Abstract: An adhesive composition that bonds at low temperatures is disclosed. The composition is a solution in an organic solvent of a polyimide, an epoxy resin, and a cyanate. The polyimide can be a polyimidesiloxane, made from a dianhydride, an aromatic diamine that does not contain siloxane, and a siloxane diamine. The adhesive composition can be used to make a single layer tape, a coated tape, or a double-sided trilayer tape. The tape can bond an article, such as a chip, to a substrate, such as a circuit board.

Abstract: Anti-oxytocin receptor antibodies, which specifically bind to the extracellular or intracellular region of an oxytocin receptor, hybridomas which produce said antibodies, and methods for the production of anti-oxytocin receptor antibodies are taught. These antibodies are useful for the immunodetection and immunopurification of oxytocin receptor polypeptides.

Abstract: Methods of isolating deletion mutants of Vibrio cholerae. In one method, the deletion is predetermined by digestion with restriction endonucleases of known specificity. The deletions are inserted into the Vibrio cholerae chromosome by in vivo recombination between a plasmid carrying the desired deletion, with adjacent flanking sequences, and the Vibrio cholerae chromosome. In another method, an initial in vivo recombination event of homologous sequences from the recombinant plasmid into the chromosome provides a selectable marker at this site. A second in vivo recombination event between homologous flanking sequences results in excision of proficient genes from the chromosome with the end product being a deletion mutation. Also provided are methods for the isolation and characterization of a new Vibrio cholerae strain having a deletion in the ctx gene, as defined by Acc I, Xba I, Cla I and/or restriction endonuclease sites and further having a deletion in the gene encoding zonula occludens toxin (zot).

Abstract: An apparatus for fixing a copy paper for use in electrophotographic appliances, such as laser beam printers or copying machines, includes components for stretching the leading edges of copy sheets at the entry of the nip defined by the fixing station for preventing crumpling of the copy sheets, reverse pressure component for bowing downward and flattening the leading edges of the copy sheets, and cleaning device including a cleaning box provided with a roller brush which is rotatable in the same direction as the heating roller for cleaning up the periphery of the heating roller, and a brush cleaning member for dusting off the roller brush. With this arrangement, when two-sided copying of the copy sheets is performed, jamming of copying sheets is prevented, thus improving copying efficiency.

Abstract: A waist sporting equipment has a circular ring member sized to encircle around the waist portion of a user and having a predetermined cross-section, an inertia member of a predetermined weight for applying the centrifugal force and inertia force gradually to the ring member upon rotation of the ring member, the inertia member including a weight body and connecting means for connecting the ring member and the inertia member for not separating the members upon the rotation of the members. The weight body is spaced a predetermined distance from the ring and applies the centrifugal force and the inertia force to the ring depending on the rotational velocity of the ring, thus giving a user various velocity and amusement feeling. Furthermore, the centrifugal force acts on the waist portion so that the waist may be stronger and limber and the body of the user may be well balanced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing an E. coli vaccine and to the vaccine produced thereby. The method involves purifying lipopolysaccharide from E. coli expressing complete O-polysaccharide sidechains;isolating the O-polysaccharide region of the lipopolysaccharide molecule by hydrolysis in dilute acetic acid and purifying it essentially free of lipid A; and covalently coupling lipid A-free O-polysaccharide via at least one hydroxyl or carboxyl group of the polysaccharide to a carrier protein. Polyvalent vaccines are prepared by combining two or more monovalent vaccines for different serotypes prepared according to the present invention. The present also relates to conjugates used in the vaccines. The conjugates of the present invention are the O-polysaccharide region of an E. coli lipoplysaccharide molecule covalently coupled to a carrier protein.

Abstract: A disposable elastomeric glove having a distinct protuberance in proximal position with respect to an abductor pollicis longus muscle of a wearer and between a proximal edge of a cuff and a wrist region of the glove.

Abstract: A recreational water bottle system which includes a primary vessel for holding liquids, a watertight cap having a bottle tube extending therethrough into the primary vessel, a drinking tube for delivering liquids to a user, and an oversleeve adapter disposed between the bottle tube and the drinking tube for passing liquids and for selectively holding the bottle tube and the drinking tube in structural alignment. The system is adapted to be selectively mounted onto the frame of a bicycle or onto the body of an athlete, or used as a hand held sport bottle.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for phacoemulsification cataract surgery, a primary handpiece operable for phacoemulsification, irrigation and aspiration is inserted through a first incision in the limbus of an eye at a 12 o'clock position. An auxiliary handpiece for aspiration is inserted during the phacoemulsification, irrigation and aspiration operative procedure through a smaller second incision at approximately a three o'clock position. Both handpieces are fluidly connected to a power source aspiration from either the primary or auxiliary handpieces by rotation of the valve.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved multifocal contact lens having different segments of near and far vision areas. These areas are arranged asymmetrically about a vertical and horizontal axis of the contact lens.

