Abstract: There is provided a plural dosage form for peptide pharmaceuticals comprising a matrix of gelatin or gelatin derivative having distributed therein the peptide pharmaceutical in particular insulin, as well as, pharmaceutically conventional carriers and additives. By selection of the appropriate gelatin the pharmaceutical is liberated in the small intestine or the large intestine so that is not enzymatically degraded anymore by peptidases.

Abstract: An electronic system having a central controller coupled to a plurality of remote transceiver modules by means of a serial bus. The modules are designed to remain in a sleep mode in which they consume no power until such time as a wakeup signal is sent over the bus by the central controller. Each module includes a source of power and power supply circuitry adapted to provide power for operating the module when the power supply circuitry is connected to the source of power. Each module further includes an energy detector coupled to the bus and adapted to connect the power supply circuitry to the source of power upon detection of energy, in the form of the wakeup signal, on the bus. Within each module is a microprocessor which responds to the provision of power by maintaining the connection between the source of power and the power supply after the wakeup signal has terminated and until such time as the module completes its assigned task.

Abstract: A pressure-liquefied propellant mixture for aerosols, comprising a fluorinated alkane, in particular 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and/or 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane, and carbon dioxide, makes possible an improvement of the wetting properties of pharmaceutically active compounds, with which the formulation problems existing with hydrofluoroalkanes in relation to suspension as well as solution aerosols can be overcome and thus improved medicinal aerosol formulations can be obtained. With the aid of carbon dioxide, it is also possible to specifically influence the pressure and thus the particle size distribution and also by displacement of oxygen from the hydrofluoroalkanes to improve the storage stability of oxidation-sensitive active compounds.

Abstract: In order to measure a width of a wire a measuring pattern for the width of the wire is prepared. The measuring pattern includes: a first pattern with a first width; a second pattern connected to the first pattern and having a second width wider than the first width; and a third pattern connected to the second pattern and having a third width narrower than the first width. The first pattern, the second pattern and the third pattern are made of same material. The first pattern through a power source is connected to the third pattern. A first pair of probes are disposed on the first pattern and then are connected to a first voltmeter. A distance between the first pair of probes is a first distance wider than the first width. A second pair of probes are disposed on the second pattern and then are connected to a second voltmeter. A distance between the second pair of probes is a second distance wider than the first width.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to reduce the amount of space and the technical effort required to feed the front end of a wire coil into a wire drawing installation. To achieve this, the arm of the device is formed from a base section and an end section, whereby the end of the base section can pivot around a first pivotal axis and is connected to the base of a rotationally mounted holder and the pivotal axis of the base section runs perpendicular to the axis of rotation of said holder. One end of the end section can pivot around a second pivotal axis and is connected to the other end of the base section. The first and second pivotal axes run parallel to each other. The free end of the end section of the arm supports a head unit that is rotationally mounted around two axes that are located in a normal position to each other. A hook-shaped gripping element and a clamping device which dresses the front end of the wire coil are arranged on said head unit.

Abstract: An assembly for mixing a polymer with water and activating the polymer includes a water/polymer mixing chamber immediately preceding a high shear nozzle formed by a spring loaded plug seated against an outlet orifice of the mixing chamber.

Abstract: A device for holding and facilitating the unloading therefrom of packaged merchandise onto a peg of a pegboard display includes a coupler, such as a tube segment having an open end and a closed end, and a stem having a flat segment with two ends, one of which is attached to the closed end of the tube segment. The diameter of the tube segment and the width of said flat segment may be substantially equal. The other end of the flat segment may be attached to a stop which has a width that is substantially greater than the diameter of the tube segment.

Abstract: A drinking vessel includes a container sized and shaped so as to hold liquid therein and a generating mechanism for generating electrically generated special effects so as to enhance amusement for a user. A first switch is mounted on the container so as to be operable between a first state, in which the first switch is in an electrically closed state, and a second state, in which the first switch is in an electrically open state. The first switch is in the first state when liquid is present in the container and in the second state when liquid is not present in the container. A second switch is also mounted on the container so as to be operable between a third state, in which the second switch is in an electrically closed state, and a fourth state, in which the second switch is in an electrically open state. The second switch is in the third state in response to a predetermined physical activity undertaken by the user in relation to the container.

Abstract: A thermal equalizer for use in a paper web drying machine and process is disclosed. The equalizer is located at the junction of a crescent header and the associated nozzle box and its use results in a more uniform temperature and nozzle velocity in the cross-machine direction.

Abstract: The chair mechanism is configured as a so-called synchronizing mechanism in order, in the case of an adjustment in inclination of the rear support (4), to achieve simultaneous, harmonic adjustment of the seat panel (8). The underframe is positioned on a height-adjustable pneumatic spring (13,14). For the synchronized movement, use is made of a mechanical torsion spring, preferably a rubber spring, and a further mechanical spring, preferably a helical spring, is arranged parallel thereto, with accumulative effect in relation to the resistance of the torsion spring. The strength of the torsion spring can be adjusted. The positioning of the axes of rotation (A1-A4) is of considerable importance for the kinematics. The chair can be adjusted from an assembly position, where the springs can be inserted in a state in which they are relieved of stressing, via the vertical position into the inclined position.

Abstract: Loop pile hook module for use in a tufting machine, the module has a body member including a plurality of tufting machine hooks therein in side-by-side relationship, the hooks being formed from cylindrical, or other profile, pins which protrude from the body member to form a beak of the hooks.

Abstract: A catalyst for the production of acrylic acid by the vapor-phase catalytic oxidation of acrolein or acrolein-containing gas and a method for the production of acrylic acid by the use of this catalyst are provided. The catalyst of this invention comprises (A) a catalyst having Mo and V as essential components and used for the production of acrylic acid by vapor-phase catalytic oxidation of acrolein and (B) a solid acid having acid strength (Ho) of not more than −11.93. Since this catalyst excels in catalytic activity and service life, it allows acrylic acid to be produced stably at a high yield for a long time.

Abstract: A heavy duty leather or canvas work glove preferably has suede leather palm and finger regions. The surface of these regions is covered with strips of suede cowhide leather having a thickness, shape and location so as to not affect glove flexibility and yet provide enhanced gripping and wear characteristics to the glove. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid crystal display having high aperture ratio and high transmittance that is capable of reducing the size of a leakage light generating region.

Abstract: The invention relates to a steam generator comprising an evaporation tank and several heating elements (2). The evaporation tank consists of an evaporation vessel (1) and a removable limescale rectacle (4) positioned below same. The evaporation vessel (1) is configured as a double-walled vessel having an inner wall (11) and an outer wall (12) which define an outer chamber (13). The inner wall (11) has four inner water-flow openings (111) which connect the interior of the vessel with the outer chamber (13) and the outer wall (12) has outer water-flow openings (121, 122). Water is delivered to and withdrawn from the vessel via the outer flow openings (121, 122), the outer wall (13) and the inner flow opening (111).