Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising A) aromatic polycarbonate, B) 0.1 to 5 wt.-% one or more polyether polyols and C) 0.01 to 0.30 wt.-% 3,3?-thiodipropionic acid. The invention also relates to medical technology products or parts of medical technology products consisting of such compositions as well as to a process for sterilization of such moulded parts by means of irradiation. The polycarbonate compositions according to the invention show significantly less yellowing after irradiation than known compositions and still have good mechanical properties.

Abstract: A store (1) for thermal energy, the store comprising: a housing (5) defining an internal chamber having an inlet and an outlet; and a plurality of receptacles (7) provided within the internal chamber and spaced from one another so that heat transfer fluid can flow over and around the receptacles (7) as the fluid moves from the inlet to the outlet; wherein each said receptacle (7) defines an internal cavity (9) for the storage of phase change material (PCM) so that thermal energy can transfer between the stored PCM material and the heat transfer fluid as the fluid passes over and between the receptacles.

Abstract: To provide a process for producing a film excellent in water vapor barrier property, tensile elongations, and transparency. A resin material containing polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) is melted and extruded into a film from an extrusion die, the extruded product is brought into contact with a cooling roll having a surface temperature of at most 120° C. in a state such that the surface temperature of the extruded product is higher than the crystallization temperature of PCTFE to form a film web, and the film web is subjected to heat treatment at from 80 to 200° C. to obtain a film.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming plastic preforms into plastic containers, with a movable carrier on which at least one forming station is arranged for forming the plastic preforms, wherein the forming station is transported along a predefined transport path, and wherein the apparatus has a clean room inside which the plastic preforms are formed, wherein this clean room is isolated from a non-sterile environment by at least one wall, with a sterilisation device for sterilising the plastic preforms and/or plastic containers, which device acts upon the plastic preforms and/or plastic containers to be sterilised with a flowable sterilisation medium for their sterilisation. According to the invention, the apparatus comprises an ejection device for ejecting containers from the clean room, and this ejection device has a lock chamber from which the ejected containers can be removed, wherein this lock chamber can be acted upon with an atmosphere containing a sterilisation medium.

Abstract: According to an aspect, an image sensor package includes a substrate, an image sensor die coupled to the substrate, and a transparent member including a first surface and a second surface, where the second surface of the transparent member is coupled to the image sensor die via one or more dam members such that an empty space exists between an active area of the image sensor die and the second surface of the transparent member. The image sensor package includes a light blocking member coupled to or defined by the transparent member.

Abstract: Films including a water-soluble layer and a vapor-deposited organic coating are disclosed. The films can optionally further include a vapor-deposited inorganic layer. The films exhibit enhanced barrier properties.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a filament (1,13,24) for printing a washing or cleaning agent product (12,28,31), comprising a filament matrix and at least one washing or cleaning agent component bound in the filament matrix, the filament matrix is formed, at least essentially, by at least one water-soluble plastic and the at least one washing or cleaning agent component is received in the filament matrix.

Abstract: Disclosed are a green environmental facial cleansing tissue with a natural plant origin and its preparation method, particularly a green facial cleansing tissue with a makeup removal function and a natural plant origin formula and its preparation method. The formula of the facial cleansing tissue consists of natural plants, honey extracts, etc., and the facial cleansing tissue is capable of avoiding skin irritation, providing a convenient and safe use, and the facial cleansing tissue is naturally decomposable and environmentally friendly.

Abstract: A developer container includes a body and a shutter member. The body has an opening and a containing part. The containing part is to contain a developer put into the containing part through the opening. The shutter member includes a tip portion in a first direction. The shutter member is slidable between a closing position at which the shutter member closes the opening and an open position at which the shutter member leaves the opening open. The shutter member slides in the first direction and thereby moves from the open position to the closing position. The tip portion includes a top surface and a pair of side surfaces. The top surface has inclination that causes a distance in a third direction from the opening to the top surface to decrease in a second direction. Spacing in a fourth direction between the side surfaces is narrowed in the second direction.

Abstract: A sizing composition, in particular for insulating products based on mineral wool, in particular of glass or of rock, includes at least one non-reducing saccharide, at least one hydrogenated saccharide, and at least one polycarboxylic organic acid.

