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Patent MX-PA04007307-A (MX)
Title: Drive equipment for escalator step or moving walkway plate.
Inventor: MICHAEL MATHEISL
IPC: B66B23/14
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: An escalator or moving walkway has a step belt or plate of motor-driven steps or plates and free-running steps or plates. Running rails are arranged upon transverse elements of a support construction, and have a respective running surface for step rollers and a running surface for chain rollers. The step rollers are connected with the step or plate body by means of arms. A secondary part of a linear motor is connected to the step or plate body by means of pins. A guide rail for guidance and drive of the steps or plates is centrally provided along a forward running part or return running part of the escalator or walkway, wherein the primary part of the linear motor is integrated in the guide rail. Each motor step or plate is provided with a brake which acts on the guide rail.
Patent MX-PA04007644-A (MX)
Title: Method and device related to a container.
Inventor: KJELL LINDSKOG
IPC: A45C5/02
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and to an arrangement applicable to a container or to a chamber, for instance to a security chamber or to a security container for valuable articles. The container/chamber (20) has a casing or shell (10) in which an explosive substance or a burstable item is housed. The arrangement includes at said shell (10) means (50; 50aCOE) for detecting ambient temperature or shell temperature. The explosive substance is detonated or the burstable item is depressurised to prevent bursting of the outer casing/shell (10) of the container or said chamber at a predetermined temperature limit value. The means (50; 50aCOE) for detecting the ambient temperature or the shell temperature is disposed essentially across the whole surface of the shell/casing (10).
Patent MX-PA04007888-A (MX)
Title: Cab signal quality detecting and reporting system and method.
Inventor: JOHN HOWARD JOHNSON
IPC: B61L3/24
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: A system and method for railroad cab signal quality detection and reporting for use in connection with a railroad cab signaling system (100) in which a status signal (118) is carried on a railroad rail (102 or 104). The status signal (118) has a cab signal parameter (126) that is indicative of a status of a zone of track. A signal detector (112 or 114) detects the status signal (118) transmitted via the railroad rail (102 or 104). A signal measurement subsystem (310) associated with the signal detector (112 or 114) measures the cab signal parameter (126). A quality analysis subsystem (312) analyzes the measured cab signal parameter (202) and determines a measure of quality of the cab signal parameter (126). The system may include equipment that is mounted on a rail vehicle (106), such as a locomotive, or mounted along a block of track, or on portable equipment. The system may also include a cab signal quality collection and reporting equipment (400). The method includes detecting the cab status signal (118) and measuring the cab signal parameter (126) from the detected status signal (202). The measure of quality of the measured cab signal parameter (126) is determined and is reported.
Patent MX-PA04012802-A (MX)
Title: 2aCOE-C-METHYL-3aCOE-O-L-VALINE ESTER RIBOFURANOSYL CYTIDINE FOR TREATMENT OF FLAVIVIRIDAE INFECTIONS.
Inventor: SOMMADOSSI JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: A61P31/14
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: The 3'-L-valine ester of beta-D-2'-C-methyl-ribofuranosyl cytidine provides superior results against flaviviruses and pestiviruses, including hepatitis C virus. Based on this discovery, compounds, compositions, methods and uses are provided for the treatment of flaviviridae, including HCV, that include the administration of an effective amount of val-mCyd or its salt, ester, prodrug or derivative, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In an alternative embodiment, val-mCyd is used to treat any virus that replicates through an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase.
Patent MX-PA05000024-A (MX)
Title: Novel aryl-{4- halo-4- [heteroarylmethylamino) -methyl]- piperidin- 1-yl}- methanone derivatives, methods for production and use thereof as medicaments.
Inventor: COLPAERT FRANCIS
IPC: A61K31/4545
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I) in which X and Y = a carbon with a bonded hydrogen atom (CH) or a nitrogen atom, A = a methyl, fluoromethyl, cyano, hydroxyl, methoxy group, or a chlorine or fluorine atom on condition that when A = methyl (CH3) and X and Y both = a carbon bonded to a hydrogen atom, then B = a chlorine atom, B = a chlorine or a fluorine atom, D = a hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine atom, or a cyano or trifluoromethyl group and E = a hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine atom.
