Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring marking liquid including a carrier liquid having solid particles therein. A transmitter emits an ultrasonic signal into the marking liquid. The ultrasonic signal is received by a receiver and processed by a controller to determine at least one of the temperature of the marking liquid and the concentration of solid particles in the marking liquid.

Abstract: Methods for measuring optical density are described. The color on an area is determined. Based on the color, at least a first illumination source is selected. The area is illuminated with the selected illumination source. Radiation is received from the area, and the received radiation is converted to a signal indicative of optical density.

Abstract: A collapsible swimsuit includes a loop for supporting the suit on the human body. The swimsuit also includes a pair of fastening devices which, when disengaged, make it possible to fold the body of the swimsuit and store it compactly into a pouch on the swimsuit.

Abstract: A furniture item, such as a stool, table or chair having removable decorative panels. The removable panels include a surface that is preferably convex in shape when installed and provides an area upon which advertising, promotional and/or purely aesthetic material can be displayed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring marking liquid including a carrier liquid having solid particles therein. A transmitter emits an ultrasonic signal into the marking liquid. The ultrasonic signal is received by a receiver and processed by a controller to determine at least one of the temperature of the marking liquid and the concentration of solid particles in the marking liquid.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for allowing a user to correct a discontinuous 2-3 field sequence within a disrupted video signal. A 2-3 field pattern fixer can be operated in a one-pass mode and/or a two-pass mode. In the one-pass mode, the disrupted video signal is analyzed to generate correction information, which is used to correct the disrupted video signal as it passes through the 2-3 pattern fixer, resulting in an undisrupted video signal with a continuous 2-3 field sequence. In the two-pass mode, the disrupted video signal is analyzed to generate correction information, which is then stored. This correction information is then used to correct a duplicate of the disrupted video signal, resulting in an undisrupted video signal with a continuous 2-3 field sequence. In this connection, the 2-3 field pattern fixer includes a field sequence detector, a field sequence analyzer, a field sequence generator and a multiple delay tap circuit.

Abstract: This invention comprises a method of treating diabetes. Specifically, the method involves administering one or more anti-fungal agents in amounts, at frequencies, and for durations which are effective in preventing and treating diabetes. The method further comprises the administration of a low carbohydrate diet which may be used either in combination with the aforesaid anti-fungal agent or separately therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for transferring financial information which includes wirelessly sending, by a client, a first request for information, receiving, by a first server, the wirelessly sent first request, converting, by the first server, the wirelessly sent first request into a second request for the information, sending, by the first server, the second request, and receiving, by a second server, the second request. The method continues with sending, by the second server, the requested information, receiving, by the first server, the requested information, converting, by the first server, the requested information into a first format, and sending, by the first server, the first format to the client.

Abstract: A composition is provided which serves as a pediculicide for topical application to the hair and scalp of humans and other animals. The solutions take the form of a mousse, shampoo and a detergent. The active ingredient is a saponin, preferably derived from yucca extract.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of a plurality of oligonucleotides comprising the steps of(i) forming a first oligonucleotide on a first cleavable link attached to a solid support;(ii) attaching to the first oligonucleotide a cleavable linker moiety;(iii) forming a second oligonucleotide on the cleavable linker moiety; and(iv) cleaving the first cleavable link and the cleavable linker moiety to give a plurality of oligonucleotides; wherein the cleavable linker moiety is of the Formula (1): ##STR1## in which A.sup.1, A.sup.2 and E are as defined herein, and novel compounds which may be used in the operation of the method.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of a plurality of oligonucleotides comprising the steps of(i) forming a first oligonucleotide on a first cleavable link attached to a solid support;(ii) attaching to the first oligonucleotide a cleavable linker moiety;(iii) forming a second oligonucleotide on the cleavable linker moiety; and(iv) cleaving the first cleavable link and the cleavable linker moiety to give a plurality of oligonucleotides; wherein the cleavable linker moiety is of the Formula (1): ##STR1## in which A.sup.1, A.sup.2 and E are as defined herein, and novel compounds which may be used in the operation of the method.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method of fabricating tank wrap of desired thickness having fibers oriented generally in the thickness direction from lengths of insulation material having fibers oriented generally in the length direction. The method comprises several sequential steps. The first step is positioning the lengths of insulation material lengthwise along a first movable track conveyor, such that the fibers are oriented generally parallel to the direction of conveyance as the lengths progress downstream in a longitudinal direction along the conveyor. Second step is severing the insulation material completely across the length, at intervals equal to the desired thickness of the tank wrap to be fabricated. Next the cut lengths of insulation material are positioned lengthwise across a second movable track conveyor such that the fibers are now oriented generally perpendicular to the direction of conveyance, and in an abutting relationship.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method of fabricating tank wrap of desired thickness having fibers oriented generally in the thickness direction from lengths of insulation material having fibers oriented generally in the length direction. The method comprises several sequential steps. The first step is positioning the lengths of insulation material lengthwise along a first movable track conveyor, such that the fibers are oriented generally parallel to the direction of conveyance as the lengths progress downstream in a longitudinal direction along the conveyor. Second step is severing the insulation material completely across the length, at intervals equal to the desired thickness of the tank wrap to be fabricated. Next the cut lengths of insulation material are positioned lengthwise across a second movable track conveyor such that the fibers are now oriented generally perpendicular to the direction of conveyance, and in an abutting relationship.

