Abstract: It has been recognized long ago that stickless frozen block bodies of a size corresponding to the ice block bodies of ordinary ice lollies may be produced with the aid of standard freezing machines for producing the ice lollies, when these machines are modified such that the individual sticks are replaced by pin members on an uptake device as operable to lift a whole row of ice bodies up from their freezing pocket members, whereafter the ice bodies are caused to be retracted from the pins. However, the correct and automatic mounting of the uptake device relative the freezing pockets is very problematic, and the invention provides for the improvement that use is made of individual sticks for the single freezing pockets, whereby these sticks, prior to their final retraction from the ice bodies, may be handled automatically with the use of both mounting and retraction means, which are already highly developed for the production of ice lollies.

Abstract: A mixing device for mixing two fluids, in particular cold and hot water, includes a mixing valve and an enclosure which houses at least some component parts. For temperature control the device includes an electric motor which is adapted to turn a movable valve disc of the valve for controlling the temperature. A micro processor with an operating portion, display portion and control portion is provided in the enclosure in connection with a temperature sensor in the water outlet of the valve, and with the electric motor. A display shows the temperature of the fluid, and the operating portion includes two switch knobs or buttons for raising and lowering the fluid temperature. Flow control takes place by means of a turning handle. Through an eccentric linkage rotary motion of the handle is converted to a substantial linear motion of the movable valve disc.

Abstract: Hoisting arrangement having a boom or a crane with two separately driven hoist wires each with its individual cargo hook. The cargo hooks along with the hoist wires are used for various lifting operations. The hoist wires and a topping wire are operated by their respective winches. The hoist wires are connected via their winches to a common power supply system via a selection valve whereby a constant tension is exerted on the hoist wire. The winches are adapted to pay out hoist wire if the pull in the hoist wire exceeds this constant tension and to draw in hoist wire if the pull falls below the constant tension.

Abstract: A stand-off cell for an ultrasonic scanner head has a slit in which a biopsy needle can be guided. The whole introduction will therefore take place in the area supervisable by the scanner head so that the needle can be guided in a secure manner when making a biopsy. The stand-off cell can be made of a plastics with the same acoustic impedance as tissue and can therefore be manufactured very cheaply. After the needle is introduced the stand-off cell can be removed as the needle slides out through the slit. This makes the biopsy easier and makes it possible to utilize the scanner head in the best way.

Abstract: The invention relates to a diaphragm pump for dispensing or metering purposes, for example for use in liquid soap dispensers. The pressure chamber (7) of the pump is defined by a fixed wall (6) and the diaphragm (1). A check-valve on the inlet side towards a storage vessel (11) forms a cylindrical flange (4) movable in a groove (5) and sealing against the outer surface thereof. Arranged in a spout (2) passing through the diaphragm is an oblique wall (3), which is slotted through a short distance around its periphery, thereby to form a seal against the suction of air into the pressure chamber (7). The diaphragm (1) is arranged to be compressed by a pressure body (9) provided on a lever (8).

Abstract: A device for positioning a magnetic head into an operative position relative to a multi-track magnetic tape in a magnetic tape recorder. A magnetic head is disposed at one end of a magnetic head carrier while the opposite end of the head carrier is axially and laterally moveably mounted on a shaft attached to the tape recorder housing frame. A motor-driven worm gear engages a worm wheel mounted in an axially displaceable manner along the shaft. A spring mounted on the shaft urges the head carrier against the worm wheel so that upon rotation of the worm, the worm wheel is displaced along the shaft and moves the magnetic head perpendicularly to the running direction of the magnetic tape. A stop member is positioned adjacent the head carrier to prevent rotation of the head carrier during rotation of the worm wheel. In certain embodiments, the head carrier is pivotally mounted on the shaft in order to selectively pivot the magnetic head away from the operational working area thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## individual isomers and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl-lower alkyl, in which the phenyl group may be substituted with halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; R.sub.2 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or phenyl-lower alkyl, in which the phenyl group may be substituted with halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or alkyl.The invention moreover relates to methods for the preparation of the compounds of formula I, to novel intermediates, to pharmaceutical compositions containing same and to methods for the treatment of disorders, caused by malfunction of the acetylcholine (AcCh) or muscarinic system, by administering a non-toxic effective amount of a compound of the formula I.

