Abstract: The addition of DMSO to herbicidal compositions makes it possible to decrease the amount of active herbicidal agent required for desired activity without loss of effectiveness against target plants. In some instances, it may be advisable to use up to as 5% DMSO. The addition of the DMSO makes it possible to provide a liquid of relatively high stability.

Abstract: An improved method for detection of total coliforms and E. coli comprising placing the target sample in a broth containing an ingredient that will encourage growth and repair of injured coliforms, at least one agent that suppresses growth of gram positive cocci and spore-forming organisms, at least one active agent that will suppress growth of non-coliform gram negative bacteria, and at least one chromogen or fluorogen has been used effectively and is cost effective. In the preferred embodiment, both a fluorogen and chromogen were used. Preferred methods include use of filter and/or plates containing the growth-promoting ingredients and the indicators.

Abstract: This invention relates to a preferred composition for use in preparation of flexible cold packs which are useful for medicinal, research and other uses where cooling to low temperatures is required.

Abstract: The preparation of compositions containing cyclodextrin moieties which are modified by fusing 1,4 dioxane rights to glucopyranosyl residues is described.

Abstract: By controlling basicity of the reaction, is possible to alkylate preferentially the secondary hydroxyls of cyclodextrins. These hydroxyls surround the principal, wide, entry into the cyclodextrin cavity and, thus, their substitution by suitably chosen substituents can improve the formation of inclusion complexes. By methods of the invention, cyclodextrin derivatives substituted with fused 1,4-dioxane ring(s) can be obtained. If a reagent with one alkylating moiety is used, a mixture of ethers of cyclodextrin is formed. Using methods of this invention, up to 96% of the substitution can be directed to the secondary hydroxyls.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of pharmaceuticals for tumor-inhibitory effects. The 5-androstene 3.beta., 17.alpha. diol (.alpha.AED), its esters and ethers, are taught herein to achieve tumor-inhibiting effect.

Abstract: Masks are produced which disguise or counteract strong odors that would ordinarily make the environment unpleasant. Masks are treated with a fixate carrier and at least one odor-masking or counteracting agent in a volatile solvent. In a preferred embodiment, both the inner and outer mask surfaces are essentially a continuous, homogeneous layer.

Abstract: The method of the invention involves treating cellulosic vegetable matter (the "Feed Stocks") for the selective recovery of lignin (when present in the feed-stock), cellulose and hemicelluloses by: (1) reducing the material to be processed to an appropriate size; (2) adjusting the moisture content of the ligno-cellulosic feed stock to 15 percent to 30 percent water; (3) impregnating the ligno-cellulosic feed stock with an extraction liquor containing a glycol and an organic or Lewis acid; (4) rapid heating of said impregnated feed stock to a temperature of about 118.degree. C. to about 145.degree. C.; (5) maintaining the desired temperature for about 1 minute to about 6 minutes to solubilize the lignin therefrom (a period of about 2 minutes to about 5 minutes is preferred); (6) stopping the reaction immediately by lowering the temperature to <100.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention is a consortium of thermophilic methanotrophic organisms in culture medium containing said consortium reproduced at temperatures of 50.degree. C. to 80.degree. C., said consortium being comprised primarily of ovoid or rod-shaped organisms. The consortium can be instilled into soil or water to degrade pollutants, especially hydrocarbons and substituted hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Anti-angiogenic protein composition can be prepared simply and efficiently by contacting cartilage particles containing the protein together with an electrolyte solution and an oligosaccharide bearing a minimum number of anionic substituents per sugar unit, to extract the anti-angiogenic protein from the cartilage particles and to form a complex of the oligosaccharide and the protein. The resultant anti-angiogenic complex can be used for therapeutic treatment of various angiogenic and related diseases.

