Abstract: A reusable coupling adaptable to the ends of a tube, the coupling including a nipple (2) having a toothed end (7) designed to be inserted into the tube (1), its inside diameter corresponding approximately to the inside diameter of the tube, the nipple having an annular surface external to the tube. A peripheral ferrule (4) is mounted around the tube (1) and imprisons the tube in engagement with the toothed part (7) of the nipple (2). The ferrule (4) includes an inward annulus (5) which fits into a peripheral groove (6) on the surface of the nipple, while a seal (8) is provided within the groove to be contacted by the annulus (5). The ferrule (4) is radially compressible and is immobilized and fixed to the periphery of the tube (1) by a connection assembly made up of two connectable parts (9, 10) mounted around the end of the tube on either side of the ferrule, and which compresses the ferrule after it has been fitted on the tube.

Abstract: Alpine ski has a boot middle point mark indicating a position of a middle of a boot and is equipped with a mounting platform comprising front, central and rear zones. The platform rests on the ski via three feet situated respectively in front, central and rear zones of the platform. The height measured between the lower face of each foot and the upper face of the platform is a minimum for the central foot. The platform is anchored by screws to inhibit sliding in at least the front and central zones. An anchoring point situated in the central zone is positioned in front of the boot middle point and is separated longitudinally by a distance of between 150 and 300 millimeters. Further included is a block of elastic material inserted between a front end of the platform and a stop in front of the platform. The block is compressible during movement of the platform relative to the upper face of the ski, due to bending of the ski.

Abstract: The invention concerns an articulator for parametering a prosthetic or occlusal directional plane and dentoalveolar stages, for producing dental prostheses. The device includes two planar elements, upper and lower (1, 2), mutually articulated about a horizontal pin (3) parallel to the two planar elements (1, 2) and located above the lower planar element (2). The two planar elements are designed to fix, opposite each other and in contact with each other, a patient's two dental arch models (5, 6), namely an upper model (5) fixed beneath the upper element (1) lower surface and a lower model (6) fixed on the lower element (2) upper surface, and means for defining, between the two elements (1, 2) a plane inclined with respect to the upper element (1) and corresponding to an occlusal plane P between the two models (5, 6). The means defining the inclined plane corresponding to the occlusal plane P are borne by the upper element (1). They include a plate (7) representing the occlusal directional plane P.

Abstract: This invention concerns a device for detecting and locating a radioactive source emitting gamma rays, characterized in that it comprises: first means for determining the direction of the gamma radiation emitting source relative to the centre of the detector comprising: gamma radiation sensing means; a plurality of means for evaluating the gamma radiation flux; means analyzing the gamma radiation flux for determining the direction of-the radiation source; second means for directing the radioactive emitting source comprising mechanical means for causing the device to move, so as to bring its centerline nearer the gamma radiation emitting source; means physically representing the device centerline.

Abstract: A Snowboard binding includes a baseplate intended to be mounted on a snowboard. A rear bow, is mounted on the baseplate (2) at two attachment points and a highback is mounted so that it can pivot with respect to the rear bow. Further included are means for independently modifying the vertical position of each point of attachment of the bow (3) to the baseplate (2).

Abstract: Board binding (1) comprising a baseplate (2) which has an underside (4) intended to be secured to the board, a highback (3) intended to take the back of the user's boot, the said highback having a mid-plane (10), wherein the board binding is adapted to allow inclination of the mid-plane (10) of the highback (3) with respect to the underside (4) of the baseplate (2).

Abstract: Device for posting bills by unwinding a fabric (300) carrying information, in which the fabric (300) is wound and unwound around two motorized and synchronized rollers (100, 200) in such a way that the fabric (300) is kept under tension as it is unwound, characterized in that: the top end (310) of the fabric (300) is mounted removably on a fixing module (110) secured to the upper roller (100); the fixing module (110) is connected to the upper roller (100) by an unwinding mechanism (400) allowing the fixing module (110) to be moved down close to the lower roller for fitting and removing the top end (310) of the fabric (300); it comprises means (500, 501, 340) for keeping the fabric under transverse tension.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for restoring the balance of the human body, consisting essentially of a platform (2) for supporting the subject to be treated and capable of being actuated with an oscillating movement. The invention is characterized in that said platform is power-driven and receives its oscillating movement about a central support axis (6), movement associated with a rotational reciprocating movement, the amplitude and the speed of both the oscillation and the rotation being adjustable and capable of being varied while the apparatus is being used.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making snow. The method includes discharging a supply of pressurized water in ambient air, discharging a supply of pressurized air in ambient air, and controlling the discharge of the supply of pressurized water and/or the discharge of the supply of pressurized air to regulate a ratio of water to air, to more efficiently make snow over a range of ambient temperatures.

Abstract: The invention concerns a massage apparatus operating by suction and mobilization of the skin tissue, in the form of a manually operated set (1), essentially comprising a housing connected to a suction source and including an inner chamber (4) open on its surface designed to be in contact with the patient's body and means for exerting a mechanical action on the skin fold formed inside said chamber (4) during the massage. The invention is characterized in that the suction chamber extends transversely over the whole width of the housing and is open at its two lateral ends; the means for exerting a mechanical action consist of at least two mobile sets (7, 8) laterally arranged on each housing (3) side, resting sealed against the side walls and obstructing the lateral openings of the suction chamber.

