Abstract: A vehicle trim component and a production process for the component. The trim component includes: a thermocompressed support panel provided with an opening and a peripheral edge surrounding the opening; an airbag guiding part having a channel arranged in the opening of the support panel, a flap at least partially closing a first end of the channel, and a collar arranged around the channel in the extension of the flap; and a reinforcing frame suited to fix the position of the guiding part relative to the support panel. The peripheral edge of the support panel is attached against the collar, and the reinforcing frame is a part brought in and force fit around the channel and fixed to the peripheral edge of the support panel.

Abstract: A syringe holder for a motorized injection device, the syringe holder being adapted to receive a receptacle intended to contain a fluid or viscous substance, preferably a disposable refillable receptacle or a syringe, as well as being adapted to be mounted on the motorized injection device such that the motorized injection device enables a part or all of the fluid or viscous substance contained in said receptacle to be expelled. The syringe holder includes a first activator portion to control a predefined function of the motorized injection device. The syringe holder is distinguished in that it comprises a second activator portion to control said predefined function of the motorized injection device independently from the first activator portion.

Abstract: A syringe holder for a motorized injection device, the syringe holder being adapted to receive a receptacle intended to contain a fluid or viscous substance, preferably a disposable refillable receptacle or a syringe, as well as being adapted to be mounted on the motorized injection device such that the motorized injection device enables a part or all of the fluid or viscous substance contained in said receptacle to be expelled. The syringe holder includes a first activator portion to control a predefined function of the motorized injection device. The syringe holder is distinguished in that it comprises a second activator portion to control said predefined function of the motorized injection device independently from the first activator portion.

Abstract: Esters of cyclohexane polycarboxylic acids are used as plasticisers for polyvinyl chloride to enable products with comparable mechanical properties to be obtained using less polyvinyl chloride. Use of these esters also produces formulations with increased stability to ultra-violet light, improved low temperature properties, lower viscosity and improved processability as well as reduced smoke on burning. The esters of cyclohexane polycarboxylic acids may be used alone or in admixture with other plasticisers when the esters of cyclohexane polycarboxylic acids may act as viscosity depressants. Fast fusing plasticisers may also be included. The formulations are particularly useful in the production of a range of goods from semi-rigid to highly flexible materials and are particularly useful in the production of medical materials such as blood bags and tubing.

Abstract: A liquid concentrate of mineral fillers including an aqueous or organic solvent, mineral fillers useful for making paints, with a dry extract of mineral fillers not less than 65%, and a grafted copolymer of: 1) 5 to 40 wt. %, preferably 15 to 35 wt. %, more preferably 20 to 30 wt. % of anchoring sequences of a linear copolymer formed from at least two different monomer units including: a first ethylene monomer unit of at least a basic nitrogenous group, and a second unsaturated ethylene monomer unit of an aromatic group, preferably a phenyl, with the weight content of the first monomer units relative to th second monomer units is from 40 to 60 wt. %, preferably about 50 wt. %; 2) 25 to 90 wt. %, preferably 40 to 80 wt. %, more preferably 50 to 70 wt. % of organo-soluble hydrophobic sequences to disperse the particles in a polar medium; and 3) 5 to 70 wt. %, preferably 15 to 30 wt. %, more preferably 10 to 20 wt. % of hydrophilic sequences of a water-soluble polymer.

Abstract: Esters of cyclohexane polycarboxylic acids are used as plasticisers for polyvinyl chloride to enable products with comparable mechanical properties to be obtained using less polyvinyl chloride. Use of these esters also produces formulations with increased stability to ultra-violet light, improved low temperature properties, lower viscosity and improved processability as well as reduced smoke on burning. The esters of cyclohexane polycarboxylic acids may be used alone or in admixture with other plasticisers when the esters of cyclohexane polycarboxylic acids may act as viscosity depressants. Fast fusing plasticisers may also be included. The formulations are particularly useful in the production of a range of goods from semi-rigid to highly flexible materials and are particularly useful in the production of medical materials such as blood bags and tubing.

Abstract: The invention concerns a liquid concentrate of mineral fillers comprising an aqueous or organic solvent, mineral fillers useful for making paints, with a dry extract of mineral fillers not less than 65%, and a grafted copolymer consisting of 1) 5 to 40 wt. %, preferably 15 to 35 wt. %, more preferably still 20 to 30 wt. % of said anchoring sequence(s) consisting of a linear copolymer formed from at least two different monomer units including: a first ethylene monomer unit comprising at least a basic nitrogenous group, a second unsaturated ethylene monomer unit comprising an aromatic group, preferably a phenyl, the weight content in said first monomer units relative to said second monomer units being from 40 to 60 wt. %, preferably about 50 wt. %; 2) 25 to 90 wt. %, preferably 40 to 80 wt. %, more preferably still 50 to 70 wt. % of said organo-soluble hydrophobic sequence(s) to disperse the particles in apolar medium; and 3) 5 to 70 wt. %, preferably 15 to 30 wt. %, more preferably still 10 to 20 wt.