Patent MX-PA05000500-A (MX)
Title: Fuel cell direct water injection.
Inventor: HOOD PETER DAVID
IPC: H01M50/77
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A fuel cell assembly provides for direct water delivery to water injection points in the active area of fluid flow field plates of the assembly. The fluid flow field plate has a plurality of channels formed in the surface thereof which extend across the surface of the plate in a predetermined pattern, defining the active area of the plate. A distribution foil has a plurality of channels formed in a surface thereof which channels extend from a first edge of the distribution foil to a second edge of the distribution foil. The channels terminate at the second edge at positions substantially coincident with respective ones of the field plate channels at water injection points. A cover foil extends over the distribution foil to enclose the distribution foil channels and thereby form conduits for the water between the two foils.
Patent MX-PA05000573-A (MX)
Title: Enhanced solubility of magnesium halides and catalysts and polymerization processes using same.
Inventor: HEPBURN CYNTHIA A
IPC: C01G23/02
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A method for increasing the solubility of a magnesium halide includes providing an electron donating solvent, contacting a magnesium halide with the solvent; and providing an electron donor compound to form a magnesium halide composition. The composition is characterized by solubility in the electron donor solvent that does not decrease up to the boiling point of the solvent. A polymerization catalyst precursor composition comprises the product of mixing the magnesium halide composition with a transition metal compound. Active catalysts prepared from such precursors and a method of polymerization using such catalysts are also disclosed.
Patent MX-PA05002680-A (MX)
Title: Zinc hot dip galvanized steel plate excellent in press formability and method for production thereof.
Inventor: YAMASHITA MASAAKI
IPC: C23C2/26
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: A zinc hot dip galvanized steel plate which comprises a plating layer consisting substantially of eta phase and an oxide layer present on the surface of the plating layer, wherein the oxide layer has an average thickness of 10 nm or more and comprises a Zn-based oxide layer and an Al based oxide layer; and a method for producing the zinc hot dip galvanized steel plate, which comprises the steps of zinc hot dip galvanizing, skin pass rolling and oxidation treatment.
Patent MX-PA05003258-A (MX)
Title: Cross member for a motor vehicle.
Inventor: GIANFRANCO GABBIANELLI
IPC: B62D27/02
Filed: 2003-09-22
Abstract: A cross member (10) for a motor vehicle includes an elongated, non-cast center structure (30) and first and second castings (32, 34). The center structure (30) is formed as a one-piece, unitary structure and has a first end, a mid portion, and a second end. The first casting (32) is rigidly connected to the first end of the center structure and the second casting (34) is rigidly connected to the second end of the center structure. Each of the castings is configured and arranged to be attached to a respective motor vehicle element (14, 15).
Patent MX-PA05003785-A (MX)
Title: Regulation of type ii collagen gene expression using specific and selective electrical and electromagnetic signals.
Inventor: CARL T BRIGHTON
IPC: C12N5/077
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: Methods and devices for the regulation of type II collagen gene expression in cartilage cells via the application of specific and selective fields generated by specific and selective electric and electromagnetic signals in the treatment of diseased or injured articular cartilage. By gene expression is meant the up regulation or down regulation of the process whereby specific portions (genes) of the human genome (DNA) are transcribed into mRNA and subsequently translated into protein. Methods and devices are provided for the targeted treatment of injured or diseased cartilage tissue that include generating specific and selective electric and electromagnetic signals that generate specific and selective fields optimized for type II collagen gene expression and exposing cartilage tissue to the specific and selective fields generated by specific and selective signals so as to regulate type II collagen gene expression in such cartilage tissue. The resulting methods and devices are useful for the targeted treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cartilage injury, and cartilage defects.
Patent MX-PA05005303-A (MX)
Title: Use of polymer powder containing uv absorber for the stabilisation of polymers against the effects of uv radiation.
