Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and devices for treatments related to mammary tissue in subjects, including reducing the incidence of mastitis. In particular, the disclosure can relate to creating a physical barrier on a teat surface, in a teat canal, or in a teat cistern for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and devices for treatments related to mammary tissue in subjects, including reducing the incidence of mastitis. In particular, the disclosure can relate to creating a physical barrier on a teat surface, in a teat canal, or in a teat cistern for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and devices for treatments related to mammary tissue in subjects, including reducing the incidence of mastitis. In particular, the disclosure can relate to creating a physical barrier on a teat surface, in a teat canal, or in a teat cistern for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders.

Abstract: The current invention provides a kit of playing materials. The kit includes an inflatable foil, which is suitable for receiving and containing a gas and for forming a balloon. The foil has a colorable area, which covers the foil at least partially. The kit also includes a set of wax-based coloring agents, which can be applied directly onto the foil. Due to the light-weight properties of the foil, the balloon is floating in the air when filled with helium. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a method for providing one or more colorable balloons.

Abstract: The present invention is generally in the field of methods, compositions, and devices for reducing the incidence of mastitis in an animal. More specifically the invention includes methods and compositions for creating a physical barrier on the teat surface or in the teat canal of an animal for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders. In one embodiment, the methods and compositions are designed for use during the animal's dry period. In one embodiment, the methods and compositions are designed for placement in the teat cistern. In one embodiment, the methods and compositions are designed for placement in adhering to the external teat.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and devices for treatments related to mammary tissue in subjects, including reducing the incidence of mastitis. In particular, the disclosure can relate to creating a physical barrier on a teat surface, in a teat canal, or in a teat cistern for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders.

Abstract: A composition comprising a macromer that can be in situ polymerized into a hydrogel wound dressing directly on a wound and one or more antimicrobial agents intended to achieve bacteriostasis and/or be bacteriocidal. The antimicrobial agent is released upon application and trapped in the hydrogel upon its formation and also released over a period of time into the wound.

Abstract: A method for producing, on the surface of a wall capable of being swept by a fluid, raised elements forming disruptions of the boundary layer is disclosed. The method includes applying laser shocks to the surface so as to create peaks on the edge of the impact zones such that the peaks form the disruptive raised elements.

Abstract: A method for producing, on the surface of a wall capable of being swept by a fluid, raised elements forming disruptions of the boundary layer is disclosed. The method includes applying laser shocks to the surface so as to create peaks on the edge of the impact zones such that the peaks form the disruptive raised elements.

Abstract: A fault detector for use with a telephone wire-pair having a return conductor and an output conductor, a method of protecting a telecommunications network including the telephone wire-pair and a power supply for the telecommunications network. In one embodiment, the fault detector includes (1) a passive sensor coupled between Earth and the wire-pair to detect a ground fault thereon, (2) an amplifier having inputs coupled across the passive sensor and configured to characterize the ground fault in terms of a value and (3) a controller configured to receive the value via an output of the amplifier and compare the value to a threshold to determine if the ground fault exceeds a safety limit.

Abstract: A method for producing, on the surface of a wall capable of being swept by a fluid, raised elements forming disruptions of the boundary layer is disclosed. The method includes applying laser shocks to the surface so as to create peaks on the edge of the impact zones such that the peaks form the disruptive raised elements.

Abstract: A casing supporting a series of stationary vanes between which there are disposed series of moving blades movable in rotation about a longitudinal axis in which the radially outer ends of the moving blades being close to the inside face of the casing is disclosed. The casing includes, at least over an annulus situated facing one of the series of moving blades, at least one casing treatment zone facing towards the blades and including a surface relief disturbance in the form of a groove of closed outline. The invention is applicable to controlling rotating separation in a turbomachine compressor.

Abstract: A composition comprising a macromer that can be in situ polymerized into a hydrogel wound dressing directly on a wound and one or more antimicrobial agents intended to achieve bacteriostasis and/or be bacteriocidal. The antimicrobial agent is released upon application and trapped in the hydrogel upon its formation and also released over a period of time into the wound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing, on the surface of a wall capable of being swept by a fluid, raised elements forming disruptions of the boundary layer. It is characterized in that laser shocks are applied to said surface so as to create peaks on the edge of the impact zones, the peaks forming said disruptive raised elements.

Abstract: A fault detector for use with a telephone wire-pair having a return conductor and an output conductor, a method of protecting a telecommunications network including the telephone wire-pair and a power supply for the telecommunications network. In one embodiment, the fault detector includes (1) a passive sensor coupled between Earth and the wire-pair to detect a ground fault thereon, (2) an amplifier having inputs coupled across the passive sensor and configured to characterize the ground fault in terms of a value and (3) a controller configured to receive the value via an output of the amplifier and compare the value to a threshold to determine if the ground fault exceeds a safety limit.

Abstract: A nose cone for a turbomachine, such as a turbojet in particular, the cone being mounted on the end of a shaft carrying fan blades and being associated with a controlled axial displacement mechanism, thereby making it possible to modify the axial position of the cone relative to the fan blades.

Abstract: The invention relates to a casing supporting series of stationary vanes between which there are disposed series of moving blades movable in rotation about a longitudinal axis, the radially outer ends of said moving blades being close to the inside face of the casing. In characteristic manner, the casing includes, at least over an annulus situated facing one of the series of moving blades, at least one casing treatment zone facing towards the blades and including at a surface relief disturbance in the form of a groove of closed outline. The invention is applicable to controlling rotating separation in a turbomachine compressor.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a self-aligned, panel mounted cord set, a method of manufacture therefor and an electronic equipment chassis employing the same. One end of the cord set is mounted in an aperture on a panel of an electronic equipment chassis (typically a back panel). The cord set self-aligns when mounted in the aperture to provide a mating connection with an electronic module housed in the chassis. In one embodiment of the invention the self-aligned panel mounted cord set has an elongated body with first and second opposing ends. Coupled to the first end is a power cord configured to mate with an electrical source, such as an AC wall outlet. Coupled to the second end is an electronic module connector configured to mate with the electronic module. About the elongated body is a flange with an alignment post thereon configured to align the elongated body with respect to the panel when positioned in the aperture.

Abstract: A procedure for facilitating osseous growth, particularly in dental surgery and in maxillofacial surgery, and device for implementing this procedure is disclosed. The device includes an elastic member which is interposed between bone surface and a membrane arranged beneath tissues overlying the bone surface. The elastic member is capable of lifting the membrane a slight distance with a controlled amount of pressure. In the procedure, the elastic member is held temporarily, until scarring has taken place, in a state in which the elastic device presents a minimum thickness between the osseous surface and the membrane and the elastic device does not exert any appreciable stress on the latter.

Abstract: A switching mode converter with current mode regulation includes a passive network operative to waveshape a ramp signal in order to attenuate the leading edge spike of the sensed switch current. A passive pulse generating network generates a pulse in response to the generated ramp with the proper timing and polarity such that when superimposed on the sensed current waveform effectively cancels the leading edge spike of that waveform.