Abstract: A semipermeable polymeric membrane which essentially consists of modified poly (arylether-sulfone) having halomethyl groups and/or quaternized nitrogen atom-bearing groups. The membrane can be prepared by casting the polymer solution in a selected solvent or a mixture of suitable solvents on a surface, evaporating a portion of the solvent, and immersing the resulting film into a suitable non-solvent. The membrane is excellent in performance, such as water flux, and permeation selectivity, so that it can be used as a reverse osmosis membrane, an ultrafiltration membrane, and the like.

Abstract: An optical aid for use in the selection of spectacle frames is in the form of a trial lens mount having a lens holder with a plurality of resilient arms extending outwardly therefrom which carry at their extremities members which engage a lens-retaining groove of a spectacle frame. Each of a set of such optical aids has a lens of different power, and the appropriate aid can be fitted in a desired frame to enable the subject to view the frame himself. The arms are of different lengths and enable the mount to be used in frames of a multitude of different sizes.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is alkyl having no more than 4 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is dimethoxyphenylethyl or ##STR2## is piperidino, heptamethyleneimino or 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolino. The compounds are prepared by condensing N-(3,4,5-trimethoxy cinnamoyl)N'-(carboxymethyl) piperazine with ##STR3## The compounds possess peripheral, coronary and cerebral vasodilatory properties and an antihypertensive property.

Abstract: A permanent-wave or water-wave curler having an elongated cylindrical curler body with at least one holding body arranged at one end coaxially of the curler body axis. The holding body is greater in diameter than the curler body and has two axially spaced and radially extending flanges. The flanges have a resilient characteristic and substantially equal diameters to thereby define an annular groove therebetween. At least one of the flanges has a thickness slightly larger than the axial spacing between the two flanges so that when the one flange is inserted under force into a groove of an adjacent curler, the flanges on the adjacent curler will flex to permit entry of the one flange therebetween and effect a friction holding of the one flange against a rotation relative to the two flanges defining the groove.

Abstract: A granular or powdery detergent composition comprising (I) as an active detergent component a surface active agent having a tendency to cake, and (II) as an anti-caking agent, from 0.2 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the detergent composition, of a carboxylic acid or an alkali metal salt thereof obtained by reacting (A) a polyalkylene glycol and (B) an acid anhydride, at an (A)/(B) mole ratio of from 1/2 to 1/1, said polyalkylene glycol being selected from (i) polyethylene glycols having an average molecular weight of 2000 to 10000 and (ii) nonionic surface active agents having the formula: ##STR1## wherein a, b and c are numbers satisfying the relations:140 .ltoreq. A + C .ltoreq. 200 AND 30 .ltoreq. B .ltoreq. 40,and the acid anhydride is selected from the group consisting of maleic anhydride, phthalic anhydride and succinic anhydride, and wherein the weight ratio of (II)/(I) is from 1/10 to 3/2.

Abstract: Resilient drive means for a helicopter rotor blade. The rotor blade is pivotally supported on a stub shaft which is in turn supported on the rotor hub. First means are fixed to the rotor blade and second means fixed to the stub shaft with resilient and adjustable means positioned therebetween for controlling the angular relationship between the rotor blade and the stub shaft. In this embodiment, said first means comprise a shoulder which projects from the rotor blade and the second means comprise a rectangular hollow frame which is fixed to the stub shaft. The shoulder projects into the hollow frame. Threaded means acting through resilient means holds the first and second means in selected pivotal adjustment with respect to each other but the resilient component thereof permits sufficient slight lead lag movement therebetween as to effect damping of the lead lag mode of the rotorblade.

Abstract: An angle gear drive arrangement for a steerable propeller on a watercraft or other type of vehicle in which a driven shaft is supported in a gear housing and is driven by a pair of bevel gears. The driven bevel gear of the pair of bevel gears is mounted on a hollow shaft which is supported independently from a driven shaft. The hollow shaft encircles and is coupled to the driven shaft. The hollow shaft is supported at one end by a combined radial-axial bearing arrangement wherein one of the bearing members absorbs both radial and axial forces while the other bearing absorbs only axial forces.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising as all or a part of the active detergent component (A) a mixture of up to 70% by weight of unbranched-alkyl ether sulfate, or mixtures thereof, having the formula (I):r.sub.1 --o--(ch.sub.2 ch.sub.2 o).sub.n SO.sub.3 M (I)wherein R.sub.1 is unbranched alkyl (CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.p --) having a total number of from 6 to 15 carbon atoms and having a carbon atom number distribution such that the average carbon atom number is within the range of from 8 to 13, n is from 0.5 to 1.5 as an average number in the mixture, and M is alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium or alkanol amine,And at least 30% by weight of a branched alkyl ether sulfate, or mixtures thereof, having the formula (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2 is an unbranched alkyl having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing granular detergents having good biodegradability, mildness to the skin, an appropriate breaking strength of the granules, a desired bulk density and a satisfactory free-flowability, by heating a detergent slurry and atomizing it in an ambient or cold atmosphere, wherein the detergent slurry employed is a mixture consisting of 10 to 30 wt.% of olefin sulfonate having 10 to 22 carbon atoms, 60 to 90 wt.% of sodium carbonate, sodium silicate and water and 0 to 30 wt.% of other well-known additives, and the ratio of said sodium carbonate, sodium silicate and water is in a specific range.

