It was proposed to combine two successful VCL technologies, wafer fusion and selective oxidation, in a new way to form a long wavelength VCL. The AI(ga)As oxidation is performed via fusion channels before the actual wafer fusion step. By doing so, the structure combines the advantages of two different, successful long wavelength VCL structures; the double fused and the single fused, oxygen implant...

Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders and the like, that have improved dynamic fit and containment characteristics. The elasticized waistband (35) comprises a shaping panel zone (136); a waistline panel zone (138); and a predisposed, resilient, waistband flexural hinge zone (140) joining the shaping panel zone and the waistline panel zone to provide a re...

Compounds of the formula wherein X is O or S-(O)t; n is one or two; m is zero or one; Y is CH2, O, or S-(O)t provided that Y is O or S-(O)t only when m is one; and A is are dual inhibitors of NEP and ACE. Compounds wherein A is are selective ACE inhibitors. Also disclosed are methods of preparation and intermediates.

Substantially dry, self-hardening, thermally activated refractory compositions, suitable for use to produce linings for furnaces or metallurgical vessels such as ladles, tundishes or launders, comprise particulate refractory material, an inorganic binder having associated therewith chemically or physically bound water such as sodium metasilicate pentahydrate or tribasic sodium phosphate dodecahydr...

Liquid aqueous bleaching compositions are disclosed which consist of an alkali metal hypochlorite, an alkali metal salt of silicate, a strong source of alkalinity and optionally an alkali metal salt of carbonate. A method of treating fabrics with said compositions is also disclosed.

The invention relates to a method for reducing signalling between a base station and a base station controller in a radio system comprising a base station (100) communicating with terminals within an area and a base station controller (102), the base station being adapted to receive and measure radio measurement data from active connections and to relay the radio measurement data to the base stati...

A coin discriminator has a coin path along which a coin, containing a first portion and a second portion made of different metals and/or metal alloys, is arranged to pass. An electrical mechanism supplies time-varying drive signals to the coil mechanism. A detection mechanism detects eddy currents induced in the coin by the coil mechanism. The coil mechanism is arranged to induce in the coin an ed...

A coin discriminator has a coin path along which a coin, containing a first portion and a second portion made of different metals and/or metal alloys, is arranged to pass. An electrical mechanism supplies time-varying drive signals to the coil mechanism. A detection mechanism detects eddy currents induced in the coin by the coil mechanism. The coil mechanism is arranged to induce in the coin an ed...

The invention relates to the installations for transforming the wind power in the mechanical one, which may be used for electrical power production. Rotor-type windmill with a vertical shaft (1) contains arc-shaped blades (2) each of them is made in the form of the rectangular frame (3), one side of which is fixed to the shaft (1). The b

The invention relates to the installations for transforming the wind power in the mechanical one, which may be used for electrical power production. The rotor-type windmill with a vertical shaft (1) contains several arc-shaped blades (2). Under the blades (2) on the frame (3) of the shaft's (1) bearing (4) there is installed a rim (5), t

The invention relates to the multilateral interactive systems using the memory mass members, e.g. CD for protected information access and application of these systems for transactions contro Multimedium interactive systems for transactions control (10) comprise the terminal (12) for carrying out transactions, provided with a device (20) for CD using, and is provided for the acce

The invention relates to boreholes drilling, particularly, to a process for fixation of the borehole's shaft. The process comprises location of the sleeve, manufactured with the longitudinal mutual overlapping slots in a given borehole shaft point, fixation and expansion of the sleeve by means of co

The invention relates to a method of mixing cohesive finely divided powders such as finely divided powdered medicaments having a particle size less than about 10 mum comprising the combination of a rotating/vibrating movement with a sieving procedure, wherein the method comprises the steps of adding a finely divided powdered mixture of substances to a perforated partition in a container, subjectin...

A process for the continuous preparation of a granular detergent composition or component having a bulk density greater than 650 g/l which comprises the steps of: i) dispersing a detergent active paste throughout a powder stream in a high speed mixer with a residence time of from 2 seconds to 30 seconds, ii) forming an agglomerate in a moderate speed mixer/agglomerator with a residence time of les...

PCT No. PCT/GB94/00010 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 5, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 5, 1995 PCT Filed Jan. 5, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/15465 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 21, 1994An aqueous composition comprising a lower aliphatic peracid, a corrosion inhibitor and a peroxide stabilizer and/or peracid stabilizer, is useful for disinfecting medical equipment, particularly metal components of such equipment. A process for o...

The present invention relates to silver-containing and optionally promoter-containing supported catalysts and catalyst intermediates, processes for their preparation and their use for preparing alkylene oxides by oxidation of alkenes with oxygen. The catalysts are prepared by treatment of a support with a lactic acid containing silver ions, nitrate ions and optionally promoter metal ions, drying, ...

The invention relates to medicine. The problem of the invention consists in the elaboration of methods and compositions for modulation of the sexual reaction. The problem is resolved by peroral administration of the compositions comprising a vasodepressor agent in the therapeutically effective quantity for modulation of the sexual reaction accordi Claims: 41

A value transfer system which allows value to be transferred between electronic purses comprises computer which controls the loading of purses with value and the redemption of value from purses, a special bulk purse or purses and a value meter securely linked thereto which registers the total net value issued to the bulk purse or purses. Draw-down of value and redemption of value transactions are ...