Abstract: It has been discovered that it is possible to administer truncated tissue factor, not having the transmembrane region (tTF) in combination with factor VIIa (FVIIa) to treat bleeding disorders such as those resulting from hemophilia or cirrhosis of the liver. Preferably, the tTF is administered to produce up to 10 .mu.g tTF/ml of plasma. The FVIIa is administered to produce levels of between 40 ng FVIIa/ml and 4 .mu.g FVIIa/ml of plasma. The effective dosages of both tTF and FVIIa are significantly and surprisingly less than the administration of either alone to stop bleeding. Examples demonstrate safety and efficacy in normal and hemophilic dogs.

Abstract: A floatless liquid level gauge assembly utilizing polymeric resistive/conductive elements is provided which measures the liquid level of partially conductive or conductive liquids in a tank using a three terminal voltage divider network or a two terminal voltage or current network. The polymeric resistive/conductive element(s) extending into the tank and the liquid in the tank provide an electrical path which provides a signal proportional to the liquid level in the tank.

Abstract: A method for increasing the quantitation of microorganisms in cell-containing or cell-free blood samples, included those intended for blood product transfusion purposes, is provided which employs a sustained level of sodium polyanethol sulfonate throughout microbial replication on solid media. In another embodiment, purified saponin is combined with sodium polyanethol sulfonate to provide increased quantitation of microorganisms.

Abstract: In an injection and compression molding process wherein molten material is fed by a screw, incorporating a counterflow preventing valve (CPV), through a flow control valve (FCV) into a mold cavity, the injection volume is controlled by:with the FCV closed, feeding a predetermined quantity of material through the CPV into a chamber between the CPV and the FCV,then advancing the screw with the FCV maintained closed to cause the CPV to close, thereby raising the pressure of the material in the chamber,determining when the pressure of the material in the chamber reaches a predetermined pressure,determining whether the movable die is at a predetermined distance from the stationary die,opening the FCV after the pressure of the material in the chamber has reached said predetermined pressure and the movable die is at the predetermined distance from the stationary die,setting as an original point of a determination of the injection volume either (a) a position of the screw at the opening of the FCV or (b) a time at th

Abstract: A floor frame supporting structure for an operator cabin on a construction vehicle, which is capable of absorbing vibration and large shock loads and of preventing rolling of the operator cabin and which has a simple construction, includes buffer support members (10L, 10R) which connect bearings (13) clamped at a front right side portion and a front left side portion of a floor frame (2) of the operator cabin (1), and joint members (11L, 11R) which are movably clamped to brackets (4L, 4R) fixed to the vehicle frame (3). A rear right side portion and a rear left side portion of the floor frame (2) are supported by rubber mount viscous dampers (20L, 20R) which are mounted on brackets (5L and 5R) fixed to the vehicle frame (3). The mounted positions of the rubber mount viscous dampers are approximately as high as the center of gravity of the operator cabin.

Abstract: An operator lever device for a tracked vehicle equipped with a steering valve for controlling steering operations, a first transmission valve for selecting forward/backward traveling operation and a second transmission valve for controlling speed changing operations, has a rotary yoke shaft which is disposed horizontally in the front-and-rear directions with respect to an operator, a yoke mounted on an end of the rotary yoke shaft so as to be pivotable in the left-and-right directions, a cruciform member which is mounted to the yoke by pivot pins so as to be pivotable in the front-and-rear direction, and a single operator lever which is mounted upright in the cruciform member so as to be rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the operator lever. The operator can easily steer, select forward/backward operation, and change the speed stage of the vehicle by using only the single operator lever.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for efficiently monitoring a plurality of radio channels in a data communication system in which mobile message receiving devices are programmed to receive messages on a plurality of channels by selecting a group of channels for scanning, based upon detection of signal activity in the radio channels.

Abstract: An economical metal fence includes a lateral channel frame structure and corrugated panels that fit together without requiring fasteners. The lateral channel structures firmly engage the corrugated panels for support, while the lateral channel structures are held within vertical channels with very few fasteners. The lateral channel structures and associated corrugated panels do not bottom out laterally against the vertical channels. In this manner, the spacing between fence posts is not critical.

Abstract: An expandable ogive is disclosed which incorporates a plurality of sections (20, 22, 24) which move into an extended position. The ogive is locked in the extended position by mating tapered surfaces on the piston sections of an actuator (44) which are tapered at an angle of less than about 2.degree. relative to the center line axis of the missile or rocket. The mating surfaces lock sufficiently tightly to resist the aerodynamic loadings on the ogive during missile or rocket flight and therefore maintain the proper ogive configuration independent of the gas pressure in the actuator (44) which initially moves the ogive sections into the extended position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for one-touch recall and dialing of stored telephone or billing account numbers using only the numeric and special keys of a standard 12-key keypad. Upon momentary actuation of a numeric or special key of a standard keypad, the data input is entered into a buffer or directly dialed into a telephone network. If, however, the actuated key is actuated for more than a predetermined amount of time, a previously stored sequence of numbers is retrieved from a memory address location corresponding to the actuated key and is automatically dialed.

