Apparatus and method employed in applying a useful coating to fasteners is disclosed. Particularly, a resin material in powder form is preferably applied to a selected surface of the fastener (N) to cover a desired length of the threads of the fastener. The apparatus includes a support (12) for moving the fasteners deposited thereon to a position where the coating is applied, and a positioning dev...

A double articulated headrest (30) for dental patient chairs (10) includes a mounting mechanism with a headrest support rod (46) extending through one end of a central clamping member (50), a chair connector rod (74) extending through another end of the central clamping member and locking means (110) operable with one hand to compress elements of the central clamping member (50) such that they sim...

Instant crate is generally related to shipping and storage crate containers. More specifically, it is concerned with a new improved knock-down and easy to assemble type of container. The container is comprised of six interlocking panels. The side and end walls engage with the base on assembly to form an open topped container. The top slides and interlocks with the side and end walls in a mating en...

The invention relates to a method for producing an adsorbent, in particular a bleaching earth, wherein a clay material having: a surface area of 180 to 300 m2/g; a total pore volume of 0.5 to 0.7 ml/1; wherein at least 60 % of the total pore volume are provided by pores having a pore diameter of at least 140 A, at least 40 % of the total pore volume is provided by pores having a pore diameter of l...

The invention pertains to a method for purifying crude biodiesel, wherein said crude biodiesel is contacted with a clay material, said clay material having: a surface area of more than 120 m2/g; a total pore volume of more than 0.35 ml/g; a silicon content, calculated as Siθ2, of at least 60 wt.-%.; La invención se refiere a un método para la purificación de biodiesel crudo, en donde dicho biodie...

The present invention is related to the image interpretation by computer. More particularly the invention is related to a technique for interpreting images using image segmentation methods. The invention is advantageous over the state-of-the-art methods since the object of interest is projected out from the background, thus providing an improved performance than that of traditional methods, also i...

The present invention refers to a process for obtaining a raw extract of the Ebenopsis ebano (ebony) seed and the use thereof as a therapeutic agent. More particularly, the use of the extract refers to the application thereof as an antioxidant agent, antibiotic agent, antitumor agent and immunomodulatory agent. The process for obtaining said extract is performed by aqueous and metabolic extraction...

Described is a system and process for the manufacture of nixtamalized maize tortillas, which consists of a station for preparing the nixtamalized masa, a station for cutting masa balls, a station for weighting the nixtamalized masa balls, a station for pressing the nixtamalized masa balls, a station for processing the nixtamalized masa, and a station for packaging uncooked or precooked tortillas.;...

A surface motor direct-drive sucker-rod screw pump device is driven by a vertical three-phase permanent magnet brush-less DC motor, and comprises a motor controller (6), a rectifying circuit, an inversion circuit, a CPU and a driving circuit. The motor controller (6) is used to adjust the voltage and frequency of the motor by the rectifying circuit, the inversion circuit, the CPU and the driving c...

A combination of an implement-storing tool-handle and a sliding cover for the tool handle where the implement-storing tool-handle heel comprises one or more first apertures in the cover allows extension of a telescopic implement such as a pick-up magnetic wand stored in the handle heel when the cover is in any of one or more first predetermined positions. The sliding cover for the implement-storin...

A decorative dry color laminate includes a dry color layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on one side of the dry color layer, and a carrier in releasable contact with the dry color layer on a side opposite from the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). In use, the adhesive layer adheres the dry color laminate to the surface under application of pressure, and the carrier is peeled away to expose...

A decorative dry color laminate includes a dry color layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on one side of the dry color layer, and a carrier in releasable contact with the dry color layer on a side opposite from the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). In use, the adhesive layer adheres the dry color laminate to the surface under application of pressure, and the carrier is peeled away to expose...

Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods are provided for use with kinases that comprise a compound selected from the group consisting of formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined herein.; Se proporcionan compuestos para uso con cinasas que comprenden un compuesto seleccionado del grupo que consiste de la fórmula (I), en donde las variables son como se definen en la presente...

This invention concerns to N-(2-aylamino) aryl sulfonamides, which are inhibitors of MEK, methods of using such compounds in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.; N-(2-arilamino)aril sulfonamidas que son inhibidoras de MEK, métodos para usar estos compuestos en el tratamiento de enfermedades hiperproliferativas y composiciones ...

Wet process of low environmental impact recovers the lead content of an electrode slime and/or of lead minerals in the valuable form of high purity- lead carbonates that are convertible to highly pure lead oxide by heat treatment in oven at relatively low temperature, perfectly suited for making active electrode pastes of new batteries or other uses. The process basically comprises the following s...

The present invention concerns a dynamic mixture obtained by combining, in the presence of water, at least one diamine derivative, comprising at least one benzylamine moiety, with at least one active aldehyde or ketone. The invention's mixture is capable of releasing in a controlled and prolonged manner said active compound, in particular perfuming ingredients, in the surrounding environment.; La ...

A vibration detector (1) comprising at least one fibre optic sensor (2) mechanically coupled to a flexible support member (3). The vibration detector (1) is mounted on the outside of the pipeline and a signal from the fibre optic sensor is measured. This signal is indicative of whether the vibration detector is experiencing vibrations due to collisions of contaminant particles with each other and/...

Disclosed is a method for producing a functional material, which comprises a step for bringing an aqueous polyvalent metal cation solution into contact with a base; a step for producing an insoluble compound containing a functional component by bringing an aqueous polyanion solution containing the functional component into contact with the base, which has been brought into contact with the aqueous...

A valve with a flow adjustment device in the form of a valve stem travel limiter includes a collar having a passage therethrough to receive a valve stem having a projection, the collar further includes a plurality of grooves having different depths. The flow adjustment device may be assembled to a valve stem to permit a plurality of different predetermined valve stem travel limits corresponding to...

A vital sign measurement device includes a sensor fixation device, a sensor frame held by the sensor fixation device, an optical sensing system 104 held by the sensor frame, and an output unit. The sensor fixation device is adapted to be placed against an anatomical location of a subject, within which is an artery. The optical sensing system 104 includes an optical waveguide, an optical source dev...