Abstract: A microfluidic mixing device (101) comprising: a mixing chamber; one inlet channel (104) into the mixing chamber (102) for a first fluid and two inlet channels (103a, 103b) into the mixing chamber for a second fluid, said inlet channels being disposed substantially symmetrically at a proximal end (108) of the mixing chamber; at least one outlet (105) for mixed material at a distal end of the mixing chamber, wherein the mixing chamber comprises one or more baffles.

Abstract: A chuck for a machine tool includes a body rotatable about a rotation axis and defining a plurality of slots extending radially in the body, a plurality of jaws received in corresponding ones of the plurality of slots, the jaws being radially movable relative to the body between an inward position and an outward position, and for at least one of the plurality of jaws, a sealing layer disposed in the slot receiving the at least one of the plurality of jaws and sealing an interface between opposed lateral sides of the at least one jaw and a surface of the body defining the slot receiving the at least one of the plurality of jaws. A method of sealing an interface between a surface defining a slot of a chuck is also described.

Abstract: A chuck for a machine tool includes a body rotatable about a rotation axis and defining a plurality of slots extending radially in the body, a plurality of jaws received in corresponding ones of the plurality of slots, the jaws being radially movable relative to the body between an inward position and an outward position, and for at least one of the plurality of jaws, a sealing layer disposed in the slot receiving the at least one of the plurality of jaws and sealing an interface between opposed lateral sides of the at least one jaw and a surface of the body defining the slot receiving the at least one of the plurality of jaws. A method of sealing an interface between a surface defining a slot of a chuck is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment of an autistic syndrome disorder comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of antibacterial agent.

Abstract: A hydraulic apparatus including a machine shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, adapted to drive a cylinder block. A clutch having a clutch shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and a plurality of friction discs linked to the distal end of the clutch shaft and a plurality of friction discs linked to the proximal end of the machine shaft for selectively engaging the clutch shaft with the machine shaft. The friction discs are disposed radially around the machine shaft. The distal end of the clutch shaft is bell-shaped so as to surround the proximal end of the machine shaft. The bell shape defines an inner space where the proximal end of the machine shaft and the friction discs linked to the clutch shaft are located.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic apparatus comprising a hydraulic machine comprising a machine shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, adapted to drive a cylinder block, a clutch comprising a clutch shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and engaging means for selectively engaging said clutch shaft with said machine shaft, said engaging means comprising a plurality of friction discs linked to the distal end of the clutch shaft and a plurality of friction discs linked to the proximal end of the machine shaft, said discs being disposed radially around said machine shaft, characterized in that the distal end of said clutch shaft is bell-shaped so as to surround the proximal end of said machine shaft, said bell shape defining an inner space where the proximal end of the machine shaft and the friction discs linked to the clutch shaft are located.

Abstract: A mechanized food manufacturing for manufacturing savory or sweet foods based on pastry and dry or wet, liquid, solid or pasty ingredients held in specific sachets. The pastry sachets are processed first in order to make the pastry and spread it over a cooking device. The process is carried out by mechanized, programmed devices. The ingredient sachet is then processed by mechanized programmable devices. So as to enable the sachet to be opened and its contents to be spread over the cooked, precooked or ready-to-cook pastry, the configuration of the sachets and the topographical distribution of the ingredients in the sachet cooperate with the relative movements of the cooking device so as to enable a calculated amount of the ingredients to be spread randomly or geometrically.

Abstract: A method for preparing savory or sweet foods such as pizzas, pies and the like from baked pastry and a sauce and/or a topping and/or condiments in which a basic dry or powdered liquid or wet ingredients are kept apart until the time of preparation. A condiment packaging is provided that includes storage compartments for the dry and/or powdered and liquid or wet condiments. The compartments are separate and communicate with one another to enable the ingredients to be mixed together and kneaded. The compartments may be opened to spread out the resulting substances by mixing.

Abstract: A new type of snap-action toy formed from a pair of plate elements is described. A pair of substantially identical plate elements are normally positioned in overlying relation, with corresponding first edges thereof adjacent and parallel. Aligned pairs of transverse grooves or recesses are cut into the plates parallel to their first edges, and a rubber band or other resilient closed ring extends around all the aligned recesses to hold the plates together in the initial overlapped relation. The plates are then subjected to a 360.degree. relative rotation about their respective parallel edges against the restoring force of the elastic band until the plates are again in overlapping relation in the opposite sense, and the plates are held in this position by the player's hand.