Abstract: Biologically active proteins are immobilized on polar supports by first applying to the support a monolayer of a water-soluble polymer containing a .beta.-hydroxyalkyleneamine moiety wherein the equivalent weight of the polymer based on the .beta.-hydroxyalkyleneamine moiety is 87 to about 10,000. The protein irreversibly attaches to the polymer-treated support and retains substantially all of its biological activity.

Abstract: An improved device for measuring the amount of a selected component of a fluid mixture wherein the particulate sorbent material which collects the selected component is immobilized in a matrix of polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stethoscope having improved acoustical properties. The improvement comprises twin, smooth-walled sound pathways extending from the chestpiece to the ear tips which are free of sound leakage and each pathway has a constant diameter along its entire length.

Abstract: Water resistant sunscreening compositions are disclosed comprising a cosmetically-acceptable oil base, at least one water-insoluble ultraviolet light absorbing material which is soluble in the oil base, and a water insoluble acrylate polymer having a solubility parameter of 6 to 10 in weak hydrogen bonding solvents. The acrylate polymer serves to bind the ultraviolet light absorber to the skin and render it resistant to removal by water.

Abstract: A controlled sensitivity device for measuring the amount of a selected component in fluid mixture is disclosed. A collecting layer is disposed within a chamber into which the fluid mixture is allowed to diffuse. Sensitivity of the device is controlled by varying the ratio of the chamber entrance area to the frontal surface area of the collecting layer and the shape of the chamber to cause divergence of convergence of molecules within the chamber.

Abstract: Skin cleaning compositions are disclosed comprising a conventional skin cleaning base having incorporated therein 0.3 to 32 percent by weight of water-insoluble glass bubbles. The glass bubbles aid in cleaning and removing stains from the skin without imparting abrasive feel.

Abstract: Solid serum albumin spherules having 5 to 30 percent by weight of an organic medicament homogeneously entrapped therein are disclosed. These spherules are especially suited for intravascular injection into the body wherein the drug is released from the spherule in a biphasic manner having an initial fast release phase followed by a slow release phase.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for injecting dry medicaments in a gaseous suspension into the trachea of an animal. The system comprises: needle means for insertion into the trachea and having a passageway for directing the medicament into the trachea; medicament dispenser for dispensing the medicament into the needle means; a mask formed from substantially gas inpermeable material and shaped to fit over the mouth and nose of the animal having an opening for the movement of gas thereto; and regulator means adapted for connection to a supply of compressed gas connected to the mask and the needle means to time the discharge of compressed gas to the mask and the needle means to coincide with the animal's inhalation.

Abstract: An integrating, reusable device for monitoring exposure to actinic radiation is disclosed. The device comprises a substrate having deposited thereon at least one photochromic aziridine compound which is sealed in an oxygen barrier to stabilize the color developed by the aziridine compound in response to actinic radiation. The device includes a spectral response shaping filter to transmit only actinic radiation of the type being monitored. A color standard is also provided with which to compare the color developed by the aziridine compound.

Abstract: Sunscreening compositions are disclosed which comprise a pharmaceutical extending medium having incorporated therein a substantive, dermally non-irritating, ultraviolet light absorbing compound which is a polyfunctional organic molecule containing two or more ultraviolet absorbing moieties connected by two or more polar linking groups to one or more aliphatic bridging groups. These sunscreening compositions are resistant to removal by water and mild abrasion but are readily removed by soap and water.

Abstract: An improved biomedical electrode and connector assembly is disclosed wherein the connector contains a magnet to facilitate mating with an elongated upstanding contact member of the electrode. Electrical contact between the connector and the electrode occurs along some portion of the upstanding contact member so that a space or gap is formed between the connector and the electrode plate of the electrode. Apparatus whereby the connector may be intentionally disconnected with ease, but accidental disconnection is prevented, are also provided.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the prophylactic treatment of mastitis in milk-producing animals. The method comprises dipping the teats of the animal into a composition comprising a film-forming polymer latex and a water-soluble polymer thickening agent in an aqueous medium. The composition has a thixotropic value of 15 to 1200 dynes/cm.sup.2 and an upper viscosity limit of 10 poise at a shear rate of 250 sec.sup.-1.

Abstract: The maleic acid adduct of anthracene is used as a starting material for 11-amino-12-carboalkoxy-9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracene, which through reaction with nitrous acid in a protic solvent provides an 11-substituted-12-carboalkoxy-10,11-dihydro-5,10-methano-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cy cloheptene which is then converted into the useful intermediate 12-carboxy-10,11-dihydro-5,10-methano-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene.

Abstract: A device and method for collecting selected components of a fluid mixture such as ambient air are disclosed. A chamber formed by wall members and having an open end contains a layer of collecting material on the bottom thereof and a porous layer covering the open end. After this device has been exposed to the fluid mixture for the prescribed time, a solid cap is placed over the open end of the chamber which facilitates introduction and removal of a elutant for subsequent analysis.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for detecting the formation of or presence of light-interacting domains, e.g. particles or clumps of particles, in a supporting medium which comprises: disposing the supporting medium between a source of multipoint illumination and a scintillation detector, illuminating the supporting medium with a multiplicity of discrete light beams directed through the medium toward the scintillation detector; and causing relative motion between the light beams and the supporting medium. If light-interacting domains of critical size are present in the medium scintillation is detected. A viewer and test card for carrying out the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for detecting the formation of or presence of light-interacting domains, e.g. particles or clumps of particles, in a supporting medium which comprises: disposing the supporting medium between a source of multipoint ilumination and a scintillation detector, illuminating the supporting medium with a multiplicity of discrete light beams directed through the medium toward the scintillation detector; and causing relative motion between the light beams and the supporting medium. If light-interacting domains of critical size are present in the medium scintillation is detected. A viewer and test card for carrying out the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel complexes formed by mixing together in an aqueous medium a zwitterionic polymer and a fluorocarbon acid compound. The complex can be formulated with conventional cosmetic extending media to provide solvent-repellent, skin-protective compositions.

Abstract: An improvement in the known method of tagging individual units of production of a substance with microparticles for retrospective identification is disclosed. The improvement comprises the use of microparticles which are encoded with an orderly sequence of visually distinguishable colored segments. Decoding of the microparticles can be accomplished with a microscope or other magnifying device.

Abstract: Certain substituted 6,7-dihydro-7-hydroxy-1-oxo-1H,5H-benzo[ij]quinolizine-2-carboxylic acids and salt and ester derivatives thereof are described. These compounds are useful antibacterial agents. SPThis is a division of application Ser. No. 567,510, filed Apr. 14, 1975, now U.S. Pat. No. 3,985,753.

Abstract: Hair spray compositions are disclosed comprising conventional film-forming resins in a solvent vehicle to which have been added fluorocarbon compounds formed by the reaction of an aromatic anhydride or dibasic acid and a fluorocarbon amine or alcohol.