Abstract: A bag-shaped sword blade section having a throttled opening formed of a sealing and elastic material such as rubber is fitted onto and closely attached to a tip end of a cylindrical-shaped grip formed of a hard material such as wood, a hard rubber, plastics and metals. A gas such as air is filled in the sword blade section to define a cavity. Accordingly, a soft sword is made uniform in quality, and undergoes less degradation in quality even after an extended use.

Abstract: The patent application describes a sandwich-type immunoassay for the detection and/or quantitation of collagen degradation products in biological samples such as blood, serum, plasma, sputum and cell cultures. The immunoassay uses a first antibody directed at an epitope present on a collagen molecule at a distance of up to 165 amino acids from a collagen telopeptide crosslink site, and a second antibody directed at another epitope of the crosslinked collagen molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a taxidermy system and method for recreating the head of an animal species. The taxidermy system comprises a taxidermy form in the shape of the head portion of the animal species, at least one eye socket in the taxidermy form and at least one eye insert to be placed within the at least one eye socket. Each eye insert is formed by a simulated eyeball and a capsule surrounding said eyeball. The capsule is formed from a flexible, shape memory material configured to have details such as representations of muscle, eyebrow, and eyelids.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system for mounting a wheel hub bearing unit into a cylindrical seat (11) obtained in the suspension standard (12) of a vehicle. An axially outer circumferential groove (16) is obtained in the cylindrical seat (11). Proximate to the axially outer side (10a) of the outer race (10) of the bearing there is provided an elastic insert(15) of annular shape having a radial portion (15a) adjacent to said tace (10a) and constituting an axial stopping means for the outer race of the bearing. Elastically flexible portions (15b) are radially protruding from the outer surface or the bearing and are adapted to elastically bend and snap fit into said qroove (16) when the insert (15) is pushed axially into the cylindrical seat (11) of the suspension standard (12).

Abstract: A vehicle features a bumper which runs transverse to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and which is attached to the vehicle by at least one deforming element. The deforming element is essentially in the form of a tube-shaped length of section of light weight metal having its longitudinal axis lying in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and is divided into longitudinal chambers by inner struts.

Abstract: Described is a method of controlling a power distribution hydromechanical branched transmission consisting of an adjustable hydrostatic unit (4), an integrating planetary gear (10) with at least two outputs (26, 27) and, connected to the integrating planetary gear, a range-changing gear (11) designed as a double planetary gear. The two outputs (26, 27) are connected to the range-changing gear (11) by a first clutch (K1) or a second clutch (K2), and one element of the range-changing gear (11) is controlled by a third clutch (KV). Additional clutches (K3, K4) are fitted for the other ranges. In conditions in which the gear-change position is uncertain, the first clutch (K1) or the second clutch (K2), depending on the instantaneous speed of the vehicle, is synchronized and engaged by adjusting the hydrostatic unit (4), and then either one of the other clutches (K3, K4) or the third clutch (KV) is synchronized and engaged.

Abstract: Boric acid-containing lubricants are disclosed which consist essentially of boric acid and at least one other powder metallurgy lubricant and provide a synergistic free-flowing composition. There are also provided novel compositions of matter for forming sintered metal components comprising a mixture of sinterable, powdered metal and the said lubricants.

Abstract: A removable holding device for containers includes two clamp members mounted on a holding body, one of the members being mobile in translation relative to the holding body. A lever mounted on the holding body pivots between a deployed position and a position retracted inside the holding body. A link blade between the lever and the mobile member displaces the mobile member in translation when the lever pivots. The lever has at least one lateral wing portion forming an unlocking button projecting on one side of the holding body when the lever is in the retracted position.

Abstract: A method for production of mono-dispersed and crystalline titanium dioxide ultra fine powders comprises preparing an aqueous titanyl chloride solution, diluting the aqueous titanyl chloride solution to a concentration of between about 0.2 to 1.2 mole and heating the diluted aqueous titanyl chloride solution and maintaining the solution in a temperature range of between 15 to 155.degree. C. to precipitate titanium dioxide. The aqueous titanyl chloride solution is prepared by adding ice pieces of distilled water or icing distilled water to undiluted titanium tetrachloride.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device with a mount 2 secured on a circuit board 1 to support a diode chip 3 thereon. A plurality of legs 7, 12 formed in the mount 2 are in contact with an electrode 4 on the circuit board 1 to form at least a dent 14. The mount 2 also has an inclined surface 8 formed at the periphery which faces the electrode 4. Solder 9 is filled in the dent 14 between the legs 7, 12 and in the flaring area 13 between the circuit board 1 and the inclined surface 8 of the mount 2 to prevent exfoliation or detachment of the mount from the electrode 4.

