Abstract: The present disclosure is in the field of metal matrix polymer derived ceramic composites, processes of production and uses thereof. In particular, the disclosure concerns metal matrix polymer derived ceramic composites comprising ceramic nanoparticles, processes of production comprising a step of severe plastic deformation, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a compact two-dimensional electron spectrometer that is capable of variably adjusting the deceleration ratio over a wide range, and performing simultaneous measurement of the two-dimensional emission angle distribution with a high energy resolution over a wide solid angle of acquisition. The two-dimensional electron spectrometer is configured from: a variable deceleration ratio spherical aberration correction electrostatic lens; a cylindrical mirror type energy analyzer or a wide angle energy analyzer; and a projection lens.

Abstract: Provided is a compact two-dimensional electron spectrometer that is capable of variably adjusting the deceleration ratio over a wide range, and performing simultaneous measurement of the two-dimensional emission angle distribution with a high energy resolution over a wide solid angle of acquisition. The two-dimensional electron spectrometer is configured from: a variable deceleration ratio spherical aberration correction electrostatic lens; a cylindrical mirror type energy analyzer or a wide angle energy analyzer; and a projection lens.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a housing having an external surface and an internal surface defining an interior volume, with an LED light source mounted on a mounting surface within the interior volume, an internal inter-surface structure within the interior volume in thermal communication with the board and in thermal communication with at least one housing internal surface. The internal inter-surface structure configured to spread heat generated by the LED light source laterally along the internal inter-surface structure. The interior volume of the housing is substantially closed to external air flow. The housing external surface being an about smooth surface free of extruding heat sink fins or ridges, and having a shape sufficient to inhibit the trapping of water or dirt.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a housing having an external surface and an internal surface defining an interior volume, with an LED light source mounted on a mounting surface within the interior volume, an internal inter-surface structure within the interior volume in thermal communication with the board and in thermal communication with at least one housing internal surface. The internal inter-surface structure configured to spread heat generated by the LED light source laterally along the internal inter-surface structure. The interior volume of the housing is substantially closed to external air flow. The housing external surface being an about smooth surface free of extruding heat sink fins or ridges, and having a shape sufficient to inhibit the trapping of water or dirt.

Abstract: Processes of preparing an ezetimibe intermediate by microbial reduction and further converting the intermediate to ezetimibe are provided. Also provided is an ezetimibe intermediate with high diastereomeric excess.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of a 4H-pyrrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one derivative, wherein the 4H-pyrrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one derivative is Paliperidone or 3-(2-chloroethyl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-9-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyrrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one (‘CMHTP’), said process comprising enzymatically hydroxylating Risperidone or 3-(2-chloroethyl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4H-pyrrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one (‘ClMTTP’), respectively, with at least one oxidoreductase enzyme; and optionally isolating or purifying the Paliperidone or CMHTP, wherein the at least one oxidoreductase enzyme is selected from the group of peroxidases, dioxygenases, monooxygenases and any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for reducing impurities of mycophenolic acid during fermentation by controlling the level of carbon source during fermentation of mycophenolic acid and for the isolation and use as a standard marker of the impurity homo-mycophenolic acid.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for the implementation of a signal processing circuit (100) which expands the dynamic range of the signal processing circuit (100) without interrupting the output of the circuit. The techniques can receive an input signal (104), process the signal (104) through one of a plurality of dynamically modifiable signal processing circuits, and switch (130) to processing the signal through another of the plurality of signal processing circuits without disturbing the output of the system.

Abstract: A signal processing system (100) comprises an input terminal (102), and a main path having a main filter input gain unit (126) coupled to said input terminal (102), a main filter (132) and an output gain unit (138). An auxiliary path includes an auxiliary filter input gain unit (106) coupled to the input terminal (102), an auxiliary filter (112) and an auxiliary filter output gain unit (118). An adder (144) is coupled to the output gain units (118, 138) for generating an output signal to an output terminal (148). The gains of the gain units are adjusted by a control unit (18) responsive to a detecting signal from a detector (160).

