Abstract: An assembly having an outer component, an inner component, and a ring positioned between the outer component and the inner component, where the ring has at least one radially extending projection adapted to seat within at least one groove in the inner component or outer component, and where the projection is adapted to compress radially to allow rotational or axial movement between the inner component and the outer component upon application of rotational or axial force respectively to at least one of the inner component or the outer component.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of analysing tire temperature data from a temperature sensor arranged to measure the temperature of a tire on a vehicle. The method comprises receiving tire temperature data from the temperature sensor; receiving further data indicative of at least one different parameter related to the vehicle, wherein the rectification is part of a calibration process. The method further comprises determining expected temperature data based at least on the further data; and comparing the tire temperature data to the expected temperature data.

Abstract: A method of treatment of a marine surface to improve the resistance of the surface to fouling from a marine organism, the method comprising treatment of a surface prone to fouling from a marine organism with a composition comprising a lactam, wherein the composition comprises from 0.0005 to 5 wt.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a rhamnolipid in a surfactant system for handwash detergents to confer to the consumer a sensorial impression of mildness on the hands.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing an extrusion die (100) having a plurality of pins (600a-c) and a plurality of slots (601) defined by the plurality of pins, each pin having a base, the method including applying a coating material (604) over side walls of the bases of the pins of the extrusion die and removing a portion of the coating material coated over the side walls of the bases of the plurality of pins with a cutting tool (650). In some embodiments, the cutting tool has a cutting width (652) equal to a target slot width (640) of the slots. In some embodiments, applying the coating material over the side walls of the bases of the pins includes overcoating a coating material to a thickness that is greater than a thickness needed to define a target slot width of the slots.

Abstract: A modularly reconfigurable apparatus for the use in the support, lifting, and/or installation of objects which are desired to be held overhead or in an elevated manner statically such as light fixtures, ceiling fans, wall cabinets, artwork, HVAC hardware, plumbing, and other objects which are commonly installed in an overhead location. The apparatus optionally provides a cradle for engagement with the object which requires support, optionally uses a telescoping mast, and optionally provides lateral stability through the use of support arms extending radially from the mast for engagement with existing structures.

Abstract: An articulable lifting attachment is provided for a mechanical articulated arm. The articulable lifting attachment comprises an attachment body, a clamping head and a drivable articulator coupling interposed between the attachment body and the clamping head. The clamping head is configured to provide two different clamping forces from different directions to ensure that irregular objects can be lifted safely.

Abstract: A surface profile measuring instrument (1), and method, for measuring the surface profile of a substrate (13). The surface profile measuring instrument (1) comprises an electromagnetic probe (8), the electromagnetic probe (8) comprising a probe tip operable to be brought into proximity with a surface of a substrate (13) to be measured, a drive unit (2) operable to generate a low frequency magnetic field penetrating the surface of the substrate (13), a pick up unit (3) operable to detect the strength of the magnetic field and output a magnetic field strength reading and a computation unit (4) operable to determine a surface profile measurement based on the magnetic field strength reading.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process to convert di-rhamnolipid to mono-rhamnolipid, using an ?-L-rhamnosidase enzyme which has a sequence identity of at least 70% with either SEQ ID. 1 or SEQ. ID 2.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process to convert di-rhamnolipid to mono-rhamnolipid comprising the following process steps: —(a) contact of a starting di-rhamnolipid material with an ?-L-rhamnosidase enzyme which is immobilised on a support; (b) separation of the produced mono-rhamnolipid from the reaction medium and/or side products; wherein the ?-L-rhamnosidase enzyme does not have ?-D-glucosidase activity.

Abstract: A method of controlling an inkjet printer when printing on a substrate that is to be shrink wrapped on to an object (10), by loading an image file on to a raster image processor; undertaking raster image processing on the loaded image file to generate raster image data for controlling discharge of ink droplets on to the substrate; receiving an indication of a shape (19) of the object (10); and manipulating the generated raster image data in response to the indication of the shape (19) of the object (10) to alter the distribution and/or size of droplets applied to the substrate to take into account anticipated changes (14) in a dimension (11, 12, 13) of the substrate due to shrinkage into contact with the object (10). Also a printer for carrying out the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mousse composition comprising: a) a base composition comprising: (i) from 0.0001 to 5 wt. % of a lactam; (ii) from 0.1 to 10 wt. % of an alcohol; and, b) a propellant; and to the use of a combination of a lactam with an alcohol, in a mousse composition to collapse the resulting mousse foam quicker; and to the use of a combination of a lactam with an alcohol, in a mousse composition to make the resulting mousse foam easier to rinse.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising a) from 1 to 30 wt. % of a primary alkyl sulfate surfactant; b) from 1 to 10 wt. % of an amphoteric surfactant selected from betaines, glucamides and sultaines; and, c) from 1 to 10 wt. % of a rhamnolipid biosurfactant surfactant; wherein the ratio of primary alkyl sulfate surfactant to biosurfactant is from 8:1 to 1:10; and, wherein the ratio of primary alkyl sulfate surfactant to amphoteric surfactant is from 8:1 to 1:10; wherein the primary alkyl sulfate is a C10-C20 alkyl sulphate; to a method of treatment of a substrate; to a method of treatment of a textile; and to the use of a combination of a biosurfactant and amphoteric surfactant to improve the cold storage stability of primary alkyl sulfate containing formulations.

Abstract: A bearing for disposition between a housing and a rotating member, the bearing including: at least one leaf spring element that provides a biasing force in a Y direction; where the bearing has a first stiffness, S1, in the Y direction and a second stiffness, S2, in an X direction perpendicular to the Y direction, where S2?S1, and where the bearing includes a metal substrate and a low friction layer overlying at least one surface of the substrate and adapted to contact the rotating member.

Abstract: An assembly having an outer component, an inner component, and a ring positioned between the outer component and the inner component, where the ring has at least one radially extending projection adapted to seat within at least one groove in the inner component or outer component, and where the projection is adapted to compress radially to allow rotational or axial movement between the inner component and the outer component upon application of rotational or axial force respectively to at least one of the inner component or the outer component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a varnished banknote comprising from 0.0015 to 2.5 wt. % of a lactam; and to the use of a lactam to either impart anti-biofilm properties to a banknote or to inhibit biofilm growth on a banknote substrate.

Abstract: An assembly having an outer component, an inner component, and a ring positioned between the outer component and the inner component, where the ring has at least one radially extending projection adapted to seat within at least one groove in the inner component or outer component, and where the projection is adapted to compress radially to allow rotational or axial movement between the inner component and the outer component upon application of rotational or axial force respectively to at least one of the inner component or the outer component.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a blend of: a) a first component which is partially hydrolysed protein obtained from a potato protein source; and b) a second component which is partially hydrolysed protein obtained from a non-potato vegetable protein source; wherein the weight ratio of first component:second component in the blend is in the range 0.5:1 to 2:1. The invention also provides a personal care formulation comprising such a composition and a personal care ingredient, wherein the personal care formulation is for topical application to skin or hair. The invention further provides a method of treating hair using a composition and the use of a composition for the treatment of hair.

Abstract: A low-profile trailer jack reduces the height of the jack above the trailer a-frame by over 50% eliminating pickup tailgate interference when lowered by a vehicle operator. This is accomplished using a two-stage concentric lead screw design rather than a single screw as described in prior art. The two-stage design also allows for increased lowering and raising speed of the jack foot by using the first stage, which is a larger outer screw with larger pitch, generating a faster speed when no load is present. The second stage inner screw is engaged when a load is present and a slower speed with greater mechanical advantage is required.