Abstract: A device for measuring a path under load of a first part that is in motion relative to a second part. The device includes an active telescopic bar and a connector. The telescopic bar includes a scale to measure the length of the bar, a coupler to ball link at each end of the bar, and a force sensor to measure the force applied to the bar along its longitudinal axis. The connector links each end of the bar to the first and second part, respectively. The spatial components of the force applied to one of the connector are measured. A measuring method utilizing the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling an automated orbital sander, in which method an electrically powered orbital sander is moved around automatically, at constant pressure, over the surface of an object, along at least one predefined sanding path so as to perform sanding, characterized in that the instantaneous power consumed by the sander along the sanding path is measured and in that the measurement thus taken is processed in order to deduce therefrom information regarding the level of abrasion along said path and/or to detect any sanding incident that has occurred along the latter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant extract from the calyx of one of the many plants of the Solanaceae family, of the Physalis genus, comprising mainly one or more moderately polar to non-polar sucrose esters having a carbon number of acyl groups from C1 to C10 for use as an active agent in cosmetic, dermatological or nutracosmetic compositions. It also relates to the purified sucrose esters of the plant extract or the synthesised sucrose esters as described for the same use. The invention also relates to a cosmetic, dermatological or nutracosmetic composition comprising as active ingredient, a plant extract or the synthesised sucrose esters in a suitable physiological medium. Finally, it also relates to the preparation method of the said plant extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of avocado peels in order to obtain avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols, said avocado peels accounting for 5 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to a method for obtaining avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols from at least avocado peels, said avocado peels accounting for 5 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols, obtainable by this method. Lastly, the invention relates to an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols, for use as a drug, advantageously in the in the prevention and/or treatment of conjunctive tissue disorders such as arthrosis, articular pathologies such as rheumatism, or periodontal diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lipid extract of the seeds of passion fruit, Passiflora incarnata and/or Passiflora edulis, preferably P. edulis, characterised in that said lipid extract is an oil of passion fruit seeds concentrated in its unsaponifiable fraction, containing between 3 wt. % and 100 wt. % of unsaponifiable matter in relation to the total weight of the extract. The invention also relates to a method for preparing such an extract and to a composition comprising said extract, especially for the use thereof in a dermatological or pharmaceutical composition or as a food.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of avocado seeds in order to obtain avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, said avocado seeds accounting for 10 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to a method for obtaining avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols or acetylated derivatives thereof from at least avocado seeds, said avocado seeds accounting for 10 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, obtainable by the present method. The invention also relates to the use of avocado oil in order to prepare an avocado oil concentrate enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, or to prepare an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in alkyl polyols.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of passionflower seeds, and preferentially Passiflora edulis seeds. The composition is advantageously cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological or nutraceutical. The subject matter of the invention is also a process for extracting an extract of passionflower seeds and preferentially Passiflora edulis seeds, and also the extract which can be obtained by means of said process. The invention also relates to such a composition or such an extract for use in the prevention or treatment of disorders or pathological conditions of the skin, of the mucous membranes or of the skin appendages, for use in the prevention or treatment of vascular disorders, for use for combating oxidative stress, or else for use in the prevention or treatment of adipose tissue modifications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanding assembly including a sanding device (100) comprising a plate (110) for supporting a sanding disk (10) and motor-driven means (140) suitable for moving the supporting plate (110), characterized in that the supporting plate (110) comprises two notches (114, 116) distributed angularly along the periphery thereof, a first notch (114) for engaging with a positioning module (200) and a second notch (116) for engaging with a pulling jaw (400), and a module (500) for verifying the presence of the sanding disk.

