In connection with cleaning of gas from particles suspended therein and being heavier than the gas the gas is caused to rotate in a chamber delimited in a stationary housing, so that the particles by centrifugal force are separated from the gas and are thrown towards a stationary housing. The rotation of the gas is accomplished by means of a rotor, which includes a stack of conical separation disc...

A method of preparing porous fiber reinforced polymer composite sheets has been developed to allow a more efficient preheating of the sheet prior to molding and includes the steps of blending reinforcing fibers with resin matrix forming fibers to form a web. This web is then heated to a temperature wherein the resin matrix forming fibers melt and envelope the reinforcing fibers, taking them togeth...

An ion exchange resin catalyst containing sulfonated styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer, with special porous structure is disclosed. The catalyst is suitable for the condensation reaction between a phenol and a carbonyl compound to prepare bisphenols,especially suitable for the condensation reaction between phenol and acetone to prepare bisphenol A.

PURPOSE:To change by operation the set value of a clutch stroke to release a brake pressure for slope start assisting operation according to an operator's preference, and make the change of the set value reasonably and easily. CONSTITUTION:When an output from a brake sensor 2 shows a braked condition and a vehicle speed is zero, a brake pressure is held in a control valve 9 according to a control ...

PURPOSE:To secure safety by conducting the test for each sensor part automatically and, if any fault is detected as a result of the test, giving an alarm for notification and maintaining the held state of the brake pressure. CONSTITUTION:When an output from a brake sensor 2 shows a braked state and a vehicle speed is zero, a brake pressure is held by a control valve 9 according to a control signal...

Novel non-reducing oligosaccharide having a structure represented by the formula of alpha-D-oligoglucosyl alpha-D-oligoglucoside is obtained by exposing either an aqueous solution which contains trehalose and an alpha-glucosyl saccharide or an aqueous solution which contains a non-reducing saccharide bearing a trehalose structure at its end to a saccharide-transferring enzyme. The oligosaccharide ...

Novel hydroxyalkylammonium-pyrimidine of the formula and nucleoside derivatives have been found to be useful as inhibitors of inflammatory cytokines. They can be used, inter alia, in the therapy of septic shock, cachexia, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and AIDS. The compounds are typically prepared by reaction of an iodo substituted nucleoside with...

A clip serves to maintain a spirally wound, ring disc-like loading strap roll (12) in this wound condition, until the strap (10) is to be used. The clip (18) consist of a V-shaped, resilient wire hoop comprising two hoop legs (20, 22) extending from a transition portion (28). Each hoop leg (20, 22) has an outer longitudinal portion (20' and 22', respectively), having a free end (24 and 26, respect...

The module includes a semiconductor element (1) to which inner terminals (5) are coupled by connectors (4). A heat radiation plate (10) is located as to face the semiconductor element, with the mounting region (2) interposed at a preset spacing. The semiconductor material, the mounting region, then inner terminals, the couplers, and heat radiation plate are sealed by a suitable material (6). Oute...

Herein disclosed is a small-sized ultrasonic motor which can produce a high torque and a stable turning force. The ultrasonic motor comprises: a cylindrical casing; a hollow output shaft extending coaxially through the cylindrical casing and supported rotatably by the same; a ring-like stator fixedly mounted on the inner surface of the cylindrical casing and having piezoelectric elements fixed on ...

PURPOSE:To secure the mounting of a needle in a easy processing by drawing a part of a stitching yarn comprising thermoplastic filament by heating above a transition temperature of glass and below a melting point. CONSTITUTION:A stitching yarn 10 is made up of a monofilament or a multifilament and the final end 12 thereof slender and hardened by heat drawing is inserted into a mounting hole of a n...

PCT No. PCT/EP96/02752 Sec. 371 Date May 28, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date May 28, 1998 PCT Filed Jun. 24, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/02099 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 23, 1997A process for cleaning processing equipment for beverages or foods including the steps of (a) pumping a cleaning solution from its holding tank through the processing equipment in the absence of a pre-rinsing step, (b) collecting a first portion...

A carton (1) for fluids has an upper wall (9) of plastic coated cardboard onto which a pouring device (10) is attached. The pouring device (10) comprises a lower part (11) with at least one hole (14', 15') connected by a hinge (12) to a cover (13) having ≥ one closure cap (16, 17). Holes (14', 15') are surrounded by collars and the closure caps (16,17) have sealing lips which fit over the collars ...

The present invention relates to a method for the production of hydrogen peroxide by direct synthesis of hydrogen and oxygen in contact with a catalyst. The method is characterized in that the reaction is carried out in an organic solvent without water phase and with a limited solubility of water and hydrogen peroxide.

An amino acid sequence is described that affects PME activity. The amino acid has the formula (I):A1-A2-A3-A4-A5-A6-A7-A8-A9-A10-A11-A12-A13-A14-A15-A16-A17-A18-A19-A20-A21-A22 (I)

A system is provided for monitoring tire pressure which includes a sensor (14a-d) mounted within a tire (16a-d) that triggers a train of pulses when tire pressure reaches a level outside predetermined parameters. The system also includes a receiver (20a-d) mounted in operative proximity to the sensor at a location exterior to the tire. The receiver is electromagnetically coupled to the sensor and ...

3-Substituted-5-Aryl-4-Isoxazolecarboritriles having anti-viral activity.

A monitoring system for monitoring a first parameter includes. a sensor, a receiver and an indicator. The sensor is positioned at a first location and is operable to sense the first parameter. The receiver is positioned at a second location remote from the first location and within proximity to the sensor. The receiver is operable to generate a signal indicative of the first parameter and includes...

A crash barrier impact damper is disclosed to provide protection from obstacles on roads. It comprises a head section (2), a support bracket (4), damping elements (3) arranged serially between the head section and support bracket, and the lateral crash barrier oriented towards the road. The support bracket (4) is essentially a unit with inclined surfaces which stands perpendicularly and tapers in ...