Method and apparatus to produce high density overcoats

A deposition system is provided, where conductive targets of similar composition are situated opposing each other. The system is aligned parallel with a substrate, which is located outside the resulting plasma that is largely confined between the two cathodes. A “plasma cage” is formed wherein the carbon atoms collide with accelerating electrons and get highly ionized. The electrons are trapped inside the plasma cage, while the ionized carbon atoms are deposited on the surface of the substrate. Since the electrons are confined to the plasma cage, no substrate damage or heating occurs. Additionally, argon atoms, which are used to ignite and sustain the plasma and to sputter carbon atoms from the target, do not reach the substrate, so as to avoid damaging the substrate.

Heatable Massage Roller and Posture Aid

A massage roller comprises a central spinal recess portion, a circular wall portion on each side of the spinal recess portion, and an outer portion extending outwardly from each of the circular wall portions, the outer portion having a first diameter at or near the circular wall portion, and a second diameter remote from the circular wall portion, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter.

Gasketed subassembly for use in fuel cells including replicated structures

The present invention is an electrochemical device subassembly that includes a membrane electrode assembly and a gasket. The membrane electrode assembly includes an electrolyte membrane having a first major surface, a second major surface opposite the first major surface, and a peripheral edge. The gasket is disposed adjacent the first major surface of the electrolyte membrane at the peripheral edge, and has a plurality of replicated structures that extend greater than about 250 micrometers from a surface of the gasket.

Methods for electrolytically depositing pretreatment compositions

Methods for treating a substrate are disclosed. The substrate is deoxidized and then immersed in an electrodepositable pretreatment composition comprising a lanthanide series element and/or a Group IIIB metal, an oxidizing agent, and a metal-complexing agent to deposit a coating from the electrodepositable pretreatment composition onto a surface of the substrate. Optionally, the electrodepositable pretreatment composition may comprise a surfactant. A coating from a spontaneously depositable pretreatment composition comprising a Group IIIB and/or Group IVB metal may be deposited on the substrate surface prior to electrodepositing a coating from the electrodepositable pretreatment composition. Following electrodeposition of the electrodepositable pretreatment composition, the substrate optionally may be contacted with a sealing composition comprising phosphate and a Group IIIB and/or IVB metal. Substrates treated according to the methods also are disclosed.

Non-Foreshortening Stent

Self-expending stents that include circumferential rings of alternating interconnected struts connected by flexible connectors. The struts of the rings and flexible connectors have a structure, including areas of expanded or reduced width or thickness, to account for venous applications. When used for venous applications, the stents convey benefit from configurations that improve flexibility (due to the greater elasticity of venous applications) while maintaining enough stiffness to resist pressure on the venous structure in selected areas (such as for the May-Thurner syndrome). The stents include particular structural characteristics—often expressed as ratios between different measurements—that are particularly advantageous for (although not limited to) venous applications.

Fire alarm building management integration

A fire alarm system includes an alarm panel, one or more notification appliances, one or more initiating devices, one or more wires, and one or more alternate building systems. The one or more wires couple the alarm panel to the one or more notification appliances and to the one or more initiating devices. The one or more alternate building systems are coupled to the one or more wires. The one or more alternate building systems each include one or more components configured to receive power from the one or more wires.

Hybrid stent

A stent includes a high radial force segment and a highly flexible segment, where the diameters of the high radial force segment and the highly flexible segment are substantially the same. The stent may further be placed with an additional stent segment, where the additional stent segment has a radial force similar to the radial force of the highly flexible force segment.

MUSHROOM LINE J14756-s3 AND METHODS AND USES THEREFOR

A mushroom culture of Agaricus bisporus, comprising at least one set of chromosomes as a culture of line J14756-s3, includes a representative culture of the line, which has been deposited under NRRL Accession No. 67317. A method of producing a hybrid mushroom culture of Agaricus bisporus comprising: mating a culture comprising at least one set of chromosomes as a culture of line J14756-s3 with a second homokaryotic line culture. Additionally, mushrooms, parts of the culture and products incorporating the culture of the invention are provided.

System For Attaching Accessories To A Snowmobile

A snowmobile including a chassis, a driver's seat mounted to the chassis, and an accessory. The accessory includes a first locking member and a second locking member disconnected from the first locking member. The first locking member and the second locking member are configured to couple the accessory to the chassis behind the driver's seat.

System and method for communication of analyte data

Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for wireless communication of analyte data. In this regard, in embodiments, a mobile includes a transceiver configured to transmit and receive wireless signals. The mobile device includes circuitry operatively coupled to the transceiver. The mobile device also includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the circuitry and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the mobile device to perform a number of operations. One such operation is to obtain a derivative of a first signal received via a first link. Another such operation is to obtain a derivative of a second signal received via a second link; and. Yet another such operation is to generate a selection for connection to an analyte sensor system, based on a comparison of the derivative of the first signal and the derivative of the second signal.

Combustor mixing assembly

A mixing assembly for a combustor, including: a pilot mixer and a pilot fuel nozzle; a main mixer including: a main housing surrounding the pilot mixer; a fuel manifold positioned between the pilot housing and the main housing; a mixer foot extending outward from a forward end of the main housing; a main swirler body surrounding the main housing such that an annular mixing channel is defined between the main housing and the main swirler body, and coupled to the mixer foot; and a main fuel ring in the mixing channel downstream of the mixer foot connected to the main housing by main fuel vanes, at least one of the main fuel ring and the main fuel vanes including fuel injection ports positioned to discharge fuel into a central portion of the mixing channel, wherein the mixer foot extends farther from the main housing than the main fuel ring.

Intravascular implants

A radially expandable, tubular stent, includes a first section having a first crush resistance force and a second section have a second crush resistance force, wherein the first crush resistance force is less than the second crush resistance force. The first section is connected to the second section to form a tube, connection of the first and second sections extending in an axial direction of the tube.

Tapering stent

A stent includes a high radial force segment and a highly flexible segment, where the diameters of the high radial force segment and the highly flexible segment are different. For example, the stent may be formed from a tube having varying diameters as it extends distally combined with increased strut density to achieve increased flexibility distally while reducing loss of radial stiffness. The stent may further be placed with an additional stent segment, where the additional stent segment has a radial force similar to the radial force of the highly flexible force segment.

Hybrid stent

A stent includes a high radial/crush force segment and a highly flexible segment. In an aspect, a plurality of first ring struts connected such that each of the plurality of first rings comprises a sinusoidal pattern having a plurality of apices and troughs, each first ring connected to an adjacent first ring by at least one connector. The connector extends from a ring strut of the first ring from a position near an apex of the first ring to a ring strut of the adjacent first rings near an apex of the adjacent ring, and a second stent segment comprises a plurality of second rings connected to one another to form a series of second rings

Method of recovering inorganic pigment

Disclosed is a method of recovering inorganic pigment such as TiO 2 from a coating composition that includes liquid, an organic component, and an inorganic component. The coating composition is thermally treated to remove at least a portion of the organic component and yield an inorganic pigment composition having a higher concentration of the inorganic pigment (TiO 2 ) than in the original coating composition.

