Abstract: A process and apparatus for the continuous preparation of a molding mater comprising a granular and/or pulverulent charge agglomerated by a binder-hardener system are disclosed. An intimate and homogeneous pre-mix is formed by malaxation of the charge and only one of the binder-hardener system components, to the mixture is then added the second binder-hardener component into a thin film malaxation apparatus, the mixture is malaxated as a thin film for a few seconds and then is discharged at its point of end use.

Abstract: An economical and easy to operate mechanically operated dispensing device has a rotatable actuator connected with at least one expansible chamber to effect operation of the expansible chamber to draw material to be dispensed from a container into the expansible chamber and to then pressurize the material. An expansible bulb is connected with the expansible chamber and with a dispensing nozzle, and has a volumetric capacity several times as great as the expansible chamber. Valves are associated with the bulb to control flow into and out of the bulb, whereby the rotatable actuator and expansible chamber are operative to repeatedly draw material from the container, pressurize it and transfer it under pressure into the bulb, the bulb expanding as material is added thereto, and the elasticity of the bulb being such as to exert a substantial pressure on the material in the bulb.

Abstract: New derivatives of pyrimidine are disclosed. The disclosed compounds are substituted piperazinyl derivatives of pyrimidine and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds show therapeutic value especially in the area of atheromas.

Abstract: A method for heating crude oil to be processed in a petrochemical installation, comprises successive heat exchangers disposed in series, each heat exchanger using pressurized steam as the heating fluid. Each exchanger has a lower exchange chamber, a liquid product supply line and a tube bundle, the steam transferring heat to liquid product flowing through the tube bundle. Each heat exchanger comprises an upper separation chamber disposed above the lower exchange chamber, the separation chamber having a gas phase outlet and a liquid phase outlet, the liquid phase outlet being disposed lower than the level at which the tube bundle extends into the separation chamber. Successive heat exchangers are connected together by a pipe communicating between the liquid phase outlet of the upper separation chamber of one of the heat exchangers and the liquid product supply line of the next heat exchanger.

Abstract: A non-aerosol pressure dispenser includes a pressurization chamber having a piston reciprocable therein and a manual actuator extends from outside the chamber into operative association with the piston. The actuator is reciprocable in a first direction to move the piston to compress a spring engaged therewith and to draw material into the chamber. The spring urges the piston in a second direction to pressurize the material in the chamber and a discharge valve or nozzle is connected with the chamber to release the pressurized contents thereof over a desired prolonged period of time and at a sufficient pressure to obtain a fine mist of the material.

Abstract: The invention relates to the aiming of an optical illuminator on a target. The direction in which is seen the maximum light of the illuminator reflected by the target is detected, the angle formed by this direction and the direction of sight is measured and the result of this measurement is employed for controlling an orientation of the optical axis of the illuminator or of the optical axis of the sighting system, with the result that the direction in which is seen this maximum coincides with the optical axis of the sighting system. The invention is particularly applied to the sending of a moving body, provided with an optical, self-directing system, onto a target.

Abstract: A carburettor for an internal combustion engine comprises an air valve and a driver-actuatable throttle in an induction pipe. The air valve controls proportioning means metering the flow rate of fuel drawn into the induction pipe downstream of the main throttle means via a discharge orifice. A fuel pressure regulator is disposed between the fuel proportioning means and the discharge orifice for controlling the pressure of the fuel discharged into the induction pipe and comprises a valve actuated by a diaphragm one face of which limits a control chamber communicated with that portion of the induction pipe located between the throttle and the air valve. The other surface is subjected to the fuel pressure prevailing upstream of the valve.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with an absorbing spring involving the hydrostatic compression of an elastomer, comprising a tight casing constituted by a deformable, bent elastic tube of flattened section, filled with elastomer. A central core is embedded in the elastomer, the core being made of elastic material, the coefficient of heat expansion of which is lower than that of the tube. The invention finds particular application in the manufacture of absorbing devices.

Abstract: A magnetic latch for a clapper type contactor having an electromechanical system comprising an operating coil, a coil core, a magnet frame, and an armature includes a magnetic latch plate. The magnetic latch plate includes a stop portion having a pair of ears mounted on a pivoted contact arm. The stop portion of the latch abuts against the magnet frame before energization of the coil so that a flux path includes the core, the magnet frame, the magnetic latch, the armature and the air gap between the armature and core of the coil.

Abstract: A dynamically variable electronic delay line for real time ultrasonic imaging systems is disclosed so as to controllably phase the signals associated with an array of electro-mechanical transducer elements and thereby enable the selective scanning and dynamic focusing of a target. A controllable variable electronic time delay apparatus is coupled to each of the electromechanical transducer elements of the array and in one embodiment thereof constitutes an electronic memory having separate write-in and read-out addressing capabilities. The signals associated with a respective ultrasonic transducer element are fed in at selected write-in addresses and subsequently read-out and extracted after an initial time delay interval. The write-in and read-out address pointers of the memory are continuously sequenced during operation of the device and the time delay interval is a function of the difference between the addresses, as well as the clock rate.

