Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of microporous carbon materials to perform selective separations of nitrogen in gas mixtures such as hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, methane and C2, C3 and C4+ hydrocarbons, with high efficiency, shaped of microspheres or cylinders from copolymers of poly (vinylidene chloride-co-methyl acrylate) with density of 1.3 to 1.85 g/cm·sup·3 or poly (vinylidene chloride-co-vinyl chloride) with density of 1.3 to 1.85 g/cm.sup.3, using two stages. The first stage consists of a surface passivation of the material by chemical attack in a highly alkaline alcohol solution, with the aim of effecting a precarbonization on the surface of the copolymer that during the pyrolysis process is not deformed and gradually develops microporosity. The material of the first stage presents, in the layer, percentages between 55% to 85% carbon, between 5% to 20% oxygen, and between 10% to 40% chlorine.

Abstract: A method for controlled production of an array of planar microparticles with the multiplexing of molecules on the surface thereof, intended to function as molecular sensors and/or actuators and a matrix (array) of microparticles, the surface thereof being printed with all of the molecular components required to provide the surface with functionality. Different molecular elements are multiplexed on the surface of each particle while they are supported on a substrate by means of a structural foot engraved below the particle. These microparticles can be released mechanically from the support on which they are produced using a controlled mechanical rupture method which is not chemically aggressive and therefore does not affect the molecules previously printed on the surface. The array and the particles contained therein offer great versatility in both chemical and/or biological applications.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for textile items sorting comprising a reception station; a textile items recognition station; a pick-up and transferring device including grippers configured to grab individual pieces of textile items, and moving members configured to convey the gripper from the reception station to the textile items recognition station; and a sorting and separating station. The present invention also discloses a method for automatic sorting of textile items comprising the steps of: accumulating textile items within a reception station; picking up textile items from the reception station and transferring them to a textile items recognition station; identifying the textile items in the textile items recognition station; and conveying identified textile items to a sorting and separating station for textile items including several deposits for receiving different kinds of sorted textile items.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for textile items sorting comprising a reception station; a textile items recognition station; a pick-up and transferring device including grippers configured to grab individual pieces of textile items, and moving members configured to convey the gripper from the reception station to the textile items recognition station; and a sorting and separating station. The present invention also discloses a method for automatic sorting of textile items comprising the steps of: accumulating textile items within a reception station; picking up textile items from the reception station and transferring them to a textile items recognition station; identifying the textile items in the textile items recognition station; and conveying identified textile items to a sorting and separating station for textile items including several deposits for receiving different kinds of sorted textile items.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a series of indazole compounds and the derivatives thereof in the production of a medicinal product to be administered alone or in combination with another suitable active ingredient in the treatment of cancer, and more specifically the treatment of hematological cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of non-proline cyclic amino acids of general formula (I), wherein n, X, Y and Z have the meaning indicated in the description, to increase the tolerance of plants to conditions of osmotic stress, resulting from a lack of water in the environment. Non-proline amino acids used in the invention are of natural origin and are much more effective than other known amino acids used for the same purpose. This invention can therefore be considered very useful for preventing economic losses caused by a reduction in yield in agricultural crops.

Abstract: A ceramide-generating anticancer agent or treatment, and/or a ceramide degradation inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, for use in the prevention, treatment, or amelioration of cancer or tumors of the hematopoietic and lymphoid tissues.

Abstract: The invention relates to the modification applied to different types of containers made from glass or other materials in order to render them unusable as original containers. The invention consists in the modification of the design, structure and production of any container, forming same in two parts connected by a tubular element surrounded by a plastic or other material which provides rigidity, but which also facilitates the disablement thereof by means of the application of a force by the consumer, facilitating the breakage thereof and preventing the subsequent use thereof as original container. In terms of the historical development of containers, this application is novel in that it can be used to eliminate the forgery of containers or bottles used in international and national perfumery, wine, pharmaceutical and other industries, providing an instrument which is more than effective in controlling forgery and adulteration in the above-mentioned markets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of a cannabinoid nature for inhibiting viability with increasing doses of myeloma cell lines. Furthermore, said compounds have been shown not to affect CD34+ cells (normal hematopoietic progenitors) in terms of viability and proliferation. For this reason, the invention paves the way for the use of compounds of a cannabinoid nature as a promising therapy against multiple myeloma and related diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to the modification applied to different types of containers made from glass or other materials in order to render them unusable as original containers. The invention consists in the modification of the design, structure and production of any container forming same in two parts connected by a tubular element surrounded by a plastic or other material which provides rigidity, but which also facilitates the disablement thereof by means of the application of a force by the consumer, facilitating the breakage thereof and preventing the subsequent use thereof as original container. In terms of the historical development of containers, this application is novel in that it can be used to eliminate the forgery of containers or bottles used in international and national perfumery, wine, pharmaceutical and other industries, providing an instrument which is more than effective in controlling forgery and adulteration in the above-mentioned markets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of a cannabinoid nature for inhibiting viability with increasing doses of myeloma cell lines. Furthermore, said compounds have been shown not to affect CD34+ cells (normal hematopoietic progenitors) in terms of viability and proliferation. For this reason, the invention paves the way for the use of compounds of a cannabinoid nature as a promising therapy against multiple myeloma and related diseases.

Abstract: A method for determining corrections for platforms of solar trackers, which can be used to compensate mainly for azimuth deviation and the inclination of the tracker. Additional elevation corrections may also be able to be performed. A central processing unit acts on a driver, providing commands that take account of the corrections calculated to generate set values appropriate for the driver, thereby obtaining the correct orientation for the platform.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fixing metallic structures to the floor, said device consisting of a cylindrical metallic tube (2) with lateral wings (4) and longitudinal openings, in the lower part, from which teeth (11) extend, said teeth being distributed over the external surface of link blocks (9) which expand by screwing a central screw (5) fixed thereto by an upper jig bushing (6), and two central and lower jig bushings (7) that hold and guide the link blocks (9). Pistons (12) are arranged in the region of the openings (3), said pistons moving in opposite directions towards the centre of said region due to the screw (5) having reverse screws in its screwing areas, which push the link blocks (9) outwards during the movement of the pistons, causing the teeth to project out of the tube (2) through the openings (3). The upper end (16) of the screw (5) is hexagonal.

Abstract: A hydroconversion catalyst for hydrodesulfurizing feedstock while preserving octane number of the feedstock includes a support having a mixture of zeolite and alumina, the zeolite having an Si/Al ratio of between about 1 and about 20, and an active phase on the support and including a first metal selected from group 6 of the periodic table of elements, a second metal selected from the group consisting of group 8, group 9 and group 10 of the period table of elements and a third element selected from group 15 of the periodic table of elements. A hydroconversion process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hydroconversion catalyst for hydrodesulfurizing feedstock while preserving octane number of the feedstock includes a support having a mixture of zeolite and alumina, the zeolite having an Si/Al ratio of between about 1 and about 20, and an active phase on the support and including a first metal selected from group 6 of the periodic table of elements, a second metal selected from the group consisting of group 8, group 9 and group 10 of the period table of elements and a third element selected from group 15 of the periodic table of elements. A hydroconversion process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hydroconversion catalyst for hydrodesulfurizing feedstock while preserving octane number of the feedstock includes a support having a mixture of zeolite and alumina, the zeolite having an Si/Al ratio of between about 1 and about 20, and an active phase on the support and including a first metal selected from group 6 of the periodic table of elements, a second metal selected from the group consisting of group 8, group 9 and group 10 of the period table of elements and a third element selected from group 15 of the periodic table of elements. A hydroconversion process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hydroconversion catalyst for hydrodesulfurizing feedstock while preserving octane number of the feedstock includes a support having a mixture of zeolite and alumina, the zeolite having an Si/Al ratio of between about 1 and about 20, and an active phase on the support and including a first metal selected from group 6 of the periodic table of elements, a second metal selected from the group consisting of group 8, group 9 and group 10 of the period table of elements and a third element selected from group 15 of the periodic table of elements. A hydroconversion process is also disclosed.