Abstract: A device for evaluating the density of protons present in a given body with the possibility of identifying the material forming part of the constitution of the body and to which the protons belong. The device includes a permanent magnet having north and south poles, the magnet presenting a longitudinal axis of symmetry and a plane of symmetry perpendicular to the axis; two coils disposed at opposite ends of the magnet, centered on the axis, and symmetrical about the plane; a radio frequency electricity generator connected to the two coils in such a manner that the radio frequency electric current feeds the two cols so that the faces of the two coils respectively facing the two poles of the permanent magnet are of the same magnetic kind; and a receiver connected to the two cols to analyze the electrical signals delivered at the output of the two coils when the generator is disconnected from the two coils.

Abstract: Methods and devices for determining the quality of an oil well reserve or the like delivering a given fluid derived from a productive layer, by measuring the response R of the well. The method implemented by the device comprises modulating the fluid flow rate (4) in the well (1) by a sinusoidal function with a controllable preventer (5), and measuring the variations in flow rate and pressure of the fluid respectively with a flow meter (7) and a pressure sensor (9), the response Rc of the well (1); if the productive layer comprises a damaged zone having a positive formation damage of non-null thickness, is obtained by the equation (I), and the response Rf of the well; if the productive layer comprises a fracture having a negative formation damage, is obtained by the equation (II). The invention is applicable to oil prospecting.

Abstract: The subject invention provides methods for treating symptoms and/or conditions associated with idiopathic hyperhidrosis by using compounds that decrease the activity of serotonin 5-HT2C receptors. Compounds that can ameliorate symptoms of idiopathic hyperhidrosis and associated conditions include 5-HT2C receptor antagonists (i.e., ketanserin, ritanserin, mianserin, mesulergine, cyproheptadine, fluoxetine, mirtazapine, olanzapine, and ziprasidone) as well as 5-HT2C receptor modulators (i.e., inverse agonists, partial agonists, and allosteric modulators).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the processes and devices for assessing the permeability of a rock medium 1 containing a fluid 2 in its interstices 3.

Abstract: The invention concerns methods and devices for determining the quality of an oil well reserve or the like delivering a given fluid derived from a productive layer, by measuring the response R of the well. The inventive method implemented by the device is characetrised in that it consists in modulating the fluid flow rate (4) in the well (1) by a sinusoidal function by means of a controllable preventer (5), and in measuring the variations in flow rate and pressure of the fluid respectively with a flow meter (7) and a pressure sensor (9), the response Rc of the well (1); if the productive layer comprises a damaged zone having a positive formation damage of non-null thickness, is obtained by the equation (1), and the response Rf the well; if the productive layer comprises a fracture having a negative formation damage, is obtained by the equation (11). The invention is applicable to oil prospecting.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oligonucleotide derivative which comprises at least one nucleoside building block of the formula (I) The invention furthermore relates to nucleoside building blocks, intermediates and processes for preparing the oligonucleotide derivatives and the nucleoside building blocks. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and to uses of the oligonucleotide derivatives and the nucleoside building blocks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for evaluating the density of protons present in a given body 100 with the possibility of identifying the material forming part of the constitution of the body and to which the protons belong.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the sulfurization of phosphorus-containing compounds which comprises contacting the phosphorus compound to be sulfurized with a sulfur transfer reagent of formula (I) 1

