Abstract: A process for bioprinting wherein a matrix comprising a modified primary hydroxyl groups containing polysaccharide comprising repeating disaccharide units wherein in at least part of the disaccharide units the primary hydroxyl group is replaced by functional groups selected from carboxyl groups, halide groups or groups comprising sulfur or phosphorus atoms, like e.g. sulfate groups, sulfonate groups, phosphonate groups and phosphate groups, is used and bioink formulations.

Abstract: Injectable hydrogels comprising polysaccharides based on disaccharides the backbones of which form an ?-helix structure and in which in at least 10% of the disaccharide units the primary hydroxyl groups are oxidized.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of printing high resolution images on edible substrates with dispersed pigmented inks using a drop-on-demand ink-jet printer. Dispersed pigmented white inks useful with the inventive methods are also disclosed. White images having a resolution greater than 200 dpi can be printed on chocolate using the methods and inks disclosed herein. The inventive methods and inks may also be integrated with a consumer-driven site vending or e-commerce application in which the consumer provides the image to be printed and edibles bearing the printed image are prepared for rapid turnaround.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of preparing an indulgent edible composition that provides an orally pleasurable eating experience similar to chocolate as the chocolate melts in the oral cavity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an indulgent edible composition that provides an orally pleasurable eating experience similar to chocolate as the chocolate melts in the oral cavity comprising (a) a starch that when combined with water in a weight ratio of 5:95 starch to water, has a viscosity at 22° C. of about 0.03 Pa-s to about 2 Pa-s at a shear rate of 10 sec?1; (b) a protein-containing component that will substantially hydrate in water and will not coagulate; (c) a sweetener that when substantially hydrated is at least 90% free of crystals in said edible composition; (d) a fat-containing component that melts at a temperature of about 45° C. or less; (e) a hydrocolloid gelling agent that facilitates the formation of a gel matrix that will break down at a temperature of about 45° C.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of video data encoding generates a mask having one bit corresponding each spatial frequency coefficient of a block during quantization. The bit state of the mask depends upon whether the corresponding quantized spatial frequency coefficient is zero or non-zero. The runs of zero quantized spatial frequency coefficients determined by a left most bit detect instruction are determined from the mask and run length encoded. The mask is generated using a look up table to map the scan order of quantization to the zig-zag order of run length encoding. Variable length coding and inverse quantization optionally take place within the run length encoding loop.

Abstract: An LED (light emitting diode) illumination device that can generate a uniform light output illumination pattern. The illumination source includes an array of LEDs. Forward of the LEDs is an array of negative lens surfaces. At a distance from the LED the width W of the lens and the spacing D between the LEDs enhances creating the uniform light output illumination pattern. The negative lens surface can be non-symmetric and take a conic or conic-like shape.

Abstract: Non-pigmented, water-based inks are disclosed which are compatible with industrial piezojet printheads and which can be used to form high resolution images on edible substrates, including sugar shell confectionery polished with a hydrophobic wax polish. The ink comprises a hydrolyzable polysaccharide adhesive agent, such as tapioca dextrin or gum arabic, which enhances the compatibility of the ink for hydrophobic surfaces.

Abstract: Non-pigmented, water-based inks are disclosed which are compatible with industrial piezojet printheads and which can be used to form high resolution images on edible substrates, including sugar shell confectionery polished with a hydrophobic wax polish. The ink comprises a hydrolyzable polysaccharide adhesive agent, such as tapioca dextrin or gum arabic, which enhances the compatibility of the ink for hydrophobic surfaces.

Abstract: A half sample and quarter sample pixel value interpolation calculation classifies a set of all possible half sample and quarter sample pixel value interpolation calculations into a plurality of interpolation types. A function kernel for each interpolation type includes a half sample pixel and all quarter sample pixels whose value calculation depend on a value of said half sample pixel value. The correct function kernel is called invoking the corresponding value interpolation calculation. The function kernels operate iteratively over a plurality of macroblocks of at least two macroblock sub-partition sizes. The calculation of dependent quarter sample pixel values preferably employs a packed average instruction.

