Abstract: A rust-proof sealing composition contains 30 to 90 parts by weight of an epoxy resin, 8 to 30 parts by weight of a curing agent containing a carboxylic acid derivative selected from the group consisting of aminocarboxylic acid, polycarboxylic acid hydrazide having not less than 8 carbon atoms and mixtures thereof, 1 to 20 parts by weight of an electrically conductive carbon and a balance of a filler such that the total amounts make up 100 parts by weight. The epoxy resin contains 100 to 30 wt. % of a modified epoxy resin selected from the group consisting of a butadiene/acrylonitrile-modified epoxy resin, an urethane-modified epoxy resin and mixtures thereof, and 0 to 70 wt. % of an epoxy other than the modified epoxy resin.

Abstract: A low fat spread which is a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a continuous fat phase and a dispersed aqueous phase, the aqueous phase comprising at least 6% by weight of one or more proteins derived from milk and from 1.3 to 4.0% by weight of a modified starch, the fat phase comprising 18 to 37% by weight of the total composition of the low fat spread. The low fat spread of the invention has improved texture, mouthfeel and spreadability, as well as improved flavor.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell and method for improving voltage regulation of said cell. The cell employs lithium as an anode, lithium tetrachloroaluminate as an electrolyte, sulfur dioxide as a solvent, and high surface area carbon black containing cupric chloride as a cathode. Oxidizing agents such as halides and oxyhalides are employed to improve voltage regulation.

Abstract: A method for preparing a norbornene structure compound comprises hydrogenating a compound represented by the formula of ##STR1## wherein l, m and n are integers of 0.ltoreq.l.ltoreq.3, 0.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.8 and 1.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.3, respectively, and each of R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon residue having 1 to 3 carbon atoms with or without R.sup.6 forming a ring with R.sup.4 or R.sup.5, in the presence of a Ziegler type catalyst containing in combination a compound of a transition metal of Groups IV to VI of the periodic table and an organometallic compound of Groups I to III of the periodic table, to thereby convert the compound of the formula (1) into a compound represented by the following formula of ##STR2## wherein l, m and n are the same as above.

Abstract: A kit for the application of orthopedic casts and splints which is completely self-contained requiring no ingredients other than those contained within the kit. Each kit contains a fabric with a hardening quantity of an .alpha.cryanoacrylate monomer containing composition which, when applied to the fabric, results in an orthopedic cast or splint capable of immobilizing an injured appendage.

Abstract: A collimated knitting pattern instruction panel for instructing a user in the creation of knitwear having patterns thereon which are formed into columns. The knitwear consists of a plurality of rows of yarn each of which having at least two groups of stitching configurations, with each of the groups of stitching configurations defining a portion of a particular one of the patterns. In addition, a plurality of a particular one of the groups of stitching configurations form one of the columns on the knitwear. The collimated knitting pattern instruction panel comprises at least two elongated panel members, with each of the panel members having two horizontal edges and two side edges. At least one of the side edges of a first one of the panel members is in juxtaposition with one of the side edges of a second one of the panel members.

Abstract: An ion plasma electron gun for the generation of electron beams which exhibits electron beam dose uniformity and which is capable of varying the dose received by a material to be irradiated. Positive ions generated by a wire in a plasma discharge chamber are accelerated through an extraction grid onto a second chamber containing a high voltage cold cathode. These positive ions bombard a surface of the cathode, causing the cathode to emit secondary electrons which form an electron beam. After passing through the extraction grid in the plasma discharge chamber, the electron beam exits from the gun by way of a second grid and a foil window supported on the second grid. The gun is constructed so that the electron beam passing through the foil window has a relatively large area and uniform electron distribution which is subsantially the same as the ion distribution of the ion beam impinging upon the cathode.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing containers, the method comprising the steps of (a) extruding an elongate tube of plastics material, the tube having a rectangular outer cross-section and an elongate central cylindrical cavity; (b) cutting the tube transversely into a plurality of container body portions; (c) sealing a base to one end of each body portion; and (d) sealing a top to the other end of each body portion. The invention also provides apparatus for manufacturing containers, comprising an extrusion device for extruding an elongate tube of plastics material, the tube having a rectangular cross-section and an elongate central cylindrical cavity, a cutting device for cutting the tube transversely into a plurality of container body portions, a first sealing means for sealing a base to one end of each body portion and a second sealing means for sealing a top to the other end of each body portion.

Abstract: A dilurea grease composition contains a lubricant base oil and a thickener. The thickener essentially consists of a mixture of at least two diurea compounds each being represented by the following general formula (I) of: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a difunctional aromatic hydrocarbon residue, and A and B each stands for an amino group represented by the general formula (II) of R.sub.2 --NH--(where R.sub.2 stands for a cyclohexyl group, a group derived from cyclohexyl or an alkyl group) or an amino group represented by the general formula (III) of ##STR2## (where R.sub.3 R.sub.4 each stands for cyclohexyl group or a group derived from cyclohexyl). The ratio in percentage of the numbers of the amino groups (III) to the total numbers of the amino groups (III) plus the amino groups (II) ranges from 1 to 50%. The ratio of the numbers of the amino groups (II) wherein R.sub.2 is a cyclohexyl group or a group derived from the cyclohexyl to the numbers of the amino groups (II) wherein R.sub.

Abstract: A process for shaping a metal alloy in which a semi-solid metal alloy charge is shaped under pressure in a closed die cavity. The metal alloy is vigorously agitated, while in the form of a liquid-solid mixture, to convert from 30% to 55% by volume to discrete degenerate dendritic solid particles. The liquid-solid mixture is then cooled to solidify the mixture and reheated to form a semi-solid slurry. The reheated metal alloy slurry contains discrete degenerate dendritic primary solid particles, in a concentration from about 70 to 90% by volume based upon the volume of the alloy, suspended homogeneously in a secondary liquid phase. The process is characterized by low pressure and very rapid shaping and solidification times. The process produces complex, close tolerance, high quality metal alloy parts.

Abstract: A device for the mixing of two fluids in a conduit which is located within the conduit substantially along its longitudinal axis. The device is shaped as an elongated body having an upstream end and a downstream end, the upstream end being characterized as having an entry port for the entry of a first fluid found in the conduit. A hollow shaft is located downstream of the entry port which contains a plurality of mixing elements. A feed port is employed for the introduction of a second fluid to be mixed with the first fluid. The feed port is positioned to feed the second fluid into the hollow shaft proximate its upstream end.

Abstract: An ion plasma electron gun for the generation of large area electron beams with uniform electron distribution. Positive ions generated by a wire in a plasma discharge chamber are accelerated through an extraction grid into a second chamber containing a high voltage cold cathode. These positive ions bombard a surface of the cathode causing the cathode to emit secondary electrons which form an electron beam. After passage through an extraction grid and plasma discharge chamber, the electron beam exits from the gun by way of a second grid and a foil window supported on the second grid. The gun is constructed so that the electron beam passing through the foil window has a relatively large area and uniform electron distribution which is substantially the same as the ion distribution of the ion beam impinging upon the cathode.

Abstract: A label for attachment to a container, the label comprising a longitudinal strip which is divided into a series of panels by a plurality of transverse fold lines, the strip being folded about the transverse fold lines so that one end panel and the adjacent panel form rear and front cover panels, respectively, which envelope the remaining panel or panels of the folded strip, the rear cover panel of the strip being shorter in the longitudinal direction than at least the front cover panel and a third panel, which is adjacent the front panel, extending beyond the free end of the rear cover panel and having a rearwardly directed over-lapping portion; and a support web to which is adhered the rear face of the rear cover panel, the over-lapping portion being releasably adhered to the support web so as to maintain the folded label in a closed configuration, the arrangement being such that the label can be opened by detaching the over-lapping portion from the support web.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system of the type having a load-bearing axial support. The suspension system is provided with leaf-springs coupling the support to wheel axles of the vehicle such that in normal operation the suspension means are pivotable about the support. Radius rods are pivotally coupled between the wheel axles and a leaf-spring member located above the load-bearing axial support which, in combination, resists the pivoting of the wheel axles about the load-bearing axial support.

Abstract: A hydraulic shock absorber with a generally vertical cylinder encasing therein hydraulic liquid and a piston which partitions the interior of the cylinder into two liquid chambers, an upper and lower chamber. Improved damping control is achieved by a circuit forming a connection between the two liquid chambers, a further circuit connecting the reservoir to the lower liquid chamber, each of the two circuits including a controllable first check valve and second check valve, respectively, that can take two states of operation under the action of a control device. The first state resulting in locking the valve in a closed position, cutting off the forward flow through the check valve, and in a second state allowing a free forward flow through the check valve, whereas the check valve in the first state as well as in the second state blocks the reverse flow of both circuits.

Abstract: A circuit for providing a controlled resistance, the circuit comprising a pair of terminals for input of an excitation current, variable resistance means connected in the current path between the terminals, means for deriving a first signal representing the value of the voltage appearing across the terminals, means for deriving a second signal representing the value of the excitation current, means for generating a third signal representing a selected value of resistance to be provided between the pair of terminals, means for comparing the ratio of the first and second signals with the value of the third signal to derive a difference signal, and means for applying the difference signal to cause the variable resistance means to change in value such that said ratio tends towards exact equality with the selected value of resistance.

Abstract: A method of forming CMOS transistors with self-aligned field regions. First and second spaced apart areas are provided on a silicon substrate. A masking member is formed protecting the first of said areas and exposing the second. The exposed area is doped with a p-type material which is driven in to form a p-well. The same region is again doped with additional p-type material after which the CMOS transistors are fabricated.

Abstract: Shaped metal parts are produced on a continuous basis from semi-solid metal preforms. The preforms are supported on pedestals which are surrounded by a ring of material which acts as a heat sink to absorb heat from the liquid portion of the preforms to substantially solidify the liquid portion and prevent the preforms from losing liquid to runoff.

Abstract: A new and improved apparatus and method for use in installing fiber optic cable, which utilizes a novel connector-coupling nut assembly, is disclosed herein. The apparatus largely comprises an elongated connector body with means disposed about the body's circumference for receiving and retaining a coupling nut which has a similar internal configuration for mating with the elongated connector body. When received by the connector body, the novel coupling nut is held in a securely captive position along the elongated connector body by suitable retaining means configured about the exterior surface of the connector body and the interior surface of the coupling nut, which means interact with each other.