Snowmobile

A snowmobile has an air intake system integrated into the snowmobile body, and with air intake vents facing rearwardly towards the rider. The air intake system includes a plenum defined by a portion of the body and ducting extending within the body. The ducting is porous to allow the air input noise to be dissipated within the engine compartment. The snowmobile further comprises couplings which may be realigned to accommodate wear. A frame coupler allows multiple differently configured frame tubes to be connected to the tunnel. The chassis of the snowmobile includes a casing for receiving the gears which drive the belt.

Hybrid stent

A stent includes a high radial force segment and a highly flexible segment, where the diameters of the high radial force segment and the highly flexible segment are substantially the same. The stent may further be placed with an additional stent segment, where the additional stent segment has a radial force similar to the radial force of the highly flexible force segment.

Cast Polyethylene Packaging Films

A cast film is made from at least one ethylene polymer which comprises from 75.0 mol % to 100.0 mol % of ethylene derived units and which has a density of from 0.900 g/cm3 to 0.926 g/cm3, a melt index (I2.16) from greater than 1.2 g/10 min to 6 g/10 min, a melt index ratio (I21.6/I2.16) of from 20 to 50, and a z-average molecular weight (Mz) of greater 150,000 g/mol. The cast film has an average flex crack resistance as measured by ASTM F392 of less than or equal to 15 holes/300 cm2 after 10,000 cycles, preferably 8±1 holes/300 cm2 after 10,000 cycles.

Fuel nozzle

A fuel nozzle apparatus includes: a fuel distributor including an annular distributor ring, an aft interior mounting surface; and a pilot supply tube; a venturi defining a splitter with a first bore, and axially spaced-apart forward and aft exterior mounting surfaces; and a swirler including second bore and a forward interior mounting surface. The pilot supply tube is received in the second bore, outer ends of the inner vanes are received in the first bore; and the forward and aft exterior mounting surfaces of the venturi are received in the forward and aft interior mounting surfaces, respectively.

Snowmobile

A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. The track includes a wide track belt and the snowmobile body portions and chassis are adapted to fit the wide track belt. A rear rack assembly is positioned on a rear of the snowmobile frame and can support a passenger seat.

Detecting repeat expansions with short read sequencing data

The disclosed embodiments concern methods, apparatus, systems and computer program products for determining the presence or absence of repeat expansions of interest, including repeat expansions of repeat sequences that are medically significant. Some embodiments provide methods for identifying and calling medically relevant repeat expansions using anchored reads. An anchored read is a paired end read that is unaligned to a repeat sequence under consideration, but it is paired with an anchor read that is aligned to or near the repeat sequence. Some embodiments use both anchor and anchored reads to determine the presence or absence of the repeat expansions. System, apparatus, and computer program products are also provided for determining repeat expansion implementing the methods disclosed.

Coating Compositions Having Improved Corrosion Resistance

The present invention is directed towards curable film-forming coating compositions comprising metal particles; an alkaline earth metal compound comprising an alkaline earth metal oxide, an alkaline earth metal carbonate, an alkaline earth metal hydroxide, an alkaline earth metal sulfate, an alkaline earth metal monocarboxylate, an alkaline earth metal phosphate, or combinations thereof; and an organic film-forming binder. Also disclosed are methods of making curable film-forming coating compositions, methods of coating substrates, and coated substrates resulting therefrom.

Hybrid stent

A stent includes a high radial/crush force segment and a highly flexible segment. In an aspect, a plurality of first ring struts connected such that each of the plurality of first rings comprises a sinusoidal pattern having a plurality of apices and troughs, each first ring connected to an adjacent first ring by at least one connector. The connector extends from a ring strut of the first ring from a position near an apex of the first ring to a ring strut of the adjacent first rings near an apex of the adjacent ring, and a second stent segment comprises a plurality of second rings connected to one another to form a series of second rings

Retightenable wedge system for tightening coil in slot of generator stator

A retightenable wedge system for tightening a coil in a slot of a generator stator bar is presented. The retightenable wedge system includes a first filler layer, a spring member, a second filler layer and a retightenable wedge assembly. The retightenable wedge assembly includes a slot wedge having an aperture, a tightening member having form fit feature and a locking member having mating form fit feature. The tightening member is tightenable in the aperture such that a radial load is applied on the second filler layer for tightening the coil in the slot. The tightening member is locked in place in the aperture by an engagement between the form fit feature of the tightening member and the mating form fit feature of the locking member such that the tightening member is restrained from backing out of the slot wedge.

Fluid transfer interface

Fluid transfer interfaces for transferring fluid into or out of vessels, namely flexible polymeric bags. The fluid transfer interfaces have a body for use in connection with a vessel, or combined therewith, one or more apertures extending through the body, and one or more fluid transfer conduits secured to the body by way of a cast seal and extending continuously and axially through the one or more apertures. Also disclosed is a vessel closure having one or more fluid transfer conduits extending through the closure, the fluid transfer conduits affixed to the closure by a cast seal.

System and method for wireless communication of analyte data

Systems, methods, apparatuses, and devices, for the wireless communication of analyte data are provided. In some embodiments, a method and calibration station for calibrating a continuous analyte sensor system is provided. Methods and testing systems for testing a continuous analyte sensor system is provided. Continuous analyte sensor systems, display devices and peripheral devices configured for wireless communication of analyte, connection, alarm and/or alert data and associated methods are provided.

Vessel Closures and Methods for Using and Manufacturing Same

A fluid transfer hub has a first vessel closure, a second vessel closure, a gasket arranged between the first vessel closure and the second vessel closure, and a clamp at least partially surrounding the first vessel closure, the second vessel closure, and the gasket. The first vessel closure has a first body, one or more apertures extending axially through the first body, one or more first inserts extending axially through the one or more apertures, and a cast seal disposed within the first body and surrounding each first insert. The second vessel closure has a second body, one or more apertures extending axially through the second body, one or more second inserts extending axially through the one or more apertures, and a cast seal disposed within the second body and surrounding each second insert.

Addition polymer for electrodepositable coating compositions

The present invention is directed to an addition polymer comprising an addition polymer backbone; at least one moiety comprising a phosphorous acid group, the moiety being covalently bonded to the addition polymer backbone by a carbon-carbon bond; and at least one carbamate functional group. The present invention is also directed towards methods of making the addition polymer, aqueous resinous dispersions and electrodepositable coating compositions comprising the addition polymer, methods of coating a substrate and coated substrates.

Fiber processing of high ethylene level propylene-ethylene random copolymers by use of nucleators

A method of processing a high ethylene random copolymer comprising nucleating a high ethylene random copolymer to form a high ethylene polymeric composition, melting and extruding a high ethylene polymeric composition, spinning a high ethylene polymeric composition to form a fiber, cooling the fiber, guiding the fiber with an aspirator, and recovering the fiber.