Abstract: A hazardous waste removal assembly includes a generally rectangular flexible bag having a front panel and a back panel joined at a lower portion of the bag to form a collection chamber. The bag is sealed such that it is impermeable to dust and other particulate matter. The assembly also includes at least one glove sleeve fashioned through the front panel of the bag to permit an operator to remove abestos from a segment of the enclosed conduit, while maintaining subatmospheric air pressure within the bag. A replacement air intake inlet valve is positioned on the front or back panel to permit the ingress of ambient air into the bag while concomitantly preventing egress of air or particulate contents out of the bag.

Abstract: An automatic flow control valve according to the instant invention maintains a constant flow rate despite varying fluid pressure, and employs a dual outer and inner cup construction through which a range of flow rates can be accommodated via a change in the orientation between the outer and the inner cup. Two modes of implementation are disclosed. In one mode, the adjustment of the orientation between the cups to correspond to a desired flow rate is made prior to assembly and installation. In the other mode, an external adjustment means is provided for altering the relative orientation between the outer and the inner cup at field and after assembly and installation. In a third mode, the flow rate can be adjusted on a fully assembled valve at any time other than when said valve in installed in a process line. Additionally, a means for adjusting the preload of a range spring balancing the cups is also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of isolating deletion mutants of Vibrio cholerae, wherein the deletion is predetermined by digestion with restriction endonucleases of known specificity. The deletions are inserted into the Vibrio cholerae chromosome by in vivo recombination betweem a plasmid carrying the desired deletion, with adjacent flanking sequences, and the Vibrio cholerae chromosome. The invention includes the isolation and characterization of a new Vibrio cholerae strain having a deletion in the tox gene, as defined by Acc I restriction endonuclease sites.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for elemental sulphur recovery from acid gases. By this process, acid gas, a by-product of sour natural gas from crude oil processing plants, is mixed with air and introduced to a partial oxidization furnace, and hot products of oxidization are then passed to a catalyst regenerator where elemental sulphur is vaporized. The sulphur is then recovered in a sulphur condenser, and regenerated catalyst is recycled to a catalyst contactor in a continuous flow arrangement. Also disclosed is a sulphur recovery apparatus comprising a catalyst contactor, catalyst regenerator, and sulphur condenser which operates in continuous fashion.

Abstract: A coincineration process whereby sewage sludge or other toxic liquid chemical waste is incinerated with a supplemental fuel such as municipal refuse, coal, sawdust, tire chips and the like involves introducing the sewage sludge into the incineration zone by means of a pressure spray nozzle or a spinning cone or disc atomizer. In the form of ultrafine solids, liquid or gas, a supplemental fuel may be introduced with the sewage sludge. Supplemental fuel may also be introduced into the incinerator by conventional means. Addition of tire chips in the feed provides in a higher incineration zone temperature and significantly reduces dioxin compounds present in the incineration zone off gas. Also, to reduce the scaling and fouling of the boiler tubes and incinerator, to increase the density and pumpability of the sewage sludge, and to eliminate metal salt deposits from the incinerator, the boiler feedwater and the sewage sludge are each contacted with an electromagnetic field device prior to heating.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the high temperature destruction by pyrolysis and incineration of organic and inorganic gaseous, liquid, and solid toxic and hazardous compounds. The apparatus has a melting chamber and a combustion chamber wherein solid, sludge liquid and gaseous compounds are separately or simultaneously eliminated. In the melting chamber of the apparatus, a molten mass media operates at temperatures between 2200 and 2900 degrees F. Directly above the molten mass a flame impinges upon the molten surface at a temperature of 3000 degrees F. and above. Solid, liquid, and gaseous hazardous wastes are introduced into the melting chamber either on or beneath the surface of the molten mass wherein the waste is destroyed. Due to the operating sequence of the apparatus, the liquid and solid waste compounds may be in the molten mass in excess of eight hours.

Abstract: A self-congratulatory apparatus having a simulated human hand carried on a pivoting arm suspended form shoulder supported member. The hand is manually swingable into and out of contact with the user's back to give an amusing or an important pat-on-the-back.

Abstract: Separation and recovery of dibenzofuran of high purity is accomplished by distilling a coal tar fraction having boiling point range of 220.degree. to 300.degree. C. thereby producing a dibenzofuran fraction having a dibenzofuran content of not less than 30% by weight, a dibenzofuran/acenaphthene molar ratio of not less than 1.3, and a fluorene/dibenzofuran molar ratio of not more than 0.05, then introducing the dibenzofuran fraction obtained as described above into a continuous crystallization purification unit provided with a cooling zone for crystallization of the feed, a heating zone for melting the purified crystals, and a refining zone for enabling crystals being transferred from said cooling zone to said heating zone to come into counter current contact with a mass of molten crystals midway along the path between said two zones, and subjecting the dibenzofuran fraction to continuous crystallization purification therein.