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2Two of these strain relief members (72, 74) define an area which is generally wedge-shaped and caontains a web (80) of flexible material.
3A generally hourglass-shaped opening in the web releasably receives a loop of another cable (18) which extends into the housing and may be connected to another peripheral device so as to provide strain relief for that other cable.
4The entire assembly (10) may be a unit molded of elastomeric material which has an opening enclosing a circuit module and forming the strain relief members (70, 72, 74) and the web (80) with its loop retaining strain relief opening.
5The cable assembly (10) is especially useful in data collection installations for connecting peripheral devices such as bar code scanners and data entry keyboards to a terminal such as a personal computer
6A non-volatile integrated circuit memory (10, 11, 100, 200) in which the memory cell (10, 11) includes a first transistor gate (19, 36) overlying a first channel region (44A), a ferroelectric material (48) overlying a second channel region (44B), and a second transistor gate (23, 37) overlying a third channel region (44C).
7The channel regions (44A, 44B, 44C) are connected in series, and preferably are contiguous portions of a single semiconducting channel (44).
8The first channel (44A) is connected to a plate voltage that is 20 % to 50 % of the coercive voltage of the ferroelectric material.
9A sense amplifier (110) is connected to the third channel region (44C) via a bit line (108).
10The rise of the bit line after reading a logic "1" state of the cell is prevented from disturbing the ferroelectric material by shutting off the third channel before the sense amplifier rises
11The present invention provides polynucleotide sequences from FAE1 genes.
12FAE1 genes encode elongation enzymes which catalyze the conversion of C18 FAs to C20-C22 FAs.
13The polynucleotides of the invention are used to modify FAE1 gene expression and thereby modulate FA content in plant organs or parts, particularly seeds
14Disclosed are hard surface cleaning compositions comprising: a) from about 1 % to about 60 % of an amine oxide detergent surfactant, b) an aqueous carrier liquid, and c) a protonated amine.
15When used to clean a vinyl surface, these compositions cause minimal or no staining of the vinyl surface
16A load carrier (1) intended to be pulled by a tractor comprises a frame (2) adapted to carry a load, a chassis (8) having wheels (9) for bearing on the ground as well as a turntable (11) arranged in the neighbourhood of the rear end of the frame with respect to the pulling direction for connecting a trailer to the load carrier
17A single locking point vehicle security device having U-shaped arms (120, 130) which are adjustable in width to accommodate the tire width of the vehicle.
18The arms are non-rotatably mountable in a central body (101) over the tread of a tire thereby rendering the wheel inoperable.
19The central body (101) renders the wheel mounting to the vehicle inacessible.
20The point of adjustment (144) of the width of the U-shaped end of the arms and the attachment point of the arms (143) to the central body (101) are also inaccessible when the device is mounted and locked onto the wheel thereby making removal difficult.
21A second set of arms (120, 130) may be installed in the central body in place of the security arms.
22This second set is fabricated to have a low profile and traction enhancing surface (191) over the tread to improved maneuverability of the vehicle on a slippery surface
23Devices are hand-held, self-contained units which are automatically actuated at the same release point in a patient's inspiratory flow cycle.
24Actuation of the device forces an algesic formulation (5) through a porous membrane (3) of the container (1) which membrane has pores having a diameter in the range of about 0.25 microns to 1.5 microns.
25The porous membrane is positioned in alignment with a surface of a channel (11) through which a patient inhales air.
26The flow profile of air moving through the channel is such that the flow at the surface of the channel is less than the flow rate at the center of the channel.
27The membrane is designed so that it protrudes outward at all times or made flexible so that when an analgesic formulation is forced against and through the membrane, the flexible membrane protrudes outward beyond the flow boundary layer (13) of the channel into faster moving air
28A transgenic higher plant, seed containing the transgene, and methods of providing enhanced carotenoid accumulation are disclosed.
29The transgenic higher plant has a genomic structural gene that encodes a chimeric polypeptide conjugate and over accumulates a colored native carotenoid in a preselected storage organ relative to the accumulation in a non-transgenic plant of the same type.
30Expression of the chimeric polypeptide is driven by a promoter operatively linked to that structural gene that provides storage organ-enhanced expression.
31The chimeric polypeptide has an N-terminal plastid transit peptide portion whose C-terminus is linked to the N-terminus of a non-higher plant phytoene synthase enzyme
32A fluid turbine (10) having a casing (12), an axial inlet (14) and an outlet (16).
33A rotor (18) is mounted on an output shaft (24), the rotor (18) being constructed as a disc with an enclosed passage (20) extending from a central inlet (32) to a circumferential outlet.
34The passage (20) is curved so that the outlet is tangential to the circumference of the rotor disc, whereby the rotor (18) can operate under fluid back pressure with minimum resistance to rotation
35A continuous highwall mining machine (10) includes a frame (12) and a ground engaging loading shovel (32) that is mounted to extend forwardly from the frame.
36A cutter (16) for winning aggregate material is mounted to the frame (12) so as to extend above and forwardly of the loading shovel (32).
37An armless conveyor system (40) conveys aggregate material won from the mineral seam.
38The armless conveyor system includes twin chains having a forked section (44) at the forwardmost end carried on the loading shovel (32) and an uninterrupted humpless and dipless path extending rearwardly to a discharge end
39An apparatus and a control method for adapting moving bodies to high-speed operation of a pattern making device for a warp knitting machine which is adapted to carry out a patterning operation by providing an arbitrary number of moving bodies, at least some of which constitute guide points, in a guide path so that the moving bodies can be moved on the basis of the driving means, and displacing each guide point on an arbitrary direction by a desired amount on the basis of a signal from an electronic controller to each moving body and thereby positioning the same, characterized in that an auxiliary driving means for supplementing the driving force from the driving means when the pattern device is started and operated in accordance with the lapping of the moving bodies is additionally provided.
40For example, the supplementing of the driving force is done by utilizing a force of the pressure air blown out and diffused from nozzles provided on some of the moving bodies, or blowing air from a nozzle directed to the moving bodies.
41A signal sent to the moving bodies, for example, a pulse signal is set to one pulse per gauge pitch, whereby a position in which the moving bodies are to be stopped is reliably set between knitting needles
42A method for measuring the combined bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects of an antimicrobial agent on the number of viable cells in a bacterial population is shown.
43This facilitates the assessment of therapeutic efficacy independent of the generation time used in the test environment
44Compounds of formula (I) wherein R<1>, R<2>, R<3> and X are as defined.
45The compounds of formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful in inhibiting phosphodiesterase (PDE) type IV and the production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and in the treatment of asthma, arthritis, bronchitis, chronic obstructive airways disease, psoriasis, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis and other inflammatory diseases, AIDS, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF
46A stress-bearing assembly for use in a vehicle body is disclosed.
47The assembly comprises a composite laminate resin-cured structure (12) made up of at least one pair of oriented fibre mats (14, 16) separated by a layer of foamed plastics (18), and at least one closed loop structure (20) attached to the composite structure.
48The mats preferably comprise glass fibres, carbon fibres or fabric and the composite structure advantageously constitutes the floor structure of a vehicle
49Apparatus and methods for the protection from dehydration of the Gel of liquid chromatography columns is disclosed.
50A column (10) receives a continuous flow of buffer solution (16) that acts, in one way, to keep the Gel (12) hydrated.
51The buffer solution (16) is pumped by a pump (22) from a supply vessel (14) via tubing (18, 20) to the inlet (11) of the column (10).
52The modified buffer solution (16) passes from the outlet (13) via a tube (26) to a collection vessel (24).
53A chamber (30) containing an optical sensor (32) operates to detect the presence of buffer solution (16), and if no solution is detected, the control circuit (34) causes closure of a valve (36) to block-off the outlet tube (26) and causes the interruptor (38) to stop the pump (22).
54The absence of buffer solution (16) in the chamber (30) can be due to failure of the pump (22) or a tube (18, 20)
55The present invention provides improved chewing gum formulations and bases including fine powder lecithin, as well as methods of producing chewing gum and bases that include fine powder lecithin.
56In an embodiment, the present invention provides a chewing gum formulation comprising an insoluble gum base, water soluble portion, a flavor, and at least 0.1 % by weight of a blend of fine powder lecithin and glycerol triacetate
57Disclosed is a process for preparing a low density closed-cell polymer foam comprising a plurality of closed-cells having an average cell size of at least about 0.08 millimeter characterized in that the process comprises the steps of heat plastifying an expandable or foamable monovinyl aromatic polymer formulation comprising a non-linear monovinyl aromatic polymer composition and an environmentally acceptable blowing agent; and reducing the pressure on the mixture to form a foam.
58A stable monovinyl aromatic polymer foam prepared from a non-linear styrenic polymer composition and environmentally acceptable blowing agents is also disclosed
59The invention relates to a quadruple-joint wiper arm for a winscreen wiper system of a motor vehicle, in which the "quadruple joint" system consists of a drive lever (4) connectable to a drive spindle, a control lever (5) arranged at the side thereof and connectable to a supporting lever and a coupling member (6) secured via an articulation to the free end of the drive lever (4) and the control lever (5).
60At the end to which the control lever is jointed, the articulation section (15) of the wiper arm is fitted on the coupling member (6) so as to pivot, in a manner known per se.
61In order to prevent tensions on the quadruple joint system and thus to improve the wiping quality, one of the two joints between the coupling member (6) and the drive lever (4) or the control lever (5) takes the form of a ball joint (9) and the other that of a universal joint (11)
62A dental orthosis useful for an appropriate or intended human user in the treatment of snoring and/or sleep apnoea, the device comprising: palate fitting means (1) to fit on the upper teeth and against the hard plate of the user and to maintain an airway passageway for such a user during sleep through the oral cavity under at least most of said palate fitting means, and downwardly and rearwardly protruding means (4) supported by said palate fitting means (1) extending from below a plate covering rear part of said palate fitting means to extend downwardly and rearwardly a distance in the range of from 2mm to 20mm sufficient for such a user to prevent the falling back of the tongue of the user during sleep
63A table has a sunk-in shielded display mounted below the table top.
64The table top is fixed to a lower supporting frame and a transparent glass pane is mounted in the tape top above the display.
65Both sides of the glass pane are provided with an antireflection coating and the bottom side of the glass pane is provided with a metallic coating layer.
66The side of the table away from the user is completely covered with a metal sheet that forms a cover and the display is completely shielded by earthed metal foils or parts
67A mobile station device (5) is quickly connectable to a fixed station (3) for data communication when the station (3) and a fixed station (4) for speech communication have the same service area.
68The station (3) successively informs the station (4) of channel information (usable channels, traffic quantities, etc.) and the station (4) informs mobile station devices (5) of the channel information through information channels for speech communication.
69A mobile station device (5) informs the station (3) of a suitable channel selected from the channels which the mobile station device (5) is informed of when the device (5) makes packet communication with an ISDN network (1) through the station (3).
70Since the device (5) thus devices the channel before the communication with the station (3), the device (5) is connected quickly to the station (3)
71A spark plug (10) for use in an internal combustion engine comprises an electrically nonconductive body member (12) and a pair of electrodes (14, 20) formed of material having titanium diboride as its major component.
72Tests indicate that titanium diboride electrodes (14, 20) are extremely resistant to electrical erosion, the spark plugs (10) embodying the present invention are particularly useful in continuous cycle or heavy duty cycle engines that have heretofore been subject to severe electrode erosion
73There are provided a method and an apparatus for determining at least one sheet stretch value of a roll of material (2).
74The method comprises the steps of (a) radially marking one side end of the roll (2) from periphery thereof to produce a series of aligned marks (4) along a radius thereof; (b) supporting the roll (2) in such a manner that it is free to rotate, thus allowing relaxation of peripheral layers thereof; and (c) after steps (a) and (b), measuring a lateral shifting value GAP of one of the marks (10), which is the outermost in periphery of the roll (2), with respect to an adjacent mark (16).
75A data card of the invention has at least one security status which allows a number of authorised people functional access to it, e.g. to read out or enter data.
76An authorised person is one who can prove entitlement to read out or enter data on the card by one of the previously specified security procedures, e.g. by entering a PIN or by using a key.
77In addition the data card has at least one further security status in which actual access thereto by the authorised people can be restricted by one of them, preferably the card-holder, can be restricted so that, for example, only the card-holder has access to that card.
78The entitlement to impose such a restriction on actual access is to be defined, for instance, by the input of a password or a PIN.
79Furthermore, independently of the security status, limited access to certain data or data fields can be defined so that, for example, important data can be read out from a medical card in an emergency
80A surgical skin hook (11, 100) has a guard (12, 105) that may be advanced to cover the prongs or hooks (14, 103) or retracted to expose the prongs or hooks (14, 103) for use during a surgical procedure.
81In its advanced or closed position, the guard (12, 105) prevents accidental contact with the hooks (14, 103) thereby preventing nicks or cuts and the risks associated with contracting infectious diseases, such as AIDS.
82Two embodiments are disclosed.
83An improved method of using the guarded skin hook involves clamping the patient's skin (129) between the guard (105) and the hook or hooks (103) such that the skin (129) will not inadvertently fall off of the hook or hooks (103) as the skin (129) is peeled or lifted away from an incision (128) previously made on the patient
84A work table (1) for machine tools, machining centres and similar, for turning and milling, which is of exceptionally simple construction, comprising a platform (3) of a predetermined diameter, rotatably supported by a base (2) about an axis (X-X) and rotated by a three-phase synchronous electric motor (10) co-axial with the platform (3) and in direct contact with it
85The catheter (5) with a flexible tip (20) includes a manifold (25) at the proximal end, a flexible catheter body (40) having a proximal end and a distal end, a balloon (15) at the distal end and a distal flexible tip (20).
86The catheter is designed for operation as an "over the wire" catheter and would be compatible with a flexible guidewire, such as guidewire (30).
87The flexible tip invention also would be compatible with "rapid exchange" or "single operator exchange" catheters.
88Flexible tip (20) extends distally from balloon (15) and guidewire shaft (55).
89In the preferred embodiment flexible tip (20) is formed from distal material of balloon (15).
90The length of the flexible tip (20) will vary depending on the path that catheter (5) must travel through the artery to get to its desired location.
91The length of the tip will balance the pushability desired versus the flexibility desired.
92A longer flexible tip (20) on catheter (5) would allow enough flexibility a the tip for catheter (5) to get at hard to reach lesions through at tortuous path.
93A shorter flexible tip (20) on catheter (5) would make the tip stiffer and allow higher pushability through blocked arteries.
94By varying the flexible tip (20), the catheter (5) may be designed for many different conditions
95"Multifunctional bristle" means that said bristle simultaneously effects several actions.
96In particular, this is obtained by giving to said bristle a suitable shape.
97The anti-traumatic multifunctional bristle (10, 20) object of the present invention is characterized by the fact that it presents a step structure, wherein said step structure can consist of a plurality of cylinders (11, 12, 13) or cones (21, 22, 23)
98A poultry house controller (14) situated within a poultry house (12) regulates the relative humidity and temperature within the poultry house (12) via actuation of fans (22) and heaters (24) in response to temperature and humidity feedback signals from temperature sensors (16) and humidity sensors (18), respectively.
99The controller (14) can communicate with a host computer (16) and other controllers (14) situated at other houses (12).
100The controller (14) comprises an integrity check means (234) for checking temperature and humidity values detected by these sensors (16, 18).
101The integrity check means (234) ensures the accuracy of values by eliminating a value from consideration if it falls outside predefined range of the average of the other values received from other sensors.
102Additionally, the controller (14) utilizes watchdog timing signals (100) for ensuring continuous operation.
103The watchdog timing signals (100) are generated by a control program (108) and are sent to an alarm system (92).
104An alarm horn (94) is sounded upon failure to receive a watchdog timing signal (100) within a predefined time period.
105Finally, the controller (14) optimally controls the fans (22) for ventilation and for modifying temperature by decreasing the predefined time period pertaining to the fan dedicated to minimum ventilation requirements by a time amount corresponding to actuation of another fan within the predefined time interval
106The invention provides iodinated bis phenyl compounds, useful as X-ray contrast agents, of formula (I) (wherein each C6R5 moiety may be the same or different; each R denotes a hydrogen or iodine atom or a group M, two or three non-adjacent R groups on each C6R5 moiety denoting iodine atoms and one, two or three R groups on each C6R5 moiety denoting M groups; X denotes a group providing a 1, 2 or 3 atom chain linking the two C6R5 groups, preferably where X is or contains in the bridging chain a carbonyloxy group each C6R5 group being a triodophenyl group or a group in which each R is other than hydrogen; and each M is independently a non-ionic hydrophilic moiety, M preferably being a non-ionic hydrophilic moiety comprising a monohydroxy- or polyhydroxy-alkyl group) and isomers, especially stereoisomers and rotamers, thereof
107A method of treating a pregnant mammal (including a human) which comprises administering IGF-1 or an analogue thereof or another hormone (such as growth hormone) which elevates maternal IGF-1 to thereby illicit a reduction of maternal blood pressure and/or to promote fetal growth and placental function
108The present invention provides a novel one-piece capstan for a tape cartridge which provides good static dissipative properties and wear resistance.
109The capstan material of the present invention has a charge decay time of no more than 5 seconds as measured according to Mil B-81705C standard.
110The capstan material also has a flexural modulus of at least 200,000 psi (1379 MPa).
111The capstan comprises a hard, dimensionally stable polymer and a static dissipating polymer.
112The capstan also has an improved structure and geometry which enables the part to be easily molded, reduces drive force requirements with a reduction of material from the prior art design, but with no significant loss of performance properties
113A detector system filters the effects of periodic noise such as magnetic flux from nearby power lines or other periodic sources.
114The detector system further adapts in the case that the system incorporates microloops for the inductive sensors.
115The detector system further counts multiple vehicles while in presence mode.
116The detector system also provides logging of vehicle data and system faults
117A system of remotely distributed machines (10) is provided for paying bills (40) issued by each of several different remote issuers, such as telephone, gas, and electric utilities.
118Each machine (10) preferably has its own computer (80), a bar-code scanner (38), and means for accepting payments, preferably in cash.
119A bill (40) is inserted by the user into the bar-code scanner (38), which reads the identity of the issuer, the amount owed, and the due date for payment, etc. The user deposits payment into the machine (10), preferably in cash, and the computer (80) in each machine (10) gives credit for payments made, computes the amount of any late penalties, and computes the balance due.
120The credits are stored in the machine (10) and the information is conveyed to the proper one of the different issuers.
121The funds are collected regularly from the machines (10) and credited to the accounts of the different issuers in accordance with the issuer identification data and credits stored in the machine
122A body movement machine for personal multimedia systems that transmits to the body of at least one person a sequence of physical movement stimulus correlated with multimedia events such as, for exemple, video games or audiovisual reproductions, comprising movement actuators (1) able to support the direct or indirect moving rest of a human body; a power module (2); and a programmable control module (4) connected to and capable to process incoming signals generated by personal multimedia systems intended for home use, to execute movement sequences for enjoyment, relaxation, and instruction, among other purposes
123A solar concentrator for producing usable power as heat and electricity uses a heliostat (1502) to concentrate solar radiation (1509) onto an absorbing surface such as, or including, a solar cell array (1511) capable of absorbing power from the radiation, meanwhile removing heat (such as from long-wave infra-red radiation) from the surface with fluid heat transfer means (1503, 1504), then making effective use of that low-grade heat.
124Thus the solar cell array is kept relatively cool and a larger proportion of the solar energy incident on the reflector unit is used.
125The invention uses electricity (1506) from the solar cells to move a transporting fluid through a heat exchanger (1504).
126Excess electricity may be available for local storage or use (1510), or feeding (1512) to the power distribution grid.
127Applications include warming swimming pools (1501) - where pool water remains cooler than the maximum cell temperature, heating hot-water supplies using excess electricity, or warming, lighting and ventilating spaces
128A batching of currently supplied articles with non-uniform weights into portions of a uniform target weight is effected by passing the articles through a weighing station (6, 8) to a distribution system (12), in which the articles (4) are selectively allocated to a plurality of receiver bins (14).
129It is known to improve the capacity of such a system by way of probability calculations based on the normal distribution of the articles in the supply flow, but according to the invention it is still better to base such calculations on a regularly updated recorded histogram (28) of the weight distribution of a relatively high number of newly weighed articles.
130Thereby the target calculations will rely on factual rather than just expected conditions, and a very important result is that it is possible to effect relevant batching even when the article weights in the supply flow are not normally distributed
131An improved method for suppressing graft rejection in a host subject is disclosed.
132The method, as applied to allograft rejection, includes administering an immunosuppressant compound in an amount substantially below that required for effective suppression of allograft rejection, when the compound is administered alone.
133The suppressive effect of the compound is potentiated by administration of an ethanolic extract of Tripterygium wilfordii or a purified triptolide component thereof.
134The method as applied to xenograft rejection, includes administering an immunosuppressant drug, where the drug or the amount of drug administered is, by itself, ineffective to suppress xenograft rejection. Effective xenograft suppression is achieved by also administering an ethanolic extract of Tripterygium wilfordii or a purified triptolide component thereof
135In bargain stockings in which the fabrics of leg portions are knitted with elastic covering threads alone, a covering thread constituting the elastic covering threads is a convex quadrilateral elongated fiber thread of polyamide having a square horizontal cross-sectional shape (1) which has four projecting portions (4, 4') and no recessed portions, and which is formed by four outwardly bulging curved sides (5, 5') extending from the four sides of an inscribed square (3) having the projecting portions (4, 4') as its apexes.
136It is preferably that this thread does not substantially contain titanium oxide, has a thread fineness of 5-12 denier and 2-7 filaments, and is a single elastic covering thread or a double elastic covering thread having a covering twist number of 2200-2800 t/m.
137Stockings having very high or good transparency, refreshing feeling, glossiness and external appearance which could not be attained by conventional bargain stocking can be obtained, the stockings according to the present invention also having an excellent touch, a high softness, an excellent wearing feeling, excellent fitting characteristics and durability.
138Therefore, stockings having excellent fitting characteristics, fashionableness, agreeable feeling and high durability can be obtained
139The present invention relates to a computer system having a CPU, a power management processor with a volatile power management configuration, a power supply in circuit communication, and preferably a non-volatile storage device.
140The power management processor controls the regulation of power to the CPU by the power supply.
141Prior to causing the power supply to cease providing regulated power to the CPU, the power management processor interrupts the CPU via a system management interrupt.
142Responsive to being interrupted via the system management interrupt, the CPU performs tasks associated with the power supply imminently ceasing to provide regulated power to the CPU.
143Such tasks may include writing data to non-volatile memory and refreshing an alarm value in the power management processor.
144The CPU can extend the period of time before the power management processor causes the power supply to cease providing regulated power to the CPU while the CPU performs the necessary tasks
145The proposal is for a gas sensor made according to thick or thin-film technology with a sensitive resistance layer on a substrate, the electrical resistance of which provides data on at least one property of a gas in a test gas.
146In order to measure the resistance in the sensitive resistance layer, there are two electrodes, one of which is arranged between the substrate and the underside of the sensitive resistance layer.
147At least a part of the second electrode (32, 5) is arranged flat opposite the first (31) on the upper side of the resistance layer (4).
148The part (5) of the second electrode on the top of the resistance layer (4) is gas-permeable
149The invention concerns a moulded part of completely biodegradable starch foamed material to be used for protecting transported articles.
150The invention further concerns a method of preparing this starch foamed material which is expanded to form starch foam profiled sections which are self-adhesive when moisture is applied and can be processed individually or so as to form single or multi-layer foam panels.
151The advantages reside in improved operating properties and minimized expenditure on packaging
152Carbamoyl carboxylic acid amides of general formula (I) and salts thereof are disclosed. In said formula (I), R<1> represents optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or an optionally substituted non-aromatic carbo- or heterocycle; R<2> represents H or optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl; R<3> represents optionally halogenated alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenylalkyl; R<4> represents H or one of the groups R<3>; or R<3> and R<4>, together with the C atom to which they are attached, represent an optionally substituted carbo- or heterocycle; R<5> independently of the latter represents one of the groups R<2>; X represents independently of one another hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl and/or alkenyl; Y represents independently of each other and of the latter one of the groups X; p and q independently of one another are 0, 1 or 2; R<6> represents halogen, cyano, nitro, or optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, or an optionally substituted phenyl group bound by oxygen or sulphur; r is 0, 1, 2 or 3.
153Also disclosed are agents containing these compounds, processes for producing them and the use of formula (I) compounds and of said agents
154A penetration firestop that permits longitudinal (L) and radial (R) movement of a pipe (42) through an opening in a partition (44) where the opening has a cross-sectional area larger than a cross-sectional area of the pipe, comprising: a) a thermal insulator (47) generally surrounding the pipe slidably engaged with a first side of the partition to substantially cover the opening; b) a first seal (52) interposed between thermal insulator and the pipe, the first seal permitting longitudinal movement of the pipe through the insulator; c) a second seal (62) interposed between the thermal insulator and the partition, the second seal permitting radial movement of the pipe and insulator relative to the opening; and d) securing means (58) for allowing radial movement of the insulator relative to the opening while generally maintaining engagement of the insulator to the first side of the partition so that the opening remains substantially covered during movement of the pipe
155The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) in which R is as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable metabolically labile ester or amide thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful as antagonists of one or more of the actions of L-glutamate at metabotropic excitatory amino acid receptors
156In accordance with the present invention there is provided a package (1) having a front (2) and a back (3) portions and two sides.
157The package has a closed position and an open position.
158The package includes a cover (10) having a top wall (11), and a base (20) having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall surrounding and attached to the bottom wall.
159The peripheral wall abuts against the cover when the package is in its closed position so as to define an interior.
160The cover and the base are joined together along the back by a hinge (50).
161The package includes at least one latch (40) for maintaining the package in its closed position.
162The package also has two latch releases (150, 250), one located on each side for opening the package.
163The latch releases extend outwardly beyond the cover of the package.
164Lastly, the package includes a device (132) for automatically pivoting said cover to an angle greater than 90 DEG , with respect to the base, when the latch is released
165A telephone system (10) for travel card users where the users may program the switching module (18) so that it completes, re-routes, or refuses to complete calls as predetermined by the costumer.
166Data is captured as it is downloaded from the switching module (18) to an internal buffer (20) and is fed through a digital commuications path (61) and an analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converter (63) to a switching station computer (32, 33).
167The switching station computer (32, 33) is in communication with a data storage server (42) and the data storage server (42) is in communication with remote telephones (50, 56, 68, 12) and with computers (46) and facsimile machines (70) in remote customers' offices (44).
168The switching station computer (32, 33) is thus programmable by the customer and incoming calls are handled as predetermined by the customer.
169A voice response device (66) provides verbal communication between the system (10) and its users
170A panel display (10) includes a common substrate (56) on which a plurality of small display tiles (12, 13, 14, 15) are mounted in an array and electrically interconnected to replicate a large area panel.
171Each tile includes a plurality of contact pads (44, 46, 52) which are aligned with corresponding contact pads (72, 74, 78) on the substrate.
172Solder joints (60, 62, 68) between corresponding contact pads mechanically align and secure the tiles on the substrate, and provide electrical connections therebetween.
173Selected substrate pads (80, 81) are interconnected to provide electrical connections between adjacent tiles (14, 15)
174The image generating process is carried out by calculating deplacements vectors representing the evolution of an image (Z, D) to the next directly from coordinates and coefficients of geometrical transformation of points associated in the scene in 3D.
175The applications concern the generation of monocular sequences by temporal interpolation and stereoscopic sequences by extrapolation.
176Before washing with water and drying a car in the usual manner, an emulsion containing 0.5 to 10 % by weight wax and/or 2.5 to 15 % by weight silicone, 0.2 to 10 % by weight emulsifier, 0 to 2 % by weight thickener in an emulsifying or dispersing liquid, and if required additives such as fragrances, dyes, UV absorbing agents, anti-static agents and abrasive agents, is applied and spread on the surface of the car
177The invention concerns a process for producing ceramic materials by pyrolysis of a polymer ceramic precursor. The ceramic precursor is produced by (a) reacting halides of elements selected from groups IIIA, IVA and VA of the periodic system, transition metals and rare-earth elements with a compound of the formula (I): R3 Si-N=C=N-SiR3, in which R, independently in each case, means a C1-C3 alkyl or alkenyl group, and (b) separating volatile components from the reaction mixture
178The invention relates to a baking oven comprising a number of baking molds for baking moldings, for instance from a dough or a dough suspension, with heating means being provided for heating the baking molds.
179The heating means comprise air heating means and air displacement means, with the air displacement means being arranged for forcibly passing air heated by the air heating means along the baking molds within the oven.
180The invention further relates to a method for baking moldings using air heating
181A magnetizable layer can be applied to a flexible backing web (14) by gravure coating at high speeds by independently driving the backing web at a speed that is substantially different from the surface speed of the gravure roll (12).
182Especially high coating speeds have been achieved when the gravure roll (12) rotates oppositely to the direction in which the backing web (14) is advancing.
183In one embodiment, a nip roll (34) presses the backing web (14) against the backup roll (15, 30), there is a gap between the gravure roll (12) and a backup roll (15, 30), and an idler roll (17) is positioned downstream of the gap to force the backing web (14) into contact with the gravure roll (12) over a short arc.
184When that backup roll (30) has a hard surface such as metal, its surface can be machined with precision, and that precision can be maintained in spite of exposure to solvent vapors
185The invention relates to a sequence of nucleotides characterized in that it corresponds to the fragment <u>Hin</u>dIII of about 4.3 kb which can be obtained from the plasmid pJEG80.1 which has been deposited at the CNCM on August 23 1994 with the number I-1469 or capable of hybridizing in stringent conditions with said plasmid.
186It also relates to polypeptides resulting from the expression of said sequence and their utilisation in toxic compositions against insects
187This invention relates to a five step process for preparing a purified alkali metal salt of 4-sulfophenyl-[(1-oxyalkanoyl)amino]alkanoate in one reaction vessel without isolation of intermediates.
188The first step involves reacting an alkali metal salt of 4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid with a C2 to C4 carboxylic anhydride in a solvent to form an alkali metal salt of 4-acyloxybenzenesulfonic acid and a C2 to C4 carboxylic acid.
189The second step involves adding an [(1-oxyalkanoyl)amino]alkanoic acid and a transesterification catalyst to the reaction product of Step (A) and heating at a temperature and pressure sufficient to maintain reflux of the solvent and to remove the C2 to C4 carboxylic acid from the reaction vessel to form a reaction mixture containing an alkali metal salt of 4-sulfophenyl-[(1-oxyalkanoyl)amino]alkanoate.
190The third step involves removing solvent from the reaction mixture formed in Step (B).
191The fourth step involves mixing the alkali metal salt of 4-sulfophenyl-[(1-oxyalkanoyl)amino]alkanoate product of Step (C) with acetic acid.
192The fifth step involves separating the product from the acetic acid.
193The purified alkali metal salt of 4-sulfophenyl-[(1-oxyalkanoyl)amino]alkanoate product is useful as a bleach activator in detergents
194The invention concerns a massage and brushing apparatus which, by acting mechanically on the human body, attains the positive effects associated with a massage, such as stimulating the circulation or loosening up tense muscles, as well as cleansing the body.
195The solution to the invention resides in an object which can be used in domestic baths, is economical and attractive.
196The apparatus according to the invention has a hollow guide rod (1) in the form of a pipe substantially shaped like a hand shower mounting, although proportionately larger, and mounted in a similar manner thereto.
197The guide rod is surrounded by the mounting (8) for the massage tool (9) which is moved continuously up and down by a motor (5).
198The force-transmission means and the guided means are located inside the guide rod or in the parts of the outer wall thereof which are drawn inwards.
199The force is transmitted from the motor (5) by a gear, hydraulically or by a cord drive
200A plastic substrate (1) for electronic circuits has contact pins (5) which extend through the substrate (1) and have a bondable section (8) at the first side (24) of the substrate (1).
201The bondable section (8) serves to connect the circuit by means of wires that are connected by bonding to the contact pins (5) which project from a second side of the substrate (1) opposite to the first side (24).
202The contact pins (5) are U-shaped at one end, forming two legs (6, 7) of different lengths interconnected by the bondable section (8).
203The longer leg (6) extends through the substrate (1) and the shorter leg (7) only penetrates into the substrate (1)
204A composition comprising a gel in which electrically non-conductive particulate filler is dispersed.
205The thermal conductivity of the particulate filler is at least 2 watts/m- DEG K. The composition has a thermal conductivity of at least 0.2 watts/m- DEG K and tack of at least 3g. Thermal management is improved by selecting a composition having properties which enable better adhesion between the composition and the surface away from which heat is to be conducted
206A control system is disclosed for hydraulic drives, in particular hydraulic cylinders, in which the valve that controls the hydraulic medium flow paths between the drive, the hydraulic medium source and a tank may be controlled by an electronic control system.
207Drive state variables are detected by a pressure sensor and by a circuit that differentiates the pressure measurement value in time.
208The pressure change signal is used to drive the valve, to improve control characteristics by means of a state control system, to attenuate vibrations in the flow medium or to reduce knocking noises produced by punching, nibbling or shearing machines
209A driving arrangement comprises a toothed rotatable pinion wheel (1) and at least one driving rack (3) with teeth (4) arranged to engage and drive the pinion wheel (1).
210A leading engagement rack tooth (5) is smaller than subsequent driving teeth so as to phase engagement of the rack and pinion wheel.
211The engagement rack tooth may be less than or equal to half the height of driving teeth.
212It may have a planar outer edge, i.e. a truncated, trapezium profile, or a rounded, involute or bulbous profile.
213The driving teeth may also have any of these shapes as may the pinion wheel teeth.
214Such an arrangement ensures accurate phasing of engagement between the rack and the pinion wheel, resists shearing of the leading engagement tooth under high loads and provides for a faster acceleration of the wheel.
215The arrangement is particularly useful for vehicle safety restraints for winding a safety belt onto a retractor spool, for example in pretensioning operations
216Keratin-containing fabric is treated by exposing it to a fluorine-containing gas for a relatively short time, for example 60 seconds or substantially less, by passing the fabric continuously through an atmosphere containing fluorine gas.
217The fluorine content of the gas to which the fabric is exposed can be relatively low, for example 3 %.
218The fluorinated fabric may be treated with a polymer such as an amino polysiloxane, and when so treated is protected against shrinkage and maintains good fabric mechanical properties
219An apparatus for forming a sheet of material, e.g., dough or masa, from a supply of the material includes a pair of rotatable rollers that define therebetween a gap into which is input a dough mass and out of which is produced a dough sheet.
