Abstract: The present invention describes a mannoprotein solution which has a turbidity, when measured by nephelometry at a concentration of 200 g/l of mannoprotein and at a pH in the range of pH 4 to pH 8 lower than 70 NTU, preferably lower than 60 NTU, more preferably lower than 50 NTU, most preferably lower than 40 NTU. This solution can be advantageously used in the stabilisation of wine against tartrate salt precipitation because it is very clear and can be added directly to the wine without causing any turbidity.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process to improve the activity as wine stabiliser of a mannoprotein, comprising treating a mannoprotein with a basic solution at a pH of at least 9. The mannoprotein obtainable by this process is more effective in stabilising wine against tartrate precipitation or protein haze formation when compared with the mannoprotein prior to the treatment with basic solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biocidal cleaning composition comprising a biocide, a surfactant of formula R—O—(G)n, and an amphoteric surfactant; wherein R is an alkyl group; G is a saccharide residue; and n is a number from 0–4 to 10.

Abstract: A stent graft is provided which has two stent sections having different functions on, for example, a tubular graft. One stent section preferably comprises a plurality of circumferential reinforcing hoops and the other a Z-stent. The two sections are preferably separated by a spacer section and the tubular graft preferably increases in diameter from the Z-stent section to the hooped section. This enables the stent graft to be compressed radially so that it can be inserted in a catheter for later delivery to a body lumen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biocidal cleaning composition comprising a biocide, a surfactant of formula R—O-(G)n, and an amphoteric surfactant; wherein R is an alkyl group; G is a saccharide residue; and n is a number from 0-4 to 10.

Abstract: Methods of production of desired recombinant proteins, polypeptides and peptides are disclosed which utilize mammalian host cells engineered for autonomous and regulated growth in low cost protein/serum-free culture media. Preferred host cells express insulin or an insulin-like growth factor, and/or transferrin and are engineered so that addition of an inducer (e.g., ZnCl2+CdCl2) halts growth and simultaneously induces the expression of the desired recombinant protein, polypeptide or peptide.

Abstract: Air knives 109,110 for a solder leveller each comprises an air knife tip 111. The tip has a nozzle slot 114, up-and down-stream lands 119, 115, which are parallel to a back surface 130. Beyond the lands, the tip has a wing 120 and a lip 117, with a wing face 121 and a lip face 118 Downstream from the lip face 118, an extension 131 is provided. This is set back 132 sufficiently far from the land 115 to have no fluid dynamic effect on a board being processed. The geometry of the wing and tip faces 121, 118 is such that the bulk of air from the slit passes over the wing and back towards solder applicators, carrying with it excess solder. The tips 111, that is an upper and a lower one for upper and lower air knives are mounted on plenum chambers 133 via their back datum surfaces 130. The plenum chambers are mounted in the solder leveller with the back surfaces 130 parallel to the board path.

Abstract: Methods of production of desired recombinant proteins, polypeptides and peptides are disclosed which utilize mammalian host cells engineered for autonomous and regulated growth in low cost protein/serum-free culture media. Preferred host cells express insulin or an insulin-like growth factor, and/or transferrin and are engineered so that addition of an inducer (e.g., ZnCl2+CdCl2) halts growth and simultaneously induces the expression of the desired recombinant protein, polypeptide or peptide.

Abstract: Methods of production of desired recombinant proteins, polypeptides and peptides are disclosed which utilize mammalian host cells engineered for autonomous and regulated growth in low cost protein/serum-free culture media. Preferred host cells express insulin or an insulin-like growth factor, and/or transferrin and are engineered so that addition of an inducer (e.g., ZnCl2+CdCl2) halts growth and simultaneously induces the expression of the desired recombinant protein, polypeptide or peptide.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for electrochemical decomposition of sodium azide in aqueous alkaline solutions form sodium hydroxide, ammonia, nitrogen, and oxygen. The apparatus contains five major parts, which are (1) an electrolyzer which contains one or more cell units, (2) a rectifier which supplies D.C. electrical current to the electrolyzer, (3) a tank which holds the electrolyte (containing sodium hydroxide and sodium azide) needed to be processed in the electrolyzer, (4) a vacuum which can remove off gases generated by electrolysis in the electrolyzer, and (5) a recovery system which can further separate off gases. It is optional to add a pump in between the tank and the electrolyzer to be used for filling, mechanical agitation, or recycle.

Abstract: A sports shoe comprising a soft innerboot (2) having a cuff (5) that partially wraps around the user's leg. A semirigid collar (6) is associated with the cuff (5) and is laterally provided with first guiding seats (8a, 8b) for tabs (19a, 19b) that protrude from a semirigid body (15) associated with the innerboot (2) at least in the heel region (4), the collar (6) being connected to the body at the rear. The sports shoe allows to obtain a comfortable fit and correct movement of the user's foot during sports practice.

Abstract: A cable having a conductor for conducting electrical current, a first layer of insulation encircling the conductor for insulating the conductor, a mesh tape applied over the first layer of insulation for reinforcing the cable and substantially limiting the cable from stretching when the cable is placed in tension, and a second layer of insulation encircling and interwoven with the mesh tape. Also provided is a method for manufacturing the cable described above.

Abstract: Methods for producing cementitious compositions from waste products, such as non-ferrous slags, or fossil fuel combustion residue, or ferrous slags, whereby the CaO and alumina contents of the waste products are adjusted as necessary to enable them to combine with a sulphate additive at elevated pH and so couple the faster reactions of the mineral Ettringite with the slower ones of the calcium silicates.

Abstract: A visual indicator for a tape or cassette recorder, which includes a noise-reduction system which in addition to varying the amplitude level of the recorded signal also varies the high frequency pre-emphasis and the bias current applied to the tape. Decreasing the bias current when high amplitude, high frequency signals are present increases the headroom available on the tape. The visual indicator provides an indicator of the amount of headroom when recording.

Abstract: Brush gear for electrical machinery comprises a brush movably mounted on a support and a flexible housing which connects the brush with the support and contains a quantity of liquid metal to form a current flow path between the brush and the support. The brush, which is preferably composed of resilient fibres, may be adjustable by a positive drive mechanism, the necessary movement being permitted by bellows walls or diaphragms forming the housing.