Abstract: 2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid compounds having the structural formula (I): are suited for promoting desquamation of the skin and/or stimulating epidermal renewal and/or combating aging of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for measuring an internal dimension, such as the radius, of a cylindrical cavity over a determined length, particularly in a hollow shaft (1) belonging to a turbomachine. The system is one which comprises a measurement module (40) mounted removably on a support that has translational mobility inside and along the axis of the cavity, the module (40) comprising a measurement component (43) for measuring the dimension and delivering signals corresponding to the measured values and incorporating a recording and storage means (461) for recording and storing said values. More particularly, the module (40) comprises a mechanical sensor component (43) able to move between a retracted position and an extended position for sensing the internal surface of the cavity. The system applies in particular to checks on the boring-out of the internal cavity of a turbomachine shaft.

Abstract: Aminosulfonic acid compounds having the structural formula (I): are suited for promoting desquamation of the skin and/or stimulating epidermal renewal and/or combating aging of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing, by condensation, copolymers having polyamide blocks and polyether blocks in which polyamide blocks having dicarboxylic chain ends are mixed with: a polyether having two OH chain ends (a polyetherdiol), and a polyol having at least 3 OH functions. The copolymers have a higher molecular weight, higher mechanical properties (impact, processing, filmification etc), remain linear or only weakly branched. The multifunctionality of the polyol is only used for kinetic aspects. As regards the process, there is a reduction of cycle time, reduced technical requirements on the catalyst and vacuum system and a reduction of degradation which means a better colour stability. The invention also relates to these copolymers having polyamide blocks and polyether blocks and comprising in its chain the residues of a polyol having at least 3 OH functions.

Abstract: A regime or regimen for promoting cohesion and/or organization of the epidermal horny layer, notably for promoting homogeneity and/or clarity of the complexion, for improving the homogeneity and/or the staying power of makeup compositions on the skin or the lips, for preventing impairment of the horny layer induced by a cosmetic or dermatological active agent, or for promoting cohesion of the horny layer in the preparation of reconstructed epidermis and/or reconstructed skin, entails administering to an individual in need of such treatment, for such period of time as required to elicit the desired effect, a cosmetic/dermatological composition which contains up to 8% by weight of 8-hexadecene-1,16-dicarboxylic acid, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium therefor.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one urea derivative of the following formula (I) in a composition containing a physiologically acceptable medium, as agent intended for stimulating desquamation of the skin and/or the mucous membranes. It also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment and cosmetic agents containing it.

Abstract: An envelope insertion station having a plurality of actuating arms affixed to a rotatable shaft and a plurality of fingers pivotably mounted on the actuating arms for opening the throat of an envelope placed at an insertion area. The actuating arms are movable from a first position to a second position and then to a third position. When the actuating arms are in the first position, the fingers are freely pivotable so as to allow the envelope to be moved into the insertion area. When the actuating arms are in the second position, the fingers are caused to move along a defined path into the throat of the envelope placed at the insertion area. When the actuating arms are in the third position, the fingers are freely pivotable so as to allow enclosure material to move into the envelope through the throat.

Abstract: The invention provides a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one purified natural or synthetic polypeptide wherein the peptide sequence is represented wholly or partly by at least one sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO: 6, SEQ ID NO: 7, SEQ ID NO: 8, SEQ ID NO: 9, SEQ ID NO: 16, SEQ ID NO: 25 and SEQ ID NO: 27 and their homologs.

Abstract: The invention concerns an isolated polypeptide, of the family of calcium-fixing proteins, a mixture of polypeptides derived from proteolysis of the isolated polypeptide, compositions containing them, the uses of said polypeptide and a cosmetic treatment method for dry skin, hyperkeratosis, parakeratosis, psoriasis, ichthyosis, and neoplasia. The invention also concerns a deoxyribonucleic acid sequence coding for said polypeptide and the uses of said deoxyribonucleic sequence.

Abstract: A deflection device for a motor vehicle window lift comprises a deflection element for deflecting a traction means pertaining to said window lift and spring means for tightening the traction means. The deflection element is moveably mounted on a receiving element and can be placed in a plurality of different positions on the receiving element by the spring means arranged on the receiving element. The receiving element, deflection element and spring means are fixable to the window lift in the form of a pre-mounted module.

