Abstract: A method of fabricating a magnetic coder device, the method being of the type consisting in making a mixture of ferromagnetic particles or ferrites in a matrix, in molding the matrix, and in subjecting the molded matrix to a magnetic field so as to obtain a continuous alternation of north and south magnetic poles, which method consists in using a matrix having viscosity that is sufficiently low to enable the ferrites to migrate, in applying a magnetic field during the molding operation while maintaining the matrix at a given temperature in order to reduce its viscosity and thereby making it easier to cause the ferromagnetic particles to migrate and become oriented in their direction of easy magnetization, and to obtain discontinuous shapes having high particle concentration, and in suddenly cooling the matrix while the magnetic field is maintained so as to freeze the particles in the matrix.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a magnetic coder device, the method being of the type consisting in making a mixture of ferromagnetic particles or ferrites in a matrix, in molding the matrix, and in subjecting the molded matrix to a magnetic field so as to obtain a continuous alternation of north and south magnetic poles, which method consists in using a matrix having viscosity that is sufficiently low to enable the ferrites to migrate, in applying a magnetic field during the molding operation while maintaining the matrix at a given temperature in order to reduce its viscosity and thereby making it easier to cause the ferromagnetic particles to migrate and become oriented in their direction of easy magnetization, and to obtain discontinuous shapes having high particle concentration, and in suddenly cooling the matrix while the magnetic field is maintained so as to freeze the particles in the matrix.

Abstract: Methods of treating enveloped viruses with dialkyldialkylammonium halides are disclosed, along with associated pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention concerns a porous material, a method for making same and its applications. Said porous material comprises a mixture of cellulose fibres and at least an elastomer and is characterised in that it has a honeycomb structure having cells with a size ranging between 0.1 and 10 mm, a density of the order of 0.03 to 0.1, water absorbing capacity not less than 750%, and water holding capacity after manual wringing less than 100%. The invention is applicable for making in particular sponges and household goods comprising a spongy element such as brushes and squeegees for cleaning surfaces.

Abstract: A process and device for revealing impact(s) received by a substrate make use of a film capable of being deposited onto said substrate and consisting of a matrix in which are embedded microcapsules intended to be broken during the impact and thus to release product(s) which they enclose and which is (are) endowed with different photoluminenscence properties according to whether it is (they are) encapsulated or released into the matrix.

Abstract: Material for providing acoustic protection against a source of noise, the material comprising a substrate and resonators, wherein said resonators formed on the substrate are constituted by thread-like and/or area-occupying composite elements whose structural characteristics (density, modulus of elasticity, shear modulus, damping factor, piezoelectric factor, etc. ...) and whose shape and/or size are selected to associate a predetermined resonant frequency with each resonator, and also to absorb the sound pressure energy from the noise source at said resonant frequency and dissipate it in the form of mechanical heat energy and/or electrical energy. The invention also relates to apparatus constituted by a wall including at least one layer of the above material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glove, finger stall or the like comprised of a latex or other elastomeric material containing microcapsules. The glove or finger stall is characterized in that the concentration of microcapsules increases progressively from the outer surface, where the concentration equals 0, towards the inner surface of the glove contacting the skin of the user, where the concentration equals 90 to 95% of the microcapsules present.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a prophylactic device having contained therein at least one pharmaceutically active substance, comprising:forming a first layer of elastomeric material into the desired shape of the prophylactic device;prevulcanizing the first layer;applying to one side of the first layer a layer of microcapsules having at least one pharmaceutically active substance encapsulated therein;depositing on the coating of microcapsules a second layer of elastomeric material; andvulcanizing the first and second layers of elastomeric material. The device may be in the form of a contraceptive sheath, finger stall or glove, and protects the user from contamination by various germs, viruses, fungi and other pathogens in the whole area of the body covered by the device.

Abstract: A prophylactic device comprising at least two layers of elastomeric material arranged one on top of the other having disposed therebetween microcapsules formed of rupturable walls having enclosed therein at least one pharmacologically active substance. The device may be in the form a contraceptive sheath, finger stall or glove, and protects the user from contamination by various germs, viruses, fungi and other pathogens in the whole area of the body which is covered by the device.

Abstract: A tensioner is provided for a power transmission belt comprising a return spring associated with the axis of a tensioner roller co-operating with the belt to control the displacement of said roller under the action of said spring with hydraulic type means for the dampening of vibrations generated in the belt. The spring is covered with an elastomer forming a sleeve closed at one of its ends by an obturator for defining said hydraulic dampening means which comprise at least one variable volume chamber filled with a liquid and closed at one of its extremities by a dissymmetrical valve device.

Abstract: A trapezoidal cross section cog belt comprising a rubber body having longitudinally spaced inner cogs, a longitudinally extending tension resisting girdle and transversally extending reinforcement members in said cogs, said members having a bandular open shape adapted to undergo deformation in the longitudinal direction of the belt when the same is in use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements made to heat insulating means for piping subjected to high thermal, hydrostatic and mechanical stresses.The new insulating means comprises a plurality of sectors or layers made from a lacunal insulating material enclosing air, which sectors or layers are bonded together by sheets or layers of elastomer, and having undergone curing at a temperature less than or equal to 120.degree. C.

Abstract: A storage tank for cryogenic liquefied gases comprising an outer shell, a fluid-tight inner shell defining the storage space containing the liquefied gas and an insulating structure provided in the evacuated intermediate space, the insulating structure including a wall made of juxtaposed hollow, evacuated panels, the joints between adjacent panels being tightly covered by elements adapted to take up the cold-induced wall shrinkage, the elements and the inner wall of said juxtaposed panels forming said inner shell.

Abstract: A fluid-conveying, flexible, lagged pipe for building up in particular a liquefied natural gas carrying pipe-line connecting an off-shore platform for working submarine oil fields or like underwater pools to a tanker ship and comprising an inner tubular duct including an inner helical metal spring, an intermediate layer of yielding composite material and an outer helical metal spring like the inner spring but longitudinally offset by half a pitch of turns with respect to the latter so that the turns of said outer spring be nested between those, respectively, of said inner spring.