Abstract: A writing implement including a reservoir for storing a liquid, an applicator tip for depositing the liquid on a surface, a buffer connected to the reservoir and connected to the applicator tip so as to transport the liquid from the reservoir to the applicator tip, and a normally-open valve separating the buffer from the reservoir, the valve being configured to close, to prevent flow of the liquid from the reservoir to the buffer, in response to internal pressure within the reservoir exceeding a reference pressure outside of the reservoir by more than a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A preparation process for preparing powder from a first material and a second material, having a step of melting the first and second materials using an electric arc, a step of spraying the first and second molten materials in such a way as to form droplets, a step of cooling the droplets using a carrier gas so as to form solid particles, and a step of separating the solid particles from the carrier gas and collecting the solid particles so as to form the powder, the electric current applied to form the electric arc being a short circuit current.

Abstract: A preparation process for preparing powder from a first material and a second material, having: a step of dispensing wires made of the materials by means of a feeder and an additional feeder, a melting step of melting the wires, a spraying step of spraying in such a way as to form droplets, a cooling step of cooling the droplets in such a way as to form solid particles, a separation and collection step of separating the solid particles from the carrier gas and collecting the solid particles so as to form the powder, and, during the dispensing step, the wires are firstly pushed by the feeder, then pulled by the additional feeder, and then pushed by the additional feeder towards said electric arc.

Abstract: A device for the additive manufacturing of at least one part having a manufacturing chamber which includes, in its internal space, a manufacturing region, an irradiating means configured to irradiate at least one portion of the manufacturing region corresponding to a cross-section of the part, a gas supply system connected to the internal space of the manufacturing chamber and configured to produce a gas flow for protecting the manufacturing region when the manufacturing chamber is supplied with gas, an adjustable robot configured to utilize at least one portion of the protective gas flow, the adjustable robot comprising a measurement arm, a first frame carrying the measurement arm, a first movement arm associated with the first frame and extending parallel to a first direction, first drive means for driving the first frame, capable of causing the first frame to move in translation along the first movement arm, a second frame.

Abstract: A dry erase ink for a writing instrument. The dry erase ink includes, as the main organic solvent, a solvent selected from the group consisting of n-propyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A clothing article having a support member is provided. The clothing article includes an outer shell, a portion of the outer shell being dimensioned to fit loosely on a body of a wearer. A support structure has a support member supporting the body of the wearer when positioned thereon, and fits snugly on the body of the wearer, At least one tether portion extends between the support member and at least one connection region that is secured to the outer shell. At least a part of the at least one tether portion is dimensioned to enable the outer shell to move substantially freely relative to the support member when the clothing article is worn by the wearer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for facilitating hand gripping in sporting and other manual activities. The device comprises a foldable substrate. The foldable substrate comprises a main section and a plurality of flaps extending from the main section. A lower surface of the foldable substrate comprises an adhesive configured to releasably stick to human skin. The device further comprises a releasable layer covering the adhesive, the releasable layer including a main portion opposite from the main section of the foldable substrate and a flap portion opposite from each of the plurality of flaps of the foldable substrate.

Abstract: A clothing article having a support member is provided. The clothing article includes an outer shell, a portion of the outer shell being dimensioned to fit loosely on a body of a wearer. A support structure has a support member supporting the body of the wearer when positioned thereon, and fits snugly on the body of the wearer, At least one tether portion extends between the support member and at least one connection region that is secured to the outer shell. At least a part of the at least one tether portion is dimensioned to enable the outer shell to move substantially freely relative to the support member when the clothing article is worn by the wearer.

Abstract: A display, securing and transporting device can be used with many types of footwear, including boots, dress shoes, sandals, cleats, high heeled shoes and casual shoes. The device comprises a first elastic body adapted to retainingly and releasably engage a perimeter of a first one of a pair of footwear. The first elastic body defines a toe receiving portion and a heel receiving portion; and a lateral band connects the toe receiving portion and the heel receiving portion. A second elastic body is adapted to retaining and releasably engage a perimeter of a second one of a pair of footwear. The first elastic body and the second elastic body are coaligned and attached to one another at their respective lateral bands. A mounting means is provided on the device to receive a hanger.

Abstract: An alcohol-based dry-erasable ink for a writing instrument including, as separation agent, a mixture of glycerol, glycol and pentaerythritol ester.

Abstract: A pencil lead and a pencil containing the pencil lead wherein the pencil lead is polymer-based, extrudable, non-expanded, non-calcined and comprises graphite, of which 25% to 100% by weight or 50% to 100% by weight of the graphite, in relation to the total weight of the graphite, is expanded graphite.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laser nozzle that can be used in laser cutting, notably with a fibre or disc laser, comprising a nozzle body comprising an axial housing passing axially through said nozzle body and comprising a first outlet orifice situated at the front face of the nozzle body, and a movable element comprising a skirt-forming front part arranged in the axial housing of the nozzle body, said movable element being capable of translational movement in the axial housing of the nozzle body and comprising an axial passage with a second outlet orifice opening onto the skirt-forming front part.

Abstract: A writing or coloring pencil has three layers obtained by co-extrusion, including an unexpanded polymer-based lead, an unexpanded intermediate protective layer surrounding the lead and comprising an ethylene (C1-C4 alkyl) acrylate copolymer, alone or as a blend with a styrene polymer, and an expanded styrene polymer-based synthetic wood material surrounding the intermediate protective layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laser nozzle that can be used in laser cutting, notably with a fibre or disc laser, comprising a nozzle body comprising an axial housing passing axially through said nozzle body and comprising a first outlet orifice situated at the front face of the nozzle body, and a movable element comprising a skirt-forming front part arranged in the axial housing of the nozzle body, said movable element being capable of translational movement in the axial housing of the nozzle body and comprising an axial passage with a second outlet orifice opening onto the skirt-forming front part.

Abstract: A wax-based coloring crayon for a porous surface and for a non-porous surface includes at least one wax, an ethoxylated fatty alcohol, stearin, a filler, at least one pigment, and optionally an additive.

Abstract: A pencil lead and a pencil containing the pencil lead wherein the pencil lead is polymer-based, extrudable, non-expanded, non-calcined and comprises graphite, of which 25% to 100% by weight or 50% to 100% by weight of the graphite, in relation to the total weight of the graphite, is expanded graphite.

Abstract: A child-supporting harness comprises a harness portion and a child-carrying portion. The harness portion comprises a dorsal member having an upper section and a lower section; a waist strap depending from the lower section of the dorsal member; a pair of shoulder straps depending from the upper section of the dorsal member; and a pair of torso straps selectively attached to the dorsal member between the upper section and the lower section thereof. The child-carrying pouch is releasably secured to the harness portion.