Abstract: The invention concerns a sintered refractory product having the following average chemical composition, in weight percentages based on oxides: 20%<Al2O3<90%; 6%=SiO2<30%; 3%<ZrO2<50%; 0%=Cr2O3<50%. The inventive product is characterized in that it comprises 17 to 85 wt. % of mullite-zirconium grains.

Abstract: An assembly for a grounding disconnector, a grounding disconnector including the assembly and a method of manufacturing a grounding disconnector are described. The assembly includes a stationary grounding contact (12), a phase contact (14) suitable for being connected electrically to a busbar (8), moving connection means (16) suitable for putting the stationary grounding contact (12) and the phase contact (14) into electrical contact with each other, the stationary grounding contact (12), the phase contact (14) and the moving connection means (16) being mounted on a mounting plate (6).

Abstract: A timepiece includes a platen (10) and a barrel mounted on the platen, the barrel including: a drum (20) with a bottom and side walls; a shaft (14) extending through the drum at the center thereof and provided with pivoting elements (40, 54) on the platen; a leaf spring provided in the drum and co-operating with the shaft at one end and with the drum at the other end; and a lid (28) through which the shaft extends and closing the drum, a ratchet wheel (30) being kinematically connected to the shaft for winding the spring. According to the invention, the drum is pivoted via a first ball bearing (34) having a bushing (36) connected to the platen and another bushing (38) connected to the bottom of the drum.

Abstract: A firearm, in particular an automatic or semi-automatic rifle, with a simplified disassembly, including a receiver, a barrel, a bolt assembly, a foldable stock and a removable lower receiver with a magazine and a release mechanism, is equipped with a lower receiver inserted with shape coupling in the lower open part of the receiver between a front seat and a rear seat of the receiver, wherein the front seat, coupled with at least one complementary surface of the lower receiver, forms a front articulation for the rotation of the lower receiver with respect to the receiver, also including a mechanism for blocking the lower receiver in at least two different positions.

Abstract: A vibration-resistant reinforced concrete watertight pipe, at opposite ends of which coupling units formed of a separate material are formed, and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The vibration-resistant reinforced concrete watertight pipe includes a reinforced concrete pipe having a reinforcement mat, which is assembled with longitudinal reinforcements and transverse reinforcements, disposed in a concrete layer, and a convexity coupling part and a concavity coupling part that are coupled to opposite ends of the reinforced concrete pipe and have coupling ridges and coupling furrows respectively. Here, the coupling part and the concavity coupling part are formed of a synthetic resin, which is different in physical properties from the reinforced concrete pipe, and have the same shape and thickness as the reinforced concrete pipe. Each of the convexity coupling part and the concavity coupling part has a metal core installed therein to increase a coupling strength.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of screening for compounds which affect the processing of EphA4 by ?-secretase, comprising the following steps: (i) contacting a first biological composition containing ?-secretase or a biologically active fragment thereof with a second biological composition containing EphA4 in the presence and absence of a candidate compound; (ii) measuring the cleavage of the EphA4 in the presence and absence of the candidate compound; (iii) selecting those candidate compounds which affect the cleavage of the EphA4 by ?-secretase; and (iv) identifying the candidate compounds selected in step (iii) as compounds which affect the processing of EphA4 by ?-secretase.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing, as active ingredients, a mixture of a corticosteroid and a kinin B2 receptor antagonist. Said compositions have proved particularly effective, especially in the treatment of inflammatory disorders such as asthma, ophthalmic or dermatological disorders and, above all, as regards the joints, arthritis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sintered product elaborated from a starting charge containing 75-99% of zircon, in mass percentage based on the oxides and having the following average weight chemical composition, in mass percentages based on the oxides 60%?ZrO2?72.8%, 27%?SiO2?36%, 0.1%?B2O3+GeO2+P2O5+Sb2O3+Nb2O5+Ta2O5+V2O5, 0.1%?ZnO+PbO+CdO, B2O3+GeO2+P2O5+Sb2O3+Nb2O5+Ta2O5+V2O5+ZnO+PbO+CdO?5% 0% ?Al2O3+TiO2+MgO+Fe2O3+NiO+MnO2+CoO+CuO?5%, other oxides: ?1.5%, for a total of 100%. Notably used in a glass furnace.

