L'invention concerne un dispositif d'observation du sein par prélèvement d'images projectives (100, 200, 300) résultant d'atténuations d'un faisceau de rayons X à la traversée du sein en présence de produit de contraste injecté, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens pour prélever une série d'images projectives (100, 200, 300) pour différentes orientations du faisceau par rapport au sein, ...

An apparatus for calling a mobile robot (200) includes a generator (101,102) installed at a remote controller (100), and generating an RF signal and infrared signal for calling a mobile robot (200) when a call signal is inputted by a user; and a controller (202) installed at the mobile robot (200), calculating a direction of the remote controller (100) based on a position of an infrared ray receiv...

In an optical method for determining surface defects and/or material shortage on the neck ring ( 3 ) of a container having an axis of symmetry (X) comprises illuminating the surface(s) of the neck ring ( 3 ) of the container with an incident light beam, a uniform ring of light (C) is obtained that converges towards a point of convergence located on the axis of symmetry (X) of the container with a ...

A measurement and communication system for use with a tubular string (3), comprises a tubular string having a plurality of self-powered, autonomous telemetry stations (20) disposed at predetermined locations along the tubular string. Each autonomous telemetry station is adapted to receive (25) at least one first signal and transmit (23) at least one second signal related to the at least one first ...

The invention relates to a system for managing products and the part thereof, to allocated serial numbers for inspecting and controlling processes involved in the repair of devices or systems comprising said products or the elements thereof. The serial numbers and permanent associated product data are recorded in a databank. Said invention is characterised in that a first corresponding databank ex...

Système de lecture ou de lecture-écriture de media optique multipliant la vitesse de transfert de données en lecture ou lecture-écriture .L'invention concerne LA MISE EN ROTATION de (des) tête de lecture ou de ( des) tête de lecture/écriture .L'invention réduit la distance entre le media optique et la ( les) tête de lecture ou lecture-écriture , supprime les vibrations du ( des ) media optique ...

The procedure consists of applying an inner spacing strip (14) of a structured thermoplastic resin film 10-15 mm wide between the panes of glass (10, 12) round the whole of their periphery. An overlapping seal (20) with a valve for connecting to a suction unit is then fitted round the edge of assembly and the air is extracted from between the panes of glass. - The procedure consists of applying an...

Collagen membranes are formed from porcine rinds (i.e., pig skins) for us in a variety of applications and, most preferably, for wrapping food products, such as hams and the like. First, after removing skins from the porcine, the skins are promptly frozen. In later processing, the rinds are thawed and then enzymatically defatted. Then, a quick alkalinic hydrolyzation is performed on the rinds. The...

The automatic control for a motor vehicle gearbox (3) and clutch has a control circuit (7) with a memory to control an actuator (8) for the clutch (2). The control receives signals from sensors and, in the case of the accelerator pedal is depressed, the engine power is transmitted through the clutch so that the engine speed is sufficient for starting of the vehicle as a function with respect to th...

The present invention relates to a capacitor in a semiconductor device and a method for fabricating the same. The capacitor fabrication method includes the steps of: forming a lower electrode by using a thin film of (Ba,Sr)RuO₃ (BSR) on a substrate provided with various device elements; forming a dielectric layer on the lower electrode by using a thin film of barium strontium titanate (...

Système d'injection, notamment directe de carburant dans la chambre de combustion d'un moteur à combustion interne équipé de plusieurs injecteurs (1) installés au moins par leur extrémité correspondant à l'éjection dans des perçages de réception (2) d'une culasse (3) et dont une pièce de raccordement (4) pénètre du côté de l'alimentation chaque fois dans un segment de conduite d'alimentation (5...

This invention relates to a method for coating wood board, in which method the surface of the wood board is first treated with a substance containing a polyalkene glycol or modified acrylic resin. The surface of the wood board is then covered in curable resin, and the resin is cured and simultaneously fixed to the wood board using heat and pressure. The invention also applies to the coated wood bo...

An adaptor 10 for providing a plurality of outlet sockets, for use with an electrical power wall outlet having a front plate 31 in which is formed a single outlet socket 30. The adaptor 10 has a housing 11 with a front face in which are provided three or four outlet sockets and a cavity on the rear of the housing 11, in which is a fixed plug 18 engageable with the wall outlet socket 30. At least o...

A method of predicting an eminent circuit breaker trip condition using an intelligent electronic device such as a trip unit, a protective relay, a power meter or other IED is presented. The intelligent electronic device includes a microcontroller and associated memories. An algorithm (program) stored in a memory of the intelligent electronic device generates a near-trip event for each trip event c...

The invention relates to a contactless or hybrid contact-contactless smart card, including an antenna on a support, this antenna being formed by at least one turn of electrically conductive ink which is screen printed on the support, two card bodies 24 on each side of the support, each of the card bodies consisting of at least one layer of plastic material, and a chip or module 26 connected to the...

A cord reel device (1) for connecting a signal source (A) to a remote device (B, C) comprises a spool (2) rotatable on an arbor (18), the spool (2) having an inner chamber (6) and an outer trough (8). A retractable cord (10) is removably held in the trough (8). A spring (220) for urging the rotation of the spool (2) in a direction to retract the cord (10) is held in the inner chamber (6). The inne...

Procédé de fabrication d'une pièce céramique poreuse comprenant les étapes successives suivantes :a) préparation d'un mélange M contenant une poudre céramique en suspension, au moins un agent gélifiant et au moins un agent moussant, à une température de mélange supérieure à la température de gélification de l'agent gélifiant,b) cisaillement du mélange M à une température de moussage supérieure ...

A medical diagnostic apparatus including a display screen for displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) including virtual switches, a user input device for allowing the virtual switches of the GUI to be selected, a processor connected to the display screen and the user input device, and a computer program having alphanumeric input instructions that cause the processor to display one of a numeric...

An integrated modular collector-heat exchanger unit for motor vehicle air conditioners and the like has a collector housing in which a collecting space and a heat exchanger unit are disposed. The heat exchanger unit includes two separate heat exchanger ducts which are in a thermal contact. One heat exchanger duct has a helical course and is part of a first flow duct which extends from a housing in...

The process consists of taking a plate (1) with a flat central section (11) and a rounded rim (12), placing it over the mold (20) and thermoforming the central section to make a series of perforated cells. The original plate is made by injection molding, and its rounded rim can have a reinforced structure or it can be made thick and/or with transverse reinforcing ribs. The thickness of the central...