The generator contains a stator (10) and permanent magnet rotor (11) which are rotated in opposite directions by separate drive mechanisms, such as propellers (8, 9) in a wind powered generator, or combustion engines in a fixed generator. - Preferably the propellers for the two generator sections have different diameters or active surface areas and/or they are placed at different distances from th...

An ergonomically shaped lever for initiating movements in mobile or stationary vehicles. The lever comprises a handle (70) which has a substantially asymmetric cylindrical shape about a longitudinal axis (100), to correspond to the gripping of a hand and a switch (60) having one or more switching points. The switch further has at least one part (40) which protrudes from the handle (70), which is a...

An ergonomically shaped lever for initiating movements in mobile or stationary vehicles. The lever comprises a handle (70) which has a substantially asymmetric cylindrical shape about a longitudinal axis (100), to correspond to the gripping of a hand and a switch (60) having one or more switching points. The switch further has at least one part (40) which protrudes from the handle (70), which is a...

In an inventive analyzing system (e.g. liquid chromatograph), an analyzing sched ule includes data on whether or not to carry out a self-check for each sample, and d ata on what process to follow the self-check according to the check result, in addition to d ata on the analyzing order and analyzing condition of a series of analyses on a plurality o f samples. In carrying out the analysis according...

The present invention relates to an absorbent multilayer material (9) that includes a perforated layer (4') of hydrophobic material and at least one layer (5') of absorbent material. According to the invention, mutually sequential rows of depressions (13) are disposed over that side of the multilayer material (9) which includes the hydrophobic layer (4'), wherein the depressions have the form of h...

The present invention relates to an absorbent multilayer material (9) that includes a perforated layer (4') of hydrophobic material and at least one layer (5') of absorbent material. According to the invention, mutually sequential rows of depressions (13) are disposed over that side of the multilayer material (9) which includes the hydrophobic layer (4'), wherein the depressions have the form of h...

The present invention relates generally to the detection of bits which are protected by repetition, and which, along with their repetitions, have associated soft values available which give a measurement of the reliability of their received values. In particular, the present invention may be used in speech encoding in the GSM mobile communications system, and more particularly to the detection of ...

The present invention relates generally to the detection of bits which are protected by repetition, and which, along with their repetitions, have associated soft values available which give a measurement of the reliability of their received values. In particular, the present invention may be used in speech encoding in the GSM mobile communications system, and more particularly to the detection of ...

A spread-spectrum signal receiving method and apparatus in which a correlation operation is performed for obtaining a correlation between a base-band component of a received spread-spectrum signal and a spread code, so as to demodulate the received signal. In the method, a correlation operation between the spread code and the base-band component, and a correlation operation at a timing equal to a ...

The guide wire comprises an elongated flexible shaft (2) which is tubular. A coil assembly comprises a first coil (5) having a proximal portion (6) with a peripheral size (P) providing an unstressed fit within the distal portion (3) of shaft (2). Tight recesses (14) formed between consecutive turns (12) of the coil (5) by a solder filler (13) hold adhesive (15) between the coil and the tubular sha...

The guide wire comprises a shaft (1) with a lumen (4) extending therethrough. The distal area (3) of the shaft has three openings (6) for the entry of pressure waves into the lumen. The openings (6) are distributed along a helical path by 120.degree. shifts in the transverse direction (7) and by shifts corresponding substantially to the length of the openings (6) in the longitudinal direction (8).

The pressure monitoring guide wire (1) comprises an elongated tube (1) made of one piece of elastic Nickel Titanium alloy. The distal end portion (3) of tube (1) has transverse openings (6) formed through wall (5) of tube (1) for the entry of pressure waves into lumen (4). The distal end portion (3) of tube (1) which encompasses the openings (6), is malleable. A thermal treatment is made to the di...

The invention relates to a platinum supported catalyst for the anode in a polymer electrode membrane (PEM) fuel cell with high resistance to poisoning by carbon monoxide. The catalyst contains the noble metals platinum and ruthenium on a finely divided, conductive support material. It is characterised in that the two noble metals are not alloyed with each other and are present in highly dispersed ...

A system for controlling a hydroelectric power production facility includes sensors for detecting the presence of fish adjacent to the facility. A controlle r linked to the sensors controls the orientation of control surfaces associated with a turbine/generator set to enhance the survivability of fish entrained into the fa cility when fish are detected to be present. The system may be adapted to c...

Disclosed is a calcium channel antagonist effective as a single substance for attaining dual purposes of inhibiting secretion of parathyroid hormones and of promoting absorption and utilization of calcium in human body as well as a proce ss for preparing the calcium channel antagonist. According to the present invention , the calcium channel antagonist is prepared by baking a calciferous material ...

PCT No. PCT/AU93/00193 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 26, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 26, 1994 PCT Filed May 4, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/23500 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 25, 1993This invention provides a process and apparatus for gasifying a particulate solid carbonaceous fuel with a high moisture content, the process comprising: introducing the fuel into one or more pressurized drying vessels without adding water to th...

A top section (21) forming the lid for the packaging (1) is joined to a tray-like bottom section (2) to form a sealed packaging. Parts are provided around the periphery of the two separate, identical (ie congruent) top and bottom sections to enable them to be joined together in a sealed fashion. - (Dwg.1/1)