Abstract: Dibenzobicyclo[3.2.1]octadienes substituted in the 8 position by substituted aminoalkyl groups, and salts thereof, are described. These compounds have central nervous system activity as anti-depressants.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to apparatus for automatically fabricating environmental seed cells, e.g. tablets incorporating two or more layers of material which will protect the seed during transportation and facilitate its growth after the same is planted, the apparatus including a tableting machine for feeding the environmental surround material into compression mold cavities, a singulator mechanism whereby individual seeds are separated from a bulk supply, and transfer mechanism for receiving separated seeds from the singulator and depositing them in the molds of the tableting machine. After loading, the aggregate comprising the environmental material and seed are subjected to compression, to produce the finished environmental seed cell.

Abstract: A wear-resistant, nonabrasive metal article, such as a thread guide, comprising a plain carbon steel substrate with a thin, dense, continuous coating of titanium nitride, having a thickness of about 1 to 5 microns, chemically vapor deposited at reduced pressure on said steel substrate, and preferably a thin, continuous, smooth, titanium carbide coating, having a thickness of about 5 to 25 microns, chemically vapor deposited at reduced pressure on said nitride coating, the carbide coating having HK.sub.50 hardness of 3600 to 3900 and a surface finish of 0.2 to 0.5 micron.

Abstract: A support for a screen printed transparency or other photographic art work which may be raised on a track from a lowered ground level position to an upper position in a frame mounted on an elevated illuminated signboard. The support is fixed in the frame on the elevated signboard when raised.

Abstract: A herbicidal mixture of 5-acetamido-2,4-dimethyltrifluoromethanesulfonanilide or a horticulturally acceptable salt thereof and 3-[p-(p-chlorophenoxy)phenyl]-1,1-dimethylurea is effective at low rates of application, particularly against certain weed species such as cocklebur, pigweed, morning-glory and the like.

Abstract: Magnetic recording tape having a backing of biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate film containing small amounts of at least two types of structurally dissimilar minute polymeric particles. One type of particle is selected from the class consisting of polypropylene, styrene-acrylonitrile polymer, nylon and incompatible polyesters and the other from the class consisting of polymers of lower olefins. The tape, which has a microscopically irregular, scratch-resistant back free from large protruding particles, is especially adapted for use in instruments and computers, where the resultant dropout incidence is extraordinarily low. A further refinement employs as a backing a two-layer coextruded film, the back layer containing the polymeric particles and the face layer containing no particulate matter and hence being extremely smooth. When the smooth surface of the face layer of such a thin two-layer film is metallized, a mirror-like appearance results; the film can, however, still be handled in roll form.

Abstract: A tag for identification of animals comprising a portion for extending through the tissue of the animal and an identification means connected thereto, and having at least one perforation in said portion for extending through the tissue of the animal, said perforation allowing for animal tissue growth into said portion.

Abstract: A stratum having accurately predictable and controllable release properties toward normally tacky and pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet materials is prepared by reacting two moieties, one terminated with a plurality of isocyanate groups and the other a liquid hydroxyl- or amine-containing organosilicone. The hydroxyl or amine groups are at least three carbon atoms distant from the nearest silicone atom and constitute no more than about 4% by weight of the organosilicone. Depending upon the release characteristics achieved, the reaction product can function as a shaped article, all or part of a release liner, or as a low-adhesion backsize for pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.

Abstract: A conductive substrate, particularly a pattern attached to or embedded in an insulating medium and involving nonintegral elements, is galvanically plated by contacting an exposed electrically conductive substrate (preferably in the form of a pattern) with a spray comprising the dissolved salt of a plating metal together with a powdered driving metal which is less noble than either the substrate or the plating metal, said driving metal being mixed with an inert, sprayable, particulate material, thereby resulting in the deposition of said plating metal on said conductive substrate.

Abstract: Tri(fluoroaliphatic amines) wherein there is at least one fluorine atom on one carbon alpha to the tertiary nitrogen are reacted with SO.sub.3 to produce tri(fluoroaliphatic) alpha fluosulfato amines which can be hydrolyzed under controlled conditions to produce oxo or hydroxyl derivatives by removal of the fluosulfato group (OSO.sub.2 F), which derivatives can also be further hydrolyzed to useful products.

Abstract: Chromophore-substituted vinyl-halomethyl-s-triazine compounds are provided capable of free-radical generation upon excitation with radiation having a wavelength of from about 330 to about 700 millimicrons.

Abstract: Indicating device suitable for visibly measuring parameters such as time, temperature, and time-temperature relationships. The device includes a porous fluid carrying pad, a wick material for said fluid, and an indicator means whereby the progress of fluid along the wick material can be visibly indicated and used to measure the passage of time, the exposure to a given minimum temperature, or a time-temperature relationship. The combination is adapted to regulate migration of fluid from the fluid source to the wick material.

Abstract: A device for applying lengths of adhesive coated tape from a supply length of tape to seal boxes driven along a path past the device. The device includes an application roller initially positioned in the path and supporting an end of the tape for contact by a box to adhere the tape to its leading surface. The application roller is mounted so that, subsequent to such contact, it will be revolved against the bias of a spring and will roll over tape being pulled from the device to press the tape against the surfaces of the box as the box is driven further along the path.

Abstract: Perfluoroalkanesulfonate esters of methyl- thio-, methylsulfinyl- or methylsulfonyl-substituted phenols. The compounds are herbicides.

Abstract: A herbicidal mixture of 5-acetamido-2,4-dimethyltrifluoromethanesulfonanilide or a horticulturally acceptable salt thereof and 3-isopropyl-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-(4)3H-one 2,2-dioxide or a horticulturally acceptable salt thereof is effective at low rates of application, particularly against certain weed species such as hemp sesbania (coffeeweed).

Abstract: A gauge and alignment device is provided for applying a hard cover to a bound sheaf of paper. The device serves both as a gauge to determine the proper size of cover to use for a given volume as well as an arcuate alignment device so that the material to be bound can be applied squarely in the center of the cover.

Abstract: Adhesively bonded rail joint which is quick to assemble and easy to dismantle and reassemble. The face of each joint bar of the rail joint has a layer of thermoplastic adhesive which upon moderate heating adheres strongly under moderate pressure to conforming surfaces of the rail ends. Because the thermoplastic adhesive does not cure, the joint bars are easily separated from the rails by reheating the adhesive and can be reapplied or used as part of a new rail joint.

Abstract: An electrosurgical system, having a solid state generator for providing a cut mode electrosurgical current waveform of RF electric energy having a first voltage amplitude to an active electrode terminal, is adapted by the addition of an apparatus for alternatively providing a fulguration mode current waveform having a second higher voltage amplitude from the generator to the active electrode terminal.

Abstract: A camera adapted for making a chemically developed printing plate or a more economical dry developed printing plate. The camera has a magazine for supplying selectively one of two types of light sensitive film material, advancing a severed sheet of the selected material to the image plane, and directing that subsequently imaged plate to the associated processing station to produce a developed and ready printing press plate.

Abstract: A new separator that incorporates a new separator element is provided for removing a dispersed liquid phase from a continuous liquid phase. The new separator element comprises a plurality of discrete sections of coalescing and sorbing media interspersed in intimate contact with one another. The sections of coalescing media provide substantially continuous paths through the separator element for the liquid to be treated. As the liquid is conducted through the coalescing media, the dispersed liquid phase is sorbed from the coalescing media into the sorbing media, whereupon a cleaned continuous phase exits from the separator.