Abstract: A stiffener device is suitable for use with an assembly that includes an electronic mother board, an electronic daughter board, a connector for connecting the daughter board parallel to the mother board, and an element for holding in position the daughter board in relation to the mother board. The stiffener device has a main clamp configured to hold tightly the upper surface and the lateral vertical surfaces of the connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of a miRNA molecule, an equivalent or a source thereof in a disease and condition associated with melanoma or a disease or a condition associated with activated BRAF pathway.

Abstract: The invention relates to the therapeutic use of a combination in a disease and condition associated with melanoma or a disease or a condition associated with activated BRAF pathway.

Abstract: The invention relates to the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of a miRNA-323, miRNA-342, miRNA-326, miRNA-371, miRNA-3157 and/or miRNA-345 molecule, an equivalent or a source thereof in a disease and condition associated with a squamous cell carcinoma such as head and neck cancer or a preneoplastic mucosal change.

Abstract: The invention relates to the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of a miRNA molecule, an equivalent or a source thereof in a disease and condition associated with melanoma or a disease or a condition associated with activated BRAF pathway.

Abstract: The invention relates to the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of a miRNA molecule, an equivalent or a source thereof in a disease and condition associated with melanoma or a disease or a condition associated with activated BRAF pathway.

Abstract: The invention relates to the therapeutic use of a combination in a disease and condition associated with melanoma or a disease or a condition associated with activated BRAF pathway.

Abstract: The invention relates to the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of a miRNA-323, miRNA-342, miRNA-326, miRNA-371, miRNA-3157 and/or miRNA-345 molecule, an equivalent or a source thereof in a disease and condition associated with a squamous cell carcinoma such as head and neck cancer or a preneoplastic mucosal change.

Abstract: A motor vehicle headlight comprises a light source mounted in a reflector and a glass. The reflector is mounted to pivot about a generally vertical axis, and displacement means are provided to vary the angular position of the reflector. According to the invention, the reflector is capable of occupying at least one first angular position in which the beam emitted thereby passes through a first glass to generate a first type of beam, and a second angular position which is fixed and different form the first angular position(s), and in which the beam passes through a second glass; the headlight also has optical means for generating through said second glass a fixed beam which has photometric characteristics different from those of the beam passing through the first glass. Application in particular to two-function headlights for providing both a cornering light beam and a fog light beam.

Abstract: A balloon printing apparatus for printing an image on the outer surface of a number of inflatable elastic balloons of the type defining a main body and a neck opening allowing access into the main body. The apparatus comprises: a conveyor device movable in a closed path in an intermittent manner; a plurality of nozzles spacedly carried by the conveyor device, insertable into a balloon neck opening and for inflating a balloon; as many balloon supporting frames as air nozzles, carried by the conveyor device, each nozzle adjacent to a corresponding frame, each frame sized to partly surround and support the main body of an inflated balloon installed on the adjacent nozzle with a portion of the inflated balloon protruding from the frame. The body remains in a stable position relative to the conveyor device while the inflated balloon is transported by the nozzle and frame through the closed path.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a synergistic cleaning and disinfecting composition for use in decontaminating biofilm-coated surfaces like fresh water lines providing water supply to dental instruments, these lines being susceptible to contamination by microorganisms and being susceptible to the formation of biofilm coatings on their inner walls, the composition comprising an effective amount of a detergent, an effective amount of a denaturing agent attacking the extracellular matrix formed between microorganisms and between microorganisms and the inner walls of these water lines and an effective amount of a bactericide for destroying the microorganisms.

Abstract: A system for disinfecting the water lines of a dental unit is provided with first and second unidirectional check valves. Water at a first pressure is normally supplied to the water lines of the dental unit through the first check valve. A reservoir of liquid disinfectant can be pressurized at a second pressure higher than the first pressure by the air compressor already equipping the dental unit to supply disinfectant to the water lines of the dental unit through the second check valve. Liquid disinfectant is prevented from reaching the water supply line by the first check valve. In the same manner, when the reservoir is not pressurized, the second check valve prevents water from the water supply line from reaching the disinfectant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a synergistic cleaning and disinfecting composition for use in decontaminating biofilm-coated surfaces like fresh water lines providing water supply to dental instruments, these lines being susceptible to contamination by microorganisms and being susceptible to the formation of biofilm coatings on their inner walls, the composition comprising an effective amount of a detergent, an effective amount of a denaturing agent attacking the extracellular matrix formed between microorganisms and between microorganisms and the inner walls of these water lines and an effective amount of a bactericide for destroying the microorganisms.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a synergistic cleaning and disinfecting composition for use in decontaminating biofilm-coated surfaces like fresh water lines providing water supply to dental instruments, these lines being susceptible to contamination by microorganisms and being susceptible to the formation of biofilm coatings on their inner walls, the composition comprising an effective amount of a detergent, an effective amount of a denaturing agent attacking the extracellular matrix formed between microorganisms and between microorganisms and the inner walls of these water lines and an effective amount of a bactericide for destroying the microorganisms.

Abstract: A test device for evaluating microbial contamination of a liquid comprises a hollow container unit defining a first compartment for containing a nutrient for growing microorganisms and a second compartment for containing a contamination indicating coloring agent. The first compartment is filled with the liquid to be tested, which liquid mixes with the nutrient to grow the microorganisms during a predetermined period of time. During growth of the microorganisms, a sealing mechanism isolates the first and second compartments from each other. After the predetermined period of time has elapsed, the sealing mechanism is operated to establish communication between the first and second compartments to thereby mix the coloring agent from the second compartment with the liquid from the first compartment. In the presence of microorganisms, the coloring agent colors the liquid to indicate contamination thereof.