Abstract: Assembly or kit which is adaptable to an ordinary manually driven wheelchair, comprising one or two devices comprising a guide (1) provided with quick attachment means, a wheel slide (15) having a transverse bearing for a rear wheel which rotates between an advanced position and a retracted position, in which the rear wheel does not project beyond the side of the seat, an articulated elongate lever (28) having snap-fitting elements (23, 25) which are spaced apart by a distance equal to the distance between the advanced and retracted positions, and which can be snap-fitted with a complementary snap-fitting element (10) in these positions, and a means (10) for holding the lever in a non-snap-fitted position, the movement of the slide (15) releasing it automatically from the holding means (10).

Abstract: Process and device for converting hydrocarbons or fatty substances that are in substantially liquid form to solid form, especially for the environmental remediation of surfaces or sites polluted by these hydrocarbons or fatty substances, characterized in that the material to be converted to solid form is brought into contact with a composition heated to the liquid state, comprising, at least in the majority proportion, tallow, and optionally a fluidizing agent, thus obtaining a solid complex material, that is easy to collect, and that can be reprocessed in order to recover the material.

Abstract: A facility for monitoring a geological storage site for storing a gas, such as CO2 or methane, comprises, in combination, at least one geochemical measurement device (DMG), comprising a plurality of gas sampling probes (SPG) connected to a gas analyzer (AG), an electrical measurement device (DME) comprising a plurality of electrodes (ELEC) and a resistivity meter (RES), and a meteorological station (SM). The geochemical and electrical measurement devices are controlled by a logic controller (AUT). The geochemical and electrical measurement devices and the meteorological station are connected to a data collector (COLL) that is itself connected to means for transmitting said data (MTD).

Abstract: A facility for monitoring a geological storage site for storing a gas, such as CO2 or methane, comprises, in combination, at least one geochemical measurement device (DMG), comprising a plurality of gas sampling probes (SPG) connected to a gas analyser (AG), an electrical measurement device (DME) comprising a plurality of electrodes (ELEC) and a resistivity metre (RES), and a meteorological station (SM). The geochemical and electrical measurement devices are controlled by a logic controller (AUT). The geochemical and electrical measurement devices and the meteorological station are connected to a data collector (COLL) that is itself connected to means for transmitting said data (MTD).

Abstract: A device including a box having an opening at least on one side and containing a personal vehicle and a folding seat, respective transfer locations, in which the personal vehicle and the folding seat are located next to and in close proximity to each other, the movable folding seat being capable of being guided between a forward position close to the motor vehicle seat and the transfer location of same, and a seat intended to support the user and guided between the folding seat and the personal vehicle, when the vehicle and the folding seat are in the respective transfer locations of same.

Abstract: Process and device for converting hydrocarbons or fatty substances that are in substantially liquid form to solid form, especially for the environmental remediation of surfaces or sites polluted by these hydrocarbons or fatty substances, characterized in that the material to be converted to solid form is brought into contact with a composition heated to the liquid state, comprising, at least in the majority proportion, tallow, and optionally a fluidizing agent, thus obtaining a solid complex material, that is easy to collect, and that can be reprocessed in order to recover the material.

Abstract: A method for attaching a bearing on a turbomachine including a stator and a rotor, the bearing including: a first portion attached on the stator of the turbomachine by a plurality of screws and nuts, a second portion attached on the rotor, rotationally movable in one given rotation direction, and a rolling bearing provided between the first and second portions of the bearing is disclosed. The method provides using screws having a screwing rotation direction contrary to the rotation direction of the rotor.