Abstract: 2,3,5-Trisubstituted cyclopentanealkenoic acids display anti-microbial activity, e.g. anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, and are, in addition, useful as intermediates in the manufacture of prostanoic acid derivatives.

Abstract: A push-in type pressure lock terminal for electrical receptacles wherein the bared end of various diameter sized conductors may be inserted into a recess in the receptacle for connection with the internal conductive element thereof, and which is then held therein by a restraint element against withdrawal until the restraint is released. The restraint element comprises a double-action cantilever spring integrally formed from the internal conductive bus element of the receptacle. The double-action spring deflects over a relatively wide range within a limited space within the receptacle to thereby accommodate a range of various diameter sized conductors without causing an objectionable permanent set to occur in the spring. The cantilever spring produces a double-action deflection in the direction of insertion when a wire conductor is inserted and bears against such free end.

Abstract: A carburetor for an internal combustion engine comprises a fuel idling circuit opening into the intake pipe downstream of a driver-actuated main throttle. Idle regulation means comprise a first pneumatic element connected to that part of the intake pipe downstream of the main throttle and a second pneumatic element having a movable part connected to the main throttle means by a unidirectional connection such that the throttle means can be opened to an additional extent. The second pneumatic element is subjected to the vacuum in a chamber connected to said part of the intake pipe and also connected to atmosphere by a valve carried by the movable part of the second element and opened by the first pneumatic element moving with respect to the second pneumatic element when there is an increase in the degree of vacuum in the intake pipe. Additional means preventing the main throttle from closing beyond a partially open position and which are disabled after successful cranking may be provided.

Abstract: A touch operated capacitive switch for altering electrical signals controlling the mode of operation of an electronic musical instrument. The switch comprises a thin laminate having a non-conducting lamina sandwiched between a conducting touch electrode and a conducting guard electrode, each electrode having an electrical connector for connecting the switch to alternating electrical signals having substantially the same phase and amplitude to reduce the capacitance between the touch electrode and points of ground potential located in or on the instrument for increasing the sensitivity of the switch. The switch is non-conductively secured to the instrument with the guard electrode facing the instrument, such that the capacitance of the switch may be altered by touching the touch electrode.

Abstract: A system for welding the ends of submerged pipes in a gaseous atmosphere at any depth comprises isolating the ends of the pipes by introducing obturators therein and then introducing the pipe ends into an open topped receptacle which is capped with an underwater personal carrying intervention unit. The closed receptacle is filled with gas and then a sleeve is positioned between the ends of the pipes and welded to the pipes.

Abstract: Preparation of alkyl 7-[tetrahydro-4-(3-hydroxy-1-octenyl)-2,6-dioxo-4H-cyclopenta-1,3-dioxol-5 -yl]-5-heptenoates adapted to counteract conception and suppress the activity of 3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase is disclosed.

Abstract: Charge for an explosive projectile characterized in that it comprises a plurality of adjacent, coaxial and annular layers, the peripheral layer having a higher content of heavy powerful explosive than the immediately adjacent layer and so on to the central axial layer which is a solid cylinder and has the lowest content of heavy powerful explosive.

Abstract: A colostomy or ileostomy set is provided which has a substantially leakproof connection between a stoma ring and a bag or irrigation sleeve. The ostomy set includes a retaining ring which can be secured to the body of a patient, the ring having a peripheral retaining recess. A bag or irrigation sleeve has a fixing ring of size complementary to that of the retaining ring, the fixing ring having a beaded or rounded internal surface which can be removably mated with the peripheral recess of the retaining ring.

Abstract: .Iadd. .Iadd.8. A method for cooling a second gaseous mixture to low temperature and producing at least one constituent of said mixture in liquid phase, comprising:a. cooling and subjecting first gaseous mixture containing at least one component of said secong gaseous mixture, to a fractionate condensation under a first pressure,b. expanding at least two condensed fractions obtained during the fractionate condensation of said first gaseous mixture, reuniting the expanded condensed fractions with said first gaseous mixture under a second pressure lower than said first pressure, vaporizing and reheating the reunited fractions with said first gaseous mixture under said second pressure, by heat exchange with said second gaseous mixture undergoing cooling, and with said first gaseous mixture undergoing fractionate condensation, and recompressing said first gaseous mixture to said first pressure,c.

Abstract: A floating cover for a liquid storage reservoir to prevent contamination of the stored liquid. The cover includes a continuous sheet of flexible material overlying the liquid and attached to the upper periphery of the reservoir, the area of the sheet being greater than the area encompassed by the upper periphery of the reservoir. The cover further includes floats in the central portion to float it higher than the peripheral portion whereby the excess material in the peripheral portion forms a depending rainwater collection sump..Iaddend.