A liquid process assembly, the assembly including a length of pipework, and a reversible pump for selectively reciprocally moving liquid through the pipework.
A liquid process assembly, the assembly including a length of pipework, and a reversible pump for selectively reciprocally moving liquid through the pipework.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Industrial mixers for use in controlling mixing and blending
processes, namely, mixers, baffled mixers, batch mixers,
semi-batch mixers, tubular mixers, oscillatory baffled
mixers, continuous oscillatory baffled mixers, and parts
thereof; industrial crystallizers for use in the treatment,
production and separation of materials, namely,
crystallizers, baffled crystallizers, batch crystallizers,
semi-batch crystallizers, tubular crystallizers, oscillatory
baffled crystallizers and continuous oscillatory baffled
crystallizers, and parts thereof. Electronic, scientific, surveying, optical, weighing,
measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving
and teaching apparatus and instruments; electric apparatus
and instruments, included in class 9 for the treatment of
materials; apparatus for recording, transmission or
reproduction of sound or images; calculating machines, data
processing equipment; scientific apparatus for use in
controlling chemical reactions; chemical reactors; reactor
enclosures; filter reactors; capacitor switching reactors;
chemical vapour deposition reactors; electric reactors;
current limiting reactors; post column reactors; silicon
controlled reactors; smoothing reactors; measuring
instruments for testing the quality of coatings; instruments
for measuring the thickness of coatings; all the aforesaid
goods relating to baffled mixing apparatus; none of the
aforesaid goods relating to photographic apparatus and
instruments or digital cameras. Industrial chemical reactors for use in controlling chemical
reactions, namely, chemical reactors, baffled reactors,
batch reactors, semi-batch reactors, tubular reactors,
oscillatory baffled reactors, continuous oscillatory baffled
reactors, column reactors, pulse plate column reactors,
perforated plate column reactors, reciprocating plate column
reactors, and parts thereof. Services for the chemical processing of liquids, gases,
industrial oils and petrochemicals; services for the
industrial treatment of gases, liquids, industrial oils and
petrochemicals; catalytic treatment services for use in the
manufacture of ammonia and in the operation of ammonia
plants; services for hydrogenation, hydro-refining and
polymerisation catalysts; catalytic treatment services for
use in the manufacture of synthesis gas; catalysts and
catalytic systems for the oxidation of ammonia to nitric
acid; advice concerning oil and gas refining and
purification; effluent purification; services for industrial
purification of gases, liquids, industrial oils and
petrochemicals; catalytic treatment services for use in the
manufacture of hydrogen, and in the operation of hydrogen
plants; chemical processing of liquids, gases, industrial
oils and petrochemicals; industrial treatment of gases,
liquids, industrial oils and petrochemicals in the presence
of catalysts and/or absorbents; services for industrial
purification of gases, liquids, industrial oils and
petrochemicals; services for the provision of catalysts for
use in the manufacture of methanol and in the operation of
methanol plants; services for the treatment of materials, in
particular services to sample and then replicate the smells,
flavours and odours of organic and inorganic materials;
paint mixing services; tinting (ie colouring) of paints,
varnishes, lacquers and woodstains; colouring and tinting
services for colouring paint, varnishes and woodstains;
treatment of hazardous chemicals and toxic waste; recycling
of chemicals and waste products; recovery of economically
valuable materials from industrial chemical waste; refining
of waste solvents, oils and industrial chemical fluids;
industrial effluent treatment; water treatment and
purification; hire, rental or leasing of plant and equipment
for treatment of chemicals, effluents and water; advisory
services, all relating to treatment of industrial chemicals,
effluent and water; consultancy and advisory services
relating to all the aforesaid services; all the aforesaid
services relating to baffled mixing processes. Scientific and technological services; research and design
services relating thereto; engineering services; industrial
analysis and research services; laboratory services (term
considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule
13.2.b) of the Common Regulations); material and product
testing, measurement and analysis; chemical research and
testing; constructional and industrial design services;
mechanical design; leasing of scientific instruments;
consultancy and advisory services relating to all the
aforesaid; all the aforesaid services relating to baffled
mixing processes; preparation of technical reports.
