Abstract: A control surface of an aircraft comprises a fixed skin panel, a first flexurally elastic skin panel and a second flexurally elastic skin panel, which is connected to the first flexurally elastic skin panel and is configured to at least partially overlap the fixed skin panel. Furthermore, the control surface comprises an actuator system, which is configured to move the second flexurally elastic skin panel parallel to the fixed skin panel, wherein the actuator system has a fixed structural element arranged in a root region of the control surface, and a structural element that is movable relative to the fixed structural element.

Abstract: An actuator arrangement for an aircraft flexible control surface comprises a base and a rotary element having a joint axle articulated on the base. The actuator arrangement comprises at least two attachment struts, each having three joint axles. A first joint axle is rotatably articulated on the rotary element. A second joint axle, arranged at a first strut end, is configured to be articulated on a first control surface skin panel. A third joint axle, arranged at a second strut end, is configured to be articulated on a second control surface skin panel. The actuator arrangement also comprises at least one connecting element having one joint axle at both ends, a first joint axle being articulated on the base and a second joint axle being articulated on one of the two struts, and an actuator configured to rotate the rotary element relative to the base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lettuce breeding, in particular to Quantitative Trait Loci for resistance against the lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype Nr:1 and to cultivated lettuce comprising one or more of these Quantitative Trait Loci.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lettuce breeding, in particular to Quantitative Trait Loci for resistance against the lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype Nr:1 and to cultivated lettuce comprising one or more of these Quantitative Trait Loci.

Abstract: A check valve includes a tubular sleeve bounding a longitudinally-extending flow-through passage for fluids, a disc having a first material affixed along a first portion of its periphery to a flexible hinge member, and a bill affixed at a first end to one or more of the sleeve, the flexible hinge member, and the disc. The check valve also includes one or more of the following of (i), (ii), and (iii): (i) at least one groove, rib, insert, or combination thereof that extends longitudinally along a length of the disc, the bill, or both the disc and the bill; (ii) at least one groove, notch, rib, insert, or combination thereof that extends laterally along a width of the bill; and (iii) at least one ripple that extends longitudinally along a length of the bill and, optionally, longitudinally along a length of the disc.

Abstract: A check valve includes a tubular sleeve bounding a longitudinally-extending flow-through passage for fluids, a disc having a first material affixed along a first portion of its periphery to a flexible hinge member, and a bill affixed at a first end to one or more of the sleeve, the flexible hinge member, and the disc. The check valve also includes one or more of the following of (i), (ii), and (iii): (i) at least one groove, rib, insert, or combination thereof that extends longitudinally along a length of the disc, the bill, or both the disc and the bill; (ii) at least one groove, notch, rib, insert, or combination thereof that extends laterally along a width of the bill; and (iii) at least one ripple that extends longitudinally along a length of the bill and, optionally, longitudinally along a length of the disc.

Abstract: The present invention provides protein-based biomarkers and biomarker combinations that are useful in qualifying ovarian cancer status in a patient. In particular, the biomarkers of this invention are useful to classify a subject sample as ovarian cancer, ovarian cancer of low malignant potential, benign ovarian disease or other malignant condition. The biomarkers can be detected by SELDI mass spectrometry.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for automatic under-water welding for making a welding joint (3) on a surface (2), of the type comprising a welding torch (20) including an electrode (21) surrounded by a protection envelope (23) that defines together with said electrode (21) an annular channel (24) connected to means for supplying a protection gas. The welding torch (20) is provided axially at the centre of a set (30) of two concentric envelopes (31, 32), one of which at least is capable of axial displacement and can be adjusted relative to said surface (2), said envelopes defining between them an annular gap (34) for injecting a flow for drying the welding area and keeping it away from the water.

Abstract: The present invention provides protein-based biomarkers and biomarker combinations that are useful in qualifying ovarian cancer status in a patient. In particular, the biomarkers of this invention are useful to classify a subject sample as ovarian cancer, ovarian cancer of low malignant potential, benign ovarian disease or other malignant condition. The biomarkers can be detected by SELDI mass spectrometry.

Abstract: A measuring arrangement for measuring clearance between a bearing internal part and a bearing external part of a bearing, in particular in an aircraft or spacecraft, is disclosed. The idea underlying the measuring arrangement is to adjust the bearing part relative to the bearing external part with an adjusting device and to measure the adjustment carried out with a measuring device. The advantage according to the measuring arrangement is that a much more accurate and repeatable measuring may be achieved relative to current measuring which depends on the intuition and experience of the mechanic.

