Abstract: An electrochemical cell precursor and method of making it are provided; and a method of making an electrochemical cell and electrodes therefor. The cell precursor comprises a housing having an anode terminal exposed to its interior. An electrolyte is in the housing for electrochemically coupling the terminal to a cathode in the housing, a cathode precursor being in the housing. The cell precursor is made by loading the electrolyte and cathode precursor into the housing, such that the anode is electrochemically coupled by the electrolyte to the cathode precursor, being electrochemically insulated therefrom. The cell and its electrodes are made by subjecting the cell precursor to a charging potential whereby the cathode precursor acts as a cathode. The cathode precursor comprises at least one compound of lithium, manganese and oxygen, which falls in a defined area of an isothermal slice of the Li-Mn-O phase diagram at 20.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating psychoses in human beings, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of the compound, ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a patient in need thereof.Said compound selectively blocks dopamine neurones in the ventral tegmental area of the brain, substantially without blocking the dopamine neurones in the substantia nigra pars compacta and, therefore, is free from the extrapyramidal side effects of common neuroleptics.

Abstract: A process for desulfurization of fuel combustion gases and a new reactor wherein the primary flue gas stream containing sulfur oxides and alkaline oxide solids flows into the reactor vessel. A plurality of baffle columns is positioned at the top of the reactor vessel which serve to separate the primary stream into a plurality of first streams containing substantially all of the alkaline oxide solids and a plurality of second streams comprising substantially solids-free gas. The first streams are wetted after which they recombine with the second streams to produce reaction product sulfates and sulfites. The reaction product is substantially dry because the hot second streams cause evaporation of substantially all of the moisture from the wetted first streams.

Abstract: A catalytic molecule comprising a receptor molecule containing an antibody combining site that immunologically binds to a plurality of polyvalent metal ion-containing coordination complexes is disclosed. The coordination complex of a first immunoligand is kinetically inert, whereas the coordination complex of a second immunoligand is kinetically labile. The receptor molecule catalyzes a reaction of the second immunoligand. Immunogens, antigens, and methods of making and using the catalytic receptors are disclosed, as are receptor molecules that catalyze the hydrolysis of a predetermined peptide bond.

Abstract: An absorbent article, illustrated as a disposable diaper, includes a primary absorbent member and an auxiliary absorbent member. The primary absorbent member has an upper liquid-receiving surface area. The auxiliary absorbent member includes a liquid-permeable lower surface region, and a pair of substantially liquid-impermeable upstanding leg gathers in at least a target area of the absorbent article. An attachment arrangement joins the primary and auxiliary absorbent members to position the liquid-permeable lower surface region of the auxiliary absorbent member in liquid-transferring relationship with the upper liquid-receiving surface area of the primary absorbent member.

Abstract: A radio direction finding antenna system including four identical radiating elements uniformly distributed on a circle around a conductive mast and designed to determine the angle of incidence of the propagation direction of a plane electro-magnetic wave relative to a reference direction, wherein the radiating elements are associated in first and second pairs of opposite radiating elements in which the elements are inverted relative to each other, and wherein the antenna system includes a processor unit comprising firstly a first matched power halver receiving the signals provided by the first pair of radiating elements and a second matched power halver identical to the first and receiving the signals provided by the second pair of radiating elements, and secondly a 3 dB-90.degree. type hybrid junction receiving the signals delivered by the matched power halvers and providing two output signals at a phase difference of 2.theta.-1/2.pi.. The invention is applicable to radio location.

Abstract: A molded thermoplastic resin gasket such as a cylinder head gasket having an integral, non-elastomeric compound, bead over bead, sealing bead projecting outwardly from the gasket body and surrounding at least one service opening.

Abstract: A hydrophobic polyvinyl chloride chip composition is described which has a preferred affinity for air when in water. The chip is supernatant in water after contact with air and has a skin layer containing a surface conditioning agent.A method for separating a PET/PVC chip admixture is also disclosed. The chip admixture is contacted with a surface conditioning agent to produce relatively hydrophobic polyvinyl chloride chips which can be floated in an aerated aqueous medium. The polyethylene terephthalate chips are recovered from the bottom of the aqueous medium. The flotation can be conducted in pure water without frothing or densifying agents.

