Abstract: The invention relates to antigenic polypeptides expressed by pathogenic microbes, vaccines comprising said polypeptides; therapeutic antibodies directed to said polypeptides and methods to manufacture said polypeptides, vaccines and antibodies.

Abstract: A method of making a polycarbonate is described. The method comprises melt reacting an ester-substituted diaryl carbonate and a multifunctional compound of the formula: in the presence of catalyst to form an oligomer comprising less than 2,000 ppm of an ester-linked terminal group, and melt polymerizing the oligomer to form a polycarbonate. Use of specific reaction conditions produces a polycarbonate having an Mw of greater than or equal to 25,000 g/mol as determined by gel-permeation chromatography relative to polystyrene standards. Polycarbonates comprising units derived from the multifunctional compound, including homopolycarbonates, aliphatic copolycarbonates further comprising units derived from an aromatic dihydroxy compound, and aliphatic polycarbonate-polyesters, are also disclosed, as are a thermoplastic composition and an article including the disclosed polycarbonates.

Abstract: A method of forming polycarbonate includes the steps of introducing a plurality of reaction components to a reactor operating under melt polymerization conditions and removing ester-substituted phenol from the reactor. The plurality of reaction components include a dihydroxy compound, an ester-substituted diaryl carbonate, and a melt transesterification catalyst. The reaction components are introduced in a plurality of reaction component streams. A first reaction component streams includes a melt transesterification catalyst dissolved or suspended in a liquid carrier containing an ester-substituted phenol. The composition of the first reaction component stream is selected such that ester-substituted phenol is not generated as a reaction product in the first reaction component stream.

Abstract: A method of forming polycarbonate includes the steps of introducing a plurality of reaction components to a reactor operating under melt polymerization conditions and removing ester-substituted phenol from the reactor. The plurality of reaction components include a dihydroxy compound, an ester-substituted diaryl carbonate, and a melt transesterification catalyst. The reaction components are introduced in a plurality of reaction component streams. A first reaction component streams includes a melt transesterification catalyst dissolved or suspended in a liquid carrier containing an ester-substituted phenol. The composition of the first reaction component stream is selected such that ester-substituted phenol is not generated as a reaction product in the first reaction component stream.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a method and system for detecting the inability of the designated intermediate node (A1; A2) to forward, via itself, the data packet from the previous node to the designated intermediate node, to the node after the designated intermediate node according to the forwarding path; and a method and system for obtaining a set of cooperating nodes of the designated intermediate node (A1; A2), from among all the nodes of the network (N0, . . . , N15), to forward, via itself, the data packet from the previous node to the designated intermediate node to the node after the designated intermediate node according to the forwarding path, in case that the designated intermediate node is unable to do so. A system which allows using the resources of the nodes next to the nodes of the forwarding path for increasing their communication capacity and processing is achieved.

Abstract: An adjustable display board system comprises a display board, first and second grippers, first and second racks, and a handle. The first and second grippers are coupled to the display and include a plurality of teeth. The first and second racks are mounted to a rigid structure and include a plurality of teeth generally greater than the number of teeth of the first and second grippers. The teeth of the first and second grippers mesh with the teeth of the first and second racks to maintain the vertical position of the display board. The handle is pushed to disengage the grippers from the racks and allow vertical motion of the display board. The adjustable display board system also comprises a display board, a linear actuator unit, and one or more pivot arms. The linear actuator unit includes a movable actuator rod and is coupled to the one or more pivot arms, which in turn is coupled to the display board. Motion of the actuator rod is converted to raising and lowering of the display board.

Abstract: A method of making a polycarbonate is described. The method comprises melt reacting an ester-substituted diaryl carbonate and a multifunctional compound of the formula: in the presence of catalyst to form an oligomer comprising less than 2,000 ppm of an ester-linked terminal group, and melt polymerizing the oligomer to form a polycarbonate. Use of specific reaction conditions produces a polycarbonate having an Mw of greater than or equal to 25,000 g/mol as determined by gel-permeation chromatography relative to polystyrene standards. Polycarbonates comprising units derived from the multifunctional compound, including homopolycarbonates, aliphatic copolycarbonates further comprising units derived from an aromatic dihydroxy compound, and aliphatic polycarbonate-polyesters, are also disclosed, as are a thermoplastic composition and an article including the disclosed polycarbonates.

Abstract: The invention relates to an absorbent shoe insole intended to internally line the outsole or sole thereof in order to improve its comfort. The insole is formed from a first profusely perforated water-repellent layer (1) of natural leather or another similar material, a second layer (3) of an absorbent, microporous and hydrophilic material, only allowing the passage of perspiration in a downward direction, a third layer (4) of a purely absorbent material, based on micro-fibers collecting the moisture from the previous layer, a fourth layer (5) based on an open pore heat-formed material acting as a moisture conductor towards the fifth and final layer (6), also of an absorbent material based on micro-fibers and acting as a final moisture collector. An insole with a multi-layer structure is thus achieved, fulfilling the double function of being absorbent and transpirable in addition to forming a flexible, adaptable and shock-absorbing base for the foot of the user.

