Abstract: Disclosed is a method for signaling the presence of a potential obstacle, such as a pedestrian (P) to a vehicle driver (V), in particular a machine driver, wherein each obstacle (P) is provided with a transmitter (Em) capable of outputting a presence signal of the obstacle, and including two at least substantially orthogonal transmitting antennas (A1, A2) and power supply device (1-5) suitable for outputting in-phase quadrature signals to the antennas, and each vehicle (V) is provided with a receiver (Re) including two at least substantially orthogonal receiving antennas (Ax, Ay).

Abstract: A novel metering device (1) for dispensing a dose of a pressurized fluid is described. A dispensing valve body (3) is mounted in a fluid-tight manner to the lid (4) of a pressurized container (5), which circumvents a valve element (9). A valve delivery tube (10) is connected to the valve element (9). A chamber (13) surrounds the valve body (3), in which a piston (17) is reciprocable between an upper and a lower position, which define the dispensing dose. A clearance is provided between the piston (17) and the inner wall (23) of the chamber (13), such that pressurized fluid can flow into the chamber based on a pressure difference between the container (5) and the chamber (13), and the piston (17) is adapted to seal the valve body (3) when being in the upper position.

Abstract: Silver positive electrode for alkali secondary batteries having an enhanced cycling capability, and consequently a longer lifetime in cycling of the storage batteries incorporating it, by optimizing, in recharge mode, the conditions for electrochemically reducing the oxidized silver species. The silver electrode according to the invention is of the plasticized type, and a high-porosity collector, such as a woven fabric, a felt or a reticulated cellular metal foam, is used. The active compound introduced into the collector is prepared in paste form, in which the active material consists of metallic silver particles and/or silver monoxide particles, and may advantageously include a metal oxide acting as pore-forming and wetting agent for the electrode. Such an electrode is particularly intended for mounting in silver-zinc storage batteries operating in open mode or sealed mode.

Abstract: A supply system, fur supplying an internal combustion engine with air and fuel, is provided with a first fuel supply circuit, having at least one electro-injector controlled b an electronic unit, an intake conduit conveying combustion air, a throttle valve in the intake conduit, and a second fuel supply circuit, activated in the event of failure and having a nozzle that atomizes fuel due to a depression in the intake conduit; a fuel flow rate adjusting valve varies the flow rate exiting from the nozzle, under the operation of a mechanical transmission; according to the operation of the throttle valve.

Abstract: A locking system to be fitted on a joint device (10) is equipped with means of control of the relative range of motion (R.O.M.) between two rods or uprights (11, 12) connected to it; said joint consists of a pair of plates (13, 14) connected to each other by means of rivets (15) and to the rods or uprights (11, 12) protruding from the joint. This locking system comprises at least one locking device consisting of a stop member (16) which is inserted between a rod (11) and the plate (13) connected to a fixed central element of the joint. Said stop member is activated to move from a retracted position to an inserted position in the joint, at right angles in respect of the plane of the plate (13), by means of a cursor element (18) sliding on a slide (19) positioned in the upper part of a bridge element (20), said cursor element comprising a sloping surface (17) which causes the movement of the stop member (16) from a retracted to an inserted position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for catalytic recombination of gases for alkaline batteries with shortened zinc anode. The invention concerns a device for catalytic recombination of gases formed when charging a zinc anode alkaline battery, characterized in that it consists of a catalytic mass in contact with a crosslinked cellular metal foam serving as catalyst support and heat dissipating structure, said catalytic mass consisting of a mixture of carbon black including metal of platinum metals, and of a hydrophobic binder, the whole assembly being heat-treated to cause the hydrophobic binder of said catalytic mass to be sintered. Said device is advantageously connected to one of the terminals of the battery or to any other metal part constituting part of the cover of the battery case, so as to promote discharge of the calories produced.

Abstract: A removable butt stock with a curved and rounded butt plate for use in the tactical fighting position is disclosed. The removable butt stock has a single orientation two position release lever for ease of adjustment and removable of the butt stock from the buffer tube of the tactical weapon, ribs incorporated into the receiver bore to reduce drag during insertion of the buffer tube, and anti-rattle springs to securely attach the butt stock to the buffer tube. The body of the butt stock has an angled cheek weld to allow the user to comfortably align the eye on the weapon in the tactical firing position. The butt stock also includes two storage tubes with cam caps designed to be easily removable by twisting in a cam motion up the beveled mouth of the storage tube.

Abstract: The present invention is for a method and apparatus for extracting optimum ECG data from within a optimum timeperiod. The method and apparatus require setting a timeperiod in which to extract ECG data, setting thresholds for noise, determining a segment with stable heart rate, and to measure the ECG data of the time period. Once the parameters are set and the data is collected, optimum data according to the parameters set by the user are extracted for use and analysis, such that the ECGs that are free from noise and have a stable heart rate are retrieved from the desired timeperiod window. The invention can be used in a software program, may be programmable into a Holter monitors, or as well as applicability in other related monitoring devices.

Abstract: A device for automatically squeezing and releasing an AMBU-bag is disclosed. A device has a housing and a mechanical compression squeezer in the housing. There are openings in the housing for inlet tubes and outlet tubes of AMBU-bag to pass in and out of the housing. A powered actuator powers the compression squeezer. Alarms and signals provide information regarding excessive pressure and regarding bag cycling.

Abstract: A watch having a band formed from a bistable spring is described. The band automatically wraps to or coils around a wrist, arm, or other limb of an individual wearing the watch. The band is formed from the bistable spring, which includes an extended configuration and a coiled configuration. The band forms a first portion and a second portion. An outer layer covers at least a portion of the bistable spring. The watch includes a watch module to display time data. A housing receives the watch module. The housing is integral with the outer layer. The housing is positioned between the first portion and the second portion of the band.

Abstract: A robot for gait training includes a walking-assist robot (100) to be put on legs of a walking trainee; a treadmill (200; a load-hoist (300) for supporting the body of the walking trainee; and a controller (400). The controller (400) includes an input unit (410) for receiving or inputting information or commands, and a speed, angle and rotational force of each joint required for training of the walking trainee, an information storage device for selectively storing the information and commands received through the input unit (410), a control unit for controlling the walking-assist robot (100), the treadmill (200) and the load hoist (300) according to the information or commands input through the input unit (410) or transmitted from the information storage device, and a monitor (420) for displaying the information transmitted from the walking-assist robot (100), the treadmill (200), the load hoist (300) and the information storage device.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Verbascum, ‘Blue Lagoon’, characterized by its flowers that are clear blue in color, its tall, strong flowering stems, its strong and healthy growth habit, and its very floriferous plant habit.