Medium density polyethylene compositions with broad orthogonal composition distribution

Provided herein are metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene compositions that exhibit a high degree of broad orthogonal composition distribution ("BOCD"), meaning that they have a relatively high degree of short-chain branching in higher-molecular-weight chains, as compared to the short-chain branching in lower-molecular weight chains. The compositions may have 80 to 99.9 wt% units derived from ethylene and 0.1 to 20 wt% units derived from a C 3 to C 40 α-olefin comonomer; density from 0.925 to 0.950 g/cm 3 , melt index (I 2.16 ) within the range from 0.1 to 5 g/10 min, and molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) within the range from 4.0 to 8.0. The polyethylene compositions may be formed any suitable polymerization method, although methods according to some embodiments may include utilizing a pre-trim catalyst slurry that is optionally combined with trim catalyst solution to achieve on-the-fly adjustment of catalyst ratios for producing these polyethylene compositions among other polyethylene compositions in a production campaign.

Improvement in fiber processing of high ethylene level propylene-ethylene random copolymers by use of nucleators

A method of processing a high ethylene random copolymer comprising nucleating a high ethylene random copolymer to form a high ethylene polymeric composition, melting and extruding a high ethylene polymeric composition, spinning a high ethylene polymeric composition to form a fiber, cooling the fiber, guiding the fiber with an aspirator, and recovering the fiber.

Process for producing polyolefin

Process for the production of an oriented polyolefin film using multi-component polymer compositions. One polymer component comprises an isotactic propylene homopolymer produced by the polymerization of propylene with a Ziegler-Natta catalyst. A secondary component is a Ziegler-Natta polymerized ethylene-propylene random copolymer or a metallocene-polymerized ethylene-propylene random copolymer produced by the polymerization of propylene and ethylene in the presence of a metallocene polymerization catalyst. The Ziegler-Natta polymerized copolymer is produced by the polymerization of ethylene and propylene in the presence of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and contains no more than 0.5 wt. % ethylene and has a xylene solubles content of at least 2 wt. %. The primary and secondary polymer components are mixed together to provide a blend in which, when the secondary component is a Ziegler-Natta polypropylene, is present in an amount within the range of 5–25 wt. % and the secondary polymer component is a metallocene-based copolymer present in an amount of less than 5 wt. %. After mixing the two polymer components together, the mixture is extruded and the formed into a biaxially oriented film.

Polyethylene films for barrier applications

Disclosed is a method of modifying polyethylene to increase its ability to resist the transmission of water vapor. The polyethylene is modified to increase long chain branching resulting in lower water vapor transmission rates in films prepared with the modified polyethylene. The polyethylene can be modified using peroxides, air and even by admixture with high long chain branching content polyethylene. The polyethylene, particularly when in the form of films, can be used for preparing packaging where sorption of flavor, aroma, or colorant compounds must be minimized.

Snow Track For A Snowmobile

An endless track for propelling a snowmobile. The endless track includes an inner drive surface and an outer ground-engaging surface opposite to the inner drive surface. A first side surface is opposite to a second side surface. A plurality of first side lugs are adjacent to the first side surface. A plurality of second side lugs are adjacent to the second side surface. The plurality of first side lugs and the plurality of second side lugs provide traction when the snowmobile is operated off-axis and tilted on its side as well as provides traction surfaces on additional planes other than the outer carcass of the endless track when the track is submerged in the snow.

Alkylated fluorochemical oligomers and use thereof in the treatment of fibrous substrates

This invention provides a method of treating fibrous substrates, such as leather, by contacting the substrate with a fluorochemical compound comprising: a fluorochemical oligomeric portion comprising an aliphatic backbone with a plurality of pendant fluoroaliphatic groups, each fluoroaliphatic group having a fully fluorinated terminal group and each independently linked to a carbon atom of the aliphatic backbone through an organic linking group; an aliphatic moiety; and a linking group which links the fluorochemical oligomeric portion to the aliphatic moiety. The fluorochemical compounds provide desirable oil, water and stain repellency to fibrous substrates.

Alkylated fluorochemical oligomers and use thereof in the treatment of fibrous substrates

This invention provides a method of treating fibrous substrates, such as leather, by contacting the substrate with a fluorochemical compound comprising: a fluorochemical oligomeric portion comprising an aliphatic backbone with a plurality of pendant fluoroaliphatic groups, each fluoroaliphatic group having a fully fluorinated terminal group and each independently linked to a carbon atom of the aliphatic backbone through an organic linking group; an aliphatic moiety; and a linking group which links the fluorochemical oligomeric portion to the aliphatic moiety. The fluorochemical compounds provide desirable oil, water and stain repellency to fibrous substrates.

SUPER SEAMABLE POLYMERS AND METHOD FOR THEIR PRODUCTION

processo para a produção de partículas de polímero que absorvem água , partículas de polímero que absorvem água , e, artigo que absorve fluido

Method and system for endotracheal/esophageal stimulation prior to and during a medical procedure

A method of performing a medical procedure, such as surgery, is provided. A nerve is stimulated in order to adjust the beating of the heart to a first condition, such as a stopped or slowed condition. The medical procedure is performed on the heart or another organ. The stimulation of the nerve is stopped in order to adjust the beating of the heart to a second condition, such as a beating condition. The heart itself may also be stimulated to a beating condition, such as by pacing. The stimulation of the nerve may be continued in order to allow the medical procedure to be continued. Systems and devices for performing the medical procedure are also provided.

Polypropylene Materials and Method of Preparing Polypropylene Materials

A polypropylene material may be prepared from a blend of heterophasic propylene copolymers and propylene homopolymers. The material may be prepared by blending the polymers while they are in a molten state, and forming a film or sheet from the polymer blend. The materials may also be formed as coextruded materials or as ternary blends with a polyethylene or a single phase random propylene copolymer. The blends and neat polymers have particular application to forming slit film tapes and similar materials. The resultant materials may exhibit increased tenacity, elongation and toughness and greater surface roughness as compared to those materials prepared solely from propylene homopolymers.

Process for producing polyolefin

Process for the production of an oriented polyolefm film using multi- component polymer compositions. One polymer component comprises an isotactic propylene homopolymer produced by the polymerization of propylene with a Ziegler- Natta catalyst. A secondary component is a Ziegler-Natta polymerized ethylene- propylene random copolymer or a metallocene-polymerized ethylene-propylene random copolymer produced by the polymerization of propylene and ethylene in the presence of a metallocene polymerization catalyst. The Ziegler-Natta polymerized copolymer is produced by the polymerization of ethylene and propylene in the presence of a Ziegler- Natta catalyst and contains no more than 0.5 wt.% ethylene and has a xylene solubles content of at least 2 wt.%. The primary and secondary polymer components are mixed together to provide a blend in which, when the secondary component is a Ziegler-Natta polypropylene, is present in an amount within the range of 5-25 wt.% and the secondary polymer component is a metallocene-based copolymer present in an amount of less than 5 wt.%. After mixing the two polymer components together, the mixture is extruded and the formed into a biaxially oriented film.

