Abstract: A lid with a detachable sealing joint, the lid having a crown-type shell having an inner surface and an external surface, a sealing joint upon the inner surface of the shell; a detachable hydrophilic coating; and a coating compatible with the sealing joint upon the detachable hydrophilic coating; such that the detachable hydrophilic coating and the compatible coating form an adhesive interface between the crown and the sealing joint. The detachable hydrophilic coating having at least a water solid polymer, for example polyvinyl pyrrolidone; at least a cross-linking agent, for example, butanediol; and at least a solvent, for example, water. It also describes a method for manufacturing a lid with a detachable sealing joint and a method for bottling beverages using lids with a detachable sealing joint of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator device for fusible products, particularly depilatory wax, having a casing which can be held with one hand and is open at the upper part, delimiting a cavity which, in the form of a receptacle, receives the insertion of a wax-storing container provided with dispensing means. The casing is provided with a plug for its connection to the slots of an electrical socket, the prongs of the plug being permanently connected by low resistivity electrical connection to a heating mechanism essentially powered at the voltage of the mains and arranged in the receptacle facing at least one of the faces of the wax-storing container.

Abstract: A device (1) for applying depilation wax, including a shell (2) open at the top and housing a heated reservoir (3) with an upper opening suitable for storing hot wax. A head is attached to the opening of the shell (2) and includes a runner moveable longitudinally with respect to the head, which holds a rotable roller (6) used to apply the wax stored in the reservoir (3). The runner has a mechanism (11) for holding the roller (6) that includes a swinging forked element (7) onto which the turning axle (12) of the roller (6) is held in an adjustable position and rotateable, it being possible to turn the forked element with respect to the runner in order to move the roller (6) in an essentially transverse direction with respect to the imaginary longitudinal axis (13) of the applicator.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method for producing a stable ultra thin metal film that comprises the following steps: a) deposition, on a substrate, of an ultra thin metal film, such as an ultra thin film of nickel, chromium, aluminium, or titanium; b) thermal treatment of the ultra thin metal film, optionally in combination with an O2 treatment; and c) obtaining a protective oxide layer on top of the ultra thin metal film.

Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator device for fusible products, such as depilatory wax, comprising a casing open at the upper part, like a receptacle, grippable with a hand and intended to contain a reservoir suitable for storing hot wax and provided with an upper dispensing opening, above which at least one roller rotating about its longitudinal axis and housing therein heating means is arranged by support means.

Abstract: Method for the recycling of polyvinyl butyral based on the obtaining of recycled polyvinyl butyral (PVB) from laminated glass which is then shattered and the polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is separated. The sheet obtained is cut into pieces, then proceeding to a surface cleaning process eliminating the dirt and foreign matter, which comprises: a first polyvinyl butyral (PVB) purification stage by way of a chemical treatment by means of a reagent; a subsequent final chemical treatment stage supplementary to the first stage by means of a reagent, the purification treatment being carried out on the polyvinyl butyral (PVB) in solid state and obtaining totally purified polyvinyl butyral read to be used again in the manufacture of laminated glass.

Abstract: Compositions comprising eucalyptol and/or ocimene and/or farnesol are provided for use as bumblebee pheromones. The compositions are useful in agriculture to assist in the pollination of angiosperm plant species. Such compositions can attract insects of the genus Bombus (bumblebee) to angiosperm plants where the composition is applied to the plant, or to the environment of the plant.

Abstract: A double-strand oligonucleotide including two complementary oligonucleotide sequences forming a hybrid, each including at one of their 3? or 5? ends, one to five unpaired nucleotides forming single-strand ends extending beyond the hybrid, one of the oligonucleotide sequences being substantially complementary to a target sequence belonging to a DNA or RNA molecule to be specifically repressed, the target sequence belonging to a DNA or RNA molecule of a gene coding an angiogenic factor.

Abstract: Procedure for dispensing depilatory wax in a regulated manner, comprising the steps of positioning, in an inverted position, a container (2) of wax (1a) with an outlet opening (3) for said wax in such a way that the outlet opening (3) is in the lowest part of the container (2); heating it, directly inside the container, until it melts the wax in the container by inserting into the wax a heating element (11) that passes through the outlet opening (3) of the container (2), so that the wax (1a), by gravity, flows out of the container through the outlet opening (3); and regulating the quantity of wax to be dispensed. A device for performing said procedure comprising a container (2) and a dispenser device (8) that can be attached to each another, the dispenser device (8) having a valve element (5) for dispensing the wax and a heating means (11) for heating the wax.

