Abstract: A coating for a drug wherein said coating is formed from seaweed and/or kelp, the seaweed and/or kelp being of a type which is impervious to gastric acidity but denaturable by alkali found in the intestines. Suitably, the coating comprises a capsule which also incorporates a binder or the coating may comprise barium sulfate or other acid-resistant bulking agents.

Abstract: An electrophotographic photoreceptor comprising a conductive support and a photosensitive layer which comprises a charge generation layer containing a charge generation material and a charge transport layer containing a charge transport material, the charge generation material comprising a phthalocyanine composition (A) which comprises a phthalocyanine, and the charge transport material comprising a benzidine derivative (B) represented by the following general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 independently is a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group, a fluoroalkyl group or a fluoroalkoxy group, each R.sup.2 independently is hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, m is an integer of 0 to 5, and when m is an integer of 2 to 5, the groups R.sup.1 are identical with or different from each other, and a coating solution for production of charge transport layers which contains the benzidine derivative (B).

Abstract: There is provided a burner structure used for a portable gas cooking stove, including a mixing tube with an open end from which a mixture gas of a combustible gas and air is discharged, a burner head with a predetermined volume, an open bottom surface, and a top surface with at least one opening, an inner cup having a size that enables the inner cup to be housed in the burner head, and an open bottom surface, and a bottom plate with a through-hole through which the mixing tube can be inserted, covering the open bottom surface of the burner head, wherein the inner cup is installed inside the burner head in such a manner that an inner surface of the inner cup faces the mixing tube, and the mixing tube is installed on the bottom plate so that the open end is positioned higher than a bottom surface of the inner cup.

Abstract: A device for charging a battery (11), comprising a photovoltaic cell power source (8) of which the output voltage (USC) is lower than the voltage (VDD) across the terminals of the battery. Said output voltage is raised by a voltage multiplier (26) controlled by a static unit (27) depending on the two respective voltage levels. The source may advantageously comprise a single cell (8). In a timepiece provided with said charging device, the static control unit (27) can also cut off the power supply to display means (13, 23) and time-keeping circuits (21, 22) when the voltage of the battery (11) is too low. The voltage multiplier may use the motor coil (13) of the display means or any other coil used in the timepiece.

Abstract: A system for opening and closing ground has a coulter blade for cutting and opening the ground at a first angle to create an angled furrow, and a closing wheel for following the coulter blade for closing the ground. The closing wheel is inclined relative to the ground and engages the ground at a second different angle. The closing wheel is adjustable in height relative to the coulter blade at a plurality of heights. In use, in all adjustable positions the angles and the relative position of the coulter blade and the closing wheel are maintained such that the closing wheel engages the ground substantially in the line of travel of the coulter and closes the furrow cut by the latter.

Abstract: An illumination device for an interior space, such as that of a motor vehicle, for example, has a light source (2) and an opposing reflector system (3) located at a distance across the interior space, wherein the reflector system includes a reflector unit having multiple reflectors (8, 13, 14, 15, 16) each capable of being brought into a position in a beam path (7) of light from the light source (2). The light source (2) can be placed in a center control panel (4) of the motor vehicle, while the reflector system (3) can be placed on a vehicle ceiling located opposite the center control panel (4).

Abstract: A spring-compressor device comprises a body having at least two telescopic parts (1, 4, 7) fitted with respective coupling means (2, 9) for jaws (3, 10), and including means internal to the body for controlling lengthening or shortening thereof. The innermost part (7) of the body is constituted by the body of a single-acting actuator whose rod (11) which is secured to the piston (12) of the actuator is fixed to the outermost part (1) of the body and is provided with a duct (14) for feeding the chamber (13) of the actuator whose increase in volume tends to retract the body of the compressor.

Abstract: Glove of rubber or the like provided with an essentially tubular sleeve portion (15) and a cuff portion (14) which extends conically outwardly in extension of the sleeve portion (15) and can be folded back such that the free end of the conically outwardly extending cuff portion (14) has a radial distance from the outer circumference of the sleeve portion (15), wherein at least one inwardly directed undulation (12) of the glove material is provided between the sleeve portion (15) and the cuff portion (14), when the cuff portion (14) extends in extension of the sleeve portion (15), and a thickened wall portion (9) is provided adjacent the undulation (12), wherein the cuff portion (14) is foldable back around the undulation (12).Further, a mold for producing such a glove is provided.

Abstract: The sealed shielding unit comprises a unit made of multiple layers. The layers include a top surface and a bottom surface of a material such as metal, plastic or composite or the like and a middle portion of air or insulation product. The top and bottom layer and insulation are cut into designated shapes and then positioned into the predetermined positions and then pressed into a pan shape with edges having a small upper horizontal end portion. The upper horizontal end portion is folded over and then the edges are bent inward and flattened into a moisture sealed unit.

Abstract: An illuminating apparatus includes a light source (1) and a first reflector (2) arranged for reflecting light emitted by the light source. A three-dimensional attachment is mounted on the first reflector along a direction in which the first reflector reflects. The attachment has a sidewall (6) with a light-transmitting and scattering portion. A panel (7) of the attachment, positioned opposite the first reflector is, opaque. The illuminating apparatus further has a second reflector (3) with a hollowed-segmented sphere shape. The second reflector is positioned between the light source and the opaque panel of the attachment positioned opposite the first reflector. The second reflector (3) is smaller than the first reflector and has a reflecting concave surface facing the light source. The illuminating apparatus is compact, emits diffused light, and displays a bat-wing characteristic light distribution.

