Abstract: A process is provided for providing a non-electrostatically transferred toned image. From the surface of an element, the image is thermally transferred by contact to the face of a thermoplastic film that is strippably laminated to a paper or like backing. The film is then positioned against a receiver with the toner image therebetween, and the resulting composite is subjected to two successive stages of compressive heating. The process is particularly well suited for producing high resolution images from very small particle size toner powder on rough paper.

Abstract: A deflectable battery retaining member in a battery powered unit blocks the improper insertion of a battery into the unit. Further, the same member in the absence of a battery inhibits engagement of the cover of the unit thereto providing a visual indicator of the missing battery.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light absorbing polyester resin and toner particles incorporating such polymer are provided. The toner particles are particularly useful in photolithographic applications wherein ultraviolet light is used for making printing plates from color separation transparencies which contain imaged areas defined by the toner particles. The toner particles can be prepared, if desired, in finely divided form capable of forming high resolution electrographic images, and the toner particles can be used in dry or liquid developer formulation. The toner particles are heat fusible preferably at low temperatures, resist toner offset, and have good cohesivity.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fabricating a consolidated assembly of cathode material in a dry cell battery casing having a closed end and an open end are disclosed. The casings are moved in a path to a selected transfer region on a circular locus, into registry with a die assembly, and along an arc of the circular locus in the transfer region at the same angular velocity as the die assembly. Each casing is engaged by a rotating die assembly in which a quantity of fluent cathode material has been deposited in an upwardly open receiving chamber of the lower die assembly. The casing is retained in position on the lower die assembly while a core pin and annular shoulder punch are elevated through the receiving chamber to force the cathode material into the casing and to compact the cathode material into an annular configuration.

Abstract: A metallized ceramic substrate having an enhanced bond strength between the ceramic substrate and a conductive metal layer bonded thereto is disclosed. The metallized ceramic substrate includes a heterogeneous juncture band between a ceramic workpiece and a layer of electrically conductive material. A process for making the metallized ceramic substrate is also disclosed. The process includes an acid etchant step that increases the actual surface area of the treated surface of the ceramic workpiece without undermining the integrity of the ceramic surface while at the same time selectively attacking vitreous binder phase present between substrate grains and creating even deeper penetration at the relatively higher energy triple point junctures. In this manner, metal anchor sites that enhance adhesion are provided. During subsequent high temperature firing these anchors hold the resulting composite together as a chemical bond is formed in addition to a mechanical bond or interlock.

Abstract: The invention relates to the isolation, characterization and application of a bioherbicide composition characterized by its phytotoxcity towards the agricultural pest Convolvulus arvensis (field bindweed) and the aquatic weed Lemna paucicostata. The composition consists of a compound of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from H and OH, and R.sub.2 is selected from --CH.sub.2 OH and --COOH, salts and esters thereof, in association with an agriculturally acceptable carrier. The herbicide of this invention can be used for the control of field binweed and potentially other pest plants.

Abstract: A generally planar paperboard or polymeric sheet for stabilizing a rectangular array of substantially identical cans of a type having an openable end with a chime and for covering substantial portions of the openable ends of the arrayed cans. Pairs of parallel slits in the sheet define can-stabilizing strips. The sheet is clippable onto the cans in such manner that portions of the chimes extend into the paired slits and that each strip fits, without folding such strip, under portions of two adjacent cans. A package for merchandizing such cans can be readily assembled by steps that include providing such cans in a rectangular array and clipping the sheet onto the cans in the specified manner.

Abstract: An absorbent mixture, as made from fibers formed into a fibrous web and a polymerizable, cross-linkable material, in a liquid carrier. The material, when polymerized and cross-linked, results in a superabsorbent polymer. The material, in the liquid carrier, is dispersed within the fibrous web, as dispersed inclusions, and is polymerized and cross-linked in situ, within the fibrous web, so as to form a composite web comprising the fibrous web and the superabsorbent polymer, as dispersed particles, at least some of which are bound to fibers from the fibrous web. The composite web is ground, so as to cause some of the superabsorbent polymers to become particulate while fragments of the superabsorbent polymer remain bound to fibers from the fibrous web. Before the composite web is ground, it may be provided with a fibrous layer or fibrous layers in intimate contact therewith, and also compressed.

