Abstract: This invention relates to automating a process for manufacturing articles from plastic, particularly recyclable plastic waste. A lengthened separator head is flanged to a plasticizer to supply melting serially to several molds, by way of mold inlet shut-off mechanism. A preprogrammed control device monitors the filling of a respective mold by way of a pressure sensor in the mold. When the desired filling of the mold has occurred, the inlet shut-off mechanism is closed by the control device and another mold that is ready to be filled is filled with melting by the opening of the corresponding inlet shut-off mechanism at the another mold. In addition, the control device controls the locking and tightening of the mold as well as its opening and emptying.

Abstract: The invention provides a rapid process for lysing Mycobacteria. In one embodiment is provided a process for lysing Mycobacteria which comprises exposing the bacteria to a lysis effective amount of heat. The process of the invention is particularly advantageous since only one step is involved, it is expedient compared to prior methods, and little instrumentation is necessary. By practicing the present invention it is possible to lyse Mycobacteria with minimal effort. In addition, practicing the invention results in liberating cellular components including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) from Mycobacteria. Not only is DNA liberated, but the DNA is suited for subsequent analysis by way of probe hybridization, restriction enzyme analysis, and the like.

Abstract: A lightweight concrete forming tube is disclosed, and wherein the tube has a very thin wall of wound paper layers which permit the tube to be collapsed and wound into a reel to facilitate shipment and storage. In use, the desired length is severed from the reel, and the severed length is opened and positioned about a vertically disposed steel reinforcing structure. Concrete is then poured into the opened tube, and the hydrostatic pressure of the liquid concrete causes the tube to assume a circular cross-section and straight vertical configuration. Upon hardening of the concrete, the tube is severed with a knife and removed, leaving a formed concrete column of circular and straight configuration.

Abstract: This invention relates to unsymmetrical mono-3-nitro bis-naphthalimides of formula ##STR1## including (R,R)-2-{2-[2-((2-(1,3-dioxo-1H-benz[de]isoquinolin-2-(3H)-yl)-propylamino ))ethylamino]-1-methylethyl}-5-nitro-1H-benz[de]isoquinolin-1,3-(2H)-dione, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of using them to treat cancer, particularly solid tumor carcinomas, in mammals.

Abstract: A poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate) film obtained by stretching a poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate) sheet containing cross-linked polymer particles which have at least one ethylene glycol unit and have an average particle size of from 0.05 to 3 .mu.m and a spherical ratio of from 1.0 to 1.1, wherein a deformation ratio of the cross-linked polymer particles in the stretching is from 1.2 to 3.0, has excellent runnability, abrasive resistance and strength.

Abstract: A heat-sealable, oil-resistant, static-dissipative packaging composite consisting essentially of 95.5-97.5 wt % ionomer and 4.5-2.5 wt % electroconductive carbon powder having a surface area of 1000-1500 m.sup.2 /gm and a pore volume of 480-510 ml/100 gm. The composite is useful for protective packaging of electrostatic sensitive electronic components and assemblies.

Abstract: A two-part money order dispenser for printing alphanumeric indicia on preprinted money order forms includes a terminal having a keyboard for operating the dispenser and a card swipe device for reading information from a magnetic card packaged with a bundle of blank preprinted money order forms for automatic entry of the forms-related information into a memory associated with the terminal when loading the forms into the dispenser. A printer having a memory association therewith is connected to the terminal for communicating with the terminal information allowing access to the printer through an encrypted password and communication of information necessary for printing money orders. Bit-mapped graphical and alphanumeric information routinely printed is stored within the printer. Multilevel security codes having definable privileges associated therewith, a program generated security font, and a blank form retraction feature provided security against altered or counterfeit money orders.

Abstract: The process of this invention is directed to recovering diluted aqueous latex paint collected during cleaning of latex paint manufacturing equipment. The collected aqueous diluted latex paint is subjected to vacuum evaporation at temperatures between about 120.degree. F. and 170.degree. F. at reduced pressures of at least about 25 inches of mercury vacuum to produce a distillate containing above 99% by weight water and concentrated latex paint reusable as latex paint or as blend in latex paint products.

Abstract: A method of forming a light emitting diode (LED) includes providing a temporary growth substrate that is selected for compatibility with fabricating LED layers having desired mechanical characteristics. For example, lattice matching is an important consideration. LED layers are then grown on the temporary growth substrate. High crystal quality is thereby achieved, whereafter the temporary growth substrate can be removed. A second substrate is bonded to the LED layers utilizing a wafer bonding technique. The second substrate is selected for optical properties, rather than mechanical properties. Preferably, the second substrate is optically transparent and electrically conductive and the wafer bonding technique is carried out to achieve a low resistance interface between the second substrate and the LED layers. Wafer bonding can also be carried out to provide passivation or light-reflection or to define current flow.

Abstract: A double annular combustor having concentrically disposed inner and outer annular combustors is provided with inner and outer domes. A centerbody is disposed between the inner and outer domes and is constructed of a plurality of annular segments. Each segment includes an upper wall, a lower wall, an upstream wall and a downstream end. The upper and lower walls include flanges extending therefrom to form cavities, within which are cooling holes. Pins are also provided which extend between the upper and lower walls of the centerbody to augment the cooling and structural connection thereof.

