Abstract: An assembly for producing a packet containing inserts, provides means for placing inserts on a moving web and holding them in position thereon by banding spaced sets of inserts on the web with a ribbon which is crimped to the web between successive sets of inserts.

Abstract: A system for producing a mass distributable printed packet is disclosed wherein a web of paper has printed thereon a format of successive rectangular pieces in a plurality of longitudinal lines extending parallel to the edges of the web, the web is cut longitudinally between the print patterns and the thus-formed strips are superposed in vertical registry of the printed patterns. The strips are cut to form sets of printed sheets, each including a separator element. The sets are stacked in a hopper and the bottom sets are successively removed and packaged.

Abstract: A method for producing a mass distributable printed packet is disclosed wherein a web of paper has printed thereon a format of successive rectangular pieces in a plurality of longitudinal lines extending parallel to the edges of the web, the web is cut longitudinally between the print patterns and the thus-formed strips are superposed in vertical registry of the printed patterns. The superposed strips are then cut to form sets of printed pieces which sets are each placed within an individual outer container.

Abstract: Small particle diagnostic apparatus employing illumination by coherent light of high polarization ratio, polarized separation of the reflected particle scatter optical signals and the ability to consider particles in plural locations of a diagnostic aperture aided by use of a vidicon or other position-sensitive transducer device and an optional image intensifier device. Digital storage and analysis of the particle scatter data and computer control of the optical and analysis sequences are contemplated.

Abstract: Histidine derivatives of formula I are useful inter alia in peptide synthesis. ##STR1## wherein: X represents --CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 Ar, in which Ar is a phenyl substituent optionally substituted by one or more halogen, alkoxy, alkyl or nitro groups;Y, which differs from X, represents hydrogen, a protective group capable of inhibiting self coupling during formation of a peptide bond, an amino acid residue, a peptide chain or an antibiotic residue;E represents OH,OM,M representing an alkali metal or ammonium, OR, R representing an alkyl, aryl, aralkyl or alkaryl group, an amino acid residue, a peptide chain or an antibiotic residue;the compound I being optionally in the form of a hydrate or acid salt.In compounds I of especial interest, X represents benzyloxymethyl or p-bromobenzyloxymethyl, Y represents t-butyloxycarbonyl and E represents --OH.

Abstract: A multi-compartment envelope for coupon nesting includes a rectangular blank having first, second and third spaced parallel scorelines defining first, second, third and fourth rectangular interconnected panels. A fold in the fourth panel provides a first panel portion and a second panel portion with the second panel portion being secured to the first panel portion and thereby providing a compartment. A slit is disposed in the compartment and divides the compartment into a first and a second compartment. A first and a second contoured slit are disposed, at least in part, in the first panel and provide a pair of wafer tabs. The first panel is in overlying relation with the second panel whereby the wafer tabs extend a substantial distance in a first direction away from the first panel.

Abstract: A tear-off return receipt form for attachment to a mail support surface comprising a base member including a marginal strip and a main strip, a top member including a marginal strip and a main strip, the marginal and main strips each having inside and outside surfaces, the outside main surfaces having printing thereon, the base and top members including the margin and main strips being substantially coextensive with each other, one of the members having adhesive on its inside margin surface, one of the members having adhesive on its inside main surface, the other of the members having a release coat on its inside margin surface cooperating with the adhesive on the other of the members inside margin surface, the inside main surface of one of the members being adhesively bonded to the inside main surface of the other of the members to form a postal return receipt having margin securing means, means on the other of the members to permit its margin strip to be peeled away to expose the adhesive on the one of the

Abstract: A unitary mailer item has an envelope and an attached sticker-type sign piece, both of which are readily detachable from the item.

Abstract: A rack for boat fenders of the type having a cylindrical body from each end of which extends a rectangular protuberance that defines a line attaching eye. The rack is formed of elongate members so as to be of open construction and includes upper and lower elongate rigid members that are bent to form aligned openings sized to receive and support a fender in vertical orientation. Extending beneath the lower opening is a member which is offset from the center line of the opening so as to support the body of the fender but to permit the eye-forming protuberance to extend therebelow. Means for removably attaching the fender racks to a ship rail or like so that the position of the racks can be conveniently established at a location to afford convenient access to the fenders.

Abstract: A device for attaching display material to a bottle and a process for making the device are disclosed. The device includes a booklet and a flexible bottle-engaging means connecting the booklet to a bottle. The flexible bottle-engaging means is attached to the bottle and the booklet so as to urge the booklet against the bottle. The device can be made by a continuous process that involves feeding an information carrying web and a flexible web, gluing the webs together, forming a booklet out of the information carrying web, and then severing the web to form individual devices.

Abstract: A suspendible plant rack facilitates the close packing of a plurality of plants in a given area, for example, in exposure to direct sunlight at a window area. The rack shelves are formed by plural separated slats and the vertical side supports are similarly formed, thus enhancing air circulation characteristics about the rack. In one embodiment the shelves are held balanced by mechanical tie-downs and in another embodiment a cooperative notch arrangement assures such balancing.

Abstract: A substantially flat but relatively thick sectioned sample protector is disposed within a closed and readily openable envelope. It has a sample holding pocket into which a fragile, relatively flat sample is disposed.

Abstract: An advertising leaflet has an attention-getting movable flap cut out from one of its sheets which is moved into raised position when the leaflet is opened by a slender activating strip which is cut out from the opposed sheet of the leaflet and has its free end glued to the flap.