Abstract: A power system includes an a-c power supply which constitutes a voltage source for a user of d-c current. The a-c power supply is designed to generate an output voltage having a trapezoidal wave form. This is achieved by generating a sinusoidal voltage and then suppressing the waves at a predetermined amplitude to obtain flat-topped voltage waves. The edges of the trapezoidal waves representing the output voltage of the a-c power supply have slopes which equal or exceed the corresponding slopes of a sinusoidal curve having the same maximum amplitude and period as the trapezoidal output voltage. The a-c power supply is further designed to maintain the mean or average value, as well as the maximum value, of its output voltage constant.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic switching apparatus having a power transistor as a switching element and an RCD circuit in parallel with the CE path of the power transistor. The apparatus has an anti-saturation circuit with a diode thereof connected to the junction between the capacitor and resistor of the RCD circuit so that the anti-saturation circuit only becomes effective when the RCD capacitor has discharged the high operating voltage to below the low control voltage of the control signal generator.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical oral controlled release multiple-units formulation in which individual units comprise cross-sectionally substantially homogeneous cores containing particles of a sparingly soluble active substance, the cores being coated with a coating which is substantially resistant to gastric conditions, but which is erodable under the conditions prevailing in the small intestine, in particular an enteric coating which is substantially insoluble at a pH below 7 such as Eudragit.RTM.

Abstract: A cushion or pillow for use by making upholstered furniture comprises a generally block- or plate-shaped foam core (2) and a fibrous stuffing material (6) which surrounds the core. The stuffing material (6) includes at least one layer or web of a cable fiber material, the layer being dimensioned and retained to completely enclose the core. The long and generally uniformly oriented cable fibers or filaments are retained and the stuffing material does not include free or loose fibers. Accordingly, it is not necessary to make specific demands with respect to the tightness of cover fabrics, since there are no loose fibers which are able to penetrate the cover. The fact that the long fibers or filaments are continuous has also the effect that the fibers or filaments are not able to lump or become firmly bonded together and, thereby, the cushion can be cleaned by usual washing and drying.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling for making a connection secured against relative rotational and axial displacement between a hub member and a shaft member. The shaft and hub members have engaging keys and grooves at the internal and external circumferences thereof. The hub member has a circumferential groove undercutting the keys thereof and an insert member having the same key and groove configuration as the shaft member is disposed therein. The insert member is circumferentially offset relative to the hub member so that the respective keys and grooves thereof are out of alignment. The keys of the insert and hub members are then in axially abutting engagement with the insert member serving as an anchor so that a screw connection between the shaft and the insert members allows the shaft and hub members to be drawn towards each other to form a firm and secure connection.

Abstract: A processing station in an electrophotographic information printer, comprising at least one mechanically movable, preferably rotatable member (19) comprises as a drive means for said member (19) an electronic stepping motor (38) which is supplied with drive pulses of a predetermined pulse number and frequency from a motor drive unit (39) which is connected with a program-controlled control unit (35) for operating the stepping motor (38) in an operational sequence for the information printer.

Abstract: In a method and an apparatus for burning away organic components in raw phosphate, the burning taking place in two stages carried out in two reactors each having its separate air supply. A first suspension transport reactor (3) and a second reactor (5) are coupled in series via a separator (4), to which reactors combustion air (9), (11), preheated raw material (14), (15) and, if desired, fuel (8) are supplied separately. The reaction temperature in both reactors preferably lies in the range 700.degree.-850.degree. C. The majority of the organic components are burnt in the first stage which operates with a suspension having a density of 1-50 kg/m.sup.3. The remaining part of the organic components is burnt in the second stage which operates with a suspension density of 75-1600 kg/m.sup.

Abstract: A double seat valve includes a valve housing and two valve closure members movable in the housing co-axially and relative to each other between an open and closed position. A leakage space defined between the closure members by a drain outlet. One of the closure members is a slide piston having an end portion sealingly received in a recess provided in the other closure member. The wall of the recess has an annular groove which permits a seal cleaning flow of liquid between the surfaces of the seal provided on one of the closure members and the annular groove into the leakage space.

Abstract: Return valve for a bag (1) for collecting liquid excretions from a human body, which valve comprises a valve flap (9,10) made of flexible film and placed between a reservoir portion (8) of the bag and a portion having a coupling to be connected with corresponding fastening means placed around an opening in the body. In order to ensure an extreme security against leakage through the return valve, the return valve further comprises a second valve flap (13, 14) arranged downstream of the first valve in the direction of the flow of the liquid secretions, which second valve flap comprises a film portion passing the opening (at 11) of the first valve, and together with the valve flap of the first valve forming a passage to the region between the first and second valves.

Abstract: A novel maltogenic amylase enzyme with improved thermostability is provided. The novel enzyme can be produced by cultivating a newly discovered microorganism Bacillus strain NCIB 11837 belonging to the Bacillus stearothermophilus complex.

Abstract: Reversing mechanism, particularly for semi-reversible ploughs, where the reversing mechanism includes hydraulic reversing cylinders (10, 11). The reversing mechanism, or device (5) to be reversed, includes a lifting arm (8) which at its one end is rotatably supported at a point (9) which the reversing mechanism turns about, and which at its other end is fastened to the device (5) to be reversed. The reversing cylinders (10, 11) have approximately the same volume and approximately the same length of stroke and are affixed symmetrically to the lifting arm (8). The piston rods of the reversing cylinders (10, 11) are rotatably attached (15, 19) with one end of a pressure arm (17, 18) whose other end is rotatably fixed to the point (9) about which the reversing mechanism rotates.