Abstract: A computer display controller (50) cooperates with a host microprocessor (18) to direct display data to a frame buffer memory (16) in accordance with a selected one of multiple frame buffer memory configurations (20 and 30). The display controller includes an address decoder circuit (58) that delivers address information generated by the host microprocessor to the address inputs (64) of the frame buffer memory in accordance with the selected frame buffer memory configuration.

Abstract: A process for preparing spin-oriented feed yarns that may be processed into flat yarns by draw-warping, involving the use of lower withdrawal speeds than customary hitherto for preparing spin-oriented feed yarns, and preferably low draw-tensions.

Abstract: In the method of this invention, dispensed volume is calculated from the ratio of the absorbance values for a sample delivered by a precisely calibrated pipette and the sample dispensed by an automated pipette. This links a gravimetric method of calibration to a colorimetric method.

Abstract: A pellicle comprising a thin, durable film of substantially uniform thickness which absorbs less than 10% light at wavelengths between 190 and 820 nanometers, tautly adhered to one edge of an enclosed support frame, said thin film comprising amorphous fluoropolymers having a refractive index between 1.24 and 1.41. Pellicles of this type are dust defocusing covers for photomasks and reticles used to project patterns onto light sensitive substrates such as photoresist-coated semiconductor wafers which are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits.

Abstract: A seal comprising a substrate which is at least translucent to light having a transparent masking material disposed in an indicia-defining pattern on the inner surface of the substrate. A colorant layer is disposed over the masking material and extends beyond the pattern. There is an adhesive disposed at least over the area of the colorant. The present invention also includes a tamper indicating opaque container such as an envelope or carton has a window defined within the closure flap. A translucent or transparent panel overlaying the window has a transparent masking material of low adhesion properties disposed in an indicia-defining pattern. A colorant layer is disposed over the transparent masking material and an adhesive in turn is disposed over the colorant layer and transparent masking material.

Abstract: Shaped articles of polycrystalline AlN and AlN-containing composites; the AlN articles having thermal conductivities of at least about 70 W/mK (watts/meter .degree.K); the AlN component effecting good thermal conductivity in the composited articles.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved process for preparing a superconducting composition having the formula M.sub.w A.sub.z Cu.sub.v O.sub.x wherein M is selected from the group consisting if Bi, Tl, Y, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm Yb and Lu; A is at least one alkaline earth metal selected from the group consisting of Ba, Ca and Sr; x is at least 6; w is at least 1; z is at least 2 and v is at least 1; said composition having a superconducting transition temperature of above 77 K, preferably above about 90 K; said process consisting essentially of (a) forming a suspension having an M:A:Cu atomic ratio of w:z:v by mixing A(OH).sub.2, AO or AO.sub.2 and M.sub.2 O.sub.3 with an aqueous solution of cupric carboxylate or cupric nitrate at a temperature from about 50.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C., or mixing A(OH).sub.2 with an aqueous solution of Cu carboxylate, nitrate or a mixture thereof and M carboxylate, nitrate or a mixture thereof at a temperature from about 50.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C.

Abstract: A spandex fiber is provided with discoloration resistance by a synergistic combination of a hydroxyphenyl-1,3,5-triazine ultraviolet light absorber and N,N-dialkylsemicarbazide groups, the groups being attached to the ends of the spandex polymer or as a substituent of an additive.

Abstract: A dressing comprising a flexible backing member and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The adhesive layer comprises one or more polyisobutylenes, elastomers, and one or more moisture absorbing, moisture transmitting, water soluble and/or water swellable agents. A dispersion of the active ingredient in a medium compatible with the adhesive layer is laminated to the skin contacting surface.

Abstract: A pair of plates of a hard material (a socalled ceramic material or the like), intended to form the members for flow control of a faucet of the socalled screw type, and having an extended control field, wherein at least one of the sides which define the passage opening of at least one of the plates of the pair has substantially the shape of an arc of linear spiral (Archimedes' spiral), and the end portion having the smaller width of the passage opening defined by this arc of linear spiral is located near the plate periphery. The stated shape like an arc of linear spiral may be chosen for one side of the passage opening of one plate only, or even for one side of the passage openings of both plates, but in this latter case it is needed that the two spirals have a different slope. By means of this pair of plates it is possible to obtain control angles extending in the field from 1/2 turn and 3/4 of a turn, for example angles of 230.degree. or 270.degree..

Abstract: A process for the polymerization of selected acrylic and maleimide monomers by contacting the monomers with a diazotate, cyanate or hyponitrite, and N-chlorosuccinimide, N-bromosuccinimide or a diazonium salt. The polymers produced can themselves initiate further polymerization. Block copolymers can be produced.

Abstract: Low void composites with high Tg polyimide matrices are prepared from stoichiometrically unbalanced precursors.

Abstract: Polyacetal compositions containing 0.05 to 5 weight percent of an oxo-piperazinyl-triazine hindered amine light stabilizer wherein the hindered N.sup.4 atom in the piperazinone ring of the stabilizer is alkylated with a metyl, ethyl, or propyl group, said compositions being relatively stable upon exposure to UV light. A polyacetal composition containing a specific oxo-piperazinyl-triazine hindered amine light stabilizer wherein the hindered N.sup.4 atom is not alkylated is shown to be relatively stable upon exposure to UV light. Both compositions possess stability during melt processing and do not significantly lose physical properties upon exposure to heat and light.

Abstract: A glass or mineral fiber-filled polyester resin comprising a polyetherester or poly(etherimide ester) or a blend of one or both of a polyetherester or a poly(etherimide ester) with poly(butylene terephthalate) or poly(ethylene terephthalate). The composition must not have a matrix phase of poly(butylene terephthalate) or poly(ethylene terephthalate). The fiber has substantially no adhesion for the polyester base resin. The glass or mineral fibers effectively control the coefficient of linear thermal expansion of the polymer blend. The low adhesive fiber does not result in the reduction in toughness associated with conventional reinforcing adhesive fiber (which is coated with a coupling agent for the resin).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for processing a photosensitive element and, more particularly, for processing an aqueous developable photosensitive element which contains colorant. The apparatus comprises a a primary developing station for washing away most non-image portions from the element and a secondary developing station for washing away a remainder of the non-image portion. After the element is processed by the apparatus, the processed element forms a colored image on a support.

Abstract: A mechanism for automatically releasing the control bars in a nuclear reactor following an increase of the temperature in the nuclear boiler includes a thermal sensor suitable for producing a mechanical force or a torque as a function of the temperature and such as to operate a mechanical actuator which provides to unlock the device that holds said control bars causing in this way their fall under the force of gravity.

Abstract: A system and method of broadcasting in which both the entire show to be broadcast and segments of the show used as promotional material are retrieved from the same source recordings.

Abstract: Antiviral activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R.sub.1 is a purine or pyrimidine base or an analog thereof and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, --PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 or ##STR2## wherein X.sub.7 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl or aryl.

Abstract: A rotary slot cutting tool having a flat sided disc shaped body with a central bore, a plurality of apertures spaced about the periphery of the body each aperture having in it a cutting insert held in position by the shape of the aperture against radial movement, each aperture being shaped in such a manner that on the application of a force acting radially outwards on the circumference on the bore of the body, faces of the aperture are caused to spread apart to permit removal and replacement of the inserts in an axial direction. The invention further provides an insert for use in rotary and other slot cutting tools.