Abstract: A brassiere includes a take-up member having an inner and an outer take-up segment. The take-up segments follow the outer curvature of the upper portion of the brassiere cup. The lower ends of the take-up segments are attached at or near the ends of the lower edge of the cup, which extends side to side, below the breast. The lower edge of the cup can comprise an uplifting wire, a support strip, a bent support strip or a simple seam.

Abstract: Plasticization process for lactic acid polymers characterized in that it includes the grinding of the lactic acid polymers, the mixing of said ground and solid state lactic acid polymers, with mixtures of lactic acid oligomers, the subjecting of the mixture to a temperature of between 150° C. and 200° C. and at a pressure of between 1.4 bar and 4 bar, and the making up of the mixture, in a period of time of less than 30 minutes from the moment the lactic acid oligomers come in contact with lactic acid polymers.

Abstract: This package is made up of a sheet (1) that once having been die cut, folded and assembled, makes a prismatic rectangular shaped package that has longitudinal slots (18) for the successive extraction of the sheets of paper to roll cigarettes (21) that are stored in two or more wads of paper (2) housed on the inside of the package and supported on a reinforcing card (3) placed on the inner surface of the lower wall (14) of the package. This reinforcing card (3) has, at least two tabs (31) to retain the wads of paper (2), placed between the wads of paper (2), orientated towards the upper area, respectively inclined towards the front and rear walls of the package, and hinged on both fold lines (32) coinciding with a longitudinal X-X axis, parallel to the wads of paper (2) and the slots (18) for the extraction of the sheets of paper (21).

Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle driving system adapted to accumulate power output intermittently from a thermal engine in a flywheel as rotational energy and only a necessary part of the accumulated energy is taken out to the output shaft of a power dividing type power transmission unit. Thermal engines to which the present invention is applicable include internal-combustion engines and external-combustion engines.

Abstract: This swimming pool consists of a first sheet or layer of concrete (1) forming the foundation, on which general “C” profile prefabricated reinforced concrete parts (2a, 2b, 2c) are laid, which have tongues or clips (25, 26) projecting from the reinforcement, holes (22) to assemble side torque means (3, 31), vertical channels (23) which define a housing containing concrete filler (4) with expansive additives, and vertical bevels (24) to place sealing filler (5) of the joints. It also consists of a bed (6), which covers the front tongues or clips (25), an upper perimeter finish (7, 8) and a lining of tiles (9) applied directly on the prefabricated parts (2a, 2b, 2c) and the bed (6).

Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle driving system having differential gear including an input shaft, an outlet shaft and a reactionary shaft, a flywheel, an engine, the flywheel and the engine being interlocked with the input shaft, an output shaft interlocked with the outlet shaft, a first motor generator (MG) interlocked with the reactionary shaft and a second MG adapted to receive the output electric power of the first MG as input.

Abstract: A reinforced flexible pipe having a tubular core member and a plurality of reinforcing tape members wrapped on the core member; the innermost tape member includes a plurality of openings that communicate with the external surface of the core member; and a polymer material embedded in the openings in the tape such that the polymer material contacts the core member and the tape to improve the hoop strength and the collapse resistance of the pipe. The polymer layer may also be bonded to the outer reinforcing tape to provide abrasion resistance to the reinforced flexible pipe.

Abstract: A modular fuze assembly is provided for use in multiple types of military ordnance. The fuze comprises a base unit having an initiator for arming the fuze; a timer assembly that includes a programmable clock package; a trigger assembly comprising a line monitoring circuit and a photo-capacitor; and a top cover unit. Each of the individual components are interconnected together to form a single, unitized system. Multiple initiation stages are provided to ensure payload activation.

Abstract: A self-cleaning filter system is disclosed that includes an inlet fitting that is adapted to be inserted into an existing filter body. A spray tube having a plurality of outlets that slideably engages the inlet fitting, is positioned in the ring discs of the existing filter and a compression member proximate to one end of the ring discs applies a compressive force to the ring discs. When fluid enters the spray tube from the inlet fitting compression on the ring discs is reduced to allow the ring discs to separate while fluid pressure is simultaneously imposed on the ring discs through a plurality of outlets to clean the filter component. The parts included with the system may be used to convert a manual filter into a self-cleaning filter system.

Abstract: A compound of plasticizers for the water dispersability of diol diarylate-type resins is disclosed; wherein the compound contains a high amount of diol monocarylates and optionally contains triol mono- or diarylates.

Abstract: Improved flooring is disclosed that is formed by concrete slabs (1) with several parallel ribs (11) on the upper surface, between which there are longitudinal channels (12) connected with a main channel (2) laid transversally, in relation with one of the ends of the concrete slabs (1), and which ends in an outside connection (3). The ribs (11) have a thickened part (13) on the upper edge with an inner hole (15) for the circulation of hot water. Between the thickened parts (13) there are some grooves (15). The flooring is manufactured on site or by means of prefabricated slabs.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of forming a card embedded with an integrated circuit (IC) and an antenna coil, which method including the steps of (a) embedding an antenna coil onto a core sheet; (b) laminating the core sheet with a number of outer sheets to form a laminated panel; (c) forming a first cavity in the laminated panel to expose part of the antenna coil; (d) pulling out two ends of the antenna coil from the core sheet; and (e) securing the integrated circuit with the antenna coil, e.g. by soldering or thermo compression bonding.

Abstract: The method includes eliminating the two side caps of the fruit, cutting the remaining portion into slices, optionally classifying by diameter the obtained slices, and finally peeling the slices. The device includes slice cutter (1) provided with two conveyor belts (2) to position the fruit, and blades (4 and 5), —transport equipment for the slices (102) with a diameter gauging device to classify the slices (102) by size, —a slice (102) turning machine and—a slice (102) peeling module to separate the flesh (103) from the pith (104).

Abstract: A digital game device and method that can be played on a game board or planar grid structure or on an electronic device are disclosed; the crossword style mathematical apparatus includes a pre-defined play area having a combination of useable and unusable empty spaces that are oriented in a horizontal and a vertical direction; the resulting grid structure forms a combination of horizontal, vertical, and diagonal rows of useable and unusable spaces; a set of rules is applied to the resulting grid structure wherein numbers are selectively entered by the player into the useable empty spaces such that the mathematical difference between adjacent numbers entered into the grid structure is greater than one; in addition, the rules specify that all individual numbers in any continuous horizontal, vertical, or diagonal direction are different.

Abstract: An adjustable dynamic, removable, mechanical foot leverage orthotic system is disclosed having a plate member positioned on top of one or more fulcrum member that are placed inside of a shoe. The plate is free to move within the shoe about the fulcrum to provide the wearer with mechanical improvement of abnormal, functional and associated foot pathology and can directly and indirectly effect the entire gait cycle. The foot leverage system can be integrated into the shoe design or can be inserted within a conventional shoe to create a foot leverage system. Methods of use and treatment are disclosed for the treatment of pes planus, pes cavus and tendonitis. The foot leverage system may also be used with the disclosed foot mapping system and method.

Abstract: A multiple position, reclining and stretching chair includes a base structure having side walls with corral openings into which the ends of an axle extend. The axle is rotatably secured to a lumbar platform that is a part of a multi-panel body support platform assembly. The body support platform assembly is positioned above an arcuate, adjustable, lockable, contact support structure that pivots forward and rearward about one or more pivot members either or both of which that may be substantially attached to the base structure. The contact support structure may also comprise two sets of independently acting contact support members that allow the front roller to move independently of the rear roller. Also disclosed is an embodiment wherein the arcuate roller assembly rocks back and forth about the surface of a horizontal cross support member of the base structure.