Abstract

Described herein is a borehole radar system (100) for a drill string (200).The system (100) includes a radar transmitter (102) positioned within or adjacent to a housing of a bottom hole assembly (202) of the drill string (200).The radar transmitter (102) includes a transmission antenna (104) for coupling electromagnetic waves to the drill string (200) to guide the electromagnetic waves in one or more predefined modes, including TEM, TE11 and/or higher order modes, in a forward direction along an axis of the drill string (200) for transmission into a surrounding medium (302). A radar receiver (106) is positioned within or adjacent to the housing of the bottom hole assembly (202). The radar receiver (106) includes a receiver antenna (108) adapted to receive electromagnetic waves reflected or scattered from the surrounding medium (302). (Figure 1)

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 3/30 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with electromagnetic waves
• G01V 3/38 - Processing data, e.g. for analysis, for interpretation or for correction

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a heat transfer tray for particulate sorbent material, the heat transfer tray comprising a tray body formed of first and second tray panels, the second tray panel comprising an embossed raised portion for defining a heat transfer fluid flowpath between the tray panels. The present disclosure is further directed to methods of producing the heat transfer trays, methods of separating a gas component from a gas mixture using the heat transfer trays, and systems comprising the heat transfer trays for separating a gas component from a gas mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28F 9/013 - Auxiliary supports for elements for tubes or tube-assemblies
• B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• F28F 9/02 - Header boxesEnd plates

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to nucleic acid constructs comprising a nucleotide sequence comprising one or more pigment producing genes, wherein expression of the nucleotide sequence is under the control of a cotton fibre-specific promoter, and wherein the cotton fibre-specific promoter is capable of driving expression of the nucleotide sequence during two or more fibre development stages, and their use in the production of colour cotton fibre, or for the introduction of one or more pigment producing genes into a cotton plant. The present disclosure further contemplates cotton plants modified to produce cotton fibre, cotton seed, cotton lit, yarn, textiles and associated methods.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• D01G 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• D02G 3/02 - Yarns or threads characterised by the material or by the materials from which they are made
• D02G 3/04 - Blended or other yarns or threads containing components made from different materials

Abstract

The present invention relates, in part, to modified NifH polypeptides and NifH fusion polypeptides with improved solubility.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

A method and system for generating a 3D representation of a target object enclosed in a transparent container is disclosed. The method and system comprise receiving, by at least one processor, captured images of a scene comprising the target object enclosed in the transparent container having a container geometry, each of the captured images of the target object having an associated viewing position and direction and then training, by the at least one processor, a neural radiance field model configured to represent the geometry and appearance of the scene based on evaluating a loss function comparing captured images with corresponding synthesised images. Finally, a 3D representation of the target object from the trained neural radiance field model is generated.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 15/06 - Ray-tracing
• G06N 3/045 - Combinations of networks
• G06T 15/08 - Volume rendering

Abstract

The invention provides a process for removing cyanide from a cyanide-bearing aqueous fluid comprising free cyanide and one or more metal cyanide complexes, the process comprising: (i) contacting the cyanide-bearing aqueous fluid with an anion- exchange absorbent to absorb the one or more metal cyanide complexes, thereby producing a metal-lean aqueous fluid comprising free cyanide; (ii) acidifying at least one of the cyanide-bearing aqueous fluid and the metal-lean aqueous fluid to speciate the free cyanide as HCN; and (iii) removing HCN from the metal-lean aqueous fluid to produce a cyanide-lean aqueous fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
• B01J 41/05 - Processes using organic exchangers in the strongly basic form
• B01J 49/07 - Regeneration or reactivation of ion-exchangersApparatus therefor of fixed beds containing anionic exchangers
• B01J 49/57 - Regeneration or reactivation of ion-exchangersApparatus therefor characterised by the regeneration reagents for anionic exchangers
• C01C 3/02 - Preparation of hydrogen cyanide
• C01C 3/12 - Simple or complex iron cyanides
• C01G 3/12 - Sulfides
• C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by neutralisationTreatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
• C02F 101/18 - Cyanides
• C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities
• C02F 103/16 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from metallurgical processes, i.e. from the production, refining or treatment of metals, e.g. galvanic wastes
• C22B 3/42 - Treatment or purification of solutions, e.g. obtained by leaching by ion-exchange extraction
• C22B 11/08 - Obtaining noble metals by cyaniding

Abstract

Described embodiments generally relate to a method for estimating a surface normal from a plurality of images of a surface. The method comprises obtaining a first image depicting at least a portion of the surface and obtaining a second image depicting at least the portion of the surface. The method further comprises determining a homography matrix based on an initial estimated surface normal of the portion of the surface; selecting a first pixel from the first image and determining, by homography transformation, a second pixel from the second image; determining, by applying a trained neural network to at least the first image and the second image; determining a residual between the features of the first pixel and the features of the second pixel; and adjusting the estimated surface normal based on the residual.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
• G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
• G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

Abstract

Provided herein is a catalyst-coated structured reactor, and a method of making such a reactor. Also provided herein is the use of such reactors in processes for producing chemical products, such as in the dry reforming of methane (DRM) process.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 8/02 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds
• B01J 23/755 - Nickel
• C01B 3/26 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of gaseous or liquid organic compounds of hydrocarbons using catalysts

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the field of methods for producing component proteins of culture media, such as transferrin, by yeast cells More particularly, this disclosure relates to methods for producing low purity extracts of such component proteins from yeast cells that may be used in cellular agriculture.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/81 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for fungi for yeasts
• A23J 1/18 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from yeasts
• A23L 13/00 - Meat productsMeat mealPreparation or treatment thereof
• C07K 14/79 - Transferrins, e.g. lactoferrins, ovotransferrins
• C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell linesTissuesCultivation or maintenance thereofCulture media therefor
• C12N 5/077 - Mesenchymal cells, e.g. bone cells, cartilage cells, marrow stromal cells, fat cells or muscle cells
• C12R 1/84 - Pichia

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the field of methods for producing component proteins of culture media, such as transferrin, by plants More particularly, this disclosure relates to methods for producing low purity extracts of such component proteins from plants that may be used in cellular agriculture.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
• A23L 13/00 - Meat productsMeat mealPreparation or treatment thereof
• C07K 14/79 - Transferrins, e.g. lactoferrins, ovotransferrins
• C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell linesTissuesCultivation or maintenance thereofCulture media therefor
• C12N 5/077 - Mesenchymal cells, e.g. bone cells, cartilage cells, marrow stromal cells, fat cells or muscle cells

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of increasing bromoform production.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 5/02 - Preparation of hydrocarbons acyclic
• A61K 31/02 - Halogenated hydrocarbons

Abstract

This disclosure relates to determining carryback of material on a belt of a conveyor system. A laser profiler directs a laser beam to points on the belt. The points are arranged in a line on the belt and the laser profiler detects light reflected off the points to calculate a distance profile along the line. A computer receives the distance profile measured by the laser profiler, determines one or more of the multiple points that are measured above a profile of the belt; and determines the carryback of the material on the belt based on the one or more points that are above the profile of the conveyor system. The disclosed methods can be used to provide accurate detection of carryback. This results in improved operations, more efficient material transport, reduced wear and improved safety for the operators.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 43/00 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting
• B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
• B65G 45/12 - Cleaning devices comprising scrapers
• G01B 11/22 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring depth
• G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
• G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces

Abstract

An apparatus for determining alternating current (AC) losses in a superconductor sample is disclosed. The apparatus may comprise a sample holder configured to hold the superconductor sample and a frame configured to support the sample holder. The frame may include a pair of spaced apart parallel walls and may be configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The apparatus may also comprise a rotor positioned between the pair of spaced apart parallel walls of the frame. The rotor may be configured to rotate about the axis of rotation to generate a magnetic field. Further, the apparatus may comprise an extension arm coupled to the frame and a sensor device configured to detect a force exerted on the sensor device by the extension arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/72 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables
• G01N 1/42 - Low-temperature sample treatment, e.g. cryofixation

Abstract

A welded joint between a metallic connector and at least a metallic core of a metallic hydrogen separation membrane comprising a fusion weld formed from and between the metallic connector and at least the metallic core of the metallic hydrogen separation membrane, wherein the connector may be formed of a different metal or metal alloy to the metallic core of the hydrogen separation membrane, and wherein the fusion weld includes a sealing portion that provides a continuous seal between the metallic connector and at least the metallic core of the metallic hydrogen separation membrane and the weld metal of the sealing portion comprises less than 40% by mass of metal from the metallic core of the metallic hydrogen separation membrane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 26/211 - Bonding by welding with interposition of special material to facilitate connection of the parts
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 65/00 - Accessories or auxiliary operations, in general, for separation processes or apparatus using semi-permeable membranes
• B01D 69/04 - Tubular membranes
• B01D 71/02 - Inorganic material
• B23K 1/005 - Soldering by means of radiant energy
• B23K 1/19 - Soldering, e.g. brazing, or unsoldering taking account of the properties of the materials to be soldered
• B23K 9/23 - Arc welding or cutting taking account of the properties of the materials to be welded
• B23K 15/00 - Electron-beam welding or cutting
• B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
• B23K 26/20 - Bonding
• B23K 37/053 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work aligning cylindrical workClamping devices therefor
• B23K 103/00 - Materials to be soldered, welded or cut
• B23K 103/04 - Steel alloys
• B23K 103/18 - Dissimilar materials
• C01B 3/50 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification
• F16L 13/007 - Non-disconnectable pipe joints, e.g. soldered, adhesive, or caulked joints specially adapted for joining pipes of dissimilar materials
• F16L 13/02 - Welded joints

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of replicating viruses in vitro. In particular, the invention relates to a genetically modified population of cells, and/or a population of cells treated with an exogenous compound, wherein the cells are capable of producing more virus than cells lacking the genetic modification and/or lacking treatment with the exogenous compound. The invention also relates to methods of producing populations of such cells, as well as the use of the viruses obtained to prepare vaccine compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 7/02 - Recovery or purification
• A61K 39/12 - Viral antigens
• A61K 39/145 - Orthomyxoviridae, e.g. influenza virus
• A61K 39/17 - Newcastle disease virus
• C12N 7/00 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophagesCompositions thereofPreparation or purification thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to polysiloxanes, processes for preparing polysiloxanes, and hydraulic fluids comprising polysiloxanes. This disclosure also relates to hydraulic fluids comprising one or more polysiloxane compounds and diphosphonate compounds, and to the use of diphosphonate compounds in hydraulic fluids or as additives or components in various compositions, for example to provide fire retardant properties to a fluid or composition. This disclosure also relates to use of the compositions as hydraulic fluids, which may be used in various machines, vehicles and craft, including aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 107/50 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a macromolecular compound containing silicon
• C10M 107/48 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a macromolecular compound containing phosphorus
• C10M 137/12 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being an organic non-macromolecular compound containing phosphorus having a phosphorus-to-carbon bond
• C10N 30/02 - Pour-pointViscosity index
• C10N 30/04 - Detergent or dispersant property
• C10N 30/08 - Resistance to extreme temperature
• C10N 40/08 - Hydraulic fluids, e.g. brake-fluids

Goods & Services

Computer software in the field of geospatial modelling of soil context for the planning and interpretation of soil surveys. Software as a service [SaaS]; soil analysis; mineral analysis; scientific analysis; computer analysis; all of the foregoing being in the field of geospatial modelling of soil context for the planning and interpretation of soil surveys.