Abstract: Chiral Schiff bases according to the general formula: ##STR1## and chiral transition metal complexes thereof, wherein at least the carbon atom of the monosaccharide to which the iminyl nitrogen atom is attached is asymmetric, and at least one of the carbon atoms adjacent the aforesaid carbon atom bears a hydroxyl group, R.sup.1 and R.sup.6 which may be the same or different, are hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, or lower alkyl or together with R.sup.10 forms a divalent hydrocarbon group, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, a sugar residue, or --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.10 in which R.sup.10 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or together with R.sup.2 forms a divalent hydrocarbon group, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.10 in which R.sup.10 is hydrogen, or a lower alkyl, R.sup.5 is hydrogen, OR.sup.1 or a sugar residue, provided that both R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are not hydrogen, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 which may be the same or different, are hydrogen, or lower alkyl, or where p is 1, may with the cyclic ring to which CR.sup.7 R.sup.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 3(2,2-dihalovinyl)-2,2-dimethyl cyclopropane carboxylic acids, especially permethrin acid ethyl ester, by reacting a diazoacetic acid ester with a 1,1-dihalo-4-methyl-1,3-pentadiene in the presence of a catalyst comprising a divalent rhodium salt of a carboxylic acid or borofluoric acid. The products have improved yields and better cis/trans isomer ratios than when the more common catalysts, e.g. copper-bronze, are used.

Abstract: 3-Halogenoethyl- or propyl-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane carboxylic acid esters, which are intermediates in the preparation of synthetic pyrethroids, are prepared by the reaction of certain halogenopentenes or hexenes with a diazoacetic ester in the presence of a catalyst which is metallic copper or a copper (II) salt, a rhodium (II) salt of a carboxylic acid or a transition metal complex of certain chiral Schiff bases. By the use of the latter class of catalysts the yield of preferred cis IR isomer may be increased relative to the other possible isomers.

Abstract: Polyhalogenated hydrocarbons of general formula RR.sup.1 CH--CHX--CH.sub.2 CYZQ wherein R is hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, X is Cl, Br or I, Y is F, Cl or Br, Z is Y or Q and Q is a group W(CF.sub.2).sub.m --in which W is hydrogen, F or Cl and m is 1 or 2, provided that X is always Br or I when at least one of Y and Z is Br, and a process for preparing these polyhalogenated hydrocarbons by reacting an alkyl-substituted butene with a polyhalogenated alkane having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: Process for the production of 2,5-dimethyl-1,5-hexadiene by heating isobutene with a 1,1,2-trihalo ethylene in the vapor phase in the presence of a free-radical generator. The free-radical generator is preferably a peroxide and the reaction temperature in the range 200.degree.-600.degree. C. The product may be readily isomerized to 2,5-dimethyl-2,4-hexadiene, which is useful as an insecticide intermediate.

Abstract: Isobutene is oxidatively coupled with vinylidene chloride by heating in the presence of palladium acetate, to give 1,1-dichloro-4-methylpenta-1,3-diene. This compound is useful as an intermediate in the production of insecticides. Any 1,1-dichloro-4-methylpenta-1,4-diene also produced is thermally isomerized to the 1,3 product.