Abstract: A self-aligning coupling for lift guides, which consists of a core-mushroom element and wings. Each wing carries a through hole in its coupling zone and there are: under the wings an extra-flat plate provided with four through holes in correspondence with the orifices of two guides to be joined; on top of the wings, two extra-flat plates, each provided with two through holes in correspondence with two orifices of two guides to be joined. in said orifices, and retaining screws fastened with nuts; said screws presenting a conical head. The orifices of the plates are of greater diameter than the orifices of the wings. The distance between the orifices of the plates is shorter than the distance between the two orifices of the wings of the same side.

Abstract: An adjustment flange for lift guides; structured in two identical semi-parts fastened on a support (5) clamping the lift guide between them (G), each of which consists of: a) a rotary element (1) provided with an axial orifice (11) and a perimeter channel (12) of asymmetric section; b) an anchor bolt (2) that passes through said axial orifice (11) and an orifice/housing (S1) of the support (S) positioned facing it; and c) a nut (3), threaded in the body (20) of said bolt (2) with interposition of a washer (4); The lift guide (G) is fitted between the two rotary elements (1) positioned facing each other and with their wings ((S1) housed in their perimeter channels (12).

Abstract: Connection system, with self-alignment, for elevator guides, in which the front surfaces thereof maintain a perfect 90° angle with respect to the longitudinal axis (e) of each guide (1) and there is a connection plate (2) that forms through-holes (241) that are offset and in correspondence with holes (141) in the wings (14), such that, when connection means (3) are mounted therein, a front self-alignment pressure is created between the two guides (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a lift guide with a symmetry axis OY, consisting of a mushroom-shaped element (1) and two flanges (2), each side of the mushroom element (1) being provided with a side braking and guiding surface for the lift-braking and -guiding elements (fg). The invention is characterised in that the mushroom element (1) includes a head (3) which prevents the braking and/or guiding elements (fg) from moving along the axis. The head (3) of the mushroom element (1) has: two side braking and/or rolling surfaces (3?, 3?), on either side of the symmetry axis, which converge toward one another in the direction of the interior or exterior of the mushroom element (1); and larger dimensions along the OX axis than the side braking/guiding surfaces (3?, 3?).

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a nuclear reactor, comprising a reactor core, neutron reflectors surrounding the core on all sides, uranium oxide as reactor fuel and a coolant that is liquid at proces conditions and solid at room temperature. The invention is characterized in that the nuclear reactor comprises a thermal isolation which is impermeable for the coolant, which is of a different material than the coolant and which has a melting point higher than the temperature in the reactor, in such a way that the thermal isolation is surrounding the reactor core and the neutron reflectors on all sides in order to provide a leak-tight containment function. Therefore the phenomenon is being used that the temperature on the outside of the installation is always far below the melting point of the coolant, in such a way that the coolant solidifies on the outside of the installation under all possible circumstances.

Abstract: Rapid connection/assembly system, for lift guides, each guide (1) including a core-head (13) and some flanges (14) that have some machined parts (141) placed around some previously defined connection points; some connection plates (2) are organised into two plate parts (2a) that can be moved in some tightening means (2b), 21), (22) mounted on these plate parts (2a) which when brought closer together, tighten these plate parts (2a) sideways against the flange (14), and on each plate part (2a) there are alignment elements (3), (241) that centrally and in a combined way match the machined parts (141) at the connection points (P) of the flanges (14). For application in the manufacture of lift guides.

Abstract: A product and process for stabilizing Aloe vera gel is disclosed. The process includes the steps of rapidly heating the Aloe vera gel to a temperature in the range of from about 35° C. to about 80° C., adding to the heated Aloe vera gel one or more stabilizing antioxidants, and rapidly cooling the heated Aloe vera gel to a temperature in the range of from about 20° C. to about 30° C. The stabilizing antioxidants may be a tocotrienol/tocopherol blend, rosmarinic acid, polyphenols, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A lift guide joint system for joining two guides having a joint-bridge plate connected to each side of the two guides is disclosed. The joint-bridge plate has a central body placed on an upper surface of the wings of the two guides. An upper flap of the joint-bridge plate extends along the blade-head portion of the guides and a lower flap of the joint-bridge extends along the wing portion of the guides. The central body is screwed to the wing portions so that the upper flap presses against the blade-head in order to align the two guides.