Abstract: Analog signals can be fully encoded as an asynchronous time sequence generated by a time encoding machine (TEM). With knowledge of the parameters of the time encoding machine, the asynchronous time sequence can be decoded using a non-linear time decoding machine. In one embodiment, the non-linear time decoding machine generates a set of weighted Dirac delta functions centered in the intervals of the asynchronous time sequence of the time encoding machine output. The weighting of each of the delta functions is determined by the parameters of the TEM as well as the values of the time sequence. The generation of the series of delta functions is a nonlinear operation (500, 510, 520). The input signal can be recovered from the series of weighted delta functions by (530) applying this series through an impulse response filter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fermentation process for producing lipstatin comprising the steps of: a) preparing a fermentation medium containing a lipstatin-producing microorganism comprising an oil and an assimilable carbon source, wherein the wt/wt ratio of oil and assimilable carbon source is regulated to achieve an optimal lipstatin biosynthesis by the microorganism; and b) feeding the fermentation medium with an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier provides an optimal viscosity for the fermentation medium and optimal pH during the fermentation to permit fermentation for lipstatin production. The disclosed process also provides a process for extracting a lipstatin from a fermentation broth.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fermentation process for producing lipstatin comprising the steps of: a) preparing a fermentation medium containing a lipstatin-producing microorganism comprising an oil and an assimilable carbon source, wherein the wt/wt ratio of oil and assimilable carbon source is regulated to achieve an optimal lipstatin biosynthesis by the microorganism; and b) feeding the fermentation medium with an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier provides an optimal viscosity for the fermentation medium and optimal pH during the fermentation to permit fermentation for lipstatin production. The disclosed process also provides a process for extracting a lipstatin from a fermentation broth.

Abstract: A signal processing system (100) comprises an input terminal (102), and a main path having a main filter input gain unit (126) coupled to said input terminal (102), a main filter (132) and an output gain unit (138). An auxiliary path includes an auxiliary filter input gain unit (106) coupled to the input terminal (102), an auxiliary filter (112) and an auxiliary filter output gain unit (118). An adder (144) is coupled to the output gain units (118, 138) for generating an output signal to an output terminal (148). The gains of the gain units are adjusted by a control unit (18) responsive to a detecting signal from a detector (160).

Abstract: Techniques are provided for the implementation of a signal processing circuit (100) which expands the dynamic range of the signal processing circuit (100) without interrupting the output of the circuit. The techniques can receive an input signal (104), process the signal (104) through one of a plurality of dynamically modifiable signal processing circuits, and switch (130) to processing the signal through another of the plurality of signal processing circuits without disturbing the output of the system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fermentation process for producing lipstatin comprising the steps of: a) preparing a fermentation medium containing a lipstatin-producing microorganism comprising an oil and an assimilable carbon source, wherein the wt/wt ratio of oil and assimilable carbon source is regulated to achieve an optimal lipstatin biosynthesis by the microorganism; and b) feeding the fermentation medium with an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier provides an optimal viscosity for the fermentation medium and optimal pH during the fermentation to permit fermentation for lipstatin production. The disclosed process also provides a process for extracting a lipstatin from a fermentation broth.

Abstract: A compact fluorescent lamp comprises a plastic housing. The plastic housing includes a plastic cap and a plastic shell. A discharge tube extends from the plastic housing through openings formed in the plastic cap. The compact fluorescent lamp further comprises a tubulation which contains amalgam material and communicates with the discharge tube. A heat conducting means is integrally formed with the plastic housing which is suitable for receiving a heat conductive material forming a thermal bridge towards the tubulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cellulose-based package material having an increased adsorption capacity and a process for its manufacture. According to the invention, the package material is treated in a permanent manner with an aqueous suspension containing a mixture of fulvic acid and humic acid or salts thereof in the wet technological phase (step) of the paper manufacture. The treatment is carried out in the substance or on the surface of the package material during processing. The wet product obtained can subsequently be dried to a paper, paper board, cardboard, corrugated paper or other cellulose-based laminated product.

Abstract: A beet juice treatment method in which reaction products are recycled. Beet juice is first prelimed with lime and CaCO.sub.3 to produce first and second juice fractions. The second fraction contains flocculated materials, and is combined with CO.sub.2. Solid flocs and calcium carbonate reaction products are removed from the second fraction. The second fraction and first fraction are then recombined to produce a third juice fraction which is combined with lime in a main liming stage for additional purification. The third fraction is then supplied with additional CO.sub.2 to generate a CaCO.sub.3 sludge product. The sludge product is divided into first and second portions. The first portion is reused in the preliming stage. The second portion is converted to regenerated lime for reuse in the main liming stage and possibly the preliming stage. These steps reduce waste production and provide economic benefits.

Abstract: A process for the removal of non-sugar impurities from beet diffusion juice having essentially no beet tissue particles therein and comprising water, sugar, and dissolved and colloidal non-sugar impurities. The diffusion juice is subjected to a progressive preliming procedure to thereby produce a limed first juice fraction containing non-sugar flocs and a limed, floc-free second juice fraction. The fractions are separated and the floc-free fraction is subjected to cold and hot main liming. Subsequently, and without substantial mechanical or chemical degradation, at least a portion of the first juice fraction containing at least a portion of the non-sugar flocs is united with the main-limed second juice fraction in a first carbonation procedure wherein carbon dioxide reacts with the lime present to produce calcium carbonate precipitate which, in addition to being an adsorption filter aid, forms protective scales around the floc particles.