Abstract: A solventless urethane adhesive layer which proves excellent oxygen and moisture barrier properties is formed from the reactio of A) a low molecular weight polyester formed from a single species of linear aliphatic diol and a single species of dicarboxylic acid with B) a single species of diisocyanate.

Abstract: The invention provides Glucose Kinase polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding Glucose Kinase polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing Glucose Kinase polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides Lgt polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding Lgt polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing Lgt polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: Alkanes are catalytically oxidized in air or oxygen using iron-substituted polyoxoanions (POAs) of the formula:H.sub.e-z ?(n-C.sub.4 H.sub.9).sub.4 N!.sub.z (XM.sub.11 M'O.sub.39).sup.-eThe M' (e.g., iron(III)/iron(II)) reduction potential of the POAs is affected by selection of the central atom X and the framework metal M, and by the number of tetrabutyl-ammonium groups. Decreased Fe(III)/Fe(II) reduction potential has been found to correlate to increased oxidation activity.

Abstract: The invention comprises an end joiner for continuous belts for conveyors comprising a hinge of a plastic material joined to a supporting fabric fused into the continuous belt by vulcanizing. The hinge is formed by two equal hinge halves, each made up of members that can be linked in rows. Each linkable member consists of at least one ring fitted with a male coupler and a female coupler, the two couplers lying opposite and coaxial to each other. When joined together, the couplers form a rod. In the assembled hinge, the rings of the half-hinges are interleaved together with their openings substantially aligned, with a pin passing through all of them. The supporting fabric is fitted with a band with no warp threads, situated at different distances from the edges of the supporting fabric.