Goods & Services

Advisory services relating to commercial planning; advisory services relating to data processing; management advisory services for businesses; advisory services relating to business risk management; advisory services for business management; advisory services relating to business management; advisory services relating to business organisation; advisory services relating to business planning; advisory services relating to business acquisitions; business advisory services; business advisory services relating to product development; business administration advisory services; business management advisory services; business advisory services relating to the management of businesses; business research; computerised business research; conducting of business research; research services relating to business; compilation of information into computer databases; systemization of information into computer databases; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; compilation of statistical data; provision of business statistical information; accounting; administration of asset registers (for others); compilation of environmental information; collection of data; data processing for the collection of data for business purposes; benchmarking (evaluation of business organisation practices for business management purposes); efficiency or process auditing (examining, reviewing or assessing the working of a business or organization); business auditing. Advisory services relating to energy efficiency; advisory services relating to environmental protection; advisory services relating to pollution control (testing and research); advisory services relating to science; advisory services relating to technological research; advisory services relating to the use of energy; benchmarking (technical testing); environmental consultancy services; environmental sustainability consultancy services; environmental monitoring services; industrial analysis; pollution emissions testing; providing information, including online, about industrial analysis and research services; provision of information relating to environmental sustainability; provision of online non-downloadable software (application service provider); online provision of web-based software (non-downloadable); provision of online non-downloadable web-based software; scientific and technical analysis; technical data analysis services; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software; advisory services relating to scientific research; scientific and technological advisory and research services relating to environmental pollution and protection; agricultural research services; scientific and technological research in the field of agronomy; plant genetics research; soil analysis service; analysis of statistical data for scientific research; conducting of agricultural surveys; conducting technical project studies; conducting technical projects in the field of carbon offsetting; consultancy in the field of energy-saving; technical consultancy services in the field of carbon offsetting; development of systems for the processing of data; environmental hazard assessment; environmental sustainability assessment services for buildings and developments; online provision of web-based applications (non-downloadable); preparation of reports relating to scientific research; preparation of scientific reports; providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to carbon offsetting; providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to net zero emissions; scientific research in the field of environmental protection; hosting of software as a service (saas); software as a service (saas); testing, analysis and evaluation services relating to the application of commercial standards; testing, analysis and evaluation services relating to the application of industry standards; provision of online non-downloadable accounting software; livestock assessment; provision of geographical information; quality accreditation services; geological surveys; environmental surveys; geological estimation and research; data storage, other than physical storage; design and development of computer software; computer software development; consultancy in the design and development of computer software; computer security services (design and development of secure computer hardware, software and systems); design and development of computer software for cloud computing.

Abstract

The present invention relates to new transporter polypeptides, and genes encoding therefor, which can be used to confer upon a plant resistance to one or more biotrophic fungal pathogens.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A01N 65/08 - Magnoliopsida [dicotyledons]
• A01N 65/44 - Poaceae or Gramineae [Grass family], e.g. bamboo, lemon grass or citronella grass
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• C12Q 1/54 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving glucose or galactose
• C12Q 1/6895 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for plants, fungi or algae
• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing

Abstract

An adhesion promoter composition is including one or more reactive silanes, one or more swelling agents, and one or more organic solvents, where the one or more reactive silanes forms a complex with the one or more swelling agents is disclosed. The one or more reactive silanes may include an amine functional group, an epoxy functional group, a mercapto functional group, an isocyanate functional group, or a combination thereof. The one or more swelling agents is selected from a group which may include phenol or naphthol derivatives. A composite part including the adhesion promoter composition and a method for applying the adhesion promoter composition is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes
• C09D 7/20 - Diluents or solvents
• C09D 7/40 - Additives
• C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
• C09D 7/63 - Additives non-macromolecular organic
• C09D 183/08 - Polysiloxanes containing silicon bound to organic groups containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
• C09J 5/02 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving pretreatment of the surfaces to be joined
• C09J 5/06 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving heating of the applied adhesive
• C09J 5/10 - Joining materials by welding overlapping edges with an insertion of plastic material

Abstract

An apparatus for analysing ore comprises: a pulsed X-ray source configured to irradiate ore material with a pulsed X-ray beam; a beam monitoring device comprising a scintillator that emits light when excited by the X-ray beam and a photomultiplier tube (PMT) that absorbs light emitted by the scintillator and converts the absorbed light into an electrical output signal; a shutter selectively adjustable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein in the open position, the X-ray beam impinges on the scintillator and, in the closed configuration, the shutter substantially shields the X-ray beam from impinging on the scintillator; and a gain control device configured to control a gain of the PMT to be a first gain when the shutter is in the open configuration and a second gain when the shutter is in the closed configuration, the second gain being higher than the first gain.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01T 1/20 - Measuring radiation intensity with scintillation detectors
• G01N 23/20008 - Constructional details of analysers, e.g. characterised by X-ray source, detector or optical systemAccessories thereforPreparing specimens therefor
• G01T 1/36 - Measuring spectral distribution of X-rays or of nuclear radiation

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a scanner for detecting insect damage in a plant product. A light source illuminates the plant product with a narrow-spectrum light to reduce reflections from features of the plant product that distract detection of insect damage. A camera captures an image of the plant product illuminated with the narrow spectrum light. A processor applies a trained object detection machine learning model to the image of the plant product. The machine learning model is trained on training images and the training images are associated with labels indicative of insect damage. The machine learning model detects objects in the image and the objects relate to areas of the plant product where insect damage is present. In response to the machine learning model detecting an object, the processor outputs an indication that insect damage is detected in the plant product.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/68 - Food, e.g. fruit or vegetables
• G06N 3/0464 - Convolutional networks [CNN, ConvNet]
• G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
• G06V 10/141 - Control of illumination
• G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
• G06V 10/56 - Extraction of image or video features relating to colour
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a method for detecting methane reduction by using methane reduction means on ruminant livestock. The method comprises measuring a carbon isotope ratio in material from the ruminant livestock under use of the methane reduction means, to obtain a measured value and determining a reference value indicative of a reference carbon isotope ratio of material from the ruminant livestock without the use of the methane reduction means. The method further comprises determining a difference between (a) the reference value, and (b) the measured value; and based on the difference, detecting the methane reduction.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/497 - Physical analysis of biological material of gaseous biological material, e.g. breath
• A01K 29/00 - Other apparatus for animal husbandry
• A01K 67/02 - Breeding vertebrates
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
• A23K 50/10 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for ruminants
• G01N 33/04 - Dairy products
• G01N 33/12 - MeatFish
• G01N 33/44 - ResinsPlasticsRubberLeather
• G01N 33/48 - Biological material, e.g. blood, urineHaemocytometers
• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing
• G06Q 10/063 - Operations research, analysis or management

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions comprising microbial biomass, and food products, beverage products or feedstuffs comprising microbial biomass. Described herein are the uses of said compositions and food products, beverage products or feedstuffs for producing food-like aromas and/or flavours when heated, in particular for undergoing Maillard reactions. Also provided are methods for producing food-like aromas and/or flavours.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 31/15 - Extracts
• A23L 27/00 - SpicesFlavouring agents or condimentsArtificial sweetening agentsTable saltsDietetic salt substitutesPreparation or treatment thereof
• A23L 27/22 - Synthetic spices, flavouring agents or condiments containing amino acids containing glutamic acids
• A23L 27/26 - Meat flavours
• A23L 27/30 - Artificial sweetening agents

Abstract

The disclose relates to an ammonia-fuelled internal combustion engine system. The engine system comprises a cracking device connectable to an ammonia fuel supply and configured, during operation of the engine, to produce a cracked fuel comprising a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen by cracking of an ammonia fuel provided by the ammonia fuel supply. The engine system further comprises a main combustion chamber, an intake and an exhaust each in fluid communication with the main combustion chamber. A precombustion chamber is in fluid communication with the main combustion chamber via at least one orifice, the precombustion chamber further comprises a cracked fuel inlet to permit introduction of the cracked fuel, supplied from the cracking device, into the precombustion chamber. An ignition device is operatively positioned with the precombustion chamber and configured to ignite the cracked fuel in the precombustion chamber. The precombustion chamber and/or the orifice are configured to produce a stream of combusting fluid from the precombustion chamber to the main combustion chamber via the orifice, when cracked fuel is ignited in the precombustion chamber, so as to permit ignition of fuel present in the main combustion chamber. The engine system further comprises a sensor arrangement configured to measure properties of the cracked fuel and an electronic control device in communication with the sensor arrangement and with the ignition device. The electronic control device is configured to evaluate a characteristic of the hydrogen present in the cracked fuel using measurements received from the sensor arrangement and to control introduction of cracked fuel into the precombustion chamber according to those evaluated hydrogen characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
• C01B 3/04 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of inorganic compounds, e.g. ammonia
• F02B 19/12 - Engines characterised by precombustion chambers with positive ignition
• F02B 19/14 - Engines characterised by precombustion chambers with compression ignition
• F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
• F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
• F02D 41/14 - Introducing closed-loop corrections
• F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
• F02M 57/00 - Fuel injectors combined or associated with other devices