220Fluctuations in the size of the roller gap are sensed by detecting changes in the position of one of the rollers, which changes are input to a servo system that automatically corrects the position of the one roller so as to maintain the proper gap size.
221The one roller is movably mounted in scissor-like fashion and is easily driven by a servo motor.
222A cutter is provided which presses against one of the rollers to cut individual dough portions from the sheet.
223The ends of the cutter are subjected to a bending moment which induces a camber in the cutter. This prevents the central portion of the cutter from bowing away from the roller and ensures uniform pressure between the cutter and roller, even for applications with an extremely long cutter and rollers
224The present invention provides a method of improving the vibrational damping characteristics of a circuit article (1).
225The method involves adding damping layer(s) (2) to the laminate material that is processed into a circuit article (1).
226The damping material effectively increases the damping of the circuit article and reduces the amplitude of resonant frequencies of the circuit article excited by environmental vibrations or shocks that the circuit board may encounter in use and thereby potentially improving the performance of the circuit article for vibration and schock related performance issues without the addition of add-on dampers to the circuit articles surface or by isolating the circuit board by means of vibration and shock isolators
227The invention relates to a method for measuring the disturbance level of a base station environment, which base station (BTS1) comprises at least one receiver (TRX) utilizing frequency hopping, and means for measuring the signal level (RSSI) of signals received by said receiver.
228In order to carry out the measurements quickly and with ease, a free traffic channel is allocated in the receiver (TRX), said traffic channel is made hop sequentially through those frequency channels (f1 - f5) which the base station (BTS1) uses for reception, and the signal levels (RSSI) of the signals received on said frequency channels (f1 - f5) are measured, and a report on the measurement results is transmitted to the operator.
229The invention further relates to a cellular communication system which can utilize the method of the invention
230The present invention includes a fully programmable plurality of multi-channel receivers (R-100), each receiver having a digital multi-channel receive processor (R-101) and a local processor control (C-210).
231Each receive processor includes a first decimator (R-150), time delay memory (R-152), second decimator (R-154), and complex multiplier (R-156).
232The receive beamformer is a computationally efficient system which is programmable to allow processing mode trade-offs among receive frequency, receive spatial range resolution, and number of simultaneous beams received
233The invention concerns a measurement device (1) for the analysis of fluids, comprising a receptacle (3) in the form of a syringe into which a fluid can be drawn through at least one aperture (5) by a suction device (14); and at least one sensor (7) which is either incorporated into or attached to the receptacle wall (9).
234The sensor(s) (7) is/are arranged in such a way that it/they can come into contact with the fluid which can be drawn into the chamber (19)
235A quick connector housing element (16) includes an elongated barb design (240) for coupling the female housing to a tubing member (262).
236The elongated barb design includes a generally cylindrical sealing surface (250) proximate a terminal end (254) of the female housing.
237The sealing surface of the elongated barb enhances sealing properties between the female housing and the tubing and provides other advantages especially in connection with the use of multilayer tubing.
238Further, an O-ring (260) is disposed about the sealing surface to provide a better seal
239Refined sugar is produced without using conventional refining processes.
240Clarification of melted raw cane sugar is obtained either by ultra-centrifugation of ultra-filtration, and removal of certain compounds responsible for adverse color quality and viscosity is effected through a set of packet columns filled with an absorbent for these compounds.
241After evaporation and crystallization, refined cane sugar is produced
242A specified imidazoquinoline derivative represented by general formula (I) or a salt thereof, capable of inhibiting acidophilia and hence being useful as a preventive and/or a remedy for diseases causing acidophilia, wherein Q represents optionally substituted phenyl, pyridyl or furyl; Y represents hydrogen or is combined with Z to represent oxygen, methylene or a group of the formula (II): =N-OR<1>, and Z represents hydrogen, hydroxymethyl, carboxymethyl, 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl or a group of the formula (III): -A-R<2>, wherein A represents oxygen, sulfur or -NH-
243A surgical drape (41) apparatus that incorporates a device (10) to alleviate a patient's "suffocation anxiety" by providing for continued circulation of air to the patient's nose and mouth while the patient is draped for surgery, especially when the field of surgery is the eye, is described
244Numerous alternative methods of producing product definition in such thick, binderless wool packs (48) of long, single component, and particularly, bicomponent, glass fibers (16) are provided.
245The present methods are loosely grouped as those including a step which disturbs the fiber matrix, those including a step which adds an element to the fiber matrix, and those including a step of fusing fibers.
246The latter group of methods includes laser (94) and hot needle (90) fusing of fibers, while others include the addition of polymer fibers (96) and polymer material to long fibers (16) generally uniformly distributed in a binderless wool pack (48)
247In order to arrange two tractor drives for two recording medium webs close to each other in the area of the transfer printing station of an electrographic printing device, the transport pins (32) are secured on the outer surface of transport belts (26).
248Paper guiding elements (35) arranged in the area of the belt driving wheels (27) lift the recording media (10) in the tapering head part (34) of the transport pins (32), so that the marginal perforations (31) are not deformed
249Carriers comprising silica-based glass providing for the controlled release of biologically active molecules, their methods of preparation, and methods of use are disclosed.
250The carriers are prepared using a sol-gel-derived process.
251Biologically active molecules are incorporated within the matrix of the glass during production
252Apparatus and method for measuring tissue oxygenation using oxygen dependent quenching phosphorescence.
253The apparatus (10) comprises a phosphorescent probe (14) applied to the surface of the skin (15); an oxygen impermeable film (16) placed over the probe (14) and the apparatus (10); a light excitation means (12) for exciting the probe (14); a heating element (22) for heating the probe (14); and an analyzer circuit (26) for analyzing the output
254A substantially lactose- and sugar-free, low calorie, frozen dairy confection having a 20 % to 100 % overrun is disclosed.
255The composition critically contains anhydrous milk fat and low- or no-lactose ultrafiltered milk protein concentrate coupled with selected flavouring agents
256In the combustion using air pre-heated by accumulation type direct heat exchange between an exhaust gas and combustion air by using an accumulator as a heat-exchange medium, the present invention provides a low NOx burner which is effective for reducing NOx not only in a high temperature zone but also in a medium temperature zone, in which the NOx reduction has been difficult conventionally, and has high flame stability.
257In this low NOx burner, a burner tile (22) having a burner tile expanded diameter portion (23) having a diameter greater than that of an outlet of an air throat (2) for passing the full amount of combustion air is disposed at this outlet, and a fuel nozzle (19) injecting a fuel from this burner tile expanded diameter portion (23) is provided.
258The flow of combustion air jetted from the air throat (24) generates a negative pressure at the portion of a sub-combustion chamber (25) encompassed by the burner tile expanded diameter portion (23), so that strong re-circulation of the exhaust gas occurs inside a furnace, and a flame stabilizing region (X1), a furnace exhaust gas re-circulation/combustion region (X2) and a gentle combustion region (X3) are formed
259A chain tensioner for tensioning a chain mounted on a support structure.
260The tensioner (10) includes a bracket (46) secured to a support structure (46) and a pin (56) connected to the bracket.
261Further included is an elongated shoe (26) having first and second enlarged ends (28, 30) an exterior wall surface (34) extending the length thereof to engage a chain (14), a blade spring (48) disposed within the shoe (26) generally parallel to the wall surface (34), a generally semi-cylindrical indentation (58) extending through the first end (28) to engage the pin (56)
262Compounds for use in interfering with the binding between p53 and MDM2 or a protein having a p53 binding site analogous to that of MDM2, the compound being selected from the group consisting of a peptide having up to twenty-eight amino acids which is able to disrupt or prevent binding between p53 and MDM2, or a functional peptide analogue thereof.
263Methods for detecting such compounds and their application in the diagnosis and treatment of tumours is also described and claimed
264An antioxidant-containing blowing agent containing as the essential ingredients 0.05-15 wt.% of a powder containing an antioxidant, 10-35 wt.% of sodium hydrogencarbonate and/or sodium carbonate, 10-70 wt.% of a neutralizing agent, and 30-55 wt.% of an excipient.
265It contains the antioxidant stably and has an excellent solubility
266A reconstituted human antibody against human interleukin-8 (IL-8), comprising (A) L chains comprising: (1) the human L-chain C region, and (2) the L-chain V region containing the human L-chain FR and the L-chain CDR of a mouse monoclonal antibody against IL-8; and (B) H chains comprising: (1) the human H-chain C region, and (2) the H-chain V region containing the human H-chain FR and the H-chain CDR of a mouse monoclonal antibody against IL-8.
267As the major part of the reconstituted antibody derives from a human antibody and antigenicity of the CDR is low, this antibody has a low antigenicity against the human body, thus being expected to be applicable for medical therapy
268The invention concerns a method of shaping workpieces by compression, in particular pressing, cylinder press rolling and projection press rolling, and a device for carrying out this method.
269A workpiece (5) is clamped in a clamping device (23), rotated, and shaped by at least one pressure tool (4).
270In particular, a laser beam arrangement (8) is provided by means of which a laser beam (6) acts on the workpiece which is heated in order to decrease the yield stress and improve the deformability and so that a heat treatment can be carried out.
271A cross-linked, responsive polymer gel network comprising polymer chains interconnected by way of a multifunctional cross-linker is described.
272The polymer chains and cross-linker have a known acceptable toxicological profile (KATP).
273Pathways for determining if a particular material has a KATP are provided. The polymer chains should be a component part of a product that is considered in compliance with applicable governmental agency regulations as acceptable for a use selected from the group consisting of a food use, a cosmetic use, and an animal drug delivery use.
274Moreover, the cross-linker also should be a component part of a product that is considered in compliance with applicable governmental agency regulations as acceptable for a use selected from the group consisting of a food use, a cosmetic use, and an animal drug delivery use
275The present invention describes human monoclonal antibodies which immunoreact with and neutralize human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
276Also disclosed are immunotherapeutic and diagnostic methods of using the monoclonal antibodies, as well as cell line for producing the monoclonal antibodies
277A compact optical memory (100) in which data is stored in an optical data layer (100) capable of selectively altering light such as by changeable transmissivity, reflectivity, polarization, and/or phase.
278The data is illuminated by controllable light sources (106) and an array of multi-surface diffractive imaging lenslets causing a data image to be projected onto an array of light sensors (108) by reflecting, hence folding the image rays, by means of a mirror (128) that both reflects and optically modifies the light rays to redirect them onto the sensor array (108) located substantially coplanar with the data layer.
279Data is organized into an annular array of patches (called pages).
280By selective illumination of each data page, one of the lenslets images the selected data page onto a central image plane where the sensor array (108) is located.
281Light in the data image pattern strikes different ones of the arrayed light sources, thereby outputting a pattern of binary bits in the form of electrical data signals
282Inter alia, an enzyme, a 2-hydroxy carboxylic acid dehydrogenase, characterised in that it is obtainable from Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp.
283Bulgaricus and in that it catalyses the production of (R)-hydroxy derivatives of 2-keto acids, which are unsubstituted in the 3-position, but which may be substituted in the 4-position or beyond is disclosed
284A process for the continuous preparation of 3-(methylthio)propanal.
285A liquid reaction medium is contacted with a gaseous acrolein feed stream in a gas/liquid contact zone.
286The reaction medium contains 3-(methylthio)propanal, methyl mercaptan and a catalyst for the reaction between methyl mercaptan and acrolein.
287The gaseous acrolein feed stream comprises acrolein vapor and non-condensable gas.
288Acrolein is transferred from the acrolein feed stream to the reaction medium and reacts with methyl mercaptan in that medium to produce a liquid reaction product containing 3-(methylthio)propanal.
289The non-condensable gas is separated from the liquid reaction product.
290The reaction product is divided into a product fraction and a circulating fraction, and the circulating fraction is recycled to the gas/liquid contact zone
291A booster is disclosed in which a pair of contact members (43 and 45) constructed from electrically conductive material are adapted to contact each other when the booster is in an inoperative position.
292When the booster is operated the contact members (43, 45) move away from each other to operate a circuit for auxiliary equipment (52), for example brake lamps and/or an anti-lock (ABS) system
293A method for producing high-purity nitrogen by separating a nitrogen- and oxygen-containing gas mixture in a permeation separation apparatus (9) and feeding the resulting nitrogen-enriched gas into an adsorption apparatus (A, B).
294Part of the residual gas in the adsorption apparatus may be recycled by mixing it with the mixture to be separated or using it as a scavenging gas in the permeation separation apparatus (9)
295A regenerative process for volatile organic compound (VOC's) abatement from various sources of effluent gases containing the same involves contacting a gas stream containing the VOC's with a fine spray of a suitable solvent in which the VOC's are selectively absorbed followed by a recovery operation whereby the organic solvent is regenerated for recycle to the absorbing step and the VOC's are recovered in the liquid form.
296The process enables VOC's to be efficiently removed from gas streams in a procedure which does not produce any waste by-product.
297The present invention relates to a sanitary napkin comprising an absorbent body (1).
298According to the invention, a layer (6) of compressible and resilient non-absorbent material is disposed adjacent that side of the absorbent body which lies distal to the body of the wearer when the napkin is worn.
299The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a sanitary napkin
300A method and apparatus is provided for characterizing a differential circuit.
301A measurement system (200) is used to introduce input signals to the differential circuit and to measure corresponding output signals.
302Particularly, an input differential wave is introduced into the differential circuit (1010) while correspondingly measuring a differential output wave (1020) and a first common mode output wave (1030).
303Similarly, an input common mode wave is introduced (1040) while measuring a second differential output wave (1050) and a second common mode output wave (1060)
304An inner container and an outer container folded together to form a container (36) having opposite gusseted side walls, planar front and back walls and a bottom wall comprising portions of the inner and outer containers not adhesively secured together and having a bottom surface comprising portions of the outer container and an outer member (58) adhesively secured to the portions of the outer container forming the bottom surface
305A high flow insufflation instrument and method for laparoscopic surgery.
306The insufflation instrument (10) comprises a sharp-tipped hollow cannula (14) with an open distal end and a hollow obturator (18) located in the hollow cannula. The hollow obturator has a blunt distal tip.
307The obturator is shiftable relative to the cannula between an advanced position in which the blunt distal tip of the obturator is located distally of the sharp distal tip of the cannula and a retracted position in which the blunt distal tip of the obturator is not located distally of the sharp distal tip of the cannula.
308A first insufflation flow pasage (62) is defined within the obturator and extends from a proximal portion of the obturator to at least one aperture located in a distal portion.
309A second insufflation flow passage (60) is defined between the obturator and the inside of the hollow cannula and extends from the proximal end of the hollow cannula to the open distal end thereof.
310According to an alternative embodiment, the high flow insufflation instrument provides for accommodation of an optical viewing scope
311A disk drive (10) having attenuated vibrational motion for improved disk drive performance has a first viscoelastic damper secured to top cover (18) and a second viscoelastic damper secured to the bottom of the baseplate (20).
312These viscoelastic dampers attenuate vibrations during rotation of the spindle (16) of the disk drive (10)
313The present invention pertains to a drag block (20) that is attached to the exterior of, or screwed onto as an integral part of, oil well production tubing (22) to increase the fluid resistance of the tubing (22).
314The increased fluid resistance of the tubing (22) slows its descent through an oil and gas well filled or partially filled with fluid, thereby reducing the risk of damage to casing (42), tubing (22) or the well itself when a string of production (22) is inadvertently dropped through the well and hits bottom
315An improved enzymatic process for reacting glycolic acid and oxygen in an aqueous solution in the presence of aminomethylphosphonic acid wherein the improvement comprises using a microbial cell catalyst that expresses glycolate oxidase (e.g. Pichia pastoris, Hansenula polymorpha, Aspergillus nidulans, or Escherichia coli) and endogenous catalase; soluble catalase may also be included.
316The resulting mixtures are useful intermediates in the production of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine
317Provided are brefeldin A derivatives of formula (II), wherein one of R1 and R2 is H and the other of R1 and R2 is a substituent group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms containing a basic nitrogen atom or a quaternary ammonium group, or a salt thereof.
318These derivatives exhibit good antitumor activity, and are administrable to human patients without the problems associated with brefeldin A.
319Herbicidal 1-amino-3-(bicyclic heterocyclyl)-6-fluoroalkyluracils of formula (I) in which M is fluoroalkyl(C1-6); R<1> is hydrogen or alkyl(C1-6); R<2> is hydrogen or alkyl(C1-6); Y is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, or bromine; X is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, alkyl(C1-6), or fluoroalkyl(C1-6); and n is 0 or 1.
320The cooling layer comprises a coolant stream inlet, a coolant stream outlet, and at least one channel for directing a coolant stream from the coolant stream inlet to the coolant stream outlet. The coolant stream channels extend such that the coolest region of the cooling layer substantially coincides with the region of the adjacent cathode layer having the highest concentration of oxygen (and also the lowest water content), and the warmest region of the cooling layer substantially coincides with the region of the adjacent cathode layer having the lowest concentration of oxygen (and also the highest water content)
321A method of increasing the creep resistance, fatigue resistance, and stress rupture life of superalloys, and the alloys formed thereby, the method comprising adjusting the content of the alloy to a content of (in wt.%) 0.012-0.05 % P, up to 0.1 % C, and up to 0.03 % B
322A machine (10) for compressing bacon slabs has a frame (12) with a support surface (24) having front, rear and opposite side edges.
323Separate hydraulic actuated pressure elements (44, 46) are mounted on the frame adjacent at least the rear and opposite side edges of the supporting surface.
324A second hydraulic fluid pressure element (48) is mounted on the frame over the support surface.
325Fluid pressure sensing elements (54) and displacement and measuring elements (56) are on each of the first and second pressure elements.
326A computer circuit (52) is operatively connected to the first and second pressure elements (44, 46), the fluid pressure sensing elements (54), and the linear displacement and measuring elements (56).
327The computer circuit (52) includes a control (58) to move the first and second pressure means (44, 46) to measure the length, width and height of the bacon slab by moving those components into contact with the bacon slab
328A glyphosate composition comprises (i) N-phosphonomethylglycine or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, (ii) an alkylpolyglycoside surfactant, (iii) an ethoxylated alcohol for example an ethoxylated alcohol obtained by ethoxylation of a linear or branched chain aliphatic mono alcohol having a chain length of from 8 to 20 carbon atoms and a mean degree of ethoxylation of from 2 to 50 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of alcohol and optionally (iv) an additional surfactant and optionally (v) a humectant
329Method for measuring mass flows in a dispersion flow.
330In the method, the concentration of the substance under measurement in the dispersion flow and the velocity of flow of said substance in the flow duct are measured.
331The velocity of flow is measured by a marking procedure by altering the absorption properties of the dispersion flow.
332The volume flow of the dispersion is determined on the basis of the velocity of flow and the cross-sectional area of the flow duct and the mass flows are determined on the basis of the concentration and the volume flow
333Lipase variants of a parent Pseudomonas lipase are provided, wherein the amino acid sequence has been modified in such way that the hydrophobicity at the surface of the enzyme has been increased.
334In particular, variants of lipase from Pseudomonas glumae and Pseudomonas alcaligenes are provided
335A method and apparatus for recycling waste lubrication oil for reuse as fuel oil includes a fuel pump (12) fluidly coupled to a source of fuel oil (18) and fluidly feeding a flow meter (30) which is electrically coupled to a control circuit (50).
336A waste oil pump (20) is fluidly coupled to a waste oil source (28) and to at least one depth media filter (22) and is electrically coupled to the control circuit (50).
337The outputs of the flow meter (30) and the depth media filter (22) are fluidly coupled to a static mixer (34) which is fluidly coupled to a coalescer (40).
338The output of the coalescer (40) supplies a clean dehydrated blend of fuel oil and waste oil.
339The control circuit (50) adjusts the flow rate of the waste oil pump (20) according to the flow meter (30) and a pre-selected ratio of fuel oil to waste oil in infinite increments from 0 to 10 %
340The present invention relates to an arrangement for stiffening electronics-housing capsules.
341According to the invention, the interspace between the capsule (2) and the electronic circuit board (1) is filled with plastic foam (4).
342The invention also relates to a method of producing a capsule-stiffening arrangement, in which a cross-linked plastic foam insert (5) is compressed and placed in the capsule cavity and thereafter heated so as to expand and fill the cavity, the plastic foam therewith stiffening the capsule walls and avoiding microphony
343The invention relates to an adaptive microphone arrangement with one or more microphones (MP1, ..., MPn) comprising a signal detecting arrangement for detecting target input signals, a signal forming arrangement and signals storing means.
344The input signals comprise a calibration signal (m1, ..., mn) and a second noise signal (N1, ..., Nn) wherein the calibration input signal is recorded and stored in a storing means (2).
345The signal forming arrangement comprises a first signal forming means (4) and a second signal forming means (5) wherein the first signal forming means (4) comprises adapting means for treating the sum of the calibration signal and a noise signal to provide filtering coefficients which then are copied to and used in the second signal forming means (5) on the target-noise input signal and wherein the adapting signals and the target-noise signals are input under essentially the same conditions
346Optoelectronic active/passive components (15) are directly mounted to a front surface of a capsule (1) of an electrically isolating, opaque material.
347The surface on which the components (15) are mounted is retracted in relation to other parts of the front surface where holes (11) for guide pins of a connectable coupling device (7) for optical fibers are provided.
348The components (15) are electrically connected to, e.g. by means of loose wires, conductor paths (17) also arranged on the retracted front surface part.
349In a particular designed mounting method the optical components may be provided in the shape of a plate having its electric terminals at its rear side.
350On the electric terminals isles, e.g. of tin solder, are placed, the plate is placed at the front side of the capsule, where holes are provided extending into the capsule up to electric conductive paths inside the capsule, and the soldering isles are heated so that the tin solder flows into the holes and contacts the electric conductors therein
351A curved sample of wire or other material (11) is tested for ultimate tensile stress and elongation without prestraightening or premarking of the length of the sample.
352The sample (11) is gripped at its ends (13, 14) by grippers (15, 16) and positioned to extend over convex surfaces (55, 56) mounted adjacent to the grippers (15, 16) on a pair of longitudinally moveable members (33, 41).
353The members (33, 41) are moved apart and incremental data of the relative distances between the tangent point (57, 58) on the convex surfaces (55, 56), representing the length (D) of the sample, are stored.
354With each of the distance measurements, tensile stress (F) of the wire (11) is measured and stored.
355After the wire (11) breaks, the data is analyzed.
356The stress versus distance ratios and rates of changes are analyzed to determine the end points of the stress versus length curve for the elastic deformation region, which is taken to begin when the wire (11) has been pulled straight as is detected by a sudden increase in ratio of the tensile force versus sample length, and to end by a decrease in the ratio, at the yield point where plastic deformation or permanent elongation of the sample (11) begins.
357The permanent elongation of the sample (11) ends at the break point of the sample, when it is at its total elongation
358In window units comprising a window sash or frame (5) and a moveable sash (15) carrying panes of glass (16', 16'') thereon, the sash being adapted for movement to an open and a closed position relative to the frame.
359There is a collapsible screen means, preferably of sheet plastic, either translucent or clear, and preferably of Mylar<TM>, appropriately perforated so as to allow air to pass when in the open extended position and adapted to travel, in one aspect, between opposite members of the frame so as to enclose an overcovering between sash and frame, when fully open, and to collapse when in the closed position so as to not overcover the opening between sash and frame.
360This requires that the flexible Mylar<TM> screen be constructed as an accordion-like member with bevels which extend open or collapsed closed depending upon the position of the screen
361This invention provides for degradable plastic polymeric blends and methods of making same.
362The blends comprise a polymeric material and an organosol lignin.
363The invention also provides for articles of manufacture
364Recombinant DNA molecules comprising a nucleotide sequence which codes for the atopy related antigens Ka, Kb, ara-3 or ara-4 (as defined in figures 1 - 4) or homologous forms thereof or at least one epitope thereof, or a nucleotide sequence which hybridizes with such a sequence under conditions of high stringency. Recombinant DNA expression vectors and host cells comprising these DNA molecules.
365Polypeptides encoded by the recombinant DNA molecules.
366Diagnostic and therapeutic methods employing an atopy related antigen, in particular the Ka, Kb, ara-3, ara-4 and ara-5 antigens that are based on the sequences defined in figures 1 - 5
367A recombinant DNA molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence (I) which codes for a polypeptide displaying the antigenicity of one, two or more of the Phl p I epitope clones (28, 34, 41, 42, 43, 50, 52, 64, 80, 85, 86, 95, 97, 98, 103, 108, 109, 113, 114) with the amino acid sequences defined in figure 2 and preferably being derived from grasses or monocotyledonic plants, or a nucleotide sequence (II) which hybridizes with such a nucleotide sequence (I) under conditions of high stringency.
368Polypeptides displaying the antigenicity of one, two or more of the Phl p I epitope clones (28, 34, 41, 42, 43, 50, 52, 64, 80, 85, 86, 95, 97, 98, 103, 108, 109, 113, 114) with the amino acid sequences defined in figure 2.
369Recombinant expression vectors containing the recombinant molecule and host cells transformed with the vector. Diagnostic methods based on utilizing the polypeptides in immunoassays for humoral antibodies and cellular reactions
370The present invention relates to a method of injection-moulding electrically shielding electronic casings, where a laminate (3) that comprises at least one metal foil (9) and at least one plastic layer (8) is held stretched in an injection-moulding tool.
371According to the invention, a plastic structure is moulded in the tool on that side of the laminate (3) which comprises the plastic layer (8), wherewith the laminate (3) is deep-drawn in the tool and formed therein as the plastic material is injected thereinto and the plastic layer adheres to the plastic structure, therewith forming a moulded plastic element which includes an integrated and uniformly distributed and therewith shielding metal layer
372The present invention relates to plastic pressing apparatus comprising a press tool which is adapted to be pressed against a thermostat-controlled heated or cooled press surface with the aid of pressure means.
373According to the invention, the press surface includes a flat surface which is common to a thermostat-controlled cold device (2) and a thermostat-controlled hot device (3), and the tool (10) can be moved from one thermostat-controlled device (2) to the other thermostat-controlled device (3) with the invention of varying or modifying the temperature of the tool (10) and the plastic workpiece enclosed therein quickly and at the same time as the pressure is applied
374The present invention relates to a device which will prevent fire in electronics, where the electronics (1) and a surrounding volume (2) of a medium that has a low oxygen concentration are enclosed by a casing (3) which is impervious to diffusion and which is sealed with diffusion impervious joints (7) and has an outer incombustible layer (4)
375The present invention relates to a mouthrinse and methods of use providing improved antimicrobial activity and thereby reducing oral bacteria, mouth malodor and further promoting oral health
376An improved needle (10) for fixing body material, e.g., tendons, during surgery is provided.
377The needle includes an elongated member (12), comprising a first leg (14), having a first end including a tip portion (20) having a triangular cross section to enable the tip portion to pierce the body material, a second leg (16), having a second end, and a resilient portion (18) disposed between said first leg and said second leg; and a blunt shield (22) disposed at said second end and dimensioned to receive said tip portion.
378The elongated member (12) is bent at an acute angle, and the resilient portion (18) is positioned to enable said first leg (14) to be moveable between an open position, in which the tip portion is exposed and spaced from the shield (22), allowing the tip portion (20) to pierce and to be inserted through a body material, and a closed position, in which the tip portion is received and enclosed by the shield
379A process for producing fried food products comprises feeding a dough to a nip between a pair of contra-rotating rollers (10, 11) arranged with their curved surfaces in contact with each other, each of the rollers having grooves (10a, 11a) indented in its curved surface.
380The rollers (10, 11) push the dough into the grooves (10a, 11a) and form the dough into a lattice comprising an array of ridges imparted to the dough by one of the rollers, which ridges are spaced apart from each other and extend in substantially the same direction as each other, and an array of ridges imparted to the dough by the other roller, which ridges are spaced apart from each other and extend in substantially the same direction as each other, the direction in which the ridges of one array extend being at an angle to that of the other array so that the ridges of one array intersect the ridges of the other, and the contacting portions of the curved surfaces of the rollers provide apertures in the dough between the intersecting ridges.
381The process further comprises cutting portions from the dough lattice and frying the portions to provide food products having a lattice configuration
382An antenna for a base station in a mobile radio communication system with at least one base station and at least one mobile station is disclosed.
383The antenna comprises a microstrip antenna array with a matrix of microstrip patches with at least two columns and two rows.
384In addition, a plurality of amplifiers is provided wherein each power amplifier is connected to a different column of microstrip patches.
385Finally, beamformers are connected to each power amplifier for determining a direction and shape of narrow antenna lobes generated by the columns of microstrip patches
386The instant invention is directed to a laminate (18) comprising a core layer (24) comprising an oxygen barrier polymer, a heat sealable layer (28) comprising a homogeneous ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer, an outer abuse-resistant polymeric layer (20); and an intermediate layer (22, 26) disposed between the core layer and each of the heat sealable layer and the outer layer, and comprising a polymeric adhesive.
387In another aspect of the present invention, a package comprises a food product, a pouch containing the food product, the pouch having a longitudinal seal, and the pouch constructed from a laminate comprising a core layer comprising an oxygen barrier polymer, a heat sealable layer comprising a homogeneous ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer, an outer abuse-resistant polymeric layer, and an intermediate layer disposed between the core layer and each of the heat sealable layer, and the outer layer, and comprising a polymeric adhesive
388A skate comprising a boot portion (1) whose sole (2) has a skate portion (4) adjustably attached thereto, characterized in that said sole (2) and said skate portion (4) have two mutually engageable curved surfaces, and that means (8, 9, 10) are provided for maintaining the mutual engagement of said two surfaces in selected positions relative to one another
389A method for control of vegetation at places where said vegetation is undesirable, said method comprising intense irradiation of the vegetation for one or several periods by light, of which at least 10 % of the effect is ultra-violet light, the total irradiation dosage (joule/m<2>) exceeding a minimal value necessary for the intended vegetation control.
390An apparatus for performing the method comprises at least one light source directed towards the undesired vegetation and emitting at least 10 % of its light discharge in the ultra-violet range, said apparatus comprising means which after discharge of an irradiation dosage surpassing the minimal value necessary for the intended vegetation control discontinue the treatment of the areas in question
391A high-power unstable resonator semiconductor laser (14) emits optical output of greater than 50 mW in a wavelength range of 700-1100 nm.
392A grating (116, 136) may be positioned external to URSL (14) to control the spectral bandwidth and wavelength output of the waveguide pumping beam (74).
393Alternatively, URSL (14) may be fabricated with a distributed feedback (DFB) grating or a distributed Bragg reflector (DBR).
394Infrared waveguide pumping beam (74) generated by such a high-power unstable resonator semiconductor laser (14) is coupled into a nonlinear waveguide (28) and converted to visible or near ultraviolet ouptut (100) through the process of second-harmonic generation
395The present invention relates to a method and a device for executing phase compensation in a control system of a motor-driven vehicle, in which the time derivative for an output signal (y) from a circuit (1) contained in the control system is limited relative to the time derivative for an input signal (u) to the circuit (1) if the time derivative for the input signal (u) exceeds a predetermined value.
396A difference signal ( ELEMENT ) is formed between the output signal (y) and a signal (x) present in the circuit (1), the time derivative of which is not limited in relation to the time derivative for the input signal (u).
397The difference signal ( ELEMENT ) is filtered via an asymptotically stable filter (3) to form a signal ( delta ), which is fed back and added to the input signal (u) of the circuit (1) to form the signal (x).
398A conventional rate limiter may be used to form the output signal (y) from the signal (x)
399A valve (1) is disclosed having a closure member (4) which co-operates with a valve seat (3) and is movable by an actuating device with a driver element (5), which driver element is guided in a housing (2).
400It is desirable for such a valve to operate reliably and have a long service life.
401For that purpose, a high-temperature thermoplast (6) is arranged between the housing (2) and the driver element (5).
402The invention pertains to a method and medium for transfection of higher eukaryotic cells with DNA-polycation complexes wherein the medium contains ethyleneglycol and/or glycerine.
403In addition, the medium optionally contains a substance that prevents acidification of the endosomes, and/or a lower alcohol such as ethanol.
404The method is especially suitable for transfection of primary cells such as fibroblasts. This yields stably transfected cells, for example tumor cells to be used as tumor vaccines
405The DNA encoding glucan synthesis gene 1 (GLS1) is cloned and used in an in vitro assay to screen for compounds that modulate 1,3 beta -D glucan synthase activity
406A quick-change chuck device (10) has a body member (12) having a recess (79) with a circular cross section defined therein for the receipt of a tool shank (13).
407An outer sleeve member (70) is coaxial about the body member (12) and axially movable relative to the body member (12).
408A spring mechanism (36) biases the sleeve member (70) relative to the body member (12), with the sleeve member (70) being axially movable against the spring mechanism (36).
409An axial movement locking device (40, 42) is actuated by the sleeve member (70) and axially locks the tool shank (13) within the recess (79) when the sleeve member (70) is in its biased position.
410The locking device (40, 42) axially unlocks the tool shank (13) when the sleeve member (70) is moved axially against the spring mechanism (36).
411The rotational movement locking device (24) receives the circular tool shank (13) passing into the internal bore (26) of the body member (12).
412The rotational movement locking device (24) includes a plurality of spring loaded longitudinal bearing members (28) disposed about the bore (26) and biased radially and tangentially into the bore (26) so as to contact the tool shank (13)
413Proposed is a device for mixing two fluids at least one of which is a liquid. The device has a tubular vessel (1), open at both ends, to hold the fluids, at least two spatially separated nozzles (3, 4) to feed in the fluids and a feed device into one end of which the nozzles (3, 4) project.
414The other end of the feed device is connected to an opening at approximately the middle of the tubular vessel (1) within which an impact zone (PZ) is located at this point, the fluid streams injected into the feed device by the nozzles (3, 4) impacting against each other in this zone when they emerge from the feed device.
415The feed device, which is rigidly joined to the tubular vessel (1), has at least two walls forming a cavity between them and is open at the two ends.
416One of the walls of the feed device is the wall of the tubular vessel (1)
417A mobile communication scheme realizing highly reliable handover and improved service quality.
418The communication signals containing identical communication data are transmitted simultaneously from the mobile station to more than one base station at a time of the handover, such that reception signals are composed from the communication signals received by more than one base station by using the reliability information for the received communication signals.
419For the packet communication, the identification information for identifying each packet is attached to each packet, and the reliability information for each packet is measured, such that the reception packets can be obtained according to the identification information attached to each packet and the reliability information measured for each packet
420An apparatus (1) for detecting defects in porous elements (3) including systems and methods for quantifying acoustic signal data.
421A transducer (4) receives acoustic signals generated within a test chamber (2) by a porous element (3).
