PURPOSE:To obtain good critical current characteristics and mechanical characteristics in superconductive wire formed of Nb and Sn-based metal material and Cu-based metal material disposed around it by mixing a certain quantity of Cr in at least either the Cu- or Sn-based metal materials. CONSTITUTION:In superconductive wire obtained by applying a cross sectional contraction work and a heat proces...

The present invention relates to a process for producing spherical thermosetting phenolic resin particles having a size of no larger than about 1,000 microns, and the spherical thermosetting phenolic resin particles produced by this process. In accordance with the process of the present invention, a novolak resin, and a nitrogenous basic compound, and, optionally, an aldehyde, are reacted while th...

A device for operating the accelerator of an automobile by drivers deprived of the use of their legs and consisting at least of a control ring (6, 22) set coaxially with the steering wheel (1) and fixed to it with regard to rotation but with the possibility of axial displacement to actuate the accelerator through a linkage (15 - 21) fixed around the steering column (4), the control ring (6, 22) be...

The present invention comprises a process for microbial cellulose production. Both a liquid culture comprising a cellulose-producing microorganism and a structure having a first side and a second side and comprising material permeable to gases are provided. The first side of the structure is contacted with an oxygen-containing gas. The second side of the structure is contacted with the liquid cult...

A downhole inspection tool (28) is attached to the lower end of a length of coiled tubing (24) having an electrical/fiberoptic cable (33) threaded through the centre. The coiled tubing carries a flow of optically clear and/or acoustically homogeneous fluid (52) from a supply of such fluid at the surface. The tool itself includes a cable head subassembly module (29) attached to the lower end of the...

Device for the manufacture of metals and metal alloys of high purity, comprising a cooled crucible consisting of a number of metal segments, which is surrounded by an induction coil, characterised in that provision is made in the crucible (6) for a liquid layer of slag (14) in which at least one electrode (2) made of metal or of metal alloy is immersed and in that this electrode (2) is connected t...

A method for producing a readily water-soluble film or sheet of hyaluronic acid or a hyaluronate, comprises forming a layer of an aqueous solution of hyaluronic acid or a hyaluronate and freeze-drying the layer in vacuo. A readily water-soluble cosmetic sheet, prepared by the preceding method, comprises hyaluronic acid or a hyaluronate together with magnesium-L-ascorbil phosphate.

A reinforced polymeric matrix comprising a glass mat and a norbornene polymer surrounding the glass mat, the glass mat is composed of at least one glass fiber treated with a silane coupling agent and a binder adhering the glass fiber(s) to the norbornene polymer; the binder is selected from polyolefins, vinyl aromatic polymers, and ring-opened polymers of at least one norbornene-type monomer conta...

A composite comprising a fluoropolymer resin matrix reinforced with continuous filament aligned fibers for use in corrosive high temperature environments.

PCT No. PCT/EP89/00005 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 2, 1990 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 2, 1990 PCT Filed Jan. 5, 1989 PCT Pub. No. WO89/06935 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 10, 1989.A catheter for percutaneous surgery of blood vessels and organs using radiant energy, such as laser or radiofrequency radiation is provided, preferably for percutaneous valvotomy and for incision of membranous obstructions in vessels and hollow ...

A compressed air operable wedge-brake actuator assembly has a linearly movable wedge 42 carrying an extension part 73 which receives a push rod part 56 of a compressed air actuator, the part 73 carrying a spring clip 61 which provides automatic locking together of the parts 56 and 73 upon assembling the complete actuator with the complete wedge mechanism and enabling namual release of the spring c...

A method for controlling document distribution in a data processing system. A distribution profile object is created and associated with each document for which control of distribution is desired. Within each distribution profile object are listed the addressees for which a document is intended in the order in which those specified addressees will receive the document. In one embodiment of the pre...

In an optical information recording/reproducing apparatus for recording/reproducing information on or from an optical disc (1), a test signal containing a plurality of frequency components and recorded on a specified track on the optical disc is reproduced (4) and detected (8) so that the difference between amplitudes of the frequency components is used to detect contaminants on the optical disc s...

A polyimide precursor solution which comprises a polyimide precursor and a solvent wherein the polyimide precursor and the solvent are not solvated strongly. A process for the production of the polyimide precursor solution, as well as moldings and coatings obtained from the solution. The polyimide precursor solution of the present invention has excellent storage stability, and the solvent can be r...

PCT No. PCT/EP91/02282 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 22, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 22, 1993 PCT Filed Dec. 3, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO92/11745 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 9, 1992.An RF-shielding multicomponent metallic or metal-coated circuit housing (W, D) contains a printed circuit board (L), and a plug (S) which is connected to plug terminals (P) provided in the printed circuit board (L). A housing section (W) has a ...

A method of treating photographic effluent containing one or more metal ions with an oxidation number greater than one, comprising the addition of a water-soluble silicate to the effluent in an amount to render it glass-like and less permeable to water. Conveniently the effluent has been treated by the addition of calcium hydroxide and the silicate, preferably 'water-glass' may then be added eithe...

The invention concerns an electronic unit (14) which is designed as a control unit and operates in conjunction with a consumer unit housed in the housing (10) of a hydraulic power unit. In order to be able to connect the control unit and consumer to each other, they are fitted with plug contacts (18, 19) and cooperating contacts (20, 21), respectively. When the unit and consumer are connected toge...

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Kompaktieren von expandiertem Polystyrol sowie zum anschließenden thermischen Abbau der so gebildeten Masse zu chemischen Rohstoffen, wobei das EPS mit Aceton oder einem Gemisch aus Flüssigkeiten in Berührung gebracht wird, das die expandierte Struktur verdichtet und mit dem Polymer eine mehr oder weniger viskose Paste bildet.; The invention relates to a pr...

Die Einrichtung zum Dämpfen von Belagschwingungen an einer Bremse, insbesondere einer Scheibenbremse, umfasst einen von einem Bremskolben (2) betätigten Bremsbelag (7), der mit einem im Bremskolben angeordneten Dämpferelement (3) verbunden ist. Dieses wird in einem Dämpfungsmedium (4) eingetaucht schwenkbeweglich zum Bremsbelag gehalten. ; The device for damping vibrations of brake linings,...

A coated elastomeric component like a hose or a boot capable of withstanding environmental temperatures within at least the range of 32 degrees and 500 degrees Fahrenheit, capable of deformation without damage to the coating, and reflective of heat is disclosed, wherein the elastomeric component (11; 19; 31; 60; 70) has at least one surface, a coating covering said surface, said coating comprising...