Abstract: A process for forming a conductive substrate comprises coating onto a polyethylene terephthalate substrate an aqueous coating solution containing a conductive crosslinkable polymer with charge carrying groups such as sulfonic acid, sulfuric acid ester or quaternary ammonium salt groups attached to a polymerized ethylenic monomer backbone, a volatile amine in an amount to maintain a pH of above 7.0 and a crosslinking agent such as a polyfunctional aziridine, removing water and the volatile amine which decreases the pH to below 7.0 wherein a reaction between the crosslinkable groups of the polymer and the crosslinking agent is initiated to form a crosslinked conductive polymer film.

Abstract: The delayed fluorescence observable with tantalate phosphors is decreased by the use of a flux composition consisting essentially of 2-95% by weight KCl, 5-98% by weight of at least one lithium salt chosen from a group consisting of LiCl and Li.sub.2 SO.sub.4 and 0-50% by weight of SrCl.sub.2.

Abstract: An improved method of hardening a hydrophilic colloid is detailed. The hardening results in a stronger matrix and less water pickup. These and other advantages are obtained by hardening with a combination of at least one hardener chosen from Formula I either alone or in combination with at least one hardener chosen from Formula II: ##STR1## The substituents are defined.

Abstract: This invention is related to improved hardeners for proteinaceous materials. More specifically this invention is related to improved imidazolium hardeners for crosslinking a proteinaceous material for use in a photographic film.

Abstract: An improved stand for displaying merchandise is provided in a rack for displaying merchandise comprising; a bottom frame comprising; a front member; a pair of side members; a display frame pivotally attached to the bottom frame wherein the display frame comprises; side legs; two parallel shelf arms pivotally attached to the side legs; at least one cross-member attached to each shelf arm such that the shelf arms remain parallel; at least one swing support attached to the shelf arm and the side legs; at least one adjustable support rotatably mounted to the bottom frame and rigidly attached to the display frame wherein the adjustable support comprises; a tube; an elongated member slidably mounted to the tube; a locking element for reversibly fixing the position of the elongated member relative to the tube.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dye suitable for spectral sensitization of a photographic element. Specifically, the dye is a compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 each independently represents H; halogen; alkyl of 1-6 carbons; aryl of 6-24 carbons; alkoxy of 1-6 carbons; carbonyl; or sulfonate; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together represent the atoms necessary to complete a six-membered carbocylic ring;R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbons or aryl of 6-24 carbons;R.sup.6, R.sup.7, and R.sup.8 independently represent alkyl 1-6 carbons; aryl of 6-24 carbons; or any pair of R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 taken together represent a five- or six-member heterocyclic ring;X represents O, S, CH.dbd.CH, Se, Te or N--R.sup.10 ;Y represents O, S, or N--R.sup.9 ;Z represents O, S or Se;R.sup.9 represents alkyl of 1-6 carbons; or an aryl of 6-24 carbons;R.sup.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel near-infrared absorbing dye of formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1, X.sup.2 independently represents --CR.sup.8 R.sup.9 --, --S--, --Se--, --NR.sup.10 --, --CH.dbd.CH-- or --O--;n is an integer of 2 or 3;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent alkyl of 1 to 10 carbons or substituted alkyl of 1 to 10 carbons;R.sup.3 represents a ring chosen from a set consisting of aryl, substituted aryl, and a heterocyclic ring of a type present in photographic emulsions;R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently represent hydrogen, alkyl of 1-10 carbons, substituted alkyl of 1-10 carbons, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 taken together or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 taken together can represent atoms necessary to form a 5 or 6-membered aliphatic ring, an aromatic six-membered ring, an aromatic 10-membered ring, a substituted aromatic six-member ring or a substituted aromatic 10-member ring;R.sup.8, R.sup.

Abstract: A improved take-down archery bow is detailed which is easily taken apart, does not require excessive tools, and has the advantage of being useful in existing bows. These and other advantages are provided in a take-down archery bow comprising: a first elongated limb and second elongated limb each comprising a string attached on one end and matching abutment joint opposite thereto; a first assembly mechanism attached to the abutment joint of the first elongated limb comprising an alignment post parallel to the first elongated limb; a second assembly mechanism attached to the abutment joint of the second elongated limb comprises an alignment bore parallel to the second elongated limb capable of receiving the alignment post and aligning the matching abutment joints; an attachment plate rigidly attached to the back of one elongated limb and removable attached to the back of the other elongated limb.

Abstract: A conductive substrate for use in a photographic element comprises a polyethylene terephthalate support coated with 0.01-10 g/m.sup.2 of a conductive layer having a low surface energy during coating and a high surface energy after coating which is the reaction product of (i) a conductive crosslinkable polymer with charge carrying groups such as sulfonic acid groups, (ii) a volatile amine and (iii) a crosslinking agent such as a polyfunctional aziridine.

Abstract: A blanket for use at the foot of the bed is described. The inventive blanket encases the foot end of the bed and allows the occupant of the bed to place their feet under the bed or on top of the bed. A particularly preferred embodiment comprises a matching top and bottom sheet with an elastic side sheet which allows the proper amount of stretch to insure comfort without destroying the visual appeal of a dressed bed.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a bagel is provided which is aesthetically pleasing, sanitary and requires a minimal amount of area. Specifically described is a dispenser comprising: a base comprising a front, a top, a right side and a left side and a pair of matching parallel slots along each right side and left side; a pusher assembly on top of the base comprising; a contact face; an inclined plate; a pair of support members attached to the inclined plate and extending downward wherein each support member further comprises a hole aligned with one slot; a rod, and associated handle, protruding through the front of the base; a connector attached to the rod comprising; a pair of fingers wherein each finger extends through one of the matching parallel slots of the base and into the hole of the support member; a storage column comprising; a front exit slot; a rear entrance slot.

Abstract: A landscaping border is provided which is attractive, safe for animals and children to play around and less susceptible to biological growth. Provided is a landscaping border comprising: a tubular polyethylene mesh with a mesh size of at least about 0.25 inches and no more than about 3 inches and a diameter of at least about 3 inches and no more than about 10 inches; biodegradable ground cover, preferably pine straw, wherein at least 95% of the weight of the biodegradable ground cover is contained within the mesh and no more than about 5% of the total weight of the biodegradable ground cover protrudes through said mesh. The inventive border also preferably comprises a biocide.

Abstract: An adjustable display rack is detailed which provides several advantages including ease of operation and stability. The adjustable display rack comprises a bottom frame, a bin pivotally mounted to the bottom frame, an adjustable support member connecting the rearward portion of the bottom frame and bin, optional legs, optional walls and optional drawers.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for pulling a wire through a pre-drilled hole is detailed. The apparatus comprises a pair of opposing arms which reversibly grasp the wire. The opposing arms are attachable to a rod which is capable of mating with a rod or drill bit. The rod or drill bit is pulled through the hole which, in turn, pulls the wire through the same hole.

Abstract: A sound-coded system for teaching beginning reading using four sound descriptors which allows one letter or digraph to represent each sound without altering the traditional orthography, or correct American English spelling, of the original words. The sound descriptors correspond to the long vowel sounds, the single-sound digraphs, the silent or misleading letters, and the sounds made with a slight throat utterance. The simplicity and reliability of sound-coding makes decoding of unfamiliar words a game for beginning readers. A particularly preferred method of use is in the context of a book wherein the opaque text pages are interleaved between transparent pages.