422A signal processing device (9) may be included for analyzing the acoustic signals received, for quantifying the acoustic signals, and for correlating the acoustic signals with physical attributes of the porous element (3)
423Variable valve lift in an engine is achieved by varying the location of the pivot (6) of the rocker arm or finger follower (2).
424The path of contact between the rocker arm or finger follower and the pivot may be circular or non-circular.
425The relationship between adjustment clearance and pivot shaft position yields controlled variation of phase and duration.
426At full lift, the clearance would be within usual limits, while at partial lift reduced contact velocities allow greater clearance without increasing idle noise, and thus opening of valves may be delayed, and closing advanced.
427Deactivation of valves (4) can occur with reduced lift and a suitably increased adjustment clearance, while maintaining adequately low contact velocities.
428With individual control of valves, one or more cylinders may be deactivated, or by varying lift independently on multi-valve engines, mixing of incoming gases may be enhanced
429The invention relates to the use of polybasic acids as gloss reduction agents in the preparation of paint or coating compositions based on hydroxy or phenolic functional resins and also containing an amino cross-linking agent and a pigment.
430Cured coatings exhibiting good flexibility, hardness and solvent resistance, as well as reduced or controllable gloss are obtained
431An oil filter (10) utilizes a thermoplastic material (22) having oil oxidation and acidification arresting additives mounted in a casing (11) between particulate filtering material (19) and a felt pad (21).
432The thermoplastic material is desirably high molecular weight polypropylene in the form of rice-shaped pellets, or spaghetti-shaped strands.
433The additives include about 10-17 weight % of the thermoplastic material/additive combination, and as the thermoplastic material is dissolved by the above ambient temperature oil, the additives are released.
434The thermoplastic material pellets or strands are formed by mixing anti-oxidation and anti-acidification additives with liquid thermoplastic material to form a mixture, extruding the mixture into spaghetti-like strands having a thickness of about .0625-.125 inches, cooling the strands, cutting the strands into discrete elements, and then placing the discrete elements into an oil filter held in place to contact oil to gradually dissolve to release the additives
435A device for measuring the surface potential of a living body, and a device for diagnosing the living body on the basis of the measured surface potential.
436The diagnosing device comprises a biological surface potential measuring device which is adapted to be pressed against a surface of the living body and has a pickup composed of a vibrating reed potential sensor, a processing device for taking in measurements from the biological surface potential measuring device to calculate optimum values, make radar charts and bar graphs from the optimum values and to diagnose abnormality of the living body, and a display and a printer for displaying and outputting information which are determined by the processing device
437A rotary phase of a camshaft in an internal combustion engine is regulated by varying a rotational position of a vane rotor in a shoe housing.
438Each of two vanes of the vane rotor is provided therein with a set of a check valve and a pilot valve as moving members adapted to be moved in parallel with a rotary shaft, by which valves the opening and closing of oil passages are controlled.
439Since the moving members are moved in parallel with the rotary shaft, the movements thereof are not prevented by a centrifugal force occurring due to the rotation of the rotary shaft.
440The moving members are housed in the vanes and enlarge the vanes so that the dimensions, especially the outer diameter of the rotor does not increase.
441Moreover, the sealability of an advancing side hydraulic chamber and a lagging side hydraulic chamber positioned on both sides of each vane can be secured
442A deep ribbed sandwich panel (1) comprising at least one shaped metal sheet (3, 3', 4) with ribs (2), and a layer of insulating material (5) consisting of mineral wool fibres, characterised in that the ribs (2) are filled with at least one mineral fibre strip having a shape complementary to that of the shaped edge of the ribs
443Multiphase polymer mixtures contain (a) a polymer (A); (b) an A-B block copolymer (B) made up of a block A and of an elastic block B; (c) a B-C block copolymer (C) made of an elastic block B and of a block C; and (d) at least another polymer (D) which is different from (A), (B) and (C) and incompatible with polymer (A).
444Blocks A, B and C differ from each other, polymer (A) is compatible with block A and incompatible with block C, polymer (D) is compatible with block C and incompatible with block A, elastic block B has a glass transition temperature below +20 DEG C and blocks A, B and C are incompatible with each other
445The invention relates to 4-benzoylisoxazoles of formula (I), wherein R, R<1>, R<2>, R<3>, R<4>, X and n are as defined in the description, and to their use as herbicides
446A wipe, comprising an absorbent woven or non-woven fabric, cloth or tissue substrate, impregnated with a pharmaceutically active agent, wherein the agent is a substance effective in stimulating melanocytes to produce melanin and/or is effective in a topical treatment of a skin condition in combination with electromagnetic radiation falling in the range of 220-700nm
447Flextensional acoustic source with sound-emitting surfaces (1, 2, 3, 4) adapted to be excited into vibrational movement, and for use in seismic exploration at sea.
448The source comprises a drive unit (21) being through the intermediary of at least one push element (22A, 22B) adapted to impose vibrational movement to the sound-emitting surfaces.
449Between at least one push element (22A, 22B) and the associated sound-emitting surface(s) (1, 2, 3, 4) there is provided a non-linear spring element (27, 28) the spring constant of which is controllable.
450Two oppositely acting push elements (22A, 22B) are arranged in axial alignment and preferably centrally in the source, and in addition thereto there are provided at least two tension elements (39, 40) with associated controllable, non-linear spring elements (35, 36, 37, 38) and being coupled to the sound-emitting surfaces (1, 2, 3, 4)
451A hydrogen and natural gas fuel mixture (16) for internal combustion engines is provided for vehicle engines such as those used in standard production engines (10) for automobiles, trains, and lawn mowers.
452The gaseous fuel (16) for operating vehicle combustion engines (10) includes approximately 21 to 50 % Hydrogen and the rest natural gas constituents such as combinations of Methane, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Ethane, Propane, Iso-Butane, N-Butane, Ipso-Pentane, N-Pentane and Hexans Plus.
453A fuel mixture of approximately 28 to 36 percent Hydrogen and an air fuel equivalence ratio of approximately 0.625 is an extreme lean burn condition that yields hydrocarbon emission levels of less than approximately 104 ppm (0.84 gm/hp hr.).
454Current internal combustion engines that are in mass production can take this alternative fuel without any substantial modifications to their systems.
455This alternative fuel is lean burning and emits emissions that are below current legal standards.
456The novel fuel mixture can be used in internal combustion engines for automobiles, lawn mowers and trains.
457A control system (14) for allowing the internal combustion engines (10) to operate at extreme lean burn conditions is also provided for use with both a carburetor and fuel injection system
45817 beta -Cyano-3,17 alpha -dihydroxy-6-methylandrosta-3,5,9(11)-triene 3-ethyl ether (II) is prepared by reacting 3-hydroxy-6-methylandrosta-3,5,9(11)-trien-17-one 3- ethyl ether (I) with hydrogen cyanide at a pH of about 7 to about 11.
459The product is a useful intermediate in the production of pharmacologically active steroids including methylprednisolone
460The invention pertains to thiophenes of the formula (I), where n is 2 to 6; L<1> and L<2> are hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, C3-C7 cycloalkyl or phenyl, or L<1> and L<2> together with the connecting nitrogen atom represent a heterocyclic radical; X and Y are hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, C3-C7 cycloalkyl or phenyl; and Z is cyano, hydroxysulfonyl, C1-C10 alkoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted C1-C4 alkylsulfonyl, optionally substituted phenylsulfonyl or a radical of the formula (a), where R<1> is hydrogen or cyano and R<2> and R<3> are cyano, nitro, C1-C10 alkoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted C1-C4 alkylsulfonyl or optionally substituted phenylsulfonyl.
461The invention also relates to the use of said thiophenes in nonlinear optics, a method for the preparation of bithiophenes, and stannylthiophenes as their intermediates
462Device for easy and controlled opening of a flexible bag (2, 2', 2") consisting of at least one plastic film providing mechanical resistance and impermeability. The opening device is characterized by the combination of, firstly, a weakening of the mechanical characteristics of one of the plastic films in one or more suitable distinct areas (A) of the outer side of the bag wall and, secondly, a cut label (1, 1', 1") secured to the outer side in the region of one or more of said areas (A). The label made of a material (5), which is more rigid than the material of the bag wall, is covered by an adhesive film (8) for securing to the bag and includes at least one precut line (10, 27) of a suitable shape facing one or several of the weak regions of said bag.
463Application for opening bags
464An apparatus deployed through a laparoscopic incision in a body wall to apply an external lifting force over a large area of the body wall.
465The apparatus comprises a body wall engaging element (13) and an elongate lifting member (15).
466The body wall engaging element is capable of passing in a packaged state through the laparoscopic incision, is inflatable to an inflate state, and includes, in the inflated state, a plane lifting surface (14).
467The body wall engaging element and the distal portion of the lifting member are advanced through the laparoscopic incision.
468The body wall engaging element (13) is inflated to an inflated state to provide a plane lifting surface.
469Finally, the external lifting force is applied to the proximal portion of the lifting member to move the lifting surface into contact with the body wall
470A packaging container (10) for self-adhering or stick-on lenses (25R, 25NS) suitable for point-of-purchase display of such lenses which enables testing of the effectiveness and suitability of the lenses by a potential purchaser without removal of the lenses from the container, which is substantially tamperproof, and which may also serve as a convenient storage container for the lenses.
471Stick-on lenses which may be conveniently displayed in the container are such as may be adhered by inherent adhesive characteristics to the interior surface of the lenses of a pair of sunglasses or other non-corrective spectacles
472Horizontal, small diameter cyclones are disclosed.
473Gas and fines are introduced via an inlet (310) tangentially around a clean vapor outlet tube (314) in a cylindrical cyclone (300).
474A vortex of solids and some gas pass into a contiguous and axially aligned cylindrical vortex containment body (410) from which solids are withdrawn via a horizontal slot (460).
475Removal of particles <5 micrometers is enhanced.
476An FCC process uses the cyclones as a third stage separator.
477An alternative design uses a half pipe extension (430) on the solids' outlet to confine the vortex of solids and gas
478Isolated viral proteins, and pharmaceutical compositions made therefrom, are disclosed which are capable of binding to a beta chain of a Class II Major Histocompatibility Complex antigen, thereby functioning to inhibit an antigen-specific response.
479The viral proteins also have superantigen-like activity, and inhibit EBV infection
480A connection unit (1) to connect the valves of the two pneumatic tires in a twin tire set, which unit (1) has a housing (3) with a chamber (5); an air inlet (7) communicating with this chamber (5); a first airflow line (9) that communicates with the chamber (5) and can be attached, by means of an adapter (17), to the valve housing of one of the twin pneumatic tires, and a second airflow line (11) that communicates with the chamber (5) and can be attached, by means of a second adapter (17), to the valve housing of the other twin pneumatic tire, is characterized by a mechanically, hydraulically or electrically actuated contact (13) mounted in or on the housing (3), a mechanically or hydraulically or electrically or similarly acting remote control element (15) mounted entirely or partially in or on each of the airflow lines (9, 11) and a valve-actuating element (19) situated in each of the two adapters (17), where by actuating the contact (13) the valve-actuating elements (19) can be engaged, via the remote control elements (15), with the valves of the two pneumatic tires for as long as the contact (13) remains active, opening said valves and thus establishing a connection between the pneumatic tires and the air inlet (7) for as long as the contact (13) remains active
481An electrostatic assist roller (30) for use in a coating, printing or copying machine includes a cylindrical roller core (35), and a ceramic layer (38) formed by plasma spraying a blend of an insulating ceramic material and a semiconductive ceramic material in a ratio which is selected to control the resistance and thickness of the ceramic layer in response to an applied voltage differential.
482The semiconductive ceramic layer (38) is sealed with a solid, low viscosity sealer (39), such as Carnauba wax, to protect the ceramic layer (38) from moisture penetration.
483A second ceramic layer (37) may be used to insulate the semiconductive ceramic layer (38) from the core (35)
484The invention relates to an ambient air purifier with a filter assembly comrising a pre-filter (5) and a downstream fine filter (2), a motor driven blower (3) by means of which the ambient air to be filtered is conveyed through the filter assembly and a cleaning device for the pre-filter (5) having a suction nozzle locally (10) covering the outer surface (9) of the pre-filter, in which the outer surface (9) of the pre-filter (5) can be moved in relation to the suction nozzle taking in air from the inside of the filter.
485The suction nozzle (6) may be connected to an external vacuum device, e.g. a vacuum cleaner, so that the pre-filter can be easily cleaned.
486The suction nozzle locally covering the outer surface of the pre-filter is to be movable parallel to said surface.
487The pre-filter is rotatable
488The invention relates to a new use of a known chemical compound as a therapeutic agent having antiarrhythmic properties, the ceruloplasmin (a copper protein).
489More particularly, the Applicants have noted that ceruloplasmin generates antiarrhythmic effects during reperfusion in the ischemic heart.
490The invention also relates to a method for either preventing or treating heart arrhythmias
491A selection pulse sequence obtained by arranging time-sequentially selection pulse vectors which are applied to simultaneously selected scanning electrodes is formed by repeating a subsequence which has a time period of 1/n (n is an integer of n >/= 2) times of one frame (a time period in which addressing operations are finished)
492Method for preventing fibre flocculations to occur and to disperse already formed fibre flocculations, better to distribute additive chemicals, to increase fibrillation, to improve reaction and yield from two component chemicals, to prevent the forming of microbiological and other types of build-ups onto machine parts and other parts of the white water circulations, to prevent the filling of wires and felts, to prevent flocculation in coating equipments, to reduce content of air in the stock, and to reduce the foaming.
493This is achieved by that ultrasonic energy with a frequency of 15 - 60 kHz is added to the stock, machine parts, washing trays or coaters via externally mounted ultrasonic transducers or internally applied submersible ultrasonic units.
494The ultrasonic energy is added preferably by means of externally onto the head box mounted ultrasonic transducers or internally applied submersible ultrasonic units.
495The level of ultrasonic energy is controlled by in-line installed formation or flocculation size measurement systems to arrive at desired flocculation.
496The measured flocculation is used as a criterium for set point optimisation of weight per unit area for the paper or the board produced, and for maximum production per unit of time
497A holder for newspapers and the like comprises first and second telescoping arms (11) which are positioned on either side of the newspaper spine to support the newspaper (20).
498A handle (15) permits the newspaper to be read "one handed" without the need to fold it
499A packaged product has a cooked meat product, within a film, adhered to meat-contact surface of the film. An anhydride functionality is present on the meat-contact surface of the film.
500Upon extraction in ethanol, the anhydride is extractable from the cook-in film to a level of less than 50 parts per billion.
501A packaged product is prepared by packaging a meat product in the cook-in film and cooking the meat product within the film so that the meat-contact surface of the film adheres to the meat product
502A microcapsule substantially free from non-aqueous contaminants comprising an aqueous core surrounded by a capsular wall, the capsular wall being the reaction product of a selected water soluble anionic polymer or salt thereof with a selected water soluble amine or salt thereof, the selected anionic polymer and amine having the property that, when droplets of an aqueous solution of the selected polymer are introduced into an aqueous solution of the selected amine, stable microcapsules of the amine salt of the anionic polymer are formed.
503The aqueous core of the microcapsule may contain any of various active ingredients, including immunogenic agents such as rotavirus.
504A method and apparatus for making the microcapsules, including microcapsules comprising active agents, as well as their method of use, are also disclosed
505The present invention refers to a method of processing fluids, particularly for unpolluting the environment, including fluid in different phases as in the treatment of polluting gases, characterized by turbulent fixation of multiple fractions of the processed fluids, providing an effective transfer of energy and mass between the fluids.
506The invention further refers to an equipment for carrying out the method, which comprises a rotatory element (1), which is disposed within a first portion of a housing (6) and has passages (3) in its peripheral wall, as well as pallets (2) inside it, above and around said rotatory element, an upper sprayer (15) and a side sprayer (16) being provided, which are fed by liquid pressed by a pump (14) from a tank (9), a cyclone (7) being connected to the liquid storage tank (9) at an end and being open to the atmosphere at the other end, the rotatory element (1) and the pump (14) being actuated by a single motor (4), the end of the upper sprayer (15) penetrating the inner space of the rotative element (1), and the housing (6) being built from two semilobes joined by a tube (22) and carrying the cyclone (7), which is tapered in the direction of facing the atmosphere, as well as a conic inner deflector (8) in its lower portion
507The pick (1) has a body or head with a pick point on the head (2) and a shank extends from the rear end of the body and has a circumferential groove adjacent the end of the shank (5).
508The securing clip (10) comprises a cylindrical member formed of elastomeric material which is adapted to be force fitted over the shank (5) and accommodated in the channel.
509The cylindrical member has a smaller internal wall and a circumferential bead or flange (12) on its outer wall intermediate its ends which is engageable in a circumferential groove in the pick holder to retain the pick therein
510The invention concerns a design for a parking brake for motor vehicles, trailers, etc.
511The hand-brake lever (1) is rotatably mounted on a fixed mounting (4) and two lever arms (10) on the hand-brake lever engage in a sliding element (11) which surrounds a traction rod (15) and is designed to displace the traction rod along its longitudinal axis by means of a ratchet device.
512Hinged to the traction rod (15) is at least one cable line (6).
513The ratchet device is made up of two jaws (14) made of plastic which are located between the end surfaces of the traction rod (15) and the sliding element (11).
514The jaws (14) are pressed against the traction rod (15) by key faces (20, 21), facing sets of teeth (16, 19) being used to ensure that the two components interlock physically with each other.
515The traction rod (15) is also acted on by the tensile force of a spring (18) in order to ensure freedom from play
516A free fruit-flavored chewing gum is provided with enhanced long-term flavor intensity without compromising the initial flavor burst and without necessarily relying on encapsulation as a means of flavor enhancement.
517The free fruit flavor is enhanced by including, in the chewing gum, a sufficient quantity of a restrainer having a Solubility Parameter within +/-2.0 [J/m<3>]<1/2> x 10<-3> of the Solubility Parameter of the free fruit flavoring agent whose flavor is being enhanced.
518The free fruit flavoring agent is attracted to, and/or attaches to, the water insoluble restrainer to provide a controlled, yet highly efficient, release of flavor during chewing
519A self supporting sealing member having a layer of sealant positioned longitudinally between two constraining layers.
520The lateral dimensions of the sealing member are designed to fit within a hollow member.
521The constraining layer is preferably a gel having a Voland hardness greater than the Voland hardness of the sealant.
522This configuration does not allow particles to contaminate the connection of substrates or wires inserted through the sealing member
523The invention describes a process for producing solder humps on one or more predetermined solderable or non-solderable regions of a surface, especially electrical connection surfaces, in which solder material for the humps to be made is applied in the immediate vicinity of the surface regions to be provided with solder humps, said solder material is melted by high-energy radiation in one or more spatially limited regions and the solder material melted at a spatially limited region and contracted into a solder bead wets a predetermined surface region, whereby a solder hump is formed, the shape of which is particularly suitable for making a soldered connection.
524The process of the invention can in particular be used in the same manner to provide non-solderable or difficultly solderable layers with a solderable coating on which the solder layer can be applied.
525According to the invention, preparing the solder material for a solder hump and melting it takes place in a single step, i.e. by melting the solder material in the laser beam and forming a solder bead.
526It is thus possible to make accurately shaped, extremely uniform solder humps rapidly and in selected locations.
527The selectivity of the process of the invention ensures that the temperature stress on neighbouring components or the substrates is comparatively very low
528The invention relates to a device of low-pressure self-exciting and self-generating the arc, one and more auxiliary resistance wires are arranged between one pair of main electrode, also only one end of the auxiliary resistance wire is electrically connected to one of the pair of main electrode, other end is extended to the other electrode, but a gap which is less than the distance between electrode pairs is held from the electrode, thereby an equivalent breakdown gap between electrodes is shortened, ignition voltage is decreased, the device is simple and reliable, suitable for mounting to gas discharge lamps
529A remote meter reading system (10) includes a group of meter interface units operable in an inactive state and periodically activated to monitor a communication channel for activity.
530Each meter interface unit (12) is responsive to communication signals from a meter reading device (15). The meter reading device (15) initiates communication with a first meter interface unit (12) selected from the group.
531The meter reading device (15) transmits to the first meter interface unit a first message including a request for data. The meter reading device (15) then receives transmissions from the first meter interface unit (12) which are governed by a first transmission rule. The meter reading device (15) determines when at least a second meter interface unit (12) is operating in an active state, and transmits to the first meter interface unit (12) a second message including a specifier for a second transmission rule
532A coin handling apparatus for transporting coins from a hopper (11) location through a transfer station to an injection site.
533The apparatus has a first rotatable disc assembly (32) with a coin inlet filter (31) for filtering out oversized or bent coins.
534An undersized coin slot (16) located along a transport path permits smaller coins than the desired denomination to pass therethrough out of the coin transport path.
535The coin transfer station includes a knife edge (35) for directing the coins into the inlet of a coin tower (40) in such a manner that the coins are forced upwardly toward an outlet.
536Along the transport path the coins are constrained both in a radial direction and a lateral direction to prevent jamming.
537A coin interlock mechanism located in the escalator prevents theft of the coins via the outlet.
538The interlock mecanism includes a sliding and pivoting interlock member (90) which can only be successfully operated from below by an advancing coin
539A bleaching composition comprising (a) an oxygenic peroxide and (b) an organic peroxy acid precursor represented by general formula (I) (wherein R represents a C10-C18 linear alkyl which may have an unsaturated bond; X represents H, COOM or SO3M; and M represents a cation) and further containing 0.01 to less than 0.5 wt. % of (C) an organic peroxy acid precursor represented by general formula (II) (wherein R' represents a C1-C9 linear or branched alkyl which may have an unsaturated bond or a C10-C18 branched alkyl which may have an unsaturated bond; X represents H, COOM or SO3M; and M represents a cation).
540The composition exhibits excellent bleaching performance under the ordinary service conditions and, even when used under the severe condition of high concentration for whatever reason, can prevent fading of colored articles to realize safe and effective bleaching
541The invention describes a process for coating a non-solderable surface with a solderable metallised layer.
542In prior art processes, a preliminary step to destroy the surface layer of oxide is required before the actual metallisation step itself, especially for rapidly oxidising surfaces like aluminium, which is difficult to deal with in plasma etching or aggressive chemical pickling.
543In the process of the invention, the oxide layer is broken up and a seeding material is deposited easily in a single step.
544To this end, a seeding material on a substrate is transferred to the aluminium surface by high-energy radiation, the oxide layer being preliminarily broken up by the radiation and the particles of seeding material excited thereby.
545Any desired metallisation structure may quickly and accurately be provided with seeding material using a device for deflecting the radiation in relation to the non-solderable surface.
546Currentless, economical mass bath processes are eminently suitable for the subsequent selective metallisation of the seeded surface regions
547The present invention provides novel methods and apparatus for continuously casting molten metal in a block caster.
548In accordance with the present invention, novel track (705) and drive systems (505, 510) are provided for reducing imperfections that can be created in a cast by movement of a beam chain (390) through a casting cycle
549This invention is a device and method for impotence correction.
550The device is implanted inside the body and is programmable and controllable from outside the body with the aid of an IR detector (44) and a programmable signal circuit (42).
551The press of a button sends a signal which initiates a process that simulates the body's natural reproductive processes. In a preferred embodiment, a programmable electronic device is implanted under abdominal muscle rectus.
552An electrical conductor (48) is fixed to the surface of the pelvic splanchnic nerve. Stimulation of this nerve by low voltage electrical pulses provided by a pulse generator (46) causes the release of neuro-mediator which causes penis arterioles dilation which initiates erection.
553The electronic device is controlled by a controller operated by the patient or his partner.
554A second preferred embodiment also provides for emission stimulation. Emission is stimulated by electrical excitation of the pelvic plexus nerves from separate conductors from the electronic device.
555Methods for treatment of conditions of abnormally increased intraocular pressure, particularly those caused by glaucoma, by administration of phosphonylmethoxyalkyl nucleoside analogs are provided. Compositions formulated and packaged for intraocular administration for use in the methods are also provided.
556Administration of the compound may be by intravitreal injection, aqueous humor injection, injection into the external layers of the eye, such as subconjunctival injection or subtenon injection, or may be, when penetrating derivatives are used, by topical application to the eye.
557The degree of reduction in pressure is dosage-dependent, and significant reduction in pressure is obtained. A single injection can produce prolonged, and perhaps permanent, lowering of the intraocular pressure
558An automatic intraosseous fixation device including a conical member (1) with peripheral longitudinal slots (2) defining strips. The inside of the conical member defines a cylindrical portion (4) with a transverse hole (5) provided therein for receiving at least one suture thread, and a cylindrical positioning rod releasably fitted on the cylindrical portion (4) by means of a sleeve (7) extends through a storage chamber (9) for the suture thread
559A diode has a semiconductor layer and metallic conductive layers surface-bonded therewith.
560The object of the invention is to create such a diode with an improved switching time.
561For that purpose, one metallic conductive layer is transparent to light and the other metallic conductive layer is bonded to a substrate.
562It has been recognised that the use of a vertical arrangement reduces so much the transit time of the charge carriers that the switching time depends only from the RC time constant of the layered structure
563The invention concerns novel, substituted N-aryl and N-alkylsulphonylaminals of formula (I) in which A stands for special N-heterocycles mentioned in the description, and R<1>, R<2> and R<3> have the meanings given in the description. The invention further concerns a process for preparing them and their use as pesticides
564The blanks are transferred from the shelf (1) to compartments (6) in a compartmentalized carriage (5). By displacement of the carriage (5) along the shelf (1), the compartment (6) in the carriage (5) into which the blank is to be placed is aligned opposite the compartment (2) in the shelf (1) holding the blank.
565The operation is carried out in such a way that a compartmentalized carriage (5) is filled with blanks, the filled carriage (5) is moved into a position (5') adjacent the shelf (1) and simultaneously a further, empty carriage (5) is moved out of a waiting position and loaded with blanks from the shelf (1) whilst the filled carriage (5) is conveyed away and emptied.
566For practical reasons, a loading arrangement (3) which is movable along the shelf (1) loads the latter with blanks from the side opposite the side on which the carriage (5) is displaced.
567Container thermoformed with a system for closing, sealing, opening and reclosing characterized by the following details: a neck (1) constituted by: a cylindrical part (2), a conic part (3), a threaded part (4), an open neck extremity (5); by a screw cap (6) constituted by: the handgrip (7), by cutting teeth (8) screw thread (9), conic part (10); a thermosealed top area (11) formed by a thermodeformation (12) of the open extremity (5) of the neck (1) on the handgrip (7) of the cap (6)
568An intra-aortic balloon pump catheter includes an inner lumen (14) formed by a thin walled super-elastic metal alloy tube, namely of nitinol, with an inside diameter sufficient for a guide wire (28) and a small outside diameter which allows reduction of the outer lumen and related components by at least one size French while providing gas shuttle capacity between the lumens for conventional intra-aortic balloon pump operation.
569The outer lumen (12) is a tube formed of co-extruded plastics to enhance the size reduction and capacity goals, with an inner nylon portion (12b) for strength and relatively thin polyurethane outer portion (12a) for bio-compatibility, flexibility and compatibility for bonding to a thin polyurethane balloon (18).
570The proximal end sleeve of the balloon is stretched and then stress relieved by heating with an internal heater on a mounting mandrel (70) to effect a desired small diameter sizing.
571A radiopaque metal marker ring (94) of nitinol also is provided to improve imaging capabilities while being compatible with the lumen materials
572The proposal is for novel polyglycerine polyricinoleates as w/o emulsifiers obtained by the prior art esterification of polyricinoleic acid with a natural condensation rate in the region of 2 to 10 with a polyglycerine mixture of the composition: glycerine: 5 to 35 wt. %; diglycerines: 15 to 40 wt. %; triglycerines: 10 to 30 wt. %; tetraglycerines: 8 to 20 wt. %; pentaglycerines: 3 to 10 wt. %; oligoglycerines: to 100 wt. %.
573The materials have improved emulsifying capacity
574An obstruction detection apparatus (44) is provided for use in closing a power driven vent, such as a window, that is located in an opening.
575The vent includes a first closing edge that moves as the vent is closed and the opening includes a second closing edge that is contacted by the first closing edge when the vent is in a fully closed position.
576The apparatus includes a detector (52) configured to detect an obstruction at points all along the second closing edge without requiring contact between the obstruction and the vent and to deliver a detection signal when an obstruction is detected.
577A controller (46) is connected to the detector for receiving the detection signal and delivering a corresponding alarm signal (48)
578The present invention provides a first polypeptide fragment of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) binding protein (LBP) which binds to lipopolysaccharide, but prevents the LPS:LBP complex from either transferring LPS to CD14 or promoting the formation of an LPS:CD14 complex and a second polypeptide fragment of LBP which binds to CD14 receptor to inhibit binding of LPS:LBP complex to the CD14 receptor.
579Also included are methods of ameliorating symptoms of sepsis in a subject by administration of an LBP polypeptide of the invention, or administration of antibody to LBP polypeptide or anti-idiotype antibody
580Apparatus and method for diagnosing spinal disorders.
581Pairs, left and right, of symmetric dermatoms of a patient are individually excited by means of electrode pairs, and the "time of flight" is determined for impulses to arrive to the cortex.
582Due to noisy signals, it is necessary to register a substantial number of individual waveforms, control their integrity, exclude questionable waveforms and sum those not excluded.
583The invention makes possible the diagnosis of spinal disorders where prior art methods have failed although the patient is in pain
584A multi-part system (1) to collect and analyze constituents of body fluid.
585The use of a multi-layered gel matrix (7) to facilitate the collection of analytes fluid and a chemistry detection methodology incorporated into the matrix to aid in the visual or electronic determination of the analyte is described.
586The invention relates to a mobile communication system comprising transcoder units (TRCU) located remote from base stations (BTS1, BTS2) for decoding an encoded speech signal received from a mobile station (MS) and for encoding a speech signal to be transmitted to a mobile station.
587For switching the calls, there are network connections that are allocated call-specifically between a base station, a base station controller and a mobile services switching centre, a speech signal being transmitted over said network connections in transmission frames.
588In accordance with the invention, the base station controller switches a local speech or data connection under control of the mobile services switching centre, without a need to establish a speech/data connection between the base station controller and the mobile services switching centre when two mobile stations are located in the area of the same base station system.
589If there is a direct transmission link (21) between two base station controllers, they will switch network connections directly between the base stations located within their area.
590The invention also relates to call control methods
591The present invention provides a means for electrically connecting the corresponding conductors of two adjacent sections of a multi-phase electrical distribution system.
592The electrical connecting device (10) has a body (22) with two ends and defines a hollow passage (98) connecting the two ends.
593A conductor clamping plate (134, 138) is slidably received within the passage.
594A number of electrical connectors (174) are fixedly attached to the clamping plate (134, 138) such that each conductor receiving pocket includes one electrical connector.
595The clamping plate (134, 138) is selectively movable between a first position and a second position.
596In the first position, electrical conductors (50, 70) from the two adjacent sections may be inserted into the passage at their associated ends of the connecting device.
597In the second position, the conductors are clamped between the passage and the electrical connectors such that conductors from one section sharing common electrical connectors with conductors of the other section are electrically connected together
598A gasket for sealing a clearance/gap between two or several pieces, for example machine parts, the gasket having two states of operation, state with the clearance and sealing state, and being capable of changing from one state to the other under external control by changing its geometry by means of a shape-memory metal piece, and a method for changing from one state of operation to the other.
599In the gasket according to the invention, use is made of the ability of the shape-memory metal to change its shape at certain transformation temperatures and the possibility to adapt the transformation temperatures according to the operating conditions
600Novel anthracycline derivatives represented by general formulae (I) and (II) and having a higher antitumor activity than that of the antibiotics practically used as carcinostatics, such as daunomycin and adriamycin, and a low toxicity.
601In formula (I) R represents hydrogen or hydroxyl
602The present invention relates to a method for stimulating hematopiesis in a mammal comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a hemoglobin, including recombinant hemoglobin, and methods for treating cytopenias and cachexias associated with cytopenias.
603These cytopenias include anemia, thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia, neutropenia and the like.
604The stimulation of hematopoiesis can occur both in vivo and ex vivo, as in the treatment of cytopenias associated with disease states, in cell culture or ex vivo expansion of bone marrow cells
605A biocontrol bacteria, Bacillus cereus ATCC 53522, has been found to naturally synthesize two antibiotics, here designated zwittermicin A and antibiotic B. Zwittermicin A is a 396 dalton linear aminopolyol, a class of metabolite previously unknown in B. cereus.
606Antibiotic B is an aminoglycoside.
607Both antibiotics exhibit inhibitory activity on many fungal and bacterial pathogens
608A customer lead in unit (C) guides an optical fibre transmission line through an aperture (7) in the wall (8a, 8b) of a customer's premises.
609The unit (C) comprises a hollow wall plug (1) which is frictionally engageable within the aperture (7), and a pair of complementary bend control pieces (2), each having a bend control surface (2a) formed with a curved bend control groove (4) whose curvature conforms with minimum bend radius requirements for the optical fibre transmission line.
610The bend control pieces (2) are formed with engagement portions (3) which inter-engage with a complementary engagement portion (1a) formed at one end of the wall plug (1) to grip the wall plug between the two bend control pieces.
611The bend control grooves (4) are positioned so as to define a bend control channel that is contiguous with the hollow interior of the wall plug (1) when the wall plug is gripped by the two bend control pieces (2)
612A method of obtaining from a virus population comprising a test virus improved virus progeny of the test virus, which method comprises the steps of: (i) providing a target cell sample which comprises target cells of the test virus; (ii) incubating a mixture of a sample of the virus population with the target cell sample so as to effect attachment to and infection of at least one target cell by at least one test virus particle, the conditions being controlled in a manner to ensure that a desired proportion of the test virus does not infect the target bacteria; (iii) incubating the target cells to complete infection by the test virus and to cause virus progeny to be released; and recovering the virus progeny.
613In a preferred embodiment, an additional step performed between steps (ii) and (iii) comprises neutralising the extracellular virus with an antiviral agent
614The present invention relates to a series of novel imidazole substituted hydroxamic acid derivatives, and compositions useful thereof as inhibitors of matrix degrading metalloproteinases, in particular collagenase
615The present invention provides an improved method for growing a plant in soil while irrigating the soil with water which contains deposit forming minerals.
616According to the present invention, an effective amount of 1-hydroxyethane 1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDPA) is admixed with irrigation water and applied to the soil in which the plant is growing
617The uses of lignans of the sesamin family to treat infection and inflammation is disclosed.
618These lignans may be delivered enterally or parenterally and either in the form of sesame oil or in purified form.
