Abstract: In a digital communication system in which the information is transmitted by successions of bits termed packets, stations may be called upon to perform the function of a relay between other stations. The stations which may be called upon to perform the function of a relay comprise: a checking device which merely checks the address code of a packet received; an eliminating and switching device which either destroys the packet (doubtful address code) or orients the packet toward receiving means pertaining to the station (address code identical to the code of the station) or toward the station corresponding to the address code by passing through a transit memory; and information producing means for producing packets within the station. The contents of the transit memory are transmitted in priority by the station.

Abstract: A ceramic or refractory product is placed in a sounding cavity close to but spaced from an opposing member and they are heated to a predetermined temperature to sinter or melt said product by subjecting them to the action of a hyperfrequential electromagnetic field. The opposing member is formed from a material having dielectric losses higher than those of said product in the temperature range below said predetermined temperature so that the intensity of the field will be increased locally in the immediate vicinity of the surface area of said product opposed to said member and that area will be exposed to thermic radiation from the opposing member and be protected by that member from thermic losses.

Abstract: A process for obtaining an anti-viral substance, useful in herpetiform diseases, from Psalliota Xanthoderma is described.

Abstract: A method of high temperature assembly of similar or different metallic, nonmetallic or partially metallic components without any direct contact with a cleaning flux, by means of an added metal or alloy with a melting point below that of the most fusible component, characterized in that the components to be assembled and the added metal or alloy are brought to a temperature at least equal to that required to melt the added metal or alloy, in a chamber from which air is substantially evacuated and which contains one or more halogens in the free or combined state, at least a fraction of these free or combined halogens being or passing into the gaseous state for at least part of the heating time.

Abstract: New method for treating cardiac arhythmia by administering to a patient N-(2,5-diethoxy phenyl)-N-(2-diethylamino ethyl)-4-butoxyphenoxy acetamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: This system relies upon certain visual indicating and recording instrumentation which connect with an internal combustion engine and sense and record engine variables, including starts and loads. Visual indicating of these instruments by the operator of a motor vehicle so equipped encourage operation thereof in an economical manner. The recorded indications, when compared with each other give FER, a number indicating (Fuel Efficiency Ratio) which is a unique measurement of fuel efficiency and a tool to simplify diagnosis and cure of those instances of low miles per gallon of fuel.

Abstract: A pair of pumps which are joined by a flexible connection passing over a rotatable device positioned for rotation in a substantially vertical plane. The rotatable means is driven alternately in clockwise and counterclockwise directions whereby the lifting of one pump occurs as the other pump is lowered.

Abstract: For multiplexing 6 binary channels for example, two transcoders are respectively fed by the groups of input channels A, B, C and D, E, F in each of which is inserted a locking and identification word. Two three-channel frames in intermediate ternary form are thus obtained. Conversion into definitive ternary code (moment +, O, -) takes place at the same time as the interlacing, moment by moment, of the two three-channel frames. The demultiplexer groups the moments pertaining to one and the same three-channel frame for transcoding. The system allows high speed multiplexing.

Abstract: A. Treatment installation more particularly comprising a zonal heating system for elongated products, such as bars, tubes or wires made from inorganic material.B. This installation is characterized in that it comprises at least one introduction and supporting device for the product to be treated, at least one extraction and supporting device for that treated product and at least one treatment device traversed by the product, whereby at least one of these treatment devices is an enclosure in which there is an ultra-high frequency electromagnetic field.C. The invention applies more particularly to drawing glass wires.

Abstract: A process for the re-utilization of the sulphate residues from the electrolytic treatment of zinc.The residues are digested hot with concentrated HCl in the presence of CaCl.sub.2. PbCl.sub.2 crystallizes on cooling. FeCl.sub.3 is extracted with TBP circulating in the direction of a series of columns and FeCl.sub.3 is extracted in a first column, washed in a second column and re-extracted a third column. The solution which issues is treated with NH.sub.3, resulting in precipitation of the majority of the hydroxides of the metals contained therein, which are subsequently separated, while Ag, Zn and Cu are complexed. Ag is precipitated with (NH.sub.4).sub.2 S.NH.sub.3 is recovered by means of lime. CaCl.sub.2 is re-cycled to the start of the process and Cu and Zn are leached together with the mineral.Application of the process to the recovery of the metals contained in the residues from the digestion of blends.

Abstract: A hammer having a hollow cylindrical head filled with recoil inhibiting pellets such as lead shot, and having its ends closed by metallic end caps each having an exterior impact surface. A handle-forming skeletal rod is centrally connected to the head, and said head and rod are encased within a unitary resilient encasement leaving the two impact surfaces exposed.

Abstract: New medicament for regulating glycemia comprising guanosine associated with one of the compound of the group comprising acetylcholine and insulin.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a complete extract of pilewort roots, used in cosmetological compositions, which consists of first subjecting the dried and ground roots to an extraction with 35.degree.-45.degree. C petroleum ether and then treating the insoluble powder by extraction with an aqueous lower alcohol. After having removed the insoluble impurities by filtration, the filtrate is treated with papaine and is concentrated to a solids content of 40 to 50%. Aqueous alcohol is then added to the concentrated extract and the deposit thus formed is removed by decantation when cold, leaving the desired extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel thienyl phenyl O-(aminoalkyl)-ketone oximes nd to novel furyl phenyl O-(aminoalkyl)-ketone oximes.These novel compounds exhibit a coronary vasodilatatory activity and may be used in the treatment of cardiopathies.The invention also relates to a process for preparing these novel compounds by reaction of a diaromatic ketone with a hydroxylamine.

Abstract: A crystal-controlled oscillator whose frequency is regulated as a function of temperature and having a feedback loop with a capacitor whose capacitance is electrically variable, to which capacitor a variable electrical compensating signal varying in accordance with a third-degree law as a function of temperature, is applied. The compensating circuit in accordance with the invention produces a signal of this kind at its terminals by three units respectively comprising three thermistors R.sub.T1, R.sub.T2, R.sub.T3, each unit being specifically designed to create the signal corresponding to a given arcuate portion of the total graph function. The applications are in particular in the field of portable radio transmitters.

Abstract: A characteristic message exchange procedure is performed by a set of contler units at separate stations and of functionally identical design. The combination of a controller unit and a utilization unit that characterizes the application of the station constitutes a complete station. Among other things, the controller units provide sequencing of the transmitting privilege among the stations one by one. All message data are classified into four basic message models representing the applications of the stations. The stations are interconnected by a single common transmission channel and the controllers are equipped to be sensitive to only four basic message models. No central control unit is required for monitoring transmissions between stations. All active stations receive all messages essentially simultaneously.

Abstract: The present application relates to phenoxy-acetic derivatives, the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: A variable capacitor has an elastic conductive electrode. The elastic conductive electrode is capable of reversible deformation to vary the capacitance. The deformation is applied by a screwable adjuster device.

Abstract: A device for fluidizing and distributing a powder in suspension in a carrier gas, characterized in that it comprises, between an inlet conduit fed with said powder and an outlet conduit adapted to distribute the powder once fluidized, a separating means dividing said inlet conduit into two pipes which open and converge into a chamber communicating with said outlet conduit.

Abstract: Novel compounds, certain 3-aryloxy-2-hydroxy-cyclohexyl-amines, having vable pharmacological properties e.g. antidepressant activity are described together with a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and a method of treatment involving their use.