Abstract: There is provided a method for the production of sucralose from a feed stream resulting from the chlorination of a sucrose-6-acylate in a reaction vehicle, said feed stream comprising a sucralose-6-acylate, the reaction vehicle, and by-products including high molecular weight coloured material, said method comprising: deacylation of the sucralose-6-acylate by treatment with a base to afford sucralose, and, before or after said deacylation, removal of the reaction vehicle and isolation of the sucralose characterised in that immediately before the removal of the reaction vehicle, the reaction stream is subjected to a precipitation step comprising treatment with a metal or ammonium hydroxide and carbon dioxide to form a precipitate of the corresponding metal or ammonium carbonate in which at least a portion of said high molecular weight coloured material is trapped, followed by separation of said precipitate.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for diagnosing conditions characterized by altered expression of a pregnancy related serine protease (PRSP) protein in a mammal. Such conditions include infertility caused by an inability to achieve or sustain embryo implantation, an inability to sustain a pregnancy, early abortion, insufficient placentation, pre-eclampsia, or intrauterine growth restriction. The methods include detecting expression of PRSP, such as SEQ ID NP33. Detection may be accomplished using a PRSP-specific antibody.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are passive and active vehicle arresting barrier systems that may be combined to provide anti-ram protection along an entire perimeter of a secured area including vehicle access points. A perimeter fence portion is a passive barrier system that stops an attacking vehicle within a predetermined penetration distance and may blend into an existing perimeter fence structure to provide an architecturally hidden structure. The access opening portion utilizes a collapsible road deck and an underlying pit that does not require hydraulic or electrical means to deploy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photoradiation and/or moisture curing silicone compositions and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, the methods of the present invention permit controlled growth of a polymer, and allow for incorporation of pendant functional groups along the length of the polymer.

Abstract: A technique is provided for use by a user terminal or mobile services switching centre (MSC) for responding to a request to switch an on-going call from speech mode to multimedia mode within a wireless communication network conFig.d to automatically disconnect a call if a requested mode switch is not confirmed within a predetermined period of time specified by a call drop timer. In one example, the terminal or MSC activities an automatic response timer upon receipt of a request from a user to switch an on-going call from speech to multimedia, with the timer set shorter than the call drop timer. The user receiving the request is then prompted to accept or decline the request. If no response is received before expiration of the automatic response timer, the terminal or MSC automatically declines the request on behalf of the user so that the call drop timer does not expire.

Abstract: A subsea intervention system is disclosed comprising a floating vessel and a source of coiled tubing at the floating vessel. The system includes a seabed installation including a wellhead and compliant guide having one end operatively connected to the floating vessel and the second end operatively connected to the seabed installation. The compliant guide provides a conduit between the floating vessel and the wellhead for the coiled tubing. At least one injector is present at the floating vessel for inserting the coiled tubing into the compliant guide, and a carousel is proximate the wellhead which comprises a plurality of chambers with intervention tools in at least two of those chambers. The system may also include a plurality of sensing units that are disposed at spaced intervals along the compliant guide to monitor various aspects of the compliant guide and to transmit that information to a repositioning system.

Abstract: A system and methods for enhancing an image of post-stack seismic data, with pre-stack seismic data features, and displaying the enhanced image with the image of the post-stack seismic data are disclosed.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement incorporates a cage in order to locate bearings between races. The bearing cage is associated with channels such that oil flow is specifically directed by those channels for oil lubricant control. The channels typically have a central channel which diverges at either end in to channels such that grooves, slots or fluting specifically guides and directs oil flow in order to lubricate opposing surfaces of the arrangement, remove excess lubricant oil and provide a more even oil distribution. In such circumstances higher bearing arrangement performance can be achieved without provision of directed oil feed passages within the arrangement.

Abstract: A method and system of subsea intervention comprises lowering one or more assemblies of intervention equipment into the sea. Underwater marine units (such as remote operated vehicles or small submarines) may be employed to connect the assemblies to each other and to the subsea wellhead equipment. The subsea wellhead equipment includes a carrier line spool (e.g., coiled tubing spool, wireline spool, slickline spool) and equipment to inject a carrier line from the carrier line spool into the subsea well. The carrier line spool can be located underwater, such as on the sea floor or positioned above the subsea wellhead equipment.

