The invention relates to a device for transferring a web-like material in a fiber web machine. The device includes an air connection (14) and openings (16) arranged on a wall (15) defining the air connection for forming air blows that are parallel to the travel direction of the web-like material. The device also includes a transfer surface (17) for creating a vacuum effect with air blows and there...

Prepare a polymer foam by extrusion foaming a foamable thermoplastic polymer composition using a blowing agent containing 3 to 5 weight-percent (wt%) carbon dioxide, up to 5 wt% alcohol having 2-3 carbons, up to 0.7 wt% water and up to 2.5 weight-percent iso-butane; wherein the blowing agent comprises at least 0.1 wt% of water and/or alcohol having 2-3 carbons; two to five wt% infrared attenuating...

Embodiments are provided for synchronizing file partitions utilizing a server storage model in a client-server computer network. Edits to content of an electronic document may be received at a client computer. The content may be included in a first partition of a file stored on a server computer. The first partition may include a first stream which includes the electronic document content. The fil...

The present invention relates to a roller blind idle end assembly for roller blinds comprising a splined bush (2), a support bearing (3) and an end pin (5), wherein the splined bush (2) is supported by the support bearing (3) and rotatable relative thereto in use; the end pin (5) projects from the support bearing (3) and is slidably coupled thereto such that the end pin (5) is adapted to move axia...

A medicated module (10) attachable to a drug delivery device (12) comprises a connecting body (24) configured for attachment to the drug delivery device(12). A first needle (40) is fixed within the connecting body (24) and a movable needle hub (72) is operatively coupled to the connecting body (24). A needle guard (90) is operatively coupled to the connecting body (24) and a biasing member (70) is...

The invention relates to a mold for the continuous casting of preliminary sections, in particular double T-shaped preliminary sections, such as beam blank sections or similar sections, wherein all the interior walls (7a to 7l) of the mold in the mold passage (8) have a tapered course (9 to 12) running linearly from top to bottom, said tapered course being dimensioned depending on the degree of shr...

A West Nile virus vaccine for human use is described that preferably contains a recombinantly produced form of truncated West Nile virus envelope glycoprotein and aluminum adjuvant. The vaccine is acceptable for use in the general population, including immunosuppressed, immunocompromised, and immunosenescent individuals. The vaccine is safe and effective for use in all healthy and at-risk populati...

A dose setting mechanism (4) for a drug delivery device (1) is disclosed. The mechanism comprises an outer housing (40) and an inner housing (44) having an external groove (62) and a helical spline (68). The inner housing helical spline guides a driver (30) to dispense a set dose. A dial sleeve (10) is disposed between the outer and inner housing and is rotatably engaged with the inner housing. Wh...

Un appareil de production d'un débit riche en argon à partir d'un mélange constitué par un fluide de purge d'un appareil de production d'ammoniac comprend au moins un séparateur de phases (7, 17), une colonne de lavage au méthane (21), une colonne de séparation de méthane (31), une colonne de séparation azote/argon (41), une conduite pour envoyer dans le mélange dans l'au moins un séparateur de ph...

A process is taught, comprising polymerizing ethylene in the presence of a catalyst to form a crystalline ethylene-based polymer having a crystallinity of at least 50% as determined by DSC Crystallinity in a first reactor or a first part of a multi-part reactor and reacting the crystalline ethylene-based polymer with additional ethylene in the presence of a free-radical initiator to form an ethyle...

Various embodiments of a capsulotomy repair device include a resistive-heating element comprising an electrically resistive, superelastic wire forming a loop between first and second ends of the superelastic wire. The first and second ends of the loop may at least partially extend at an angle from a planar face defined by the loop, to an insulating portion, to form a transitional neck between the ...

Various embodiments of a capsularhexis device include a resistive-heating element comprising an electrically resistive, superelastic wire forming a loop between first and second ends of the superelastic wire. The loop may be retracted into a collapsed, retracted position or ejected into an expanded position. The first and second ends of the loop may at least partially extend at an angle from a pla...

The invention relates to an insertion probe for determining the phase transitions of a sample taken from a steel melt by thermal analysis, having a measurement head comprising an immersion end, in which a sample chamber comprising an inlet opening and a thermoelement having the hot solder location thereof extending into the sample chamber are disposed, and comprising a cable penetration for signal...

A device (10) for refreshing fabrics by reducing malodors and/or wrinkles without requiring that the fabrics to be put through an entire standard laundry process. The device comprises an extractable drawer (200) which is pulled out of the device to allow for loading of a fabric into a receiving region. The extractable drawer (200) can then be closed transporting the fabric into the interior of the...

A device for refreshing fabrics. The device provides fabrics with a crisp and fresh appearance and feel. The device also controls wrinkles on fabric without the use of a conventional iron or press. The device also allows for the delivery of fabric refreshing actives such as perfumes and other actives to fabrics.

A device for refreshing fabrics. The device provides fabrics with a crisp and fresh appearance and feel. The device also controls wrinkles on fabric without the use of a conventional iron or press. The device also allows for the delivery of fabric refreshing actives such as perfumes and other actives to fabrics.

A spindle (242; 414; 542; 642) for driving a bung of a cartridge is provided. The spindle includes a generally circular shaft having an outer surface (560). The generally circular shaft extends from a distal end to a proximal end of said circular shaft. A first helical groove (219; 519; 619) is provided along a first portion of the outer surface. The first helical groove having a first pitch. A se...

A dynamic identification system for a multi-dose injection device includes a dose dial sleeve (40) containing indicia (41; 42) of the medicament contained within the device becomes visible or available to the olfactory or gustation senses only during dose setting as the dial sleeve (40) is translated proximally out of the outer housing of the device. A user can readily identify the medicament cont...

A device for refreshing fabrics. The device provides fabrics with a crisp and fresh appearance and feel. The device also controls wrinkles on fabric without the use of a conventional iron or press. The device also allows for the delivery of fabric refreshing actives such as perfumes and other actives to fabrics.

A power monitoring system to monitor electrical power supply to electrical equipments. The monitor includes an energy saving device to reduce unnecessary power consumption. A control means for enabling control of power consumption of electrical devices in response to the data output of the monitored power consumption.