Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a globoid worm gear (4) for engagement with a worm (3) in a worm gear assembly (1). The globoid worm gear (4) includes first and second side surfaces (17, 18), a circumferential surface (10), and an axis of rotation. The globoid worm gear (4) also includes a plurality of gear teeth (9) spaced about the circumferential surface (10) with spaces (11) arranged between adjacent gear teeth (9), the plurality of gear teeth (9) being configured to engage the worm (3). The plurality of gear teeth (9) are configured such that the spaces (11) between adjacent gear teeth (9) open into the first side surface (17).

Abstract: An expandable intervertebral cage includes vertically opposed superior and inferior plates and longitudinally opposed distal and proximal wedges disposed between the plates. The wedges define ramps that engage complimentary ramps of the superior and inferior plates to increase a vertical distance between the plates. An actuator is located between the plates, defines a central, longitudinal axis, and is coupled to the wedges such that, as the actuator rotates about the axis, at least one of the wedges moves longitudinally relative to the other, thereby increasing the vertical separation distance. At least one locking component is insertable within a receptacle at least partially defined by the proximal wedge and is configured to transition from an unlocked configuration, where the actuator is rotatable relative to the proximal wedge, to a locked configuration, where the actuator is rotationally affixed relative to the proximal wedge.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for detecting cancer as well as agents and compositions for treating cancer by modulating the expression and/or activity of one or more i) KRAB-containing zinc finger protein (KZFP), ii) mRNA encoding a KZFP, and/or iii) KZFP gene.

Abstract: The use of a lubricant composition in order to cool and/or lubricate the engine of an electric vehicle and the different parts thereof, particularly moving parts, is disclosed. In particular, the use of a lubricant composition includes at least one polyalkylene glycol.

Abstract: The use of a lubricant composition in order to cool and/or lubricate the engine of an electric vehicle and the different parts thereof, particularly moving parts, is disclosed. In particular, the use of a lubricant composition includes at least one polyalkylene glycol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink receiving media comprising at least two receiving layers on a support, wherein the layer closest to the support comprises inorganic particles, polysaccharide in combination with guar gum and polyvinyl alcohol, and the layer farthest from the support comprises polysaccharide in combination with polyvinyl alcohol. The present invention also relates to an inkjet receiving media comprising at least two preferably thermoreversible receiving layers on a support, wherein the layer closest to the support comprises inorganic particles, carrageenan ? or carrageenan ?/? in combination with guar gum and polyvinyl alcohol, and the layer farthest from the support comprises polymer materials based on carrageenan ? or carrageenan ?/? in combination with polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an image receiver element comprising a support having on at least one surface thereof a porous absorbent coating layer comprising an inorganic colloidal particulate material, having a negatively charged surface, in a binder matrix, wherein the binder matrix comprises a hydrophilic gelator, a fluorinated compound, and at least one polymer comprising hydroxyl groups. The present invention also relates to a receiver for inkjet printing comprising a support having on at least one surface thereof a porous absorbent coating comprising a colloidal particulate material, having a negatively charged surface, in a binder matrix, wherein the binder matrix comprises a hydrophilic gelator, guar gum, a fluorinated compound, and polyvinyl alcohol. Carrageenan is the most preferred thermoreversible hydrophilic gelator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material intended for forming images by inkjet printing having good stability to ozone and to light as well as a uniform surface, to obtain a high-quality printed image. The material comprises a support and at least one ink-receiving layer, wherein the ink-receiving layer comprises at least one polysaccharide, such as carrageenan, and at least one hydriphillic polymer having hydroxyl groups, such as polyvinyl alcohol and guar gum, and inorganic particles having a neutral or positive surface charge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new coating method of a material intended for inkjet printing enabling high coating speeds while reducing or eliminating coating faults. The coating method of a material intended for forming images by inkjet printing comprises heating a composition intended to form the ink-receiving layer, the composition comprising at least one polysaccharide, polyvinyl alcohol, guar gum and inorganic particles having neutral or positive surface charge; treating a support by corona discharge; coating the composition directly on the treated support, using a coating machine in which the support runs; cooling the resulting coated, treated support to obtain the thermoreversible gelation of the composition; and drying the coated, treated support.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material intended for forming images by inkjet printing having good stability to ozone and to light as well as a uniform surface, to obtain a high-quality printed image. The material comprises a support and at least one ink-receiving layer, wherein the ink-receiving layer comprises at least one carrageenan and at least one polymer comprising hydroxyl groups. Preferably, the carrageenan is selected from among the group comprising the ?-carrageenans, the ?-carrageenans or a combination of these compounds.