Industrial mixers for use in controlling mixing and blending processes, namely, mixers, baffled mixers, batch mixers, semi-batch mixers, tubular mixers, oscillatory baffled mixers, continuous oscillatory baffled mixers, and parts thereof; industrial chemical reactors for use in controlling chemical reactions, namely, chemical reactors, baffled reactors, batch reactors, semi-batch reactors, tubular reactors, oscillatory baffled reactors, continuous oscillatory baffled reactors, column reactors, pulse plate column reactors, perforated plate column reactors, reciprocating plate column reactors, and parts thereof; Liquid-solid separation machines being industrial crystallizers for use in the treatment, production and separation of materials, crystallizers, baffled crystallizers, batch crystallizers, semi-batch crystallizers, tubular crystallizers, oscillatory baffled crystallizers and continuous oscillatory baffled crystallizers, and parts thereof.
5.
Apparatus and method for temperature controlled processes
Method and apparatus for temperature controlled processes in a vessel to provide improved process control, in particular to enable controlled temperatures to be applied to a substance in different process zones of a vessel, has a series of tubular members arranged and operatively connected in a flow system, and each process zone has temperature regulating means juxtaposed thereto for effecting temperature control therein.
A23L 3/00 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires
A23L 3/22 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires par chauffage direct des produits en vrac non emballés déplacés progressivement à travers les appareils à travers des tubes
B01J 19/00 - Procédés chimiques, physiques ou physico-chimiques en généralAppareils appropriés
B01J 19/24 - Réacteurs fixes sans élément interne mobile
C07B 57/00 - Séparation de composés organiques optiquement actifs
F28D 7/14 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations tubulaires fixes pour les deux sources de potentiel calorifique, ces sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi d'une canalisation les canalisations étant disposées l'une dans l'autre, p. ex. concentriquement les deux tubes étant courbés
F28F 1/40 - Éléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements les moyens étant uniquement à l'intérieur de l'élément tubulaire
F28F 27/00 - Commandes ou dispositifs de sécurité spécialement adaptés pour les appareils d'échange ou de transfert de chaleur
A23L 5/00 - Préparation ou traitement des aliments ou produits alimentaires en généralAliments ou produits alimentaires ainsi obtenusLeurs matériaux
F28F 13/10 - Dispositions pour modifier le transfert de chaleur, p. ex. accroissement, diminution en affectant le mode d'écoulement des sources de potentiel calorifique en communiquant un mouvement pulsatoire à l'écoulement, p. ex. par vibration acoustique
F28D 21/00 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur non couverts par l'un des groupes
A continuous, semi-continuous or fed-batch mixing apparatus and process for producing and maintaining a consistently mixed substance uses a tubular vessel equipped with a plurality of annular baffles configured to initiate and maintain uniform mixing and efficient dispersion of the substance in the tubular vessel, with a pump to impart unidirectional linear and non-oscillatory motion to the substance in the tubular vessel thereby promoting and maintaining uniform mixing and efficient dispersion of the substance.
A continuous, semi-continuous or fed-batch mixing apparatus and process for producing and maintaining a consistently mixed substance uses a tubular vessel equipped with a plurality of annular baffles configured to initiate and maintain uniform mixing and efficient dispersion of the substance in the tubular vessel, with a pump to impart unidirectional linear and non-oscillatory motion to the substance in the tubular vessel thereby promoting and maintaining uniform mixing and efficient dispersion of the substance.
Method and apparatus for temperature controlled processes in a vessel to provide improved process control, in particular to enable controlled temperatures to be applied to a substance in different process zones of a vessel, has a series of tubular members arranged and operatively connected in a flow system, and each process zone has temperature regulating means juxtaposed thereto for effecting temperature control therein.