619A total parenteral nutrition solution or dietary supplement are the preferred forms of administration
620Pharmaceutical formulations, transdermal drug delivery devices, and methods of drug delivery using the formulations and devices of the invention are disclosed which make it possible to enhance the rate of transdermal drug delivery of pharmaceutically active compounds and in particular molsidomine.
621The rate of drug delivery is increased by using absorption promoters which include monoalkyl phosphates and salts thereof alone or in combination with other absorption promoters such as polyhydroxyl esters, longchain fatty acids, polyhydroxyl alcohols and terpenes.
622Particular combinations of monoalkyl phosphates with one or more additional absorption promoters provide synergistic effects with respect to enhancing the rate of drug delivery of certain pharmaceutically active drugs such as molsidomine
623The invention relates to a method of detecting a target nucleic acid sequence in a sample by contacting the sample with a detectable probe to hybridize the probe to the target sequence, and detecting the hybridized probe.
624The method comprises the steps of: a) providing a detectable probe comprising two free nucleic acid end parts which are capable of hybridizing to two at least substantially neighbouring regions of the target sequence, b) hybridizing the probe ends to the target sequence under hybridizing conditions, c) convalently connecting the ends of the hybridized probe with each other to form a cyclized structure interlocking with the target molecule, d) subjecting the target sequence to non-hybridizing conditions and/or exonuclease activity to remove any non-cyclized probe from the target sequence, thereby retaining only the cyclized probe bound to the target molecule, e) optionally repeating steps b) to d) one or more times, and f) detecting the presence, and if desired, location of remaining labelled probe as indictative of the presence of the target nucleic acid sequence.
625The invention also relates to a detecting reagent or probe as well as a kit for use in the method
626This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R<1> is hydrogen or -CH2NR<5>R<6>; R<2> is hydrogen or R<4>(CH2)nCO-; n is an integer from 0 to 4; R<3> is R<8>(CH2)mCO- or R<8>(CH2)mSO2-; m is an integer from 0 to 4; R<4>, R<5>, R<6> and R<8> are defined as in the specification and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such compounds.
627Compounds of formula (I) exhibit antibiotic activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, including organisms that are resistant to tetracycline antibiotics
628A process is disclosed for producing lids and/or bottoms of packaging containers during which a coating powder is applied on the lids and/or bottoms.
629The process is characterised in that a metal sheet or board is first coated with a primer, then a coating powder is applied on the primer coat and the lids and/or bottoms are cut or punched out of the metal sheet or board either before or after the coating powder is applied.
630Also disclosed are lids and bottoms produced by this process and their use for producing packaging containers, in particular foodstuff packages
631The invention concerns a spray painting device in which the objects (13) to be painted are moved through a curtain (5) of liquid paint.
632To facilitate the best possible orientation of the objects (13) to be painted, they are permanently secured to holding means (25) of a conveyor (12) which pass through the paint curtain (5) on passing in the region of a side edge.
633The invention also concerns a process for painting objects (13) for the implementation of which the spray painting device is suitable
634A facsimile interface apparatus (12) is connected between facsimile terminals (10, 24) communicating via a satellite (16).
635The interface apparatus converts a conventional facsimile signal (66, 68) to a signal (70, 72, 74) suitable for transmission to the satellite (16).
636However, the interface apparatus and the satellite may incur a long delay such that the calling facsimile terminal (10) repeats a transmitted signal while the response to that signal is being received over the satellite (16).
637To overcome this problem, the facsimile interface apparatus (12) connected to the calling terminal (10) sends, after a period t1, a holding signal (90) to the calling terminal (10), to prevent the calling terminal from repeating the transmitted signal (66, 68).
638After a further period t2, the interface apparatus (12) sends a command repeat signal (93) to the calling terminal (10), so that the transmitted signal (66, 68) is repeated if the called terminal (24) has not transmitted a response
639Deadening pavement for roads, comprising: an upper layer (10), formed by a wearing course of asphalt having an average granulometry, and a lower layer (12) supporting the wearing course (10), and which is made of cement, concrete, or similar materials, wherein in said lower layer (12) there is obtained a plurality of cavities (18), facing directly said upper layer (10), which act as Helmholtz resonators
640A class of compounds having structural formula (I) in which R is C1-C8 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl; N, R<1> and R<2> form a monocyclic or bicyclic nitrogen heterocycle which is at least partially saturated and which may contain oxygen or sulfur or be substituted with lower alkyl; and physiological acceptable salts thereof is disclosed.
641A process for forming the thiophene substituted cycloamines of the subject invention is described. A composition comprising the compound of the subject invention and a suitable carrier therefor is taught.
642A method of controlling phytopathogenetic fungi is disclosed.
643In this method a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of the present invention is applied to the locus to be protected
644A sample on a substrate (1) is suspended in a reactor (2). The reactor is then heated on opposite sides by two laser beams (5) of equal intensity that raise the temperature of the reactor (2).
645The resulting temperature dependence of the sample is measured by a temperature sensor (4) that is capable of measuring the temperature of the reactor (2), the sample, and gas surrounding the sample in the reactor (2).
646The sample is then further heated by a laser beam (3) to a temperature above the reactor temperature (2), and the rate at which the temperature of the sample falls to the temperature of the reactor (2) is measured.
647All of the measurements can be fed to a computer to provide data on a particular substance undergoing thermal analysis
648A collapsible structure comprising at least three side members so connected to one another that the structure can be converted between a so-called "collapsed" configuration in which the structure is in a generally flat state and a so-called "erected" configuration in which the side members form at least three sides of a three-dimensional structure <u>characterized in that</u> at least one of the necessary connections comprises a stud and channel arrangement, two studs being associated with two opposing edges of a first side member, one stud being fixed at or near each opposing edge, and two channels associated with opposing edges of a second side member, the studs being a slidable fit within the channels, the studs and channels being so adapted that the members can pivot and slide relative to one another as they move between the collapsed and erected configurations of the structure.
649Preparation of N,N'-bis(alkylsalicylidene)ethylene or phenylene diamines, and transition metal complexes thereof, particularly copper, and their use as an additive to diesel fuel to reduce soot formation in diesel exhaust
650A closure for a container for pourable products, having a first closure element (2) with a cap section (3) that fits onto and seals the container opening and an attaching tubular outlet (5) as well as a tubular second closure element (9) with funnel-shaped outlet (12) adjoining the tubular outlet (5) of the first closure element (2) on the inside/and or the outside and moving relative to it between an open and a closed position, is designed to deliver the product cleanly, in doses, with reliable opening and closing, ensuring a perfect delivery of the product even when the container is no longer completely filled.
651This is accomplished by closing off to the outside the funnel-shaped outlet (12) of the second closure element (9) using a flexible membrane (14) that has at least one slit (15) which opens when pressure is applied, and by providing a ventilation device enabling air from outside to enter into the cap section (3) of the first closure element (2)
652A low-pressure board having reduced show-through and reduced resin migration is obtained by interposing a coating (12) between the decor sheet (16) and the substrate (14), e.g. fiberboard, chipboard or particle board, which is preferably microcrystalline cellulose or a mixture of microcrystalline cellulose with CMC at a dry-coating weight of 3.26 to 26.08 g/m<2>, preferably 6.52 g/m<2>
653A structure comprising bodies having a functional surface property bonded to a substrate via a siloxane polymer adhesive.
654The structure may comprise a novel composition comprising a siloxane polymer having carbon bodies bonded thereto by direct carbon to silicon bonds.
655This composition may be used to bond carbon particles through a medium comprising the siloxane polymer to a vitreous, metal, plastic or other nucleophilic substrate.
656Alternatively, the bodies may comprise alumina, silicon, zeolite, organic polymers or other nucleophilic compositions, which are bonded directly to silicon atoms of the siloxane polymer.
657To bond carbon or other nucleophilic bodies to the substrate, the substrate is contacted with a mixture of the bodies and a hydrosiloxane polymer.
658The mixture is heated to cause the polymer to be bonded to the nucleophilic bodies, typically by C-Si, C-O-Si, Si-O-Si or Si-O-Al bonds, and to the substrate by reaction with the surface silanol or other nucleophilic groups.
659Chromatographic methods using a column comprising the novel composition are also disclosed
660A kitchen machine with a base (3) and a motor housing (5) which is arranged on the base (3) and in which an electric motor (27) is accommodated.
661On the base (3) next to the motor housing (5), an open bowl (9) can be placed, journalled relative to the base (3).
662A transverse arm (17) can be coupled on the motor housing (5), which arm extends to above the bowl (9).
663A tool (19) can be placed in the bowl (9) and can be coupled to a transmission (25) which is arranged in the transverse arm (17) and can be driven by the electric motor (27).
664The bowl (9) can be driven into rotation by a pinion (21) which is also coupled to the transmission (25).
665The pinion (21) is displaceable along its axis of rotation relative to the transverse arm (17) and is displaced from a first into a second position through engagement with a toothed rim (23) of the bowl (9) when the transverse arm (17) is placed on the motor housing (5).
666In the first position of the pinion (21), a rotary switch (69) is blocked in its zero position by a blocking mechanism (71) coupled to the pinion (21), so that the electric motor (27) cannot be switched on, whereas the rotary switch (69) is released by the blocking mechanism (71) with the pinion (21) in the second position when the transverse arm (17) is locked to the motor housing (5) by a locking mechanism (117).
667The kitchen machine can thus only be switched on when both the bowl (9) and the transverse arm (17) have been correctly positioned, so that a user of the kitchen machine cannot easily injure himself with the rotating parts of the kitchen machine
668For use in an apparatus for applying a layer of adhesive to e.g. marginal portions of a shoe bottom an adhesive applicator device is provided comprising a nozzle housing (728) having an end face (734) with a central aperture (732) from which a portion of a ball (740) projects, even when the device is pressed against the shoe bottom surface.
669The amount of projection, furthermore, determines the spacing between the end face (734) and the shoe bottom surface and thus the thickness of the applied layer.
670The position of the nozzle housing (728) is adjustable to vary the amount by which the ball projects, and thus the thickness of the layer applied.
671The device is particularly effective in an apparatus by which the path of the device in relation to the shoe bottom is controlled and also the angular disposition of the device as it operates progressively along the shoe bottom.
672By maintaining the angular disposition of the device to the shoe bottom constant, a uniform layer of adhesive can be achieved
673An adjustable valve system for an engine (10) includes an axially shiftable camshaft (14) for connection to a source (24) of rotary power.
674The shaft has at least one valve-actuating cam (28) with a lobe profile which varies along the axis of the camshaft (14).
675The system also includes a positioning mechanism (42) for controlling the axial position of the camshaft in said engine.
676A plurality of valves (36) control fluid communication with said engine (10).
677The system further includes a rocker (34) having contact portions which operatively engage the plurality of valves (36), mounting means (46) disposed in the engine for supporting the rocker and a cam follower (32) mounted on the rocker in rolling engagement with the cam (28).
678Exclusive pivots (46a, 58) are provided which permit the follower (32) and/or the rocker (34) to pivot relative to said engine (10) about two axes (A1, A2), one of which is generally parallel to the camshaft (14) and the other of which is generally perpendicular to that shaft so that when the camshaft (14) is rotated, the follower (32) maintains line contact with the cam (28)
679Disclosed is a method of detecting a single-stranded target oligonucleotide in a biological fluid.
680In this method, a biological fluid sample to-be-tested is contacted with helper and primer oligonucleotides, thereby forming a labelled, double-stranded molecule if the sample contains an oligonucleotide which is complementary to the nucleotide sequences of the primer and the helper oligonucleotides.
681The primer so annealed to the target oligonucleotide is then ligated to the helper annealed to the target oligonucleotide.
682The presence of the ligation product is being indicative of the presence of the target oligonucleotide in the biological fluid
683A density gradient medium for the isolation and enrichment of rare cells, including fetal nucleated erythrocytes from a peripheral blood sample is described.
684The medium comprises a colloidal density gradient medium dispersed in a meltable gel.
685In one aspect of the invention, the density gradient medium is hypertonic to facilitate separation of maternal red blood cells from fetal blood cells
686The present invention relates to an electric motor (1) consisting of a stator (2) and a rotor (3) fitted to rotate inside the stator (2).
687The stator (2) consists of a circular set of stator laminations (4) made up of two segments of a circle.
688The stator (2) has an annular stator winding (10) consisting of at least two partial windings (13, 14), each of which is wound on one circular segment (7, 8) of the set of stator laminations (4).
689Coaxially to the axis of rotation of the rotor (3) there is a circuit board bearing printed circuits which interconnect the winding sections (13, 14) of the stator winding (10)
690Low to moderate sudsing dishwashing detergent compositions which exhibit good grease emulsification performance comprise detergent surfactants and high amounts of long chain amine oxide are disclosed.
691A preferred embodiment contains anionic and/or nonionic surfactants
692A pneumatic brake servo including a rigid shell divided into at least two chambers (2, 3) by a resiliently deformable diaphragm (4) having a rim (40), said shell consisting of at least two members (11, 12) whose respective edges have folds (11a, 12a) crimped over one another with complementary curving shapes for gripping the diaphragm rim.
693The fold (11a) on at least one of the shell members (11) has at least one opening (110) through which the diaphragm rim is squeezed by the pressure exerted on said rim by the folds of the shell members, whereby the diaphragm is more effectively held in place
694A diode including an n<+> buried layer for preventing the formation of a parasitic transistor at a predetermined portion of an n epitaxial layer grown on a p semiconductor substrate, and a p<+> element isolation region formed on an n epitaxial layer close to the n<+> buried layer and connected to the semiconductor substrate.
695The diode has a diode structure formed in the n epitaxial layer on the n<+> buried layer, in which the junction of a p well and an n well is formed. An n<+> sink formed in the n epitaxial layer close to the p well and connected to the n<+> buried layer isolates electrically completely the p semiconductor substrate from the p well. Thus the n<+> buried layer and the sink isolate electrically the p semiconductor substrate from the p well, latch-up is prevented, and breakdown of the diode is prevented
696A brake disk for disk brakes of rail vehicles is designed as a monobloc disk or as a disk comprising a hub and a friction ring, preferably with an inner ventilation.
697The invention consists in that at least the friction ring, preferably also the cooling ribs linked thereto and/or also the hub, are made of a wear-resistant AlSi base alloy with a high content of free Si crystals, preferably from 15 to 25 % by weight
698Leaf filter element, which filter element is intended to be installed standing or hanging within a filter vessel, which filter element is formed by a supporting or mounting frame, within which a flat leaf shaped filtration part, such as supporting wire netting covered on both sides by filter gauze, is mounted, which filter element further is provided with means for the discharge of the filtrate to a manifold and with further means for hanging or supporting the element in the filter vessel, while the element further is provided with at least two supporting elements, extending between two or more parts of the supporting or mounting frame, which supporting elements divide the element, more in particular the filtration part, into at least three sectors
699The present invention relates to protective devices for clothing and other fabrics. In particular it relates to devices such as bibs (10, 25, 30) for use at meal times or other occasions such as during dental treatment when clothing may otherwise risk becoming soiled and also to disposable covers for seat head restraints.
700There is described a disposable fabric protecting device comprising a laminate of an absorbent sheet material (12) and a fluid resistant layer (13), wherein at least a portion of the outer facing surface of the fluid resistant layer is provided with an adhesive layer.
701There is also described a method for the manufacture of such a device comprising laminating a fluid absorbent sheet material and a fluid resistant sheet material and applying to the outer facing surface of the fluid resistant material a low tack adhesive or adhesive wax
702A surface ion source apparatus (10) creates a high purity ion beam (44) of molecules of metal compounds having a lower ionization energy than the metal they contain.
703Low energy dispersion in the ion beam and currents on the order of one ampere are attainable over long duration operation.
704Rhenium screen (12) is used in the ion source and related catalyzer (31).
705Temperatures vary in the range of 700 to 2500 degrees centigrade and a preferred vacuum pressure of 10<-5> torr, or lower, is used.
706Wear and corrosion resistance of a wide variety of materials is greatly enhanced through ion deposition and/or implantation with the disclosed apparatus and methods
707In a security gate with a detector device to detect objects like weapons, explosives or the like taken by people into the security gate, the detector device consists of at least one heat-image camera (2) which detects the infrared radiation given off by the person (1) and the objects carried and displays it in the form of a heat image.
708A covering panel consisting of a metal cladding with a supporting structure (15) and cladding members (11) attached thereto by means of fastening screws (14).
709Said cladding members (11) consist of extruded aluminium sections and comprise quick fastening members (12) and locking members (13) for interconnecting said sections.
710The cladding members (11) are joined to the supporting structure (15) by evenly spaced longitudinal T-shaped sections (20) each having an axial longitudinal channel (21) with grooved walls for engagement with the screws (14) for fastening said cladding members.
711Said sections are adjustably spaced from the wall (22) by means of brackets (23) engageable with the longitudinal sections (20)
712A fall-arresting safety apparatus for use with a stationary or movable fastening point.
713The apparatus (1, 1') comprises a pair of rigidly connected spaced-apart shells (6) with a flange (5) and a pulley (4) rotatably mounted on the facing surfaces thereof via a common shaft (7), each flange being movable between at least two operative positions in which at least two abutment portions (13, 11) operate together to brake and stop a flexible linkage (3), and an inoperative position in which the flexible linkage is slidable through a channel (8) in the pulley.
714The apparatus is particularly useful for work in an elevated position or on sloping surfaces and enables workers or loads to be raised or lowered along a flexible linkage
715An arrangement is disclosed for parsing packets in a packet-based data transmission network.
716The packets include packet headers divided into fields having values representing information pertaining to the packet.
717The arrangement comprises input receiving fields from the packet headers of incoming packets, a memory for storing information related to possible values of said fields, and a device for retrieving said stored information appropriate to a received field value.
718The retrieving device comprises a look-up engine including at least one memory organized in a hierarchical tree structure, and a controller for controlling the operation of the memory.
719The arrangement is capable of performing fast look-up operations at a low cost of implementation
720A tensioned riser deepwater platform suitable for offshore oil and gas applications is disclosed having a foundation (16) secured to the ocean floor, a topside facility above the ocean surface, and a vertically extending tower jacket (12) secured to the foundation and supporting the topside facility.
721A plurality of substantially vertically extending risers provide fluid communication between the wells and the topside facility.
722These risers are connected to riser supports near their upper ends and the riser supports provide the pricipal load transfer between the risers and the tower jacket.
723Thus, the conductor guides and attendant horizontal bracing of conventional deepwater design can be substantially eliminated
724A 2'-deoxy-5-fluorouridine derivative represented by general formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, suitable for use as an antitumor drug; wherein one of R1 and R2 represents hydrogen or a group reading hydrolyzable, <u>in vivo</u> and the other represents benzyl which may be substituted by halogen or trifluoromethyl on the benzene ring; and R3 represents lower alkyl, etc
725A set of interlocking elements capable of being joined together to form a corner piece of a puzzle game that constitutes a three-dimensional pictorial representation of a building-like structure.
726In one embodiment, the set of interlocking elements comprises a first element that can be folded into a corner configuration.
727A second generally planar element interlocks through a dovetail-type joint with the first element to maintain the first element in a folded, corner-like condition.
728The first and the second elements are provided with image-bearing surfaces that constitute individual pictorial entities contributing to a complete representation of the building-like structure.
729When the first and the second elements are interlocked, the image-bearing surfaces unite visually to provide image continuity over the exposed surface of the corner piece.
730In a second embodiment, the set of interlocking elements includes three discrete planar elements that unite through male/female joints into a T-shaped configuration
731The present invention is to compounds of formula (I) or formula (II) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for the treatment of PKC-mediated disease states, wherein inter alia R<1> is hydrogen, lower alkyl or optionally substituted aryl; R<2> is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R<3> is hydrogen or -(CH2)kR<6>, wherein R<6> is -CO2R<7>, -NHC(O)R<7>, -NR<7>R<8>, or -C(O)NR<7>R<8>, wherein R<7> and R<8>, independently from one another, are hydrogen, or alkyl provided that when R<6> is -CO2R<7>, R<7> is not hydrogen; R<4> and R<5>, independently from one another, are hydrogen or lower alkyl, or wherein R<4> and R<5>, together with the nitrogen to which they are bound, form a saturated or unsaturated 5-, 6-, or 7-membered ring; E is CH-R<9>, wherein R<9> is hydrogen, alkoxy, -OH or -NR<10>R<11>, wherein R<10> and R<11>, independently from one another, are hydrogen or lower alkyl, or wherein R<10> and R<11>, together with the nitrogen to which they are bound, form a saturated or unsaturated 5-, 6-, or 7-membered ring; X is CH or N; Y is -CH2 or -O, and further wherein Y is positioned on the central aromatic ring either ortho, meta or para relative to the amine containing side chain; Z is -CH2 or optionally substituted aryl; k is an integer between 0 and 10; m is an integer between 0 and 10, provided that m is 0 only when Z is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl, and further, provided that when m is 0 and Z is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl, R<4> and R<5> are not hydrogen or lower alkyl; n is an integer between 6 and 20; and p is an integer between 0 and 1, provided that p must be 0 when Z is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl
732The invention relates to a method for adaptation to an echolocation in an echo canceller comprising an output port, an input port, an adjustable delay unit (43) compensating for the pure delay component in the echo path between the echo location and the output port of the echo canceller, a digital filter (40) calculating, from a signal outgoing to the echo path, an echo location estimate which is shorter than the maximum allowed duration of the echo path.
733The echo location is determined by calculating the echo path location at which there is a high correlation between the signal outgoing to the echo path and the returned echo.
734The correlation is calculated in a sliding window having the length of the digital filter
735A sensing circuit includes a passive electrical network which has a first electrical property responsive to fluid pressure, and a second electrical property responsive to fluid temperature.
736A network output is responsive to the first property to a first extent, and to the second property to a second extent.
737The first and second extents are related in the same manner as a physical property of the fluid (other than its pressure or temperature) relates to its pressure and temperature.
738The network can include a strain gage that has a gage factor relating the pressure in the fluid to the first electrical property, and a temperature coefficient of gage factor responsive to the fluid temperature.
739The network can operate according to a gas law and indicate the amount of gas in a tank
740The production of hydrogen peroxide, C1 to C4 monopercarboxylic acid and C4 to C18 dipercarboxylic acid complexes by the fluidised bed process by the addition of a solution of hydrogen peroxide, C1 to C4 monopercarboxylic acid, C4 to C18 dipercarboxylic acid or a mixture thereof in water or carboxylic acids to a powdered or pregranulated matrix in or outside the fluidised bed and simultaneously or successively drying of the fluidised bed, in which use is made as a matrix of: A) N-vinyl caprolactam homopolymer, B) N-vinyl caprolactam copolymers with N-vinyl pyrrolidone, N-vinyl imidazole, acryl or methacryl amidopropyl-3-sulphonic acid, acrylic or methacrylic acid or mixtures thereof as comonomers in the proportion by weight of N-vinyl caprolactam to comonomers of 20:1 to 1:20, C) N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymer with N-vinyl imidazole, acrylic or methacrylic acid or mixtures thereof as comonomers in the proportion by weight of N-vinyl pyrrolidone to comonomers of 20:1 to 1:20, D) N-vinyl imidazole homopolymers which may be substituted in the heterocyclic ring by up to three C1 to C4 alkyl radicals and may be present in C1 to C4 alkyl N-quaternised form, E) mixtures of monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides or derivatives thereof with the polymers A to D in the proportion by weight of 1:99 to 90:10, F) mixtures of monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, starches, starch decomposition products or derivatives thereof with N-vinyl pyrrolidone homopolymers in the proportion by weight of 1:99 to 90:10, G) mixtures of trehalose, saccharose, glucose, alpha or beta or gamma cyclodextrins or derivatives of said cyclodextrins or mixtures thereof with polymers A to D or with N-vinyl pyrrolidone homopolymers in the proportion by weight of 1:99 to 100:0 or H) in the case of C1 to C4 monopercarboxylic acid and C4 to C18 dipercarboxylic acid complexes, N-vinyl pyrrolidone homopolymers
741A method of producing a pattern-carrying molded body (16) which has on a part or the whole of an outer surface thereof a delicate and beautiful pattern comprising a pattern layer of a predetermined thickness, and which is formed out of concrete, artificial stone, ceramic material, metal or plastic.
742This molded body (16) is produced by superposing at least two layers (10, 11) of different dry pulverized bodies on a reference surface (12), agitating at least the lower layer out of the superposed layers by moving an agitating member (20), which is provided in a predetermined position on the reference surface, in accordance with a pattern (18) to be expressed, dropping the pulverized bodies (10) of the upper layer into a recess (17) occurring due to the agitating action so as to form the pattern (18) on a lower surface of the lower layer, leaving the resultant product as it is, leveling the upper layer or applying a lining layer (13) thereto, and unitarily solidifying the product thus obtained
743The present invention relates to improved topical pharmaceutical compositions having improved aesthetics which are useful for imparting antimicrobial active.
744In particular, it relates to topical moisturizing compositions containing one or more antimicrobial active compounds.
745These compositions are also useful for providing relief from symptoms associated with, for example, vaginal yeast infections
746A foaming emulsion liquid composition comprising: a. an aqueous phase comprising (1) at least one high foaming anionic surfactant and (2) at least one of a mild to the skin foaming surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant nonionic surfactant, or mixture thereof wherein (a) the weight ratio of a (1) to a (2) when an a (2) anionic surfactant is present is from about 10:1 to 2:1, (b) the amphoteric is present from 0 to 10 wt% of the composition, provided that if a nonionic a (2) surfactant is not present, the amphoteric surfactant is at least 1 wt% of the composition, (c) the foaming nonionic surfactant is present from 0 to 5 wt% of the composition provided that if an amphoteric a (2) surfactant is not present the foaming nonionic surfactant is at least 1 wt% of the composition, and (d) the total a surfactant is from about 12 to 30 wt% of the composition; b. an oil phase essentially insoluble in the aqueous phase present in about 3 to 15 wt% of the composition; c. an emulsification system which provides physical stability to the formed emulsion, and comprises (1) an oil soluble, water dispersible component and (2) a water soluble, oil dispersible component
747A computer-implemented method and system (82) for monitoring, identifying, classifying and logging musical work performance broadcasts over the public airwaves.
748The system (82) uses a neural network (118) to classify specially-processed "retinal" signatures (114) of the musical work performance.
749The neural network (118) is trained for each musical work using a single noise-biased retinal sample of the spectral distribution of preselected dynamic features of the corresponding audio signal.
750A detection decision is made at the neural network output (120) using fuzzy logic circuitry (124) to compare results of predetermined thresholding (122).
751The system (82) of this invention fully automates the real-time identification of broadcast musical work performances
752A device is described which comprises an integrated circuit and a means for applying a fixed logic value to an input of the integrated circuit.
753A conventional implementation of the means involves pull-up and pull-down resistors, but these resistors necessitate an additional step and additional means for the testing of the relevant interconnections.
754An improvement is offered by the invention in that the output which outputs the logic value during normal operation is controlled via test logic during testing.
755As a result, the interconnections are tested by means of such a means in the same way and as part of the testing of the other interconnections
756A single generally cylindrical foam cell (10) having openings (12, 14) at both ends is provided wherein an interchangeable foam cell insert (20) having varied geometry is longitudinally disposed within the foam cell (10).
757The foam cell insert (20) is provided with a plurality of centralizer walls (22, 22') extending into the foam cell (10) with an agitator member (26) being carried by the centralizer walls (22, 22').
758Foamable liquid medium is introduced into the foam cell (10) and recirculated therethrough to form a dynamic fluid-flow system.
759As the liquid medium passes through both the foam cell (10) and the foam cell insert (20), it comes into contact with the agitator member (26) carried by the centralizer walls (22, 22') of the foam cell insert (20) forming foam which accumulates in the foam cell (10).
760After a sufficient amount of foam is formed, a defoaming or antifoaming agent is introduced into the foam cell (10), and its effect on the level of foam present in the foam cell is measured
761A wheel positioning assembly (12; 212) for supporting a rotating tire (22) against a roadway simulator (18) includes a frame (80; 220), wherein the tire (22) is mounted on a side of the frame (80; 220), and a movable frame (82; 222).
762A first linkage (86A, 86B; 234A, 234B) joins the movable frame (82; 222) to the frame (80; 220) allowing the movable frame (82; 222) to be displaced relative to the frame (80; 220).
763A support member (100; 224) is used to mount a wheel of the tire (227), the support member (100; 224) being mounted to the movable frame (82; 22) with a second linkage (102A, 102B; 258A, 258B) to allow movement of the support member (100; 224) relative to the movable frame (82; 222).
764The assembly (12) is of a compact design for both the first linkage (86A, 86B; 234A, 234B) and the second linkage (102A, 102B; 258A, 258B) are each characterized by two representative planes that intersect with each other on the same side of the frame (80; 220)
765An equipment carrier device (1) comprises an elongate body (5) for carrying equipment (6 and 7), and a centralizing system to centralize the elongate body (5) in a conduit (2), which system comprises two support arms (15 and 18) located at or near the ends of the elongate body (5) and two support arms (16 and 17) located at or near the middle of the elongate body (5), each support arm (15, 16, 17 and 18) being provided with means for varying the extension of the support arm (15, 16, 17 or 18) relative to a central axis (9) of the body (5)
766A method for removing a toxic substance from a patient utilizes a filtering device defining two fluid flow paths.
767The filtering device includes a membrane (138) between the flow paths which is selectively permeable to toxic substances.
768The filtering device includes a pump (146) and a reservoir (132) located along the second flow path between the membrane (138) and a second inlet port.
769The filtering device is inserted fully into a patient and connected to a blood vessel of the patient such that blood from the artery is shunted along the first fluid flow path.
770An outlet end (154) of the second fluid flow path is connected to the urinary bladder (UB) of the patient.
771The inlet end (136) of the second fluid flow path is disposed at the skin surface of the patient to enable a periodic refilling of the reservoir (132) with a working fluid.
772The pump (146) is operated to transfer working fluid along the second fluid flow path from the reservoir (132) to the urinary bladder of the patient while blood flows along the first fluid flow path, thereby enabling transfer to the toxic subtance from the patient's blood through the membrane (138) to the working fluid in the second fluid flow path
773A method and apparatus is provided for creating a composite waveform.
774This composite waveform is created by coding a plurality of input digital information signals (201).
775Subsequently, the plurality of coded input digital information signals (231, 235, 237) are communicated over a communication medium (103) to a digital combiner (105).
776The digital combiner (105) combines the plurality of coded input digital information signals.
777Finally, the digitally combined information signal is spectrally shaped to form a composite waveform (107).
778These composite waveform creation principals may be applied to digitally encoded voice subbands in a subband coding system as well as channel information in a direct sequence code division multiple access (DS-CDMA) communication system transmitter
779A lateral Semiconductor-On-Insulator (SOI) device includes a substrate, a buried insulating layer on the substrate, and a lateral semiconductor device such as an LDMOS transistor, an LIGBT or a lateral thyristor on the insulating layer.
780The semiconductor device (in the case of an LDMOS transistor) includes a source region, a channel region, an insulated gate electrode over the channel region, a lateral drift region formed of a continuous layer of a lightly-doped semiconductor material on the buried insulating layer, and a drain contact region which is laterally spaced apart from the channel region and connected to the channel region by the drift region.
781A buried diode is formed in the substrate, and is electrically coupled to the drain contact region by a portion of the drift region which extends laterally in the region between the drain contact region and the buried diode
782Method for operating a heat storage and a heat storage in which a combustion chamber is arranged in a box (3) adapted for insertion in a water storage (1), a room containing an amount of water being arranged between the combustion chamber (2) and the box (3), at least one thermostat valve (10) being arranged in the top of the box adapted to let water out from the internal of the box to the storage water above the box (3) when a preset temperature is achieved, and that a pipe (4) is extending from substantially the bottom of the storage (1) and to the interior of the box (3), above the combustion chamber (2)
783A transparent polyester film for use in the lamination coating of metallic cans, substantially formed from a polyester composition prepared by homogeneously mixing: (A) 70-40 wt.% of a polyethylene terephthalate based on repeating ethylene terephthalate units and having a melting point of 250-262 DEG C, and (B) 30-60 wt.% of a polybutylene terephthalate based on repeating butylene therephthalate units and having a melting point of 215-225 DEG C. The film is characterized by: (i) having a crystallization temperature of 65-120 DEG C, (ii) having a secondary transition point of 40 DEG C or above, (iii) having a plane orientation coefficient of 2.12 to 0.19 and (iv) being substantially free from the occurrence of white spots even when treated with steam at 130 DEG C for 30 minutes after being laminated with a metallic sheet.
784This film does not form any white spot after retorting when used for the lamination coating of metallic cans
785Polymers of alkyl-1-vinylimidazoles and processes for the production thereof by the radical polymerisation of monomer mixtures comprising: (a) 10 to 100 wt. % at least one alkyl-1-vinylimidazole and (b) 0 to 90 wt. % 1-vinylpyrrolidone, 1-vinylcaprolactam, 1-vinyltriazole, 1-vinylimidazole, 1-vinyloxazolidinone or mixtures thereof, (c) 0 to 30 wt. % other monoethylenically unsaturated monomers and (d) 0 to 10 wt. % a monomer containing at least 2 monoethylenically unsaturated double bonds, in water, and at least one C1-C4 alcohol or mixtures thereof in the presence of polymerisation regulators.
786Also disclosed is the use of polymers, at least 10 wt. % of which is an alkyl-1-vinylimidazole incorporated in the polymer, as an additive to detergents to prevent colour transfer during the wash
787The infant accommodation device (2) comprises a generally annular body (4) which defines a central generally circular region (6).
788A padded base part (8) is secured to the body (4).
789The outer surface of the body (4) is decorated in an attractive manner and provided with various means for stimulating the senses of an infant.
790The annular body (4) comprises an inner inflatable ring (10) (figure 6) and an outer removable washable fabric cover (12).
791The extent of inflation of the ring (10) may be varied according to the size and/or age of the infant to be accommodated in the device (2)
792The present invention relates to a modified protein selected from the group of binding proteins consisting of antibodies, enzymes, lectins and receptors which bind specifically to their respective binding partners selected from the group consisting of antigens/haptens, substrates, carbohydrate moieties and ligands, said protein being characterized by: (i) having at least one modified amino acid residue with a different pKa, when compared with its unmodified counterpart, in or near to its respective antigen-binding region/complementarity-determining region, binding domain or active site for binding to said binding partners; (ii) having a pH-dependent binding activity when compared with its unmodified counterpart, said protein binding to its said binding partner at a pH lower or higher than the pKa and releasing its said binding partner at a pH lower or higher than the pKa; and (iii) retaining its specificity of binding to its said binding partner.
