Abstract: The present invention relates to monoclonal antibody 0.5.beta. which binds to an epitope located within the region of amino acids 308-331 of HTLVIIIB gp120 and is capable of substantially neutralising the activity of human immunodeficiency viruses, to a hybridoma which produces the 0.5.beta. antibody, to processes for preparing them and to compositions containing an effective amount of the antibody.

Abstract: The invention is an improvement in a process for producing silicone resins, to produce a silicone resin that has a high dynamic viscosity of at 293.degree. K. of from about 40 to about 300 mPas, a long shelf life, and a siloxane content of from about 50 to about 70 ma %, by the condensation of oligomeric siloxanes in concentrated solutions, by carrying out the condensation by heating at reflux and in the presence of a metal containing catalyst and dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A product display system comprises a bracket particularly adapted to support and display multi-pack products is mounted to vertical uprights. In a first embodiment the bracket supports the multi-pack products both at the bottom of the multi-pack as well as along the bottom surface of a common top cover. In a second embodiment, particularly adapted for the support of multi-pack products in an overwrap, the bracket supports the product at the bottom and has upstanding sides for lateral product support. The support elements are preferably formed from wire stock.

Abstract: A composite reagent, for a veterinary diagnostic test, which contains a color reagent substance to produce a color by reacting with either one or both of magnesium (Mg) ions and calcium (Ca) ions, a polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ether, and a masking agent for interfering metal ions in a urine of an animal other than the Mg ions and the Ca ions.

Abstract: A free standing curved garden sieve of parabolic shape to separate stones and coarse matter from garden soil as the garden soil travels from upper substantially vertical portions to lower substantially horizontal portions.

Abstract: A folding paperboard construction is provided to hold a plurality of golf balls which function as roller bearings or "wheels" in combination with the folding paperboard package to simulate a vehicle and function as a toy.

Abstract: A garden sieve for a wheelbarrow has a collar frame adapted to conform to and fit loosely on the rim of a wheelbarrow. A sieve frame connected to the collar frame supports a wire screen adapted for sifting granular material. A motor can be connected between the wheelbarrow and the sieve to reciprocate the wire screen. The frame can include a partially removable gate for the removal of strained material and can include roller bearings to reduce friction between the sieve and the wheelbarrow.

Abstract: A process for stimulating hematopoietic activity in animals which comprises administering to a patient in need therefor a therapeutically effective amount of an agent containing as its active ingredient a water-soluble or lipid-soluble transition metal compound in a lyotropic mesophase, the agent optionally containing one or more additional carriers for stimulating hematopoietic activity.

Abstract: Quenching apparatus (12) for use in glass heat treatment apparatus comprises a plurality of air flow amplifiers (32) carried on manifolds (26, 28) and arranged in arrays to direct cooling air onto both surfaces of glass (16) being treated. Compressed air is supplied to the manifolds (26, 28) from air receivers (22) charge by a compressor (20) the compressed air flow being controlled by a control valve (24). Air flow received by the air flow amplifiers (32) from the manifolds (26, 28) is amplified to supply a flow of cooling air directed towards the sheet of glass (16). The air flow amplifiers (32) may be air ejectors. A furnace (10) is provided to heat the glass (16) and a conveyor is provided to carry the glass (16) from the furnace (10) to the quenching apparatus.

Abstract: A system for remotely starting a diesel engine of a vehicle. The system comprises a portable hand-held RF transmitter issuing a command in the form of a binary-coded sequence. A slave controller mounted on-board the vehicle executes the command by energizing the starter motor in order to crank and start-up the diesel engine. The system includes a Hall-effect sensor responsive to the pulsating magnetic field of the diesel engine alternator for generating a signal indicative of the rotational speed of the engine. The slave controller uses this information for detecting when the engine has been successfully started in order to de-energize the starter motor.

Abstract: A transparent coating agent which is free of heavy metal catalysts and which contains a hydroxy functional (meth)acrylic copolymer based binder, an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate crosslinking agent, a solvent, and lacquer adjuvant.

Abstract: A microminiature coaxial connector which locks by snap-fastening, said microminiature coaxial connector including two complementary connector elements, each of said connector elements comprising a hollow cylindrical body forming an exterior earthing contact, said body having a forward end and an interior wall, each of said connector elements further having, starting from said forward end, a cavity into which there penetrates a central contact, said central contact having an end, said two connector elements respectively having male and female central contacts, retained in the body via an insulating material, a first of the connector elements including, inside its body, an elastic socket surrounding its central contact and extending beyond the forward end of the body, said socket having a free end and including, close to its free end, substantially in line with the end of the central contact which it surrounds, a peripheral bead able to engage in a groove formed in the interior wall of the body of the second co

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for arranging a polynucleotide on a substrate for point-by-point analysis of each successive base. It includes in combination anchoring the polynucleotide towards one end to a precise location on a substrate, and stretching out the polynucleotide, in view of conducting a point-by-point analysis of the polynucleotide arranged on said surface.

Abstract: A process is described for the production of a multicoat lacquer finish by application of a base coat layer of an aqueous coating agent to a substrate and subsequent application of a layer of a clear coat containing an organic solvent, that leads to coatings with excellent hardness and gloss. For this purpose, for the production of the base coat layer an aqueous coating agent is applied that contains, in addition to water, one or more pigments, and optionally one or more organic solvents, neutralizing agents and customary lacquer additives, as binder a combination of:I) 99.5 to 85 wt % of one or more aqueous, physically drying polyurethane binders andII) 0.5 to 15 wt % of one or more polyisocyanates, liquid at room temperature or liquefied by organic solvents, with more than one free isocyanate groupswherein the wt % of components I) and II) both relate to their solids content and add up to 100 wt % and wherein component II) is added to the coating agent shortly before its application.