Powdered psyllium seek husks are rendered rapidly and uniformly dispersible in water by admixing a solvent selected from the group consisting of benzyl alcohol, propylene glycol, triacetin and mixtures thereof with powdered psyllium seed husks.

A crane comprises a first arm (8) pivotably arranged on a frame (2) about a substantially horizontal axis (9), a second arm (12) pivotably arranged on the first one about a substantially horizontal axis (11), a load (27), for example a tool, being intended to be carried by the second arm, and an arrangement for maintaining the arms (8, 12) in desired relative positions with respect to the frame (2...

A crane comprises a first arm (8) pivotably arranged on a frame (2) about a substantially horizontal axis (9), a second arm (12) pivotably arranged on the first one about a substantially horizontal axis (11), a load (27), for example a tool, being intended to be carried by the second arm, and an arrangement for maintaining the arms (8, 12) in desired relative positions with respect to the frame (2...

The clothes washing machine comprises an outer tub including a motor- driven perforated basket, a water level sensor detecting the variations of the pressure between the basket and the tub, a counter determining the time needed for output of the sensor, and the basket driving motor controlled on the basis of the time recorded by the counter.

Arrangement for cannulas comprising protective sleeves (9, 10) capable of being displaced in the longitudinal direction over a holder part (2) provided with a twin-pointed cannula (1), said protective sleeves (9, 10) serving as adapters provided with connecting devices such as a bayonet socket (13, 14) or a similar device, arranged to be fitted into an appropriate corresponding fitment such as bay...

Arrangement for cannulas comprising protective sleeves (9, 10) capable of being displaced in the longitudinal direction over a holder part (2) provided with a twin-pointed cannula (1), said protective sleeves (9, 10) serving as adapters provided with connecting devices such as a bayonet socket (13, 14) or a similar device, arranged to be fitted into an appropriate corresponding fitment such as bay...

Coating of a metal compound is formed on the surface of a sintered Si3N4 ceramic article by: placing it in contact with Ti or Zr, or a material containing these; and sintering in a nonoxidising atmosphere, pref. H2 with N2 or Ar. Specially, the material placed in contact with the article contains Ti and is pref. TiO2.

The optical head uses the semiconductor laser beams optically mixed together to scan the optical disc. The mixed laser beams are converged onto a tracking guide of a recording surface by an objective lens. The reflected laser beams from the recording surface are separated into the recording reproducing and guiding laser beams by a beam separator. The recording and guide laser beams are shielded...

A compsn. of an anthracycline antineoplastic agent encapsulated in phospholipid micellular particles consists of an anionic and neutral phospholipid and a cholesterol. The particles are suspended in a low ionic concn. aq. phase. The phospholipid is pref. phosphatidyl- glycerol, -choline,-serine or-inositol and/or phosphatidic acid. The agent is esp. daunorubicin. The encapsulated agent decrese...

Solid pharmaceutical dosage forms having a min. dimension of at least 2 mm, suitable for an oral admin. to humans, comprises at least one controlled-release unit consisting of an active ingredient and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such as a binder providing controlled-release of the ingredient in the stomach. The density of the unit increases the residence time in the stomach.

The invention concerns the esters of hyaluronic acid in which all or only a portion of the carboxylic groups of the acid are esterified, and the salts of the partial esters with metals or with pharmacologically acceptable organic bases. The compounds possess interesting and precious bioplastic and pharmaceutical properties and may be used in innumerable fields, including cosmetics, surgery and med...

A composite membrane comprises an inorganic support having interstices and porous inorganic films of sintered non-metallic particles carried by the support and bridging the interstices thereof. The support is preferably a woven metal mesh, with the films substantially coplanar with the support. The films may be formed by applying a suspenion of refractory particles in a polymer solution to bridge ...

Method and apparatus for detecting and obtaining information about (particularly locating) an event (E), i.e. a change in a variable, for example a liquid leak. In a preferred embodiment, two conductors (11,12) follow an elongate path and are connected to each other through a power source, preferably a constant current source (15). In the absence of an event, the two conductors (11, 12) are electr...

Method and apparatus for detecting and obtaining information about (particularly locating) an event (E), i.e. a change in a variable, for example a liquid leak. In a preferred embodiment, two conductors (11,12) follow an elongate path and are connected to each other through a power source, preferably a constant current source (15). In the absence of an event, the two conductors (11, 12) are electr...

The outer surface of a metal ring is shaped so that its outer diameter diminishes stepwise, and is fixed under a protection sheath. At lease one metallic lead wire is located in an opticfiber bundle under the sheath, and is incorporated into either of two waveguides for receiving reflected beams or for sending a projection beam. By connecting a metal plug with a terminal, a weak electric current...

Novel esterified oligosaccharides including at least one esterified disaccharide unit consisting of a uronic acid residue and a hexosamine residue can be topically applied to mammalian skin to improve the appearance of hair and other benefits. These oligosaccharides can be synthesised by chemical cleavage of an intact glycosaminoglycan chain or by condensation of hexosamine and uronic acid residue...

A pharmaceutical emulsion compsn. for delivery by hydrophobic drugs comprises (a) a hydrophobic drug, (b) an oleaginous vehicle or oil, (c) a co-surfactant or emulsifier, (d) a co-surfactant or auxiliary emulsifier, and (e) benzyl alcohol or co-solvent. The compsn. gives a quick drug release.