Apparatus (10) for checking a bead (1) of adhesive forming a joint (seal), the adhesive being supplied at the end of a nozzle (2), which apparatus comprises a light-emitting source (27), a detection zone (C) located in the vicinity of the nozzle outlet, a light-receiving cell (31) and transmission means (28, 29, 30, 31) connecting the emitting source to the detection zone and the detection zone to...

The present invention relates to a measuring device (20), in particular for measuring the level of glucose in the blood, intended to be associated with a removable sensor (4) comprising at least one active zone (6). In particular, the invention relates to the electrical connection between the measuring device (20) and the removable sensor (4). Each electrical contact area (8, 10) of the removable ...

An improved process has been developed for producing polyurethane intermediates and polyurethane products which inovlves the use as a novel blowing agent of ethanol and dibutylphthalate (DBP), admixed in molar ratios ranging from 1.5:1 to 4:1, optionally including a waste liquor from the sulphite treatment of paper and paper pulp,

A molded closure for a liquid container comprising a thermoplastic elastomer and a blowing agent. The molded closure is particularly suitable for use as a synthetic wine cork in a wine bottle. The molded closure does not permit passage of oxygen into the container, does not absorb oxygen from the contents of the container, can be removed from the container using a corkscrew without significant exp...

A system for controlling a positioning unit in a motor vehicle includes various control units that influence the positioning unit coupled thereto. A drive slip control and an automatic transmission control both supply a control signal. Yet another control signal is dependent upon a driver request signal. For a period of time, the control signal from the automatic transmission control takes precede...

The questionnaire administration system has a controlling computer (10) with a tactile display screen (16) and stylus (19) entry facilities. Data can also be received via a microphone (28). A loudspeaker (26) allows the computer to put questions audibly. The questions are stored in a memory (20) and extracted by the central computer to be delivered to the loudspeaker.The vocal responses taken via...

A molded closure for a liquid container comprising a thermoplastic elastomer and a blowing agent. The molded closure is particularly suitable for use as a synthetic wine cork in a wine bottle. The molded closure does not permit passage of oxygen into the container, does not absorb oxygen from the contents of the container, can be removed from the container using a corkscrew without significant exp...

L'invention concerne un dispositif d'adressage d'une mémoire cache (1) d'un circuit de compression d'images mobiles, exécutant des séries de comparaisons (OP(i)) pour estimer le mouvement d'une fenêtre courante de pixels d'une image courante par rapport à une fenêtre de référence prise dans l'image précédente, comportant une première mémoire cache (1) partitionnée en quatre segments physiques (...

A dedicated memory area is provided on a microprocessor system for storing a customizable system interrupt service routine, and processor state data at the time of interruption. The dedicated memory area is normally not mapped as part of the main memory space, thereby keep it inaccessible to the operating system and applications. An unmaskable system supervisor interrupt having higher priority tha...

A method for treatment of periodontal disease is disclosed. The gingival tissue is separated from the tooth surface in an area where periodontal disease is present. A biocompatible, porous material such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene capable of supporting ingrowth of gingival connective tissue and preventing apical migration of gingival epithelium is placed in a laminar relationship to a port...

PCT No. PCT/EP95/00738 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 2, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 2, 1995 PCT Filed Mar. 1, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/23730 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 8, 1995The pallet shelf system for/in a refrigerator ship has a number of bays (RZ), disposed on both sides of a shelf corridor (1) with a shelving vehicle (2) movable in the corridor, with channel-like supporting and running guides (3) arranged in tiers...

PCT No. PCT/EP95/00738 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 2, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 2, 1995 PCT Filed Mar. 1, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/23730 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 8, 1995The pallet shelf system for/in a refrigerator ship has a number of bays (RZ), disposed on both sides of a shelf corridor (1) with a shelving vehicle (2) movable in the corridor, with channel-like supporting and running guides (3) arranged in tiers...

Draining concrete with a porosity of 10-35 vol.%, contains a cement as hydraulic binder (I) and a polymeric binder (II) in the form of an anionic styrene-(meth)acrylate copolymer, together with an aggregate with particle size of 2-32 mm. Also claimed is a method of mfg. the concrete.

A process and installation are claimed for the clarification of activated sludge. Sludge from a treatment vessel (11) passes (12A) into a mixing zone (13) where a dense insoluble granular material (14) is added. The mixture is held in suspension (19) while activated sludge forms aggregates with the granular material. The mixture then passes into a decantation vessel (21) where clarified effluent (...

A reinforcing mesh is made from non-woven lengthwise and transverse filaments, lying perpendicular or at an oblique angle to one another and joined together by an adhesive at the points where they cross. At least a proportion of the filaments running in the lengthwise and/or transverse direction is of a material which can be permanently deformed by bending. The reinforcing mesh can be used with on...

The present invention pertains to a new process for forming thermoplastic materials - in particular bioabsorbable thermoplastics - at temperatures below the melting temperature range, using gases under critical conditions.

The present invention pertains to a new process for forming thermoplastic materials - in particular bioabsorbable thermoplastics - at temperatures below the melting temperature range, using gases under critical conditions.

The present invention discloses collagen-synthetic polymer matrices which are prepared using a multiple step reaction. The first step of the reaction generally involves reacting collagen with a functionally activated synthetic hydrophilic polymer to form a collagen-synthetic polymer matrix. The synthetic hydrophilic polymer may be mono- or multifunctionally activated, but is preferably difunctiona...

Disclosed are opioid peptides recovered from hydrolysates of wheat proteins with an acid protease and further a neutral or alkaline protease. Of those peptides, the structure of four opioid peptides was identified by the amino acid sequence of Gly-Tyr-Tyr-Pro (SEQ ID NO:1), Gly-Tyr-Tyr-Pro-Thr (SEQ ID NO:2), Gly-Tyr-Tyr-Pro-Thr-Ser (SEQ ID NO:3) or Tyr-Pro-Ile-Ser-Leu (SEQ ID NO:4). They are usefu...

Obturator (100) for bone cavities, made of at least one absorbable biocompatible material. According to the invention, the said obturator includes an element (110) made of flexible material which can expand laterally so as to produce forced obturation of the said bone cavities. Application to the fitting of prostheses or implants in orthopeadic surgery using surgical cement.