Abstract: A herbicidal concentrate of a glyphosate di-salt and an enhancement agent is obtained by adjusting the pH of a concentrate containing a glyphosate salt until a single-phase concentrate is obtained. The amount of base added to the concentrate is generally the amount necessary to render a pH of about 7.0 to 8.5 to the concentrate.

Abstract: Processes for preparing compounds having two or three antibiotic functionalities using quinolone derivatives, &bgr;-lactams and vancomycin and the like as the starting materials and chloride linking agents; and the novel compounds prepared by these processes, are disclosed.

Abstract: The process is disclosed for transforming a liquid mixture sample in a pressurized container to a vapor phase sample of substantially the same concentration as in the liquid mixture which includes the combination of a coarse filter, a first orifice or pressure regulator device, a pressure cut-off switch or second pressure regulator, a coalescing filter, and a fitting for linking the device to an analytical device.

Abstract: A filter IR spectral analyzer has a highly efficient compact imaging optical collector having a first concave reflector of ellipsoidal design or shape, having a light source at one of its foci and a second concave reflector of spherical design which has its focus at the center of the light source. The light emitted from the source that strikes the ellipsoidal primary mirror converges to a second focal point located in an exit aperture in the center of the second reflector. The light that does not strike the ellipsoidal primary mirror reflects off the secondary mirror and returns to the source for reabsorption and re-emission. Compactness is achieved for multi radius versions by the use of a segmental spherical secondary mirror with each facet being radiused with its origin at the source so that all act together as though they were one large spherical mirror. Four possible configurations are described.

Abstract: An ophthalmic composition and process for treating blepharitis employing the composition of 0.5-10% of available nonionic surfactant in water to emulsify and remove lipids from the corneal surface.

Abstract: An automatic no moving parts portable IR spectrometer for the purpose of analyzing automotive refrigerants comprising an IR source with intermittent output by electronic means not requiring an optical cavity or mechanical chopper, a gas cell which is activated via a one touch bellows to initiate a pressure switch triggering the analysis process, said gas cell followed by a non-imaging optical element which diverts the IR energy to a filter and detector equipped with a readout device to show analysis results.

Abstract: A drug delivery system for the topical administration of medication or other therapeutic material wherein the prior art peripheral layer of adhesive surrounding the active drug delivery area of the system is replaced by a bandage wrap.

Abstract: A golf club swing training method wherein the golfer swings a club while having a length of elastic material connected at one end to the elbow and connected at the other end at the contralateral hip of the golfer.

Abstract: Apparatus and process are disclosed for transforming a liquid sample in a pressurized container to a vapor phase sample which includes the combination of a coarse filter, a flow restricting orifice, a pressure cut-off switch, a coalescing filter, and a fitting for linking the device to an analytical device.

Abstract: A device for sensing the angular or turning movement of a moving vehicle is disclosed. At a pre-set point in the turn, the sensing device will provide a signal to the suspension system to change from "soft" to "stiff" suspension and thus prevent any further tilting of the vehicle.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing, tilt-controlling system is disclosed where the shock-absorbing unit is mounted between the vehicle's frame and axle and a tilt-controlling unit is mounted remotely from, but in communication with the shock-absorbing unit.

Abstract: A series of novel antivirals are disclosed intended to attack a broad range of DNA and RNA viruses, in which nucleosides closely related entities are linked via reaction with a diacid chloride of the general structure COCl--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --COCl wherein n is two or greater.

Abstract: An ophthalmic composition and process for treating blepharitis employing the composition of 0.5-10% of available nonionic surfactant in water to emulsify and remove lipids from the corneal surface.

Abstract: A method for spectral analysis of mixtures is disclosed using thin layer chromatography for separation of the components of the mixture followed by taking FTIR spectroscopic readings along the vertical length of the coated support.

Abstract: A method of analyzing a specimen by infrared spectroscopy is disclosed wherein a specimen support having a plurality of unobstructed holes of substantially uniform size and a film of the specimen enclosing each hole is positioned vertically in the spectrometer and a beam of infrared light is directed through the holes to generate a wavelength spectrum characteristic of the specimen.

Abstract: A group of reagents, as diisocyanates, dianhydrides, diacidchlorides, diepoxides, carbodiimides and the like are utilized to link a wide variety of antibiotic moities, reacted two at a time with said reagents, the said antibiotic moieties containing groups reactive with the linking reagents as carboxylic acid, alcolhol, primary amine, and secondary amine functional groups, said functional groups being present as singularities or as multiplicities, products being readily purified using chromatographic techniques, and said products of above reactions being valuable for the treatment of microbial infections of man and animals.

Abstract: A series of organic test papers are described for the detection and identification of all types of organic compounds such as aldehydes, ketones, esters, acids, amines, isocyanates, anhydrides, amides, nitrides, aromatics, phenols, ethers, and other organic compounds, said test papers comprising an absorbent paper or microporous plastic impregnated with a reagent or reagents capable of reacting with a class of organic compounds. The method of using the test papers for the identification of organic compounds comprises making a presumptive identification of the class of the unknown sample using FTIR spectroscopy, and then placing this presumptively identified sample onto the paper to generate a new substance known as a derivative of the organic compound, which aids in the identification of the unknown organic compound.

Abstract: An improved illumination system employing two concave reflecting mirrors and a non-imaging reflector to concentrate energy (light) more efficiently is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention involves a porous device for implantation in the scleral tissue of the eye to relieve the intraocular pressure of glaucoma and a method for surgically implanting the device.

Abstract: A spectral analyzer has a high efficiency optical collector having a first concave reflector portion and an opposed second concave reflector portion providing an exit passage therethrough, and a light emitting source of a predetermined wavelength range is positioned in the collector so that the light is collected and directed to the exit passage. A specimen holder is positioned adjacent the exit passage and has windows at its entrance and exit ends. An elongated reverse non-imaging optical member which has a peripheral wall reflecting light rays entering through the exit window of the holder reduces the angle of the rays relative to the optical axis of the optical member as they pass therethrough. The light passing through the exit end of the optical member enters a detector assembly including at least one photo detector sensitive to a predetermined wavelength of light, and at least one optical filter disposed between the optical member and the photodetector to pass light of the predetermined wavelength.