Abstract: The invention relates to O-quinone compounds of general formula (I) as agents neutralising nitric oxide, and to the therapeutic or cosmetic use thereof.

Abstract: A ratcheting micromotor includes a ratchet bar defining ratchet teeth along an edge thereof, and first and second ends in opposition to one another. The first end is adapted to be coupled to an object to be moved. A spring is coupled on one end thereof to the second end of the ratchet bar and adapted to be fixed at another end thereof to a base. A bi-directional actuator configured for linear movement in one of a first direction and a second direction, and when energized has a common yoke coupled to a central portion thereof for movement in correspondence therewith. The common yoke includes teeth formed along an edge and positioned such that its teeth engage a portion of the ratchet teeth. A control system energizes the bi-directional actuator to move, alternately, in the first direction and the second direction.

Abstract: An apparatus used in a fuze device, which includes a MEMS micro-rotor. The micro-rotor of the apparatus may move an explosive material, for example, a fuze material, from an out-of-line position to an in-line position. The micro-rotor includes an integral cavity in which the material may be safely loaded and held in the out-of-line position. At an appropriate time, the fuze device of a fully assembled ordnance may be armed. When the apparatus is activated, the micro-rotor carefully moves the explosive material to the in-line position, where the ordnance is armed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for explosive systems such as grenades with novel micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) fuze and novel placement of the MEMS fuze providing increased performance, reliability, and safety. The MEMS fuze is disposed towards a rear portion of the explosive system providing superior performance and design flexibility. Further, the explosive system includes electronics configured to implement a launch timer and to sense impact or when the system stops spinning. The present invention includes an operational method improving safety and reliability by preventing detonation until after the launch timer expires, upon impact, or when the explosive system stops spinning.

Abstract: A hermetically packaged G-switch includes a MEMS structure having a bottom substrate layer, a top device layer and an intermediate oxide layer. A mass disposed in the top device layer is connected to one, two or three anchor portions using spring arms. One end of a spring arm is connected to the mass and another end to an anchor portion. The connection to the anchor portion includes a T shaped arrangement, which has a torsional spring cross piece connected to the spring arm. A cap containing a conductive pad is hermetically sealed to the MEMS structure. When a predetermined acceleration is attained, the mass makes electrical contact with the conductive pad to close the G-switch.

Abstract: A MEMS fuze having a moveable slider with a microdetonator at an end for positioning adjacent an initiator. A setback activated lock and a spin activated lock prevent movement of the slider until respective axial and centrifugal acceleration levels have been achieved. Once these acceleration levels are achieved, the slider is moved by a V-beam shaped actuator arrangement to position the microdetonator relative to a secondary lead to start an explosive train in a munitions round.

Abstract: A MEMS mechanical initiator having a striker arm extending from a striker body. The tip of the striker arm is adjacent to, but does not touch, the side of a microdetonator. A cocking and release mechanism moves the striker body such that the striker arm pulls away from the side of the microdetonator against the action of a set of springs connected to the striker body. Thereafter the cocking and release mechanism releases the striker body such that the tip of the striker arm swipes the side of the microdetonator causing initiation thereof.

Abstract: A computerized system for sending sponsored data is disclosed, including but not limited to a processor in data communication with a computer readable medium; a computer program containing instructions to monitor video data for products data presented in the video data; instructions to encode product advertising data for at least one of the products data presented in the video data; instructions to send at least one of a plurality of products sponsor passwords data to a first end user device for decoding the products advertising data encoded in the video data; instructions to receive message data from the first end user device; instructions to send message sponsor password data to a second end user device selected by the first end user device; and instructions to send the message data encoded using the message destination password data to the second end user device.

Abstract: A MEMS fuze having a moveable slider with a microdetonator at an end for positioning adjacent an initiator. A setback activated lock and a spin activated lock prevent movement of the slider until respective axial and centrifugal acceleration levels have been achieved. Once these acceleration levels are achieved, the slider is moved by a V-beam shaped actuator arrangement to position the microdetonator relative to a secondary lead to start an explosive train in a munitions round.

