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20090142815 | Gene SMS 05 - 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. | 06-04-2009 |
20100248315 | Fermentative vitamin C production - The present invention relates to newly identified microorganisms capable of direct production of L-ascorbic acid (hereinafter also referred to as Vitamin C). The invention also relates to polynucleotide sequences comprising genes that encode proteins which are involved in the synthesis of 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. | 09-30-2010 |
20130059920 | HYDROXYTYROSOL BENEFITS MUSCLE DIFFERENTIATION AND MUSCLE CONTRACTION AND RELAXATION - This invention is related to the use of hydroxytyrosol (“HT”), or an olive juice extract containing hydroxytyrosol as an agent to improve muscle differentiation and thus improve or maintain the body's adaptation to exercise. It is also related to the use of hydroxytyrosol (“HT”), or an olive juice extract containing hydroxytyrosol as an agent to improve calcium signaling and to improve skeletal muscle contraction and relaxation. It also relates to pharmaceutical and nutraceutical compositions useful for conditions characterized by altered muscle differentiation especially under inflammatory conditions, such as delayed onset muscle soreness subsequent to strenuous exercise or sarcopenia. | 03-07-2013 |
20130143280 | FERMENTATIVE VITAMIN C PRODUCTION - The present invention relates to newly identified microorganisms capable of direct production of L-ascorbic acid (hereinafter also referred to as Vitamin C). The invention also relates to polynucleotide sequences comprising genes that encode proteins which are involved in the synthesis of 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. | 06-06-2013 |
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20100044261 | HEALTH MANAGEMENT SUPPLY ORGANIZING SYSTEM AND METHODS - In some aspects, a health monitoring supply organizing system is provided. The supply organizing system includes a large wallet having at least one compartment, and a small wallet received in the compartment for storing and organizing a first subset of the supplies (e.g., diabetes testing and/or control supplies) carried by the system. A user may use the small wallet for short durations (e.g., day trips), while the large wallet may store a remainder of the supplies needed for blood analyte management over a longer period. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 02-25-2010 |
20100047126 | ANALYTE METER SLEEVES AND METHODS - In some aspects, an analyte meter sleeve is provided for storing an analyte meter (e.g., a blood glucose meter or insulin pump) and a lancet device. The sleeve includes a first sleeve member adapted to receive the analyte meter and a second member affixed to the sleeve and adapted to receive the lancet device. The first sleeve member may have a window adapted to allow viewing of a meter display. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 02-25-2010 |
20100059533 | LABELS, CONTAINERS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REAGENTS - The invention relates to systems and methods for marketing and using products such as liquid materials, especially liquid reagents for use in microbiological and cellular biological laboratory settings include the use of unique color and simple numeric or alphanumeric identifiers to quickly and easily identify any product from a catalog list of products. Methods of marketing, advertising and producing such products are also disclosed. Particular embodiments include products, product packaging and product labeling. The invention also relates to collars and sleeves for containers, flexible stabilizers for containers, as well as related methods of use. | 03-11-2010 |
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20090000502 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BLANKET WASH-UP OF A PRINTING COUPLE OF A ROTARY PRINTING PRESS - A method and device for blanket wash-up in the case of a printing couple of a rotary printing press, is disclosed. In order to wash up blankets, blanket plates or blanket sleeves on blanket printing cylinders in a time-saving and cost-effective manner by a blanket wash-up device, during delivery wash-up with paper, a separation of the paper web speed from the circumferential speed of the blanket printing cylinder is realized. As a result, it is possible to realize a high rotational speed of the blanket printing cylinder and therefore a high relative speed at the wash-up location with high water usage while only small amounts of paper are used. | 01-01-2009 |
20100018425 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A WEB-FED PRINTING PRESS - A method for starting up a web-fed printing press is disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes: a) a first start-up sequence is executed while using predetermined preset parameters that are specific to the printing press and/or the print job for the color register adjustment, cut-off compensator control and the ink density control; b) the web-fed printing press is subsequently stopped, where copies printed during the first start-up sequence are evaluated with respect to the color register, the cut-off compensator and the ink density, and where the preset parameters are adjusted as a function of this evaluation while the printing press is stopped; c) following this, a second start-up sequence is executed, where the preset parameters that are adjusted during the standstill are not used for printing until defined printing press speeds are reached and/or exceeded. | 01-28-2010 |
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20120107649 | BATTERY THERMAL SYSTEM WITH INTERLOCKING STRUCURE COMPONENTS - A battery module is described. The battery module includes a plurality of battery cells; a plurality of cooling fin assemblies, each cooling fin assembly positioned between two battery cells, the cooling fin assemblies comprising at least one cooling fin and a foot on at least one side of the cooling fin assemblies, the foot having a bottom and interlocking profiles on each end, the interlocking profiles on adjacent feet of the cooling fin assemblies interlocking the feet and forming a surface; and a heat sink contacting the surface of the interlocked feet. A method of cooling a battery module is also described. | 05-03-2012 |
20130157100 | CARBON FIBER THERMAL INTERFACE FOR COOLING MODULE ASSEMBLY - A cooling system includes a cooling plate configured to abut a battery cell. A heat sink is in thermal communication with the cooling plate by at least one carbon fiber brush coupled to at least one of the cooling plate and the heat sink. The cooling system may be employed in a battery pack for a propulsion system of an electric vehicle. | 06-20-2013 |
20130189556 | PLASTIC LIQUID HEAT EXCHANGER FOR BATTERY COOLING SYSTEM - Plate assemblies for a heat exchanger suitable for use in a battery assembly are provided. A plate assembly can include a first substantially planar member having a first side, a second side, a first opening, and a second opening. A first conduit extends from the first opening on the first side and a second conduit extends from the second opening on the first side. A first spacer extends from the second side. Some plate assemblies include a second substantially planar member having a third side, a fourth side, a third opening, and a fourth opening. The third side faces the first side, the first conduit connects the first opening on the first side and the third opening on the third side, and the second conduit connects the second opening on the first side and the fourth opening on the third side. A second spacer extends from the fourth side. | 07-25-2013 |
20150104688 | CARBON FIBER THERMAL INTERFACE FOR COOLING MODULE ASSEMBLY - A propulsion system for an electric vehicle includes a battery pack having at least one battery cell. A cooling system includes a cooling plate abutting the battery cell. A heat sink is in thermal communication with the cooling plate by at least one carbon fiber brush coupled to at least one of the cooling plate and the heat sink. | 04-16-2015 |