Abstract: The present invention relates to a structural or non-structural turbojet engine fan casing connecting arm (8B) that also acts as a flow straightener downstream of the fan rotor (3). Its distinctive feature is that it is constructed in such a way as to form an acoustic attenuator. In particular, it comprises a closed cavity and perforations (83) on one of the faces (8B in, 8Bex) so as to form a Helmholtz resonator. The arm forms part of the intermediate casing (8).

Abstract: This specification discloses fiber additives for reinforcing matrix materials and an apparatus for forming the same, said fibers having flattened shanks terminated with egg-shaped nodules. The apparatus comprises a roller-former-cutter assembly that forms the fibers in a single operation from continuous filaments using compressive force and a unique cut-out and blade assembly. The fibers described are designed to have an increased pull-out resistance compared to other fiber morphologies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an accessory gear box driveshaft (125) in a turbojet engine with intermediate casing (119), designed to be mounted in a radial arm (119c) of the intermediate casing (119), said shaft being connected, at a first end, to a means (126) of mechanical transmission to an engine shaft of the turbojet engine, and, at a second end, to a means of mechanical transmission to said box and comprising a bevel gear (125a1) between the two ends, to provide mechanical transmission to an additional accessory (128). This shaft is notable in that, together with said gear (125a1), it is contained in a case (131) forming an oil circuit sealed against said arm (119c). The invention also relates to an accessory (128) comprising a drive shaft (128a) collaborating with the gear (125a1) of the transmission shaft (125) and forming a modular assembly (130) therewith.

Abstract: The invention relates to a turbomachine comprising a rotor with a drive shaft centered on the axis of the turbomachine by a first bearing and a second bearing which bearings are supported respectively by a first-bearing-support piece and a second-bearing-support piece which are secured to one another and connected to the turbomachine fixed structure by a decoupling device. This turbomachine comprises means designed to collaborate with at least one element of the turbomachine fixed structure in order to perform a dual function, that of preventing the bearing supports, from rotating and that of radially retaining the drive shaft in the event of the bearings becoming decoupled.

Abstract: A liquid proportioning system controls the mixing of water and a fire retardant concentrate through the operation of a diaphragm operated valve. The diaphragm valve controls the flow rate of concentrate in response to the sensed pressure of water supplied to a proportioner, so that a predetermined proportion of concentrate and water is maintained.

Abstract: A semiconductor quantum dot device converts spin information to charge information utilizing an elongated quantum dot having an asymmetric confining potential along its length so that charge movement occurs during orbital excitation. A single electron sensitive electrometer is utilized to detect the charge movement. Initialization and readout can be carried out rapidly utilizing RF fields at appropriate frequencies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of heat shock proteins to enhance production of one or more chemokines by a cell. The present invention also relates to the use of a heat shock protein in the treatment or prophylaxis of an infectious disease. The present invention also relates to a peptide from an extracellular domain of CCR5 and the use of the peptide in the treatment or prophylaxis of an infectious disease.

Abstract: A dragline apparatus has an independently controlled front hoist line and rear hoist line. The front hoist line is connected to the forward end of the bucket, and the rear hoist line is connected to the rearward end.

Abstract: A cable tie mount for routing wires or cables includes an elongated rail portion and at least one mounting stub at one end of the rail portion, at least one mounting stub extending substantially perpendicularly of the rail portion for securing the cable tie mount to a supporting surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enabling and administering commercial transactions using a computerised administration system. The method comprises (with reference to FIG.

Abstract: A dragline apparatus has an independently controlled front hoist line and rear hoist line. The front hoist line is connected to the forward end of the bucket, and the rear hoist line is connected to the rearward end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of heat shock proteins to enhance production of one or more chemokines by a cell. The present invention also relates to the use of a heat shock protein in the treatment or prophylaxis of an infectious disease. The present invention also relates to a peptide from an extracellular domain of CCR5 and the use of the peptide in the treatment or prophylaxis of an infectious disease.

Abstract: A dredge cutterhead has a plurality of helical arms interconnecting a hub and a ring. Each of the arms has a front leading edge for attachment of cutting teeth. In one aspect, each of the arms has a trough portion, and the arm is shaped such that dredged material is directed toward the ring along the center of the trough portion. In another aspect, the ring of the cutterhead defines an annular channel for receiving loosened material.

Abstract: A dragline apparatus has an independently controlled front hoist line and rear hoist line. The front hoist line is connected to the forward end of the bucket, and the rear hoist line is connected to the rearward end.

Abstract: For use with a high gain receiver circuit which receives echo pulses of frequencies within a predetermined bandwidth and at times within interpulse periods of a predetermined pulse repetition rate and amplifies the echo pulses for measurement purposes, the receiver circuit susceptible to electrical noise within the frequency bandwidth of the received echo pulses to create false echo pulses, a method of eliminating substantially the false echo pulses without affecting substantially the amplified echo pulses by accepting only echo pulses which occur synchronously among interpulse periods. The pulse repetition rate may be varied to eliminate false echo pulses that are synchronous to the interpulse periods.

Abstract: A dragline apparatus has an independently controlled front hoist line and rear hoist line. The front hoist line is connected to the forward end of the bucket, and the rear hoist line is connected to the rearward end.

Abstract: A dragline apparatus has an independently controlled front hoist line and rear hoist line. The front hoist line is connected to the forward end of the bucket, and the rear hoist line is connected to the rearward end.

Abstract: A dredge cutterhead has a plurality of helical arms interconnecting a hub and a ring. Each of the arms has a front leading edge for attachment of cutting teeth. In one aspect, each of the arms has a trough portion, and the arm is shaped such that dredged material is directed toward the ring along the center of the trough portion. In another aspect, the ring of the cutterhead defines an annular channel for receiving loosened material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enabling and administering commercial transactions using a computerised administration system. The method comprises (with reference to FIG.

Abstract: A water and oil emulsion solid antiperspirant or deodorant composition comprising, by weight of the total composition: 0.1-30% of a silicone elastomer, 0.05-30% of a gellant, 1-25% of an antiperspirant or deodorant active, 1-90% water, and 1-75% oil.