Process for producing polyolefin films

Process for producing an oriented polyolefm film using a multi- component polymer composition provided by a primary polymer component comprising an isotactic propylene homopolymer produced by the polymerization of propylene in the presence of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and a secondary polymer component comprising a metallocene polymerized isotactic propylene polymer having a xylene solubles content which is less than that of the primary polymer component. The secondary polymer component is a propylene homopolymer or an ethylene-propylene random copolymer having an ethylene content of about 0.5 wt.% or less. The polymer components are separately co-extruded to form a multilayer co-extrudate in which the primary polymer component is present in an amount greater than the secondary polymer component. The multilayer co-extrudate is oriented in at least one direction to form an oriented film.

Process for producing polyolefin

Process for the production of an oriented polyolefm film using multi- component polymer compositions. One polymer component comprises an isotactic propylene homopolymer produced by the polymerization of propylene with a Ziegler- Natta catalyst. A secondary component is a Ziegler-Natta polymerized ethylene- propylene random copolymer or a metallocene-polymerized ethylene-propylene random copolymer produced by the polymerization of propylene and ethylene in the presence of a metallocene polymerization catalyst. The Ziegler-Natta polymerized copolymer is produced by the polymerization of ethylene and propylene in the presence of a Ziegler- Natta catalyst and contains no more than 0.5 wt.% ethylene and has a xylene solubles content of at least 2 wt.%. The primary and secondary polymer components are mixed together to provide a blend in which, when the secondary component is a Ziegler-Natta polypropylene, is present in an amount within the range of 5-25 wt.% and the secondary polymer component is a metallocene-based copolymer present in an amount of less than 5 wt.%. After mixing the two polymer components together, the mixture is extruded and the formed into a biaxially oriented film.

Increasing syndiotactic propylene polymer cast film line speed

A method is provided for casting a film of syndiotactic propylene polymer (sPP) at a film line speed of from about 35 to about 200 feet per minute. The sPP provided may include a peak melt temperature of from about 120 to about 140 degrees Celsius. A processing aid may be added to the sPP prior to casting the sPP film. The casting temperature of the method provided may be maintained at less than about 430 degrees Fahrenheit. The method provided includes a cast roll that forms the sPP film and that may be maintained at a temperature of from about 50 to about 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The coefficient of friction of the sPP film provided may be less than about 1.0. The maximum tensile strength of the sPP film provided may be at least about 4,200 pounds per square inch.

Method for organ positioning and stabilization

This invention provides a system and method for positioning, manipulating, holding, grasping, immobilizing and/or stabilizing a heart including one or more tissue-engaging devices, one or more suction sources, one or more fluid sources, one or more energy sources, one or more sensors and one or more processors. The system and method may include an indifferent electrode, a drug delivery device and an illumination device. The system's tissue-engaging device may comprise a tissue-engaging head, a support apparatus and a clamping mechanism for attaching the tissue-engaging device to a stable object. The system may be used during various medical procedures including the deployment of an anastomotic device, intermittently stopping and starting of the heart, ablation of cardiac tissues and the placement of cardiac leads.

Three-dimensional puzzle

A three dimensional puzzle assembly 12 is formed of a plurality of puzzle pieces 18. The puzzle pieces 18 have tabs 28 that are received in recesses 30. The tabs 28 and recesses 30 have cooperating engagement features 32, 34 that prevent adjacent puzzle pieces from being displaced in a direction normal to an exterior surface of the puzzle pieces. The puzzle assembly 12 defines a guide 24 in which a lock 20 may be attached. A bayonet connector 88, 90 may be used to attach a liner 14 to the lock through a hole 52 in the puzzle assembly. A retainer 54 on the liner 14 may pass through the hole 52 and engage the lock 20.

Infrared radiation curable organopolysiloxane compositions

There is provided an infrared radiation curable organopolysiloxane composition having a poly(alkenylorganosiloxane), a siloxane hydride, an infrared radiation absorbent material, such as carbon black, and an effective amount of a platinum group metal catalyst. The infrared radiation curable organopolysiloxane composition can be used as a binder for a desiccant, such as a zeolite, useful in making multi-panel thermal pane windows.

Hot seal resins

A film having a seal strength of at least 100 grams force/inch and a seal initiation temperature of less than about 100 °C. A polymeric composition comprising a metallocene catalyzed random ethylene-propylene copolymer and a propylene/alpha olefin copolymer or ethylene/alpha olefin copolymer. An article comprised of a film having a seal strength of at least 100 grams force/inch and a seal initiation temperature of less than about 100 °C.

Hot seal resins

A film having a seal strength of at least 100 grams force/inch and a seal initiation temperature of less than about 100 °C. A polymeric composition comprising a metallocene catalyzed random ethylene-propylene copolymer and a propylene/alpha olefin copolymer or ethylene/alpha olefin copolymer. An article comprised of a film having a seal strength of at least 100 grams force/inch and a seal initiation temperature of less than about 100 °C.

Endoperoxides and methods of photocatalytically synthesizing endoperoxides

A method of making an endoperoxide from a diene and oxygen in the presence of a photocatalyst having an excited state lifetime of at least 100 nanoseconds, the endoperoxide being represented by the formula: where R 1 is an aryl substituted with at least one group selected from the group consisting of alkoxy, hydroxyl, halogen, carbamate, sulfonamide, silyloxy, amide, and combinations thereof or a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, R 2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkynyl, or aryl, R 3 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkynyl, or aryl, R 4 is alkynyl or aryl, R 5 is hydrogen or a substituent, R 6 is hydrogen or a substituent, and A 1 , A 2 , and A 3 are the same or different atoms and form a divalent group that combines with the two carbon atoms of the endoperoxide ring to form a saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted ring system of a size of from five to six atoms.

Treated nonwoven webs containing synthetic and pulp fibers.

Se describen productos como hoja que contienen una composición aditiva que mejora varias propiedades del producto La composición aditiva por ejemplo comprende una dispersión acuosa que contiene un polímero alfa-olefina, un copolímero de acido etileno-carboxílico o mezclas de los mismos El polímero alfa-olefina puede comprender un interpolímero de etileno y octeno mientras el copolímero de acido etileno carboxílico puede comprender copolímero de acido etileno acrílico. La composición aditiva también puede contener un agente dispersante, tal como un ácido graso. En una modalidad, el producto como hoja comprende un tejido coform conteniendo fibras sintéticas y fibras de pulpa.

Apparatus for determining the force imposed on a terminal during crimping thereof

The present invention is directed to the determination of the force imposed on a terminal being crimped onto a wire. The crimping mechanism includes a cantilevered member which is deflected an amount that is proportional to the crimping force imposed on the terminal by the crimping bar. The amount of this deflection is sensed by four strain gages which are coupled to the cantilevered member and are electrically interconnected to form a Wheatstone bridge. The output of the Wheatstone bridge is then translated into actual force being imposed upon the terminal.

Apparatus and method for determination of crimp height

The present invention is directed to the accurate and automatic determination of crimp height of a terminal being crimped onto a wire. The crimping apparatus includes a conventional crimping press having a reciprocating ram and base, each carrying a mating half of a crimping die set. A strain gage is arranged to measure crimping forces imposed on the terminal being crimped and a linear sensor measures the position of the ram during the crimping process. As the ram descends and the crimping begins, the force as indicated by the strain gage is monitored until it reaches a predetermined value. Monitoring continues until the force reaches substantially zero, at which time the position of the ram, as indicated by the linear sensor, is translated into crimp height.

