A process for recovering gold from gold-bearing raw material is provided. The method comprises a step of leaching the raw material in leach solution comprising thiosulphate anions and trace amount of thallium ions.

An ad hoc network comprises a plurality of self-organized clusters (C1,C2) of nodes (N1 -N5), i.e. one-hop ad hoc subnetworks. Any node can assume the role of a routing node (N3,N4) if it is able to communicate with at least one node in another cluster (C1,C2) so as to self-organize the clusters of nodes into a multi-hop ad hoc network. An intra-cluster synchronization of sleep and awake periods o...

The invention relates to a fixing arrangement (1) of a hoisting machine, in which arrangement the hoisting machine (2) comprises a stationary structure (3) as well as a rotating structure (4); which rotating structure (4) comprises a traction sheave (5), which comprises a traction surface (14) for exerting a force effect; and in which fixing arrangement the hoisting machine (2) is fixed with fixin...

A moldable acoustic facing comprises cellulosic fibers and synthetic fibers entangled together. The acoustic facing has a basis weight of from about 1.5 to about 5.0 ounces per square yard (osy), a thickness of less than about 0.050", a mean pore size of between about 8 microns and about 40 microns, and an elongation at break of at least twenty percent. The acoustic facing includes less than about...

The invention relates to a method and system for preventing automotive accidents due to a violation of at least one traffic rule by a driver of a motor vehicle on a road network. A controller is supplied with at least one traffic rule corresponding to the geographic position of the road network and with at least one driving parameter of the motor vehicle. A warning data display informs the driver ...

Herein is provided an anastomosis device which includes a cylindrical support housing having a tapered section being formed of a plurality of compliant fingers integrally formed around the circumference of an end of the cylindrical section which can flex at their connection point to the cylindrical section. Each compliant finger holds a suture needle. The device includes a push rod having a cam he...

Disclosed is a folding endoscope with incorporated optical sensors and light sources. The foldable endoscope includes a housing having first and second ends and a longitudinal axis and at least one channel extending between the first and second ends and associated ports at the first and second ends for inserting surgical instruments through the housing into a surgical site. The endoscope includes ...

A drainage system includes a storm water chamber and floor liner assembly for storing and conveying liquids. The storm water chamber comprises a generally elongated arch shape with an arch top and bottom side walls, thereby defining an enclosure, the enclosure having a plurality of liquid intake openings. The floor liner comprises two generally parallel sides each having a plurality of retaining m...

The invention shows the method to create a high accuracy topographical scale model for the purpose of science by using multi layered/laminated materials. The invention is based on and involves the following steps: The geometry and the data of terrain are measured, collected, and recorded; The data is entered into a computer and design components are added, if needed; Based on these data a three-di...

The object of the present invention is a setting for a gemstone or diamond having a groove cut, based on gemstone or diamond shape, which acts as the setting. The groove in the gemstone or diamond is on the side surface or edge or other parameter which surrounds the face of the gemstone or diamond. The setting material is inserted into the groove and connected together outside or inside the groove...

A drainage system includes a storm water chamber and riser assembly for gathering and dispensing liquids. The storm water chamber comprises a generally elongated arch shape with an arch top and bottom side walls, thereby defining an enclosure. The riser assembly has two generally parallel base assemblies, which each have an outer wall and an inner wall and a top wall connecting the outer wall and ...

Method for actuating a hydraulically movable boom of a working equipment, and a working equipment. The invention relates to a method and to a working equipment for actuating a hydraulically movable working element (24), which is provided on a main body (14) of a working equipment (11), comprising at least one main cylinder (19) and at least one additional cylinder (28), which are supplied with pre...

To recover in situ viscous oil, electricity is conducted by at least two electrodes in a quantity that would, in the absence of solvent injection, cause water in the reservoir to vaporize adjacent to the electrodes, and injecting solvent into the reservoir to mitigate water vaporization adjacent to the electrodes by lowering the temperature in this region. Next, oil and solvent are produced throug...

Current bilateral BAHA configurations, for sounds directly facing a listener, apply forces to the skull that are in-phase with each other and directed towards the center of the head. The head's response approximates that of a rigid body at frequencies < 1000Hz, thus it is preferable to drive bilateral BAHAs such that when one pushes, the other pulls. Adjusting the relative phase offset of BAHAs, a...

A locking chair adjustment mechanism for adjusting a position of a chair component. The mechanism comprises a central shaft, a spiral jaw clutch comprising two interconnecting spiral jaw interfaces and a slotted element wherein the slot is sized to slideably receive the central shaft for displacement of the slotted element when the mechanism is in an unlocked position. A locking pad locks the mech...

This invention provides a mail order pharmacy that allows customers to places their orders for prescription medication & over-the-counter (OTC) products online. The original prescription is required before the order is shipped, particularly for narcotics and other controlled medication. A back-end processing system verifies all entered data against pharmacy databases and automatically matches pres...

This invention is a technology in the sludge treatment field specializing in sludge dewatering equipment and installations. Sludge is produced as a waste product during wastewater treatment processes. The resulting sludge is high in organic content, and highly decomposable emitting foul odour. The sludge has low density and high moisture content. It is also a hydrophilic matter with a colloidal st...

The present invention relates to a precast coping lifting system, and more particularly to, a lifting system for lifting precast coping composed of a main segment and a subsegment, characterized in comprising: a hoist crane for installing a horizontal support on the top of the main segment and forming a pair of carriers on the horizontal support, a plurality of clamps for being installed on the to...

A flexible, closed loop device that includes at least one indecomposable knot formed that helps define a plurality of adjustable loops. The knot can be easily loosened so that the loop sizes can be adjusted. The knot is easily tightened and locked. In some embodiments, the device includes at least two indecomposable knots. The device is useful in the practice of yoga, Pilates, and other personal t...

A cap according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a head receiving portion stretchable along at least one direction and worn on the head, a sweat absorbing member disposed along a lower edge of the head receiving portion, absorbing sweat from the forehead, and is partly stretchable along the head circumferential direction of the head receiving portion. The sweat absorbin...