Abstract: The present invention concerns the field of refining metal melts or slags and provides in particular a reactive material based on calcium aluminate and carbon, its process of preparation and various methods for refining metal melts using the same.

Abstract: In the field of refining metal melts or slags there is disclosed in particular a reactive material based on calcium aluminate and carbon, its process of preparation and various methods for refining metal melts using the same.

Abstract: There is described a method of distributing rights-managed media data items to users, wherein each media data item has associated rights information, including a time-limited availability attribute. The method comprises, for each media data item: in a seeding phase; storing the media data item; receiving requests for the media data item from a plurality of users; determining the availability of the requested media data item based on the associated rights information; transmitting the requested media data item to the plurality of users: and storing information identifying the media data item, the associated rights information for the media data item and a list of users who have received the media data item.

Abstract: A lightweight, easily stored, portable, strong, ride-on-device (1) for transportation and stunt riding. The device is usable on a supporting surface and includes a V-shaped frame (2) on which is mounted an upper and lower body stabilization and support. At least two wheels (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b) are rotatably attached to each of two wheel mountings such that in use, the device may be propelled by potential and/or kinetic energy. The direction of travel of the device is governed by the non-perpendicular positioning of the frame relative to the supporting surface. The device further includes a braking device (8).

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including an elongate resilient synthetic resin channel member for attachment to a vehicle window, the channel member having therein a longitudinally extending channel of re-entrant cross-section. An elongate electrically conductive part is arranged to be received as a snap fit in said channel, whereby one or more conductive heating elements can be trapped between said part and the wall of said channel in electrical connection with said part. The channel member has a surface which supports said part within the channel in a position spaced from the base of the channel in a direction towards the open face of the channel.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement for an electrical heater unit adapted for adhesive attachment to a surface, for example, to a window of a motor vehicle. The heater unit includes a plurality of heater strips which have an adhesive coating on one face thereof whereby the strips may be secured to the window. The strips are supported in a desired pattern for application to the window by being adhesively mounted on one surface of a backing sheet. The adhesive coated surfaces of the strips are remote from the backing sheet and a removable cover sheet overlies the heater strips. A clearance is provided between the cover sheet and the adhesive coating on the heater strips so that the cover sheet is not contacted by the adhesive coating on the heater strips.