A closed-loop air cooking system for use in a vending machine that vends french fried potatoes and the like, including: a) a closed-loop air duct assembly; b) a cooking basket mounted for rotation within the air duct assembly; c) a fan for forcing air through the air duct assembly; d) a separator for removing entrained particulates from the air stream within the air duct assembly; and e) a heater ...

A constant pressure periodontal probe (1) has a probing portion (3) and is connected to a handle (2) through a flexing joint (10). A backing portion (4) extends from the handle adjacent to but spaced away from the probe tip such that a gap (17) exists between the probing portion and the backing portion. As the probing portion is inserted into a pocket between the tooth and gum, the amount of resis...

Described is a dosage form for micro-bubble echo contrast agents, the unit comprising a syringe (6) and, joined to the syringe, a mixing chamber (1) containing a pre-determined quantity of gas, and a second syringe. The new injection unit enables echo contrast agents to be prepared simply under standardized conditions, and gives a high level of contrast.

PCT No. PCT/SE91/00904 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 18, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 18, 1993 PCT Filed Dec. 23, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO92/11887 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 23, 1992A reinhalation system for an anesthetic apparatus includes exhalation and inhalation branches which are directly connected to each other. The inhalation branch comprises a dosing unit capable of supplying a component to said inhalation branch....

To provide a high degree of protection against the possibility of someone being accidentally punctured by a contaminated needle, the syringe of the present invention has directly connected thereto a protective housing, which can be pivoted to a position in alignment with the contaminated needle to envelop the same. As the housing is pivoted into the alignment position, locking mechanisms integral ...

PCT No. PCT/FR92/00006 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 29, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 29, 1993 PCT Filed Jan. 3, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO92/12412 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 23, 1992.A device for measuring the pH of an appropriate target, without direct contact with the target, includes a light source for selecting a plurality of wavelengths for excitation of fluorescence of a fluorescent marker fixed to the target. The fl...

A dispenser (10) and method for washing dishes and utensils in a dishwashing machine are disclosed. The dispenser (10) is comprised of a container (11) and lid (12), the dispenser containing a solid detergent composition (13). A slot (23) in a side wall (17) and baffle (26) allow for controlled drainage of the detergent solution. The lid (12) has a plurality of openings (18) through which water fr...

There is disclosed an inflatable lining for selected inner surfaces of wearing apparel, such as footwear (10), headgear (493), or a glove (464). The inflatable lining is formed of first (12) and second (14) plastic sheets having the shape and size of the selected inner surfaces, e.g., a sole of a shoe, the back of a glove, or the sides and top of a helmet, or any portion of the interior surfaces o...

A urethral plug assembly having a cooperating housing and inner member, the plug assembly possessing a contracted diameter for insertion and removal through the orifice of the urethra, and a larger, expanded diameter for blocking the flow of urine in the urethra, bladder neck and bladder. A larger diameter is achieved by mechanical deployment of the inner member, which results in the expansion of ...

An absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper, adult incontinent pad, sanitary napkin, and the like, is disclosed which has a rapid acquiring, multiple layer absorbent core. The absorbent article may be in an improved shape that can be worn in the wearer's usual undergarments. The absorbent article of the present invention comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an...

The invention relates to an endoprosthesis (50) comprising a hydrogel polymer coating (52) into which a drug (8) is incorporated and the use of such an endoprosthesis (50) for the manufacture of a drug delivery system for delivering drug (8) to tissue of a body lumen (54). The use of such an endoprothesis (50) for the manufacture of a drug delivery system for use in the treatment of atherosclerosi...

An improved shoe construction is disclosed which affords manually operable girth adjustment by a shoe upper having a widthwise adjustable bottom section and substantially hidden girth adjusting removably attachable fastener positioned between the bottom section of shoe upper and the sole.

PCT No. PCT/DK92/00014 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 23, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 23, 1993 PCT Filed Jan. 21, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO92/12670 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 6, 1992.When performing the method a sensor (1) is used with a coil (15) integrated in a coil circuit. In the coil circuit a magnetic field is generated so that mutual induction can develop between the coil circuit and the surroundings of the sensor (...

To be used with a double-ended needle assembly and to prevent the accidental pricking of user, or others, in a first embodiment of the present invention, a container holder mated with the needle assembly has a protective housing integrally and flexibly connected thereto. To prevent a contaminated needle from posing a risk to the user and others, the housing connected to the container holder is piv...

An absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper, adult incontinent article, sanitary napkin, and the like, is disclosed which has a rapid acquiring, wrapped multiple layer absorbent body in an absorbent core. The absorbent article of the present invention comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. ...

Protective tape/patch (1) made by adhering to a piece of tape (2) a puncture resistant film (3) material comprised of high strength fibers such as that made from ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene which has been subjected to pressure and temperature adequate to cause it to melt and flow to fill up voids in said fabric and render it relatively puncture resistant, or poly(ethylene terephathalat...

PCT No. PCT/EP92/02335 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 30, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 30, 1993 PCT Filed Oct. 10, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO93/07835 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 29, 1993A process is disclosed for producing a bone implant which has at least in sections a surface structure with open pores. The positive model for the implant is moulded from a base body made of a modelling material coated at least in sections wit...

A method of washing an upflow filter (12) between service runs employs a filter bed (26) having a non-buoyant particulate filter layer (56) through which influent to be filtered is directed in an upward direction, and through which liquid employed in the washing operation is directed in an upflow direction. A two-stage washing operation includes the steps of first directing a combination of air an...

A comminuting device for breaking-up charge bodies of frangible material to free their value content and to reduce it to a desired size employs an upright enclosure into which charge bodies are fed so as to minimize in-air flow and to provide a steady stream of the bodies into the upper end of a centrally positioned downflow feed duct from which a series of horizontally, radially outwardly extendi...

PCT No. PCT/DE92/00669 Sec. 371 Date May 26, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date May 26, 1993 PCT Filed Aug. 10, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO93/03823 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 4, 1993.A process, using regenerable adsorption materials, for purifying exhaust gases that have been contaminated with at least SO2, a heavy metal such as mercury and additional toxic gases such as dioxins and furans is disclosed. The process includes ...