Abstract: An envelope generally comprises a sandwich of layers comprising an outer layer, outer plastic film layers affixed to the outer layer, a ceramic fiber layer, a radiant barrier layer, and one or more plastic film layers affixed to an obverse or reverse side of the radiant barrier layer. The sandwich of layers is folded over unto itself at the bottom and sealed at the sides so as to form an envelope, and the top closure being formed by folding the top downward over the folded lower portion. In other embodiments, the sandwich of layers comprises an outer radiant barrier layer and an inner radiant barrier layer, first, second, and third plastic film layers, and a ceramic fiber layer. In some embodiments, the envelope comprises a mesh layer.

Abstract: A packaging comprising a plastic foil molded part and a cover foil, wherein the plastic foil molded part defines the front side of the packaging and the cover foil defines the back side of the packaging and the cover foil is based on a carrier substrate provided with a semitransparent function layer, wherein the semitransparent function layer is constituted such that the cover foil has a first, visually recognizable color upon viewing in incident light and has a second, visually recognizable color upon viewing in transmitted light.

Abstract: A method of making a thermoplastic road marking material includes using a flaking device to form thermoplastic flakes from a cooled mixture. A method of marking a pavement includes melting the thermoplastic flakes and applying the melted composition to a roadway by screeding, extruding or spraying.

Abstract: A structural polymeric composite includes a stiffening layer. The composite is made in a continuous extrusion process in which the stiffening layer is pulled through a cross-head die as a polymer is extruded over it. The layer includes a film or textile carrier, a filler of carbon fibers, fiberglass, organic fibers or minerals forming a mat. A binder may be dispersed over the mat and a second carrier applied. The mat is subjected to heat and pressure to soften the carriers and binder so they penetrate into the interstices of the filler and binds mechanically with them and the carriers and binder bind chemically with each other to form the stiffening layer. A polymer is then extruded over the stiffening layer, which may be used flat, provided with holes or punches for composite action with the polymer, formed into a profile, or segmented to provide spaced-apart stiffening layers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a post consumer recycled polymer composition comprising: 80% to 95% (w/w) of a post consumer recycled resin; and 5% to 20% (w/w) of at least one additive. The present disclosure further relates to a laminate comprising: an outer layer of a post consumer recycled polymer composition; a middle layer of post consumer recycled polymer composition; and an inner layer of virgin resins. The present disclosure also relates to a process for manufacturing tubes comprising: extrusion of post consumer recycled polymer composition comprising 80% to 95% (w/w) of an post consumer recycled resin; and 5% to 20% (w/w) of at least one additive, through a circular slit to form a long cylindrical hollow pipe; slicing the long cylindrical hollow pipe to form tube sleeves; forming tube shoulder and neck; and attaching the tube shoulder and the neck to the tube sleeves to obtain a tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of additives in the preparation of crop protection composition spray mixtures, in particular as additives for tank mixtures of specific pesticides according to formula (I), pesticide mixtures and crop protection compositions comprising these pesticides.

Abstract: A sucrose polyester composition that imparts a coating providing a slickness to teeth when delivered from an oral care composition.