Abstract: A hydrophobic property demonstrator (100) comprises an inclinable sample support (10) and an upper tank (20) for producing droplets (GA, GB) that fall onto a sample (A, B) placed on the support. The droplets are produced regularly with a constant size by selecting a profile and diameter of a hole (23, 24) at the bottom of the tank, and by maintaining a constant water level (N) in said tank. Such a demonstrator is particularly suited for demonstrating the efficiency of the hydrophobic behavior of spectacle lenses.

Abstract: Skin care compositions comprising certain phenoxyalkylamines, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic connector, particularly for a motor vehicle windscreen wiper system. The connector is designed to be mounted on a wiper blade fitted with a perforated pipe carrying cleaning and de-icing fluid, and comprises at least one inlet coupling suitable for connection to a fluid feed, and at least one distributor provided with at least one outlet coupling designed to be connected to the perforated pipe. The connector also includes at least one internal path for carrying the fluid from the inlet coupling to the distributor. Thus, by means of the presence of the internal path through the connector, the inlet coupling can be positioned at various locations on the connector, without feeding directly into the distributor.

Abstract: The present application provides a solar panel system. The solar panel system may include an aluminum outer frame, one or more photovoltaic panels positioned within the aluminum outer frame, and an adjustable support system connected to the aluminum outer frame such that the aluminum outer frame with the one or more photovoltaic panels includes a number of tilt angles.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a saw-tooth generator including a saw tooth node configured to have a saw-tooth voltage generated thereon; and a first switch having a first end connected to the saw tooth node. The integrated circuit further includes a second switch coupled between an output node and an electrical ground, wherein the first switch and the second switch are configured to operate synchronously. A first current source is connected to the saw tooth node. A second current source is connected to the output node.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of cell bioreactors, and specifically in the field of disposable bioreactors.

Abstract: Certain novel substituted 3-(phenoxymethyl) benzyl amines and personal care compositions comprising such, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.

Abstract: An exhaust line connected to the engine of an automobile, includes: a manifold (5) including at least one exhaust gas circulation channel (16) having an exhaust gas outlet (19), the manifold (5) including an outlet flange (13) through which the exhaust gas outlet (19) extends; a downstream apparatus (7) having an exhaust gas inlet (27) connected to the exhaust gas outlet (19) of the manifold (5), the downstream apparatus (7) being rigidly connected to the outlet flange (13) of the manifold (5). The engine (3) includes an engine block and a cylinder head (15), and the exhaust line (1) includes attachment elements (33) for attaching the outlet flange (13) of the manifold (5) directly to the engine block or the cylinder head (15).

Abstract: A sliding fenestration assembly including a panel assembly having at least a primary panel and a secondary panel, where the primary panel is slidable relative to the secondary panel. The assembly further includes an actuator assembly having an actuator. The actuator assembly is coupled with an element, and movement of the actuator causes movement of the element. One or more locking latches are disposed remotely from the actuator, and the two or more locking latches having a locked and unlocked position. The two or more locking latches are coupled with the element and mounted along the primary panel. The actuator assembly is adapted to unlock the two or more locking latches and slide the primary panel.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a bandgap reference generator and a voltage regulator. The bandgap reference generator includes a first current path, and a first bipolar transistor with an emitter-collector path in the first current path. The voltage regulator includes a second current path, wherein the second current path mirrors the first current path; a resistor configured to receive a current of the second current path; a second bipolar transistor with a base and a collector of the second bipolar transistor being interconnected; and a third bipolar transistor connected in series with the second bipolar transistor and the resistor. A base and a collector of the third bipolar transistor are interconnected.

Abstract: Checking apparatus for checking operation of a densimeter for medium-voltage or high-voltage equipment having metal casing (4) that is filled with a dielectric gas under pressure; the apparatus comprises a closed chamber (8) suitable for being put into communication with an internal space (5) of the casing (4), and isolation means (10) for isolating the chamber (8) in gastight manner from the internal space (5), in which apparatus said closed chamber (8) has a volume that can be caused to vary, and in which apparatus the densimeter is suitable for detecting at least one pressure threshold in said chamber.