Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention an improved recipe containing whey proteins and ascorbic acid is used to make three separate layers that are laid one of top of the other wherein the central layer is a separator layer used for separating the two outlying layers containing active medicinal components. The three layers, together, are thicker than what is currently possible and as such, contain more active ingredients, which is crucial for medicinal purpose.

Abstract: An optical device includes: a substrate including plural waveguide cores; and an optical component provided on the substrate, the optical component including plural lenses, each of the plural lenses transmitting light passing through one of the corresponding plural waveguide cores on the substrate. The substrate and the optical component are each provided with a positioning structure. The positioning structure includes plural protrusions and plural recesses provided on the substrate and the optical component. Each of the plural recesses accommodates a corresponding one of the plural protrusions, and an outer surface of each of the plural protrusions contacts a positioning surface of a corresponding one of the plural recesses. The positioning surface is a part of an inner surface of each of the plural recesses having accommodated the corresponding one of the plural protrusions to position the plural lenses relative to the substrate.

Abstract: An optical device includes: a substrate including plural waveguide cores; and an optical component provided on the substrate, the optical component including plural lenses, each of the plural lenses transmitting light passing through one of the corresponding plural waveguide cores on the substrate. The substrate and the optical component are each provided with a positioning structure. The positioning structure includes plural protrusions and plural recesses provided on the substrate and the optical component. Each of the plural recesses accommodates a corresponding one of the plural protrusions, and an outer surface of each of the plural protrusions contacts a positioning surface of a corresponding one of the plural recesses. The positioning surface is a part of an inner surface of each of the plural recesses having accommodated the corresponding one of the plural protrusions to position the plural lenses relative to the substrate.

Abstract: A sealing system for at least one floatingly mounted ring in a support for a rotary shaft rotatable about an axis directed along a longitudinal direction provides dynamic sealing between the shaft and the support. The system includes a coupling part interposed between the ring and the support, whereby the ring is secured to the support. A first cylindrical type joint directed with respect to a first transverse direction provides a joint between the support and the coupling part. A second cylindrical type joint directed with respect to a second transverse direction perpendicular to the first transverse direction provides a joint between the ring and the coupling part. A turbopump includes such rotary shafts and sealing systems.

Abstract: A sealing system for at least one floatingly mounted ring in a support for a rotary shaft rotatable about an axis directed along a longitudinal direction provides dynamic sealing between the shaft and the support. The system includes a coupling part interposed between the ring and the support, whereby the ring is secured to the support. A first cylindrical type joint directed with respect to a first transverse direction provides a joint between the support and the coupling part. A second cylindrical type joint directed with respect to a second transverse direction perpendicular to the first transverse direction provides a joint between the ring and the coupling part. A turbopump includes such rotary shafts and sealing systems.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device including a rotor having two centrifugal wheels, and a stator incorporating a set of continuous axi symmetric return channels conveying the fluid from the first wheel to the second wheel. Each of the return channels includes in succession a diffusing portion that guides the fluid in a centrifugal direction, a bend portion that redirects the fluid stream in a centripetal direction, a return portion that guides the fluid along a centripetal path, and then an outlet portion formed in a first non-tubular part that guides the fluid towards the second wheel. In these channels, the diffusing portion and the bend portion are distinct parts, and the diffusing portion is formed in a second non-tubular part secured to the first non-tubular part. A method of fabricating the device.

Abstract: The sealing of a turbine casing is reinforced by decoupling a fastening flange from a remainder of a housing. The casing includes a body that is externally reinforced by axial ribs that are connected to an annular rib and the fastening flange is attached to the annular rib by an annular wall portion that is thinner than the annular rib and than the flange.

Abstract: The sealing of a turbine casing is reinforced by decoupling a fastening flange from a remainder of a housing. The casing includes a body that is externally reinforced by axial ribs that are connected to an annular rib and the fastening flange is attached to the annular rib by an annular wall portion that is thinner than the annular rib and than the flange.