793Modified antibodies according to the invention are useful, for example, in affinity chromatography and cell separation methods
794SSI thyrphostins are useful in preventing LPS induced toxicity, TNF alpha induced toxicity, LPS induced increases in TNF alpha levels, nitric oxide production, and the treatment of septic shock and various immune disorders.
795Featured are novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions, both of which may be used in the methods of prevention and/or treatment described herein, as well as methods for making the novel compounds.
796A suction air flow rate of an engine is detected at two places which are apart from each other in a direction in which suction air flows, and these detected values are compared with each other and a direction in which suction air flows is detected based on the phase lead and lag of the suction pulsation, whereby the suction air flow rate is detected by differentiating flow directions from each other, thereby making it possible to improve accuracy with which fuel supply amount to the engine is set by detecting an average suction air flow rate in a forward flow direction by subtracting the detected values when a back flow is being generated
797An adjustable crutch (10) includes upper and lower assemblies (12, 14) which are slidably interconnected with one another and constructed of hollow aluminum pipes, or tubing (16, 18, 42, 44) interconnected by glass or fiber-reinforced nylon members (20, 22, 54).
798Walls of the hollow aluminum tubing extend into annular cavities (26) formed in the glass or fiber-reinforced nylon members, with molded-in bosses, or plugs (28) of glass or fiber-reinforced nylon material extending into bores of the aluminum tubing.
799A hand grip support (54) has shear pins (64) for selectively engaging holes (66) in upper shafts (16, 18).
800A hand grip (68) on the hand grip support is laterally offset and the upper shafts are separated by at least 5 inches.
801The hand grip defines a holding notch (78) for interconnecting two crutches so that they can be easily held by one hand while only one of the crutches is used.
802A foam arm cushion (32) has a convex top edge (34) and concave side surfaces (36a, 36b).
803A longitudinal groove, or tunnel (50) in a bore of a strut support (22) accommodates a spring-biased button (46) when a strut assembly (40) is slid through the strut support.
804A boot (53) of a radial crutch tip assembly (52) has fluid-evacuation drain passages (53a) therein
805A laminate is provided for use as a protective covering for inhibiting penetration of oxygen or oxygen and water therethrough and is particularly suitable for protecting components of an electrochemical cell such as a lithium battery.
806The laminate comprises an ionomeric polymeric layer for heat sealing layers of the laminate to one another and at least two flexible polymeric layers, one of which may comprise the ionomeric layer; and an oxygen scavenging agent incorporated in one of the flexible polymeric layers or disposed between any two of the flexible polymeric layers.
807It is preferred that the laminate be insulating as well for inhibiting transport of electricity as well as oxygen and water through the laminate and comprises two or more polymeric layers having, when combined, the characteristics of flexibility, electrical insulation, adhesiveness, and stability to water
808A method and apparatus for providing electrical protection for circuits that use splice connections between a source of electrical power and wires of respective circuits (31, 32).
809The splices provide a common connection of wires to the power source. The splice includes a positive temperature coefficient means (22, 24) in electrical series between the power source and the wires (33). The positive temperature coefficient means (22, 24) reduces the flow of current to the wires (33), and to any loads (31, 32) connected to the wires, when an excess amount of current flows through at least one of the wires and the splice.
810The temperature rise in the positive temperature coefficient means reaches a trip point, and the means remains in a trip state until power fed to the splice is removed
811A poly(ethylene glycol) derivative is disclosed that is activated with a sulfone moiety for selective attachment to thiol moieties on molecules and surfaces.
812The activated PEG is water soluble, hydrolytically stable for extended periods, and forms hydrolytically stable linkages with thiol moieties.
813The linkages generally are not reversible in reducing environments.
814The PEG derivative is useful for modifying the characteristics of substances including modifying biologically active molecules and surfaces for biocompatibility.
815Methods for synthesizing the active PEG and for preparing conjugates of the active PEG and other substances, including biologically active substances, are also disclosed
816A process for the reaction of an alkene, allene or alkyne with a borane in the presence of a catalyst to form an optically active alkylboronate which may then be reacted with an oxidising agent to form an optically active alcohol or amine.
817The catalyst may have formula (4), where Q is a Group VIIIA metal ion and R<10> - R<19> are organic groups
818An object of the present invention is to mass-produce high-quality fried food which does not have unevenly fried portions, by providing a uniform rate of feeding of an oil and fat, with which food is fried, and a uniform temperature distribution of the oil.
819A plurality of piles shallow pan-like trays (10) are placed in a sealable processing tank (1), and a heated oil and fat is supplied rapidly from side walls of the trays (10) thereinto via oil feed nozzles (41) so that the oil flows at a predetermined flow rate in bottom portions of the trays (10), an excess portion of the oil overflowing the sides of the trays (10) which are opposite to the sides thereof from which the oil and fat is introduced thereinto, to flow down under the trays (10).
820The piled trays (10) receive the supply of the oil and fats independently via the respective nozzles (41) so that the entry of the oil and fat from an upper tray (10) into a lower tray does not occur.
821The oil feed nozzles (41) are provided so that they can be moved slidingly in the longitudinal direction with respect to the trays (10), and the interior of the processing tank (1) is put in pressurized condition or vacuum condition in accordance with the conditions for frying the food <u>a</u>.
822The oil flowing from the piled trays (10) to a bottom portion of the processing tank (1) is purified outside the processing tank (1) and reused
823The protector comprises a protective element, e.g. a cap (16), movable in use along the implement between an inoperative position in which it exposes the pointed end or sharp edge portion of the implement and an operative position (Figure 3) in which it covers the pointed end or sharp edge portion of the implement.
824The protector also comprises a holder (15) for fitting to the implement and means, e.g. arm (17), connecting the protective element to the holder to in use allow the protective element to move along the implement between said inoperative and operative positions but to prevent separation of the protective element from the implement.
825In a preferred embodiment, the protective element flips into a tilted position to prevent unintentional movement of the protective element from its operative to its inoperative positions
826Ionomer compositions which have improved optical properties are disclosed.
827These compositions comprise ionomers which can be represented as the polymerization product of alpha-olefins having from two to eight carbon atoms, esters of alpha, beta-ethylenically-unsaturated carboxylic acids, metal salts of acrylic and methacrylic acid, and optional alpha, beta-ethylenically-unsaturated comonomers which impart some desired polymer property or properties, such as acidity and/or solvent resistivity.
828Also disclosed are methods of making these ionomer compositions in a reactive extruder and treating the compositions with acid to impart acidity to the compositions or to only the surface of the compositions
829Control is performed over a period of a given number N of frames, wherein the first frame of the period is encoded in intraframe mode and the second frame is encoded in interframe or intraframe mode to produce a desired set throughput Bsou for said N frames, on the basis of an initial throughput Bpre resulting from a preanalysis (47, 48, 49, 50, 51) of the N frames with a control increment qpre calculated during the previous period.
830The method is suitable for digital VCR recording
831A method and apparatus for the automated assembly of sleeves onto the body of the garment.
832In the present invention, the garment body (120) is placed on a first fixture (30) resembling a mannequin.
833The sleeves (130) are placed inside facing out on a second conical fixture (94).
834Automatically, each sleeve (130) is positioned and sewn onto the garment body (120) and the finished garment is removed from the first fixture (30).
835Through the use of sensors (106), each sleeve (130) is precisely and consistently sewn to the garment body (120). The result is a high quality garment produced at a lower cost
836In the corrosion-proofing process for combustion plants, such as, for example, power stations, heating boilers, and refuse and hazardous waste incineration plants, the metal surfaces subject to corrosion are coated with a protective paint which contains ZrO2 at least partially stabilized in the cubic phase and/or cerium oxide or cerium hydroxide, and the protective paint is applied with binders such as silicone resins or together with a refractory phosphate system with Al(H2PO4)3
837The invention concerns compounds of formula (I) in which R is hydrogen, lower alkyl (which may be substituted by hydroxy, alkoxy, amino, dialkylamino, alkylmercapto, alkylsulphinyl, alkansulphonyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or a heterocyclic ring), lower alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or a heterocyclic ring and R1 and R2, independently of each other, may be hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or arylmethyl, plus pharmacologically acceptable salts of these compounds.
838The invention also concerns methods of preparing such compounds and drugs containing them for the treatment of metabolic disorders relating to calcium
839A method and apparatus for spraying adhesive compositions having a high solids content comprises a source of supercritical fluid diluent (22) such as supercritical carbon dioxide, a source of virgin adhesive (14), an adhesive dispenser (18) and a mixer (20) communicating with each source (14, 22) of material and with the dispenser (18).
840The mixer (20) includes a dynamic mixing element which agitates the viscous adhesive material allowing (56) the supercritical carbon dioxide to be effectively dispersed into the adhesive, thus forming an adhesive composition with a high solids content having a relatively low viscosity suitable for spray application of the adhesive
841An automatic return toilet seat apparatus (1) responsive to the presence and absence of a person standing adjacent to a toilet bowl (2).
842The toilet seat apparatus (1) includes a spring (60) to initiate descent of a toilet seat and a spring locking mechanism (70) to selectively restrain the action of the spring (60).
843The spring locking mechanism (70) is activated in response to person standing adjacent to a toilet bowl and deactivated in response to a person moving away from the toilet bowl by a photodetector switch (30) disposed in the toilet seat.
844In a further embodiment of the present invention the spring locking mechanism (70) is controlled by a compressible mat assembly (90) disposed on the floor adjacent to the toilet bowl (2)
845Compositions and methods are provided for the treatment and diagnosis of diseases or conditions amenable to treatment through modulation of the synthesis or metabolism of multidrug resistance-associated protein (MRP).
846In accordance with preferred embodiments, oligonucleotides are provided which are specifically hybridizable with nucleic acids encoding multidrug resistance-associated protein (MRP).
847Methods of treating animals suffering from diseases or conditions amenable to therapeutic intervention by modulating multidrug resistance with an oligonucleotide specifically hybridizable with RNA or DNA corresponding to multidrug resistance-associated protein (MRP) are disclosed.
848Methods of preventing the development of multidrug resistance and of improving the efficacy of chemotherapy are also disclosed
849A method for including electronic reference information on a printed document (Dp).
850The method includes receiving electronic data defining a document with portions (LR1, LR2) that are electronically linked to associated electronic reference information.
851The reference information is obtained and stored on a storage medium (AP) which is capable of being affixed to the printed document.
852Information defining the link between the electonic reference information and the document may be stored on the storage medium.
853The electronic reference information can include audio information
854A perfluorocarbon copolymer having functional groups is produced by dispersing a perfluorocarbon monomer having a functional group, represented by the following general formula (1): CF2 = CF-O-(CF2CF(CF3)-O)n-(CF2)m-Z, in water in the form of fine particles having an average diameter of 2 mu m or less, adding at least one water-soluble organic chain transfer agent selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 aliphatic alcohols and C2-C6 ethers to the resultant dispersion, and copolymerizing the monomer (1) with tetrafluoroethylene, wherein m represents an integer of 2 to 4; Z represents CO2R (wherein R represents C1-C3 alkyl) or SO2F; and n represents 1 or 2 when Z represents CO2R, while n represents an integer of 0 to 2 when Z represents SO2F.
855The invention process prevents the formation of a tetrafluoroethylene homopolymer in water phase and provides a perfluorocarbon copolymer excellent in melt moldability and functions
856A container (10) and associated cap (32) assembly includes a container body having an open upper end defined by an annular rim (26) having a substantially horizontal uppermost edge surface and a radially outwardly extending bevelled surface.
857The cap (32) has a top wall, a radially outer depending skirt portion (36) and a radially inner depending skirt portion (38).
858The skirt portions are connected radially by an internal cap surface which includes a first substantially horizontal surface portion (44) extending radially away from the radially inner skirt; a second downwardly and outwardly inclined sealing surface portion (46) and a third radiused surface (48) portion connected to the radially outer skirt.
859The second downwardly and outwardly inclined sealing surface (46) is sealingly engageable with the bevelled surface of the annular rim such that the substantially horizontal uppermost edge surface is axially spaced from the cap top wall upon full threaded engagement between said cap and said container body (10)
860The present invention provides methods of treating adverse physiological effects associated with depressed reticuloendothelial system function comprising administering to a subject suffering from depressed reticuloendothelial system function an effective amount of a BPI protein product
861A urinal for women of the type comprising an elongated inlet member to be inserted between the labia majora of a woman.
862The inlet member comprises an inlet opening with a periphery which forms a complete or partial seal round the femal urethal orifice during use.
863The inlet member further comprises a flow duct between the inlet opening and the outlet opening delimited by a front and a rear wall as well as by a right and a left lateral wall, seen with respect to the female body during use, where the lateral walls are preferably arranged symmetrically round a longitudinal plane of symmetry.
864Furthermore, the inlet member is either directly or by means of a pipe or tube section sealingly connected to a collecting container such as a bag at the outlet opening, so that the liquid can pass through the flow duct (13) and into the collecting container.
865The external surfaces (1a, 2a) of the lateral walls diverge in a direction away from the inlet opening (7) at least in an area directly round the periphery of the inlet opening.
866Such a urinal, which is particularly developed for non-portable use, does not require substantial parting of a woman's legs when positioning the urinal and it ensures sealed contact.
867A urinal according too the invention can thus be positioned by a woman, regardless of whether she is standing, sitting or lying. A urinal according to the invention may be put into place with one hand without the legs having to be particularly parted
868The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus for more accurately calculating and measuring vital information such as oxygen saturation and pulse rate when an ECG signal is not available.
869Instead of using an ECG R-wave as a trigger to overlay optical pulses, a virtual trigger is generated based on the heart rate and used to overlay optical pulse data.
870The optical information from a number of periods is added together, with the beginning of each period being determined by the issuance of the virtual trigger.
871In this way, the maximum and minimum of the optical signal should be lined up with each other in each period and added together to give a cumulative maximum and minimum.
872This enables precise identification of the maximum and minimum of the signal, and thus allows calculation of the oxygen saturation at that point
873A giant magnetoresistance displacement sensor includes at least one layered structure. This layered structure includes a harder magnetic (ferromagnetic or antiferromagnetic) layer (34) having a fixed magnetic state, a second, softer magnetic layer (32) and a metal layer (33) interposed between and contacting these two layers (32, 34) to prevent exchange coupling between the two layers.
874The sensor also includes means (56, 58) for inducing a domain wall (37) at a measurand position, between regions (35, 36) of nonaligned magnetic fields in the softer magnetic layer (32), and means (50) for measuring electrical resistance between points on opposite sides of the structure.
875In operation, the means (56, 58) for inducing a domain wall, typically one or more indexing magnets (56, 58), is positioned relative to the giant magnetoresistance strip.
876The resistance across the strip is measured, and from this resistance measurement the position of the domain wall is determined.
877The present invention is also a variable resistor, which is operated by positioning the means (56, 58) for inducing the domain wall at a selected position, to set the resistance across the strip to a desired value
878Novel mercaptosulfide matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors of formula (I), wherein n is 0 or 1; R<1> is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, amino lower alkyl, carbamoyl lower alkyl, PhtN (lower alkyl), TsNH (lower alkyl); and R<2> is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, amino lower alkyl, carbamoyl lower alkyl, PhtN (lower alkyl), TsNH (lower alkyl); or R<1> and R<2> together are -CH2-CH2-CH2-; R<3> is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, aralkyl and heteroaralkyl; and R<4> is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, amino lower-alkyl, guanyl lower-alkyl, imidazoylalkyl, aralkyl and 2-indolylmethyl; and R<5> is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, aralkyl and -CH(R<6>)-C(O)NH2, wherein R<6> is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower-alkyl, amino lower-alkyl, guanyl lower-alkyl, imidazoylalkyl, hydroxymethyl, 1-hydroxyethyl, mercapto lower-alkyl, and methylthio lower-alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, ether or salt thereof, useful for treating diseases and disease conditions associated with matrix metalloproteinase modulation
879Disclosed is a method for producing individual, crunch-confectionery-coated edible nuts.
880The raw, unblanched nuts are first coated with a film-forming polysaccharide to maintain the skins adhered to the nuts in a durable polysaccharide coating.
881The coated nuts are then subjected to shear mixing, e.g., in a pan coater, during which sucrose syrup is applied to the polysaccharide-coated nuts.
882Heat is applied to the nuts during shear mixing to remove moisture and to thereby form a crystalline coating, which is then partially melted to form a crystalline-amorphous coating on top of the polysaccharide coating on the individual nuts
883There is disclosed a process for the assembly of an electronic package (30) in which the outer lead ends (14) of a leadframe (50) are solderable (38) to external circuitry (36) without the necessity of a tin or solder coat.
884An oxidation resistant layer (44) is deposited on the leadframe (50) prior to package (30) assembly.
885The oxidation resistant layer (44) is removed prior to outer lead (14) soldering (38) providing a clean, oxide free metallic surface (46) for soldering (38)
886The quick-clamping hub for bicycles proposed has a clamping element (7) which can be adjusted in a direction along the hub axis and can be secured against theft by a lock (14).
887For this purpose, the hub has a spindle (2) with threaded ends (3) on one of which a cylindrical nut (8) is screwed.
888Mounted on this nut (8) is a knob-like body (9) which can be turned by hand and which is mounted so that, in the theft-proof position, it rotates freely on the nut (8) but can, for the clamping position, be locked to the nut (8) by actuating the lock (14) so that, when the knob-like body (9) rotates, the nut (8) rotates with it.
889The aerodynamic stabilizer is an airfoil (a wing), which is mounted on a caravan A-frame. It leads part of the airflow, which otherwise would impringe on the front, up and over the caravan roof.
890This reduces the total air resistance and therefore the lifting force on the nose. At the same time the airfoil puts pressure on the nose and balances the noseweight.
891The airfoil is equipped with vortex plates which increases the effect and aids adjustment of the angle of attack.
892The support arm is pivoted.
893The aerodynamic stabilizer allows towing a caravan with low noseweight and high stability, it eliminates the "critical speed"
894Disclosed herein is a catheter device (10) for treatment of disease in biological conduits.
895The device has inner (12) and outer (40) coaxial catheter members, each having an inflatable balloon (20, 48) attached near its distal end.
896When the balloons are inflated, a sealed treatment chamber (106) is created between the balloons.
897The length of the treatment chamber (106) is adjustable by sliding the coaxial catheter members (12, 40) with respect to each other to obtain a desired separation (104) between the attached balloons (20, 48) before inflation.
898Biological debris is trapped within the chamber (106) and removed by infusion and aspiration of a flushing fluid, reducing the risk of myocardial infarction.
899Adjunctive treatment devices can be inserted into the sealed treatment chamber through a lumen (52) of the outer coaxial member (40).
900The dental handpiece (11) includes a disposable head assembly (15) and a reusable handle (13) which are removably coupled together.
901The head assembly (15) includes a housing (73) formed of plastic material forming a cavity (75) in which is located a turbine operated drill assembly (17) with a drill burr (101) extending out of a lower opening.
902The upper wall (73T) of the housing (73) is formed against the top of the drill assembly (17) to permanently fix the drill assembly in the cavity (75) such that the bearing mechanism for rotatably supporting the turbine (81) and drill burr (101) is integral with the head assembly (15).
903The head assembly (15) also has a neck with a cavity (107) for removably receiving the proboscis (45) of the handle (13) by way of a rear opening.
904The handle (13) supplies and removes air to and from the head cavity (75) for operating the turbine (81) and also supplies air, water and light from the proboscis (45) which are directed toward the burr (101) by way of an outlet opening (113).
905The handle (13) is snap-locked to the head assembly (15) when the proboscis (45) is located in the neck cavity (107).
906A protuberance (231) extends from the proboscis (45) for snap-locking the handle (13) and the head assembly (15) together.
907The lock mechanism (401) of the head assembly (15) may be broken away to remove the head assembly (15) from the handle (13) after which the head can be discarded
908A continuous processing device for gently processing natural products or similar delicate goods, in particular for gently massaging ham in the meat industry, causes an intense cooling of the processed goods during processing, achieves processing largely by free fall of the goods themselves and thus avoids compression, squeezing, heaping and finally grease and warming-up of the processed goods.
909The device works in a vacuum to intensify the treatment applied
910A new device for obtaining dust diffractograms from a single crystal through spreading of its orientation with simultaneous rotation about two axes (technique of Gandolfi), with an angle X between the axes which is optimized in order to achieve a maximum of orientations and a maximum diffraction angle up to when is recorded a total quantity of possible reflections.
911Mounted in a diffractometer or chamber with Debye-Scherrer geometry, the device causes the crystal, at the crossing of the two axes, to simulate a polycrystalline sample in order to produce a diffractogram similar to that of a powder, as used for the identification of crystalline materials.
912The device comprises the axis GC, its coupling to the axis FC of the diffractometer through a part which defines X, a mechanism to produce its rotation through friction at the bottom of the diffractometer and a mechanism which supports the crystal and provides for its centering in the diffractometer
913An aquatic filter system (10) having a rotatably mounted cylindrical filter body (26).
914The cylindrical filter body is formed by a water absorbing mass of material (24).
915Water applied to one side of the filter body unbalances the filter body which causes the filter body to rotate.
916As a result of the rotational movement, at least a portion of the filter body is alternately exposed to the water and the atmosphere to foster the growth of aerobic bacteria on the surfaces of the filter body
917Apparatus and a method are provided for converting a three pilot aircraft cockpit to a two pilot aircraft cockpit including relocating, without change, some control instruments from their existing positions (26, 28) to new instrument panels (34, 36, 38, 40) within reach of the remaining two crew members, modifying other control instruments for pilot workload reduction, and adding a master caution indicator among the repositioned control instruments that are not within direct sight of the remaining two screw members
918An implantation material is provided which has a high three-dimensional mechanical strength, a durability and the nature of synchronizing itself with the deformation characteristics of the surrounding organic tissue, and which is capable of having organic tissue enter voids in tissue, and burying itself in the interior of the body for a long period of time whithout causing any reaction of extraneous matter or by being combined with organic tissue positively.
919A bulked structure which is formed by organic fiber in the form of three-dimensional woven or knitted tissue or complex tissue of a combination of such woven tissue and knitted tissue, and which has biocompatibility, is used as a base material, a voidage in the tissue being preferably set to 20-90 vol%.
920More preferably, the surface of the organic fiber constituting the bulked structure is subjected to an organism activation treatment or an organism deactivation treatment
921A data acquisition system (1) by which environmental parameters proximate to plant installed valves (2) may be monitored, recorded and correlated with other valve operating data.
922The system includes sensors (8) for sensing environmental parameters such as gas/vapor concentration, temperature or humidity.
923The system also includes sensors for sensing changes in the actuating variable (34) and sensors for sensing valve stem displacement (58).
924The sensors (8, 34, 6) generate electrical signals proportional to the value of the sensed parameter.
925First data interface equipment (32, 42, 43) is provided for digitizing the sensed actuating variable as the actuating variable is changed to displace the stem, preferably a full stroke from the open-to-close-to-open positions or vice versa.
926Second data interface equipment (7, 45) is provided for digitizing the sensed environmental parameter as the stem is displaced.
927Third data interface equipment (6, 45) is provided for digitizing the sensed stem displacement.
928The digitized data are stored, preferably with a computer (45) and associated random access memory, and can later be uploaded for use in, for example, a plant database system or correlated to evaluate valve operability
929A process is disclosed for producing sintered parts from a molybdenum-containing steel alloy by atomisation, pressing and sintering
930An ink composition suitable for drop-on-demand ink jet printing on porous substrates comprising water, a colourant, a non-teratogenic and non-carcinogenic humectant, and a solid penetrant, which ink composition has a volatile organic content of less than 300 grams per litre
931Apparatus for reducing to particles tread portions and beaded side wall portions of vehicle tires (19), particularly extra large vehicle tires (19), or for preparing such vehicle tires (19) for recapping, comprises a tire holder assembly (10), having a paired set of dual jacks (16) carried by opposite ends, respectively, or elongate, rigid, tire clamping frames (14), and a rotary, cutter blade assembly (13) made up of chisel type offset from one another to provide a helically oriented series of such cutting blades (13).
932An optional but important feature of the invention is the progressive cutting of the tire (19) in a cryogenic atmosphere which freezes exposed surfaces of the tire, and the mounting of a group of separate, residual, beaded side wall portions (19-1) of sequentially cut tires (19) in the tire holder assembly (13) of the same apertures for cutting such side wall portions (19-1) down to the heavily reinforced beads (51) thereof
933Holter-type cardio-arterial polygraphic continuous monitoring for: 1) observation of the evolution of the E.C.G, pre-ejection and ejection periods, systolic outputs of the left ventricle, the arterial oscillogram in absolute values, variations of the volumes and pressures at each cycle and at each counter pressure, distensibilities and arterial compliances, peripheral venous pressures of the blood volume of the chest and of the four members; 2) exercise tests involving the heart without activation of the body muscles, the systolic output being measured at each cycle and correlated with the E.C.G; 3) therapeutic tests after administration of cardio or vasculoactive medication analyzed by computer using a sequence of selective measurements of arteriograms correlated with corresponding cardiac functional intervals
934A combination ski and boot bag (10) including a closed-ended tubular shaped main portion (12) for holding skis, having a zipper (18) along part of its length for allowing access inside (20).
935A strap (36) has ends (40, 42) attached to the main portion and has a support area (38) located about one half the length of the main portion.
936At least two satellite boot compartments (44, 46) are connected to the outside of the main portion and are spaced from each other and generally equally spaced from the strap support area.
937The satellite boot compartments have closures (58) which permit the boots to be placed therein and removed.
938The compartment bottoms (50) are generally on the same plane near the bottom of the bag so that when they are set on a horizontal surface, the boots (60) in the compartments will stand up
939The specification discloses a power supply circuit (30) which reduces oscillations (26) generated upon ignition of a plasma within a processing chamber (14).
940A secondary power supply (32) pre-ignites the plasma by driving the cathode (12) to a process initiation voltage.
941Thereafter, a primary power supply (10) electrically drives the cathode (12) to generate plasma current and deposition on a wafer (16)
942The sheet consists of plates (1) shaped with a relief forming alone, or in cooperation with adjacent plates, an obstacle or shield for the point of a sharp member which slides on the plates.
943The relief (4) is in the form of a fold at right angles or substantially at right angles or a segment of a cylinder.
944An apron made using this type of sheet can be used either way round without any risk of injury for the wearer
945A mobile communications terminal (10) is provided which includes a receiver apparatus (20) for receiving at least one message, an internal memory (30) for storing the at least one message received by said receiver means, a removable external memory (45) for storing messages, and means for providing cooperation (20) between the internal memory (30) and the external memory (45), the means for providing cooperation (20) comprising means for transferring at least one message stored in the internal memory (30) into the external memory (45).
946A method of providing cooperation between an internal memory and external memory in a cellular mobile communications terminal is also disclosed
947Disclosed is a multi-positional antenna system for receiving signals from geostationary satellites.
948In order to achieve a many-fold increase in the number (up to forty) of geostationary satellites which can be positioned simultaneously with one fixed reflector antenna, an element whose profile is congruent with the spherical surface is used to mount a number of radiating units equal to the number of geostationary satellites to be positioned.
949For convenient and accurate positioning, the radiating units are designed to telescope and are flexible along part of their lengths.
950They are mounted on their supports in such a way that they can be aligned and fixed on a segment concentric with the reflector.
951To eliminate the need for more than one low-noise converter unit, the outputs of the radiating units are fed into a superhigh frequency signal collector.
952The alignments are changed by commutation of the superhigh frequency switches which feed into the radiating units.
953The contour of the spherical reflector is determined by the maximum angular separation between satellites (up to 120 DEG ) and the optimal diameter of the aperture used
954Vanadium oxide cathode mixtures which comprise a vanadium oxide cathode material in combination with one or more surface active agents and the incorporation thereof in electrochemical cells as a means for enhancing cumulative capacity and cycling capacity of such cells
955Display device comprising means for converting a laser beam into visible, incoherent light. The device comprises an optical wave guide (18) which transmits a laser beam, at least one element (30, 34, 46, 48) for converting the laser beam into visible, incoherent light opposite the optical wave guide, and at least one security element (40, 50), transparent to visible, incoherent light, placed opposite the conversion element, and capable of blocking the residual laser beam emerging from the conversion element, the visible, incoherent light being thereby observable through the security element.
956Application to light markings and signs
957Novel method for the assay of plasmatic glutathione peroxidase (pl.GPx) based on a specific immunoassay using antibodies directed against an oligopeptide selected from the pl.GPx sequence.
958The invention also concerns said oligopeptide and specific antibodies.
959Also disclosed is a kit for carrying out said method.
960Application in medical diagnosis and monitoring of the evolution of pathologies induced by a variation in pl.GPx concentration
961A pipette tip rack system is disclosed that includes a plurality of tip racks (10, 110, 210, 310, 410) that may be nested one upon the other with an integrally formed locking mechanism (34, 134, 234, 334, 434) that locks each rack to the one immediately below it.
962A cover (45) is also included that acts as a cover for the top rack in the stack.
963This cover also utilizes the same locking mechanism (46).
964Also included is a bottom member (38) that serves as a dust cover and uses the same locking mechanism (50) to permit its fixture to the bottom rack.
965Each element in the stack retains its sterile condition.
966The stack of racks may be combined with a box (52) having a top (54) that fits over the cover and a bottom (56) that receives the bottom member and lowest rack.
967This box may be removed from the stack and assembled so that a single rack may be used remote of the stack
968The invention relates to a hollow body, especially an intake system in an internal combustion engine, consisting of two components delimiting the hollow in the hollow body joined together, especially plastic half-shells (10, 11).
969Said half-shells (10, 11) have joining flanges with facing sealing surfaces (12), in which there is an injection moulded component joining the sealing surfaces together.
970In the region of the sealing surfaces there are several hollows (21, 23) or apertures in the half-shells (10, 11) arranged transversely to the sealing plane and mutually aligned.
971These hollows are filled with a bonding component (55), especially thermoplastic material
972A method is provided for triple extrusion of a foam material (40), a coating (41) and one or more flexible flanges (42A, 42B, 42C, 43) attached to the coating of foam material.
973All three materials are coextruded through a common die and are useful for forming window sashes
974The invention relates to a method for controlling a connection, especially a wireless connection, between two modems in the event of disturbance, said method comprising initiating a so-called retrain procedure in the event of disturbance when either one of the modems receives a signal of unsatisfactory quality, in which retrain procedure the modems transmit predetermined retrain signals to each other in order to achieve synchronism between them.
975For reliable and rapid disconnection of a connection, the progress of the retrain procedure is monitored, and every time the procedure is stuck in its internal state for a period of time longer than a predetermined limit, the modem is commanded to initiate a start-up procedure known per se, by means of which the connection between the modems was originally established
976An apparatus for providing sound in vehicles (10) which comprises a receiving means for radio-frequency waves with frequency selection and an antenna (11) connected to said receiving means.
977The apparatus comprises moreover an operating means located in the vehicle close to the driver's seat including a power amplifier (15) with controls for sound adjustment, and loudspeakers (15) connected to said power amplifier.
978Said radio receiving means is divided into a master unit (14) close to the driver's seat in the vehicle, and a slave unit (12) which is located together with the antenna (11) remotely from said master unit (14).
979Said slave unit (12) comprises a circuit (16) controlled from said master unit for selecting a desired transmitter frequency and a circuit (19) for converting the selected signal into a signal of intermediate frequency with mainly a constant frequency.
980Said master unit comprises a detector, a pre-amplifier and said power amplifier along with controls for adjusting the receiver
981In a safety switch with a longitudinally displaceable switch-actuating plunger (6), a ratchet wheel (9) having a curved track (10) with at least one detent flank (15') to which one end of the plunger is held in contact by a preloaded spring (13), a key (5) by means of which the ratchet wheel (9) is forced to rotate both when the key is inserted into and when it is removed from a key channel (4), and a blocking device which has an electromagnet (6, 12) whose stator part (12) is secured in the housing (2) of the safety switch and by means of which device the key (5) can be secured against removal from the key channel (4) for a lag time, a segment (6') of the plunger (6) is designed as armature of its surrounding stator part (12) of the electromagnet (6', 12)
98213) and the collimation of the object (fig. 1) through vertical angles between 0 DEG and +/- 90 DEG , providing the measurement of topographic and parietal slopes, with reading images in the optical infinite through proximal lenses; the manual compas-clinometer is comprised of two cylindrical boxes which are arranged back-to-back at their base, the upper box containing a stabilizing liquid and the magnetic disc (fig. 5/9) joined at its periphery to a cylindrical sheet (fig. 12/18) with the angular graduation on both, but with the zero-origin of the cylinder out of phase in a quadrant of the magnetic North.
983The reading loupe (4) and the collimator (5) are contiguous, with their optical axes parallel to the plane N.S. It has a preripheral transposition device (fig. 11) in order to cancel the magnetic variation angle.
984The lower box contains the clinometric disco-level (fig. 5/10) and a double reading lens on a beam dividing cube (fig. 3/6)
985A physical information database (20) is utilized as an interface between a datapath cell library (22) and a number of electronic design automation tools, such as a datapath synthesis tool (24), a chip estimator (30), an HDL generation tool (28), and a datapath compilation tool (26).
986The physical information database (20) includes global parameters applicable to every cell in the datapath cell library and local parameters defining attributes that are associated with individual cells in the datapath cell library.
987The physical information database (20) includes a standard format allowing uniform access by the electronic design automation tools
988This invention relates to a starting control method for diesel engines, capable of preventing the occurrence of excessive fuel injection rate in a low-revolution region at the time of starting the engine and unstable engine revolution ascribable to misfire, and capable of preventing the occurrence of black smoke by controlling an increase in the injection rate in accordance with the engine temperature.
989Therefore, from the engine starting time to the time at which a first engine revolution speed (N1) is attained, a control rack is moved in the fuel injection rate decreasing direction so that the gradient specified by a rack position becomes a first gradient, whereby an increase in the fuel injection rate is corrected.
990From the time at which a first engine revolution speed is attained to the time at which a second engine revolution speed is attained, and at which the control rack is returned to a position of a regular control operation, the control rack is moved in the fuel injection rate decreasing direction so that the gradient specified by a rack position becomes a second gradient larger than the first gradient
991When producing coated particles by charging core particles into a coating space and vacuum-evaporating coating material on the core particles, or by bringing gaseous coating material into contact with the core particles, the core particles having a mean particle size of not larger than 10 mu m and having a powder distribution [DM/5, 5DM] >/= 90% are so dispersed that the degree of dispersion beta is greater than 70%.
