Abstract: A device for induction measurement of a medium adjacent a cylindrical, metallic, magnetic walled well of a well casing includes at least two magnetic circuits for magnetically saturating the metallic wall. Each of the magnetic circuits has a plate-like central portion, situated between two lateral portions, each of which lateral portions has a lateral end which comes into contact with the wall, along a zone parallel to the cylindrical axis of the wall. After magnetic saturation of the metallic wall, an induction signal is induced into the medium beyond the metallic wall and retransmitted by the medium in response to the induction signal.

Abstract: A finger joint prosthesis for metacarpalphalangeal and interphalangeal joints is provided including two diaphyseal parts which are implantable in the phalangeal and/or metacarpal bones and are fixed to a pivotable joint. The joint includes a female cap, a male cap, a shaft force fitted into two openings in the female cap and extending through an opening in the male cap, and a collar surrounding the shaft in the male cap. The joint also includes two side flanges which hold disks for holding the collar in place. The female and male caps and the side flanges are made of titanium alloy while the collar, the shaft, and the disks are made of pyrocarbon so that friction during rotation of the joint occurs only between components that are made of pyrocarbon.

Abstract: A process for attaching an injection pipe with injection valve means to the inside wall of a tubular pile section comprising: drilling holes at a plurality of points along a generatrix of the pile section said holes passing through the wall of the pile; preparing an injection pipe having substantially the same length as the section of the pile to which it is to be attached; connecting said injection pipe with injection valve to said pipe, the spacings between said valve means corresponding to those of the said holes drilled in the wall of the pipe; engaging said injection pipe in the interior of the pile while positioning the injection valve means into said holes drilled in the pile; and welding said valve means to the wall of the pile from the exterior of the pile.

Abstract: The invention concerns an arrangement for underwater drilling of foundations, comprising at least one cutter (27) and one pump (29) for discharge of excavated material, and hydraulic motors for driving the said cutter and the said pump.It comprises an hydraulic turbine (16) capable of functioning by means of a fluid such as sea water, and an hydraulaic plant driven by the said turbine and designed for feeding the said hydraulic motors.

Abstract: A device for submarine foundation drilling includes: a drilling unit including a head and body interconnected by at least one cylinder, the body being equipped with at least one cutter, the drilling unit being equipped with at least one excavating pump, and hydraulic motors to operate the cutter and the pump; a rigid tubular assembly (2) containing at least one discharge pipe, and pipes for feeding hydraulic fluid to the cylinder and the motors; connecting means (12) between the head of the drilling unit and the lower part of the tubular construction; support means (13) able to be placed at the ocean bottom in front of the head of the drilling unit, means for clamping the tubular assembly; means for suspending the device from a ship, means (5) being provided to furnish hydraulic power, and connecting pipes being provided between the means of furnishing fluid and the upper end of the tubular assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a monocrystal pulling head.A carriage carrying the vertical pulling spindle, in which is placed a weight transducer, moves parallel to said axis under the action of a torque motor, which is controlled in position and speed and which is directly connected to the threaded rod of a screw - nut system. During its displacement, the carriage is guided by a rail, on which roll at least two pairs of rollers. A torque motor is mounted in the carriage for directly rotating the pulling spindle. Thus, the spindle displacement speeds are very accurately controlled. An electronic system integral with the pulling spindle processes the signals from the weight transducer. Contactless means make it possible to supply the electronic system, feed the useful information to the fixed parts and return thereto control instructions.

Abstract: An apparatus for breaking up metal parts is characterized in that it comprises at least two conductive supports connected to an electric power supply and able at least partly to support the part to be broken up. Application to the breaking up of metal parts by a thermoelectric effect.

Abstract: A vertical electrolytic cell has an anode separated from a cathode by a diaphragm. The cathode comprises continuous threads of mercury flowing down by gravity from evenly distributed apertures in the bottom wall of at least one channel fed with mercury.