Abstract: The invention relates to a combination, such as a combined preparation or pharmaceutical composition, respectively, which comprises nateglinide (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination, such as a combined preparation or pharmaceutical composition, respectively, which comprises nateglinide (I) or repaglinide and at least one other antidiabetic compound selected from the group consisting of thiazolidinedione derivatives (glitazones), sulfonyl urea derivatives and metformin for simultaneous, separate or sequential use in the prevention, delay of progression or treatment of diseases, especially metabolic disorders and in particular type 2 diabetes and diseases and conditions associated with diabetes; to a composition, respectively, which comprises nateglinide and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and to a process of making such composition; the use of such combination or composition for the preparation of a medicament for the prevention, delay of progression or treatment of metabolic disorders; a method of prevention, delay of progression or treatment of diseases in warm-blooded animals; the use of such combination or composition for

Abstract: A MOS transistor includes a drain zone, a source zone, and a gate electrode. Doping atoms of the first conductivity type are implanted in the region of the drain zone and the source zone by at least two further implantation steps such that a pn junction between the drain zone and a substrate region is vertically shifted and a voltage ratio of the MOS transistor between a lateral breakdown voltage and a vertical breakdown voltage can be set.

Abstract: To test the ESD resistance of a semiconductor component (1), for example of a NOS transistor, which can be used as an PSD protective element in a chip (2), a direct current characteristic of the semiconductor component (1) is monitored and the ESD resistance of the respective semiconductor component (1) is inferred depending on this. In particular, the direct current failure threshold of the semiconductor component (1) at which an increased leakage current occurs in the non-conducting direction of the semiconductor component (1) can be monitored in operation of the semiconductor coponent (1) using an applied direct current (Io) and the ESD resistance of the semiconductor component (1) inferred depending on a change in this direct current failure threshold.

Abstract: The memory configuration has memory cells each with a selection transistor and a trench capacitor. The storage electrode is formed by a substrate region along the trench wall. A cell plate that forms a common opposing electrode for a number of memory cells lies inside the trench. The cell plate is structured in strips on the surface of the substrate. The strips can run parallel to the direction of cell rows or enclose a defined angle (other than zero) with this direction. The arrangement in the form of strips halves the minimum structure width in the region of the cell plate.

Abstract: The methods of the present invention determine the net and gross thickness of reservoir beds, taking into account the internal structure of reservoir beds, using P-P, and/or S-S and/or P-S seismic data acquired in 2-d or 3-d.

Abstract: A convertible foot stool including a pair of triangular padded sections hingedly coupled together for forming a footstool in a first orientation, a chair in a second orientation, and a recliner in a third orientation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for calibrating the pressure readings obtained by catheter tip pressure transducers. The apparatus includes a Plexiglas vessel covered by a closure containing eight catheter ports through which the transducers are introduced into the vessel. The vessel is filled with saline solution that has been warmed to body temperature. The transducer ends of the catheters are inserted through airtight hemostatic control valves into the vessel through the catheter ports. Plexiglas guide tubes are used to guide the transducers into the saline solution at predetermined distances below the surface of the saline solution. The distances are used to calculate the hydrostatic pressures exerted upon the transducers by the saline solution. Known pressures are applied to the transducers through an airtight pressure port in the closure. Calculated hydrostatic pressures are added to the known pressures to provide calibration pressures for comparison with monitored pressure readings.

Abstract: A pore pressure prediction method includes the steps of: (a) designing a normal compaction trend velocity model; (b) testing the normal compaction trend velocity model; (c) designing 3-D spatial adjustment parameters to compensate for water depth; and (d) processing a 3-D velocity field using the interpreted normal compaction trend velocity model and the 3-D spatial adjustment parameters.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring characteristics of a liquid including a channel through which, during operation, the liquid flows and a plurality of sensors for measuring characteristics of the liquid as it flows through the channel. The cross-sectional shape of the channel varies along its length, but the cross-sectional area of the channel is substantially constant so that, during operation, liquid flows through the channel at a substantially uniform speed. The sensors include an ultra-violet sensor and an infra-red sensor, each having a source and a detector of electromagnetic radiation arranged along an axis transverse to the channel. The axes of the two sensors are transverse to each other.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of the compound of formula (I) ##STR1## or a salt thereof which comprises reducing the compound of formula (II) ##STR2## or a salt thereof. The novel intermediate of formula (II) and processes for preparing it are also described.

