A non-metallic bobbin (22) has features on a radial flange (28) which allow magnet wire (MW) that forms an electromagnet coil (114) on the bobbin core (24) to be tensioned throughout. An end segment of magnet wire is wrapped around a post (56) on the bobbin flange, and the magnet wire runs in tension generally diametrically across the bobbin to pass through slots (66, 68) in opposite walls of an e...

The invention concerns a biological sewage-treatment method in which gas is first passed through a mixture of sludge and sewage in an activation stage (2) and the activated sludge then separated from the treated sewage by flotation (5). The method is characterized in that the concentration of the sludge in the activation stage is = 6 g/l and that flotation is achieved by pressure release.; La inve...

A center split, segmented mold (10) for curing a complete tire comprises a mold container top (16) containing a top mold sidewall plate (20) and a plurality of top tread segments (18) disposed equidistant from a central axis and adjacently abutting each other when the mold is closed; and a mold container bottom (22) containing a bottom mold sidewall plate (26) and a plurality of bottom tread segme...

A new process is described for recycling polyesters. In accordance with the described process, postconsumer or scrap polyester is reacted with glycol to produce a monomer or low molecular weight oligomer by depolymerization of the polyester. The monomer or oligomer, as the case may be, is then purified using one or more of a number of steps including filtration, crystallization, and optionally ads...

Reflected imaging is used to perform non-invasive, in vivo analysis of a subject's vascular system. A raw reflected image (110) is normalized with respect to the background to form a corrected reflected image (120). An analysis image (130) is segmented from the corrected reflected image to include a scene of interest for analysis. The method and apparatus can be used to determine such characterist...

A process for producing dip-coated articles in which a heated moulding with an electrolyte adsorbing surface is dipped into an aqueous latex preparation, the latex of which is stabilised substantially by emulsifiers with anionic sulphonate groups and is heat-sensitised by a silicon-organic tenside having non-ionic polyether groups and a cloud temperature in the range from 30 to 40 degree C.; La pr...

A method for fabrication of polymer composite layers in a vacuum is disclosed. More specifically, the method of dissolving salts in a monomer solution, vacuum flash evaporating the solution, condensing the flash evaporated solution as a liquid film, and forming the condensed liquid film into a polymer composite layer on a susbtrate is disclosed.; Se da a conocer un método para la fabricacion de ca...

The present invention relates to a process for achieving multi-layered paint spraying in which (1) an optionally pigmented base coat is applied to a substrate surface; (2) a polymer film is formed from the base coat layer applied in stage (1); (3) optionally one or a plurality of other paint layers is/are applied thereon; (4) a non-aqueous finishing coat is then applied which contains (A) a hydrox...

The present invention relates to a miscellar drug delivery system comprising a block copolymer having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic blocks; wherein the hydrophobic block is a biodegradable hydrophobic polymer selected from the group consiting of polylactide, polyglycolide, poly(lactide glycolide), polycaprolactone and derivatives thereof; and the hydrophilic polymer is poly(alkylene oxide). A h...

A method of manufacturing a medicated prosthesis such as a stent. The method includes forming a stent out of porous metal and loading a therapeutic agent into the pores of the metal. In one embodiment the stent is formed from a sintered metal wire. Sheet, or tube and can include adding a coating to the stent. When the stent is implanted into the vasculature of a patient, the therapeutic agent in t...

A stainless steel sheet suitable for use in the manufacture of an exhaust component. The steel sheet has at least one surface pretreated with a protective coating resistant to delamination at temperatures up to about 540 degree C including an inner inorganic portion and an outer organic portion. The inorganic portion includes at least 50 mg/m2 of a chronium based conversion coating having a thickn...

The invention provides polymerizable dental, compounds, compositions, including the compounds and products for mixing the compositons and methods of using the compositions. Aryl acid compounds are provided in accordance with the invention. The compositions include at least one polymerizable aryl acid compound, an effective amount of a polymerization initiator, and at least 10 percent by weight of ...

A method for making a plate-like article, particularly one that includes a fibre-reinforced hydrated matrix containing cement and sand. The method comprises (a) mixing the components together to give a substantially uniform paste; (b) extruding the paste into a strip having substantially the same width as the article; and (c) cutting the strip to the size of the article. The resulting plate-like a...

Described is an device designed to anchor a pole- or post-like object (4) in the ground, the device having a threaded section, which can be drilled into the ground and removed again in the same way, and a tubular section designed to hold the object (4), a device (8) designed to maintain the object (4) in the upright position in the tubular section being located in the tubular section (6). The devi...

Constant alternating current perception threshold or current pain perception threshold for the purposes of determining normality or abnormality or corresponding or related anticipated therapy or drug therapy or for monitoring nerve regeneration or functional integrity are quantitatively determined and recorded, comprising the steps of: specifically placing electrodes on the patient according to a ...

The process for realizing plastic cap assemblies comprises: a first forming stage wherein a plastic material is compressed to obtain a cap for opening and closing a container; a second forming stage wherein a plastic material is compressed to obtain a cap annular element, destined to function as a connecting organ between the cap and the container; an assembly stage of the two elements.; La presen...

The invention concerns a polymer material based on renewable raw materials and containing a reaction product comprising 10 to 90 mass percent of a triglyceride having at least two epoxy and/or aziridine groups, and 5 to 90 mass percent of a polycarboxylic acid anhydride with 0.01 to 20 mass percent of a polycarboxylic acid.; La invencion se refiere a un material polimérico basado en materias prima...

A water-redispersible powdered composition produced by mixing then drying an emulsion of at least one water-insoluble film-forming polymer, at least one main surfactant and at least one water-soluble compound, is disclosed. The composition includes an emulsion of at least one water-insoluble film-forming polymer prepared from ethylenically unsaturated monomers; at least one main surfactant with a ...

A process comprising contacting PCR polyolefin chips containing volatile impurities with a heated gas at a superficial velocity sufficient to subtantially reduce the volatile impurities. This process is found to cause the chips (i) to be essentially free of odors and (ii) subject to resin composition and prior use, to meet FDA regulations for direct food contact.; Un procedimiento que comprende po...

A radially expandable stent which is formed of a fine wire (10) bent into a serpentine flat ribbon and helically wound around a mandrel (14), is disclosed. The stent is formed into a cylindrical sleeve (18) for mounting on a balloon catheter (38) and transluminal insertion into a vessel (35). A free end (20) of the wire (10) is looped or wrapped around the helix at locations (40)(42)(44). The wire...