Abstract: Treatment of pomace or comminuted suspension of whole fruits and vegetables with SPS-ase alone or combined with cellulase to increase juice yield and improve separation of residual pomace solids from juice product.

Abstract: An improved probe is provided for surface texture capacitive gauging. One embodiment of the probe comprises a sensor assembly with a thin, flexible dielectric having a conductive coating to provide an active sensor area and integral lead-in which is durable, flexible, and constant. In another embodiment, a bladder-like flexible dielectric contains a conductive media and the bladder is appropriately confined to define the active sensor area. The probe includes a mask to further define the active sensor area and to sense proper seating of the probe on the work surface to be gauged.

Abstract: A quadrupole mass spectrometer wherein the quadrupole and the ion detector are not in axial alignment with each other, with an exit apertured plate having an exit aperture disposed adjacent the exit end of the quadrupole and an entrance apertured plate having an entrance aperture disposed in front of the ion detector. An electrode in the form of a hollow cylinder or a plate having a circular aperture formed therein is interposed between the exit apertured plate and the entrance apertured plate so that the central axis of the aperture of the electrode is aligned with that of the entrance aperture to the ion detector. A controller is provided to apply a voltage individually to the exit apertured plate and the interposed electrode so that the action of the fringing electric field about the exit end of the quadrupole to cause divergence of the ion beam is substantially suppressed.

Abstract: Hydrolysis of plant kingdom polysaccharides by treatment with SPS-ase preparations.SPS-ase is an enzyme adapted to hydrolyzing the water-soluble protein binding polysaccharide present in soy flour decomposed by use of conventional pectinases, which polysaccharide is believed to be widespread in plant kingdom substances. Treatment with an SPS-ase preparation can clarify juices, wines and beers, hydrolyze process wastes such as sugar beet pulp, pomace, and soy milk remanence, improve the digestability of silage, and reduce the viscosity of wort.

Abstract: A cryogenic refrigerator of rotary type which comprises a generally cylindrical rotor and an expander formed about a first axial portion of the rotor which is used as the expander rotor, with a plurality of radial vanes for defining about the expander rotor a series of expansion compartments which vary in volume as the rotor rotates. A regenerator is provided inside or outside and about a second axial portion of the rotor adjacent to and in fluid communication with the expander compartments. A compressor supplies compressed gas to the expander compartments for adiabatic expansion accompanied by a temperature drop of the expanded gas, which is conducted through the regenerator back to the compressor.

Abstract: A process for recovering purified vegetable protein particularly soymeal protein by enzymatic treatment to dissolve the remanence employing a novel enzyme composition agent adapted to decompose a hitherto unreported pectic-like polysaccharide capable of binding to proteins. The process can recover protein from corn gluten, cotton seed meal, sunflower meal, rape meal etc.

Abstract: SPS--A novel pectic-like polysaccharide derived from soy plant cell walls characterized by capability to bind to proteins.SPS-ase--The carbohydrase complex capable of decomposing SPS into decomposition products incapable of attaching to protein, and method for producing SPS-ase by cultivation of an SPS-ase producing microorganism for which preferred microorganism strains are Aspergillus aculeatus CBS 101.43 and Aspergillus japonicus IFO 4408.

Abstract: Purified vegetable protein particularly from soymeal produced by enzymatic treatment to dissolve the remanence employing a novel enzyme composition agent adapted to decompose a hitherto unreported pectic-like polysaccharide capable of binding to proteins.

Abstract: The strainer assembly comprises a body (1) which is to be mounted in the floor (14) of the filter and which has open upper and lower ends. A hollow open ended stem (3) has an external screw-thread (4) which engages with an internal screw-thread (2) in the body. The stem projects outwardly from the body below the lower end of the body and is axially adjustable relative to the body so that the effect of filter construction errors can be eliminated. A flexible tab (11) on the stem engages with ribs (10) on the body to prevent unintentional relative rotation of the stem and body. A strainer (8) is fitted to the upper end of the body and a flow control orifice (5) is provided in the stem. The area of the orifice is smaller than the total open area of the strainer.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutical solutions of dissolved insulin having improved physical stability prepared by incorporating therein an essentially ionized zinc salt in a concentration corresponding to a content of zinc ions at the disposal of the insulin of more than 4 Zn.sup.2+ /hexamer insulin preferably 4.2-4.5 Zn.sup.2+ /hexamer insulin. The solutions exhibit a stability factor exceeding 5.The novel insulin solutions are particularly adapted for use in continuous insulin delivery equipment.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutical preparations of dissolved insulin having improved physical stability particularly adapted for use in continuous insulin delivery equipment prepared by incorporating therein a calcium or magnesium salt so as to provide a solution containing essentially ionized calcium or magnesium in insulin stabilizing concentrations.The magnesium or calcium ions concentrations are with the range of about 0.4.times.10.sup.-3 to 10.sup.-2 molar.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for sequentially centering off-center bodies of a series of taped electrical components such that the component leads may be formed or bent closely to the bodies to realize denser population of the components on a circuit board. Fragile-lead components are protected by trimming the leads to remove the components from the tapes prior to centering the bodies.

