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| 20120129786 | NOVEL COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to compositions comprising a peptide with 2-12 amino acids substituted with a lipophilic moiety and a water soluble salt of an alkali, earth alkaline metal or transition metal. Furthermore, the invention relates to a container comprising such compositions. Additionally, the invention relates to the use of a water soluble salt of an alkali, earth alkaline metal or transition metal for reducing the adhesion of a peptide with 2-12 amino acids substituted with a lipophilic moiety to a surface. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120128982 | NOVEL NANOPARTICLES - Methods for the preparation of polymer-templated core-shell nanoparticles include the steps of (a) preparing a cationic polymeric core material comprising polymeric micelles, and (b) coating the core material with a silica-comprising shell by depositing the shell onto the polymeric micelles from at least one silica precursor to form the core-shell nanoparticles. Compositions which include the core-shell nanoparticles are adapted to facilitate controlled delivery of at least one active agent into a system in response to controlled changes in the pH of the system. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120124959 | CHAIN COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INTERCONNECTED LINKS - The invention relates to a chain suitable to moor or anchor boats, to lash cargo in road, rail, water and air transportation or for conveying, hoisting, suspending or lifting applications, said chain comprising a plurality of interconnected links. More in particular the invention relates to a chain suitable for the above stated uses comprising a plurality of interconnected links, at least part of the links comprising polyolefin fibers and in particular ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers. The invention also relates to a method for enhancing the strength of such a chain. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120121841 | UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN - The present invention relates to an unsaturated polyester resin comprising itaconate esters as reactive unsaturations, wherein the acid value of the resin is in the range of from 25 to 125 and the molar ratio of hydroxyl end groups and carboxylic acid end groups is in the range of from 0.33 to 3. In one embodiment, the molar ratio of hydroxyl end groups and carboxylic acid end groups is in the range of from 0.33 to 0.9. In another embodiment, the molar ratio of hydroxyl end groups and carboxylic acid end groups is in the range of from 1.1 to 3. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120121833 | TUBULAR FILM FOR FOODSTUFF CASING AND A FOODSTUFF CASING PRODUCED FROM THE FILM - A tubular film for foodstuff casings, which film is produced from a polymer composition containing a thermoplastic polyester that has a complex shear viscosity η* of at least 3000 Pa.s measured ISO 6721-10:1999 at 240° C. and 0.1 rad/s. Also claimed is a foodstuff casing produced from the tubular film. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120115186 | FERMENTATIVE PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL FROM GLUCOSE, GALACTOSE AND ARABINOSE EMPLOYING A RECOMBINANT YEAST STRAIN - The present invention relates to a process for the production of one or more fermentation product from a sugar composition, comprising the following steps:
| 05-10-2012 |
| 20120114797 | TALAROMYCES STRAINS AND ENZYME COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120107847 | TESTING EFFICACY FOR CELIAC DISEASE - We describe a method to determine effectiveness of a compound or composition in treatment of celiac disease or gluten intolerance, the method comprising:
| 05-03-2012 |
| 20120100249 | NOVEL ASPARAGINASE ENZYME - The present invention relates to a protein which exhibits asparaginase activity and which has an amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO. 2-SEQ ID NO.10. The advantage of the protein of the present invention is that it exhibits asparaginase activity (EC 3.5.1.1) with a specific activity at acidic, neutral and alkaline pH which is many times higher than the specific activity of wild-type asparaginase. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120095246 | DEAERATION PROCESS - A process for producing an oil, or a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), is described where an aqueous liquid comprising cells is deaerated, and the oil or PUFA is obtained from the cells. Deaeration can be performed by a wide variety of techniques, including the application of a vacuum (or reduced pressure), mechanical deaeration or degassing by reduced stirring or subjecting the broth to centrifugal forces, reducing viscosity (by dilution or heating), reduction in the supply of oxygen or air during fermentation or a reduction in stirring rate, lowering the pH (to lower the solubility of CO | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120094136 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ORGANIC NANOPARTICLES - The invention provides a process for preparing organic nanoparticles comprising the steps of:
| 04-19-2012 |
| 20120090573 | OIL SUMP - The present invention relates to an oil sump, wherein the oil sump comprises an upper and a lower thermoplastic part that each contains one or more ribs and wherein the upper and lower part are being joined such that at least one rib of the upper part is joined to at least one rib of the lower part. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120090224 | FUEL COMPOSITIONS - Use in a gas oil fuel composition, which preferably comprises a Fischer-Tropsch derived fuel, of a compound according to formula (I): wherein: R | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120085224 | STACK OF FIRST AND SECOND LAYERS, A PANEL AND A BALLISTIC RESISTANT ARTICLE COMPRISING THE STACK OR PANEL - The invention relates to a stack comprising a stack of first and second layers. The first layers comprise drawn polymeric fibers and optionally a binder, and the second layers comprise drawn polymeric tapes. The invention also relates to a panel comprising a consolidated stack and to a ballistic resistant article comprising the stack or the panel. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120065326 | RADIATION CURABLE COMPOSITION - A radiation curable composition comprising 15 to 85 wt % of at least one solvent comprising ≦20 wt % of water; 5 to 50 wt % of at least one radiation curable material having a Mn in the range of from 50 to 10,000 g/mol; and 10 to 70 wt % of at least one polyurethane having a Mw in the range of from 4,000 to 70,000 g/mol, the polyurethane having 0 to 5 wt % of isocyanate-reactive component(s) bearing ionic or potentially ionic water-dispersing groups and a free isocyanate group content≦0.5 wt %. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064623 | Process for the Culturing of Cells - The invention relates to a process for the culturing of cells, preferably El-immortalized HER cells, more preferably PER.C6 cells in a reactor in suspension in a cell culture medium, wherein the cells produce a biological substance, preferably an antibody, wherein at least one cell culture medium component is fed to the cell culture and wherein the cell culture comprising the cells, the biological substance and cell culture medium is circulated over a separation system and wherein the separation system separates the biological substance from substances having a lower molecular weight than the biological substance and wherein the biological substance is retained in or fed back into the reactor. Preferably part of the substances of lower molecular weight is continuously removed from the cell culture. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120057143 | Illumination System for Use in a Stereolithography Apparatus - The invention concerns an illumination system for use in a stereolithography apparatus, comprising: a planar support; a multilens projector array mechanically supported on the planar support over the array on a plano side, and having a work surface arranged to receive a resin applying device for applying a resin layer, the projector array comprising a stack of optical elements, including a plurality of lenslets adapted to project the LEDs onto the work surface, and a two-dimensional array of individually controllable light-emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged between the planar support and the multilens projector. According to an aspect, the planar support and the plano side are supported on contact zones arranged over substantially the entire plano side; the illumination system thus forming a rigid body. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120046750 | SPINAL FUSION CAGE - The invention is directed to a spinal fusion cage for implantation between two adjacent vertebrae, wherein the total cage has, under a load, a maximum compression that is higher than 0.05% of the original height of the spinal fusion cage and the maximum compression does not change the structural integrity of the cage. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045563 | RESVERATROL COMPOSITIONS - Compositions consisting of or comprising resveratrol and a protective colloid, particularly a gelatine, a modified food starch or a ligninsulfonate, their use for stably incorporating resveratrol into water-based foods, particularly beverages, and the foods thus obtained. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045548 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING A BEAN-BASED PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a method for improving at least one characteristic of a bean-based product by treating said bean-based product with a peroxidase, preferably a | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045542 | PROCESS TO PRODUCE A WINE OR FRUIT JUICE STABLISER - The present invention relates to a process to produce a wine or fruit juice stabiliser comprising contacting a composition comprising proteinaceous material with a prolyl-specific protease, as well as to a wine or fruit juice stabiliser obtainable by said process. The invention also relates to a composition comprising peptides, said peptides having a molar fraction (%) of peptides carrying a carboxy terminal prolyl residue of at least 0.25%. Said wine or fruit juice stabiliser or composition may be used as a stabiliser against the crystallisation of KHT or other organic acids without causing protein haze. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120041171 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A RECOMBINANT POLYPEPTIDE OF INTEREST - The present invention relates to a process for the production of a recombinant polypeptide of interest, a polypeptide obtained by said process, a recombinant polynucleotide, an expression vector, an expression construct and to the use of a specific signal peptide and of a polynucleotide encoding said specific signal peptide for the production of a recombinant polypeptide of interest. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120041091 | Radioactive ray-curable liquid resin composition for use in optical stereolithography, and optically shaped article produced by curing the composition - The present invention aims to provide a radiation-curing liquid resin composition for optical tridimensional modeling having good storage stability. The suitable radiation-curing liquid resin composition for optical tridimensional modeling of the present invention includes a compound represented by the below general formula (1), a compound having phenolic hydroxyl group, a cationic polymerizable compound, a radical polymerization initiator, a radical polymerizable compound, one or more sulfur compound selected from the group consisting of 2-mercaptobenzothiazole, 2-(4-morpholinodithiobenzothiazole, diisopropylxantogendisulfide and diphenyldisulfide, a polyether polyol compound. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120035316 | MACROMONOMERS AND GRAFT COPOLYMERS PREPARED BY EMULSION POLYMERIZATION WITH A COBALT CHELATE CHAIN TRANSFER AGENT - Process for preparing a macromonomer using free radical-initiated aqueous emulsion polymerisation in a polymerisation reactor of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer, which process employs a hydrophobic Co chelate complex as a CTA, a stabilising substance(s) for the emulsion polymerisation process and a monomer feed stage MF; | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035303 | NON-BLOOMING FLAME RETARDANT THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION - This invention relates to a flame retardant thermoplastic composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer composition; a flame retardant containing a phosphorus containing anion; a borate; and an acid scavenger. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120028320 | PREPARATION OF ADIPIC ACID - The invention relates to a method for preparing adipic acid, comprising converting alpha-ketoglutaric acid (AKG) into alpha-ketoadipic acid (AKA), converting alpha-ketoadipic acid into alpha-ketopimelic acid (AKP), converting alpha-ketopimelic acid into 5-formylpentanoic acid (5-FVA), and converting 5-formylpentanoic acid into adipic acid, wherein at least one of these conversions is carried out using a heterologous biocatalyst.The invention further relates to a heterologous cell, comprising one or more heterologous nucleic acid sequences encoding one or more heterologous enzymes capable of catalysing at least one reaction step in said method. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027905 | POLYENE ANTIFUNGAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to polyene antifungal compositions and methods for preparing them. In addition, the invention pertains to the use of the compositions to prevent products from fungal growth. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120022211 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A HYDROXY-AROMATIC RESIN; HYDROXY-AROMATIC RESIN, AND MODIFICATION THEREOF - The invention relates to a hydroxy-aromatic resin, prepared by bringing together and reacting a hydroxy-aromatic compound and glyoxylic acid. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021216 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A MONOFILAMENT-LIKE PRODUCT - The invention relates to a process for making a monofilament-like product from a precursor containing at least one strand of a spun yarn made from polyolefin staple fibres, comprising the steps of a) exposing the precursor to a temperature within the melting point range of the polyolefin for a time sufficient to at least partly fuse adjacent fibres and b) simultaneously stretching the precursor at a draw ratio of at least 1.0. The invention further relates to a monofilament-like product obtainable by said process showing improved abrasion resistance, and to the use of said monofilament-like product for making various semi-finished and end-use products. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120018189 | FLEXIBLE FLAME RETARDANT INSULATED WIRES FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - The invention relates to an insulated wire for use in electronic equipment, comprising an electrically conductive core and an insulating layer and/or an insulating jacket consisting of a flame retardant elastomeric composition surrounding the electrically conductive core, wherein the flame retardant elastomeric composition comprises a elastomeric polymer selected from the group consisting of styrenic block copolymers, olefinic thermoplastic elastomers and combinations thereof; and a metal salt of a phosphinic acid of the formula [R | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120003928 | DISPENSER - For a dispenser ( | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120003198 | Lutein/Zeaxanthin for glare protection - The invention relates to the improvement of visual performance, particularly of visual performance in the darkness, by administration of a colorant that is capable of being incorporated into eye tissue and/or causing yellowing of eye tissue, especially carotenoids, such as lutein and zeaxanthin. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20110318752 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE YEILD OF A POLYPEPTIDE - The present invention relates to a method for improving protein yield. The method comprises modifying the value of a set of relevant protein features to fall within an optimal range or to become more close to an optimal value for one or more protein features in the eukaryotic host. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110312915 | Novel cosmetic compositions - The present invention is concerned with novel cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions. More particularly, the invention is concerned with novel cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing any symptoms caused by negative developments of the physiological homeostasis of healthy skin, as well as for the promotion of hair growth and protection from hair loss. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110311679 | PREGASTRIC ESTERASE AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel lipase polynucleotide sequences, their corresponding proteins as well as ways of manufacturing said sequences and said proteins and use of the proteins in the preparation of food compositions. The invention further relates to methods for releasing proteins from the exterior of a host cell as well as to a method for killing micro-organisms. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110306735 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A HYDROXY-AROMATIC RESIN; HYDROXY-AROMATIC RESIN, AND MODIFICATION THEREOF - The invention relates to a hydroxy-aromatic resin, prepared by bringing together and letting react a hydroxy-aromatic compound of formula (I) and an alkanol hemiacetal compound of formula (II).
