Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for locating the position, preferably in three dimensions, of a sensor by generating magnetic fields which are detected at the sensor. The magnetic fields are generated from a plurality of locations and, in one embodiment of the invention, enable both the orientation and location of a single coil sensor to be determined. The present invention thus finds application in many areas where the use of prior art sensors comprising two or more mutually perpendicular coils is inappropriate.

Abstract: Building panel repair apparatus generally includes a substantially planar backplate for insertion through a hole in a building panel to be repaired. A front face of the backplate is provided with adhesive for mounting the backplate to the rear side of a building panel. At least one flap is defined in the backplate such that the at least one flap is movable between an open position providing an operative with backplate positioning means to facilitate mounting of the backplate to a building panel, and a closed position providing a substrate surface for hole repair material. Other aspects of the invention include methods of repairing building panels using a building panel repair apparatus, and methods of manufacturing building repair apparatus.

Abstract: A method facilitates assembling a gas turbine engine. The method comprises providing a rotor assembly including a rotor shaft and a rotor disk that includes a radially outer rim, a radially inner hub, and an integral web extending therebetween, wherein the rotor assembly is rotatable about an axis of rotation extending through the rotor shaft, and coupling a disk retainer including at least one discharge tube to the rotor disk wherein the discharge tube extends outwardly from the disk retainer for pumping the air to a higher pressure before discharging cooling fluid therefrom in a direction that is substantially perpendicular with respect to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A method of providing a topical base composition for use in the preparation of a topical skin care composition, comprising: (a) providing a cosmetic container (b) providing in the container an effective amount of a fatty acid material having a melting point in the range of 40° C. to 80° C.; and a nonionic surfactant; this mixture being essentially anhydrous; (c) providing sufficient heated water to the container such that substantially all of the fatty acid material is solubilised to provide a fatty acid/nonionic surfactant base mixture; (d) agitating the contents of the container;whereby a cream or lotion base is formed.

Abstract: A method of providing a topical base composition for use in the preparation of a topical skin care composition, comprising: (a) providing a cosmetic container, (b) providing in the container an effective amount of a fatty alcohol material having a melting point in the range of 40° C. to 80° C.; and an ionic surfactant; (c) providing sufficient heated water to the container such that substantially all of the fatty alcohol material is solubilised to provide a fatty alcohol/ionic surfactant base mixture; and (d) agitating the contents of the container, whereby a cream or lotion base is formed. The container comprising an anhydrous composition according to (b) is also claimed.

Abstract: A method of providing a topical base composition for use in the preparation of a topical skin care composition, comprising: (a) providing a cosmetic container; (b) providing in the container an effective amount of a fatty acid material having a melting point in the range of 40° C. to 80° C.; and other components necessary to form a fatty acid soap material which is substantially anhydrous (c) providing sufficient heated water to the container such that substantially all of the fatty acid material is solubilised to provide a fatty acid soap material; and(d) agitating the contents of the container The container comprising an anhydrous composition according to (b), the additional component being a base or a soap, is also claimed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for locating the position, preferably in three dimensions, of a sensor by generating magnetic fields which are detected at the sensor. The magnetic fields are generated from a plurality of locations and, in one embodiment of the invention, enable both the orientation and location of a single coil sensor to be determined. The present invention thus finds application in many areas where the use of prior art sensors comprising two or more mutually perpendicular coils is inappropriate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for locating the position, preferably in three dimensions, of a sensor by generating magnetic fields which are detected at the sensor. The magnetic fields are generated from a plurality of locations and, in one embodiment of the invention, enable both the orientation and location of a single coil sensor to be determined. The present invention thus finds application in many areas where the use of prior art sensors comprising two or more mutually perpendicular coils is inappropriate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for locating the position, preferably in three dimensions, of a sensor by generating magnetic fields which are detected at the sensor. The magnetic fields are generated from a plurality of locations and, in one embodiment of the invention, enable both the orientation and location of a single coil sensor to be determined. The present invention thus finds application in many areas where the use of prior art sensors comprising two or more mutually perpendicular coils is inappropriate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for locating the position, preferably in three dimensions, of a sensor by generating magnetic fields which are detected at the sensor. The magnetic fields are generated from a plurality of locations and, in one embodiment of the invention, enable both the orientation and location of a single coils sensor to be determined. The present invention thus finds application in many areas where the use of prior art sensors comprising two or more mutually perpendicular coils is inappropriate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for locating the position, preferably in three dimensions, of a sensor by generating magnetic fields which are detected at the sensor. The magnetic fields are generated from a plurality of locations and, in one embodiment of the invention, enable both the orientation and location of a single coil sensor to be determined. The present invention thus finds application in many areas where the use of prior art sensors comprising two or more mutually perpendicular coils is inappropriate.