Abstract: High resolution ink-jet printing on edible substrates is disclosed in which fat or wax-based edible inks, which contain a colorant, a fat or wax dispersible carrier, and a fat or wax base, are used to produce high resolution images on edibles. The methods utilize a piezoelectric printhead; and the edible products include confectionery pieces having non-planar, hydrophobic surfaces, such as wax-polished sugar shell surfaces, with a printed image thereon having a resolution greater than 100 dpi, preferably greater than 300 dpi.

Abstract: An LED (light emitting diode) illumination device that can generate a uniform light output illumination pattern. The illumination source includes an array of LEDs. Forward of the LEDs is an array of negative lens surfaces. At a distance from the LED the width W of the lens and the spacing D between the LEDs enhances creating the uniform light output illumination pattern. The negative lens surface can be non-symmetric and take a conic or conic-like shape.

Abstract: A novel algorithm is shown that allows efficient generation of Variable Length Codes using a Very Large Instruction Word processor with multiple execution units. The code generation is parallelized to take advantage of the multiple execution units, significantly reducing the cycle count and the execution time.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of video date encoding generates a mask having one bit corresponding each spatial frequency coefficient of a block during quantization. The bit state of the mask depends upon whether the corresponding quantized spatial frequency coefficient is zero or non-zero. The runs of zero quantized spatial frequency coefficients determined by a left most bit detect instruction are determined from the mask and run length encoded. The mask is generated using a look up table to map the scan order of quantization to the zig-zag order of run length encoding. Variable length coding and inverse quantization optionally take place within the run length encoding loop.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composition for dental, orthopedic and drug delivery purpose. Specifically, it relates to composition comprising an admixture of a resorbable bone substitute and a crosslinkable prepolymer. It also relates to the composition formed by crosslinking the admixture.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a synthetic conduit comprising a substantially tubular body comprising substantially circumferential polymer fibers; wherein the body has an exterior surface, an interior surface, and a lumen extending therethrough; and wherein the body has microscale features disposed at the interior surface. In a further aspect, cells can be optionally adhered to the exterior and/or interior surface of the substantially tubular body. In various aspects, the conduit can be used as a vascular prosthesis, a stent, or a nerve regeneration scaffold. Methods of preparing and implanting same are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to functionalized solid lipid nanoparticles comprising a neutral lipid and a first functionalized polymer comprising at least one ionic or ionizable moiety and methods for providing same. In a further aspect, the invention relates to tumor targeting therapeutic systems, multimodal diagnostic therapeutic systems, thermoresponsive payload delivery systems, magnetic-driven targeting systems, therapeutic diagnostic systems, stabilized ink compositions, and cosmetic formulations comprising the solid lipid nanoparticles of the invention. In a further aspect, the invention relates to methods of delivering at least one biologically active agent, pharmaceutically active agent, magnetically active agent, or imaging agent across the blood-brain barrier, across a cellular lipid bilayer and into a cell, and to a subcellualr structure. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Modifying the surface of an edible with a high polarity water-based glaze or polishing gum improves the printing of images on the edibles with low viscosity inks typically used in ink-jet printing. The methods described herein are suited to printing high resolution ink-jet images on edible substrate, such as a hard panned sugar shell confectionery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel initiator systems, methods of use, and cured composition for dental, orthopedic and drug delivery purpose. Specifically, it relates to a crosslinkable prepolymer where crosslinking is initiated by a two part system and a composition comprising an admixture of a resorbable bone substitute and a crosslinkable prepolymer. It also relates to the composition formed by crosslinking the admixture and a delivery system for cross-linking the polymer.

Abstract: A chocolate confectionery is disclosed having on a surface thereof a chocolate base layer, a non-delaminating integral substantially white or light colored edible image-substrate coating disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the chocolate base layer and a high resolution edible black and/or colored print image disposed on at least a portion of the edible image-substrate coating. A method is also disclosed for preparing the confectionery.