Abstract: Electrochromic mirrors hermetically sealed from the ambient environment and comprising at least one electrode, at least one electrochromic layer, a reflector, at least one ion-conducting layer, and at least one ion-supplying layer which simultaneously is an ion-storing layer and is not identical with the reflector, wherein the ion-conducting layer consists essentially of an ion-conducting inorganic solid.

Abstract: A known antibiotic, SF-1293 substance and salts thereof have now been found to exhibit high herbicidal effects against a wide variety of herbaceous and woody plants, but they are non-phytotoxic particularly to a useful woody plant, Chamaecyparis obtusa. The herbicidal effects of these SF-1293 substances can be noticeably enhanced by applying in combination with certain known herbicides or compounds having biological activities.

Abstract: An archery equipment storage rack includes a base member, in the form of a cabinet or shelf, on which are supported radially spaced, concentric and geometrically similar outer and inner frame members. Angularly spaced apertures in the outer frame member are radially aligned with respective angularly spaced recesses in the inner frame member so that arrows can be stored with their tips in the recesses and their shafts supported in respective apertures in a fan-shaped pattern wherein the arrow feathers are spaced further apart than the arrow tips. At least one pair of support pegs extends forwardly from the outer frame member to support a bow horizontally. In the preferred embodiment the inner frame is semi-circular and the outer frame is semi-annular, permitting arrows to be supported along substantially the entire 180.degree. of arc of the frame members.

Abstract: A continuous process for producing reinforced resin laminates comprising the steps of impregnating a fibrous substrate with a liquid resin which is free of volatile solvent and is capable of curing without generating liquid and gaseous byproducts, laminating a plurality of the resin-impregnated substrates into a unitary member, sandwiching the laminate between a pair of covering sheets, and curing the laminate between said pair of covering sheets without applying appreciable pressure. The improvement comprises adjusting the final resin content in said resin impregnated substrate at 10 to 90% by weight based on the total weight of said impregnated substrate.

Abstract: A known antibiotic, SF-1293 substance and salts thereof have now been found to exhibit high herbicidal effects against a wide variety of herbaceous and woody plants, but they are non-phytotoxic particularly to a useful woody plant, Chamaecyparis obtusa. The herbicidal effects of these SF-1293 substances can be noticeably enhanced by applying in combination with certain known herbicides or compounds having biological activities.

Abstract: CdO- and ThO-free, highly refractive optical glass having a refractive index of 1.85-2.05 and an Abbe index of 25-43, characterized by the following composition (in percent by weight):______________________________________ SiO.sub.2 5-15 B.sub.2 O.sub.3 2.5-8 SiO.sub.2 + B.sub.2 O.sub.3 7-23 SiO.sub.2 /B.sub.2 O.sub.3 1.3-2.1 La.sub.2 O.sub.3 43-56 Gd.sub.2 O.sub.3 0-14 La.sub.2 O.sub.3 + Gd.sub.2 O.sub.3 43-60 ZrO.sub.2 3-10 Nb.sub.2 O.sub.5 0-15 Ta.sub.2 O.sub.5 0-20 Nb.sub.2 O.sub.5 + Ta.sub.2 O.sub.

Abstract: A borosilicate glass composition suitable for use as an eyeglass lens, characterized by having a refractive index nd.gtoreq.1.58, an Abbe number vd.gtoreq.45, a density .rho..ltoreq.2.75 g/cm.sup.3, and an excellent aptitude for chemical hardening, consisting essentially of the following composition, in weight percent:______________________________________ SiO.sub.2 51-65 B.sub.2 O.sub.3 2-14 Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 0-5 SiO.sub.2 + B.sub.2 O.sub.3 + Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 62-73 Li.sub.2 O 4-13 Na.sub.2 O 0-4 K.sub.2 O 0-4 Li.sub.2 O + Na.sub.2 O + K.sub.2 O 7-15 CaO 1-19 MgO 0-11 CaO + MgO 6-22 TiO.sub.2 0-8 ZrO.sub.2 0-9.