Abstract: A measuring arrangement for measuring clearance between a bearing internal part and a bearing external part of a bearing, in particular in an aircraft or spacecraft, is disclosed. The idea underlying the measuring arrangement is to adjust the bearing part relative to the bearing external part with an adjusting device and to measure the adjustment carried out with a measuring device. The advantage according to the measuring arrangement is that a much more accurate and repeatable measuring may be achieved relative to current measuring which depends on the intuition and experience of the mechanic.

Abstract: The alloy contains, by weight, less than 0.05% of carbon, from 0.015% to 0.5% of silicon, from 0.4% to 1.4% of manganese, from 28% to 31.5% of chromium, from 8% to 12% of iron, from 2% to 7% of molybdenum, from 0% to 0.75% of aluminium, from 0% to 0.8% of titanium, from 0.6% to 2% in total of niobium and tantalum, the ratio of percentages of niobium plus tantalum and of silicon being at least 4, less than 0.04% of nitrogen, from 0.0008% to 0.0120% of zirconium, from 0.0010% to 0.0100% of boron, less than 0.01% of sulphur, less than 0.020% of phosphorus, less than 0.30% of copper, less than 0.15% of cobalt and less than 0.10% of tungsten, the remainder of the alloy, with the exception of unavoidable impurities of which the total content is at most 0.5%, consisting of nickel. The alloy is used, in particular, for the production of wires for the electro-gas welding of units or components of nuclear reactors and, more particularly, of pressurised water-cooled nuclear reactors.

Abstract: The alloy contains, by weight, less than 0.05% of carbon, from 0.015% to 0.5% of silicon, from 0.4% to 1.4% of manganese, from 28% to 31.5% of chromium, from 8% to 12% of iron, from 2% to 7% of molybdenum, from 0.05% to 0.75% of aluminium, from 0.1% to 0.8% of titanium, from 0.6% to 2% in total of niobium and tantalum, the ratio of percentages of niobium plus tantalum and of silicon being at least 4, less than 0.04% of nitrogen, from 0.0008% to 0.0120% of zirconium, from 0.0010% to 0.0100% of boron, less than 0.01% of sulphur, less than 0.020% of phosphorus, less than 0.30% of copper, less than 0.15% of cobalt and less than 0.10% of tungsten, the remainder of the alloy, with the exception of unavoidable impurities of which the total content is at most 0.5%, consisting of nickel. The alloy is used, in particular, for the production of wires for the electro-gas welding of units or components of nuclear reactors and, more particularly, of pressurised water-cooled nuclear reactors.

Abstract: A system and method that makes more efficient utilization of BTS resources when BTSs are employed in time of arrival (TOA) measurements as is common in mobile positioning operations. A maximum signaling delay is assumed for which BTS resource assignment is delayed by a default time span in the event of an impending TOA measurement thereby allowing the BTS availment of the resources which would otherwise be idle yet assigned and therefore unavailable for other BTS functions during the period of signaling delay. The period of resource assignment delay may be increased or decreased, the actual adaption of the delay dependent on the true signaling delay.

Abstract: There is effected an accelerated direct neutralization in-situ of the substrates which are impregnated with alkaline hydroxide which is free or fixed on the cellulose, by contact with a neutralizing fluid containing carbon dioxide in a gaseous, aqueous or combined phase, this fluid being introduced in accordance with requirements related to the quantity of alkali to be neutralized. The process may be used in the textile industry in continuous and discontinuous treatments and is adaptable to all types of textile machines employing an aqueous method.

Abstract: A hyperglycemic factor causes general glycosuric expulsion is prepared by extracting said factor from red bone marrow obtained from flat bones from which the hard bony walls have been removed.

Abstract: The extraction and processing of glycoproteins and/or mucopolysaccharides and accompanying substances, from natural substances, such as tissues of animal, cryptogamic, bacterial or other plant organisms, or materials produced by such organisms is disclosed. The substance is treated with water of buffers with a pH value of 7.5 to 9.5, in one or more stages, at between atmospheric temperature and 110.degree. C. The precipitated solids are separated out, while the unprocessed extract is clarified and stabilized, and possibly mixed with fatty substances, obtained, for example, from extracts of organs containing complex lipoids in a natural state of equilibrium. These new, very stable extracts are particularly suitable for aqueous, fatty or dry mixtures, for industrial, medical or cosmetic purposes. One important application involves the preparation of an extract of lactoserum, in liquid, paste or powder form, which is very stable, soluble, and will not precipitate in the presence of heat.