Abstract: Truncated pullulanases having an N-terminal deletion in a parental pullulanase are provided. These truncated pullulanases have altered properties as compared to the parental pullulanase, including an increased saccharification rate and higher catalytic activity at acidic pH values below 4.5 and higher temperatures of up to 64° C. These truncated pullulanase salso have improved thermal stability as compared to the parental enzyme. Also provided are compositions containing the truncated pullulanases and a glucoamylase, and processes for applying the truncated pullulanases and compositions in the starch industry.

Abstract: Presented herein are live-attenuated viruses and methods of generating thereof from a parental virus through a plurality of nucleotide substitutions in the viral genome. The nucleotide substitutions result in a change in codon usage bias within codons of one or more protein encoding sequences and no change in amino acid sequences of the proteins. The live-attenuated viruses display unaltered replication in avian hosts for propagation, but attenuated replication in mammalian hosts, when compared to the replication of the parental virus. The live-attenuated viruses in a form of improved vaccines can be used to elicit protective immune responses.

Abstract: A system on a chip includes a network, an interface and a bridge module. The network includes one or more devices. The network is configured to operate in a first domain. Communication in the first domain is based on a first set of read and write ordering rules. An interface is connected between the network and a second chip. Communication between the interface and the second chip is in a second domain. Communication in the second domain is based on a second set of read and write ordering rules. The second set of read and write ordering rules are different than the first set of read and write ordering rules. The bridge module is configured to map communication transactions between the first domain and the second domain.

Abstract: A single-inductor multiple-output (SIMO) power converter converts an input voltage into an output voltage and a biasing voltage. The SIMO power converter comprises an inductor and a primary power switch, and a control circuit. The inductor is configured for storing energy from the input voltage. The primary power switch has a control node and is connected between the inductor and the output voltage which powers an output load. The control circuit controls the primary power switch comprising an auxiliary power switch and a driver. The auxiliary power switch is connected between the inductor and the biasing voltage. The driver, powered by the biasing voltage, drives the control node. The biasing voltage determines a signal level at the control node. The primary power switch and the auxiliary power switch are controlled to distribute the energy stored in the inductor to the output voltage and the biasing voltage.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to sonic-assisted systems mid methods of processing of substrates utilizing a sonic-treated liquid. In one embodiment, the sonic-treated liquid can be created by subjecting a desired processing liquid to sonic energy generated by a first sonic energy source prior to being applied So the substrate, The sonic-treated liquid is applied to the substrate where a second source of sonic energy applies sonic energy to the substrate. The sonic-treated liquid can be used as the coupling fluid between the second source of sonic energy and the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to sonic-assisted systems mid methods of processing of substrates utilizing a sonic-treated liquid. In one embodiment, the sonic-treated liquid can be created by subjecting a desired processing liquid to sonic energy generated by a first sonic energy source prior to being applied So the substrate, The sonic-treated liquid is applied to the substrate where a second source of sonic energy applies sonic energy to the substrate. The sonic-treated liquid can be used as the coupling fluid between the second source of sonic energy and the substrate.

Abstract: A heat sink device for use with a component for the heat transfer, the component being either a heat source or a heat sink. The device includes the features of: A base having a curvilinear surface, which may include but not limited to a cylinder a hyperboloid, an elliptical paraboloid, a hemisphere, a sphere or a torus. The device includes an inlet for the flow of fluid through the device and an outlet to vent or drain the fluid. The device also includes a heat transfer zone located on the surface and intermediate the inlet and outlet, with the zone including a plurality of transverse channels and a plurality of oblique channels extending between adjacent transverse channels, such that the oblique and transverse channels define a fluid path for the fluid from the inlet to the outlet.

Abstract: An energy control method for a inductive conversion device comprising: determination of individual error of multiple output voltages; determination of peak current based on the errors, determination of total energy through the peak current and charging to at least one inductor according to the peak current, whereas the inductor will store the total energy.

Abstract: A spray cleaning device having an atomizing unit with at least one gas passage and at least one cleaning fluid passage converging into a atomizing area. The gas flowing though the gas passage and the cleaning fluid flowing through the cleaning fluid passages combine to form a mixture at the atomizing area. The accelerating unit has an acceleration passage for spraying the mixture onto a substrate surface. The gas passages are preferably angled with respect to the cleaning acceleration passage.

