Abstract: A domed stitchable display article having a substrate base formed from a laminated plastic and fabric. Printing images are applied to the upper surface and are encapsulated by a dome formed from a poly,urethane rubber. A barrier is applied to the upper surface to alter the surface tension of the upper surface and limit outward flow of polyurethane during the fabrication portion. The substrate base forms stitchable flange portions.

Abstract: A composition for gelatin replacement is disclosed. The composition comprises wheat fiber gel and starch. The wheat fiber gel may be Vitacel™ and the starch is a modified starch, preferably modified waxy maize starch or modified tapioca starch. The composition is used for gelatin replacement in dairy products, fermented milk products, fat spreads and margarine.

Abstract: A tubular connection, an example of which is a subsea wellhead having a primary and secondary seal areas allows the use of a backup or contingency gasket for engagement with the secondary seal area in the wellhead should a failure occur in the primary seal area. In the preferred embodiment, the primary and secondary seal areas are sufficiently separated such that the erosion damage which occurs from leakage with the original gasket adjacent the primary seal area, which can spread below the primary seal area, leaves the secondary seal area unaffected. A backup or contingency gasket can be inserted for sealable contact with the secondary sealing area for further well operations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suitcase with interchangeable case-shells, the central part of which (10) includes two stable half-frames (20, 30) bearing one against the other. Said half-frames (20, 30) are used as supports for the two case-shells (41, 42) of the suitcase. Each shell is detachably connected to the half-frame (20, 30) assigned to it. In order to ensure mutual support of the load, each shell (41, 42; 51, 52) edge is extended, at least in partial portions, by a flange (43, 44) the length of which is chosen so as to ensure that, when the suitcase is closed, the flange of the first shell (41; 51) and the flange (44) of the second shell (42; 52) abut against each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective roof (1) for bicycles comprising a frame (2) and a covering (3) impermeable to rainwater and/or UV-radiation. The frame (2) comprises an elastic tube (4) bent into the form of a spoon-shaped loop, the two tube ends (5a, 5b) being held in the region of the back wheel hub (6) and the end of the frame (2) being adjusted to a predetermined inclination and/or height via a tensioning cable (9) fixed in the region of the handlebar (8).

Abstract: The Aqueous Extraction Process To Selectively Remove Phospholipid From Egg Yolks in general utilizes an aqueous method to separate a majority of the proteins from the egg yolk material using ionic strength, pH and gravitational centrifuge forces. The method is initiated by the separation of the egg yolks from the albumen. Next the egg yolk material is mixed with water to dilute the egg yolk into a DY fraction. The pH of the mixed egg yolk material is then adjusted by the addition of acids, bases, and/or salts. The adjusted and mixed egg yolk material is then exposed to gravitational separation through the use of a centrifuge into layers of a DYS fraction and a DYP fraction. The DYS fraction is then separated from the DYP fraction. Viscosity agents are then added to the DYS fraction where blending occurs. The DYS fraction is exposed to gravitational separation forces for separation into a cream CMC P fraction and an aqueous fraction.

Abstract: A temperature measuring and monitoring arrangement, in particular for leak detection on pipelines. A number of temperature sensors (30) are arranged in a distributed array along the item to be monitored and are connected to one or more computers (15, 19) by way of communication units (10) and at least one serial connecting line (11). The temperature sensors (30) have a measuring member and a reference member which are included as a frequency-determining member in a measuring oscillator and a reference oscillator respectively. The temperature can be corrected and in particular drifts can be substantially eliminated by suitable mathematical treatment of the frequency values. Anomalies in respect of temperature distribution can be interpreted as a leak in a pipeline.

Abstract: A document production system is provided for preparing documents and managing a database of information pertaining to investigational studies of medical products. The document production system includes a data management user interface for providing user access to the database and for retrieving information from the database as specified by selected document templates for placement into word processor-compatible documents. Additionally, the data management user interface is capable of updating information stored within the database in accordance with information specified within a previously-prepared document.

Abstract: A sling system for attachment to a firearm using conventional sling-mounting studs, or for attachment to luggage, and including a molded plastic connector portion attached to a strap portion. The strap portion may be of tubular cloth enclosing a padding element that is adhesively attached to the interior of the tubular cloth portion. The connector portion of the sling includes a pair of legs each defining one of a pair of collinear bores to receive a swivel pin extending between the legs to attach the connector to an article to be carried.

