Abstract: An apparatus for collecting scattering magnetic toner includes an air flow path, a toner collecting chamber at one end of the flow path, a suction device for generating a directional flow of air for transporting scattering toner through the air flow path to the toner collecting chamber, and magnets in the collecting chamber for facilitating collection of toner therein. A filter formed of magnetizable material may be further provided in the magnetic field within the collecting chamber for enhancing the collection capacity and efficiency of the apparatus.

Abstract: A safety ski binding includes an end piece engageable with a ski boot and horizontally pivotable on a body rotatably mounted on a pivot member carried on the surface of a ski for vertical pivotability with respect to the ski. The vertical pivot member includes two diametrically opposed cam faces movable in the longitudinal direction of the ski, each of the cam faces being engaged by a separate piston while being urged by a common spring. The end piece is adapted to move one of the two pistons away from the corresponding cam surface on vertical movement of the end piece. A modified embodiment of the invention utilizes a single piston and the spring controls the release of the ski boot under both side torsion stresses and vertical movements of the ski boot end associated with the binding when they exceed predetermined and adjustable limit values.

Abstract: There is disclosed a Karl-Fischer reagent which consists essentially of iodide, sulfur dioxide, pyridine and an alkylene carbonate of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom and a lower alkyl group. The reagent is superior in its high stability and a low iodine content.

Abstract: Ethanol is produced in high concentration of 75 mg/ml or above such as 200 mg/ml by using an immbolized ethanol-producing microorganism to convert sugar to ethanol in a nutrient culture broth containing not more than 100 mg/ml sugar until the concentration of sugar is not more than 20% of its initial concentration, then adding a fresh culture broth containing not less than 100 mg/ml sugar and converting sugar to ethanol with the immobilized microorganism to produce the desired high concentration of ethanol. The microorganism is preferably immobilized in a sulfated polysaccharide gel as a dense layer near the surface of the gel.

Abstract: In this assembly comprising a ski boot and a safety ski binding for the heel end of the ski boot, adapted to cooperate with the heel end by means of a heel clamping member, the rounded rear end of the upper extends beyond the heel end of the sole, and a recess is formed between the upper and the sole, the heel clamping member comprising a lever adapted to be depressed by the rear end of the upper for closing this lever upon the edge of the sole when the ski boot is being fitted into the binding, the free outer operative end of the lever being thus caused to penetrate into the recess, so that the device can safely be used even with ski boots having their heel edges bevelled as a consequence of the wear thereof.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is alkanoyl of one to 20 carbon atoms, benzoyl or lower alkyl-benzoyl, and processes for preparation thereof are disclosed. Said compound (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof are useful as a cardiotonic agent.

Abstract: A photographic silver halide material is disclosed which contains a precursor of photographic chemicals.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain aminopyrimidines of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, halogen, alkoxy, alkylthio, or alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or cycloalkyl having 3 to 5 carbon atoms and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or an aliphatic or aromatic acyl group, as well as physiologically compatible acid addition salts thereof. Compounds of the present invention are useful as blood pressure lowering agents and in the treatment of glaucoma.

Abstract: A sheet sorting apparatus for use in combination with an electrophotographic copying machine includes introducing rollers, discharge rollers, and a pair of transporting belts disposed in superposed relation in a tensioned state for feeding copy sheets in sandwiched relation therebetween from the introducing to the discharge rollers. The discharge rollers are carried on a vertically movable platform so that the transported sheets are dischargeable to a selected one of a plurality of receiving trays, movement of the platform effecting variation in the distance between the introducing and discharge rollers. Structure is provided for maintaining the tensioned state of the belts as said distance varies.

Abstract: This invention relates to new nonaprenylamine derivatives and the acid addition salts thereof, which are useful for controlling virus infection of vertebrate animals.

Abstract: In a transfer type electrophotographic copying apparatus having a rotatable photosensitive drum for receiving an electrostatic latent image of an original and a heating device comprising a heating roller and a pressure-contact roller rotatable in a condition of pressure-contact with the heating roller for fixing a toner image of the original on a transfer paper moved along a path including a position of image transfer contact with the drum and then between the rollers, the distance from the contact position of the transfer paper with the drum to the pressure-contact point of the heating and pressure-contact rollers being less than the length of the transfer paper as measured in the direction of movement of the paper along the path.

Abstract: A process for the production of cobaltocen comprising reacting at least one cobalt alcoholate with cyclopentadiene in the presence of at least one alkaline catalyst is disclosed. The reaction product may be purified by various combinations of distillation, solution and filtration, and crystallization. Cobaltocen is a known compound useful as a catalyst and activator in various reactions.

Abstract: A process for the production of a compound bar of soap, said bar comprising a primary piece of soap and at least one secondary piece of soap embedded therein, is disclosed. The process comprises (a) extruding the primary piece and each secondary piece at an extrusion temperature, (b) forming at least one cavity in the surface of the primary piece adapted to receive at least one of the secondary pieces, (c) cooling each secondary piece to a cooled temperature, and (d) embedding at least one secondary piece in the cavity. It is a feature of this invention that, under the embedding conditions, the primary piece has a sufficiently low viscosity to permit flow, and the secondary piece has a sufficiently high viscosity to substantially prevent flow.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is chlorine, bromine, or methoxy; and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are individually hydrogen or methyl, at least one of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 being hydrogen; or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together are an ethylene group and R.sup.4 is hydrogen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. Such compounds are useful as anti-hypertensive agents. Methods of preparation and certain novel intermediates are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for producing pyrogallol by dehydrogenation of cyclohexane-1,2,3-triol in the presence of a platinum group metal catalyst in an inert gas stream. The catalyst contains, as modifier, (a) at least one alkali metal salt and/or (b) at least one member selected from the group consisting of gold, tellurium, silver, arsenic, selenium, indium, antimony, bismuth, copper and zinc, with the Pd-Te catalyst being preferred. The catalyst ingredients are supported on a carrier. The process gives high selectivity of pyrogallol.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2-methyl-2-sec.butyl-1,3-propanediol comprising hydroformylating 2-methyl-1-butene with carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of a first catalyst to form the substance 3-methyl-pentanal, condensing said substance with formaldehyde, or a compound which forms formaldehyde under the conditions of condensation in a basic medium to form alpha-sec.butyl-acrolein, partially hydrogenating said acrolein in the presence of a second catalyst to form the material 2,3-dimethyl pentanal, and converting said material into said diol by treatment with formaldehyde, or a compound which forms formaldehyde under the conditions of conversion, in the presence of a strong base as a third catalyst.The compound of the present invention is useful as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and drugs; in particular, the production of carbamates which are useful as tranquilizers and blood pressure lowering agents.

Abstract: Mono-azo compounds and mono-azo dyes represented by the following general formula and a dyeing process for polyester fibers using the mono-azo dyes: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 individually represent hydrogen atom, substituted or non-substituted alkyl group, alkenyl group and cyclohexyl group, R.sup.3 represents hydrogen atom, chlorine atom, bromine atom, alkyl group, substituted or non-substituted alkoxy group or alkenyl group and R.sup.4 represents hydrogen atom, chlorine atom, bromine atom, alkyl group, alkoxy group, hydroxy group, acylamino group, alkoxycarbonylamino group, aralkyloxycarbonylamino group or alkylaminocarbonylamino group.