Abstract: The invention relates to a condensation product obtainable by reaction of a1) at least one bicyclic or polycyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic, where the bicyclic or polycyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic is substituted by at least one carboxyl group (—COOH), and where the carboxyl group can be present in salt form, a2) at least one carbonyl compound, a3) if appropriate at least one sulfonating agent, a4) at least one urea derivative, and a5) if appropriate at least one further aromatic or heteroaromatic, or a physiologically tolerable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of avocado peels in order to obtain avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols, said avocado peels accounting for 5 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to a method for obtaining avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols from at least avocado peels, said avocado peels accounting for 5 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols, obtainable by this method. Lastly, the invention relates to an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols, for use as a drug, advantageously in the in the prevention and/or treatment of conjunctive tissue disorders such as arthrosis, articular pathologies such as rheumatism, or periodontal diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of avocado seeds in order to obtain avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, said avocado seeds accounting for 10 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to a method for obtaining avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols or acetylated derivatives thereof from at least avocado seeds, said avocado seeds accounting for 10 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, obtainable by the present method. The invention also relates to the use of avocado oil in order to prepare an avocado oil concentrate enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, or to prepare an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in alkyl polyols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic, nutraceutical or dermatological composition for treating or preventing acne, comprising a peptide and oside extract of Schizandra fruit and a suitable excipient. Preferably, the extract is obtained from Schizandra sphenanthera. The composition may also comprise at least one anti-acne agent selected from a sebum-regulating agent, an antibacterial and/or antifungal agent, a keratolytic agent and/or a keratoregulating agent, an astringent, an anti-inflammatory and/or anti-irritant, an antioxidant and/or a free-radical scavenger, a cicatrizing agent, an anti-ageing agent and a moisturizing agent. The invention also relates to a method for cosmetic treatment of acne, characterized in that a cosmetic composition according to the invention is applied to the affected areas of the skin, or in that the affected individual takes a nutraceutical composition according to the invention orally.

Abstract: A cosmetic, dermatological or nutraceutical composition including a Schisandra sphenanthera fruit peptide and sugar extract, a crude oil, a refined oil, a refined oil concentrate, and/or the unsaponifiable fraction of the concentrate. A method for preparing a peptide and sugar extract, a refined oil, and/or a concentrate and an unsaponifiable fraction of oil of the Schisandra sphenanthera fruit.

Abstract: Polymer obtainable by polycondensation or polyadduct formation from monomeric compounds, wherein accompanying use is made as monomeric compound of 2-isopropyl-2-alkyl-1,3-propanediols of the formula I or alkoxylated derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Polymer obtainable by polycondensation or polyadduct formation from monomeric compounds, wherein accompanying use is made as monomeric compound of 2-isopropyl-2-alkyl-1,3-propanediols of the formula I or alkoxylated derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A polymer obtainable by polycondensation or polyaddition of monomeric compounds, wherefor accompanying use is made as monomeric compound of 2-(2-methylbutyl)-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol of the formula I or its alkoxylated derivatives (also referred to collectively below as C11 diol).

Abstract: The invention relates to an avocado extract rich in polyphenols, containing at least 10% by weight of polyphenols, expressed in gallic acid equivalent relative to the dry extract obtained, wherein said polyphenols contain procyanidins, cafeic acid and cafeic acid derivatives, typically in a proportion of at least 70% by weight, expressed in gallic acid equivalent relative to the total polyphenol content by weight. The invention also relates to a composition comprising an extract according to the invention as active agent and a suitable excipient. The invention also relates to such a composition or such an extract for use thereof in preventing or treating disorders or pathological conditions of the skin, the mucous membranes or the superficial body growths.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extract of aerial parts of Maca rich in polyphenols, and also to a composition comprising such an extract and, where appropriate, a suitable excipient. The invention also relates to a process for extracting an extract of aerial parts of Maca rich in polyphenols, and also to the extract that can be obtained by means of said process. The invention also relates to such a composition or such an extract for use thereof in preventing or treating disorders or pathological conditions of the skin, the mucous membranes or the superficial body growths and/or for use thereof in preventing and/or treating vascular disorders. Finally, the invention relates to a cosmetic care process for the skin, the superficial body growths or the mucous membranes, with a view to improving the condition thereof or the appearance thereof, which comprises the administration of such a composition or of such an extract.

Abstract: A process for the production of leather using one or more reaction products of (a) triamines or higher amines with (b) at least one compound of the general formula I A1-R1??I where R1 is selected from hydrocarbon radicals having 10 to 5000 carbon atoms, straight-chain or branched, saturated or having from one to three C—C double bonds, and A1 from groups capable of reacting with amines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic, dermatological or nutraceutical composition comprising a Schisandra sphenanthera fruit extract. Said Schisandra sphenanthera fruit extract is selected from a peptide and sugar extract, a crude oil, a refined oil, a refined oil concentrate or the unsaponifiable fraction of said concentrate. The invention also relates to a method for preparing a peptide and sugar extract, a refined oil, and a concentrate and an unsaponifiable fraction of oil of Schisandra sphenanthera fruit. Finally, the invention relates to the dermatological, cosmetic and nutraceutical uses of said extracts.