Abstract: A lubrication system including a lubricant reservoir connected to a pump assembly which selectively operates in either of two modes of operation. In one mode of operation, the pump assembly provides pressurized lubricant to various lubricant receiving areas. In a second mode of operation, the same pump assembly is used to refill the lubricant reservoir from a lubricant supply source.

Abstract: A drive assembly for a cotton harvester with harvesting units mounted for vertical movement about a fixed axis and for lateral movement across a front end of the harvester. The drive assembly includes a harvesting unit drive section and a transmission section which are driven by a common power input. The harvesting unit drive section includes an upright fluidically sealed housing with an output shaft assembly and a pair of modular drive units supported and connected to the housing at opposite ends of the output shaft assembly. An elongated modular support connects at least one of the drive units to the housing to optimize the lateral location of the driving units and thereby maximizing transfer of rotary power through the harvesting unit drive section.

Abstract: A dual position support arrangement for a decorative plaque or other associated object includes a support bracket which can be attached to a rearwardly facing surface of the article, and a support loop movably connected to the support bracket. The support loop is movable between a first lower position, wherein the article can be supported in a generally upright position, and a second upper position wherein the article can be supported by hanging from the support loop. The support loop includes at least one locking element which cooperates with the support bracket for releasably retaining the support loop in either of its upper or lower positions.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring a test liquid between chambers of a chemical reaction pack. The apparatus includes a series of actuation modules arranged in adjacent relationship to each other to define chemical reaction pack receiving stations therebetween. Each actuation module includes pressure applicators for applying external pressure to the chambers of the reaction pack and temperature control elements for heating and cooling the test liquid within the chemical reaction pack.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds, characterized in that they have formula (I) ##STR1## in which R represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl radical or a phenyl or substituted phenyl radical and R.sub.1 represents an alkyl radical or an aryl radical, and their physiologically acceptable salts.

Abstract: A disposable diaper is particularly configured for improved fit and comfort, as well as provide enhanced absorptive capacity and leakage-resistant characteristics. Improved fit and comfort are achieved by providing the diaper with a relatively thin, narrow absorbent panel, with the panel configured to provide desirably high absorbency efficiency for enhanced performance characteristics. Additionally, the diaper is provided with elasticized leg openings each including a plurality of elastic members. The innermost ones of the elastic members are positioned relatively close together, thereby providing improved fit.

Abstract: Carrier stock formed from a single sheet of resilient polymeric material, such as low density polyethylene, for machine application to side walls of substantially identical containers. Integrally joined band segments defining separate apertures to receive the individual containers include longitudinal, cross, and diagonal segments. The diagonal segments are joined at generally X-shaped junctions. From each junction, the generally oblique segments of a first pair are continuously curved toward the nearer edge of such stock and the diagonal segments of a second pair are substantially straight and tend toward the other edge of such stock. Each diagonal segment of the first pair at each junction has a progressively changing width, being wider at its end joined at such junction than at its other end, and has a substantially uniform width.

Abstract: A coated wire shelf assembly capable of free standing support and collapsible to a reduced size to facilitate shipping and storage thereof. The shelf assembly includes a shelf and a pair of laterally spaced shelf supports connected by hinge joints to the shelf. Separate locking mechanisms releasably secure each shelf support in a shelf supporting position and allows each shelf support to be rotated about a respective hinge joint to a storage position to substantially reduce the size of the shelf assembly thereby facilitating shipping and storage thereof.

Abstract: A closure assembly for a container which includes an air-impervious diaphragm which when subjected to differential pressure will expand to retain articles in place within a container. The diaphragm is retained in position by a ring member that secures the marginal portions of the diaphragm in position. the diaphragm may be secured to a container filled in a vacuum chamber so that atmospheric pressure will extend the diaphragm into the desired position or it may be subject to high pressure air to extend the diaphragm. Means for exhausting the high pressure air or for admitting atmospheric air into the interior of the container for facilitating removal of the closure assembly from the container are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides a peristaltic metering pump for dosing metered quantitites of fluids along a plurality of flow lines. The pump comprises a set of rollers and a plurality of flexible liquid transfer tubes, the tubes being mounted on a tube mounting against which they are simultaneously compressed by the rollers. The rollers are drivingly connected to a motor, the rollers being mounted on a roller support. The motor is operable to drive the rollers so that they roll successively along the tubes and compress the tubes simultaneously against the tube mounting as they roll along the tubes. The roller support is biassed against a stop with the roller support being movable away from the stop against the bias by force exerted on at least one roller by the tubes.