Abstract: The faucet assembly employs a sensor on the side of the spigot to control the flow of water from the spigot. An initial waving of a user's hand across the sensor causes the spigot to be opened and a subsequent waving of the user's hand across the sensor causes the spigot to be closed.

Abstract: An electronic circuit includes at least two organic components interconnected by conductor tracks and having a common carrier substrate. The components and the conductor tracks are formed from layer portions. An uppermost layer portion, remote from the carrier substrate, of the electronic circuit is of a patterned configuration comprising an electrically conducting material. The patterned uppermost layer portion on its side remote from the carrier substrate is provided with at least one protective layer arranged in congruent relationship with the uppermost layer portion. The at least two organic components include at least one first component of a first component type and at least one second component of a second component type different therefrom. Components of the same component type are respectively protected by a protective layer of the same composition and/or the same structure corresponding to that component type and differing from one another according to the corresponding component type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the purification of an ionic liquid by means of fractional crystallization in which a part of the ionic liquid is crystallized and the crystallizate formed is separated from the liquid remainder. In this respect the ionic liquid is charged with a certain amount of at least one entrainer substance.

Abstract: A device is described for removal of a plug which is used in a well, a pipe, or the like for carrying out tests, and it is characterized by an element which, with an applied forced, is arranged to penetrate into the plug material so that this is crushed, said element is arranged to be supplied said force from an above lying element. The element (16) is preferably a ring (1) the lower end of which is arranged to be forced in a radial direction into the plug element at axial driving of a hydraulic pressure piston. Furthermore, the element is integrated into the plug.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device of an evacuation system, in particular a foldable evacuation means which is arranged to be lowered from a parked folded up position on the vessel to be evacuated to stretched out position on a rescue device, the bottom section of which including a weight device to keep the evacuation means sufficient extended in use position, an including a set of one or more cables/wires connected to a winch arrangement for lowering and lifting the evacuation means. The evacuation device is characterized in that the weight device is arranged to be positioned on the rescue device, and the system includes means to compensate for varying distances between the vessel to be evacuated and the rescue vessel.

Abstract: The micro gas generator employs a liquid propellant, e.g. 50% to 60% by weight hydroxyl ammonium nitrate as an oxidizer, 16% to 22% triethyl ammonium nitrate as fuel, 21% to 28% water as a diluent to provide stability and 1% to 3% additives. The liquid propellant is housed in a can mounted in sealed relation on a retainer in which an initiator is also mounted.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic circuit and to a method for the manufacture of an electronic circuit comprising at least two electronic components on a common flexible substrate, wherein the at least two electronic components in each case have at least one electrical functional layer composed of identical functional layer material. The electrical functional layers are formed from identical functional layer material and from layer regions of a layer formed in strip-type fashion on the substrate.

Abstract: The umbrella is constructed with a frame that allows one rib to be manually lifted in order to open the umbrella and allows a manually applied force to be placed on the cover between two adjacent ribs in order to close the umbrella. Mechanical cranks and the like are eliminated. In one embodiment, the upper yoke is movable relative to a fixed lower yoke and the tension in the cover maintains the upper movable yoke in the open condition of the umbrella.

Abstract: The invention relates to means of communication between drivers and vehicle users, namely, to establishing connection between drivers and users going in the same direction. The objective of the invention is to establish a voice connection between the driver and vehicle user, taking into account their relative position, relative routes, as well as other reasons for the driver and the user to share additional information with the aim of jointly going along the route. The goal is reached in the following way: the driver's coordinates are registered, messages from users are received; together with receiving and recording the user's message the coordinates of the user are recorded; the driver individually receives messages from the list prepared for them, with the list of messages broadcasted to the driver being formed using the driver and the user's location coordinates and the voice communication is established between the driver and the user selected by the driver from the broadcast list.

Abstract: Intra-oral devices for distraction osteogenesis are described. Utilizing a medical model, bone-traced fixation plates with undercut portions are custom-fitted to the skeleton of the patient. To these plates rigid distraction platforms are connected. In the pre-surgical stage, skeletal segments are placed in the post-operative position and occlusal splints are constructed. The occlusal splints are modified to interengage the distraction platforms and to provide docking therefor. One or more distractors are mounted on the rigid platform and, upon operation thereof, guide the segment to the distraction endpoint. Optionally, after distraction and during consolidation, the distractors may be removed.

