Abstract: A patient-portable medication event monitor is disclosed which is capable of detecting the dispensing of doses of a particular medication from the monitor, comparing the dispensing detected with information concerning the desired dosing regimen for the certain medication and displaying graphically to the patient at least one feedback indication of the patient's degree of compliance or deviation with the desired regimen.

Abstract: This description relates to a card construction that may be assembled from a paper material support and at least one bent wire formed into a character outline. The resulting bent wireform may be held to the support with discrete areas of adhesive materials that are positioned to hold the character outline substantially in its mounted form and to (optionally) separate the character outline from the paper material support. The construction may be used as a greeting card, announcement card, artwork, label, or the like.

Abstract: This is a pallet as might be used to support cargo during that cargo's transportation or storage. The pallet is constructed of paper. The pallet design involves a central platform or deck constructed of a honeycomb filler supported by a set of runners extending from one edge of the central platform to the other and is bounded on all of the bottom surfaces by a single corrugated sheet. The runners are then modified by cutting away appropriate portions to form a four way pallet. The cut portions are then reinforced by addition of reinforcing corrugated sheets. The upper surface of the central platform may be covered with a corrugated sheet or heavy sheet stock. Additionally, the upper and/or lower sheets may be folded over the edges of the honeycomb core and fastened to the other side. This design permits a flexible and inexpensive method of producing either four- or two-way pallets.

Abstract: This invention is an adaptor to convert a paper pallet from a two way entry design to a four way entry design. The pallet with the adaptor might be used to support cargo during that cargo's transportation or storage and is typically constructed of paper. The pallet design onto which the adaptor is placed typically involves a central platform or deck constructed of a honeycomb filler bounded on the bottom surfaces by a corrugated sheet. Runners or legs are included to support the central platform. The adaptor is, in turn, fit onto the bottom of the pallet and separates the runners from the floor in such a way that a forklift or other materials handling device may reach the beneath the pallet from any of four different directions. The adaptor is constructed from a series of honeycomb cores bounded on their bottom and sides by a single folded sheet of corrugate.

Abstract: A inexpensive pallet design is described for transporting loads fabricated form paper products consisting of a load-supporting deck, a top cover sheet with tuck tabs that provides a fastening and link to the runners, a bottom sheet glued to the deck that provides a solid surface to attached the runners, and runners spaced apart and at the appropriately height to provide access and maneuverability to the forks or a forklift or handjack. The construction of the pallet being a combination of paper, paperboard, corrugated paper board, honeycomb and adhesive and the fabrication of the pallet reduced to a minimum of parts provides a sufficiently strong yet lightweight support for goods competitive in cost to conventional wood pallets.

Abstract: This is a pallet as might be used to support cargo during that cargo's transportation or storage. The pallet is constructed of paper. The pallet design involves a central platform or deck constructed of a honeycomb filler bounded on the bottom surfaces by a corrugated sheet. The upper surface of the central platform may be covered with a corrugated sheet or heavy paper stock. Additionally, the upper and/or lower sheets may be folded over the edges of the honeycomb core and fastened to the other side. Runners or legs are included to support the central platform.

Abstract: This is a pallet as might be used to support cargo during that cargo's transportation or storage. The pallet is constructed of paper or functionally equivalent sheetstock. The pallet design involves a central platform or deck constructed of a honeycomb filler supported by a number of footblocks holding the central platform off the floor. The bottom of the pallet is covered by a combination of sheets patterned in such a way that the legs supporting the central platform are integral with that central platform; that is, the footblocks (or legs) do not have a seam at their juncture to the central platform. Desirably the lower portion is formed of two sheets; one sheet ("the bottom cover") is cut and folded in such a way that the legs and the surface adjacent the bottom of the central portion are of the shape in which the pallet is finally used.