Inventor: OLIVER KOCH
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of fine-particle polymer powders, containing at least one UV absorber for the stabilisation of polymers, in particular, polyolefins, against the effects of UV radiation. The invention further relates to stabiliser mixtures for the stabilisation of polymers against the effects of UV radiation, oxygen and heat, comprising, amongst others, said polymer powders and a method for the stabilisation of polymers, in particular, polyolefins against the effects of UV radiation, oxygen and heat, characterised in that effective amounts of said stabiliser mixtures are added to the polymers, in particular, the polyolefins. Furthermore, the invention relates to polymers stabilised against the effects of UV radiation, oxygen and heat, in particular, polyolefins, which comprise an effective amount of said polymer powders or stabiliser mixtures and objects produced from said stabilised polymers in particular, polyolefins.
Patent MX-PA05005706-A (MX)
Title: Biaxially oriented film comprising a layer consisting of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (evoh).
Inventor: JUNG JOACHIM
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a multi-layer biaxially oriented film comprising a layer C consisting of an ethylene-vinyl-alcohol copolymer (EVOH layer) and a respective layer B of a modified polyolefin on either side of said layer, with a layer A of a partially crystalline thermoplastic polyolefin on the surface of each modified polyolefin layer. The film is drawn in the longitudinal direction and then in the transversal direction by means of a tenter frame. The invention is characterised in that the EVOH layer C, the adhesion promoter layers B and layer A are coextruded with an equal width and that the clips of the frame grip all five layers simultaneously and collectively.
Patent MX-PA05008718-A (MX)
Title: A low dose corticosteroid composition.
Inventor: KHOPADE JAYSINGH AJAY
IPC: A61K9/08
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a low dose composition of budesonide suitable for administration of budesonide to mucosal membranes for the management of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, perennial non-allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, as well as prevention of post surgical polyps, chronic sinusitis and recurrent sinusitis comprising budesonide at a therapeutically effective dose of less than 16 mcg and a pharmaceutically acceptable liquid carrier.
Patent MX-PA05009376-A (MX)
Title: Process for the manufacture of blocked mercaptosilanes.
Inventor: TIBERIN L SIMANDAN
IPC: C07F7/18
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a blocked mercaptosilane comprising: reacting at least one polysulfane-containing organosilicon compound of the general formula: (R13SiG)2Sn (a) in which each R1 is independently methoxy, ethoxy or alkyl of from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, provided, that at least one R1 group is methoxy or ethoxy, G is an alkylene group of from 1 to about 12 carbon atoms and n is from 2 to about 8, with at least one alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or a basic derivative of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal to provide the corresponding metal salt of the polysulfane-containing organosilicon compound and; (b) reacting the metal salt of the polysulfane-containing organosilicon compound with an acyl halide or carbonyl dihalide to provide a blocked mercaptosilane.
Patent MX-PA05010830-A (MX)
Title: Methods of treatment of inflammatory diseases using specific binding agents of human angiopoietin-2.
Inventor: OLINER JONATHAN DANIEL
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: Disclosed are peptides that bind to Ang-2. Also disclosed are peptibodies comprising the peptides, methods of making such peptides and peptibodies, and methods of treatment of inflammatory diseases using such peptides and peptibodies.
Patent MX-PA05010867-A (MX)
Title: Absorbent structure with superabsorbent material.
Inventor: MARKUS FRANK
IPC: D04H5/00
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: An absorbent structure made at least in part from a superabsorbent material having a retention capacity (CRC) as determined by a Centrifuge Retention Capacity Test of at least about 25 g/g and a free swell gel bed permeability (GBP) as determined by a Free Swell Gel Bed Permeability Test of at least 575 x 10-9 cm2. In another embodiment, the absorbent structure is made at least in part from a superabsorbent material having a retention capacity (CRC) as determined by a Centrifuge Retention Capacity Test of at least about 25 g/g, an absorbency under load (AUL) at 0.9 psi as determined by an Absorbency Under Load Test of at least 18 and a free swell gel bed permeability (GBP) as determined by a Free Swell Gel Bed Permeability Test of at least about 350 x 10-9 cm2.