Abstract: An improved aluminum alloy fin stock is described having both a high strength and a high thermal conductivity. The fin stock contains 1.2-1.8% Fe, 0.7-0.95% Si, 0.3-0.5% Mn, 0.3-1.2% Zn and the balance Al, and is produced by continuously strip casting the alloy at a cooling rate greater than 10° C./sec. but less than 200° C./sec., hot rolling the strip to a re-roll sheet without homogenization, cold rolling the re-roll sheet to an intermediate gauge, annealing the sheet and cold rolling the sheet to final gauge. This fin stock has a conductivity after brazing of greater than 49.8% IACS.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a mixture consisting essentially of (i) pseudoephedrine, an individual optical isomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (ii) at least one compound selected from 2-[4-(diphenylmethyl)-1-piperazinyl]-acetic acid or amide derivatives, an individual optical isomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to analysis tools for analyzing the ground 1, from a surface 2 thereof, by means of a sonde 3 having a given analysis lobe 4 and a resolution time T. The tool of the invention is essentially characterized by the fact that it comprises a drive head 10 driven to move in continuous translation at a speed V relative to the surface 2 and along a direction 11 parallel to the surface 2, a skid 12, means 13 for associating the sonde 3 and the skid 12 so that the sonde can analyze the rocks contained in its lobe 4, and means 14 for coupling together the drive head 10 and the skid 12 so that the two elements can be displaced relative to each other along the direction 11 over a distance D. The tool of the invention finds a particularly advantageous application in analyzing oil-bearing rocks surrounding the wall 30 of an oil well 31, in order to determine both the distribution of the porosity of the rocks, and their associated permeability.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a mixture consisting essentially of (i) pseudoephedrine, an individual optical isomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (ii) at least one compound selected from 2-[4-(diphenylmethyl)-1-piperazinyl]-acetic acid or amide derivatives, an individual optical isomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Oligonucleotides are provided which have increased nuclease resistance, substituent groups for increasing binding affinity to complementary nucleic acid strand, and subsequences of 2′-deoxy-erythro-pentofuranosyl nucleosides that activate RNase H. Such oligonucleotides are useful for diagnostics and other research purposes, for modulating the expression of a protein in organisms, and for the diagnosis, detection and treatment of other conditions susceptible to ooligonucleotide therapeutics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) Wherein: B is adenine, guanine or hypoxanthine Z is hydrogen or a negative charge R is —[CH2CH(R1)—O]n—R2, —CH2CH2X, in which R1 is hydrogen or (C1-C6) alkyl R2 is hydrogen or (C1-C6) alkyl n is a number from 1 to 6 X is OH, F, NR3R4 R3 and R4 are independently from each other hydrogen or (C1-C6) alkyl and to methods of enzymatically treating these compounds with biocatalysts having cyclic phosphodiesterase activity.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an expanded cereal with the overall shape of an array of touching balls and an extrusion die and an extruder for use with the process. The die includes a feed ring for receiving material from an extruder, a cylindrical distribution chamber having a front wall and rear wall which includes the feed ring, and an array of parallel extrusion tubes provided in the front wall of the distribution chamber. The feed ring is in communication with the array of parallel extrusion tubes through the distribution chamber. The distribution chamber also includes a cylindrical distribution insert that extends axially from the center of the feed ring towards the front wall but spaced from the array of extrusion tubes. The process involves cooking and extruding a mixture of starchy material, sugar, oil, and water in a cooker-extruder and forcing the cooked material through the extrusion die.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an expanded cereal with the overall shape of an array of touching balls and an extrusion die and an extruder for use with the process. The die includes a feed ring for receiving material from an extruder, a cylindrical distribution chamber having a front wall and rear wall which includes the feed ring, and an array of parallel extrusion tubes provided in the front wall of the distribution chamber. The feed ring is in communication with the array of parallel extrusion tubes through the distribution chamber. The distribution chamber also includes a cylindrical distribution insert that extends axially from the center of the feed ring towards the front wall but spaced from the array of extrusion tubes. The process involves cooking and extruding a mixture of starchy material, sugar, oil, and water in a cooker-extruder and forcing the cooked material through the extrusion die.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a mixture consisting essentially of

Abstract: A device for rinsing batches of semiconductor wafers including a rinse vessel provided with at least one opening of overflowing water discharge, the bottom of which includes a water supply, a main outlet connected to a sewer and a recovery outlet connected to a waste water treatment plant, said at least one opening emerging into a gutter equipped with an outlet duct connected to the sewer and with a recovery duct connected to the treatment plant and said outlet duct being equipped with a controllable closing means enabling selection thereof to empty the gutter.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an expanded cereal with the overall shape of an array of touching balls and an extrusion die and an extruder for use with the process. The die includes a feed ring for receiving material from an extruder, a cylindrical distribution chamber having a front wall and rear wall which includes the feed ring, and an array of parallel extrusion tubes provided in the front wall of the distribution chamber. The feed ring is in communication with the array of parallel extrusion tubes through the distribution chamber. The distribution chamber also includes a cylindrical distribution insert that extends axially from the center of the feed ring towards the front wall but spaced from the array of extrusion tubes. The process involves cooking and extruding a mixture of starchy material, sugar, oil, and water in a cooker-extruder and forcing the cooked material through the extrusion die.

Abstract: A modular panel system having a plurality of panels connected together, each of the panels would normally be of a rectangular configuration, the panels being connected together by means of a vertically extending member which is secured to side walls of the panels and an elongated flexible interconnecting member having first and second longitudinally extending side marginal edges and an enlarged edge portion designed to be retained by the vertically extending member. A U-shaped raceway member which may be placed on either the top or bottom of a panel or between panels to provide for horizontal cables.