Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst composition suitable for the non-oxidative dehydrogenation of alkanes having 2-8 carbon atoms comprising silico-zinc aluminate, wherein the relative molar ratios of the elements comprised in said composition are represented by SixZn1-xAl2O4, wherein x stands for a number in the range from 0.003 to 0.76. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said catalyst composition, to a process for the non-oxidative dehydrogenation of alkanes, preferably isobutane using said catalyst and to the use of said catalyst in a process for the non-oxidative dehydrogenation of alkanes.

Abstract: A method and a system are disclosed to facilitate a user to request and complete a computer task. In various embodiments, as the user is inputting keywords in a search interface through an application, one or more suggestions can be presented to the user to recommend a computer task. The suggestions can be generated based on the keyword(s) input by the user thus far, and various contexts such as an application context, a user context, a search context and/or any other contexts. Upon user selection of a suggestion as computer task requested by the user, a task flow to facilitate the user to complete the computer task can be determined. In some examples, the task flow can be implemented one or more interfaces in the application where the user initiates the computer task request. In some examples, the task flow can be implemented in a separate interface from the application.

Abstract: An electronic system having an assembly of a plurality of electronic devices each driven by a local power unit and a power sequencer control circuit for controlling the power on or off operation of the local power units. The electronic devices can be for example display units of a display wall. An advantage of such an assembly, e.g. a tiled display or display wall, is that a low level or as little energy as possible is dissipated by the local power units such as DC power supplies associated with the electronic devices, e.g. tiles of a display, and the associated “housekeeping” electronics. A further advantage is a limitation of the inrush current at start-up.

Abstract: A system comprising a well drilled into an underground formation comprising hydrocarbons; a production facility at a topside of the well; a water production facility connected to the production facility; wherein the water production facility produces water by passing the water through a first and a second nanofiltration module, and then injects the water 5 into the well.

Abstract: A bone support fixating device with a longitudinally slotted hip screw which permits operative compression of the fracture and holds this compression yet allows sliding as further compression of the fracture occurs under forces of weight bearing; comprising a hollow cylindrical shaft with a screw portion at its upper proximal end and four equally spaced longitudinal grooves at its lower distal end, having three equally distant angled holes between the ends, through which three wires can be inserted, the three ‘elastic’ proximally curved wires, welded, glued or crimped distally, can be inserted into the hip screw collectively called the ‘tri-wire’; The proximal end has the wires curved outward, with all three wires equally spaced; upon pushing the tri-wire into the hip screw, the wires goes through the angle holes in the hip screw and provides three projections equally spaced; which improves the rotational stability of the proximal fracture fragment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stable pharmaceutical composition comprising fingolimod, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a phosphate derivative as an active ingredient and its preparation.

Abstract: A process is provided for the synthesis of an amide. A primary or secondary amine and a primary alcohol, with the amine and the alcohol being either moieties of different reactants or moieties of the same molecule, are contacted in the presence of a Ruthenium (II) catalyst. The Ruthenium (II) catalyst is free of a phosphine ligand. The process is also carried out in the absence of a phosphine. Providing the Ruthenium (II) catalyst includes providing an N-heterocyclic carbene.

Abstract: Laser speckle reduction using a passive diffuser. A diffuser for reducing laser speckle is disclosed comprising a diffuser having a colloid configured for placement in a light path of a coherent light source. The colloid exhibits Brownian motion. The diffuser can be formed of transparent plates containing the colloid. In a system for illumination, a coherent source of light outputting a light beam along a light path is provided; and a diffuser for reducing laser speckle effects is placed in the light path, the diffuser comprising a colloid disposed in a container that is transparent to the light beam output by the coherent source. A method includes illuminating a photosensitive sensor, comprising transmitting a coherent light from a light source through a diffuser comprising a colloid and directing the light from the diffuser onto the photosensitive sensor. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An efficient, one step solution state processing of Proton Conducting Homochiral Metal Organic Framework has been achieved by using derivate of amino acid and Zn(II) salt as a MOF constructor. Control over MOF solubility as well as proton conductivity has also been achieved by judicious selection of the ligand architecture. This invention will lead the way for ease preparation of MOF films for industrial application.

