Abstract: A method of making a fiberoptic light guide utilizes a hollow glass cladding blackened by chemical reduction. The cladding has a predetermined lead content and is heated to an elevated temperature in an atmosphere of substantially 100% hydrogen gas in a furnace. The blackening step is accomplished before or after a bundle of optic fibers is inserted within the cladding and is drawn to produce a fused fiberoptic rod. The blackening step provides the cladding with a black opaque nature that inhibits the transmission of light transversely through the cladding.

Abstract: Provided is a tantalum sputtering target having a crystal structure in which the (222) orientation is preferential from a position of 10% of the target thickness toward the center face of the target, and a manufacturing method of a tantalum sputtering target, including the steps of forging and recrystallization annealing, and thereafter rolling, a tantalum ingot or billet having been subject to melting and casting, and forming a crystal structure in which the (222) orientation is preferential from a position of 10% of the target thickness toward the center face of the target. As a result, evenness (uniformity) of the film is enhanced, and quality of the sputter deposition is improved.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sputtering target for a phase change memory and a phase change memory film formed with such a target, and the manufacturing method thereof, characterized in that the sputtering target is composed from elements of not less than a three component system and has as its principal component one or more components selected from stibium, tellurium and selenium, and the compositional deviation in relation to the intended composition is ±1.0 at % or less.

Abstract: A multi-use bathing implement (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 58) for use in cleansing and exfoliating skin and as a toy, a holder of soap or like products, and a decoration. The bathing implement (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 58) includes a toroidal sponge component (14) and can also have a removable attachment component (26, 30). The donut-shaped sponge component (14) is preferably made of mesh sponge material and is concentrically disposed about an inner ring-shaped component (16, 16a, 16c, 64) defining a central opening (12, 62) in which the attachment component (26, 30) can be removably secured. The inner ring-shaped component (16, 16a, 16c, 64) provides a ready gripping area which can be held for manipulating the bathing implement (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 58). The attachment component (26, 30) can be, for instance, a toy, a solid soap product, a container of a bath/cosmetic product or the like, a mesh netting pocket, or a knob-shaped hanging device (44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56) having a suction cup (66).

Abstract: In a sprocket for a roller chain, the tooth form is such that the distance between the tooth center line and a part of the front tooth surface, at a location on the tooth head side of the pitch line, is greater than the distance between the tooth center line and the front surface of the tooth along the pitch line. The diameter of the tooth gap bottom circle is smaller than the diameter of a tooth gap bottom circle in a sprocket having an ISO tooth form for the same chain.

Abstract: This invention provides a compound of Formula (I): wherein S1 and S2 are each independently, hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, and S1 and S2 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a nitrogen containing heteroaryl and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a method of preparing the compound of Formula (I), and use of the compound of Formula (I) in the preparation of 3-cyano quinolines.

Abstract: In auxiliary headlamp, for attachment to the headstrap of a personal headlamp, a lamp body is removably attachable to a strap bracket having a strap-receiving slot through which a headstrap can extend. When the lamp body is attached to the strap bracket, the lamp body is rotatable about an axis of rotation which extends in perpendicular relationship to the portion of the headstrap held in the slot, and the lamp is arranged to project a beam of light in substantially perpendicular relationship to the axis of rotation of about which the lamp body is rotatable.

Abstract: In manufacturing a link plate for a roller chain, a band of sheet steel is intermittently forwarded along a path past series of dies, including rough punching dies and shaving dies. The punching dies and corresponding shaving dies are located symmetrically on opposite sides of an intermediate location along the path. The intermediate location coincides with a location at which the lateral deviation of the band reverses. Consequently, the outer peripheral surfaces of the plate and the inner peripheral surfaces of the connecting pin holes, both being formed by rough punching, are brought into very close alignment with the shaving dies.

