Abstract: Electronic equipment for safety and control of workers who work in risky conditions, which consists of data and voice repeaters that form a “guide line” that also act as an audible and visible reference in low visibility conditions, the repeaters communicating with the personalised devices attached to the arm of each fire fighter to indicate their state by means of a motion sensor. The personalised fire fighter devices also transmit to the repeaters the signals received from the pressure gauges for each fire fighter using the ABU's (autonomous breathing units). The signals sent by the repeaters are transmitted to the central system, which forwards them to a computer where all the information is displayed. The central system also emits signals to the fire fighters, either directly or through the repeaters. The personalised device turns on automatically when it detects motion.

Abstract: A sample identification system that may be used to track and correlate a sample container in a laboratory analyzer or the like is set forth. The exemplary laboratory analyzer employs at least one carrier that supports at least one sample tube. The sample identification system includes a first optical reader that has a first field of view that is sufficient to expose the first optical reader to targeted visual indicia that identifies the carrier. The system further includes a second optical reader that has a second field of view that is sufficient to expose the second optical reader to targeted visual indicia identifying the sample tube held by the carrier. One or more decoders may be used to extract the identification information from the targeted visual indicia. The identification information then may be provided to a process controller, which may use the information for one or more predetermined purposes.

Abstract: A writing instrument that includes a sleeve-like housing, a reservoir axially extending in the housing, a push button positioned in the rear portion of the housing, a latching device for latching the push button in a writing position with a latch recess in the housing and a latch lug positioned at the free end of a transversely elastically bendable spring arm extending from the push button. The writing instrument also includes a shift device for releasing the latching device and returning the latch lug into a parking position, and a support member disposed at the push button that includes a support surface which stops the latch lug from lateral movement into the latch recess when being moved back from a position moved forward beyond the writing position. In order to enhance the arrangement of the support member in the writing instrument, the support member is disposed at a peripheral wall portion of the push button.

Abstract: Electronic equipment for safety and control of workers who work in risky conditions, which consists of data and voice repeaters that form a “guide line” that also act as an audible and visible reference in low visibility conditions, the repeaters communicating with the personalised devices attached to the arm of each fire fighter to indicate their state by means of a motion sensor. The personalised fire fighter devices also transmit to the repeaters the signals received from the pressure gauges for each fire fighter using the ABU's (autonomous breathing units). The signals sent by the repeaters are transmitted to the central system, which forwards them to a computer where all the information is displayed. The central system also emits signals to the fire fighters, either directly or through the repeaters. The personalised device turns on automatically when it detects motion.

Abstract: A hydroconversion catalyst for hydrodesulfurizing feedstock while preserving octane number of the feedstock includes a support having a mixture of zeolite and alumina, the zeolite having an Si/Al ratio of between about 1 and about 20, and an active phase on the support and including a first metal selected from group 6 of the periodic table of elements, a second metal selected from the group consisting of group 8, group 9 and group 10 of the period table of elements and a third element selected from group 15 of the periodic table of elements. A hydroconversion process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hydroconversion catalyst for hydrodesulfurizing feedstock while preserving octane number of the feedstock includes a support having a mixture of zeolite and alumina, the zeolite having an Si/Al ratio of between about 1 and about 20, and an active phase on the support and including a first metal selected from group 6 of the periodic table of elements, a second metal selected from the group consisting of group 8, group 9 and group 10 of the period table of elements and a third element selected from group 15 of the periodic table of elements. A hydroconversion process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A structure is integrated into the design and manufacture of a magnetic head that allows self-generation of magnetic fields. The structure includes a conductor or conductors placed in close proximity to the read portion of a magnetic head and connected to an externally accessible connection. A high frequency signal is passed through the conductor to generate a magnetic field through the read device and simulate, for example, the head crossing magnetic domains on a magnetic memory disk.

Abstract: A structure is integrated into the design and manufacture of a magnetic head that allows self-generation of magnetic fields. The structure includes a conductor or conductors placed in close proximity to the read portion of a magnetic head and connected to an externally accessible connection. A high frequency signal is passed through the conductor to generate a magnetic field through the read device and simulate, for example, the head crossing magnetic domains on a magnetic memory disk.

Abstract: An applicator device for controllable injecting a cement into bones, particularly, in percutaneous vertebroplasty, comprising an elongated body with an inner axial cavity, a guiding block having an inner thread closing a first end of the axial cavity, a rotatable spin having a central outer thread portion and a distal end emerging from an axial cavity through the guiding block, the spin being axially movable within the axial cavity when being rotated, a syringe holder compartment for tightly holding a syringe body within an axial space being in axial continuation of the axial cavity, the syringe holding compartment comprising a hollow body being releasably fastened by fastening means within at least an end portion of said axial cavity, and at least a first axial rib outwardly protruding from the hollow body, the first axial rib fitting within a complementary first axial slot in said end portion of the axial cavity.

