A method, a device, a computer program product and a product package for issuing and redeeming gift certificates on an e-commerce site. The method comprises receiving an order for a gift certificate from a first user. The order comprises at least a credit amount and information for identifying a second user who is to be permitted to utilize the credit amount. The second user is provided with an in...

A method, a device, a computer program product and a product package for issuing and redeeming gift certificates on an e-commerce site. The method comprises receiving an order for a gift certificate from a first user. The order comprises at least a credit amount and information for identifying a second user who is to be permitted to utilize the credit amount. The second user is provided with an in...

Process for producing a prosthesis comprised of the: a1) taking of a precision impression by means of an impression mass, b1) creation of a working model, c1) application of a base plate of a hardenable prosthesis material and subsequent hardening. d1) application of an insulating film on the base plate, e1) obtaining a tooth arrangement in wax on the insulated base plate, f1) external framework ...

The present invention concerns the manufacture and use of an antibiotic/antibiotics preparation for human and veterinary medicine, for the treatment of local microbial infections in hard and soft tissue. The manufacture in accordance with the invention of an antibiotic/antibiotics preparation takes place according to the invention in that water, an amphiphilic component of a representative of the ...

The present invention concerns the manufacture and use of an antibiotic/antibiotics preparation for human and veterinary medicine, for the treatment of local microbial infections in hard and soft tissue. The manufacture in accordance with the invention of an antibiotic/antibiotics preparation takes place according to the invention in that water, an amphiphilic component of a representative of th...

The invention provides a blade guard comprising an elongated member of resilient material that has a longitudinal axis. The member has a portion of an outer surface extending parallel to the longitudinal axis an d spaced from the axis. An elongated slit defined in the member includes slit walls defined by the resilient material. The slit extends in a plane extend- ing from the portion of the outer...

An edge protector (1) for protecting the edge of an article comprises a pair of interconnected, non-parallel, first arms (2, 4) which, in use, do not contac t any part of the article, and a pair of second arms (10, 12) for contacting or at least being situated adjacent the article in use, one of each of said second arms (10, 12) being connected to one of each of said first arms (2, 4), each said ...

An automated system for checking the structural integrity of pallets (22) which, after suitable programming, besides the checking operations and through special pliers (40, 40A) can carry out further handling operations on the pallets (22) between any combination of fixed surfaces (24) and stacks of pallets (26-31), performing the typical functions of traditional stackers (12) and de-stackers (13)...

SE REFIERE A UN METODO QUE COMPRENDE LA ADMINISTRACION DE UN AGONISTA DEL RECEPTOR ACTIVADO POR EL PROLIFERADOR DE PEROXISOMA (PPARy) DE FORMULA I SELECCIONADO DE 5-(4-[2-(N-METIL-N-(2-PIRIDIL)AMINO)ETOXI]-BENCIL)-2,4-TIAZOLIDINADIONA, (+)-5-[[4-[(3,4-DIHIDRO-6-HIDROXI-2,5,7,8-TETRAMETIL-2H-1-BENZOPIRAN-2-IL)METOXI]FENIL]METIL-2,4-TIAZOLIDINADIONA, ENTRE OTROS. SE REFIERE TAMBIEN A UNA COMPOSICION...

An amphiphilic organic sulfate, sulfamate, sulfonate, disulfate, disulfonate or trisulfonate is included in an aminoglycoside, lincosamide, 4-quinolone or tetracycline antibiotic preparation to retard the release of the antibiotic from the preparation. An antibiotic preparation comprises a mixture of an amphiphilic component consisting of one or more alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, cycloalkyl or alkylcycl...

An amphiphilic organic sulfate, sulfamate, sulfonate, disulfate, disulfonate or trisulfonate is included in an aminoglycoside, lincosamide, 4-quinolone or tetracycline antibiotic preparation to retard the release of the antibiotic from the preparation. An antibiotic preparation comprises a mixture of an amphiphilic component consisting of one or more alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, cycloalkyl or alkylcycl...

The present invention concerns an antibiotic/antibiotics preparation for resorbable and non-resorbable implants for human and veterinary medicine, for the treatment of local microbial infections in hard and soft tissue. The invented antibiotic/antibiotics preparation is a mixture consisting of at least one amphiphilic component of a representati ve of the alkyl sulfates, aryl sulfates, alkylaryl s...

A method is disclosed for making a printing plate precursor by applying a coating solution onto a substrate by means of a valve-jet print head, thereby obtaining a heat- or light-sensitive image- recording layer. The method is preferably used for on-press coating and provides a high coating quality and yield.

Incorporation of an aminoglycoside, lincosamide, tetracycline, quinolone or beta -lactam antibiotic in a homogeneous mixture of a hydrophobic polymethacrylate, polyacrylate and/or poly(methacrylate-co-acrylate) polymer and a hydrophilic polyether polymer provides continuous release of the antibiotic. An antibiotic-polymer composite comprises a suspension of one or more aminoglycoside, lincosamide...

The present invention relates to an antibiotic(s)-polymer combination, which under physiological conditions guarantees the continuous release of antibiotics ov er a period of several days and can be used in human and veterinary medicine. The invented antibiotic(s)- polymer combination is characterized by the fact that in a homogeneous polym er mixture, consisting of one or more hydrophobic polyme...

A compact light-beam deflecting device with a photonic crystal is provided, which has the capability of deflecting a light beam incident on th e photonic crystal by a controlled angle to output a transmitted light beam having a desired direction from the photonic crystal. This light-beam deflecting devi ce comprises the photonic crystal designed to have a photonic band gap wavelength that is diffe...

The present invention relates to the use of at least one of melatonin, a melatonin analogue, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Melatonin or its analogue may be used alone or in combination with one or more other active ingredients, and is preferably formulated as a composition for controlled release.

The invention relates to a method of interfacing with one or more users over an interactive medium such as the internet. The method includes the steps of providing access to content of sufficient interest to said user s to encourage said users to be receptive to specific information and then, providing such specific information to the users as a first precondition to permitting the users access to...

Disclosed is a method of producing an elliptic core optical fiber, in which a original preform having a circular core disposed at the center of a circular clad is processed to flatten on its periphery to form a processed preform that is then drawn with heating into an elliptic core optical fiber. According to the invention, the form of the processed preform used for producing an elliptic core op...