992The core particles can be coated with the coating material even though the particles consist only of very small particles or consist mainly of very small particles.
993The resultant coated particles are uniformly coated with the coating material and do not contain uncoated particles or partially coated particles due to aggregation.
994The method imparts an extremely great merit to the industrial production
995A device is disclosed for smoking tobacco or another smoking product (13) or for inhaling aerosols released by corresponding substances when they are heated.
996The substance that constitutes the smoking product is shredded, granulated or otherwise crushed. The smoking product contained in a reservoir (12) that forms a substantially closed chamber (16) is heated by convection by previously heated air up to a temperature below its glow temperature.
997An electric heating device (8) that forms a heating air generator (7) arranged in a channel is provided with an outlet nozzle (9) for introducing the heated air into the chamber after the air runs through the heating device and absorbs heat energy.
998The smoking product (13) is spread in a substantially even manner on a saucer-like surface (12) in the chamber (16).
999The outlet nozzle is arranged in such a way that the heated air that flows out of the nozzle flows directly on to the smoking product and heats it through up to a temperature close to but lower than its glow temperature
1000This invention relates to naphthalenedicarboxylic acid containing polymer compositions having reduced fluorescence.
1001More specifically, the polymers contain at least 0.1 mole percent of a dicarboxylic acid selected from 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid or 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate ester, with 0.1 to 5 mole percent of a copolymerizable halogen containing aromatic compound.
1002These polymers are useful for packaging applications where clarity and/or aesthetic appeal are of concern
1003A method for the laser photoablation of ocular lens tissue comprises the steps of determining a volume of the lens tissue to be photoablated and directing a pulse, infrared laser beam at the volume with an amount of energy effective for photoablating the determined region without causing substantial damage to surrounding tissue regions.
1004The laser beam is initially directed at a focal point at or below an anterior surface of the ocular lens and such focal point is moved towards or away from the ocular lens anterior surface in order to ablate the determined volume.
1005The laser is preferably an Nd:YLF laser operating at a frequency of about 1053 nanometers and a pulse repetition rate of about 1000 Hertz with a pulse width of about 60 picoseconds.
1006Each pulse has an energy of about 30 microjoules.
1007The laser operates with a focused beam diameter of about 20 microns and operates with a "zone of effect" of no greater than about 50 microns.
1008The method provides for the correction of myopia, hyperopia or presbyopia and enables the removal of incipient cataract
1009Shelf stable dairy products including cream cheese filling are disclosed which can be prepared by combining cream cheese with a freezing point depressant to lower Aw to below about 0.91.
1010The dairy products may also comprise a preservative and an acidulant.
1011The dairy products of the invention may be held shelf stable for extended periods of time.
1012The invention is directed to dairy products such as the disclosed cream cheese filling composition, method of preparation and food products containing the cream cheese filling
1013Cartons of the type used for domestic milk supply may be more readily opened if a portion of the ridge that extends above the wings of the carton is first severed between the wings and the heat sealed closure so that the severed portion of the ridge may be folded back from above the wings or removed by a further cut across the ridge to the first line of sever.
1014The wings are then free to be folded back and pressed inward to open the carton to form a pouring lip.
1015A device for opening cartons comprises a thin blade (109) secured to a handle (97) and hinged within a shrouded recess in a two-part housing (101).
1016Handles (97 and 103) act about the double action hinge (100) to move the blade (109) across the slot (105) to sever a portion of the carton ridge positioned in the slot.
1017A tongue (not shown) holds the device in alignment with the ridge to ensure that the severing is below the sealed portion of the ridge
1018An apparatus for enabling an object-oriented application to access in an object-oriented manner a procedural operating system having a native procedural interface is disclosed.
1019The apparatus includes a computer and a memory component in the computer.
1020A code library is stored in the memory component.
1021The code library includes computer program logic implementing an object-oriented class library.
1022The object-oriented class library comprises related object-oriented classes for enabling the application to access in an object-oriented manner services provided by the operating system.
1023The object-oriented classes include methods for accessing the operating system services using procedural function calls compatible with the native procedural interface of the operation system.
1024The computer processes object-oriented statements contained in the application and defined by the class library by executing methods from the class library corresponding to the object-oriented statements
1025A catalyst for producing an aromatic vinyl compound polymer composition, which catalyst comprises (A) at least two kinds of transition metal compound having a pi -ligand, (B) an ionic compound composed of a non-ligand anion and a cation and/or aluminoxane, and optionally (C) a Lewis acid; and a process for producing a composition of an aromatic vinyl compound polymer wherein the aromatic vinyl chain has a highly syndiotactic structure by polymerizing (a) an aromatic vinyl compound and (b) an olefin or diene compound.
1026The catalyst is highly active and can produce efficiently a resin composition comprising a homogeneous mixture of a syndiotactic aromatic vinyl compound polymer with a rubbery elastomer
1027A method and apparatus for treating cardiac arrhythmias comprising an instrument for mapping ventricular tachycardia, is disclosed.
1028The method is for ablating a portion of an organ or bodily structure of a patient, which comprises obtaining a perspective image of the organ or structure to be mapped; advancing one or more catheters having distal tips to sites adjacent to or within the organ or structure; sensing the location of each catheter's distal tip using a non-ionizing field; at the distal tip of the catheters, sensing local information of the organ or structure; processing the sensed information to create one or more data points; superimposing the data points on the perspective image of the organ or structure; and ablating a portion of the organ or structure.
1029A catheter (51) is introduced into the heart chamber (52) in the body of a patient.
1030An antenna (101) is connected to a receiver (102), and the antennas (103a, 103b, 103c) located at the body surface (57) are transmitting antennas.
1031The transmitter (105) transmits signals to the transmitting antennas (103a, 103b, 103c)
1032A method and apparatus is provided for routing calls between a PSTN and a base station system (11, 14-18).
1033The method includes the step of associating a port of a mobile switching center (12) of the cellular communication system (10) with a PSTN interconnect port of a PSTN interconnect of the base station system (11, 14-18).
1034The method further includes translating an identifier of the PSTN interconnect port and associated port of the mobile switching center (12) between the mobile switching center (12) and base station system (11, 14-18) and exchanging control information between the PSTN interconnect port of the base station system (11, 14-18) and the associated port of the mobile switching center (12).
1035The apparatus provides means for accomplishing the method
1036Described is a vehicle heater with several heat-output settings.
1037When heaters of this kind are switched from one setting to another, annoying noises are produced by the actual switching operation and by the rapid change in rpm of the combustion-air fan (10) of the burner (2) in the heater.
1038In order to avoid this, the invention calls for a smooth, gradual change in fan rpm whenever the heater is switched from one output setting to another
1039The bearing comprises a metal backing, a sintered layer on said metal backing, and a lining layer infiltrated into pores of the sintered layer and standing proud thereof to provide a bearing surface.
1040The lining layer comprises polytetrafluoroethylene including 2 to 10 % by volume of fibrillated aramid fibres
1041The invention concerns a pourable granular anti-foaming preparation containing 7.5 to 18 % by wt. of an anti-foaming agent which is insoluble in water, 0.2 to 3 % by wt. of a mixture of alkali-metal carboxymethyl cellulose and a non-ionic cellulose ether in the ratio by weight of 80:20 to 40:60, and 70 to 90 % by wt. of inorganic water-soluble phosphate-free carrier salt, the remainder being water.
1042In order to improve the anti-foaming capacity and the shelf life, the invention calls for the composition of the inorganic carrier salt to be optimized so that it consists of a maximum of 5 % by wt. of an alkali-metal silicate, in particular sodium silicate, and 95 to 100 % by wt. of an alkali-metal sulphate, in particular sodium sulphate
1043This invention relates to a pharmaceutically acceptable preparation comprising one or more matrix-forming materials in which are entrapped particles which contain at least one beneficial agent
1044A chemical analyser (10) includes a fluid dispensing system (46) with a carrier member (18) and fluid dispensing head (72).
1045The carrier member (18) includes a docking fixture (52) and the fluid dispensing head includes a docking receptacle (54).
1046By engagment of the docking fixture and receptacle the carrier member carries the fluid dispensing head to a position above a recess (34) into which fluid is precisely dispensed.
1047The carrier member also returns the fluid dispensing head to a storage location (64) substantially separating the fluids to be dispensed from the environment of the analyzer.
1048When the fluid dispensing head is in its storage location the carrier member may disengage to perform other functions in the analyzer
1049The apparatus is of the type having: an elongated trough (20) having at least one level (26, 28, 30, 32) for containing the material, the trough having an upward open portion, a downward closed portion, a feed end (22) for receiving the material and a delivery end (24) for discharge of the material; means (40), associated with the trough (20), for conveying the material contained in the trough from the feed end (22) to the delivery end (24); a heat plate (44) for generating a radiant heat mounted along substantially the entire length of the open portion of each level of the trough such that the material conveyed in each level of the trough is exposed to the radiant heat in order that a portion of the moisture in the material may be evaporated; means, operatively connected to the heat plate (44), for controlling the temperature of the heat plate in order that the radiant heat is generated in a controlled manner such that a desired temperature of the material throughout each level of the trough may be maintained; and means (48), associated with the trough, for collecting the moisture evaporated by the radiant heat.
1050The heat plate (44) is preferably electrically heated.
1051The method for removing moisture from the wet material is performed by using the apparatus
1052Encapsulant material (30) is applied to a component on a printed circuit (12, 13) by means of a stencil, conveniently in a screen printing process, to enable a known and repeatable quantity of encapsulant material (30) to be deposited in order to minimize the thickness of the overall device.
1053As well as the amount of material deposited a gasket (16) on the substrate (12) of the printed circuit can be used to control the spread of encapsulant on compression by a capping member for the encapsulant prior to curing
1054A method for depositing two superposed layers of thermoplastics material on a lower dye (10) of thermocompression moulding equipment by means of a conveyor and deposition device (14) which comprises a movable carriage (16) carrying a conveyor belt (18).
1055The deposition device deposits a first layer of thermoplastics material (26) during a forward travel of the movable carriage (16) by actuation of the conveyor (18) in a sense concordant with the direction of movement of the carriage (16) and effects the deposition of a second layer of thermoplastics material (28) during a return travel of the movable carriage (16) by actuation of the conveyor (18) in the discordant sense with respect to the direction of movement of the carriage (16)
1056A battery charging system (10) includes an efficient switch mode power supply (14), multiple linear current limiters (20, 22, 24; 122, 123, 124), and a feedback circuit (28) to allow the switch mode power supply (14) to operate at the minimum voltage necessary to operate a power load and charge batteries (20B, 22B, 24B).
1057Furthermore, the switch mode power supply (14) is capable of producing the maximum power required by the system (10), such as when tthe battery charger is used in conjunction with operation of an electronic device with peak load demands such as when a hard disk is accessed in a portable computer.
1058Two control mechanisms are found in the battery charging system.
1059The first mechanism is an input used to control the switch mode power supply output voltage from an external source.
1060In one embodiment, this is done by referencing a first voltage to that internal to the switch mode power supply (14).
1061The second mechanim is to limit the current within the switch mode power supply (14) not controlled by an external source.
1062This current-limiting feature is linear and is set at an absolute limit point.
1063Each limiter (20, 22, 24; 122, 123, 124) supplies charge current to a battery (20B, 22B, 24B), which charge current is monitored and compared to a reference voltage from a reference voltage source (132) with the resulting error voltage used to control the output of a series pass controller, such as a transistor (Q3, Q5, Q7)
1064A high speed/low overhead bus arbitration apparatus (200) for allocating system bus mastership in a system containing two processing devices (101 and 102).
1065The apparatus includes control logic (210) which controls the access of each of the processing devices (101 and 102) to the system bus (103).
1066The apparatus (200) further includes a multiplexer (202) for selecting the control information presented on the system bus (103) based upon the state of the control logic (210).
1067The apparatus (200) finally includes a latch (201) for alternatively passing through to and latching onto the system bus (103), based upon the state of control logic (210), an address, which is driven by only one of the processing devices (101 or 102).
1068The control logic (210) transfers access to the system bus (103) from the first processing device (101) to the second (102) when the second (102) requests access and the bus (103) is not busy, preventing both processing devices (101 and 102) from contending for the system bus (103) by forcing the driving processor device (101 or 102) to relinquish the address lines prior to completion of the current bus cycle.
1069The control logic (210) further transfers access to the system bus (103) back to the first processing device (101) when the first requests access and the bus (103) is not busy
1070A controller including a piston (13) with a hollow rod (21) extending through an inner partition wall (6) defining a high pressure chamber (3) and an inner chamber (5) and co-operating with a valve seat (24) arranged inside the high pressure chamber (3) on a sealing member (25) in one end (2) of the controller body.
1071The inner chamber (29) is in communication with a side chamber (9) separated from the outside by a membrane (10). Both chambers (9 and 5) are filled with an incompressible fluid (29), typically a silicone oil, which transmits the pressure of the surrounding medium to the piston (13).
1072The controller may be used in underwater breathing apparatuses, especially for cold water diving
1073The invention relates to an articulated apparatus, by means of which two objects (1, 2) are able to be joined capable of movement in relation to each other, preferably like a universal joint or a like in a way, that the objects (1, 2) turn round rotation axes (x, y) essentially perpendicular to each other.
1074The articulated apparatus includes a first frame part (3) that can be attached with the first object (1), a second frame part (4) that can be attached with the second object (2) and a middle part (5) joining the said frame parts (3, 4) to each other.
1075Thus to form a universal joint or a like, preferably both frame parts (3, 4) are connected to the middle part (5) by means of an articulating organ (6), such as an axle, a journal or a like, acting as the rotation axis (x, y).
1076To brake the rotation movement round at least one rotation axis (x, y), the articulated apparatus includes at least partly adjustable brake organs (7), by means of which the said rotation movement can be slowed down at least partly by mechanical power effect.
1077The brake organs (7) are arranged adjustable at least partly by remote control principle by means of actuating organs (7a) driven by auxiliary power for at least to enable the adjustment of the said power effect essentially apart from the articulated apparatus
1078Described is a method of calculating, as a function of the pressure p-SAUG in the intake manifold and the ambient pressure p-AMB, the rate of flow of a gas flowing through a valve connected by a line to the intake manifold in an internal-combustion engine.
1079The method is characterized in that, when the ambient pressure p-AMB is not knwon, the throttle-valve angle alpha is determined and the gas flow rate is calculated as a function of the angle alpha .
1080The method has the advantage that neither the intake manifold pressure nor the ambient pressure has to be measured, but the throttle-valve load signal measured in almost every internal-combustion engine can be used
1081The invention relates to a device for fitting and removing half-loom beams into or out of a loom beam bearing of a loom with a loom beam lifting and transport carriage (10) having at least two bearing arms (20, 24).
1082In order to be able to lay the half-loom beams (27) in and remove them from the beam bearing of the loom simply and smoothly both singly and in pairs, the invention proposes that there be a circumferential groove (40) in a region of the half-loom beam projecting axially over a central bearing shell with the half-loom beams (27) in place and that the beam carriage (10) be fitted with a central bearer arm (24) having spaced bearing claws which can be inserted past the bearing shell (48) into the circumferential grooves (40) from beneath as far as the bases of the grooves (38)
1083Vasopressin analogues of formula (I) wherein X is (S)-2-amino-2-methyl-butanoic acid (C alpha MeAbu) or Valine (Val), Y is Thienylalanine (Thi) or Methionine (Met), Z is D-Phenylalanine (D-Phe) or D-Thienylalanine (Thi) or D-Tyrosine (D-Tyr), are disclosed.
1084Pharmaceutical preparations comprising a vasopressin analogue of the invention as active ingredient are disclosed and exemplified by oral preparations, nasal preparations, and intravenous preparations.
1085The vasopressin analogues of the invention are intended for use as a medicament, specially an antidiuretic agent. The antidiuretic agent is preferably used for the treatment of diabetes insipidus or enuresis
1086Techniques for assuring the accuracy of the welding of a part including a part calibration cycle, a tap check cycle and a gap detection cycle.
1087The part calibration cycle determines the electrical load presented by the part to the welder transformer.
1088The tap check cycle verifies that the operator has set the correct tap on the primary of the welder transformer.
1089The gap detection cycle finds the actual spacing between the platens when the ends of the part are substantially touching so that the ends of the part can be accurately spaced at the beginning of the weld cycle
1090A device for the removal of microscopic particles from air comprises a tube which in a certain cross section has a replaceable, suitably ionizing particle separation unit (4) with a multitude of threads or strips (10) which are held together in a common frame structure (11) extending across the tube.
1091The strips (10) are arranged to be set in motion in relation to each other by the passing air, thereby generating static electricity for attracting micro particles from the air to the strips.
1092The frame structure (11) is made of a flexible band formed into loops, the strips being affixed on said band, the frame structure also including a plurality of pipe- or tubeforming means located amongst the band loops, in order to distribute the air flow through the frame structure
1093The invention is directed to an apparatus for manufacturing bone cement by mixing a plurality of constituent components within a mixing cylinder (1).
1094A bottom (2) is axially movable within the cylinder (1), and a funnel (30) is attachable to the cylinder (1) for introducing the plurality of constituent components therein.
1095An evacuation channel (50) is disposed in the funnel (30) for drawing gas from the funnel.
1096The evacuation channel (50) is connectable to an evacuation source
1097Non-perforated tear lines for removal and evacuation of contents of disposable undergarments such as training pants.
1098Non-perforated tear lines comprise a series of bond sites which are shaped, sized, spaced and arranged to provide a zone of weakness to permit severance of nonelasticized portions as well as elastic disposed in the waistband, the body of the pant, and the elastic leg bands for complete removal.
1099Bond sites are formed by displacing a portion of material such that a thickened outer edge defines a weakened area of reduced thickness.
1100Thus, elastic in the waistband may be disposed continuously 360 degrees around the wearer's waist, and elastic in the leg bands may be disposed continuously 360 degrees around the wearer's legs.
1101In addition, improved pants having elasticized ear flaps in the body of the pants can be conveniently removed from the wearer.
1102The shape, size, spacing and arrangement of the individual bond sites is determined for each material used in order to permit severance of the particular material while preventing premature removal.
1103Because the tear lines of this invention are capable of separating elastic, location of the tear lines is not limited to side seams, but may be placed on the front of the pants for convenience.
1104The invention concerns an apparatus for registration of the human blood pressure and other quantities belonging to the blood circulation system.
1105The apparatus contains a bracelet (WB) having first cuff means (MA) to load the wrist artery and means (PA) for registration of pressure variations (MPP) and pressure (MP) in the first cuff means (MA).
1106The apparatus contains also second cuff means (MB) to load the wrist in an area beside the first cuff means.
1107The apparatus may also contain a wrist unit (WU) with electrode means (RE, BPE) to registrate an EKG-signal, means (CPU) for analysing the registrated signals and a display (DD) for indicating the results
1108The objective of this invention is to create a procedure and system for vermin repelling in an area to be protected. The area can be any restricted area, air, water or land, inside or outside a building.
1109The procedure congenial to the system is used to produce SOUND to the protected area. The characteristics of the sound can be altered by a SWITCH inside the limits of the system's VARIABLE MODULATION, when the SOUND EMITTERS are placed in the protected area by means of PLACING TECHNIQUE and INSTALLATION TECHNIQUE.
1110Furthermore, the objective of this invention is its ability to be EXPANDED to different areas of the building, and there, to be used in achieving results later described in this application. One purpose of the system is to act as a vermin repellent. It can also be used as a part of sanitary systems and in systems with circulating water, air, heat and compounds or as the SOUND EMITTER of burglar and fire alarm systems. When connected with sound reproducing or disco equipment, the system can be used to recreational purposes during the working hours.
1111All the characteristics mentioned herein raise the level of safetiness and comfort in the range of the system
1112A flow cytometry based system (100) is provided which uses a three color reagent panel (an isotypic control, a helper/T-cytotoxic suppressor/total T-cell reagent, and a NK/B/T-cell reagent) in conjunction with a cytometer which permits direct absolute cell counts.
1113Additionally, a system for automatic accurate selection of subpopulations is provided
1114A method is provided for producing a multilayered element having a top coat.
1115The method includes the application of an undercoating to the upper surface of a support and the application of a continuous top coat coating composition to the surface of the undercoating.
1116The undercoating includes a binder while the top coat composition includes one or more dissolved or dispersed materials and one or more solvents.
1117At least one of the solvents is compatible with the binder.
1118The composition and coating weight of the top coat composition and of the undercoating are controlled such that the ratio T/B is less than or equal to 3, wherein T is the coating weight of the compatible solvent(s), and B is the coating weight of the binder
1119The present invention is directed to immunoassay reagents including specific antibodies to quinoline carboxylic acids, such as brequinar; novel quinoline carboxylic acid haptens useful as standards in immunoassays or for conjugating to large molecular weight carriers as immunogens or conjugating to detectable fluorescent moieties as tracer compounds.
1120The present invention also relates to immunoassays for detecting quinoline carboxylic acids in clinical samples, and finally to kits containing said reagents
1121Protease activity associated with herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 was identified.
1122The complete nucleotide and amino acid sequence of the protease was determined.
1123The HSV-2 nucleic acid segment encoding the protease substrate ICP35 was also sequenced.
1124Recombinant vectors and host cells for expressing the protease are also described
1125An inexpensive, multi-component closure for both pressurized and vacuum-packed containers (60), includes a closure disk (400) having a combination of features for forming an effective seal for the open mouth of such containers (60) and a screw cap (412), also with a combination of features, for carrying, by its rotation, the closure disk (400) into closing and sealing engagement with the open mouth (61) of the container (60).
1126The closure disk (400) and screw cap (412), through their coaction, provide tamper evidence upon any subsequent counter-rotation of the screw cap (412), for example, as a user initiates opening of the container (60).
1127Through their coaction, closure disk (400) and screw cap (412) also maintain an effective seal by controlling compression set of the seal, even if the closure is exposed to heavy top loads for long periods, such as in storage, and the subsequent removal of the load
1128A vehicle hood comprises a frame which may be extended by a pair of hydraulically operable rams (1 and 2) from stowed to an extended position and tensioned by a pair of hydraulically operable rams (3 and 4).
1129The rams are supplied in operation with hydraulic fluid by means of a pump (6) through a hydraulic circuit comprising a solenoid operable valve (13) in parallel with a variable restrictor (14).
1130As the hood is extended gravity tends to take over.
1131At that point a microswitch (15) is activated by the hood to close valve (13) thereby lowering the hydraulic fluid flow rate and obviating crashdown of the food
1132A hospital bed (10) has a frame (12) mounted on a base (14) which includes castors (18).
1133Side guards (24) are mounted on the bed frame (12). The side guards (24) are inwardly moveable and releasably lockable to narrow the hospital bed (10).
1134The frame (12) has a cam block (32) with a recess (36).
1135A latching arm (38) is pivotably connected to linkage (29) connecting the side guard (24) to the frame (12) and has a handle (40) and a cam roller follower (44).
1136The handle (40) is rotated to move the side guard (24) inwardly; when the roller follower (44) engages the recess (36) the side guard (24) is locked in the inward position.
1137The side guards (24) are movable and releasably lockable toward the foot end of the bed (10).
1138A spring biased plunger (33) on the linkage (29) projects through a hole (45) in a plate (43) on the linkage (29).
1139The side guards (24) are releasably lockable in an intermediate position.
1140The spring biased plunger (33) projects through a hole (22) in the cam block (32)
1141It will be assumed that when the distal end of a tool exists at a point P at present, it should reach a point Q in the next cycle provided that the tool moves without changing its attitude.
1142When the attitude of the tool changes during its movement, however, the distal end of the tool does not reach the point Q but reaches a point R spaced apart by a distance DELTA A in a certain direction from the point Q. Such a direction and a distance depend on the current tool attitude and an attitude interpolation quantity made when the tool is to move to the next cycle.
1143Accordingly, the distal end of the tool can be brought from the point P to the point Q even when any change of the attitude exists during the movement, by having a distribution movement distance with respect to a moving axis in a linear direction include a correction amount capable of offsetting such direction and distance errors
1144An alignment layer for liquid crystals is disclosed. The liquid crystal alignment layer of the present invention is excellent in adhesion to the glass substrate, has a high liquid crystal alignment angle (pretilt angle) and generates a high pretilt angle with less dependence on the type of rubbing treatment methods and processing conditions such as heating temperature.
1145The alignment layer for liquid crystals comprises a material selected from the group consisting of: (1) at least one polymer (A) selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane, a polyester, a polyimide, a polycarbonate and a polyurea each containing a siloxane compound as a polymer constituting component; (2) a mixture (B) of a siloxane compound and at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane, a polyester, a polyimide, a polycarbonate and a polyurea; or (3) a mixture of the polymer (A) and the mixture (B); and (4) a mixture of the polymer (A) and at least one polymer (D) selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane, a polyester, a polyimide, a polycarbonate, a polyurea, a polyamide and a cellulose-based compound
1146Process and apparatus for determination of permeability of porous media by measurement at finite frequency of streaming potential and electro-osmotic induced voltage due to applied finite frequency pressure oscillations and alternating current voltage, respectively.
1147The distance between application and measurement of the alternating signals at a finite frequency is small compared to the wave length
1148The invention concerns a fence, which is formed of fence posts (2), and support components (3, 4) attached to them, on which the support bars carrying the fence elements (5) are supported.
1149The fence elements (5) are set on the lower support bar (13) on top of or parallel to one another and the upper support bar (12) locks them in place
1150A sensitized photooxygenation process of unsaturated compounds uses fullerenes as sensitizers
1151The device has an internal power supply unit comprising a printed circuit board (4) for receiving a LED (7) that is covered by a body.
1152The supply unit is connected to an external electrical network for generating current towards the LED.
1153A heat dissipator (5) dissipates heat generated by the LED.
1154The device has a drum (12) mounted in a rotating manner around a longitudinal axis, and a mixer (18) is arranged below the drum. A thermal cover (14) surrounds the drum, on part of its length, at place where flame (f) is found, where the flame is produced by a burner.
1155Each shaft has blades (183) to mix products introduced in the mixer (18), where speed of mixing is adjusted independent of speed of rotation of the drum to adapt mixing of additive introduced in the mixer. An independent claim is also included for a method for preparing bituminous concrete without interruption using bituminous concrete preparing device
1156The element (4) in the shape of a rod has a rectilinear shape in a rest position. The housing has an insertion opening to insert the element, where the housing is arranged along a same axis of the elastic element in the rest position and opens towards the exterior of the body on a lateral side (8) of the body perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (A) of the rail. An independent claim is also included for a method for assembling an electrical apparatus
1157The device (1) has a free wheel (6) including wedging elements i.e. engaging cams (19), mounted between sliding paths (20, 21) of a driving pulley (2) and an inner driving element i.e. hollow shaft (3), respectively.
1158An annular friction element (30) is provided between a casing (22) and the path (21) for connecting the casing and the element, by friction. An elastic return element (29) is arranged between one of the wedging elements and the casing.
1159The joint has an intermediate elastomer (3) made of vulcanized rubber, provided between an inner axle (1) and an outer sleeve (2). The inner axle and the outer sleeve are formed in a single steel piece which forms respective zones which are equipped with screw threads (1.2), so that the joint is formed from the sleeve and axle and the elastomer.
1160The outer sleeve is threaded mounted on the inner axle for final vulcanization of the elastomer by compression, transfer or injection molding. An independent claim is also included for a method for fabricating an elastic joint
1161An ohmic heating installation comprises at least one heating pipe (1) of tubular cross-section made of electrically insulating materials and including a worm (4) made of a non-conductive material, driven by a second motor controlled to provide a flow rate in a heating chamber in the heating tube; an annular electrode (8,9) at each end portion of the heating pipe; an electrical power source connected to the two electrodes; and a feed pump (10) driven by a first motor and supplying heating installation and opening directly into the heating tube
1162The method involves encrypting sensitive data (13) e.g. user data, by using an encryption key (12) that is contained in a memory of a subscriber identity module (SIM) card (11). The key is stored in a file of the SIM card, where the file is not accessed by a user during a normal operation of an electronic appliance (10)
1163The method involves placing an outer positioning surface in contact with a jig (44). An electromagnetic or optical sensor in the form of an integrated circuit (42) is partially placed inside a rigid housing in an assembling position without contacting a base (14) that is in contact with the jig across an opening (32) of a posterior wall (22). A polymerized mass (52) e.g. polymerized resin, is introduced into the housing in order to partially immerse the sensor.
1164The device has a latch (6) mounted pivotedly on a shutter type leaf (2) between a locking position and an unlocking position in which the latch cooperates with a stop guard. The latch is controlled in rotation around its vertical pivoting axis under the impulsion of a control unit e.g. electric motor, for opening and closing the leaf.
1165A movable stop (15) is pushed back from an active position into an inactive position for releasing the rotation of the latch under the impulsion of the stop guard when the leaf is in closing position
1166The shuttering (1) has a foldable moving platform (2) including a floor panel (4) that is fixed via its inner surface by screwing and bolting, on assembling crossbeams (5) that are pivotingly assembled on an infrastructure of the panel and are provided with automatic locking stages (7). The platform has an assembling stage that assembles a foldable and unfoldable balustrade (3). A foldable scale (41) is fixed under the panel (4) at a trap door.
1167The balustrade is connected to the platform by the assembling stage with a sliding axis for performing operations in package and storage positions
1168The method involves analyzing request of service guides emitted by a radio communication terminal, and determining frequenting rules based on the analysis result. One of the service guides are fragmented by utilizing the frequenting rules, and a bi-directional or unidirectional mode is associated with the fragmented service guide in a radio communication server. The fragmented service guide is transmitted towards the terminal via a unidirectional network.
1169Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a radio communication server for controlling the transmission of service guides via unidirectional or bi-directional network (2) a radio communication terminal for receiving service guides via a unidirectional or bi-directional network (3) radio communication system comprising a terminal
1170The device (9) has magnetized longitudinal bars (13a-13f) including south pole (S) towards a radial direction and shorter than magnetized longitudinal bars (12a-12f) with north pole (N) towards the radial direction.
1171The bars are alternately arranged around a sealed peripheral wall limiting a plasma source.
1172Permanent magnets (15a-15f) have polarization similar to that of the bars (12a-12f) and are transversally arranged at consecutive longitudinal ends of the bars (12a-12f) for forming magnetized frames
1173The RAM has a single port static memory for storing refresh information specific to a group of memory cells from a set of groups of memory cells, where the refresh information has a current refresh period, a time remaining before refresh, a read access indication and a write access indication. The single port static memory manages the refresh information for each group of memory cells independently of the other groups.
1174Fabrication of a sintered silicon dioxide component comprises: (a) casting of a barbotine, with a base of amorphous silicon dioxide powder and a liquid, between the internal (14) and external (12) parts of a mould (10) in a manner to delimit one wall of the component; (b) evacuation, at least partially, of the liquid; (c) removal from the mold to obtain a raw component; (d) complementary drying of the raw component; (e) sintering of the raw component.
1175During the second stage, in at least one zone delimiting a useful part of the wall, the solvent is evacuated through a single part of the internal and external parts of the mould, through a porous surface.
1176The method involves emitting information from a control point (t1) to a control point (t2), where the information is related to a home control device or to a communication between the control point (t1) and the control device.
1177The information is displayed in a display screen (21). A notification of reception from the control device is transmitted by the control point (t1) to the control point (t2). A dysfunction intervened during the communication with the control device, is informed by the control point (t1) to the control point (t2). An independent claim is also included for a home control system comprising software and hardware for implementing a communication method
1178The module has a discharge lamp (15) e.g. xenon lamp, associated to a reflector (12) defining an optical axis.
1179A cover plate is movable in rotation around an axis perpendicular to an optical axis of the reflector with shutters (22-24) arranged to intercept a part of light rays from the reflector. A transmission assembly has a motor (28) mounted on a chassis, and a gear (29) mounted on an engine shaft.
1180The component has a trochlea (3) with an upper part in which a trochlea path is defined, and an inner part defining a plane anterior end face (6) and a plane posterior end face, respectively corresponding to anterior and posterior cups of a femur. The inner part has a plane intermediate face (7) corresponding to a distal cup of the femur.
1181The system has integration elements (33, 34) and/or lateral walls (31, 32) of a boot of a motor vehicle.
1182Relative positions of the elements and the walls are adjusted along an adjusting axis parallel to an axis defined by a cassette (30), when the cassette is mounted in the elements, for compensating an eventual clearance along a distance between the walls and/or a length of the cassette. The elements have a portion that cooperates with a housing which is formed in the lateral walls of a boot.
1183A current allocation of the power to be delivered by the equipment to the terminal is maintained, if the class is determined unacceptable. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a powering equipment that is incorporated in a terminal for permitting to power the terminal by an Ethernet line (2) a device for powering a remote terminal connected to the equipment by an Ethernet line (3) an Ethernet terminal comprising a device for powering a remote terminal connected to the equipment by an Ethernet line (4) an Ethernet hub comprising a device for powering a remote terminal connected to the equipment by an Ethernet line (5) an Ethernet switch comprising a device for powering a remote terminal connected to the equipment by an Ethernet line (6) an Ethernet repeater comprising a device for powering a remote terminal connected to the equipment by an Ethernet line
1184The method involves generating makeup renderings on portions (P1, P2) of a fringe of eyelash or eyebrow respectively, by two applicators or applicator units of one applicator, where the portion (P2) is adjacent to the portion (P1). The fringe of eyelash or eyebrow has an end adjacent to the nose and another end.
1185The structure (1) has lateral side rails (3) each including an upper wall (3B) and a lower wall (3C), where the side rails are connected to a floor pan (5) of a motor vehicle.
1186Connection zones (L) between the side rails and the floor pan are located between the upper and lower walls laterally and towards an interior of the structure with respect to the side rails. Each side rail has a rabbet (31) extending parallel to a main plane (P5) of the floor pan and is covered in the corresponding connection zone
1187Ions are implanted by bombarding a face of the substrate (1) comprising a semiconductor material to form a concentrated layer (3) of implanted ions in the substrate.
1188Contaminants in the thin film (4) are trapped in the concentrated layer by heat treating the substrate without splitting the substrate at the concentrated layer before detaching the thin film from the substrate at the concentrated layer. The zone of the thin film perturbed by the trapping and the detaching is finally withdrawn
1189Insulation composition having high permitivity comprises a polymer matrix comprising an elastomer, a filler with high permitivity i.e. higher than 15, preferably higher than 40 and a conducting filler such as a filler doped with a conducting element, where the concentration of the conducting filler is lower than the concentration corresponding to the percolation threshold of the conducting filler in the polymer matrix. Independent claims are included for: (1) an electrical cable connecting device, comprising at least an electric field-control element, made up of the composition; and (2) an electrical cable, comprising at least an electric field-control element made up of the composition
1190The device has a clip (1) with locking tabs (8) for locking the clip on a part (2) e.g. bumper face bar, under the effect of a helical spring (19).