Abstract: A subsea communications module includes an interface to communicate with a surface facility over a communications link using a packet-based protocol. The communications link can be implemented with a fiber optic line, wire-based line, and/or other types of communications lines.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to telecommunication services and, in particular, to a system and method of managing a call, particularly with regard to a modification to bearer characteristics. In one aspect the invention provides a method and system of managing a call in a telecommunication system, the telecommunication system including a network having at least one call controller effecting a call control function and at least one bearer controller effecting a bearer control function, the call controller and the bearer controller separated by a vertical control protocol interface, including providing in at least one message, communicated within the telecommunication system, an indication of the capability of the at least one bearer controller to modify a characteristic of a bearer; and receiving and storing said indication in the at least one call controller.

Abstract: A technique is provided for control of subsea well systems. The technique utilizes a subsea controller coupled to a plurality of subsea well system components to allow localized control of the subsea well system. The subsea controller can be used in a variety of functional applications, such as balancing power distribution to subsea components.

Abstract: A system and methods for enhancing an image of post-stack seismic data, with pre-stack seismic data features, and displaying the enhanced image with the image of the post-stack seismic data are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates implementation of transitory downhole video imaging and/or spectral imaging for the characterization of formation fluid samples in situ, as well as during flow through production tubing, including subsea flow lines, for permanent and/or long term installations. The present invention contemplates various methods and apparatus that facilitate one-time or ongoing downhole fluid characterization by video analysis in real time. The methods and systems may be particularly well suited to permanent and periodic intervention-based operations.

Abstract: A subsea communication system is used to communicate between a position that is proximal to a surface of the sea and an apparatus of the seabed. The subsea communication system includes an umbilicalless communication system.

Abstract: Whole grain, such as wheat, barley, rye, and/or rice, can be processed by (a) steeping the grain in an aqueous liquid to produce softened grain, (b) milling the softened grain to produce milled grain, (c) liquefying the milled grain by contacting it with amylase and heating it to a temperature of at least about 50° C., producing a liquefied material, (d) at least partially saccharifying the liquefied material by contacting it with amyloglucosidase at a temperature of at least about 50° C., producing a first saccharified material, and (e) separating fiber and germ from the first saccharified material, producing a screened material that is substantially free of fiber and germ. The process also includes the steps of (f) further saccharifying and fermenting the screened material with a microorganism that produces ethanol, thereby producing a broth that comprises ethanol, soluble protein, and insoluble protein, and (g) separating ethanol from the broth.

Abstract: Whole grain, such as wheat, barley, rye, and/or rice, can be processed by (a) steeping the grain or at least partially dehulled grain in an aqueous liquid to produce softened grain, (b) milling the softened grain to produce milled grain, (c) liquefying the milled grain by contacting it with amylase and heating it to a temperature of at least about 50° C., producing a liquefied material, (d) at least partially saccharifying the liquefied material by contacting it with amyloglucosidase at a temperature of at least about 50° C., producing a first saccharified material, and (e) separating fiber and germ from the first saccharified material, producing a screened material that is substantially free of fiber and wheat germ. The process also includes the steps of (f) further saccharifying the screened material by contacting it with amyloglucosidase at a temperature of at least about 50° C.

Abstract: A subsea communication system is used to communicate between a position that is proximal to a surface of the sea and an apparatus of the seabed. The subsea communication system includes an umbilicalless communication system.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and devices that enable to request more than one service during call set-up. To this end a new indicator is introduced into a request message sent to a database storing subscriber data, for indicating that at least one further request message is sent and a response indicator that a database is adapted to handle said indicator. Furthermore a set of rules is defined how different responses from the database are processed to enable said request.

Abstract: A thin film device and compound having an anode, a cathode, and at least one light emitting layer between the anode and cathode, the at least one light emitting layer having at least one carbon nanotube and a conductive polymer.