Abstract

A direct-injection, compression ignition or diesel type engine fuel comprising: 25 to 70 wt% of a mixture of finely divided carbonaceous particles; 5 to 40 wt% ammonia; and the balance comprising an aqueous solvent, wherein the carbonaceous particles are derived from a coal based material, biomass, char, or a mixture thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 1/12 - Inorganic compounds
• C10L 1/32 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels consisting of coal-oil suspensions or aqueous emulsions

Abstract

A process for absorbing carbon dioxide from a gas stream containing carbon dioxide, including the steps of contacting the gas stream with an aqueous composition including a substituted heteroaromatic compound having a six-membered heteroaromatic ring with from 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms in the heteroaromatic ring and at least one substituent wherein at least one of the substituents is of formula —R1NH2 wherein R1 is selected from C1 to C6 alkylene and ethers of formula —R2—O—R3— wherein R2 and R3 are C1 to C3 alkylene

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/78 - Liquid phase processes with gas-liquid contact
• C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to thermally conductive hydrogels. In particular, the present disclosure relates to thermally conductive hydrogels comprising one or more acidic gas absorbents, which can be used to capture one or more acidic gases from gaseous streams or atmospheres. The present disclosure also relates to processes, methods, systems, uses and apparatuses comprising the thermally conductive hydrogels for capturing acidic gases from a gaseous stream or atmosphere.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 3/075 - Macromolecular gels
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
• C08K 3/04 - Carbon

Abstract

A compound static mixer element, a compound catalytic static mixer element, and dehydrogenation and hydrogenation processes using a compound catalytic static mixer element, configured for use with continuous flow chemical reactors, for example tubular continuous flow chemical reactors for heterogeneous catalysis reactions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 25/422 - Static mixers in which the mixing is affected by moving the components jointly in changing directions, e.g. in tubes provided with baffles or obstructions by moving the components in a convoluted or labyrinthine path between stacked plates, e.g. grooved or perforated plates
• B01F 25/00 - Flow mixersMixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles
• B01F 25/421 - Static mixers in which the mixing is affected by moving the components jointly in changing directions, e.g. in tubes provided with baffles or obstructions by moving the components in a convoluted or labyrinthine path
• B01F 25/432 - Mixing tubes, e.g. wherein the material is moved in a radial or partly reversed direction with means for dividing the material flow into separate sub-flows and for repositioning and recombining these sub-flowsCross-mixing, e.g. conducting the outer layer of the material nearer to the axis of the tube or vice-versa
• B01F 35/00 - Accessories for mixersAuxiliary operations or auxiliary devicesParts or details of general application
• B01F 35/53 - Mixing receptacles characterised by the configuration of the interior, e.g. baffles for facilitating the mixing of components
• B01F 35/90 - Heating or cooling systems
• B01F 101/00 - Mixing characterised by the nature of the mixed materials or by the application field
• B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
• B01J 19/24 - Stationary reactors without moving elements inside
• B01J 23/42 - Platinum
• B01J 23/46 - Ruthenium, rhodium, osmium or iridium
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• C01B 3/00 - HydrogenGaseous mixtures containing hydrogenSeparation of hydrogen from mixtures containing itPurification of hydrogen
• C01B 3/04 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of inorganic compounds, e.g. ammonia
• C07C 5/367 - Formation of an aromatic six-membered ring from an existing six-membered ring, e.g. dehydrogenation of ethylcyclohexane to ethylbenzene

Abstract

The application discloses an X-ray fluorescence system comprising an X-ray source to emit X-ray radiation incident on the sample and a controller to vary an energy of the X-ray radiation incident on the sample between at least a first incident radiation energy and a second incident radiation energy. The system further comprises an X-ray fluorescence detector to detect X-ray radiation fluoresced by the sample in response to the incident X-ray radiation and determine at least: a first fluorescence radiation intensity of X-ray radiation fluoresced by the sample in response to the X-ray radiation incident on the sample at the first incident energy and a second fluorescence radiation intensity of X-ray fluorescence radiation fluoresced by the sample in response to the X-ray radiation incident on the sample at the second incident energy. A method of X-ray fluorescence is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 23/2206 - Combination of two or more measurements, at least one measurement being that of secondary emission, e.g. combination of secondary electron [SE] measurement and back-scattered electron [BSE] measurement
• G01N 23/223 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by measuring secondary emission from the material by irradiating the sample with X-rays or gamma-rays and by measuring X-ray fluorescence

Goods & Services

(1) Computer software in the field of geospatial modelling of soil context for the planning and interpretation of soil surveys. (1) Software as a service [SaaS]; soil analysis; mineral analysis; scientific analysis; computer analysis; all of the foregoing being in the field of geospatial modelling of soil context for the planning and interpretation of soil surveys.

Abstract

2222), wherein the first sensor's response to the presence of hydrogen changes in the presence of the other gaseous species detected by the second sensor, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data from the apparatus to a remote station.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
• G01N 27/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials

Abstract

This disclosure concerns processing of electronic images, such as hyperspectral or multispectral images. In particular, this disclosure provides methods, software and computer systems for estimating an illumination spectrum of a digital image. A processor applies a neural network to the digital image by calculating three-dimensional convolutions in one or more convolutional layers of the neural network. The three-dimensional convolutions comprise a convolution along a spectral dimension. The processor then evaluates an output layer, connected to the one or more convolutional layers in the neural network. The output layer has multiple output values that each provide an intensity value for a respective band of the illumination spectrum of the digital image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 10/60 - Extraction of image or video features relating to illumination properties, e.g. using a reflectance or lighting model
• G06V 10/34 - Smoothing or thinning of the patternMorphological operationsSkeletonisation
• G06V 10/58 - Extraction of image or video features relating to hyperspectral data
• G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks

Abstract

A method for use in navigating a vehicle through a gap within an environment, the method including in one or more electronic processing devices, acquiring mapping data indicative of a three dimensional map of the environment and generating a three dimensional occupancy grid proximate the gap. For at least some positions within the environment, a vehicle pose is calculated based on motion primitives indicative of available vehicle movements and environment terrain determined from the mapping data. Following this, a proximity is detected using the vehicle pose and occupancy grid, with a path through the gap being calculated using the proximity.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/246 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using environment maps, e.g. simultaneous localisation and mapping [SLAM]
• E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
• G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
• G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications
• G05D 1/617 - Safety or protection, e.g. defining protection zones around obstacles or avoiding hazards
• G05D 1/622 - Obstacle avoidance
• G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representationSymbolic representation
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
• G06T 7/33 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration using feature-based methods
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
• G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
• G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
• G16Y 40/60 - PositioningNavigation

Abstract

An adapter is provided for presenting a diamond composite, such as a TSDC, which is bonded therein by a metal matrix composite material. The adapter body is suitable to be received in a complimentary mount formed on a wear face of a wear tool. The approach described allows for machining of individual adapters to provide a precise fit within the wear tool mount without the need for challenging machining of the diamond composite or overcoming the difficulties in precisely bonding multiple diamond composites into their complimentary mounts.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 10/573 - Button-type inserts with preformed cutting elements mounted on a distinct support, e.g. polycrystalline inserts characterised by support details, e.g. the substrate construction or the interface between the substrate and the cutting element
• E02F 9/28 - Small metalwork for digging elements, e.g. teeth
• E21B 10/627 - Drill bits characterised by parts, e.g. cutting elements, which are detachable or adjustable with plural detachable cutting elements

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods and means for producing nitrogenase polypeptides in the mitochondria of plant cells. The present disclosure provides plant cells that express one or more MTP-Nif fusions and/or translational NifD-NifK and NifE-NifN fusions. The present disclosure also provides nucleic acid constructs encoding these fusions as well as expression constructs for expression and targeting of the fusions to the mitochondria of plant cells. The present disclosure also provides transgenic plants comprising the plant cells of the invention and products obtained therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a certificate computer system. A rules store stores, for a template identifier, template identifiers of dependency certificates, attribute paths, and functions to compute output certificate attributes. A certificate metadata store stores, for a certificate identifier, a validity state, certificate identifiers of dependency certificates, and a hash value. A processor generates a certificate by receiving a request comprising a template identifier and dependency certificates. The processor queries a rules store to retrieve a template, and computes a value for the attributes by applying a function from the rules store on attribute values of the dependency certificates. The processor creates the output certificate including the computed value for the computed attributes. The processor may further verify an input certificate by comparing a hash value to the certificate metadata store and retrieving certificate identifiers of dependencies associated with the certificate identifier and checks if dependency certificates are valid.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a battery management system for managing one or more second-life battery packs. The system comprises one or more buffer modules. Each buffer module is configured for coupling to a corresponding battery pack. Each buffer module is operatively configured to determine a type of battery pack upon detection of the corresponding battery pack being coupled thereto. Each buffer module includes a battery pack controller for controlling charge and discharge cycles for each battery pack based on the type of battery pack as determined by the corresponding buffer module. Each buffer module includes a bi-directional DC to DC converter for converting a voltage input from the corresponding battery pack to a predetermined system output voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to wheat plants comprising a genetic modification leading to reduced expression of at least one Amy 1 gene on chromosome 6B. The present disclosure further relates to grain from such plants and to products derived from the grain.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize
• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• C12N 9/32 - Alpha-amylase from plant source
• C12Q 1/6895 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for plants, fungi or algae

