Abstract: In a method for sealing a vacuum double wall container made of metal which the vacuum double wall container made of metal having a space portion is formed by joining the inner container and the outer container made of metal at respective mouths, an exhaust hole is pierced on an appropriate position of a frame on a bottom portion of the outer container of the vacuum double wall container made of metal in order to evacuate the space portion, and the exhaust hole is sealed with a brazing material in a vacuum heating furnace, a method for sealing a vacuum double wall container made of metal includes the steps of piercing an exhaust hole projected on an appropriate position of a frame of an outer container for evacuating a space portion, installing a member for inhibiting flow more projecting than the exhaust hole and a guide for covering the exhaust hole at a periphery thereof, mounting a brazing material which is melted at a medium temperature of 630˜750° C.

Abstract: In a method for treating cancer, a tube is inserted into a patient, so that a distal end of the tube is disposed proximately to a tumor. A sclerosing agent such as a concentrated sugar solution is then fed through the tube into the patient and into the tumor. The tube can take the form of a catheter which is introduced into the patient through the patient's vascular system.

Abstract: A therapeutic agent capable of of binding to the F′-G′ loop of domain 4 of the common c Chain of the receptor for GM-CSF, IL-3, and IL-5. The amino acid Tyr421 which is located in the F′-G′ loop is critical in the high affinity binding and stimulation of function of GM-CSF, IL-3 and IL-5 to the common c chain of the receptors. Other receptors for cytokines also show hydrophobic amino acids in analogous positions and it is probable that they too play a pivotal role in binding of respective cytokines to them and in modulating function. Agents capable of binding to the F′-G′ loops are suggested and should be of therapeutic value.

Abstract: A substantially flat television display comprises, in accordance with the present invention, a plurality of superluminescent or laser diodes which are mounted to a substrate or carrier for spacing in a planar array. A protective sheet covers the diodes and is connected to the substrate or carrier, while energization componentry is operatively connected to the diodes for energizing the diodes in accordance with an incoming video signal to reproduce an image embodied in the video signal. In a color television or video display, the superluminescent or laser diodes are tuned to different frequency ranges, so as to reproduce the image in color.

Abstract: An electromagnetic assembly includes a casing, a solenoid disposed inside the casing, a stationary magnetic core, and a movable magnetic core. The stationary magnetic core is disposed at least partially inside the solenoid and is fixed relative to the solenoid and the casing, while the movable magnetic core is disposed for reciprocation partially inside the solenoid along an axis. The stationary magnetic core, the movable magnetic core, the solenoid, and the casing have rectangular or square cross-sections in planes oriented essentially perpendicularly to the axis.

Abstract: A motion insensitive phase separator for separating oilfield production fluid phases includes a tank having a pair of opposing inlets and three generally centrally arranged outlets for different phases of a production fluid mixture fed into the tank simultaneously through the inlets. Separation media is disposed in the tank for separating the different phases of the production fluid, The separation media include antifoam media at opposite ends of the tank and further includes demisting media proximately to the median plane, on opposite sides thereof. Flow regulators, such as perforated plates, are disposed substantially vertically in the tank between the antifoam media and the demisting media. The separation media and the flow regulators are disposed generally symmetrically about a central transverse plane, thereby providing for a symmetrical flow and weight distribution for motion insensitivity.

Abstract: An insert for a frying pan is designed to provide a warming or holding function to an existing cooking function for a conventional frying pan. An insert consists of a segment of material of an appropriate thermal conductance shaped to fit against an edge or lip of a conventional pan of a given diameter. The segment is covered with a non-stick surface to protect an existing pan cooking surface and provide the usual benefits of non-stick food preparation surfaces. The insert is provided with a combined handle and clip for attachment to a side wall of an existing pan, and easy removal of a heated insert covered with prepared foodstuff.

Abstract: A vacuum apparatus for industrial hide driers with multiple beds (2) includes a circuit with an open end (17) having arranged in a series: a vapor manifold (7) for each bed; a first condenser (8) inserted in each manifold; a first condensate separator (10) at the output of the various condensers (8); a main vacuum pump (16) to gradually reduce the absolute pressure in the circuit to a first upper value (Ps). A particular feature of the system consists of the fact that it has a secondary aspiration device (19) which is arranged upstream of the main vacuum pump (16) to operate in series to this pump when the first value of the absolute pressure (Ps) is reached, so as to further reduce the pressure of the circuit to a second lower value (Pi). The upper value (Ps) of the absolute pressure is 40 to 100 mbar; the second lower value (P1) of the absolute pressure is 15 to 1 mbar. The device (19) is a high-capacity, low-head blower.

Abstract: Anti IL-3 Receptor alpha chain monoclonal antibody (MoAb) is the product of a hybridoma cell line designated 7G3. The MoAb acts as an antagonist to IL-3 in vitro activity. The MoAb binds to the N terminal domain of the IL-3 receptor alpha chain and does so competitively with IL-3 which indicates that this is, at least in part, involved in IL-3 binding. Treatment with the MoAb or fragment thereof, whether recombinant or otherwise, may be suitable for the treatment of one or more of the following conditions: myeloid leukemias, lymphomas such as follicular B cell lymphoma, or the alleviation of allergies.

Abstract: An indicator device includes a support member formed by two coupled flat panels made of metal or synthetic material, a plurality of holes formed in the exposed panel according to the pattern of Braille writing according to the characters to be represented; the holes are engaged by pins made of synthetic material which is resistant to abrasion and to rubbing-induced wear, so that their dome-shaped rounded ends protrude from the exposed panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of removal of contaminants from textiles and related fabrics and garments. The present cleaning compositions contain at least one vegetable oil ester or fatty acid ester and a surfactant in combination with water and rinse compositions which are also preferably employed in a method aspect comprise at least one glycol ether or glycol acetate and water.

Abstract: A machine for making a food product includes a cooking apparatus for cooking an aliquot of dough disposed in a predetermined shape about a cooking member made of a material which has a chemical composition essentially impervious to cooking temperatures. The machine also incorporates a mechanism for extracting the cooking member from the cooked dough, thereby creating a chamber in the cooked dough. This mechanism has a gripper which is disposable in grasping contact with a protruding end of the cooking member, a holder disposable in contact with the cooked dough for restraining the cooked dough, and a motive component operatively connected to at least one of the holder and the gripper for moving the one of the holder and the gripper relative to the other to remove the cooking member from cooked dough.

Abstract: A device for executing informatic procedures, including activities of end of day and/or data safety procedures, for data processing systems, includes at least one component for requesting the starting of data processing procedures. The device further includes a storing and processing component adapted to receive a procedure starting request signal output from the request component. The storing and processing component is adapted to command the procedures be automatically executed and to drive supply cut-off elements for automatically cutting off the supply to all or part of at least one of the data processing systems at the end of the procedures.

Abstract: In a method for improving cardiac function, a compressive device is inserted into an intrapericardial space about a lower end portion of a heart. Thereafter the compressive device is operated to compress and close off lower portions of both ventricles of the heart.