Patent MX-PA05012218-A (MX)
Title: Avian e. coli.
Inventor: KUMAR MAHESH
IPC: A61K39/02
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A genetic deletion mutant live E. coli vaccine suitable for mass application to poultry, including chickens, is provided. Also provided is a safe and effective method to protect poultry against the ravages of Escherichia coli bacillosis infection and disease in which a live mutant aroA- gene deleted E. coli immunogen is administered to chickens, turkeys and the like via mass application routes such as coarse sprays and drinking water.
Patent MX-PA05013293-A (MX)
Title: Ophthalmic compositions containing a synergistic combination of three polymers.
Inventor: CHEN HUAGANG
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: Opththalmic compositions suitable for use as artificial tears or as vehicles for ophthalmic drugs are disclosed. The compositions contain a combination of three polymers that have a synergistic effect on viscosity.
Patent MX-PA05013526-A (MX)
Title: NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES ENCODING AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING IgE SIGNAL PEPTIDE AND/OR IL-15 AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME.
Inventor: CHOO ANDREW K
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: Fusion proteins and nucleic acid molecules encoding fusion proteins are disclosed. Fusion proteins comprising non-IL-15 signal peptide linked to IL-15 protein sequences and fusion proteins comprising an IgE signal peptide linked to non-IgE protein sequences are disclosed. Vectors comprising such nucleic acid molecules; and to host cells comprising such vectors are disclosed as well as recombinant vaccines and live attenuated pathogens encoding fusion proteins, and methods of using the same, are disclosed. The immunomodulatory effect following delivery of IL-15 and CD40L, with or without immunogens, is disclosed as are various nucleic acid molecules and compositions thereof used for delivering such proteins and methods of using such compositions.
Patent MX-PA05014105-A (MX)
Title: Heat pump with improved performance in heating mode.
Inventor: MILLS EUGENE L JR
IPC: F25B49/02
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: A heat pump having an indoor coil (13) that operates as a condenser when the system is in a heating mode and an outdoor coil (12) that operates as an evaporator when the system is in the heating mode. A variable speed indoor fan (23) is used to move supply air over the indoor coil and a temperature sensor (29) is arranged to provide ambient outdoor temperature data to a programmable computer (30). The computer contains a schedule for continuously adjusting the speed of the indoor fan (23) in response to changes in the ambient temperature so as to maintain the temperature of the supply air at a constant level. In doing so, the compressor discharge pressure is also maintained within allowable limits and is held substantially constant.
Patent MX-PA06000652-A (MX)
Title: Alkaline salts of proton pump inhibitors.
Inventor: HUMMEL ROLF-PETER
IPC: A61K31/4439
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: The invention relates to alkaline salts of proton pump inhibitors and to medicaments comprising these compounds.
Patent MX-PA06002889-A (MX)
Title: Synthetic organoclay materials.
Inventor: ROELOFS JULES CASPAR ALBERT AN
IPC: C09K21/06
Filed: 2004-09-14
Abstract: The invention is directed to synthetic cationic organo-stevensiteclay material, to the use thereof in nanocomposites and to the production thereof.
Patent MX-PA06006460-A (MX)
Title: Compounds for treatment of cell proliferative diseases.
Inventor: FOKT IZABELA
IPC: C07D213/57
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds and their use to treat cell proliferative diseases such as cancer. Compounds of the present invention display significant potency as kinase inhibitors, cause the downregulation of c-myc, and inhibit the growth and survival of cancerous cell lines.
Patent MX-PA06010796-A (MX)
Title: Overmolded electrical connector.
Inventor: MOTT ALLEN LEO
IPC: H01R43/24
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: An electrical connector including an electrical contact and an overmolded housing. The electrical contact includes an electrically conductive substrate of an alloy material and at least one sealing coating on a first section of the substrate. The sealing coating includes chromium and/or zinc. The overmolded electrical connector housing is overmolded onto at least a portion of the first section on the sealing coating. The sealing coating prevents a passage from forming at a joint between the contact and the overmolded housing for preventing flow of vapor and/or liquid and/or other fluid through the joint.
