A traction control apparatus for an automotive vehicle with an automatic transmission includes a first sensor (52) for outputting a shift signal indicating a shifting condition of the automatic transmission (51), a second sensor (53) for outputting an engine speed signal indicating an engine speed of an engine (56) of the vehicle, a traction control part (54) for carrying out a traction control pr...

An integrated control and seating system for a material handling vehicle includes a pair of control handles (30, 31) integrated into the control arms (24, 25) within an operator's compartment (23). The operator's seat (17) can be oriented in several ways and is also vertically adjustable to achieve the greatest operator comfort. Adjustable arm rests (54, 55) are also provided. The operator can com...

GEMAT 11 (60-SD-581) METHOD FOR PRODUCING UNIFORM CYLINDRICAL TUBES OF CVD DIAMOND The present invention provides a method for farming uniform CVD diamond coatings on a substrate wherein diamond is deposited on a plurality of substrates which are rotated in unison during the coating process to provide for more uniform radial growth. An advantageous substrate is a wire which can be coated with a la...

This invention provides surface hardened, abrasion resistant high strength, biocompatible metal medical implants, in particular, titanium alloy implants which do not include any elements which have been shown or suggested as having short term or long term potential adverse effect from a standpoint of biocompatibility. Further, the invention provides methods of strengthening and hardening the surfa...

A process using high-pressure roll press for forming finish ground cement requiring treatment the material entering the roll press with a small amount of at least one additive composed of an organic hydroxy or alkoxy group containing compound trialkanolamine and introducing the treated material to a roll press to form a press-cake material.

A steam-stripping process suitable for the removal of impurities from polysaccharides, including soluble starch hydrolysates, is disclosed herein. This process may be used in combination with other purification processes, such as ultrafiltration, ion exchange processes or treatment with activated carbon, as well as with a bleaching process. Soluble starch hydrolysates may also be purified by a com...

According to the present invention, a pneumatic tire includes a cured tread area, an outer sidewall area connected to the tread area, and an outer bead connected to the sidewall area at an end thereof and defining an opening for receiving a wheel The tire also includes a pre-cured, elastomeric, decorative applique and an applique-contacting adhesive layer positioned between the sidewall and the ap...

14 A surface of a hydrophobic microporous thermal insulation material is coated by first heating the surface of the microporous thermal insulation material so as to provide a hydrophilic surface layer on the hydrophobic material. Subsequently, a water-based coating, such as a water-based silicate adhesive, is applied to the hydrophilic surface layer of the hydrophobic material. An abrasive- and/or...

A ceramic catalytic membrane reactor for the separation of hydrogen and/or isotopes thereof from fluid, in particular gaseous flows, comprising a tubular support (1) made of a porous ceramic material, which is coated with layers (4) of a gas-tight material at both ends thereof, and with a thin layer or film (2) of a metal or metal alloy having catalytic activity and selective permeability to hydro...

A method for controlling the deposition of scale imparting species on the structural surfaces of steam generating systems comprising the use of a water soluble polymer having the structure wherein Rl is H or lower (C1-C4) alkyl, R2 is (CH2-CH2-0)n, or a mixture of both, and n is an integer of from about 1 to about 40, R3 is H, lower (C1-C4) alkyl or an acetate. This polymer may also be used in con...

2107889 9316162 PCTABS00025 The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising: (a) an effective amount of a solvent selected from C1-6 alkanol, C3-24 alkylene glycol ether, and mixtures thereof; (b) an effective amount of a surfactant selected from amphoteric, nonionic and anionic...

By providing at least three separate and independent foil members each of which cooperate with a separate and independent cutting blade system which i s biased into engagement with the foil member and freely flexible in a plurality of directions, a substantially improved electric dry shaver is obtained. In the present invention, a unique cutting blade support assembly is provided which assures fre...

Temperature probe which is intended to be inserted into a foodstuff to be heated and an oven for treatment of foodstuffs including a temperature probe. A temperature probe (10) which is intended to be inserted into a foodstuff (27) to be heated has the shape of a rod and supports, at its tip and at at least one additional position along its length, a temperature sensor (13, 14, 15) of the type the...

Temperature probe which is intended to be inserted into a foodstuff to be heated and an oven for treatment of foodstuffs including a temperature probe. A temperature probe (10) which is intended to be inserted into a foodstuff (27) to be heated has the shape of a rod and supports, at its tip and at at least one additional position along its length, a temperature sensor (13, 14, 15) of the type the...

Temperature probe which is intended to be inserted into a foodstuff to be heated and an oven for treatment of foodstuffs including a temperature probe. A temperature probe (10) which is intended to be inserted into a foodstuff (27) to be heated has the shape of a rod and supports, at its tip and at at least one additional position along its length, a temperature sensor (13, 14, 15) of the type the...

BEHRINGWERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT 92/B 004 - Ma 925 Text for foreign countries Specific antibodies against activated platelets, the preparation thereof and the use thereof in diagnosis and therapy The invention relates to monoclonal antibodies and parts thereof which bind preferentially to active human platelets, to the nucleotide sequence and amino-acid sequence of the heavy and light chain of MAb ...

An inflatable angioplasty balloon is formed in an unstressed configuration for inflation into an expanded configuration and deflation into a collapsed configuration. The balloon has a body portion (22) and two hollow end portions (24,26), with the end portions being attached to opposite ends of the body portion. In the balloon's unstressed configuration, the body portion has three flat folding reg...