Abstract: A tire tread including a tread pattern formed by a plurality of motifs in relief defined by grooves oriented in the transverse direction and in the longitudinal direction of the tread, each of these motifs including a contact face and lateral faces, a plurality of these motifs in relief being connected two by two by at least two rubber connecting elements molded during the molding of the tread. These connecting elements define, with the opposing walls of the motifs in relief to which they are connected, a cavity which closes in contact with the roadway to trap and compress a volume of air once the wear of the tread reaches an appropriate level of wear. For each cavity thus formed at least one rubber element defining the cavity includes at least one orifice which passes completely through said rubber element to cause the volume of the cavity to communicate with a groove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for processing a color reversal photographic film that enables the amount of silver and tin (II) ions present in the washing water to be reduced, in order to obtain effluents that can be discharged to the drains and satisfy the regulations in force. The method according to the invention comprises the mixing with stirring of the washing water with a composite material comprising a polymer matrix in the form of an imogolite gel in fiber form comprising at least, on the fiber surface, an organic radical having an —SH function or an —S(—CH2)n—S— radical, with n between 0 and 4; the settling of said mixture, and the recovery of a supernatant having greatly reduced quantities of silver and tin (II) ions, enabling direct discharge to the drains.

Abstract: A method and device for opening a drink can provided with a frangible obturator which can be pushed back inside the can using a tongue that is fixed in a horizontal position in the middle of the lid by means of a rivet on which the tongue can pivot as a lever to produce an opening which is later closed by a movable case that is adapted on the tongue which is pivoted around the river in order to move onto the opening.

Abstract: A tire tread including a tread pattern formed by a plurality of motifs in relief defined by grooves oriented in the transverse direction and in the longitudinal direction of the tread, each of these motifs including a contact face and lateral faces, a plurality of these motifs in relief being connected two by two by at least two rubber connecting elements molded during the molding of the tread. These connecting elements define, with the opposing walls of the motifs in relief to which they are connected, a cavity which closes in contact with the roadway to trap and compress a volume of air once the wear of the tread reaches an appropriate level of wear. For each cavity thus formed at least one rubber element defining the cavity includes at least one orifice which passes completely through said rubber element to cause the volume of the cavity to communicate with a groove.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a separative membrane, as well as a separation device containing this membrane, and a method for using this device. The membrane of the present invention comprises a support, the hydrophobicity of one of whose faces has been modified, the opposite face having an active layer comprising an inorganic hydrogel material and an ion carrier. This membrane has improved selectivity.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cap (8) for closing a container such as a drink can opened (6) by a breakable seal (5) by means of a pull strip (7) on the lid, the said cap (8) being removably mounted on or around the said pull strip (7) to constitute a movable tab pivoting about the rivet (9) on the lid (4) to be clipped on the peripheral lip (12) crimping the lid (4) on the body (1) of the container. It is characterised in that the clipping means comprise two resilient linking tabs (13, 14) symmetrically arranged in the median horizontal plane P of the cap (8) on either side of the longitudinal axis of symmetry S to form a space (15) in which a lug (16) extends from a horizontal strip (17) holding together the two release tabs (13, 14). The invention also concerns the use of the cap (8) as an advertising vector or an element of a game.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for modifying the transfer characteristics of a porous organic or inorganic membrane, in whicha) on the said membrane, at least one layer is formed by applying at least one homogeneous solution obtained by mixing one or more rare-earth or alkaline-earth fluoroalkoxides in an anhydrous organic solvent at room temperature and in an inert atmosphere,b) hydrolysis is effected by placing the coating formed at a) in contact with a quantity of water at least equal to the stoichiometric quantity required to hydrolyse the fluoroalkoxides,c) the membrane is rinsed with water to eliminate the soluble salts formed. The membranes thus modified are useful for the regeneration of photographic solutions, in particular black and white developers, or for the separation of organic compounds from aqueous effluents.

Abstract: In order to minimize the disturbance to the occupants of the vehicle as a sult of the noises given off by the tires of the vehicle, the tires have treads provided with "V"-shaped directional tread patterns and are mounted "vertex to the rear" on the front axle of the vehicle and "vertex to the front" on the rear axle of the vehicle.