Patent MY-101901-A (MY)
Title: Carbonation apparatus and gas connector therefor
Inventor: ALISTAIR SCOTT
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 1987-09-22
Abstract: HOME CARBONATION APPARATUS AND A CARBON DIOXIDE SUPPLY VESSEL (2) ARE PROVIDED WITH INTER-ENGAGEABLE CONNECTOR PARTS (10, 16). THE PART ON THE APPARATUS INCLUDES A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL MALE MEMBER (14) WHICH HAS AN EXTERNAL SEAL (18) AND WITHIN WHICH AN AXIALLY MOVABLE VALVE ACTUATING PLUNGER (30) IS POSITIONED. THE PART ON THE VESSEL INCLUDES A FEMALE MEMBER (12) HAVING A CYLINDRICAL INTERNAL SURFACE (22) FOR SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SEAL (10). THE BOTTOM SURFACE (26) OF THE FEMALE MEMBER (12) ACTS AS A POSITIVE STOP SO THAT WHEN THE PARTS ARE CONNECTED AND LOCKED TOGETHER THE POSITION OF THE PLUNGER (30) IS PRECISELY IN RELATION TO THE POSITION OF AN AXIALLY MOVABLE VALVE ACTUATING ROD (6) PROVIDED IN THE VESSEL (2). (FIG. 2)
Patent MY-105516-A (MY)
Title: Contact shutter device in ic socket.
Inventor: NORIYUKI MATSUOKA
IPC: H01R13/62
Filed: 1990-04-04
Abstract: IN AN IC SOCKET INCLUDING A SOCKET BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONTACTS WHICH ARE ARRANGED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO CONTACT TERMINAL MEMBERS OF AN IC PACKAGE, AND A CONTACT SHUTTER MEMBER VERTICALLY MOVABLY MOUNTED ON THE SOCKET BODY AND ADAPTED, WHEN LOWERING, TO PUSH THE CONTACTS AGAINST ELASTIC PROPERTY THEREOF SO THAT THE CONTACTS WOULD BE DISPLACED BACKWARD AND DOWNWARD TO CANCEL THE CONTACT RELATION, A CONTACT SHUTTER DEVICE IN THE IC SOCKET BEING CHARACTERIZED IN THAT EACH OF THE CONTACTS HAS A CONTACT PIECE PORTION EXTENDING UPWARD FROM A FIXEDLY EMBEDDED PORTION THEREOF THROUGH A CURVED SPRING PIECE, A CANTILEVER ARM EXTENDING BACKWARD FROM THE CONTACT PIECE PORTION, THE CANTILEVER ARM BEING PROVIDED WITH A PRESSING FORCE RECEIVING PORTION FORMED ON A FREE END PORTION THEREOF AND PUSHED DOWN BY THE CONTACT SHUTTER MEMBER, A PUSH-START POINT OF THE PRESSING FORCE RECEIVING PORTION BY THE CONTACT SHUTTER DEVICE BEING SET TO A POSITION WHICH IS HIGHER THAN A CONTACT POINT OF THE CONTACT PIECE PORTION WITH RESPECT TO THE TERMINAL MEMBERS. (FIG. 3)
Patent MY-105432-A (MY)
Title: Servo control loop.
