A facial exercise device permits different muscle groups in a user's face to be exercised. The device includes an elastic strap assembly configured to grip a user's head, and a pair of pad assemblies that contact the user's face. The strap assembly preferably defines tensioned strap junctions that press the pad assemblies firmly against the user's face. Each junction is formed by three lengths of ...

Continuous preparation of aqueous polyurethane dispersion (I) (based on at least aliphatic and/or aromatic polyisocyanate) comprises: (a) preparing an aqueous preemulsion by mixing a hydrophilic and/or potential hydrophilic group containing polyurethane pre polymers (II) with water in a mixing nozzle, where (II) is soluble in water; and (b) forming an emulsion by homogenizing the preemulsion in a ...

A method and apparatus for estimating a respiratory rate of a patient. The method comprises the steps of recording respiratory sounds of the patient, deriving a plurality of respiratory rates from the recorded sounds using a plurality of respiratory rate estimating methods and applying a heuristic to the plurality of derived respiratory rates, the heuristic selecting one of the derived respiratory...

A method of determination of the conditions of exhaustion of a filtering cartridge for filtering carafes with replaceable cartridges is described, in which an initial identification of impedance of the water to be filtered is provided for in order to consequently calculate an important parameter for definition of the efficient lifespan on the filtering cartridge. Furthermore a carafe operating in ...

The wall lining consisting of glass plates or tiles is provided on its rear side with a lacquer layer which has such a low water permeability that a mixing water added to a mortar or cement glue cannot diffuse through it.

A method for cutting along a cutting line of a laminate, including a first and a second textile layer surrounding an intermediate layer of a porous elastic material. The laminate is pressed together in a local nip between an ultrasound emitting element and a counteracting element, and the laminate is moved in the cutting line through and past the nip during ultrasound cutting of the laminate simul...

There is provided an improved disposable shoe-/bootcover, which is particularly useful in wet and greasy environments. A sole of woven fabric (3) on the bottom of the shoe-/bootcover provides greatly improved anti-skid properties in wet and greasy environments.

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DONDE EL PROCESO COMPRENDE: a) REFORMAR CON VAPOR SOBRECALENTADO EL MATERIAL DE ALIMENTACION CARBONACEO EN UN PRIMER FLUJO DE SYNGAS QUE COMPRENDE H2, CO2 Y CO; b) SEPARAR CO2 Y UNA PARTE DE H2 DEL PRIMER FLUJO DE SYNGAS, PARA OBTENER UN SEGUNDO FLUJO DE SYNGAS QUE COMPRENDE UNA CANTIDAD REDUCIDA DE H2 Y CO; c) HACER PASAR H2 Y CO2 SEPARADOS A TRAVES DE UN PRIMER REACTOR CATALIZADO PARA PRODUCIR M...

DONDE EL PROCESO COMPRENDE: a) REFORMAR CON VAPOR SOBRECALENTADO EL MATERIAL DE ALIMENTACION CARBONACEO EN UN PRIMER FLUJO DE SYNGAS QUE COMPRENDE H2, CO2 Y CO; b) SEPARAR CO2 DEL PRIMER FLUJO DE SYNGAS, PARA OBTENER UN SEGUNDO FLUJO DE SYNGAS QUE COMPRENDE H2 Y CO, DE DONDE EL CO2 SE HA RETIRADO SUSTANCIALMENTE; c) HACER PASAR EL SEGUNDO FLUJO DE SYNGAS A TRAVES DE UN REACTOR CATALIZADO PARA PROD...

A container including at least three sidewalls with corners therebetween defining an internal space for storage of at least one item, the sidewalls having an open base and an open top. The sidewalls are foldable about the corners for ease of storage. There is also a cover for the internal space; and a pallet onto which the sidewalls can be placed. The sidewalls have at least one perforated line to...

A cooking appliance includes a heating system which is preferably capable of combining radiant, convection, microwave and conduction heating techniques to perform a cooking operation. The cooking appliance includes a convection fan and at least one heating element. A controller is provided to regulate a triac to maintain a desired heater intensity through phase angle firing. Essentially, an AC wav...

This document describes a closure system for a potable liquid bottle. The potable liquid bottle includes a neck having an upper edge defining a discharge opening and an annular recessed area below the upper edge. The closure system comprises a threadless cap having a lid for overlaying and sealingly engaging the upper edge, and a skirt depending from the lid. The closure system also comprises a pr...

A hearing aid that is capable of automatically switching between a full-function mode and a sleep mode depending on the location of the hearing aid. The hearing aid comprises a hearing aid module for processing an input signal and generating a compensated output signal and, a location sensor module for providing a location information signal to indicate one of an in-the-ear case and an out-of-the-...

A cooking appliance includes a heating system which is preferably capable of combining radiant, convection, microwave and conduction heating techniques to perform a cooking operation. The cooking appliance includes a convection fan and at least one heating device. A controller is provided to regulate a triac to create a variable fan speed and variable heater intensity through phase angle firing. E...

A cooking appliance includes a heating system having at least a microwave energy source, but which is preferably capable of combining radiant, convection, microwave and conduction heating techniques to perform a cooking operation. A door position sensing system, including multiple sensors, is responsive to a magnetic field developed by a permanent magnet carried by the door of the cooking applianc...

A microwave cooking appliance includes a control system which, at initial start-up of a microwave energy generating magnetron, assures that the timing of power supply switching is precisely controlled. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, power to a primary winding of a half-wave voltage-doubling magnetron power supply is switched on ninety degrees after a zero crossing of l...

A cooking appliance includes a heating system capable of combining radiant, convection, microwave and conduction heating techniques to perform a cooking operation. The cooking appliance includes a cooking chamber and a bifurcated air plenum having an angled divider that defines a tapered air delivery portion and a tapered exhaust portion. The tapered air delivery portion actually guides a convecti...

The invention relates to both nut assemblies and methods for producing the same. Said nut assemblies consist of a nut body ( 1 a) and a pressure disk ( 2 a). The nut body has a drive portion, such as a polygonal portion, for engaging with a tool and an abutment region that can be brought into contact with the supporting surface of the pressure disk arranged on the nut body in a captive manner. The...