Fluid transfer assembly with a junction having multiple fluid pathways

A fluid transfer assembly is described. The fluid transfer assembly includes a unitary junction having an upstream portion and a downstream portion, the unitary junction defining a plurality of curved fluid pathways between the upstream portion and the downstream portion. The assembly also includes at least one flexible fluid conduit sealed to the junction in fluid communication with at least one of the plurality of curved fluid pathways.

System for simultaneous filling of multiple containers

A fluid distribution system is configured to distribute fluid from a first vessel to second vessels includes a hub assembly and a frame assembly. The hub assembly has an input cap, a distribution cap, a first clamp, and a second clamp. The input cap defines an inlet and the distribution cap is sealingly secured to the input cap with a plenum being defined between the input and distribution caps. The distribution cap includes conduit connectors that each defines an outlet in fluid communication with the plenum. The first clamp is disposed over the distribution cap and is engaged with the input cap to secure the input cap to the distribution cap and the second clamp is disposed over the input cap and engaged with the distribution cap to secure the distribution cap to the input cap. The frame assembly supports the hub assembly and is configured to secure each of the secondary vessels at a predetermined distance relative to the hub assembly.

Stabilized dentifrice compositions containing reactive ingredients

An extrudable composite multilayer dentifrice composition for cleaning teeth containing reactive bicarbonate and peroxide ingredients which do not interact during storage or when extruded together from a container onto a toothbrush but react in the oral cavity when mixed during tooth brushing, the composition comprising two separate dentifrice components, one component containing a peroxide ingredient and the other component containing a colorant reactive with the peroxide ingredient, the components having substantially equivalent viscosity which are maintained in stable discrete layered phases in interfacial contact with each other prior to extrusion without interaction of the peroxide and the colorant and which are extrudable together in interfacial contact without interaction of the ingredients.

Composition for and treatment of demyelinating diseases and paralysis by administration of remyelinating agents

The application provides for methods and compositions for inhibiting demyelination, promoting remyelination and/or treating paralysis in a subject in need thereof. Preferably, such compositions include immunoglobulins (e.g., antibodies, antibody fragments, and recombinantly produced antibodies or fragments), polypeptides (e.g., soluble forms of the ligand proteins for integrins) and small molecules, which when administered in an effective amount inhibits demyelination and/or promotes remyelination in a patient. The compositions and methods described herein can also utilize other anti-inflammatory agents used to palliate conditions and diseases associated with demyelination.

Extendable electrocautery surgery apparatus and method

An improved electrocautery method and instrument includes interlock features which enable the instrument to be safely operated under convenient manual controls including a slide element and control buttons and interlock switch positioned on the instrument.

Snowmobile

A snowmobile includes a chassis comprising a bulkhead and a tunnel, a front suspension coupled to bulkhead, a rear suspension coupled to the tunnel, and slide rails coupled to the rear suspension. The rear suspension includes a toggle link pivotally coupled to the tunnel at a first pivot coupling, and a rear control arm coupled between the slide rails and the toggle link. The toggle link is pivotally coupled to the rear control arm at a second pivot coupling. The rear suspension also includes a carrier roller coupled to the toggle link. The toggle link is movable to a plurality of positions relative to the toggle link to vary the dynamics of the vehicle propulsion.

Snowmobile

A snowmobile has an air intake system integrated into the snowmobile body, and with air intake vents facing rearwardly towards the rider. The air intake system includes a plenum defined by a portion of the body and ducting extending within the body. The ducting is porous to allow the air input noise to be dissipated within the engine compartment. The snowmobile further comprises couplings which may be realigned to accommodate wear. A frame coupler allows multiple differently configured frame tubes to be connected to the tunnel. The chassis of the snowmobile includes a casing for receiving the gears which drive the belt.

Snowmobile

A snowmobile has an air intake system integrated into the snowmobile body, and with air intake vents facing rearwardly towards the rider. The air intake system includes a plenum defined by a portion of the body and ducting extending within the body. The ducting is porous to allow the air input noise to be dissipated within the engine compartment. The snowmobile further comprises couplings which may be realigned to accommodate wear. A frame coupler allows multiple differently configured frame tubes to be connected to the tunnel. The chassis of the snowmobile includes a casing for receiving the gears which drive the belt.

Gasketed subassembly for use in fuel cells including replicated structures

An electrochemical device subassembly is provided that includes a membrane electrode assembly and a gasket. The membrane electrode assembly includes an electrolyte membrane having a first major surface, a second major surface opposite the first major surface, and a peripheral edge. The gasket is disposed adjacent the first major surface of the electrolyte membrane at the peripheral edge, and has a plurality of replicated structures that extend greater than about 250 micrometers from a surface of the gasket.

System and method for communication of analyte data

Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for wireless communication of analyte data. In this regard, in embodiments, a mobile includes a transceiver configured to transmit and receive wireless signals. The mobile device includes circuitry operatively coupled to the transceiver. The mobile device also includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the circuitry and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the mobile device to perform a number of operations. One such operation is to obtain a derivative of a first signal received via a first link. Another such operation is to obtain a derivative of a second signal received via a second link; and. Yet another such operation is to generate a selection for connection to an analyte sensor system, based on a comparison of the derivative of the first signal and the derivative of the second signal.

Systems and method for activating analyte sensor electronics

Various analyte sensor systems for controlling activation of analyte sensor electronics circuitry are provided. Related methods for controlling analyte sensor electronics circuitry are also provided. Various analyte sensor systems for monitoring an analyte in a host are also provided. Various circuits for controlling activation of an analyte sensor system are also provided. Analyte sensor systems utilizing a state machine having a plurality of states for collecting a plurality of digital counts and waking a controller responsive to a wake up signal are also provided. Related methods for such analyte sensor systems are also provided. Systems for controlling activation of analyte sensor electronics circuitry utilizing a magnetic sensor are further provided. One or more display device configured to display one or more analyte concentration values are also provided.

System and method for communication of analyte data

Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for wireless communication of analyte data. In this regard, in embodiments, a mobile includes a transceiver configured to transmit and receive wireless signals. The mobile device includes circuitry operatively coupled to the transceiver. The mobile device also includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the circuitry and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the mobile device to perform a number of operations. One such operation is to obtain a derivative of a first signal received via a first link. Another such operation is to obtain a derivative of a second signal received via a second link; and. Yet another such operation is to generate a selection for connection to an analyte sensor system, based on a comparison of the derivative of the first signal and the derivative of the second signal.

System and method for wireless communication of analyte data

Systems, methods, apparatuses, and devices, for the wireless communication of analyte data are provided. In some embodiments, a method and calibration station for calibrating a continuous analyte sensor system is provided. Methods and testing systems for testing a continuous analyte sensor system is provided. Continuous analyte sensor systems, display devices and peripheral devices configured for wireless communication of analyte, connection, alarm and/or alert data and associated methods are provided.

