Abstract: The invention is a fragrance sample container comprised of a central cosmetic-containing portion substantially surrounded by a peripheral portion having thickened edges. The entire container is preferably made of soft-gelatin. The thickened edges of the peripheral portion, made of solid gelatin, serve to distribute and absorb the planar force of a weight applied to the container, in order to prevent the central cosmetic-containing portion from rupturing under the pressure of the weight. The invention is particularly useful in the distribution to potential customers of sample unit doses of fragrances or other cosmetics through the mails or in magazines.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward the human D.sub.4 dopamine receptor. The nucleotide sequence of the gene corresponding to this receptor is provided by the invention. The invention also includes a recombinant eukaryotic expression vector capable of expressing the human D.sub.4 dopamine receptor in cultures of transformed eukaryotic cells and such cultures of transformed eukaryotic cells which synthesize the human D.sub.4 dopamine receptor.

Abstract: A process for the production of cellulose carbamate from cellulose and urea through the conversion of the cellulose with excess urea in an inert liquid organic reaction carrier at a temperature in the range of 130 .degree. to 160.degree. C., separation of the reaction carrier from the reaction mixture and washing of the reaction mixture with water. The cellulose is intimately mixed with an aqueous urea solution. Then the water in the solution is replaced with the organic reaction carrier, and the reaction of urea and cellulose is carried out in the presence of an inert gaseous carrier to remove the by-product ammonia. Thereafter, the organic reaction carrier remaining in the reaction product is replaced with an aqueous urea solution and the resulting suspension of cellulose carbamate in the urea solution is filtered and washed free of urea with water. No liquid ammonia is required in this process.

Abstract: A method of subscriber authentication suitable for a roaming service in a telecommunication capable of realizing an improved security for the secrecy of the authentication key. In this method, an authentication data Indicative of a tentative authentication key to be used only in the authentication at the second network is transmitted from the second network to the first network, and the first network enciphers this authentication data by using a permanent authentication key shared between the first network and the mobile subscriber, and transmits this enciphered authentication data to the mobile subscriber via the second network, such that the mobile subscriber can decipher this enciphered authentication data by using the permanent authentication key to obtain the tentative authentication key and subsequently carry out the authentication at the second network by using the obtained tentative authentication key, wlthout explicitly disclosing the permanent authentication key to the second service provider.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein: A represents nitrogen or C--H, andB represents nitrogen or C--H, with the proviso that when A is nitrogen, B is C--H, and when B is nitrogen, A is C--H;n is 0, 1, or 2;Y represents nitrogen or carbon, each of which is substituted with various organic or inorganic substituents;W represents an aromatic group unsubstituted or substituted with various organic or inorganic substituents; andR1 and R2 are the same or different and represent hydrogen or lower alkyl.These compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors or prodrugs thereof and are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, sleep, and seizure disorders, overdose with benzodiazepine type drugs, and enhancement of alertness.

Abstract: A data transmission among the exchange modules in the building block type exchanger with improved efficiency, reliability and simplicity of implementation. An ATM connector is connected to the STM exchange module connector through at least one STM transmission line containing logical transmission paths provided in correspondence to the logical STM transmission path for transmission of specific data connected from each exchange module to the STM exchange module connector and fixedly switched by the STM exchange module connector to the logical transmission paths of the STM transmission line connected to the ATM connector. The specific data to be transmitted from each exchange module are transmitted in a form of ATM cells to the ATM connector, while all the specific data to be transmitted to each exchange module are multiplexed in a form of multiplexed ATM cells at the ATM connector and the multiplexed ATM cells are transmitted from the ATM connector to each exchange module.

Abstract: The ancillary heat pump apparatus of the present invention for producing domestic hot water generally includes a domestic hot water heat pump having refrigerant and water circuits which are operatively disposed at the proximal ends thereof into close array at the heat exchanger of tile domestic hot water heat pump. The refrigerant circuit of the domestic hot water heat pump hereof has a heat exchanger coil disposed at the distal end thereof, and the water circuit is connected at the distal end thereof to a hot water heater. In the apparatus of the present invention, the distal refrigerant circuit heat exchanger coil is disposed into operative heat exchanging position, directly or indirectly, with a return fluid stream of a heat source. In combination therewith is a multimodal dehumidification apparatus providing a valve for defining flow through a selected portion of dehumidification coils.

Abstract: Equipment for continuously moving heavy loads in a generally horizontal plane comprising a support structure, cog-wheels carried on the support structure and base elements linked to one another by hinges carried on the cog-wheels and defining a chain. Support and moving wheels support the chain and slide on a slide surface. The cog-wheels have external teeth or projections which cooperate with slots in the support and moving wheels. The load carried by the top surface of the base elements is transferred to the support and moving wheels and then to the support structure. The equipment allows for movement of heavy loads in a generally horizontal plane.

