Abstract: Hexamethylenetetramine-N-acetyl-thiazolidine-4-carboxylate having formula (I) ##STR1## is endowed with antibacterial and mucosecretolytic properties. These properties along with the very low toxicity of the compound (I) make it particularly suited for the chemotherapeutical treatment of the affections of the urinary and intestinal tracts, and for the treatment of bladder and intestinal catarrhs.

Abstract: A new process for the preparation of the 1-(4-chloro-benzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-3-indolyl-acetohydroxamic acid, which comprises reacting the reaction product of 1-(4-chloro-benzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-3-indolyl-acetic acid and an alkyl-halocarbonate, with hydroxylamine.

Abstract: A liquid chromatograph comprising a reciprocating single plunger pump having a pair of check valves; a solvent supply passage, from the outlet check valve of the pump to a column; a driver means for the plunger of the pump; a control means for controlling the velocity of the plunger; the control means comprising a pressure detecting means disposed in the solvent supply passage, a memory means for storing a pressure signal obtained from the detecting means at a predetermined point between the initiation and termination of the suction, and a comparator means for comparing the stored pressure signal with a signal indicating a pressure which is derived from the pressure detecting means; the signal produced from the comparator means allowing the velocity at which the plunger is moved for delivery from the initiation of delivery stroke until the outlet pressure of the pump reaches the pressure at the predetermined point to be controlled so that it is greater than a velocity of the plunger set for the subsequent mov

Abstract: The present invention relates to the 3-[N-(2-mercapto-propionyl-amino-acetyl)]-tetrahydro-thiazolyl-4-carboxyli c acid and pharmaceutical compositions containing it, endowed with a marked inhibitory activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE).

Abstract: A portable apparatus having the shape, and intended to simulate the firing, f an actual rocket launcher. The simulated portable rocket launcher, used in conjunction with a laser device, comprises a tubular casing having mounted thereon an aiming device. A unit of similar shape designed to be inserted in said casing, has front and rear end plates between which extends a bar surrounded by a spiral spring, an annular shaped mass representing a rocket being movably mounted through its annulus on said bar. Locking and triggering means are provided to secure the mass to the rear end plate in a ready-to-fire position, while a resilient stop member for the movable mass is provided at the front end plate. Activation of the triggering means releases the mass from the rear end plate and activates the laser device which directs a beam on the target. Movement of the mass along the bar is terminated at the front end plate by the resilient stop means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new compound with antiulcerogenic activity, and precisely N-(2-(((5-di-methylamino)-methyl-2-furanyl)-methyl)-thio)-ethyl)-N'-(3,4-m ethylendioxybenzyl)-2-nitro-1,1-ethenediamine, of formula (I): ##STR1##

Abstract: A board game comprising a game board divided into a plurality of horizontally and vertically disposed rows of squares, the horizontal rows constituting a game track extending from one corner of the board to the diagonally opposite corner. The squares represent companies the stocks of which are traded between players and between players and the board, the squares being divided into debit and credit sides. Special security transaction squares are also provided on the game board for transactions between players or between players and the board. A portfolio card is provided for each player, the surface of which reflects the companies appearing on the game board so that each player can keep a record of his stock portfolio.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a direct linkage or a linear or branched oxyalkyl group containing one or more carbon atoms, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such compounds wherein X represents an oxyalkyl group, methods for their preparation by reaction of either piperazine or of its 1,4-bis-hydroxyalkyl derivatives with activated derivatives of acetylsalicylic acid such as halogenides, symmetric or mixed anhydrides, or with a haloalkylester of acetylsalicylic acid, and related pharmaceutical compositions having use as antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-histaminic agents.

Abstract: A stable and homogeneous fuel composition for an internal combustion engine comprising gasoline, an alcohol selected from the group consisting of methanol and ethanol, and water is provided. The composition is prepared by a process which comprises the steps of applying a high-frequency electric current of 500 kHz to 50 MHz to water, mixing said water with an alcohol selected from the group consisting of methanol and ethanol to obtain a mixture, applying a high-frequency electric current of 500 kHz to 50 MHz to said mixture, admixing said mixture with gasoline to obtain an admixture, and applying a high-frequency electric current of 500 kHz to 50 MHz to said admixture, or a process which comprises the steps of applying a high-frequency electric current of 500 kHz to 50 MHz to a mixture of water and an alcohol selected from the group consisting of methanol and ethanol, mixing gasoline with said mixture, and applying a high-frequency electric current of 500 kHz to 50 MHz to the resultant mixture.

Abstract: Calculated amounts of an initial filler gas and a mixing gas are introduced into a vessel from its lower end while the vessel is in an inclined state. During the introduction of the gases into the vessel, it is maintained at a predetermined temperature. After charging, the vessel is inverted to effect mixing of the charged gases.