System and method for communication of analyte data

Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for wireless communication of analyte data. In this regard, in embodiments, a mobile includes a transceiver configured to transmit and receive wireless signals. The mobile device includes circuitry operatively coupled to the transceiver. The mobile device also includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the circuitry and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the mobile device to perform a number of operations. One such operation is to obtain a derivative of a first signal received via a first link. Another such operation is to obtain a derivative of a second signal received via a second link; and. Yet another such operation is to generate a selection for connection to an analyte sensor system, based on a comparison of the derivative of the first signal and the derivative of the second signal.

System and method for communication of analyte data

Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for wireless communication of analyte data. In this regard, in embodiments, a mobile includes a transceiver configured to transmit and receive wireless signals. The mobile device includes circuitry operatively coupled to the transceiver. The mobile device also includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the circuitry and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the mobile device to perform a number of operations. One such operation is to obtain a derivative of a first signal received via a first link. Another such operation is to obtain a derivative of a second signal received via a second link; and. Yet another such operation is to generate a selection for connection to an analyte sensor system, based on a comparison of the derivative of the first signal and the derivative of the second signal.

System and method for communication of analyte data

Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for wireless communication of analyte data. In this regard, in embodiments, a mobile includes a transceiver configured to transmit and receive wireless signals. The mobile device includes circuitry operatively coupled to the transceiver. The mobile device also includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the circuitry and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the mobile device to perform a number of operations. One such operation is to obtain a derivative of a first signal received via a first link. Another such operation is to obtain a derivative of a second signal received via a second link; and. Yet another such operation is to generate a selection for connection to an analyte sensor system, based on a comparison of the derivative of the first signal and the derivative of the second signal.

Systems and methods for activating analyte sensor electronics

Various analyte sensor systems for controlling activation of analyte sensor electronics circuitry are provided. Related methods for controlling analyte sensor electronics circuitry are also provided. Various analyte sensor systems for monitoring an analyte in a host are also provided. Various circuits for controlling activation of an analyte sensor system are also provided. Analyte sensor systems utilizing a state machine having a plurality of states for collecting a plurality of digital counts and waking a controller responsive to a wake up signal are also provided. Related methods for such analyte sensor systems are also provided. Systems for controlling activation of analyte sensor electronics circuitry utilizing a magnetic sensor are further provided. One or more display device configured to display one or more analyte concentration values are also provided.

System and method for wireless communication of analyte data

Systems, methods, apparatuses, and devices, for the wireless communication of analyte data are provided. In some embodiments, a method and calibration station for calibrating a continuous analyte sensor system is provided. Methods and testing systems for testing a continuous analyte sensor system is provided. Continuous analyte sensor systems, display devices and peripheral devices configured for wireless communication of analyte, connection, alarm and/or alert data and associated methods are provided.

Support device

Shaker flask stand with composite legs

A flask stand is configured to support a flask and includes a base ring and a plurality of legs. The base ring is configured to support a lower portion of the flask. Each leg is secured to the base ring and extends outward from the base ring. Each leg includes a body, a lattice, and an elastomeric foot. The body includes a first end portion that is secured to the base ring with the foot portion being opposite the first end portion. The lattice is formed within the foot portion and includes a plurality of members that form an open-mesh frame that defines a plurality of voids between adjacent members of the frame. The elastomeric foot is formed of an elastomer and is disposed about the lattice and within the voids of the lattice. The foot is configured to engage a surface to support the body relative to the surface.

Cartilage-derived implants and methods of making and using same

Cartilage fibers and implants made therefrom are disclosed, with and without cartilage particles. Methods for making the cartilage fibers and the implants containing them are also disclosed. The implants may be pre-shaped and may be reshapable and provide good shape retention and little swelling when placed into a cartilage defect.

Cycloalkyl, lactam, lactone and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and methods for inhibiting β-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis by use

Disclosed are compounds which inhibit β-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits β-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Cycloalkyl, lactam, lactone and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and methods for inhibiting β-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis by use of such compounds

Disclosed are compounds which inhibit β-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits β-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Swirlers and method of manufacturing

A unitary swirler (200) is disclosed, comprising a body (201) having a swirler axis (11), and a plurality of vanes (208) arranged in a circumferential direction around the swirler axis (11), wherein the swirler (200) has a unitary construction. In one embodiment, the unitary swirler (200) has a rim (240) located coaxially with the swirler axis (11), and a wall (260) extending between a portion of the rim (240) and a portion of the hub (205). In another embodiment, the unitary swirler (200) has an adaptor (250) having a passage (254) that is configured to direct a flow of air towards at least some of the plurality of vanes (208). A method (500) for fabricating a unitary swirler (200) is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of determining three-dimensional information of the unitary swirler (200) having a plurality of vanes (208) arranged in a circumferential direction on a body (201) around a swirler axis (11) and a wall (260) extending between a rim (240) and a portion of the body (201), converting the three- dimensional information into a plurality of slices that each define a cross-sectional layer of the unitary swirler (200), and successively forming each layer of the unitary swirler (200) by fusing a metallic powder using laser energy. Exemplary embodiments are disclosed, showing a unitary swirler (200) made by using a rapid manufacturing process. In one aspect of the invention, the rapid manufacturing process is a laser sintering process.

Repair of fuel nozzle component

A method of repairing a fuel nozzle 100 is disclosed comprising the steps of: preparing a damaged component 909 for repair; directing thermal energy towards a substrate 960; directing a stream of powder material 953; and depositing the powder material onto the substrate 960.

Method of assembling a fuel nozzle

A method of assembling a fuel nozzle comprises the steps of forming a pilot assembly; coupling the pilot assembly to a unitary distributor such that the pilot assembly is in flow communication with a pilot flow passage in the unitary distributor; coupling a unitary swirler having an adaptor to the unitary distributor; coupling the adaptor to a stem housing; coupling the unitary distributor to the stem housing; and coupling a centerbody to the stem housing.

Unitary conduit for transporting fluids and method of manufacturing

A method for fabricating a unitary conduit (105) is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of determining three-dimensional information of the unitary conduit (105) having at least one flow passage (108), converting the three-dimensional information into a plurality of slices that each define a cross-sectional layer of the unitary conduit (105), and successively forming each layer of the unitary conduit (105) by fusing a metallic powder using laser energy. A unitary conduit (105) is disclosed, comprising a body (106) and a flow passage (108), wherein the flow passage (108) and the body (106) have a unitary construction, and made by using a rapid manufacturing process. In another embodiment, a unitary conduit (105) has a flow passage wherein the cross sectional shape of the flow passage changes from a first cross sectional shape to a second cross sectional shape. In another embodiment, the exterior contour (140) of the body (106) generally conforms to the interior contour (141) of the flow passage (108). In another embodiment, the flow passage (108) branches to a plurality of sub-passages (109).

Fuel nozzle

A fuel nozzle for a gas turbine engine is disclosed, the fuel nozzle comprising at least one unitary component made using a rapid manufacturing process. In one aspect, the rapid manufacturing process is a laser sintering process. Unitary components disclosed include a conduit, swirler, distributor, venturi and a centerbody.

