Abstract: The system for closure and subsequent opening of the sterilizable container is made up of a cover having its sealing layer which bonds to the cover where the sealing layer is made of a polymeric material such as high density polyethylene, polypropylene and polyester and the container, at the point where the cover is sealed to the container, is also made of the same polymeric material as the cover's sealing layer. Between 15 to 50% by weight of inert filler is used. The cover and container are joined by deep soldering so that the action of pulling the cover off of the container causes an internal breaking of the material containing the inert filler. An inert filler is incorporated into the sealing layer and can also be incorporated into the container where the cover and container are joined.

Abstract: A method of assembling a peristaltic pump having a motor housing having a driveshaft extending therefrom and a pump housing containing a pump including a rotor mounted on a stub shaft extending through the pump housing wherein the motor housing and the pump housing are detachably connected together. They are assembled by positioning the motor housing and the pump housing so as to axially align the stub shaft and the driveshaft, and moving the pump housing towards the motor housing in the axial direction of the driveshaft so that the driveshaft enters the pump housing and engages the rotor while the stub shaft is urged axially out of the pump housing. When the pump housing contains two or more rotors the stub shaft preserves the alignment of the rotors both during manufacture of the pump assembly and transportation of the pump housing.

Abstract: A side actuated writing implement wherein projections are provided to prevent the wave-shaped actuating member from straightening out.

Abstract: The carotenoid component of corn starch was found to contribute to the corn flavor of the corn starch. The food product made with a carotenoid-free starch which has been extracted from a corn kernel is bland in flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combined structures of ceramic material and super concrete, which structures comprise an outer layer of ceramic material bonded to an internal structure of super concrete or an outer structure of super concrete bonded to an inner layer of ceramic material.The ceramic material is selected among any class of inorganic non-metallic products which are subjected to a temperature of 540.degree. C. and above during manufacture or use, while the super concrete comprises densely packed particles of inorganic materials embedded in a matrix based on an hydraulic cement and having a strength of at least 70 MPa.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel method for the insertion of structural components, in particular electrical components and, in this connection, preferably chips, into depressions of a tape available on a component discharge, in which (method) the said components, in a predetermined orientation, are fed in multiple paths to a component intake and from there the first component of each path is in each instance received by a pickup slot on a transfer element rotating about a shaft and the components of each group so formed are tested and then inserted commonly into the available depressions at the component discharge when all components of the group have been found to be free of defects upon testing, and in which (method) defective components are removed from the pickup slots of the transfer element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for closing the top of a Soderberganode used in an electrolytic cell for production of aluminum. The anode comprises an anode casing and vertical contact bolts for holding and for conducting electric current to the anode. The top of the anode is closed by means of at least one central cover having openings for the contact bolts and at least one side cover which can be opened in order to charge anode paste to the anode.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for continuous production of silicon powder comprising the combination of the following steps:a) continuous production of silicon in an electric smelting furnace,b) refining and alloying of the molten silicon in a metal treatment vessel,c) continuous supply of modern silicon from the metal treatment vessel to a holding furnace,d) continuous supply of molten silicon to a closed atomizing apparatus wherein the molten silicon is atomized by means of an inert gas supplied from a pressure vessel or a compressor unit,e) continuous removal of atomized silicon powder from the atomizing apparatus,f) separation of atomized silicon powder and inert gas in a solid/gas separator,g) screening of the silicon powder into preset particle size fractions,h) supply of the different particle size fractions of silicon powder to closed product silos,i) filtration of the inert gas from step f) for removing any remaining solid particles from the inert gas,cooling and compressing the inert gas from st

Abstract: The batter starch is esterified to have a degree of substitution between 0.02 and 0.1, and a protein content greater than or equal to 1%. The starch is obtained from a starch bearing plant of the aedu homozygous genotype. Maize is the preferred source for the starch and the preferred protein source is gluten. The preferred esterification agent is acetic anhydride.

Abstract: A spine assembly (1) for a binder (20, 21, 22) comprises a base portion (2) and a lid portion (6) releasably fixable to the base portion (2), the lid (6) and base (2) portions forming a tubular spine structure when fixed together, and a plurality of elongate loops (13), each loop having two substantially parallel longer sides and two shorter ends (12, 12a), the loops (13) being positionable about the lid portion (6) of the spine so that one of the longer sides extends longitudinally within the tubular spine structure when the lid (6) is fixed to the base and the other longer side extends longitudinally of the spine and adjacent the outer surface of the lid portion (6). A slot (16) may be provided in the lid (6) to allow loops (13, 5) of different sizes (M1, M2, M3) to be simultaneously accommodated in the spine.

