Abstract: The invention relates to an anchoring device wherein a positioning plate (5), intended for bearing on the ground surface, is mounted onto a hollow rod (2). The rod consecutively supports, from the positioning plate (5) to the free end (22), at least one helical force disk (6) then one helical penetration disk (8). Said anchoring device is characterized in that the rod extends after the helical penetration disk opposite the plate (5). Said anchoring device is moreover characterized in that a bit (4) is placed on the free end of said rod so that a first portion of the rod (2), capable of being screwed into at least one first ground layer, extends from the plate (5) to the helical penetration disk and moreover so that a second portion of the rod (2), capable of being anchored in a second ground layer, extends from the helical penetration disk (8) to the bit (4).

Abstract: A method for anchoring a device in multilayer soil includes analyzing the soil to determine the depth, hardness and density of at least two layers of soils. The anchoring device is prepared for positioning by attaching a self-drilling bit to a bottom end of a hollow rod, attaching a drilling disc to the rod at a position above the self-drilling bit, attaching at least one helical disc to the rod above the drilling disc, and attaching a positioning plate to the rod at a distance from the drilling disc such that the distance from the bottom of the drilling disc to the bottom of the positioning plate is approximately equal to the depth of a first layer of soil. The anchoring device is drilled into the soil until the drilling disc rests on top of the second layer and the positioning plate rests on top of the first layer.

Abstract: A method for anchoring a device in multilayer soil includes analyzing the soil to determine the depth, hardness and density of at least two layers of soils. The anchoring device is prepared for positioning by attaching a self-drilling bit to a bottom end of a hollow rod, attaching a drilling disc to the rod at a position above the self-drilling bit, attaching at least one helical disc to the rod above the drilling disc, and attaching a positioning plate to the rod at a distance from the drilling disc such that the distance from the bottom of the drilling disc to the bottom of the positioning plate is approximately equal to the depth of a first layer of soil. The anchoring device is drilled into the soil until the drilling disc rests on top of the second layer and the positioning plate rests on top of the first layer.

Abstract: A multiple chamber container for separately storing components of a parenteral nutritional formulation is provided. The multiple chamber container may include frangible barriers, preferably peelable seals separating the chambers from each other. The container preferably facilitates the selective activation of the peelable seals to permit the admixing of less than all the separately stored components. The container may include a chamber positioned at each of the opposite lateral ends of the container and at least one additional chamber between the lateral chambers. The at least one additional chamber may have a longitudinal length substantially less than the longitudinal length of at least one of the lateral chambers. This configuration allows for selective opening of the seals since when rolling the container from the top avoids pressurizing the at least one additional chamber and inadvertent activation of a seal.

Abstract: It is provided that an anchoring device, in which a positioning plate, intended for bearing on the surface of the soil, is mounted on a hollow rod, the rod supporting in series, from the positioning plate towards the free end, at least one helical disc followed by a drilling disc, wherein the rod extends beyond the drilling disc opposite the plate, and a bit is arranged on the free end of said rod, such that a first portion of the rod, suitable for being screwed into at least one first soil layer, extends from the plate to the drilling disc, and such that a second portion of the rod, suitable for anchoring in a second soil layer, extends from the drilling disc to the bit.

Abstract: A medical product and parenteral formulation are provided. The parenteral formulation is preferably for fluid restricted patients such as pediatric patients and can include amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates and electrolytes. The parenteral formulation can be housed in a multi-chamber container for separately storing a amino acid component, a lipid component and a carbohydrate component to provide a medical product. Frangible barriers preferably peelable seals separate the components and allow for admix to form a just prior to administration. Electrolytes can also be included in one or both of the carbohydrate and amino acid components; preferably the electrolytes are included in the amino acid component and the amino acid component includes cysteine. The multi-chamber container preferably facilitates the selective activation of the peelable seals to permit the admixing of less than all the separately stored components.

Abstract: A multiple chamber container for separately storing components of a parenteral nutritional formulation is provided. The multiple chamber container may include frangible barriers, preferably peelable seals separating the chambers from each other. The container preferably facilitates the selective activation of the peelable seals to permit the admixing of less than all the separately stored components. The container may include a chamber positioned at each of the opposite lateral ends of the container and at least one additional chamber between the lateral chambers. The at least one additional chamber may have a longitudinal length substantially less than the longitudinal length of at least one of the lateral chambers. This configuration allows for selective opening of the seals since when rolling the container from the top avoids pressurizing the at least one additional chamber and inadvertent activation of a seal.

Abstract: An oxygen indicator is provided for revealing the presence of oxygen in a container housing a medical formulation. The indicator can be formulated with components deemed safe for use with medical products. A preferred oxygen indicator can withstand heat sterilization and prolonged storage and can provide a distinct and marked color change to indicate oxygen is present. Preferably, the indicator can be manufactured in its oxidized form and reduced upon steam sterilization. Additionally, both the color of the reduced from and the color of the oxidized form should not fade or significantly change during storage. Moreover, once a color change has occurred indicating the presence of oxygen, the oxidized color preferably remains substantially unchanged visually to the observer even after prolonged storage. The oxygen indicator can be housed in a polymeric pouch of packet having a transparent portion for viewing the color of the indicator.

Abstract: A process for purifying olive oil which includes neutralizing the oil with an amount of a saturated aqueous solution of crystalline disodium carbonate equivalent to two to ten times the weight of oleic acid in the oil calculated after assay; allowing the aqueous phase to separate and washing the oil until the oil is substantially neutral; and drying the oil and decolorizing the oil using a bleaching earth under an inert atmosphere.

Abstract: A composition and method for providing nutrition, or a nutritional supplement, to a diabetic patient. Pursuant to the present invention, a low carbohydrate, high fat enteral formulation is provided. The fat comprises, in part, medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). Preferably, the composition includes a high percent of mono-unsaturated fats, high amylose starch, and soluble dietary fiber.

Abstract: A tablet constituted by (1) a core comprising a mixture of salts formed by a basic .alpha.-amino acids and .alpha.-keto analogues of branched-chain essential amino acids and (2) a gastroresistant or gastrosoluble coating.

Abstract: Alkaline liquid detergent composition comprising anionic surface active agents, and among them at least one soap and at least one phosphoric ester, non-ionic surface active agents, detergency builders, sequestering agents, optionally perfumes and/or dyes and/or other compatible additives, and water as a complement. Application to the cleaning of all washable hard surfaces.

Abstract: This invention concerns a concentrated softening composition for textile fibers characterised in that it includes active softening agents constituted by one or several specific cationic agents representing 10 to 30% by weight of the whole composition and one or more non-ionic agents acting as emulsifying or stabilising agents for the cationic or cationics, as well as one or more solvents of the methanol, ethanol, isopropanol or glycol type, combined so as to give a concentrated solution having an appropriate consistency for storage in a flexible plastic dose and capable of being diluted in tap water by simple agitation.

Abstract: A sharpening device for steel edge strips on skis which comprises a generally straight file blade and a holder for bending this blade, to limit its cutting action to a few teeth at a time.