Abstract: A linear vibration motor which includes a vibration system, an electromagnetic driver, a detection system, and a control system. The vibration system includes a driven member or reciprocator which is mounted to a magnetic member for reciprocating movement. The amplitude of the reciprocating movement varies as an inverse function of load on the motor. The electromagnetic driver includes a coil and drives the vibration system by applying an electromagnetic force to the magnetic member, the electromagnetic force being produced by a driving current flowing through the coil. The detection system detects at least one characteristic of the vibration system that is related to a characteristic frequency of the vibration system, and produces a feedback signal indicative of a value of the at least one characteristic.

Abstract: A vehicle headlight (1) has a reflector (2) that is divided vertically into an upper region (6), a middle region (7), and a lower region (8), wherein the upper region is structured as a low-beam light surface (9) having a first center (10), through which extends a longitudinal axis of a first lamp (3), the middle region is formed as a fog light surface (14) and the lower region as a high-beam light surface (15), and the fog light surface and the high-beam light surface have a common center (16) through which extends a longitudinal axis of a second lamp (4). The reflector is mounted so that it can pivot about its central axis, and is pivoted by an electric motor (5) as a function of lateral inclination of a vehicle on which the headlight is mounted.

Abstract: The compound of formula ##STR1## is useful as chain extender in the preparation of polymers, in particular of linear and cross-linkable, heparinizable, biocompatible polymers.

Abstract: An electrolyzing apparatus for flowing water containing chlorine ions has an electrolytic cell provided with at least one pair of electrodes, a passage formed between the electrodes, an inlet port and an outlet port communicating the passage, and a power supply for applying voltage across the electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sprayer boom lock valve for automating the setup sequence for sprayer operation from the transport position. The lock valve comprises a lever, spring biased toward a valve closing pin, and a cam secured on the secondary boom of the sprayer boom. When the secondary boom is rotated to release wheel locks in the setup sequence, the cam releases the lever which acts on the valve closing pin to close the valve and prevent any further rotation of the secondary boom. The valve is opened again by a linkage which is pulled tight when the sprayer wings are opened, retracting the lever and opening the valve. The hydraulic drive line is then reestablished to complete rotation of the secondary booms.

Abstract: There are provided an even number of paired roll-shift type rolling mills 12a, 12b and a controller 16 for controlling the rolling mills 12a, 12b. Each of upper and lower work rolls 13 of each of the roll-shift type rolling mills has a predetermined crown curve and has a roll shifting mechanism 14 for axially shifting the upper and lower work rolls relative to each other. The controller 16 determines a shift amount of each rolling mill in order to obtain a predetermined cross section shape of a steel plate, shifts the work rolls of the rolling mill on the upstream side paired every rolling coil to thereby disperse wear on the roll surface, and moves the work rolls of the rolling mill on the downstream side of the pair in a predetermined direction by the same distance, thereby canceling the change in the cross section shape of the plate caused by the shifting operation for the wear dispersion.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing a core comprises the following steps: providing a strip made of an electrically conductive material, shaping the strip into a tube, the two edges of the strip being substantially in contact, and welding together the two edges of the tube-shaped strip, via laser welding, in order to form the core (1). The method is preferably performed continuously using a continuous strip of substantial length, in an advantageous manner, the shaped and welded tube undergoes calibration, then a surface treatment intended to promote the adhesion of the insulating material (6) so as to insulate the core with respect to the external conductor (8) of the coaxial cable.

Abstract: Wristlet clasp including first and second elements (1, 2), respectively mechanically connected to strands (5, 6) of a wristlet. A third element (3) mechanically connects in a hinged manner the first and second elements (1, 2). A cap (4) is rigidly and removably fixed to the first element (1). This cap includes two wings. The first element (1) is pierced by two transverse holes (15, 16) in which two pins or screws (35, 36) are engaged. One of these two transverse holes (35) is covered by the wings of the cap. The adjustment of the length of the wristlet is effected by connecting the first element and the third element to each other either via the first pin or screw (35), or by the second pin or screw (36).

Abstract: In the installation for decontaminating a liquid effluent contaminated by at least one organic substance, a gaseous combustible is burned in a reactor to produce a flame containing hydroxyl free radicals OH.degree. and oxygen O.sub.2 and that flame is centered on the geometrical axis of the reactor. A helical flow of liquid effluent is produced on the inner cylindrical wall of the reactor to cause a direct contact between the hydroxyl free radicals and the organic substance contaminating the liquid effluent. Having hydroxyl free radicals present, the organic substance is oxidized in liquid phase. The high temperature of the flame enables completion of the oxidation of the organic substance, in liquid phase, by means of the oxygen O.sub.2 present in the flame. At the outlet of the reactor, the liquid and gaseous products are separated; the liquid product is collected while the gaseous product is evacuated.

Abstract: To decontaminate soil, a generally thin porous medium is used. A cathode is applied to one face of the porous medium and an anode is spaced apart from the other face of that porous medium to define a generally thin spacing for receiving a generally thin layer of soil to be decontaminated. An electric potential is applied to the first and second electrodes in view of transferring the contaminants from the thin layer of soil to the porous medium. A porous membrane may be positioned between the thin layer of soil and the anode. The system may be of the conveyor type to enable displacement of the porous medium, the porous membrane, and the layer of soil between the anode and the cathode. Also, the system may comprises a series of at least two pairs of anode and cathode supplied with electric potentials of different amplitudes.