Abstract: An energy control method for a inductive conversion device comprising: determination of individual error of multiple output voltages; determination of peak current based on the errors, determination of total energy through the peak current and charging to at least one inductor according to the peak current, whereas the inductor will store the total energy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to sonic-assisted systems mid methods of processing of substrates utilizing a sonic-treated liquid. In one embodiment, the sonic-treated liquid can be created by subjecting a desired processing liquid to sonic energy generated by a first sonic energy source prior to being applied So the substrate, The sonic-treated liquid is applied to the substrate where a second source of sonic energy applies sonic energy to the substrate. The sonic-treated liquid can be used as the coupling fluid between the second source of sonic energy and the substrate.

Abstract: A system and method of processing a substrate. The method and system applies a liquid to a surface of the substrate so as to form a film of the liquid on the surface of the substrate, wherein a boundary layer exists at the interface of the surface and the film of the liquid. The cleaning system then applies a force that penetrates the boundary layer so as to create a localized area on the surface of the substrate that is substantially free of the liquid. The application of the force in combination with the liquid removes particles from the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A spray cleaning device having an atomizing unit with at least one gas passage and at least one cleaning fluid passage converging into a atomizing area. The gas flowing though the gas passage and the cleaning fluid flowing through the cleaning fluid passages combine to form a mixture at the atomizing area. The accelerating unit has an acceleration passage for spraying the mixture onto a substrate surface. The gas passages are preferably angled with respect to the cleaning acceleration passage.

Abstract: The present invention involves a vehicle seat and headrest arrangement for use with a seat having a seatback in a vehicle. The vehicle seat and headrest arrangement comprises a headrest arrangement having a headrest. The headrest arrangement has one of a guide member and a follower. The seatback has the other one of a guide member and follower. The guide member has a guideway and the follower engages the guideway of the guide member such that upon impact to the vehicle forward inertia of the headrest will cause the follower to engage the guideway in such a manner as to cause the headrest to move in a manner so as to support the head of an occupant irrespective of whether occupant is in contact with the seatback.

Abstract: The present invention involves a method of providing head support with a movable headrest of a vehicle seat to a vehicle occupant head during impact of the vehicle. The method includes moving the headrest toward the head of the occupant in a first manner upon impact of the vehicle and moving the headrest toward the head of the occupant in a second manner different from the first manner. The first and second manners may include first and second velocities and first and second trajectories of the headrest.

Abstract: The present invention involves a vehicle seat and headrest arrangement for use with a seat having a seatback in a vehicle. The vehicle seat and headrest arrangement comprises a headrest arrangement including a headrest, at least one impact target, and at least one of a guide member and a follower. The seatback has at least one of the other of a guide member and follower. The guide member has a guideway and the follower engages the guideway of the guide member such that upon impact to the vehicle a rearward load by the occupant upon the impact target will cause the follower to engage the guideway in such a manner as to cause the headrest to be moved in a first manner and a second manner so as to support the head of an occupant.

Abstract: The present invention involves a vehicle seat and headrest arrangement for use with a seat having a seatback in a vehicle. The vehicle seat and headrest arrangement comprises a headrest arrangement including a headrest, at least one impact target, and at least one of a guide member and a follower. The seatback has at least one of the other of a guide member and follower. The guide member has a guideway and the follower engages the guideway of the guide member such that upon impact to the vehicle a rearward load by the occupant upon the impact target will cause the follower to engage the guideway in such a manner as to cause the headrest to be moved in a first manner and a second manner so as to support the head of an occupant.

Abstract: The present invention involves a method of providing head support with a movable headrest of a vehicle seat to a vehicle occupant head during impact of the vehicle. The method includes moving the headrest toward the head of the occupant in a first manner upon impact of the vehicle and moving the headrest toward the head of the occupant in a second manner different from the first manner. The first and second manners may include first and second velocities and first and second trajectories of the headrest.

Abstract: The present invention involves a vehicle seat and headrest arrangement for use with a seat having a seatback in a vehicle. The vehicle seat and headrest arrangement comprises a headrest arrangement having a headrest. The headrest arrangement has one of a guide member and a follower. The seatback has the other one of a guide member and follower. The guide member has a guideway and the follower engages the guideway of the guide member such that upon impact to the vehicle forward inertia of the headrest will cause the follower to engage the guideway in such a manner as to cause the headrest to move in a manner so as to support the head of an occupant irrespective of whether occupant is in contact with the seatback.