| 12-15-2011 |
| 20110301365 | ALPHA-SUBSTITUTED ALPHA, BETA-UNSATURATED E- OR Z-ALDEHYDES, USE THEREOF, AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION ALPHA, BETA - This invention relates to novel alpha-substituted α,β-unsaturated E- or Z-aldehydes, or isomer mixture thereof, of the formula | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110301288 | THIOIC ACIDS AS BUILDING BLOCK FOR POLYTHIOESTERS - The present invention relates to thioic acids according to formula (II) suitable as building block for polythioesters; Wherein X is O, N or S and whereby R1 is chosen from (—CH | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110300366 | THERMOREGULATING, CUT-RESISTANT YARN AND FABRIC - The present invention relates to a yarn providing a fabric manufactured thereof with good resistance against cutting as well as thermoregulation properties, said yarn comprising cut-resistant fibers and moisture-wicking fibers wherein said cut-resistant fibers and said moisture-wicking fibers are staple fibers. The invention also relates to a fabric containing thereof and to clothing comprising said fabric. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110294171 | PREPARATION OF A SATURATED ALDEHYDE - The invention relates to a compound according to Formula (IX) | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293522 | SURFACE MODIFICATION OF POLYMERS VIA SURFACE ACTIVE AND REACTIVE END GROUPS - Polymer surface modification method comprising the steps of first forming a surface of primary reactive end groups tethered to the polymer chain ends during fabrication of an article, and then modifying the reactive surface with bio-active molecules, hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers, oligomers, or polymers to attain specific surface properties. Alternatively, a multifunctional coupling agent can be used to couple the primary reactive group to a second reactive group capable of reacting with a functional group associated with bio-active molecules, hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers, oligomers, and polymers to attain specific surface properties. The invention involves bringing reactive endgroups to the surface with surface active spacer attached to the polymer chain end. The surface active spacer allows the migration and enrichment of reactive end groups to the surface during fabrication. The invention provides medical devices having a bio-interface with anti-thrombogenic properties, lubricity, selective adsorption, and antimicrobial properties. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110292391 | COMBINATION OF READER AND INCUBATOR - A detection arrangement for detecting presence of an analyte in a sample includes a processor, a memory, a display, a color measuring device, and a temperature controller for maintaining a constant temperature or a temperature profile of the sample. A method is also provided for determining the presence or absence of an analyte in a fluid by analysis of image data from an assay that generates an image result on an assay medium | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110262974 | Novel enzymes for use in enzymatic bleaching of food products - The present invention relates to novel polypeptides according to caroase 01-05 or any functional equivalents of any of them, suitable for use in a method for preparing a food products having increased whiteness, the use of the enzyme to increase whiteness of at least part of a food product, a process for preparing a food product wherein the enzyme is used and the food product obtained. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110256341 | MULTILAYERED POLYETHYLENE MATERIAL AND BALLISTIC RESISTANT ARTICLES MANUFACTURED THEREFROM - The present invention relates to polyethylene material that has a plurality of unidirectionally oriented polyethylene monolayers cross-plied and compressed at an angle to one another, each polyethylene monolayer composed of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and essentially devoid of resins. The present invention further relates to ballistic resistant articles that include or incorporate the inventive polyethylene material and to methods of preparing the material and articles incorporating same. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110256265 | Targeting of active compounds to curd during cheese making - The present invention describes a hydrocolloid matrix in which an enzyme is entrapped. During the cheese making process this matrix can be added to milk. The enzymes are then mainly released from the matrix after that the separation of curd from the whey has taken place. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110251326 | AROMATIC POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a polymer composition containing the following components: a) 30-97 mass % of aromatic polycarbonate, b) 0.5-20 mass % of a metal compound capable of being activated by electromagnetic radiation and thereby forming elemental metal nuclei, and c) 2.5-50 mass % of at least one rubber-like polymer, wherein the sum of a)-c) is 100%. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110250636 | Novel gene GMS 01 - The present invention relates to microorganisms genetically engineered to increase yield and/or efficiency of biomass production from a carbon source, such as e.g. glucose. Processes for generating such microorganisms are also provided by the present invention. The invention also relates to polynucleotide sequences comprising genes that encode proteins that are involved in the bioconversion of a carbon source such as e.g. glucose into biomass. The invention also features polynucleotides comprising the full-length polynucleotide sequences of the novel genes and fragments thereof, the novel polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides and fragments thereof, as well as their functional equivalents. Also included are processes of using the polynucleotides and modified polynucleotide sequences to transform host microorganisms leading to a microorganism with reduced carbon source diversion, i.e. higher yield and/or efficiency of biomass production from a carbon source such as e.g. glucose. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110238092 | ULTRAHIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE YARN - The invention relates to an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) yarn and to a method for producing thereof. The invention also relates to a medical device comprising the yarn. A UHMwPE yarn is provided having a diameter of 30 μm or more and a residual spin solvent of less than 100 ppm, wherein the yarn is a gel-spun monofilament. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237841 | NOVEL SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION CATALYST COMPRISING PALLADIUM ON POROUS SILICA GLASS AND THE USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to a catalyst comprising palladium on a porous Silica glass as carrier, as well as to the use of such catalyst for the selective hydrogenation of alkines to alkenes. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110236534 | NOVEL FOOD PRODUCTION PROCESS - Process for the production of a food or feed product, comprising adding an enzyme to the surface of an intermediate form of the food or feed product, and subsequently applying at least one heating step, whereby the enzyme is capable of modifying amino acids present in the intermediate form of the food or feed product. The invention also relates to food or feed products obtained by the process of the invention. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110224306 | USE OF CANTHAXANTHIN AND/OR 25-OH D3 FOR IMPROVED HATCHABILITY IN POULTRY - The present invention relates to the use canthaxanthin and/or 25-hydroxy vitamin D3 (25-OH D3) for improving breeder hatchability and fertility and for lowering embryo mortality in poultry. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of Canthaxanthin and/or 25-hydroxy canthaxanthin in the manufacture of a food or veterinary composition for improving hatchability in poultry. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110223289 | EXTRUSION-STABLE POLY-UNSATURATED FATTY-ACID COMPOSITIONS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS - The invention relates to the use of encapsulated particles containing PUFAs embedded in a protein matrix for the preparation of extruded food, to the PUFA-supplemented extruded food and to the process for the preparation thereof. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110212316 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A UHMWPE-TAPE, WIDE SLIT EXTRUSION DIE AND A MANUFACTURED UHMWPE-TAPE THEREOF - A process for making a UHMWPE tape comprises providing a fluid composition comprising HMwPE and/or UHMwPE; extruding a fluid tape from the fluid composition from an extrusion die ( | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110212221 | Purified lactase - The present invention relates to a lactase solution comprising a lactase solution comprising less than 10 g/kg of poly and oligosaccharides, a process for the production of such a lactase solution from an untreated lactase solution, a sterilized lactase, whereby such lactose is filter sterilized in-line with the milk production process. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110207897 | IONOMERS FOR IMPROVED COMPRESSION SET IN CERTAIN COPOLYMERS - Block copolymer having improved compression set comprising 40-98 wt-% soft segment, 1.9-20 wt-% hard segment, and 0.05-3 wt-% monofunctional ionic endgroups. The incorporation of ionomers into diisocyanate-based thermoplastic polyurethane materials greatly improves compression set with little impact on the overall TPU formulation. A typical formulation for making the block copolymer contains 84.2% polydimethylsiloxane, 12.9% diisocyanate, 2.9% diamine chain extender, 0.15% sodium 2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethylsulfonate, and 0.05% isethionic acid. The polymeric material may be configured, for instance, as a contact lens, prosthetic spinal nucleus, orthopedic bearing surface, gasket, or sealant. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110207871 | AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS CONTAINING CRYSTALLISABLE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - An aqueous dispersion comprising a crystallisable vinyl block copolymer-polymer which comprises: i) a vinyl block copolymer comprising at least blocks [A] | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110200721 | PRODUCTION OF BEADLETS COMPRISING HYGROSCOPIC PLANT EXTRACTS - The present invention relates a process of production of beadlets comprising hygroscopic plant extracts in a matrix comprising at least one starch and/or starch derivative, to such beadlets and to the use of such specific beadlets in food (for humans and animals) as well as in premixes. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110200707 | FISH FLAVOUR - The present invention relates to a process for producing a product having a fish flavour comprising preparing a composition comprising 1-20% w/w water and at least a polyunsaturated fatty acid, incubating the composition at less than 260° C. and at a reaction time sufficient for the fish flavour to develop, and optionally mixing the product with one or more other ingredients. The invention also relates to the product obtainable by the process of the invention and use of the same. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110189349 | Fat soluble vitamin fed supplements and processes for delivering same - A process is disclosed for delivering a stable, fat soluble vitamin to a feed composition. The process includes dissolving a fat soluble vitamin in a solvent to form a vitamin-enriched solvent and combining the vitamin-enriched feeds; processes for supplementing the diet of a feed animal with a fat soluble vitamin, processes for extending the shelf life of an animal product, and processes for making stable vitamin-enriched supplements for feed compositions are also provided. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110183386 | PREPARATION OF EPSILON-CAPROLACTAM FROM (Z)-6,7-DIHYDRO-1H-AZEPIN-2(5H)-ONE - The invention relates to a method for preparing ε-caprolactam comprising reducing the carbon-carbon double bond of (Z)-6,7-dihydro-1H-azepin-2(5H)-one, wherein the reduction is catalysed by a biocatalyst. The invention further relates to a novel host cell comprising a biocatalyst capable of catalysing said reduction and to a novel polynucleotide encoding a biocatalyst capable of catalysing said reduction. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110180207 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING THERMOSETTING MATERIAL - The invention relates to a process for forming a cured, partially cured or uncured thermosetting material, comprising: | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110177274 | PLASTIC TUBE FOR AIR-BRAKE SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a stretched plastic tube obtainable from a polymer composition comprising a copolyester elastomer, and comprising two end-parts and an elongated part between the end-parts wherein at least one end-part is a stretched end-part obtained by mechanically stretching of at least a section of that end part, characterized in that the stretched end-part comprises an outer surface layer area consisting of a first thermoplastic polymer composition (A) comprising a first copolyester elastomer (A-1) and 0-0.2 wt. % carbon black relative to the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer composition (A). The invention also relates to a Plastic tube obtainable from a polymer composition comprising a copolyester elastomer, wherein the plastic tube is a plastic tube comprising: (i) an outer surface layer consisting of a first thermoplastic polymer composition (A) comprising a first copolyester elastomer (A-1) and 0-0.2 wt. % carbon black, relative to the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer composition (A), and (ii) an inner surface layer consisting of a second thermoplastic polymer composition (B) comprising a second copolyester elastomer (B-1), wherein the first thermoplastic polymer composition (A) and the second thermoplastic polymer composition (B) are different. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110172313 | Image quality in the eye - Pharmaceutical compositions or dietary supplements are provided containing lutein, zeaxanthin, or mixtures thereof in amounts effective to improve image quality in the human eye. Methods are also provided for reducing higher order wavefront aberrations in the human eye to improve image quality by administering to a person in need of such treatment an effective amount of lutein, zeaxanthin or mixtures thereof. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110172301 | Use of anti-oxidant compounds for muscle recovery - The present invention describes the use of a composition comprising a compound according to formula (1) to retain or restore muscle health: formula (1) wherein: R can be H, OH or CH | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110171294 | Enzyme composition and application thereof in the treatment of pancreatic insufficiency - The present invention relates to a composition of at least one protease and a mode of application for treating patients suffering from pancreatic enzyme insufficiency, pancreatitis or cystic fibrosis. The composition of enzymes comprises at least one protease which has a pH optimum below 5.0 and wherein said protease is further active in the presence of pepsin. In a preferred embodiment, said protease is of microbial origin. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110165656 | Fungal transcriptional activators useful in methods for producing a polypeptide - The present invention relates to functional cDNA and genomic sequences encoding PrtT proteins, which have transcriptional activity on a protease promoter, to PrtT proteins and to their use. The invention further relates to two distinct types of filamentous fungal cells. Filamentous fungal cells are transformed to over-express these PrtT proteins: this type of filamentous fungus will be highly suited as protease producer. Alternatively, the endogenous prtT genes of filamentous fungal cells are inactivated: this type of filamentous fungus is highly suited for the production of any polypeptide native or not which is highly sensitive for protease degradation. The PrtT proteins of the invention provide means for identification of functional homologues in other species. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110165304 | PROCESS TO MAKE FOOD OR FEED FLAVOUR WITH GLUTATHIONE OR CYSTEIN - The present invention relates to a process to produce a food or feed flavour. The invention also relates to a food or feed flavour obtainable by the process of the invention and the use thereof. The process of the invention comprises preparing a composition comprising a cystein and/or glutathione, incubating the composition under conditions of temperature and reaction time sufficient for the feed or food flavour to develop, and optionally mixing the food or feed flavour with one or more other ingredients. With this process many different food or feed flavour can be produced. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110159489 | SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS ASSOCIATED WITH DIETARY WEIGHT LOSS - The present invention relates to genetic polymorphisms associated with obesity and obesity-related phenotypes and their use in predicting if an individual successfully completes a dietary weight loss intervention program. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110150410 | Curable liquid composition, cured layer and coated optical fiber - A curable liquid resin optical fiber coating composition comprising 0.1 to 10 wt %, relative to the total weight of the composition, of an alkoxysilane compound (A) which does not contain a radically polymerizable functional group, and 0.01 to 1 wt %, relative to the total weight of the composition, of a hindered amine compound (B). This curable liquid resin composition produces a cured product that ensures a high n-value of the coated optical fiber and an excellent fiber strength after coating removal. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110144358 | Process for the manufacture of trimethylhydroquinone dialkanoates - The present invention is directed to a process for the manufacture of a 2,3,5-trimethylhydroquinone dialkanoate comprising reacting ketoisophorone with an acylating agent in the presence of an indium salt as the catalyst. Preferred are indium(III) salts such as indium trichloride or indium tris (trifluoromethanesulfonate). Further aspects of the present invention are a process for the manufacture of 2,3,5-trimethylhydroquinone using 2,3,5-trimethylhydroquinone dialkanoate as the starting material, especially a process for the manufacture of 2,3,5-trimethylhydroquinone by transesterification of 2,3,5-trimethylhydroquinone dialkanoate, as well as a process for the manufacture of a-tocopherol and its alkanoates, especially of (all-rac)-a-tocopherol and its acetate, comprising the reaction of ketoisophorone to 2,3,5-trimethylhydroquinone dialkanoate according to the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention also deals with a process for the manufacture of formulations of a-tocopherol and its alkanoates, especially of formulations of (all-rac)-a-tocopherol and its acetate, comprising the reaction of ketoisophorone to 2,3,5-trimethylhydroquinone dialkanoate according to the present invention. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110142987 | Use of proline specific endoproteases to hydrolyse peptides and proteins - The present invention relates to a process for the proteolytic hydrolysis of a peptide or a polypeptide, said peptide or polypeptide comprising 4 to 40, preferably 5 to 35, amino acid residues and said peptide or polypeptide is not hydrolysable by subtilisin whereby said peptide or polypeptide is hydrolysed by a proline specific endo protease at a pH of 6.5 or lower, preferably 5.5 or lower and more preferably 5.0 or lower to hydrolyse said peptide or polypeptide. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110142974 | TRIGONELLINE AS A MUSCLE STIMULANT - This invention relates to the use of trigonelline compounds to increase muscle weight during periods of activity or to inhibit muscle loss during periods of inactivity. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110142895 | TRIPEPTIDES AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF FOR COSMETIC APPLICATION IN ORDER TO IMPROVE SKIN STRUCTURE - The invention relates to compounds and to the cosmetically acceptable salts thereof, which correspond to general formula (I), | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110135766 | PROCESS FOR EXTRACTION OF GLUCOSINOLATES FROM BROCCOLI SEEDS - A new process for extracting and purifying glucosinolates from plant material, preferably broccoli sprouts or seeds is described. An alcoholic extract is adsorbed onto a basic resin and eluted with ammonia. Optionally, the alcoholic extract is passed through an ion-exchange column containing acidic resin prior to the adsorption/elution step. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110129569 | METHOD TO PRODUCE FRIED VEGETABLE PRODUCTS - The invention relates to a method for the preparation of fried vegetable products. In particular, it relates to a method for the preparation of fried vegetable products which have been subjected to an asparagine-reducing enzyme. The method comprises reducing the amount of enzyme product formed on the surface of the enzyme-treated vegetable material due to the action of the asparagine-reducing enzyme. If the amount of enzyme product is reduced before frying, this will contribute to the colour and the quality of the frying oil and of products subsequently fried in the oil and, thus, will minimize the loss of quality of the frying oil. The invention also relates to use of an asparagine-reducing enzyme preparation for preserving the colour of the frying oil. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110124772 | ANTIMICROBIAL POLYMERS AND THEIR USES - Polymers with non-leaching antimicrobial activity and their use as surface coatings or bulk resins for medical devices. The antimicrobial polymers are prepared with antimicrobial moieties covalently bonded to a polymer chain end or to a polymer backbone at a side chain end. The antimicrobial moiety-containing endgroups include surface active (or surface assembling) moieties which promote enrichment of antimicrobial endgroups at the polymer surface and thus formation of an antimicrobially active surface. Polymers with built-in antimicrobial endgroups can be used as bulk resins, as antimicrobial additives, or as infection preventative coatings in the manufacture of medical devices (e.g., catheters, vascular access devices, peripheral lines, IV sites, drains, gastric feeding and tubes, and other implantable devices). Such materials can also be used as antimicrobial and antifouling coatings on structures in contact with microorganism in environments that require control of biofilm formation, such as marine products. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110123977 | METHOD FOR TAKING A PLURALITY OF SAMPLES - The invention provides a method for taking a plurality of samples ( | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110110919 | MIXTURE OF PEPTIDE-BOUND TRYPTOPHAN AND POLYPEPTIDE-BOUND TRYPTOPHAN - The present invention relates to a composition which comprises tryptophan whereby 10 to 90%, preferably 20 to 80% of the tryptophan is present as free tryptophan or peptide-bound tryptophan and 10 to 90%, preferably 20 to 80% of the tryptophan is present as polypeptide-bound tryptophan. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110105684 | FATTY ACID MODIFIED POLYESTERAMIDE RESIN AND COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a fatty acid modified polyesteramide resin obtained from components comprising: i) at least one α, β- unsaturated diacid; ii) optionally at least one other diacid and/or anhydride; iii) at least one alkanol-amine; and iv) at least one fatty acid and/or fatty acid derivative; wherein the molar ratio of component iii): [component i)+component ii)] is in the range of from 1.2:1.0 to 3.0:1.0; and wherein component iv) is incorporated in the polyesteramide resin in the range of from 18 to 60 wt % based on the total weight of components i) to iv). | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110104354 | LOW FAT SHORTENING - The present invention relates to a water-in-oil emulsion which comprises oil or fat or a mixture of one or more oils and fats, and water and amylomaltase treated starch present in the water phase. The product can be used as a baking margarine. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110104332 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CHEESE - A method of producing curd or cheese from a milk composition comprising the following steps: ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110097502 | PROCESS FOR THE COATING OF OBJECTS - Process for the coating of objects, comprising contacting the objects with a composition comprising an additive, a film-forming binder and optionally a distributing agent, at a temperature below the softening temperature Tp of the objects and at a temperature at which the binder can form a film, forming and consolidating an additive-containing layer of binder on the surface of the objects, the objects being kept in mutual motion while they are being contacted with the composition and while the additive-containing layer of binder is being formed and consolidated, which process is carried out in a container bounded by walls of which the temperature of the walls is so much lower than the application temperature that formation of a film of the binder on the walls is prevented. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110091944 | ADIPATE (ESTER OR THIOESTER) SYNTHESIS - The present invention relates to a method for preparing an adipate ester or thioester. The invention further relates to a method for preparing adipic acid from said ester or thioester. Further the invention provides a number of methods for preparing an intermediate for said ester or thioester. Further the invention relates to a method for preparing 6-amino caproic acid (6-ACA), a method for preparing 5-formyl valeric acid (5-FVA), and a method for preparing caprolactam. Further, the invention relates to a host cell for use in a method according to the invention. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110086953 | AQUEOUS AUTOXIDISABLE COATING COMPOSITION - An aqueous coating composition comprising an autoxidisable polyester resin having ≧30 wt % of fatty acid residues; a Tg in the range of from −60° C. to +35° C.; an acid value greater than 15 mg KOH/g and less than 75 mg KOH/g; a Mw in the range of from 2,500 to 100,000 g/mol; said composition having a co-solvent content less that 15 wt % by weight of total composition; a solids content >30 wt %; and when a film, a telegraphing value of less than 20 gloss units. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110076440 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A POLYMER TAPE - The invention relates to a method for producing a highly oriented, high molecular weight polymer tape. The method comprises forming and compression-moulding a polymer powder bed at a temperature below the melting point of the polymer to form a sheet; at a temperature below the melting point of the polymer, rolling and stretching the sheet in a calendar unit to form a partially oriented polymer web; at a temperature below the melting point of the polymer, drawing the partially oriented polymer web in a drawing unit; and, optionally repeating step c) to form a more fully oriented non-fibrous high molecular weight polymer tape, the method being discontinuous in that the ingoing line speed of one of the method steps b) to d) differs from the outgoing line speed of the preceding method step. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110070326 | OREGANO EXTRACT AND ITS COMPONENTS FOR ENHANCING VIGILANCE - Oregano extract can act as a stimulant, yet it does not interfere with sleep patterns or induce nervousness the way many stimulants such as caffeine can. It also has the benefits of promoting improved vigilance, improving attention and ability to focus on a task, and improving general alertness. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110059914 | Stable needle-shaped crystals of natamycin - Stable needle shaped crystals of natamycin having a mean length of between 0.1 and 20 μm. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110052511 | NOVEL USE OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention is directed to the use of a compound selected from the group consisting of β-carotene, lutein, lycopene and β-cryptoxanthin, and mixtures thereof and combinations thereof with CoQ-10 for maintaining the energy metabolism, the energy flow and/or the energy production in skin or of skin of animals including humans, for maintaining the respiratory function of the skin of animals including humans, for energizing the skin, maintaining and supporting the radiance and natural glow of the skin of animals including humans and for promoting a healthy appearance of the skin of animals including humans for preventing UV-A radiation-induced mtDNA mutagenesis in skin of animals including humans, as well as for the manufacture of a composition, preferably an orally applicable composition, for these uses and the corresponding methods. The present invention is further directed to the use of a compound selected from the group consisting of β-carotene, lutein, lycopene and β-cryptoxanthin, and mixtures thereof and combinations thereof with CoQ-10 in sunscreens as well as daily care products to improve their photoprotective potential, as well as to their use as effective micronutrients for skin maintenance. Furthermore the present invention is directed to compositions, preferably orally applicable compositions, comprising a certain amount of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of β-carotene, lutein, lycopene and β-cryptoxanthin and mixtures thereof and combinations thereof with CoQ-10 as active ingredient, characterized in that the amount is effective for such uses as mentioned above. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110039945 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING RESVERATROL AND PECTIN - The present invention relates to compositions, preferably in the form of a powder and/or granules, which contain resveratrol and pectin, and a process for the manufacture of such compositions. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110039310 | NOVEL GENE SMS 37 - The present invention relates to newly identified genes that encode proteins that are involved in the synthesis of L-ascorbic acid (hereinafter also referred to as Vitamin C). The invention also features polynucleotides comprising the full-length polynucleotide sequences of the novel genes and fragments thereof, the novel polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides and fragments thereof, as well as their functional equivalents. The present invention also relates to the use of the polynucleotides and polypeptides as biotechnological tools in the production of Vitamin C from microorganisms, whereby a modification of the polynucleotides and/or encoded polypeptides has a direct or indirect impact on yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of the fermentation product in the microorganism. Also included are methods/processes of using the polynucleotides and modified polynucleotide sequences to transform host microorganisms. The invention also relates to genetically engineered microorganisms and their use for the direct production of Vitamin C. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110027602 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A CATIONIC VINYL OLIGOMER COMPOSITION - A process is described for making an aqueous coating composition comprising a cationic vinyl oligomer comprising the following steps: I. preparation of a cationic vinyl oligomer by solution or bulk polymerisation of components: i) 2 to 50 wt % of vinyl monomers bearing amine functional groups selected from the group consisting of non-ionic amine functional groups (a), permanent quaternary ammonium functional groups (b), neutralised amine functional groups (c) and mixtures thereof; and ii) 20 to 98 wt % of Ci to Ci8 alkyl (meth)acrylates; and II. dispersion of the cationic vinyl oligomer in an aqueous medium and neutralisation of non-ionic amine functional groups. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110021732 | Process for the production of a polymer comprising monomeric units of ethylene, an a-olefin and a vinyl norbornene - The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a polymer comprising monomeric units of ethylene, an α-olefin and a vinyl norbornene applying as a catalyst system: a. a bridged or an group 4 metal containing an unbridged catalyst having a single cyclopentadienyl ligand and a mono substituted nitrogen ligand, wherein said catalyst is defined by the formula (I): b. an aluminoxane activating compound, c. 0-0.20 mol per mol of the catalyst of a further activating compound, wherein Y is a substituted carbon or nitrogen atom. The invention further relates to a polymer obtainable with the process of the invention. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110021700 | EXTRUSION PROCESS FOR GRAFTING RUBBERS - The invention relates to a process for producing a grafted rubber comprising: a) providing an ethylene propylene rubber having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of at least 80 kg/mol in a continuous extrusion reactor by feeding the rubber in a slab/melt dosing unit and transporting the rubber to the continuous extrusion reactor by a melt pump; b) drying the rubber in the continuous extrusion reactor to a moisture content of between about 0.2 and about 0.5 wt %; c) providing the dried rubber to a first injection zone of the continuous extrusion reactor at a temperature of between 190 and 250° C., d) in the first injection zone, providing successively a first amount of maleic anhydride and a first free-radical initiator to the dried rubber; e) reacting maleic anhydride with the rubber in a first reaction zone of the continuous extrusion reactor to produce a grafted rubber; f) in a second injection zone, providing successively a second amount of maleic anhydride and a second free-radical initiator, the first and the second free radical initiator is an organic peroxide with a half-life (ty2) of more than 1 second if measured in mono-chlorobenzene at 220° C. g) applying shear to the grafted rubber in a second reaction zone of the continuous extrusion reactor, the shear sufficient to reduce the weight average molecular weight (Mw) of the grafted rubber by a factor of at least 2. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110015412 | PRIMARY ALLYLIC ALCOHOL AND AG - The invention relates to a process of reacting a primary allylic alcohol with a compound containing a) a metal selected from the group consisting of Ag, Au, Ce, Mn, Ni, Ru, Re, Zn and Co preferably Ag and b) an oxidant like TEMPO (2,2′,6,6′-tetra-methylpiperidin-1-oxyl) or its derivates and c) a co-oxidants selected from the group of peroxodisulfates (PDS), H | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110015284 | RUBBER DE-VULCANISATION - The present invention relates to a method for preferentially breaking cross-links in a vulcanized rubber, thereby de-vulcanizing the rubber, by the use of a supercritical fluid, such as carbon dioxide The supercritical fluid causes swelling of the said vulcanized rubber material, wherein the time of swelling is not more than 50% of the time required for full volume equilibrium swelling of the rubber in said supercritical fluid and the swelling is followed by a rapid reduction of the supercritical fluid pressure The cross links ( | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110014141 | TOPICAL AGENT FOR DERMATOLOGICAL USE - The objective of the present invention was to enhance the skin whitening effects and blackening prevention effects and supply safe and stable topical agents for dermatological use. For that purpose 4-Hydroxyphenyl-α-D-glucopyranoside was combined with auxiliary agents such as ascorbic acid and its derivatives, crude drugs and its extracts, hydroxycarboxylic acid and its salts, oil soluble | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110009509 | RUBBER DE-VULCANISATION - The present invention relates to a method for preferentially breaking cross-links in a vulcanised rubber, thereby de-vulcanising the rubber, by the use of a supercritical fluid, such as carbon dioxide. The supercritical fluid maintained at an appropriate solubility parameter, swells the vulcanised rubber to a state of equilibrium swell. The cross links ( | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110002905 | COMPOSITIONS OF FAT-SOLUBLE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS CONTAINING PROTEIN-POLYSACCHARIDE CONJUGATES - The present invention relates to compositions containing one or more proteins, one or more polysaccharides and one or more fat-soluble active ingredients and their use for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed and/or cosmetics. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20100317390 | LOCATION STORAGE DEVICE, WIRELESS TERMINAL, LOCATION STORAGE SYSTEM, LOCATION REGISTRATION METHOD, LOCATION UPDATE METHOD AND PROGRAM - It is characterized by including a storage section ( | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100317065 | GLUCANOTRANSFERASE - The present invention describes an isolated polypeptide which has glucanotransferase activity, selected from the group consisting of: a) a polypeptide which has an amino acid sequence which has at least 40% amino acid sequence identity with amino acids 1 to 555, 1 to 549 or 1 to 567 of SEQ ID NO: 3 or 6 or a fragment thereof; b) a polypeptide which is encoded by a polynucleotide which hybridizes under low stringency conditions with (i) the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, 4 or 5 which is at least 80% or 90% identical over 60, preferably over 100 nucleotides, more preferably at least 90% identical over 200 nucleotides, or (ii) a nucleic acid sequence complementary to the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, 4 or 5. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100311130 | ENZYMATIC ESTER HYDROLYSIS - The present invention relates to a method for selectively hydrolysing a pendant ester bond formed by an unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon group—optionally comprising one or more heteroatoms—and a pendant carboxylate moiety, which carboxylate moiety is part of a polymer or a polymerisable compound, which polymer or polymerisable compound comprises at least one other hydrolysable group, wherein the method comprises contacting the polymer or polymerisable compound with a hydrolytic enzyme. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100311113 | CHEMO-ENZYMATIC PEPTIDE SYNTHESIS VIA C-TERMINAL ESTER INTERCONVERSION - The invention relates to a method for preparing an optionally N-protected amino acid C-terminal ester or an optionally N-protected peptide C-terminal ester, comprising transesterifying the C-terminal t-alkyl ester of the amino acid or the C-terminal t-alkyl ester of the peptide with an alcohol (other than the t-alcohol corresponding to the t-alkyl group of the ester) in the presence of a hydrolytic enzyme (E.C. 3). | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100298427 | Anti-inflammatory compositions and their use - The present invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I) | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100292315 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF FOOD, FEED AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS WITH A POLYENE ANTIFUNGAL COMPOUND - The present invention provides an aqueous antifungal composition comprising a polyene antifungal compound and a thickening agent. The composition can be used in the protection against the development of fungi on food, feed and agricultural products. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100291116 | MICROPARTICLE COMPRISING CROSS-LINKED POLYMER - Microparticle comprising a cross-linked polymer comprising (a) a cross-linker comprising two or more radically polymerizable groups, preferably selected from the group consisting of alkenes, sulfhydryl (SH), thioic, unsaturated esters, unsaturated urethanes, unsaturated ethers, and unsaturated amides; (b) a monofunctional reactive diluent comprising maximum one unsaturated C—C bond represented by the formula R | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100286278 | Composition comprising an HDAC inhibitor in combination with a retinoid - The present invention is directed to compositions which contain a combination of at least one histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDAC inhibitor) and a retinoid. The composition is in particular a cosmetic preparation. It was found that the combination of an HDAC inhibitor and retinol or a derivative thereof is in particular useful for treating wrinkles but also for thickening the epidermis and for improving hair growth. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100284987 | TABLETTABLE FORMULATIONS OF LIPOPHILIC HEALTH INGREDIENTS - The present invention is directed to a formulation of a lipophilic health ingredient comprising a lipophilic health ingredient, a protective colloid comprising a modified starch and an emulsifier. The present invention is further directed to a formulation of (a) lipophilic health ingredient(s) comprising (a) lipophilic health ingredient(s) and a protective colloid, wherein said protective colloid is a modified starch, characterized in that the formulation has a residual moisture content ≦6.5 weight-%, based on the total weight of the formulation, as well as to a process for their manufacture. The latter formulations are especially suitable for the preparation of stable tablets of these lipophilic health ingredients. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100272703 | IRON FORTIFICATION MUTRITIONAL BLEND - Nutritional blend suitable for fortifying food containing 0.5 mg to 10 mg iron in form of a bioavailable iron source and 50 FTU to 5000 FTU phytase, each per 1 g of the nutritional blend and its use. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100270577 | PLASTIC COMPONENT FOR A LIGHTING SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a plastic component for use in a lighting system, the plastic component comprising a semi-aromatic polyamide (X) comprising repeat units derived from aliphatic diamines and dicarboxylic acids wherein: (a) the aliphatic diamines consist a mixture of 10-70 mole % of a short chain aliphatic diamine with 2-5 C atoms and 30-90 mole % of a long chain aliphatic diamine with at least 6 C atoms; (b) the dicarboxylic acids consist of a mixture of 5-65 mole % aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and optionally aromatic dicarboxylic acid other than terephthalic acid, and 35-95 mole % terephthalic acid; and (c) the combined molar amount of terephthalic acid and the long chain aliphatic diamine is at least 60 mole %, relative to the total molar amount of the dicarboxylic acids and diamines. The invention also relates to a polymer composition that can be used for making the said plastic component comprising 100 pbw of a semi-aromatic polyamide (X) and 1-250 pbw of an inorganic material. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100248233 | ACETYL-COA PRODUCING ENZYMES IN YEAST - The present invention relates to a method of identifying a heterologous polypeptide having enzymatic activity for converting pyruvate, acetaldehyde or acetate into acetyl-CoA in (the cytosol of) a yeast cell comprising: a) providing a mutated yeast cell comprising a deletion of at least one gene of the (PDH) by-pass, selected from the genes encoding the enzymes pyruvate decarboxylase (PDC), acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (ALD), and acetyl-CoA synthetase (ACS); b) transforming said mutated yeast cell with an expression vector comprising a heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding a candidate polypeptide having potential enzymatic activity for converting pyruvate, acetaldehyde or acetate into acetyl-CoA; c) testing said recombinant mutated yeast cell for its ability to grow on minimal medium containing glucose as sole carbon source, and d) identifying said candidate polypeptide as a heterologous polypeptide having enzymatic activity for converting pyruvate, acetaldehyde or acetate into acetyl-CoA in (the cytosol of) said yeast cell when growth of said cell is observed. The invention further relates to a method of producing a fermentation production such as butanol. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100233303 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DISORDERS CONNECTED TO IMPAIRED NEUROTRANSMISSION - The present invention relates to the use of rosemary extracts for the prevention and treatment of disorders connected to impaired neurotransmission such as depression in humans, companion animals and farm animals | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100233083 | MICROPARTICLES COMPRISING A CROSSLINKED POLYMER - The present invention relates to a microparticle comprising a crosslinked polymer, which polymer is composed of a crosslinkable compound represented by the formula (I) wherein—X is a residue of a multifunctional radically polymerisable compound (having at least a functionality equal to n);—each Y independently is optionally present, and—if present—each Y independently represents a moiety selected from the group of O, S and NR | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100227941 | STEREOLITHOGRAPHY RESIN COMPOSITIONS AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS MADE THEREFROM - A photocurable resin composition for three-dimensional photofabrication operations, including stereolithography, comprising (A) a cationically polymerizable compound having two or more bisphenol structures and one or more hydroxyl groups, (B) a cationically polymerizable compound other than the component (A), (C) a cationic photoinitiator, (D) a radically polymerizable compound, (E) a radical photoinitiator, and (F) multilayer polymer particles having a core and a shell layer, the shell layer containing functional group-modified rubber polymer particles having at least one reactive functional group. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100221796 | NOVEL CARBAMOYLGLYCINE DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to carbamoylglycine derivatives, a process for the preparation of carbamoylglycine derivatives and the use of carbamoylglycine derivatives in the preparation of enantiomerically enriched α-amino acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the preparation of pharmaceutically active products such as perindopril and ramipril using the novel carbamoylglycine derivatives. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100204168 | Stable needle-shaped crystals of natamycin - The present invention describes natamycin comprising needle shaped crystals. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100198168 | HYDROPHILIC COATING - The invention relates to a coating formulation for preparing a hydrophilic coating, wherein the hydrophilic coating formulation comprises a supporting monomer and/or polymer comprising at least 2 reactive moieties capable of undergoing polymerization reactions, a polyelectrolyte, a Norrish Type I photoinitiator, and a Norrish Type II photoinitiator. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100190193 | DIAGNOSTIC COMPOSITION AND ITS USE IN THE DETERMINATION OF COAGULATION CHARACTERISTICS OF A TEST LIQUID - The present invention is directed to a diagnostic composition for use in the viscoelastic analysis of a test liquid, and to a container ( | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100179284 | POLYMERS WITH BIO-FUNCTIONAL SELF ASSEMBLING MONOLAYER ENDGROUPS FOR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS AND BLOOD FILTRATION - Medical device, prosthesis, or packaging assembly made up of polymer body comprising at least one polymer having the formula R(LE)x wherein R is a polymeric core having a number average molecular weight of from 5000 to 7,000,000 daltons, and having x endgroups, x is an integer≧1, E is an endgroup which is covalently linked to polymeric core R by linkage L, L is a divalent oligomeric chain which has at least 5 repeat units and which can self-assembly with L chains on adjacent molecules of the polymer, and moieties L and/or E in the polymer(s) may be the same as or different from one another in composition and/or molecular weight. The polymer body includes plural polymer molecules located internally within the body, at least some of which internal polymer molecules have endgroups that form a surface of the body. The surface endgroups include at least one self-assembling moiety. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100173986 | SESQUITERPENES AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF FOR USE AS FEED ADDITIVES - The present invention relates to the use of sesquiterpenes and derivatives thereof as components of animal feed or feed additives for the improvement of animal performance as well as to the corresponding animal feed or feed additives containing them. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100158469 | Coated optical fibers - The invention relates to coated optical fibers comprising soft primary coatings and to such primary coatings for protecting glass optical fibers having a sufficient high resistance against cavitation. In particular, the primary coatings have a cavitation strength at which a tenth cavitation appears (σ | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100143643 | PROCESS FOR MAING HIGH-PERFORMANCE POLYETHYLENE MULTIFILAMENT YARN - The invention relates to a process for making high-performance polyethylene multi-filament yarn comprising the steps of a) making a solution of ultra-high molar mass polyethylene in a solvent; b) spinning of the solution through a spinplate containing at least 5 spinholes into an air-gap to form fluid filaments, while applying a draw ratio DR | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100137545 | NOVEL PROCESS - The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of an organopolysiloxane functionalized with a benzalmalonate by hydrosilylation, said process involving the use of a hydroxy carboxylic acid or a cyclic ester thereof. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100136169 | NOVEL ASPARAGINASES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to an asparaginase having the width of the pH activity profile which is at least 3.5. Furthermore the invention relates to newly identified asparaginase polypeptide according to any one of SEQ ID NO: 2 or SEQ ID NO: 4 and to variants thereof and to polynucleotide sequences that encode such novel asparaginase variants. Furthermore the invention relates to the use of these novel asparaginase variants in industrial processes. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100130695 | COMPOSITION WITH A POLYMER AND AN OXIDATION-CATALYST - The present invention relates to a polymer composition with an increased rate of oxygen-uptake by the presence of an oxidation catalyst. The invention further relates to a process to increase the rate of oxygen-uptake by a polymer composition. The invention also relates to a process to increase the oxo-biodegradability of a polymer composition and to the use of such a composition for the preparation of a product having a controlled lifetime. The invention further relates to a process to increase the rate of oxygen-scavenging in a composition containing a carbon-containing polymer, the composition obtained by this method and its use in the preparation of an oxygen-scavenging product. The present invention further relates to objects containing an oxygen scavenging layer containing such a composition. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100130621 | USE OF HYDROXYTYROSOL AS ANTI-AGING AGENT - The present invention is directed to the use of (a composition comprising) hydroxytyrosol as anti-aging agent. The composition, to which the present invention is also directed, does essentially not comprise resveratrol and is administered orally to animals. The present invention is further directed to anti-aging methods. “Anti-aging” meaning in the context of the present invention: retarding the aging processes in said animals, improving age-related physiological deficits in said animals and/or promoting a healthy aging in said animals. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100124398 | D 1413 HT RADIATION CURABLE COATINGS FOR OPTICAL FIBER - A Radiation Curable Coating composition, which may be used as an inner primary coating, an outer primary coating, single coats, a matrix, or a buffer resin composition, comprising: A Radiation Curable Coating composition, which may be used as an inner primary coating, an outer primary coating, single coats, a matrix, or a buffer resin composition, comprising at least one radiation-curable oligomer wherein said at least one radiation curable oligomer is a fatty-acid modified epoxy acrylate; at least one ethylenenic unsaturated reactive diluent; wherein said oligomer(s) and diluent(s) are selected from the group that does not include moieties with Urethane chemistry. This composition, when tested, is found to have resistance to thermal degradation as measured by less than 10% weight loss after exposure of cured specimens in a natural convection furnace for 100 hours at 180° C. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100120154 | METHOD FOR HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION - The present invention discloses a method to construct eukaryotic cells having a target sequence in a chromosomal DNA sequence replaced by a replacement sequence of interest comprising:
| 05-13-2010 |
| 20100119646 | Dihydroeugenol as Additive for feed - The present invention relates to the use of a selected group of phenol derivatives as components of animal feed or feed additives for the improvement of animal performance as well as to the corresponding animal feed or feed additives containing them. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100112635 | Protein hydrolysates enriched in peptides having a carboxy terminal proline residue - A method of enzymatically producing a protein hydrolysate from a protein substrate is described, wherein a proline-specific endoprotease or a composition containing a proline-specific endoprotease and optionally a subtilisin or a metallo endoprotease, and other enzymes such as carboxypeptidases, is used to produce a protein hydrolysate enriched in peptide fragments having a carboxy-terminal proline residue. Such protein hydrolysates may be used as such or to reduce bitterness in foods nutritionally supplemented by protein hydrolysates, as well as to produce hydrolysate-containing foodstuffs having low antigenicity. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100112162 | 25-Hydroxy vitamin D3 compositions - An oil composition containing 25-hydroxy Vitamin D | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100099753 | Dietary and pharmaceutical compositions containing tricyclic diterpenes and their derivates and their uses - The present invention refers to tricyclic diterpenes and their derivatives of the formulae (I) and (II), wherein R | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100099727 | Amino acid and peptide conjugates of arylalkylic acids for cosmetic use - The invention provides novel compounds of general formula I | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100087601 | PRE-ACCELERATED RESIN COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a pre-accelerated resin composition comprising an unsaturated polyester resin and/or a vinyl ester resin, wherein the composition further comprises a. a copper salt, and b. a compound according to formula (1) in which R can be selected from H, optionally substituted C | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100076546 | COATING FORMULATION FOR MEDICAL COATING - The invention relates to a coating formulation for preparing a medical coating, which coating formulation comprises (a) at least one multifunctional polymerizable compound according to formula (I), wherein G is a residue of a polyfunctional compound having at least n functional groups, wherein each R | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100076102 | COMPOSITE RESIN - The invention relates to a composite comprising a thermosetting resin with a hardness of at least 55 Shore D, wherein the resin essentially consists of an ethylene α-olefin copolymer with a density of less than 880 kg/m3, which resin is crosslinked to a degree such that the volume swelling measured in decaline after 64 hours at 23° C. is less than 50% by volume on the composite and the composite contains at least 40% by volume of a reinforcing filler, wherein the vol % of the filler is related to the volume of the resin. The composite according to the invention is an excellent isolator when at least 100 phr cork are present in the composite. A composite according to the invention can be made by crosslinking of the copolymer in the presence of a high amount of peroxide in the presence of at least 40% by volume on the resin of a filler. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100074976 | NOVEL AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISORDERS CONNECTED TO IMPAIRED NEUROTRANSMISSION - The present invention relates to the use of oregano extracts and their volatile components for the treatment of disorders connected to impaired neurotransmission in animals including humans as well as to dietary supplements, food and feed or pharmaceutical compositions containing such extracts or their volatile components | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100069549 | UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising an unsaturated polyester resin, a manganese compound, a 1,3-dioxo compound and a base; the molar ratio between the dioxo compound and the basic functionality of the base is from 170:1 to 1:30 and the resin composition being curable with a peroxide. The present invention further relates to a process for radically curing such a resin composition wherein a peroxide is added to the resin composition and the curing is effected in the absence of cobalt. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100069548 | UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN OR VINYL ESTER RESIN COMPOSITIONS - Two-component composition comprising a first component and a second component, wherein the first component being a resin composition comprising an unsaturated polyester resin or vinyl ester resin, a manganese compound and a thiol-containing compound; the molar ratio between the manganese and the thiol groups of the thiol-containing compound is from 4:1 to 1:1500; and the second component comprises a peroxide compound having formula ROOH, in which R is hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl group. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068252 | METHOD FOR PREPARING POLYMERIC MATRICES BY RADIATION IN THE PRESENCE OF SENSITIVE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a drug loaded matrix with a pharmaceutical compound by polymerizing a polymerisation mixture by radiation in the presence of at least one sensitive pharmaceutical compound, wherein the polymerisation mixture comprises a) at least one polymerisable compound b) optionally at least one photoinitiator c) optionally at least one additive which are chosen such that the sensitive pharmaceutical compound is degraded less than 2%, or which are chosen such that the sensitive pharmaceutical compound is protected against degradation such that the degradation is about 50% or less when compared to radiation with a constituent that produce radical. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100063245 | Semi-Crystalline Semi-Aromatic Polyamide - The invention relates to a semi-crystalline semi-aromatic polyamide comprising A-A-B-B units derived from (a) dicarboxylic acids consisting of a mixture of aromatic dicarboxylic acid and aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and (b) diamines consisting of a mixture of long chain aliphatic diamine and short chain aliphatic diamine, wherein (a-i) the aromatic dicarboxylic acid consists for at least 80 mole % of terephthalic acid, and (a-ii) the aliphatic dicarboxylic acid constitutes at least 5 mole % of the dicarboxylic acids, (b-i) the short chain aliphatic diamine constitutes at least 10 mole % of the diamines, and (c) the aromatic dicarboxylic acid and the long chain aliphatic diamine constitute 60-90 mole % of the total molar amount of dicarboxylic acids and diamines. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100063003 | Pet food composition - Pet food comprising trisodium L-ascorbic acid-2-monophosphate (STAY-050) or sodium-calcium L-ascorbic acid-2-monophosphate (STAY-C35), or mixtures thereof and, optionally, a polymer (for fixation of the ascorbate on the dental surface) and use 5 thereof as additive to pet food for preventing or treating calculus, plaque, gingivitis and periodontal disease and for enhancing the antioxidative capacity in the whole organism. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100062114 | NUTRACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVING FOOTPAD & COAT AND SKIN QUALITY IN PETS - A composition, useful in preventing and/or treating of footpad & coat and skin damages in pets and/or of stimulating the keratinisation process, wherein said composition comprises: (a) biotin and (b) at least one poly-unsaturated fatty acid. The compositions are of primary interest for use in dog and cat food. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100058877 | Coated optical fibers - The invention relates to coated optical fibers comprising soft primary coatings and to such primary coatings for protecting glass optical fibers having a sufficient high resistance against cavitation. In particular, the primary coatings have a cavitation strength at which a tenth cavitation appears (σ | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100056677 | TOUGHENED HALOGEN FREE FLAME RETARDANT POLYESTER COMPOSITION - The invention relates to halogen free flame retardant thermoplastic polymer composition comprising a halogen free flame retardant system, a thermoplastic polyester and an amount of 1-20 wt. % of soft blocks chemically bonded to the thermoplastic polyester. The invention also relates to the use of the halogen free flame retardant thermoplastic polymer composition for making fibres, films and injection or extrusion moulded parts. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100048945 | PROCESS FOR THE ACYLATION OF ORGANIC HYDROXY COMPOUNDS - A process for acylating organic hydroxy compounds, characterized in that the acylation is effected in the presence of a metal oxide which does not carry a catalyst and the use of such metal oxides for acylating organic hydroxy compounds. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100048688 | DIETARY AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CARNOSOL AND/OR ROSMANOL AND THEIR USES - The present invention refers to carnosol and rosmanol for use (as medicament) in the treatment of a disorder connected to reduced neurotransmission, cognitive dysfunction and/or symptoms caused by headache and/or migraine, as well as to dietary and pharmaceutical compositions and their uses. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100047877 | Novel phospholipases and uses thereof - The invention relates to a newly identified polynucleotide sequence comprising a gene that encodes a novel phospholipase isolated from | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100043382 | CUT RESISTANT YARN - Cut resistant yarn containing at least one single yarn, the single yarn containing high performance filaments and/or high performance staple fibers, characterized in that the single yarn containing the high performance filaments and/or the high performance staple fibers has a free volume of at least 15%. The yarn is suited for the production of protective garment, like gloves etc. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100003452 | STACK OF FIRST AND SECOND LAYERS, A PANEL AND BALLISTIC RESISTANT ARTICLE COMPRISING THE STACK OR PANEL - The invention relates to a stack comprising a consolidated stack of first and second layers. The first layers comprise drawn polymeric fibers and optionally a binder, and the second layers comprise drawn polymeric tapes. The invention also relates to a panel comprising a consolidated stack and to a ballistic resistant article comprising the stack or the panel. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100001437 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR REDUCING WASTE IN PHOTO-IMAGING APPLICATIONS - Waste reduction, including hazardous waste reduction in photoimaging processes can be accomplished by improving diffusional resolution of cationic curable compositions. In preferred embodiments stereolithographic articles are formed with a reduced production of waste by forming an article from a cationic composition; removing excess composition from the formed article using an air knife or liquid C0 | 01-07-2010 |
| 20090326267 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A GRANULAR MICROBIAL BIOMASS AND ISOLATION OF A COMPOUND THEREFROM - A process for the isolation of desired compound(s) from a microbial biomass is disclosed, wherein the microbial biomass (which, if necessary, is pretreated to give a dry matter content of from 25 to 80%) is granulated (e.g. by extrusion) and then dried to a dry matter content of at least 80%. The granulation of the biomass to granules significantly eases subsequent drying of the biomass (which can be stored as dried granules) and gives higher yields on extraction of the compound(s). | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090324571 | USE OF BACTERIAL AMYLASES IN FEED FOR BOVINE ANIMALS - The invention relates to the use of at least one bacterial amylase in feed for ruminant animals of the subfamily Bovinae in particular for improving milk yield, apparent digestibility of the diet fed, feedstuff dry matter disappearance, weight gain, and/or Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR). Examples of bovine animals are dairy cows and beef cattle. The invention also relates to the use of such amylases in feed and feed additives such as premix, concentrates and total mixed ration (TMR). The amylase may be used in combination with cellulase for improving milk yield and/or back fat thickness. Preferred amylases are derived from | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090318366 | CHOLESTEROL LOWERING PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES - The present invention relates to the production of novel peptides which have a length of between 4 and 8 amino acids and comprises the amino acid sequence -Xaa-Xbb-Xcc-Xdd- or -Xbb-Xcc-Xdd-Xaa-, whereby Xaa and Xcc can be His (H), Arg (R) or Lys (K), and Xbb and Xdd can be Pro (P) or Gly (G). | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090298141 | Continuous Chemical Proceses in Centrifugal Contact Separators - The invention relates to the use of a centrifugal contact-separator for carrying out a non-radioactive reaction in a liquid-liquid emulsion formed from two immiscible liquids. The invention also relates to a process for carrying out a reaction in a centrifugal contact-separator, and to a process for carrying out a catalytic reaction in a centrifugal contact-separator. An example of a process for carrying out a reaction, comprising the following steps: i) continuously introducing a liquid phase A and a liquid phase B into at least one first centrifugal contact separator, where in liquid phases A and B are immiscible and wherein phase A and/or phase B comprise at least one reactant ii) mixing phase A and phase B thereby allowing an emulsion to be formed iii) applying a centrifugal force that allows phase separation of the emulsion, such that phases A′ and B′ are obtained; iv) optionally, recovering a reaction product from at least one or the phases A′ and B′. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090292040 | CLEAR AND COLORLESS THREE-DIMENSIONAL ARTICLES MADE VIA STEREOLITHOGRAPHY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAID ARTICLES - The invention is a radiation curable liquid resin that can be used to make a clear and colorless, three-dimensional article by a stereolithography process. The clear and colorless three-dimensional articles have a clarity and transmittance of greater than about 67% as measured by UV-Visible spectrophotometer in the 400-500 nm range; and a lack of color as measured by a b* value of between about minus 0.5 (−0.5) and about positive 2.5 (+2.5) in the CIELAB color space using a spectrophotometer in the visible wavelengths of 400-750 nm. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090286280 | METHOD FOR ACHIEVING IMPROVED POLYPEPTIDE EXPRESSION - The present invention relates to methods of optimization of a protein coding sequences for expression in a given host cell. The methods apply genetic algorithms to optimise single codon fitness and/or codon pair fitness sequences coding for a predetermined amino acid sequence. In the algorithm generation of new sequence variants and subsequent selection of fitter variants is reiterated until the variant coding sequences reach a minimum value for single codon fitness and/or codon pair fitness. The invention also relates to a computer comprising a processor and memory, the processor being arranged to read from and write into the memory, the memory comprising data and instructions arranged to provide the processor with the capacity to perform the genetic algorithms for optimisation of single codon fitness and/or codon pair fitness. The invention further relates to nucleic acids comprising a coding sequence for a predetermined amino acid sequence, the coding sequence being optimised with respect to single codon fitness and/or codon pair fitness for a given host in the methods of the invention, to host cells comprising such nucleic acids and to methods for producing polypeptides and other fermentation products in which these host cells are used. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090286181 | CLEAR AND COLORLESS THREE-DIMENSIONAL ARTICLES MADE VIA STEREOLITHOGRAPHY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAID ARTICLES - The invention is a radiation curable liquid resin that can be used to make a clear and colorless, three-dimensional article by a stereolithography process. The clear and colorless three-dimensional articles have a clarity and transmittance of greater than about 67% as measured by UV-Visible spectrophotometer in the 400-500 nm range; and a lack of color as measured by a b* value of between about minus 0.5 (−0.5) and about positive 2.5 (+2.5) in the CIELAB color space using a spectrophotometer in the visible wavelengths of 400-750 nm. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090285969 | Pasteurisation process for microbial cells and microbial oil - An improved pasteurisation protocol for pasteurising microbial cells is disclosed. The protocol has three stages, a first heating stage, a second plateau stage at which the cells are held at a (maximum and) constant temperature, and a third cooling stage. Both the heating and the cooling stages are rapid, with the temperature of the cells passing through 40 to 80° C. in no more than 30 minutes in the heating stage. The heating rate is at least 0.5° C./minute and during cooling is at least −0.5° C./minute. The plateau maximum temperature is from 70 to 85° C. By plotting the pasteurisation protocol on a time (t, minutes) versus temperature (T, ° C.) graph, one obtains a trapezium having an area less than 13,000° C. minute. Not only does this result in a smaller energy input (and so a reduction in costs), but a better quality (and less oxidised) oil results having a peroxide value (POV) of less than 1.5 and an anisidine value (AnV) of less than 1.0. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090283202 | PROCESS FOR THE WELDING OF TWO POLYAMIDE PARTS - A process for the welding of two polyamide parts, both made of a polyamide composition comprising a polyamide and optionally additives, the polyamide of one part (part L) having a lower softening temperature than the polyamide of the other part (part H) and wherein the polyamide composition of part L comprises one or more viscosity increasing additives increasing the melt shear viscosity of the polyamide composition at least by 30% compared to melt shear viscosity of the polyamide (measured according to ISO 11443 (A1) standard at a shear rate of 100 s | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090275079 | Novel genes encoding novel proteolytic enzymes - The invention relates to newly identified gene sequences that encode novel proteases obtainable from | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090264562 | HALOGEN FREE FLAME RETARDANT POLYESTER COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a halogen free flame retardant polyester composition suitable for use as a moulding composition for making lampholders, comprising (A) a polymeric material consisting for at least 50 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the polymeric material, of a thermoplastic polyester; (B) a flame retardant system in an amount of 11-35 wt. %, relative to the total weight of (A), (B) and (C), and consists of: melamine cyanurate, and optionally one or more of the following flame retardant components: another phosphorus-free nitrogen based organic flame retardant compound, a phosphorus containing flame retardant excluding elementary phosphorus, in an amount of less than 1 wt. %, relative to the total weight of (A), (B) and (C); an inorganic flame retardant synergist, and an organic flame retardant synergist (C) a fibrous reinforcing agent in an amount of 5-35 wt. %, relative to the total weight of (A), (B) and (C); and (D) a mould release agent in an amount of at least 0.01 wt. %, relative to the total weight of (A), (B) and (C). | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090264379 | Stable aqueous solution of a polyene fungicide - The invention provides an aqueous composition comprising a dissolved polyene fungicide and a solubilizer, wherein at least 100 ppm of polyene fungicide is present as dissolved polyene fungicide. The aqueous compositions of the invention may further comprise a chelating and/or antioxidation agent. The compositions of the invention provide dissolved polyene fungicides in a more stable form. The present invention further provides uses of the compositions of the inventions and methods of making such compositions. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090263340 | COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising salicylic acid, optionally substituted salicylic acid and/or derivatives thereof and ascorbic acid and/or derivatives thereof in a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The salicylic acid, optionally substituted salicylic acid and/or derivatives thereof serve as skin penetration enhancer for the ascorbic acid and/or derivatives thereof into human skin. The compositions are especially useful as skin lightening agents, anti-acne agents or anti-ageing agents. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090260510 | BRAIDED ROPE CONSTRUCTION - The invention relates to a braided rope for bend-over-sheave applications consisting essentially of n braided primary strands being made of polymeric filaments, which rope has an oblong cross-section with aspect ratio in the range 1.2-4.0. Such a rope shows markedly improved service life performance in cyclic bend-over-sheave applications. The invention also relates to the use of a braided rope according to the invention as a load-bearing member in bend-over-sheave applications; and to a system comprising such a rope and at least one sheave with a groove, the dimensions of which groove are adapted to the rope dimensions. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090252719 | USE OF FRUCTANASES IN FEED OF HOOFED ANIMALS, PREFERABLY TO PREVENT DISEASES - Laminitis is defined as an inflammation of the sensitive laminae of the hoof, especially in horses. It has been surprisingly found that fructanases such as 2,1-β-D-fructan hydrolase are highly effective as therapeutic and prophylactic agents against laminitis in horses. The fructanases may be used as enzyme compositions in horse feed, as additives for horse feed or as oral preparations for the therapy and prophylaxis of laminitis. Because of its effectiveness in hydrolyzing fructans, which seem to play an important role in the aetiology of laminitis, the administration of fructanases in combination with an increased intake of fructans or with an increased availability of fructans is particularly advantageous. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090232936 | Novel lipases and uses thereof - The invention relates to a newly identified polynucleotide sequence comprising a gene that encodes a novel lipolytic enzyme from | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090215135 | Novel Gene STS 22 - The present invention relates to newly identified genes that encode proteins that are involved in the synthesis of L-ascorbic acid (hereinafter also referred to as Vitamin C). The invention also features polynucleotides comprising the full-length polynucleotide sequences of the novel genes and fragments thereof, the novel polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides and fragments thereof, as well as their functional equivalents. The present invention also relates to the use of said polynucleotides and polypeptides as biotechnological tools in the production of Vitamin C from microorganisms, whereby a modification of said polynucleotides and/or encoded polypeptides has a direct or indirect impact on yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of the fermentation product in said microorganism. Also included are methods/processes of using the polynucleotides and modified polynucleotide sequences to transform host microorganisms. The invention also relates to genetically engineered microorganisms and their use for the direct production of Vitamin C. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090214661 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BEADLETS - A process for the production of cross-linked beadlets containing one or more active ingredients selected from the group of a fat-soluble vitamin active material, a carotenoid and a polyunsaturated fatty acid is provided. The process comprises treating a dry particulate form at a temperature in the range of from 90° C. to 140° C. for a time period of from 30 seconds to 30 minutes or from 1 minute to 10 minutes or from 3 minutes to 7 minutes. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090214647 | Compositions For Enternal Application Of Microorganisms - The present invention describes a process for the manufacture of a solid composition comprising a microorganism, which process comprises a first step of blending and/or compacting the microorganism with a salt of a medium or long-chain fatty acid to prepare a powderous mixture or compacted granulate, and a second step of providing said powderous mixture or compacted granulate with a coating. The microorganisms are preferably probiotics. The invention also relates to the solid composition obtained by said process and to its use in food. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090211218 | POLYCONDENSATE FIBERS - The invention relates to a method of increasing the molecular mass of a polycondensate in solution, wherein polycondensate is reacted with at least one chain extender out of the group consisting of bislactams, cyclic amino ethers, siloxanes and thiols. The invention further relates to a high molecular mass polycondensate in solution, wherein the polycondensate has an intrinsic viscosity as measured in hexafluoroisopropanol of at least 0.9 dl/g and a molecular mass distribution (Mw/Mn) of less than (2). The invention further relates to a process for producing a filament or film of a polycondensate comprising forming a solution of polycondensate by the method according to the invention, extruding the solution through a spinneret or a slot die, through air and into a cooling bath to form a gel filament or film, optionally removing residual solvent from the filament or film and drawing the filament or film at least (15), preferably at least (25) times. The invention further relates to shaped articles obtainable by the process thereof. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090208999 | Crystalline amoxicillin trihydrate powder - The invention relates to crystalline amoxicillin trihydrate powder having a bulk density higher than 0.45 g/ml. The invention also relates to a process for preparing crystalline amoxicillin trihydrate powder, said process comprising: crystallizing amoxicillin trihydrate from a solution containing dissolved amoxicillin; separating the crystals from said solution; and drying the separated crystals, resulting in crystalline powder having a bulk density higher than 0.45 g/ml. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090203851 | Process for the Preparation of a Hydroxy-Aromatic Resin: Hydroxy-Aromatic Resin, and Modification Thereof - The invention relates to a hydroxy-aromatic resin prepared by bringing together and letting react a hydroxy-aromatic compound of formula (I) and an alkanol hemiacetal compound of formula (II). | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090191404 | Curable liquid composition, cured film, and antistatic laminate - The object of the invention is to provide a curate liquid composition excelling in storage stability and curability and capable of forming a coat (film) which excels in antistatic properties, hardness, scratch resistance, and transparency on the surface of various substrates, a cured film of the composition, and an anti static laminate. This object is achieved by providing a curate liquid composition comprising the following components (A), (B), (C), and (D): (A) particles comprising an oxide of at least one element selected from the group consisting of indium, antimony, zinc, and tin as a major component, (B) a compound having two or more polymerizable unsaturated groups in the molecule, (C) a silicon-containing surfactant, and (D) a solvent. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090191346 | Preparation of a mechanically durable single layer coating with anti-reflective properties - Single layer anti-reflective hard-coat; in particular which comprises a structured surface, preferably a nano-structured surface. The hard-coat preferably a hardness above 0.5 GPa, more preferably above 0.7 GPa and most preferably above 1.0 GPa as measured by nano-indentation and/or a reduced tensile modulus above 3 GPa, more preferably above 8.5 GPa or 20 GPa, most preferably above 40 GPa as measured by nano-indentation and/or a scratch resistance above 5 mJ μm | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090186973 | HEAT CURABLE POWDER COATING COMPOSITION - The invention is directed to a heat curable powder coating composition comprising a polymer comprising functional groups capable of reacting with a β-hydroxyalkylamide unit, a crosslinker comprising β-hydroxyalkylamide units, a first additive comprising a transition-metal cation and a second additive comprising an halogenide anion selected from a iodide or a bromide anion or a combination thereof wherein the halogenide anion is present in a molar excess relative to the transition-metal cation. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090186217 | Article Comprising a Polymer Substrate and a Co-Extruded Polymer Coating - The present invention relates to an article comprising a polymer substrate and a co-extruded polymer coating. The polymer substrate is for example manufactured from a thermoset rubber, a styrene based thermoplastic elastomer, an olefinic based thermoplastic elastomer or mixtures of these polymers. The co-extruded coating comprises an optical brightener for example a fluorescent agent. The co-extruded coating for example has a thickness smaller than 700 micrometer. The article is for example used in automotive applications, in building and construction applications, in packaging, in food applications, consumer applications, in medical applications or in wire and cable applications. The present invention also relates to the use of the articles of the present invention in automotive sealing systems. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090176873 | NOVEL USE OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I) | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090171011 | Radiation-curable optical glass fiber coating compositions, coated optical glass fibers, and optical glass fibers, and optical glass fiber assemblies - Optical fiber coatings are disclosed having excellent ribbon stripping and adhesion behavior. The coatings are radiation-curable. The excellent stripping and adhesion behavior can be achieved by several means which include by use of additives, by use of radiation-curable oligomers having higher molecular weight, or by use of coatings having certain thermal properties. Combination of means can be employed. Stripping behavior can be measured by crack propagation and fiber friction measurements. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090169737 | PROCESS FOR THE COATING OF POLYMER PARTICLES - Process for the coating of polymer particles, comprising contacting the particles with a composition comprising an additive, a film-forming binder that is miscible with the polymer, and a distributing agent, removing the distributing agent at a particle temperature at which the binder can form a film and that is below the softening temperature Tp of the polymer, and forming and consolidating an additive-containing layer of binder on the polymer particles, the polymer particles being kept in mutual motion while they are being contacted with the composition and while the additive-containing layer of binder is being formed and consolidated. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090169608 | TOPICALLY APPLICABLE COMPOSITION FOR USE AS A SKIN BLEACHING AGENT - Topical composition for use especially as a skin lightener, characterized in that it contains an effective amount of at least one compound of general formula (I) or a mixture of such compounds and/or an acid addition salt thereof: | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090165637 | ROPE CONTAINING HIGH-PERFORMANCE POLYETHYLENE FIBRES - The invention relates to a rope containing a plurality of stands comprising a mixture of high-performance poly-ethylene fibres and polytetraflooroethylene fibres in a mass ratio of 70:30 to 98:2. The rope shows markedly improved service life performance in cyclic bend-over-sheave applications. The invention also relates to the use of said rope as a load-bearing member in bend-over-sheave applications. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090156750 | Unsaturated polyester resin or vinyl ester resin composition - This invention relates to unsaturated polyester resin or vinyl ester resin compositions comprising a polymer containing reactive unsaturations as a resin; a 1,3-dioxo-component, and optionally a reactive diluent and/or an inhibitor and/or a stabilizer; the resin compositions being curable with a peroxide component, and wherein the resin in the resin composition has an acid value=10; and the resin composition contains—while being cured—a base, which is either selected from the group of organic or inorganic oxides, hydroxides, alkoxides or carboxylates for each of which the cation has a redox potential of the metal of at most −1V, or of ammonium ions; or is selected from the group of nitrogen-containing organic compounds. The present invention also relates to objects and structural parts prepared from such resin composition by curing with a peroxide. Finally the invention also relates to methods of peroxide curing of unsaturated polyester or vinyl ester curing and its use in chemical anchoring, roof coatings etc. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090156707 | Polymers comprising thioester bonds - This invention is in the field of polymer chemistry. More in particular it provides a method to produce polymers such as block copolymers or cross-linked networks that are suitable for medical applications. The invention also provides degradable materials that may degrade completely when used in the human or animal body, minimizing residual components that may be toxic or otherwise undesirable. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090155347 | Cosmetic Composition for Stimulating the Synthesis of Proteins of the Basement Membrane - Cosmetic composition which can be applied topically, comprising at least one compound of the general formula (I) in which R | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090148909 | GENE SMS 27 - The present invention relates to newly identified genes that encode proteins that are involved in the synthesis of L-ascorbic acid (hereinafter also referred to as Vitamin C). The invention also features polynucleotides comprising the full-length polynucleotide sequences of the novel genes and fragments thereof, the novel polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides and fragments thereof, as well as their functional equivalents. The present invention also relates to the use of said polynucleotides and polypeptides as biotechnological tools in the production of Vitamin C from microorganisms, whereby a modification of said polynucleotides and/or encoded polypeptides has a direct or indirect impact on yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of the fermentation product in said microorganism. Also included are methods/processes of using the polynucleotides and modified polynucleotide sequences to transform host microorganisms. The invention also relates to genetically engineered microorganisms and their use for the direct production of Vitamin C. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090137759 | Biochemical synthesis of 6-amino caproic acid - The invention relates to biochemical synthesis of 6-amino caproic acid from 6-aminohex-2-enoic acid compound or from 6-amino-2-hydroxyhexanoic acid, by treatment with an enzyme having α,β-enoate reductase activity towards molecules containing an α,β-enoate group and a primary amino group. The invention also relates to processes for obtaining suitable genetically engineered cells for being used in such biotransformation process, and to precursor fermentation of 6-amino caproic acid from intermediates leading to 6-amino caproic acid. Finally, the invention relates to certain novel biochemically produced compounds, namely 6-aminohex-2-enoic acid, 6-aminohexanoic acid, as well as to caprolactam produced therefrom and to nylon-6 and other derivatives produced from such biochemically produced compounds or caprolactam. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090131331 | Novel Nutraceutical Compositions - The present invention describes the use of MAP and/or ITP or a salt thereof as a nutraceutical, preferably a medicament. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090087870 | HEMATOLOGICAL ASSAY AND KIT - The present invention is directed to a kit and a method for a fast and direct determination of the coagulation potential of a sample of blood or plasma utilising a thrombin substrate. The kit comprises at least one activator of the plasmatic coagulation system and a thrombin substrate with a K | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090081329 | Method for Producing Cheese Using Heat Treated Milk and a Protein Hydrolysate - The present invention describes a method of producing curd or cheese from a milk composition consisting of the following steps:—heating the milk, —adding to the heat treated milk a protein hydrolysate, —adding to the heat treated milk a coagulant to form a gel, and—processing the formed gel into a cheese curd and separating the whey from the curd. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090080851 | Radiation curable coating composition for optical fiber with reduced attenuation loss - The present invention relates to a radiation curable coating composition comprising a radiation curable oligomer comprising a backbone derived from polypropylene glycol and a dimer acid based polyester polyol, wherein said coating composition, when cured, is having:
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| 20090076209 | THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a thermoplastic polyolefine, an elastomer and oil whereby the composition comprises less than 15% by weight of the thermoplastic polyolefine, relative to the total weight of the thermoplastic elastomer composition, the elastomer is peroxide vulcanized and the weight ratio oil/elastomer is above 1.5. Preferably the elastomer is a copolymer of ethylene, propylene (EPM) or a copolymer of ethylene, propylene and a third monomer (EPDM) or a mixture of EPDM and EPM. The thermoplastic polyolefine is preferably polyethylene, polypropylene or a mixture thereof. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090053342 | PREPARATION OF MICROBIAL OIL - The present invention provides a process for the production of a microbial oil comprising culturing a micro-organism in a two stage fermentation process where, in a last stage that precedes the end of fermentation, the carbon source is: consumed by the micro-organisms at a rate greater than it is added to the medium; added at a rate #0.30 M carbon/kg medium; or is rate limiting on the growth of the micro-organism. The micro-organisms thus have the carbon source restricted so that they preferentially metabolise fats or lipids other than arachidonic acid (ARA), so increasing the proportion of ARA in the cells. A microbial oil is then recovered from the micro-organism, using hexane as a solvent, that has at least 50% ARA and at least 90% triglycerides. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090043112 | Process for the Preparation of Enantiomerically Enriched Indoline-2-Carboxylic Acid - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an enantiomerically enriched optionally substituted indoline-2-carboxylic acid or a salt thereof, wherein an enantiomerically enriched chiral ortho-X-substituted phenylalanine compound, wherein X is a leaving group, is subjected to cyclisation, preferably at a temperature of below about 140° C., upon formation of the enantiomerically enriched indoline-2-carboxylic acid compound. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090035336 | ISOFLAVONE NANOPARTICLES AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to isoflavone nanoparticle compositions comprising isoflavone in the form of nanoparticles and preferably a carrier. The isoflavone nanoparticle compositions are particularly useful for preparing cosmetic compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, foodstuff, food and feed additives. In the compositions comprising the isoflavone nanoparticle compositions recrystallization of the isoflavone to bigger particles is retarded. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090029145 | NANO-STRUCTURED SURFACE COATING PROCESS, NANO-STRUCTURED COATINGS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE COATING - The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of nano-structured and/or nano-porous surfaces, coatings having a nano-structured and/or nano-porous surface and articles comprising said coatings. The invention also relates to the use of coatings according to the invention, in particular as anti-reflective coatings. The process for the preparation of the surface nano-structured and/or nano-porous coatings is a process comprising the steps of
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| 20090023005 | Process for Making a Layered Composite Structure - The invention relates to a process for the production of a layered composite structure comprising (1) a semi-permeable membrane made of a polymer composition comprising a polyetherester elastomer and (2) at least one web layer bonded to the membrane, wherein the process comprises a step wherein a melt layer of the polymer composition is applied onto the at least one web layer, and wherein the polyetherester elastomer comprises polyether soft segments formed from poly(alkylene-ether)glycols comprising alkylene-ether segments formed from ethylene oxide and polyester hard segments consisting of ester units derivable from short chain diols and dicarboxylic acid consisting of 98-65 mole % terephthalic acid (TPA), 2-35 mole % isophthalic acid (IPA) and optionally 0-20 mole % other dicarboxylic acids, wherein the mole % is relative to the total molar amount of dicarboxylic acid. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090022950 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A PLASTIC MOULDED ARTICLE WITH A DECORATED SURFACE - Processes for making a plastic moulded article with a decorated surface includes introducing a decorated film in a mould, and filling of the mould with a plastic composition by means of injection moulding. The decorated film is preferably at least one layer consisting essentially of a thermoplastic elastomer containing polyether segments. The plastic composition is preferably injection moulded to form a moulded article thereof having openings therethrough which are covered by the decorated film. In especially preferred embodiments, the moulded article is a housing front for a cellular telephone. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090011478 | Biochemical Synthesis of 1,4-Butanediamine - The invention relates to a process for biochemical synthesis of 1,4-butanediamine in a microorganism having an increased level of an ornithine decarboxylase activity (increased ODC activity) as compared to the native level of the ornithine decarboxylase activity, wherein in the microorganism also an increased activity of N-acetylglutamate formation is present as compared to the native level of activity of N-acetylglutamate formation in the microorganism and wherein 1,4-butanediamine produced in the microorganism is excreted into a fermentation broth, and is recovered from the fermentation broth. The invention also relates to vectors, plasmids and hosts carrying a corresponding increased ODC activity and an increased activity of N-acetylglutamate formation. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090004579 | Clear and colorless three-dimensional articles made via stereolithography and method of making said articles - The invention is a radiation curable liquid resin that can be used to make a clear and colorless, three-dimensional article by a stereolithography process. The clear and colorless three-dimensional articles have a clarity and transmittance of greater than about 67% as measured by UV-Visible spectrophotometer in the 400-500 nm range; and a lack of color as measured by a b* value of between about minus 0.5 (−0.5) and about positive 2.5 (+2.5) in the CIELAB color space using a spectrophotometer in the visible wavelengths of 400-750 nm. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20080311620 | Novel Genes - The present invention is directed to novel genes mediating the carbon catabolite repression (CCR) of gluconeogenic genes. Furthermore, the polypeptides encoded by said genes as well as the use of said genes in a process for the production of a target fermentation product is provided. Processes for generating such microorganisms are also provided by the present invention. The invention is also related to a genetically engineered microorganism and its use for the production of a target fermentation product, wherein the gluconeogenic genes are relieved from CCR within said microorganism. | 12-18-2008 |
