Abstract: The present invention presents an alternative to the direct implementation of an industrial scale second generation bioethanol process with the integration of the second generation into the existing first generation bioethanol processes, which aims to reduce the current barriers to process change/investments. In particular, the present invention relates to an integrated second generation process for producing bioethanol comprising at least one fungal cultivation stage for producing ethanol and fungal biomass. The present invention also relates to a novel fungal biomass, rich in protein and essential amino acids, which is produced with said integrated second generation process for producing bioethanol for use as a nutritious substitute for human and domestic animal use.

Abstract: The present invention presents an alternative to the direct implementation of an industrial scale second generation bioethanol process with the integration of the second generation into the existing first generation bioethanol processes, which aims to reduce the current barriers to process change/investments. In particular, the present invention relates to an integrated second generation process for producing bioethanol comprising at least one fungal cultivation stage for producing ethanol and fungal biomass. The present invention also relates to a novel fungal biomass, rich in protein and essential amino acids, which is produced with said integrated second generation process for producing bioethanol for use as a nutritious substitute for human and domestic animal use.

Abstract: An electrokinetic fluidic system (100, 100?, 100?) for controlling liquid flow in e.g. a lab-on-a-chip system (200) comprising a first and a second electrode (10, 10?) said first and second electrode comprising a polymer based or oxide based conductive, electrochemically active electrode material, said electrode material being adapted to be subjected to an electrochemical reaction when in use in said electrokinetic fluid system (100).

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment includes a multiple-turn loop antenna arrangement comprising a multiple-turn loop element. The multiple-turn loop element is arranged in a first layer. A ground plane element is arranged in a second layer. The first and second layers are arranged in parallel. The multiple-turn loop element is arranged on top of the ground plane element. The ground plane element comprises slots interrupting eddy currents in the ground plane element, which would short signals in the multiple-turn loop element.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of an antenna system includes a metal cover for a radio communication device and a complementary antenna. The metal cover includes front side part, a first back side part connected to the front side part through a top side part, and a second back side part connected to the front side part through a bottom side part. The bottom and top side parts are positioned at opposite ends of the front side part. The first and second back side parts are positioned essentially coplanar and distanced from each other by a gap. The front side part comprises a recess at the bottom side part and/or at the top side part in which recess the complementary antenna is positioned in.

Abstract: An electrokinetic fluidic system (100, 100?, 100?) for controlling liquid flow in e.g. a lab-on-a-chip system (200) comprising a first and a second electrode (10, 10?) said first and second electrode comprising a polymer based or oxide based conductive, electrochemically active electrode material, said electrode material being adapted to be subjected to an electrochemical reaction when in use in said electrokinetic fluid system (100).

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of antenna arrangements for portable radio communication devices. In an exemplary embodiment, there is an antenna arrangement for a portable communication device having a metal casing. The antenna arrangement generally includes a front side part of the metal casing. A first back side part is connected to the front side part through a top side part of the metal casing. A second back side part is connected to the front side part through a bottom side part of the metal casing. The bottom and top side parts are positioned at opposite ends of the front side part. The first and second back side parts are positioned and distanced from each other by a gap.

Abstract: An antenna device for a portable radio communication device comprises a first electrically conductive radiating element including a basic resonance defining section having a first end, a length varying section connected between a feed point of the radiating element and the first end of the basic resonance defining section. The length varying section includes a set of parallel conductive paths and a first switching element selectively supplying radio signals between the feed point and the basic resonance defining section via one of the paths in the set. Each path influences the resonance of the radiating element in a separate way and at least one path includes a reactive element for adjusting the resonance of the first radiating element.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are provided of antenna devices for portable radio communication devices. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna device generally includes a metal cover. The metal cover generally includes a front side part, a first back side part connected to the front side part through a top side part, and a second back side part connected to the front side part through a bottom side part. The bottom and top side parts are positioned at opposite ends of the front side part. The first and second back side parts are distanced from each other by a slot. The first back side part comprises a feed point positioned at the slot and a ground point. The first back side part is fed through the feed point.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are provided of antenna devices for portable radio communication devices. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna device generally includes a metal front side part. A first metal back side part is electrically connected to the front side part through a metal top side part. A second metal back side part is electrically connected to the front side part through a metal bottom side part. The bottom and top side parts are positioned at opposite ends of the front side part. The first and second back side parts are distanced from each other by a slot. The front side part is operable for electromagnetically screening the antenna device from a display means of the portable radio communication device.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing items within a vehicle compartment that can be operated single-handedly, are provided. A cover is pivotally attached to a vehicle compartment floor (or to a base secured to a vehicle compartment floor) and is movable between a closed position in overlying, face-to-face relation with the floor and an open position wherein the cover is disposed substantially transverse to the floor. A wall is pivotally attached to the cover front side and is movable between a stored position in face-to-face relation with the cover front side and an operative position disposed substantially transverse to the base and to the cover. A spring is configured to urge the wall to a predetermined position when the cover is moved from a closed position to an open position. An elastic strap is secured to the cover and is configured to secure articles placed between the elastic strap and the cover.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing items within a vehicle compartment that can be operated single-handedly, are provided. A cover is pivotally attached to a vehicle compartment floor (or to a base secured to a vehicle compartment floor) and is movable between a closed position in overlying, face-to-face relation with the floor and an open position wherein the cover is disposed substantially transverse to the floor. A wall is pivotally attached to the cover front side and is movable between a stored position in face-to-face relation with the cover front side and an operative position disposed substantially transverse to the base and to the cover. A spring is configured to urge the wall to a predetermined position when the cover is moved from a closed position to an open position. An elastic strap is secured to the cover and is configured to secure articles placed between the elastic strap and the cover.

