Abstract: A container for transporting a receptacle (2) containing a radioactive substance for medical use. includes a shielded body made up of a belt of side walls connected to a base element and defining a top opening, and a shielded closing lid attachable to the top opening by locking elements shaped so as to be activated by a translational movement of the lid in the top opening, this “locking movement” taking place along the axis of the opening and towards the opposing base element. The lid is further equipped with elements for deactivating the locking elements to enable it to be separated from the container body. In one advantageous embodiment, the lid has a plurality of retractable projecting studs designed to fit by a snap-action type phenomenon into at least one complementary housing formed in the opening of the container body during the locking movement.

Abstract: A medical unit includes a shielded enclosure (2) in which are accommodated:—elements (13) for supporting a container (12) including a source or a generator of injectable radioactive product (11),—elements (10) for supporting a syringe (6),—a device (3) of the activimeter type, and—a system of pipes (9, 20, 23, 24) associated with at least one valve (15). The syringe support (10), the valve (15) and the radioactive source support (13) are arranged vertically relative to one another, respectively from top to bottom, the syringe support (10) being arranged to support the syringe (6) with the plunger (8) thereof oriented upward. The valve (15) and the syringe plunger (8) can be operated so as to ensure the withdrawal, dilution and injection operations.

Abstract: A stable, low VOC, low viscosity biocide formulation comprising an effective amount of at least one biocide, 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT), and a polyglycol liquid carrier of formula (I): R—O-(AO)n—O—R1, wherein n is 4-25, R and R? are hydrogen, C1-C3 alkyl groups, O?C—CH3 group, or O?C—C2H5 group, and AO is a) CH2CH2O, or b) CH2CH2O/CH2CHMe-O block or random copolymer; with proviso that when R and R? are both hydrogen, AO is a block or random copolymer. A method of making such a formulation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making thin films in metal/ceramic composite, characterized in that it consists in: a) preparing a suspension (S) in an organic solvent from a substantially homogeneous mixture of ceramic reinforcements of metal particles, a binder, a plasticizing agent and an organic dispersant, the metal particles constituting at least 5 wt. % of the suspension; b) tape casting the suspension (S) to form a thing film (B), then culminating organic compounds contained in the binder and the plasticizing agent from said thin film; c) densifying the thin film from which said organic compounds have been removed in an oven.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing composite metal/ceramic thin films, consisting of: a) preparing a suspension (S) in an organic solvent starting from a substantially homogenous mixture of ceramic reinforcements, metallic particles, a binder, a plasticizer and a dispersant, the metallic particles constituting at least 5% by weight of the suspension; b) tape casting the suspension to form a thin film, and then de-binding said thin film; c) densifying the de-binded thin film in a furnace.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for regulating migration of neuronal progenitor cells in the nervous system of a mammal. The method comprises providing a mammal with TNR, a biologically active fragment of TNR, or a TNR agonist in an amount sufficient to direct migration of the neuronal progenitor cells. The invention provides a method of treating neurological diseases by replenishing diseased, damaged, or destroyed neural cells in the central nervous system or in the peripheral nervous system.

Abstract: A selectively mountable optical assembly having an optics body, at least one optical element, and a mounting base. Coupling structure allows the optics body to be selectively coupled to the mounting base such that a flange on the optics body is selectively aligned with the mounting base when in an engaged position.

Abstract: A collector is disclosed that is constructed to receive radiation from a radiation source and to transmit radiation to an illumination system, the collector comprising a reflective element which is internally provided with a fluid channel.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided an acoustic laminate suitable for use in wall, floor and ceiling assemblies and other dividing structure assemblies, the laminate including: a viscoelastic acoustic barrier being in the form of discrete, spaced apart sections or a continuous layer; and a construction panel, the barrier affixed to one or more panel faces of the construction panel.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for regulating migration of neuronal progenitor cells in the nervous system of a mammal. The method comprises providing a mammal with TNR, a biologically active fragment of TNR, or a TNR agonist in an amount sufficient to direct migration of the neuronal progenitor cells. The invention provides a method of treating neurological diseases by replenishing diseased, damaged, or destroyed neural cells in the central nervous system or in the peripheral nervous system.

Abstract: A composition for producing sheet material with sound dampening properties wherein the composition includes water, gelatine, glycerine and a filler material.

Abstract: An optical assembly includes a first tubular member having a pitched bearing surface proximate one end; a second tubular member having a pitched bearing surface proximate one end; a coupling tubular member fixedly coupled to the second tubular member and rotatably and slideably coupled to the first tubular member; and an optical element received in at least one of the first, the second or the coupling tubular members. At least a portion of the pitched bearing surface of the first tubular member is in engaging contact with at least a portion of the pitched bearing surface of the second tubular member. Rotating the first tubular member with respect to the second tubular member smoothly varies a distance between the first and second tubular members and allows a large, smooth adjustment with little effort. Rotation in a single direction returns the distances to an initial starting point.