Abstract: A non-woven web made from melt blown microfibres which is formed or provided with apertures by, for example, hot needling or by passing the web between differentially speeded rolls. If the web is used for wiping, the apertures help to retain fluid and enhance the wiping properties for oil.

Abstract: The functions of the hydraulic valve lifters here discussed are to automatically compensate for dimensional changes that occur in mechanisms such as valve trains found in internal combustion engines. The lifters accomplish this by locking a noncompressible fluid (oil) in a chamber to cause the push rod assembly to become solid enough to overcome the valve spring and the other included forces and to open the valve. This invention also provides that an engine may be tested at the location in which it is operated and a lifter mechanism provided with a helical orifice having an appropriate length on a plug assembly.

Abstract: Lead cutting machine for cutting the leads of components mounted on printed circuit boards, this machine including a conveyor mechanism for the boards and a rotating cutting knife fixed on a carriage which is slidably mounted in a horizontal plane and under the path of the boards and which is coupled with the piston of a pneumatically controlled pressurized air cylinder.

Abstract: Novel plasmin compositions, conditioned for labelling with technetium-99m by containing a pertechnetate reducing reagent, and plasmin admixed with a plasmin stabilizing agent.The novel compositions are particularly suited for the preparation of technetium-99m labelled plasmin used as a scintigraphic scanning agent for the detection of venous thrombosis.

Abstract: Method of discharging objects from holders transporting the objects at a first velocity from a first station where the holders successively take up the objects to a second station at which the objects are to be placed, wherein as the objects approach the second station, they are given a second velocity having a direction the angle of which relative to the first velocity gradually increases within a predetermined angular range thereby to decrease the first velocity, and when the first velocity has been substantially offset by the second velocity, the objects are successively discharged from the holders so as to be placed at the second station. A holder suitable for use in the method is also provided.

Abstract: A paper web drying apparatus having a throughdrying drum wherein heated air is supplied beneath a hood around a portion of the periphery of the drum through which the air may pass, the hollow interior of the drum being connected to exhaust means, the hood distributing heated air to the surface of the web, the improvement according to the invention comprises dividing the hood into at least two separate sections, the section adjacent the web inlet having a series of nozzles connected to a source of heated air and interspersed air ducts or the like connected to air exhaust means, the section adjacent the web outlet being connected to a source of heated air but not to exhaust means. This enables impingement drying to take place adjacent the web inlet, impingement and throughdrying to take place at a point further along the arc of travel of the web beneath the web and only throughdrying to take place during the final portion of the web travel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for connecting wire to insulation displacement-type, circuit board-mounted electrical contacts comprises automatic positioning and orienting of individual contacts relative to a wire insertion head. A portion of wire is fed from a supply to the tip of a pusher which inserts this portion into fingers of the contact; another contact is positioned and oriented relative to the pusher to receive a second portion of the wire and provide a wire run between the contacts. The wire run can be terminated at the last contact without repositioning the contact and pusher relative to each other, with the remaining supply wire being prepared for another insertion.

Abstract: Described is a machine for pre-gluing raw circuit surfaces of printed circuit boards (P.C. boards) at an adhesive station and properly positioning the P.C. boards at a placement station for placement of leadless electronic components (chips) onto the adhesive. A carousel provides program preselected vertical supply of taped components to a feeder assembly which feeds individual chips onto a nozzle of a turret-type vacuum head at a pick-up station. The turret-type head has four nozzles spaced 90.degree. apart about the central axis of the head. As the turret is rotated, a chip is transported by a nozzle, sequentially, from the pick-up station to a centering and testing station, a centering and orienting station, and a placement station. Located between the testing and orienting stations is a chip removal station for ejecting defective or inverted chips. Sensors are located at the adhesive and placement stations to detect defective P.C. boards so that they may be bypassed.