Abstract: Novel thermally imageable monochrome product compositions, elements, and processes are disclosed herein. These compositions and elements characteristically have high contrast and fast imaging speeds. The thermally imageable compositions of this invention comprise (a) at least one near IR-absorbing dye having the structure given in the specification; (b) at least one HABI compound; (c) at least one leuco dye; (d) at least one acid-generating compound; and (e) a polymeric binder. Optionally at least one UV stabilizer and/or at least one inhibitor of color formation can also be present. These compositions have the propensity for affording, upon imaging, highly colored images having high optical density values. At the same time, background color is low in preferred compositions even after extensive exposure to ambient light. These compositions are imagewise exposed to near IR radiation from a laser or other device to effect color formation (i.e., generation of an image).

Abstract: The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding acyl-acyl carrier protein thioesterase enzymes to modify plant lipid composition are disclosed. Also disclosed are chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments and suitable regulatory sequences may be used to create transgenic plants with altered levels of saturated fatty acids.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an aqueous coating composition containing about 40-90% by weight, based on the weight of the coating composition, of an aqueous carrier and 10-60% by weight, based on the weight of the coating composition, of a binder of(a) about 50 to 98%, based on the weight of the binder, of a crosslinked graft copolymer comprising:(i) 2 to 98%, based on the weight of the graft copolymer, of a polymeric backbone of polymerized mono ethylenically unsaturated monomers and 0.5-10.

Abstract: The present invention is a fuel injection system having one or more fuel injectors and an electronic control system therefore. The preferred fuel injector has a double magnetic latching solenoid three-way or four-way spool valve that controls the flow of a working fluid that is used to control the discharge of fuel into the combustion chamber or intake manifold of an engine through the nozzle of the injector. The control system provides actuating current pulses to each of the solenoids to actuate and latch the solenoids to effect initiation and termination of the injection. Disclosed are control systems that provide a snap action in one or both actuating directions of the valve by electromagnetically retaining the valve in the latched condition until the force in the actuated solenoid builds to a high level, and then releasing the valve for higher acceleration to the actuated position.

Abstract: Optical waveguide of the type comprising a core (10) presenting a refractive index (n.sub.1), maximal at least at its center; an optical cladding (20) involving core (10) and presenting a refractive index (n.sub.2) constant along its diametral extension and lower than the maximum refractive index (n.sub.1) of core (10) and further including a region defined by at least a stress-relieving intermediate portion (30) disposed between core (10) and the optical cladding (20), said intermediate portion presenting: a refractive index (n.sub.3), maximal along its diametral extension, at the maximum equal to the refractive index (n.sub.1) of core (10) and at least equal to refractive index (n.sub.

Abstract: Rare earth chelate-conjugated oligonucleotides useful in nucleic acid hybridization assays and for generating chelate-labelled probes of any desired sequence are disclosed. The particular class of chelates utilized exhibit an unusually high efficiency of rare earth element capture, correlated with emission of a high level of signal in time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy compared to other structurally related chelate compounds.