Abstract: An electronic circuit interconnection method and apparatus involves mating a first circuit substrate with a second circuit substrate such that a projection of a circuit component mounted on at least one of the first and second circuit substrates is received in an opening in the other. The opening has a shape complementary to the projection, to register the first and second circuit substrates in a fixed orientation relative to each other in which contacts on the first circuit substrate are aligned and adjacent corresponding contacts on the second circuit substrate. The first and second circuit substrates are then clamped together to press the contacts on each substrate toward each other to place and maintain them in contact with each other.

Abstract: An apparatus including a stand for housing a telephone electronics module and a cover for housing user interface components. There is a mechanical connector on the housing and a complementary mechanical connector on the cover, the mechanical connector and the complementary mechanical connector being engagable to connect the cover to the stand. An electrical connector on the stand is operable to communicate with the telephone electronics module. A complementary electrical connector on the cover is operable to communicate with the interface components. The electrical connector and the complementary electrical connector are placed in communication with each other when the mechanical connector is engaged with the complementary mechanical connector, to provide electrical communication between the telephone electronics module and the interface components.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Ar, Z and Het are as defined herein. The compounds of formula (I) possess activity as antifungal agents. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds of formula (I) and to methods of treating fungal infections by administering said compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: A nozzle arrangement comprising a plurality of nozzle assemblies arranged in an axially aligned and spaced apart arrangement, with a gas and/or liquid inspiration zone between the nozzle assemblies. Each nozzle assembly has a flow passage with an expansion zone formed proximate the outlet end thereof, and at least one discontinuity in the expansion zone formed as an annular shoulder followed by a cylindrical portion, which serves to minimize the build up of a liquid film on the inside surface of the flow passage.

Abstract: An azo pyrazolone compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z represents a substituent selected from Cl, Br, F, NO.sub.2, SO.sub.2 R, CO.sub.2 R, NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.1 and NHCOR.sup.1 in which R and R.sup.1 are hydrocarbyl groups and the sulphonic acid group in ring A is in the 3- or 4-position relative to the pyrazolyl group, said compound being in the form of a salt, and its use as a pigment.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for locating the position, preferably in three dimensions, of a sensor by generating magnetic fields which are detected at the sensor. The magnetic fields are generated from a plurality of locations and, in one embodiment of the invention, enable both the orientation and location of a single coil sensor to be determined. The present invention thus finds application in many areas where the use of prior art sensors comprising two or more mutually perpendicular coils is inappropriate.

Abstract: An azo pyrazolone compound of the formula: ##STR1## in the form of a salt, and its use as a pigment.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus for atomizing fluid in a gas flow. The apparatus has a nozzle which fluidly communicates with a source of liquid, and a gas passage which surrounds the nozzle. The nozzle is formed such that it directs the liquid into the surrounding passage as a continuous, radial emanating sheet. The gas flowing through the passage impacts with the liquid sheet to produce a uniform cloud of atomized liquid droplets downstream of the nozzle. The apparatus may further have a reduced cross-sectional area of the passage in the vicinity of the nozzle to increase the gas velocity and enhance the atomization of the fluid. The nozzle may have a valve arrangement to selectively open and close the nozzle, and the passage may have a valve arrangement. A swirl mixing of the atomized liquid and gas may be provided downstream of the impact atomization of the fluid sheet in the passage.