Abstract: A system comprising a well drilled into an underground formation comprising hydrocarbons; a production facility at a topside of the well; a water production facility connected to the production facility; wherein the water production facility produces water by removing some multivalent ions, then removing some monovalent ions, and then adding back some monovalent ions, and then injects the water into the well.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a circuit to mitigate ripple. The circuit includes a controller that generates a PWM (pulse width modulated) clock signal. A DC/DC converter receives the PWM clock signal, and generates an output signal. A light source is coupled to the DC/DC converter, and receives the output signal. The light source transmits light pulses during an integration time. A time integral of the output signal during the integration time is constant during a plurality of quad time periods.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for imaging a surface via time of flight measurement. An illumination system includes an illumination driver and an illumination source and is configured to project modulated electromagnetic radiation to a point on a surface of interest. A sensor system includes a sensor driver and is configured to receive and demodulate electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface of interest. A temperature sensor is configured to provide a measured temperature representing a temperature at one of the illumination driver and the sensor driver and located at a position remote from the one of the illumination driver and the sensor driver. A compensation component is configured to calculate a phase offset between the illumination system and the sensor system from at least the measured temperature and a model representing transient heat flow within the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aromatic substituted pentadienoic acid amides and there use in combination of specific amounts of aromatic amides i.e. 4-alkyl-5-(substituted phenyl)-2 (E),4(E)-pentadienoic acid amides, its geometrical isomers or their dihydro or tetrahydro derivatives and an anti-infective drug useful in potentiating the bioefficacy of antiinfective drug. The combination of the present invention is useful in the treatment of certain infections and disease at lower concentration of anti-infectives necessary to inhibit the growth of microbial strains and may also find applications in reducing the resistance in microorganisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioactive extracts its fractions and isolation of compound from Rauwolfia tetraphylla. The extracts and fractions are useful for the treatment of psychosis based on in-vivo validation on animal model and proportional binding affinities for dopaminergic-D2, Cholinergic (muscarinic) and Serotonergic (5HT2A) receptors for antipsychotic activity. The present invention relates to novel antipsychotic activity in the leaf alkaloids of Formula 1 and 2 named tetrahydroalstonine, 10-methoxytetrahydroalstonine, isoreserpiline, 10-demethoxyreserpiline, 11-demethoxyreserpiline, reserpiline and ?-yohimbine. The present invention also relates to processes for obtaining antipsychotic extracts as well as for the isolation of alkaloids of formula 1 and 2 from the leaves of Rauwolfia tetraphylla. The present invention particularly relates to significant antipsychotic activity in the MeOH extract, ethylacetate and chloroform fractions of R.

Abstract: Laser speckle reduction using a passive diffuser. A diffuser for reducing laser speckle is disclosed comprising a diffuser having a colloid configured for placement in a light path of a coherent light source. The colloid exhibits Brownian motion. The diffuser can be formed of transparent plates containing the colloid. In a system for illumination, a coherent source of light outputting a light beam along a light path is provided; and a diffuser for reducing laser speckle effects is placed in the light path, the diffuser comprising a colloid disposed in a container that is transparent to the light beam output by the coherent source. A method includes illuminating a photosensitive sensor, comprising transmitting a coherent light from a light source through a diffuser comprising a colloid and directing the light from the diffuser onto the photosensitive sensor. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the production of shikimic acid from Illicium griffithii fruits. The method according to the invention is particularly applicable to the isolation of shikimic acid from Illicium griffithii fruits (seeds and pericarps). Yield is 12-18% w/w. Shikimic acid is useful as raw material for the production of oseltavir (Tamiflu) used against Avian Flu. It is also reported that its triacyl derivatives can inhibit blood platelet assembling and Thrombosis by affecting the metabolism of Arachidonic acid. Hitherto known commercial methods of production of shikimic acid from the fruits of star anise (Illicium verum) and sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) gives only 3-7% and 1.5% respectively. The price of shikimic acid in the international market varies from US$ 45.00 to 1000.00 per Kg depending on demand. Further as per report published at the website www.livemint.com, China Government has imposed restriction on export of shikimic acid.

Abstract: An efficient, one step solution state processing of Proton Conducting Homochiral Metal Organic Framework has been achieved by using derivate of amino acid and Zn(II) salt as a MOF constructor. Control over MOF solubility as well as proton conductivity has also been achieved by judicious of the ligand architecture. This invention will lead the way for ease preparation of MOF films for industrial application.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst composition suitable for the non-oxidative dehydrogenation of alkanes having 2-8 carbon atoms comprising silico-zinc aluminate, wherein the relative molar ratios of the elements comprised in said composition are represented by SixZn1-xAl2O4, wherein x stands for a number in the range from 0.003 to 0.76. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said catalyst composition, to a process for the non-oxidative dehydrogenation of alkanes, preferably isobutane using said catalyst and to the use of said catalyst in a process for the non-oxidative dehydrogenation of alkanes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alternate feedwater injection system to at least partially mitigate the effects of an aircraft impact on a light water nuclear reactor positioned in a reactor building. The light water nuclear reactor has a primary system and a reactor core. The alternate feedwater injection system includes a water storage tank, an injection point into the primary system, a pump capable to transfer water from the water storage tank to the injection point and ultimately to the reactor core. The water storage tank and pump are located external to a reactor building and outside of an identified aircraft impact area or inside the identified aircraft impact area and provided with a means of protection from the aircraft impact.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalyst composition comprising lanthanum and gallium containing zeolite and lanthanum modified binder, wherein said lanthanum and gallium containing zeolite comprises about 0.01-0.1 wt-% lanthanum and wherein said lanthanum modified binder comprises about 0.5-2 wt-% lanthanum. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for preparing the catalyst composition of the present invention and a process for producing aromatic hydrocarbons comprising contacting a feedstream comprising lower alkanes with the catalyst composition of the present invention under conditions suitable for alkane aromatization.