Abstract: A bicycle carrier comprising an upwardly extending tube having a substantially horizontal tube connected thereto, a clamping mechanism for retaining a bicycle mounted on the horizontal tube, a display mounted on the tube, the display including a plurality of lights and a license display portion, and electrical interconnection between the lights and the electric wiring of the vehicle to which the bicycle carrier is to be attached.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for attaching a bearing (7) on a turbomachine comprising a stator and a rotor, the bearing (7) including: a first portion (73) attached on the stator of the turbomachine by a plurality of screws (80) and nuts (85), a second portion (74) attached on the rotor, rotationally movable in one given rotation direction, and a rolling bearing (70) provided between the first (73) and second (74) portions of the bearing. The problem addressed by the invention is that of improving the attachment of the bearing (7) by making it more reliable and more robust, particularly against unscrewing. In order to solve this problem, the method provides using screws (80) having a screwing rotation direction contrary to the rotation direction of the rotor.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds that are selective inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in the prevention and/or treatment of MMP-associated diseases. The invention also relates to methods for identification of lead compounds that are selective inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases.

Abstract: A pivoting castor having a rotating wheel able to pivot about a vertical pivot shaft. The castor includes a support bearing structure fixed to the lower end of the pivot shaft and supporting a fork joint the lower end of which supports the wheel. A locking mechanism including a spring strip member is disposed in a space between the support bearing and the wheel and is pivoted on the fork joint. The spring strip member includes a locking bolt which is able to engage in a recess provided in the support bearing structure for locking the wheel against pivoting about the pivot shaft.

Abstract: Process for transforming (benzoyl-3-phenyl)-2-propionic-R(-) acid into an S(+) isomer through the action of a base either in situ during the splitting of racemic ketoprofen or on the crystallization mother liquor of a (benzoyl-3-phenyl)-2-propionic-S(+) acid salt.

Abstract: A process for obtaining a plate of zirconium alloy comprising at least one portion of excess thickness of at least 0.5 mm relative to a large adjacent face, the portion having edges with angles equal to 90.degree. to 105.degree. and flanks which are connected without depressions to the large adjacent faces. According to the process, a surface portion of a blank plate located straight above a desired portion of excess thickness is coated with a continuous coating which is resistant to a pickling composition to be used, the coated portion widened beyond the desired portion of excess thickness by 0.5-1.5 times the amount of the excess thickness. The coated blank plate is immersed a plurality of times, without passage of electric current, in a pickling bath comprising HF, an oxidizing agent and water, and having a dissolved Zr content less than 12 g/l and a temperature below 35.degree. C. Each immersion removes less than 0.3 mm of thickness over the portions of the blank plate which are not coated.

Abstract: The hydrated complex of magnesium acetylsalicylate and urea of formula ##STR1## possesses exceptional analgesic and antipyretic properties. It may be crystallized from a solution obtained by reacting acetylsalicylic acid with magnesium carbonate in the presence of urea.

Abstract: The hydrated complex of magnesium acetylsalicylate and urea of formula ##STR1## possesses exceptional analgesic and antipyretic properties. It may be crystallized from a solution obtained by reacting acetylsalicylic acid with magnesium carbonate in the presence of urea.

Abstract: This invention relates to combustion control. It preferably uses a microphonic probe. Within a water circulation enclosure, a probe head defines a thin channel joining a cavity to a furnace, the cavity being closed by a diaphragm arranged as an acoustic transducer. The acoustic pressure which is detected is connected to the combustion characteristics. The invention is used in particular for turbulent premixture flames.

Abstract: This invention concerns a multi-pole circuit breaker with molded case and static tripping unit, comprising an electronic device to process the signals delivered by current transformers associated with each pole, which electronic processing device is part of a subassembly inserted in a compartment of the molded case and delivers a tipping signal to a tripping coil in the case of an overload or a short-circuit. A feature of the circuit breaker according to the invention is that the aforementioned compartment is sealed off from the rest of the inside of the molded case and is in open communication with the ambient atmosphere by means of ventilation holes provided in the outer walls protected from the circuit-breaking gases generated inside the casing and is cooled down by the air circulating through these ventilation holes, while the aforementioned current transformers are housed in the other separate part of the casing.

Abstract: This invention relates to combustion control. It preferably uses a microphonic probe. Within a water circulation enclosure, a probe head defines a thin channel joining a cavity to a furnace, the cavity being closed by a diaphragm arranged as an acoustic transducer. The acoustic pressure which is detected is connected to the combustion characteristics. The invention is used in particular for turbulent premixture flames.