Abstract: This mail-handling apparatus includes a feed module for feeding in mail items, a weigh module and a franking module. The weigh module includes regulator means for regulating the speed of advance of the conveyor means of the weigh module, which regulator means are adapted to take account of the weighing times taken to weigh the mail items.

Abstract: A weighing module comprising a weighing platform incorporating a weighing cell and a motorized drive belt for transporting a mail item from one side to the other of the weighing platform, means for sensing the format of said mail item and processing means for calculating the weight of said mail item within a particular range of weights obtained beforehand from said format.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for, determining the endocrine responsiveness of breast carcinoma and treating and monitoring the progression of breast carcinoma based on genes which are differentially expressed in breast tumors. Also disclosed are methods for identifying agents useful in the treatment of breast carcinoma, methods for monitoring the efficacy of a treatment for breast carcinoma, methods for inhibiting the proliferation of a breast carcinoma, and breast-specific vectors including the promoters of the disclosed genes.

Abstract: A bushing for an electrical high-frequency signal, with at least one conductive element carrying the electrical high-frequency signal, with at least one mechanical supporting element and with at least two insulating elements between the conductive element and the supporting element that perform different functions. The bushing for an electrical high-frequency signal is designed so that the impedances of the insulating elements are basically identical.

Abstract: The interface according to the invention is intended to receive temperature SRT and hygrometry SRH regulation signals from the temperature and hygrometry regulators. It sends heating SCC and ventilation SCV control signals to heating and ventilation devices of variable output. The interface has two positions, summer and winter. In summer, it regulates ventilation as a function of temperature (or possibly of hygrometry). In winter, it regulates the heating as a function of temperature; ventilation is then regulated by the application of a variable restriction on the extraction flow.