Abstract: An interactive video guide system is provided in which nationally generic guide data, local guide data, and interactive video guide object code are transmitted to set-top decoder units located in customers' homes. Initially, nationally generic data or program information from a variety of sources is gathered together via modem at a central processing unit, and then manipulated, parsed and formatted into a national database compatible for use by a head end computer. This information is typically collected and updated on a daily basis. The manipulated nationally generic data is then transferred via modem to a transmitter for uplink to a selected telecommunications satellite. The satellite signal is then received by one or more local satellite CATV head end receivers which then forward a video base band signal carrying the nationally generic data to associated local head end computers.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel compounds having the formula ##STR1## which exhibit antifungal activity.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel compound having the formula ##STR1## which exhibits antifungal activity.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel compound having the formula ##STR1## which exhibits antifungal activity.

Abstract: A method of transmitting data for video display in which a composite digital information signal is manipulated to produce an output signal including data code and object code, separately storing the data code and control data, processing the stored data in a dynamic gate array in response to the stored control data to provide a formatted signal that is transmitted to a receiver where the transmitted signal is decoded and passed to a video display in response to satisfaction of one or more predetermined conditions.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel compounds having the formula ##STR1## which exhibit antifungal activity.

Abstract: A compound having the formula ##STR1## which is an anti-fungal agent is described. The producing organism Colletotricum accutatum is also described, along with a method of production.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel compounds having the formula ##STR1## which exhibit antifungal activity.

Abstract: A reuseable gasketless spout adaptable to conversion to a pump dispenser for fluid contained in a pouch made of inextensible film, comprises a spout-tube and a plunger with a conical tip, the plunger movable coaxially within the spout-tube. The spout is inserted into the pouch, its plunger first puncturing the pouch film, and the edges of the opening produced surround and form a gasketless seal with the outside wall of the spout-tube when the spout is fully inserted. The spout, after full insertion into the pouch, may be converted into a pump dispenser for fluid in the pouch by removing the plunger and replacing it with a pump which has a supply-tube extending coaxially through the spout-tube, into the fluid within the pouch. The dispenser, having the spout-tube in common with the spout is, like the spout, reuseable.

Abstract: Image forming method and apparatus is capable of making images in at least a two different colors or toners. An original is electronically scanned for recognizing a predetermined characteristic of a pattern on the original, such as its color, size and/or shape. The image forming apparatus then provides the recognized pattern in a chosen accent color or in a toner different from that used for the rest of the image.

Abstract: A compound having the formula ##STR1## which is an anti-fungal agent is described. The producing organism Colletotricum accutatum is also described, along with a method of production.

Abstract: An audiovisual subscription system includes means for aperiodically inverting the lines of a transmitted video signal on a frame-by-frame basis and for decrypting encrypted PCM audio information which is transmitted along with the aperiodically inverted video information.

Abstract: A manually pull-type carrier includes a mobile carriage and a towing handle assembly slidably mounted to the carriage for changing the overall length of the carrier. The mobile carriage includes a pair of longitudinal rails rigidly interconnected and spaced laterally apart by a plurality of fore-and-aft spaced transverse bars, and a pair of wheels or skis with axle assemblies movably supporting the rails and being adjustable for changing the height of the rails above the ground. The towing handle assembly includes a pair of angle side braces and a front U-shaped handle telescopic with the angle side braces for adjusting the height of the handle to fit hunters of differing heights who tow the carriage.

Abstract: A connector for interfacing a circuit resident on a printed circuit board having rows of externally accessible contact pads on a face of the board with a circuit resident on a portable card having rows of externally accessible contact pads on a face of the card has independently biased ball bearing contacts which assure positive, self-cleaning, self-sealing, self-adjusting electrical contact between the circuits.A flat base has rows of apertures therethrough spaced for alignment with the pads of the board when the base is laminarly juxtaposed on the face of the board. Sinks connect the apertures in rows and the conductive ball bearings are retained in each of the apertures by annular shoulders on the apertures. Strips of elastomer formed of layers of conductive and dielectric materials are snugly seated in each sink with the layers transverse to the rows. The strips bias the ball bearings against the shoulders when the base is laminarly juxtaposed on the face of the board.

Abstract: An audiovisual subscription system includes means for aperiodically inverting the lines of a transmitted video signal on a frame-by-frame basis and for decrypting encrypted PCM audio information which is transmitted along with the aperiodically inverted video information.

Abstract: A heat sealing device adapted for the clamping jaws of form, fill and seal machines. The heat sealing device in a single operation produces a transverse seal in thermoplastic film, tubular containers and severs the tube to simultaneously close the top of a filled container and create the bottom of a next-to-be-filled container. The base, upon which the heat sealing element is mounted, has slots that cause any product on the inner surfaces of the films in the area to be sealed to be removed, thereby producing consistently effective heat seals. The heat sealing device is particularly suitable for packaging flowable materials including, for example, chocolate sundae topping, thick sauces and dressings.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image member, for example, an endless web photoconductor, and a transfer member, for example, a transfer drum. The endless web is driven by a frictional engagement with a drive roller. A web drive output roller fixed to and rotatable with the drive roller in turn drives an idler roller which drives a drive belt positioned around the idler roller and a transfer drive member. The transfer drive member is fixed with respect to the transfer drum and rotates the transfer drum. The outside diameter of the transfer drive member is maintained equal to that of the transfer drum despite varying ambient conditions, by employing similar materials, for example, employing a similar thickness of polyurethane as the outside layer of the transfer drive member. Thus, the peripheral speed of the transfer drum stays the same as the image member despite a varying outside diameter of the transfer drum as ambient conditions vary.

Abstract: An audiovisual subscription system includes means for aperiodically inverting the lines of a transmitted video signal on a frame-by-frame basis and for decrypting encrypted PCM audio information which is transmitted along with the aperiodically inverted video information.

Abstract: An audiovisual subscription system includes means for aperiodically inverting the lines of a transmitted video signal of a frame-by-frame basis and for decrypting encrypted PCM audio information which is transmitted along with the aperiodically inverted video information.

Abstract: A printer includes a RIP for converting a received stream of image instructions into electrical image signals and a hybrid marking engine with at least one stage operable in an asynchronous mode, wherein a page can be processed in portions, and at least one stage restricted to synchronous operation, wherein the synchronous stage runs at a predetermined fixed speed during its entire processing of a page. The marking engine may be electrostatographic device having an asynchronous writer stage and a synchronous development stage, transfer stage, or fusing stage. The transfer stage may operate asynchronously from the developer such that there is an indeterminate time period between the development operation and the transfer operation.