Abstract: The present invention relates to an intervention drive pig comprising an umbilical. In this scenario, the present invention provides an intervention drive pig comprising an umbilical, wherein the umbilical (6) is manufactured from a low-density material, wherein the umbilical (6) comprises an external covering of material having a low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A device for guiding grooming of facial hair on a face and methods for using the device are disclosed. The device may include a strip of flexible material with an adhesive surface. The adhesive surface may temporarily attach the strip to a face having at least some facial hair. At least one edge of the strip may have a selected shape. The strip may be positioned on the face to cover a portion of the facial hair to be retained on the face while allowing an exposed portion of the facial hair to be removed by a shaving device. At least some part of the exposed portion of the facial hair lies along the edge of the strip with the selected shape.

Abstract: A device for guiding grooming of facial hair on a face and methods for using the device are disclosed. The device may include a strip of flexible material with an adhesive surface. The adhesive surface may temporarily attach the strip to a face having at least some facial hair. At least one edge of the strip may have a selected shape. The strip may be positioned on the face to cover a portion of the facial hair to be retained on the face while allowing an exposed portion of the facial hair to be removed by a shaving device. At least some part of the exposed portion of the facial hair lies along the edge of the strip with the selected shape.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compositions based on a structure designated as “Honaucin A”, including Honaucin A variants and analogs, and pharmaceutical compositions, liposomes and nanoparticles comprising them, and methods of making and using them. In one embodiment, these Honaucin A compounds, and variants and analogs thereof are used to ameliorate (including to treat or prevent) inflammation. In one embodiment, these Honaucin A compounds, and variants and analogs thereof are used to ameliorate (including to treat or prevent) inflammation. In one embodiment, these Honaucin A compounds, and variants and analogs thereof are used as bacterial quorumsensing inhibitors. Accordingly, in alternative embodiments the compositions of the invention are used as anti-bacterial agents.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compositions based on a structure designated as “Honaucin A”, including Honaucin A variants and analogs, and pharmaceutical compositions, liposomes and nanoparticles comprising them, and methods of making and using them. In one embodiment these Honaucin A compounds, and variants and analogs thereof are used to ameliorate (including to treat or prevent) inflammation. In one embodiment, these Honaucin A compounds, and variants and analogs thereof are used to ameliorate (including to treat or prevent) inflammation. In one embodiment, these Honaucin A compounds, and variants and analogs thereof are used as bacterial quorumsensing inhibitors. Accordingly, in alternative embodiments the compositions of the invention are used as anti-bacterial agents.

Abstract: A lifting mechanism having a first frame and a second frame. The second frame is movable relative to the first frame. A pulley is rotatably attached to one of the frames and a means for rotating the pulley is provided. A cordage is attached at one end to the pulley and another end of the cordage is attached to one of the frames. As the pulley is rotated the second frame is moved relative to the first frame.

Abstract: AUTOMATIC MACHINE FOR HYDROMASSAGING PET ANIMALS, of the type that is provided with a cabin into which the animal is introduced, said machine using both cleaning devices with water and detergent and drying devices, and comprising: a frame (2) that accommodates a cabin (1) into which the animal to be cleaned is placed, with a floor formed by an anti-slip grating (12) and an inclined bottom that creates a tank (4) for recycling water said cabin (1) having nozzles (3) distributed all over the surface of said cabin (1) from which nozzles (3) water a shampoo are ejected at a controlled temperature and pressure said cabin (1) having ventilating duct (5) located at the lower portion of one of its sides and another ventilating duct (12) at the opposite side and at the lower portion of said cabin (1); said cabin (1) having also at the upper portion thereof grated apertures (13), said ducts (5 and 12) and said apertures (13) permitting

Abstract: A umbrella apparatus for protecting the head of one more people from the rain. The umbrella apparatus includes a shank member being designed for being gripped by a user. A support assembly is operationally coupled to the shank member. The support assembly is selectively actuated between a deployed position and an expanded position whereby the support assembly is designed for being actuated by the user. A canopy member is coupled to the support assembly. The canopy member opens when the support assembly is the deployed position whereby the canopy member provides a first coverage area designed for sheltering the user from the rain. The canopy member expands when the support assembly is in the expanded positioned whereby the canopy member provides a second coverage area greater than the first coverage area designed for sheltering a plurality of people from the rain.

Abstract: A MACHINE FOR CLEANING VEHICLE WINDOWS of the type which includes a swivelling cross-member which supports a tube terminating in a cleaning nozzle or wiper through which a cleaning fluid is expelled, which machine comprises a main body (1) in which are located all receptacles, pumps, electrical-current connections, water inlets and outlets, and control means of the machine as a whole, means for supporting a cleaning wiper (4) in a raised arrangement relative to the main body (1), a cleaning wiper (4) which receives, via a flexible tube (3), a duct (16) for the expulsion of cleaning fluid and a duct (17) for the suction of impurities and dirty water, means for the preparation and expulsion of the cleaning fluid through the cleaning wiper (4), means for retaining the cleaning fluid in the central area of the cleaning wiper (4), means for drawing in and evacuating the cleaning fluid, once it has been used, together with the residues resulting from the cleaning performed, means, based on a microprocessor or a set

Abstract: A radiographic film magazine for receiving stacked films without any intercalary strips and feeding them one by one into a film-changer without any problems of adhesion by means of a spout-shaped receptacle in which the films are retained with a high degree of curvature, thus facilitating extraction of the films. The magazine is intended to equip high-speed film-changers as well as normal selectors provided with a film-gripping mechanism.