Abstract: Device (1) for use in a roll frame (10) for the manufacture of a plastics film, having a continuous band (2), looped around at least two deflection rolls (3, 3′), for pressing the plastics film against a roll (9) of the roll frame (10), the two deflection rolls (3) being rotatably mounted on both sides in lateral bearing devices (5, 5′) and fastening means are provided for fixing the deflection rolls (3, 3′) in a bearing device (5) and the other bearing device (5′) is pivotably mounted for the exchange of the continuous band (2); and a process for changing a continuous band (2) for pressing a plastics film against a roll (9) and for cooling the same, which is looped at least around two deflection rolls (3) rotatably mounted in lateral bearing devices (5, 5′), the deflection rolls (3, 3′) being fixed in a bearing device (5). Fastening means of the other bearing device (5′) are released and the other bearing device (5′) is pivoted.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one amphiphilic copolymer comprising at least one hydrophilic block and at least one hydrophobic block to stabilize dispersions of insoluble organic compounds comprising at least one group that absorbs UV radiation, which is in the form of particles with a mean size of between 10 nm and 5 &mgr;m, and also to dispersions stabilized with these amphiphilic copolymers and to cosmetic compositions for topical application, in particular antisun compositions, containing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to colored transparent or translucent cosmetic compositions exhibiting a turbidity of less than 800 NTU and comprising, in a transparent or translucent cosmetic base, an amount of less than 0.5% by weight, with respect to the final cosmetic composition, of at least one colored pigment which is insoluble in the cosmetic base and which has a mean particle size of greater than 100 nm.

Abstract: A fluid recovery system for an automatic transmission unit of a vehicle, provided with a tank containing a fluid, a hydraulic circuit receiving this fluid from the tank, an electrovalve unit supplied by the hydraulic circuit and adapted to control actuator units in order to actuate the opening and closing of a clutch and to perform the selection and engagement/disengagement of the gears of a gear change, the system comprising at least one collection zone adapted to recover the fluid escaping from the actuator units and at least one duct connecting the collection zone to the tank so that the fluid recovered in the collection zone can be returned to the tank.

Abstract: A sailing craft including a hull assembly (1,2), keel (3) and turret assembly (5) connected to the hull assembly (1, 2), for rotation about an axis. Turret assembly (5) is adapted to carry the craft's crew. The craft further includes mast (7) connected to and projecting from turret assembly (5) and sail assembly (8, 9, 10) connected to mast (7) in spaced relation to turret assembly (5). Sail assembly (8, 9, 10) includes sail member (8) which is movable relative to mast (7) for propelling the craft. Sail assembly (8, 9, 10) further includes wind vane (10) operable to position sail member (8) with respect to the wind direction. Sail member (8) may comprise an aerofoil shaped body. The combined center of mass of turret assembly (5), sail assembly (8, 9, 10) and the crew is designed to lie close to the rotational axis of turret bearing (6) while sailing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for washing keratinous materials, in particular hair, which comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, particles essentially consisting of aluminium oxide and having a mean primary size in numerical terms of less than 200 nm, at least one conditioning agent chosen from cationic surfactants, cationic polymers, silicones, vegetable oils, ceramides, anionic polymers, amphoteric polymers and mixtures thereof, and at least one detergent surfactant, these compositions not simultaneously containing an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric or nonionic surfactant. The invention also relates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of keratinous fibres, and a use of the composition according to the invention as a shampoo.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing liquid from a container, the dispensing device including a main body which includes an end wall having an internal side face directed towards the interior of the container and an external side face, a dispensing outlet, and a closure moveable relative to the main body between open and closed positions to selectively open and close the dispensing outlet, a chamber between the external side face and the dispensing outlet, a liquid transfer port in the main body for permitting liquid flow from the container interior to the chamber and a breather port in the main body providing communication between the container interior and the chamber, the liquid transfer port and the breather port being spaced apart from one another so as to form a static head therebetween.

