Abstract: Disclosed is a container for collecting urban waste, formed from an aluminium support structure that contains and protects a cardboard repository, which is characterised in that it comprises: a support structure comprising an external housing frame formed by a series of straight profiles and a flippable circular profile that forms the front access or entry of the container for the introduction of waste; a flippable circular plate or opening that closes the front access generated by the circular profile; a removable flippable cover that closes the frame assembly, the cover being able to flip open by means of gravity when the container is turned over; a bottom grate; and a cardboard repository contained in and supported by the housing frame, which is formed from cardboard sheets with flat folded faces.

Abstract: Methods and devices useful, for example, in the field of angioplasty and stenting are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods, devices and kits are configured for directional expansion inside a lumen, for example of a blood vessel obstructed by plaque. In some embodiments, the directional expansion displaces the plaque in a desired direction.

Abstract: Methods and devices useful, for example, in the field of angioplasty and stenting are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods, devices and kits are configured for directional expansion inside a lumen, for example of a blood vessel obstructed by plaque. In some embodiments, the directional expansion displaces the plaque in a desired direction.

Abstract: A foot drop countering assembly includes a band that is configured to extend around a person's leg below and adjacent to a knee of the leg. A tether has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the band. An engagement member is attached to the second end of the tether. The engagement member is configured to engage a person's foot to pull the foot upwardly towards the knee.

Abstract: Methods and devices useful, for example, in the field of angioplasty and stenting are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods, devices and kits are configured for directional expansion inside a lumen, for example of a blood vessel obstructed by plaque. In some embodiments, the directional expansion displaces the plaque in a desired direction.

Abstract: A foot drop countering assembly includes a band that is configured to extend around a person's leg below and adjacent to a knee of the leg. A tether has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the band. An engagement member is attached to the second end of the tether. The engagement member is configured to engage a person's foot to pull the foot upwardly towards the knee.

Abstract: Methods and devices useful, for example, in the field of angioplasty and stenting are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods, devices and kits are configured for directional expansion inside a lumen, for example of a blood vessel obstructed by plaque. In some embodiments, the directional expansion displaces the plaque in a desired direction.

Abstract: Surgical instrument for endoscopic surgery that permits the simulation of the articulation movements of a surgeon finger, comprising a rigid tube (3) whose distal end has a first phalanx (4) articulated, being in turn articulated to a second phalanx (5), which is linked to the rigid tube (3) by means of cables housed in cross ducts (12), situated in the interior of the first phalanx (4), linking the movement of the second phalanx (5) to that of the first phalanx (4), whose articulation takes place due to the actuation of the transmission rod (11), the rigid tube (3) being attachable to a handle (1) that incorporates a controller (2) for the actuating of the instrument articulation movement by the surgeon, which operates a fork (14), which in turns actuates the transmission rod (11).

Abstract: Methods and devices useful, for example, in the field of angioplasty and stenting are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods, devices and kits are configured for directional expansion inside a lumen, for example of a blood vessel obstructed by plaque. In some embodiments, the directional expansion displaces the plaque in a desired direction.

Abstract: Surgical instrument for endoscopic surgery that permits the simulation of the articulation movements of a surgeon finger, comprising a rigid tube (3) whose distal end has a first phalanx (4) articulated, being in turn articulated to a second phalanx (5), which is linked to the rigid tube (3) by means of cables housed in cross ducts (12), situated in the interior of the first phalanx (4), linking the movement of the second phalanx (5) to that of the first phalanx (4), whose articulation takes place due to the actuation of the transmission rod (11), the rigid tube (3) being attachable to a handle (1) that incorporates a controller (2) for the actuating of the instrument articulation movement by the surgeon, which operates a fork (14), which in turns actuates the transmission rod (11).

Abstract: The seat includes the structure (3) of the backrest (1) and the structure (5) of the cushion (2), the former foldable backward to provide by a slight simultaneous elevation of the cushion (2) its transformation into a bed as the folded backrest (1) and the cushion (2) are placed horizontally with their surfaces aligned. The structures (3) and (5) of the backrest and cushion are connected to each other by a swivelling shaft (10) about which they can both revolve freely, so that folding backward the structure (3) of the backrest implies pushing and raising the structure (5) of the cushion, as it is connected on its anterior part by a hinged connecting rod (7) between the structure (5) of the cushion (2) and the general fixed structure (6) of the seat.

Abstract: The method consists of placing in contact methanol, oxygen and optionally water with a catalyst consisting of copper (II) oxide, zinc (II) oxide, aluminium (III) oxide and copper (II) and aluminium (III) spinel, with the following molar percentages of the metals with respect to the total: Cu (15-75%). Zn (5-60%) and Al (3-50%). The catalyst is obtained by adding urea to a solution of water-soluble salts of copper (II), zinc (II) and aluminium (III) by co-precipitation of the components.