Abstract: Novel oximes of the syn isomers of 7-[2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-acetamido]ceph-3-eme-4-carboxylic acid compounds of the fomrula ##STR1## wherein B is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n' --R.sub.5, n' is an integer from 1 to 4, R.sub.5 is ##STR2## R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and when taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached are selected from the group consisting of phthalimido and 1-pyridinyl, R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of chloro, CH.sub.3 O--, alkyl and alkylthio of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 5 carbon atoms, --CH.sub.2 --S--R.sub.12, acetoxymethyl, carbamoyloxymethyl and ##STR3## R.sub.12 is selected from the group consisting of 2-oxo-(3H)-thiazolin-4-yl-carbonyl, 3-methyl-1,2-oxazol-5-yl-carbonyl, acyl of an alkanoic acid of 2 to 4 carbon atoms and a nitrogen heterocycle, Alka is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and A is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, --NH.sub.

Abstract: A valve tappet for internal combustion engines with an overhead cam shaft moveably mounted in the sliding guide directly between the cam and valve stem and which is desinged as an automatic play compensating element comprising an outer part and an inner part guided in one another for longitudinal displacement and enclosing between them a pressure chamber connected by a non-return valve to an oil storage chamber charged with oil from the lubricating system of the engine, the outer part cooperates with the sliding guide and the cam and the inner part cooperates with the valve stem, the oil storage chamber being arranged inside the outer part so that it extends exclusively in the radial direction around the inner part and having in its lower portion an oil feed bore and at least one oil transfer bore to the pressure chamber, an oil carrying passage adjoining the oil feed bore inside the oil storage chamber opening freely into the oil storage chamber in the upper portion thereof, the oil carrying passage being fo

Abstract: A book-light characterized by its small size and light weight is formed from suitable plastic material with a base supporting a vertical lamp-bearing arm and an integral clamp consisting of a U-shaped frame having side arms rigidly attached to the base and a central plate flexibly attached to the base so that the entire book-light may be attached to a book or other publication by inserting the cover or pages between arms and the central plate. The vertical lamp-bearing arm is mounted at one end in a transverse slot in the base, while the other end supports the lamp proper in a manner to permit both circular and vertical motions.

Abstract: A two cycle electrophotographic copying apparatus includes an operatively rotatable photosensitive body, an electric charging device, a cleaning lamp disposed upstream of the charging device, and a neutralizing electrode disposed downstream of the charging device. This novel arrangement of the cleaning lamp and neutralizing electrode results in a significantly reduced occurrence of toner contamination by residual electric field attraction to operating and structural portions of the copying apparatus which are positioned about the photosensitive body.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting scattering magnetic toner includes an air flow path, a toner collecting chamber at one end of the flow path, a suction device for generating a directional flow of air for transporting scattering toner through the air flow path to the toner collecting chamber, and magnets in the collecting chamber for facilitating collection of toner therein. A filter formed of magnetizable material may be further provided in the magnetic field within the collecting chamber for enhancing the collection capacity and efficiency of the apparatus.

Abstract: A safety ski binding includes an end piece engageable with a ski boot and horizontally pivotable on a body rotatably mounted on a pivot member carried on the surface of a ski for vertical pivotability with respect to the ski. The vertical pivot member includes two diametrically opposed cam faces movable in the longitudinal direction of the ski, each of the cam faces being engaged by a separate piston while being urged by a common spring. The end piece is adapted to move one of the two pistons away from the corresponding cam surface on vertical movement of the end piece. A modified embodiment of the invention utilizes a single piston and the spring controls the release of the ski boot under both side torsion stresses and vertical movements of the ski boot end associated with the binding when they exceed predetermined and adjustable limit values.

Abstract: There is disclosed a Karl-Fischer reagent which consists essentially of iodide, sulfur dioxide, pyridine and an alkylene carbonate of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom and a lower alkyl group. The reagent is superior in its high stability and a low iodine content.