Abstract: Process for producing an injected article to which a flocked decoration is applied that comprises the production of a flocked substrate (11) based on a temporary substrate (1) covered by a temporary adhesive (2) that keeps the flock fibers (3) in place, positioning of said flocked substrate in an injection mold of said article to be produced, injection of a polymer (12) being melted in said closed mold through an injection opening (4), removal of the injected article from the mold and the peeling off of the temporary substrate (1) and the temporary adhesive (2) from the injected article, characterized in that the flocked substrate (11) is positioned in said mold so that the flock fibers (3) are oriented toward the interior of said mold.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided an acoustic laminate including: a first layer of viscoelastic acoustic barrier material; a sound absorbing/decoupling batt affixed to the first layer of viscoelastic acoustic barrier material, the batt at rest defining a batt plane; the batt including a plurality of batt fibres; the batt further including retaining fibres, wherein the batt fibres and/or retaining fibres are disposed perpendicular to the batt plane and having end portions thereof disposed at a batt surface, the end portions affixed to the viscoelastic barrier material so that either the first layer of viscoelastic acoustic barrier material or the sound absorbing/decoupling batt itself may be retained in spaced relation from a mounting surface when the laminate is so mounted, the retention being achieved in any orientation by bearing a mass load of the batt or first layer of viscoelastic material along the axis of the affixed batt fibres and/or retaining fibres.

Abstract: A syringe protecting device includes a casing (9) made of a material protecting against radiation, adapted to cover the syringe cylindrical body (3), which casing (9) is associated with a structure (10) likewise made of a material protecting against radiation, designed to form at least a partial protective shield on the rear end of the syringe, while allowing the syringe plunger (4) to be operated. In one particular embodiment, the protective shield is globally shaped like a cylindrical sleeve (10) provided with a base (18); the sleeve (10) is mounted sliding on the protective casing (9) by capping it through its rear end, and it comprises mechanism (20) for being removably secured to the stem (5) operating the syringe plunger (4).

Abstract: A filter aid for use in connection with the filtration of liquids is provided. In particular, a filter useful in connection with the filtration of beer is provided. In addition, a method of filtering liquids is provided. According to the method, a filter aid comprising angular, isotropic particles is introduced to a liquid before the liquid is passed through a filter. In particular, a method for filtering beer comprising the introduction of angular, isotropic particles as a filter aid to a stream of unfiltered beer such that a filtration cake comprising filter aid and solids filtered from the beer is formed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a compound of formula (I) wherein: W represents O or NH, Q represents an unbranched or branched, saturated or unsaturated or aromatic, cyclic or acyclic or heterocyclic hydrocarbon radical containing 1 to 30 carbon atoms including or not heteroatom(s), R1 is H, OH, or R1, R2 form together —O—, R3?R4?OMe or R3 and R4 form together —OCH2O—, R is H, C1-C30alkyl or O-protecting group and R6 represents an unbranched or branched, saturated or unsaturated or aromatic, cyclic or acyclic or heterocyclic hydrocarboned radical containing 1 to 30 carbon atoms including or not heteroatom(s), or R and R6 form together —CMe2-, n is 0 to 8, R5 is H, OH, OMe, O—(C1-C30)-alkyl, O-aryl-(C1-C30)-alkyl, O—(C2-C30)-alkenyl, O—(C3-C30)-cycloalkyl or O-aryl, the dotted line is null or forms a double bond depending on the meaning of R1. It also concerns their methods of preparation and their use in treatment of cancers, leukemias, parasites and as reversal agents of harringtonines.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pneumatic rubber tire which contains at least one electrically conductive cord extending from an external outer surface of its wheel-rim mounting surface rubber component to an internal electrically conductive tread base layer rubber component to provide a path of least electrical resistance, namely an electrically conductive path, between the outer tire wheel-rim mounting surface and the internal tire tread base layer. The electrically conductive cord is comprised of at least one electrically conductive metal filament (e.g. metal filament, carbon fiber or combination of metal filament and carbon fiber) spirally wound around a centrally disposed core of at least one organic fiber.

Abstract: A pneumatic rubber tire containing at least one electrically conductive cord extending between its bead and tread portions to provide a path of least electrical resistance. The electrically conductive cord is comprised of at least one electrically conductive metal filament spirally wound around a centrally disposed core of at least one organic fiber. The electrically conductive cord does not extend to, and is exclusive of, an outer surface of the tire.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, an electronic assembly is provided. The electronic assembly comprises a substrate with a lead connected thereto and first and second microelectronic components on the substrate. The first microelectronic component has first and second portions. A plurality of conductors interconnects the first microelectronic component and a selected one of the lead and the second microelectronic component. A first of the conductors contacts the first portion of the first microelectronic component and has a first inductance, and a second of the conductors contacts the second portion of the microelectronic component and has a second inductance. The second inductance is greater than the first inductance.