Abstract: A hydroconversion catalyst for hydrodesulfurizing feedstock while preserving octane number of the feedstock includes a support having a mixture of zeolite and alumina, the zeolite having an Si/Al ratio of between about 1 and about 20, and an active phase on the support and including a first metal selected from group 6 of the periodic table of elements, a second metal selected from the group consisting of group 8, group 9 and group 10 of the period table of elements and a third element selected from group 15 of the periodic table of elements. A hydroconversion process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hydroconversion catalyst for hydrodesulfurizing feedstock while preserving octane number of the feedstock includes a support having a mixture of zeolite and alumina, the zeolite having an Si/Al ratio of between about 1 and about 20, and an active phase on the support and including a first metal selected from group 6 of the periodic table of elements, a second metal selected from the group consisting of group 8, group 9 and group 10 of the period table of elements and a third element selected from group 15 of the periodic table of elements. A hydroconversion process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and system for the rapid automatic screening of GMR heads for Barkhausen noise during production. This system rapidly and repeatedly measures associated noise in a GMR head subjected to a smoothly-varying external transverse magnetic field. The repeated Transverse Magnetic-field Excited Noise (TMEN) measurements are automatically sorted into bins to form a histogram, which is then automatically evaluated to develop TMEN range and weighted sum measures, which are then compared with predetermined standards for automatic acceptance or rejection of the GMR head under test. The GMR sensor Barkhausen noise is quantified through the use of a bandpass filter to remove all direct sensor responses, leaving only the noise signals, which are then repeatedly sampled to develop valid statistical Barkhausen noise measures suitable for automated analysis.

Abstract: A method and system for the rapid automatic screening of GMR heads for Barkhausen noise during production. This system rapidly and repeatedly measures associated noise in a GMR head subjected to a smoothly-varying external transverse magnetic field. The repeated Transverse Magnetic-field Excited Noise (TMEN) measurements are automatically sorted into bins to form a histogram, which is then automatically evaluated to develop TMEN range and weighted sum measures, which are then compared with predetermined standards for automatic acceptance or rejection of the GMR head under test. The GMR sensor Barkhausen noise is quantified through the use of a bandpass filter to remove all direct sensor responses, leaving only the noise signals, which are then repeatedly sampled to develop valid statistical Barkhausen noise measures suitable for automated analysis.

Abstract: An applicator device for controllably injecting a surgical cement into bones, particularly in percutaneous vertebroplasty, comprising an elongated body with an inner axial cavity, a guiding block having an inner thread closing a first end of the axial cavity, a rotatable spin having a central outer thread portion and a distal end emerging from the axial cavity through the guiding block, the spin being axially movable within the axial cavity when being rotated, a syringe holder compartment for tightly holding a syringe body within an axial space being in axial continuation of the axial cavity, the syringe holding compartment comprising a hollow body being releasably fastened by fastening means within at least an end portion of said axial cavity, and at least a first axial rib outwardly protruding from the hollow body, the first axial rib fitting within a complementary first axial slot in said end portion of the axial cavity.

Abstract: A process for making a dismountable and/or fixed traction-compression coupling to be applied to composite materials, in which a basic laminate (1) of composite material is folded at least once to obtain at least one skirt (2) forming an angle close to 90° with the rest of the laminate; by using a transition radius between the skirt and the rest of the laminate, a set of distribution plates (5, 6) is applied over the basic laminate to stabilize the skirt and produce a uniform load distribution, making holes in each set of distribution skirt-plates and introducing traction bolts (4) with an initial pretension in said holes, hence obtaining the connection between the components to be joined. The invention is applicable to the aerodynamic structures of aircraft.

Abstract: A supplementary separator for a combine having straw walkers. The supplementary separator comprising a rotor transversely arranged above the straw walkers. The rotor is provided with a rotatable housing having an eccentric axle located therein. A plurality of freely rotatable tines are mounted to the eccentric axle and extend outwardly from the rotor housing for engaging the crop mat on the straw walkers. The rotor is rotated to overshot convey the crop mat on the straw walkers.

Abstract: A crop processing arrangement (28) is proposed with a cylindrical rotor housing (42), an eccentric axle (44) rotatively supported in bearings therein and tines (46) rotatively supported in bearings on the eccentric axle (44). The transverse inclination of the tines can be varied by shifting the axial position of the eccentric axle relative to the cylindrical rotor housing. In this way a loosening and sideways movement of the crop conveyed by the tines (46) is attained with a relatively simple mechanism.

Abstract: A hydraulic damper for a motor vehicle comprising a longitudinally extending tube and a separately formed spring seat positioned on the tube, wherein the tube is formed from extruded aluminium or aluminium alloy, and the spring seat is formed from aluminium or aluminium alloy.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention which is intended to accomplish the foregoing includes a container/closure assembly having lid means with a plurality of lid extensions. The lid extensions extend from an inner surface of the lid means. Significantly, the lid extensions include pressure means which interacts with a wall surface(s) of the container to secure the lid means on the container. The pressure means is replaceable in order to allow for a controlled lid retention force.