Abstract: A method for weaving fabrics with a two-sided rib structure, such as false boucl{acute over (e)} fabrics, comprises forming a fabric on a weaving machine from weft threads and warp threads of a series of warp thread systems, with sets of at least two weft threads running one above the other. Each warp thread system comprises at least three pattern warp threads of which two opposite each other, respectively along the upper side and the lower side of the fabric, form a number of ribs. The pattern warp threads are alternately rib-formingly passed around over one or several sets of weft threads and are interlaced in the fabric, while each additional pattern warp thread is inwoven in the fabric between weft threads of the sets over which other pattern warp threads are rib-formingly passed around.

Abstract: A micro tube cap opening device includes a tubular holder, a lifting bar and a mounting sleeve. The holder has a well supported by a sidewall of the holder and open at a first end thereof for receiving therein a tube body of a micro tube. The mounting sleeve is attached on and along the sidewall of the holder. The lifting bar is slidably mounted by and through the mounting sleeve to undergo movement between a retracted position and an extended position. A first end of the lifting bar in the retracted position is disposed adjacent to the first end of the holder and adjacent to a cap of the micro tube in a closed position interference fitted into the tube body of the micro tube when the tube body of the micro tube is disposed within the well of the holder.

Abstract: A container comprises a sleeve and two end walls. The sleeve is made of a tube having a plurality of paper layers. The end walls are inserted into the sleeve and are bonded in a sealed way thereto. According to the present invention, each of the end walls has a rim which projects outwards, around which rim the tube is bent and bonded by means of heat sealing. A stable, sealed bonding is thus obtained, whereby the application of different materials for the end walls is possible.

Abstract: A portable spraying and drinking apparatus with soft fan blades having a spraying apparatus, a drinking apparatus, and at least one container for holding drinking and/or spraying liquids. The spraying apparatus directs a cooling liquid through a nozzle placed in the air stream created by a portable fan. The airflow over wet surfaces increases cooling by speeding evaporation. The apparatus also has a separate drinking container which can be filled with a beverage in order to further hydrate and cool the user. The entire drinking and spraying containers can additionally have an insulating jacket surrounding them to keep the liquids cold.

Abstract: A holster securement system for securing a holster to a belt comprises a body having at one end a loop for receiving the belt. The securement system also has a holster mount capable of being rigidly connected to the holster. An engagement member selectively detachably interconnects the body and the holster mount. The engagement member rigidly connects the holster mount to the body when engaged, and the engagement member enables the body and the holster mount to be selectively movable with respect to each other when disengaged.

Abstract: An endless transport belt made of thermoresistant synthetic filaments for transporting yarn is described, which yarn is wound around a plurality of transport belts in the form of loops, said transport belts being arranged polygonal in cross section. In order to reduce stretching of the transport belt, at least one reinforced thread is included among the synthetic filaments, which reinforced thread is preferably a steel wire or cord.

Abstract: A process and device are disclosed for measuring blood platelet aggregation or blood coagulation. The blood flows through an opening in a part and the occlusion of the opening is measured. The pressure fall (.DELTA.P) formed during occlusion of the opening is measured at predetermined time intervals (dt) and the volume flow (I) is changed to correspond to a predetermined function which simulates the flow resistance (R.sub.v) of a capillary upstream of the opening. Alternatively, the pressure (.DELTA.P) is kept constant during the predetermined time intervals (dt) and afterwards, when the volume flow (I) has diminished by a certain value, the pressure is adjusted until it corresponds to the function.

Abstract: A footwear attachment device for releasable mounting on primary footwear, e.g., a boot or shoe, to provide enhanced traction. The primary footwear has an upper including a toe portion and a heel portion, a sole including a fore-foot portion and a heel portion. The attachment device comprising an integral member having been formed of an elastic material and having an upper portion and a sole portion. The sole portion is a generally planar member having a forefoot section, a heel section and a longitudinal axis extending therealong. The upper portion includes a toe-box section and a heel counter section. The toe box section is formed of at least one strip of elastic material and is secured to the forefoot portion of the sole to receive the toe portion of the primary footwear.

Abstract: A clamping device for at least one adjustable element has at least one adjusting spindle designed to receive a crank for adjusting the element. Upon pushing the crank unto the adjusting spindle, a signal for releasing the clamping action is triggered.