A communication system is used to download data from a downhole tool. The system includes at least one removable memory unit positioned in the downhole tool, at least one surface computer for receiving data from the at least one memory unit and a communication link for transmitting data from the memory unit to the surface computer. The communication link may be a direct, hard-wired, wireless or op...

Methods are provided for the optimization of the utilization of crustaceans, e.g., lobsters and crabs, especially through the use of underutilized components thereof. The methods include separating the intact shell of hard-shelled crustaceans from the raw edible meat contained therein which is very strongly attached to the shells. The methods each include the first step of initiating the detachmen...

The present invention relates to a medical information management arrangement that uses wireless data transmission. The invention also relates to a wireless terminal (105) used in the data transmission network, a wireless sensor belt (109), and a departmental server (100) managing the medical information network, and a medical radio beacon (60).

A microstructure includes a mass; a base member in which the mass is movably contained. The mass includes a surface, which is exposed out of the base member, and a stopper wire, which is arranged above the surface of the mass so as to inhibit over move of the mass.

A novel method for treating an organic waste water is provided, which is capable of separating and recovering phosphorous components in a liquid or solid form. According to the method of the present invention, reuse of phosphorous components can be facilitated, while the content of phosphorous components contained in a large quantity of a primary treated liquid can be reduced. The following steps ...

The invention relates to a container for food products, especially for steri le basic food substances, comprising a tank and an inliner interchangeably arranged in the tank for receiving the product. The invention also relates to a method for transporti ng food products in such a container. Moreover, the invention relates to a tank and an inliner for use in a container for food products. Such a co...

The invention relates to spherical telithromycin clusters and to a method for the production thereof characterized in that a telithromycin crystal suspension is prepared, said crystals are coated with a telithromycin insoluble phase which gradually crystallizes. The spherical telithromycin clusters are used in the preparation of micro-capsules.

A device for storage and transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a tank (2). In the tank an LNG boil-off is formed which flows to a compressor (12 ) and thereafter to a heat exchanger (20). The heat exchanger (20) is supplied with a coolant, which flows in a circuit of a cooling plant (26), resulting in condensation of a component of the boil-off. Between the tank (2) and the compressor (12) t...

Compounds having phosphonic acid groups or a derivative thereof, corresponding to the general formula (I) €ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ A-[P(O)(OH) 2 ] p €ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ(I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, wherein A means a residue of a linear, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated, hydrocarbon residue with n carbon atoms, whereby said residue may be substituted by hydroxyl and/or ca...

A golf club (40) having a club head (42) with a face component (60) and an aft body (61) is disclosed herein. The face component (60) has a striking plate portion (72) and a return portion (74). The aft-body (61) is composed of a crown portion (62), a sole portion (64) and optionally a ribbon section (90). The face component (60) is composed of a metal material, and the all-body (61) is composed o...

A compound represented by general formula (I) or a salt thereof, excellent in parasiticidal activity as an enthelmintic for animal and man, wherein A represents benzyl which is appropriately substituted or phenyl which may be appropriately substituted; A represents benzyl or phenyl each of which may be appropriately substituted; B and D represent each lower alkyl; and C represents hydrogen or l...

A disposable absorbent article, such as a diaper. The disposable absorbent article has a first topsheet with apertures large enough for low-viscosity fecal material to pass through to a fecal material storage element. The fecal material storage element immobilizes the fecal material in position for dewatering, so that the liquid components of the fecal material are absorbed by the core and the sol...

A positive displacement sorter includes a plurality of interconnected slats defining an endless web, an upper run of the web defining a conveying surface conveying articles in a longitudinal direction. A plurality of pusher shoes move along the slats to laterally displace articles on the conveying surface. The pusher shoes include a base and a member extending from the base below the conveying sur...

The invention relates to a composition based on zirconium oxide and comprising cerium oxide which has a specific surface of at least 30 m2/g after calcination for 6 hours at 900° C. and which is provided in the form of a pure solid solution of cerium oxide in zirconium oxide. According to another embodiment, this composition can additionally comprise a doping element and can exhibit a specific sur...

A pipe liner bag (1) comprises a tubular resin-absorbent material (2) impregnated with a hardenable resin, and a plastic film covering the outer surface of the tubular resin-absorbent material, wherein the plastic film is formed of a tubular multi-layer composite film (3) having a five-layer structure comprising a surface film layer (3-1), a thermally reactive bonding film layer (3-2), an intermed...

Methods and apparatuses are provided for inactivation of microorganisms in fluids or on surfaces. Preferably the fluids contain blood or blood products and comprise biologically active proteins. Preferred methods include the steps of adding an effective, non-toxic amount of an endogenous photosensitizer to a fluid and exposing the fluid to photoradiation sufficient to activate the endogenous photo...

The present invention provides recombinant antigen-binding regions and antibodies and functional fragments containing such antigen-binding regions that are specific for CD38, which plays an integral role in various disorders or conditions. These antibodies, accordingly, can be used to treat, for example, hematological malignancies such as multiple myeloma. Antibodies of the invention also can be u...

This invention provides method of treatment of autoimmune diseases and/or inflammatory disorders.

Fusion proteins are described which have a site such as DKTH, DRSH, EKSH or DKSH which is cleavable by copper (II) ions. When expressed in a host cell the fusion proteins provide a cost-effective method for the production of any desired recombinant protein.

Soy-containing beverage comprising an aqueous liquid containing deflavored soy protein material are provided. Especially preferred beverage include flavored soymilk beverage and soymilk smoothies.