present method encompasses the use of reactive simulated moving bed chromatography, wherein above about 95 percent of the fatty acid stock is converted to fatty acid alkyl esters. The present method has been optimized to separate the ester product from the raffinate stream formed during the chromatographic process, thereby improving the yield of the esterification and preventing acid hydrolysis of the ester.

Abstract: A process for the production of a high purity isoflavone composition is disclosed. The process involves subjecting plant material to a primary chromatographic step to obtain an isoflavone enriched fraction and subjecting the isoflavone enriched fraction to a second chromatographic step. Also disclosed is a process that invloves passing the plant material through an ultrafiltration membrane which has a molecular weight cut-off range that produces a plant material permeate prior to subjecting the plant material permeate to primary and secondary chromatographic steps.

Abstract: A process for the production of a high purity isoflavone composition is disclosed. The process involves subjecting plant material to a primary chromatographic step to obtain an isoflavone enriched fraction and subjecting the isoflavone enriched fraction to a second chromatographic step. Also disclosed is a process that involves passing the plant material through an ultrafiltration membrane which has a moleuclar weight cut-off range that produces a plant material permeate prior to subjecting the plant material permeate to primary and secondary chromatographic steps.

Abstract: A nasal filtration device adapted to remove minute particles from the air entering the nostrils, the device comprising a nasal insert adapted for insertion into a nostril of the user, the insert comprising a housing defining a passageway therethrough, a filter element disposed within the housing and extending across the passageway. The filter element comprises a filter membrane secured at its periphery to the interior surface of the housing, so as to provide a fluid-tight seal between the filter membrane and the inner surface of the housing. The filter diaphragm may be made of polypropylene fibres and the housing may be formed of rubber-modified polypropylene, ensuring enhanced bonding capability between the two components. A pair of inserts may be integrally formed with a connective member.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for separating basic amino acids from fermentation broth comprising contacting the broth with strong acid cation exchange resins that have a low degree of cross-linkage and eluting the amino acid. The method described herein results in higher yield and higher purity of lysine, in addition to higher throughput, as compared to conventional processes of purification of lysine from fermentation broth.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for separating basic amino acids from fermentation broth comprising contacting the broth with strong acid cation exchange resins that have a low degree of cross-linkage and eluting the amino acid. The method described herein results in higher yield and higher purity of lysine, in addition to higher throughput, as compared to conventional processes of purification of lysine from fermentation broth.

Abstract: A mechanically actuated diaphragm pump for pumping fluids includes a pump head body having an outer surface, a pumping cavity, an inlet, an outlet, and suction and discharge valves. The suction and discharge valves are externally mounted on the pump head body and are slidably removable in a direction perpendicular to the direction of fluid flow to or from the pump.

Abstract: A mechanical actuated diaphragm pump for pumping fluids. The pump includes a pump housing having a chamber, a flexible diaphragm forming at least a portion of one wall of the chamber, a reciprocally movable member for causing reciprocal movement of a portion of the diaphragm, a rotating shaft connected to the reciprocally movable member such that rotation of the shaft causes reciprocation of the reciprocally movable member and a motor having an output shaft for driving the rotating shaft. The reciprocally moving member and the motor may be attached by an Oldham coupling.

Abstract: A mechanical actuated diaphragm pump for pumping fluids. The pump includes a pump housing having a chamber, a flexible diaphragm forming at least a portion of one wall of the chamber, a reciprocally movable member for causing reciprocal movement of a portion of the diaphragm, a rotating shaft connected to the reciprocally movable member such that rotation of the shaft causes reciprocation of the reciprocally movable member and a motor having an output shaft for driving the rotating shaft. The motor can be alternatively and selectively mounted with respect to the pump housing in a first alternative position such that the output shaft of the motor is fixed to the rotating shaft to drive the rotating shaft, and in a second alternative position such that the output shaft is connected to the rotating shaft through a pair of pulleys to drive the rotating shaft.

Abstract: A soybean variety designated 91B01, the plants and seeds of soybean variety 91B01, methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the variety 91B01 with itself or with another soybean plant, and hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 91B01 with another soybean line or plant.

Abstract: A soybean variety designated 92B91, the plants and seeds of soybean variety 92B91, methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the variety 92B91 with itself or with another soybean plant, and hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 92B91 with another soybean line or plant.