Abstract: A monophasic colorless transparent liquid aqueous composition substantially free from ethanol, comprising 0.05 to 2% by weight of one or more aromatic lipophiles; 0.05 to 2% by weight of the components of a salt of a divalent cation, M(RSO.sub.4).sub.2, where M is a divalent cation selected from the group consisting of zinc and magnesium, and R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.8 to C.sub.20 alkyl groups; and water to 100%, provided the ratio of the combined weights of the components of the divalent cation salt M(RSO.sub.4).sub.2 to the weight of said one or more aromatic lipophiles is from 1:1 to 2:1. There is also provided a method for solubilizing one or more aromatic lipophiles in an aqueous suspension.

Abstract: The invention is directed to exactly dosable molded particles, for example granulates or pellets comprising hydrophilic macromolecules, active materials and additionally further pharmaceutically acceptable skeleton formers and additives wherein the active substance is provided to the matrix, dissolved, suspended or emulsified and a new process for the preparation of such molded particles wherein the process is particularly economically and ecologically unburdensome, as well as the use of such molded particles as pharmaceuticals in which the bioavailability, shelf life, and acceptability ar improved. Furthermore, by means of the molded particles of the present invention, mixtures, intermediates, and end products may be provided for the fields of pharmacy, cosmetics, diagnostics, and analysis and dietetics (health care).

Abstract: Plant extract containing pellets are formed by a dispersion of plant extract or extracts in a matrix, principally comprising a skeleton builder namely collagen, gelatin, fractionated gelatin, a collagen hydrolysate, gelatin derivative plant proteins, or plant protein hydrolysates. They are shelf stable and their pharmacological as well as cosmetic properties are substantially unchanged in comparison to the native extracts. They may be produced by a simple process in which a solution of the skeleton former is mixed with liquid plant extract or emulsified with solid extracts, dissolved or suspended, the dispersion of the skeleton former and the plant extract dropped into a very cold inert fluid, suitably liquid nitrogen, to form the pellets and the thus formed pellets dried.

Abstract: A system used in combination with a cant sawing or cutting unit, the function of which is to guide two faced-cants through the cut along the line of their natural curvature. The system comprises, at the infeed end of the unit, rollers for clamping the opposite planar faces of the cant, thus providing it with a pivotal point, and also includes means for causing an angular displacement of the forwardly moving cant, from said pivotal point and relative to the sawing or cutting elements, thereby allowing the elements to cut along the natural curvature of the cant.

Abstract: A method for obtaining beta casein by separating it from para kappa casein involving the use of rennet casein is disclosed.

Abstract: A catalyst for the production of ethylene oxide is disclosed which comprises an .alpha.-alumina carrier having the outer surface thereof and the surface of pores therein coated with an amorphous silica-alumina mixture having a total Si and Al content in the range of from 3.times.10.sup.-4 to 2.times.10.sup.-1 g/g of carrier and an Si/Al ratio in the range of from 0.05 to 50.0 g/g, 5 to 25% by weight based on perfected catalyst of minute metallic silver particles, and 0.0001 to 0.05 gram equivalent weight per kg of perfected catalyst of cesium. The catalyst, when used for the production of ethylene oxide by the catalytic vapor-phase oxidation of ethylene with molecular oxygen, possesses high selectivity, high activity, and high durability to ensure a long service life.

Abstract: There is provided a warp knitting machine with a jacquard control mechanism. Piezoelectric transducers are provided to each individual guide of a guide bar. These transducers can displace the guides by the application of a control potential. In particular, the piezoelectric transducers are formed as deflecting transducers. These transducers can comprise a plate-like carrier upon which there is provided at least one active layer of piezoelectric material. A holding arrangement of the guide bar can rigidly support one end segment of the plate, whose other end can carry the guide. This gives rise to a very easily constructed jacquard arrangement.

Abstract: Aloe vera juice containing pellets are formed by a dispersion of aloe vera juice in a matrix, principally comprising a skeleton builder namely collagen, gelatin, fractionated gelatin, a collagen hydrolysate, gelatin derivative, plant proteins, or plant protein hydrolysates. They are shelf stable and their cosmetic as well as pharmacological properties are substantially unchanged in comparison to the native extracts. They may be produced by a simple process in which a solution of the skeleton former is mixed with aloe vera juice extract, the dispersion of the skeleton former and the aloe vera juice into a very cold inert fluid, suitably liquid nitrogen, to form the pellets and the thus formed pellets dried.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to dihydropyridine derivative containing pellets comprising a dispersion of the dihydropyridine derivatives in a matrix which is substantially formed of a skeleton builder such as gelatin, fractionated gelatin, a collagen hydrolysate and/or a gelatin derivative. The invention further directs to a process for the preparation of dihydropyridine derivative containing pellets as well as their use as acute dosage forms against heart/circulatory illnesses.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved non-woven fabric comprising a layer of staple length fibers and a binder material diffused substantially through the fabric adhering fiber ends together to provide fabric strength. The improvement is based on the binder being arranged in a pattern in segments. These segments running substantially perpendicular to the orientation of the fibers (or the machine direction), and the pattern within these segments have a plurality of repeats within each segment and a repeat of said total segment pattern in alternate segments. The components of this pattern are mutually laterally displaced from each other in sequential segments, at least 80% of the components of said pattern being at an angle of between at least 10.degree. to not more than 70.degree. relative to the orientation of the majority of the fibers (or the machine direction).

Abstract: A process or apparatus can control thread provision in a warp knitting machine by means of a computer (6). The computer operation involves pattern data (MD) supplied as a sequence of numbers. These numbers are provided to a recognition routine (ER), which for every warp course (line W) determines the lapping type (LA) that should be formed and the shogging distance (SW) prescribed. Tables are stored for providing a thread provision value (FZ) for each combination of lapping type (LA), thread take-off value (WA), and a shogging distance (SW). Based upon (a) the determined lapping type, (b) the inputted fabric take-off value, (c) the inputtable external operating parameters or influences, and (d) the determined shogging distance, the thread provision value for this warp course is read out and utilized for controlling thread provision.

Abstract: An electrorheological fluid comprising a dielectric particle as the dispersed phase, an insulating oil as the dispersing medium, and an additive, the additive being substantially insoluble in the dispersing medium, and being a composite containing a polysiloxane-containing structural unit (A), and at least one dispersed phase absorbing chain-containing structural unit (B) selected from the group consisting of an alkylene oxide chain-containing structural unit (B-1), a nitrogen atom chain-containing structural unit (B-2), and a long hydrocarbon chain-containing structural unit (B-3).

Abstract: A plurality of warp knitting machine needles are aligned in a parallel array in a like plurality of needle bar grooves. The needles each have a striker detent projection which mates with an abutment surface of the bar at the groove. The striker projection forms a key which is shaped to torque the needle against the groove in response to a force applied to a force transfer projection extending from the needle on a side opposite the striker projection. A convex tensioning device is between the force transfer projection and the bar and when compressed by a screw threaded to the bar spreads the device and forces the needle into the groove. The striker and the force transfer projection are axially aligned at the same or different needle shaft positions in different embodiments. A collar on the screw between the device and bar limits the maximum force applied to the needle.

Abstract: A cover for an ironing board has a sheet and a stretchable pad. The sheet has a front nose, a back and an underside and is shaped to cover the ironing board. This sheet has a marginal draw string for marginally securing the sheet to the ironing board. The stretchable pad has a shape complimenting the sheet. This pad is tacked to the underside of the sheet at a pair of spaced locations at the front nose and the back to partially allow the pad to slide relative to the sheet. Thus the pad can settle wrinkle-free on the ironing board with a degree of independence from the cover, and without a full barrier between the sheet and the pad.

Abstract: Cystamine is produced by a method which comprises reacting a 2,2-dialkyl thiazolidine represented by the general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently are alkyl groups of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, with a peroxide in the presence of water. An alkylene oxide adduct of cystamine is produced by a method which comprises reacting the reaction mixture obtained as described above further with an alkylene oxide. These cystamine and alkylene oxide adduct of cystamine are useful as an additive for an aqueous lubricant.

Abstract: Pseudopeptides comprising a peptide of formula I:X-A.sup.1 -A.sup.2 -Trp-Ala-Val-Gly-His-Leu-.sub.psi -A.sup.9 -Qwherein X is hydrogen, a single bond linking the alpha amino group of A.sup.1 to the gamma carboxyl moiety on the 3-priopionyl moiety of A.sup.2 when A.sup.2 is Glu, or a group of formula R.sup.1 CO-- wherein R.sup.1 is selected from the groups consisting ofa) hydrogen, C.sub.1-10 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1-10 -alkyl, p-HI-phenyl, p-HI-phenyl-C.sub.1-10 -alkyl, naphthyl, naphthyl-C.sub.1-10 -alkyl, indolyl, indolyl-C.sub.1-10 -alkyl, pyridyl, pyridyl-C.sub.1-10 -alkyl, thienyl, thienyl-C.sub.1-10 -alkyl, cyclohexyl or cyclohexyl-C.sub.1-10 -alkyl, where HI=F, Cl, Br, OH, CH.sub.3 or OCH.sub.3 ;b) N(R.sup.2)(R.sup.3)--, wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-10 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-C.sub.1-10 -alkyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-10 alkyl; c) R.sup.4 O--, wherein R.sup.4 is C.sub.1-10 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-.sub.1-10 -alkyl; A.sup.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an improved process for preparing chiral or racemic phenylalaninol (PAO) by hydrogenation of L(+)- or racemic 2-amino-1-phenyl-1,3-propanediol (APPD) in the presence of a strong volatile acid. Furthermore, a more valuable form of PAO such like N-blocked PAO was found to be directly produceable from the hydrogenation mixture without isolation of PAO, when a volatile acid was used as the medium of the hydrogenation reaction.

Abstract: A middle sole sloping machine includes a base plate, upper and lower rolls each including first and second roll sections and a flexible sloping section which connects the first and second roll sections, a fixed mount plate and a movable mount plate extending upward from the base plate, the movable mount plate being movable relative to the fixed mount plate in a direction parallel to the extending direction of the upper and lower rolls, a device for effecting relative movements between the fixed and movable mount plates along the extending direction of the upper and lower rolls, a second device for effecting vertical movements of the first and second roll sections of the upper and lower rolls, and a third device for rotating the upper and lower rolls.

Abstract: An exerciser includes a weighted base, a frame member, a resistance assembly mounted in the frame member, and a lifting bar mechanism. The lifting bar mechanism includes an axle rotatably mounted in the frame member, a gear securely mounted on the axle, a lifting bar connected to the axle to rotate therewith, a clutch seat mounted on the axle surrounding and receiving the gear and having a cutout in a periphery thereof, a rocker arm extending outward from an outer periphery of the clutch seat, a cable having a first end attached to the rocker arm and a second end attached to the resistance assembly, and a clutch assembly with a pawl member for releasably engaging with the gear under the control of a clutch lever thereof. When the clutch lever is pressed, the user may adjust the lowermost position of the lifting bar.