A substrate (20) machining method in which the substrate is machined with a disk-like blade (40) which is rotated to cut the substrate (20) from its one surface (28), has the cut surfaces (21, 22) of the substrate (20), irradiated with laser light (61) at least in regions which are positioned in the vicinity of the other surface of the substrate. The entirety of the cut surfaces (21, 22) may be ir...

Instant messaging systems and methods are disclosed. The systems and methods allow users to play competitive and collaborative games using an instant messaging client application. The client application may create a user interface screen that includes an instant messaging region or window for exchanging instant messages and a game region or window for playing games.

Les plaques de montage, c'est-à-dire la tête 11 et l'embase 12 sont montées respectivement sur ou dans le corps de meuble (A) et le panneau de porte (B) ; l'embase (12) montée sur le panneau de porte (B) ayant une fente de réglage on met en place un mini-vérin hydraulique (13).La plaque de couverture (14) du mini-vérin comporte des pattes de fixation avec des trous des deux côtés et après mise ...

The method involves determining an angular position and mass of an unbalance on a rotating table (2) based on predefined rotation speed and signal supplied by a position sensor (26) and acceleration sensor (29). The speed of the table is reduced to bring the table to an angular position determined for balancing mass. A balancing container (6) is filled with a balancing product with mass equal to f...

An optical recording medium (50), a method of recording/reproducing data on/from an optical recording medium, and an apparatus for recording/reproducing data on/from an optical recording medium are provided to enable optimum recording/reproducing conditions for the optical recording medium to be quickly determined. The optical recording medium includes a reference signal area (56), in which refere...

A method of locking a tool to the belt of a user is disclosed. The tool is attached to a male pin 4, while a main pin 1 with a groove in its shaft is attached the user's belt via a stability plate. An outer casing 2 with a locating hole 3 is fitted to, and rotates about, the main pin 1. When the locating hole 3 is aligned with the groove in the main pin 1 the male pin 4 can be inserted. The male p...

Apparatus for inspecting a container (12) that includes a first light source (14) for generating light energy of a first character and directing the light energy onto a predetermined portion (20) of a container under inspection, and a second light source (22) for generating light energy of a second character different from the first character and directing such light energy onto the same predeterm...

Apparatus and method for inspecting a container (16) having an open mouth (14) and a closed bottom (24) spaced from the container mouth, while the container is hot from its manufacture, includes a light sensor (26) disposed with respect to the container to view the container bottom through the container mouth. Infrared light energy emitted from the container bottom that travels through the contain...

The cup holder, designed to be worn round the neck, consists of a single strip of a supple material (1) about 1 m long with its ends overlapping and joined by welding, adhesive or other means to make a supporting ring for a cup (12). The ring can be fitted over a vertical tubular support (5), e.g. of a moulded plastic material with a chamfered upper edge, that acts as a dispenser for both holders ...

The bag has a backpack (3) dissociated from the bag and from a lower face of the bag opposite to the backpack, by being integrated to a telescopic structure coupled to a handle, so that the backpack is in low position when the handle of the bag is retracted. The backpack is removed and has straps that do not touch the ground, when the handle is taken out for pulling and rolling the bag on the grou...

The invention provides a method for assessing risk within an organization, comprising: defining one or more zones ( 2 ), each of the one or more zones comprising an environment; identifying one or more assets ( 4 ) of the organization, each of the assets being located in a respective one of the zones; conducting a respective impact assessment ( 6 ) for each of the assets, each assessment comprisin...

The present invention has for its object to provide a low friction resistance coating film in water, which is capable of reducing the frictional resistance in the part of a ship or a piping where frictions with fluids such as water may take place. The present invention is directed to a low friction resistance coating film in water of which surface has a water contact angle of 0 to 40 DEG .

A composition for a polyolefin resin foam, which comprises a polymer component comprising a polyolefin resin, and at least one of a rubber and a thermoplastic olefin elastomer, and powdery particles, wherein said composition has a melt tension of at least 20 cN when measured in a range between a first temperature at a melting point of said composition and a second temperature that is 20 degrees Ce...

The present invention relates to polyolefin resin expanded particles capable of demonstrating excellent flame retarding effects with a small amount of flame retardant content, despite the fact that carbon black is used as a colorant, and polyolefin resin in-mold foamed article obtained by the in-mold foaming of the expanded particles. More specifically, the present invention relates to polyolefin ...

The invention relates to a device for holding and releasing an object, such device having: a body with a cavity in which the object is accommodatable; an elastic retaining member for retaining the object in the cavity; and, a pushing member for pushing the object out of the body past the retaining member; wherein the pushing member has a first stimuli responsive gel, which has a volume that varies...

A valuation management system (1) for managing a valuation of an entity, such as a property, comprises at least one instructing party database (I1DB) and at least one valuation organization database (V1DB), each coupled to be in communication with a valuation system (2) via a communication network (4), the valuation system comprising a valuation request form generation module (8) enabling entry of...

A process for continuous preparation of filler-containing rubber powders including mixing a filler suspension and rubber latex in the liquid phase. The liquid mixture is passed through a tube, at least a coagulant is added to the tube and filler-containing rubber particles are precipitated. The liquid mixture is passed through at least one throttle position of variable throttle cross-section provi...

Microporous film products permeable to moisture vapor and which act as barriers to liquid are made by a high speed method. Such microporous products are made at speeds in the order of above 500 fpm to about 1200 fpm. Thermoplastic polymers are melt blended to contain about 35% to about 45% by weight of a linear low density polyethylene, about 3% to about 10% by weight of a low density polyethylene...