Abstract: Compositions for inhibiting cellular proliferation in mammals containing as the active ingredient N-benzylideneaniline and its derivatives, and the method therefor.

Abstract: In a winding machine provided with a common bobbin holder for mounting a plurality of bobbins thereon at respective winding positions, a traverse mechanism provided with a plurality of working units, a plurality of fulcrum yarn guides disposed at respective positions above the traverse mechanism, means for collecting a plurality of yarns fed via the respective fulcrum yarn guides, means for displacing the collecting means along the common bobbin holder from a stand-by position to the supporting side of the bobbin holder, a yarn introducing and take-up device is additionally mounted on the machine so as to separately introduce the yarns one by one to the corresponding working units of the traverse mechanism while displacing the collecting means after collecting the yarns fed via the respective fulcrum yarn guides, the introducing and take-up device is provided with a yarn introducing guide disposed at a position between the fulcrum yarn guides and the traverse mechanism in a parallel condition to the bobbin ho

Abstract: Gel composition suitable for use in the preparation of nail enamel is provided. The gel composition contains a chip composition which is prepared by mixing, under heating and compression, organically modified montmorillonite clay, nitrocellulose, and a substance which is capable of swelling the montmorillonite clay and is capable of plasticizing the nitrocellulose. The thixotropic nail enamel prepared from this gel composition has the advantages that a pretty glossy film can be obtained and the gelling state thereof is stable.

Abstract: Anhydrous magnesium chloride containing substantially no magnesium oxide is produced by a process comprising reacting magnesium chloride in the form of its hexahydrate with ammonia in the presence of ammonium chloride in an aqueous media; separating the resultant precipitated magnesium chloride hexammoniate crystals from an aqueous solution containing unreacted ammonia, magnesium chloride and ammonium chloride; washing the crystals with liquid ammonia; decomposing the washed crystals into anhydrous magnesium chloride and gaseous ammonia, and; isolating the anhydrous component from the composition mixture; which process is characterized in that a portion of the separated aqueous solution is evaporated until the concentration of ammonia in the resulting residual liquid becomes 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating pseudofolliculitis barbae in humans by topically administering to a person in need of such treatment an effective amount of the synergistic combination of benzoyl peroxide and chlorohydroxyquinoline, and the compositions therefor.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for propagating tissue culture cells. A plurality of spaced-apart, parallel flat plates are assembled. The cells are grown between the plates. Gases or liquid media may be introduced between the plates.

Abstract: A surgical ligating instrument is provided for tubal ligation within the human and/or animal body, by the application of two or more elastic rings to anatomical tubes such as Fallopian tubes. The instrument is constructed to grasp a Fallopian tube, to draw it into an elongated tubular member, and to discharge a stretched elastic ring on the Fallopian tube to perform the ligation procedure, followed by grasping the other Fallopian tube and discharging another similarly stretched elastic ring thereon, without removing the instrument from the patient's body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a polyester film which has not only uniaxially enhanced mechanical properties but also biaxially enhanced mechanical properties. The process involves heat-setting a biaxially oriented polyester film at a temperature above that used for the machine and transverse direction stretching and above that used for the machine direction re-stretching, but at least 10.degree. C. below the melting point of the polyester, then re-stretching the film in both the machine and transverse directions, and re-heat-setting the film.

Abstract: Stair construction and process for producing same are provided wherein at least one wooden plate is provided to form a wooden shell which constitutes the stair outer surface. A reinforcement member and filler material are disposed within the interior stair space, and a resin sealing layer is provided between the wooden plate and the filler material to seal and protect the wood from the filler composition.

