Abstract: Use of perfluoropolyethers with non reactive terminals or compositions thereof for the prevention and/or the treatment of topical vital infections, in particular of Herpes Simplex I and II and of Herpes Zoster.

Abstract: The reservoir loaded with a divided material which can be impregnated with the solution of active principle, comprises a) a support sheet (1) made of a cavitied material which is permeable to the solution and capable of contributing to the mechanical strength of the reservoir b) a layer (3) of particles of the impregnatable material and c) a substrative layer (2) interposed between one face of the support sheet (1) and the layer of particles (3) in order to hold the latter on the support sheet (1), this substrative layer (2) consisting of a substance which is miscible with the solution of active principle.

Abstract: A signal generating apparatus generates four sets of signals whose rising timing and falling timing are controlled. One signal among the four signals is produced by employing a first sequence control unit, a first coincidence detecting unit, a second coincidence detecting unit, and a first output controlling unit. A timer increments a count value in response to a timer increment signal to produce a timer output value. The first sequence controlling unit produces two correction values obtained by correcting the timer output value inputted from the timer. The first coincidence detecting unit outputs a coincidence detection pulse when the correction value inputted from the first sequence control unit is coincident with the internally set set value. The second coincidence detecting unit outputs another coincidence detection pulse when the correction value inputted from the first sequence control unit is coincident with the internally set set value.

Abstract: The duration of Time Intervals, preferably 101, in an electrocardiogram, or pulses are recorded. The Mode, ?Mo!, or the duration most often recorded, the Median, ?M!, of all durations recorded, the Amplitude of the Mode, ?AMo!, expressed as a percentage of the most frequently recorded Modes, and the difference in duration between the longest and the shortest duration recorded, Delta X, ?DX!, are determined and consolidated into one or more Cluster Modes, ?CMo!, comprised of three Modes each, establishes a user's baseline. If any of the 9 formulas derived from these functions differs by a predetermined percentage and time duration from the user's baseline, then the user's stress has reached an ALARM level. The apparatus make take the form of a chest strap on which are mounted electrocardiogram electrodes, which transmits Time Intervals to a wrist watch like device where the calculations are performed and the results displayed.

Abstract: A method for measuring stereo image disparity between right and left stereo images for each of two-dimensional blocks having a rectangular shape. In particular, the method includes the steps of deciding a level of each pixel in the right and left stereo images according to a ternary value, sequentially setting a one-dimensional window having a size of N pixels along a horizontal direction in one of the right and left stereo images by overlapping N/2 pixels, determining the disparity for each one-dimensional window by determining a portion in the other of the right and left stereo images corresponding to each one-dimensional window on the basis of the ternary value obtained through the deciding step to generate a histogram of the disparities, and determining the stereo image disparity for each of the two-dimensional blocks on the basis of the histogram of the disparities.

Abstract: Azophenyl compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an o-, p-directing substituent; R.sub.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted .beta.-hydroxyalkyl group; R.sub.3 is an aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group which is mono- or poly-cyclic and is substituted or unsubstituted; and wherein the benzene ring A may contain one or more further substituents. The compounds are useful as dyestuffs (if they are themselves colored) or as intermediates in the preparation of dyestuffs.

Abstract: New luminescent dye including a metallocomplex of an oxoporphyrin having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 to R8 are radicals belonging to the group: H, lower alkyl with number of C.ltoreq.6 or CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --COO--R.sub.9, with R.sub.9 =H or alkyl with number of C.ltoreq.18 and M=Pt.sup.2+ or Pd.sup.2+.

Abstract: A safety extension attached to the two ladder stiles and extending outwardly therefrom. Each extension is attached at two spaced locations along a ladder stile and terminates outwardly and downwardly in a V-shaped junction to which a stabilizing foot is attached.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and n have the meanings reported in the description are described.The compounds of formula I are endowed with a dual ACE-inhibitory and NEP-inhibitory activity and are useful in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The processing of aluminium dross containing Al and Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 originating from aluminium production, comprises the steps of separating aluminium from the dross to produce a dross residue and reacting the dross residue at a temperature above 1360.degree. C. with a calcium-oxygen compound to form calcium aluminate as an at least partially melted material. To obtain a product specially suitable for use in steel-making, the calcium aluminate is rapidly cooled to form a glassy solid product. The two steps may be performed in the same vessel, which has a suitable refractory lining.