Abstract: A device for the insertion of electrical elements into the recesses of a belt is disclosed. The device includes a feeding station which has a conveying path adapted such that elements are in a specified orientation and an insertion station which inserts the elements in a specific orientation into the recesses of the belt moving past the insertion station. The insertion station has a stripping device which inserts the element into the recess and which holds the element in the recess as the belt moves away from the recess.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3-(N-methyl-N-alkyl)-amino 2-methoxymethylene propan 1-ol derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R stands for an alkyl chain, A stands for: ##STR2## and Y represents various quaternary ammonia, to a preparation process of said compounds and to therapeutic compositions containing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to glycerol derivatives of general formulae Ia, Ib and Ic ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, A and Y stand for various substituents, to a preparation process of said compounds and to therapeutical compositions containing the same.

Abstract: A device of measuring a blood coagulating time, the device being constructed such that when the specimen is placed in a detecting section in which it is maintained at a desired temperature, the measuring initiation time is set, followed by the transmission of a series of measuring data to a memory through an arithmetic circuit until a saturation is reached in response to which the measuring operation is stopped. On presumption that the saturating value is 100%, arithmetic operation is conducted, the results of which are stored in the remaining space of the memory. The device includes a keyboard switch whereby a time corresponding to particular percentages, such as 20%, 50%, and 80%, is previously set so as to enable the time to be easily recognized and accurately reproduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to peptides having the general formulaH.sub.2 N - W - Ser - Asp - Lys - X - OHwherein X represents a Pro or Lys residue or a valence bond and W represents a Thr or Pro residue or a valence bond with the proviso that if X represents a Pro residue then W also represents a Pro residue; to a process for the preparation of the same and to therapeutic compositions containing said peptides.

Abstract: A ceramic chromium oxide coating produced by applying a conventional chromium oxide coating to a substrate and wholly or partly fusing the conventional chromium oxide coating by subjecting the chromium oxide coating to laser irradiation. The chromium oxide coating can optionally contain silica and/or alumina and less than 1 percent of metal.The chromium oxide coating can be employed for the internal and/or external protection of components in equipment for production and transport of oil and gas under water.

Abstract: To accomplish this object, a device is designed and is characterized in that in the interior of the housing there is provided at least two baffle plates which are offset in the direction of the housing axis and between them form at least one third chamber and in that for the flow connection between the chambers a passage is provided in at least one baffle plate. Additionally, the device according to the present invention is characterized in that a switching means in the electric supply circuit for the magnetic coil has at least a third operating condition, in which the flow of current is interrupted by the at least one magnetic coil, and in that the switching means assumes this third operating condition in each instance between a first and a second or between a second and a first operating condition.

Abstract: A flush cap for a vehicle cooling system wherein the flush cap has an inlet through which fresh water enters and an outlet through which dirty coolant leaves. The method employs the flush cap to flush the cooling system of the vehicle. The radiator cap can be adapted to drain a radiator using a hose attached to the outlet of the cap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasma torch intended for being submerged into a bath of molten metal, such as for example a steel melt. The torch comprises an outer electrode made from a non-consumable material and an inner electrode, where at least the outer electrode is made from a copper pipe having internal channels for circulation of a cooling medium, said copper pipe at least on the outside having a layer of refractory material.The layer of refractory material has a thickness between 1 and 5 mm and is made from Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 or from ZrO.sub.2 stabilized with 5-25% by weight of MgO and/or Y.sub.2 O.sub.3 or oxides of other rare earth elements.

Abstract: By administration of sulfated cyclodextrin on a pregnant mother, the effect of a teratogen on a developing fetus is blocked. Blocking the effect of the teratogen reduces congenital defects in a developing fetus. The sulfated cyclodextrin has also been found to reduce the effect of the teratogen on a host. The sulfated cyclodextrin is administered either before or after onset of organogenesis and either before or after exposure to the teratogen. Teratogens include radiation, temperature extremes, chemicals, drugs, bacteria, viruses, hormones, stress, injury, pregnancy, and fatigue.