Abstract: An improved process, and the apparatus for carrying out the process, of forming an elongated hollow body from fibre-reinforced synthetic resins. A plurality of resin impregnated support fibres are positioned over and extend longitudinally along a rotating mandrel, which support fibres are fed from a feed station having a plurality of spools thereon, which feed station rotates synchronously with the mandrel. The longitudinal support fibres form a fibrous substructure which rotates with the mandrel. A plurality of fibrous elements, also resin impregnated, are wrapped around the fibrous substructure to form the hollow body. The hollow body is gripped by a clamping device disposed at the discharge end of the rotating mandrel for pulling the hollow body and thereby displacing same longitudinally along the mandrel, which clamping structure simultaneously permits rotation of the hollow body with the mandrel.

Abstract: An adjustable energy absorber including a housing having a ram slidably extending therefrom. A first control sleeve divides the housing into a pair of fluid chambers, which sleeve has an axially extending row of openings to provide communication between the two chambers. A second control sleeve surrounds the first sleeve and is nonrotatably connected thereto. The first and second sleeves have compatible outer and inner conical surfaces, respectively. The first and second sleeves are axially adjustable with respect to one another to form a narrow flow passage between the opposed conical surfaces. Imposition of a force on the ram causes fluid to be forced from one chamber through the openings into the flow passage, and then into the other chamber. By varying the width of the flow passage, as by axially moving one control sleeve relative to the other, the amount of energy absorbed by the fluid during the movement of the ram can be selectably adjusted.

Abstract: A coating composition comprises (1) a partially hydrolyzed siloxane compound, (2) one or more of alkali metal and zinc salts of naphthenic acid, (3) acetic acid, and (4) other organic solvents. This composition contains these components in appropriate proportions. The composition is coated on the surface of an acrylic resin object and is cured. The coated acrylic object possesses excellent properties such as surface hardness, mar resistance, solvent resistance and stress-crazing resistance.

Abstract: Pressure fluid control for a transmission. There is provided a pressure fluid control device for a transmission, particularly applicable to use in fork lift trucks, wherein a suitable hydraulic selector receives pressure medium from a pressure creating device such as a pump and directs same through a pressure regulating valve to a selected one of the transmission clutches or couplings. Particularly the pressure regulating valve is arranged in a rotary slide valve of the hydraulic selector and is arranged to respond to a piston energized by brake pressure fluid. Thus by the use of very simple apparatus the first portion of a brake pedal movement is utilized to disengage a transmission.

Abstract: A miniature four-way valve, particularly for the control of a pressurized gas, such as air, constructed and arranged so that it can be made in small sizes without excessive expense while being reliable, sturdy and resistive to damage. The valve includes a housing having ports formed therein which accommodate conventional conduits of rather large size, which ports communicate with a central passage containing therein a slidable valve plunger of extremely small size. The inlet port communicates with a chamber disposed in surrounding relationship to the valve plunger, which chamber is defined between a pair of opposed tapered walls having a concave configuration. These walls function as valve seats and coact with a resilient seal ring secured to the valve plunger for creating a sealing engagement similar to a poppet valve.

Abstract: Hay-raking machine having a plurality of raking means rotatable on vertical axes. The invention relates to the type of hay rake having a plurality, as four, vertically rotatable raking devices supported by ground wheels and connectible to a tractor, as by a conventional three-point attachment means. Frame structure for supporting said raking devices provides for convenient and efficient positioning by an operator without his leaving the tractor seat for adjusting the raking means through a plurality of desired operating positions as well as for moving the raking means into an appropriately compact position for transport of same. Positive drive means are provided for driving from the power output shaft of the tractor for driving said rakes, same being arranged, however, so as to not inhibit moving said rakes into a compact body for transport purposes and at the same time when said rakes are so positioned, to terminate the driving thereof.

Abstract: An elongated conveyor for effecting unidirectional movementof materials lengthwise thereof, said conveyor having an upwardly opening trough and structure therein for advancing the materials unidirectionally, which advancing structure is reciprocable below the lower wall of the trough for movement lengthwise of the trough. A slot is disposed in the lower wall adjacent the track, and a connector extends from the carriage to the advancing structure. A pressure fluid operated actuator is mounted on the lower wall in alignment with the track for effecting reciprocal movement of the carriage, whereby the material advancing structure is reciprocated within the trough.

Abstract: A portable test instrument for testing electrical continuity, and diode polarity, AC and DC voltage amplitudes and DC voltage polarity. An electronic switch device has main electrodes connected in an indicating circuit with an electrical supply, a light-emitting diode and a current-limiting resistor. A double pole, double throw switch is manually switchable between continuity and voltage test positions, and with four resistors defines an input circuit interposed between the control electrode of the electronic switch device and probes connectible to a circuit or the like to be tested. In both the voltage and continuity test modes of the instrument, the light-emitting diode is energized only by current from the electrical supply within the indicating circuit.

Abstract: Allantoin compound with a metal salt of 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid has a solubility which is from 2.5 to 4 times greater than that of pure allantoin. The compound has almost the same pharmacological effect as allantoin itself and is harmless, and therefore it can be used in medicines, cosmetics, creams, ointments, etc.

Abstract: A washing device for a rotary filling machine which device is provided with the same number of washing liquid pipes as the number of filling nozzles. During the usual filling step, the washing liquid pipes are positioned so as not to interrupt the movement of the bottles to be filled. During the washing step, the washing liquid pipes are positioned directly below the filling nozzles. The washing liquid pipes are then brought close to and pressed against said filling nozzles, the valves mounted in said filling nozzles are pushed open by the tip ends of said washing liquid pipes, and thereby the flow passages for the filling liquid including the inner parts of said filling nozzles are washed with a washing liquid.

Abstract: Sodium percarbonate is stabilized by a metal chelating agent which will produce a chelate compound insoluble or slightly soluble in water. Such metal chelating agent is dispersed in the reaction mixture with the aid of a surface active agent when sodium carbonate and hydrogen peroxide are reached and the crystals of sodium percarbonate are separated out.