Abstract: Methods for making multiple hermetically sealed optical components are disclosed. Methods for making an individual hermetically sealed optical component are disclosed. An individual hermetically sealed optical component and products including same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for making multiple hermetically sealed optical components are disclosed. Methods for making an individual hermetically sealed optical component are disclosed. An individual hermetically sealed optical component and products including same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for making multiple hermetically sealed optical components are disclosed. Methods for making an individual hermetically sealed optical component are disclosed. An individual hermetically sealed optical component and products including same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A biaxially stretched polyester film, being a biaxially stretched film including a modified polybutylene terephthalate (modified PBT) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), wherein a mass ratio (modified PBT/PET) between the modified PBT and PET is 20/80 to 5/95, the modified PBT is a PBT containing 5 to 20% by mass of a polytetramethylene glycol unit having a molecular weight of 600 to 4,000, the amount of tetrahydrofuran (THF) generated by heat treating the biaxially stretched film in a helium gas atmosphere at 180° C. for 30 minutes is 50 ?g/g or less, and the biaxially stretched film has tear linearity in a lengthwise direction thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a light-shielding material for use in optical instrument and having a light-shielding coat with a broad low-gloss region while maintaining the physical properties, such as a light-blocking property, necessary for light-shielding coat. In this method for manufacturing a light-shielding material comprising a light-shielding coat formed on the substrate, a coating liquid is prepared containing at least a binder resin, black fine particles and a matting agent having a variation coefficient of 20 or larger. Next, this coating liquid is coated on the substrate and dried to form a light-blocking coat.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the manufacture of metal articles, more specifically the manufacture of metal articles by additive manufacturing techniques, and in particular to the manufacture of metal articles by an additive manufacturing technique that may involve the selective melting or sintering of a metal powder. Examples of such techniques may include selective laser melting (SLM), selective laser sintering (SLS) and techniques that use an electron beam rather than a laser. Exemplary embodiments include a method of manufacture of an article including selective melting and/or sintering of a powder including an alloy containing aluminium, wherein the alloy contains bismuth.

Abstract: A method of treating a cancer of the central nervous system in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent which reduces blood glutamate levels and enhances brain to blood glutamate efflux to thereby treat the cancer of the central nervous system in the subject.

Abstract: Topical formulations, comprising a carrier having gaseous nitric oxide sequestered therein, and optionally further comprising a pharmaceutically, cosmetic or cosmeceutically active agent, which are useful is medical, cosmetic or cosmeceutic applications, are provided herein. Systems, devices and processes for obtaining such formulations are also disclosed.

Abstract: Container assemblies can include a first container and a second container, where the second container extends into and is supported by the first container. The first container and the second container can each include a flange around the periphery of an access opening. The flange of the second container is configured to provide support for the second container via engagement with the flange of the first container. In some instances, the second container can extend into and be supported by the first container through engagement of the flange of the second container with the flange of the first container such that a side panel of the first container is not in contact with a corresponding side panel of the second container. The container assembly can also include a lid for retaining the second container in the first container and/or for sealing to the first container and/or the second container.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system for dispensing a liquid from a sealed container directly into a closed chamber comprises a container containing a liquid component of bone cement and plugged with a plug, and a closed chamber comprising a receiving port for receiving the sealed container, wherein the receiving port is configured to receive the liquid component in direct response to manual insertion of the sealed container through the receiving port using an open loop system.

Abstract: Oxidation-sensitive, low-peroxide polymer contained in a sealed, protective-gas-filled packaging form, comprising, per kilogram of polymer solid, at least one inorganic phosphorus compound in amounts such that the total phosphorus content is 2*10?5 to 0.02 mol, and methods for stabilizing oxidation-sensitive polymer against peroxide formation, wherein, during or after the polymerization, at least one inorganic phosphorus compound is added in one or more portions in amounts such that the total phosphorus content per kilogram of polymer solid content of the finished polymer is 2*10?5 to 0.02 mol, and the polymer treated in such a way is placed into a protective-gas filled, sealed packaging form, and also use of these polymers.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations, which may be used for preventing or treating allergy to moulds of the Alternaria and/or Cladosporium genus, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent and a polypeptide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof selected from at least three of: (a) a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of WSWKIGPAIATGNT (Alt28; SEQ ID NO: 101) or a T cell epitope-containing variant sequence derived from said amino acid sequence, or a said salt thereof; (b) a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of KYRRVVRAGVKVAQTAR (Alt34A; SEQ ID NO: 107) or a T cell epi tope-containing variant sequence derived from said amino acid sequence, or a said salt thereof; (c) a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of KYAGVFVSTGTLGGG (SEQ ID NO: 112) or a T cell epitope-containing variant sequence derived from said amino acid sequence, or a said salt thereof; (d) a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of AEVYQKLKALAKKTYGQ (Alt13A; SEQ ID NO: 83) or a T cell epi

Abstract: A composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals.

Abstract: Compositions and apparatus are provided for releasing a cleaning agent with an encapsulation material. An abrasive material and an encapsulation material are disposed within a cleaning product. The encapsulation material is configured to release contents in a cleaning event. A cleaning agent is sorbed by the encapsulation material and configured to be released from the encapsulation material during the event.

