Sofa-bed, suitable to assume at least a closed position wherein it is configured as a sofa and an open position wherein it is configured as a bed, comprising a fixed structure (11) and a folding structure, hinged on the fixed structure (11) and provided with a mattress (15), suitable to define the bed in the open position, the fixed structure (11) comprising at least a back-rest (13) and sides (14...

The invention relates to a lockable connector (1) for a smart-card (2), which includes a movable carriage (6) intended to bring the smart-card (2) from a first position, in which the said card (2) projects to the outside of the connector (1), into a second position, in which the said card (2) is immobilized inside the said connector (1) in order to be read. According to the invention, the said con...

Plastics shrink film, with linear tear in the direction transverse to the machine direction, has layer(s) of random ethylene/alkyl acrylate copolymer (I).Also claimed is laminated shrink film with linear tear in the transverse direction.Preferably the alkyl acrylate content is 0.5-3 wt.% of the total weight of the film. (I) has a melt flow index 5 g/10 minutes. The ester is methyl or butyl acryl...

Identification code (7), containing data and individual implant equipment, is read by data reader (5) from article and/or its packaging. Data is entered into zone (11) of electronic data processor (3) containing previously recorded individual references of patient. First stage is reiterated for each implant or article to be inserted into patient. Record is made of each implant code or article code...

Procédé de polissage mécano-chimique d'une couche en un matériau à base de cuivre au moyen d'une composition polissante, caractérisé en ce que la dite composition polissante comprend une suspension aqueuse de particules de silice colloïdale individualisées, non liées entre elles par des liaisons siloxanes, dont le diamètre moyen est compris entre 10 et 100 nm, le pH de la suspension aqueuse éta...

L'invention concerne un dispositif de détection de rayonnements multispectraux infrarouge/ visible comportant : - au moins un détecteur bolométrique comportant au moins une couche active et deux électrodes de commande et assurant la détection des rayonnements IR et visibles; et- au moins un détecteur photoélectrique comportant au moins deux couches actives et deux électrodes de commande et assu...

A picture decoding synchronizing circuit and a picture decoding synchronizing method are provided. When the decoding synchronization is controlled in units of a picture, in a variable length decoder using the transferred PTS and DTS information, the value obtained by adding the previous DTS to an offset is determined to be the DTS value of the current picture, if errors are generated in the transf...

Activated sludge from the biological treatment vessel (1) is conditioned (2), to improve its biodegradability, then returned (3) to the main treatment vessel. Conditioning is by thermal treatment, maybe with added oxygen, mechanical and/or ultrasonic disintegration, oxidation by ozone or hydrogen peroxide or acid or base hydrolysis.;

Procédé de traitement biologique d'effluents ne produisant pa...

The navigational computer has a route planning computer (1) associated with a database of information on the road infrastructure (2), and also with a temporal database (4) holding data on traffic density, to allow computation of an optimized itinerary for the vehicle.;

Ce système d'aide à la navigation pour véhicule automobile, du type comportant un calculateur d'itinéraire (1) associé à une ba...

The subject-matter of the present invention is thus a process for starting up a gas phase olefin polymerisation reaction carried out using a Ziegler-Natta type catalyst based on a transition metal in a fluidized-bed reactor, through which passes a reaction gas mixture comprising the olefin, an inert gas, hydrogen and optionally at least one comonomer and which operates under conditions of temperat...

A process for starting up a reaction for the polymerization of an olefin in the gas phase carried out using a catalyst based on chromium oxide in a fluidized bed reactor through which moves a reaction gas mixture containing the olefin, wherein in the start-up of the reaction, the olefin is introduced into the reactor until the desired production of polymer is reached by means of a two-stage proces...

A modular parts container including multiple upstanding side panels registerable to a platform having a generally flat supporting surface with perimeter panel engaging recesses to receive elongated tabs extending from the side panels. The panels have interlocking end fittings slideably disposed within one another for progressive selective interengagement. The platform has multiple support legs in ...

Into the mold (2) a fibrous preform is introduced. The mold is placed in a heater (3). The resin vessel (4) is heated (5) and pressurized via a valve (9). It has an injection line (6) with valve (7). A vacuum pump (14) with recovery pot (11) evacuate the mold. The vacuum line (15) from the pot includes a vacuum valve (17). A de-aeration line (18) with valve (19) connects the vacuum pump to the res...

A delivery device including a) a housing, b) a container for a fluid arranged in the housing, the container having an opening, c) a delivery conduit connected in fluid communication with the opening, the conduit having a front end in flow respect distal from the container and a rear end in flow respect proximal to the container, the front end and the rear end defining an axis therebetween and a fo...

The invention concerns an intervertebral implant in the form of a supporting body (1) comprising a central crosspiece (2) and two lateral parts (3, 4) integral with said central crosspiece (2) and forming one single piece therewith. The lateral parts (3, 4) are arranged in two planes (5, 6) extending substantially parallel to each other and separated by the crosspiece (2), and can be applied, as s...

The main component of the trolley is a single metal frame which carries the wheel axle, a tow bar, gas containers support pillars, handle, cover bags and accessories. Clamps and ring bolts are used to secure the components to the frame. Different sizes of wheels and gas containers can be used for differing applications. The handles can fold down when not in use.

The present invention relates to an intra-ocular lens that is made from hydrophilic polymer. An effective amount of medicine is dispersed in the mass of the of the polymer and when implanted in the eye of a subject, the lens releases the medicine into the intra-ocular tissues so that the medicine is in the vicinity of the site where action is needed.

The invention concerns a water-redispersible powder composition and comprising: at least a water-soluble film-forming polymer, said polymer (a) being prepared from at least an ethylenically unsaturated monomer; and at least a naphthalenesulphonate (b) of general formula (I), wherein: X and X', identical or different, represent OH or NH2; Y represents SO3<->,M<+>, M being an alkaline metal; x >/= 0...

The invention concerns a method for making a mat which consists in: depositing on at least a moving conveyor at least a first layer or series of layers of fibre(s) formed with filaments and at least a second layer or series of layers of fibre(s) formed with filaments. The invention is characterised in that it consists in opening at least part of the fibre(s) of the first layer or series of layers ...

An improved process for the preparation of the antiparasitic compound 25-cyclohexyl-22,23-dihydro-5-hydroxyiminoavermectin B1 monosaccharide from doramectine and intermediates therefor and crystalline solvates thereof.