The present invention comprises a novel culture method and device in which living cells or subcellular biocatalysts are immobilized by the opposition of a centrifugal force field and a liquid flow field. The immobilized cells or biocatalysts are ordered into a three-dimensional array of particles, the density of which is determined by the particle size, shape, intrinsic density and by the selectio...

Carousel winding reel (10) for thin or very thin strip/sheet, up to 0.5 mm, hot rolled and leaving in a continuous strip from a rolling train at speeds of 20 meters per second and more, the reel (10) comprising a pair of mandrels (11a, 11b) arranged with their respective axes parallel to each other (12a, 12b) and associated with a structure (13) able to rotate around a longitudinal axis (14) subst...

For the laser drilling of organic materials, in particular for making blind holes in dielectric layers, a frequency-doubled Nd-vanadate laser with the following parameters is used:

Sutureless, implantable fluid shunting devices and associated methods for controlling the pressure of fluids within anatomical spaces or cavities of the body. The device generally comprises a tube having a diffusion barrier (e.g., diffusion chamber) formed on a proximal end thereof. Fluid which flows through the tube will collect within the diffusion chamber and will diffuse outwardly therethrough...

Reduced allergenicity natural rubber latex articles having otherwise normal physical, mechanical, and chemical properties are produced by directly sequestering the antigenic components on one surface of the article followed by inducing the remaining antigenic components of the natural rubber latex to bloom onto and adjacent to the opposed surface of the article prior to treatment with a subsequent...

Pre-mixt. comprises: (a) polyol(s); (b) 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane as swelling cpd.; and (c) a catalyst contg. cpd(s). for the catalysis of polyol/isocyanate reaction and opt. a cpd. other than a metal alkali carboxylate or hydroxyalkyl ammonium carboxylate for the catalysis of the trimerisation of the isocyanates. Also claimed are: (i) the prepn. of the polyurethane or modified polyurethane foam...

Formulation comprises a particulate medicament (I) e.g. salmeterol, salbutamol, fluticasone propionate, becolomethasone dipropionate and a fluorocarbon or hydrogen-contg chlorofluorocarbon propellant. Also claimed are the prepn of the surface-modified medicament and a canister for delivering metered doses of the aerosol formulation. Pref., (I) is salmeterol xinafoate (Ia); salbutamol sulphate; flu...

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of high-viscosity polyesters with a reduced content of acid end groups, wherein a masterbatch of low-viscosity polyesters and oxazolines is prepared, this is then mixed with a higher-viscosity polyester and this mixture (dry blend) is further processed.

A fluid coupling having an outer housing with an internal bore, an O-ring fitted within the bore, a spacer bushing fitted against the O-ring, a gripper ring fitted against the axially outer side of the spacer ring, the gripper ring having axially and radially inwardly protruding circumferentially spaced gripping teeth, the teeth arranged for providing a twist when subjected to simultaneous rearwar...

A method of producing a projected useful form from an existing body delimited by a three-dimensional envelope using a tool mounted on a machine cooperating with a global satellite positioning system of the bifrequency, differential, kinematic and real time type such as GPS, the machine having at least one global positioning receiver in order to be moved according to a theoretical model of the form...

At least one carcass ply (3) is formed by depositing a strip-like element (13) comprising longitudinal thread-like elements (13a) incorporated into a layer of elastomer material (13b), onto a toroidal support (11). Deposition of the strip-like element (13) takes place in alternated deposition sections (23, 24) each comprising two radially-extending side portions (23a, 24a, 23c, 24c) and a crown po...

A proposed wind and weather protection device is designed in the form of a collapsible pavilion. The collapsible pavilion is provided with a collapsible roof (1) formed from circular segments. In two preferential design variants, the maximum opening angle of the pavilion is 180°, 90° or 270°. The roof (1) consists of a central nodal element (2) on which several roof spars (11) are fixed. The roof ...

The heelpiece comprises a sole clip (7) mounted on a stirrup (4,5) which is articulated on a plate (3). The plate pivots on a baseplate (2) which is fixed to a slider (1) that is attached to the ski. There is a ski brake (8) at the front of the pivoting plate which is mounted on the baseplate. The brake is articulated around an axis b that is transverse to the baseplate and raised by the pressure ...

A system for lowering the power output of a video display monitor for a computer during periods of operator inactivity senses the presence or absence of horizontal synchronization (HSYNC) and vertical synchronization (VSYNC) signals, which are normally supplied by the host computer to synchronize data transfer to the video monitor with horizontal and vertical sweep circuitry. Time sensing means at...

The invention relates to a method for producing especially PET granulates, wherein terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol are fed in the form of a precondensate into a drip tower having a distributing drip nozzle after esterification and pre-polycondensation with the purpose of effecting granulation. The precondensate exits the distributing drip nozzle by forming drop-shaped pellets that are blown ...

The apparatus to butcher an animal carcass has a guide (12) which lies against the outer surface of the back of the carcass during cutting. The chassis (22) of the guide has an inner surface against the carcass, and an opposing outer surface (24), and at least one pair (25) of rollers (26, 27) which rotate on axes (28, 29) at the chassis (22). Each roller (26, 27) has an outer surface (49) to ride...

Composition for producing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) foam by beating with air contains 15-35 wt.% alkaline earth alkylbenzenesulfonate, 10-65 wt.% mono- and/or di-alkyl-, alkenyl- and/or alkynyl-benzene compound(s) and 1-20 wt.% diol. Composition for producing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) foam by beating with air contains 15-35 wt.% alkaline earth alkylbenzenesulfonate, 10-65 wt.% mono- and/or di-alkyl-...

Foamable compositions which exhibit reduced surface tack and better handling characteristics are obtained through the use of specific combinations of epoxy resins. One or more solid epoxy resins are utilized together with liquid and/or semi-solid epoxy resins. The compositions, which preferably contain hollow glass microspheres, are capable of providing foams which are useful in the manufacture of...

The invention relates to a method for producing a foam based on renewable resources, notably naturally growing raw materials such as algae, characterized by the following steps: processing of raw materials containing at least 3 % by mass alginate so as to obtain a first reaction solution containing water-soluble alginate and preparation of a calcium ion source in the form of a second reaction solu...

The subject invention provides a polymer mixture having high heat resistivity, low hexane extractive and controllably lower or higher modulus. The mixture is comprised of at least one first substantially linear ethylene polymer, Component (A), and at least one second ethylene polymer which is a homogeneously branched polymer, heterogeneously branched linear polymer or a non-short chain branched li...