C30B 11/00 - Croissance des monocristaux par simple solidification ou dans un gradient de température, p. ex. méthode de Bridgman-Stockbarger
B01J 19/00 - Procédés chimiques, physiques ou physico-chimiques en généralAppareils appropriés
A23L 3/00 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires
A23L 3/22 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires par chauffage direct des produits en vrac non emballés déplacés progressivement à travers les appareils à travers des tubes
B01J 19/24 - Réacteurs fixes sans élément interne mobile
C07B 57/00 - Séparation de composés organiques optiquement actifs
F28D 7/14 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations tubulaires fixes pour les deux sources de potentiel calorifique, ces sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi d'une canalisation les canalisations étant disposées l'une dans l'autre, p. ex. concentriquement les deux tubes étant courbés
F28F 1/40 - Éléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements les moyens étant uniquement à l'intérieur de l'élément tubulaire
F28F 27/00 - Commandes ou dispositifs de sécurité spécialement adaptés pour les appareils d'échange ou de transfert de chaleur
F28D 21/00 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur non couverts par l'un des groupes
A tubular mixing apparatus (101) and process for applying oscillatory motion to a mixture is described. The apparatus and process uses a tubular vessel (102) equipped with a plurality of annular baffles (103) configured to initiate and maintain uniform mixing and efficient dispersion of a substance in the tubular vessel. The apparatus and process use a fluid isolator (Ilia, 111b, 111c) to remove gas or liquid from the flow path of the vessel during operation of the apparatus.
B01F 11/00 - Mélangeurs avec mécanismes à secousses, oscillants ou vibrants
B01J 19/10 - Procédés utilisant l'application directe de l'énergie ondulatoire ou électrique, ou un rayonnement particulaireAppareils à cet usage utilisant des vibrations de fréquences audibles ou des ultrasons
B01J 19/18 - Réacteurs fixes avec éléments internes mobiles
B01J 19/24 - Réacteurs fixes sans élément interne mobile
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Industrial mixers for use in controlling mixing and blending processes, namely, mixers, baffled mixers, batch mixers, semi-batch mixers, tubular mixers, oscillatory baffled mixers, continuous oscillatory baffled mixers, and parts thereof; industrial chemical reactors for use in controlling chemical reactions, namely, chemical reactors, baffled reactors, batch reactors, semi-batch reactors, tubular reactors, oscillatory baffled reactors, continuous oscillatory baffled reactors, column reactors, [ pulse plate column reactors, perforated plate column reactors, reciprocating plate column reactors, ] and parts thereof; industrial crystallizers for use in the treatment, production and separation of materials, namely, crystallizers, baffled crystallizers, batch crystallizers, semi-batch crystallizers, tubular crystallizers, oscillatory baffled crystallizers and continuous oscillatory baffled crystallizers, and parts thereof Laboratory mixers for use in controlling mixing and blending processes, namely, mixers, baffled mixers, batch mixers, semi-batch mixers, tubular mixers, oscillatory baffled mixers, continuous oscillatory baffled mixers, and parts thereof; laboratory chemical reactors for use in controlling chemical reactions, namely, chemical reactors, baffled reactors, batch reactors, semi-batch reactors, tubular reactors, oscillatory baffled reactors, continuous oscillatory baffled reactors, column reactors, [ pulse plate column reactors, perforated plate column reactors, reciprocating plate column reactors, ] and parts thereof; laboratory crystallizers for use in the treatment, production and separation of materials, namely, crystallizers, baffled crystallizers, batch crystallizers, semi-batch crystallizers, tubular crystallizers, oscillatory baffled crystallizers, continuous oscillatory baffled crystallizers, and parts thereof; data processing equipment, namely, computer processors for use in controlling industrial and laboratory mixers, reactors, and crystallizers; computer software for use in controlling industrial and laboratory mixers, reactors, and crystallizers; and parts thereof Services for chemical processing and treatment of liquids and solids used to manufacture food and drink ingredients, active pharmaceutical ingredients, organic compounds, inorganic compounds, polymers, biopolymers, alcohols, salts, drugs, drug