A pneumatic tire having an air permeation preventive layer comprised of a film or sheet composed of a polymer composition containing a thermoplastic resin or a blend of a thermoplastic resin and an elastomer with an air permeation coefficient of not more than 25 x 10<-12> cc.cm/cm<2>.sec.cmHg and a Young's modulus of 1 to 500 MPa and wherein the film or sheet is arranged so that at least one turn ...

An improved operator's station includes an improved three position seat assembly which allows the operator to stand, perch or sit while maintaining the operator's eyes at essentially the same vertical level. The seat assembly includes a back rest, a seat that may be raised and lowered, and a movable shelf or perch positioned between the back rest and the seat. In a stand mode of operation, the sea...

The mould, to form the tread of a pneumatic tyre, has a number of standard and intermediate moulding components round the circumference. An alignment system acts on the intermediate components to set their orientation on the radial direction. The mould is opened up through the gaps between the components.

An inspecting device for inspecting printed state of cream solder which is so arranged that, by projecting a plurality of light patterns varying in phase onto a printed circuit board (10) printed with cream solder, and processing signal obtained by an image pick-up device (3) for picking up the image on the surface of the printed circuit board (10) through a phase shifting method, a printed positi...

Drinks are sold in disposable cups in particular at big events like a football game or an open air concert. At least one hand is constantly occupied in carrying the cup. The holding device is designed as a ring of a size suitable for the insertion of the lower area of the cup and provided with a string for being attached to the neck of the user. Both hands are kept free and can be used for the app...

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Fahrzeugluftreifen in Radialbauart mit einem Gürtel, einem Laufstreifen, Wulstkernen (5) und zumindest einer Karkasslage (1), die zur Bildung von außen verlaufenden Hochschlägen (1c) um die beiden Wulstkerne (3) geführt ist. Die beiden Endbereiche (1a, 1b) der Karkasslage (1) überlappen einander zum Teil, wobei zumindest einer der Endbereiche der Karkasslage durch Schn...

Elektrophoresevorrichtung mit einer Trennkammer, die auf der Einlaßseite mit wenigstens einem Probeneinlaß und auf der Auslaßseite mit Auslässen 9 für die elektrophoretisch behandelten Probenspezies versehen ist. Die Trennkammer ist durch wenigstens ein selektiv für bestimmte Probenspezies permeables Trennelement 2 mit längs verlaufendem durchgehenden Innenraum insbesondere eine Hohlfaser von der ...

The sunshade comprises a conventional shade (3), mounted on an upper pole, and a lower pole (1') which carries a wider shade (3'). This has a central aperture, into which the smaller shade fits. An Independent claim is included for the central shade.; Die Erfindung betrifft einen zweiteiligen Schirm, der einen oberen Schirm (1u) mit einem oberen Schirmstoff sowie einen unteren Schirm (1d) mit ein...

Magnetic core containing powder comprises magnetic iron particles and 0.15-1 wt.% binder resin, based on polyphenylene sulfide or thermoplastic polyimide, which integrates the magnetic particles in the core. An Independent claim is also included for a process for producing the core by: (1) making a mixture of magnetic iron particles and 0.15-5 wt.% binder resin; (2) compression molding; and (3) h...

The pivoting system for a portable PC in its case has a holder (25) for the PC with a support surface (25A). This is mounted on two arms (22, 23) which are pivoted at different positions (251, 252) on the holder and are pivoted at the other ends at two other separate positions (211, 212). This allows simultaneous pivoting of the arms and tilting of the support.

A bottle mouth tilt gauge has a head (2) with mouth (1) locating legs (3) and mirror (8) reflection ring or central prism threshold angle sensor and rejection mechanism.

A thermoplastic polyurethane pellet comprising a thermoplastic body, thermally expandable micropsheres and a binding agent.

The invention relates to a powdered thickener preparation based on polyurethane, which can be incorporated particularly well into water-based paints and lacquers and into other aqueous systems, and to their use as rheological additives for thickening preferably aqueous systems.

A carrying case (10) for transporting and using a laptop style computer C includes a mesh sling (30) or hammock for suspending the closed computer during transport, for supporting the laptop computer during use while still in the case, and for easy cooling of the computer during uses while suspended i n the hammock. Openings (34, 40) are provided through the hammock and adjacent wall (12) of the m...

A fresh masonry wall protection device and method for rapidly protecting a newly laid block or brick wall from inclement weather. A thin plastic channel element has a top panel member and a pair of parallel side panel members. The top panel member has a smooth, flat inner face which is adapted to engage the topmost surface of the newly laid block or brick wall. The parallel side panel members are ...

A method and apparatus for strip insertion detection in an analytical meter system. The invention allows for individual meter calibration, adaptive thresholding and ambient light correction. Increased performance is economically realized, while providing enhanced meter accuracy in varying light conditions.

A method and apparatus are disclosed for helping to assure the washing of a person's hands. An easily identifiable substance is provided which may be removed by washing. A marking mechanism is coupled with or contains the easily identifiable substance. A hand of the person is then marked with the easily identifiable substance when the marking mechanism is triggered. In one embodiment, a flush mech...

The present invention is directed to a compound of the formula: €ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ cyclo[Tic-Tyr-D-Trp-Lys-Abu-Phe]; €ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ D-Nal-cyclo[Cys-Tyr-D-Trp-Lys-Val-Cys]-Thr-NH 2 ; €ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinylacetyl-D-Phe-cyclo(Cys-Tyr-D-Trp-Lys-Abu-Cys)-Thr-NH 2 ; and €ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ€ƒ 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazine-2-ethanesulfonyl-D-Phe-cyclo(Cys-Tyr-D-Trp-Lys-Abu-...

This invention relates to apparatus for using a lamp for treatment of a patient's skin, which lamp is more efficient then prior such devices and to methods of using lamps for various skin treatments. The apparatus improves efficiency by minimizing photon leakage and by other enhancements. The invention also includes various enhancements to waveguides used for optical treatment on a patient's skin....