Abstract: Several embodiments of an improved absorbent insert or core are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the insert comprises a fluff layer physically integrated to at least one layer of laminate consisting of at least one tissue layer and polymer powder secured to it and supported on it. The fluff layer and the laminate are embossed between rollers that physically integrate the two layers and produce transfer sites through which liquid is rapidly transferred into the fluff layer, away from a wearer. In another embodiment, an absorbent insert is produced by embossing a laminate between a smooth roller and a patterned roller and trimming and folding the embossed laminate to produce an insert with a central region with an exposed pattern of embossed depressions and, on each side of the central region, lateral regions with an exposed, smooth surface.

Abstract: Families of Diels Alder adducts and of metal complexes of Diels Alder adducts, which are useful as particularly active compounds for use in photodynamic therapy, are disclosed. The Diels Alder adducts and a preferred family of metal complexes have the structures of Formulas 1, 2, 3 and 4, below: ##STR1## where R1, R2, R3 and R4 can be the same or different, and each is methyl, ethyl or an amino acid moiety which is a part of an amide produced by reaction between an amine function of a naturally occurring amino acid and a carbonyl function of the adduct, R5, R6 and R7 can be the same or different, and each is ethyl or an amino acid moiety which is a part of an amide produced by reaction between an amine function of a naturally occurring amino acid and a carbonyl function of the adduct.

Abstract: Families of Diels Alder adducts and of metal complexes of Diels Alder adducts, which are useful as particularly active compounds for use in photodynamic therapy, are disclosed. The Diels Alder adducts and a preferred family of metal complexes have the structures of Formulas 1, 2, 3 and 4, below: ##STR1## where R1, R2, R3 and R4 can be the same or different, and each is methyl, ethyl or an amino acid moiety which is a part of an amide produced by reaction between an amine function of a naturally occurring amino acid and a carbonyl function of the adduct, R5, R6 and R7 can be the same or different, and each is ethyl or an amino acid moiety which is a part of an amide produced by reaction between an amine function of a naturally occurring amino acid and a carbonyl function of the adduct, M comprises a metal cation, e.g., Sn or Zn, that is complexed with two of the nitrogens of the adduct, and R8 is an alkyl group other than t-butyl having from one to four carbon atoms.

Abstract: A family of benzochlorins, a family of verdins, a family of porphyrin derivatives and metal complexes thereof are disclosed. The benzochlorins have the formula of FIG. 3 of the attached drawings; their metal complexes have the formula of FIG. 1. The verdins have the formula of FIG. 4 of the attached drawings; their metal complexes have the formula of FIG. 2. The porphyrin derivatives have the formula of FIG. 7 of the attached drawings; their metal complexes have the formula of FIG. 8. Solutions of the benzochlorins, verdins, porphyrin derivatives and metal complexes which are physiologically acceptable for intravenous administration are also disclosed, as are emulsions or suspensions of the solutions, and compositions which additionally include cyclodextrin, and wherein the molecules of the benzochlorin, verdin, porphyrin derivative or metal complex are encapsulated within the molecules of the cyclodextrin. The solvent for the solutions can be a product of the reaction of ethylene oxide with castor oil.

Abstract: In a process for running an internal combustion engine, especially a marine diesel engine, compressed air is taken to the cylinders by an exhaust gas turbocharger (1). The air is cooled before its introduction into the cylinders. Part of the charge air, however, by-passes the cooler (5). Its quantity is determined so that the charge air temperature behind the cooler (5) for all the charge air is above the dew point and does not exceed the maximum permissible temperature for the engine. It is thus possible to increase the charge air pressure. By-pass line (9) is fitted with a control valve. The charge air cooler is water-cooled. A cooling jacket (12) may be fitted around by-pass line (9).

Abstract: The treatment of blood and other body fluids and tissues, the detection of tumors and the treatment of patients is disclosed. The treatment and detection involve the use of families of chlorins, families of purpurins and families of metal complexes of chlorins and purpurins. The purpurins and their metal complexes have the structures of FIGS. 1 , 7, 14-18, 29-38, 44-48 and 54-58 of the attached drawings. The chlorins and their metal complexes have the formulas of FIGS. 2 , 8, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 39, 40, 42, 43 and 49-53 of the attached drawings. Solutions of the purpurins, of the foregoing and other chlorins and of the metal complexes which are physiologically acceptable for intravenous administration are also disclosed, as are emulsions or suspensions of the solutions. The solvent for the solutions can be a product of the reaction of ethylene oxide with castor oil.