ingredients, chemicals, biochemical substances, biomedical substances, agrochemicals, cosmetics, crystals, hydrates, therapeutics, paints, dyes, pigments, reagents, colorants, alcohols, salts, oils, petrochemicals, additives, surfactants, effluents, fuels, biofuels and other feedstock, the services being, namely, mixing, blending, conducting reduction reactions, hydrogenation, oxidation, polymerization, separation, fractionation, crystallization, hydroformulation, providing advice concerning oil refining, purification and effluent purification; industrial purification of liquids and solids, namely, edible oils, fuels, biofuels, fuel additives, oil supplements, food and drink ingredients, active pharmaceutical ingredients, fine speciality chemicals, organic compounds, inorganic compounds, industrial oils and petrochemicals; catalytic treatment services, namely, mixing of pharmaceuticals, food and drinks, chemicals, biochemical substances, biomedical substances, agrochemicals, cosmetics, therapeutics, crystals, hydrates, paints, dyes, pigments, reagents, colorants, alcohols, salts, oils, polymers, biopolymers, petrochemicals, additives, surfactants, effluents, fuels, biofuels and other feedstock in the presence of catalysts; industrial treatment, namely, mixing, blending, hydrogenation, oxidation, polymerisation, fractionation, separation, and crystallisation of liquids and solids, namely, biofuels, chemicals, biochemical substances, biomedical substances, agrochemicals, cosmetics, therapeutics, crystals, hydrates, food and drink ingredients, alcohols, salts, pharmaceuticals, feedstock, industrial oils, petrochemicals, effluents, paints, dyes, polymers, biopolymers and colorants in the presence of catalysts and absorbents; services for the provision of catalysts, namely, mixing in baffled reactors containing catalysts for use in the manufacture of methanol and ethanol, and in the operation of methanol and bioethanol plants; treatment of hazardous chemicals and toxic waste, namely, biochemical waste; recycling of chemicals, biochemical substances and waste products; refining of waste solvents, oils and industrial chemicals, namely, biochemical and biomedical fluids; industrial effluent treatment, namely, aerobic and nonaerobic waste water treatment; water treatment and purification; leasing and rental of industrial and laboratory equipment, namely, mixers, baffled mixers, batch mixers, semi-batch mixers, tubular mixers, oscillatory baffled mixers, continuous oscillatory baffled mixers, chemical reactors, baffled reactors, batch reactors, semi-batch reactors, tubular reactors, oscillatory baffled reactors, continuous oscillatory baffled reactors, column reactors, [ pulse plate column reactors, perforated plate column reactors, reciprocating plate column reactors, ] crystallizers, baffled crystallizers, batch crystallizers, semi-batch crystallizers, tubular crystallizers, oscillatory baffled crystallizers and continuous oscillatory baffled crystallizers; consultancy and advisory services relating to all of the aforesaid services, namely, advising on the use of reactor, mixer and crystallizer technology in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, therapeutic, chemical, biochemical, biomedical, food and drink and industrial processes; all of the aforesaid services not being provided in connection with fuel refining Scientific and technological services, namely, the design and engineering of mixers, reactors, crystallizers, baffled mixers, baffled reactors, baffled crystallizers, batch mixers, batch reactors, batch crystallizers, semi-batch mixers, semi-batch reactors, semi-batch crystallizers, tubular mixers, tubular reactors, tubular crystallizers, oscillatory baffled mixers, oscillatory baffled reactors, oscillatory baffled crystallizers and continuous oscillatory baffled mixers, continuous oscillatory baffled reactors, and continuous oscillatory baffled crystallizers; research and design services, namely, conducting experiments to study food and drinks, industrial, chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, therapeutic, biochemical and biomedical procedures and the design of mixers, reactors, crystallizers, baffled mixers, baffled reactors, baffled crystallizers, batch mixers, batch reactors, batch crystallizers, semi-batch mixers, semi-batch reactors, semi-batch crystallizers, tubular mixers, tubular reactors, tubular crystallizers, oscillatory baffled mixers, oscillatory baffled reactors, oscillatory baffled crystallizers and continuous oscillatory baffled mixers, continuous