Abstract: A switching mechanism comprising a housing, a spring, first and second movable contacts mechanically attached to the spring, first and second substantially fixed contacts attached to the housing, and an actuator is provided. The spring comprises first and second edges substantially fixed to the housing. In a rest position the first and second movable contacts do not electrically contact the first and second substantially fixed contacts, respectively. The actuator centrally actuates the spring to cause the first and second movable contacts to move in the same direction as the central portion of the spring and to electrically contact the first and second substantially fixed contacts.The spring is preferably a snap spring shaped in the form of a cross comprising a column member and first and second protruding wings. The first and second movable contacts are preferably mechanically and electrically connected to the first and second protruding wings respectively.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of the compound of formula (I) ##STR1## or a salt thereof which comprises reducing the compound of formula (II) ##STR2## or a salt thereof. The novel intermediate of formula (II) and processes for preparing it are also described.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for repair for poles which have been damaged which is easily transportable, simple to install, and easily adaptable to many classes of poles. The method involves excavating around the pole, cleaning the surface of the pole, pumping a fumigant into the pole, cutting back to solid wood, installing a high compressive strength filler, applying a bonding agent to the clean surface, and then applying strips of a composite fiberglass mat and resin to the pole in a controlled manner until a desired encasement thickness has been achieved. The repair is completed by application of an ultraviolet resistance coating to the pole.

Abstract: An exposure control apparatus for a microfilm printer includes an area (planar) light source, photo detector, and digital control circuits. An averaged density reading over at least the central five to twenty percent of the area of the microfilm frame is measured. This density reading is then used to control the intensity of the exposure lamp via a digital control circuit. The spatial relationships between the elements of the light source, the microfilm frame being read, and the photodetector are optimally arranged to provide an even illumination of the portion of the microfilm frame being measured without interfering with the film exposure process and without creating undue space demands.The microfilm density measurement provided by the apparatus is used to automatically control the intensity of the exposure lamp used in the exposure of a light sensitive medium in the development of prints from the microfilm.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for repair for poles which have been damaged by environmental effects, which is easily transportable, simple to install, and easily adaptable to many classes of poles. The method involves excavating around the pole, cleaning the surface of the pole, pumping a fumigant into the pole, applying a bonding agent to the clean surface, and then applying strips of a composite fiberglass mat and resin to the pole in a controlled manner until a desired casement thickness has been achieved. The repair is completed by application of an ultraviolet resistant coating to the pole.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for repair for poles which have beem damaged by environmental effects, which is easily transportable, simple to install, and easily adaptable to many classes of poles. The method involves excavating around the pole, cleaning the surface of the pole, pumping a fumigant into the pole, applying a bonding agent to the clean surface, and then applying strips of a composite fiberglass mat and resin to the pole in a controlled manner until a desired casement thickness has been achieved. The repair is completed by application of an ultraviolet resistant coating to the pole.

Abstract: The disclosed ballot box and counter display has fixed front, rear, top and side walls; and has a bottom wall hinged to the rear wall, to be opened and closed. The top wall has an inner top wall panel hinged to the upper edge of one side wall and extended to the opposite side wall, and an outer top wall panel hinged along its rear edge to the upper edge of the rear wall panel and adapted to overlie the inner top wall panel. A flap hinged to the upper edge of the other side wall may underlie the inner top wall panel, and a flap hinged to the inner top wall panel may be fitted through slot means in this other side wall flap, for support of the inner top wall panel. A front wall outer panel is hinged at its upper front edge to the lower front edge of the front wall outer panel, and a flap on the lower edge of the outer front wall panel is folded around the lower edge of the front wall and fitted between the adjacent side walls.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for repair for poles which have been damaged by environmental effects, which is easily transportable, simple to install, and easily adaptable to many classes of poles. The method involves excavating around the pole, cleaning the surface of the pole, pumping a fumigant into the pole, applying a bonding agent to the clean surface, and then applying strips of a composite fiberglass mat and resin to the pole in a controlled manner until a desired casement thickness has been achieved. The repair is completed by application of an ultraviolet resistant coating to the pole.