A method of reducing drilling fluid pressure during subsea drilling, where drilling fluid is pumped down into a borehole and then flows back to a drilling rig via the lined and/or unlined sections of the borehole and a liner, wherein the drilling fluid pressure is controlled by pumping drilling fluid out of the liner at the seabed, and where the liner annulus above the drilling fluid is filled wit...

A test sensor having a pair of electrodes and a reagent for electrochemically measuring the concentration of the analyte in a liquid sample. The test sensor comprises a capillary channel for collecting the liquid sample and a conductor disposed outside the capillary channel. The conductor is in fluid communication with the capillary channel. The liquid test sample is collected and moved through th...

Process for preparing ultrafine powders based on polyamides by contacting polyamides having a relative solution viscosity eta_rel in the range from 1.5 to 2.0, measured in 0.5% m-cresol solution at 25° C., with an alcoholic medium in the presence of inorganic particles under the action of pressure and/or temperature to generate an at least partial solution, and then precipitating the pol...

A process for the manufacture of a decorative surface element, which element comprises a base layer, a decor and a wear layer of a UV or electron beam curing lacquer. One or more structured surfaces, forming embossing surfaces of one or more rollers or moulds, are positioned on top of the decorative lacquered surface, possibly after having cured the lacquer to a desired viscosity, and are continuo...

The invention relates to a process for preparing (1R,2S,4R)-(-)-2-Ä(2'-äN,N-dimethylaminoü-ethoxy)Ü-2--ÄphenylÜ-1,7,7-t ri-ÄmethylÜ-bicycloÄ2.2.1Üheptane and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof with higher yields and higher grades of purity.

An apparatus, a method, an application program, and a computer readable medium thereof for processing and representing a user interface are provided. The user interface generates a plurality of options arranged in a two-dimensional menu, maps the options to a plurality of display units of a surface of a three-dimensional structure, and displays a portion of the display units. A user uses a control...

Dense mortar based on an ettringite binder (calcium sulfate/calcium aluminate) and an organic structuring resin also contains a polyalkylene oxide with a comb-like structure. - Dense mortar containing (i) an ettringite binder comprising calcium sulfate and a mineral compound of calcium aluminates consisting of oxides of calcium (C) and aluminum (A), soluble and combined in one or more crystallised...

The invention relates to an apparatus for the in vivo non-invasive measurement of a biological parameter concerning a bodily fluid of a person or animal in accordance with a calculation model, wherein the apparatus is provided with connections for at least two pairs of electrodes (2-5, 8-11) to be placed on the skin of a part of the body, a pair of input electrodes (2, 3, 8, 9) for feeding a measu...

Se refiere a los compuestos de dibenzoazuleno representados por la formula I, como asi tambien a sus preparaciones farmaceuticas, para la inhibicion del factor alfa de necrosis tumoral (TNF-a) e interleucina I (IL-1) en mamiferos en todas aquellas enfermedades y condiciones en las que estos mediadores se excretan en forma excesiva. Los compuestos de la presente invencion tambien demuestran una acc...

Se describen una combinacion antimicobacteriana y una composicion para tratar tuberculosis. Los compuestos usados son N-(3-[[4-(3-trifluorometilfenil)piperazinil]metil]-2-metil-5-fenil-pirrolil)-4-piridilcarboxamida de la formula (I) o su sal no toxica farmaceuticamente aceptable y una cantidad de uno o mas farmacos antituberculosos de primera linea.; An antimycobacterial combination and compositi...

Cierre para tubo de comprimidos que comprende un anillo conectado al tubo, una tapa, que esta conectada al anillo por medio de una lengueta, estando dicha lengueta conectada por medio de tiras de garantia/rasgables con el anillo y la tapa, y tiras de garantia/rasgables entre dicho anillo y dicha tapa.; A tamper evident closure with a tear-off, tamper-evident web between a ring affixed to a package...

A method and apparatus that uses safety apparel that has an identification element so that a sensor on a machine may detect the presence of the identification element. Upon detecting the presence of the identification element, the sensors electronically activate a series of switches and relays that allow the machine to operate. A plurality of relays can be set up so that when certain operational p...

According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a compound of formula (I) and solvates thereof. There are also provided compositions containing the compound, and its use in therapy.

The vehicle comprises a main towing vehicle (1) and a semi-trailer (3), the latter replacing a misson module on the main vehicle. The fittings and equipment required during combat situation are distributed between the main vehicle and semi-trailer. The vehicle can be wheel or track-mounted and has a tailgate (7).

A method of making a photoactive coating includes depositing a first coating material containing zirconium oxide over at least a portion of a substrate and depositing a second coating material containing titanium oxide over at least a portion of the first coating material to provide a coated substrate. At least one of the first and second coating materials is deposited by pyrolytic deposition.

The invention relates to a filter cartridge ( 1 ), in particular a suction filter cartridge, in which the inlet region ( 10 ) and the outlet opening ( 20 ) are arranged in the base region. The outlet opening ( 20 ) is connected to the inlet region ( 10 ) via a by-pass, which is located in a lower section of the outflow chamber ( 2 a) or below the outflow chamber ( 2 a).

A catheter for draining urine from the bladder and which is composed of a flexible plastic tube (1) having an insertion aid (2) secured to the insertion end of the tube. Thus the insertion aid and tube may be inserted into the urethra and guided therethrough into the bladder. The tube (1) has at least one orifice (4) in the region adjacent the insertion aid (2). Also, the insertion aid (2) connect...

A surface heating device comprises a heating element fabricated by braiding plural conductors on a flexible supporter. The device employs the heating element member which is reduced in the thickness or diameter, and thus can be inhibited from giving an uncomfortable touch when seated or appearing as a relief on the surface cover of a seat. Also, a pad is reduced in the thickness, the surface cover...

The present invention relates to a method for improving the solubility of vegetable proteins. More specifically, the invention relates to methods for the solubilization of proteins in vegetable protein sources, which methods comprise treating the vegetable protein source with an efficient amount of one or more phytase enzymes, and treating the vegetable protein source with an efficient amount of o...

The invention refers to a functional laminate (6) comprising at least one electrically conductive component (2.1, 2.1', 2.2), particularly an antenna coil or a track, arranged on a non-woven substrate (1) with a grammage of less than 25 g/m 2 .