Abstract: A MEMS apparatus having a substrate layer, a device layer and an intermediate oxide layer joining them. A slider is formed in the device layer and includes an enlarged end portion. A walled chamber having a hollow interior in which is positioned a microdetonator is formed in the substrate layer beneath the enlarged end portion and is secured to it by the oxide layer. A drive is operable to move the slider, and with it, the walled chamber, from an initial position to a final position. When in the final position an initiator is operable to initiate the microdetonator.

Abstract: A non-electric, multiple shock event sensing device has shock sensors coupled to a substrate and arranged in an array defined by a plurality of rows and at least one column. At any given time, only one row of shock sensors is readied for the detection of a shock event. The occurrence of a shock event is detected by the readied row while simultaneously causing a next successive row in the array to be readied for detection.

Abstract: A multi-directional shock sensor including two masses arranged to move in directions, which are mutually perpendicular to one another. A moveable locking member prevents movement of a slider, which is used in the arming arrangement of a submunition. In response to an acceleration in a plane, one or both masses will move. The masses are operably coupled to the locking member to effect its movement out of its locking engagement with the slider, due to such acceleration.

Abstract: The invention concerns a medicine or a cosmetic composition comprising at least one thiourea of general formula (I), or at least one of its monooxide or dioxide derivatives of general formulae (IIa), (IIb) and (III), or mixtures thereof. This medicine is advantageously used for inhibiting tyrosinase, inhibiting melanin synthesis, for lightening or depigmenting the skin or for eliminating age spots and as antimutagenic and anti-carcinogenic agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more shogaol(s) as aphrodisiacs. Advantageously, the shogaol(s) correspond(s) to the general formula I: in which n is equal to 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 and advantageously 1. The present invention also relates to a process for stimulating or arousing the libido in human beings, comprising the administration to a human being of an effective amount of one or more shogaol(s).

Abstract: An anchor shovel has an articulated shoveling part which is orientable by way of removable clips which allow for detachment of the shovel part from the handle part. Once detached, the shovel part can be reattached in its new configuration in relation to the handle which changes its function which is either to be a shovel, an anchor or compact and folded for transport.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one absorbent and at least one non-metabolizable sugar, and a method for using the composition, for promoting cell regeneration and/or cell differentiation.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a vallinoid to diminish, suppress or prevent snoring and in the production of a medicament for the treatment of sleep apnoea. Preferably, the vallinoid is selected from the group comprising capsaicin, piperine, gingerols and shogaols.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic or medicinal composition for topical application. The invention is characterised in that said composition comprises as active principle at least a sesquiterpene lactone, such as for example helenalin, dihydrohelenalin, parthenolide, and cnicin, or a sesquiterpene lactone analogue in a physiologically acceptable medium and suitable for topical application.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use if isothiocyanate of general formula (I): R1—N═C═S wherein: R1 represents an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, acetyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, aryloxy, arylcarbonyl group, carboxylic acid or a —(CH2)nR3 group wherein n represents an integer ranging between 1 and 5 and R3 represents a polar functional group, advantageously a halogen atom, a sulphoxide, carbonyl, nitro, thioester, thioether, sulphonyl, sulphinyl, nitrile group, carboxylic acid, carboxylic ester, alkylthio or hydroxyl, a thiocyanate of general formula (II): R2—S═C═N wherein: R2 represents an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, acctyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, aryloxy, arylcarbonyl group, carboxylic acid, carboxylic ester or a —(CH2)nR3 group, wherein n represents an integer ranging between 1 and 5 and R3 represents a polar functional group, advantageously a halogen atom, a sulphoxide, carbonyl, nitro, thioester, thioether, sulphonyl, sulphinyl, nitrile group,

Abstract: A method of superficial epidermal peeling in a human comprising massaging unto the horny layer of the epidermis (stratum corneum), a composition comprising vegetable-derived elements characterized by sufficient length and rigidity to enter into the horny layer, improving the constitution of the skin tint, smoothing the skin surface, removing wrinkles, blemishes, localized hyperkeratoses and reducing skin pore size by regulating seborrhea.