Abstract: A system comprises a drive system comprising a single motor, a transmission configured to transmit power from the single motor to a first ball screw via a first clutch, and a second clutch configured to transmit power from the first ball screw to a second ball screw. The system also comprises a brake configured to apply a braking force to at least a portion of the drive system. The system further comprises a control module configured to control operation of one or more of the single motor, the first clutch, the second clutch, and the brake, where the control module is configured to move a scissors arms in a horizontal direction in a first configuration and adjust a vertical height of the scissors arms in a second configuration.

Abstract: A system comprises a drive system comprising a single motor, a transmission configured to transmit power from the single motor to a first ball screw via a first clutch, and a second clutch configured to transmit power from the first ball screw to a second ball screw. The system also comprises a brake configured to apply a braking force to at least a portion of the drive system. The system further comprises a control module configured to control operation of one or more of the single motor, the first clutch, the second clutch, and the brake, where the control module is configured to move a scissors arms in a horizontal direction in a first configuration and adjust a vertical height of the scissors arms in a second configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid modified bitumen composition containing functionalized polymer, crumb rubber and a dual functional agent. The present invention also relates to a process of preparation of hybrid modified bitumen composition containing functionalized polymer, crumb rubber and a dual functional agent.

Abstract: A modular PET gantry is provided herein. A detector module is described, and the detector module includes a plurality of PET detector units. Each detector unit may be bonded to a mounting sleeve. The detector module also includes a mounting frame, wherein each detector unit and mounting sleeve is attached to the mounting frame.

Abstract: A modular PET gantry is provided herein. A detector module is described, and the detector module includes a plurality of PET detector units. Each detector unit may be bonded to a mounting sleeve. The detector module also includes a mounting frame, wherein each detector unit and mounting sleeve is attached to the mounting frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid modified bitumen composition containing functionalized polymer, crumb rubber and a dual functional agent. The present invention also relates to a process of preparation of hybrid modified bitumen composition containing functionalized polymer, crumb rubber and a dual functional agent.

Abstract: A positioning apparatus for positioning a patient in a medical imaging system, the positioning apparatus comprising at least one base unit, wherein a base unit of the at least one base unit comprises at least one driving unit, a table assembly configured to hold the patient, and at least one supporting unit connecting the table assembly and the base unit. A supporting unit of the at least one supporting unit is positioned below the table assembly to a substantial middle portion of the table assembly, wherein the at least one driving unit is configured to drive the supporting unit in a horizontal direction with respect to the base unit to move a portion of the table assembly into a scanning unit of the medical imaging system for positioning the patient.

Abstract: A quick disconnect field instrument display assembly for assembling a display meter with a communication module. A snap-fit locking feature and a tab each mounted on both sides of a display meter housing locks with a receptacle tab located on a communication module housing in order to rotate the display with 90° indexing (360° display rotation). A printed circuit board can be firmly snapped into the display meter housing with the snap-fit locking feature on both sides and a display unit can be mounted in parallel to the display meter housing in order to restrict movement of the printed circuit board. A snap feature located on the inner side of the communication module housing secures a communication board and a number of tabs on the communication module housing facilitate 360° rotation with respect to the display meter housing.