Abstract: An herbal treatment composition is provided which includes Sarcandra glabra and a polysaccharide derived from medicinal mushrooms. Methods for treating psoriasis and purpura using the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A magnetic head for a magnetic pick-up tool includes a magnet having a pick-up surface and a sleeve member having an open end and being slidably positioned over the magnet, the sleeve member being made of a material acted upon by the magnet such that the magnet exerts a force upon the sleeve for maintaining the sleeve in a rest position wherein the open end extends beyond the pick-up surface, wherein the sleeve is slidable in a direction away from the pick-up surface and against the force to a withdrawn with respect to the magnet. A magnetic pick-up tool including a magnet head is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular, rotisserie type coating fixture for use in electronic beam physical vapor deposition (EB-PVD) coating processes. The fixture includes a support structure which rotates about a first axis during coating and a plurality of cassettes mounted within the support structure. The cassettes each hold a plurality of workpieces to be coated and are mounted in the support structure so that they rotate about axes parallel to the first axis. This allows each workpiece being coated to rotate about its longitudinal axis and to achieve an evenly distributed, substantially uniform coating on surfaces of the workpiece to be coated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a store level marketing system and a unique printer to be used in the system. The store level marketing system includes an activation device for initiating use of the system and for providing the system with information about the consumer using it, a network interface or computer for selecting a series of offers/discounts to be printed on a piece of paper, and a printer for printing a paper document containing the selected offers/discounts. The system further includes a checkout station which communicates with the network interface or the computer to provide it with information about the purchases made by the consumer. In a preferred embodiment, the printer is a thermal printer provided with a mechanism for substantially eliminating any curl in the paper being fed into the printer. The curl eliminating mechanism includes a tube which is pressed against the paper to impart a reverse curl to the paper which is opposite to the natural curl of the paper.

Abstract: A bolt anchoring device for insertion into a bore in a concrete ceiling or the like material is provided. The bolt anchoring device comprises an anchor sleeve and a bolt. The anchor sleeve is first inserted in the bore for its provisional or temporary attachment. The bolt is then screwed into the anchor sleeve for permanent attachment of the anchor sleeve and the bolt. In one embodiment, the bolt is removable after permanent attachment of the anchor sleeve. The anchor sleeve has a self-retaining means for retaining itself in the bore at the time of its provisional or temporary attachment. The anchor sleeve has a first end portion having a threaded hole and a second end portion having a plurality axial slits. The bolt has an integral plug portion which is pushed into the second end portion to expand the second end portion and make it cut into an inner wall surface of the bore for thereby firmly securing the anchor sleeve in the bore.

Abstract: Ultra-fine-grained thermoplastics such as polyolefins, for example, having an average particle size D.sub.50 of less than 400 .mu.m and are present in a mixture along with a filler where the amount of filler material in the mixture amounts to 40 to 90% with respect to the mixture. As such ultra-fine-grained thermoplastics cannot be obtained by means of the normal milling process of if so then only with considerable expenditure, the process for manufacturing ultra-fine-grained thermoplastics is performed in such a manner that a mixture containing 10 to 60 wt. % thermoplastics with respect to the mixture and 40 to 90 wt. % filler material with respect to the mixture is ground e.g. in an impact pulverizer, as a result of which thermoplastic particles with an average particle size D.sub.50 less than 400 .mu.m are produced.

Abstract: A combustible fuel for diesel engines and a process for forming same in the form of a water in hydrocarbon emulsion wherein the mean water drop diameter is .ltoreq.4 .mu.m with a maximum diameter of .ltoreq.10 .mu.m.

Abstract: In the case of a stacking column for storing articles one above the other or one beside the other on ratchet elements, which have a stop or supporting part for the articles and are assigned to at least one side wall, it is intended that the ratchet element be assigned a clamping ratchet and that the ratchet element can be secured in its operating position.

Abstract: An apparatus for characterizing dynamic stability of an emulsion includes a test vessel, a gap within the test vessel defined between a stationary surface and a moving surface; and an inlet for feeding an emulsion through the gap within the test vessel, whereby dynamic stability of the emulsion can be characterized based upon cycles of flow through the test vessel. Methods for characterizing dynamic stability are also disclosed.