Abstract: A boring apparatus (10) is disclosed which includes a casing (16) mounting a drill bit (42) and a deflection shoe (22). The cutting circle of the drill bit is offset from the centerline axis (18) of the casing (16). At least a portion of the deflection shoe (22) lies outside the cutting circle of the drill bit so that the deflection shoe causes the boring apparatus to deflect as the borehole is drilled. Rotation of the casing 16 a predetermined distance will cause the boring apparatus to change the direction of deflection. A continuous rotation of the casing will permit the boring apparatus to bore straight ahead. The drill stem (32, 68, 74) rotating the drill bit can be mounted concentric with the centerline axis of the casing and offset therefrom, at an angle relative to the centerline axis and can be sufficiently flexible to be curved to accommodate the signal beacon housing.

Abstract: The velocity of a working tool of a hydraulic excavator can be automatically decelerated and stopped just before the working tool would encounter an obstacle. Hazard regions and decelerating regions which correspond upward, downward, forward, and other positions of the hydraulic excavator are designated and a working tool decelerating pattern V.sub.2 where the working tool velocity decreases from 100% to 0% in a decelerating region is stored in a control unit. When a working tool velocity V.sub.1 which corresponds to the amount of operations of working tool levers (1, 2) intersects with the working tool decelerating pattern V.sub.2 in a decelerating region, the working tool moves at the velocity V.sub.2 and stops just before a hazard region. A restoring pattern where the working tool is restored from a just-before-hazard position to a safety region is stored as a working tool accelerating pattern V.sub.4 where the working tool velocity accelerates from a predetermined velocity just before a hazard region.

Abstract: A hydrofoil (10) is disclosed for attachment to a pool brush (12) to facilitate cleaning the side walls of a pool. The hydrofoil is pivotally attached to the handle through a resilient clip (30) passing through a pair of opposed holes (24) in the hydrofoil (10) and received in matching engagement pin receiving apertures (48, 50) in a notch (46) in the hydrofoil (10). As the pool brush (12) is moved up and down along the side of the pool, the hydrofoil pivots and causes the water to force the pool brush against the side of the pool to facilitate cleaning.

Abstract: A pile (18) has a preformed disc-like load spreading member (34) fixed to its upper end after the pile (18) has been driven into the ground. A recess (16) is formed around the top of the pile and can be filled with particulate material (22) to position the load spreading member (34) while a bonding agent (23) fixing the load spreading member (34) to the pile (18) sets. A downwardly converging hollow concrete conical member (40), driven into the ground, has a cover (46) placed thereon to distribute the load to the conical member (40). A pile (56) can be driven through the hollow chamber of the conical member (40) and fixed to the conical member (40) by pouring concrete into the chamber after the pile (56) has been driven.

Abstract: A storage and display unit for organizing a plurality of articles having a substantially uniform height, a substantially uniform width and a substantially uniform thickness, comprises at least one pair of horizontal members, each horizontal member having a flange extending toward the other horizontal member of the pair to define therebetween an opening which has a vertical height less than the vertical height of an article, a horizontal width greater than twice the horizontal width of an article. The storage area behind the flanges has a depth greater than twice the thickness of an article.

Abstract: A multiband satellite communication antenna system includes a primary reflector and one or more movable subreflectors. A system with one subreflector operates at a first band when the subreflector is in a deployed position and reflects energy between a first feed and the primary antenna. When the subreflector is at a second, stowed, position, the primary reflector operates directly into a second feed. A communication antenna system with two subreflectors can operate at three bands under the conditions of having either both subreflectors stowed; the first subreflector deployed and the second subreflector stowed; or both subreflectors deployed.

Abstract: A detector switch of the present invention is capable of confirming that an electrical signal from a controller to an electromagnetic valve has been transformed into the operation of a control valve spool when the speed of a transmission of automobiles or construction machines is changed. To achieve this, in a transmission having control valves having a spool (3) for changing the hydraulic pressure of a transmission clutch, a controller (5) for turning ON and OFF electromagnetic valves (2.sub.1, 2.sub.2, 2.sub.3,) the control valves (1.sub.1, 1.sub.2, 1.sub.3) are provided with a detector switch (7) which is capable of transmitting a signal to the controller (5) when the spool (3) abuts against the switch (7).

Abstract: The apparatus and technique of the invention constitutes a stationary hydraulic jack for pushing sections of new pipe which, in turn, push a frontal cone expander to break up the old pipe and define a path for the new pipe. Frontal apparatus located in front of the new pipe and pushed thereby can include a hydraulic jack for independently advancing the cone expander without operating the stationary hydraulic jack.

Abstract: A technique for in situ decontamination of an earth formation. High gas temperatures can be achieved at subsurface formations by supplying a fuel at a subsurface location, such as at the bottom of a wellbore. Pressurized air or gas preheated to a temperature of about 700.degree. F.-1200.degree. F. is supplied to the wellbore to ignite the fuel. The combustion heat produced by the fuel further heats the preheated gas to temperatures in the range of 1200.degree. F.-4500.degree., which heated gases are forced out of the borehole into the contaminated formation. Contaminants are thereby volatilized or oxidized and removed from the formation to the surface.