Abstract: The test procedure for measuring a geometric feature of a test specimen employs a replicating compound to obtain a casting with a negative image of the geometric feature followed by forming a protective covering over the casting from a replicating compound having a contrasting color. The casting and protective covering unit is cut to obtain a test piece and a flat bed scanner is used to scan the profile of the test piece and obtain an electronic two-dimensional image of the profile for analysis.

Abstract: A composite membrane is provided for the separation of water with at least one separation layer of cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol, with the separation layer being subjected in a separate process step to a post-crosslinking operation with an acid or an acid-releasing compound and at least one dialdehyde.

Abstract: A cathode sub-assembly is comprised of a retainer, a cathode and a collar, each of which has smooth unthreaded surfaces that slidably engage each other. A shield serves to hold the sub-assembly in a support plate. The cathode projects from the sub-assembly into an arc chamber with a tortuous path created therebetween for passage of a plasma flow.

Abstract: The apparatus for the production of foams includes an extrusion device for the plastification of a polymer melt, a heat exchanger for the cooling of the polymer melt, and also a connection piece for the connection of the extrusion apparatus to the heat exchanger. The connection piece contains a metering device for the introduction of a foaming agent into the polymer melt.

Abstract: The pad holder is constructed with an expandable pocket to receive a pad of paper or the like and with a fold over front ply to retain the pad of paper in place. A pad of paper may be retained wholly within the pocket while the front ply is secured to the pocket to retain the pad in a secure condition. In another embodiment, the expandable holder is formed to receive photo prints.

Abstract: A process for producing synthesis gas from biomass in which biomass is contacted with oxygen and steam, wherein the oxygen is present in an amount effective to oxidize the biomass partially and to heat the biomass to a temperature of at least 500° C. and no greater than 750° C. At least a portion of the partially oxidized biomass then is treated with oxygen and steam to heat the biomass to a temperature of at least 800° C., thereby producing a synthesis gas, which then is recovered.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method, a treatment installation (26) and a treatment component (29) for the destruction of microorganisms and macroorganisms in a flowing liquid. The destruction takes place instantaneously, while the liquid passes through said component (29) in said installation (26). The treatment is performed in that the liquid is led in a forced movement through a passage (49) in a case (48) of electrically insulating material. In flowing through the passage, the liquid is subjected to an influence from one or more alternating current fields in that alternating current is short-circuited in the flow of water through alternating current conductors (50) that are arranged internally in said case (48).

Abstract: Processes relating to the production of methane, carbon dioxide, gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons, and other valuable products from subterranean carbon bearing formations, in-situ, are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, such production utilizes indigenous and/or non-indigenous microbial consortia that are capable of converting a carbon bearing material such as shale or coal to desired products. In a particularly preferred embodiment there is provided a process for bioconverting a carbon-bearing subterranean formation, wherein the process comprises injecting fluid into a carbon bearing deposit with at least one injection well and removing injected fluid and product from the deposit through at least one production well, and controlling fluid pressure within at least a portion of the deposit by use of the injected fluid, the pressure being controlled such that the fluid pressure within at least a portion of the deposit exceeds the fluid pressure that normally exists in that portion.

Abstract: The frame and the sash of the sliding door assembly are each made of plastic. The frame extrusion profile utilizes an opposing open-leg or C-channel construction that creates an interior accessory slot that is utilized throughout the overall construction to create a carrier that can accept a wide variety of snap-in accessory extrusions or components. Similarly, the sash extrusion profile allows for the use of snap-in accessories.

Abstract: The drainage element is made with a periphery formed of a filter material that allows the passage of water and prevents the passage of soil and a second peripheral section of net material that allows the passage of water while the preventing the passage of the lightweight aggregate therein. The filter material is preferably made of spun bonded polyester and may be made of a biodegradable material such as starch.