1191The clip has maintenance tabs (7) maintaining the part (2) and part (3) e.g. support part, at a locked state with respect to each other under the effect of the spring. The tabs (7, 8) are elastically displaceable between a separated position for non passage of clip across piercing (21) and a position for passage of clip across the piercing
1192The unit has a central opening (4) defining elastic arms (2) to receive and lock a support element e.g. staff balance (5), in the opening, where one elastic arm has a variable width and the opening has a closed contour. The variable width of the elastic arm presents maxima in an arm point intended to be in contact with the support element and two ends of the arm and minima between the arm point and ends of the arm
1193The method involves making separately two subassemblies (20, 30) of welded shells by butt-welding the shells.
1194An intermediate connection ring (14) is welded at an end of the subassembly (20) by orbital welding using laser, where the ring has a cylindrical mounting surface. An end of the subassembly (30) is engaged on the surface and is welded to the ring.
1195The vacuum cleaner, comprising a body with a cover (80) and an inner cavity (40) housing an electric motor, fan and trash separator linked to a hose connector, has the cover made from an expanded polymer material with at least one lengthwise or transverse reinforcing member (82). In a variant the reinforcing member can be in the form of a rigid frame with the expanded polymer injected over it, while a further reinforcing member (42) joins the base and side walls.
1196The device has a cam (1) for driving and displacing a striker (4) in translation till a cocked position and for compression of a spring (5). A trigger (8) blocks the striker in the cocked position, and is supported by a cylinder head of a weapon. The trigger assures a striker blocking position and a striker release position, and is displaceable by an actuator (6) for releasing the striker.
1197An independent claim is also included for a method of igniting ammunition implementing a percussion device
1198The method involves measuring stresses applied by an occupant of a motor vehicle seat (1) in several measurement locations (D, G, R, S) e.g. backrest location, of the seat. Measured values of the stresses are correlated, and the correlated and measured values are compared with reference values, where the reference values are obtained by measuring the stresses applied to the locations when the occupant is in a nominal position on the seat. Calibration of measurements is carried out with an empty seat so as to control variations due to influential parameters such as a wear of the seat.
1199An independent claim is also included for a device for detecting position of an occupant of a vehicle seat
1200The system for reducing a small gap between the floor (2) of a public transport vehicle and a platform (1) or pavement consists of a hinged panel (3) on one side of a supporting housing (5) that is deployed by internal pneumatic pressure (P1, P0) applied via a membrane or power cylinder.
1201The panel can be made rigid by the pneumatic system as it is deployed, and the pneumatic pressure is kept at a minimal level or controlled by sensors to avoid injury to a passenger or any other person
1202The multi-mode injector for a combustion chamber has at least two coaxial fuel atomising systems. It has a peripheral system with an annular distribution chamber in communication with a series of equally- spaced fuel ejection holes (31) and an annular air deflector with fins (35) forming air ejection channels (36) for each of the holes. The number of channels is equal to or a multiple of the number of holes, and a median line (M) at least drawn through the inner end of each channel intersects one of the holes
1203The method involves executing an iteration of an encryption and/or decryption algorithm with a valid key (K-i) between executions of the iteration with an invalid key (K-i`) obtained by applying a non-linear and single direction function (g) to the valid key. The function (g) implements a condensate function (32) e.g. ND5 function, whose result is a number of bits lower than a number 48 of bits of the valid key.
1204A method for decorating an object (1, etc.) by the application of a textile pattern (50-55 etc.) when the object comprises a part (34 etc.) which is unsuitable for stitching, in which a reference stage of the process involves sewing the textile pattern (50-55 etc.) onto a support (35 etc.) which can be stitched and a later stage involves integrating the sewn support with the part which is unsuitable for stitching.
1205During the drawing phase, heat losses are reduced in longitudinal zones (19) of end part (20) of a preform (16), extending over the preform bottom (18) and over an axial portion of the perform body (21) adjacent to the perform bottom, distributed over the periphery of the ends of the preforms sensibly facing respective cavity (11) of the mold bottom (1). The thermoplastic material of the longitudinal zones, which remains at a higher temperature, is drawn in a homogeneous fashion.
1206The luminaire has an access flap (2) including a lamp support (3) carrying a lamp (4) and closing a passage to an optical block of the luminaire. The flap is constituted of a locking bar and is fixed in a detachable manner to the luminaire by a fixing system.
1207Composition for the treatment of the keratinous material comprises an electrophilic monomer and a pigment and/or a filler i.e. previously treated on surface by an organic agent, where the pigment or the treated filler is different from mica covered with titanium and an organic pigment, in a medium.
1208Independent claims are included for: (1) the process for the treatment of keratinous fibers, comprising application of the composition on keratinous fibers in presence of a nucleophilic agent; and (2) kit for the treatment of keratinous fibers, comprising a composition comprising the electrophilic monomer and optionally a polymerization inhibitor and a composition comprising a pigment and/or a filler previously treated on surface
1209The method involves placing two cameras (201, 202) in two positions, respectively, where the cameras present intervals (L, H) along two axes, respectively.
1210An evaluation of a distance, separating a motor vehicle (200) from a frontal element (203), is established by using the interval (L) for realizing stereoscopic calculation. Another evaluation of the distance is established by using the interval (H) for realizing another stereoscopic calculation.
1211The dispenser has a frame (20) and unit (22) for maintaining and guiding the roll. The unit (22) has a guiding and positioning element (22a) and a spear type maintaining element (22b) received in housings (24a, 24b) arranged at the center of the flanks, respectively. The element (22a) has a conical shape segment (26) for revolution of a section decreasing towards the interior of the dispenser.
1212Cosmetic composition for care of keratinic materials comprises an aqueous medium, a silicone, an ethylene glycol or polyethylene glycol fatty acid mono- or diester and an ethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester with 2-10 ethylene oxide units, in which the fatty acid has 8-14 carbon atoms
1213The infrared emission mask consists of an external screen (3) fitted to the outlet end (2) of a vehicle engine exhaust pipe so that it lies perpendicular to the exhaust gas flow (S).
1214The area of the screen is greater than that of the exhaust pipe outlet, and it is positioned at a distance (d) from the end of the exhaust pipe equivalent to between a quarter and three quarters of the pipe end diameter (D), being fixed in place by a support (4) in line with the edge of the exhaust pipe, Variants of the design can include a cylindrical or truncated conical collar between the exhaust pipe and screen, which can have two layers with an air gap between them
1215The procedure, using spokes (16, 20) in two layers extending from one side of the wheel rim (3) to the other and connected in the middle to the hub (14), consists of fitting one set of spokes to a fixed flange (14b) on the hub and the other set to an adjustable flange (18) which is fastened to the hub by adhesive.
1216The wheel is assembled on a frame with a cradle that supports the rim and has a moving plate to support the hub, adjusted lengthwise in alignment with the hub's axis
1217The method involves heating gas present in combustion chambers so as to keep the gas at a minimum temperature of approximately 415 degree Celsius in the whole of volume defined by the chambers when pistons are in maximum compression position or near to the position. The gas is intended to participate at the combustion and is heated by heating preheating an inlet air (A) using a preheating unit (30) that comprises an electrical resistor (R).
1218The assembly has a tower on top of which three blades turn around a horizontal axis of a central hub (7).
1219An outer ring (13) and an inner ring (15) with different diameters are arranged parallel to a direction (21) radial to an axis (50c) of one blade (5c). A connecting part is integrated to the hub and is interposed between the hub and the rings.
1220An intermediate ring (19) is radially situated at the axis between the rings (13, 15). The part is extended parallely in a direction radial to the axis opposite to the rings (13, 15) which are fixed on the part by respective fixation units
1221The device has a fixed unit, connected on the body of a vehicle, with a C-shaped element (12) having sliding rails receiving a movable panel e.g. glass (14). A joint support (22) is formed on the side of the fixed unit turned towards the interior of the vehicle.
1222The panel has a binder or reinforcement element (23) mounted or formed in a housing defined by the joint support. The support has a U or V shaped cross section and the housing corresponds to the lower portion of the interior of the U or V. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a motor vehicle comprising a device for closing a flush bay or opening arranged in the body of the vehicle (2) a method for manufacturing a flush bay or opening closing device
1223The method involves dividing information to be transmitted into a series of consecutive segments. Entry of a terminal in a coverage area is signaled by a presence signal, and exit of the terminal from the coverage area is signaled by an absence signal, where the area is covered by a relay station.
1224Transmission of a segment of the information between the terminal and the station is conditioned by a prior reception of the presence signal and by the reception of an acknowledgement relative to the transmission of the segment.
1225Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a network infrastructure comprising a relay station connected to a central site (2) a relay station of a communication network constituted by coverage areas
1226Para-phenylenediamine compound (I) and their salts are new. Para-phenylenediamine compound of formula (I) and their salts are new.
1227Independent claims are included for: (1) the preparation of (I); (2) a diazo intermediate compound of formula (II); (3) a dye composition comprising an oxidation base of (I) in a coloring medium; (4) a dyeing process of human keratinous fibers i.e. hair, comprising applying the dye composition on hair up to the development of a desired color, in air, using an oxidizing agent, optionally in the presence of an oxidation catalyst; and (5) a kit having several compartments comprising the dye composition in a first compartment and an oxidation composition in a second compartment.
1228The device has a primary filter (24) placed in the upstream of a compressor (12) of an air-conditioning circuit and having a filtering medium (28) with a retaining surface (30). The medium has openings with a size of about 10 micrometer to retain particles conveyed by a refrigerant of the circuit, where the particle size is greater than the size of the openings. A safety valve (36) passes the refrigerant when the retaining surface is clogged by the particles which it retains.
1229A secondary filter (26) with openings having a size of about 30 micrometer operates when the filter (24) clogs.
1230An independent claim is also included for a method for cleaning an air-conditioning circuit traversed by a refrigerant and including a refrigerant filtration device
1231The method involves removing a volume of material (46) in a zone of a platform (23) by machining with preset tolerance when positions of a longitudinal inertia axis (44) of the platform are known for bringing back the mass of the platform to a preset value. The platform is situated on one of inertia axis, where the volume of the material is removed by counter boring, milling and drilling.
1232The method involves controlling an automatic controlled tray handling system, during a sorting pass, if a tray is full, to transfer the full tray on a full tray conveyor which is stopped to bring an empty tray in the pass. The logical destination of another sorting pass is assigned to a third sorting pass having an empty tray, if a tray is full in the latter pass.
1233Topical or ocular composition comprises a double stranded RNA oligonucleotide, where the oligonucleotide is associated with a cationic particle (having size of =1 mu m and a zeta potential of 10-80 mV) of surface active micelles, polymer block micelles, non ionic or cationic surface active liposomes, niosomes, oleosomes, nanoemulsions, nanocapsules, organic or inorganic particles. An independent claim is included for a process of cosmetic treatment comprising applying the composition topically or ocularly. - ACTIVITY : None given. - MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given
1234The nozzle (10), comprising a body (12) with an inner channel (14) connected to an outlet (18) and having a cross-section that reduces towards the outlet, has the narrow part (22) of the channel formed between the inner surface of the nozzle and the outer surface (30) of an insert (26) that fits in a matching recess (32) inside the nozzle. The insert has a simple e.g. spherical shape with an outer surface having a predetermined curvature.
1235The chip has a transmitter circuit (2) with a validation circuit (24) to activate a validation signal based on the availability information representative of the memory space available in an input buffer of a receiver circuit (1).
1236The circuit (2) has a data bus (3) connecting an input port (10) of the circuit (1) to an output port (21) of the circuit (2), a link (4) connecting an input terminal (11) of the circuit (1) to an output terminal (22) of the circuit (2), and another link (5) connecting an output terminal (13) of the circuit (1) to an input terminal (23) of the circuit (2).
1237The information is updated at every transmission of a data word and at each reception of extraction information. An independent claim is also included for a method to transfer data between two circuits comprised in an integrated electronic circuit
1238The system has a mechanical linkage driving an inertial mass (5) in rotation around a symmetrical axis by the rotation of a gear shifting lever (1), where the system and the inertial mass are disposed inside a gear box case. A ratio between centering distance of axes of the lever and a driving rod (15) and centering distance of axes of the driving rod and a pivot (16) defines a primary gear reduction.
1239The method involves depositing a totally non hardened adhesive in a sticking groove of a case and determining a relative position of a lens with respect to the case. The lens is applied on the case by inserting a base of the lens in the groove containing the adhesive.
1240An additional mechanical lens fixation unit is formed by stamping and thermofusion.
1241The thermofusion performed during the production of the lens fixation unit is obtained by utilizing a heating resistor and/or ultrasonic waves and/or laser radiation and/or infrared radiation. An independent claim is also included for a lighting and/or signaling device for a motor vehicle, obtained by a lens fixing method
1242The body has a connection unit (18) connecting heat exchange units (15) and a suspension beam (4). The beam is provided with a support surface that makes contact against a complimentary surface of a cooling tower (1) for detachably mounting the suspension beam on the tower. The unit (18) permits the displacement of one heat exchange unit between close and remote end positions with respect to the adjacent heat exchange unit.
1243A setting carries a pierced stone (4) through which a pivot-shank passes and an end stone (5). The spring is formed in a single piece of a peripheral ring, where the pierced stone and the end stone are assembled in the setting suspended by the spring.
1244An independent claim is also included for a method of manufacturing a shock absorber bearing
1245Use of a composition, comprising an un-doped tin oxide, a doped tin oxide and water in a painting with water, as an anti-static additive to confer a surface resistance of 105-109 ohms (omega )/square with a coating obtained by applying and drying at least one layer of the painting on a substrate.
1246Independent claims are also included for: (1) an anti-static additive comprising un-doped tin oxide, tin oxide doped with antimony, a plasticizer and water; (2) ready to use mono paint comprising an acrylic resin and an antistatic additive with water as linking agent; and (3) a protective electrostatic covering obtained by applying and drying the paint
1247The groups cooperate with coder rings (9, 10) mounted on the shafts. The rings are distinct and independent of each other and displace angularly with respect to each other around a geometric axis of the shafts. An independent claim is also included for a mechanical assembly comprising two shafts and a rotational parameters detecting device
1248The device has cams (5) mounted in the housings on the circumference of a cam box (1) mounted on a shaft and coaxially surrounded by a pinion (2).
1249An actuator (3) that is housed in an annular space delimited by the circumference of the cam box, moves spacers (6) axially and along the circumference of the cam box to tilt the cams from a rest position towards a locking position in order to connect the cam box and pinion.
1250Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a mechanism comprising a device for temporarily connecting two parts (B) a gearbox for a motor vehicle comprising a device for temporarily connecting two parts
1251The process, carried out in a catalytic reactor (9) having at least one module (26) containing a catalyst and comprising gas treatment and catalyst regeneration phases, includes the reintroduction of used catalyst regeneration gases (20) into the reactor input. It also includes a phase in which the gases from catalyst regeneration are passed through a treatment apparatus (4, 5) that reduces the content of at least one of the following: SO2, HCl before the gases are reintroduced into the reactor.
1252The catalyst regeneration gases can be fed into the reactor via a second input compartment (11) and discharged through a second output compartment (19) separate from the treated gases
1253The protector has small pockets (6, 7), each closed on three edges, and articulated by a bend line, parallel to a band (3), on a cover part (1) and/or a back part (2). The pockets are opened on the fourth edge.
1254The device has lower and upper support units (8, 9) e.g. cradles, carried by a vertical mast (3), and supporting body parts (2).
1255The unit (8) displaces in a radial direction with respect to the mast between a loading position, in which it is vertical to the unit (9) and facilitates access to the unit (9), and a body parts painting position, in which the units (8, 9) are shifted with respect to each other in the radial direction.
1256An independent claim is also included for a process for loading the body parts to be painted on a support device
1257The kit has a container (3) containing a product (2) e.g. mascara, and an applicator (4) immersed in the container in order to apply the product. A tool (5) permitting a user to make-up keratin fiber is placed in another container (6) without the product.
1258The method involves supplying a bridge circuit (2) of an actuation device (1) with a continuous signal. A measurement signal, representing a position of an actuated part of an actuator of the device, is produced based on result of comparison of a measured intensity of the signal with high threshold, low threshold and very low threshold. Conduction in branches of the circuit (2) is selectively interrupted based on the measurement signal.
1259The method involves estimating total mass of gas admitted in combustion chambers of an internal combustion engine. A fresh air flow is measured, and total mass of estimated gas and the measured fresh air flow are provided as input values in a regulator that controls an inlet of the engine. The total mass of input gas is obtained from individual estimation of total mass of input gas in each combustion chamber of the engine.
1260An independent claim is also included for a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine provided with an input gas collector and a storage and calculation unit for implementing an air intake system control method
1261The method involves connecting a group of n segments (A11, A12, A13, A21, A22, A23) to back planes (BP1-BP3) and to control electrodes (S1-S4). An alternating voltage is applied on each segment according to signals from a microcontroller (3) on back planes and electrodes, where the signals are binaries and have two distinct values during time intervals of two predetermined durations
1262The device has a sample holder (1) attached to a treatment chamber, and an intermediate component (5a) fixed to the holder by electrostatic units or by clamps.
1263The component has a base (7) with a material having high conductivity. A layer of another material has a high dielectric strength. Another layer covers the former layer and the electrodes with another third material of high dielectric strength.
1264An independent claim is also included for a method of manipulating a semiconductor substrate by a support device
1265The method involves locally analyzing a received message using a non-requested message detection agent of a terminal with a local database having attributes of non-requested messages to find whether the message is requested/non-requested message. The received message is analyzed by interrogation with a remote database of a network.
1266The local database is updated with the non-requested message if the message is the non-requested message. An independent claim is also included for a non-requested message detection system comprising a number of networks having a terminal with a non-requested message detecting agent
1267The device has two hands free loudspeakers (2, 3) whose orthogonal projections are distinct on axes (D1, D2) in an open configuration.
1268The speakers are disposed opposite to each other, such that their projections in a plane of a flap (5) belong to a diagonal axis (Dd) of the projection of the device in the plane, so that distances between the projections are relatively high, either on an axis (D1) or the axis (D2)
1269The process involves controlling recirculated exhaust gas flow according to one of the following data such as a pressure (P2mes) in an inlet end casing (18), a pressure (P3mes) in the upstream of a turbine of a turbocharger (12), and a temperature (T3estim) of gas in the upstream of the turbine. The flow is controlled according to a ratio between the pressure (P2mes) and the pressure (P3mes).
1270The reservoir has a filler hole (10) delimited by a neck (11) that has a conductor track (40) with which conductor units of a plug (2) contact when a cap is properly mounted on the neck. The conductor units are situated on a peripheral part of a portion (20) of the plug, where the portion is fitted in an upper part of the neck.
1271The plug is maintained in place by a flange (3) screwed on the neck
1272The assembly has two connector supports, each having a front side, a rear side and four lateral sides. Each support has a receiving unit for a low current connector.
1273The roller has a tubular constitution integrated into a sleeve (3) equipped of a fork shaped end (4), where the roller is coupled to a support via an articulation.
1274The support has a plate (12) presenting a perforated lug (10) in which the sleeve is coupled.
1275The fork shaped end presents a perforation corresponding to that of the lug.
1276A stud (6) constituting an axle articulating the roller to the support is disposed in the perforation
1277Container (2), comprising a body (2) with a convex curved outer surface, a neck (22) and cap (21), has a label (1) of a stretch plastic film made from the same or different material to that of the container. The container, designed to hold a fluid, has a wall thickness of 5-1500 mu m, while the film label, which is printed, is between 5 and 60 mu m thick and is coated with adhesive, heated and applied to the container on a carousel
1278Determining a cosmetic product (a) tolerance level of the skin of an individual comprises: (i) applying a substance (b) (containing a stimulating agent of the peripheral nervous system) on a test zone of the skin; (ii) previously, simultaneously or subsequently before applying (b) exerting a mechanical action on the skin test zone; and (iii) optionally collecting the reaction of the individual. Determining the cosmetic product (a) tolerance level of the skin of an individual comprises: (i) applying a substance (b) (containing at least a stimulating agent of the peripheral nervous system) on a test zone of the skin, (where (b) comprises the product or capable to produce a reaction representative of an undesirable reaction which could observed following the application of (a)); (ii) previously, simultaneously or subsequently before applying (b) exerting a mechanical action, which lowers the barrier functions of the skin with respect to (b) on the test zone of the skin; and (iii) optionally collecting the reaction of the individual following the application of (b). An independent claim is also included for a kit, for determining the tolerance level of an individual with respect to the application of (a) on the skin, comprising (b), an applicator to apply (b), an adhesive organ (c) allowing exercising on the skin a mechanical action which lowers the barrier function of (b)
1279The pyrotechnic composition, which includes at least one oxidant and at least one reducing material, incorporates between 1 and 40 per cent, and preferably 1 - 10 per cent of myristic acid, which occurs naturally in animal fats and plant vegetable oils such as copra and palm oil. The reducing material is an organic acid selected from the following group: glutamic acid, acetylsalicylic acid, fumaric acis, stearic acid, ascorbic acid or mixtures of these. The oxidant material is selected from the group comprising potassium perchlorate, ammonium perchlorate, potassium nitrate, ammonium nitrate or mixtures of these, and a typical version of the composition contains 30 - 70 per cent of oxidant material, 20 - 40 per cent of a reducing mixture containing myristic acis and at least one organic acid, 0 - 10 per cent of a bonding agent, and 0 - 10 per cent of a catalyst such as ferric oxide (Fe203)
1280The process involves sending a request to clone an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) related to a subscriber identity module (SIM) card, by a mobile equipment e.g. mobile telephone, to an operator equipment. The IMSI and an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) of a communicating object are authenticated by the latter equipment, and an IMSI clone is created.
1281The device has fingers (30, 31, 32, 33) to selectively retain and release a capsule. An actuation unit (8) actuates the fingers between stop and release positions.
1282The fingers are distributed on the circumference of a passage and are movable by being deployed transversely in a simultaneous manner towards the interior of the passage, until the stop position to form multiple support points distributed below the capsule. - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a capsule distribution device comprising a capsule selection device
1283The system has a press (3) comprising a series of posts for progressively shaping a sheared strip (1) under form of a profile (2). The posts presenting a determined spacing are disposed between a strip supply inlet (4) and a profile outlet (6).
1284New depigmenting compositions (I), having prolonged, multiple action, comprise an inert excipient or carrier suitable for topical administration containing a combination of three melanogenesis modulating components, i.e.: - (a) a kojic acid ester, - (b) a boldine ester and - (c) an amide of phenylalanine. - ACTIVITY - Dermatological. - MECHANISM OF ACTION - Melanogenesis modulator; tyrosinase inhibitor; calcium flux regulator; alpha -melanin stimulating hormone ( alpha -MSH) antagonist. - In tests using reconstructed skin, application of a cream (I) designated 'AD03' (composition not given in the source material) reduced the production of melanin by 84%
1285The method involves monitoring, at level of a machining tool (2), amplitude variations of an external force that is applied to a machining tool for determining appearance of value of the amplitude variations at least equal to a predetermined value. The machining tool is in an operating state, when the value is equal to the predetermined value. - Independent claims are also included for the following: - (A) a unit for implementing a method for detecting a state of the machining tool - (B) a machine tool comprising a machining tool - (C) an optic or magnetic medium comprising a software comprising instruction codes for implementing a method of detecting a state of a machining tool
1286The system has a gas supply line (12) for supplying a gas from a liquefied gas source (10) to a combustion engine. A detection device (16) comprising a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) sensor, is arranged in the supply line between the source and the engine.
1287The sensor detects the occurrence of change of liquefied gas from a liquid phase to a gaseous phase in the supply line
1288The system includes a pumping assembly (2) with a vacuum pump body having multiple pumping stages (5-9), and a pumped gas treatment system.
1289The pumped gas treatment system has plasma sources (15, 16) housed inside the vacuum pump body of the pumping assembly for generating plasma that decomposes partly some gas traversing the pumping assembly
1290The messages are transmitted by the messaging server to user terminals of a predefined user group based on predetermined transmission rules. A transport session is configured with a selected user terminal by the messaging server. - Independent claims are also included for the following: - (A) an electronic messaging system - (B) a medium storing a computer program product having codes for transmitting messages between users
1291The device has heat transpiration micropumps (1, 6-9) placed on a semiconductor substrate (5) in several rows (A-D) and columns (a-d).
1292Each micropump has a channel (3) and a heating unit (4) connected in series with a transistor whose base is connected to an output of an AND gate whose respective inputs are connected to a row control conductor and a column control conductor
1293A signal selecting module (46) selects a telecommunication signal that is amplified and broadcasted by a repeater (34). The module (46) selects the signal as long as the module (44) does not detect crossing of the boundary, and another telecommunication signal when the module (44) detects that the boundary is crossed. - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a telecommunication method for assuring operation of a mobile telephone onboard a vehicle while crossing a geographical boundary
1294A request in an XML format is routed via a mobile communication network, to a telecommunication system e.g. WAP gateway. The request is transmitted towards an enterprise resource planning (ERP) module through a web service interface. - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for implementing a method to access an enterprise resource planning (ERP) module from a mobile equipment
1295The device has a plate (2) that is provided with an orifice (7) that permits insertion and exertion of an object e.g. cosmetic product packing device.
1296The lower side of the plate is connected to a support (3) via deformable connecting unit (5).
1297A space between the plate and the support leads to deformation of the connecting unit so as to form a casing (15) around the object
1298The fitting has a fixing plate (2) with a longitudinal access opening (3) to provide access to a sliding bar (4) movably mounted in a case.
1299The case has two parallel lateral walls connected in its rear part. The case is closed on both sides by end walls and has a cover, defined by the plate, at its front part. The sliding bar is flexible in longitudinal direction so that the bar is inserted in the case through the opening
1300The system has a transparent cylinder (11) provided with a LED, and a blind (12) providing a canvas (14) movable between a folded position and an unfolded position. The canvas, in the unfolded position, is interposed between the cylinder and a space to be illuminated.
1301The method involves placing compression zones (6,7), a reinforcement piece (5) and a heel pad (4) on a front surface of a rectangular base part (2) made up of material e.g. needle-punching fiber. An adhesive strip (8) is fixed on a back surface of the base part by a compressive tool.
1302The adhesive strip has an adhesive layer (9) that is protected by a removable protective strip (11). An Independent claim is also included for a protection carpet for motor vehicle
1303Linear ethylenic block copolymer comprising one or more blocks (A) capable of being obtained from monomers consisting of 52-99 wt.% of an ethylenic monomer with a lactam cycle of specified formula, and 1-48 wt.% of one or more hydrophilic ionic monomers and one or more blocks (B) obtained from monomers not comprising the ethylenic monomers with a lactam cycle, or comprising a minor part of it. - The ethylenic monomer with a lactam cycle is of Formula (I). - R = -(CH2)n- of which one or more carbons are replaced by N or O and of which one or more carbon atoms are optionally substituted with one or more 1-6C alkyl; - n = integer 3-12; - R' = H, methyl; - R1, R2 = 1-22C alkylene or aralkylene of which one or more carbon atoms are replaced by N or O; - X = -OCO-, -NHCO-, -COO-, -O-; - o, p, q = 0 or 1. - Independent claims are included for; - (1) A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising the claimed copolymer; and - (2) A cosmetic procedure for makeup or care of keratinic matter comprising application of the claimed composition
1304Method for initiation of a device (1) comprising a screen (2) intended to be moved between two extreme positions, an actuator (3) for driving the screen at two different speeds, and a control unit (4) comprising a clock (6) for measuring the times of movement of the screen, a memory (5) and a logic unit (9), comprises: movement of the screen in a first direction at rapid speed, movement in the first direction at slow speed, movement in a second direction at rapid speed, movement in a second direction at slow speed, movement in the first direction at rapid speed, and movement in the first direction at slow speed, and calculation of the time required to cover the entire course at rapid speed between the two end positions in the first and second directions. - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the device described above
1305A missile (1), which is rotated in flight by the rifled surface of its launcher and carries an explosive (13) set off by a primer (3) and striker (2), incorporates a self-destruct device (4) to ensure that it explodes automatically if it misses its target.
1306The device has at least two locks (9) that hold the striker in the stand-by position and are actuated by the centrifugal forces of the rotating missile, releasing the striker when the rotational speed drops on impact with a target or a certain time after missing it
1307A lower part of the chamber is connected with a series of fire tubes. An inner space of an envelope is divided into two parts, separated in height by a partition for creating two superposed chambers (12, 13). The upper chamber (12) is maintained permanently at high temperature
1308The device has a cup (3) that axially moves to an interior of a funnel (18) according to rotation of the funnel relative to a base (11).
1309The cup is formed at a vicinity of a free end (16) of a shaft for presenting a lug in engagement with a helical groove (9) of an internal wall of the base.
1310The lug is elastically supported by the shaft in a manner to be disengaged with the groove
1311The atomizing spray boom for an agricultural vehicle has an arm (1) with a single beam section (2-4). The beam has a hollow structure and supports spray nozzles.
1312The beam can be formed of an extruded metal section defining at least two channels for circulation of fluids and for electrical circuits.
1313The nozzle carriers are positioned facing the fluid channels
1314The device has a transponder (30) placed in an upper part of a casing at a depth (P) larger than the height (H) of a stem (12). A locking pin has a transponder (40) laid out on an external periphery of the stem. Each transponder has a substrate (101) on which a microchip (102) and an antenna (103) are formed.
1315The chip has a storage unit to store a unique identification code.
1316An Independent claim is also included for a system of control and follow-up of an object
1317The device has a free wheel (18) interposed between a crankshaft (11) and a rear shaft. The flywheel occupies a free state in which the shafts are not coupled if rotational speed of the driving shaft is inferior to that of the rear shaft.
1318The flywheel otherwise occupies a blocked state in which the two shafts are coupled when the speed driving shaft is equal to that of rear shaft, and the motor coupling force is positive
1319The one-piece control for the tension of a group of two upper (3a, 3b) and one lower (4) slat in a sun bed has an upper strip (9) with hooked ends (10a, 10b) which fit over the edges of the upper slats. One of these has a connecting strip (11) linking it to an elliptical spring (6).
1320The portable device (PMD) comprises a flash-type memory organized in a file structure providing files for audio, images, videos, text and mixed files.
1321A module (MM) provides management of the memory and reading/writing of data and a series of keys (KP) enable the user to control different data exchange functions The portable device (PMD) comprises a memory (DB) which is preferably a flash-type memory with a capacity of several hundred megabytes. This may be organized in a file structure providing files for audio (MP3), images (JPEG, GIFF, BMP, TIF), videos (MPEG), text (Word, WP, TXT) and mixed files (PDF, EPS).
1322The method involves generating a private key (K) and a certificate (C) incorporating a public key (P) associated with the private key for a communication unit (T) in response to a reception of a communication request from a communication unit (U) by a server (S).
1323The communication unit (T) executes a cryptographic operation with the private key based on a message (M) received from the unit (U).
1324Composition for topical application comprises fibers and an associative polyurethane in a medium comprising an aqueous phase and an oil phase
1325The two conductor levels are separated by a dielectric, where two sections and one plate of the capacitor are printed in each metallization level. The capacitance (C) satisfies the formula: C = 1/(2(pi)f0 Zc tan(beta.L)), where f0 is the desired central frequency, L is the length of two sections in series calculated as (lambda/2) on the basis of a frequency higher than the desired central frequency, Zc is the characteristic impedance of the line, and (beta) is the phase constant. The transformer is for use at frequencies of the order of 1 GHz
1326The circuit breaker has an interruption chamber (6) containing contacts (8,10) which are driven by a toothed shaft (12) and crown (18) within a contact lever (16). The contact lever is driven by rods (28) attached to a driving lever (20) which is connected to a driving shaft (4).
1327The connection is made by a ring (24) with more teeth on the outside than inside which engages both the driving shaft and driving lever Independent claims are also included for the following : 1) A method for assembling and synchronizing the circuit breaker operating mechanism by using an auxiliary ring with radial marks to assist with the correct placement of the permanent ring 2) An auxiliary ring with internal teeth and external radial mark
1328The reclosable cap (20), designed to fit onto a support (10) with an aperture (14) fixed to the wall (4) of a sealed container (1) and equipped with an inner tubular cutter (24) with teeth (28) to cut open a seal (6), has a pourer (42) formed by the edge of the support and a flow regulator (70) inside the cutter.
1329The reclosable cap (20), designed to fit onto a support (10) with an aperture (14) fixed to the wall (4) of a sealed container (1) and equipped with an inner tubular cutter (24) with teeth (28) to cut open a seal (6), has a pourer (42) formed by the edge of the support and a flow regulator (70) inside the cutter. The cap and support have interacting surfaces that cause the cutter to be deployed and rotated to cut through the seal and allow the product to be poured when the cap is removed.
1330The support, cutter and flow regulator are injection-moulded together from a plastic material
1331The anchor for luggage in a motor vehicle boot has a ring (1) to receive a retaining cord (11) for the luggage.
1332The anchor ring is mounted on the vehicle in an opening (7) with a pin above the opening on which the ring is mounted.
1333The ring can be U-shaped with the base formed as a cradle (14,25) to receive the pin
1334It has two anvils (6) above the mould halves that form a tapering cutting ring that closes round a blowing pipe (15) with an interchangeable tip (18) of a tempered material. The diameter of the cutting ring when in contact with the tube is preferably between 2 and 5 mm, and the opening in the neck of the tube is preferably between 2 and 3 mm and formed by a shoulder at the top of the neck, lying in a plane perpendicular to the neck's axis of symmetry
1335The cooker for a restaurant has a pot (2) open at the top to receive liquid and with heaters (24) outside the pot volume. The pot has a peripheral trough (5) enclosing the upper edge (4) of the pot to receive condensates.
1336The control circuit for a safety device comprising a gate (ET0), a supply circuit (C0) and a device (F0) controlled as a function of a validation signal (VAL) representative of the state of a first annexed device comprising a supply circuit (C1) and a device (F1), for example a motor, activated by a first control signal (COM1), also comprises a second annexed device comprising a gate (ET2), a supply circuit (C2), and a device (F2), which is activated by a control signal (/COM1) which is the complement of the first control signal (COM1), and the validation signal (VAL) fixed at a reference potential. The second annexed device is controlled as a function of a second control signal (COM2) combined with the complement signal (/COM1) by the gate (ET2).