oscillatory baffled reactors, continuous oscillatory baffled crystallizers; conducting experiments on baffled mixing processes for use in improving said procedures; engineering services; laboratory services, namely, conducting experiments relating to industrial, chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, therapeutic, biochemical and biomedical processes, and mixing processes that use baffled reactor, mixer and crystallizer technology; industrial design services; product design, process design, and mechanical design of mixers, reactors, crystallizers, baffled mixers, baffled reactors, baffled crystallizers, batch mixers, batch reactors, batch crystallizers, semi-batch mixers, semi-batch reactors, semi-batch crystallizers, tubular mixers, tubular reactors, tubular crystallizers, oscillatory baffled mixers, oscillatory baffled reactors, oscillatory baffled crystallizers and continuous oscillatory baffled mixers, continuous oscillatory baffled reactors, continuous oscillatory baffled crystallizers; leasing of scientific instruments, namely, mixers, reactors, crystallizers, baffled mixers, baffled reactors, baffled crystallizers, batch mixers, batch reactors, batch crystallizers, semi-batch mixers, semi-batch reactors, semi-batch crystallizers, tubular mixers, tubular reactors, tubular crystallizers, oscillatory baffled mixers, oscillatory baffled reactors, oscillatory baffled crystallizers and continuous oscillatory baffled mixers, continuous oscillatory baffled reactors, continuous oscillatory baffled crystallizers; and consultancy and advisory services relating to all of the aforesaid services, namely, provision of recommendations relating to the use of baffled mixer, reactor and crystallizer technology and systems; all of the aforesaid services not being provided in connection with fuel refining
A continuous, semi-continuous or fed-batch mixing apparatus and process for producing and maintaining a consistently mixed substance uses a tubular vessel (1) equipped with a plurality of annular baffles (4) configured to initiate and maintain uniform mixing and efficient dispersion of the substance in the tubular vessel, with a pump (9) to impart unidirectional linear and non-oscillatory motion to the substance in the tubular vessel thereby promoting and maintaining uniform mixing and efficient dispersion of the substance.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Scientific, optical, weighing, measuring, and teaching apparatus and instruments; electric apparatus and instruments, included in class 9 for the treatment of materials; data processing equipment; scientific apparatus for use in controlling chemical reactions; chemical reactors; reactor enclosures; filter reactors; capacitor switching reactors; chemical vapour deposition reactors; electric reactors; oscillatory baffled reactors, baffled mixing apparatus and component parts therefor; oscillatory baffled reactors; current limiting reactors; post column reactors; silicon controlled reactors; smoothing reactors. Services for the chemical processing and treatment of liquids, gases, solids, industrial oils and petrochemicals; catalytic treatment services; services for hydrogenation, hydro-refining and polymerisation catalysts; catalytic treatment services for use in the manufacture of synthesis gas; catalysts and catalytic systems for the oxidation of ammonia to nitric acid; advice concerning oil and gas refining and purification and effluent purification; services for industrial purification of gases, liquids, solids, industrial oils and petrochemicals; catalytic treatment services for use in the manufacture of hydrogen, and in the operation of hydrogen plants; chemical processing of liquids, gases, solids, industrial oils and petrochemicals; industrial treatment of gases, liquids, solids, industrial oils and petrochemicals in the presence of catalysts and/or absorbents; services for the provision of catalysts for use in the manufacture of methanol and bioethanol, and in the operation of methanol and bioethanol plants; paint mixing services; colouring and tinting services for colouring paint, varnishes, lacquers and woodstains; treatment of hazardous chemicals and toxic waste; recycling of chemicals and waste products; recovery of economically valuable materials from industrial chemical waste; refining of waste solvents, oils and industrial chemical fluids; industrial effluent treatment; water treatment and purification; hire, rental or leasing of plant and equipment for hire, rental or leasing of plant and equipment for oscillatory baffled