Abstract: A quick disconnect field instrument display assembly for assembling a display meter with a communication module. A snap-fit locking feature and a tab each mounted on both sides of a display meter housing locks with a receptacle tab located on a communication module housing in order to rotate the display with 90° indexing (360° display rotation). A printed circuit board can be firmly snapped into the display meter housing with the snap-fit locking feature on both sides and a display unit can be mounted in parallel to the display meter housing in order to restrict movement of the printed circuit board. A snap feature located on the inner side of the communication module housing secures a communication board and a number of tabs on the communication module housing facilitate 360° rotation with respect to the display meter housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel beta glucosidase and a process for extraction of a beta-glucosidase from Rauvolfia serpentine useful for the cleaving of beta-1,4 linkage of PNPG and to convert other gluco-conjugates such as strictosidine and raucaffricine into their corresponding aglycon such as vomilenine, commercially through immobilizing the enzyme. The ? glucosidase enzyme has shown maximum activity in the acid pH range, with high optimum temperature using PNPG as substrate. The crude enzyme, when stored at 4° C., was quite stable for 6 days with 50% loss of activity. The enzyme was activated in presence of FeSO4 in the assay mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process of analytical and quantitative isolation of withaferin-A from Withania somnifera (Sanskrit: Ashwagandha, English: winter cherry) and other plants and products therefrom, said method comprising steps of selecting most appropriate extraction medium composition, with extraction solvent system consisting of a defined admixture of water and alcohol in a range of proportion of alcohol within a narrow range of (methanol, ethanol etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for profiling of protein extract from hyper-acidic aerial parts of plant Scented Geranium (Pelargonium sp.), said method comprising steps of selecting effective extraction medium, with extraction medium consisting of 0.2 M sodium carbonate increasing percentage extract by about 600%, selecting effective medium to determine polypeptide pattern in said extract, with polypeptide pattern medium consisting of Sodium Carbonate ranging between 0.2 to 0.4 M, and 0.2 M Sodium Carbonate along with 50% dimethylsulfoxide, selecting effective media to determine enzyme multimolecular forms in said extract, with enzyme multimolecular forms media consisting of 0.2 M Tris-HCl buffer at pH 7.5, and optionally 50% dimethylsulfoxide; Sodium Carbonate at concentration ranging between 0.2 to 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for profiling of protein extract from hyper-acidic aerial parts of plant Scented Geranium (Pelargonium sp.), said method comprising steps of selecting effective extraction medium, with extraction medium consisting of 0.2 M sodium carbonate increasing percentage extract by about 600%, selecting effective medium to determine polypeptide pattern in said extract, with polypeptide pattern medium consisting of Sodium Carbonate ranging between 0.2 to 0.4M, and 0.2 M Sodium Carbonate along with 50% dimethylsulfoxide, selecting effective media to determine enzyme multimolecular forms in said extract, with enzyme multimolecular forms media consisting of 0.2M Tris-HCl buffer at pH 7.5, and optionally 50% dimethylsulfoxide; Sodium Carbonate at concentration ranging between 0.2 to 0.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the induction of normal rooting on nodal and internodal stem segments without using hormones and/or other chemical treatments in Mentha species, which comprises oblique excision of shoots of Mentha species from the plants, immediately dipping the cut end of twigs or stems into water and keeping in complete dark for up to one week with by varying the temperature cycle for each set of 24 hours duration of the treatment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel ecological method of phyto-remediation of alkaline ad chemically degraded soils, said method comprising the steps of dispersing biomass obtained from Pelargonium sp. in alkaline or chemically degraded soil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anthocyanin producing callus line in cultures of Panax sikkimensis (an Indian species of ginseng) said line comprising: (a) Characteristic pink-purple pigmentation, (b) Growth index of about 221-450 in about 50-80 days of culture period, (c) Yield of anthocyanin (2-3 mg/gf.wt.

Abstract: The invention provides stable high ginsenoside-yielding callus lines of Panax quinquefolium (American Ginseng). The callus lines are useful in the industrial production of ginsenosides for use in a variety of ginseng preparations.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for identifying molecular structures within a sample substance using a monolithic array of test sites formed on a substrate upon which the sample substance is applied. Each test site includes probes formed therein to bond with a predetermined target molecular structure or structures. A signal is applied to the test sites and certain electrical, mechanical and/or optical properties of the test sites are detected to determine which probes have bonded to an associated target molecular structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blown film forming composition which improves the clarity, haze and gloss while improving or maintaining the mechanical properties of the high density polyethylene film. The film forming composition includes about 50 to about 99% by weight of an ethylene polymer of density in the range of about 0.940 g/cm.sup.3 to about 0.970 g/cm.sup.3 and a melt index of no more than 1.0 g/10 min. measured at 190.degree. C. and 5 Kg load and about 50 to about 1% by weight of an additive consisting of (a) about 10 to 100% of a plastomer-type ethylene polymer of density in the range of about 0.900 to about 0.920 g/cm.sup.3 and of melt index from about 0.1 to about 10 g per 10 minutes, and (b) about 90 to 0% of a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate of density from about 0.910 to about 0.940 g/cm.sup.3 and of melt index ranging between about 0.1 and about 10 g/10 min.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for identifying molecular structures within a sample substance using a monolithic array of test sites formed on a substrate upon which the sample substance is applied. Each test site includes probes formed therein to bond with a predetermined target molecular structure or structures. A signal is applied to the test sites and certain electrical, mechanical and/or optical properties of the test sites are detected to determine which probes have bonded to an associated target molecular structure.