Abstract: A body-implantable device for controlling the size of a fluid flow passageway within the body, typically for use in a Fenestrated Fontan operation. A housing is provided and secured within the body, typically to the artificial septum sutured into place in the Fontan operation. A flow passageway extends through the housing. An antenna is responsive to electromagnetic signals emitted from outside the body and conveyed through the body without wires to the antenna. Means are provided for varying the cross-section of the flow passageway in a manner responsive to signals received by the antenna.

Abstract: A subcutaneous portcatheter for injecting fluid into a patient through a catheter tube. The tube connects to a generally flat housing having a central chamber surrounded by an annular chamber containing a band filter. A soft needle-pierceable cover overlies the chambers. The central chamber connects to the annular chamber through a hole in the circular wall separating the two chambers, the hole being located diametrically opposite the outlet to the catheter tube. Fluid injected through the cover into the central chamber flows through the hole, through the filter, into the annular chamber outside the filter, exiting the housing through the outlet to the catheter tube.

Abstract: A spinning block for the melt spinning of polymers, consisting of a melt channel, a coupling which is attached to the spinning bar and a nozzle block casing with a filter element and a spinning nozzle plate. A connector for detachably securing said nozzle block casing to the coupling consists of at least two bolts which are positioned symmetrically and perpendicularly to the axis of spinning, which bolts engage cooperating grooves, of a particular configuration, also positioned symmetrically and concentrically to the spinning axis. The bolts can be fixed to the casing or to the coupling. The grooves are provided in the coupling or the casing to complement the location of the bolts. By rotation of the nozzle block casing with respect to the coupling around the spinning axis, the parts are locked together.

Abstract: An inner tie rod tool includes a hollow tube which fits over the rod and includes a socket at one end for cooperation with a socket tool. The opposite end includes a retainer which is cooperative with C-shaped wrench discs of various size and configuration that cooperate with the nut associated with the inner end of the inner tie rod.

Abstract: An improved patient chair includes a seat section, a pivotally attached back support and a removably attached leg support. A manually actuated camming mechanism permits adjustment of the back support between a prone position and a seated position. The leg support is detachable from the seat section to facilitate use of the patient chair construction as a chair.

Abstract: compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.2-8 alkenyl, C.sub.2-8 alkynyl, C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl(C.sub.1-8)alkyl, C.sub.1-8 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1-8 alkylthio, phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.3 represents a C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.2-8 alkenyl, C.sub.2-8 alkynyl, CO2(C.sub.1-8)alkyl, CO.sub.2 (C.sub.2-8) alkenyl, C.sub.1-8 alkylthio, (C.sub.1-2)alkyl CO.sub.2 (C.sub.1-8) alkyl or C.sub.1-8 aldehydroalkyl where the aldehyde function is protected by a suitable protecting group (for example, an acetal such as a dimethyl acetal);R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom, C.sub.1-8 alkyl or C.sub.2-8 alkenyl;Z represents a group (CH.sub.2).sub.n or a branched alkyl chain;n is 1 to 8;and each of a, b and c is independently a single or a double bond;can be prepared relatively easily and in good xxx at room temperature by reacting a compound of general formula II ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.

Abstract: Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) analogues have at least one substitution in the growth factor (GF) domain that at least partially reduces hepatic receptor binding without substantially jeopardising physico-chemical stability in blood or fibrinolytic activity. This results in a longer plasma half life. Substitutions in the beta-sheet encompassing residues 63-72, especially at Leu 66 and/or Tyr 67 and/or Phe 68, are particularly preferred.

Abstract: An apparatus for electrically heating non-flammable gases, supplied to an applicator gun comprises an elongated housing having an elongated electric heater located centrally and longitudinally therein and a metallic helically coiled tube spaced from and surrounding the heater. The coiled tube is substantially co-extensive in length with the heater and has an inlet end and an outlet end connectable to an applicator gun. An elongated preheating tubing section is disposed length-wise of and surrounded by the helically coiled tube in spaced heat exchange relation with the electric heater. The preheating tubing section has an inlet end connectable to a supply of non-flammable gas and an outlet end connected to the inlet end of the coiled tube.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I; ##STR1## wherein: A.sup.1 is .dbd.N--, .dbd.CH-- or .dbd.CR.sup.1 --;A.sup.2 is --N.dbd., --CH.dbd. or --CR.sup.2 .dbd.;provided that, when one of A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 is a nitrogen atom, the other of A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 is other than a nitrogen atom;the rest of the variables are described in the specification;and their pharmaceutically and veterinarily acceptable acid addition salts and hydrates are antagonists of platelet activating factor (PAF) and as such are useful in the treatment or amelioration of various diseases or disorders mediated by PAF.

Abstract: Process for discontinuous production of polyesters by esterification of terephthalic acid with a definite excess of 1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane in the presence of a titanium catalyst at 180.degree. to 300.degree. C. and 0.8 to 1.5 bar up to a conversion of 98.0% to 99.6%, then precondensation with the addition of more titanium catalyst at 270.degree. to 300.degree. C. and 500 to 5 mbar up to a conversion of 99.5% to 99.9% and polycondensation at 295.degree. to 310.degree. C. and less than 1.5 mbar up to a conversion corresponding to 40% to 95% of the maximum possible viscosity.