Abstract: Implantable medical devices for connecting tissue layers or occluding body conduits and tissue structures include apposition portions, a central region, and a covering material. The methods of using the devices include endoscopic deployment, and the devices may include self-expanding frameworks that facilitate a secure connection between the tissue structures. In some embodiments, one or more tethers are used to longitudinally contract the device in situ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic ink application device which functions by producing a region as an alignment marker on human skin and detecting the region to align an applicator with the skin, and a method thereof.

Abstract: A device with stacked transistors includes a first transistor of a first type, in particular N or P, the first transistor having a channel formed in one or more first semi-conducting rods of a semi-conducting structure including semi-conducting rods disposed above each other and aligned with each other, and a second transistor of a second type, in particular P or N, with a gate-surrounding gate and a channel region formed in one or more second semi-conducting rods of said semi-conducting structure and disposed above the first semi-conducting rods. The source block of the second transistor is distinct from the source and drain block of the second transistor, and the drain block of the second transistor is distinct from the drain and source blocks of the second transistor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers using a) one or more direct dyes and b) one or more particular saccharinate salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical device and a method of using it. The device is a stent which can be percutaneously deliverable with (or on) an endovascular catheter or via other surgical or other techniques and then expanded. The stent is configured to have a central portion defined by “open” cells and at least two end portions, defined by “closed” cells, spaced apart and directly connected to the distal and proximal ends of the central portion of the stent. The stent may also optionally have a covering or a lattice with openings.

Abstract: A wireless electronic detonator includes a primary source of energy and at least one functional module. A power switch is disposed between the primary source of energy and the functional module to connect or disconnect the functional module and the primary source of energy. A controller controls the power switch and includes an optical receiver to detect and demodulate a light signal emitted by a control console, The controller generates a control signal according to the demodulated light signal to at least control the power switch. A wireless detonation system includes the wireless electronic detonator and the control console configured to emit a light signal, and method for activating the wireless electronic detonator.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an assembly. In some embodiments the assembly comprises at least one antenna and a thermal insulation component. In some embodiments, the at least one antenna is configured to transmit a field of radiofrequency (RF) communication at an operating frequency ranging from 6 GHz to 100 GHz. In some embodiments, the thermal insulation component is disposed within the field of RF communication. In some embodiments, the thermal insulation component has a thermal conductivity ranging from 0.0025 W/m·K to 0.025 W/m·K at 25° C. and 1 atm.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition in a anionic, nonionic or amphoteric system includes water and a novel association of polysaccharide, such as inulin, and a film-forming polymer, such as polysilicone-29. The composition may include one or more additional components selected from polymers such as anionic polymers and nonionic polymers, amphoteric surfactants, or fatty compounds, embodied to deliver one or more of smoothing, straightening and curling/curl defining style features to achieve a particular straight or curly style with frizz control, softness and manageability.

Abstract: A container for pressurized fluid, in particular a gas cylinder, having a given internal volume, having a fluid distribution valve having a member for selecting the flow rate, which can be manipulated by a user, a position sensor configured to detect the position of the member for adjusting flow rate, and an electronic device having a means for measuring pressure and temperature, a microprocessor-based data processing means that are configured to calculate a remaining fluid on the basis of pressure and temperature measurements, of the position of the member for selecting the flow rate and of the internal volume of the container, a timer, and display means for displaying an updated remaining fluid.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a mould for nanoprinting and the associated mould, includes providing a substrate having a layer, and at least one ion implantation configured so as to obtain in the layer, at least one first non-implanted portion or portion having a first implantation, at least one second portion having a second implantation, and a third non-implanted portion distinct from the first portion. After implantation, the method includes etching the layer configured so as to have a different etching speed between at least the second portion and the third portion, so as to etch through the openings of an etching mask, a plurality of patterns of different heights being included in the layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a particular carboxylic acid or of its salts for repairing and/or preventing the breakage of keratin fibres, more particularly human keratin fibres such as the hair. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one particular carboxylic acid or its salts and at least one anionic surfactant. The invention also pertains to a method for cosmetic treatment of keratin fibres, more particularly human keratin fibres such as the hair, using said particular carboxylic acid or its salts or said cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A method for assembling a battery including providing an end plate having at least one through cell for an accumulator and at least one adhesive injection orifice distant from the cell, the adhesive injection orifice being in fluidic communication via a supply channel with a recess of an inner wall of the cell, placing the accumulator in the cell, injecting adhesive through the injection orifice, the adhesive flowing in the channel up to the recess, the accumulator being bonded to the end plate by the adhesive contained in the recess.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, especially cosmetic composition, in particular for caring for keratin materials, comprising: at least one particulate cellulosic compound; at least hydrophobic silica aerogel particles; at least one semicrystalline polymer containing at least one alkyl acrylate chain; and at least one wax of plant origin having a melting point of greater than 25° C. It also relates to a cosmetic process for caring for keratin materials comprising the application to the keratin materials of said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: (a-1) at least one cationic polymer, (a-2) at least one monovalent non-polymeric acid or a salt thereof, (a-3) water, (b-1) at least one oil, and (b-2) at least one fatty acid. The composition according to the present invention is stable even when it comprises a relatively large amount of oil, such as up to 40% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A method comprising the following steps: a) Bonding a handle substrate including raised elements to a substrate of interest including a support substrate covered with a thin film including a material sensitive to an etchant, whereby the thin film includes first areas not covered with the raised elements and second areas covered with said elements, b) Placing into contact the obtained assembly with a solution including a hydrophobic agent, to cover the first areas with a hydrophobic film, c) Separating the two substrates, d) Placing into contact the substrate of interest with a solution containing the etchant, whereby the material sensitive to the etchant present in the second areas is etched and raised patterns are formed.

Abstract: The present electronic generator of modulated subcarrier pulse signals includes a module (15) for modulating a pulse train, the position and amplitude of which are controllable, forming a switching signal (S3); a switching module (16), connected to the output of the module (15) for modulating a pulse train, including at least one transistor (22), controlled by said switching signal (S3), a voltage-controlled frequency-locking oscillator (18) having a frequency-locking band around a free oscillation frequency controlled by a control voltage, connected to the output of the switching module (16), the switching module making possible the injection of a periodic pulse signal (S4) having a frequency spectrum including at least one frequency line within said frequency locking band. Such arrangement makes it possible to obtain, at the output of the oscillator, frequency-controlled, phase-controlled and amplitude-controlled modulated subcarrier pulsed signals (S5).

Abstract: A method for generating hydrogen is provided. In certain embodiments, the method can include the steps of: introducing a hydrocarbon feed stream, at a first temperature, into a first reaction zone under conditions effective for producing a first process stream, wherein the first process stream is at a second temperature that is greater than the first temperature; introducing a second feed stream into a second reaction zone under conditions effective for producing a hydrogen product stream, wherein heat needed for producing the hydrogen product stream from the second feed stream is at least partially provided by heat exchange with the first process stream; and withdrawing the hydrogen product stream from the second reaction zone.

Abstract: A method for measuring relative concentrations of materials in a mixture includes providing an emission coil and at least one reception coil, providing a mixture with n materials having different magnetic susceptibilities, and introducing the mixture into the reception coil. Using a voltage generator the emission coil is supplied with at least one nonzero excitation frequency so as to generate an excitation magnetic field and the signal of the voltage induced in the reception coil is measured. Relative concentrations of the n materials are determined based on comparison between the overall susceptibility of the mixture as obtained through the voltage measurement and that of a reference mixture for which the relative concentrations of the n materials are known.