The device has a multiline x-ray detector (24) lying opposite to an x-ray beam producing device (21) rotating around a pivot axis arranged between the x-ray beam producing device and the x-ray detector in an xy-plane, to detect projection data of the object being investigated. A collimator (23) is provided for regulating the opening width of the x-ray beam irradiated by the multiline x-ray detecto...

PLACA PARA BATERIA BIPOLAR E BATERIA BIPOLAR. A presente invenção refere-se a uma placa (20), particularmente para bateria bipolar (10), a placa (20) sendo do tipo que compreende um material base (2) em grafite, material ativo positivo (3) aplicado a uma primeira superfície (4) do material base (2) e material ativo negativo (5) aplicado a uma segunda superfície (6) do material base (2), oposta à p...

A portable blow dryer holder for assisting a user to employ an existing blow dryer while simultaneously practicing grooming procedures with both hands includes a plurality of coextensively shaped rectilinear support arms with top and bottom ends, a rectilinear bar, a rectilinear male portion, and a plurality of rectilinear casings. The holder further includes a plurality of coextensively shaped ho...

A loop section has a bending portion at the distal end. The bending portion bends in a direction that intersects the plane formed by the loop section. A diathermic snare is used in combination with an endoscope. When the loop section expands along the inner circumference of an engagement projection of a cap section, the bending portion of the loop section conforms to the corner of the bending port...

The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics, and more specifically to the detection of a specific type of germline mutations in the BRCA1 gene, which will predispose to breast and ovarian cancer. In addition, the invention relates to the molecular genetic mechanism that may have mediated the genesis of these mutations, in particular the role of Alu repetitive DNA element...

The method for measuring spectroscopic properties of bulk products comprises portioned supplying of a sample in a measurement zone. In order to fully fill said measurement zone, several portions (at least two) are loaded and alternately placed substantially in different areas of the horizontal section of the measurement zone in such away that the uniformed distribution and the density of the produ...

An image of an object is formed on a matrix detector consisting of pixels and a property dependent on at least one dimension is measured by means of a value related to the object and proportional to the intensity of the optical radiation detected by at least one pixel.

There is provided an apparatus and method for correcting location information of a mobile body and a computer-readable recording medium storing at least a computer program for controlling the apparatus. The apparatus for correcting the location information of the mobile body, the location information regarding at least one of a location and an azimuth angle of the mobile body, includes a beam gene...

A formulated resin composition for producing a closed cell rigid polyisocyanate based foam is disclosed. The formulated resin composition for use in a polyurethane froth spraying system includes a hydrofluorocarbon blowing agent, a Mannich polyol, at least one additional polyol, a catalyst system, and a surfactant. The formulated resin composition has a hydroxyl content of at least 400 mg KOH/g an...

A selective inhibition of sintering (SIS) technique may be used to fabricate a three-dimensional (3-D) dense metal object from a binderless metal powder. A number of layers (205) of metal powder are provided on a build tank (210). F or each layer, regions of the layer are sinter-inhibited, e.g., by depositing a sinter-inhibiting material (225) such as a ceramic slurry, a metal salt, or oxidizing m...

SISTEMA DE TRANSMISSãO DE INFORMAçãO DE DADOS FINANCEIROS. O sistema de transmissão de informação de dados financeiros conjuga as funções de transmitir dados sobre transações Financeiras com conversor monetário para pagamentos de serviços e outros, visa a acelerar a arrecadação de credito e dinheiro corrente, visão estética frontal -este aparelho dispõe de uma caixa de proteção n01- A, visor de cr...

A method and apparatus for coupling ends of tubes, particularly tubes of different outer diametral sizes. The coupling includes resiliently deformable portions for retaining and sealing the tube within the coupling in a generally leak-proof manner, and an insert is provided for reception within the end of each tube. The insert imparts a greater level of stiffness to the tube for improving the seal...

Methods of accessing and ablating abnormal epithelium tissue in an alimentary canal are provided. The methods can include steps of (i) inserting an operative element into an alimentary canal such that the proximate to a portion of the alimentary canal having tissue to be ablated; and (ii) using the operative element to apply cryogenic ablation to a site of abnormal tissue.

Methods of accessing and ablating abnormal epithelium tissue in an alimentary canal are provided. The methods can include steps of (i) inserting a vacuum source comprising one or more suction ports into an alimentary canal; (ii) inserting an operative element comprising a conduit for a tissue ablation source into the alimentary canal; (iii) positioning the vacuum source and the operative element p...

The present invention relates to a method of producing an electroconductive cellulose-based film having high uniformity and transparency and excellent in optical properties while preventing a bleaching phenomenon at the time of forming an electroconductive layer. The method of producing an electroconductive cellulose-based film according to the present invention is a method of producing an electro...

The present invention relates to a pulverulent polymer post-crosslinked on the surface and absorbing water or aqueous liquids, synthesised from polymerised, optionally pre-crosslinked monomers containing partially neutralised carboxyl groups. The present invention also relates to a process for the post-treatment of the aforementioned polymers and the use of a solution of at least one salt of an at...

A method of manufacturing a contact portion is provided, which includes: forming a first signal line on a substrate (110), forming a insulating layer (140) covering the first signal line and having a contact hole (182, 185) exposing the first signal line; forming a contact layer (700) on the exposed surface of the first signal through the contact hole; and forming a second signal line (82, 190) co...

A collimator control method for an X-ray CT apparatus includes changing an aperture of the collimator according to a position of a helical scan on the body axis of the subject in the progress of the helical scan.

A vehicle control system includes at least one driver input, a supervisor and at least one sub-system controlled by the supervisor. The supervisor assesses the driver input to establish actual driver demand and controls the sub-systems accordingly. As a result intuitive driver demand is identified and met.

Disclosed are a color-designating server which can display a screen for designating color at a user terminal, which can be connected to a network, a color-designating method, and a recording medium. A matchable color database stores data required for determining matchable colors in a color-designating server which displays a screen for designating color at a user terminal. A conditions-designating...