Abstract: A method of creating a graphical representation of data in the form of a heatmap, the method including the steps of: positioning data points on a heatmap for graphical representation, calculating conical data distribution values around a data point based on a data value associated with that data point and rendering the heatmap based on the calculated data distribution values.

Abstract: In a data visualization system, a method of graphically representing discrete data as a continuous surface in image space, the method comprising the steps of: a data retrieval module retrieving discrete data from a data storage device in communication with the data visualization system; an interpolation module calculating a first set of values for a weighted interpolation function based on the retrieved discrete data; a smoothing module calculating a second set of values for one or more weighted approximation functions based on the retrieved discrete data; and a surface combining module combining the first and second set of calculated values over the image space to graphically represent a continuous surface.

Abstract: A device for producing a fluid containing a radioactive constituent, comprising a shielded chamber (5) with an opening for receiving an isotope container (6) housing a radioactive isotope (7); a chamber closure (18) adapted for cooperating with and closing the chamber opening; a first fluid port comprising a first hollow needle projecting into the shielded chamber from the chamber closure for fluid communication with the isotope container; a second fluid port comprising a second hollow needle projecting into the shielded chamber from the closed end of the chamber opposite the chamber closure for fluid communication with the isotope container; first and second compressible buffers (28, 29) mounted so as to surround at least partially the respective first and second hollow needles (12, 13), each buffer providing an outer surface for contact with opposed ends of the isotope container; and a spacer of a predetermined thickness associated with one or each of the first and second compressible buffers for determinin

Abstract: The present invention provides an automated method for the preparation of 99mTc radiopharmaceutical compositions, together with disposable cassettes for use in the method. The use of an automated synthesizer apparatus in the preparation of 99mTc radiopharmaceuticals is also described. Also described is the use of kits for the preparation of 99mTc radiopharmaceuticals in the method and disposable cassettes of the present invention.

Abstract: A computer system, method and program product for determining an order to replace parts of a product in response to a problem with the product. Determinations are made as to a most likely one of the parts to have failed and caused the problem with the product and a next most likely one of the parts to have failed and caused the problem with the product. A determination is also made if the one part was already replaced within a predetermined period. If so, the one part is not recommended for replacement and instead the next part is recommended for replacement. If not, the one part is recommended for replacement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, its use and a method of its use as a glazing adhesive. The composition comprises an adhesive agent with thermoexpandable microcapsules which act as pressure actuators dispersed therein. The microcapsules are heat triggered so as to release at least one expandable volatile agent encapsulated within the microcapsule shell.

Abstract: A rotating diverter head for use on a blow out preventer stack of an oil, gas or geothermal well. While providing for sealing and rotation of a drill pipe through the head, the head additional includes a flange on which the head is rotatable. The flange connects the head to the stack whereupon it can be rotated to align a return flow line before being locked in position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing a fluid containing a radioactive constituent, the device comprising: a shielded chamber (5) within which is located an isotope container (6) housing a radioactive isotope (7), the shielded chamber including first and second fluid connections (12,13) to opposing ends of the isotope container and a fluid conduit (14,15) extending from each of the first and second fluid connections to a fluid inlet (16) and a fluid outlet (17) respectively characterised in that the fluid inlet comprises a single spike (22) having a substantially circular cross-section, the spike being adapted to penetrate the rubber seal of a vial and the spike having two bores, the first bore extending from a first aperture adjacent the tip of the spike to a fluid connection with the fluid conduit and the second bore extending from a second, separate aperture in the spike to a filtering air inlet.

Abstract: A detergent bar is made by (1) applying pressure to a detergent composition to deliver it to a substantially closed mold at a temperature less than 70° C.; (2) ensuring the pressure on the composition at point of entry is greater than 29.4 psi under the action of an injector head for at least part of the time over which the composition enters the mold; (3) cooling in the mold to form bar; and (4) removing.

Abstract: A glazing adhesive product comprising a thermoplastic polyester material having trapped gas bubbles dispersed therein whereby the product has surface pores to provide a suction effect. Also provided is a method of installing/removing vehicle glazing.

Abstract: A deodorant or antiperspirant soft solid composition is filled into dispensing containers by injection moulding, i.e. under pressure, preferably in the vicinity of its normal setting temperature. The deodorant or antiperspirant composition is preferably continuously produced in a screw extruder, especially a twin screw extruder, controlled to deliver the composition in a suitably viscous state under low shear and particularly for formulations in which a particulate antiperspirant is suspended in a fluid carrier. The pressure in the injection head at the point of injection is greater than 120 kPa and in many instances from 800 to 2000 kPa. The combined process offers benefits for controlled fill of dispensing containers, particularly for formulations incorporating sensitive ingredients and offers tolerance in composition temperature at the time of fill.