reactors and baffled mixing apparatus, and for treatment or reaction of chemicals, effluents and water; advisory services and preparation of reports, all relating to oscillatory baffled reactors, baffled mixing apparatus, baffled mixing processes, mixing of substances, treatment of chemicals, effluent and water; consultancy and advisory services relating to all the aforesaid services. Scientific and technological services; research and design services relating thereto; engineering services; scientific, technological, design and engineering services in relation to oscillatory baffled reactors, baffled mixing apparatus, baffled mixing processes and the mixing of substances; industrial analysis and research services; laboratory services; material and product testing, measurement and analysis; chemical research and testing; constructional and industrial design services; mechanical design; leasing of scientific instruments; consultancy and advisory services relating to all the aforesaid services.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Electronic, scientific, surveying, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; electric apparatus and instruments, included in class 9 for the treatment of materials; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; calculating machines, data processing equipment; scientific apparatus for use in controlling chemical reactions; chemical reactors; reactor enclosures; filter reactors; capacitor switching reactors; chemical vapour deposition reactors; electric reactors; current limiting reactors; post column reactors; silicon controlled reactors; smoothing reactors; measuring instruments for testing the quality of coatings; instruments for measuring the thickness of coatings; all the aforesaid goods relating to baffled mixing apparatus; none of the aforesaid goods relating to photographic apparatus and instruments or digital cameras. Services for the chemical processing of liquids, gases, industrial oils and petrochemicals; services for the industrial treatment of gases, liquids, industrial oils and petrochemicals; catalytic treatment services for use in the manufacture of ammonia and in the operation of ammonia plants; services for hydrogenation, hydro-refining and polymerisation catalysts; catalytic treatment services for use in the manufacture of synthesis gas; catalysts and catalytic systems for the oxidation of ammonia to nitric acid; advice concerning oil and gas refining and purification; effluent purification; services for industrial purification of gases, liquids, industrial oils and petrochemicals; catalytic treatment services for use in the manufacture of hydrogen, and in the operation of hydrogen plants; chemical processing of liquids, gases, industrial oils and petrochemicals; industrial treatment of gases, liquids, industrial oils and petrochemicals in the presence of catalysts and/or absorbents; services for industrial purification of gases, liquids, industrial oils and petrochemicals; services for the provision of catalysts for use in the manufacture of methanol and in the operation of methanol plants; services for the treatment of materials, in particular services to sample and then replicate the smells, flavours and odours of organic and inorganic materials; paint mixing services; tinting (ie colouring) of paints, varnishes, lacquers and woodstains; colouring and tinting services for colouring paint, varnishes and woodstains; treatment of hazardous chemicals and toxic waste; recycling of chemicals and waste products; recovery of economically valuable materials from industrial chemical waste; refining of waste solvents, oils and industrial chemical fluids; industrial effluent treatment; water treatment and purification; hire, rental or leasing of plant and equipment for treatment of chemicals, effluents and water; advisory services and preparation of reports, all relating to treatment of industrial chemicals, effluent and water; consultancy and advisory services relating to all the aforesaid services; all the aforesaid services relating to baffled mixing processes. Scientific and technological services; research and design services relating thereto; engineering services; industrial analysis and research services; laboratory services; material and product testing, measurement and analysis; chemical research and testing; constructional and industrial design services; mechanical design; leasing of scientific instruments; consultancy and advisory services relating to all the aforesaid; all the aforesaid services relating to baffled mixing processes.