The invention relates to a method for the performance of confidential electronic data transfer by means of a first protocol between at least one party of the first type and at least one party of the second type, and a second protocol between at least one party of the second type and one party of the third type, - a first tuple of digits being interactively transformed in the first protocol into a ...

A device for monitoring the feed of a plurality of yarns (2) to a textile machine (1) comprises a number of sensor means (4) equal to the number of said yarns (2) and each cooperating with a corresponding yarn (2) of which they sense the state of feed, and being connected to a control unit (5) which, on the basis of the signals generated by the sensors and of a reference signal (VA) which is a fun...

Polyester films 5-30 microns thick having (i) a degree of crystallinity of greater than or equal to 50 %, (ii) a planar birefringence delta P of less than or equal to 0.160, (iii) a breaking strength in the longitudinal direction (RRMD) and the weakest of the two breaking strengths in diagonal directions (+/- 45 degrees . w.r.t. the longitudinal direction) (RR45) such that (RRMD)-(RR45) is less ...

Polyurethane, polyisocyanurate and polyurea polymers, particularly foamed polymers can be prepared from formulations including non-silicone polyether surfactants. The non-silicone polyether surfactants can be polyethers having from about 10 to about 90 weight percent oxyethylene units and from about 10 to about 90 weight percent oxyalkylene units having at least 4 carbons. The non-silicone polyeth...

A security system having a two way wireless keypad which operates in a particular manner for improved operation. The keypad processes information to effectively reduce communications between the control panel and the keypad. The keypad selectively activates and deactivates a transmitter and receiver arrangement for power conservation reasons. The system provides confirmation of communications betw...

Treatment and/or prophylaxis of protozoal parasitic infections, or infections caused by P.carinii, in mammals, comprises admin. of 2-(4-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclohexyl)-3-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (I) and prognanil (II). Also claimed are combinations of (I) and (II).

A detector structure (20) is used to sense and log the joints (18) in a downhole jointed tubular structure (12), such as a well bore casing or production tubing, in a subterranean well. The detector is moved through the jointed tubular structure on an elongated positioning member. representatively a slick line (22). through a series of joints to be logged. As the detector passes through each joint...

Nonwoven fabrics are described comprising a layered fabric having first layer of substantially thermoplastic material, for example Nylon 6 fibres, disposed adjacent and recessed bonded to at least one outer layer or a pair of outer layers of textile length fibres by means of heat and pressure. The thermoplastic fibres in the first layer have a lower melting point than the outer fibres in the fabri...

The device comprises an intervention tool consisting for example of a pumping assembly (6) and a measuring assembly (8) which are associated with a tubing (7) and taken down into a well. The connection between at least one of the two assemblies and a surface installation is achieved by means of a multicore cable (11) fitted with a delayed-plugging connector (12) and conveyed to said assembly by a ...

A painted article and a method of producing the same provides that the substrate consisting of polyvinyl chloride (10) is adhered to a paint film (16) selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, acrylic enamel, lacquer and water soluble organic coating is adhered to the substrate while under the residual chemical influence caused by a wetted layer of liquid lacquer material (14).

Improved insulative cable assemblies and methods for producing them are disclosed. The insulative cable assemblies comprise a conductor housed within a polymeric insulation layer expanded with expandable thermoplastic microspheres. The use of a relatively inelastic outside sheath controls the expansion of the insulative layer and assures a snug fit between the insulation and the conductor. The ins...

It is herein disclosed composite systems of epoxies and polyketone polymers having and exhibiting improved interfacial bonding. The invention also relates to a process for producing the epoxies-polyketone polymer composite systems involving reacting the polyketone polymer with at least one suitable multifunctional amine.

PCT No. PCT/GB94/02725 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 31, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 31, 1996 PCT Filed Dec. 13, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/16672 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 22, 1995The invention relates to vitamin D amine and amide derivatives of general formula (I) where R represents a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or araliphatic group, or an acyl group comprising an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic,...

A porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) structure suitable for use as an oil transfer component for coating or wiping a roll in a fuser system of a copying machine has a fibrillated surface. The PTFE structure is formed from particles of granular-type polytetrafluoroethylene fused together to form a porous integral network of interconnected particles, and is produced by casting a PTFE suspension o...

A molded porous polyvinyl alcohol sponge includes an outer skin capable of absorbing and passing water to interior portions of the sponge, and is substantially smooth except for predetermined structural details imparted by the mold used in its making. The outer skin has smaller average pore size than does the interior portion of the product.

PCT No. PCT/EP94/04029 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 14, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 14, 1996 PCT Filed Dec. 3, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/16715 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 22, 1995A process is described for flame-proofing organic polymeric materials by means of a low temperature plasma treatment in the presence of at least one volatile, low-molecular compound. The process comprises subjecting a volatile compound, selecte...

PCT No. PCT/NL94/00312 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 27, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 27, 1996 PCT Filed Dec. 8, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/16981 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 22, 1995A transmitter produces a magnetic alternating field having a predetermined frequency. A receiver is provided with a detector which is able to detect predetermined higher harmonics of the frequency of the alternating field. A transponder include...

A drug delivery device (250) is provided for coupling a container (260) including a beneficial agent (262) to the device (250). The device (250) includes a substantially hollow member for housing a solution (256) wherein the hollow member includes an upper section (254) having flexible walls and a lower section (252) having substantially rigid walls. A spike (258) extends from the lower section (2...

Skin aging and related conditions can be effectively treated with a conjugate of a retinoid and a bioactive organic acid preferably selected from among alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, and keto-acids; preferred conjugates include retinyl glycolyl ether and retinyl glycolate (as either the ester or reverse ester).

PCT No. PCT/NL94/00312 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 27, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 27, 1996 PCT Filed Dec. 8, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/16981 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 22, 1995A transmitter produces a magnetic alternating field having a predetermined frequency. A receiver is provided with a detector which is able to detect predetermined higher harmonics of the frequency of the alternating field. A transponder include...