Polyamine-coated superabsorbent polymers

Recombinational cloning using nucleic acids having recombination sites and methods for synthesizing double stranded nucleic acids

A method for synthesising a double stranded nucleic acid molecule comprising: a) mixing one or more nucleic acid templates with a polypeptide having polymerase activity and one ore more primers comprising at least a first recombination site or functional portions thereof; b) incubating said mixture under conditions sufficient to synthesise a first nucleic acid molecule which is complementary to all or a functional portion of said one or more templates and which comprises at least said first recombination site or functional portions thereof; and c) incubating said first nucleic acid molecule in the presence of one or more primers comprising at least a second recombination site or functional portions thereof under conditions sufficient to synthesise a second nucleic acid molecule complementary to all or a functional portion to said first nucleic acid molecule, thereby producing a double stranded nucleic acid molecule comprising at least said first and second recombination sites or functional portions thereof; wherein at least one of said first and second recombination sites comprises at least one nucleotide sequence that has at least 80-99% homology to a nucleotide sequence selected from a group of sequences disclosed.

4-bromo-5-(2-chloro-benzoylamino)-1h-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid (phenyl) amide derivates and related compounds as bradykinin b1 receptor antagonists for the treatment of inflamatory diseases

Disclosed are compounds that are bradykinin B1 receptor antagonists of formulae (I) and (II) and are useful for treating diseases, or relieving adverse symptoms associated with disease conditions, in mammals mediated by bradykinin B1 receptor. Certain of the compounds exhibit increased potency and are also expected to exhibit increased duration of action. Formula (I) and (II) wherein Z’ is selected from O, S and NH; R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkynyl, aryl, substituted aryl, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, heterocyclic and substituted heterocyclic; R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and substituted alkyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkynyl, aryl, substituted aryl, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, heterocyclic and substituted heterocyclic; R4 is selected from the group consisting of aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, and substituted heteroaryl; R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl and substituted alkyl; X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, aryl, substituted aryl, carboxyl, carboxyl esters, cyano, halo, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, hydroxy, nitro, amino, substituted amino, acylamino, and aminoacyl.

4-bromo-5-(2-chloro-benzoylamino)-1h-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid (phenyl) amide derivates and related compounds as bradykinin b1 receptor antagonists for the treatment of inflamatory diseases

Disclosed are compounds that are bradykinin B1 receptor antagonists of formulae (I) and (II) and are useful for treating diseases, or relieving adverse symptoms associated with disease conditions, in mammals mediated by bradykinin B1 receptor. Certain of the compounds exhibit increased potency and are also expected to exhibit increased duration of action. Formula (I) and (II) wherein Z’ is selected from O, S and NH; R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkynyl, aryl, substituted aryl, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, heterocyclic and substituted heterocyclic; R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and substituted alkyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkynyl, aryl, substituted aryl, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, heterocyclic and substituted heterocyclic; R4 is selected from the group consisting of aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, and substituted heteroaryl; R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl and substituted alkyl; X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, aryl, substituted aryl, carboxyl, carboxyl esters, cyano, halo, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, hydroxy, nitro, amino, substituted amino, acylamino, and aminoacyl.

4-bromo-5-(2-chloro-benzoylamino)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid amide derivatives and related compounds as bradykinin B1 receptor antagonists for the treatment of inflammatory diseases

Disclosed are compounds of formula I and II that are bradykinin B 1 receptor antagonists and are useful for treating diseases, or relieving adverse symptoms associated with disease conditions, in mammals mediated by bradykinin B 1 receptor. Certain of the compounds exhibit increased potency and are also expected to exhibit increased duration of action.

Substituted pyrazole derivatives and related compounds as bradykinin B1 receptor antagonists

Disclosed are compounds that are bradykinin B 1 receptor antagonists and are useful for treating diseases, or relieving adverse symptoms associated with disease conditions, in mammals mediated by bradykinin B 1 receptor. Certain of the compounds exhibit increased potency and are also expected to exhibit increased duration of action.

Compositions and methods for treating glaucoma and ocular hypertension

This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions related to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of a mammalian species, particularly humans.

Methods of testing electronic devices

A method and system of testing an electronic device can be performed by estimating the die temperature using correlation data previously collected for other electronic devices. In one embodiment, correlation data can include (1) die temperatures measured and (2) currents drawn by the electronic devices, testing voltages for the electronic devices, or powers consumed by the electronic devices during the testing. The correlation data can be used to generate an equation or be stored in a table. A method of testing a subsequent electronic device can include testing the subsequent electronic device. The method can also include estimating a die temperature for the subsequent electronic device during testing, wherein the die temperature can be estimated at least in part using a current drawn by the subsequent electronic device, a testing voltage for the subsequent electronic device, or a power consumed by the subsequent electronic device.

ELECTRIC RAZOR

L'invention concerne un rasoir électrique à sec.En réalisant un système de rasage (20) avec un ensemble de tondeuses séparées et indépendantes (26, 27) utilisé en association directe avec un ensemble de coupe à feuille ajourée ou à grille (24, 25) de manière à permettre que l'ensemble de tondeuses soit amené en plusieurs positions alternatives par un seul élément de commande en étant utilisé simultanément avec l'ensemble de coupe à feuille ajourée, un système de rasage unique est obtenu pour couper à la fois des poils courts et des poils longs. Pour tenir compte des conditions typiques rencontrées par les utilisateurs, les ensembles de tondeuses peuvent être placés dans trois positions alternatives par un simple actionnement d'un bouton ou interrupteur.L'invention est applicable notamment dans le domaine des instruments pour soins corporels. The invention relates to a dry electric razor. By providing a shaving system (20) with a set of separate and independent clippers (26, 27) used in direct association with a cutting unit with openwork sheet or grid (24, 25) so as to allow the trimmer set to be brought into several alternative positions by a single control element while being used simultaneously with the cut sheet cutter assembly, a single shaving system is obtained for cutting both short hairs and long hairs. To take account of the typical conditions encountered by users, the sets of clippers can be placed in three alternative positions by a simple actuation of a button or switch. The invention is applicable in particular in the field of instruments for personal care.

Aminoplast-curable film-forming compositions providing films having resistance to acid etching

An aminoplast-curable film-forming composition is disclosed. The film-forming composition is a crosslinkable composition comprising (I) a material containing a plurality of carbamate and/or urea functional groups and (2) an aminoplast crosslinking agent. The composition provides a coating with improved acid etch resistance, making the coating particularly useful as an automotive clear coat.