Abstract

The invention provides a rechargeable lithium metal cell, comprising: an anode comprising lithium metal; a cathode comprising a high-voltage cathode material; and a plurality of lithium-conductive layers interposed between the anode and the cathode, the lithium-conductive layers comprising a solid polymeric anolyte layer adjacent the anode and one or more further electrolyte layers which space apart the polymeric anolyte layer from the cathode, wherein the solid polymeric anolyte layer comprises (i) a block copolymer comprising at least one hydrophobic non-ionic block and at least one ionic block, and (ii) lithium salt, and wherein the solid polymeric anolyte layer has at least two glass transition temperature (Tg) values.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes
• C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
• H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
• H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
• H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
• H01M 10/058 - Construction or manufacture
• H01M 50/409 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material

Abstract

The present invention relates to rice grain with thickened aleurone. Also provided is a rice plant comprising at least one genetic variation which reduces the activity of at least one ROS1a gene in the plant. Grain of the invention, or aleurone therefrom, has improved nutritional properties, and hence is particularly useful for human and animal feed products.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize
• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 1/06 - Processes for producing mutations, e.g. treatment with chemicals or with radiation
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• C12N 9/24 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on glycosyl compounds (3.2)

Abstract

Apparatus for sorting waste items, the apparatus including a receptacle configured to receive a waste item, one or more actuators for moving the receptacle, a plurality of sensors configured to measure waste item parameters of the waste item in the receptacle and one or more processing devices. The one or more processing devices are configured to determine a waste item category using the waste item parameters and control the one or more actuators to move the receptacle and thereby transfer the waste item to one of a plurality of destinations in accordance with the waste item category.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/30 - Administration of product recycling or disposal
• B07C 5/34 - Sorting according to other particular properties
• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
• B07C 5/36 - Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution
• B65F 1/00 - Refuse receptacles
• G06F 18/25 - Fusion techniques
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks

Abstract

A method for sorting waste items, the method including receiving a waste item, acquiring sensor data from a plurality of sensors, each sensor being used to measure at least one waste item characteristic min one or more processing devices, determining a waste item category using the sensor data and at least one computational model, the at least one computational model being at least partially indicative of different waste item categories and being obtained by applying machine learning to sensor data acquired from a plurality of sensors used to measure at least one reference waste item characteristic from reference waste items in different known waste item categories and sorting the waste item based on the determined waste item category.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/30 - Administration of product recycling or disposal
• B07C 5/34 - Sorting according to other particular properties
• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
• B07C 5/36 - Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution
• B65F 1/00 - Refuse receptacles
• G06F 18/25 - Fusion techniques
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks

Abstract

Provided are a method for preparing a vertical branched graphene comprising treating a pristine vertical graphene with an inert plasma in the absence of an introduced carbon source to develop a vertical branched graphene. The method may also include pre-treating a substrate surface with an inert plasma; depositing a pristine vertical graphene onto the substrate surface by contacting the substrate surface with a deposition plasma comprising a carbon source gas for a deposition period. Also provided are a vertical branched graphene attached to a substrate surface, the vertical branched graphene having a trunk portion extending from the substrate surface, said trunk possessing an increased degree of branching as the distance from the substrate surface increases; and a freestanding branched graphene with a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end comprising a trunk portion, the trunk portion possessing and increased degree of branching as the distance from the proximal end increases and the distance to the distal end decreases.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 11/065 - Carbon
• C01B 32/184 - Preparation
• C01B 32/186 - Preparation by chemical vapour deposition [CVD]
• C01B 32/194 - After-treatment
• C23C 16/26 - Deposition of carbon only
• C23C 16/44 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating
• C23C 16/50 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges
• C23C 16/56 - After-treatment
• C25B 1/02 - Hydrogen or oxygen
• C25B 3/07 - Oxygen containing compounds
• C25B 3/26 - Reduction of carbon dioxide
• H01B 1/04 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
• H01G 11/34 - Carbon-based characterised by carbonisation or activation of carbon
• H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers

Abstract

An apparatus for dampening forces on a robot appendage, the apparatus including: a body; a flexible membrane attached to the body to define an internal cavity, the membrane being configured to deform in response to an applied force; an outlet valve configured to allow fluid transfer out of the internal cavity as the flexible membrane deforms whereby, as fluid is transferred out of the internal cavity, the applying force is dampened; and, an inlet valve configured to allow fluid to transfer into the internal cavity, wherein at least one of the outlet valve and the inlet valve can be interchanged with another valve to adjust at least one of: an amount of fluid that can be transferred; and, a rate at which fluid can be transferred.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators

Abstract

A submersible vehicle including a body configured to support a payload, a pair of brackets rotatably mounted to the body, a pair of wing bodies, each wing body being configured to be removably attached a respective one of the brackets, wherein the wing bodies are configured to provide control surfaces for the vehicle and an actuator operatively coupled to the pair of brackets to controllably move the brackets so that an orientation of the vehicle can be controlled using the actuator as the vehicle moves through a body of water.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63G 8/20 - Steering equipment
• B63G 8/00 - Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines
• B63H 25/38 - Rudders

Abstract

A process for continuous preparation of halogenated alkoxyethane of general formula XClHC—CF2OR, where X is —Cl or —F and OR is C1-4 alkoxy, the process comprising a step of introducing in a plate reactor reaction components comprising (i) a compound of general formula XClC═CF2, (ii) a base, and (iii) a C1-4 alkanol, wherein a) the plate reactor comprises a fluidic module defining one or more fluidic path(s) through which the reaction components flow as a reaction mixture, and b) the halogenated alkoxyethane is formed at least upon the reaction components mixing, with the so formed halogenated alkoxyethane flowing out of the plate reactor in a reactor effluent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 41/06 - Preparation of ethers by addition of compounds to unsaturated compounds by addition of organic compounds only
• C07C 41/42 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change of physical state, e.g. by crystallisation by distillation

Abstract

A depth sensing apparatus configured to generate a depth map of an environment, the apparatus including an audio output device, at least one audio sensor and one or more processing devices configured to cause the audio output device to emit an omnidirectional emitted audio signal, acquire echo signals indicative of reflected audio signals captured by the at least one audio sensors in response to reflection of the emitted audio signal from the environment surrounding the depth sensing apparatus, generate spectrograms using the echo signals and apply the spectrograms to a computational model to generate a depth map, the computational model being trained using reference echo signals and omnidirectional reference depth images.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
• G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
• G01S 15/86 - Combinations of sonar systems with lidar systemsCombinations of sonar systems with systems not using wave reflection
• G01S 15/87 - Combinations of sonar systems
• G01S 15/931 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
• G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
• G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to processes, compositions and agents for inhibiting corrosion in various substrates, for example metal substrates. The present disclosure is also directed to corrosion inhibitors comprising organometallic polymers such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), including compositions and processes comprising MOFs for inhibiting corrosion in metal substrates.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/08 - Anti-corrosive paints
• B05D 7/14 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to metal, e.g. car bodies
• B05D 7/24 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
• B05D 7/26 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials synthetic lacquers or varnishes
• C07F 3/06 - Zinc compounds
• C08K 5/56 - Organo-metallic compounds, i.e. organic compounds containing a metal-to-carbon bond
• C09K 15/32 - Anti-oxidant compositionsCompositions inhibiting chemical change containing organic compounds containing boron, silicon, phosphorus, selenium, tellurium or a metal

Abstract

A process for purifying halogenated alkoxyethane of general formula XClHC—CF2OR, where X is —Cl or —F and OR is C1-4 alkoxy, from a reaction mixture derived from a batch synthetic procedure for producing the halogenated alkoxyethane, the process comprising the steps of: (a) adding one of an amine and an acid to the reaction mixture, (b) adding a polar liquid to the mixture obtained in step a) to induce phase separation and formation of a polar phase and a separate organic phase, the organic phase containing the halogenated alkoxyethane, and (c) adding the other of the amine and the acid not used step (a) to the organic phase obtained in step (b) to thereby purify the halogenated alkoxyethane.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 41/42 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change of physical state, e.g. by crystallisation by distillation

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to agents, compositions, and methods for inhibiting corrosion in various substrates, for example in metal substrates. The present disclosure also relates to compositions for inhibiting corrosion comprising at least one organic heterocyclic compound and at least one metal salt or mixed metal salt selected from rare earth, alkali earth and transition metals.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/08 - Anti-corrosive paints
• C09D 5/03 - Powdery paints
• C09D 163/00 - Coating compositions based on epoxy resinsCoating compositions based on derivatives of epoxy resins
• C23C 22/56 - Treatment of aluminium or alloys based thereon
• C23F 11/08 - Inhibiting corrosion of metallic material by applying inhibitors to the surface in danger of corrosion or adding them to the corrosive agent in other liquids
• C23F 11/14 - Nitrogen-containing compounds
• C23F 11/16 - Sulfur-containing compounds
• C23F 11/18 - Inhibiting corrosion of metallic material by applying inhibitors to the surface in danger of corrosion or adding them to the corrosive agent in other liquids using inorganic inhibitors

Abstract

An insect trap entrance configured to draw flying insects into a collection chamber of an insect trap with the movement of air, the insect trap entrance comprising an outer body comprising a first opening at a first end through which the insects are drawn into the entrance and a second opening at a second end through which the insects exit the entrance, an air flow generator located downstream from the first opening, the air flow generator configured to generate movement of air from the first opening to the second opening, and an inner body located substantially within the outer body and positioned substantially upstream from the air flow generator, the inner body configured to prevent insects from passing through inner body and coming into contact with the air flow generator.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 1/06 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects using a suction effect
• A01M 1/02 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects with devices attracting the insects
• A01M 1/10 - Traps
• A01M 3/00 - Manual implements, other than sprayers or powder distributors, for catching or killing insects, e.g. butterfly nets
• A01M 5/02 - Portable appliances
• A01M 5/08 - Wheeled machines, with means for stripping-off or brushing-off insects with fans