Inventor: FRIEDRICH FULDNER
IPC: G11B7/13
Filed: 1991-05-22
Abstract: SERVO CONTROL LOOP FOR AN OPTICAL RECORDING AND/OR PLAYBACK DEVICE. IN CD PLAYERS, NOT ONLY THE FOCUSING ERROR SIGNAL BUT ALSO THE TRACK ERROR SIGNAL IS OVERLAID BY HIGH FREQUENCY OSCILLATIONS AGGRAVATING THE REGULATION WHICH ARE CAUSED BY THE DATA RECORDED ON THE DISK. THE TRACK ERROR AND FOCUSING ERROR SIGNALS ARE GENERATED BY SUBSTRACTION (FORMATION OF DIFFERENCES) OF THE OUTPUT SIGNALS OF SEVERAL PHOTODIODES. AS THE HIGH FREQUENCY COMPONENTS ARE SHORT- CIRCUITED BY MEANS OF A CAPACITY (K) PRIOR TO THE SUBTRACTION (FORMATION OF DIFFERENCES) OF THE OUTPUT SIGNALS OF THE PHOTODIODES (A, B, C, D) NEITHER THE FOCUSING ERROR NOR THE TRACK ERROR SIGNALS ANY LONGER CONTAIN THE HIGH FREQEUNCY COMPONENTS WHICH AGGRAVATE THE REGULATION. CD PLAYERS, VIDEO DISK PLAYERS, DRAW DISK PLAYERS AND MAGNETO- OPTICAL DEVICES. (FIG. 2)
Patent MY-106885-A (MY)
Title: Use of tenidap to reduce total serum cholesterol, ldl cholesterol and triglycerides
Inventor: NAITTE TING
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 1992-02-07
Abstract: THIS INVENTION RELATES TO THE USE OF TENIDAP,PRESENTLY SHOWN AS THE ENOLIC FORM OF 5- CHLORO- 2,3-DIHYDRO-2-OXO-3-(2-THIENYLCARBONYL) -INDOLE-1-CARBOXAMIDE, AND THE PHARMA-CEUTICALLY - ACCEPTABLE BASE SALTS THEREOF TO REDUCE TOTAL SERUM CHOLESTEROL, LDL CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDES IN A MAMMAL HAVING AN INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIC CONDITION. THE METHODS OF THIS INVENTION COMPRISE ADMINISTERING AN EFFECTIVE AMOUNT OF TENIDAP OR SALTS THEREOF TO A MAMMAL.
Patent MY-108088-A (MY)
Title: A closed type motor-driven compressor
Inventor: MASANORI WAKAIZUMI
IPC: F04C23/00
Filed: 1992-09-05
Abstract: A CLOSED TYPE MOTOR-DRIVEN COMPRESSOR INCLUDES A MOTOR (8) ACCOMMODATED IN A CLOSED CONTAINER (9) AND A COMPRESSION MECHANISM (7) CONNECTED THROUGH A CRANK SHAFT (11) TO THE MOTOR. A SHIELDING MEMBER (15) HAVING A CYLINDRICAL PORTION SUBSTANTIALLY CONCENTRIC WITH THE AXIS OF THE COMPRESSION MECHANISM (7) IS DISPOSED BETWEEN THE MOTOR (8) AND THE COMPRESSION MECHANISM, THIS SHIELDING AIR SPACE BETWEEN THE MOTOR (8) AND COMPRESSION MECHANISM (7) FOR PREVENTING A PERMEATION OF A LUBRICATING OIL. AN INLET (4B) OF A DISCHARGE PIPE (4A) OF THE CLOSED TYPE MOTOR-DRIVEN COMPRESSOR IS POSITIONED INWARDLY OF THIS SHIELDING AIR SPACE. (FIG. 1)
Patent MY-112235-A (MY)
Title: Method of sealing concrete structure
Inventor: BRIAN CUTLER
IPC: E21D11/38
Filed: 1994-01-18
Abstract: A METHOD OF SEALING A CONCRETE STRUCTURE WHERE ONE FACE OF THE STRUCTURE IS IN CONTACT WITH A WATER BEARING MEDIUM COMPRISING MONITO+ING THE PRESENCE OF CALCIUM IONS IN WATER FLOWING TO THE OTHER FACE OF THE STRUCTURE AT ISEEPAGE LOCATIONS IN THE STRUCTUCE, AND WHERE THE CALCIUM IONS ARE OF A PREDETERMINED CONCENTRATION, INTRODUCING AN EQUEOUS SILICATE SOLUTION TO THE ONE FACE IN THE REGION OF THE SEEPAGE LOCATION MAINTAINING THE DELIVERY OF THE AQUEOUS SILICATE UNTIL THE PASSAGE OF WATER THROUGB TO THE OTHER FACE AT THE SEEPAGE LOCATIONS IS ELIMINATED.