Abstract: A tire with a sensor attachment reservoir is provided. The tire includes a pair of bead areas, a sidewall extending from each respective bead area to a tread, a carcass extending toroidally between each of the bead areas, and an innerliner disposed inwardly of the carcass. A compound ring is secured to the innerliner, and the compound ring defines a reservoir upon being secured to the innerliner. A sensor adhesive is disposed in the reservoir and a sensor is secured to the tire innerliner by the sensor adhesive. A corresponding method of attaching a sensor to a tire is also provided.

Abstract: A device for visually scaring animal species, in particular bird species includes means for generating at least one visual signal including at least one image, varying in size over time, which simulates approach via an increase in the size of the image. For example, the visual signal includes one of the following images: eyes, a disc, and a spiral.

Abstract: A tire with a sensor attachment reservoir is provided. The tire includes a pair of bead areas, a sidewall extending from each respective bead area to a tread, a carcass extending toroidally between each of the bead areas, and an innerliner disposed inwardly of the carcass. A compound ring is secured to the innerliner, and the compound ring defines a reservoir upon being secured to the innerliner. A sensor adhesive is disposed in the reservoir and a sensor is secured to the tire innerliner by the sensor adhesive. A corresponding method of attaching a sensor to a tire is also provided.

Abstract: A device for visually scaring animal species, in particular bird species includes means for generating at least one visual signal including at least one image, varying in size over time, which simulates approach via an increase in the size of the image. For example, the visual signal includes one of the following images: eyes, a disc, and a spiral.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a multilayer ceramic shell mould out of a master pattern includes the steps of dipping the master pattern in a first slip containing ceramic particles and a binder, depositing sand particles to form a contact layer, dipping the master pattern in a second slip containing ceramic particles and a binder, depositing sand particles to form an intermediate layer, dipping the master pattern in at least a third slip containing ceramic particles to form a reinforcing layer. The ceramic particles of the slips includes mullite, alumina, or a mixture of the two, whereas no layer contains any zircon.

Abstract: The inventions refers to a method of manufacture of a multilayer ceramic shell mould whereof at least one contact layer, one intermediate layer and several reinforcing layers, out of a wax master pattern or other similar material, consists in performing the following successive operations: dipping in a first slip containing ceramic particles and a binder, depositing sand particles onto said layer and drying said contact layer, in order to form said contact layer, dipping in a second slip containing ceramic particles and a binder, depositing sand particles onto said intermediate layer and in drying said layer, in order to form said intermediate layer, dipping in at least a third slip containing ceramic particles and a binder, depositing sand particles onto said layer, drying said layer, in order to form a reinforcing layer, the formation of reinforcing layers being repeated until obtaining a shell mould of set thickness.

Abstract: A process for forming an easy open lid comprising a central panel having a score strip with a score thereon, a crimping edge and a ring enabling the lid to be opened by perforation of the score. The score on the lid is formed from a metal lid outline supported by an anvil by displacing a punch of angle alpha thereover and causing an asymmetrical flow of metal between the punch and the anvil during the displacing. This reduces the risk of crack formation in the metal at the bottom portion of the score or beneath the score.

Abstract: A machine for processing foodstuffs comprising a tank whose position on a support base is determined by a finger projecting from the tank and engaged in a socket in the support base. The support base is part of a housing in which is disposed a drive motor driving a shaft vertically projecting in the tank and supporting appropriate cutters. The tank is covered by a removable cover, and interlocks are provided for preventing the drive motor from being started unless the tank is correctly positioned, the removable cover is locked over the tank and appropriately positioned relative to the tank.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tactile pick-up for making contact with an object and emitting signals which are representative of the deformation caused by the object. The pick-up comprises a supple layer of variable electrical conductivity as a function of its state of compression, a matrix of measuring electrodes each connected to an output lead, and a large number of conducting elements connected to an electric source fixing their potential at a determined excitation value.