A system, method, and computer program for collecting end-user opinions of applications and data in a wireless communications network. The system identifies the end-user who has downloaded software applications and/or data to a wireless device and collects end-user opinion preferably through the transmission of a targeted questionnaire to the wireless device.

The present invention is in the field of multiple layer glass panels comprising a polymer sheet having desirable surface properties, and more specifically, the present invention is in the field of multiple layer glass panels comprising poly(vinyl butyral) having a finished surface of relatively low waviness and high roughness disposed in contact with poly(ethylene terephthalate) and/or other poly(...

A device and method for detecting a defect in a finish ring of a glass article are described. The actual position of the finish ring is measured and enables a photographic device to be accurately positioned in relation to the finish ring, whereby the optical axis of the photographic device passes through the center of the finish ring. A sample of the finish ring is made and processed via an analyz...

The system has an energy source i.e. laser source, activating a biochemical effect i.e. cicatrization effect, and an adhesive plaster placed on/near a treating area before the activation by the source. The plaster has parallel conductor bands that are connected by an electronic chip type electronic memory device containing identification information, and a control box with extensions controls the ...

Concrete mouldings (I) coated with a cement-bound mineral coating material (cement slurry) and a transparent varnish, in which the binder in the varnish is an aqueous polymer dispersion containing at least one anionic emulsifier with phosphate and/or phosphonate group(s) (II). - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the production of (I) by making a formed product consisting of an...

A composition made by the method wherein a feed mixture of thermoplastic polymer material and glass fibers are provided to an extruder (10). The extruder compresses the feed mixture to form a thermoplastic/glass melt in the presence of a blowing agent. The blowing agent combines with the thermoplastic/glass melt to form closed cell voids in the melt and in the extruded shape.

A device for locking a vehicle transmission including a toothed wheel connected to the vehicle drive wheels via a transmission element, and a locking pivoting finger capable of being engaged between two consecutive teeth of the toothed parking wheel to immobilize the drive wheels via the toothed parking wheel. The toothed parking wheel is integrated in the differential ring gear.

Method supplies instantaneous vehicle position and data relating to the route to be followed to a controller (21) for engine and gears. The controller calculates ideal values for engine and gear ratio taking into account the navigational or IPS (intelligent predicative system) data and uses it to optimize driving behavior to save fuel or drive safely around schools etc. The controller (21) has an...

The vibration absorber comprises a belt pulley in several parts comprising a support (10) and two pulley segments (11,12) which are assembled together with absorbent elements (13) between them so as to form a common contact for the belt. There is a free space (33) in which the pulley segments can be displaced to absorb vibrations.

The slip regulation method determines a pair of torque/pressure force reserve values (13,44) dependent on detected and classified travel conditions, combined with an input value (22) for a variator regulator (16) for the automatic transmission (17) and a pressure force control (18) for the clutch (19), e.g. a slip regulator, respectively providing output signals (20,21) controlling the operation o...

A prosthetic for use in an interphalangeal joint including a body portion an d a weave portion. The body portion may be manufactured from a hydrogel material. The body portion includes an pair of stems and an intermediate section located in between the two stem s. The intermediate section includes a recess allowing for flexing of the body portion.

A mini-type electric vehicle, which is mainly used for individual transportation and includes a frame, a seat, front and rear wheels, a driving device, a battery, a steering system and a front wheel suspension device. A casing in which the battery is placed is provided forward in the middle position of the front end of the frame. The suspension device for front wheels has a front convex shape and ...

The box (1), parallelepiped in shape and designed to hold a liquid, e.g. drink, container (6) with a tap (8) projecting through one wall, has an internal layer (3, 24) of an insulating material, and four identical square refrigerated cooling panels (14, 16) round three sides and in its base. The bottom of (1) has a detachable panel (4) that can be taken out to add or remove the components, especia...

The transponder has a band (1) comprising transversal bands each composed of two surfaces in which one surface supports a silicon unit. The other surface is very fine and permits to implement a bobbin (7) of the transponder. A ferrite rod (3) is positioned below a fine part of a transversal band (4). The bobbin is made of a non-insulated metal wire and is formed of tens of non joint turns, and con...

La présente invention concerne un implant (1) trapézien ou trapézo-métacarpien comprenant une tige (2) et une tête (3) destinées, respectivement, à être insérée dans le métacarpe (4) du pouce et à être logée dans un espace obtenu notamment en retirant au moins une partie du trapèze (5). Selon l'invention la tige (2) et la tête (3) de l'implant sont indépendantes l'une de l'autre et sont aptes à co...

La présente invention concerne un additif, notamment pour la fabrication d'un liant hydraulique, béton ou mortier. Selon l'invention, ledit additif contient un mélange homogène de calcaire, en poudre ou en grains, et de chaux à réactivité contrôlée (CRC), en poudre ou en grains.La présente invention concerne également une composition de liant hydraulique, ainsi qu'une composition de béton ou morti...

The invention relates to a cooled calibrating device for a plastic extrusion facility, comprising a housing ( 5 ) receiving a cooling liquid ( 2 ) and calibrating guides ( 6 ) through which a plastic profile ( 1 ) is passed, in addition to inlet and outlet holes ( 10, 23 ) having attached lines for the cooling liquid, wherein an area ( 21 ) free of liquid and filled with air remains above the leve...

To provide a navigation system for allowing users to register via-points (or waypoints WPs) and reference registered WPs by a simple operation. A navigation system for displaying a navigation guide for navigating a movable body to a predetermined registered via-point includes a WP memory to which a plurality of storage areas for storing positional information of a plurality of via-points (WPs) are...

The invention concerns a pointing material in powder form including microcapsules that comprise a shell containing a material that reacts with water, as well as a core comprising a hydrophobic agent. The invention also concerns a method for making said material and a method for building a structure using same.

L'invention concerne la fabrication d'une plaque de sol en matériau synthétique à partir d'une plaque brute (1). On dépose puis on étale sur une surface (3) de la plaque brute une patine (10) sous forme visqueuse, et on brosse la surface revêtue de la patine de façon à créer des défauts visuels sur cette surface.; The method involves depositing and spreading a patina (10) on surface (3) of a raw p...