Abstract: The invention relates to grafted copolymers comprising at least three sequences of distinct chemical nature, among which one or more sequence(s) for anchoring on solid particles, one or more sequence(s) of hydrophobic character and one or more sequence(s) of hydrophilic character. The invention also concerns their process of preparation, the compositions containing them, their use as agent for dispersing, stabilizing solid particles and/or emulsifying in an aqueous and/or organic medium, as well as use thereof for preparing pigmentary dispersions in aqueous and/or organic medium.

Abstract: Vanadium dioxide particles having formula V1−xMxO2, wherein 0≦x≧0.05 and M is a doping metal, and being characterized in that they have a particle size of less than 10 &mgr;m, a method for preparing same, and the use of said microparticles, in particular for surface coating, are disclosed.

Abstract: Arc torch for plasma arc cutting or welding comprising an interchangeable cartridge comprising an electrode and a nozzle, and connecting elements between the cartridge and the body of the arc torch to axially insert and remove the cartridge by a purely rectilinear movement. The arc torch can be used as part of a machine comprising a station for extracting used cartridges and a station for loading new cartridges into the arc torch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for striking an arc and to a torch employing said process. An electronic ignitor located at a maximum distance of 8 meters from the torch has a high-voltage conductor which leads to a spark gap adjacent the part to be welded. The high-voltage circuit is closed in the region of the zone to be ionized between the welding electrode and the part.

Abstract: Equipment for public transport vehicles and transit areas having on either side of a longitudinal passageway, symmetrical transverse rows of sitting seats, having an alternating orientation, sometimes facing and sometimes back to back. At least above two longitudinal sequences of sitting seats on the side of the longitudinal passageway are provided longitudinal lounger seats, at a rate of one lounger for two sitting seats, whereof the central bottom points bear on the seat backs coupled back to back and whereof the adjacent raised ends are extended on the curved inner roof area. Access to each central bottom point takes place by steps located on the other side of the longitudinal passageway and which face one another, in the sides common to the seat backs joined back to back.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the field of packaging and to a coating composition composed of a polyvinyl alcohol solution and a polymer latex for imparting gas and flavor tight packaging.

Abstract: A high frequency-high voltage generator supplies current, on one hand, to a first arc striking circuit connecting a main electrode to an auxiliary electrode and, on the other hand, to a second arc striking circuit which connects one of the two electrodes to the workpiece to be treated. In this way there is achieved a striking of the arc in two stages. This ensures high reliability regardless of the nature of the material from which the workpiece is made regardless of the protecting gas used, in particular for the TIG welding of light alloys in a helium atmosphere. The device is applicable to an automatic TIG welding.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the field of packaging and to a coating composition composed of a polyvinyl alcohol solution and a polymer latex for imparting gas and flavor tight packaging.

Abstract: A measuring bridge for determining the orientation of reference points on a motor vehicle including a single bending resistant measuring bar and a plurality of measuring vehicles mounted respectively on first and second tracks disposed on the opposite sides of the measuring bar and extending longitudinally therealong. Each measuring vehicle is movable longitudinally along the tracks independently of the other vehicles and each extends normally therefrom so that their outer ends are spaced from the tracks. Additional tracks are formed on each vehicle and extend perpendicularly to the measuring bar for supporting measuring devices for lateral movement relative to the bar. Supporting means extend downwardly from at least a pair of vehicles on each side of the measuring bar so that the bridge may be oriented relative to the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A device for removing from their moulds elements made of pre-stressed concrete employing stretched adherent reinforcements on a "long bed" and passing through at least one row of moulds of said elements, wherein, prior to the release of the tension of the reinforcements, each of the elements is detached from its mould by an upward thrust exerted on at least one movable portion of the bottom of this mould, then maintained in lifted position until the tension is released and these reinforcements are cut.

Abstract: The device for displaying the distribution of current density of a beam of electrically charged particles comprises a support plate of electrically insulating material having a surface area at least equal to the cross-sectional area of the beam and m.times.n=q electrically conducting elements e which are fixed on the support plate in a lattice array of m lines and n columns. These elements e.sub.mn intercept portions of the beam and are each electrically connected to a system designed to process the electrical signals collected by said elements and to display the current density at m.times.n points of the beam cross-section.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for producing bioriented polyester hollow bodies characterized by good gas and flavor tightness, wherein one wall of a preform is coated with an aqueous composition consisting of at least two incompatible polymers, one of which is a water soluble polyvinyl alcohol and the other, a polymer latex with low water sensitivity; the coating is dried and the preform is bidrawn-blown.