Abstract: A product and process for stabilizing Aloe vera gel is disclosed. The process includes the steps of rapidly heating the Aloe vera gel to a temperature in the range of from about 35° C. to about 80° C., adding to the heated Aloe vera gel one or more stabilizing antioxidants, and rapidly cooling the heated Aloe vera gel to a temperature in the range of from about 20° C. to about 30° C. The stabilizing antioxidants may be a tocotrienol/tocopherol blend, rosmarinic acid, polyphenols, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A product and process for stabilizing Aloe vera gel is disclosed. The process includes the steps of rapidly heating the Aloe vera gel to a temperature in the range of from about 35° C. to about 80° C., adding to the heated Aloe vera gel one or more stabilizing antioxidants, and rapidly cooling the heated Aloe vera gel to a temperature in the range of from about 20° C. to about 30° C. The stabilizing antioxidants may be a tocotrienol/tocopherol blend, rosmarinic acid, polyphenols, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: An anchoring system for a leaf spring on an axle of a vehicle. Two spaced apart flanges are rigidly affixed to the axle and are oriented generally perpendicular to the axle. The leaf spring is oriented generally perpendicular to the axle and is positioned between the two flanges. Holes in the side of the leaf spring are oriented parallel to the axle. Bolts extend through the two flanges and through the holes in the leaf spring to attach the leaf spring to the two flanges.

Abstract: Disclosed test cells are useful for evaluating the carcinogenicity of a compound using a transformation assay. The test cell preferably is transfected with an oncogenic viral recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a transforming protein. Cell growth is scored to identify the presence or absence of a transformation characteristic, such as formation of foci, loss of growth factor or serum requirements or anchorage independence. The development of such a transformation characteristic indicates that the compound being tested is carcinogenic.

Abstract: A bottle providing an eased grip and comprising a hollow elongated body provided with an annular groove in an intermediate position to allow the grip of the bottle itself, said annular groove having a plurality of ribs passing through the surface of the annular groove from side to side, uniformly placed along the side surface thereof.

Abstract: Ectoparasiticidal and antimycotic product for external use, free from the risk of toxicity to humans or animals, and which offers favorable use conditions, consisting of the presentation of a copper oleate as an active agent, wherein the copper oleate is carried in an aqueous colloidal scattering manner. The formula of copper oleate preserves its insecticide and fungicide properties while having negligible cutaneous absorbtion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for defeating a predictive dialing telemarketing system includes a signal generator in the nature of an oscillator (18) that is capable of creating a 914 Hz sine wave that substantially imitates the first tone of an intercept Special Information Tone used by the telephone network to indicate a nonworking number. The oscillator (18) is amplified with an amplifier (22). The imitation signal is selectively sent in response to the incoming call when a controller (12) closes a relay (20) to connect the imitation signal to the telephone line (16). The controller (12) is prompted to close the relay (20) by an off-hook detector (14) that indicates to the controller (12) when a voice signal is established.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine system including an engine, timer/distributor device and a compliant electromagnetic device is disclosed. The engine may have one or more cylinders and includes an anode positioned above a cathodic piston whereby the anode delivers high intense short bursts of electrical energy through the combustion chamber and ignites fuel delivered by an injector. Each engine cylinder is connected to a distributor which sequences and delivers the high energy impulses from the compliant electromagnetic device to an individual cylinder when the piston is at or near top dead center. The compliant electromagnetic device includes an inductor, a power source and a field of material, i.e., the air/fuel mixture within the combustion chamber. The summed equivalence of the electromagnetic fields within the combustion chamber at any instant in time controls the intensity of the pulses and the quantity of pulses that are discharged by the anode.

Abstract: The present invention pertains in general to a motor-driven hand-held massaging device for body massage, with a cosmetic or medical massaging substance optionally fed in and consists of a housing with a grip part, a storage chamber for the massaging substance, and a massaging means. In particular the present invention is an inexpensive motor-driven hand-held massaging device, use of which guarantees a more effective massaging action and convenient handling of massaging substances. The device includes a hand-held massaging device with a plurality of rotating massaging brushes 11 and the massaging substance is able to be fed to the individual massaging brushes 11 at controllable intervals.