Abstract: Improved non-stick coating systems can be applied to untreated smooth substrate with a primer of polytetrafluoroethylene of two types, having higher and lower melt viscosities, to give a concentration gradient.

Abstract: A canteen especially useful in contaminated environments includes a hollow watertight container adapted to hold a quantity of a drinking fluid and a filter device extending into the container through an opening at the top. The filter device comprises an elongated tubular member having disposed therein an air filter for filtering the air entering the container and a water filter for filtering the drinking fluid exiting the container. In using the canteen, air is drawn into the container through the air filter and drinking fluid is drawn out from the container through the water filter by suction.

Abstract: A hood for providing a user with breathable air having CO.sub.2 absorption means disposed therein, in which the absorption means is intimately admixed with a fibrous material.

Abstract: Mevinic acid derivatives are provided which are 6-hydroxy-8-(2,2-dimethyl-1-oxybutoxy- 2-methyl)-substituted-decahydronaphthalene esters and have the structure ##STR1## wherein Z is ##STR2## wherein R is alkali metal such as Na, or H or lower alkyl, and are HMG CoA reductase inhibitors and thus are useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents and in treating atherosclerosis, and also as antifungal agents.In addition, a method for preparing the above-mevinic acid derivatives is also provided.

Abstract: In order to determine the nonlinear refractive index coefficient of a material which, once inserted into a Fabry-Perot cavity (1), has an optically bistable behavior, the output power (12; 13) of the cavity (1) is measured in function of the power (1) of an amplitude-modulated optical input signal to obtain the material hysteresis loop; the hysteresis loop saturation region is detected, where the phase (.phi.) of the electromagnetic field associated with the signal within the cavity is a linear function of the output power; the values of the phase (.phi.) in said region are obtained from the output and input power values (12; 13; 11) and the nonlinear refractive index coefficient (n2) is obtained from the angular coefficient of the straight line representing said phase.

Abstract: A hydroxyphenyl-benzotriazole bisurea UV light stabilizer for organic polymers and a process for making it are provided. The stabilizer is particularly useful for spandex polymer yarns that are subjected to solvent scouring. A preferred stabilizer of the invention is a bisurea formed by reacting methylene-bis(4-phenyl-isocyanate) with 2-[2-hydroxy-3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-(N-aminoethyl)propionamid-phenyl ]-2H-benzotriazole.

Abstract: A waterbased coating composition formed of an acrylic latex and an acrylic hydrosol dispersed in an aqueous carrier and has a pH of about 7-10; wherein the binder is a blend of an acrylic latex polymer having a particle size of about 0.06-0.20 microns and an acrylic hydrosol polymer having a particle size of less than 0.30 microns; wherein the blend containsa. a methylol (meth)acrylamide carboxyl containing acrylic latex polymer of polymerized monomers of alkyl methacrylate, alkyl acrylate or mixtures thereof, 1-15% by weight of methylol methacrylamide, methylol acrylamide or mixtures thereof, 0.5-10% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having reactive carboxyl groups, 0.5-10% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated hydroxyl and the carboxyl groups of the polymer are reacted with ammonia or an amine;b. an acrylic hydrosol polymer of methylol (meth)acrylamide acrylic polymer containing carboxyl and hydroxyl groups about 0.5-10% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, 0.

Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or reducing the risk of restenosis following angioplasty by administering an ACE inhibitor such as fosinopril or ceranapril, prior to, during and/or after angioplasty.

Abstract: Compounds which are inhibitors of cholesterol biosynthesis (by inhibiting de novo squalene biosynthesis), and thus are useful as hypocholesterolemic agents and antiatherosclerotic agents, are provided which have the structure ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is a metal ion, lower alkyl or H;R.sup.3 is a metal ion or lower alkyl;R is R.sup.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, R.sup.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --O-- orR.sup.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --OCH.sub.2 --, wherein n is 1 to 4 and m is 0 to 3, andR.sup.1 is R.sup.5 --Q.sup.1 --Q.sup.2 --Q.sup.3 --wherein R.sup.5, Q.sup.1, Q.sup.2 and Q.sup.3 are as defined herein.New intermediates, new methods of preparation and a method for using such compounds to inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis are also provided.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of adipic acid by reacting 1,3-butadiene or an allylic butenol or the like with carbon monoxide and water using a rhodium catalyst and an HI or HBr promoter, removing adipic acid from the reaction mixture, and reacting at least part of the remaining portion of the reaction mixture to form additional adipic acid.

