Centrifuge arrangement preferably intended for separation of blood and arranged for through-flow separation comprising a number of channels (4-7) for collection of at least two fractions, whereby said channels are connected to, or are arranged to be able to be connected to, an inlet (25) for the liquid which is to be fractionated and to one or more outlets (24, 26, 27) for respective fractions, wh...

A magnetic rail brake device (1) for rail vehicles, comprising one or more pairs of brake blocks (2) adapted to be pulled, in operation, magnetically against the rail. The brake device is characterized by at least one permanent magnet (21) movable up and down in a magnet housing (14). The magnet housing is arranged in such a manner that in rest position of the permanent magnet in the magnet housin...

In a process for producing coatings adhering to the surface while being removable, a treatment liquid is produced from PUR elastomers enabling a thermoplastic treatment by admixing a solvent. Said treatment liquid, fluid or viscous depending on the mixture ratio, is applied to the surface and forms after evaporation of the solvent a coating adhering solidly to the surface while being completely re...

Apparatus for recording the condition of equipment, such as street lighting, located at spaced positions along a route, comprises a control unit (6) in the form of a personal computer, to which various inputs may be provided. The apparatus also comprises logging means for logging the position of the vehicle in the course of the vehicle's travel along the route, such as a distance transducer (8) ad...

Dental compositions having improved color stability are prepared by employing a redox catalyst system consisting of a hydroperoxide oxidizing agent and a substituted thiourea reducing agent. The composition also comprises a methacrylate monomer, and optionally, a filler and a coupling agent.

Apparatus for clearing obstructed fluid passageways has a control manifold (10) with first and second inlets (28, 24) to a pressure source and a vacuum source and an inlet/outlet port (42) for connection to the obstructed passageway. An interior chamber (40) is divided into a pressure chamber (34) communicating with the first inlet (28) and a vacuum chamber (32) communicating with the second inlet...

Dispersions of colloidal siliceous particles, preferably silica, may be prepared in organic liquids by means of a synergistic mixture of dispersing agents comprising a phosphorus oxy-acid derivatives and a long-chain amine. Dispersions containing a high weight fraction of siliceous solids are possible having a lower viscosity than is normally achieved.

PCT No. PCT/EP89/01026 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 25, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 25, 1991 PCT Filed Sep. 1, 1989 PCT Pub. No. WO90/02643 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 22, 1990.The invention relates to a feed device for bulk material, comprising a more particularly funnel-shaped storage tank 4, which is borne freely movable by measuring members 3 as a weighing tank of a mass throughput weighing system and is disposed...

Apparatus for treating liquid to prevent and/or remove scale deposits, made up of at least one solenoid-type electrical coil (5) for generating a magnetic field for acting on the liquid to be treated and an electrical energizing unit (2) having at least one signal output (3, 4) for connecting the ends of the at least one coil (5). The energizing unit (2) is provided with means for generating an en...

The plug has a contact carrier (3) supporting a pair of contact pins (1), each of which has an integral crimping element (5) for crimping to a lead wire with a cross-section of between 0.5 and 2.5 sq. mm, e.g. 1.0 sq./mm. The crimping is effected via a crimping block (6) integral with the contact carrier (3) adjacent each contact pin (1), with a further crimping block provided by the contact carr...

The subject invention relates to foundry binder systems, which are cured with gaseous sulfur dioxide, comprising as separate components: 1. a blend of an acrylated epoxy resin and a monoester solvent and; 2. an organic solvent; and a blend of an epoxy resin and an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent which is part of component (a), (b), or both. The invention also relates to the use of the foundry binder ...

A load carrier comprising at least two interconnected arms (1) located in the plane of the load carrier, each arm comprising, at the point of connection, a portion (2) extending substantially transversely to the plane of the load carrier, characterized by a holder (3; 6) surrounding said portions and by locking element (4; 7) preferably detachably inserted in the holder for pressing said portions ...

The subject invention relates to foundry binder systems, which are cured with gaseous sulfur dioxide, comprising as separate components: 1. a blend of an acrylated epoxy resin and a monoester solvent and; 2. an organic solvent; and a blend of an epoxy resin and an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent which is part of component (a), (b), or both. The invention also relates to the use of the foundry binder ...

A facing element for producing lining layers of inner and outer walls (22) of building is composed of a mass on the basis of (a) a plastic polymer, in particular a dispersion of vinyl or acrylate, (b) a plasticizer made of a high-boiling additive, in particular a phthalate and if necessary a low-boiling additive, in particular an ether, (c) usual fillers such as quartz sand, swelling minerals and ...

A prosthetic implant includes a base portion (10) and an additional portion (20) which is to be securely attached to the base portion. The additional portion (20) includes at least one post (32) extending therefrom which is adapted to be readily received in a corresponding reverse tapered hole (14) in the base portion (10). The post (32) is adapted to be mechanically spread out to cause at least a...

Artificial baits which slowly release a fish attractant into the water upon use comprise a water-soluble cellulose ether and/or polyvinyl alcohol, a plasticizer therefor and an attractant for fish or other aquatic animals. Said artificial bait can be employed in a variety of forms suitable for sport fishing, commercial fishing, lobster trapping, and the like.

An epicardial multifunctional probe has been designed to measure blood flow velocity and muscle thickening with two sensors. The probe is implantable and remains inside the patient after surgery. The probe is removable through a small opening in the patient's chest.

Pentapeptides and derivatives thereof, including derivatives having one or more additional amino acids inserted in the sequence and/or added at the C- and N-termini, have been found to possess good activity in the inhibition of stem cell proliferation. In addition groups of novel peptides are disclosed, having improved and/or specifically directed inhibitory actions.

The invention relates to a new antibiotic compound, acetyl erythromycin stearate having formula I The compound according to the invention is absorbed readily from the alimentary tract. Gastric acid does not convert the compound according to the invention to an uneffective form as is the case with some other erythromycin antibiotics. Absorbing is good also when the patient eats when tak...

The present invention relates to new stable sulpho-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) salts particularly suitable for parenteral use, their production process, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active principles. Said salts correspond to the general formula: SAMe.n(CH2)m(SO3H)2(I) where n can vary from 1 to 2 and m can vary from 3 to 12. The process for producing said salts consists of ...