Abstract: Signs of aging of the skin and/or mucous membranes are prevented and/or reduced, and the activity of the proteolytic enzymes of the stratum corneum are stimulated as well, by administering to an individual in need of such treatment, a cosmetic/pharmaceutical composition which comprises a thus effective amount of at least one hydroxylated urea compound having the following formula (I): in which: the radicals R1, R2, R3 and R4, which may be identical or different, are each a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl radical or a C2-C6 hydroxyalkyl radical which can contain from 1 to 5 hydroxyl groups, wherein at least one of the R1 to R4 radicals represents a hydroxyalkyl radical, or salt, solvate or isomer thereof, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium therefor.

Abstract: An envelope insertion station having a plurality of actuating arms affixed to a rotatable shaft and a plurality of fingers pivotably mounted on the actuating arms for opening the throat of an envelope placed at an insertion area. The actuating arms are movable from a first position to a second position and then to a third position. When the actuating arms are in the first position, the fingers are freely pivotable so as to allow the envelope to be moved into the insertion area. When the actuating arms are in the second position, the fingers are caused to move along a defined path into the throat of the envelope placed at the insertion area. When the actuating arms are in the third position, the fingers are freely pivotable so as to allow enclosure material to move into the envelope through the throat.

Abstract: Leukemia Inhibitory Factor (“LIF”), an LIF analogue, an LIF mimetic and a product capable of stimulating the expression of endogenous LIF, and mixtures thereof are useful, for (i) promoting the multiplication, in vitro, of a population of human skin stem cells and/or epidermal progenitors while maintaining them in an undifferentiated state, and/or for (ii) maintaining and/or increasing their capacity to generate a pluristratified epithelium, in particular a pluristratified epidermis and/or all or some of the skin appendages; also a library or a culture of human undifferentiated skin stem cells and/or epidermal progenitors is obtained in the presence of LIF, as are reconstructed epidermides and/or reconstructed skin, and kits for producing libraries of cells or reconstructed epidermides, and stem cells or reconstructed epidermides are prepared for the treatment of individuals exhibiting damaged skin (individuals suffering from third degree burns and individuals suffering from genetic diseases affecting the ski

Abstract: The invention concerns an isolated polypeptide, of the family of calcium-fixing proteins, a mixture of polypeptides derived from proteolysis of the isolated polypeptide, compositions containing them, the uses of said polypeptide and a cosmetic treatment method for dry skin, hyperkeratosis, parakeratosis, psoriasis, ichthyosis, and neoplasia. The invention also concerns a deoxyribonucleic acid sequence coding for said polypeptide and the uses of said deoxyribonucleic sequence.

Abstract: Leukemia inhibitory factor (“LIF”), an LIF analogue, an LIF mimetic, a product capable of stimulating the expression of endogenous LIF and mixtures thereof are useful for maintaining and/or stimulating the regenerative power of a population of human undifferentiated skin stem cells and/or epidermal progenitors, and are also useful for treating dry and/or chapped and/or aged skin and/or hair loss, as well as for treating skin burns and promoting skin regeneration and/or cicatrization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions that are suitable for topical application to the skin or the scalp, containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one compound of a given formula. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process comprising the topical application of these compositions and also to novel C-glycoside derivatives.

Abstract: Hydrolase polypeptides having amidase activity and products capable of modulating the activity thereof are well suited for the treatment of, inter alia, dry skins and/or the signs of skin aging and/or for combating skin desquamation.

Abstract: The invention concerns an isolated polypeptide, of the family of calcium-fixing proteins, a mixture of polypeptides derived from proteolysis of the isolated polypeptide, compositions containing them, the uses of said polypeptide and a cosmetic treatment method for dry skin, hyperkeratosis, parakeratosis, psoriasis, ichthyosis, neoplasia. The invention also concerns a deoxyribonucleic acid sequence coding for said polypeptide and the uses of said deoxyribonucleic sequence.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cored wire for introducing additives into a molten metal bath comprising a metallic sheath (5) containing an additive (6), which metallic sheath is covered by a wrapping (7) which, being combustible without leaving harmful residues, momentarily retards the propagation of heat to the core of the cored wire, this cored wire being characterized in that on top of this combustible wrapping, a protective metallic casing encloses the assembly thus constituted by the additive, the metallic sheath and the combustible wrapping.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions comprising at least a glycosidase but not a protease to promote scaling. The invention further concerns the use of the compositions for treating dry skin or for preventing or treating skin aging.