A swallowable electrode or an esophageal catheter are formed with a porous or roughened region capable of receiving a cream or jell form of topical anesthetic. The anesthetic can be covered with a dissolvable medium. Located on each side of the anesthetic is a metal conductor coupled to a flexible wire extending from the device. Upon positioning of the metal members in an individual's esophagus, a...

A diamond-clad hard material having a high adhesion strength to the base material and a diamond-clad throwaway tip capable of cutting various kinds of light metals such as Al-Si alloy at high speed for a long period of time, wherein said diamond-clad hard material is composed of a material to be sintered which is constituted mainly of Si3N4, sintered at at least a part of the skin thereof, and cla...

A highly absorbent and flexible calendered and perf-embossed cellulosic pulp fluff sheet for use in disposable absorbent products such as sanitary napkins, wound dressings, bandages, incontinence pads, disposable diapers and the like. The invention also extends to a method for manufacturing the highly absorbent and flexible pulp fluff sheet and its method of use in disposable absorbent products.

A highly absorbent and flexible calendered and perf-embossed cellulosic pulp fluff sheet for use in disposable absorbent products such as sanitary napkins, wound dressings, bandages, incontinence pads, disposable diapers and the like. The invention also extends to a method for manufacturing the highly absorbent and flexible pulp fluff sheet and its method of use in disposable absorbent products. <...

Balloon catheters are prepared to include a coating of body affecting chemicals on the exterior of the balloon. 'The coating releases from the balloon when the balloon is inflated into contact with the lumen to be treated. The device provides accurate placement of the dosage required at the location in need of treatment.; 2077539 9211890 PCTABS00014 Balloon catheters are prepared to incl...

2098619 9212327 PCTABS00014 An encapsulated breaker chemical composition used in a fracturing process in the protection of an oil or gas stimulation operation which comprises: a breaker chemical and a pinhole free coating of a neutralized sulfonated elastomeric polymer of about 2 to about 80 microns thick deposited onto the surface of the breaker chemical, wherein said neutralized sulfonated polym...

2098620 9212328 PCTABS00014 An encapsulated breaker chemical composition used in a fracturing process in an oil or gas stimulation operation which comprises: (a) a breaker chemical; (b) a water soluble sealing layer, such as urea, having a thickness within the range of about 1 to about 30 microns deposited on the surface of said breaker chemical and encapsulating said breaker chemical; and (c) a p...

Sensor to monitor yarn tension at a textile machine has a pivoting lever arm (3) which extends from its housing (6), with the free projecting end in contact with the yarn (2). The Hall probe (4) is fixed to a carrier (16). The housing is fitted to the carrier, with a release mounting. The Hall probe (4), parallel to the swing plane of the lever arm (3), is close to the permanent magnet secured to ...

A yarn tension regulator includes means for identifying the presence of yarn to indicate a broken or misdirected thread. Contained within a housing is a bow shaped flat spring pressing against a swivel lever with a forked end, to support the yarn. A casing (6) has two sides with cross rivets (33) and supported on a cross rail (16) to which it is attached by the screw (12). A flat plastic spring (2...

The present invention relates to a broom which can be fitted to handles of different diameters. This broom comprises a tube or hollow shaft (1) formed of two end parts (1a) (1b) which alone are in contact with the handle (4) of the broom when it is mounted in this tube; namely a first end (1a) which is radially deformed outwards under the pressure effect exerted by the insertion of the handle, and...

The subject of the present invention is a broom, preferably made of plastic, comprising a plurality of sweeping rods (4) fixed onto a support (3) which can receive a handle (1); each rod includes, at one of its ends (7), an axial and open slot (5) allowing it to be fastened into cavities (8) of the said support. This broom, intended for sweeping light or heavy waste, carpets, road gutters or other...

The engine according to the invention prescribes for each pair of conventional cylinders an auxiliary cylinder, into which the exhaust gases of the other cylinders are admitted. Part of the heat energy that would otherwise be dissipated is thus recovered, increasing the output of the engine.

Composition of artificial hide with superior characteristics of absorption of water vapour and of expansibility when wet and contraction when dry comprising a polymeric elastic microcoagulated matrix in which it is dispersed and/or dissolved a proteic substance insoluble in water. Preferably said polymeric matrix is polyurethane, and said proteic substance is an amino acid, and preferably a gluten...

The invention relates to a shutter element for a vent valve for the expired air, in particular for distributors of breathing apparatus. Said shutter is of the plate type, made from elastically yielding material, and it has on one of its surfaces a peripheral lip intended to adhere tightly against the edge of the vent port. According to the invention, said plate-type shutter has, on the surface opp...

The invention refers to a distributing valve for second stages of reduction in air breathing apparatus, comprising a shutter 5 which is elastically preloaded 7 against the seat 201 of the valve 1 for closing of same and which can be moved under control of a pressostatic membrane 10 into the opening position of said valve 1. To improve the functioning of the distributing valve 1, in particular, mak...

The use is described of acetyl L-carnitine and some of its pharmacologically acceptable salts in the therapeutic treatment of coma. 2000-4000 mg/day of acetyl L-carnitine or an equivalent quantity of one of its pharmacologically acceptable salts is administered, preferably by the parenteral route.