Abstract: A chlorinator in combination with a domestic water system is disclosed. The water system has a water inlet under the surface of an outdoor body of water, a pressurized storage tank, a water pump, an inlet pipe operably connecting the water pump and the water inlet, a detector/controller operable to sense the water level in the storage tank and to energize and de-energize the water pump as required to maintain the water level in the tank within predetermined limits, and an outlet line through which water can flow from the tank to the water system. The water pump is operably connected to discharge water into the interior of the storage tank. The chlorinator has a tank for storing dilute aqueous chlorine, a chlorine pump operably connected to withdraw aqueous chlorine from the aqueous chlorine tank, and to deliver the aqueous chlorine to the interior of the water inlet pipe near the water inlet.

Abstract: A voltage block device for use with electrostatic spraying apparatus for conductive coatings is disclosed. The device maintains an air gap which electrically isolates a grounded paint supply from a charged spray head to prevent the leakage of potential to the grounded paint supply. The device comprises a tube made of non-conductive material and having ends which are closed by upper and lower caps to define a closed space which is pressurized. A valve secured in the upper cap delivers paint into the closed space to raise the level of conductive coating material therein to the level of an external sensor. In a first mode of operation, valve interlock circuitry opens the valve when the spray head is not charged and the sensor detects a low level of coating material. The valve closes if the level of conductive coating material in the closed space reaches the external sensor or the spray head becomes charged, restoring an air gap which electrically isolates the grounded paint supply.

Abstract: Precision forming apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a die with a cavity which conforms with the shape of a portion of a part to be formed, a punch with a cavity which conforms with the shape of another portion of the part to be formed, and means for causing relative movement of the die and the punch between(a) a first (closed) position in which the die and the punch nearly abut one another and the two cavities are aligned and form a single cavity which conforms with the shape of the part to be formed, andb) a second (open) position in which the die and the punch are separated from one another and a billet can be placed in the cavity of one to be formed, when the two are returned to the first position, to the shape of the single cavity.The cavity forms longitudinally opposed end walls in their entirety. As a consequence, the length of a part to be formed is determined by the punch cavity, and can be changed by substituting a different punch.

Abstract: A substantially binder-free glass fiber separator, especially for valve regulated ("sealed") lead acid batteries is disclosed. The separator has a reduced thickness and temporarily inhibited resiliency. A substantially binder-free glass fiber web having a given thickness is wetted with a controlled amount of liquid and compressed to a substantially reduced thickness and the liquid suppresses the natural resiliency of the glass fiber separator so that it will have a substantially reduced thickness when the compression is released. The amount of liquid required to suppress the resiliency of the glass fiber separator is substantially less than the minimum amount of the portion of electrolyte which would be carried in the separator in a finished cell.

Abstract: A lure with outstanding reverse gliding features and unprecedented glide path control features is disclosed. The lure comprises a lure body, a wing, an arm portion which extends upwardly from the wing and a buoyant member which is connected to the upper end of the arm. The arm can be adjusted to control the position of the buoyant member which, in turn, controls the direction of glide, the rate of descent during a glide and the rate of ascent during retrieval. The arm can be adjusted to position the buoyant member in a neutral position where the lure, during gliding, will have a generally straight glide path. The arm can also be adjusted to position the buoyant member in a non-neutral position so that the lure glide path will be generally arcuate.

Abstract: A coil carrier compressible in axial direction, for the heat and wet treatment of threads and yarns, with a cylindrical or fruits-shaped winding surface, incorporates carrier rings (1;26) whose cross-sections are tapered radially outwards, and which are configured coaxially to one another. Neighbouring carrier rings (1;26) are joined together by struts (9;16;27). Facing limiting stops (11,12;20;28;29) are provided on the facing surfaces of neighbouring carrier rings (1;26), whereby the faces (13,14;21) of these limiting stops are oriented in radial direction normal to the axis of the coil carrier. The faces (13, 14;21) interlock directly or, alternatively, each face acts together with one functional surface (18,19) of an intermediate element (17) installed between the limiting stops. (FIG.

Abstract: A tensioned spoked wheel assembly with a wheel center plane is disclosed. The wheel comprises a hub with a first hub flange on one side of the wheel center plane and a second hub flange on the other side of the wheel center plane, a rim and spokes or other tensioning means. The spokes which are connected to the first hub flange are, in turn, connected to the rim at a first set of circumferentially spaced points and spokes which are connected to the second hub flange are, in turn, connected to the rim at points which are circumferentially coincident with the first set of circumferentially spaced points.

