Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet comprising an open-rim toilet bowl which combined construction elements generate a unique combination, the implication of which is obtaining a performance that balances the capacity to evacuate solid waste and light floating load while inside the sanitary ware, in addition to the ability to drag waste through the drainage line. In the same way, the toilet of the present invention is intended to minimize the loss of hydraulic potential supplied to it during the flushing action, from the entrance of water through the inlet tray towards a set of flushing ports located in the rim and windows that direct the water in a specific manner, generating a combined effect of floating and inertial release of the heavy load into the well, facilitating the progressive entry of the load into the discharge channel for its evacuation. Thus, said toilet maximizes the result of the previously defined effect, by providing a balance between the formal attributes of a flush action toilet.

Abstract: A portable device designed to heat the cold air that is inhaled through a person's nose is revealed, thus protecting respiratory function in adverse climates, especially for those suffering from lung diseases and the like, or for those who are susceptible or at risk of acquiring these diseases due to their age or work and need a protection mechanism. This device is composed of a support system and an energy system, wherein the support system guarantees the stability of the device next to the nose of the user, while the energy system heats the air that the user inhales through the nose and allows the user to regulate the temperature of the heat sink located near the nose by means of a control knob.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tankless intelligent toilet, using a direct flush technique, comprising a hinged pan (5), a bowl (2) with a water seal against odours (21), a funnel (3) below the bowl (2), for removing waste and a control unit (8) operationally connected to: a presence sensor (19); a flow sensor (12), which measures the amount of water flowing into the system; a solenoid valve (13), which allows or prevents the inflow of water into the toiler; an actuation mechanism (16), which opens and closes the hinged pan (5); and a locking mechanism (9) which locks the hinged pan (5) in the closed position. The flush mode of the toiler can be determined and the water supply to the system can be controlled, maintaining the water seal against odours, ensuring low water consumption with each flush, independently of the supply pressure, and guaranteeing a high level of performance.

Abstract: A portable device designed to heat the cold air that is inhaled through a person's nose is revealed, thus protecting respiratory function in adverse climates, especially for those suffering from lung diseases and the like, or for those who are susceptible or at risk of acquiring these diseases due to their age or work and need a protection mechanism. This device is composed of a support system and an energy system, wherein the support system guarantees the stability of the device next to the nose of the user, while the energy system heats the air that the user inhales through the nose and allows the user to regulate the temperature of the heat sink located near the nose by means of a control knob.

Abstract: The bearing housing of an electrical generator is isolated from the interior of the generator enclosure by forming a cavity in the generator end wall with a seal between the generator end wall and the rotor. By sealing the bearing housing from the interior of the enclosure, the bearing housing is subject entirely to ambient pressure while the interior of the generator is subject to high vacuum pressure for cooling purposes. This isolation minimizes or eliminates potential for oil leakage into the interior of the generator previously caused by exposure on one side of the bearing housing to high vacuum pressure within the generator enclosure and the opposite side to the ambient pressure. This isolation system also eliminates the need for a high suction pressure vapor extractor and enables a conventional vapor extractor associated with the lubrication oil system to remove oil vapors from the bearing housing.

Abstract: The bearing housing of an electrical generator is isolated from the interior of the generator enclosure by forming a cavity in the generator end wall with a seal between the generator end wall and the rotor. By sealing the bearing housing from the interior of the enclosure, the bearing housing is subject entirely to ambient pressure while the interior of the generator is subject to high vacuum pressure for cooling purposes. This isolation minimizes or eliminates potential for oil leakage into the interior of the generator previously caused by exposure on one side of the bearing housing to high vacuum pressure within the generator enclosure and the opposite side to the ambient pressure. This isolation system also eliminates the need for a high suction pressure vapor extractor and enables a conventional vapor extractor associated with the lubrication oil system to remove oil vapors from the bearing housing.

Abstract: Novel Polygala senega saponin pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed. The P. senega saponins are useful as immunological adjuvants to enhance immune responses to a co-administered antigen.

Abstract: A seal ring assembly for a generator includes an upper seal casing having a first radially inwardly directed channel for supporting at least one seal segment therein, the upper seal casing having a removable cap forming one side of the inwardly directed channel, and a lower seal casing having a second radially inwardly directed channel for supporting at least another seal segment. The first and second channels and the segments are adapted to be joined about a generator shaft to form a substantially 360.degree. seal, and the upper and lower seal segments in the upper and lower seal casings, respectively, are secured together at an interface therebetween.

Abstract: Novel Quinoa saponin pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed. The compositions are useful for enhancing mucosal absorption of a drug administered therewith.

Abstract: Novel Quinoa saponin pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed. The compositions are useful as immunological adjuvants, to stimulate nonspecific immunity, as well as to enhance an immunological response to a selected antigen. The Quinoa saponin compositions can also be used to enhance mucosal absorption of a drug administered therewith.

Abstract: A stack of stator core laminations are compressed between a pair of resilient end flanges that are flexed into a dished configuration and secured in a pre-determined spaced-apart relationship by being welded to a plurality of longitudinal ribs disposed around the periphery of the stator laminations. Special tools and welding techniques are used during the manufacture of the core assembly to cause the dished flanges to continuously apply a pre-determined compressive force to the stacked laminations after the core assembly is completed.

Abstract: A dynamoelectric machine is provided with a tieless bracing means for rigidly supporting the winding end turns thereof in operating position. The tieless bracing arrangement affords axial and radial movement of a compressible annulus while avoiding torsion loading of the annulus support structure. A new method is also disclosed for applying a tieless bracing to a dynamoelectric machine.

Abstract: A stack of stator core laminations are compressed between a pair of resilient end flanges that are flexed into a dished configuration and secured in a pre-determined spaced-apart relationship by being welded to a plurality of longitudinal ribs disposed around the periphery of the stator laminations. Special tools and welding techniques are used during the manufacture of the core assembly to cause the dished flanges to continuously apply a pre-determined compressive force to the stacked laminations after the core assembly is completed.