Abstract: Resonating patch for acoustic treatment comprising a resonant plate, a transducer and an electrical circuit electrically connected to the transducer, the resonant plate comprising a peripheral strip extending along the perimeter of the resonant plate. The patch comprises cutouts together defining deformable lamellae having at least one end connected to the peripheral strip.

Abstract: The kit includes: a first implant (16) defining a window (26), and a second implant (18) including a second tubular body (42) designed to be positioned in the window (26). The second implant (18) includes a retaining member for retaining the second implant (18) relative to the first implant. The kit further includes a retaining ring (20) for retaining the second implant (18) attached on the first tubular body (22) in the window (26) and delimiting an insertion passage (60) for the second implant (18). The retaining ring (20) is elastically deformable in the window (26) to allow a reversible increase of at least 20%, advantageously at least 30%, of the outer contour of the insertion passage (60).

Abstract: The kit includes: a first implant (16) defining a window (26), and a second implant (18) including a second tubular body (42) designed to be positioned in the window (26). The second implant (18) includes a retaining member for retaining the second implant (18) relative to the first implant. The kit further includes a retaining ring (20) for retaining the second implant (18) attached on the first tubular body (22) in the window (26) and delimiting an insertion passage (60) for the second implant (18). The retaining ring (20) is elastically deformable in the window (26) to allow a reversible increase of at least 20%, advantageously at least 30%, of the outer contour of the insertion passage (60).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method enabling precise determination of the elevation of a projectile following a ballistic trajectory by use of a conventional Doppler surveillance radar. The method includes calculating first the estimate {circumflex over (?)}? of the value of the radial component ?? of the acceleration of the projectile from the quantities {dot over (d)} and {umlaut over (d)}, respectively representing the first derivative and the second derivative with respect to time of the Doppler velocity d of the projectile, then calculating the estimate {circumflex over (V)} of the speed V of the projectile from d, {dot over (d)} and {circumflex over (?)}?, and finally calculating the estimate Ê of its angle of elevation E from d and {circumflex over (V)}. The method according to the invention may apply to the protection of sensitive areas against the firing of ballistic projectiles.

Abstract: A method for producing an aortic or mitral heart valve prosthesis and the resulting aortic or mitral heart valve. The method is characterized in that it essentially consists in producing the prosthesis by shaping a textile material. The invention is more particularly applicable in the field of medicine, in particular repair surgery, and especially in heart surgery, more particularly heart prostheses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve endoprosthesis, characterised in that it substantially comprises an extensible stent or frame (1) made of several parts, i.e. an upper cylinder (11), a lower bearing portion (21) having the shape of a truncated cone and a maximum diameter higher than that of the aortic ring and decreasing down to the diameter of the extensible stent or frame (1) in the direction of the proximal end, and arches (31), the upper cylinder (11) being connected to the lower bearing portion (21) via mounts (41) and by a valve (2) connected to said stent (1) by stitches, staples or clips. The invention can particularly be used in the field of medicine, in particular in plastic surgery, and particularly in cardiac surgery, in particular for cardiac prostheses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing ceramics based on lanthanum-doped barium titanate, which comprises the following steps: (a) flash sintering of lanthanum-doped barium titanate powders; and (b) heat treatment of the material thus obtained, in an air atmosphere or in an oxidising atmosphere. The invention also relates to ceramics based on lanthanum-doped barium titanate, possessing a very high real part of the relative dielectric permittivity, and to their use for obtaining capacitors of high capacitance and high capacitance per unit volume for high-voltage withstand capability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method enabling precise determination of the elevation of a projectile following a ballistic trajectory by use of a conventional Doppler surveillance radar. The method includes calculating first the estimate {circumflex over (?)}? of the value of the radial component ?? of the acceleration of the projectile from the quantities {dot over (d)} and {umlaut over (d)}, respectively representing the first derivative and the second derivative with respect to time of the Doppler velocity d of the projectile, then calculating the estimate {circumflex over (V)} of the speed V of the projectile from d , {dot over (d)} and {circumflex over (?)}?, and finally calculating the estimate Ê of its angle of elevation E from d and {circumflex over (V)}. The method according to the invention may apply to the protection of sensitive areas against the firing of ballistic projectiles.

Abstract: A machine includes an operator seat and an armrest adjacent the operator seat. The machine may also include a control system, which may include a control handle extending at least partially upward from the armrest. The control system may also include a force feedback device drivingly connected to the control handle and operable to supply feedback force to the control handle. The force-feedback device may include at least one of an actuator or a brake. Additionally, the control system may automatically adjust the magnitude of the feedback force supplied to the control handle by the force feedback device in at least some circumstances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerodynamic or hydrodynamic profile (1) which can be deformed in a continuous and controlled manner, essentially consisting of a shell mounted on an infrastructure. The profile is characterized in that said infrastructure comprises a core (2) extending along the longitudinal axis of the cross section of the profile (1), and in that this core (2) has at least one active section made of composite material having continuous and controlled deformation under the effect of an adjustable temperature variation in at least one active layer of said composite material which, in the regions of the shell of the profile (1) corresponding to said active section, induces a deformation of corresponding direction and amplitude.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing ceramics based on lanthanum-doped barium titanate, which comprises the following steps: (a) flash sintering of lanthanum-doped barium titanate powders; and (b) heat treatment of the material thus obtained, in an air atmosphere or in an oxidising atmosphere. The invention also relates to ceramics based on lanthanum-doped barium titanate, possessing a very high real part of the relative dielectric permittivity, and to their use for obtaining capacitors of high capacitance and high capacitance per unit volume for high-voltage withstand capability.

