Abstract: An asymmetric bistable shape memory alloy inertial actuator capable of preventing accidental actuation caused by environmental temperature variations but preserving temperature-related safety features and its use in devices.

Abstract: Getter composition to be used for controlling the amount of moisture and organic gases in sealed electronic or optoelectronic devices, said composition comprising a blend of first getter and second getter powders in a weight ratio comprised between 0.1 and 5.0, wherein the first getter is polyphenylene oxide (PPO) or Poly(2,6-diphenyl-p-phenylene oxide) (PPPO) and the second getter is a Faujasite (FAU) zeolite or a mixture of a Faujasite (FAU) zeolite and a Linde Type A (LTA) zeolite with a ratio comprised between 0.1 and 5.0. The invention also relates to a dispensable paste comprising a resin and the getter composition.

Abstract: An asymmetric bistable shape memory alloy inertial actuator capable of preventing accidental actuation caused by environmental temperature variations but preserving temperature-related safety features and its use in devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to zeolites modified or functionalized with silane moieties, to compositions comprising said silane modified zeolites and to their use as antiviral and/or antibacterial agents. The invention also refers to materials and/or articles, such as, but not limited to, fabrics, fibers and/or polymeric coatings partly or fully covered and/or integrated with said silane-modified zeolites and/or compositions.

Abstract: Bistable shape memory alloy inertial actuator capable of preventing accidental actuation caused by environmental temperature variations, its method of operation and its use in devices.

Abstract: A food package suitable for manufacturing as a closed packaging system contains an amine-absorbent element comprising ammonium-exchanged mordenite (MOR) type zeolites and optionally further comprises ZnO-doped Faujasite (FAU) type zeolites and/or CuO-doped ZSM-5 type zeolites.

Abstract: A fluidic valve having a first zone and a second zone separated by an aperture that is sealed by a deformable element, where: in the first zone, there is a shape memory alloy (SMA) wire secured to a stationary surface and the SMA acts on a first surface of the deformable element either directly or through a piston; in the second zone, there are at least two ports and a plunger connected to a second surface of the deformable element, opposite to the first surface, and suitable to close one of the ports; and there is a bypass channel that permanently connects the first zone to the second zone through a first end aperture positioned in the first zone and a second end aperture positioned in the second zone.

Abstract: A multilayered flexible package comprises a polymeric coating (2) that contains a dispersion of antioxidant capsules (3) having a particle size distribution comprised between 0.1 and 10 ?m and a core-shell structure comprising a core (4), of an antioxidant with a reduction potential comprised between 0.1 and 0.5 V, and a polymeric shell (5) covering the core (4) at least by 70%.

Abstract: Bistable shape memory alloy inertial actuator capable of preventing accidental actuation caused by environmental temperature variations, its method of operation and its use in devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates in a first aspect to an actuator subassembly comprising a shape memory alloy wire (15), a biasing spring (16) and magnetic responsive elements (17, 17?) to couple the movement of a first movable element (13) and a second movable element (14) provided with a terminal (18), and in a second aspect to a fluidic valve comprising a plunger whose terminal part controls its opening and closing and where the plunger movement is controlled by the action of a shape memory alloy wire, a biasing element and magnetic responsive elements.

Abstract: A multilayered flexible package comprises a polymeric coating (2) that contains a dispersion of antioxidant capsules (3) having a particle size distribution comprised between 0.1 and 10 ?m and a core-shell structure comprising a core (4), of an antioxidant with a reduction potential comprised between 0.1 and 0.5 V, and a polymeric shell (5) covering the core (4) at least by 70%.

Abstract: Actuator assemblies comprising a core made up of a shape memory alloy wire and a coating containing a distribution of Phase Changing Material (PCM) particles with a given weight ratio between said particles and said shape memory alloy wire, and active cloths incorporating one or more of said actuator assemblies.

Abstract: A food package suitable for manufacturing as a closed packaging system contains an amine-absorbent element comprising ammonium-exchanged mordenite (MOR) type zeolites and optionally further comprises ZnO-doped Faujasite (FAU) type zeolites and/or CuO-doped ZSM-5 type zeolites.

Abstract: The present invention relates in a first aspect to an actuator subassembly comprising a shape memory alloy wire (15), a biasing spring (16) and magnetic responsive elements (17, 17?) to couple the movement of a first movable element (13) and a second movable element (14) provided with a terminal (18), and in a second aspect to a fluidic valve comprising a plunger whose terminal part controls its opening and closing and where the plunger movement is controlled by the action of a shape memory alloy wire, a biasing element and magnetic responsive elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates in a first aspect to a balanced pressure two-zone fluidic valve (10) with a shape memory alloy control element wherein control of the valve (10) is achieved by deformation of a deformable element (14) upon actuation of a shape memory alloy wire (15) to move a plunger (16), and in a second aspect to the use of said valve for controlling a fluid flow.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a Vacuum Insulating Glazing (VIG) able to provide excellent thermal insulation to the transparent components of curtain walling systems in buildings and to cabinets for domestic or commercial refrigerators, and to a process for its manufacture.

Abstract: High-capacity dispensable moisture and hydrogen getter to be used as sealant and/or to control the level of these substances in electronic or optoelectronic sensitive devices, its use for the hermetic sealing or semi-hermetic sealing of such electronic or optoelectronic sensitive devices and a method to control the level of contaminants within them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to linear actuators comprising an electrically-controlled shape memory alloy coil spring (23) suitable to provide linear displacements in valves, switches, lock systems and provided with a crimped terminal at each extremity, each of said crimped terminals comprising a crimping component (21) and an engaging member (22) suitable to mount the spring (23) into the linear actuator. The invention further discloses the use of said spring (23) with particular geometrical characteristics and crimping system assuring the maximization of the available stroke and fatigue life, structural simplicity, low electrical power requirements and thermal inertia, small size.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a Vacuum Insulating Glazing (VIG) able to provide excellent thermal insulation to the transparent components of curtain walling systems in buildings and to cabinets for domestic or commercial refrigerators, and to a process for its manufacture.

Abstract: High-capacity dispensable moisture and hydrogen getter to be used as sealant and/or to control the level of these substances in electronic or optoelectronic sensitive devices, its use for the hermetic sealing or semi-hermetic sealing of such electronic or optoelectronic sensitive devices and a method to control the level of contaminants within them.