A method for examination of a subject comprises the steps of: administering ( 32 ) a contrast-enhancing agent into a subject ( 7, 42 ) to be examined, the contrast-enhancing agent introducing density variations in the subject; directing ( 33 ) ionizing radiation ( 3 ) towards the subject; and detecting ( 34 ) ionizing radiation spatially resolved as transmitted through the subject, while Compton s...

A packaging machine has a wrapping device for forming a tubular wrapping from a continuous web of heat-seal material, and for feeding products successively into the tubular wrapping; each product being located between two free tubular portions of the tubular wrapping, which are folded substantially onto the relative products, and are stabilized by at least one pair of sealing devices, each of whic...

The present invention is directed to an event management system for managing event notifications between disparate systems. Specifically, the present invention is directed to: capture event notifications from any external systems or devices capable of generating an event notification; process said event notifications through a multitude of user-configurable settings; deliver said event notificatio...

In a process of hydrocracking heavy oil with a catalyst in petroleum refining, asphaltene contained in heavy oil, and impurities including heavy metals such as nickel and vanadium, are efficiently removed with activated carbon, whereby the reduction in catalyst activity or formation of coke by the impurities can be prevented. The invention provides a hydrocracking catalyst comprising activated car...

A method of forming a double film layered continuous conduit is disclosed. T he method includes applying at least one film of ribbon spirally around a former where at least half of each turn of ribbon overlaps the next turn of the ribbon, such that the leading and trailing edges overlap. A bead of molten plastic is then applied between the overlap.

A multi-bit screwdriver comprises a housing with a bit chuck at the front end and bit assemblies retained within the housing. Each bit assembly has a tool bit at a front end and a contact surface at a back end. An actuator extends from each bit assembly for operative engagement by a user, for movement of the actuator and bit assembly between a forwardly extended in-use configuration whereat the bi...

The supporting frame has two opposite and parallel lateral uprights (3) made with slots (4) at the same height and open ends facing in the same direction to receive the ends of a roller shaft (21). The closed end of each slot has a recess (41) to receive a bearing (5) for the shaft end. Two slots are both straight and horizontal, so they are precisely level with one another, and the uprights that ...

Method and plant for pre-heating, transforming and melting a metal charge comprising metal scrap, in an electric arc furnace associated with a tunnel to transport, pre-heat and discharge the scrap. The furnace comprises a hearth and a roof through which the electrodes pass. The method provides that the furnace is weighed at least periodically in order to detect the quantity of discharged scrap pre...

The present invention provides a bodily support and particularly relates to a process for making integral elastic supports as well as supports obtainable by such process. A support according to the invention may be advantageously used as a component for the construction of vehicles, such as bicycles and motorcycles, but for pieces of furniture as well, such as chair seats and seat backs, stools an...

A light irradiation unit (1), of the type that comprises a control processor (4) and a handpiece (2), which is connected electrically to the processor (4) and is provided with a light source and with at least one filter that is interposed between the source and a front opening of the handpiece (2) for the exit of the light. The handpiece (2) is enclosed by two symmetric half-shells (2a, 2b), which...