Abstract: In an apparatus for treating a blanket of rayon fibers with a treating solution having means for conveying said blanket and at least one means for compressing out excess solution prior to drying, including means along the edges of said blanket for causing the edges of said blanket to turn in and fold over on itself prior to compression during its advancement along the conveyor means.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vapor phase catalytic oxidation process for preparing an aliphatic carboxylic acid ester of a monoaromatic compound having 1 to 2 hydroxymethyl substituents, such as benzyl acetate, p-methylbenzyl acetate, p-xylylenediacetate, benzyl propionate and benzyl butyrate. A gaseous feed comprised of a benzene compound having 1 to 2 methyl substituents, an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and molecular oxygen is contacted with an improved catalyst. The metal ingredients of the catalyst consist essentially of (a) palladium, (b) arsenic and (c) at least one metal selected from alkali metals and alkali earth metals, and the atomic ratio of palladium:arsenic:the alkali or alkali earth metal is 1:0.05-4:0.1-10.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compositions containing .alpha.-phenyl-n-phenylnitrone compounds which are useful for the topical treatment of inflammation in warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: Thixotropic nail enamel comprising, a gelling agent, a gel composition containing a chip composition which is prepared by mixing, under heating and compression, organically modified montmorillonite clay, nitrocellulose, and a substance which is capable of swelling the montmorillonite clay and is capable of plasticizing the nitrocellulose is provided. The thixotropic nail enamel has the advantages that the viscosity thereof does not increase with the lapse of time and the gelling state thereof is stable. This gel composition can also delete toluene and xylene, which must be contained in the conventional nail enamel, from the thixotropic nail enamel of the present invention.

Abstract: A burner adapted for use with alternative fluid fuels is provided. The burner includes a cartridge that comprises a nozzle with passage means therein. The nozzle passage means include an entrance adapted to receive a liquid fuel and a plurality of exit ports to discharge the liquid fuel in the direction of the combustion zone. An annular channel is formed around the nozzle and is adapted to supply a gaseous fuel or an atomizing agent for the liquid fuel to slot means, which tangentially communicate with each exit port so that the respective fluids passing through the exit ports and slot means intimately mix and are directed to the combustion zone. Fin means associated with the cartridge impart a swirling pattern to combustion air admitted into the furnace cavity.

Abstract: Multi-component spun yarn. The surface of an open-end spun yarn (staple fibers) having a small degree of twist is covered with a continuous yarn twisted in the same direction. The length of the continuous yarn is greater than that of the open-end spun yarn. Manufacturing method and apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: A partition of high thermal conductivity is provided to separate a furnace heating zone from a furnace reaction zone, the reaction zone being at least partially heated by radiant heat from the heating zone. In a preferred embodiment, the partition means comprises a plurality of individual panels which are arranged in horizontally extending rows across the furnace. A ceramic seal plate is secured over the longitudinal interface between the adjacent panels in the same horizontal row. The seal plates in one horizontal row which extend across the width of the furnace are slightly offset from the seal plates in adjacent rows to compensate for thermal expansion forces which may tend to move the panels and sealed expansion spaces are provided between adjacent panels in the width-wise and longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An improved turret type yarn winding apparatus provided with means for regulating a running yarn passage when the bobbin change operation is carried out. This yarn passage regulating means is capable of utilizing for the conventional turret type yarn winding apparatus. When the full size yarn package is displaced from the winding position to the stand-by position while a fresh bobbin is displaced to the stand-by position to the winding position, the running yarn is firstly shifted to a position outside the traverse motion of the traverse mechanism, and thus shifted running yarn is forced to pass along a predetermined yarn passage maintained by the above-mentioned yarn passage regulating means so that the running yarn can be assuredly caught by a yarn catching means rotated together with the spindle whereon a fresh bobbin is mounted, at the winding position.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for printing upon capsules is disclosed which also includes means for restraining freshly printed capsules from adhering to the printing roll. The capsules are restrained against adherence to the printing roll by the interposition of a stripping plate between the print roll and the capsule transport conveyor at a position immediately downstream from the printing location in which the capsules are brought into contact with the printing roll. In another embodiment of the invention, the printing roll is cleaned by the provision of a rotatable cleaning roll.

Abstract: The method for making material to be used as a furnace lining, comprising forming a block of ceramic fibers in a desired shape and fusing the surface thereof with a flame at a temperature higher than any temperature to which it is intended that the material will be subjected when in use.

Abstract: High tensile strength, high Young's modulus carbon fiber, free from holes and voids having a statistical probability of holes detected by a standard plasma etching test of less than about 2%, a tensile strength of at least about 150 kg/mm.sup.2 and a Young's modulus of at least about 15.times.10.sup.3 kg/mm.sup.2. The carbon fiber has excellent homogeneity of internal structure and excellent reliability as a composite material.A process is provided for producing a high performance, high quality carbon fiber having excellent productivity and operability and requiring only a short time for oxidation. The process comprises converting an organic polymeric fiber (preferably an acrylic fiber) to an oxidized fiber, comprising repeatedly bringing said fiber into contact with the surface of a heated body such as a heated roll or heated plate at about 200.degree.-400.degree. C.