Abstract: Tooling for applying an abrasive belt on a machine for abrasive belt machining of cylindrical bearing surfaces comprises, for each bearing surface to be machined, an arm and three abrasive belt application shoes a first of which is mounted in a top median position on the arm and the other two of which are mounted in a bottom lateral position on two jaws articulated to the arm and coupled together in such manner that they can be clamped together. The arm carries a first shoe having a concave abrasive belt application surface subtending an angle greater than 90.degree. and less than 180.degree. and a gauge with two opposed and horizontally aligned sensors and each jaw carries a second shoe having a concave abrasive belt application surface subtending an angle slightly less than 90.degree. whereby when clamped around the bearing surface to be machined the three shoes together envelope the bearing surface to be machined over an angle of at least 270.degree.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a protein having cytokine type activity, or a precursor of this protein, which comprises the following amino acid sequence (a1): ##STR1## in which Xaa represents Asp or Gly.

Abstract: A laser gyroscope comprising two ninety degree turning prisms optically connected. A non-reciprocal gain layer structure is grown on the hypotenuse face of one prism.

Abstract: Grating module for peripheral gutter for discharging overflow water from a swimming pool, which comprises a bendable, central longitudinal rib acting as a link for at least one transverse central rib arranged as a ridge on either side of this central rib, the said transverse rib being provided on its upper part with perpendicular slats projecting outwards and constituting the plantar span of the grating.

Abstract: A kitchen cooking utensil composed of a receptacle having a thermal conducting bottom (2) intended to be heated especially by induction, the bottom being composed of, from an upper surface to a lower surface of the bottom, at least one metal plate (5) made of a material having a good heat conductivity and at least one metal sheet (6) provided with perforations (10), the sheet (6) being embedded in the plate (5) so that the perforations (10) are filled with metal of the plate (5). The perforations (10) present a cumulative surface of 5 to 20% of the total surface of the sheet, preferably 15 to 20%.

Abstract: A regulator circuit for a battery of electrical storage cells, and in particular a battery whose voltage is a function of state of charge and which is constituted by "n" identical modules connected in series. The circuit comprises "n-1" regulation modules each associated with two series-connected modules of the battery, each regulation module includes means for bringing the voltage across the terminals of each of the two series-connected battery modules with which it is associated to a common value by diverting current taken from across the terminals of the module which provides the greater voltage across its terminals, end until said greater voltage has been reduced to the value present across the terminals of the module providing the smaller voltage.

Abstract: The seat comprises several swivelling pins parallel with each other and about which the seat nose pivots successively from a given position to a following one, while the seat nose has the general shape of a polygon, the successive sides of which have increasing lengths. The position of said pins in relation to said sides is such that the seat nose surface facing upwards in each one of said positions is substantially in prolongation of the top surface of the cushion and in close proximity to it.

Abstract: Machine is provided for the simultaneous laying down/winding of a plurality of rovings, including a gantry supporting a laying down/winding head carrier mechanism plate movable along the X,Y,Z directions, at least one laying down/winding head rotatably mounted on the mechanism plate around at least one vertical axis and comprising a laying down/winding roller, a mechanism for presenting on the roller rovings along at least two tangent laps, selective mechanisms for driving and cutting each roving, and spools delivering the rovings. The spools are mounted on a fixed creel and the rovings are guided between the creel and the head by sets of return pulleys disposed in such a way as to limit the surface scanned by the rovings and reduce the jerks of the roving reeling speed. The machine is especially adapted for production of composite structures.

Abstract: Nod factors of general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen atom, a carbamyl group or an acetyl group; R.sub.5 is the aliphatic chain of a fatty acid; n is 1-4; and one or more of substituents R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is a carbamyl group, and/or R.sub.4 is a methyl group, and/or R.sub.6 is an optionally substituted monosaccharide or oligosaccharide attached to the glucosamin via a glycoside bond.