Abstract: Ethanol is produced in high concentration of 75 mg/ml or above such as 200 mg/ml by using an immbolized ethanol-producing microorganism to convert sugar to ethanol in a nutrient culture broth containing not more than 100 mg/ml sugar until the concentration of sugar is not more than 20% of its initial concentration, then adding a fresh culture broth containing not less than 100 mg/ml sugar and converting sugar to ethanol with the immobilized microorganism to produce the desired high concentration of ethanol. The microorganism is preferably immobilized in a sulfated polysaccharide gel as a dense layer near the surface of the gel.

Abstract: In this assembly comprising a ski boot and a safety ski binding for the heel end of the ski boot, adapted to cooperate with the heel end by means of a heel clamping member, the rounded rear end of the upper extends beyond the heel end of the sole, and a recess is formed between the upper and the sole, the heel clamping member comprising a lever adapted to be depressed by the rear end of the upper for closing this lever upon the edge of the sole when the ski boot is being fitted into the binding, the free outer operative end of the lever being thus caused to penetrate into the recess, so that the device can safely be used even with ski boots having their heel edges bevelled as a consequence of the wear thereof.

Abstract: A photographic silver halide material is disclosed which contains a precursor of photographic chemicals.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is alkanoyl of one to 20 carbon atoms, benzoyl or lower alkyl-benzoyl, and processes for preparation thereof are disclosed. Said compound (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof are useful as a cardiotonic agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain aminopyrimidines of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, halogen, alkoxy, alkylthio, or alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or cycloalkyl having 3 to 5 carbon atoms and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or an aliphatic or aromatic acyl group, as well as physiologically compatible acid addition salts thereof. Compounds of the present invention are useful as blood pressure lowering agents and in the treatment of glaucoma.

Abstract: This invention relates to new nonaprenylamine derivatives and the acid addition salts thereof, which are useful for controlling virus infection of vertebrate animals.

Abstract: A sheet sorting apparatus for use in combination with an electrophotographic copying machine includes introducing rollers, discharge rollers, and a pair of transporting belts disposed in superposed relation in a tensioned state for feeding copy sheets in sandwiched relation therebetween from the introducing to the discharge rollers. The discharge rollers are carried on a vertically movable platform so that the transported sheets are dischargeable to a selected one of a plurality of receiving trays, movement of the platform effecting variation in the distance between the introducing and discharge rollers. Structure is provided for maintaining the tensioned state of the belts as said distance varies.

Abstract: In a transfer type electrophotographic copying apparatus having a rotatable photosensitive drum for receiving an electrostatic latent image of an original and a heating device comprising a heating roller and a pressure-contact roller rotatable in a condition of pressure-contact with the heating roller for fixing a toner image of the original on a transfer paper moved along a path including a position of image transfer contact with the drum and then between the rollers, the distance from the contact position of the transfer paper with the drum to the pressure-contact point of the heating and pressure-contact rollers being less than the length of the transfer paper as measured in the direction of movement of the paper along the path.

Abstract: A process for the production of cobaltocen comprising reacting at least one cobalt alcoholate with cyclopentadiene in the presence of at least one alkaline catalyst is disclosed. The reaction product may be purified by various combinations of distillation, solution and filtration, and crystallization. Cobaltocen is a known compound useful as a catalyst and activator in various reactions.

Abstract: A process for the production of a compound bar of soap, said bar comprising a primary piece of soap and at least one secondary piece of soap embedded therein, is disclosed. The process comprises (a) extruding the primary piece and each secondary piece at an extrusion temperature, (b) forming at least one cavity in the surface of the primary piece adapted to receive at least one of the secondary pieces, (c) cooling each secondary piece to a cooled temperature, and (d) embedding at least one secondary piece in the cavity. It is a feature of this invention that, under the embedding conditions, the primary piece has a sufficiently low viscosity to permit flow, and the secondary piece has a sufficiently high viscosity to substantially prevent flow.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is chlorine, bromine, or methoxy; and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are individually hydrogen or methyl, at least one of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 being hydrogen; or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together are an ethylene group and R.sup.4 is hydrogen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. Such compounds are useful as anti-hypertensive agents. Methods of preparation and certain novel intermediates are also disclosed.