Abstract: A two-stage hydrotreating process is disclosed wherein a hydrocarbon stream is first desulphurized followed by a dehydrogenation step, which process comprises in combination contacting the feed and hydrogen over a hydrotreating catalyst at hydrotreating conditions, heating the hydrotreated effluent and hydrogen-rich gas from the hydrotreating reactor and contacting said effluent and hydrogen gas over a hydrotreating catalyst in a post-treatment reactor at a temperature sufficient to increase the polyaromatic hydrocarbon content and lower the hydrogen content of said effluent.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are antibacterials: wherein: R1 represents hydrogen, or C1-C6 alkyl or C1-C6 alkyl substituted by one or more halogen atoms; R2 represents a group R10—(X)n-(ALK)m- wherein R10 represents hydrogen, or a C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or heterocyclyl group, any of which may be unsubstituted or substituted by (C1-C6)alkyl, (C1-C6)alkoxy, hydroxy, mercapto, (C1-C6)alkylthio, amino, halo (including fluoro, chloro, bromo and iodo), trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro, —COOH, —CONH2, —COORA, —NHCORA, —CONHRA, —NHRA, —NRARB, or —CONRARB wherein RA and RB are independently a (C1-C6)alkyl group, and ALK represents a straight or branched divalent C1-C6 alkylene, C2-C6 alkenylene, or C2-C6 alkynylene radical, and may be interrupted by one or more non-adjacent —NH—, —O— or —S— linkages, X represents —NH—, —O— or —S—, and m and n are independently 0 or 1; and A represents a group as defined in the specification.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of applying an expandable member, such as an O-ring, to a part to from an installed part. The apparatus and method comprise a piston slidably positioned within a housing with a slidable sleeve interposed between the housing and the piston. The piston has an expandable member engagement surface on a leading end thereof. During operation, the expandable member is transferred from a holder to the exterior surface of the slidable sleeve. The slidable sleeve is then positioned sleeve about the part and relative movement of the housing with respect to the sleeve, transfers the expandable member from the sleeve and onto the part.

Abstract: A system and method for verifying the systemic results of an action applied to an application and for providing the expected state of the application at any time or on demand, in which a verification manager determines an expected application state and a current application state of the application, a test case in communication with the verification manager executes the action, and the verification manager compares the expected application state and the current application state.

Abstract: A system and method for separating execution behaviors from test cases and consolidating execution behaviors in an execution behavior manager comprising or in communication with an execution behavior library. The method includes selecting an execution behavior for executing a step or action in a test case and sending the execution behavior to the test case for execution. Additionally, the system and method provide for applying global and local weightings to the execution behavior selection process and allow for replaying a test case with previously executed behaviors.

Abstract: Separation of aspects of automated testing into architectural layers enables automated testing to occur sooner and faster and to provide more comprehensive testing. A physical layer provides an object model over the user interface of an application. A logical layer provides an object model around the functions of an application. A test case executor may execute a test case. A data manager may ensure variability in test data. A behavior manager may determine execution details appropriate for a particular test case. A verification manager may perform the verification processing after the test case has executed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are antibacterials: wherein: R1 represents hydrogen, or C1-C6 alkyl or C1-C6 alkyl substituted by one or more halogen atoms; R2 represents a group R10—(X)n-(ALK)m- wherein R10 represents hydrogen, or a C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or heterocyclyl group, any of which may be unsubstituted or substituted by (C1-C6)alkyl, (C1-C6)alkoxy, hydroxy, mercapto, (C1-C6)alkylthio, amino, halo (including fluoro, chloro, bromo and iodo), trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro, —COOH, —CONH2, —COORA, —NHCORA, —CONHRA, —NHRA, —NRARB, or —CONRARB wherein RA and RB are independently a (C1-C6)alkyl group, and ALK represents a straight or branched divalent C1-C6 alkylene, C2-C6 alkenylene, or C2-C6 alkynylene radical, and may be interrupted by one or more non-adjacent —NH—, —O— or —S— linkages, X represents —NH—, —O— or —S—, and m and n are independently 0 or 1; and A represents a group as defined in the specification.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of applying an expandable member, such as an O-ring, to a part to from an installed part. The apparatus and method comprise a piston slidably positioned within a housing with a slidable sleeve interposed between the housing and the piston. The piston has an expandable member engagement surface on a leading end thereof. During operation, the expandable member is transferred from a holder to the exterior surface of the slidable sleeve. The slidable sleeve is then positioned sleeve about the part and relative movement of the housing with respect to the sleeve, transfers the expandable member from the sleeve and onto the part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotides for use in cancer therapy. In particular, the invention provides a polynucleotide capable of expressing an epilope-&bgr;2m fusion protein; for use in the generation of cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) responses against a tumour, and a polynucleotide capable of expressing an epitope-&bgr;2m fusion protein; for use in a method of restoring antigen presentation in the tumour of a host.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pear tree, which has been given the designation ‘HW610’, which produces a high quality, attractive mid-season fruit and has a good to very good rating for quality of fresh and processed fruit.

Abstract: ‘HW616’ is an early season high quality pear primarily for the fresh market that has an attractive golden yellow fruit with no blush, smooth skin, very good balance between sweetness and acidity, that is exceptionally juicy and has excellent resistance to natural fire blight.

Abstract: Relationships among a plurality of web pages are indicated to a plurality of users. Icons are displayed, each of which corresponds to one of the web pages. Data associated with each of the pages is maintained for each of the users. This data may exist in the web page or be entered as a notation by each user. Data maintained locally for one user can be provided to another user. Web pages which have already been accessed are also indicated. A map is provided to guide the user so that the user may know which web pages have been accessed, which web pages are to be accessed next and what each web page means to the user Icons are added to the map for each material accessed. Links between icons may be established by the user or by the creator of the map. These links are displayed on the map as a user traverses among the accessible materials.

Abstract: An amine curing agent composition for an epoxy resin is provided having low volatility and good processability containing a) a polyamine curing agent and b) an aliphatic alcohol-alkylene oxide adduct. An epoxy resin-polyamine curing agent system containing an aliphatic alcohol-alkylene oxide adduct is also provided.

Abstract: An amine curing agent composition for an epoxy resin is provided having low volatility and good processability containing a) a polyamine curing agent and b) an aliphatic alcohol-alkylene oxide adduct. An epoxy resin-polyamine curing agent system containing an aliphatic alcohol-alkylene oxide adduct is also provided.

Abstract: ‘HW616’ is an early season high quality pear primarily for the fresh market that has an attractive golden yellow fruit with no blush, smooth skin, very good balance between sweetness and acidity, that is exceptionally juicy and has excellent resistance to natural fire blight.