An apparatus for coding an arbitrarily shaped object region of a video signal comprises a processing block decision circuit (200). The processing block decision circuit (200) selects a processing block encompassing the object region based on the shape information to generate the processing block signal and processing block position data, wherein the processing block includes PxQ subblocks, P and Q...

Chemical conjugates which comprise oligopeptides, having amino acid sequences that are selectively proteolytically cleaved by free prostate specific antigen (PSA) and known cytotoxic agents are disclosed. The conjugates of the invention are characterized by attachment of the cleavable oligopeptide to the oxygen atom at the 4-position on a vinca drug that has be desacetylated. Such conjugates are u...

A process is provided for the bioconversion of a carbon substrate to 1,3-propanediol by a single organism utilizing either microorganisms containing the genes encoding for an active glycerol or diol dehydratase enzyme by contacting these organisms with a carbon substrate under the appropriate fermentation conditions.

Method and apparatus for controlling an air conditioning plant by wireless means, in which method the air conditioning plant is controlled via a two-way radio-frequency link using at least one portable terminal (7) so that the operation of the air conditioning plant is controlled by means of the terminal (7) and the air conditioning plant can send monitoring and/or measurement data to the terminal...

This invention provides a compound of the formula: and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein R<1 >is C1-C6 alkyl; R<2 >is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, halo C1-C6 alkyl or phenyl; R<3 >is hydrogen or halo; R<4 >and R<5 >are independently hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or halo C1-C6 alkyl; and n is one, two or three. These compounds are useful as analgesics or anti-inflammatory agents, or in the treatment...

The invention relates to an electrode assembly for electrotherapy devices. The inventive assembly consists of at least one stainless steel metallic electrode and at least one electrode which is also metallic and which is covered with and insulating layer. Both of said electrodes are removably and electrically connected to a handle support in such a way that they can be actuated individually or tog...

The invention concerns an implant comprising: a planar part made of biocompatible material, knitted with monofilament or multifilament yarns with an armour providing it with run-resistant and macroporous properties; and a hollow protrusion made of biocompatible material, projecting from a surface of said planar part, said protrusion having a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the plane of the plan...

The method is for monitoring the pressure damper (10) of the low pressure side (ND) of a motor vehicle engine fuel feed. It involves determining the pressure curve (Pn) in the low pressure stage and using this curve to diagnose the pressure damper operation. The pressure curve can be determined using a pressure sensor (11) in the low pressure stage, and compared to a target pressure curve. An Inde...

CONJUGADOS DE FORMULA (I), DONDE Z ES H O AL MENOS DOS Z SON UN EQUIVALENTE DE UN ION METALICO; B ES H O UN RADICAL ALQUILO C1-4; R ES H O UN RADICAL ALQUILO C1-10 O ARILO LINEAL RAMIFICADO O CICLICO, SATURADO O INSATURADO SUSTITUIDO OPCIONALMENTE POR UN GRUPO CARBOXILO, -SO3H o -PO3H2; DONDE, LA CADENA C1-10 CONTIENE UN GRUPO ARILO Y/O 1 A 2 ATOMOS DE OXIGENO Y LOS RADICALES B Y R NO REPRESENTAN ...

The present invention relates to a process of liquefying a gaseous, methane-rich feed to obtain a liquefied product by supplying the gaseous, methane-rich feed at elevated pressure to a first tube side of a main heat exchanger at its warm end, cooling, liquefying and sub-cooling the gaseous, methane-rich feed against evaporating refrigerant to get a liquefied stream, removing the liquefied stream ...

The present invention relates to a novel crystalline form of 5-methoxy-2-ÄÄ(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methylÜsulfinylÜ-1 H-benzimidazole, known under the generic name omeprazole. Further, the present invention also relates to the use of the novel crystalline form of 5-methoxy-2-ÄÄ(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methylÜsulfinylÜ-1 H-benzimidazole for the treatment of gastrointestinal d...

PCT No. PCT/AU94/00738 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 9, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 9, 1996 PCT Filed Dec. 1, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/18662 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 13, 1995The present invention provides a fabric filter apparatus and a method of feeding dusty gas to the dusty gas section of a fabric filter apparatus. The housing (11) of the fabric filter apparatus includes at least one substantially vertically exten...

A compound of Formula I in which R1 and R2=H, OH, alkyl optionally substituted, or NR1 forms with the carbon bearing NR1R2 a double bond and R2 is Xra, X being O, NH or N-alkyl and Ra being H, alkyl optionally substituted; R=a chain containing up to 10 carbon atoms, optionally comprising one or several heteroatoms, one or several heterocycles; T=H, CH2, CH2CONH2, CH2C=, (CH2)2NH2; Y=H, OH, halogen...

A power distribution system (1) has a first high-speed shaft (2) having a first compressor (4), a first turbine (5), and a first generator/motor (6). The system also comprises a second high-speed shaft (3) having a second set of turbines (9) and a second generator (10). Furthermore, the system comprises a control unit (12), which is operatively coupled to the first generator/motor and the second g...

A power distribution system (1) has a first high-speed shaft (2) having a first compressor (4), a first turbine (5), and a first generator/motor (6). The system also comprises a second high-speed shaft (3) having a second set of turbines (9) and a second generator (10). Furthermore, the system comprises a control unit (12), which is operatively coupled to the first generator/motor and the second g...

The invention relates to a converter provided with a resonant circuit ( 16 ), which converter comprises a device ( 31 ) for measuring the derivative (dI/dt) of the current through the current valves 82, 3 ) and a detection device ( 32 ) co-operating with said measuring device ( 31 ) for detecting a short-circuit in the converter, the detection device ( 32 ) being adapted to detect a short-circuit ...

The invention relates to a converter provided with a resonant circuit ( 16 ), which converter comprises a device ( 31 ) for measuring the derivative (dI/dt) of the current through the current valves 82, 3 ) and a detection device ( 32 ) co-operating with said measuring device ( 31 ) for detecting a short-circuit in the converter, the detection device ( 32 ) being adapted to detect a short-circuit ...

A fixed locking device (8) extends upwards from the end post (7) and into a cavity (4) at a distance from the end of the beam (1). A sliding locking device (9B) inside the beam comprises a locking cylinder (9) which can cooperate with the first locking device.

A method and an arrangement for presentation of a graphical representation of a handwritten message on a graphical screen. Position data and time data are recorded, indicating positions and points of time for the handwritten message. An image area in the graphical representation of the handwritten message is identified based on said position data and said time data, the size of the image area bein...