Abstract: A modular chassis for a front engine-rear drive motor vehicle is described which comprises as structural components a front structural member comprising the engine and attachment points for front suspension members is attached rigidly and detachably to a middle structural member comprising a tube and the middle structural member is attached rigidly and detachably to a rear structural member comprising a transmission and attachment points for rear suspension members wherein the middle structural member is longitudinally disposed on the center line of the vehicle between the front structural member and the rear structural member and supports the majority of the torsional, lateral and longitudinal loads created between the front and rear structural members and the front and rear structural members support the torsional, lateral and longitudinal loads created between each and the middle structural member.

Abstract: Micelles are produced having a membrane wherein the outer surface is hydrophilic and the interior of said micelle contains at least one lipophilic group. If a lipophilic material will not form strong micelles, it is possible, using methods of the invention, to provide stronger micelles by use of two lipophilic materials. These micelles have a glycoprotein layer on the outside with a double layer of lipid wherein the first lipid forms a membrane with the glycoprotein and the second lipid is within the membrane.

Abstract: An improved feed distribution and closure mechanism for use with broadcast spreaders for spreading granular or powdery material or both is described. The mechanism comprises a threaded shaft, a disk mounted on the shaft having a central opening provided with internal threads mating with the shaft, a return spring, and a collar or the like on the shaft to stop travel of the disk on the shaft. Materials which may be spread using spreaders equipped with the mechanism include, without limitation, sand and/or salt on roads; materials such as herbicides, pesticides, fertilizer, lime and seeds such as grass seed on fields, lawns, golf courses and the like; and most particularly, feed for both domesticated and game animals and birds.

Abstract: Application of lime at a rate of 500 to 1500 kg/ha to plots desired to be protected from damage by avian and mammalian feeders has been shown to be quite effective. The lime may be administered to the plots in any form. Use of either powder or slurry form is preferred.

Abstract: Androsta-5,7-diene-3.beta., 17.beta.-diol, its esters and ethers and related compounds wherein ring opening of the steroid ring system between carbons 9 and 10 has occurred are active as regulators of immune response and cell proliferation and differentiation.

Abstract: This invention relates to use of cyclodextrins to complex urushiols to protect against and to treat irritation arising from exposure to urushiols. cyclodextrins, particularly gamma-cyclodextrins, are capable of binding strongly to urushiols and can be used effectively to prevent irritation of tissue that is exposed to urushiols. Cyclodextrin-urushiol complexes can also be used to desensitize against urushiol. Compositions containing cyclodextrin/urushiol complexes may be provided as tablets for buccal administration in dosages sufficient to induce desensitizing response.

Abstract: A composition and method are described for repairing surface defects in plastic objects, particularly laser-readable discs such as audio compact discs, video laser discs and CD-ROM discs. Using the composition and method, a surface defect in the disc is smoothed over and filled with a waxy material having a refractive index approximating that of the plastic substrate, thereby forming a repair which does not distract the laser and permits continued use of the disc.

Abstract: The invention relates to composition for use in preparation of cold packs which are useful for medicine, research and other uses where cooling to a low temperature is required, said composition comprising 70-85% water, 4-10% salt, 8-15% glycerine and 2-6% polyacrylamide.

Abstract: It has now been found that at certain concentrations, sphingosylphosphorylcholine (SPC) in solution can be used for wound healing at concentrations of from 0.1 .mu.M to 500 .mu.M. It has been found that at concentrations of 2 .mu.M to 10 .mu.M very good results could be obtained. Compositions may be prepared using pharmaceutically acceptable carriers for topical application or for injection in or near the site of the wound.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating patients suffering from malaria whilst avoiding cardioarrhythmias, the improvement thereof comprising the administration of desbutylhalofantrine in place of halofantrine. Dosage of 500 mg every six hours for three doses on day one with repeat of that dosage on day 7 for a total dosage of 3000 mg is appropriate for most treatment purposes in adults. Desbutylhalofantrine may also be given at dosage of 50 to 1000 mg as a prophylactic measure. Dosage may be given daily or one day per week.