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| 20090126038 | Rna constructs - The present invention concerns concatemer and/or stabilized RNA constructs capable of forming dsRNA, optionally comprising a sequence capable of protecting the dsRNA against RNA processing in a host cell. The invention also relates to methods of producing these constructs and to methods for using these constructs. The constructs according to the present invention are particularly useful in plant pest control. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100068172 | Nematode Control - The present invention concerns methods for controlling nematode infestation via dsRNA mediated gene silencing, whereby the intact nematodes are contacted with a double-stranded RNA and whereby the double-stranded RNA is taken up by the intact nematodes. In one particular embodiment, the methods of the invention are used to alleviate plants from nematode pests. Alternatively, the methods are used for treating and/or preventing nematode infestation on a substrate or a subject in need of such treatment and/or prevention. Suitable nematode target genes and fragments thereof, dsRNA constructs, recombinant constructs and compositions are disclosed. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100170000 | Rna constructs - The present invention concerns concatemer and/or stabilized RNA constructs capable of forming dsRNA, optionally comprising a sequence capable of protecting the dsRNA against RNA processing in a host cell. The invention also relates to methods of producing these constructs and to methods for using these constructs. The constructs according to the present invention are particularly useful in plant pest control. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110028423 | AGENT THAT MODULATES PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITION OF PESTS, INVOLVED IN INSECT CHOLINE ACETYLTRANSFERASE ACTIVITY - The present invention provides an agent that modulates physiological condition of pests, wherein the agent has an ability to modulate the activity of an insect choline acetyltransferase; a method for assaying pesticidal activity of a test substance, which comprises measuring the activity of a choline acetyltransferase in a reaction system in which the choline acetyltransferase contacts with a test substance, and the like. | 02-03-2011 |
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| 20090190232 | OPTICAL LENS ARRANGEMENT FOR FIXED LENSES AND A LIQUID LENS - An optical lens arrangement including a lens barrel having a monolithic structure and including a first, a second, a third, and a fourth contact region having a common axis, a liquid lens having a structure containing a first conductive liquid and a second insulating liquid, both liquids immiscible, having different refractive indices and meeting each other at a liquid-liquid interface the curvature of which is controllable by a voltage applied to first and second electrode, wherein the structure has first and second fixed lenses in contact respectively with one of the liquids, and a third fixed lens, wherein outer edges of the first, second and third fixed lenses are positioned in contact with respective first, second and third contact regions of the lens barrel to align the first, second and third fixed lenses with each other, and wherein the fourth contact region contacts an edge of the liquid-liquid interface. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100040355 | CALIBRATION METHODS FOR IMAGING SYSTEMS AND IMAGING SYSTEMS USING SUCH - A method for calibration in the field of imaging systems and imaging systems using the method for calibration. In particular, the method involves calibration in the field of open loop variable focus imaging systems and methods for calibration in the field of imaging system having a variable optical parameter. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100247086 | HOUSING FOR VARIABLE LENS - The invention concerns A housing for a variable focus liquid lens ( | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110158634 | OPTICAL DEVICE FOR HIGH QUALITY AND COMPACT CAMERA MODULE - An optical device for a lens assembly of a camera module is disclosed. The optical device includes a liquid lens having at least one fixed lens and a transparent window, facing each other and delimiting, at least in part, an internal volume containing two immiscible liquids having different optical indices, and a first and a second electrode. The liquids form an interface moveable by application of a voltage between said electrodes. The optical device also includes a liquid lens holder, wherein the liquid lens holder has at least one electrical contact for contacting one electrode of the liquid lens, and at least one Z reference datum for aligning the fixed lens of the liquid lens with other optical elements of the lens assembly. | 06-30-2011 |