Abstract: This electric fence comprises at least one electrically conducting metal wire (1) with good mechanical properties, associated with a support, and further incorporates at least one other electrically conducting wire (4) with good electrical conductivity, sheathed with an insulating material (5) over its entire length except for zones distributed at more or less regular intervals where the said conducting wire (4) is in direct or indirect contact with the said conducting metal wire or wires (1) with good mechanical properties.

Abstract: Highback for a snowboard binding intended to come into contact with the rear part of the user's boot in order to withstand the back thrusts thereof, having a median longitudinal plane of symmetry, which has a stiffer region located asymmetrically with regard to the median longitudinal plane of symmetry of the highback.

Abstract: A liner system for a container is provided which includes a body, a neck, and a valve. The body is adapted to substantially conform to an inner surface of the container. The neck has a first end attached to the body and a second end adapted to conform to a shape of an opening of the container. The valve is adapted for fluid communication between an interior surface and an exterior surface of at least one of the body and neck.

Abstract: The device comprises filtration means and pumping means each housed in a compact unit mounted with the panels of a swimming pool basin. The unit includes a compartment (A) housing the filtration means in communication with the water of the basin, and a compartment (B) out of the water which contains the pumping means. The unit includes in the filtration compartment an assembly having first and second 90° elbows for intaking water from the basin. One of the elbows has arrangements for coupling to the bottom of the member containing the filtration means, while the other elbow has arrangements for coupling with a straight element. The unit also includes in the pumping compartment third and fourth 90° elbows for the intake of water. One of the third and fourth elbows is coupled to a straight element, and the other elbow of the third and fourth elbows is connected to a delivery side of the pumping means. Also included in the pumping compartment are fourth and fifth elbows for delivering water to the basin.

Abstract: Alpine ski (1) which can be broken down over its length into a tip area (2), a binding area (3) and a heel area (4), in which the side line is such that the binding area (3) has a minimum width level (LP), the tip area (2) has a front maximum width level (LS), and the heel area (4) has a rear maximum width level (LT), characterized in that: the radius of the side line, calculated on the basis of three points (5, 6, 7) on the side line, respectively a first point (5) located at the front maximum width level (LS), a second point (7) located at the rear maximum width level (LT), and a third point (6) located centrally between the levels (LS, LT), is between 7 and 21 meters; the pressure distribution along the side line is such that, when the ski is placed on a flat surface (20) so that its underside (22) forms an angle (&agr;) of 45° with the flat surface (20), and when the ski receives, at the location of the center of the boot, a force (F5) of 400 Newtons perpendicularly to its underside (22), the pressu

Abstract: A system for motorized control, by a user, of water delivery to an interior of a tub, spa or shower includes a plurality of ports and a flow control device. The device includes a motor, a controller, a first pipe, and a second pipe. The first pipe includes a plurality of inlets. The second pipe is movable relative to the first pipe, and the second pipe includes a plurality of outlets in fluid communication with the plurality of ports. The motor is connected with the first pipe or the second pipe and the controller is coupled with the motor and programmed by a user. The controller is programmable to allow water flow from one or more of the ports in a preselected flow patten at preselected intervals of time. Moving of the first pipe or the second pipe by the motor controlled by the controller serves to cause communication of an inlet of the plurality of inlets with a first outlet of the plurality of outlets. The first outlet is in fluid communication with a first port of the plurality of ports.

Abstract: A system for adjusting an adjustable spacer is provided. A high-compression section is adapted to receive the spacer for a bearing assembly. A low-compression section is adapted to receive the bearing assembly. In one aspect, a transfer frame can serve as a mechanical interface between the high-compression section and the low-compression section. Also, the transfer frame can be adapted to transfer to the low-compression section a first travel indicative of a first compression of the spacer with the high-compression section. A sensor can be coupled with the high-compression section and the low-compression section. Further, the sensor can serve to limit the first compression according to a second travel indicative of a second compression of the bearing assembly with the low-compression section. Additionally, the first travel and the second travel are preferably related to provide a desired adjustment (e.g., preloading) to the spacer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for manufacturing a ski, or like board for gliding over snow, which comprises, on the surface, embedded elements constituted by elements of additional protecting and decorative layers, these elements being flush with the surface of the ski. According to the invention, the protecting and decorative sheet is laid flat, before being placed in the mould, and the thin elements to be embedded are added thereon by bonding. The assembly of the ski elements is then moulded conventionally, with the result that the inner, uniformly smooth surface of the lid of the mould presses on the additional elements and consequently embeds them in the protecting and decorative sheet.

Abstract: A mechanism for the treatment of materials by pressurized water jets includes a body (1) for supplying water under pressure which includes a feeding chamber (2) extending over the whole length of the body, and wherein water under pressure is fed to the feeding chamber through a filter (4). The body also includes a distributing zone for distributing water under pressure over a whole treatment length against a plate (7) provided with micro-perforations which define water needles (8) directed against the surface (S) of the material to be treated. The material is supported by a carriage element subjected to a suction source eliminating the treatment water.