Abstract: The present invention discloses two polyoxoanion supported metal complexes found to be useful in olefin hydrogenation. The complexes are novel compositions of matter which are soluble in organic solvents. In particular, the compositions of matter comprise A.sub.x [L.sub.n Ir.sup.(I) .multidot.X.sub.2 M.sub.15 M'.sub.3 O.sub.62 ].sup.x- and A.sub.y [L.sub.n Ir.sup.(I) .multidot.X.sub.2 M.sub.9 M'.sub.3 O.sub.40 ].sup.y- where L is a ligand preferably chosen from 1,5-cyclooctadiene (COD), ethylene, cyclooctene, norbornadiene and other olefinic ligands; n=1 or 2 depending upon the number of double bonds present in the ligand L; X is a "hetero" atom chosen from B, Si, Ge, P, As, Se, Te, I, Co, Mn and Cu; M is either W or Mo; M' is preferably Nb or V but Ti, Zr, Ta, Hf are also useful; and A is a countercation preferably selected from tetrabutyl ammonium and alkali metal ions.

Abstract: A method for reducing the amount of carbon monoxide produced in the combustion of carbonaceous fuels. The fuel is coated on at least a portion of its exterior surface with a microporous layer of solid particulate matter which is non-combustible at temperatures in which the carbonaceous fuel combusts. This invention is particularly applicable in the reduction of carbon monoxide in the burning of carbonaceous fuel elements found in currently available "smokeless" cigarettes.

Abstract: The selective isopropylation of a naphthyl compound to diisopropylnaphthalene enhanced in the 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene isomer is obtained in the presence of an acidic crystalline molecular sieve catalyst having twelve membered oxygen rings. The catalyst pore aperture dimension range from 5.5 .ANG. to 7.0 .ANG.. The user of these shape selective catalysts results in a diisopropylnephthalene stream which is enhanced in .beta. isomers and enhanced in the desired 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene isomer. A particularly preferred catalyst is synthetic Mordenite having a specific Si/Al ratio and NMR characteristics. Specific catalyst modifications are also described to improve selectivity to the desired 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene isomer.

Abstract: The selective isopropylation of biphenyl or 4-isopropylbiphenyl to diisopropylbiphenyl while maximizing the yield of the 4,4'-diisopropoylbiphenyl isomer is achieved by carrying out the reaction in the presence of an acidic crystalline molecular sieve with pore aperture 5.7-6.1 .ANG., preferably SAPO-11 or ZSM-12.

Abstract: A process for enriching the fraction of 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene contained in a quantity of mixed dialkylated naphthalenes. The mixed dialkylated naphthalenes are contacted with an adsorbant bed containing one or more molecular sieves which demonstrate shape selective preference for the 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene isomer over other dialkylated naphthalenes. The adsorbant bed is then contacted with a desorbant capable of desorbing the 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene from the pores of the adsorbant.

Abstract: A process for the selective manufacture of 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene from naphthalene advantageously combines an equilibration reactor to enhance the amount of monoisopropylnaphthalene fed to the alkylation reactor, and the use of a shape selective catalyst in the alkylation reactor, to obtain an alkylation reaction product in which the 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene isomer comprises greater than 39 mole percent of the total diisopropylnaphthalene obtained. Further, this combination of reaction steps and conditions produces a reaction product in which the ratio of 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene to 2,7-diisopropylnaphthalene is greater than 1.0, preferably greater than 1.2. Recycled process components are fed to the equilibration reactor where they are combined with fresh naphthalene feed to provide a monoisopropylnaphthalene enriched feed to the alkylation reactor.

Abstract: The selective isopropylation of a naphthyl compound to diisopropylnaphthalene enhanced in the 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene isomer is obtained in the presence of an acidic crystalline molecular sieve catalyst having twelve membered oxygen rings. The catalyst pore aperture dimension ranges from 5.5 .ANG. to 7.0 .ANG.. The use of these shape selective catalysts results in a diisopropylnaphthalene stream which is enhanced in .beta. isomers and enhanced in the desired 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene isomer. A particularly preferred catalyst is synthetic Mordenite. Specific catalyst modifications are also described to improve selectivity to the desired 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene isomer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of promoted molybdenum and tungsten sulfide catalysts, the catalysts prepared by such process, and to the use of such catalysts for hydroprocessing processes, particularly hydrotreating. More particularly, this invention relates to the preparation and use of promoted catalysts useful for hydroprocessing processes such as hydrotreating wherein said catalysts are formed by treating molybdenum and tungsten sulfide-containing material (which may be supported) with a low valence promoter metal selected from transition metals particularly the group of Fe, Co, Ni.

