Abstract: The invention concerns a silicone oil/cosolvent/active substance(s) system, characterised in that it comprises in solubilized form at least 25 wt. % relative to silicone weight of at least an active substance fat soluble and naturally non-soluble in said silicone.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition comprising: 10 to 80 wt. % of at least an emulsion in water of a linear polydimethylsiloxane having a viscosity ranging between 1 and 5000 mPa.s at 25° C., the emulsion particles having a size of not more than 1 &mgr;m; and 1 to 50 wt. % of at least an inorganic agent; the complement for reaching 100 wt. % being an aqueous medium.

Abstract: A binding comprising a base plate (1) carrying, for holding a boot, front retention (2) and a heelpiece (7) mounted slidably on the base plate, and a traction strap (16) acting on the heelpiece in order to pull it forward. The base plate (1) is equipped with a rack (6), and the heelpiece (7) is equipped with two levers (11, 12), the lower arms of which are connected to the ends of a small arch (15) which hooks into the rack. The upper arms of the levers are connected to the traction strap (16) which is intended to pass diagonally over the instep of the boot. The pressure on the small arch makes it possible to increase the force of the forward thrust and the heel of the boot is pressed against the base plate.

Abstract: Interface plate (1) intended to be secured to the upper face of a ski and capable of accommodating the toe piece and the heel piece of a safety binding, characterized in that it has a longitudinal recess forming a slideway capable of holding projecting parts situated under the toe piece and under the heel piece, while allowing the toe piece and the heel piece to slide inside the slideway with a view to adjusting the binding to the length of the boot, and in which the profiles (10, 11; 12, 13) of the zones of the slideway respectively holding the toe piece and the heel piece are geometrically identical.

Abstract: Ski binding comprising a toe piece and a heel piece slideably mounted on a slide (1) and respectively supporting two connecting arms (2, 3) providing a rack (19, 20) engaging respectively two gears (6, 7); an auxiliary gear means (8, 9) and a gear (7) displaceable, for example, vertically in a manner to be able to occupy two different levels in which it engages with two different gears, the binding elements being displaceable either symmetrically in opposite directions in a manner to enable the adjustment of the binding to the length of the boot without changing the central position of the boot relative to the ski, or in the same direction in a manner to be able to change the central position of the boot relative to the ski.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of terpene origin which consist of cycloalkenyls or cycloalkyls having at least seven carbon atoms and possessing surfactant and/or fragrant properties. According to one embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which p and q are integers or decimal numbers and are not equal to zero, 0.ltoreq.p.ltoreq.20, preferably, 0.ltoreq.p.ltoreq.5, and 0.ltoreq.q.ltoreq.100, preferably 1.ltoreq.q.ltoreq.20. The invention further relates to the surfactant and/or fragrant compositions based on the above-mentioned compounds. The invention has particular applicability in detergent and perfume formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of terpene origin which consist of cycloalkenyls or cycloalkyls having at least seven carbon atoms and possessing surfactant and/or fragrant properties. According to one embodiment, the invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which p and q are integers or decimal numbers and are not equal to zero, O<P<20, preferably, O<P<5, and O<q<100, preferably 1<q<20. The invention further relates to the surfactant and/or fragrant compositions based on the above-mentioned compounds. The invention has particular applicability in detergent and perfume formulations.

Abstract: Fine and stable silicone-in-water emulsions, well suited for cosmetic applications, e.g., for the treatment of hair (shampoo, rinse, etc.) or skin (skin care, dermatology, etc.), include (a) a VHV polydiorganosiloxane having a viscosity of at least 9.times.10.sup.4 mPa.s at 25.degree. C., (b) at least one fluid silicone having a viscosity no greater than 50,000 mPa.s. at 25.degree. C. and (c) a sugar glyceride nonionic surface-active agent, and wherein the percentage by weight of such VHV polydiorganosiloxane (a) in the total silicone content (a)+(b) ranges from 5% to 50% and the ratio parts by weight of surface-active agent (c)/parts by weight of water is no greater than 0.7.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new plant-protection suspo-emulsions. More specifically, the invention relates to a suspo-emulsion of a solid active substance, having a melting point greater than or equal to 45.degree. C. and which is substantially insoluble in water. The suspo-emulsion comprises at least one oil; a first surface-active system comprising at least sucroglycerides; the solid active substance; and either (A) a nonionic or anionic surface-active agent, or (B) a second surface-active system containing sucroglycerides and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an alkoxylated triglyceride, an alkoxylated fatty acid, a sorbitan ester, and an alkoxylated sorbitan ester, and optionally a phospholipid.

Abstract: The invention concerns a gaseous flux laser device. To enable the removal into the atmosphere of the exhaust gases of an N.sub.2 -CO.sub.2 laser while maintaining a sufficiently low pressure in the zone where the stimulated light emission occurs, the carbon dioxide is injected through supersonic nozzles and an exhaust tube having a sufficient length is used. Application to the generating of powerful coherent light beams.

Abstract: A mounting support for a cycling shoe is intended to be attached to the underface of the sole and adapted to cooperate with a fastener or retainer carried by the bicycle pedal. The mounting support is formed of material having high hardness and high strength and equipped with at least one pad, the lower end of which projects from the underface of the mounting support. The pad is formed of flexible and elastic material, thus providing greater comfort and safety while walking.

Abstract: A device for fastening a shoe on a bicycle pedal comprises a mounting support secured to the sole of the shoe and a pedal provided with a claw for retaining the mounting support. A twisting movement of the cyclist's foot permits lateral disengagement of the shoe by means of V-shaped control surfaces which are formed respectively on the mounting support and on the claw and are capable of producing a rearward withdrawal of the claw. The pedal is provided with fixed bearing stops which are so arranged as to absorb all the efforts exerted by the mounting support in a rearward direction in the course of normal pedaling, thus preventing any untimely shoe release.