Abstract: According to the invention, the components of the system have been optimised such that they interact and complement each other and such that one cannot operate without the other in the formation of refractory moulds for multiple metal castings in the production of fixed dental prostheses. The invention also relates to a mechanical metal device for positioning increased length refractory cylinders in standard horizontal centrifuges, thereby increasing the number of fixed dental prostheses that can be cast at one time.

Abstract: Device (1) for applying depilation wax comprising a shell (2) which is open at the top, in the form of a receptacle, which houses a heated reservoir (3) inside, with an upper opening, suitable for storing hot wax; and a head attached to the opening of the shell (2), which comprises a runner which can be moved longitudinally with respect to the head, which holds a rotatable roller (6), used to apply hot wax stored in the reservoir (3) onto the skin of a user, said runner having means (11) for holding the roller (6) which comprise a swinging forked element (7), onto which the turning axle (12) of the roller (6) is held in an adjustable position and which can be rotated, it being possible to turn said forked element with respect to the runner, in order to move the roller (6) in an essentially transverse direction with respect to the imaginary longitudinal axis (13) of the applicator.

Abstract: A lid with a detachable sealing joint, the lid having a crown-type shell having an inner surface and an external surface, a sealing joint upon the inner surface of the shell; a detachable hydrophilic coating; and a coating compatible with the sealing joint upon the detachable hydrophilic coating; such that the detachable hydrophilic coating and the compatible coating form an adhesive interface between the crown and the sealing joint. The detachable hydrophilic coating having at least a water solid polymer, for example polyvinyl pyrrolidone; at least a cross-linking agent, for example, butanediol; and at least a solvent, for example, water. It also describes a method for manufacturing a lid with a detachable sealing joint and a method for bottling beverages using lids with a detachable sealing joint of the invention.

Abstract: A combination window assembly, screen, storm shutter and fire escape includes a fixed frame mounted into the building wall. A horizontally movable window frame, screen and storm shutter are positioned in the fixed frame, whereby each can be moved from a position covering an open portion of the frame to a position within a recess. The window assembly is operable, such that a component of the window can be opened when the window assembly is positioned in the open portion.

Abstract: The invention concerns a double-stranded oligonucleotide characterized in that it consists of two complementary oligonucleotide sequences forming a hybrid comprising each at one of their 3? or 5? ends one to five non-matched nucleotides forming single-stranded ends overlapping from the hybrid, one of said oligonucleotide sequences being substantially complementary of a target sequence belonging to a DNA or RNA molecule to be specifically repressed. The invention also concerns the use of said oligonucleotides in pharmaceutical compositions for treating cancers.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a microporous crystalline material of zeolitic nature (ITQ-22) which, in the calcined state, has the empirical formula wherein M is H+ or at least one inorganic cation of charge +n; X is at least one chemical element of oxidation state +3, preferably selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga, B, Fe and Cr; Y is at least one chemical element with oxidation state +4 other than Si and Ge, preferably selected from the group consisting of Ti, Sn and V; x has a value less than 0.2, preferably less than 0.1 and can take the value zero, y has a value less than 0.1, preferably less than 0.05 and can take the value zero, z has a value less than 0.8, preferably between 0.005 and 0.5 and can take the value zero, with a characteristic X-ray diffraction pattern, to the method of preparation and to the use of the material in separation and transformation processes of organic compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) in a preferably-injectable pharmaceutical composition which is administered by means of infiltration into and around chronic cutaneous ischaemic lesions in order to prevent diabetic foot amputation. Said composition can be administered to recently-created surgical surfaces damaged by the effect of acute reperfusion with oxygenated blood following prolonged ischaemia, thereby preventing further surgical procedures and favouring the preservation of the extremity. The aforementioned composition can be used to improve (i) the cell microenvironment, thereby increasing the reparative and defensive capacity and viability of the is tissues and (ii) the cicatrisation of cutaneous ischaemic lesions, thereby stimulating cell proliferation. The invention is suitable for use in human, veterinary and experimental medicine, specifically in vascular angiology and surgery, dermatology, burn treatment and reconstructive surgery and geriatric medicine.