Abstract: A method of producing a polycarbonate is provided. In an embodiment of the present invention the method includes the steps of: (i) introducing to a melt polymerization reactor system a reaction mixture having a first dihydroxy compound and an acid stabilizer, a carbonate source, and a polymerization catalyst system containing K2HPO4; and (ii) allowing the reaction mixture to polymerize thereby forming polycarbonate.

Abstract: The invention relates to antigenic polypeptides expressed by pathogenic microbes, vaccines comprising said polypeptides; therapeutic antibodies directed to said polypeptides and methods to manufacture said polypeptides, vaccines and antibodies.

Abstract: A method of preparing polycarbonate includes a steps of providing a melt reaction mixture and allowing the melt reaction mixture to react to build molecular weight, thereby preparing the polycarbonate. The melt reaction mixture has a dihydroxy compound, an ester substituted diaryl carbonate mixture, and a melt transesterification catalyst where the ester substituted diaryl carbonate mixture may contain acid-substituted phenol. The method also includes the step of adjusting the molar ratio of acid-substituted phenol, if present, to melt transesterification catalyst (acid-substituted phenol/catalyst) in the melt reaction mixture to an amount of less than 10.

Abstract: A didactic cooking vessel which acts as an aid to a user who is unskilled in the preparation of a dish or recipe, and preferably intended for the preparation of “paella”, which basically features a circular shape and is formed by a base (2) and a perimeter wall (3) which delimit an internal surface intended to receive the ingredients where the vessel forms a brim (4) around the perimeter of said perimeter wall (3), whereon graphic characters (5) are applied; said characters are indications, as in a recipe, on how a particular dish should be prepared, and which also features a separation mark (8-11) which delimits an area proportional to the necessary quantity of one of the ingredients which make up the dish.

Abstract: A method of producing a polycarbonate is provided. In an embodiment of the present invention the method includes the steps of: (i) introducing to a melt polymerization reactor system a reaction mixture having a first dihydroxy compound and an acid stabilizer, a carbonate source, and a polymerization catalyst system containing K2HPO4; and (ii) allowing the reaction mixture to polymerize thereby forming polycarbonate.

Abstract: Device for practicing exercises, sports, gymnastics and different physical activities, which join various techniques and concepts of eastern and western theories related to exercise, sports, and health; such a device comprising of a belt adjustable to the abdomen region of the user, which incorporates a sliding component with an optional blocking system to be crossed by two elastic straps of adjustable length, each strap having at the end a removable fastening system for the extremities of the user.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to ink compositions and printed substrates produced using the ink, inkjet dispensers including the ink, printing systems for using and printing with the ink, and methods for using the same. In an embodiment, the ink composition is a consumable inkjet ink formulated by combining an aqueous inkjet vehicle having at least one water soluble organic solvent, and a colorant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-plane cooker having one or more heat energy sources for cookers with at least one at least one upper heat energy source located at a greater height than said lower heat energy sources. These energy sources can be burners, vitroceramic cooktops, induction cooktops or similar means. This system allows taking greater advantage of the volume on the lower burners, which allows preparing a larger number of cooked dishes in a lower cooking level.

Abstract: A battery pack (110) having a plurality of cells (103, 105) utilizes a pull up resistor (116) multiplexed between separate voltage supply sources (120, 122) and a single battery contact (106) to monitor individual cell temperatures. A plurality of thermistors (102, 104) are coupled in series between ground potential (108) and the single battery pack contact (106), each thermistor being coupled to one cell of the pack. Individual voltage divider circuits are formed for each thermistor (102, 104) as the pull up resistor (116) is multiplexed between the voltage supply sources (120, 122).

Abstract: A rotary control assembly (400) for a communication device includes a magnetic sensor (410) integrated within a housing (406) and a magnet (404) integrally coupled to a rotary control (402) for controlling the magnetic sensor. User rotation of the rotary control (402) and integral magnet (404) controls resistance of the magnetic sensor (410). The variation in resistivity of the magnetic sensor (410) corresponds to selection options associated with the rotary control. The rotary control assembly (400) provides a self-sealed environment. Either continuous variable control or defined detent control can be incorporated into a communication device using assembly (400).

Abstract: A method for labeling a substrate includes positioning the substrate adjacent to an inkjet material dispenser, and selectively jetting an edible ink onto the substrate with the inkjet material dispenser. The edible ink is configured to exhibit a known fluorescent emissive profile when exposed to an ultraviolet light.