Abstract: An adjustable lumbar support (1) for the back rest (3) of a seat is disclosed which is formed from a band which extends longitudinally across the back rest, and which supports a plurality of convex shaped support elements (10). The band incorporates regions (4, 5) which extend in the longitudinal direction of the band and there are actuators (7) for varying the effective length of at least one of the regions. Adjustment of the support (1) is effected by changing the relationship between the effective lengths of the regions causing the support elements (10) to tilt.

Abstract: A blood sampler, especially for drawing samples of arterial blood, is provided with a handle, and a needle adapter to which a puncturing needle is attachable, and a sample capillary connected with the puncturing needle. For robust and cheap manufacture handle and sample capillary are blow-molded to form a single unit and the needle adapter is either molded integral therewith or configured as a separate component, which is insertable into an opening in the handle leading into the sample capillary.

Abstract: A method and composition for providing gas-impermeable, adherent, flexible, and fire retardant coatings to rock and the like surfaces whereby the rock is supported by the caisson effect and mechanical strength properties of the coatings. The method comprises spraying a two-component polymer such as polyurethane onto a rock surface and spraying a layer of inorganic particulate material such as unexfoliated vermiculite onto the said coating of polymer with or without concurrent application of further layers of said polymer before completion of curing of the coating whereby the particulate material adheres to the polymer. An aqueous dispersion of inorganic particulate material such as vermiculite which may be in the exfoliated form can be applied onto the coating.

Abstract: A phthalocyanine monoazo compound which is represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Pc represents a phthalocyanine group; M represents nickel, cobalt or copper;R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group or a sulfo group;R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen or a lower alkyl group;A represents a group containing a triazine group or a pyrazole group and/or --SO.sub.2 X wherein X represents --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Y and Y represents a group splittable by the action of an alkali;p is a number of 0-2; q is a number of 1-3; r is a number of 1-2; p+q+r is 4 or lessor which is a salt of the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: There is provided a co-condensation product obtainable by subjecting a p-alkylphenol to reaction with formaldehyde in the presence of an alkali catalyst to prepare a resol type condensate, and subjecting the resulting resol type condensate to reaction with a m-substituted phenol such as resorcin in the presence of an acid catalyst, wherein the content of the m-substituted phenol is not higher than 4% by weight, and the content of a component having a molecular weight not higher than 1,000 excluding both the p-alkylphenol and the m-substituted phenolis at least 25% by weight based on the total weight of the co-condensation product. This co-condensation product is low in fuming and in hygroscopic properties, exhibits excellent adhesiveness in vulcanizing adhesion between rubber and a reinforcing material, and further provides a vulcanized rubber article of high hardness.

Abstract: An electronic file system can handle documents each having data indicated on its face and back sides according to its actually printed form. The system wholly or partially includes an apparatus for registering the document having data printed on its face and back sides in association with the face and back sides, an apparatus for shifting a current display from the face side of the face and back sides of the document registered as mutually associated with each other to the back side or from the back side to the face side, an apparatus, when the face side appears on the current display screen for example, for shifting the then display to the face side of the previous page or to the face side of the next page, an apparatus for rotating, enlarging and/or reducing the read image, and an apparatus for combining the face and back side data of the document having data printed on its face and back sides into a single screen of data.

Abstract: Furniture units such as beds, sofas, wall units, modular furniture, including bookcase/desk combinations, as well as other combinations of the furniture units with a secure container or safe are disclosed. The framework of the furniture is formed of steel, welded or otherwise fastened, into an integral unit so as to house the safe within a cage of steel. The safe may be attached to the framework by a bolt or a lock not otherwise accessible from outside the interior of the safe.

Abstract: A pulse injection steam hairsetter which efficiently and safely heats hair curlers prior to use includes a housing that has a base for placement on a supporting surface and defines a recess for a replaceable water canister, the housing also defining a treatment chamber in which a hair curler can be placed and including a pulse steam supply mechanism for supplying pulses of steam to the treatment chamber, and more particularly to internally of a hair curler placed therein. The pulse steam supply mechanism includes an electric heating device for supplying steam to the treatment chamber, a manually operable bellows pump device, and hoses for delivering water from a water canister positioned in the recess to the bellows pump device and from the bellows pump device to the heating device. A one way valve between the bellows pump device and the heating device controls the flow of water in the proper direction. A cover can enclose the treatment chamber and be used to operate the bellows pump device.