Abstract: A method for producing a coated polymeric article by co-extruding polypropylene and a maleic anhydride modified polypropylene, corona-treating, and applying a polysilicate barrier is described. Also provided are films and bottles produced using this method.

Abstract: A press felt for papermaking comprises a base body, a fibrous assembly, and a three-dimensional knitted fabric within the interior of the felt. The base body and the knitted fabric may be in contact, or, for improved adhesion between the base body and the knitted fabric, a fibrous assembly may be disposed between the base body and the knitted fabric. Excellent compression recoverability and sustainability may be obtained.

Abstract: Purified CCI-779 Isomer C is provided, as are pharmaceutical compositions and kits containing same.

Abstract: A quartz crystal sensor cell in which the sensor is secured to the base of a well defining a test sample space by a layer of adhesive between the respective peripheral surfaces. Also a quartz crystal sensor cell is provided in which the quartz sensor crystal is inclined relative to the opposite surface of the test sample space. These constructions respectively improve distinctness of the “Q” peak and problems from reflected waves in the space.

Abstract: A combination pastry support and server is provided by a formed polycarbonate sheet having a rectangular intermediate portion, and integral, trapezoidal flanges extending at an angle of 88° in opposite directions from its respective upper and lower edges. The trapezoidal flanges are tapered in opposite directions, making it possible to use the combination support and server on either exposed face of a partially cut circular cake.

Abstract: A guide for as transmission device such as a chain or belt, is injection molded using a sandwich-molding process. The sandwhich-molded guide comprises a slide rail on which a chain or belt slides, and a rail supporting member intergrally provided along with the slide rail. The slide rail is composed of a material the principle component of which is first polymeric material having wear resistance and heat resistance, and the rail supporting member is composed of a material the principle component of which is a second polymeric material having higher strength than the material having the first polymeric material as its principle component. The slide rail and the rail supporting member are intimately joined to each other by injection molding using the sandwhich molding process.

Abstract: In a movable guide for transmission device in which a guide body is formed from a synthetic resin and comprises a chain-contacting shoe and a plate-receiving portion formed as a unit with the shoe on the back side thereof, the plate-receiving portion has plural, longitudinally extending slots, each receiving a reinforcing plate. The plural reinforcing plates improve the bending rigidity, toughness, strength and wear properties of the guide, prevent falling down of the guide and guide torsion, ensure stable travel of the chain, and prevent running of the chain off the guide in a widthwise direction. Improved compactness of the guide and of the overall mechanism, is made possible by the use of plural plates. The plates can be connected to one another by a tensioner-contacting portion, formed as a unit with the plates.

Abstract: In a combination coating film transfer tool and ball-point pen, the transfer tool comprises a case, and a replacement cassette comprising supply and take-up reels and a transfer head. The cassette fits tightly, but removably, in the case, with the tip of the transfer head projecting from the case. The cassette is replaced from time to time, but the case can be reused. Consequently waste of plastic is reduced, and the replacement units can be manufactured less expensively.

Abstract: A protective guide for a cable is formed by connecting a plurality of links, each of which is formed a pair of spaced, opposite, side plates connected to each other by connecting plates. Each side plate includes a connecting rod having a flexible portion and an engagement portion, and includes an opposite connecting opening into which a connecting rod of the adjacent side plate is fitted. The connecting rods include flexible portions which bend to allow adjacent links to articulate relative to each other. The guide avoids generation of dust due to frictional rubbing of parts against one an other, reduces noise generated during high speed movement, and allows easily removal and addition of links.

Abstract: In a one-surface coated papermaking belt composed of a base layer and a thick resin layer, or a covered, one-surface coated papermaking belt composed of thin and thick resin layers on opposite sides of a base layer, curling of the edges of the belt due to the shrinkage of the thick resin layer is reduced by forming the opposite side edge parts of the thick resin layer thinner than the middle part. The reduction in curling results in improved oil removal especially in a shoe-press belt. It also stabilizes turning of the belt and facilitates belt installation.