Abstract: A multi-purpose hand truck having an elongated frame (1) possessing at one end two wheels (9) as well as toe plate (7) projecting at approximately 90.degree. from the frame, and at the other end possessing a handle arrangement (3); in a further refinement the truck can be converted into a utility table by means of a table top (10) and a support stand (5) which are attached to the frame (1). The table top (10) is on the one hand preferentially pivotably attached to the support stand (5) and on the other hand it pivots and is guided longitudinally in the side members (2) of the frame (1). For this purpose trunnions (14) projecting transversely from the table top (10) engage in grooves (15) on the inner surfaces of the side members (2). When the table top (10) is folded out, the toe plate (7) can be pivoted through the frame (1) into a horizontal position (7") so that its underside faces upwards.

Abstract: A method for the determination of a substance present in a sample, which comprises:(a) contacting a sample containing a substance with:(i) a first immunological binding partner to the substance, wherein the first immunological binding partner is a monoclonal antibody bound to biotin or a biotin-binding protein,(ii) a second immunological binding partner to the substance, wherein the second immunological binding partner is a detectably labeled region specific polyclonal antibody, and(iii) a biotin binding protein or biotin bound to a carrier;(b) incubating the components of step (a) for a period of time and under conditions sufficient to form an immune complex between the substance, the first immunological binding partner, the second immunological binding partner, and the carrier;(c) separating the carrier from the sample; and(d) determining the detectably labeled second immunological binding partner in either the sample or the carrier;wherein the reaction between the first immunological binding partner and th

Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of an article having a continuous metal substrate, and a coherent continuous coating thereon of a bilayer electronically-conductive continuous film comprising a continuous film of a polycarbazole on a continuous polypyrrole substrate, said process comprising:electrodepositing a continuous film of a polycarbazole on a continuous metal anode having a continuous film of a polypyrrole substrate thereon.

Abstract: An axle driving apparatus wherein a hydraulic motor and a hydraulic pump for a hydro-static-transmission are housed in a transmission casing of the axle driving apparatus and a center section for connecting the hydraulic motor and hydraulic pump is disposed in the transmission casing, the center section being fixed at the butt joint portion at the transmission casing, and an oil passage from the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic motor at the center section is bent at a right angle so as to extend the motor shaft in parallel to the axles, so that the rotation direction of the motor shaft conventionally changed by bevel gears is changed by the oil passages in the center section.

Abstract: A method for the determination of a free protein subunit of a quaternary protein in a sample, which comprises:(a) contacting a sample with a first immunological binding partner which is or will be bound to a carrier, wherein the first immunological binding partner binds epitopic determinants bindable only on the free protein subunit;(b) incubating the components of step (a) for a period of time and under conditions sufficient to form an immune complex between the free protein subunit, the first immunological binding partner, and the carrier;(c) separating the carrier of step (b) from the sample;(d) adding to the carrier of step (c), a detectably-labeled second immunological binding partner, wherein the second immunological binding partner binds epitopic determinants bindable on both the free protein subunit and the quaternary protein; and(e) determining the detectably-labeled second immunological binding partner in the carrier or in liquid phase.

Abstract: A stepping motor servo control system for a floppy disk drive, which can increase the track recording density and maintain the interchangeability among different recording media because it is not necessary to pre-format any track servo control information on the media according to this system. This system includes a read/write head and at least two erase heads which are controlled to perform data reading in a track seeking mode so that signals read out by the erase heads may be used as track servo control information of the stepping motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of detecting an inflammation site in an individual by administering to the individual a diagnostically effective amount of detectably labeled immunoglobulin or fragment thereof, wherein the immunoglobulin substantially accumulates at the site when the site is inflamed.

Abstract: Peptides comprising fibrin-specific epitopic sequences are used to prepare hybridoma cell lines producing antifibrin-specific monoclonal antibodies substantially devoid of fibrinogen-cross-reactivity obtained by somatic cell fusion. The antibodies are useful for the in vivo and in vitro detection of thrombi and fibrin deposits.

Abstract: Immunosuppressive polypeptide (ISP) in substantially pure form is disclosed. Monoclonal antibodies to ISP are also described. Treatment of immune dysfunctions with ISP in substantially pure form and anti-ISP antibodies is also disclosed.

Abstract: A circuit breaker is constructed to maximize the range of current over which it may operate, and to enhance its safety of operation in both single-pole and multipole embodiments. The operating mechanism for both manual and automatic modes of operation in single-pole or multipole embodiments of the circuit breaker is improved.

Abstract: A heat-exchanging member of a dehumidifier designed and constructed for high-efficiency heat-exchanging is disclosed. The heat-exchanging member comprises two tubes which are united by a bridge having several openings thereon for efficient drainage of the waterdrops of condensate, and which are provided with a few projections for improving moisture-removing efficiency.

Abstract: An HST housing axle driving apparatus for a small-sized running vehicle, such as a tractor, in which an axle casing is divided into a left-side half axle casing and a right-side half axle casing. In one of the left- and right-side half axle casings are disposed a hydraulic pump provided with a vertical pump shaft and a hydraulic motor provided with a horizontal motor shaft. In the other of the left- and right-side half axle casings are disposed a speed reduction shaft and a differential gear unit, so that a driving force is adapted to be transmitted from the vertical pump shaft to the horizontal motor shaft.

Abstract: Conventional scanners used in thermal imagers scan the image along curved lines rather than straight lines, resulting in image curvature in the display. The invention eliminates this by processing the video signal from the scanner to compose an output video signal which represents scanning along straight lines (18) across the image. The output signal is composed of a number of successive portions (A to F) each derived from a different line or lines of the video signal provided by the scanner.

Abstract: A fermenter for culturing cell cultures, and particularly on microcarriers. The fermenter comprises a vessel in which the cell cultures are maintained in suspension by means of an agitator. A screen aerator supplies oxygen in finely distributed form to the suspension at a distance away from the rotating axis of the agitator.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for preventing and treating bone diseases caused by bone loss comprising administering to a patient a pharmaceutical composition with IFN-.gamma. as the active substance.