Abstract: A number of channels of data, including audio, image, text, and support data are collected at one or more centralized servers. The individual channels are edited and processed for content and format, including the deletion and insertion of advertising content as well as inserting markers to indicate acceptable locations for additional content to be added. The edited and processed channels are sent to a plurality of transmission servers for additional processing and transmission. The transmission servers process one or more of the channels including the insertion of content at designated markers and the combination of the channels of data into a single, packetized data transfer stream. The data transfer stream is broadcast to a plurality of receiving units which de-packetize the original data channels and present any selected channel to the user of the receiving unit.

Abstract: A rotary pulsation device having a body, at least one rotor and one or more stators, in which the increased efficiency of the device is effected through the presence of ultrasonic vibrations generated by the bulk vibration of the rotors, stators, or both, the generation of the vibrations is a function of a combination of one or more of: the clearance between the rotors and stators which can be adjusted; turbulizing elements on the rotors, stators, or both; incisions on the rotors; slots in the rotors; and choke channels for controlling and directing recirculated flow within the device.

Abstract: A continuous emissions monitor for the measurement of vapor phase and particulate-based metals in gas streams such as those at coal-fired utility plants, incinerators and manufacturing facilities, in which a pulsed plasma source (10), utilizing a resonant reentrant microwave cavity (12) which is powered by a microwave generator (34), operates at sub atmospheric pressures (<50 Torr.) by using a pump (48) in order to eliminate quenching of the light emission processes by other species in the gas stream and reduce the background emission and where the pulsed operation of the source reduces background light emission from oxides of nitrogen produced in plasma sources operating with nitrogen and oxygen gases thus enhancing the contrast and signal-to-background; resulting in the instrument having a minimum detection level of 0.01 micrograms/m−3 for mercury, as well as, other metal elements such as arsenic and selenium, and requiring less than 10 Watts of microwave power.

Abstract: A surgically implantable radioactive wrap is positioned around the wall of a body vessel, duct or passageway to maintain patency of these structures by mitigating overexuberant cellular proliferation. Such excessive cellular growth may occur as the result of a disease process or following a trauma or an intentional surgical or intravascular intervention. The device provides for delivery of ionizing radiation to a localized target tissue site. Integral design features provide for the shielding of non-targeted tissues and for the attachment of the device to the target tissue structure. A radiation attenuation element serves to absorb extraneous low-energy electrons incidentally emitted by the treatment source and provides for a more uniform radiation dose distribution through the full thickness of the target tissues. The wrap can be easily applied with minimal handling and with limited radiation exposure to operating personnel.

Abstract: Topical drug compositions, containing contact sensitizing agents as the active components of the subject patent compositions, can provide a pharmacological action that induces a delayed hypersensitization reaction resulting in stimulation of cell mediated immunity when applied to the skin. The preferred composition contains, but is not limited to, Diphenylcyclpropenone as a preferred embodiment of the class of contact sensitizing drugs applied to the skin in an optimally prepared pharmaceutical formulation with controlled absorption properties to reach the peripheral circulation resulting in increases in CD4+ helper T cells of benefit to immunocompromised patients.

Abstract: A sterilizable bracket (10) for supporting medical instruments (22) includes a resilient body (12) that surrounds and encapsulates a relatively rigid metal skeleton (14) which is attached to a plurality of studs (16) which secure the bracket (10) to a sterilizable tray (18). instruments (22) are received in indentations (24) in the resilient body (12). Each indentation (24) includes a plurality of ribs or fingers (28) which permit sterilizing steam to flow around the instruments (22). The resilient body (12) comprises a silicone material which encapsulates the skeleton backbone (14) which, in turn, gives the bracket (10) strength and flexibility. Threaded studs (16) having a slot (46) at one end and threads (50) at the other are employed to attach the bracket (10) to the sterilizable tray (18). The slot (46) in the head (44) of each of the studs (16) receives the metal skeleton backbone (14).

Abstract: A composition of matter having a metal powder or powders of specified characteristics in a Reactive Organic Medium (TOM). These compositions can be applied by any convenient printing process to produce patterns of electrical conductors on temperature-sensitive electronic substrates. The patterns can be thermally cured in seconds to form pure metal conductors at a temperature low enough to avoid damaging the substrate.

Abstract: Fatty alcohol or aliphatic glycol-grafted rubber-like silicone gels with enhanced oil compatibility are synthesized by 1) reacting a fatty alcohol or a aliphatic glycol with methylhydrodimethylsiloxane copolymer in the presence of a platinum catalyst in a reaction medium of a silicone fluid or a cosmetic oil or a mixture thereof, and 2) further reacting the mixture with a vinyl-functional siloxane polymer. The resulting compounds may be used as gelling agents for hydrocarbon oils, vegetable oils and silicone oils. The efficient synthetic process approaches a 100% yield.

Abstract: A self-inflatable mattress is formed from an open pore foam core and one or more layers of dual melt film. Initially, a layer of dual melt film is placed on top of the open pore foam block such that the side with the lower melting temperature contacts the foam core. A non-stick, heat transferable buffer layer is then placed on top of the film and heat and pressure are applied, preferably through a roller, causing the bottom surface of the film to stick to the top surface of the foam core. The edges of the top sheet are also adhesably attached to the sides of the core using a pair of heated side pressure rollers. Lastly, the cushion is inverted and a second, or bottom, sheet of dual melt film is placed on top of the foam core and attached to the bottom surface and the sides in a similar manner. Finally, a valve, which may be either oral, or one way, is attached to the side of the mattress.

Abstract: Stable electron acceptor compositions are composed of a plurality of pillared metal complexes disposed on a supporting substrate. At least one Group VIII metal at zero valence is entrapped within this matrix. The complexes comprise from one to about 100 units of the formula: —(Y1O3—Z—Y2O3)MeY— Y1 and Y2 being phosphorus or arsenic; Z being a divalent group which reversibly forms a stable reduced form and contains two conjugated cationic centers having a negative E°red value; and MeY being a divalent, trivalent, or tetravalent metal of Group III, IVA, or IVB having an atomic number of at least 21 or a lanthanide with bonded anions. The units are bound to the substrate through an organic polymer having side chains derivatized with phosphonate or arsonate groups. Counter anions balance the charge of Z. The compositions can be used in the decomposition of water to yield hydrogen gas, the sensing of oxygen, and as catalysts.

Abstract: Chemical vapor deposition process for producing indium-containing semiconductor materials, particularly III/V indium-containing semiconductor materials, using triisopropylindium as the source of indium. In the process a flow of triisopropylindium and a flow of a group V source or precursor, e.g. AsH.sub.3, are directed into a reactor in contact with a heated substrate. The triisopropylindium and group V precursor are at least partially decomposed, depositing by chemical vapor deposition an indium-containing III/V semiconductor material on the substrate. The result is lower pyrolysis temperatures and less carbon impurity incorporation into the indium-containing semiconductor material than when commercially available indium sources are used.

Abstract: A dye laser comprising a solid styate laser medium and a pumping energy sce, the laser medium comprising a lasing concentration of a water or alcohol soluble organic dye which is incorporated into a hydrolyzed silicon organometallic solution, and forming a gel which is dried to form a transparent silicate glass which is doped with the organic dye.

Abstract: A soluble, extended-release composition containing a benign acidic agent preventing and dissolving plaque build-up in pipes on board a ship which is not environmentally harmful. The composition can be manufactured into a self-contained, safe to use unit which is easy to dispense, easy to monitor, and leaves no waste product to be manually disposed of.

Abstract: The new compound tertiarybutyldimethylantimony is prepared by reacting an timony trihalide SbX.sub.3 with the tertiarybutyl Grignard reagent ((CH.sub.3).sub.3 C)MgX, treating the resulting product with the methyl Grignard reagent (CH.sub.3)MgX. where X is a halide, and recovering tertiarybutyldimethylantimony from the reaction mixture. The reaction is preferably carried out by a one pot synthesis in a suitable solvent such as diethyl either using approximately one equivalent of ((CH.sub.3).sub.3 C)MgX in relation to the SbX.sub.3 at about -50.degree. C., followed by treatment with approximately two equivalents of (CH.sub.3)MgX in relation to the SbX.sub.3 at about 0.degree. C. The tertiarybutyldimethylantimony is used as a precursor in forming antimony-containing semiconductor material by chemical vapor deposition.

Abstract: Coumarin dyes such as alkylaminocoumarincarboxamides which have functional hydroxyl groups or which are chemically attached to vinyl monomers such as methacrylic acid. The dyes which are chemically attached to vinyl monomers can be copolymerized, e.g. with acrylic monomers to produce a coumarin dye-containing polymer. The dyes which have functional hydroxyl groups can be reacted with an existing polymer or copolymer, e.g. a copolymer of styrene and acrylic acid to esterify the acid groups of the polymer to form a coumarin dye-containing polymer. Such coumarin dye-containing polymers are formed into films and fibers which when poled in an electric field yield a film or fiber with nonlinear optical properties.

Abstract: 5,7-Diamino-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan is synthesized in high yield by aminan of 7-amino-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan with hydroxylamine in the presence of strong base such as potassium hydroxide. Acidification of the potassium salt produces a fine powder. Recrystallization of the powder by an extraction process under vacuum in solvents such as dimethylformamide results in large, cube-like crystals which can be pressed to high density explosive formulations. These explosive formulations show high performance as explosives.

Abstract: The addition of cathode materials comprising In.sup.+++, Pb.sup.++ or Cd.sup.++ ion, e.g. in the form of salts such as In(NO.sub.3).sub.3, Pb(NO.sub.3).sub.2, Cd(NO.sub.3).sub.2 or the corresponding perchlorates, to oxyanionic electrolyte cells increases cell potential. Such cathodic materials are added to lower melting fused salt oxyanionic electrolytes such as nitrate or perchlorate electrolytes, e.g. LiNO.sub.3, KNO.sub.3 or LiCl0.sub.4, in a concentration sufficient to increase cell potential, using Li or Ca anodes. A suitable metal current collector such as a Ni screen can be used as a cathode. The above cathodic materials can be used in conjunction with other cathodic materials such as AgNO.sub.3, which undergoes reduction to the free metal.

Abstract: The addition of cathode materials comprising Cu.sup.++, Fe.sup.+++, Cr.sup.+++ or Au.sup.+++, in the form of salts such as the nitrate or halide, e.g. Fe(NO.sub.3).sub.3 or CuCl.sub.2, to low melting nitrate electrolyte cells increases cell potential. Other ions such as Co.sup.++, Eu.sup.+++, La.sup.+++, Ni.sup.++, Mn.sup.++, Ce.sup.+++, Pr.sup.+++, Nd.sup.+++, Gd.sup.+++, Sm.sup.+++ and Tb.sup.+++, in the form of salts thereof, can also be used, but yield smaller cell potentials. Such cathodic materials in the form of a suitable salt, such as a nitrate or halide, e.g. Fe(NO.sub.3).sub.3 or CuCl.sub.2, are added to low melting fused nitrate electrolytes, e.g. a LiNO.sub.3, KNO.sub.3 mixture, in a concentration sufficient to increase cell potential, using Li or Ca anodes. A suitable metal current collector such as a Ni screen can be used as a cathode. The above cathodic materials can be used in conjunction with other cathodic materials such as AgNO.sub.3, which undergoes reduction to the free metal.