Il dispositivo di connessione per circuiti di fluido, in particolare il circuito del fluido di raffreddamento di un motore a combustione interna (10), comprende un tubo (16) di materiale elastomerico ed almeno una fascetta di serraggio (24), sagomata a guisa di anello (26) apribile lungo una generatrice e provvista di mezzi (28, 30) atti a consentire di variare il diametro dell'anello (26). Il tub...

The present invention relates to batteries and battery systems. In particular, a battery is described which comprises a container which houses a plurality of cells. Each of the cells share a common negative terminal (4). Two or more positive terminal cells are provided. The specification also describes the use of such batteries to power cranking and auxiliary circuits according to a cell discharge...

A quick coupling for pressure fluid systems, with a male part (1) which is arranged to be inserted into a female part (2). The female part (2) comprises at least one gripping element (41, 42) which can be releasably secured by a locking member (60), thus preventing the gripping element (41, 42) from moving in the female part's (2) longitudinal direction. The gripping element (41, 42) is provided w...

The invention relates to a combined ski-binding/ski-boot device. The ski boot includes an outsole and a heel with which a spur of a support of the calcaneum interacts during closure and at least during voluntary release. According to the invention, the section (14a) of the heel of the boot (14) which can be engaged with the spur (5) extends obliquely upwards and, starting from the plane of the out...

PCT No. PCT/JP94/00290 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 18, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 18, 1994 PCT Filed Feb. 24, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/19475 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 1, 1994An agglutination gene of 4.7+/-0.2 kb in yeast which codes for a polypeptide which exhibits agglutinative activity.

The invention concerns a diagnostic circuit for amperometrically determining the current passing through a sensor (41). The circuit comprises a current source (V+, 46) for passing a constant DC current through said sensor (41), switching means (45) for selectively operating said current source, comparing means (42) for comparing the potential difference (VBS) across said sensor to a reference volt...

The present invention relates to a device for remote actuation of an equipment item by varying the flow of a fluid in a conduit. The device includes means for controlling the adjustment means, which can vary the aperture of the passage channel for the said fluid by a hydrodynamic action. The present invention also relates to a method for activating at least one equipment item. Application of the d...

La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de contrôle de date de péremption.
Il est constitué d'un boîtier (1) équipé d'un clavier simplifié (2) comportant uniquement les touches correspondant aux dix chiffres (6) et quelques touches de commande (7, 11), d'un écran (3) numérique indiquant un numéro de produit (20) et sa durée en semaines (21), d'une alarme visuelle (4) et sonore, e...

Polyoxylalkylene esters and amides of alk(en)yl succinic anhydrides, of the formulae (I) YA1.OC(HR)CC(HR1)CO.A(CmH2m0)n.R2 and (II) YA1.OC(HR)CC(HR1)CO.A(CmH2m0)n.CpH2pA.CO(HR1)CC(HR)CO.A1Y where R, R1, A, A1, Y, R2, m, n and p are as defined, particularly where the alk(en)yl group is a C14 to C22 group, are effective surfactants. They are especially notable because, very surprisingly, the cloud p...

Polyoxylalkylene esters and amides of alk(en)yl succinic anhydrides, of the formulae (I) YA1.OC(HR)CC(HR1)CO.A(CmH2m0)n.R2 and (II) YA1.OC(HR)CC(HR1)CO.A(CmH2m0)n.CpH2pA.CO(HR1)CC(HR)CO.A1Y where R, R1, A, A1, Y, R2, m, n and p are as defined, particularly where the alk(en)yl group is a C14 to C22 group, are effective surfactants. They are especially notable because, very surprisingly, the cloud p...

Electric propulsion device for motor vehicles, characterised by two motors placed in the rear wheels, the energy for which is provided by accumulator batteries. This device can be adapted (petrol or diesel), retaining the possibility for hybrid driving; the accumulator batteries are located in a removable and interchangeable box-typed rawer and these accumulator batteries are recharged on night-ti...

Procédé de mise en service d'une cavité 1 de stockage souterrain destinée à recevoir un hydrocarbure maintenu sous forme liquide à très basse température en dessous de 0degré C, la cavité 1 étant formée dans une nappe phréatique 5 et comprenant un revêtement interne étanche 2, dans lequel le procédé comprend les étapes de drainer, au cours d'une phase initiale l'eau jusqu'à rabattement de la na...

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of intermediates of vitamins A and E or carotenoids which consists in condensing a tertiary alcohol and a vinyl halide in the presence of a palladium-based catalyst.;

La présente invention concerne un procédé de préparation des vitamines A, E ou des caroténoïdes qui consiste à condenser un alcool tertiaire et un halogénure vinylique...

Disclosed are compositions and methods of reducing water penetration through civil engineering structures which methods comprise applying to the structures a waterproofing agent pretreatment composition including SBR latex, SBS latex, natural rubber latex, polybutadiene latex, polychloroprene latex, polyvinyl acetate latex, nitrile latex, or combinations thereof, and optionally may include various...

A biotransformation device and method uses a treatment reactor comprising: at least one fluid injection pipe (13) passing through the biofilter (10) from bottom to top in a substantially vertical and sealed manner, the said pipe forming a Venturi; deflecting means (18) mounted in the chamber (1) at the outlet end of the pipe (13) to redirect the fluid flow from the pipe (13) towards the biofilter ...

The invention relates to a method for treating and upgrading animal waste, such as liquid manure, characterised in that it comprises the steps consisting in: - receiving (1) the said waste in a storage tank; - flocculating (2) essentially the fermentable material contained in the said waste; - separating (3) the flocculated essentially fermentable materials from the essentially unfermentable m...

Light concrete compsn. consists of in wt.%: 22-28 water; 0.05-0.1 hydrophobic material; 40-50 cement; 8-12 sand; 15-20 granules of a material having closed porosity and density of 0.5-0.9. USE/ADVANTAGE - Esp. for constructing floating prods. Concrete remains water-tight, has good surface quality and can support heavy weights. Its cost price is only slightly higher than prior art material. The con...

Equipment consisting of elongate metallic parts (2) such as rods or staples which are intended to be engaged in holes drilled in the bone. According to the invention, each part (2) comprises emergent cavities (4) in its peripheral surface which are filled with calcium hydroxyapatite (8). ;

Matériel constitué par des pièces métalliques allongées (2), telles que des tiges ou des agrafes, d...

. The present invention relates to a method and device for manufacturing a cardboard palette. . According to the invention: - adhesive is applied to the two lateral surfaces of a plurality of fastening zones (6) of a tabular cardboard element (2), each fastening zone (6) having a plurality of adhesion members (5) in the form of a finger; - an open end of an outer element (7), formed by cardboard...