This method consists essentially in manufacturing dripper units (4) and attaching them longitudinally to a thread (16) by positioning them at intervals along the latter. For this purpose, the thread (16) is introduced into at least one notch (9) of the dripper unit (4) so as to clamp it. The width of the notch is less than the diameter of the thread. The thread fitted with dripper units is introdu...

The present invention relates to an arrangement for a Ro-Ro vessel, which exhibits a number of cargo-receiving spaces provided with a driving surface internally in the vessel, and with a ramp extending between one such space and a quay, along which ramp driverless cargo handling vehicles ( 7 ), known as AGV vehicles, are capable of being driven between designated parking places for the purpose of ...

The present invention relates to an arrangement for a Ro-Ro vessel, which exhibits a number of cargo-receiving spaces provided with a driving surface internally in the vessel, and with a ramp extending between one such space and a quay, along which ramp driverless cargo handling vehicles ( 7 ), known as AGV vehicles, are capable of being driven between designated parking places for the purpose of ...

A method for real-time authentication or authorization of a user (1) of a secured system (3) is based on using two authentication channels and an authentication device (4) from which the secured system can request authentication or authorization (6) over a secured information network connection (6, 9). One of the authentication channels is a telephone network (8), to which the authentication devic...

A downhole drilling method comprises producing pressure pulses in drilling fluid using measurement-while- drilling (MWD) apparatus (18) and allowing the pressure pulses to act upon a pressure responsive device (16) to create an impulse force on a portion of the drill string.

A compact, rapid upflow deep media filter for removing suspended solids from a liquid flow, which includes: a filter casing having a liquid inlet port, a liquid outlet port, and a filter bed composed of a volume of granular filter media and located between the inlet port and the outlet port; and a screen, selectably movable between a first operative position and a second operative position within ...

A system and method for remote inventory management includes an electronic message handling system for creating a client account with a host wherein the client account is defined as a group of data relating to software and hardware inventory asset s associated with target devices that subscribe to the message handling system. In additi on an inventory agent is installed in the target devices for ...

A system for computer device component audit and inventory management operat es in a data network and includes an inventory agent installed on a target computer device for detecting and compiling software and hardware inventory data associated with the target device. An inventory-commence message is deployed through an electronic message handling system, operable on the data network, which request...

An expandable, compact disc shipping container capable of securely holding a compact disc container and additionally providing added protection to the corners of the compact disc container, which usually is most vulnerable to damage during shipping, and to the compact disc itself. The expandable, shipping container is provided with a top closure flap that is at least as long as the width of maxim...

A gas flow regulation module comprising, a body, including a longitudinal axis, and including a first port and second port, a first fluid passage extending from the first port, a nd a second fluid passage extending from the second port; and a regulator, mounted to the body and disposed in communication with the first and second fluid passages, including a moveable pressure boundary member charact...

L'invention concerne une source laser à cavité externe accordable en longueur d'onde. Selon l'invention, elle comporte des moyens d'extraction du faisceau sour ce comportent un séparateur de faisceaux (20) produisant un premier faisceau (23) et un deuxième faisceau (24) secondaires, parallèles l'un à l'autre et des moyens réfléchissants(21,25,26) renvoyant chacun des faisceaux secondaires vers l...

La présente invention concerne un réflecteur optique recevant un faisceau d'entrée (22) et émettant un faisceau de sortie réciproque (28) rétroréfléchi comportant un séparateur (20) de faisceaux produisant un premier faisceau (27) et un deuxième faisceau (28) secondaires, parallèles l'un à l'autre et des moyens réfléchissants (21) renvoyant chacun des faisceaux secondaires vers le séparateur de fa...

La présente demande concerne une tête de distribution (15) équipant, ou destinée à équiper un récipient (2) contenant un premier produit (P), notamment cosmétique ou de soin, ladite tête de distribution (15) comprenant un passag e (16) débouchant sur au moins un orifice de sortie du produit (17), ledit passage (16) traversant une cavité (20) située en amont de l'orifice de sortie et dans laquelle ...

An improved submerged entry nozzle is provided which is useful in the casting of aluminum killed molten steel. The nozzle has an improved slagline sleeve or collar which surrounds the outer portion of the nozzle to protect it from corrosion during the casting process. The slagline sleeve is made from resin bonded zirconia/graphite which has been formulated so that upon curing of the resin to form ...

A headbox includes a mounting arrangement adapted to detachably mount a vane to an anchoring element. The mounting arrangement includes engagement members and an elongate structural element. The engagement members include outer engagement member(s) or an outer group of at least two engagement members in the proximity of each side edge of the vane. A headbox for delivering a jet of stock to a form...

A headbox includes a mounting arrangement for detachably mounting an upstream end portion of vane(s) in the headbox. The mounting arrangement comprises an engagement member and an elongate structural element. The engagement member comprises oblong engagement bodies. The upstream end portion of the vane is provided with oblong recesses for receiving the engagement bodies. A headbox for delivering ...

A laser microinscribing system includes a Q-switched Nd: YLF laser (1) with a harmonic converter producing an output of about 530 mm, an optical system including a focussing lens, a gemstone mounting holder (144) that is displaceable along three axes for moving a workpiece (11) such as a gemstone with respect to the optical system so that laser energy is presented to desired positions, an imaging ...

A gas containment and supply apparatus is described consisting of a gas reservoir vessel (1) capable of pressurised gas containment fitted with a gas supply aperture (8) provided with supply means connectable to the gas supply aperture to provide for supply of the gas and control means to control the rate of supply of the gas, in which the gas reservoir is a toroidal pressure vessel comprising a m...

A spill containment system and method that contain leaks and spills from devices including but not limited to batteries. The system neutralizes and absorbs leaks and spills to prevent the leaks and spills from spreading. The system not only detects leaks, but also indicates whether a leak has occurred. The system can communicate with personnel or devices to raise an alarm or cause corrective measu...

An inline skate and brake system including a plurality of skate wheels with a first braking surface and a plurality of brake members with a second brake surface and an actuatio n mechanism for causing movement of the brake element brake surfaces into and out of braking engagement with the brake surfaces of the wheels.