Abstract: A multi-compartment flexible pouch with an insulated compartment and method of forming includes a pouch body formed from a panel of material, and the pouch body has at least one compartment for a product. An opening means for accessing the product is disposed in the pouch body. A first insulating compartment seal having a predetermined shape is applied to the pouch body and a second insulating compartment seal having a predetermined shape is applied to the pouch body and spaced a predetermined distance apart from the first seal to form the insulated compartment. The insulated compartment contains a pressurized gas and a surface temperature of the insulated compartment is less than a surface temperature of the product compartment after the pouch is heated.

Abstract: A method of storing and transporting quantum dot formulations is provided. The method includes storing and/or transporting the quantum dot formulation under an oxygen-containing atmosphere. A sparged and degassed quantum dot formulation is also described.

Abstract: A lubrication package for lubrication of paper shredders wherein a lubricant is sandwiched between two coversheets which are sealed together near their peripheral edges to contain the lubricant. When the package is inserted into an operating paper shredder, the coversheets are shredded and release the lubricant to lubricate the shredding mechanism. The lubricant is prevented from all migrating towards one of the peripheral edges by interior seals that divide the package into at least two interior regions that do not contact sealed together peripheral edges of the package.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising the use of one or more metal catalysts chosen from transition metal salts and rare-earth metal salts, and mixtures thereof and a composition (I) comprising at least 10% by weight of one or more fatty substances different from fatty acids, one or more oxidation dyes and one or more oxidizing agents.

Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, VELCADE (bortezomib), STELARA (Ustekinumab), SIMPONI (golimumab), siltuximab, and AMG 403 (fulranumab).

Abstract: A filled amorphous bag apparatus, similar to a “bean bag”, comprises at least one amorphous bag, a malleable filling within the amorphous bag, and at least one first connector on or within the amorphous bag. The malleable filling may include, but not be limited to, a plurality of pellets (e.g. beans), a putty, a gel, a stuffing (e.g. straw, cotton) and combinations thereof. The connector may be a magnet, a plurality of hooks, a plurality of loops, a suction cup, one half of a snap, a clip, a clamp, a clasp, and combinations of these. Optionally, first mating connector is a magnet and in another non-limiting embodiment the filled amorphous bag apparatus has a covering, where the connector is a magnet free to move around the surface of at least one amorphous bag between the at least one amorphous bag and the covering. Alternatively, a portion of a plurality of pellets making up the malleable filling may be magnetic or non-magnetic and ferrimagnetic or ferromagnetic.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for electrostatic printing comprising: (i) providing an ink composition comprising: a hydrocarbon carrier liquid and particles comprising a resin and a colorant, and wherein the ink composition contains less than 0.3 mg of charge director per g of solids in the ink composition; (ii) adding a charge director to the ink composition, such that the total amount of charge director in the ink composition is at least 0.6 mg per g of solids in the ink composition, and, (iii) within a predetermined time of adding the charge director, printing the ink onto a print medium in an electrostatic printing process, wherein the predetermined time is 90 minutes or less. Also described herein is a packaged ink composition, and method for producing it.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fluorine containing compounds, methods for their preparation, the intermediates of the synthesis, their use as diagnostic agents, especially for imaging of thrombi. The invention relates to positron emission tomography (PET) agents and associated precursor reagents, and methods for producing such radiolaveled agents for imaging of thrombi in a mammalian body. More particularly, the invention relates to small nonpeptide, high-affinity, specific-binding glycoprotein 11b/IIIa antagonists for imaging of thrombi.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an ammonia storage cartridge includes a step for supplying a material by ammonia absorption or adsorption by absorbent salts, a step for producing an intermediate element, including compacting the materials to form the intermediate element, a step for stacking at least two intermediate elements in a shell of the cartridge, and a step for compressing the stack of intermediate elements in the shell.

