A reagent test strip is adapted for use in a blood glucose meter. A sample of whole blood is applied to one surface of a matrix on the strip and the meter measures the reflectance of the opposite surface of the matrix at about 635 nm and 700 nm and calculates from the reflectances the concentration of glucose in the sample. The portion of the applied sample that penetrates the matrix and is visibl...

The invention relates to a method and composition for topical treatment of vinyl surfaces for protection against environmental exposure and deterioration caused by ultraviolet light. The method of treating vinyl surfaces comprises applying to the surface a composition that comprises from 0.01 to about 5 weight percent of at least one hindered amine stabilizer dissolved or uniformly dispersed in a ...

Gasoline compositions are provided whose antiknock properties are improved by the addition of a small amount of a carbamate ester, of the formula R<1>-O(CO)NR<2>R<3> wherein R<1> is hydrocarbyl of up to 20 C atoms, or furfuryl optionally C1-C6 alkyl-substituted; and R<2>, R<3> are H or a group as defined for R<1>. All Rs may be the same or different.

The appropriate one of a list of possible motion vectors is applied to each region of a video image. An image value for that region is determined for each of four successive fields, for each of the possible motion vectors. The values for the four fields are compared and when the values are substantially the same for a given vector it is assumed that that is the vector apppropriate to that region. ...

An optoelectronic apparatus comprising a casing (110, 340) and an optical unit (100) on which at least one component (300) having high heat emission is disposed. This component (300) is initially linked with clearance (360) with the optical unit (100), by first fastening means (330), and in a second step by second fastening means (320) the component (300) is fixedly secured to the casing (110, 340...

A metal fastener, suitable for use in wood construction and coated with a polymeric residue produced by removing water from an aqueous dispersion of a film-forming, thermoplastic, predominately aliphatic polyurethane resin, thereby to reduce penetration force, increase withdrawal force, and protect against corrosion. Before the polyurethane coating is applied, a zinc layer is applied so as to coat...

A composite handle structure for a shaving system of the wet shave type includes housing structure with an array of spaced apertures extending between inner and outer faces of the housing structure, and compressible resilient insert structure having a durometer value of about 50 Shore A. The insert structure has a body portion and an array of projection portions integral with the body portion. The...

A supporting frame (1) for in-line wheels or for an ice-skating blade, including elements (10, 12, 13, 39) for the temporary engagement, centering, and locking of coupling elements (34, 35, 37, 38, 41) which are rigidly coupled below and to the rear of a soft shoe (20) that is adapted for walking. It is thus possible to use, for skating, a shoe (20) used for normal walking.

The invention concerns a method for binding modification chemicals to massive wood products. According to the invention, the wood products are first treated with the modification chemicals, such as aqueous solutions of maleic acid or maleic anhydride, and then the wood products are redried at a temperature of less than 100 DEG C until their humidity has decreased below 20 %. Finally, the wood pro...

The bond (2) to join hollow profiles (1), pref. of metal, has holding pockets (5) for an adhesive (4) at the bonding surfaces (3). The adhesive is open, in a carrier or encapsulated as adhesive cushions (6) to be released on assembly. The adhesive is a single component material which reacts at room temp. especially working with moisture, or it is a system containing a solvent or an aerobic or cyan...

The gun is supported by the belt so that it lies diagonally against the wearer`s chest with the barrel pointed upwards. A first section (3) of the belt extends from the gun handle (2) around the back and over the shoulder to a second belt section (4) extending from the gun barrel (6) via the free end of the first belt section and down across the chest to the gun handle. The second belt section can...

PCT No. PCT/SE91/00735 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 2, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 2, 1993 PCT Filed Oct. 31, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO92/07536 PCT Pub. Date May 14, 1992.An absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin or a guard for mildly incontinent persons, comprising an elongated absorbent pad (3) enclosed between a liquid-permeable casing sheet (1) facing the wearer in use of the article and a liquid-imperme...

Wheel set guide of a bogie (1) which is equipped with helical springs (5) as primary springs, the guide and traction forces of the wheel sets being transmitted to the bogie (1) exclusively by means of the helical springs (5) arranged in pairs.

A method of making a medical article, for example a central venous catheter, able to release an anti-microbial agent in vivo comprising: i) forming on at least the external surface of a polyurethane member a hydrophilic coating which becomes lubricious on contact with aqueous liquid; ii) contacting the coated member with an aqueous solution of benzalkonium halide or other anti-microbial agent ...

The gun is supported by the belt so that it lies diagonally against the wearer`s chest with the barrel pointed upwards. A first section (3) of the belt extends from the gun handle (2) around the back and over the shoulder to a second belt section (4) extending from the gun barrel (6) via the free end of the first belt section and down across the chest to the gun handle. The second belt section can...

A frame profile (1) and a bar profile (2) are connected to one another via T-connectors (3 and 4) fastened on the frame profile (1). For mechanical connection, use is made of bolts (9 and 10) which pass through the bar profile (2) and engage into receiving ducts (7 and 8) of the T-connectors (3 and 4). In the respective joint region, the T-connectors (3 and 4) are provided with adhesive-distributi...

A container (1) having a square cross-sectional shape which makes it possible that a number of, preferably four, containers can be mounted together to a unit (2). Each of the opposing pairs of side walls of the container (1) are respectively provided with a male part in the form of two in the lengthwise direction outwardly extending projections (3) and a complementary female part in the form of an...

PCT No. PCT/SE93/00976 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 12, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 12, 1995 PCT Filed Nov. 15, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/10888 PCT Pub. Date May 26, 1994A method for reusing loose, rejected or scrapped mats (1) of the type having a compact rubber-cloth backing (2) with a textile pile (3) incorporated therein, as well as a circumferential, pile-free backing edge portion (4, 4'), is disclosed. Af...

The invention relates to an arrangement for improving leak tolerance in an earpiece. The invention can be applied preferably in teleterminals, particularly in mobile stations. One idea of the invention is that an acoustic return path (314, 313, 311, 312, 320) is directed from the back part of the earpiece capsule (301) to a volume (307) between the earpiece (300) and the user's ear. By means of th...

A method of producing a marking on diamond, pearl, precious or semi-precious stone. For producing the marking, the region on the surface to be marked is irradiated with an ArF excimer laser whose output beam is passed through a mask which defines the marking. Identification or security marks may be created. The same process can be used to produce strong and durable extrusion dies having irregular ...