The present invention relates to secure messaging using a telecommunications network or the like, particularly but not exclusively in environments where the message is intended to be carried over an unsecured telecommunications link. Without limitation, one application of the present invention is in financial transactions between a customer, vendor and financial institution. In essence, the presen...

A tread conditioning unit for applying a brake block (3) against the tread of a rail vehicle wheel comprises a pneumatic cylinder (1) having a piston (9) with a piston rod (11). A block holder (2) for the brake block is pivotably connected to the piston rod by means comprising a pivot sleeve (19) rotatably attached in the end of the piston rod facing the block holder, which is provided with a circ...

This invention relates to a transform coding apparatus where linear transform is performed for input signal series such as image signals, and transform coefficients are quantized from lower frequency components to higher frequency components in the transform region, and then the quantized transform coefficients are coded and outputted. The quantized transform coefficients being zero are counted, a...

An absorbent article (1), such as a nappy or an incontinence pad for adults, comprises a liquid-tight outer cover layer (4), a water permeable inner cover layer (3) which is contact with the skin of the person wearing it, and an absorption body (2) enclosed between the two cover layers. The front section (8) of the article is worn against the belly, the rear section (10) is worn against the back a...

The highly reactive hydraulic binder according to the invention for the production of building materials and materials of construction contains burnt oil shale and at least one compound selected from the group comprising - an amorphous oxide of trivalent and/or tetravalent cations, - an amorphous hydroxide of trivalent and/or tetravalent cations and - an aluminate of monovalent and/or divalent ...

A pallet system is described, consisting of corrugated or waved board layers and a method for its execution, said pallets comprising a first cardboard layer (5) forming the pallet loading plane and a second cardboard layer (6) glued to said first cardboard layer, and at least three spacing feet (7) between the pallet loading plane and the floor to form a throughway for the insertion of lifting and...

When producing a wrapping tape of non-rectangular cross-section form plastic resistant to high temperatures and capable to sintering, the plastic material is molded by extrusion of paste thereof and by subsequent rolling an extruded cord to form a material strip /1/. The material strip /1/ with width being at least the double of the finished wrapping tape required width is continuously cut in long...

The invention relates to a preparation for restoring bone in the body of humans or animals in connection with an existing structure, a bone implant or some other prosthetic construction, as well as a method for restoring bone. The bone restoring preparation consists of an easily handleable and controllable preparation (composition) of resorbable calcium phosphate granules and a carrier of a biopol...

Solid nondigestible polyol polyesters wherein the ester groups contain (1) fatty acid radicals having at least one hydroxyl group that is esterified with another fatty acid or other organic radical, and (2) at least about 15% long chain (C20 or higher) saturated fatty acid radicals. The molar ratio of (1):(2) is from about 0.1:7.9 to about 3:5. These solid nondigestible polyol polyesters are very ...

A lift truck (10) for lifting crates of goods and the like comprising a body (12) having ground engaging means (16,34), a lifting device (14) having a mast and means (24) for lifting goods (26,28) with respect to the mast which lifting device is pivotally attached to the body about a first axis (32), at least one steerable wheel (34) proximal the lifting device which wheel is pivotable about a sec...

An aspheric lens for providing improved vision and a method for generating such a lens is described. The lens provides a sharp image focus while minimizing image aberrations. The method utilizes ray tracing techniques in conjunction with Modulation Transfer functions to accurately account for the total corrective lens-eye system. The lens may be in the form of a contact lens, an intraocular lens, ...

A jacketed bullet (110), comprising: a malleable metal core (114); a copper alloy jacket (120) surrounding said core; and a copper oxide layer (123) coating an external surface of said copper alloy jacket (120). In addition also the interior surface of said copper alloy jacket (120) may be coated with a copper oxide layer (123)

A jacketed bullet (110), comprising: a malleable metal core (114); a copper alloy jacket (120) surrounding said core; and a copper oxide layer (123) coating an external surface of said copper alloy jacket (120). In addition also the interior surface of said copper alloy jacket (120) may be coated with a copper oxide layer (123)

A method is disclosed for establishing heat treatment of a weld or glue connection between two mutually adjacent surfaces of components, for instance tubes, using respectively an adhesive material, for instance plastic, more particularly epoxy resin. Heat is supplied around or close to the weld surfaces for connecting. In order to measure the correct quantity of supplied heat and prior to the heat...

Method of producing a fibrous material layer mainly intended to be incorporated in an absorbent article such as a diaper, pant diaper, incontinence guard, sanitary napkin or the like. At least one bundle of continuous filaments, so called tow (12), is opened and the filaments are separated and evened to a layer having the desired fiber distribution, after which the layer is bonded in points, spots...

An absorbent structure for use in an absorbent article such as a diaper, an incontinence guard, a sanitary napkin, or the like wherein the absorbent structure has two different material types, which are in direct or indirect contact with each other so that liquid can be transferred between the material types. The first material type is constituted by material which swells when absorbing body fluid...

The invention relates to an absorbent article intended for female users, such as a sanitary napkin, or an incontinence guard, having such a shape and size that it may be substantially accommodated in the crotch region of a pair of panties and having a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction and a thickness direction. The article exhibits a liquid-pervious cover layer and a liquid-impervious...

A process for treating water comprises feeding water to be treated into an electrolytic cell. The electrolytic cell comprises a first electrode (10) and a second electrode (12), wherein the first electrode at least partially encompasses the second electrode. The water to be treated is subjected to electrolysis in the presence of an electrolyte, and, preferably, in the presence of elemental carbon....

An upright protection container (10) having an upper hatchway (38) which can be closed by means of a hatch cover (36, 36', 36'') rotatable about an upper horizontal axis (40), is equipped with a withdrawal device (20, 22, 24) provided with a weight (22) and assigned a cable (12) which, at the free end, has a plug (14) intended to be plugged into e.g. an engine heater's socket (46). The hatch cover...

The stairway is provided with steps pivotable around their axis, adjustable dependent upon the inclination of the stairway. The steps in each stairway part (11,13) are via links pivotably connected with draw bars (18,19). The draw bars are by means of at least one connecting line (25) coupled together, forming a line system, which is formed that the movement of the one draw bar is transmittable to...