Abstract: A method includes running an assembly on a tool in a contracted state into a well. The assembly includes segments that are adapted to be radially contracted and arranged in a first number of layers along a longitudinal axis of the assembly in the contracted state of the assembly. The technique includes using the tool to expand the assembly downhole in the well to transition the assembly between the contracted state and an expanded state. Using the tool to expand the seat assembly includes radially expanding the segments and longitudinally contracting the segments to arrange the layers in a second number of layers having at least one layer less than the first number.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel natural composition comprising sclerotium gum, xanthan gum and pullulan and intended for preparing cosmetic and dermatologic compositions, to the uses thereof, and to the cosmetic and dermatologic compositions containing said novel natural composition.

Abstract: A system is provided that is conducive to multi-stage stimulation in a near-continuous fashion. That is, unlike conventional stimulation systems, embodiments herein may operate without the requirement of traditional plug-setting, perforating and fracturing interventions on a zone by zone basis for a cemented completion. Rather, the system is outfitted with frac sleeves that may be shifted open to expose the bore to the formation while simultaneously achieving a seal through a ball drop technique. Once more, this manner of operation is rendered practical by the sleeve being of a passable configuration such that cementing of the casing is not impeded.

Abstract: This stuffing box (46) defines a circulation passage (66) of a cable working line (28), a packer (70), and a back-pressure resistant valve (74). The passage (66) extends between an upstream end (62) of the stuffing box (46), intended to be connected to a well, and a downstream end (64). The back-pressure resistant valve (74) is arranged in the passage (66) to prevent, in case of break of the line (28), the back-pressure of a fluid from the upstream end (62) towards the downstream end (64). The or each packer (70) is situated between the upstream end (62) of the stuffing box (46) and the back-pressure resistant valve (74). No packer (70) is arranged between the back-pressure resistant valve (74) and the downstream end (64).

Abstract: This mandrel (10) comprises a body (16; 22) and a radially expandable annular sealing element (18) which comprises a centring arrangement (46) and a closure arrangement (44) which can be deployed radially between a contracted configuration and a dilated configuration. It further comprises an anchoring element (20) which is positioned at a longitudinal distance from the sealing element (18) and is radially expandable between a retracted state and a deployed state. The mandrel (10) comprises sequencing means (24) which are capable of radially deploying the closure arrangement (44) after the anchoring element (20) and the centring arrangement (46). In an at least partly deployed configuration, the centring arrangement (46) defines at least one axial passage (64) which extends through the annular sealing element (18). The closure arrangement (44) closes the or each axial passage (64) as it is deployed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel natural composition comprising sclerotium gum, xanthan gum and pullulan and intended for preparing cosmetic and dermatologic compositions, to the uses thereof, and to the cosmetic and dermatologic compositions containing said novel natural composition.

Abstract: This device comprises a single radioactive source (44), capable of creating an incident beam (120), and a target (48) placed opposite the source (44). The target (48) is capable of creating the second beam (130) by interacting with a first part of the incident beam (120), a second part of the incident beam (120) passing through the target (48) to form the first beam (124).

Abstract: This mandrel (10) comprises a body (16; 22) and a radially expandable annular sealing element (18) which comprises a centring arrangement (46) and a closure arrangement (44) which can be deployed radially between a contracted configuration and a dilated configuration. It further comprises an anchoring element (20) which is positioned at a longitudinal distance from the sealing element (18) and is radially expandable between a retracted state and a deployed state. The mandrel (10) comprises sequencing means (24) which are capable of radially deploying the closure arrangement (44) after the anchoring element (20) and the centring arrangement (46). In an at least partly deployed configuration, the centring arrangement (46) defines at least one axial passage (64) which extends through the annular sealing element (18). The closure arrangement (44) closes the or each axial passage (64) as it is deployed.

Abstract: The mandrel comprises a body having a longitudinal axis together with a radially-expandable annular assembly. The annular assembly presents a peripheral surface for pressing against a borehole and a peripheral surface for pressing against the body. Around the longitudinal axis, the annular assembly comprises a plurality of radial-expansion blocks. Each block has a first bearing surface, a second bearing surface, and two side surfaces disposed respectively facing a side surface of at least one adjacent block. The block are displaceable relative to one another between a radially-contracted configuration, and a radially-expanded, engagement configuration in which each side surface of a block is in contact with the side surface of the adjacent block.

Abstract: A support (10) for a motor, particularly for a motor vehicle heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning unit blower, includes a more or less cylindrical hollow sleeve (20) intended to accept the motor, and a fixing housing (30) intended to accept the hollow sleeve (20). The support (10) also includes insulating pads (40) and longitudinal strands (60) for absorbing vibrations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of D-ribose, in a cosmetic composition intended to optimize the metabolism of skin cells, to alleviate or to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, to allow skin elasticity to be improved and to allow the freshness of the skin to be improved and method thereof.

