Described here are systems, devices, cartridges, methods, and kits for detecting or quantifying at least two different analytes using at least two different techniques, in a single sample. The cartridges typically comprise at least two test sites and the location of at least one test site is not dependent on a corresponding measurement device. The systems generally comprise a device, memory, and a...

An electrosurgical apparatus comprises a high frequency generator ( 1 ) with an associated power control system, a handpiece ( 2 ) with means for removably mounting an electrode ( 5 ) therein, and a connection cable ( 3 ) between an output ( 4 ) of the generator and the handpiece. The transfer characteristic of the system provides a substantially true ohmic transfer of loads on the electrode side ...

Steel alloy contains carbon (in wt.%) (2.05-2.65), silicon (up to 2), manganese (up to 2), chromium (6.1-9.8), tungsten (0.5-2.4), molybdenum (2.15-4.7), vanadium (7.05-9), niobium (0.25-2.45), cobalt (up to 10), sulfur (up to 0.3), nitrogen (0.04-0.22), nickel (up to 1.5), oxygen (less than 100 ppm) and iron (balance) and non-metallic inclusions with maximum k0 value of 3 according to DIN 50602. ...

The elasticity of elastic, absorbent structures, e.g., diapers, is improved without a significant compromise of the absorbency of the structure by the use of bicomponent and/or biconstituent elastic fibers. The absorbent structures typically comprise a staple fiber, e.g., cellulose fibers, and a bicomponent and/or a biconstituent elastic. The bicomponent fiber typically has a core/sheath construct...

An apparatus and method of determining the point at which a tubular is stuck within another tubular or a wellbore by applying a tensile or torsional force to the stuck tubular and measuring the response of various locations within the tubular. In addition, the apparatus may be combined with a cutting tool to separate the free portion of the tubular from the stuck portion.

The present invention discloses an optical power calibration method for calibrating a writing power of a compact disc drive. The compact disc drive has an access device for writing data onto the compact disc. The compact disc has a central portion, an inner power calibration area located outside the central portion, and outer power calibration area located outside the inner optical power calibrati...

The invention relates to a process for converting an elastomer from scrap to a regenerated elastomer which comprises the steps of: (a) introducing the elastomer from scrap into a vessel; (b) agitating the elastomer from scrap; (c) heating the elastomer from scrap to a temperature below a temperature where the elastomer begins to degrade; (d) introducing an oil into the vessel and admixing together...

Systems and methods for recording a communication session between a customer and an agent of a customer center communication system are provided. In this regard, a representative method comprises: communicating with the customer center communication system via a proxy server; determining whether to record a media stream associated with the communication session based on communication between the c...

The present invention relates to fiber-reinforced composites, particularly application-oriented composites useful in dental and medical applications/appliances, such as fiber reinforced dental composites, and to a method for the manufacture thereof. Particularly the invention concerns random glass fiber-reinforced restorative composite resins with semi-interpenetrating polymer network matrix and t...

Microbial preparations having increased growth/yield potential, or increased survival/recovery rate in a product, the preparation comprising microbes grown or cultured in media based on or containing resistant starch; processes for producing the microbial preparations; and products containing the microbial preparations.

A gypsum based building material contains preferably 25% compact milled expanded graphite relative to the dry weight of the building material. The graphite can contain metal or carbon fibers. The building material can be contained in a profiled part, one or more surfaces of which can be coated with paper, film, metal, textile or synthetic plastic. Independent claims are included for the following:...

The invention relates to the use of an active substance complex for creating biological parts, in particular organs for living organisms, with the following components which differ from one another and are specifically adapted to the respective biological part which is to be created, namely at least one structural component based on extracellular material specifically adapted to the cells of the r...

The insulating panel consists of a core (1) made from a mixture (2) of reinforcing and thermoplastic fibres, at least partly joined together, and a reinforcing mesh layer (3) fastened securely to at least one side.

The invention relates to a method for joining hollow sections using a gap-bridging joint, preferably for producing window or door frames or casements. The method comprises the following steps: cutting the hollow section to the desired length, optionally providing a mitre, application of a post cross-linking heat-seal adhesive to the end face of the hollow section to form a coating, optional therma...

Electroerosion system (10) for the production of a cavity (22) or a shaped hole in an element (20) to be processed, the system (10) comprises a tank (12) containing a dielectric fluid (14) and an electrode (16) connected to an electric power supply system (18) to supply a high voltage to the electrode (16) and to produce a series of electric discharges on the element (20) which is immersed togethe...

A device of three-chamber type for purifying liquid in a cup-shaped vessel (17, 18) has an inlet tube (20) for the liquid at a certain level and an outlet tube (21) at a lower level than the inlet tube. The vessel is vertically divided by a substantially horizontal distribution disc (14) below the inlet and outlet tubes. The disc has at least one opening (19) and is provided with a substantially v...

The invention is a glycolipid useful in treating autoimmune diseases and a medicine thereof as active ingredient for autoimmune diseases, wherein R¹ is an aldopyranose group, R² is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group, R³ is -CH₂-, -CH(OH)-CH₂- or -CH-CH-, R⁴ is a hydrogen atom or CH₃, x is 0-35, y and z represent integers...

An articulating endoscopic instrument is adapted for properly orienting t he stomach for cutting and stapling in an efficient manner. The instrument includes a body member having a first end and a second end, a plurality of suction hole s along the body member in fluid communication with a suction inlet at the first end of the body member for the creation of suction along the body member and an ar...

The present invention relates generally to a method of blunting the postprandial glycemic response to a meal by feeding an acid controlled induced viscosity fiber system. The first component of the induced viscosity fiber system is anionic soluble fiber. The second component of the induced viscosity fiber system is water-insoluble, acid-soluble multivalent cations. The fiber system will typically ...

La presente invencion proporciona una composicion farmaceutica que comprende un inhibidor de la absorcion de colesterol y un inhibidor de una HMG-CoA reductasa, con uno o mas antioxidantes, celuosa microcristalina, hidroxipropil metilcelulosa, estearato de magnesio y lactosa. La composicion no necesita contener acido ascorbico en orden de obtener la estabilidad deseable.