Abstract: A pouring port of a container for liquid at one end of which a rubber stopper allowing the penetration of an injection needle therethrough is embedded, wherein: the pouring port is formed by welding a port part, at least the innermost layer of which forming the discharge channel thereof comprises a resin containing a COP-based resin as the main component, with a stopper body part, which holds the rubber stopper and comprises a resin containing a COP-based resin as the main component, via the resin layers containing the respective COP-based resins as the main component; and at least the resin constituting the stopper body part contains a rubber component in an amount of not more than 30% by mass, or has, in the main chain, a molecular structure represented by general formula (1) [wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an organic group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and n represents an integer equal to or greater than 1] and contains a PE-based resin in an amount of 30% by mass or less, and/or contains an a

Abstract: The invention relates to an anhydrous mixture of biologically active probiotic bacteria for topical administration and methods of making thereof. The mixture of the invention is used for hydrating the skin, reducing and preventing fine lines and wrinkles, treating acne and decreasing skin inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chemical container or system for storing and dispensing chemicals, and in particular liquid chemicals such as fuels and the like. The chemical container has a first container portion for storing the chemical itself, and a second container portion with a vapor filter for receiving, containing, and filtering or adsorbing gases or vapors that are associated with the chemical and which may be vented from the first container portion. This dual-chamber system avoids buildup of excessive vapor pressures inside of the containers, but filters any vented gases so that noxious or undesirable vapors are not emitted into the surrounding environment. In some embodiments, the second container portion covers only a portion of the first container portion, while in other embodiments, a second container completely surrounds a first container.

Abstract: A fabric tube has a closed bottom and an open top. The closed bottom forms a semicircular section when unstretched. The tube has a cylindrical section between the open top and the semicircular section. The cylindrical section has a common circumference when unstretched. A tunnel is formed in the open top of the tube. The tunnel is formed by a folded back edge adjacent to the open upper end of the tube. An elastic thread joins the folded back edge of the tube to a portion of the tube there beneath. A cord has a central section within the tunnel. The cord has two free ends extending through end openings to exterior of the tunnel.

Abstract: A device housing having an aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate, an aluminum layer and a corrosion resistant layer formed on the aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate in that order is provided. The corrosion resistant layer is an Al—C—N gradient layer implanted with iridium ions by ion implantation process. The atomic percentages of N and C in the Al—C—N gradient layer both gradually increase from the area near the aluminum layer to the area away from aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate. Therefore the device housing has a high corrosion resistance. A method for making the device housing is also provided.

Abstract: A ready-to-use injectable, co-solvents (ternary mixture) pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cardiac conditions and diagnosis applications, comprising methyl-3-[4-(2-hydroxy-3-isopropylamino)propoxy]phenylpropionate hydrochloride (Esmolol hydrochloride), a buffering agent, ethanol and propylene glycol. The ready-to-use injectable, co-solvents (ternary mixture) pharmaceutical composition is capable of being stored in a modified flexible plastic container that may be heat-sterilized without deformation and/or without having the integrity of the closure system being compromised. A method for the manufacture of the ready-to-use injectable, co-solvents (ternary mixture) pharmaceutical composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A ready-to-use injectable, co-solvents (ternary mixture) pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cardiac conditions and diagnosis applications, comprising methyl-3-[4-(2-hydroxy-3-isopropylamino) propoxy]phenylpropionate hydrochloride (Esmolol hydrochloride), a buffering agent, ethanol and propylene glycol which capable of been stored in modified flexible plastic container, heat-sterilized without deformation and/or integrity of the closure system been compromised, as well as method for its manufacture, is disclosed.

Abstract: An emergency escape slide container includes a first portion having a first end wall and a first side wall, the first side wall and the first end wall defining a first storage space that is sized and shaped to receive an emergency escape slide. The first side wall also includes a first rolling mechanism. The emergency escape slide container also includes a second portion having a second end wall and a second side wall, the second side wall and the second end wall defining a second storage space sized and shaped to receive the emergency escape slide. The second side wall also includes a second rolling mechanism. The first portion and the second portion cooperate to define a third storage space therebetween, the third storage space being equal to a combination of the first storage space and the second storage space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an encasing for releasably containing a device and tire containing such encasing or encased device.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of additives in the preparation of crop protection composition spray mixtures, in particular as additives for tank mixtures of specific pesticides according to formula (I), pesticide mixtures and crop protection compositions comprising these pesticides.