Abstract: A scroll member is provided for use in scroll-type apparatus. It is formed of a separate end plate having an involutely configured groove in the face thereof and a separate involute wrap which is seated in the groove. The seating of the wrap in the groove may be such as to permit it to undergo small axial and radial excursions within the groove to impart compliance/sealing characteristics to the scroll member. Alternatively, the wrap may be rigidly mounted in the groove and, if desired, separate compliance/sealing means provided for the wrap. The construction of scroll members according to this invention achieves a marked decrease in cost of the scroll members and of scroll-type apparatus incorporating them.

Abstract: Novel 7-alkyl-(and 7-cycloalkyl-loweralkyl)9-hydroxy-4,4-di-lower-alkyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-[1 ]benzopyrano[3,4-c]pyrroles; 7-alkyl-(and 7-cycloalkyl-lower-alkyl)9-hydroxy-4,4-di-lower alkyl-1,2,3,4,3a,9b-hexahydro[1]benzopyrano[3,4-c]pyrroles, and certain ester and ether derivatives thereof. These compounds exhibit CNS activity, and are useful as sedatives or tranquilizers.

Abstract: Cooling means are provided for the stationary and orbiting scroll members of scroll-type apparatus. These cooling means comprise fluid coolant channels in the end plates and in the involute wraps of the scroll members and means to circulate a fluid coolant therethrough. In the case of the stationary scroll member the coolant may be water, oil or the like; while in the case of the orbiting scroll member the coolant is the lubricating oil used to lubricate a thrust bearing and the coupling means. The resulting effective cooling of the scroll members makes it possible to form scroll apparatus in large sizes.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for forming, by the Czochralski technique, single semiconductor crystals having essentially uniform diameters throughout their lengths. The apparatus includes means to monitor and control crystal diameter which takes advantage of the fact that the melt volume from which the crystal is pulled and the dielectric crucible containing the melt volume can be incorporated in a crucible assembly circuit in which the resistance varies with the melt volume level in the crucible. Determination of the difference between the measured resistance in the crucible assembly circuit and a programmed reference resistance produces a signal which is used to control one of two operational parameters--the rate at which the crystal is pulled or the temperature of the melt volume--to produce a uniform-diameter crystal.

Abstract: A process for bonding a copper or nickel end junction piece to an aluminum electrical conductor wire. The copper or nickel end junction piece is used to make the electrical connection with terminals in meters, fuse boxes, switches and the like, thus eliminating such junctions with the aluminum wire and hence eliminating the possibility of the formation an aluminum oxide connection which may give rise to overheating and subsequent fire. The end junction pieces may be applied on-site after the aluminum wire is cut to the desired length. No special pretreatment of the aluminum wire end is necessary prior to the addition on the end junction piece.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming fibers of refractory materials. A melt volume is continuously formed on a feed rod of the material to be fiberized and a fiber drawn therefrom. The melt volume is formed by introducing the feed rod at a predetermined velocity into a heating zone. The fiber diameter is determined by the relative velocities at which the feed rod is moved and the fiber drawn, and by the fractional density of the feed rod material.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for removing sulfur dioxide from stack gases. The stack gases are scrubbed with an aqueous wash liquid containing one or more alkali metal compounds which react to form the bisulfite, sulfite and sulfate salts of the alkali metal. The spent absorbent liquid effluent is then treated with calcium compounds in at least two separate reaction stages, the conditions of ion concentration and pH of the first stage being maintained to favor the precipitation of calcium sulfate in the presence of SO.sub.3.sup.= ions. In the succeeding reaction stages the precipitation of the desired amount of SO.sub.3.sup.= ions is carried out to form calcium sulfite. The resulting compounds of calcium with sulfite and sulfate (which may in part be in the form of mixed crystals) are removed and the regenerated liquid is recycled.

Abstract: Refractory tubings approaching theoretical density, either in polycrystalline or single crystal form, are made by moving a preformed tubing of a refractory material and a heated zone relative to each other, the heating zone providing sufficient heat to melt through the tubing and form a molten ring which is continuously advanced through the tubing. The heat source may be located externally or internally of the tubing wall or in both positions. The tubings may be formed as single crystals; and by controlling the rate of movement of the tubing sections on either side of the molten ring the wall thickness and diameter of the final tubing may be adjusted.

Abstract: Novel thienobenzopyrans and thiopyranobenzopyrans represented by the formula ##SPC1##Wherein m and n are each 0, 1, 2 or 3 and m + n is 2 or 3; R.sub.1 is loweralkyl; R.sub.2 is alkyl or cycloalkylloweralkyl and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkanoyl, carbamyl, N-loweralkylcarbamyl, N,N-diloweralkylcarbamyl, phosphonyl, hemisuccinate or an ester of another such acid, phosphate, dialkylaminoalkyl of the structure ##EQU1## or acid addition salt thereof, or dialkylaminoalkylanoyl of the structure ##EQU2## or acid addition salt thereof, wherein x is 1 through 6 and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are loweralkyl; the loweralkyl groups containing from 1 through 6 carbon atoms, the alkyl groups containing from 1 through 20 carbon atoms and the cycloalkyl groups containing from 3 through 8 ring carbon atoms. Novel intermediates for the synthesis of these compounds are also disclosed as well as methods for making the compounds.

Abstract: A method for treating a surface of a substrate to render it nonfogging and the resulting article formed by the treatment. A thin film coating of a block copolymer containing alternating blocks of polyurethane and a hydrophilic copolyacrylic is adhered to the surface to be made nonfogging. The copolyacrylic is a copolymer of a hydroxy substituted acrylate and an ethylenically unsaturated acid such as acrylic acid. By varying the weight ratio of polyetherurethane/copolyacrylic it is possible to vary the flexibility of the coating and hence to widen the range of substrates to which the treatment is applicable, e.g., from flexible wrapping material to rigid mirrors.

Abstract: Apparatus for the melt synthesis of inorganic compounds from elemental reactants, at least one of which is highly volatile at the temperature of the reaction. An enclosure means defining a reaction chamber and a reservoir-closure means containing the volatile elemental reactant form the reaction vessel which is sealed by a combination mechanical-liquid seal which is of a character to permit diffusion by high-pressure gas through it. Heating means are provided to effect at least three heating regimes: (I) liquefaction of a liquid sealant, (II) formation and maintenance of a molten reaction mass, and (III) heating of the volatile elemental reactant to vaporize it.