Abstract: An interpenetrating polymer system prepared from a mixture of a moisture-cured prepolymer component and an elastomeric component which is non-reactive with the prepolymer component, wherein exposure of the mixture to ambient moisture cures the prepolymer component entrapping the elastomeric component and forming a product which is essentially thermoset. The product may be essentially non-foamed or highly foamed and and either tack-free or self-adhesive. It is particularly suitable for use as sealing gaskets, sheet stock, tubing, and as sealant-encapsulants.

Abstract: A shoe construction using an insole assembly of variable width to adjust the fit of a shoe is disclosed.

Abstract: Broad spectrum glycosidase inhibitors are produced from monosaccharide lactams by conversion to amidines, amidrazones, or amidoximes. The inhibitors have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the N and C are joined as part of a monosaccharide azaanalog ring and wherein --NRQ, together with the nitrogen and carbon atoms, form a chemical group selected from amidines, amidrazones, and amidoximes.

Abstract: Bulk rapidly solidified magnetic materials having a density of greater than 90%, a thickness of at least 250 microns, and preferably a low oxygen content, are produced by a liquid dynamic compaction process which, depending upon the chosen operating conditions, can yield materials ranging from crystalline to partially crystalline to amorphous. The materials so produced are directly useful, i.e. without having to be reduced to a powder and consolidated into a shape, to produce permanent magnets.

Abstract: Microporous nylon materials which retain near constant time to hydrosaturation during and after heating to temperatures necessary for sealing together a plurality of surfaces, and the synthesis thereof. Nylon 46 dissolved into a mixture of liquid nylon 46 solvents and nonsolvents is dispersed on a fabric substrate, then precipitated to form a laminate, from which a wash removes the nonsolvents and forms the microporous material.

Abstract: Footwear having a substantially concealed means for girth adjustment is described. The girth adjustment means is provided by shoe insole assemblies wherein the contours and thicknesses of the side edges vary relative to those of the longitudinally central portions of the insole assemblies which remain substantially constant.

Abstract: Golf clubs can be matched either to duplicate a favorite club or to produce a matched set of clubs by determining a spectral response curve of a club and then matching other clubs thereto at at least about its natural frequency.

Abstract: A shoe construction is provided with means for inclusion or orthotic and/or planar adjustment members in a shoe, without adversely affecting thereby the fit of the shoe on the foot or the distance of the foot from the walking surface.

Abstract: Novel thermotropic liquid crystal complexes are produced by hydrogen bonding, essentially along the long axes, of two different thermotropic mesogenic compounds. The resultant new mesogenic complexes so produced exhibit mesogenic behavior not only over an expanded temperature range than both of the parent compounds, but also at a higher temperature than for either compound individually. This invention is applicable to both nematic and smectic mesogens.

Abstract: Oral cavity and dental products are prepared by microemulsifying an adsorptive oil in an aqueous medium to produce uniform submicron sized droplets. The products avoid the generally unaesthetic, oily, and unpleasant taste problems of previous similar products.

Abstract: A process for producing macroporous polymer beads from a multiphase emulsion using soluble polymer particles as the primary porogen is disclosed. The beads produced are of uniform size and shape.

Abstract: An improved shoe construction is disclosed which affords manually operable girth adjustment by a shoe upper having a widthwise adjustable bottom section and substantially hidden girth adjusting removably attachable fastener positioned between the bottom section of shoe upper and the sole.

Abstract: A flexible circuit film is used in a surface mountable pre-formed chip carrier cavity package as a direct interconnect between the integrated circuit chip and external bonding pads on a printed circuit board. The IC chip carrier of the present invention is comprised of a square or rectangular base having a central cavity; an IC chip mounted in the cavity and held therein by an adhesive; a lid having a complementary shape to the upper surface of the base; and a flexible circuit sheet sandwiched between the base and lid. The flexible circuit conforms to the top surface of the base due to various cuts or cutouts therein depending upon the specific package construction. Etched copper circuitry on the flex circuit forms interconnects between I/O pads on the IC chip and the outer periphery of the package. The package enables the use of more than 80 and up to more than 300 I/O leads per chip. The base, circuit film, and lid are bonded together with a suitable adhesive.

Abstract: Footwear having a concealed means for girth adjustment is described. The girth adjustment means may be manual or automatic and generally comprises a girth adjustable lining assembly disposed within the shoe.

Abstract: Dendritic macromolecules and a novel convergent process for producing the same are disclosed. The convergent process enables the accurate control and design of the surface functionality of the macromolecule.

Abstract: Improved hexamethylmelamine containing parenteral emulsions are prepared in the absence of organic solvents and containing low levels of biocompatible emulsifiers using ultrahigh energy Microfluidizer.RTM. processing equipment. The emulsions have oil phase droplets with average diameters of less than about 0.4 microns with size distributions of less than about +/-50%.

Abstract: An orthotic element for use in shoes is adjustable by the wearer in contour and/or support, and optionally includes structure for determining the degree and effectiveness of the adjustment. The adjustment mechanism also provides for variation of the axial canting of the bottom surface of the foot relative to the horizontal walking surface.

Abstract: Novel thermotropic liquid crystal complexes are produced by hydrogen bonding, essentially along the long axes, of two different thermotropic mesogenic compounds. The resultant new mesogenic complexes so produced exhibit mesogenic behavior not only over an expanded temperature range than both of the parent compounds, but also at a higher temperature than for either compound individually. This invention is applicable to both nematic and smectic mesogens.

Abstract: A system for better determining the fit of shoes, particularly children's shoes, is described wherein transparent areas are provided in the shoe bottom along with fitting indices to enable comparison of the outline of a foot in the shoe to the fitting indices. The shoe may also be provided with optional audio-visual warning means to signal when the shoe is about to be outgrown.

Abstract: Oral cavity and dental products are prepared by microemulsifying an adsorptive oil in an aqueous mediun to produce uniform submicron sized droplets. The products avoid the generally unaesthetic, oily, and unpleasant taste problems of previous similar products.