Abstract: An on-line process control neural network using data pointers allows the neural network to be easily configured to use data in a process control environment. The inputs, outputs, training inputs and errors can be retrieved and/or stored from any available data source without programming. The user of the neural network specifies data pointers indicating the particular computer system in which the data resides or will be stored; the type of data to be retrieved and/or stored; and the specific data value or storage location to be used. The data pointers include maximum, minimum, and maximum change limits, which can also serve as scaling limits for the neural network. Data pointers indicating time-dependent data, such as time averages, also include time boundary specifiers. The data pointers are entered by the user of the neural network using pop-up menus and by completing fields in a template. An historical database provides both a source of input data and a storage function for output and error data.

Abstract: A CO.sub.2 absorption means in which absorbant is intimately admixed with a fibrous material and formed into a sheet.

Abstract: An elastomeric composition containing a fugitive tracer compound that fluoresces on exposure to radiation, but which loses its fluorescence during postcuring treating permits monitoring of the completeness of the cure.

Abstract: A process for modifying the dyeability of polyamide polymers is disclosed, the process involving the addition of co-fed polyamide flake of the same type of polyamide as the base polyamide with the co-fed flake having a significant effect on the final dyeability. The additive flake comprises high- or low-amine-end polyamide flake which is mixed and melted with the base polyamide to adjust the total number of amine ends in the polymer, thereby controlling the polymer dyeability.

Abstract: A coated refractory composition for making high quality preforms comprising a refractory material selected from a metal refractory carbide, metal refractory nitride, metal refractory boride or diamond having a coating layer of hydrous alumina or a coating layer of anhydrous crystalline alumina, and to a method for enhancing dispersibility and improving oxidation resistance of such compositions.

Abstract: An element, a device and an associated method for capturing radiographic images. More particularly, the present invention uses a unique microcapacitor matrix structure to hold varying electrical charges representing a latent radiographic image. The microcapacitor matrix structure or element comprises a first, electrically conductive, backing layer, a second photoconductive layer, a third dielectric layer and a plurality of conductive microplates having dimensions coextensive with a minimum resolvable picture element. The method comprises (a) preventing actinic radiation from impinging on the element, (b) applying an electric potential difference between the plurality of microplates and the backing layer, (c) impinging imagewise modulated X-ray radiation for a first time period onto the element, and (d) after the first time period, stopping the applying step.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aromatic copolyimide film prepared by chemical conversion of a copolyamide acid solution obtained by copolymerization of an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid component comprising from 30 to 50 mole % of biphenyltetracarboxylic acid dianhydride, 50 to 70 mole % of pyromellitic acid dianhydride, 60 to 80 mole % of p-phenylenediamine and 20 to 40 mole % of 4,4'-diaminodiphenyl ether. The aromatic copolyimide film has a low coefficient of thermal expansion, low water absorption, a low coefficient of hygroscopic expansion, high mechanical strength and is readily etchable making it suitable for use an advanced electronic substrate.

Abstract: High twist fibers are produced in a spin/quench/twist process directly from a modified spinneret. The spinneret consists of capillaries that are installed in highly elongated inserts which are surrounded by heat deflecting shields surrounded by an annular concentric orifice supplied with a fluid (air or steam preferred) that simultaneously quenches and twists the emerging filaments as they exit the capillary quench/torque jet.

Abstract: Two related, novel antibiotic substances, peptifluorin and neopeptifluorin, are prepared by cultivation of strains of Pseudomonas fluorescens, A. T. C. C. No. 53,958 and A. T. C. C. No. 55,129, respectively.

Abstract: Formation of polyimide film with a preselected coefficient of thermal expansion is disclosed employing relationships between cure temperature and heating rates.