Abstract: A family of benzochlorins, a family of verdins, a family of porphyrin derivatives and metal complexes thereof are disclosed. The benzochlorins have the formula of FIG. 3 of the attached drawings; their metal complexes have the formula of FIG. 1 . The verdins have the formula of FIG. 4 of the attached drawings; their metal complexes have the formula of FIG. 2. The porphyrin derivatives have the formula of FIG. 7 of the attached drawings; their metal complexes have the formula of FIG. 8. Solutions of the benzochlorins, verdins, porphyrin derivatives and metal complexes which are physiologically acceptable for intravenous administration are also disclosed, as are emulsions or suspensions of the solutions, and compositions which additionally include cyclodextrin, and wherein the molecules of the benzochlorin, verdin, porphyrin derivative or metal complex are encapsulated within the molecules of the cyclodextrin. The solvent for the solutions can be a product of the reaction of ethylene oxide with castor oil.

Abstract: A palletized load cover is disclosed. The cover includes at least one elastic strap which is held captive on the cover. Integral connectors are provided on each end of the strap and the connectors cooperate with a conventional pallet including at least two retractable belts which can be locked against further unwinding when unwound. Guides are provided on the cover to restrict lateral movement of the strap while permitting limited longitudinal movement of the strap. The connectors provided on each end of the elastic strap are operable to releasably lock with cooperating connectors provided on distal ends of the pallet belts. With the belt connectors locked to the strap connectors at each end of the strap, the belts are pulled so that the belt retracts and is locked against unwinding.

Abstract: An explosion device for use in connection with the explosive disposal of poisons, explosives and the like and a method for operating the device are disclosed. The device comprises an explosion chamber which is anchored in a foundation, a lock chamber including an inner door for transferring an explosive mixture from the lock chamber into the explosion chamber and an outer door for removing material from the lock chamber, a compensating device in the explosion chamber to absorb the explosive energy generated by the explosion of an explosive mixture in the explosion chamber, a vacuum system, and means connecting the vacuum system to the lock chamber and to the explosion chamber for establishing a vacuum condition within the lock chamber and within the explosion chamber. The inner door of the lock chamber is operable, in a closed position, to prevent communication between the explosion chamber and the lock chamber.

Abstract: A biocompatable multi-layer article suitable for use in blood oxygenation is disclosed. The article is made up of a microporous polypropylene tube, a perm-selective, water vapor impermeable, carbon dioxide and oxygen permeable, homogeneous layer directly adhered to the polypropylene tube and active heparin linked through a covalent bond to the permselective layer. The polypropylene tube has an inside diameter from 240 to 400 .mu.m, a wall thickness from 10 to 50 .mu.m, and a porosity from 20 to 80 percent. The perm-selective layer is a polysulfone which has the structure ##STR1## where R is an alkyl group having 16 carbon atoms and n is 3,500 to 35,000. A method for producing a biocompatible multi-layer article suitable for use in blood oxygenation is also disclosed. The method involves the steps of immersing a microporous polypropylene tube which has an inside diameter from 240 to 400 .mu.m, a wall thickness from 10 to 50 .mu.

Abstract: A hollow electrical conductor coolable to extremely low temperatures is disclosed. The conductor is hollow and has a connection for the introduction of extremely cold gases in a liquid or gaseous state and an outlet for the gases. At least one hose element (5; 24) is arranged in the hollow conductor (1; 19; 22; 23) and is connected to a gas connection and provided with perforations (6) to allow the gas to pass out. The hollow conductor (1; 19; 22; 23) is useful as an induction coil for induction furnaces for heating, keeping hot or melting metallic material. The external diameter of the hose element (5; 24) is smaller than the internal diameter of the hollow conductor (1; 19; 22; 23). The hollow conductor has passages (6a) in the wall to allow the gas to pass out and is fitted with a jacket (8) which provides an annular clearance to the hollow conductor and the gas emerging from the hollow conductor (1; 19; 22; 23) is collected and carried away.

Abstract: A capacity monitor for diapers and the like, including super absorbent material disposed in or adjacent to an absorbent core is disclosed. The monitor comprises an indicator and a baffle to prevent direct contact between the absorbent core and the indicator. The indicator is preferably a ribbon of hot melt adhesive with a wetness indicator which changes color when exposed to liquid. The baffle is a substantially water impervious sheet positioned between the absorbent core and the indicator so as to prevent direct contact between them. The diaper and the monitor are constructed so that there is a threshold level of liquid which, when deposited in the diaper, will effect a color change in the indicator. A quantity of liquid which is below the threshold will not effect a color change in the indicator and a quantity of liquid which is above the threshold will effect a color change in the indicator.