Abstract: While remaining in one piece and unsectored, a nozzle permits a slight radial expansion of an assembly. The nozzle is formed by an inner platform mounted in a sliding manner with respect to a stator and an outer platform mounted in a free manner with respect to the case of the stator. Rods are fitted in a pivoting manner so as to radially guide and axially block upper parts of vanes, which are mounted in a sliding manner in the inner platform. The assembly is advantageously completed by gaskets. The nozzle can be used in high pressure turbines of turbojets.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a circular metal article reinforced by fibres in selected parts of its cross-section is described in which a metal blank of the article is formed and provided with at least one annular groove opening in the axial direction, preforms of reinforcing fibre and filler metal are placed in the groove which is then closed by a metal plug, and the assembly is isothermally forged to produce the article in a single forging step which serves to compress the preforms, weld the assembly together, and shape the article. Such articles may be used for machining high performance rotors for turbojet engines.

Abstract: The oven comprises a housing (1) enclosing an open cavity (4) which is closed by a door (6) pivotally mounted about a horizontal shaft (8) placed in the housing. The cavity includes a food-carrying tray (5) horizontally translatable via at least one motion transfer mechanism (10) controlled by the door. The motion transfer mechanism (10) includes several transmission stages, each consisting of a notched belt (12;23) meshing with two toothed wheels (13, 19; 26, 28) set respectively on two horizontal shafts, the shaft of one of the two wheels of the stage level being comprised of the pivoting shaft (8) of the door, and the shaft of one of the two wheels of the last stage extending into the cavity (4) and bearing another toothed wheel (35) that meshes with teeth on a lower edge (5a) of the food-carrying tray (5). The invention relates for instance to microwave ovens.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods for treating injury or degeneration of retinal neurons, and in particular photoreceptors, by administering glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF). The invention relates specifically to methods for treating retinal conditions or diseases in which vision is lost such as retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral vitreoretinopathies, photic retinopathies, surgery-induced retinopathies, viral retinopathies, ischemic retinopathies, retinal detachment and traumatic retinopathy.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods for treating injury or degeneration of retinal ganglion cells by administering glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF). The invention relates specifically to methods for treating optic nerve injury or degeneration associated with glaucoma.

Abstract: An apparatus for loading containers of a distributing conveyor with flat product includes an endless belt including a plurality of ribs that define at least one compartment that forms a support surface for supporting the flat product. The endless belt is moved in a cyclical motion between resting positions for conveying the flat product supported on the support surface into a container. A cover element forms with the at least one compartment a laterally open shaft into which the flat product is deposited.

Abstract: The dictionary is broken into clusters by first grouping the dictionary according to a rule based procedure whereby the dictionary is sorted by word length and alphabetically. After sorting, a plurality of first cluster centers is generated by selecting the dictionary entries that differ from neighboring entries by the first letter. Each of the dictionary entries is then assigned to the closest one of the first cluster centers using a dynamic time warping procedure. These newly formed clusters are then each analyzed to find the true cluster center and the dictionary entries are then each assigned to the closest true cluster center. The clusters, so formed, may then be rapidly searched to locate any dictionary entry. The search is quite efficient because only the closest cluster to the desired dictionary entry needs to be searched.

Abstract: A mounting array for a planar photo-sensitive imaging CCPD disposed in a camera and adapted to facilitate both position-adjustment and securement of the CCPD in five senses, i.e. Left/Right, up/down, in/out, pitch angle and red angle; third array comprising a planar circuit board for receiving and carrying the CCPD; a pair of like threaded posts projected from the camera to penetrate through respective oversized holes in the board; two pairs of front/rear washers each adapted to adjustably affix the board on a respective post and so facilitate Left/Right, up/down and roll angle adjustment of the board in the oversized holes; the washer means also facilitating in/out adjustment of the board and, by differential-adjustment between both washer pairs further facilitating pitch angle adjustment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound selected from these of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and B are as defined in the description, their enantiomers and diastereoisomers, their Z and E isomers, and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base, and medicinal products containing the same which is useful for treating a disorder selected from an inflammatory disorder and a pathological inflammatory condition.

Abstract: A gasket, which functions as a static radial seal, includes a first sealing ring disposed at a first predetermined distance from a longitudinal axis. A second sealing ring is disposed at a second predetermined distance from the longitudinal axis. The second distance is less than the first distance. The first and second sealing rings are made of metal. A common metal C-shaped casing envelopes the first and second sealing rings. The first and second sealing rings move between a relaxed position prior to installation and an engaged position after installation. The first and second sealing rings are positioned in the casing in the relaxed position and define a line that extends between the centers of the first and second sealing rings. This line is disposed at an oblique offset angle with respect to the longitudinal axis.