Abstract: This pushbutton device for controlling the start/stop and resetting functions of a chronograph mechanism comprises two control pushbuttons able to slide between two limit positions, elastic return means which constantly tend to keep these pushbuttons in their outward limit positions, and a control rocker which pivots about a pivot. The control rocker is situated between the pushbuttons, the latter being, in their outward limit positions, simultaneously in contact with the control rocker, keeping it in a middle position between the limit positions of its pivoting, which correspond to the movement of the pushbuttons to their respective inward limit positions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for extracting substances from maca, to the obtained extract, to a cosmetic and pharmaceutical composition containing said extract, and to the use thereof as an anti-aging cosmetic agent. The method is characterized by a step involving the use of an enzymatic hydrolysis of proteins.

Abstract: Writing implement (1) of longitudinal axis (2), comprising an essentially tubular body (30), a retractable nib (10), an actuator (35) and a retractor means (40) for retracting said nib (10). It also comprises a guard member (20) comprising a plurality of guard petals (21), each mounted so as to be able to move between an open position and a closed position about a pivot axis (22), and a movement transfer means (31). This last is integral with said body (30), is synchronized by said retractor means (40), and is connected to said guard petals (21) to transfer the movement applied to the actuator (35) into a pivoting movement of said guard petals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medicament which comprises a peptide extract of avocado and which can also comprise a composition containing D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol, such as a water-soluble extract of avocado sugars, and/or a peptide extract of lupine. The inventive medicament is intended for the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses that are linked to an alteration in innate and/or acquired immunity, through an increase in the production of anti-microbial peptides, preferably hBD-2, without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritations or intolerances.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound comprising D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol for producing a drug for treating and/or preventing diseases related to the modification of an innate and/or acquired immunity by increasing the production of antimicrobial peptides, preferably hBD-2 without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritation or intolerance. Said compound can also comprise a peptidic avocado extract and/or a peptidic lupin extract.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, when a flashing is initiated a flashcode can be uploaded (310) to a flash only area of a reprogrammable non-volatile storage medium. Then, it is verified (320) whether the flashcode has been uploaded correctly to the flash only area. If the flashcode has not been uploaded correctly, the flashcode will be uploaded (310) to the flash only area again. When the flashcode has been uploaded correctly, a code segment of said reprogrammable non-volatile storage medium can be flashed (330) with new code in the next step. Thereafter, it is verified (340) whether the new code has been correctly written into the code segment. If the code was not satisfactorily written into the code segment, the code segment is flashed (330) again.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a lupin total extract consisting of a lupin sugar extract, comprising at least 50% galactooligosaccharides by weight, in relation to the weight of dry matter, and a lupin peptide extract. The composition can also contain a chromane derivative or a chromene derivative. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic composition comprising said lupin total extract, used advantageously as an anti-inflammatory agent, which repairs the cutaneous barrier and heals, used particularly in the prevention and/or treatment of erythemas.

Abstract: A method for communicating media program information is provided. The method includes receiving a content-augmented broadcast signal at a conventional broadcast receiver, the content-augmented broadcast signal having a program content and a program cookie relating to the program content, demodulating the content-augmented broadcast signal, rendering the program content, recovering the program cookie from the demodulated content-augmented broadcast signal at substantially the same time the program content is rendered, determining whether the program cookie comprises information relating to a current media program a user is currently watching or listening to, or to an advertisement of a future media program, and sending the program cookie to an electronic device.

Abstract: An assembly includes a lock and a door module, the module separating a dry zone and a wet zone. The door module includes an interface for attachment of the lock, the attachment interface being the only passage for the lock from one zone to the other zone. A door can include the assembly. The assembly of the lock to the door module is simplified, and in particular, a configuration of the door module is simplified.

Abstract: A window regulator device includes a rail having at least one projecting lug, a plate having at least one lug, a drive cable, and a cable drum placed in a recess of the plate. The plate is fixed to the rail by a joint action of a tensioned drive cable and the mutual imbrication of the lugs of the plate and the rail. The assembly of the window regulator device is simplified, and the drum can be fixed independently of the mounting and removal of an actuation motor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the modification of galactomannans present in the green coffee bean by reducing the endogenous level of ?-D-galactosidase activity. In particular, the present invention pertains to a plant cell with reduced ?-D-galactosidase activity and to a plant harboring such a plant cell.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for extracting substances from maca, to the obtained extract, to a cosmetic and pharmaceutical composition containing said extract, and to the use thereof as an anti-aging cosmetic agent. The method is characterized by a step involving the use of an enzymatic hydrolysis of proteins.

Abstract: An assembly unit includes an inside door steel sheet and a carrier element that is fastened to the inside door steel sheet. The carrier element has at least one edge hung on the inside door steel sheet with a latching connection or a hook connection.

Abstract: A composition that induces synthesis of stress protective proteins during application of physical or physiological stresses, or physiopathological aggressions on cells including a water-alcohol extract of red algae, taurine and derivatives: about 1 to about 5%, floridoside and derivatives: about 10 to about 25%, one or more of carotenoids and PUFAs, one or more water-soluble vitamins, one or more free amino acids and derivatives, and one or more pigments; and a method of protecting skin against wrinkle formation including administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition including a water-alcohol extract of red algae that induces synthesis of stress protective proteins during physical or physiological stresses, or physiopathological aggressions on skin cells.

Abstract: A vehicle door includes a door edge, a cable harness that powers electrical components, such as a window regulator inside the door, and runs along the door edge, and a seal or molding that masks the cable harness along the door edge. During assembly, a sub-assembly including a window glass carrier and a window regulator is introduced inside a door hollow box section through an opening. The cable harness can then be introduced into the hollow box section through the opening without forming a supplementary opening through the door edge and require the operator to work blindly. The cable harness runs and connects to the electrical components of the door more simply and less expensively.

Abstract: The invention concerns a peptide extract of lupine (lupinus) characterised in that it has a metalloprotease inhibiting activity, in particular collagenase and gelatinase. The invention also concerns a pharmaceutical, cosmetic or nutritional composition comprising a peptide extract, optionally an inert carrier, in particular for treating humans or mammals suffering from a condition or disease related to excessive degeneration of support by a metalloprotease.

Abstract: A method for the routing of information in a network comprises several communication nodes that may be mobile, the routing being done by a route between a source node and a destination node through a set of wireless communication links between the nodes of the network, the entire set forming a graph wherein the method comprises at least one step in which the graph of the network is structured as a unicast two-way link in order to obtain the relationships existing between two nodes and form, during routing decisions, sub-graphs comprising arcs that connect two nodes, the arcs sharing one and the same set of properties.