1337The supply circuit (C1) controls the thermal motor. A method (claimed) for controlling a safety device is implemented by the control circuit (claimed) and comprises the steps of activating the first annexed device by the control signal (COM1), activating the second annexed device by the complement signal (/COM1), and fixating the potential of the validation signal (VAL) to the reference potential when the second device is activated. A vehicle (claimed) without key comprises the control circuit or a circuit controlled by implementing the method
1338Timepiece with a retrograde display has a display device integral with a mobile (11) associated with an indicating gear train (4-10) mounted on a frame (B) with means for turning mobiles (10-12) of the indicating gear train in a sense inverse to the normal entrainment direction.
1339Stop means, which are provided to limit the rotation of the mobiles, are mounted upstream of the wheel (9) that is provided to cause the inverse rotation. Said wheel incorporates a toothless section (9a)
1340Dispensing and dosing device (21) for a granular solid product has a front part (23) with a lateral rigid or semi-rigid wall containing the product and a conduit that with a transverse rectilinear axis. The conduit has a first opening that connects to the product and an external orifice with a blocking mechanism.
1341The mechanical spring command has a toothed wheel (2) which rotates with a spring, moving between two angular positions. A smaller gear wheel (3) moves between two angular positions.
1342The main toothed wheel has a retractable section (10) forming a constant path. Four teeth on the retractable section have the same constant path as the primitive section
1343A fiber optic cable comprising an hydrogen absorbing composition comprising a catalyst and a hydrogen absorbing compound in which the latter is a mixture of a non-absorbing polymer matrix and an organic absorbing compound comprising at least one carbon-carbon triple bond. An Independent claim is included for a component of a fiber optic cable comprising the hydrogen absorbing composition
1344The apparatus comprises a frame with a marking implement (15) and at least one carriage (14) that slides relative to two guides (12, 12').
1345A first guide (12) is located in an aperture (16) in the carriage and consists of a sliding bearing (18) in a sleeve of a solid polymerisable resin. The other guide (12') is held against the carriage by a support (22) that allows for transverse movement.
1346To produce a selective interlacing of filaments on multidimensional textile preforms, formed by rods pushed vertically downwards by a needle (3) with an open eye to be replaced by the filament. The needle eye is opened at the filament insertion point (9) after passing the piece for lacing and rod ejection, to take in the filament (21) to be placed in the gap which is left by the displaced rod. A number of different filaments are prepared in a parallel ready position, to be selected for insertion by the needle.
1347The wardrobe has a laminated curtain (6) which slides in bottom and top tracks (7,8) fixed to a pedestal (1) and a wardrobe ceiling (2), respectively. Each track has at least one part (10,11,12,13,14) which forms an angle w.r.t. the front face (5) of the wardrobe.
1348In that part the tracks may be curved, form an inflexion (12) or may be formed not parallel to each other
1349This is hydrogenated in the presence of a catalyst to form (I). Process for the industrial preparation of perindopril (I) and its salts by reaction of N-((S)-carbethoxy-1-butyl-(S) alanine (II) with a carbonyl derivative (III) to form a dioxo oxazolidine derivative (IV).
1350The connector consists of first and second parts (2,4).
1351The first part has five connectors (6), an empty space (8) and means (40,42) for fixing it to the end plate of an electric motor.
1352The second part has a projection (12) containing three connections, guide hook (22) and clips (20) for fastening it to the motor stator.
1353On motor assembly and after individual connections have been made the first part fits on to the second to make a combined connector An Independent claim is also included for : A motor, typically a frequency controlled motor which is designed to use the two part connecto
1354The method involves selecting a varnish having viscosity at ambient temperature between 500 to 2000 mega pascals, and a viscosity at application temperature lower than 200 mega pascals. The surface of a vehicle headlight reflector is then heated prior to moistening the varnish at a selected temperature, after which the varnish is heated to an appropriate temperature at the moment of application. The headlight reflector is kept at a predetermined temperature within the duration of the actual varnish application process
1355The charge detector is connected to an isolated electric line, and a variable voltage is injected into the line to cause a variation in impedance.
1356The impedance variation is measured (30) and variation (dZ) determined.
1357The variation is processed (31, 35) to determine whether the impedance change corresponds to a differential fault (32) or contact with a human body (34)
1358At least one support (12, 22) with pre-determined shape and dimensions can cooperate with a plate centering part (105, 1010), the latter having a shape and dimensions which enable it to cooperate with a section (121, 122, 125, 1211, 221, 222, 223, 229) of the support. The height of the plate (10b, 10h) on the support can be pre-determined.
1359The first order statistical anomalies are identified based on the raw regional data. The second order statistical anomalies are identified based on the first order statistical anomalies with the extraction of the anomalistic and coherent components.
1360A quantified relation between the combination of the estimated values of the anomalistic components and coherent components is established
1361The method of controlling the final landing phase for an aircraft involves using an aircraft mounted CCD video camera to produce an image of the ground and analyzing the image to detect the airport. A suitable runway is selected for landing (P1) and the runway followed (P2) during the approach following the images produced by the camera.
1362A skimmer includes a suction pipe (2, 6) and a float (5) with an upper slot (4), allowing hydrocarbons to reach a collection opening (3). The float density lies between that of water and the hydrocarbons to be recovered, so that it settles at the interface between them.
1363A data acquisition module (DAM) has a measurement module (MM) that collects data from probes placed on items of network equipment, as a function of measurement parameters associated with the probes. A measurement adaption module (MAM) adds or removes the probes and modifies the associated measurement parameters as a function of collected data. <??>An Independent claim is also included for service management system
1364Method for modifying starch or its derivatives (A) using branching enzymes (I), comprising continuous addition of (I) into a reaction medium containing (A), is new
1365N-type dopants are implanted into a P-type epitaxial layer, to neutralize the P-type dopants across the entire thickness of the layer and form N-type regions (25, 26). A Schottky contact with the N-type region (26) is formed internal to a P-type guard ring (27) formed on a lightly doped N-type silicon carbide layer (21) partially covered by an insulating layer (29). <??>An Independent claim is also included for a vertical Schottky diode
1366The method involves analyzing a message alarms coming from a neutral network and inputting into a learning system by selectively setting the inputs into a determined logic state. The learning system characterizes the alarm, which includes a step of transforming the detected alarms into a signal (V (t)), which expresses variation in time of digital value representative of all of the detected alarms. <??>An Independent claim is also included for alarm analyzing apparatus
1367The machine for assembly of bottle cork stoppers has an assembly station (12) in which the components (C1,2) to be glued together to form the stopper are fed along parallel paths (30,34) in which their radial faces are spaced.
1368Glue applicators are provided to apply glue to oat least one radial face and the sections are brought together and removed by a discharge feed (14)
1369The positioning process has a transmitter with a set of reference signals, and a receiver with several detectors.
1370The reference signal (di(t)) associated with a transmitter reference symbol and modulation defined by the signal format is determined, and the instant of arrival (t(k)) of reference signals found.
1371From the detected signal and the instant of arrival, the incidence of a given transmitter is found
1372It is connected to a drive that allows it to travel in a reciprocating movement. A reactor (100), with a horizontal axis and for containing a liquid effluent (E) prior to conducting a chemical reaction, comprising an agitator comprising a cradle (210) inside the reactor, with a support to which bacteria in the effluent can adhere, is new.
1373The support is parallelepiped in shape, and is made from stacked corrugated sheets giving a honeycomb structure, in a metal frame. The height of the cradle is such that it is immersed in the effluent, and reduces its oxygenation. The cradle is connected to a drive (250) in the form of a two-way power cylinder or rotating screw that allows it to travel in a reciprocating movement at a speed of 5 - 50 cm/sec in a volume equivalent to that occupied by the effluent. Moving through the effluent, the bacteria produce methane gas, carbon dioxide and a residual effluent that can be used as fertilizer
1374The treatment procedure for agricultural or industrial effluent consists of introducing the effluent into at least one vessel (C1, C2) after separation of solids in a separator (S1) to extract nitrogenous components and using a pre-filter (PF1) to retain organic material necessary for methanisation before transferring the effluent to a reactor (C5) for anaerobic digestion.
1375The residual liquid portion of the effluent is concentrated by filtration in an ultrafiltration unit (UF1) and/or a nano filtration unit (NF2) by reverse osmosis in at least one vessel (C3) located downstream of the first vessels (C1, C2). During the concentration stage one vessel (C2) acts as a buffer vessel, and the permeate rejected by the ultrafiltration unit is transferred in sequence to the pre-filter (PF1) to take part in back-washing before going to the methanisation reactor
1376The valve control for an internal combustion engine has an electromagnet (28) controlling the movement of an actuator rod (34) fixed to the valve.
1377The drive is set to leave a play between the rod and valve when the latter is closed.
1378A closure current is fed to the solenoid to exert a bias force on the valve after the commencement of the opening signal of the valve
1379Method of manufacturing articles from recycled plastic materials comprises forming an agglomerate by mixing thermoplastic matter with a thermoplastic elastomer and a 8,8'-dicumenyl peroxide at 110-125 degrees C before transforming into articles. <??>Independent claims are included for articles in recycled plastic matter obtained using the method and for the use of thermoplastic material mixed with a thermoplastic elastomer and 8,8'-dicumyl peroxide to manufacture articles by injection, extrusion or rotation
1380A semiconductor screen (3, 5) for a power cable comprises two layers (31, 32; 51, 52), each consisting of conducting material dispersed in a polymer matrix. The first of these layers (31, 51) has a longitudinal volume conductivity of more than 0.1 S/m at 20-90 degrees C. The second layer (32, 52) is designed to be in contact with an electrically insulating layer (4) in the power cable and is such that only a small quantity of space charges can be injected into (4) from the second layer (32, 52), i.e. the quantity of charge which can be injected into (4) from the screen (3, 5) is less than that which can be injected into (4) from the second layer alone, the second layer (32, 52) forming a barrier to the injection of charges into layer (4). An Independent claim is also included for a power cable with a screen as described above
1381A tire reinforcement fabricator comprises: (1) continuously fed wire (4) delivered on demand from a distributor and applied to a template; (2) reciprocating applicator; (3) pressers; (4) mobile guide (5) positioned between template and applicator; (5) controller for the guides circumferential movement; and (6) drive to synchronize applicator, pressers and guide.
1382A tire reinforcement fabricator comprises: (1) continuously fed wire (4) delivered on demand from a distributor and applied to a template; (2) reciprocating applicator; (3) pressers; (4) mobile guide (5) positioned between template and applicator; (5) controller for the guides circumferential movement; and (6) drive to synchronize applicator, pressers and guide. The moving guide, which is fitted facing one of the applicator's reversing points, has a fixed guide (6) parallel to it, and it has a bracket (50) with a roller (56) designed to follow the movement of a cam (57).
1383The protection and retention system for a door or window lock component such as a keeper (11) set in the edge (8) of an opening panel (5) or fixed surrounding frame consists of at least one L-section profile (16) with one side (17) fitted to the frame edge (8) and the other perpendicular side (18) pressing against the lock component on the side nearest the outside of the door or window. A second, blocking profile (19) is fitted in the inside of the protected lock component, and the two profiles are made to run the whole length of the frame
1384Measured amplifier output signal (Pmeasure) after application of a pulse of size (Vs) and width (Ls) is equal to the sum of the depolarisation (Pcoeur) and amplifier response (Pampli).
1385The amplifier response is also equal to (K) times the product of the pulse size and width.
1386Measurement after two different sized pulses enables the depolarisation and constant (K) to be found and used in subsequent measurements to eliminate amplifier response
1387The body has deformable depressions (11) over it. No spray is produced until the pressure on these exceeds a threshold value and they return slowly to the uncompressed state, allowing the spray to continue until this is reached
1388The printing procedure, in which the image to be printed is formed on a plate roller (3) and transferred via a blanket (4) to a sheet of paper (6) passing between the blanket roller (5), has separate temperature regulators (8, 9, 10) for the printing machine's blanket roller, inking battery (1) and plate roller.
1389Novel use of hydrophobic polymers and non-ionic organic compounds having a melting point of 20-70 degrees C and an inorganic-organic balance (IOB) at most 0.3 in a physiologically acceptable medium to obtain a film deposited on keratinic matter, removable with warm water. Use of hydrophobic polymers and non-ionic organic compounds having a melting point of 20-70 degrees C and an inorganic-organic balance (IOB) at most 0.3 in a physiologically acceptable medium to obtain a film deposited on keratinic matter, removable with hot water.
1390Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a composition containing at least one hydrophobic polymer and at least one non-ionic organic compounds having a melting point of 20-70 degrees C and an inorganic-organic balance (IOB) at most 0.3; (2) a cosmetic process comprising application of the composition to keratinic matter; and (3) a process for removing make-up using the above composition and comprising a rinsing step using warm water of 35-50 degrees C
1391New shortening (I) has an equal distribution of different fatty acids over the glycerol sn-1, sn-2 and sn-3 positions, is substantially free of trans fatty acids, and has a solid fat content (SFC) whose temperature dependence for t = 0-60 degrees C is given by the following equation: SFC = a/(1+exp(b(t-c))). a = 80-100; b = 0.15-0.3; c = 25-40.
1392An Independent claim is also included for a process for producing a shortening substantially free of trans fatty acids, comprising melting a mixture of a native vegetable fat and a totally hydrogenated vegetable fat and interesterifying the mixture in the presence of a catalyst at a temperature and for a time sufficient to provide an equal distribution of different fatty acids over the three glycerol positions
1393The mounting for a car radiator has a lower section (20) which fits into an aperture in a cross-member and an upper section (19) which contains a recess (15). A pin on the radiator fits into this and can slide into a groove (17) connected with it if the radiator is subjected to a sufficiently great shock
1394The watch movement has wheel trains which drive an inner moving shaft (42) with spindle (42a) to bear a minute hand and a concentric member (50) with a sleeve (50b) to rotate a chronographic second hand.
1395The concentric member is gripped within a central element (54b) which is supported by a ring (54a) and balls (54c). The ring is secured to the watch movement case by a pi
1396The detectors are fabricated collectively on a substratum (1) by constructing a number of layers including an upper layer (4) which is transparent to the radiation being detected and forms a window supported by a peripheral wall (3B) and pillars (3A).
1397Layers beneath the transparent window are partially eliminated to form cavities under low pressure or vacuum which house the microdetectors (2) Independent claims are also included for the following: Detector comprising assembly of microdetectors within sealed low pressure or vacuum zone.
1398Detector comprising assembly of microdetectors within sealed low pressure or vacuum zone which has one or more openings blocked by a suitable materia
1399The handling apparatus for the tipper has a lifting handle (6) on the front and a deformable tipping handling arm (9) enabling an emptying position for a load (5) in which a hook (16) engages the lifting handle. The arm is tipped by an actuator (10) around a transverse pivoting axis (17) located in the rear and spaced from an arm longitudinal section (14).
1400The rear pivoting axis is behind and under the chassis side frame. The apparatus frame (8) has an L-shaped section one branch of which covers the side frames whilst the upper part of the second branch is against the rear of the side frames
1401The load handling apparatus has a front lifting handle (6) and a deformable tipping handling arm (11) allowing an emptying position where a hook (20) engages the lifting handle. The arm is pivoted by an actuator (12) around a rear transverse axis (21). An actuator (15) lifts a connecting rod (23) belonging to the handling arm by pivoting upwards and forwards.
1402Independent claims are included for a vehicle comprising load handling apparatus and method for lifting a load
1403The robot carrier for tweezers has a housing (1) to be mounted on the arm of the robot and enclosing an operating drive for tweezers (3) and a mounting and indexing support (6-14) for them.
1404A motor (4) actuates pusher cam arms (21) to engage the legs of the tweezers to open and close them. The housing is open at one end to receive the tweezers
1405The endoprosthesis has a braided reinforcing layer (6) made from interconnecting layers (8, 10, 12) of filaments.
1406Each layer has right- and left-handed filaments forming a mesh, with filaments (14) of one layer being interwoven with those of at least one other adjacent layer. The filaments are made from a biocompatible metal such as stainless steel, Phynox, Elgyloy, titanium and its alloys or Nitinol, or a synthetic material which may or may not be assimilated by the organism.
1407The connector has a flat sheet with a raised tongue section placed in a stirrup section.
1408The cable to be connected is placed in the stirrup and a screw (17) turned. Toothed sections (15) in the flat sheet section pierce the cable isolating sleeve.
1409The teeth are formed in the raised tongue section (13)
1410There is a measuring unit (3,5,6) comprising a sensor (3) submerged in a tank (1). The sensor is linked to the data transmission unit in order to transfer data (10) the sensor captured to a server (17) with a database.
1411The data is transferred in the form of an SMS on a mobile phone network via a reception unit (14,15,16) comprising a GSM modem
1412The suspension arm (1) and the disc brake support (2) are mounted on the axle (3) of an industrial vehicle.
1413The brake support is integral with a longitudinal edge of the suspension arm and is not connected to the axle
1414The sound mechanism has an acoustic generator (22) and an acoustic guide (26) with an input connected to the acoustic generator and output (11) with a shape for propagation.
1415The waveguide has two conduit sections (16,18) having a lengthened output section and a lengthened input section. There is a conical shaped reflection surface (14) with the input defined on the focus of the reflecting section
1416Microbiologicale prodn. of peptides or polypeptides (I) comprises first producing, simultaneously in the same medium, many genes (A) composed at least partly of stochastic, synthetic polynucleotides, and introducing these genes into host cells. The (A)-contg. strains are cultured so as to clone (A) and induce expression of proteins coded by (A).
1417The modified strains are screened/selected to identify those which produce the required (I), according to a particular property. These strains are then isolated and cultured to produce (I).
1418In modification, the (A)-contg. transformants are selected for presence of a particular stochastic DNA or RNA sequence, and such sequences recovered from cultures of the appropriate strains
1419A method for the surface treatment of mechanical components involves consecutively nitriding the component and then oxidising it. The nitriding is carried out by immersing the component in a sulphur free nitriding bath of molten salts at a temperature of between 500 and 700oC and the oxidation is carried out in an oxidising aqueous solution at a temperature of less than about 200oC. An Independent claim is included for components treated by this method and having a rugosity of less than 0.5 mu m and with a surface free from tables
1420Before recycling, the latter is treated to remove at least 50% concentration of nitrogen compounds by addition of acidic absorbent mass. An etherification process comprises: (1) contact of an alcohol and a light olefin charge, containing nitrogen products liable to deactivate the catalyst, in the presence of an acid catalyst; (2) separation of the effluents to obtain a primary ether-rich fraction and a second fraction containing most of the residual alcohol and nitrogen compounds; and (3) recycling of the second fraction to the reaction zone.
1421Prior to recycling to the reaction zone, the second fraction is contacted with an acidic adsorbent mass to lower the content of nitrogen compounds by at least 50%. An Independent claim is also included for the installation to effect the process
1422The drinking bowl is manufactured in metal and consists of a primary part (1), in contact with the animals, and a secondary part (2), forming the base of the bowl. The secondary part consists of a spherical bowl section (3) and a flat piece (4), which is mounted against a wall or post, when in use, and carries a conventional supply tap (5).
1423The outer edge (21) of the complete bowl is formed with an outward curving edge, to rigidify the structure
1424Boat outer hull (1) has lateral walls (2) with enclosed inflatable balloons (5) which can be inflated up to the point where they are in contact with the channels walls. On top of the lateral walls, there are foldable arms (40) rotatable around an axis (8) on the wall and having a roller at the free end, which can come in contact with the dock
1425Food product comprises traditionally produced manioc (70-80%) together with vegetables or fruit (20-50%)
1426The total wrist prosthesis has an anchor screwed into the radius and a carpal-metacarpal sections (3) fixed at the second carpal range.
1427A ball joint coupling (2) connects the two sections and has a rod (5) having a ball (7) at one end to co-operate with a hemispherical cavity (17) or corresponding shape at the level of the carpal-metacarpal section. The ball is retained in the cavity by a washer (4) which is attached to the respective joint section base and has an opening smaller than the diameter of the ball
1428Each element includes a fissure and matrix and the fluid flow between them is determined. The reservoir includes a network of fluid conductors having a known geometry but which are not homogeneous at the scale of the volume elements.
1429The overall transmissivity of each conductor is determined from the transmissivity of the conductor within each of the elements it crosses. When the reservoir is in very permeable sedimentary rock, the transmissivity value depends on the size of each element and its contact area with adjacent elements.
1430The rail vehicle has each item of equipment individually cooled by a fan (2) driven by an electric motor. The electric motor is an asynchronous AC motor, supplied with three-phase alternating current by an individual inverter supplied from the direct current system of the rail vehicle. An Independent claim is also included for the ventilation method
1431The detonator (1) contains a pyrotechnic charge inside a container (2). The container is attached to an insulated plug body (16).
1432When connected, a free male socket is inserted in the connection cavity (40). When the connection is broken, by removal of the socket, a simple mechanism shorts out the pins (7) to prevent inadvertent ignition
1433The protocol analysis system has a test instrument (14) to record exchanges between terminals (131,132) on the ISDN network (11) and identifies signalling protocol frames which are recorded in a journal and displayed in an ASCII code with display criteria set by a menu system
1434The rear wheel drive for a motor vehicle has a swinging arm (11) supporting the with respect to the frame. The rear wheel has a chain drive with sprockets and an intermediate pulley (16) which is mounted on the frame to control the angular position of the chain runs with respect to the swinging arm. The pivot point of the swinging arm is held above the rear wheel axle during acceleration
1435The suspended gutter support for a roof has a gutter retaining hook (19) attached by one branch (19b) to a fixing gripper (2) engaging the lower free edge of the roof.
1436The branch has a movable clamp arm (8), to grip the roof, locked in place by a screw (14)
1437The strip or band is made of an alloy comprising (in wt.%): 0.15-0.30 Si; 0.25 Fe; 0.2-1.1 Cu; 1.0-1.4 Mn; Mg 0.4 Zn 0.2; Ti 0.1; other elements 0.05 each and 0.15 in total; and aluminum the remainder; and where Fe ≤ Si and Cu+Mg 0.4. The strip or band can be plated on one or both surfaces with an aluminum brazing alloy, e.g. an Al-Si alloy containing 5-13% Si. Preferably, the aluminum alloy contains 0.2-0.6 wt. % Cu and 0.1-0.4 wt. % Mg, or 0.6-1.1 wt. % Cu and 0.1-0.4 wt. % Mg, or 0.4-0.7 wt. % Cu and less than 0.01 wt. % Mg.
1438After brazing, a strip made of the above alloy has a microstructure of elongated grains with a form factor F above 2, or a microstructure of approximately equiaxial grains. Independent claims are given for: (a) a method for producing a strip of the above alloy having a microstructure of elongated grains with a form factor F above 2, comprising casting a plate, hot rolling without preliminary homogenization, cold-rolling to the desired thickness and recovery annealing at 250-300 degrees C; and (b) a method for producing a strip of the above alloy having a microstructure of approximately equiaxial grains, comprising casting a plate, homogenization of the plate at 590-630 degrees C, hot rolling, cold-rolling to the desired thickness and final annealing at 320-380 degrees C
1439Enamel composition including at least zinc is produced by melting vitrifiable starting materials including bismuth, silicon, boron and manganese at above 900 degrees C, preferably above 1050 degrees C, and then adding a glass frit including at least zinc to the mixture obtained after melting.
1440The zinc-containing glass frit represents 20-55 wt. % of the total weight of the mixture obtained after melting and the glass frit.
1441The low voltage male connector construction has self stripping contacts (21) to receive conductor wires. The electrical connection between the flexible pins on the female connector and the self stripping contact is made by a printed circuit (3) wit conductor tracks (335) each of which connect a self stripping contact to a pin
1442Each side portion (242) of the bumper has a corrugated rib or spring (34) bolted (36) to its inside surface.
1443Projecting part the rib carry multiple teeth (46) engaging matching teeth on the bodywork (18).
1444There are also guide members (58,60). The teeth resist rearward motion of the bumper with respect to the bodywork of the vehicle
1445The catalyst with a titania-based matrix and another group IVB metal, e.g. zirconium (Zr) or hafnium (Hf), has a high surface area and porosity which is beneficial in hydro-refining catalysts. The hydro-refining catalyst based on an amorphous or malformed crystallized matrix contains titania and another group IVB metal (as oxide) chosen from Zr and Hf.
1446The lock fitting for a building door has a casing (2) fixed to a head strip (6) with upper and lower actuating links (4,5). The linkage is actuated by a rack with an end extending from the casing as far as the corresponding ends (7,8) of the head and co-operating with the links.
1447A stop (11) has a flange (23) to engage the corresponding ends of the head to engage a linkage head strip (9)
1448The digital word re-ordering system has communication over a multiple path self routing system, which can result in the word sequence being changed on receipt. each of the connections to the switching elements and terminal modules detects word blocks (RP) which allow time resequencing to be carried out.
1449The sequential position of the block is then transferred at progressive connections after the sequencing time level until the sequential position is less than or equal to the required reset value
1450The satellite transmission system has two antennas (3) with partially superimposed radiation pattern.
1451The transmitter and receiver patterns are both combined (47,57). the transmitted signal is step spectrum and the returned signals from the antennas are delayed one from the other so that the summed signals are smaller than the chirp modulation of the step spectrum
1452The cable assembly comprises an outer sheath structure that is formed from a number of twisted outer (6) and inner wires (5). The wires are wound around an inner isolation sheath (4) within which are arranged the transmission wire bundles (2).
1453A central stiffening wire (1) is located within the wire bundles
1454The procedure includes integrating, from an instant after the instant of emission of a first laser pulse and during a duration Tint less than Tm (which is the time duration between the train of pulse signals), the electric signal issued from the conversion of the electric pulse signal received by the receiver, and counting the duration Deltatj from the end of the duration Tint . If the integrating signal is lower or equal to a threshold, and right up to the instant where the receiver receives the pulse which succeeds the first pulse.
1455The expander has a support tube (24) fitted inside the elastic sleeve (33) and a locking tube (35) placed outside the elastic sleeve, with a removable fixing for the locking tube, formed by lugs (29) on the support tube fitting into slots (37) in the locking tube
1456The three variables are returned to their initial values (R0, D0, alpha 0) In a process to purge nitrogen oxides (NOx) from an internal combustion engine exhaust, a catalytic pot adsorbs the nitrous oxides when the motor operates with a fuel/air mixture poor in fuel. The purge is controlled by the temporary increase in richness of the fuel/air mixture by progressively reducing the air flow (D) into the engine so as to optimize the fuel consumption at the set richness.
1457The intermediate value R1 matches a stoichiometric air/fuel ratio. While the purge is being stopped, the air/fuel richness ratio is brought to a level (R2) between initial value R0 and purge value R1 and the angle is changed to a third set value ( alpha 3) before being increased to a fourth value ( alpha 4) as the air flow increases. The three variables are returned to their initial values (R0, D0, alpha 0).
1458The method comprises the steps of forming the outer peripheral teeth (4) of the cog (1), forming the upper teeth (5) by placing a matrix on the blank and finally forming the central shaft aperture An Independent claim is also included for a gear unit manufactured using the described technique
1459The packaging of products (P) in heat formed food trays from thermoplastic or thermoformable material (1) provided in reels comprises: (1) thermoforming (4) cavities (B) and caps (A) associated on the same band; (2) cutting three sides around (B) keeping (A) and (B) attached; (3) filling (10) the cavities (B) with products (P); (4) folding (12) the caps (A) over the cavities (B); and (5) heat sealing (14) (A) and (B). Independent claims are also included for: (1) a packaging device; and (2) a food tray prepared according the above packaging method
1460The device (1) comprises a main carriage (2) upon which are mounted a pair of drive wheels (13) and a blade mounting bar (82). Blades (84) are mounted to each end of the bar by articulated points (83A,83B)
1461The method involves creating a number of sensors and placing them in holes formed in a plaque.
1462The protruding tips of the sensors are planed down and the plaque is planed to a constant thickness. The plaque is cut to produce single sensors. The method involves creating a number of sensor bodies (1), each with a cylindrical base (3) and a cylindrical tip (4) fixed to an end face (7) of the base (3). The tip and base axes (5,6) vertically aligned, to form a shoulder (8) between the base and the tip.
1463The mechanism is fixed in the casing by means of a rod assembly (63) which extends axially inside the casing and through the mechanism body and near the bolt. When the bolt is in its neutral position the assembly rod can slide between the top locking position, in which its upper end section (68) passes through the assembly hole (62) in the casing, and a bottom retracted position for installing or un installing the mechanism
1464The anti-theft device comprises a casing having a shell (34) in which the anti-theft mechanism is fixed by means of a screw (45) passing through a drilling (70) in the mechanism body (32). When the screw is tightened an external side face (62) of the mechanism body is supported against an opposite internal surface (63) of a first side wall (52) of the casing shell. The mechanism body comprises a part (80) which can expand transversely during screwing to cause locking
1465Cuts (6) extend across the strip and films. One of the strip surfaces is applied onto a serviette near one of its corners and the serviettes are moved forward and a controlled traction is made on the film
1466The method for construction of a super heavy main battle tank uses modular assembly with three main modules.
1467The first contains the crew of three or four men and engines.
1468The middle module contains an automated control center,and contains the armament and munitions. The rear section contains the mechanicals. The modules can be separated to allow transport by rail, road or air
1469The phone comprises a keyboard (9) and a display (8) linked via an interface (30). A computing module comprising memory chips (24,26) and a microprocessor (22) controls the phones' function.
1470The memory stores pre-set access codes.
1471The phone functions remain disabled until the correct access codes are entered. An Independent claim is included for a procedure for locking the phon
1472The procedure comprises the transmission of data using a successive spectral window technique. As each data pulse is emitted over a period of time, it is ratified such that the frequency of the data pulse is modulated.
1473This produces a smooth gain for the data pulse
1474The antennae (17) is retracted within a housing (11) when not in use.
1475The antennae has a recess (37) that locates with lugs (35) to retain the antennae in place.
1476Luminous diffusion and/or variable transmission Electro actuated system comprises a functional film (1) comprising electrically conductive layers (2,3). This film comprises polarized particles or liquid crystals associated to dichroic dyes in suspension in a medium.
1477Degradation of at least a part of these elements by photo reduction is prevented
1478The memories (31-39) are positioned in a mold so that they can be stacked directly.
1479An Independent claim is also included for the manufacture method
1480Watch device has an extra ring (60) that rotates around an axis (X0, X0') placed behind the dial (18) and having at least two sets of hands (22, 24) apparent through the face. Control means (70) cause rotation of the ring and means (86) reset the ring.
1481The steering column lock consists of a primary part (18), which encases a bolt (16) and a secondary part (32), which encloses the bolt control element (24). The bolt is locked in its locked position by a locking finger (50), which slides, axially, within the primary part, and which is driven into the locked position by the spring (68). The finger is held in its retracted position by a retaining pin (60
1482The production of kiwi juice keeping its natural color comprises: (1) peeling kiwis; (2) putting the kiwis under pressure (100-400 MPa) for 10 seconds; (3) keeping them in a fridge for 24 hours; and (4) mashing the kiwis to obtain a puree and clarifying the puree to produce a juice
1483The core comprises a cooked extruded mixture made from water, flour, seed and optionally sugar. An Independent claim is also included for production of the bar comprising extruding the core at 200 degrees C, adding seeds and cooking at ≥ 180 degrees C, cutting the core to the required length, applying a layer of adhesive and more seeds, and oven drying
1484A gas mixture comprising oxygen is injected into the enclosure. The oxygen content of the gaseous mixture is between 25% and 50%
1485The boot, having a base shell (5) with a rigid sole for fastening to the skate frame, and a flexible upper (6), has a rigid collar which extends upwards from the shell as an extension to the heel support, and a pouch section which covers at least part of the collar.
1486The collar is made as an integral part of the shell and is connected to it by zones of reduced section to allow it to flex
1487The vision system has a digital camera (18) integrated into the rear view mirror support arm (19). The camera is directed backward along the side of the vehicle and downward so the ground is visible.
1488The sachet (1) is airtight and holds a miniature toothbrush (2) and a small sachet that contains a single dose of toothpaste (3).
1489It also holds a tissue (4) that can be moist or dry.
1490The sachet is 6 cm wide and 8 cm long and weighs 20 g and is small enough to be carried in a pocket
1491It comprises an element (22) for accumulation of frequency values receiving the output of a phase detector (14). A further accumulation element (26) for phase values receives a weighted sum of the output of the phase detector and of the contents of the frequency value accumulation element.
1492Each of the accumulation elements comprises several places (22', 26') for memorizing frequency or phase values. A counter (32) is provided for making successive places in the memory operative, during a period which characterizes the input signal
1493The protection structure (20) is connected to an external terminal (A) of a transponder (16) to be protected, connected to a transmitting/receiving antenna.
1494The structure is formed from three diffusion zones (34,35,36) which are of a P<+> conductivity type and which are formed in an encasing zone (32) of an N<-> conductivity type formed in a semiconductor substrate (30) having a P<-> type of conductivity.
1495Two (34,36) of the three zones are connected to a reference electrical potential (Vss), and the other zone (35) is connected to the external terminal
1496The camera comprises a lens, an image display (6) on the face of the watch, a shutter arming button (7) and a shutter release (8a or 8b). The shutter release is independent of the arming mechanism.
1497The light fitting is constructed in two parts. The lamp (6) is fitted to a board (5) which also holds the circuitry (7) for powering the lamp. An end plate (4) is bonded to the board along with a bracket (25) that can be rotated from outside the plate (26).
1498Preparation of masa flour comprising flour and semolina made from horned dentate (Corne Dente) varieties of maize from which the pericarp has been removed, comprises thermal treatment in the presence of an alkaline substance to gelatinize the starch, followed by mixing and incorporation of additives. Process for preparing Masa flour comprises: (a) preparing at least one flour and at least one semolina, using one or more varieties of maize from which the pericarp has been removed; (b) subjecting the flour(s) and the semolina(s) prepared in stage (a), separately or in admixture, and with addition of an alkaline substance to one or other of the components or to the mixture, to a thermal treatment that gelatinizes the starch; and (c) mixing the flour(s) and the semolina(s), if not previously mixed during the thermal treatment, and optionally adding one or more additives which modify or extend the functional properties of the masa flour obtained.
1499An Independent claim is also included for an apparatus suitable for carrying out the thermal treatment of the flour and semolina
1500The bumper bars (12) are deployed in response to a process of monitoring that periodically samples the distance between the vehicle (10) and an obstacle (14).
1501The relative position of the obstacle at the time the next sample is due is calculated, taking into account a supplementary buffer interval, and if this distance is less than a set threshold, the bumper bars are deployed
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