Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for copying data from a volatile memory device to a plurality of persistent storage devices in response to a loss of primary power. The apparatus includes a section module, a stripe module, and a write module. The section module sections a data image of a write cache into a plurality of data blocks. The stripe module establishes a plurality of data stripes from the plurality of data blocks. The write module writes in parallel each of the plurality of data stripes to a corresponding plurality of unique, persistent data storage devices in response to a loss of line power to the write cache. Advantageously, the apparatus quickly copies the write data from the write cache to a persistent memory device in a relatively short period of time, decreasing the dependence on significant batteries to back up the volatile memory device.

Abstract: Topically applicable pharmaceutical compositions useful for the treatment of psoriasis contain respective amounts of calcitriol and clobetasol propionate permitting a once-per-day effective regimen of topical application onto the part or parts of the skin affected by psoriasis.

Abstract: Equipment for installing a small-calibre weapon on a test bench, comprising U-shaped stirrups provided with clamping screws for bearing against the weapon and locking it in the stirrups. It comprises a set of cavities (21-1, 22-2) which have a spherical base and which are formed in the weapon at the bearing points of the clamping screws (4), and clamping screws (4) which have a spherical head (42) and which are carried by the stirrups (6) and housed in the spherical-based cavities (21-1, 22-1) of the weapon to be tested.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion composition of about 30 to about 70 weight % non-melt-processible fluoropolymer particles having a standard specific gravity (SSG) of less than 2.225 and about 2 to about 11 weight % surfactant based on the weight of said fluoropolymer comprising a compound or mixture of compounds of the formula: R(OCH2CH2)nOH wherein R is a branched alkyl, branched alkenyl, cycloalkyl, or cycloalkenyl hydrocarbon group having 8-18 carbon atoms and n is an average value of 5 to 18. The fluoropolymer particles of the dispersion comprise a core of high molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene and a shell of lower molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene or modified polytetrafluoroethylene. Preferably, the aqueous dispersion composition comprises about 45 to about 65 weight % non-melt-processible fluoropolymer particles.

Abstract: A monolithic integrated optical component includes a control transistor connected to an electro-optical component including an active waveguide and at least one input waveguide and one output waveguide. The transistor is a heterojunction bipolar transistor including at least one sub-collector layer that is common to a confinement layer of the electro-optical component. The active waveguide of the electro-optical component includes a widened structure under a contact area of the heterojunction bipolar transistor and having substantially the same surface area as the transistor.

Abstract: The invention concerns a self-powered remote control device comprising transmitting means, a feeder circuit connected to said transmitting means, a generator supplying electric power connected to the feeder circuit, and control means associated with the electric power generator. The generator comprises at least a piezoelectric element receiving mechanical stresses produced by actuating the control means and supplying electric power to the feeder circuit. The invention also concerns an apparatus comprising at least a self-contained control device actuated by a mechanical action member. The invention further concerns an electric installation comprising means for receiving signals transmitted by at least a self-powered control device.

Abstract: “Equipment for receiving a weapon, especially a small-calibre weapon, such as a small-arm, for a test bench”

Abstract: Equipment for installing a small-calibre weapon on a test bench, comprising U-shaped stirrups provided with clamping screws for bearing against the weapon and locking it in the stirrups.

Abstract: Structured antiperspirant emulsion formulations for topical application to human skin in a cosmetic method for controlling sweat and body odor generation can suffer from problems of impaired sensory properties and impaired efficacy (sweat reduction), which are ameliorated or overcome in structured antiperspirant emulsions in which (%s by weight of the emulsion) i) the hydrophilic phase comprises 25 to 55%; ii) the hydrophilic phase contains 0 to 15% polyhydric alcohol; iii) the emulsifier comprises an alkyl dimethicone copolyol; iv) the weight ratio of the hydrophilic phase to the emulsifier is selected in the range of at least 60:1 v) the structurant comprises an acylated sugar and vi) the water-immiscible oil and the structurant are present in a weight ratio of 1.5:1 to 8.5:1.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion composition of about 30 to about 70 weight % non-melt-processible fluoropolymer particles having a standard specific gravity (SSG) of less than 2.

Abstract: Structured antiperspirant emulsion formulations for topical application to human skin in a cosmetic method for controlling sweat and body odor generation can suffer from problems of impaired sensory properties and impaired efficacy (sweat reduction), which are ameliorated or overcome in structured antiperspirant emulsions in which (% s by weight of the emulsion)

Abstract: The invention concerns a self-powered remote control device comprising transmitting means, a feeder circuit connected to said transmitting means, a generator supplying electric power connected to the feeder circuit, and control means associated with the electric power generator. The generator comprises at least a piezoelectric element receiving mechanical stresses produced by actuating the control means and supplying electric power to the feeder circuit. The invention also concerns an apparatus comprising at least a self-contained control device actuated by a mechanical action member. The invention further concerns an electric installation comprising means for receiving signals transmitted by at least a self-powered control device.

Abstract: An optical emitter includes an electro-optical modulator which comprises N modulator units optically coupled in series and having N separate control electrodes. The modulator is controlled by an electronic control circuit which delivers N identical electrical signals at N separate outputs, each of which is connected to a respective control electrode of one of the N modulator units.

Abstract: A monolithic integrated optical component includes a control transistor connected to an electro-optical component including an active waveguide and at least one input waveguide and one output waveguide. The transistor is a heterojunction bipolar transistor including at least one sub-collector layer that is common to a confinement layer of the electro-optical component. The active waveguide of the electro-optical component includes a widened structure under a contact area of the heterojunction bipolar transistor and having substantially the same surface area as the transistor.

Abstract: A case for retaining eyeglasses of the locking hinge type, has a front side and a rear side joined to form a closed bottom of the case. The top portions of each side are separate from each other, and rest against each other when the case is in a resting, closed position. At least one of the sides has a generally convex outer surface and a corresponding concave inner surface to form a hollow portion within the case. The top perimeters and the bottom perimeters meet to form two junctions at opposite side edges of the case, such that when inward pressure is applied at each junction, the top perimeters move away from each other to open the case, and upon release of said pressure, the top perimeters return to the closed position.

Abstract: A coater head for applying coating to a size press roll of a size press coater, the coater head has a flow passage with a metering device at its outlet end and a metering chamber immediately adjacent to the metering end. A shear developing passage delivers coating to the metering chamber and a mixing passage leading into the metering chamber mixes fresh coating with return coating on the surface of the roll to carry the fresh coating to the outlet end of the metering chamber. The metering chamber is dimensioned to form a stable vortex within the chamber thereby to improve the uniformity of the coating wet film.

Abstract: An aqueous fluoropolymer primer useful for coating smooth substrates is provided. The primer contains two fluoropolymer resins of differing melt viscosities and a binder which is a polyamide imide and a polyphenylene sulfide at a weight ratio in the range of 3:1 to 1:3.

Abstract: A post-formable coated substrate coated with PTFE and FEP, plus polyamide imide and PPS resins can be made by roller coating and deep drawn with the coating in place.

Abstract: A method of making a post-formable coated substrate coated with PTFE and FEP, plus polyamide imide and PPS resins by roller coating and deep drawing with the coating in place.