Hülle (1) für die Aufnahme kartenförmiger Gegenstände, wie Scheckkarten, und ähnliches, gekennzeichnet durch wenigstens zwei voneinander getrennte Aufnahmeräume (Fächer).

Membranes for filtration by size exclusion are formed from open-ended nanotubes embedded in a polymeric matrix. The matrix forms a layer whose thickness is substantially less than the average length of the nanotubes, allowing the nanotubes to be randomly oriented throughout the matrix while providing channels extending through the layer for the selective passage of molecular species or particles b...

An alarm system validates values of configuration variables, such as a programmed account code. If the variable(s) is/are not programmed upon exiting system programming, an audible and/or visual indication of such is provided. This may result in a decrease of the number of events signaled to a central station by alarm systems that are not programmed with the correct account code.; Se describe un s...

Compositions for the treatment of pain and/or inflammation comprising at least one peptide with the general formula (I) R1-AA-R2 , its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof, and its cosmetically and pharmaceutically acceptable salts. Peptide with general formula (I), its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof, and its cosmetically and pharmaceutically acceptable salts for the treatment of pain and/or inflammat...

Flame-retarding arrangement for reinforced-plastic boats which may be of two kinds: 1.1 Solid laminate arrangement formed by various layers of reinforced plastic with flame-retarding additives, with a coating of intumescent paint; or, 1.2 Sandwich-type laminate arrangement formed by: a) a core material (1), this being a fireproof, low-weight, compact or meshed material made of metal, wood or struc...

The compounds of the present invention are non-immunosupressive cyclosporine analogue molecules that are able to bind cyclophilin. Said compounds include a modified side chain of amino acid I of cyclosporin A, consisting of an oxyalkyl having substituents R', R1 and R2, where R' is H or Acetyl; R1 is a saturated or unsaturated straight chain or branched aliphatic carbon chain; and R2 may be a hydr...

A kit including a package containing a plurality of preformed artificial nails having an application tab that removably clings to a surface of the nail, the application tab assembly including a body protruding from the nail, an attachment portion, and, optionally, an adhesive disposed between the body and the artificial nail. The clinging portion of the attachment portion, and the adhesive, if uti...

Solar energy reflector, collector, array, and other equipment for converting solar energy to e.g. thermal energy. A reflector or collector may, for instance, comprise a plurality of longitudinal rails; a rib engaging and spanning the plurality of longitudinal rails; and a first mirror panel. The rib of the reflector or collector may have a slot that is parabolic or in the shape of a section of a p...

A modular system and method for producing urea from bio-mass includes cleaning a bio-mass feedstock to remove substantially all non-organic matter; blending the cleaned bio-mass to obtain a substantially homogeneous blend; pelletizing the blended bio-mass; and gasifying the pellets in a gasifier. The bio-mass feedstock may include bio-mass materials having different processing characteristics. The...

Head smut is one of the most devastating diseases in maize, causing severe yield loss worldwide. The present invention describes the fine-mapping of a major QTL conferring resistance to head smut. Markers useful for breeding, and methods for conferring head smut resistance are described. Nucleic acid sequence from the genetic locus conferring head smut resistance is disclosed. Genes encoding prote...

This invention relates to high voltage electrical or power systems and in particular to a method and device for monitoring partial discharges in high voltage electrical or power systems. The method comprises defining a low trigger level and a high trigger level electrical pulse amplitude levels, monitoring at least one phase of the electrical system for an occurrence of a pulse within a defined mi...

A connector is described which includes a valve housing comprising a valve housing base and a valve cap, the valve housing defining an inlet port, and an outlet port, the valve housing further including a fluid path from the inlet port to the outlet port, the fluid path including a channel formed in an inner wall of the valve housing. A valve insert in the valve housing defines a bowl sealed by a ...

An adjustable bent housing includes a tubular member with a first engagement means and an adjustment ring with a second engagement means. The first engagement means has a plurality of sockets in a first region of the annular end face of the tubular member, and a plurality of locking pins projecting from a second region of the end face. The second engagement means has a plurality of sockets in an a...

A cross wrenching skateboard is provided to increase the user's landing area by using the entire portion of the plate of the skateboard and to enable a user to propel the skateboard voluntarily. A cross wrenching skateboard includes a plate material(10) capable of cross wrenching, a driving unit(20) and a support unit. The driving unit is installed on at least any one of a first side(11) to a four...

PURPOSE: An aerogenerator is provided to prevent damage to an aerogenerator body or front and rear vanes due to strong wind by positioning a main body vertically to the direction of wind using the drive of a drive motor. CONSTITUTION: An aerogenerator comprises a tower rotary shaft(31), a clutch connection shaft(33), a magnet clutch(34), an operational shaft(35), a worm gear(36), a drive motor(38)...

PURPOSE: An optical system of a laser medical appliance is provided to set a patient at ease when laser is irradiated in a skin for the first time by recognizing an oscillation state of the laser. CONSTITUTION: An optical system(120) of a laser medical appliance recognizes an oscillation state of laser. The optical system of the laser medical appliance includes a main body and a reflective mirror(...

PURPOSE: A vertical probe and a probe head assembly are provided to inspect the failure of a semiconductor chip by forming probe contact marks on the identical positions of the electrode pads in the semiconductor chip. CONSTITUTION: A lower contact part(23) is formed on the lower end of a vertical probe(10). A needle contact tip(21) is formed on the center of the lower contact part. A connection p...

A write-once read-many information recording medium is provided, which is capable of easily searching for a latest DDS and a latest defect list. At least one disc management working area is sequentially allocated in a predetermined direction on the write-once read-many information recording medium of the present invention. The latest defect list and the latest DDS are provided in a recorded disc m...

PURPOSE: The motor facilitates the length extension of shaft and extension of area of bearing. The stable shafting is formed. CONSTITUTION: The stator(200) comprises the sleeve(210). The rotor(100) comprises the shaft(110) inserted into stator. Is possible to rotate, shaft is inserted into the shaft hole(210a) of sleeve. Shaft comprises the sleeve insertion part(112) and plate penetration part(114...

PURPOSE: A low temperature junction method of Ti/Ti-based alloys is provided to achieve improvement of strength by heating a zirconium-based interposer at a low temperature less than 900°C over the melting temperature to join Ti/Ti-based alloy base materials. CONSTITUTION: A low temperature junction method of Ti/Ti-based alloys is as follows. A zirconium-based interposer is positioned between the ...