The invention relates to an arrangement of a cross-country ski binding (10) and a cross-country ski boot adapted thereto which, at the front of its sole, has engagement elements which can be introduced into complementary engagement elements (26; 36, 77) of the binding (10) to produce a hinge-like connection. In this arrangement the engagement elements on the sole have a hinge axis extending transv...

A process for reclamation of recycled polyvinylchloride comprises plasticization of recycled polyvinylchloride preliminarily washed of dirt and disintegrated, under constant stirring at a temperature of 60 - 80.degree.C, using a plasticizer containing not more than 11 wt.% of polyorganosiloxane, followed by modification of recycled polyvinylchloride at a temperature of 60 - 80.degree.C with a 4 - ...

A method for renovation of pipelines, comprising introduction of lining layers into the existing pipeline, the lining layers corresponding in length to the length of the pipeline to be renovated. The lining layers consist of fusible polymers and are presurized and fused together by the introduction of a heat source into the inside of the innermost lining layer.

Wastewater containing impurities refractory to secondary treatment is first introducted into an aerobic biological treatment stage operating with an oxygen-enriched stream and subsequently into a precipitation stage where the biologically treated wastewater is combined with Ca(OH)2 to precipitate Ca(OH)2CaCO3 sludge which adsorbs or occludes impurities. The clear liquid, separated from the resulta...

A new virus, Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which has proven to be the major etiologic agent of blood-borne NANBH, was discovered by Applicant. Reagents for isolating, amplifying, and detecting HCV polynucleotides are provided. These reagents are oligomers comprised of polynucleotide sequences which are capable of forming hybrid structures with HCV target polynucleotide sequences.

A mammary prosthesis comprises a shell-shaped body made of a flexible, addition-crosslinking two-component silicone rubber composition which is welded into plastic films covering the outside and inside thereof. For fixing of the mammary prosthesis (1) directly onto the skin of a wearer it is provided with a permanently adhesive layer (4, 6) on its back side in its edge region.

Imidate derivatives of sulfamates having the following formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and X are as herein defined have been found to be useful prodrug and exhibit anticonvulsant activity when converted to the active agent upon administration to a mammal and are thus useful in the treatment of conditions such as epilepsy. Further, the present invention encompasses pharmaceutical compo...

A therapeutic compound of the chlorambucil family conjugated to two or three acyl groups derived from fatty acids. The compound has the following formula.in which X is chlorambucil, Y is an optional spacer group, AA is an amino acid, B is H or CH2O-R3, and n is a number from 0 to 3. X is linked to Y via the carboxyl group. R1, R2 and R3 are as defined by the present specification.

PCT No. PCT/EP96/01069 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 23, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 23, 1998 PCT Filed Mar. 13, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/28462 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 19, 1996This invention describes the new 17-difluoromethylene-estratrienes of general formula I in which R1 means a hydrogen atom or a C1-C10 alkyl group, R5 means a methyl or ethyl group, and R2 means a hydrogen atom or a C1-C10 alkyl group in alpha...

The invention relates to a sulfated glycosaminoglycanoid derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, of which the functional N-sulfate, N-acetate, and hydroxy groups, are replaced by alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkoxy, O-sulfate, or OALK(OALK)nOX groups (wherein ALK is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, n is 0-5, and X is an alkyl or aryl group), provided that at least two functional groups are ...

Apparatus is provided for protecting, transporting and dispensing standard rolls of sheet material having an open center core and an inner end bent to project obliquely into the open core to define a tang. An elongate mandrel is constructed so that it can be inserted into the open center core of a standardized roll. The mandrel end not first inserted has an abutment face for abutting the end of th...

The present invention relates to a method for the production of hydrogen peroxide by direct synthesis of hydrogen and oxygen in contact with a catalyst. The method is characterized in that the reaction is carried out in an organic solvent without water phase and with a limited solubility of water and hydrogen peroxide.

The present invention relates to a method for the production of hydrogen peroxide by direct synthesis of hydrogen and oxygen in contact with a catalyst. The method is characterized in that the reaction is carried out in an organic solvent without water phase and with a limited solubility of water and hydrogen peroxide.

The invention relates to a method for the production of hydrogen peroxide by direct synthesis of hydrogen and oxygen in contact with a catalyst. It is characterized in that the hydrogen and the oxygen are supplied to the catalyst in gaseous phase and that the reaction is carried out on the catalyst surface in this phase without the presence of any solvent.

The invention relates to a method for the production of hydrogen peroxide by direct synthesis of hydrogen and oxygen in contact with a catalyst. It is characterized in that the hydrogen and the oxygen are supplied to the catalyst in gaseous phase and that the reaction is carried out on the catalyst surface in this phase without the presence of any solvent.

Methods are provided for selectively reducing the levels of hydrogen sulfide and organic sulfides in sewage gas to reduce or remove the odor, toxicity and corrosivity associated therewith, comprising contacting said sewage gas with a composition comprising a trisubstituted hexahydro-s-triazine.

Flexible base web of a construction covering, such as floor or wall covering or a roofing comprises a main layer (1) extending over the greatest part of the thickness of the web. The main layer is constituted of a non-woven mineral fibre mat containing predominantly discontinuous mineral fibres, such as rock wool or slag wool or glass wool fibres which are bonded to each other mechanically. A thin...

A disposable absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, is disclosed that has components which may separate in the Z-direction with relation to other components of the article when the absorbent article is worn. The sanitary napkin of the present invention comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, an...

Foams capable of absorbing blood and blood-based fluids, especially menses. These absorbent foams have high capillary absorption pressures required of absorbents used in catamenial products, yet have sufficient openness to allow free movement of the insoluble components in blood-based fluids such as menses. These absorbent foams are made by polymerizing high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) where ...

For selective reduction of the NO-content in exhaust gases from a kiln plant, a method is described according to which a mixture of ammonia and water is introduced into the exhaust gases. According to this method the ammonia and water is mixed just prior to being sprayed into the kiln plant by the ammonia being dosed into a preferably even stream of water. Hence an inexpensive and efficient remova...