Abstract: Hinges are provided for vehicle floor systems that include an elongated, planar bridge member, and opposite first and second hinge members pivotally attached to the bridge member. The first and second hinge members are each pivotally connected to a respective edge portion of the bridge member. Each hinge member includes a base member and a planar upper panel that extends outwardly from the base member. The upper panel of each hinge member is configured to removably secure a vehicle floor panel thereto. Each hinge member is movable between a first position wherein the upper panel may be substantially coplanar with the bridge member, and a second position wherein the upper panel is transverse to the bridge member. The width of the bridge member is at least twice the pile dimension or compressed pile dimension of overlying carpet to prevent damage to the carpet when the hinge members are pivoted.

Abstract: Apparatus are provided for storing items within vehicle cargo compartments. A panel is pivotally secured within a cargo compartment and is movable between a closed position in adjacent, face-to-face relationship with the wall and one or more open positions substantially transverse to the wall, and a retractable retaining belt operably associated with the panel. The retaining belt is movable between retracted and extended positions. The retaining belt has a free end and a post attached to the free end that is configured to be gripped by a user so as to move the retaining belt to an extended position. A floor within the vehicle includes one or more apertures formed therein, and the post includes an end portion that is configured to be removably inserted into the one or more apertures so as to maintain the retaining belt in one or more respective extended positions.

Abstract: Storage apparatus are provided that are configured to be attached to the interior roof of a vehicle. A panel is configured to be secured to a vehicle interior roof and includes an aperture formed therein that is configured to allow an interior light attached to the interior roof of a vehicle to extend therethrough. The cover is configured to be movable between a closed position in face-to-face adjacent relationship with the panel and an open position for providing access to the one or more storage compartments. The cover includes an aperture formed therein. When the cover is in a closed position, the vehicle interior roof light can illuminate the vehicle interior through the aperture and lens in the cover. When the cover is moved to an open position, the light can also illuminate the one or more storage compartments in the cover.

Abstract: Hinges are provided for vehicle floor systems that include an elongated, planar bridge member, and opposite first and second hinge members pivotally attached to the bridge member. The first and second hinge members are each pivotally connected to a respective edge portion of the bridge member. Each hinge member includes a base member and a planar upper panel that extends outwardly from the base member. The upper panel of each hinge member is configured to removably secure a vehicle floor panel thereto. Each hinge member is movable between a first position wherein the upper panel may be substantially coplanar with the bridge member, and a second position wherein the upper panel is transverse to the bridge member. The width of the bridge member is at least twice the pile dimension or compressed pile dimension of overlying carpet to prevent damage to the carpet when the hinge members are pivoted.

Abstract: Hinges are provided for vehicle floor systems that include an elongated, planar bridge member, and opposite first and second hinge members pivotally attached to the bridge member. The first and second hinge members are each pivotally connected to a respective edge portion of the bridge member. Each hinge member includes a base member and a planar upper panel that extends outwardly from the base member. The upper panel of each hinge member is configured to removably secure a vehicle floor panel thereto. Each hinge member is movable between a first position wherein the upper panel may be substantially coplanar with the bridge member, and a second position wherein the upper panel is transverse to the bridge member. The width of the bridge member is at least twice the pile dimension or compressed pile dimension of overlying carpet to prevent damage to the carpet when the hinge members are pivoted.

Abstract: Hinges are provided for vehicle floor systems that include an elongated, planar bridge member, and opposite first and second hinge members pivotally attached to the bridge member. The first and second hinge members are each pivotally connected to a respective edge portion of the bridge member. Each hinge member includes a base member and a planar upper panel that extends outwardly from the base member. The upper panel of each hinge member is configured to removably secure a vehicle floor panel thereto. Each hinge member is movable between a first position wherein the upper panel may be substantially coplanar with the bridge member, and a second position wherein the upper panel is transverse to the bridge member. The width of the bridge member is at least twice the pile dimension or compressed pile dimension of overlying carpet to prevent damage to the carpet when the hinge members are pivoted.

Abstract: Storage apparatus are provided that are configured to be attached to the interior roof of a vehicle. A panel is configured to be secured to a vehicle interior roof and includes an aperture formed therein that is configured to allow an interior light attached to the interior roof of a vehicle to extend therethrough. The cover is configured to be movable between a closed position in face-to-face adjacent relationship with the panel and an open position for providing access to the one or more storage compartments. The cover includes an aperture formed therein. When the cover is in a closed position, the vehicle interior roof light can illuminate the vehicle interior through the aperture and lens in the cover. When the cover is moved to an open position, the light can also illuminate the one or more storage compartments in the cover.