Abstract: In a flange unit for the active suppression of vibrations, in which the flange unit is arranged between a vibration generator and a rigid structure, the flange unit has two flanges (2, 3), between which an actively controllable pressure-generating element (50), at least two fiber composite loops (60) and a tube (30) are arranged.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), and their agriculturally suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesired vegetation wherein Q is (Q-1) or (Q-2); R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 haloalkylthio; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are taken together to form --X.sup.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.r X.sup.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.s --X.sup.3 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.t --X.sup.3 --CH.sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.v --X.sup.3 --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.w --, each group optionally substituted with at least one member selected from 1-6 halogen, 1-6 CH.sub.3 and one C.sub.1 --C.sub.3 alkoxy; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are taken together to form --O--N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl)--CHR.sup.12 --CH.sub.2 -- or --O--N.dbd.CHR.sup.12 --CH.sub.2 --, each group optionally substituted with at least one member selected from 1-2 halogen and 1-2 CH.sub.3 ; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: A method and a device are described for the simultaneous fabrication of identical Bragg gratings in different optical fibres or optical waveguides. The fibres/waveguides (1) are mounted side-by-side on a common support (2), along with a phase mask (3), which gives the desired intensity distribution to a writing radiation of the grating. Said common support (2) is reciprocated transversally to the longitudinal axis of the fibres or waveguides, at an appropriately low frequency such that each fibre/waveguide is exposed to such a radiation, at each pass under the radiation, for a time sufficient to start a refractive index change.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus for a vehicle, particularly for cutting sods and removing plants, comprising a transmission device which is connected by elements a power take-off coupled to a driving device. The cutting apparatus is supported by a supporting structure which is articulated to one or more axes. The cutting apparatus comprises a guiding and supporting element which is supported by the supporting structure and is shaped so that upon assembly it is arranged like a circular arc along its longitudinal extension. A plurality of sliding blocks is slidingly associated with the guiding and supporting element along its edge; the sliding blocks are mutually connected and moved by a flexible element. Each sliding block supports a corresponding cutting element which is suitable to cut and remove plants. The plurality of sliding blocks and the corresponding flexible element form a closed cutting loop which is kinematically coupled to the power take-off.

Abstract: A self-closing cap comprising a base having one or more holes and a lid movably mounted about the base. The lid has one or more holes, and is capable of occupying a first open position and a second closed position. In the first open position, the holes of the base align with the holes of the lid. In the second closed position, the holes of the base do not align with the holes of the lid. A spring means is provided between the base and the lid in order to automatically place the lid in the closed position. Further, the underside of the lid is provided with one or more protrusions which seal the holes of the base when the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: A high solids coating composition comprising a branched hydroxy-functional polyester oligomer and a curing agent; and the oligomer itself containing at least 20% by weight of the binder of at least one of the following tertiary acid ester end groups: ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently selected from CH.sub.3 and CH.sub.2 OH; the composition being suitable as an automobile clearcoat or pigmented topcoat.

Abstract: The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding fatty acid desaturase enzymes are described. The invention permits alteration of plant lipid composition. Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments with suitable regulatory sequences may be used to create transgenic plants with altered levels of unsaturated fatty acids.

Abstract: A Measurement device for medical applications is disclosed, comprising an intracorporeal sensor element (5), a extracorporeal evaluation unit and electrical connections (2, 6) between the sensor element (5) and the evaluation unit. The device comprises a flexible foil tape cable (1), which is intended for the electrical and mechanical connection of the evaluation unit with the sensor element (5) and a substrate (4), which is mechanically connected with the one end (3) of the foil tape cable (1) around the sensor element (1). The substrate (4) has an higher mechanical strength than the foil tape cable (1). The sensor element (5) is connected to electric cables (2) of the flexible foil tape cable (1) and the substrate (4) is enclosed with the sensor element (5) in a flexible mass (7).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for agitation-free, low temperature drying of fragile, temperature sensitive, granular materials at atmospheric pressure using Radio Frequency (RF) energy to provide the heat of evaporation. A relatively low velocity flow of purge air through either a continuously moving or stationary product bed provides means for removing moisture from the product at atmospheric pressure. The purge air is maintained at a controlled humidity, temperature and velocity, and the intensity of the RF field is controlled in response to temperature sensing means to control the temperature of the product. For the case of a continuously moving product bed the RF applicator is preferably divided into multiple zones, which may be independently controlled, to effect control of the moisture and temperature profile of the product as it passes through the apparatus.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable mixtures containing a polymeric binder mixture with salt-forming groups, a photopolymerizable monomer, a photoinitiator and at least 10% by weight of a vinyl acetate homopolymer or a vinyl acetate copolymer, and photopolymerizable recording materials made of such mixtures. They exhibit less oxygen sensitivity during the production of color proofs.