The invention relates to a process for the production of polyurethane foams, preferably semirigid polyurethane foams, having an improved foam structure by reacting a) organic and/or modified organic polyisocyanates with b) polyhydroxyl compounds having at least 2 reactive hydrogen atoms and c) crosslinking agents comprising at least one polyoxyalkylene polyol having a mean functionality of 3 t...

An absorbent article having two coapertured layers and a method of making the absorbent article are disclosed. The absorbent article includes first and second layers formed from nonwoven materials. The first layer has an open pore structure and has an average fiber denier greater than about 2.5. The second layer has a finer pore structure than the first layer. The first layer overlays the second l...

An absorbent article is disclosed which exhibits enhanced wicking capability. The absorbent article includes a liquid-permeable cover, a liquid-impermeable baffle and an absorbent enclosed therebetween. The absorbent is constructed of first, second and third members. Each member has a wicking capability for body fluids discharged by a human body. The first member has a high wicking capability, the...

PCT No. PCT/FI94/00182 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 12, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 12, 1996 PCT Filed May 10, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/27134 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 24, 1994The invention concerns a method and an equipment for taking a sample in slurry polymerization. The sample is taken directly from the liquid phase of the reactor (15) through an in-line filter (40). The slurry flow is maintained in the in-line f...

RIGID HYDROPHOBIC POLYURETHANES Rigid polyurethanes are obtained by reacting (1) a polyisocyanate with (2) a polyol mixture made up of (a) an OH-functional polyester based on a C9 22 fatty acid with a molecular weight of from about 260 to about 2,000, (b) a non-functional oligomeric polyolefin with a molecular weight of from about 700 to about 6,000 and optionally (c) an at least difunctional poly...

Nucleosides and oligonucleotides having 2'-ether groups Compounds of the formula are described wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen or a protecting group, orR1 has those definitions and R2 is a radical forming a phosphorus-containing nucleotide bridge group; B is a purine or pyrimidine radical or an analogue thereof; and R3 is a radical of formula Ia, Ib or Ic...

An absorbent article is disclosed for absorbing body fluids such as urine, menses, blood, excrement, etc. The absorbent article includes a liquid-permeable cover, a liquid-impermeable baffle and an absorbent positioned therebetween. The absorbent is constructed of first and second members each having a predetermined width, with the width of the first member being equal to or greater than the width...

PATENT DEMOUNTABLE PARTITION WALL SYSTEM WITH SINGLE PIECE HORIZONTAL SUPPORT MEMBERS AND AN OPEN WALL CAVITY An improved horizontal support member for a demountable wall system which decreases the number of pieces which must be cut and folded, and subsequently assembled, to form a frame to which the gypsum board panels of the wall are assembled while increasing the strength and stability of the w...

Peptides comprising at least one of the dominant epitopes of the NS4b or NS5a HCV proteins and uses thereof for immunodiagnostics are described.

According to the invention, in a framework 11.2 with base 11, 11.1 there are provided: a cutting head 12, controlled in one direction of travel in alternating motion and carrying at least one disk cutting blade 19 controlled in rotation about an axis contained in a plane essentially orthogonal to the direction of travel of said head 12, by motor means 18, and an assembly 13 for support and retenti...

PCT No. PCT/EP94/01426 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 27, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 27, 1995 PCT Filed May 5, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/27392 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 24, 1994A communication device (1) for computer local networks of the cordless type uses a modulator (MOD) able to perform FSK modulation on the data (DDI) to be transmitted, with optimum characteristics thanks to a digital switch (SW) controlled by the...

The ball point pen comprises an elongate, hollow barrel (10), a tubular element (12) arranged coaxially within the upper portion of the barrel (10), a writing point (18) and a push-button (22) arranged to control the extension/withdrawal of the writing point (18) relative to the barrel (10). At least one longitudinal rib (40) and an annular projection (42) are formed either on the inner surface of...

The purpose of the present application is a device for improving the fit and especially useful in ski boots of the type comprising a body with which is associated at least one leg piece, having means of adjustment of the canting. The device comprises a wedge placed between the internal shoe and the body of the boot, which can tilt transverse to the body. This wedge can be activated directly by the...

In an actuating device, in particular for presses for moulding plastic compositions, having a supporting framework with at least three plates arranged spaced apart, of which one can move during operation along at least one guide rod, having a drive for a rotary movement and having a lever system for the transmission of the movement from the drive to the movable plate, the device has at least one t...

This manual tool for sharpening the edges of ski blades has the special feature that there is centrally secured upon it a flat file body which is supported at its ends to create a slight curve thereon which can be used to engage the file teeth progressively on the blade in the same way as the teeth of a broach, the said file body being secured between a handle and a positioning and guide structure...

This manual tool for sharpening the edges of ski blades has the special feature that it makes use of a one-piece blade constructed 1-1A-1B-1C-1D-1E-1F-1M in such a way as to perform a plurality of functions, the said blade acting together with an abrasive fabric 6 which is wound so as to form a store within a cavity 3 the edges whereof act as the gripping surfaces for an alternating sliding moveme...

A winding device is described for flexible pipes, especially hoses for the formation of mobile piping, comprising a framework, a rotating reel supported on the framework, and a means of actuation of the reel. According to the invention, the reel 15, 16, 20, 37 has means of hooking 22, 40 a loop formed by a hose 3 folded on itself, deviating means 20, 41 carrying the first turn of a hose at a dista...

Quick joint for rapid, tight-seal connection of pipes, in which from the end (4''') of the female hollow body (4) an internal flaring (4'') with decreasing cross-section extends, suitable for getting engaged, with interference, with a corresponding external counter-flaring (1'') provided on the male hollow body (1) in the neary of the overhanging shoulder (3) of the latter which, on its one side, ...