Abstract: A two-component addition-crosslinking silicone comprises (a) 0.1-70% by weight polyorganosiloxanes containing at least two unsaturated groups in the molecule; (b) 0.1-15% by weight polyorganohydrogensiloxanes containing at least two SiH groups in the molecule; (c) 0.01-2.0% by weight noble metal catalyst; and (d) 0.1-5% by weight of a non-toxic antimicrobial additive or a combination of at least two non-toxic antimicrobial additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biocompatible, low-viscous, radiation curab]e formulation, particularly for use in stereolithography, for use in medical technology, in particular, for producing earpieces, containing: a) 55-95 % by weight of a monomeric or oligomeric dimethacrylate based on bisphenol A or bisphenol F; b) 0-20 % by weight of a urethane methacrylate having a functionality of n<4 and a viscosity<15 Pa s; c) 2-15 % by weight of a monomeric aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dimethacrylate having a viscosity<5 Pa s; d) 0-15 % by weight of a monofunctional methacrylate having a viscosity<3 Pa s; e) 0.5-6 % by weight of a photoinitiator or a combination of a number of photoinitiators whose absorption is located within the wavelength range of the laser beam used; f) 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the production of acyl compounds using an esterase having thermostable properties, and to products of such processes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method, program product and system for controlling pricing of a product or service using a markdown profile. The method includes: selecting a markdown profile to be used for the product or service, selecting a retail price for the product or service, acquiring updated sales data regarding the product or service, determining a markdown to be applied to the price from the markdown profile using updated sales data, and reconciling a markdown budget with the determined markdown to be applied to said price to determine whether the markdown will be applied. The method can further include the step of adjusting a retail price of the product or service by the markdown.

Abstract: A method for defining a price planning schedule according to one or more organization settings. The method includes receiving a default organization setting for at least one article, receiving a pricing level for the default organization setting for the at least one article, receiving at least a second organization setting for the at least one article, receiving a second pricing level for the second organization setting, and generating a price planning schedule based at least in part on the first and second organization settings for the at least one article.

Abstract: A method for transferring data from a data warehouse. The method includes selecting data from a data warehouse, generating a data transfer worklist including the data, and transferring the data transfer worklist from the data warehouse to a price planning workbench.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method, program, product and system for managing the, sale of a product. The system can determine if the product is a slow seller, determining a markdown to be applied to a price of the product, reconciling a markdown budget with the determined markdown to be applied to the price to determine whether the markdown will be applied, and adjusting the price of the product by the markdown. The system can also apply manual pricing data and promotion pricing data. The system integrates several tasks required for selling articles and services.

Abstract: A method of and system for defining a sales promotion including consolidating sales promotion data in a data warehouse are disclosed. The method includes receiving in a computerized system first and second sales promotion data corresponding to first and second sales promotions from the data warehouse, and grouping the first and second sales promotion data to define third promotion data corresponding to a third sales promotion. The system includes means for receiving first and second sales promotion data corresponding to first and second sales promotions from the data warehouse, and means for grouping the first and second sales promotion data to define third promotion data corresponding to a third sales promotion.

Abstract: A method of defining a sales promotion for a plurality of items classified within a hierarchical structure comprising a plurality of levels includes receiving a hierarchical list of items structured according to the hierarchical structure in a computerized system, and determining the items to be included in the sales promotion from the hierarchical list by selecting at least one level from the hierarchical list. A system for defining a sales promotion for a plurality of products within a hierarchical structure comprising a plurality of levels includes means for receiving a hierarchical list of items structured according to the hierarchical structure, and means for determining the items to be included in-the sales promotion from the hierarchical list by selecting at least one level from the hierarchical list.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method, program product and system for controlling pricing using a markdown profile, where the method of the present invention includes: selecting a markdown profile based on an attribute of a product to be used for the sale of that product; selecting a retail price for the product; acquiring updated sales data regarding the product; and determining a markdown to be applied to the retail price from the markdown profile using the updated sales data. The method can further include the step of adjusting a retail price of the product by the markdown.

Abstract: A method for reporting one or more results that occur based on a price change includes receiving price planning input including at least one price change from at least one of an automated pricing engine and a manual pricing engine. The method further includes generating at least one result that will occur based on the price planning input and reporting the at least one result along with the at least one price change.

Abstract: A method for generating a price planning schedule includes receiving price planning input from at least one of an automated pricing engine and a manual pricing engine. The method further includes generating a price planning schedule based on the price planning input and a price planning budget associated with the price planning input.

Abstract: A price planning workbench includes an automated pricing engine, a manual pricing engine, and a user interface. The user interface is configured to receive price planning information from one of the automated pricing engine and the manual pricing engine to generate a price planning schedule. The automated pricing engine may comprise a slow seller engine, a promotion management engine, or some other automated engine capable of providing the price changes used to generate the price planning schedule.

Abstract: A method of defining a sales promotion for a plurality of products includes determining a group of sales promotion sites to be included in the sales promotion from a plurality of sites using a computerized system, wherein the plurality of sites have been previously organized according to a predetermined grouping structure, and wherein the group of sales promotion sites is independent of the predetermined grouping structure. The method also includes determining a list of products associated with the group of sales promotion sites, and determining the products to be included in the sales promotion from the list of products associated with the group of sales promotion sites.

Abstract: A method, program product and system for managing the sale of a product or service. The method includes determining if the product or service is a slow seller, determining a markdown to be applied to a price of the product or service, reconciling a markdown budget with the determined markdown to be applied to the price to determine whether the markdown will be applied, and adjusting the price of the product or service by the markdown. The markdown can be determined using a markdown profile. The determination of the slow seller can be made by applying a predetermined rule set to the product or service.

Abstract: A method of and system for defining a sales promotion is disclosed. The method includes receiving a hierarchical listing of items, including a plurality of levels, each level including at least one node. The method also includes selecting a first node to define a first sales promotion, and selecting a second node below the first node to define a second sales promotion, wherein the second sales promotion is more specific than the first sales promotion. The system includes means for receiving a hierarchical listing of items, including a plurality of levels, each level including at least one node. The system also includes means for selecting a first node to define a first sales promotion, and means for selecting a second node below the first node to define a second sales promotion, wherein the second sales promotion is more specific than the first sales promotion.

Abstract: A method, program product and system for automated control of pricing of a product or service. The method includes determining an initial price of the product, monitoring actual sales of the product at retail outlets, and adjusting the initial price during a selling season of said product based on the actual sales of the product. The method can further include accepting input from a historical price database, and determining the initial price using historical prices of the product or a similar product. The method can further include repeatedly adjusting a price of the product during a selling season based on the actual sales of the product. The method can further include applying a markdown to the price of the product and using a markdown profile to determine the markdown. The method can further include performing slow seller analysis to determine the markdown. The determination that a product is a slow seller can be made by applying a predetermined rule set to the product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a newly identified hydrolase from thermophilic microorganisms having thermostable properties, and more specifically, to a novel thermostable hydrolase showing high activity at high temperatures.

Abstract: A power tool, which is preferably configured as a right-angle grinder, has a motor-driven hollow spindle to drive a tool, which is fastened between a clamping flange and a counterflange by means of a quick clamping device via a tension spindle, coaxial with the hollow spindle, that is tensioned in the axial direction by means of elastic elements and is displaceable in the axial direction relative to the hollow spindle, by means of a clamping lever, between a clamped position in which the tool is nonrotatably retained between the flanges, and a released position. The clamping lever is mechanically coupled to the motor switch by means of a link rod in such a way that the clamping lever can be moved into the released position only when the motor is switched off. This rules out improper operation and any potential damage to the power tool.