Abstract: The mandrel comprises a body (16) presenting a longitudinal axis (X-X?) together with a radially-expandable annular assembly (18). The annular assembly (18) presents a peripheral surface (39) for pressing against a borehole and a peripheral surface (57) for pressing against the body (16). Around the longitudinal axis (X-X?), the annular assembly (18) comprises a plurality of radial-expansion blocks (40, 42). Each block (40, 42) presents a first bearing surface (44), a second bearing surface (46), and two side surfaces (48A, 48B) disposed respectively facing a side surface (48B, 48A) of at least one adjacent block (42, 40). The blocks (40, 42) are displaceable relative to one another between a radially-contracted configuration, and a radially-expanded, engagement configuration in which each side surface (48A, 48B) of a block (40, 42) is in contact with the side surface (48B, 48A) of the adjacent block (42, 40).

Abstract: The invention is related to the necessities of life, especially to cosmetology, pharmacology and, more specifically, to dermatology. This invention is the specific subject of a new use of lignans for making cosmetic, pharmaceutical and especially dermatological compounds, used to reduce sebum secretion through topical application. The invention also involves a cosmetic care process consisting of applying lignans, possibly in the form of cosmetic compounds, on the area of body and/or facial skin to reduce sebum secretion. Regarding this invention, the compounds are used in particular for the care and/or topic treatment of the body and/or face.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of the necessities of life and more particularly to the field of cosmetics, hygiene and skin products. More specifically it relates to aqueous, fluid or gelled, cosmetic compositions intended to be applied to the skin, the mucous membranes or the teguments, characterized in that they contain, as active ingredient, a gelling and/or thickening agent formed from a combination of three constituents, namely a polyacrylamide and ammonium acrylate copolymer and/or an anionic acrylic copolymer, lecithins or phospholipids of plant origin, and a polyglyceryl acylate, in combination or in a mixture with excipients or appropriate vehicles for topical use. These compositions can incorporate other appropriate active ingredients in particular for use in cosmetics. Use in cosmetics or in skin products for the production of perfectly stable emulsions, gels, or creams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support (10) for a motor, particularly a motor vehicle heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning unit blower, the motor having an axis of revolution (xx?) and the support (10) comprising a more or less cylindrical hollow sleeve (20) intended to accept the motor, a fixing housing (30) intended to accept the hollow sleeve (20), and vibration-absorbing means (50), characterized in that said vibration-absorbing means (50) are overmolded onto the fixing housing (30).

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor-fan unit (1) comprising a casing (10), a turbine (12) housed in the casing to generate an air flow therein, a motor (14) for driving the turbine, a support (20) for the motor, also forming a cover that closes off the casing on one side (10a) thereof, and a motor control module (30) associated with at least one radiator dissipating heat generated by components of the control module and exposed to the air flow generated in the casing. The control module (30) is mounted on the motor support cover (20) on the outside thereof and the radiator is at least partially engaged through at least one opening made in the motor support cover and opening laterally into the casing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor-fan unit (1) comprising a casing (10), a turbine (12) housed in the casing to generate an air flow therein, a motor (14) for driving the turbine, a support (20) for the motor, also forming a cover that closes off the casing on one side (10a) thereof, and a motor control module (30) associated with at least one radiator dissipating heat generated by components of the control module and exposed to the air flow generated in the casing.

Abstract: A method of assigning transaction identifiers assigns an identifier that is unique to each transaction, each transaction operating on data distributed across various stations. The method determines a first field of the identifier, having either a temporary value identifiable as such and unique to the station executing the application process that requested opening of the transaction if opening of the transaction is requested during an initialization phase or a value assigned by a first manager process specific to the station executing the requesting application process if opening of the transaction is requested after the initialization phase. The method also determines a second field having either a temporary value identifiable as such and unique to the set of stations if the opening of the transaction is requested during the initialization phase or a value assigned by a second manager process common to the set of stations if opening of the transaction is requested after the initialization phase.

Abstract: Apparatus for the acquisition and pre-processing of electrocardiographic data.It comprises elements for multiplexing (1) and pre-amplifying (2) signals picked up by the 7 electrodes, in a Frank network (3), of three fixed gain amplifiers (4, 5, 6), a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (8), a device (9) for digit compression of the signals, a micro-processor (11) and display elements (20), all these elements being assembled in a portable unit.Application to the processing of vectocardiographic data.

Abstract: These components comprise a reference frame (3) and a mobile frame (4) mounted slidingly in the plane of the reference frame. After placing electrode E and, consequently, electrode M, which are carried by telescopic arms fixed to the reference frame, the mobile frame is moved in order to place electrodes A and I, fixed to the latter. The correct ratio of distances OE and OM is obtained by reading a fixed scale (37) integral with the reference frame and a mobile scale (45) cooperating with a needle (49) integral with the mobile frame. The mobile scale is articulated (at 451) on a lever mounted pivotally on the reference frame at one end (461) and whose other end bears against a reference backrest (1).