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of producing industrial products from plant lipids, particularly from vegetative parts of plants. In particular, the present invention provides oil products such as biodiesel and synthetic diesel and processes for producing these, as well as plants having an increased level of one or more non-polar lipids such as triacylglycerols and an increased total non-polar lipid content. In one particular embodiment, the present invention relates to combinations of modifications in two or more of lipid handling enzymes, oil body proteins, decreased lipid catabolic enzymes and/or transcription factors regulating lipid biosynthesis to increase the level of one or more non-polar lipids and/or the total non-polar lipid content and/or mono-unsaturated fatty acid content in plants or any part thereof. In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a process for extracting lipids. In another embodiment, the lipid is converted to one or more hydrocarbon products in harvested plant vegetative parts to produce alkyl esters of the fatty acids which are suitable for use as a renewable biodiesel fuel.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• C10B 53/02 - Destructive distillation, specially adapted for particular solid raw materials or solid raw materials in special form of cellulose-containing material
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C10L 1/02 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on components consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen only
• C10L 1/08 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons for compression ignition
• C11B 3/00 - Refining fats or fatty oils
• C11B 3/02 - Refining fats or fatty oils by chemical reaction
• C11B 7/00 - Separation of mixtures of fats or fatty oils into their constituents, e.g. saturated oils from unsaturated oils
• C11C 3/00 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis
• C11C 3/04 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis by esterification of fats or fatty oils
• C11C 3/10 - Ester interchange
• C11C 3/12 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis by hydrogenation

Abstract

The present invention provides an object recognition system for recognising objects within an environment, including: tags, each tag being associated with a respective object, each tag including: a tag memory to store an object model being a computational model indicative of a relationship between the respective object and a shape encoding layer; a sensing system including: a sensing device to sense the environment; a sensing system memory to store a sensing device model being a computational model indicative of a relationship between sensor data captured using the sensing device and the shape encoding layer; sensing system processing devices to: receive object models from a transceiver; retrieve the sensing device model from the sensing system memory; acquire sensor data indicative of the environment from the sensing device; and analyse the sensor data using the sensing device model and the object models to thereby recognise the objects within the environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/50 - Context or environment of the image
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks

Abstract

The present invention relates to elite transgenic safflower events which produce high levels of oleic acid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/14 - Asteraceae or Compositae, e.g. safflower, sunflower, artichoke or lettuce
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12N 9/12 - Transferases (2.) transferring phosphorus containing groups, e.g. kinases (2.7)

Abstract

The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 21R635B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts, lint and derivatives of the cotton variety 21R635B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 21R635B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 21R635B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 6/60 - Malvaceae, e.g. cotton or hibiscus
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds

Abstract

This disclosure relates to chips, and methods for manufacturing devices, that interact with electromagnetic radiation. A method for manufacturing a device comprises disposing an unpatterned graphene layer on a substrate, which comprises an unpatterned metal layer to form an unpatterned graphene-metal bi-layer attached to a surface of the substrate. The method then comprises patterning the bi-layer through the graphene layer and the metal layer with a design that comprises one or more superimposed trenches. Each of the one or more trenches extend through the graphene layer and the metal layer to provide interaction with electromagnetic radiation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01P 7/06 - Cavity resonators
• H01P 7/10 - Dielectric resonators
• H01P 11/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing waveguides or resonators, lines, or other devices of the waveguide type
• H01Q 15/14 - Reflecting surfacesEquivalent structures
• H03J 3/16 - Tuning without displacement of reactive element, e.g. by varying permeability

Abstract

A process of forming an electrode interconnection between at least two adjacent unit devices in an integrated multilayer thin-film electronic device comprising: providing an intermediary device that comprises: a first electrode layer on a thin film substrate comprising a first patterned coating that includes at least two spaced apart first electrode sections of adjacent unit devices; a first functional layer comprising a substantially continuous coating over the first electrode layer; and a second functional layer comprising a second patterned coating on the first functional layer comprising at least two spaced apart functional sections, each functional section positioned on the first functional layer to overlay a portion of one of the first electrode sections so to define a gap portion between adjacent functional sections that includes a portion of that first electrode section and the first functional layer; and applying a second electrode layer over the second functional layer as a third patterned coating that includes at least two spaced apart second electrode sections of adjacent unit devices, each second electrode section being positioned to overlay at least one functional section of the second functional layer and a portion of an adjoining gap portion that includes at least one portion of the first electrode section of an adjacent unit device, the third patterned coating being formed using a solution including a conductive species and at least a first solvent, wherein the first functional layer is soluble in the first solvent and the second functional layer has a low to zero solubility in the first solvent, such that application of the second electrode layer to the gap portion forms at least one electrically conductive path through the first functional layer between the first electrode and the second electrode of adjacent unit devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10K 71/60 - Forming conductive regions or layers, e.g. electrodes
• H10K 39/18 - Interconnections, e.g. terminals

Abstract

A method for detecting and quantifying elemental mercury vapor in one or more solid sample. The method being particularly suitable for detecting and quantifying elemental mercury vapor in solid samples obtained from a petroleum reservoir by subjecting the solid samples to conditions that cause the release of one or more volatile compound therefrom including elemental mercury vapor, using a carrier gas to transport the released one or more volatile compound into a first trap to capture one or more volatile compound other than the elemental mercury vapor, and finally into an additional trap downstream of the first trap to capture the elemental mercury vapor for analysis and quantification.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
• E21B 49/02 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells by mechanically taking samples of the soil
• G01N 1/28 - Preparing specimens for investigation
• G01N 1/38 - Diluting, dispersing or mixing samples
• G01N 1/44 - Sample treatment involving radiation, e.g. heat
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials

Abstract

The invention provides a method of producing spheroidal metallic particles, the method comprising: providing a particulate metallic precursor comprising flake-shaped particles with a maximum dimension of greater than 250 micron; comminuting the particulate metallic precursor by dry milling in an impact chamber, thereby producing comminuted material comprising non-spheroidal comminuted particles; classifying the comminuted material to separate a fraction of the non-spheroidal comminuted particles from larger and/or smaller particles, wherein the classifying is conducted during and/or after the comminuting; and spheroidizing the separated non-spheroidal comminuted particles by dry milling in the impact chamber or another impact chamber, thereby producing spheroidal metallic particles, wherein each impact chamber comprises a rotor configured to rotate within the impact chamber, the rotor comprising a plurality of impact faces which strike particles in the impact chamber as the rotor rotates during dry milling.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 9/04 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from solid material, e.g. by crushing, grinding or milling
• B22F 1/05 - Metallic powder characterised by the size or surface area of the particles
• B22F 1/065 - Spherical particles
• B22F 1/08 - Metallic powder characterised by particles having an amorphous microstructure
• B22F 1/17 - Metallic particles coated with metal
• B22F 8/00 - Manufacture of articles from scrap or waste metal particles
• B22F 9/00 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor
• C23C 24/04 - Impact or kinetic deposition of particles

Abstract

The present application relates to metal-organic framework (MOF) encapsulation of lipid-nucleic acid formulations. The present application discloses methods for stabilizing lipid-nucleic acid formulations and provides MOF encapsulated lipid-nucleic acid formulations with improved stability.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
• A61K 47/02 - Inorganic compounds
• A61K 47/24 - Organic compounds, e.g. natural or synthetic hydrocarbons, polyolefins, mineral oil, petrolatum or ozokerite containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, halogen, nitrogen or sulfur, e.g. cyclomethicone or phospholipids
• A61K 47/54 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic compound
• A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
• A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of producing a photovoltaic apparatus. The method includes the steps of providing a substrate; forming a first conducting electrode layer on the substrate; forming a first charge selective layer at least partially over the first conducting electrode layer; forming a photoactive layer at least partially over the first charge selective layer; forming a second charge selective layer at least partially over the photoactive layer; removing portions the formed layers at predetermined intervals along the substrate creating discrete layer sections partially forming individual photovoltaic modules; and printing a second conducting electrode layer partially over the discrete layer sections and substrate to form a plurality of photovoltaic modules, each photovoltaic module having first and second module terminals, a plurality of inter-module rails, each inter-module rail being located between adjacent photovoltaic modules, a first bus bar extending along one side of the photovoltaic modules, and a second bus bar extending along an opposite side of the photovoltaic modules.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01G 9/20 - Light-sensitive devices
• H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devicesProcesses of their manufacture
• H01L 31/02 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof - Details
• H01L 31/0384 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof characterised by their semiconductor bodies characterised by their crystalline structure or particular orientation of the crystalline planes including other non-monocrystalline materials, e.g. semiconductor particles embedded in an insulating material
• H01L 31/0392 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof characterised by their semiconductor bodies characterised by their crystalline structure or particular orientation of the crystalline planes including thin films deposited on metallic or insulating substrates
• H01L 31/05 - Electrical interconnection means between PV cells inside the PV module, e.g. series connection of PV cells
• H01L 31/18 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof
• H10K 30/30 - Organic devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation comprising bulk heterojunctions, e.g. interpenetrating networks of donor and acceptor material domains
• H10K 71/13 - Deposition of organic active material using liquid deposition, e.g. spin coating using printing techniques, e.g. ink-jet printing or screen printing
• H10K 71/60 - Forming conductive regions or layers, e.g. electrodes
• H10K 77/10 - Substrates, e.g. flexible substrates

Abstract

A method for friction stir forming a metal matrix composite (MMC) structure (76). The method includes the step of providing a substrate (12) comprising a metallic material and securing a preformed MMC layer (14, 16) comprising an MMC material in a position overlying at least a portion of the substrate (12). The method further includes the step of friction stirring the preformed MMC layer (14, 16) with a friction stirring tool (50) which includes a rotating probe (56), including locating the probe (56) at a stirring depth at which the probe (56) extends through the preformed MMC layer (14, 16) into a portion of the substrate (12) and passing the tool (50) through the preformed MMC layer (14) at the stirring depth to friction stir the preformed MMC layer (14, 16) and integrate the preformed MMC layer (14, 16) with the substrate (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by frictionFriction welding
• B23K 103/16 - Composite materials
• B23K 103/18 - Dissimilar materials

