Production of an antibiotic coating on a porous body comprises impregnation with a solution of gentamicin dodecyl sulfate or sulfonate (I) and evaporation of the solvent, where (I) has 1-5 dodecyl sulfate or sulfonate groups per gentamicin molecule. Independent claims are also included for: (1) a process for producing an antibiotic coating on a porous body, comprising impregnation with a solution ...

The rucksack (1) has a cone-shaped outer surface (3) surrounding the bouquet (2), which combines with the round base (4) and cover (5) to form a closed unit which supports and protects the flowers during transport.

PURPOSE: An umbrella is provided to prevent a specific region of a human body from getting wet by rainwater. CONSTITUTION: Auxiliary umbrella ribs(40) are hinge-coupled to the bottom of the tip of each selected umbrella rib(22) of all the umbrella ribs(22) and has an umbrella fabric(42) disposed on the top face. An elastic member is disposed on each of auxiliary bearing ribs. Supporting ribs conne...

Production of an antibiotic coating on a porous body comprises impregnation with a solution of gentamicin dodecyl sulfate or sulfonate (I) and evaporation of the solvent, where (I) has 1-5 dodecyl sulfate or sulfonate groups per gentamicin molecule. Independent claims are also included for: (1) a process for producing an antibiotic coating on a porous body, comprising impregnation with a solution ...

A system and method for dynamically generating alarm thresholds for performance metrics, and for applying those thresholds to generate alarms is described. Statistical methods are used to generate one or more thresholds for metrics that may not fit a Gaussian or normal distribution, or that may exhibit cyclic behavior or persistent shifts in the values of the metrics. The statistical methods used ...

A method for the high-velocity compaction of a part from particulate material is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a cavity that is at least partially formed by at least one bottom punch, inserting a pre-form that includes at least two levels into the cavity and moving an energy controlled main ram toward the pre-form at a high velocity to increase the density of the pre-form a...

A disc brake is proposed which is of low cost, improved reliability and less weight and size. Cylinders (2,3) are formed in a caliper (1) therethrough so as to be machined from the bottom of the cylinder (2), and a cylinder cover (4) is mounted to close the cylinder (2). A cylinder cover (4) is inserted into a large-diameter hole (10) at the rear of the cylinder (2). The cylinder cover (4), which ...

PURPOSE: An optical pickup is provided to use a dynamic range of an optical detecting part widely for generating stable servo error signals for recording power of wide change range. CONSTITUTION: An optical pickup includes a light emitting part(77) for generating beams for recording or reproducing data to an optical disc, an objective lens(72) for focusing the beams to the optical disc, an optical...

PURPOSE: A lithographic patterning method using a high transmission attenuated phase-shift mask and multiple coherency optimized exposure is provided to optically transfer a lithographic pattern corresponding to an integrated circuit utilizing a high transmission attenuated phase-shift mask onto a semiconductor substrate by using an optical exposure tool. CONSTITUTION: A diffraction pattern corres...

The invention relates to absorbent, cross-linked polymers based on partially neutralised, monoethylenically unsaturated monomers that bear acidic groups. Said polymers exhibit improved properties with regard to their ability to transport liquids in a swollen state. The surface of the polymers is postreticulated at temperatures of >= 150 ~C, using a combination of a po lyol as a postreticulation ...

An electronic calendar includes such features as recurring reminders, dividing unpredictable work loads into equal pieces, template free parsing, a reminders scheduling algorithm to reduce spikes, dynamic delivery and recovery algorithms, methods for splitting the work load between controllers and workers and for monitoring progress, all within the context of a calendar architecture for a large en...

Process for the location of the position of the interface ( 5 ) between two fluids (f 1 , f 2 ) each contained in a zone ( 7 - 1, 7 - 2 ) of a reservoir ( 4 ) in which: a) a reference transient flow condition that produces a reference pressure difference (DeltaP_ref(t)), is initiated in a reservoir ( 4 ) that comprises at least one pressure sensor ( 8 ) located within one of the zones (Z...

The present invention provides a system and method for creating, maintaining, and analyzing incident reports as part of an incident report database from anywhere in the world. Embodiments of the present invention include an incident report database accessible through a universal client, i.e. web-browser functionality, which provides login capabilities, report creation and analysis, and administrat...

The present invention provides techniques for selectively distributing messages to viewers. Specific embodiments provide systems, methods, apparatus and computer program products for distributing messages to viewers based upon information about potential viewers. In specific embodiments, targeted messages are made available to the client machines in response to client message requests by a server ...

A business method for billboard advertising discloses auctioning display-time on billboards capable of dynamic-content display. The method provides the auctioning of display-time on at least one content-display unit. An auction may be based on a time period, a type identifier, group, content-display unit location, a hierarchy, or other desirable segmentation. An advertising billboard device for us...

Apparatus and methods are provided for effecting remote commerce, such as in telemarketing (either inbound or outbound) and in electronic commerce, which are particularly adapted for the intelligent selection and proffer of products, services or information to a user or customer. In one aspect of the invention, goods, service or information are provided to the user via electronic communication, su...

The present invention relates to a method for encapsulating an inorganic component in a wax, wherein the method comprises the following steps: i) subjecting the inorganic component to shearing forces such that deagglomeration of the inorganic component takes place, which step is carried out in the presence of the wax, with the wax functioning as a spacer to prevent reagglomeration, ii) subsequentl...

A data management system for obtaining data, relating to the maintenance and performance of an asset, processing the data and delivering it to an end user. A predetermined data set is collected and transmitted, and stored. The data are reconfigured into a predetermined format. An end user interface allows an end user to read the reconfigured data. Also provided is a computer apparatus for the mana...

A stabilizer especially adapted for use with an drill string having an eccentric drilling element, such as a bi-center bit. The stabilizer has a pair of circumferentially displaced blades that lie in a common circumferential plane and extend from a rotatable sleeve supported on the stabilizer body, as well as a stationary blade. The rotating blades are aligned with the stationary blade when in a f...