Abstract: A device (D) is intended to work for at least one communication terminal (T) arranged for searching information in at least one information source (IS) when it is connected to it. This device (D) comprises i) a first means (FM) arranged for storing at least one semantic search request defining chosen information to be searched into the information source(s) (IS) at chosen instants for a chosen terminal user, ii) a second means (SM) arranged for interpreting the stored semantic request at these chosen instants, and iii) a third means (TM) arranged for automatically executing the semantic search request interpreted at the chosen instants, and for warning a user when information corresponding to his executed request has been found.

Abstract: The monocrystalline turbomachine blade according to the invention that is cast and directionally solidified, comprising: an airfoil with a leading edge, a pressure face, a suction face, a trailing edge, a skeleton and having a longitudinal axis, the faces and having a neck line, respectively a pressure face neck and a suction face neck relative to the adjacent blade in the turbomachine rotor of which it forms an element, an endpiece of the airfoil, such as a heel or a platform, having an airfoil end face, on the stream side, forming an angle with the axis ZZ and a connection zone between the airfoil and said airfoil end face, said connection zone forming a fattening of the airfoil, is characterized in that said connection zone extends about the leading edge between a point P1 situated on the suction face of the airfoil upstream of the suction face neck and a point P3 situated on the pressure face of the airfoil upstream of the pressure face neck.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a non-live influenza virus antigen preparation, particularly a split influenza virus preparation, in the manufacture of a vaccine formulation for a one-dose intranasal vaccination against influenza, wherein the one-dose vaccination meets international regulatory requirements for influenza vaccines. Further provided are methods for the production of the vaccine, and a pharmaceutical kit comprising an intranasal administration device and the one-dose vaccine.

Abstract: A compound of general formula (I): A process for preparing this compound. A fungicidal composition comprising a compound of general formula (I). A method for treating plants by applying a compound of general formula (I) or a composition comprising it.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the biological production of glycolic acid from a fermentable carbon source in a microorganism. In one aspect of the present invention, a process for the conversion of glucose to glycolic acid is achieved by the use of a recombinant organism comprising a host E. coli transformed i) to attenuate the glyoxylate consuming pathways to other compounds than glycolate ii) to use an NADPH glyoxylate reductase to convert glyoxylate to glycolate iii) to attenuate the level of all the glycolate metabolizing enzymes and iv) increase the flux in the glyoxylate pathway. In another aspect of the present invention, the process for the production of glycolic acid from a fermentable carbon source, using a recombinant E. coli, is improved by increasing the NADPH availability in the cells.

Abstract: This invention provides a series of low-copy number plasmids comprising restriction endonuclease recognition sites useful for cloning at least three different genes or operons, each flanked by a terminator sequence, the plasmids containing variants of glucose isomerase promoters for varying levels of protein expression. The materials and methods are useful for genetic engineering in microorganisms, especially where multiple genetic insertions are sought.

Abstract: Flat fuel cell comprising at least two unit cells, a casing provided with supports for each of said unit cells, said supports offering a bearing surface to a periphery of the unit cells, sealing means interposed between the periphery of each unit cell and the surface of an associated support, and a cover forming a compression element coming into abutment on the periphery of each unit cell opposite the sealing means and cooperating directly with the associated support in order to provide compression of the sealing means.

Abstract: The present invention concerns 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple-port dual-band antenna system and the associated interface formed by DPDT or SPDT switches, that can be integrated on one and the same multi-layer structure.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates filtering outbound content via inference detection. During operation, the system identifies content sent to a first address and extracts keywords from the identified content. The system then issues queries based on these keywords and extracts expected-content keywords from the hits returned in response to the queries. The system then searches the outbound content for occurrences of the expected-content keywords and produces a result which allows a user to determine whether the outbound content is proper. In a further embodiment, the system extracts keywords from a piece of outbound content, and issues queries based on these keywords. The system then extracts keywords from the hits, and present at least one keyword to a user, thereby allowing the user to determine whether the outbound content is proper.

Abstract: A helmet, which includes an injection molded shell having an inner surface and an outer surface, the injection molded shell including a first main body portion and a second main body portion, wherein the first and second main body portions are formed of a first material; and a first molded hinge portion formed intermediate the first and second main body portions, the molded hinge portion adapted to allow the first main body portion and the second main body portion to move relative to each other.

Abstract: A method for dynamically monitoring a group of wirelessly communicating mobile entities, characterized in that it comprises: assigning each entity a unique identifier; saving within a referring entity the list of the identifiers of all of the entities in the group; determining, for each entity, a vicinity with a predetermined radius; repeatedly, for each entity in the group: detecting the other entities located in its vicinity; transmitting a message to the detecting entities, said message containing at least the identifier of the entity, to be relayed to the referring entity; collecting, within the referring entity, the messages relayed to it; creating a list of identifiers contained within the messages; comparing this list to the saved list; if the lists are identical, determining the cohesive group; otherwise, determining the non-cohesive group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of glycerol as additive for formaldehyde-free aqueous sizes based on acrylic or acrylate polymers, which are intended for the manufacture of products based on mineral wool, in order to improve the aging resistance of the products based on mineral wool that are obtained after the size has been crosslinked. The products based on mineral wool bound with such a size, which is environmentally friendly, have the same quality as products conventionally bound with a phenolic resin. The thickness recovery and flexure of the products obtained are improved.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for performing protected angioplasty and stenting of a patient's carotid bifurcation. An integrated catheter system can be configured in a rapid-exchange version or in an over-the-wire version. The catheter system includes a self-expanding stent, a stent delivery sheath, a combination angioplasty balloon catheter and stent pusher catheter, an embolic protection device and, in the rapid-exchange version, an auto-releasing sheath.

Abstract: This invention relates to a telescopic post for a folding structure, which can be used to move the structure from a raised deployed position to a folded position, and vice versa. The inventive post includes a lower element which can slide inside an upper element which is solidly connected to the structure. The lower part of of the lower element rests on the ground to form a base. The upper element is solidly connected to a movement device, such as caster. The caster projects downward from the base in the folded position, but is withdrawn in the deployed position owing to the vertical movement of the upper element.

Abstract: An enclosure for securing a disc having a central aperture includes a base and a pivotable cover. A two part disc securing rosette has a first part on the base including at least two upstanding, circularly spaced apart segments with arcuate outer peripheral surfaces dimensioned for engaging the central aperture of a disc and a second part including at least two elongate, upstanding ribs extending radially from a position on the cover which is centered on the segments on the base, the number of ribs on the cover corresponding to the number of segments on the base, the ribs being positioned and dimensioned such that, when the enclosure is closed, the ribs on the cover enter the first part radially inwardly of the segments with the ribs contacting the radially inside surface of the corresponding arcuate segments for bracing the arcuate segments against breakage.

Abstract: A compound of general formula (I): A process for preparing this compound. A fungicide composition comprising a compound of general formula (I). A method for treating plants by applying a compound of general formula (I) or a composition comprising it.