Abstract

The present application relates to metal-organic framework (MOF) encapsulation or viral vaccines and vectors. The present application discloses methods for stabilizing viral vaccines and vectors and provides MOF encapsulated viral vaccines and vectors with improved stability.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• A61K 39/12 - Viral antigens
• A61K 47/46 - Ingredients of undetermined constitution or reaction products thereof, e.g. skin, bone, milk, cotton fibre, eggshell, oxgall or plant extracts
• C12N 7/00 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophagesCompositions thereofPreparation or purification thereof

Abstract

A biomass reactor comprising an enclosed fluid network including plural receptacles is disclosed. In an embodiment, each receptacle is for containing a volume of a liquid medium for growing a microbial biomass in or on the liquid medium. The plural receptacles are arranged in fluid communication to allow for a recirculating flow of the liquid medium to cascade through the plural receptacles. A method for producing a molecular product using the disclosed biomass reactor and a product formed by operating the biomass reactor is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12M 1/04 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with gas introduction means
• C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
• C12M 1/14 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with means providing thin layers or with multi-level trays
• C12M 1/26 - Inoculator or sampler
• C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
• C12M 1/42 - Apparatus for the treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic wave
• C12M 3/00 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus

Abstract

This disclosure relates to an attack and fault tolerant Internet of Things (IoT) network. Multiple handling modules of a computer system subscribe to messages from a publisher device. Each handling module receives a message from the publisher device, processes the message to generate a processed message and signs the processed message using a private key stored on the handling module to generate a signed message. Each handling module then sends the signed message to the other handling modules, subscribes to messages from the other handling modules and receives multiple signed messages from the other handling modules. Each handling module then determines a consensus upon receiving a majority number of the multiple signed messages from the other handling modules, generates a consensus message containing the multiple respective signatures of the handling modules in response to determining the consensus and sends the consensus message to the subscriber device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
• G16Y 30/10 - Security thereof
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04W 12/00 - Security arrangementsAuthenticationProtecting privacy or anonymity
• H04W 12/06 - Authentication
• H04W 12/069 - Authentication using certificates or pre-shared keys

Abstract

The present disclosure is to functionalised polyamine hydrogels that can be used for capturing one or more acidic gases from gaseous streams and atmospheres. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to hydrogels comprising a cross-linked polyamine or copolymer thereof, wherein the cross-linked polyamine comprises one or more amine groups substituted with an optionally substituted alkanol group. Methods and apparatuses for removing acidic gases from gaseous streams or atmospheres using the functionalised hydrogels are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01D 53/52 - Hydrogen sulfide
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• C08G 73/02 - Polyamines

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a static mixer element comprising an elongated integral scaffold, wherein the scaffold comprises plurality of polytope projections in (i) a radially or axially arranged network or (ii) a spiral ribbon of polytope projections to define a plurality of passages configured for mixing one or more fluidic reactants during flow and reaction thereof through the mixer, wherein the static mixer element comprises at least one elongated support member, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of projections are in connection with the elongated support member.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 25/431 - Straight mixing tubes with baffles or obstructions that do not cause substantial pressure dropBaffles therefor
• B01F 101/00 - Mixing characterised by the nature of the mixed materials or by the application field
• B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
• B01J 19/18 - Stationary reactors having moving elements inside
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• G06F 30/17 - Mechanical parametric or variational design
• G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
• G06F 30/28 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using fluid dynamics, e.g. using Navier-Stokes equations or computational fluid dynamics [CFD]
• G06F 111/06 - Multi-objective optimisation, e.g. Pareto optimisation using simulated annealing [SA], ant colony algorithms or genetic algorithms [GA]
• G06F 113/08 - Fluids
• G06F 119/18 - Manufacturability analysis or optimisation for manufacturability

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a method of designing a static mixer for mixing a fluid along a fluid flow path. The method comprises determining a form parameter value associated with form parameters; and a dimension parameter value associated with dimension parameters; determining, by a shape generator, a candidate static mixer design based on the form parameter value and the dimension parameter value, the candidate static mixer design being configured as an integral module for insertion into the fluid flow path to deflect the fluid; apply a computational fluid dynamics algorithm, to the candidate static mixer design to determine a fitness value; iteratively optimising the design parameters by repeatedly performing the steps of determining the candidate static mixer design and determining the fitness value; wherein optimising the design parameters improves the fitness value; and in response to the fitness value satisfying a fitness threshold, selecting the candidate static mixer design.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
• B01F 25/40 - Static mixers
• B01F 25/431 - Straight mixing tubes with baffles or obstructions that do not cause substantial pressure dropBaffles therefor
• B01F 101/00 - Mixing characterised by the nature of the mixed materials or by the application field
• B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• G06F 30/17 - Mechanical parametric or variational design
• G06F 30/23 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using finite element methods [FEM] or finite difference methods [FDM]
• G06F 30/28 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using fluid dynamics, e.g. using Navier-Stokes equations or computational fluid dynamics [CFD]
• G06F 111/06 - Multi-objective optimisation, e.g. Pareto optimisation using simulated annealing [SA], ant colony algorithms or genetic algorithms [GA]
• G06F 119/18 - Manufacturability analysis or optimisation for manufacturability
• G06N 3/086 - Learning methods using evolutionary algorithms, e.g. genetic algorithms or genetic programming
• G06N 3/126 - Evolutionary algorithms, e.g. genetic algorithms or genetic programming

Abstract

The present invention provides a library screening method for identifying protein- protein interactions, or protein-polynucleotide interactions, in a plant protoplast.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C40B 20/04 - Identifying library members by means of a tag, label, or other readable or detectable entity associated with the library members, e.g. decoding processes
• C40B 40/08 - Libraries containing RNA or DNA which encodes proteins, e.g. gene libraries
• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a method of determining an adsorbent structure design, the method comprising: determining design parameters parameterising a production rule; determining a candidate adsorbent structure design based on the design parameters by executing the production rule. Determining the candidate adsorbent structure design comprises generating a replication of a baffle template, as defined by the production rule parameterised by the one or more design parameters, to generate multiple repetitions of the baffle template protruding into the fluid flow. The method further comprises applying a computational fluid dynamics algorithm to the candidate adsorbent structure design to determine a fitness value; iteratively optimising the design parameters by repeatedly determining the candidate adsorbent structure design and determining the fitness value to improve the fitness value; and in response to the fitness value satisfying a fitness threshold, selecting the candidate adsorbent structure design to be manufactured.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B01D 15/10 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features
• G01N 15/08 - Investigating permeability, pore volume, or surface area of porous materials
• G06F 30/17 - Mechanical parametric or variational design
• G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
• G06F 30/28 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using fluid dynamics, e.g. using Navier-Stokes equations or computational fluid dynamics [CFD]
• G06F 113/08 - Fluids

Abstract

The invention provides a process for removing carbon dioxide from a gas stream comprising carbon dioxide, the process comprising contacting the gas stream with an aqueous absorbent solution comprising (i) an involatile amine absorbent, (ii) non- carbonate hygroscopic metal salt in an amount of at least 10 wt.% of the aqueous absorbent solution, and (iii) water, thereby absorbing carbon dioxide from the gas stream into the aqueous absorbent solution to produce a carbon dioxide-lean gas and a carbon dioxide-rich absorbent composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption

Abstract

The present invention relates to a genetically modified plant which has enhanced resistance to one or more fungal pathogen(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12Q 1/6895 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for plants, fungi or algae

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to acidic gas absorbents. In particular, the present disclosure relates to acidic gas absorbent particulate comprising support particles incorporating one or more acidic gas absorbents, and a hydrophobe physically absorbed on or within the support particles, which can be used to capture one or more acidic gases from a gaseous stream or atmosphere.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01J 20/18 - Synthetic zeolitic molecular sieves
• B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
• B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In particular, the present invention provides ω3 destaurases, Δ5 elongases and Δ6 desaturases with novel activities. Also provided are methods and DNA constructs for transiently and/or stably transforming cells, particularly plant cells, with multiple genes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6427 - Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone
• C12P 7/6432 - Eicosapentaenoic acids [EPA]
• C12P 7/6434 - Docosahexenoic acids [DHA]
• C12P 7/6472 - Glycerides containing polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA] residues, i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In particular, the present invention provides ω3 destaurases, Δ5 elongases and Δ6 desaturases with novel activities. Also provided are methods and DNA constructs for transiently and/or stably transforming cells, particularly plant cells, with multiple genes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6427 - Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone
• C12P 7/6432 - Eicosapentaenoic acids [EPA]
• C12P 7/6434 - Docosahexenoic acids [DHA]
• C12P 7/6472 - Glycerides containing polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA] residues, i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In particular, the present invention provides ω3 destaurases, Δ5 elongases and Δ6 desaturases with novel activities. Also provided are methods and DNA constructs for transiently and/or stably transforming cells, particularly plant cells, with multiple genes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6427 - Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone
• C12P 7/6432 - Eicosapentaenoic acids [EPA]
• C12P 7/6434 - Docosahexenoic acids [DHA]
• C12P 7/6472 - Glycerides containing polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA] residues, i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In particular, the present invention provides ω3 desaturases, Δ5 elongases and Δ6 desaturases with novel activities. Also provided are methods and DNA constructs for transiently and/or stably transforming cells, particularly plant cells, with multiple genes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6427 - Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone
• C12P 7/6432 - Eicosapentaenoic acids [EPA]
• C12P 7/6434 - Docosahexenoic acids [DHA]
• C12P 7/6472 - Glycerides containing polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA] residues, i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

Described herein is a method that allows building a model which captures the anisotropic permeability distribution from a stratigraphic forward model and structural framework, in a mesh which is suitable to run fluid flow simulations. Thus, beneficially, the method can predict fluid pathways through a geographical/geological zone under various fault permeability scenarios. Another advantage of the present method is that the subtleties of the fluid pathways predicted by the method of the present techniques cannot be easily predicted by models that assign uniform properties to faults and their host rocks. ]

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/30 - Analysis
• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
• G06T 17/05 - Geographic models

