Abstract: An interference canceller includes despread processing parts, a combiner combining interference replica generation signals, a decision part that decides an output signal, spread processing parts coupled to the despread processing parts and the decision part, an attenuation coefficient generator generating an attenuation coefficient dependent on a reliability of the interference replica generation signals, and a multiplier multiplying the output signal of the decision part by the attenuation coefficient.

Abstract: A quinolizine carboxylic acid derivative of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 and R2 have the same meanings the as defined in the specification.

Abstract: An acetabular prosthesis comprises an acetabular cup in the form of a hollow hemispherical dome having at least two blind sockets on the outer convex surface of the dome spaced apart relative to the rim of the dome, each blind socket having an entrance facing toward the top of the dome for receiving a barb and for fixedly securing the barb to the socket. The acetabular cups and barbs can be provided as sets of different sizes.

Abstract: A suture anchor device having an anchor member with outwardly extending wing members and an actuating wedge member. The suture anchor device is inserted into a bore hole in a bone as part of an orthopedic surgical procedure wherein soft tissue such as a tendon or ligament is attached to the surface of the bone. The wing members are spread outwardly by the wedge member to lock the suture anchor device in the bone. The suture anchor has similar utility in soft tissue applications.

Abstract: A chimaeric protein, suitable for incorporation in a vaccine and capable of forming parts of a capsid assembly, comprises the amino acid sequence of the coat protein of phage MS-2, or a conservatively modified variant thereof, or sufficient of said sequence or variant to retain capsid-forming capability, which amino acid sequence has been modified by insertion of a foreign epitope in the region corresponding to a protuberant protein hairpin in the capsid assembly as shown in the crystal structure of the intact phage.

Abstract: A simple, molded salt or spice shaker is disclosed. The shaker has a cap and an undercap that are rotatable relative to each other. Their rotation also rotates projections that engage the salt or spice material so as to break up lumps that might block the shaker and causes bosses on the undercap to be inserted into dispensing holes in the cap so as to clear the path to the holes and to eject the material from the dispensing holes.

Abstract: A device for the separating of oil and/or soot from a stream of air, gas and/or vapor, particularly for combustion engines, characterized by at least one drum which is arranged in a closed chamber and can be driven in rotation by a drive around a longitudinal axis or drum axis, the drum forming an inner space and a plurality of openings being provided in screen-like manner on a part of its wall which surrounds the axis of the drum and limits the inner space, through which openings the individual spaces formed by the inner space of the drum and the part of the chamber surrounding the drum are in communication, by at least one first connection debouching into on of the individual spaces for the feeding of the stream of air, gas and/or vapor, and by a second connection debouching into the other individual space for the discharge of a purified stream of air, gas and/or vapor and/or of a stream of air, gas and/or vapor which has been freed from oil and/or soot.

Abstract: A method and device for the extremely rapid but safe cooling of beverages, including carbonated beverages, in cans or bottles (collectively "containers"). One or more beverage containers are rapidly rotated along their respective longitudinal axes while being downwardly vertically sprayed with a cooling water spray, with the water being in a 0.degree. C. temperature equilibrium with ice. The volumetric rate of the water in the water spray is sufficient to form a continuous coating on the rotating container. Rotation of the containers is effected in a horizontal direction, with the containers being nested between adjacent rotating rollers and rotated with a rotational speed of between 200-500 rpm. Standard 12 oz. beverage cans can be cooled thereby from room temperature to a drinking temperature of 5.degree. C. in under one minute.

Abstract: An ignition coil comprising a magnetic core and primary and secondary windings wound around the magnetic core is disclosed. At least the secondary winding is wound on a tubular secondary bobbin and the primary winding is disposed within the secondary bobbin.In accordance with the invention, the secondary bobbin is closed on the side of the high voltage terminal end of the secondary winding.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fastening a holding member (6) for the springs (4) that apply pressure to the counter-rolls (3) for driving sheets of paper on the frame (2) of a machine, such as a facsimile machine, is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of:1) pressing the holding members against the springs so as to compress the springs against the rollers;2) positioning the holding members (8, 11, 12) relative to locator tabs and ribs of the frame;3) causing and maintaining the aforementioned positive placement by the force of compression of the aforementioned elastic springs.

Abstract: An atomizing dispenser for endonasal spray administration of drug solutions is disclosed. The dispenser comprises a main body, or slider (1), a piston/pump (12) axially slidable into a drug container (5), and a housing/button (3). The stem (4) of the piston/pump (12) has two grooves or seats (6) and (7), each retaining the resilient detent rings (8) and (9) which oppose and control the piston/pump (12) run. These detent rings require the user's hand to supply energy sufficient to force the resilient detent rings (8) and (9) to expand so as to snap out from their grooves/seats (6) and (7), one after the other. Thus the piston (12) run and the consequent atomized spray application is divided into two separate deliveries which the user can administer as one for each nostril, the snap allowing an instant release of the accumulated energy on the piston/pump (5). Consequently, this dispenser provides servo-assisted, perfect atomization of the drug solution.

Abstract: A golf putter head having a body of a cylindrical shape with a convex ball contacting surface. The putter body generally has internal, tiered, cylindrical cavities, of varying diameters, extending equally outward from the center of mass, along the central axis of the putter head. The cavities are filled with weighing elements inserted into each of the two ends of the putter head. A groove aligned with the center is provided on the top surface of the putter head. The groove is filled with a highly visible indicator to facilitate the alignment of the center of the putter head face with the golf ball. End caps are inserted over the weighing elements in each end. The putter head provides a mounting hole in the top of the head, offset from center toward the heel and along the central axis of the head, for shafting.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a new SLe-type sugar chain derivative represented by the following formula (I), which is useful as a pharmaceutical and which contains moranoline: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a lower alkyl, a lower alkenyl or a lower alkynyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 differ from each other and represent a galactosyl, sialylgalactosyl or fucosyl group; R.sub.4 represents a hydroxyl group or an acetamido group. The present invention comprises a sugar chain derivative containing a moranoline, and having a new structure. Possessing cell adhesion inhibitory activity, the compounds of the present invention antagonizes selectin, serving well in the treatment of inflammation, inflammation-associated thrombosis, asthma and rheumatism, and in the prevention and treatment of immunological diseases and cancer.

Abstract: A golf cart has a supporting frame formed of articulated struts that can be folded during use and can be unfolded to form storage elements for the golf cart.

Abstract: A method of treatment or prophylaxis of angina in mammals, such as humans, which comprises the administration to the sufferer of an effective amount of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate of any of the foregoing: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, A and B are herein defined.

Abstract: Method for self-stabilizing deposition of a stoichiometric compound by reactive sputtering using a cold plasma. A reactive gas is supplied to a target, the instantaneous power applied to the target is cyclically reduced and increased at a frequency sufficiently low that a reaction between the target material and the reactive gas takes place on the surface of the target, and the product of the reaction is then sputtered off the surface of the target and onto a substrate. The alternating decrease and increase of the instantaneous power applied to the target at low frequency provides for self-stabilizing deposition of the reaction product on the substrate.