Abstract: The present invention provides various combinations of genetic modifications to a transformed host cell that provide increase conversion of carbon to a chemical product. The present invention also provides methods of fermentation and methods of making various chemical products.

Abstract: The present invention provides various combinations of genetic modifications to a transformed host cell that provide increase conversion of carbon to a chemical product. The present invention also provides methods of fermentation and methods of making various chemical products.

Abstract: A tap and aerator apparatus comprising: a container coupling portion; a chamber; one or more aerator portions; a regulator cap; a spout; a valve; and a control member. The container coupling portion is configured to be coupled with a liquid container. The control member is configured to allow the liquid to pass from the container, through the valve, into the chamber, and out of the spout. The regulator cap is configured to be removed from the tap and aerator apparatus to place the aerator portions in an open position. When the aerator portions are opened and when the liquid passes through the chamber, the liquid passing out the spout is aerated by air passing through the one or more aerator portions.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating a musical composition comprising an audio interface, and audio converter module, and a multi-track compositor module is disclosed. The audio interface operably receives audio from an audio input device and outputting audio to an audio output device. The audio converter module is operably connected to the audio interface to convert audio received via the audio interface into an audio track having one or more partitions. The multi-track compositor module is configured to receive a first audio track and a second audio track and automatically score each partition of the first and second audio tracks based on one or more criteria. The multi-track compositor module is then configured to construct a third audio track from the partitions of the first and second audio tracks based on the scores for each partition. A method is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel bacterium Yersinia entomophaga MH96 as deposited at DSMZ on 4 May 2006 and designated accession no. DSM 18238. The present invention also relates to substances obtained or derived from Yersinia entomophaga MH96, which retain biopesticide activity. Methods for protecting a plant from pest infestation which include applying to the plant or its environment an effective amount of Yersinia entomophaga MH96 or a product delivered from the bacterium are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides insecticidal lipids together with compositions comprising such lipids and lipid fractions and methods of preparing same. Methods for the biological control of insects, such as phytopathogenic insects, using the lipids or compositions comprising said lipids optionally together with one or more insecticidal or entomopathogenic agents including entomopathogenic fungi, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides various combinations of genetic modifications to a transformed host cell that provide increase conversion of carbon to a chemical product. The present invention also provides methods of fermentation and methods of making various chemical products.

Abstract: The present invention provides various combinations of genetic modifications to a transformed host cell that provide increase conversion of carbon to a chemical product. The present invention also provides methods of fermentation and methods of making various chemical products.

Abstract: The present invention provides various combinations of genetic modifications to a transformed host cell that provide increase conversion of carbon to a chemical product. The present invention also provides methods of fermentation and methods of making various chemical products.

Abstract: The present invention provides various combinations of genetic modifications to a transformed host cell that provide increase conversion of carbon to a chemical product. The present invention also provides methods of fermentation and methods of making various chemical products.

Abstract: A method of making a Si containing gas distribution member for a semiconductor plasma processing chamber comprises forming a carbon member into an internal cavity structure of the Si containing gas distribution member. The method includes depositing Si containing material on the formed carbon member such that the Si containing material forms a shell around the formed carbon member. The Si containing shell is machined into the structure of the Si containing gas distribution member wherein the machining forms gas inlet and outlet holes exposing a portion of the formed carbon member in an interior region of the Si containing gas distribution member.

Abstract: A method of making a Si containing gas distribution member for a semiconductor plasma processing chamber comprises forming a carbon member into an internal cavity structure of the Si containing gas distribution member. The method includes depositing Si containing material on the formed carbon member such that the Si containing material forms a shell around the formed carbon member. The Si containing shell is machined into the structure of the Si containing gas distribution member wherein the machining forms gas inlet and outlet holes exposing a portion of the formed carbon member in an interior region of the Si containing gas distribution member.

Abstract: A method of making a Si containing gas distribution member for a semiconductor plasma processing chamber comprises forming a carbon member into an internal cavity structure of the Si containing gas distribution member. The method includes depositing Si containing material on the formed carbon member such that the Si containing material forms a shell around the formed carbon member. The Si containing shell is machined into the structure of the Si containing gas distribution member wherein the machining forms gas inlet and outlet holes exposing a portion of the formed carbon member in an interior region of the Si containing gas distribution member.

Abstract: A turbodrill using a balance drum. The turbodrill may include a housing having an upper end that is configured to be coupled to a drill string. The turbodrill may also include a rotatable shaft having a lower end configured to be coupled to a drill bit. The turbodrill may further include a balance drum assembly coupled to the shaft within the housing. In addition, the turbodrill may include a compliant mounting disposed between the balance drum assembly and the housing, where the compliant mounting is configured to allow displacement of the balance drum assembly within the housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides insecticidal lipids and lipid fractions from fungi of the phylum Ascomycota, together with compositions comprising such lipids and lipid fractions and methods of preparing same. Methods for the biological control of insects, such as phytopathogenic insects, using the lipids and lipid fractions or compositions comprising said lipids optionally together with one or more insecticidal or entomopathogenic agents including entomopathogenic fungi, are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated Brevibacillius laterosporus strains with insecticidal activity against at least one Lepidoptera species and at least one Diptera species. In particular the invention provides the isolated B. laterosporus strains NMI No. V12/001946, NMI No. V12/001945 and NMI No. V12/001944. The invention provides compositions comprising one or more strain of the invention. The invention also provides methods of use of one or more strains or compositions of the inventions to control pests, particularly insect pests.