Abstract: A tool support device for use in a belt grinding apparatus (1), the apparatus including, a drive motor (60), a drive shaft (61) and an abrasive belt arranged to be driven by the drive motor, (60) the tool support device (10) including a primary carriage (20) including a plurality of mounting zones (22, 23, 24) thereon, each mounting zone being adapted to receive a primary working tool assembly, (40, 41, 42), one or more of the primary tool assemblies including a secondary carriage (46) operatively mounted to the primary carriage (20) at one or respective one of the mounting zones (22, 23, 24) the primary carriage (20) being mounted for rotary movement so that it can adopt a plurality of working positions, wherein in each working position one of the primary working tools can be selectively disposed at a work station in an operative position, the secondary carriage (46) having a plurality of additional working tools thereon, the secondary carriage (46) being adapted for rotary movement relative to the primary c

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds corresponding to formula (I) below: The invention also relates to the process for manufacturing them, to their use as pigments and to a cosmetic composition comprising them.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful garage door (12) opening/closing system (10) comprising a garage door (12) having top (32), bottom (34), and first and second sides (54, 56) and having a series of rollers (58) associated with the first and second sides (54, 56); a pair of door rails (14, 16) at the first and second sides (54, 56) of the door (12) for receiving the rollers (58) for movement of the door along the rails (14, 16), in a door opening path; at least one hinge part mounted on the door intermediate the first and second ends (54, 56); a central guide rail (18) extending outwardly from the plane of a closed position of the door (12) from a position above the top (32) of the door (12); a trolley (20) mounted on the central guide rail (18) for movement along the guide rail, the trolley (20) for operative connection to at least one hinge part; at least one cable drum (22) having a pair of cables (26, 28) thereon operatively associated with the trolley for moving the trolley (20) along the central guide r

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for washing keratinous materials which comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, particles essentially consisting of aluminium oxide and having a mean primary size in numerical terms of less than 200 nm, at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric or nonionic surfactant. The invention also relates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of keratinous fibres, as well as a use of the composition according to the invention as a shampoo.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions more particularly intended for artificially tanning and/or browning the skin, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable support, at least one self-tanning agent and at least one N-acyl amino acid ester. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process for artificially tanning and/or browning the skin, comprising applying to the skin an effective amount of the cosmetic and/or dermatological composition. The invention also relates to the use of an N-acyl amino acid ester with the aim of improving the coloration and/or stability of a self-tanning agent in a composition for artificially tanning and/or browning the skin.

Abstract: A potato plant which has a genome containing, as a result of genetic engineering, at least one gene construct containing a potato granule-bound starch synthase (PGBSS) cDNA or genomic DNA sequence in reverse or functional orientation in an expression cassette which is functional in potato plants, the gene construct giving rise to tubers containing essentially amylose-free starch. In one embodiment, the gene construct contains a PGBSS cDNA sequence in reverse orientation which results in the production of PGBSS antisense RNA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one (C8-30) alkylamido ether sulphate, at least one anionic surfactant chosen from (C6-C24)alkyl sulphates, (C6-C24) alkyl ether sulphates, (C614 C24)alkyl ether carboxylates and anionic (C6-C24)alkyl polyglycosides, and at least one cationic polymer whose cationic charge density is greater than or equal to one milliequivalent per gram. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin materials using the composition according to the invention, and also to a use of this composition as a shampoo.

Abstract: A vehicle with movable spoilers, the vehicle having at least one spoiler movable between a minimum-angle position producing a minimum increase in vertical load, and a maximum-angle position producing a maximum increase in vertical load; and a spoiler actuating device for adjusting the position of the spoiler between the minimum-angle position and maximum-angle position as a function of the speed of the vehicle; the spoiler actuating device providing, up to a given maximum speed, for adjusting the position of the spoiler to increase the vertical load as speed increases, and for maintaining the vertical load at a substantially constant given value as long as the speed of the vehicle exceeds the maximum speed.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one 1,3,5-triazine derivative and at least one N-acyl amino acid ester and its use in or for the manufacture of compositions, especially cosmetic and dermatological compositions for protecting the skin and/or the lips and/or integuments against ultraviolet radiation, in particular solar radiation. In addition, a cosmetic treatment process comprising the application of the cosmetic composition, and the use of the at least one N-acyl amino acid ester, in anti-sun compositions containing a 1,3,5-triazine derivative to improve the sun protection factor of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a process for separating rare earth ions or actinide ions or mixtures thereof in solution by passing the solution through an ion exchange material to separate the rare earths or actinides or mixtures thereof. The ion exchange material has a surface area of about 5-1500 m.sup.2 /g. The ion exchange material is impregnated with a liquid containing alkali metal cations, Group Ib metal cations, ammonium cations, organic amines or mixtures thereof, at a pH range above about 9. A plurality of fractions of the solution is collected as the solution passes through the ion exchange material, preferably in a column. This process is particularly preferred for separating rare earth ions and especially lanthanum and neodymium. It is particularly preferred to purify lanthanum to contain less than 0.1 ppm, preferably less than 0.01 ppm, of neodymium.