Abstract: A coin operated, computer controlled vending machine prints and dispenses novelty business cards, change of address cards and the like. The vending machine comprises a computer having a keyboard and video screen. The vending machine includes a card dispenser, a printer and a coin acceptor which are interconnected with and controlled by the computer. When a user inserts a minimum preset amount of money into the coin acceptor, the card dispenser is activated whereby a preset number of blank cards are dispensed to the user. The computer is simultaneously activated and prompts the user to input the information to be printed onto the cards. The information to be printed on the cards is keyed into the computer and is visually displayed on the video screen. Various printed card formats are available.

Abstract: In an optical fingerprinting system a truncated prism is used. The prism has an imaging surface against which a finger is applied, an illumination surface substantially parallel to the imaging surface and an inclined viewing surface between the imaging and illumination surfaces. Opposite the included viewing surface is another inclined surface that is coated with light absorbent material. The remaining two end surfaces of the prism may also be similarly coated. When a light source is positioned beside the illumination surface light enters the prism and causes an image of the fingerprint to be invisible on the viewing surface. As a finger is rolled on the imaging surface a linear charge coupled device (CCD) may be moved in synchronism to record the whole image.

Abstract: A method and composition for improving hole mobility in electrophotographic photoreceptors and other devices that comprises using certain polymers as binders.

Abstract: A method of determining the rate of air leakage from or into a containment is described. The internal pressure of the containment is maintained at a positive or negative value with reference to ambient air pressure and the air mass changes are continuously monitored through measurements of pressure, temperature, relative humidity and free volume. Air leakage is measured through a mass balance equation and a regression analysis carried out to yield constants which characterize the various features of the leakage flow and give an indication of the accuracy of the results.

Abstract: A mortar and debris collection device for a cavity wall construction has a non-water absorbent body formed with circuitous paths therethrough making the body water-permeable. The collection device has a porosity sufficient to permit water to pass therethrough but insufficient to permit mortar and other debris to pass therethrough to weep holes or other water channels covered by the collection debris. The device may be freely placed on the wall base within the cavity to cover the opening of a weep hole, or may also be placed on existing wall ties within the cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the recovery of heat and chemicals from a mixture of ashes and spent liquor by carrying out the final concentrating (2) of the liquor, and its feeding (8) into the soda recovery unit (5), under pressure and at a temperature higher than the atmospheric boiling point of the liquor. According to the invention, the ashes (1) are not mixed with the waste liquor (7) until after the final concentrating (2) of the liquor, and the mixture is further expansion evaporated (4) before the thus concentrated pressurized liquor is fed into the soda recovery unit (5).

Abstract: A catalyst suitable for mild-hydrocracking of cracked petroleum hydrocarbon feedstocks and selective to diesel fuels contains a catalytically active metal phase constituted by a Group VI-B element, a Group VIII first transition series element and a Group VIII second transition series element, all supported on a titania-alumina support containing about 5% to about 30% by weight titania in the support. The support is prepared by combining titanium oxide and aluminum oxide hydrogels, in appropriate proportions, followed by extrusion, drying, and calcination. The catalytically active metal phase is introduced onto the support by impregnation followed by drying and calcination. The catalytically active metal phase is then sulfided. The produced catalyst is suitable for hydrodesulfurization, hydrodenitrogenation, mild-hydrocracking and aromatics hydrogenation of previously cracked petroleum hydrocarbon feedstocks.

Abstract: 2-Methyl-5-hydroxymethyl- and 2,5-dimethyl-3,4-dihydroxypyrrolidines, 2,5-dimethyl-3,4-dihydroxypyrrolidines, their processes of preparation and use are disclosed. 5-Azido-5-deoxyhexulose-1-phosphate compounds and processes of making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Phosphine oxide-terminated allene-ene-yne compounds are disclosed that possess DNA-cleaving, antimicobial and tumor growth-inhibiting properties. Methods of making and using those compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polypeptide of the formula (SEQ ID NO 24): X-Glu-Thr-Gly-Gln-Glu-Thr-Ala-Tyr-Phe-Ile-Leu-Lys-Leu-Ala-Gly-Arg-Trp-Pro- Val-Lys-Z wherein X is a chain of from 1 to 20 amino acid residues or an amino-terminal group and Z is a chain of from 1 to 20 amino acid residues or a carboxy-terminal group. The polypeptide immunologically mimics HIV endonuclease (p 31).