Abstract: A high performance Rule Engine, capable of handling interactions and dependencies within a system. A system, such as a provisioning system for customer care, contains many pieces of interdependent Data. The Rule Engine uses Rule Objects that only need to know hoe to understand and apply a very specific type of Rule from a Rule set. This minimizes the need to parse and interpret a complex all-purpose Rule language. Each Rule Object can be linked together to form a list of Rules emanating from a Business Rule Coordinator Objects. Moreover, each Rule Object is loaded with a operator, such as a conditional operator, at startup, after which the conditional operator does not need to change and the Rule Object hierarchy can be kept active in memory.

Abstract: A method, and computer readable medium for control of data in a caching application. An indexed list of a type is used to hold cache elements for ease of lookup while a linked usage list is maintained for the Most Recently Used/Least Recently Used elements. Pointers between the lists are also maintained. This allows the cache to find both a specific entry if it exists and if it does not, and in the latter case the LRU element can be located without the need for a sequential search. Each element in the linked list holds a pointer to a cache element in the, and each cache element record in the indexed list also holds a pointer to its corresponding record in the linked list, in addition to the actual cached data.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a process for forming deodorant or antiperspirant sticks by continuously forming a mobile composition for dispensing into containers or molds at a rate matched with the rate at which it is dispensed, and in other aspects a process in which a mobile deodorant or antiperspirant composition is dispensed by injection molding, i.e. a process in which the deodorant or antiperspirant composition is dispensed under pressure. The composition at the time of injection moulding is preferably either in the vicinity of its regular set temperature, particularly in the range of about 0-3° C. below the regular set temperature and/or partially structured at the time of its delivery it into a container or mold.

Abstract: In some aspects a process for forming deodorant or antiperspirant soft solid in which a mobile deodorant or antiperspirant composition is filled into dispensing containers by injection moulding, i.e. a process in which the deodorant or antiperspirant composition is filled under pressure. The composition at the time of injection moulding is preferably in the vicinity of its normal setting temperature. The deodorant or antiperspirant composition is preferably continuously produced in a screw extruder, especially a twin screw extruder, which is controlled to deliver the composition in a suitably viscous state under low shear, at a temperature in the vicinity of its normal setting temperature. Use of the twin screw extruder is particularly advantageous for formulations in which a particulate antiperspirant is suspended in a fluid carrier.

Abstract: A process for forming detergent bars by injection moulding in which a pressure is applied to a partially structured detergent composition to deliver it to a mould. The detergent composition can be delivered to the mould in a substantially semi-solid state, at a temperature below 70° C. and at a pressure at the point of injection of greater than 20 psi. Apparatus for forming detergent bars according the invention are also described.

Abstract: A process for forming detergent bars by injection molding in which a pressure is applied to a partially structured detergent composition to deliver it to a mold. The detergent composition can be delivered to the mold in a substantially semi-solid state, at a temperature below 70° C. and at a pressure at the point of injection of greater than 20 psi. Apparatus for forming detergent bars according the invention are also described.

Abstract: A process for forming detergent bars comprising applying pressure to a detergent composition contained within a mould cavity. The detergent composition in the mould is in a substantially fluid or semi-solid state and the mould is substantially full before the pressure is applied.

Abstract: A process for forming detergent bars by injection moulding in which a pressure is applied to a partially structured detergent composition to deliver it to a mould. The detergent composition can be delivered to the mould in a substantially semi-solid state, at a temperature below 70° C. and at a pressure at the point of injection of greater than 20 psi.

Abstract: A process for forming a molded article having a multilayer structure which comprises successively injecting melts of at least two materials into the cavity portion of a mold, solidifying a part thereof in the cavity portion to form the multilayer structure, characterized in that as a first step, one of the molten materials is injected into the cavity portion and the portion of the injected molten material contacting with the mold surface is solidified to a predetermined thickness to form a skin layer; as the second step, the next molten materials is fed into the cavity, the unsolidified portion of the molten material previously fed is pushed out of the cavity and a part of the thus fed molten material is cooled and solidified from the surface of the mold to form the next layer; and the procedure of the second step is successively repeated using the remainder of the molten materials alternately, and the molded article produced by the above molding process.