Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the purification of lipopolypeptide antibiotics from culture broths which comprises: a) removal of the mycelium from the broth; b) anion-exchange chromatography of the solution resulting from stage a), eluting with di- or trivalent ions; c) optional concentration of the purified fraction resulting from stage b); d) hydrophobic interaction chromatography of the fraction resulting from stage b) or c), eluting with C1-C4 alcohols; e) cation-exchange chromatography of the desired lipopolypeptide-enriched fraction resulting from stage d), eluting at a pH equal to or greater than the isoelectric point of the lipopolypeptide; and f) dialysis, concentration and freeze-drying or spray-drying of the purified lipopolypeptide.

Abstract: The present invention describes combinations comprising chondroitin sulphate (CS), one or more enzymes or enzymatic mixtures possessing proteolytic activity, and sulphydryl compounds, for the treatment and prevention of osteoarthritis and correlated acute and chronic inflammatory processes, or as nutraceutical compositions for the maintenance of musculoskeletal well-being in humans and animals. The characteristic of said combinations is that they increase the intestinal absorption of CS when administered orally. The effect of said combinations is exerted on a wide range of molecular weights of CS, including CS samples with very low molecular weights which already possess greater bioavailability than samples with a higher molecular weight. The effect is exerted on CS samples of any origin.

Abstract: The use of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) in combination with superoxide dismutase (SOD) for the preparation of medicaments for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The use of S-adcnosylmcthioninc (SAM) in combination with supcmxidc dismutase (SOD) for the preparation of medicaments for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: An electric motor of the permanent-magnet type, comprising a permanent-magnet rotor that is interposed in an axial direction between two stator portions, each of which is formed by at least one electromagnetic component provided with a winding that is coaxial to the rotor. A pole shoe extends from each end of each one of the at least one electromagnetic component and is suitable to form, together with the other corresponding pole shoes, a cage within which the rotor is connected to a transmission shaft that passes through, and protrudes from, at least one of the two stator portions.

Abstract: An actuation assembly for double-glazing units with a frame with two glazed panes that form a hermetic air space accommodating shutters movable to be gathered or rolled-up, which comprises rotary motion speed varying elements, with a first rotor, with a magnet ring external to the unit and a second rotor, with a magnet ring arranged inside the unit to surround coaxially thereto, the rotation shaft on which the cords, from which the shutters hangs, are wound.

Abstract: An insulating glazing unit internally provided with a blind which is adapted to be moved from a fully gathered condition to an unfolded condition, and vice versa. The blind, in the gathered configuration, is arranged in the lower part and interacts with an arrangement for pulling a flap in order to unfold it from the bottom upward until the insulating glazing unit is fully blacked out.

Abstract: An actuation assembly for double-glazing units with a frame with two glazed panes that form a hermetic air space accommodating shutters movable to be gathered or rolled-up, which comprises rotary motion speed varying elements, with a first rotor, with a magnet ring external to the unit and a second rotor, with a magnet ring arranged inside the unit to surround coaxially thereto, the rotation shaft on which the cords, from which the shutters hangs, are wound.

Abstract: An actuation assembly in a double-glazing unit with a perimetric frame which supports two glass panes which form, between them, a sealed air space which accommodates a light blocking blind which is adapted to be orientated and/or moved from a fully packed or rolled-up condition to unfolded conditions and vice versa. The actuation assembly has a rotor which is arranged between the panes, is connected so as to rotate together with an actuation shaft of the light blocking blind, and is provided with one or more permanent magnets which are arranged with alternating polarities, and at least two electromagnets which are arranged so that when they are crossed by an electric current they generate respective magnetic fields whose polarities can vary according to the direction of the current and are arranged on corresponding angular positions with respect to the rotor.

Abstract: An actuation unit for a Venetian blind accommodated in a double-glazing unit or fixed to a window and movable between a fully packed or rolled-up condition and an opened-out condition. The actuation unit includes a magnetic kinematic coupling device which is connected with a device for generating a rotary motion and with kinematic systems for moving the Venetian blind. The magnetic kinematic coupling device has a first permanent cylindrical magnet which is connected so as to rotate with a shaft of the device for generating a rotary motion, and a plurality of second permanent magnets arranged about the first magnet. The second magnets have a polarization extending parallel and similar to that of the first magnet such that the second magnets rotate in relation to the rotation of the first magnet in response to a closure of radial field lines.

Abstract: An actuator device connected with a blind arranged inside a hermetically sealed space of a double-glazing unit. The double-glazing unit has a pair of parallely extending glazed plates between which the hermetically sealed space is arranged, and a sealant layer extends perpendicularly between the glazed plates. The actuator device includes a first magnet which is arranged inside the hermetically sealed space, and a second magnet which is arranged externally of the hermetically sealed space. The first magnet is directly connected to a first part of the actuator device arranged inside the hermetically sealed space for actuating the blind dependent upon a sliding motion of the first magnet, and the second magnet is connected to a second part of the actuator device accessible outside of said hermetically sealed space to an operator for sliding the second magnet outside said hermetically sealed space.

Abstract: An actuation device for a Venetian blind or the like arranged inside a double-glazing unit comprises a first magnet, which is arranged inside the double-glazing unit and is directly connected to the respective actuation system, and a second external magnet. The second magnet is associated, in a box-like structure which is applied horizontally on the outside of the double-glazing unit, with a kinematic element extending between two end elements, one of which is arranged on an actuation rod which can rotate about its own axis.

Abstract: A device, particularly for compensating the internal and external pressures in a double-glazing unit, such double-glazing units comprising a frame which supports two sheets made of at least partially transparent material, a chamber being formed between the two sheets and being adapted to provide an air space for thermal and acoustic insulation. The device comprises a duct which connects the inside of the chamber to the outside environment and is shaped so as to form two siphons arranged in series, a first siphon, located towards the chamber, having a higher head than a second siphon, located towards the outlet of the duct into the outside environment, the device further comprising elements for absorbing the moisture of the air contained in the portion of duct between the siphons.

Abstract: Device for compensating pressure differences between the inside and the outside of an insulating glass frame, including a closed cylindrical hollow body which is arranged, so that its axis is not horizontal, between the inside and the outside of an insulating glass frame. A ball is movable within the body and has such a diameter as to be in contact with the wall, so as to fully separate the inside into two regions. At least one first hole for connection to the outside/inside is located in a suitable wall portion affected by the passage of the ball, and at least one second hole for connection to the inside/outside is located on the bottom.

Abstract: Motorized actuation device for a Venetian blind or the like placed inside an insulating glass frame including a first magnet, arranged inside the insulating glass frame and directly connected to the respective actuation system, and a second external magnet, the second magnet being associated with the translatory part of a kinematic system for converting the rotary motion into a translatory motion, and the kinematic system being connected to an actuation gearmotor.

Abstract: A Venetian blind is accommodated within the sealed interspace defined by the two glass surfaces of a glass-box including two or more glass surfaces spaced apart by an aluminum frame which contains the molecular sieve. The Venetian blind is provided with control members which allow adjustment of packing and/or inclination of its blades from outside the glass-box without altering the seal, and therefore the functionality, of the same. Operation from the outside of the control members inside the glass-box is achieved, for each adjustment, by magnetic coupling, through one of the glass surfaces of the glass-box, between a first magnet, positioned inside the glass-box and directly connected to the respective control system, and a second external magnet.