Abstract

This disclosure relates to machine learning in relation to point clouds. A sensor system comprises a first sensor of a first modality to capture first sensor data, where the first sensor data has a strong link between the sensor data and the ground truth. The sensor system also comprises a second sensor of a second modality to capture second sensor data, where the second sensor data has a weak link between the sensor data and the ground truth. The sensor system further comprises a machine learning processor configured to train a machine learning model by using the second sensor data as input and reducing an error between an output and an estimation of the ground truth calculated based on the first sensor data. The machine learning processor is further configured to evaluate the trained machine learning model using further second sensor data as input.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 3/0895 - Weakly supervised learning, e.g. semi-supervised or self-supervised learning
• G01S 17/06 - Systems determining position data of a target
• G01S 17/894 - 3D imaging with simultaneous measurement of time-of-flight at a 2D array of receiver pixels, e.g. time-of-flight cameras or flash lidar
• G06T 7/521 - Depth or shape recovery from laser ranging, e.g. using interferometryDepth or shape recovery from the projection of structured light
• G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
• G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level

Abstract

A method of sharing information between plural agents is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises an agent broadcasting message data into a shared communication network including one or more other agents and at least one agent of the one or more other agents receiving the broadcast message data over the shared communication network. At least one receiving agent determines that the broadcast message data relates to new and/or updated data for storage in a local database of the at least one receiving agent and communicates a request to the broadcasting agent to communicate at least some of the new and/or updated data to the at least one receiving agent for updating the at least one receiving agent's local database.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/18 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations for broadcast or conference
• H04W 4/06 - Selective distribution of broadcast services, e.g. multimedia broadcast multicast service [MBMS]Services to user groupsOne-way selective calling services
• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements
• H04W 72/30 - Resource management for broadcast services
• H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks

Goods & Services

Electrolysis apparatus for industrial use; machines for use in chemical reactions, parts and accessories; electroplating apparatus; electro-winning and electro-refining apparatus, parts and accessories for industrial purposes. Electric apparatus and equipment for controlling electro-winning, electrorefining and other electrochemical processes; electro-winning and electro-refining apparatus, parts and accessories for scientific and research purposes; bus bars being electrical apparatus; bus bars incorporating DC switches; cell switches (electricity); electric switches and electric switching apparatus; circuit switches; apparatus for use in electro-winning, electro-refining and other electrochemical processes to mitigate short circuits; electric circuits; computer software and hardware to monitor and track electrical currents; computer hardware or software for monitoring electro-winning, electro-refining and other electrochemical processes; computer hardware or software for use in bus bars; apparatus for controlling the supply of electrical current; real time data processing apparatus; data visualisation software; computer hardware and software for facilitating the collection, processing, distribution and retrieval of data; sensors (measurement apparatus), other than for medical use; automatic control apparatus for electroplating installations; electric and electronic process control apparatus and systems; electrolysis apparatus for laboratory use; monitoring, measuring, detecting and controlling apparatus, instruments, sensors or detectors for use in industrial plants; electricity generating solar cells and panels, parts and accessories; electric and electronic data processing apparatus for electric vehicles; scientific, research, optical, weighing, signalling, detecting, testing and inspecting apparatus, parts and accessories for use in electrochemical processes. Construction, repair and installation services; construction, repair and installation relating to apparatus for electro-winning and electro-refining and parts and accessories; information and consultancy in relation to the construction, repair and installation of electro-winning and electro-refining apparatus and parts and accessories. Electroplating; electrochemical treatment services; processing of materials; production of electricity; production of energy; providing information relating to material treatment and electrochemical treatment; refining, processing or treatment of chemicals. Metallurgical analysis; scientific research and development; scientific, industrial and technical data analysis services; analysis of materials; technical data analysis services; providing information, including online, about industrial and scientific analysis and research services; materials evaluation and testing; preparation of technical reports; services for monitoring industrial and electrochemical processes; online storage of data; industrial and scientific analysis and interpretation of data with respect to electro-winning, electro-refining, and other electrochemical and industrial processes; software as a service (SaaS) for analyzing and interpreting data with respect to electro-winning and electro-refining and other electrochemical and industrial processes; online provision of web-based applications (non-downloadable); online provision of web-based software (non-downloadable); providing information, including online, about industrial analysis and research services; provision of online non-downloadable software technologies for monitoring electro-winning, electro-refining and electrochemical processes; electrotechnical research; design of electrical systems.

Abstract

This disclosure relates to creating saliency maps for the classification of images. A system comprising a processor creates a saliency map associated with a first classification of image data by a classifier, to facilitate visual interpretation of the first classification by a user. The processor applies the classifier to the image data to determine the first classification, then distorts the image data to produce distorted image data, wherein applying the classifier to the distorted image data produces a second classification that is opposite to the first classification of the image data. The processor then produces the saliency map based on the image data and the distorted image data, the saliency map indicating salient features of the image data in relation to the classifier.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fieldsMeasuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
• A61B 6/00 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
• A61B 6/03 - Computed tomography [CT]
• G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image
• G06V 10/46 - Descriptors for shape, contour or point-related descriptors, e.g. scale invariant feature transform [SIFT] or bags of words [BoW]Salient regional features
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods and means for producing nitrogenase polypeptides in the mitochondria of plant cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12N 9/24 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on glycosyl compounds (3.2)
• C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

A computer system comprising a first zone comprising first computing components configured to provide a consumer web application to define a machine learning model to be trained on a sensitive data set, and send the model via a first messaging queue; a second zone comprising second computing components that are isolated from the first zone, and configured to receive and send messages via the first messaging queue, receive the model, provide a vetter web application, and send the model via a second messaging queue; and a third zone comprising third computing components isolated from the first and second zone, and configured to receive and send messages via the second messaging queue, receive the model, provide an execution manager application configured to control execution of operating system containers on client devices to train the model on sensitive data, the client devices being isolated from the first and second zone.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
• G06F 9/455 - EmulationInterpretationSoftware simulation, e.g. virtualisation or emulation of application or operating system execution engines
• G06F 16/958 - Organisation or management of web site content, e.g. publishing, maintaining pages or automatic linking
• G06F 21/12 - Protecting executable software
• G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
• H04L 67/025 - Protocols based on web technology, e.g. hypertext transfer protocol [HTTP] for remote control or remote monitoring of applications
• H04L 67/104 - Peer-to-peer [P2P] networks

Abstract

The present invention relates to extracted plant lipid, comprising fatty acids in an esterified form.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/20 - Brassicaceae, e.g. canola, broccoli or rucola
• A61K 36/31 - Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi
• C07C 57/02 - Unsaturated compounds having carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms with only carbon-to-carbon double bonds as unsaturation
• C07C 57/03 - Monocarboxylic acids
• C07C 67/02 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by interreacting ester groups, i.e. transesterification
• C11B 1/00 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials
• C11C 1/00 - Preparation of fatty acids from fats, fatty oils, or waxesRefining the fatty acids
• C11C 3/00 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis
• C11C 3/06 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis by esterification of fats or fatty oils with glycerol
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to coatings and compositions comprising conductive polymers. The present disclosure also relates to thermally stable coatings and compositions comprising solution processable polyaniline conducting polymers and thermal stability agents, and to processes for preparing the coatings and compositions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/24 - Electrically-conducting paints
• C09D 5/18 - Fireproof paints
• C09D 7/20 - Diluents or solvents
• C09D 7/40 - Additives
• C09D 7/48 - Stabilisers against degradation by oxygen, light or heat
• C09D 7/62 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic modified by treatment with other compounds
• C09D 7/63 - Additives non-macromolecular organic
• C09D 179/02 - Polyamines
• H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances

Abstract

The invention provides a method of producing zeolite from an acid-refractory mineral composition, the method comprising: (a) treating an acid-refractory mineral composition comprising aluminosilicate with an alkaline solution to dissolve silicon from the aluminosilicate into the alkaline solution, thereby producing an alkaline silicate solution and an aluminium-bearing mineral residue; (b) separating the alkaline silicate solution from the aluminium-bearing mineral residue; (c) contacting the aluminium-bearing mineral residue with an acid solution to dissolve aluminium from the aluminium-bearing mineral residue into the acid solution, thereby producing an aluminium salt solution and an aluminium-lean solid residue; (d) separating the aluminium salt solution from the aluminium-lean solid residue; (e) combining at least a portion of the alkaline silicate solution and at least a portion of the aluminium salt solution to form a zeolite precursor solution; and (f) precipitating a zeolite from the zeolite precursor solution.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 39/18 - Type A from a reaction mixture containing at least one aluminium silicate or aluminosilicate of a clay type, e.g. kaolin or metakaolin or its exotherm modification or allophane
• C01B 39/02 - Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitesIsomorphous compounds thereofDirect preparation thereofPreparation thereof starting from a reaction mixture containing a crystalline zeolite of another type, or from preformed reactantsAfter-treatment thereof
• C01B 39/22 - Type X
• C01B 39/28 - Phillipsite or harmotome type, e.g. type B

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a continuous flow process for preparing conducting polymers, for example polyaniline. The continuous flow process can provide a controlled synthesis of a conducting polymer from an emulsion comprising a polymerizable organic monomer and a free radical initiator in flow within a temperature controlled continuous flow reactor comprising at least one mixing element. The present disclosure also relates to the conducting polymers prepared by the continuous flow process.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
• B01J 19/18 - Stationary reactors having moving elements inside
• C08G 61/12 - Macromolecular compounds containing atoms other than carbon in the main chain of the macromolecule
• C08G 73/02 - Polyamines
• C08K 5/01 - Hydrocarbons
• C08K 5/14 - Peroxides
• C08K 5/42 - Sulfonic acidsDerivatives thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a sensor apparatus (10) locatable within a region of porous media (72) for acquiring data from a liquid L within the porous media (72). The apparatus (10) includes a sensor housing (14) including an inlet (18) for receiving liquid L from the porous media (72) into the sensor housing (14) and an outlet (34) for received liquid L to egress the sensor housing (14). The apparatus (10) is configured for received liquid L to flow through the sensor housing (14) along a predetermined flow path between the inlet (18) and the outlet (34). The sensor apparatus (10) further includes a sensor arrangement (38) within the sensor housing (14) for acquiring data from the flow of liquid L between the inlet (14) and the outlet (34). The sensor arrangement (38) includes one or more sensors positioned along the flow path for contacting the liquid L and configured for measuring one or more properties of the liquid L to acquire data representative of the liquid L at the porous media region (72). The sensor apparatus (10) further includes a filtration arrangement (86) configured for removing particulates from the liquid L prior to contacting the one or more sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/26 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating electrochemical variablesInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by using electrolysis or electrophoresis
• G01N 1/00 - SamplingPreparing specimens for investigation
• G01N 1/34 - PurifyingCleaning
• G01N 27/30 - Electrodes, e.g. test electrodesHalf-cells
• G12B 9/02 - CasingsHousingsCabinets