Abstract: A machine includes an operator seat and an armrest adjacent the operator seat. The machine may also include a control system, which may include a control handle extending at least partially upward from the armrest. The control system may also include a force feedback device drivingly connected to the control handle and operable to supply feedback force to the control handle. The force-feedback device may include at least one of an actuator or a brake. Additionally, the control system may automatically adjust the magnitude of the feedback force supplied to the control handle by the force feedback device in at least some circumstances.

Abstract: A method for producing an aortic or mitral heart valve prosthesis and the resulting aortic or mitral heart valve. The method is characterized in that it essentially consists in producing the prosthesis by shaping a textile material. The invention is more particularly applicable in the field of medicine, in particular repair surgery, and especially in heart surgery, more particularly heart prostheses.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel basic architecture for helicopter autopilots, transforming the conventional objective of maintaining fuselage trim to an objective of maintaining airspeed, and without making use of coupler techniques. On each of the pitch and roll control systems, a known fraction of the output signal (24S) from the flight control is injected by being summed with the standard fuselage trim input (1S). The signal (4S) formed in this way possesses the novel static and dynamic properties required for the control loop to make the helicopter statically stable in speed throughout its flight envelope. The novel architecture makes it possible to replace the conventional fuselage trim signal (1S) with an accelerometer signal. The signal (4S) is displayed in particular on a standard "artificial horizon" type instrument (33), thereby making it possible simultaneously to monitor rapid variations of fuselage trim and to control airspeeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detector for measuring the characteristics of a linear product of very great length relative to its other dimensions, on a production machine or the like. The detector operates without contact with the linear product and is provided with at least one means (1) having zones (2 and 3) for measurement relative to a mean position of the moving filament (4) and measuring the variation of the complex morpho-dimensional and/or positional characteristics of the filament (4), this latter varying, either by vibrating movement, or by displacement induced by the mean position of the axis of movement. The invention is applicable to the field of the measurement of the characteristics of linear products of very great length.

Abstract: A process is provided for the synthesis for metal oxides of high specific surface area and high porosity which are particularly useful as catalyst supports. The process comprises forming a mixture of a salt of at least one metal and a molten salt medium comprising at least one alkali metal salt having an oxidizing effect, maintaining this mixture at the reaction temperature for the time necessary to convert the salt to oxide and thereafter isolating the metal oxide formed.

Abstract: A method and device for measuring at least one transverse dimension of a textile yarn using an optical system. The measuring device comprises a coherent light source which sends a beam (10) onto a cylindrical lens (11). Two axially movable plates (12, 13) are located on opposite sides of the yarn (14) and define two identical slots (15, 16) to form two secondary sources which are arranged to interfere with the coherent light source directed at a lens (17). The transverse dimension of the yarn is deduced from the spacing between the bands (18) of the resulting interference pattern.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process and a device for optically measuring the twist of a textile yarn.The device comprises means (20) for lighting up the yarn (10) by a beam of light (11) to form a spot of light (12) which corresponds to the light diffracted by the surface fibres of the compact core of this yarn. The energy repartition of this spot is then analyzed by means such as a rotary analyzer (27) to define the angle of twist by determination of the maximum of energy in the said spot (12).

Abstract: A laboratory device and method are adapted to subject a same rock sample to successive liquid treatments without any intermediary handling of the sample. The device combines a chamber comprising a first part fitted with an inlet for introducing a rock sample and liquid reagents into the chamber; a heater for regulating the temperature in the chamber and a plug fitted within an open port for protecting the chamber from an overpressure. The first part also comprises means for stirring the contents of the chamber including a liquid by introducing gas as bubbles into the liquid. A second part of the chamber is located under the first part and a selective filtering unit is interposed between the first and second parts of the chamber, the filter has a porosity selected for retaining organic material contained in the sample.

Abstract: Method of underwater arc welding comprising the steps of placing a welding electrode nearby a parent material to be welded, immerged in water; generating a high frequency voltage between the electrode and the parent material for starting a striking arc and supplying a high frequency current to said electrode, after said striking arc has been initiated; generating a welding voltage for producing a weld at the parent material and; simultaneously sustaining the high frequency current, superimposed to the welding current, for stabilizing said welding arc during the time duration of the underwater arc welding.