Abstract: A multi-layer edible strip containing active medicinal ingredients having a method of fabrication for making a multi-layer edible strip for a first formulation has a first layer of active medicinal ingredients; a second layer of active medicinal ingredients; and, a third layer of a food film base, wherein the first layer and the second layer are separated by the third layer; the first and second layers being formed by the integration of CO2 with the medicinal mixture for dissolving/liquefying the pharmaceutical solution, the method has several steps which include pouring ingredients into separate non-stick molds for drying those active ingredients, the ingredients are then mixed with plasticizers, modified pullulans, and starches previously diluted in hot water. The resulting mixture is then are refrigerated down to 5 degrees Celsius, then other operation such as high speed stirring happens so as to provide a suitable end product.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention an improved recipe containing whey proteins and ascorbic acid is used to make three separate layers that are laid one of top of the other wherein the central layer is a separator layer used for separating the two outlying layers containing active medicinal components. The three layers, together, are thicker than what is currently possible and as such, contain more active ingredients, which is crucial for medicinal purpose.

Abstract: An optical device includes: a substrate including plural waveguide cores; and an optical component provided on the substrate, the optical component including plural lenses, each of the plural lenses transmitting light passing through one of the corresponding plural waveguide cores on the substrate. The substrate and the optical component are each provided with a positioning structure. The positioning structure includes plural protrusions and plural recesses provided on the substrate and the optical component. Each of the plural recesses accommodates a corresponding one of the plural protrusions, and an outer surface of each of the plural protrusions contacts a positioning surface of a corresponding one of the plural recesses. The positioning surface is a part of an inner surface of each of the plural recesses having accommodated the corresponding one of the plural protrusions to position the plural lenses relative to the substrate.

Abstract: An optical device includes: a substrate including plural waveguide cores; and an optical component provided on the substrate, the optical component including plural lenses, each of the plural lenses transmitting light passing through one of the corresponding plural waveguide cores on the substrate. The substrate and the optical component are each provided with a positioning structure. The positioning structure includes plural protrusions and plural recesses provided on the substrate and the optical component. Each of the plural recesses accommodates a corresponding one of the plural protrusions, and an outer surface of each of the plural protrusions contacts a positioning surface of a corresponding one of the plural recesses. The positioning surface is a part of an inner surface of each of the plural recesses having accommodated the corresponding one of the plural protrusions to position the plural lenses relative to the substrate.

Abstract: A sealing system for at least one floatingly mounted ring in a support for a rotary shaft rotatable about an axis directed along a longitudinal direction provides dynamic sealing between the shaft and the support. The system includes a coupling part interposed between the ring and the support, whereby the ring is secured to the support. A first cylindrical type joint directed with respect to a first transverse direction provides a joint between the support and the coupling part. A second cylindrical type joint directed with respect to a second transverse direction perpendicular to the first transverse direction provides a joint between the ring and the coupling part. A turbopump includes such rotary shafts and sealing systems.

Abstract: The sealing of a turbine casing is reinforced by decoupling a fastening flange from a remainder of a housing. The casing includes a body that is externally reinforced by axial ribs that are connected to an annular rib and the fastening flange is attached to the annular rib by an annular wall portion that is thinner than the annular rib and than the flange.

Abstract: The sealing of a turbine casing is reinforced by decoupling a fastening flange from a remainder of a housing. The casing includes a body that is externally reinforced by axial ribs that are connected to an annular rib and the fastening flange is attached to the annular rib by an annular wall portion that is thinner than the annular rib and than the flange.