TRANSMISSION DEVICE CONNECTING TREES LEADING AND LEAD ANGULARLY

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN DISPOSITIF DE TRANSMISSION COMPORTANT DES ELEMENTS QUI S'ENCLENCHENT ET SE VERROUILLENT ENTRE EUX POUR RELIER DIRECTEMENT ENTRE EUX DES ARBRES MENANT ET MENE DISPOSES ANGULAIREMENT. LES ELEMENTS ENCLENCHES ET VERROUILLES ENTRE EUX COMPRENNENT DES EBAUCHES 32, 36 DE PIGNONS ET DE ROUES DENTEES LATERALES, UTILISEES NORMALEMENT DANS UN BOITIER CLASSIQUE 16 DE DIFFERENTIEL. CES EBAUCHES 32, 36 PRESENTENT DES SURFACES COMPLEMENTAIRES DESTINEES A S'ENCLENCHER ETROITEMENT LES UNES AVEC LES AUTRES AFIN DE LES EMPECHER DE TOURNER PAR RAPPORT AU BOITIER 16 DU DIFFERENTIEL. UNE TRANSMISSION DIRECTE DE PUISSANCE EST AINSI ETABLIE ENTRE L'ARBRE MENANT 12 ET LES ARBRES DE SORTIE 14, 14. DOMAINE D'APPLICATION: TRANSMISSIONS DE VEHICULES. THE INVENTION RELATES TO A TRANSMISSION DEVICE INCLUDING ELEMENTS WHICH SNAP AND LOCK BETWEEN THEM TO CONNECT DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE DRIVE AND DRIVEN SHAFTS ARRANGED ANGULARLY. THE SNAPS AND LATCHES BETWEEN THEM INCLUDE 32 BLADES, 36 OF SPROCKETS AND SIDE GEAR WHEELS, NORMALLY USED IN A CLASSIC 16 DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING. THESE BLADES 32, 36 PRESENT ADDITIONAL SURFACES INTENDED TO INTERLOCK CLOSELY WITH THE OTHERS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THEM FROM TURNING RELATIVE TO THE DIFFERENTIAL BOX 16. A DIRECT TRANSMISSION OF POWER IS THUS ESTABLISHED BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT 12 AND THE OUTPUT SHAFTS 14, 14. FIELD OF APPLICATION: VEHICLE TRANSMISSIONS.

Heterocyclic compounds which inhibit leukocyte adhesion mediated by .alpha.4 integrins

Disclosed are compounds which bind .alpha.4 integrins, preferably VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particula r, leukocyte adhesion mediated by .alpha.4 integrins, preferably VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalia n patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Dual component dentifrice for fluoridating teeth

A composition and method is disclosed for fluoridating teeth using a two component dentifrice system in which the first component is stable, semisolid, extrudable dentifrice composition containing a fluoride ion releasable hydrolyzable complex fluoride compound such as sodium fluorosilicate, in an aqueous vehicle in which a carrageenan gum having major kappa and lambda forms as the primary thickening agent and the abrasive is a silica providing an acid pH when slurried with water, and the second component is a semi-solid, extrudable dentifrice composition containing a calcium ion releasable compound and the abrasive and carrageenan gum in an aqueous vehicle. The first and second dentifrice compounds are maintained separate from the other until mixed for application to teeth.

SAFETY VALVE FOR OIL OR GAS WELL

L'invention concerne une soupape de sécurité pour puits de forage de pétrole ou de gaz. Elle comprend un manchon 20 d'actionnement déplaçable axialement, fonctionnant de manière à déplacer une tête de soupape d'une position fermée à une position ouverte, le mouvement d'actionnement du manchon étant normalement produit par un piston de faible diamètre monté sur une broche 40 axiale fixée au boîtier 10 de soupape et coopérant avec un cylindre primaire 44 qui est fixé en butée sur le manchon. Une broche secondaire et son cylindre coopérant sont alimentés en fluide sous pression par une conduite séparée. Le second cylindre n'a qu'un contact de butée avec le manchon 20 et peut être utilisé pour le mouvement de ce dernier dans le cas de panne du cylindre primaire 44. Des éléments de blocage empêchent le mouvement de retour du cylindre secondaire, ce qui bloque la tête de soupape dans la position fermée. Application à des puits de forage. The invention relates to a safety valve for an oil or gas well well. It comprises an axially movable actuating sleeve 20 operative to move a valve head from a closed position to an open position, the actuating movement of the sleeve normally being produced by a small diameter piston mounted on a spindle. 40 axially fixed to the valve housing 10 and cooperating with a primary cylinder 44 which is fixed in abutment on the sleeve. A secondary spindle and its cooperating cylinder are supplied with pressurized fluid through a separate pipe. The second cylinder has only a stop contact with the sleeve 20 and can be used for the movement of the latter in the event of failure of the primary cylinder 44. Locking elements prevent the return movement of the secondary cylinder. which locks the valve head in the closed position. Application to boreholes.

Compact fuel cell stack with gas ports

A fuel cell assembly includes a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) stack has a plurality of stacked planar membranes. The MEA stack further includes gas passageways arranged so that anode and cathode gases flow perpendicular to the planar membranes between a first side and a second side of the fuel cell assembly. Anode gas inlet and outlet ports and cathode gas inlet and outlet ports are disposed on the first side of the fuel cell assembly and coupled to the gas passageways of the MEA stack.

Coating/sealant systems, aqueous resinous dispersions, and methods of electrocoating

A coating/sealant system that includes a coating and a sealant deposited over at least a portion of the coating, in which the coating includes a reaction product formed from reactants comprising a phosphated epoxy resin and a curing agent, and the sealant includes a sulfur-containing polymer.

Swirlers and method of manufacturing

A unitary swirler (200) is disclosed, comprising a body (201) having a swirler axis (11), and a plurality of vanes (208) arranged in a circumferential direction around the swirler axis (11), wherein the swirler (200) has a unitary construction. In one embodiment, the unitary swirler (200) has a rim (240) located coaxially with the swirler axis (11), and a wall (260) extending between a portion of the rim (240) and a portion of the hub (205). In another embodiment, the unitary swirler (200) has an adaptor (250) having a passage (254) that is configured to direct a flow of air towards at least some of the plurality of vanes (208). A method (500) for fabricating a unitary swirler (200) is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of determining three-dimensional information of the unitary swirler (200) having a plurality of vanes (208) arranged in a circumferential direction on a body (201) around a swirler axis (11) and a wall (260) extending between a rim (240) and a portion of the body (201), converting the three- dimensional information into a plurality of slices that each define a cross-sectional layer of the unitary swirler (200), and successively forming each layer of the unitary swirler (200) by fusing a metallic powder using laser energy. Exemplary embodiments are disclosed, showing a unitary swirler (200) made by using a rapid manufacturing process. In one aspect of the invention, the rapid manufacturing process is a laser sintering process.

Visually clear gel dentifrice

A visually clear gel dentifrice comprising a polishing agent having a refractive index of about 1.41 to 1.47, a water-swellable synthetic anionic polycarboxylate polymer and a liquid vehicle of about 25-30% by weight water and 30-45% by weight of neat humectant wherein at least about 30% by weight of said dentifrice is neat sorbitol.

Method and system for organ positioning and stabilization

This invention provides a system and method for positioning, manipulating, holding, grasping, immobilizing and/or stabilizing a heart including one or more tissue-engaging devices, one or more suction sources, one or more fluid sources, one or more energy sources, one or more sensors and one or more processors. The system and method may include an indifferent electrode, a drug delivery device and an illumination device. The system's tissue-engaging device may comprise a tissue-engaging head, a support apparatus and a clamping mechanism for attaching the tissue-engaging device to a stable object. The system may be used during various medical procedures including the deployment of an anastomotic device, intermittently stopping and starting of the heart, ablation of cardiac tissues and the placement of cardiac leads.