Abstract: A forced air heating and cooling system employs a water source heat pump as the primary heating source and as a back-up or supplementary source of cooling. Supplementary heating is supplied by an electrical heater such as resistance heater, while primary cooling is provided by a water coil heat exchanger. Separate thermostats control the heat pump on the one hand, and the resistance heater and water coil heat exchanger on the other hand; the two thermostats can be combined in a simple unit. The thermostats automatically control two valves which control system water flow. For cooling, a first valve opens to permit water flow in series through first the water coil and then the heat pump. For heating, only the second valve is opened to bypass the water coil and deliver water directly to the heat pump. The water is ground water derived from a well, spring or lake. The thermostats automatically switch on the heat pump, heater and/or heat exchanger to effect the necessary heating or cooling.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a safety device for a portable automatic syringe. On injection for a diabetic this new device can not only prolong the injection time, but also timely and favorably control the injection amount.Furthermore it is so compact that a patient can carry along in safety.In other words, it is an insulin automatic syringe developed in a particular way, especially for use by a diabetic. Generally speaking, if a patient employs this device, he is in a position to easily manage himself and assure injection of the insulin injection which is prescribed. This device is provided with fixed number switches as a safety feature to prevent excess injection.At the same time, the device is also provided with a control unit which protects against repetitive injection even if he inadvertently performs a repetitive injection.

Abstract: Variations in performance of metal clad reinforced resin laminates may be minimized by aging the laminates in a high-temperature, high-humidity atmosphere subsequent to the curing step. The products are useful for the production of printed circuit wiring boards.

Abstract: A shoe or shoe insert is described which provides increased support to specific areas of the foot during the first and second trimesters and third trimester of pregnancy to compensate for changes in body weight and center of gravity which occurs as the term of pregnancy advances. A pad, which can be a shoe insole, is provided with these specific areas of support.

Abstract: There is provided a method for continuous production of a laminated sheet product comprising transporting a plurality of continuous sheet component materials in vertically discrete relation, supplying an impregnating resin to each of the component materials, joining the resin-impregnated component materials to give an assembly and laminating a film material to either side of the assembly, all in a continuous sequence, the improvement wherein the resin-impregnated component materials are first transported in a substantially horizontal path, at least one substantially V-shaped or U-shaped path preceded by a declining path, and an ascending path in the order mentioned before the component materials are joined.

Abstract: A method of storing and preserving the shelf life of leukocytes or platelets suitable for transfusion is extended by maintaining viable platelets having adequate ATP and pH levels using an insoluble polymer material as a source of weakly basic buffer ions during the storage period.

Abstract: Bubble- or void-free electrical laminates such as unclad or metal clad laminates are produced by impregnating a porous fibrous substrate with a solvent-free liquid resin capable of curing to a rigid state without producing a volatile by-product, combining a plurality of impregnated substrates to form a unitary member, allowing substantially all of entrapped air bubbles retained in the combination to disappear by dissolving into the liquid resin, and then curing the combination.

Abstract: A method for semi-quantitativly determining the ability of horses, mules, donkeys and zebras to sweat, which comprises intradermally administering a series of at least twofold dilutions of at least one pharmaceutical compound having .beta.-2 stimulator activity and substantially free of .beta.-1 and .alpha.-adrenergic activity to such animal, observing the skin over the injection area for the formation of sweat droplets, and identifying anhidrotic animals having inadequate thermoregulatory responses to hot, humid climates by the results thereof.

Abstract: A continuous process for producing reinforced resin laminates comprising the steps of impregnating a fibrous substrate with a liquid resin which is free of volatile solvent and is capable of curing without generating liquid and gaseous byproducts, laminating a plurality of the resin-impregnated substrates into a unitary member, sandwiching the laminate between a pair of covering sheets, and curing the laminate between said pair of covering sheets without applying appreciable pressure. The improvement comprises adjusting the final resin content in said resin impregnated substrate at 10 to 90% by weight based on the total weight of said impregnated substrate.

Abstract: An electrical laminate comprising layers of a resin impregnated fibrous substrate is disclosed. The resin has a glass transition point from about 20.degree. C. to 80.degree. C. and comprises a cured product of a mixture of an unsaturated polyester polymer and a cross-linking monomer. The laminate exhibits an improved punchability at a temperature not lower but not 20.degree. C. higher than the glass transition point of the resin.

Abstract: An electrical laminate comprising layers of an unsaturated polyester resin-impregnated fibrous cellulosic substrate is disclosed. The substrate is preimpregnated with a mixture and/or a condensate of an aminoplast with a higher fatty derivative having at least one functional group capable of condensation with the methylol group of aminoplast. The laminate exhibits improved moisture resistance and punchability.