Abstract: This invention relates to heterometallic thiocubane compositions containing the M.sub.2.sup.1 M.sub.2.sup.2 S.sub.4 cluster core and methods of making them wherein M.sup.1 is Re, V, Mo or W and M.sup.2 is Co, Cr, Cu, Ni or Fe but preferably Co. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions of the formula M.sub.2.sup.2 M.sub.2.sup.2 S.sub.4 L.sub.2.sup.1 L.sub.2.sup.2 L.sub.2.sup.3 wherein M.sup.1 and M.sup.2 are as above, L.sup.1 is a bidentate sulfur or nitrogen bearing ligand (most preferably a dialkyldithiocarbamate), L.sup.2 is optional but may be an O, N, P or S-containing monodentate donor ligand, and L.sup.3 may be CO, a monodentate anion ligand such as a halide (preferably C1), mercaptide or alkoxide, or another O, N, P, or S containing monodentate donor ligand. The compositions are suitable for making active hydrotreating catalysts.

Abstract: A crystalline zeolite may be prepared which has a composition, in terms of mole ratios of oxides, in the range:1.0 to 1.3 Na.sub.2 O:Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 :2.1 to 8.0 SiO.sub.2and having a cancrinite-like structure in which the twelveing channel thereof is not blocked by, for example, salt molecules. The preferred compositions are of the formula:1.1 to 1.3 Na.sub.2 O:Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 :2.4 to 3.1 SiO.sub.2This zeolite may be prepared from crystallization of an aged reaction mixture containing aqueous ammonia, a source of silica, a source of alumina and sodium hydroxide.

Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising an amorphous sulfide of trivalent chromium and at least one metal selected from the group consisting of (a) molybdenum, tungsten and mixture thereof and (b) mixtures of (a) with Fe, Ni, Co, Mn, Cu, Zn and mixture thereof is prepared by heating one or more precursors at a temperature of at least about 200.degree. C. under oxygen-free conditions in the presence of a sulfur, wherein said precursor is selected from the group consisting of [Cr.sub.1-z M.sub.z LX.sub.y ](MoS.sub.4).sub.n, [Cr.sub.1-z M.sub.z LX.sub.y ](WS.sub.4).sub.n and mixtures thereof, wherein M is one or more divalent promoter metals selected from the group consisting of Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn and mixtures thereof, wherein L is one or more neutral nitrogen-containing ligands, wherein ligand X is a singly-charged anionic species and wherein 1>z.gtoreq.0, 1-z.gtoreq.y.gtoreq.0, and wherein n equals (3-z-y)/2.

Abstract: An aluminosilicate characterized by having a faujasite structure, a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least six and bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-dimethylammonium ions or other large tetra alkyl or hydroxy alkyl ammonium ions within the large cages of the aluminosilicate. This composition may be prepared by crystallization from an aged reaction mixture to an oxide of sodium, a tetra alkyl or hydroxy alkyl ammonium salt, water, a source of silica, a source of alumina and sodium aluminosilicate nucleating seeds in specified relative amounts.

Abstract: Compositions of matter are disclosed which are highly useful in hydroformylation processes. The compositions are non-charged, non-chelated bis- and tris-(alkyl diaryl phosphine) rhodium carbonyl hydrides. The substituents of the alkyl group include heteroorganic radicals containing silane, silicone, ether, ester, keto and hydroxy oxygen, phosphine oxide and phosphorus ester phosphorus, amine, amide, amine oxide and heterocyclic nitrogen groups.These compositions are highly stable and selective catalysts for the hydroformylation of olefins under certain conditions. The disclosed catalyst systems contain a large excess of phosphine ligand and employ alpha-olefin plus synthesis gas reactant mixtures having a high H.sub.2 /CO ratio at relatively low pressures. They produce mostly aldehydes derived from terminal attack on the alpha-olefin reactant.