Abstract: A terminal board assembly for a dynamoelectric machine, adapted for supporting an overload device, comprises a body and an overload device support integral with the body and extending therefrom for cradling the overload device when the overload device is supported on the terminal board assembly. The body and the overload device support each include apparatus releasably secured in engagement with the overload device for retaining the overload device against displacement from the overload device support.

Abstract: The rollers of a live roller conveyor are driven by drive wheels, which are driven from a driveshaft extending along the conveyor. When the drive wheels and their respective conveyor rollers are in contact with each other, the drive wheels cause the conveyor rollers to rotate. When the drive wheels and conveyor rollers are out of contact, the rollers are not driven and can accumulate product. Relative motion between the drive wheels and the conveyor rollers causes the drive to be engaged and disengaged.

Abstract: Tough ceramic products can be prepared without exotic pressure fabricating techniques by use of a matrix laminate comprising a continuous fiber ceramic reinforcement in tow or woven form for strength, stiffness, and toughness and a ceramic matrix generally comprising (a) a filler, such as mullite; (b) ceramic reinforcing whiskers, such as silicon nitride or silicon carbide, for fine-scale interlaminar shear resistance (c) a binder, such as colloidal silica; and (d) an activator, such as a trona-like material including sodium and carbonate. The matrix is brushed into the fiber reinforcement, which is then laid up, dried, and cured. Tandem ceramic composites can be fabricated.

Abstract: A method for detecting JTAG errors in which components in a boundary scan path of a JTAG serial test bus connect a single bit bypass register into the scan path rather than the expected register when errors are detected. JTAG instruction signals are shifted into the scan path to determine whether an instruction error was received by a component. Data scanned into the component is prefixed by a header which is monitored by the JTAG control circuitry to detect any instruction errors. The combined data and header are padded by bits preceding the header to be equal to a multiple of a data register contained within the JTAG control circuitry. The least significant bit positions of the header and the padding bits are shifted out of the data register prior to the time that the header or first byte of the header should have been in the data register of the JTAG control circuitry such that the least significant bit of the data register is a 1, if no single error occurred, and is a 0 if a single error occurred.

Abstract: The anionic polymerization of isoprene with monolithium initiators and functionalized initiators having the structure R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 Si--O--A'--Li wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are preferably alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, or alkaryl groups having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and A' is preferably a branched or straight chain bridging group having at least 2 carbon atoms produces unsaturated and hydrogenated isoprene polymers having high 1,4-addition of the isoprene, from about one to two terminal functional groups per molecule, and low viscosity.

Abstract: A packing extracting tool comprises an annular body split into two parts in a plane passing through the axis of the body so that the body can be taken apart and reassembled about a valve stem. Clamping screws hold the two parts of the body together and additional screws clamp the body onto the stem of a valve being operated on. A leg extends away from one of the body parts and terminates at its distal end in a foot having a sharp blade angled downward away from the annular body. In one version the leg may be releasably secured in a dovetail-shaped connection in the body so that the blade may be adjustably spaced from the body and may, if desired, "free wheel" downward in the dovetail-shaped connection.

Abstract: A process for controlling the silver halide grain-to-grain distribution of a variable contrast dye in a light sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of a variable contrast photographic element, and thereby adjusting the low contrast characteristic curve of the element, is disclosed comprising the process steps of adding a green variable contrast sensitizing dye of the following formula (I) to a silver halide emulsion for a variable contrast photographic element, adding a blue sensitizing dye of the following formula (II) to the same silver halide emulsion, and coating the emulsion on a support. In the process, the green and blue sensitizing dyes are added to the emulsion at substantially the same time, and the green dye is added in an amount less than that required to impart maximum sensitivity to all of the silver halide in the emulsion. ##STR1## In formula (I), R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.6 and R.sup.

Abstract: A muffler for a fluid-activated, percussive, impact apparatus includes a hollow, elongated shell, forming a closed exhaust chamber, extending lengthwise along a body of the apparatus, the shell partially encircling the body of the apparatus. The shell is removably attached to the body of the apparatus so that an inlet aperture in the shell coincides with an exhaust port of the apparatus. An adjustable deflector is positioned on the outlet aperture of the shell. The shell is provided from a flexible, plastic material.

Abstract: A well completion method comprising the steps of: (1) positioning a conduit in a wellbore such that (a) a wellbore annulus surrounding the conduit is defined between the conduit and the wall of the wellbore, (b) the wellbore annulus has a first longitudinal segment which is positioned within a producing formation, (c) the wellbore annulus has a second longitudinal segment which is positioned within a producing formation, and (d) the wellbore annulus has a third longitudinal segment which is positioned between the first longitudinal segment and the second longitudinal segment; (2) placing a gravel pack in the wellbore annulus such that the gravel pack surrounds the conduit and substantially fills the first, second, and third longitudinal segments of the wellbore annulus; and (3) injecting a hardenable hydraulic cement composition into the portion of the gravel pack located in the third longitudinal segment of the wellbore annulus such that, after the hydraulic cement composition hardens, the third longitudinal