Abstract

A sensor apparatus (10) which has a sensor mount (12) for mounting one or more sensors (16) in a body of liquid. The sensor mount (12) has a mounting portion (38) to which one or more sensors (16) are mounted, so that a sensing portion (17) of the one or more sensors (16) projects from the mounting portion (38) for immersion in the body of liquid. The sensor apparatus (10) further has a filter assembly (14) extending about the sensing portion (17) of the one or more sensors (16) to filter flow of particulate within the body of liquid into contact with the sensing portion (17) of the one or more sensors (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 15/06 - Investigating concentration of particle suspensions
• B01D 29/58 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition in series connection arranged concentrically or coaxially
• C22B 3/02 - Apparatus therefor
• C22B 3/04 - Extraction of metal compounds from ores or concentrates by wet processes by leaching
• G01N 1/10 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state
• G01N 1/40 - Concentrating samples

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage suitable for consumption by a subject with Coeliac's disease. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage with very low levels of hordeins. Also provided are barley plants which produce grain that can be used in the methods of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 7/10 - Cereal-derived products
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize
• A23L 7/20 - Malt products
• A23L 11/70 - Germinated pulse products, e.g. from soy bean sprouts

Abstract

A process for producing a metallic structure by additive manufacturing comprises: providing a deposition-receptive substrate comprising a profiled surface, the profiled surface comprising a plurality of recessed and/or protruding surface features having elongated non-vertical walls and a depth of at least 0.5 mm relative to a base plane of the substrate; depositing metallic material on the substrate by an additive manufacturing technique to produce a first deposition layer which conforms to the profiled surface including the elongated non-vertical walls; and depositing successive deposition layers of the metallic material on the first deposition layer by the additive manufacturing technique to build up a metallic structure having a first thickness on the substrate, wherein each successive deposition layer conforms sufficiently to the profile of its preceding deposition layer to propagate a surface profile corresponding to the profiled surface of the substrate through the first thickness or a substantial portion thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 10/22 - Direct deposition of molten metal
• B22F 10/25 - Direct deposition of metal particles, e.g. direct metal deposition [DMD] or laser engineered net shaping [LENS]
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to nucleic acid molecules in respect of which changes to DNA methylation levels are indicative of the onset or predisposition to die onset of a neoplasm. More particularly, the present invention is directed to nucleic acid molecules in respect of which changes to DNA methylation levels are indicative of the onset and/or progression of a large intestine neoplasm, such as an adenoma or adenocarcinoma. The DNA methylation status of the present invention is useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, those relating to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of colorectal neoplasms, such as colorectal adenocarcinomas. Accordingly, in a related aspect the present invention is directed to a method of screening for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a neoplasm by screening for modulation in DNA methylation of one or more nucleic acid molecules.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer

Goods & Services

Electrolysis apparatus for industrial use; machines for use in chemical reactions, parts and accessories; electroplating apparatus; electro-winning and electro-refining apparatus, parts and accessories for industrial purposes Electroplating; electrochemical treatment services; processing of materials; production of electricity; production of energy; providing information relating to material treatment and electrochemical treatment; refining, processing or treatment of chemicals Electric apparatus and equipment for controlling electro-winning, electrorefining and other electrochemical processes; electro-winning and electro-refining apparatus, parts and accessories for scientific and research purposes; bus bars being electrical apparatus; bus bars incorporating DC switches; cell switches (electricity); electric switches and electric switching apparatus; circuit switches; apparatus for use in electro-winning, electro-refining and other electrochemical processes to mitigate short circuits; electric circuits; computer software and hardware to monitor and track electrical currents; computer hardware or software for monitoring electro-winning, electro-refining and other electrochemical processes; computer hardware or software for use in bus bars; apparatus for controlling the supply of electrical current; real time data processing apparatus; data visualisation software; computer hardware and software for facilitating the collection, processing, distribution and retrieval of data; sensors (measurement apparatus), other than for medical use; automatic control apparatus for electroplating installations; electric and electronic process control apparatus and systems; electrolysis apparatus for laboratory use; monitoring, measuring, detecting and controlling apparatus, instruments, sensors or detectors for use in industrial plants; electricity generating solar cells and panels, parts and accessories; electric and electronic data processing apparatus for electric vehicles; scientific, research, optical, weighing, signalling, detecting, testing and inspecting apparatus, parts and accessories for use in electrochemical processes Construction, repair and installation services; construction, repair and installation relating to apparatus for electro-winning and electro-refining and parts and accessories; information and consultancy in relation to the construction, repair and installation of electro-winning and electro-refining apparatus and parts and accessories Metallurgical analysis; scientific research and development; scientific, industrial and technical data analysis services; analysis of materials; technical data analysis services; providing information, including online, about industrial and scientific analysis and research services; materials evaluation and testing; preparation of technical reports; services for monitoring industrial and electrochemical processes; online storage of data; industrial and scientific analysis and interpretation of data with respect to electro-winning, electro-refining, and other electrochemical and industrial processes; software as a service (SaaS) for analyzing and interpreting data with respect to electro-winning and electro-refining and other electrochemical and industrial processes; online provision of web-based applications (non-downloadable); online provision of web-based software (non-downloadable); providing information, including online, about industrial analysis and research services; provision of online non-downloadable software technologies for monitoring electro-winning, electro-refining and electrochemical processes; electrotechnical research; design of electrical systems

Goods & Services

(1) Electrolysis apparatus for industrial use; machines for use in chemical reactions, parts and accessories; electroplating apparatus; electro-winning and electro-refining apparatus, parts and accessories for industrial purposes. (2) Electric apparatus and equipment for controlling electro-winning, electrorefining and other electrochemical processes; electro-winning and electro-refining apparatus, parts and accessories for scientific and research purposes; bus bars being electrical apparatus; bus bars incorporating DC switches; cell switches (electricity); electric switches and electric switching apparatus; circuit switches; apparatus for use in electro-winning, electro-refining and other electrochemical processes to mitigate short circuits; electric circuits; computer software and hardware to monitor and track electrical currents; computer hardware or software for monitoring electro-winning, electro-refining and other electrochemical processes; computer hardware or software for use in bus bars; apparatus for controlling the supply of electrical current; real time data processing apparatus; data visualisation software; computer hardware and software for facilitating the collection, processing, distribution and retrieval of data; sensors (measurement apparatus), other than for medical use; automatic control apparatus for electroplating installations; electric and electronic process control apparatus and systems; electrolysis apparatus for laboratory use; monitoring, measuring, detecting and controlling apparatus, instruments, sensors or detectors for use in industrial plants; electricity generating solar cells and panels, parts and accessories; electric and electronic data processing apparatus for electric vehicles; scientific, research, optical, weighing, signalling, detecting, testing and inspecting apparatus, parts and accessories for use in electrochemical processes. (1) Construction, repair and installation services; construction, repair and installation relating to apparatus for electro-winning and electro-refining and parts and accessories; information and consultancy in relation to the construction, repair and installation of electro-winning and electro-refining apparatus and parts and accessories. (2) Electroplating; electrochemical treatment services; processing of materials; production of electricity; production of energy; providing information relating to material treatment and electrochemical treatment; refining, processing or treatment of chemicals. (3) Metallurgical analysis; scientific research and development; scientific, industrial and technical data analysis services; analysis of materials; technical data analysis services; providing information, including online, about industrial and scientific analysis and research services; materials evaluation and testing; preparation of technical reports; services for monitoring industrial and electrochemical processes; online storage of data; industrial and scientific analysis and interpretation of data with respect to electro-winning, electro-refining, and other electrochemical and industrial processes; software as a service (SaaS) for analyzing and interpreting data with respect to electro-winning and electro-refining and other electrochemical and industrial processes; online provision of web-based applications (non-downloadable); online provision of web-based software (non-downloadable); providing information, including online, about industrial analysis and research services; provision of online non-downloadable software technologies for monitoring electro-winning, electro-refining and electrochemical processes; electrotechnical research; design of electrical systems.

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a method executed by a processor for navigating a moving vehicle through an environment. The processor captures the environment with a first sensor mounted on the moving vehicle to create first sensor data with a second sensor mounted on the moving vehicle to create second sensor data. The processor then determines a first trajectory of the first sensor and a second trajectory of the second sensor. The processor then estimates the spatial relationship between the first sensor and the second sensor based on the first trajectory and the second trajectory and uses the estimated spatial relationship to combine the first sensor data and the second sensor data into a combined multi-sensor representation of the environment. Finally, the processor navigates the moving vehicle based on the combined multi-sensor representation of the environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
• G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders

Abstract

The present invention relates to cereal grain comprising an aleurone, an embryo, a starchy endosperm and a reduced level and/or activity of a mitochondrial single-stranded DNA binding (mtSSB) polypeptide, a RECA3 polypeptide or a TWINKLE polypeptide. Grain of the invention, or aleurone therefrom, has improved nutritional properties, and hence is particularly useful for human and animal feed products.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants

Abstract

The present invention relates to age-associated CpG sites which can be used to estimate the age of the fish or reptile and to methods for identifying age-associated CpG sites for a fish or reptile. The present invention also relates to methods for estimating the age of a fish or reptile using the age-associated CpG sites.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6858 - Allele-specific amplification
• C12Q 1/6888 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms