Abstract: A spiral-wound galvanic cell is based upon a lithium system with a nonaqueous electrolyte, and includes a positive electrode, the carrier of which is clamped within the slit of a simple metal splint which serves as the winding mandrel and current collector. Contact with the metal splint is established by a leaf spring associated with the housing cover, which then serves as the positive terminal post for the cell. A high specific contact pressure is developed at this connection by providing the leaf spring with a punched hole which rests on thicker top portions of the metal splint. A small metal plate pressed through the lithium electrode and its separator establishes electrical contact between the lithium electrode and the interior wall of the housing vessel, which then serves as the negative cell pole.

Abstract: Method for obtaining biologically active mucopolysaccharides by controlled depolymerization of heparin, wherein the quantity of products generating nitrous acid is selected so that those products are totally consumed when the desired depolymerization degree is reached.

Abstract: A mold for skin covered foamed plastic molding capable of preventing penetration of the liquid foam resin to be poured on a skin cover without manual operation of target plate or use of double side adhesive tapes, and also capable of improving the efficiency of manufacturing process. The mold includes an element removably attached on the upper mold below the injection hole, for receiving the liquid foam resin before the liquid foam resin falls on the skin cover.

Abstract: A dual promoter cassette which has at one end a promoter for T3 RNA polymerase which contains a downstream sequence identical to a naturally occurring T3 promoter sequence and on the other end, a promoter for a phage DNA polymerase other than the T3 RNA polymerase. The recombinant DNA plasmid which includes the promoter. The plasmid is capable of highly efficient transcription of RNA with low concentrations of ribonucleoside triphosphates.

Abstract: Opening-closing device for a bag of flexible synthetic material obtained from a material in the form of a film, of the type comprising a threaded drum which is attached to a wall of the said bag and interacts with a stopper capable of being screwed onto the said drum and comprising teeth making it possible to cut out the wall in the region of the central orifice of the drum to permit the opening of the said bag, characterized in that it comprises a means which is integral with the drum (2) and/or the stopper (1) and makes it possible to protect the opposite wall of the bag against the teeth (5) of the said stopper.According to an alternative form, the shoulder (7) of the drum (2) comprises a substantially cylindrical collar (8) dimensioned in such a way that the ends of the teeth cannot exceed its edge (9).

Abstract: A skin covered foamed plastic seat with indentations in which it is possible to obtain indentations of the desired shape at the desired location. The skin covered foamed plastic seat includes a clip for securing engagement between the sewed up portions of the skin cover and the protrusions provided on the molding surface, having a shape enabling a tight gripping of the clip on the protrusions, and having holes connecting an inner side of the clip with an outer side of the clip for allowing penetration of liquid foam resin into the inner side of the clip.

Abstract: A field-sensitive tag or label incorporates a layer for mechanically deactivating the tag resulting from subsequent use of the article to which the tag has been applied. To this end, a layered tag is provided which, in addition to the layers which are traditionally provided to achieve the function of a resonant circuit (e.g., substrate and etched outer layers), further incorporates a circuit-deactivating layer which preferably takes the form of an abrasive substance disposed in a suitable binder. The resulting layer can then operate to mechanically deactivate the tag by damaging at least a portion of the resonant circuit which comprises the tag due to movement of the article in subsequent use. The field-sensitive tag of the present invention is advantageously applied to footwear in regions where flexure of the tag can be anticipated, preferably in the sole, making the article well suited to placement in a self-service retail setting while maintaining an adequate degree of security.

Abstract: A sorting device includes a plurality of shelves placed one above the other in a frame, each adapted to receive a printing plate in sorted fashion. Located in front of the insertion opening of the shelves is a transport device for moving the printing plates along the shelves, preferably from top to bottom. Between the transport device and the shelves is a sorting carriage which can travel along the shelves and which includes a pivotable flap which operates to deflect the printing plates from the transport device to a desired shelf. To allow the printing plates to be introduced into the shelves, while keeping the shelves placed close together, the shelves are pivotally mounted at their lower edges and the sorting carriage is provided with a tappet for engaging the shelf located above the selected shelf, to lift the upper shelves and thereby enlarge the insertion opening. The arrangement is especially suitable for sorting so-called "flexoplates" and flexible offset plates.

Abstract: A mold for skin covered foamed plastic molding which utilizes a middle mold to be placed between an upper mold and a lower mold capable of preventing penetration of the liquid foam resin to be poured onto the skin cover, and also capable of improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process. The mold includes a middle mold configured for reducing pressure exerted by the liquid foam resin falling on the skin cover.

Abstract: A mold for manufacturing a skin covered foamed plastic article in which the middle mold is to be attached to the upper mold so as to eliminate the attaching and removing of the middle mold for every manufacturing cycle, without creating a danger of damaging the manufactured skin covered foamed plastic article in taking it out of the mold. The mold includes a middle mold to be attached to the upper mold such that when the upper mold is lifted upwards in order to be disassembled from the lower mold, the middle mold also moves upwards and the skin covered foamed plastic article is taken out from the lower mold by the upper mold and the middle mold; and a protrusion for making a hole in the skin covered foamed plastic article to be manufactured, to be attached to the molding surface of the lower mold, which is freely detachable from the lower mold such that when the upper mold is disassembled from the lower mold, the protrusion is taken off the lower mold along with the skin covered foamed plastic article.

Abstract: In an acid-type primary cell with a zinc anode containing non-toxic or only little harmful substances, the usual toxic components of the zinc alloy such as mercury and cadmium are replaced by at least one of the elements indium and bismuth, and by at least one of the elements magnesium and lithium. These nonpoisonous substitutes inhibit hydrogen on the zinc and provide a degree of mechanical tensile strength with more conventional zinc anodes. Additionally, a slight amount of lead is alloyed with the zinc anode to maintain ductility during the rolling process and as a supplemental protection against corrosion.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for manufacturing a workpiece in plurality of manufacturing steps with small time losses between successive manufacturing steps, which utilizes a small number of manufacturing machines, according to which the manufacturing machines and the transferring machines are controlled such that while one manufacturing step is being applied by one manufacturing machine and then the workpiece is being transferred by the transferring machine from that one manufacturing machine to another manufacturing machine for applying a next manufacturing step to the workpiece, the another manufacturing machine is prepare for the next manufacturing step by placing an appropriate one of the manufacturing press dies under the ram of the press machine of the another manufacturing machine by intermittently moving the plurality of manufacturing press dies.

Abstract: Overcharge protection, and especially the chargeability of a sealed Ni/Cd battery with high currents (up to 1 CA) is improved by rolling a carbon-containing powdered material into the surface of the negative electrode, which material catalyzes the reduction of oxygen. Wetting of the electrode with a "Tylose" dispersion prior to application of the powder (by powdering, vibration or in an agitator) improves the adhesion of the powder. The cadmium electrode thus prepared combines in itself the functions of a negative principal electrode and of an auxiliary oxygen electrode.

Abstract: Compositions having a compound from the family of protoberberines, especially coreximine, are used in conjunction with a cardiac glycoside. The composition and therapeutic method of administering the composition, orally and otherwise, increases the contractility of the heart as shown by a positive inotropic effect. The positive inotropic effect is observed over a wide therapeutic index.

Abstract: Process for removing sulfur compounds contained in a residual gas with recovery of said compounds in the form of sulfur, wherein a gas obtained from a residual gas containing H.sub.2 S and SO.sub.2 and having a temperature lower than 160.degree. C. is subjected to a catalytic CLAUS reaction phase with deposition of sulfur on the catalyst and periodic regeneration of the sulfur-laden catalyst and cooling of the regenerated catalyst. The gas brought in contact with the CLAUS catalyst is produced by subjecting the residual gas to a hydrogenation and hydrolysis treatment to provide the sulfur compounds in the unique form of H.sub.2 S and to cooling with water separation by condensation and then to catalytic oxidation of H.sub.2 S in CLAUS stoichiometry with cooling of the gas stream obtained from the oxidation step under 160.degree. C. in order to separate the sulfur by condensation. Application to the purification of the residual gases emitted by CLAUS sulfur plants.

Abstract: A compensating system for insepcting potentially warped printed circuit boards provides the insepction head of a printed circuit board inspection apparatus with a compensating device which is capable of detecting deviations in the printed circuit board which depart from a reference standard, for use in accurately compensating for such deviations during the board inspection procedure. An appropriate source (including ultrasonic, laser and directed light sources) is used to direct emissions toward the surface of a printed circuit board to be inspected. Detected reflections are then used to provide information useful in determining deviations of the surface of the printed circuit board from the reference standard, to adjust the anticipated locations for any component features, connecting leads or pins which are to be inspected within the subject viewing field.

Abstract: Flexible printing plates are produced by a printing plate producing machine and then transferred at a transfer station to a series of grippers mounted on an endless roller chain and which can be swiveled and opened by cooperating connecting links to engage the printing plates. The printing plates are then brought to an unloading station where the grippers are pneumatically opened in a receiving head and the printing plates are dropped into a plate stacker for guiding the printing plates into a series of bins.