An entangled fabric that contains a nonwoven web hydraulically entangled wit h a fibrous component is provided. The nonwoven web is formed from staple fibe rs and is creped. For example, in one embodiment, the nonwoven web is a creped, point bonded, carded web. Excellent liquid handling properties can be achiev ed in accordance with the present invention without resulting in the poor liqui d handl...

The invention relates to a mammography apparatus comprising pressing means (114) for compressing the breast so that it will stay in an essentially static position during imaging. The mammography apparatus comprises at least one x-ray source (110) for irradiating the breast from at least two different directions, and at least one detector (109) for receiving x-radiation irradiated from at least two...

The invention relates to a method for producing super hydrophobic surfaces on substrates, involving: i) the application of a first liquid, non-aqueous composition containing at least one poly(alkoxy(semi)metal oxane) H, which is liquid at room temperature, and containing at least one fine-particle material M in a quantity of at least 5 % by weight with regard to the weight of H to at least one sur...

A filling machine and a method for filling foodstuffs, particularly beverages, in composite packages open on top and for sealing the packages, using a package transport device, a sterilization unit, a drying unit, a filling unit, and a sealing unit, are shown and described. In order to have more time available-at the same output-for the individual processes (sterilization, filling, and sealing pro...

The present invention relates to a high-voltage power accumulator, of which the plates (3) are set in three or more, at least the plate in the middle is a bipolar plate composed of a conductive metal plate with positive and negative coating on each side. The positive electrode, electrolyte, separator (6) and negative electrode between every two plates (3) are sealed to form an airtight case, and c...

The present invention is directed to a method of milling small quantities of one or more candidate compounds to reduce the particle size of at least one candidate compound to about 2 microns or less. The apparatus used for the milling process can be one or more multi-well plates, or any other suitable apparatus. The resultant products are dispersions of nanoparticulate candidate compounds. The met...

The present invention is directed to a method of milling small quantities of one or more candidate compounds to reduce the particle size of at least one candidate compound to about 2 microns or less. The apparatus used for the milling process can be one or more multi-well plates, or any other suitable apparatus. The resultant products are dispersions of nanoparticulate candidate compounds. The met...

Apparatus for forming a spliced yarn includes a yarn conduction member with an intermingling jet disposed forwardly thereof. The yarn conduction member has respective yarn conduction channels through which the first and second yarns are conveyed to the intermingling jet. The yarn conduction member has a first and second knife blade disposed adjacent to one of the yarn conduction channels. The firs...

Apparatus for forming a spliced yarn includes a yarn conduction member with an intermingling jet disposed forwardly thereof. The yarn conduction member has respective yarn conduction channels through which the first and second yarns are conveyed to the intermingling jet. The yarn conduction member has a first and second knife blade disposed adjacent to one of the yarn conduction channels. The firs...

A method for producing a spliced yarn comprising alternating predetermined lengths of a first and a second yarn and to the yarn is disclosed. A predetermined length of a first yarn is drawn through an intermingling jet. A leading portion of a second yarn is forwarding into the intermingling jet and into overlapping relationship with a trailing portion of the first yarn. The yarns are held in the i...

A method for producing a spliced yarn comprising alternating predetermined lengths of a first and a second yarn and to the yarn is disclosed. A predetermined length of a first yarn is drawn through an intermingling jet. A leading portion of a second yarn is forwarding into the intermingling jet and into overlapping relationship with a trailing portion of the first yarn. The yarns are held in the i...

The present invention is directed to compositions of matter useful for the diagnosis and treatment of tumor in mammals and to methods of using those compositions of matter for the same.; L'invention concerne des compositions de matière s'utilisant dans le diagnostic et le traitement de tumeurs chez des mammifères, ainsi que des méthodes permettant d'utiliser ces compositions de matière, aux mêmes ...

A centrifugal sintering system imparting a centrifugal force field and a temperature field to a molding of ceramics or metal powder or a ceramic precursor film, characterized in that a rotor for turning a sample holder, a shaft or the sample holder used in the centrifugal sintering system is composed of ceramics. The ceramic member and the rotor for turning the sample holder are composed of conduc...

An automated fault reporting system for a train includes a controller that gathers information concerning malfunctioning wayside status devices and automatically reports the information to an appropriate party. In one embodiment, the control module uses a positioning system and a database including device locations in order to determine when the train is near a device. If no status information is ...

The present invention provides rigid foams made from aromatic polyester polyols and polyisocyanates. The foams are isocyanate-based foams and are preferably prepared without cell nucleating agents, and are formed from a mixture containing an aromatic polyester polyol, a polyisocyanate, and a blowing agent that includes water. The foams have a high closed cell content with cells having diameters of...

Genetic sequences are identified with expression levels that are upregulated or downregulated in human endometrium during the window of implantation. The endometrial signature of genes during the window of implantation provides diagnostic screening tests for patients with infertility and endometrial disorders, and endometriosis; and for targeted drug discovery for treating implantation-based infer...

A kinetic energy rod warhead with imploding charges for isotropic firing of penetrators including a hull, a core in the hull including a plurality of individual penetrators, explosive charge sections in the hull about the core, and a detonator for each explosive charge section arranged to implode the core and isotropically deploy the penetrators.; L'invention concerne une charge cinétique avec imp...

Process for the preparation of foamed supramolecular polymers characterised in that the foaming of the supramolecular polymer is carried out in the presence of blowing agents.; L'invention concerne un procédé de préparation de polymères supramoléculaires expansés, caractérisé en ce que le moussage dudit polymère supramoléculaire est réalisé en présence d'agents d'expansion.

Automatic plant (1) for producing tyres comprising: a manufacturing unit (2) having a plurality of work stations (6, 7, 8, 9, 10), each designed to assemble at least one corresponding structural component of the processed tyres; a plurality of devices (R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8) for transferring the processed tyres from one work station (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) to another work station (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) an...

The present invention relates to diagnostic methods and therapeutics in the field of tumors involving Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor 1a (HNF1a). The invention provides an in vitro method for the diagnosis of a tumor in a patient, which method comprises determining the expression or activity of HNF1a. The invention also provides a HNF1a gene therapy and protein therapy method.; L'invention concerne des ...