Abstract: In the preparation of perfluoropolymers by the interpolymerization of tetrofluoroethylene, perfluro (alkyl vinyl) ether and cyano-cure site monomer, the improvement of incorporating iodo moieties by the reaction of iodo-compounds of the formula RI.sub.n, in which R is a hydrocarbon or halocarbon radical of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: Biological cells which are fluorophore-labeled can be stored frozen for a long period of time. After thawing the cells can be used as targets in fluorophore-release cytotoxicity assays.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved process for preparing a superconducting composition having the formula MBa.sub.2 Cu.sub.3 O.sub.x wherein M is selected from the group consisting of Y, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Dy, Ho, Er, Tn, Yb and Lu; x is from about 6.5 to about 7.0; said composition having a superconducting transition temperature of about 90.degree. K.; said process consisting essentially of preparing a precursor solution, drying the solution to obtain a solid material, and heating and cooling the solid material under specified conditions to obtain the desired product. In another embodiment, a shaped superconducting MBa.sub.2 Cu.sub.3 O.sub.x article is prepared by impregnating an article of cellulose material with the precursor solution, drying the impregnated article, and heating and cooling the impregnated article under prescribed conditions to obtain the desired product.

Abstract: The feedthrough device includes first and second half housing members, each of which has an internal chamber. The feedthrough device further includes a removable header member that fits within the chambers of the first and second half housing members when they are threaded together. The first half housing member has a threaded protrusion which fits into a threaded aperture located in the wall of a sealed structure, such as the wall of a vacuum furnace. The threaded protrusion arrangement includes a first "O" ring which seals the periphery of the aperture in the wall of the sealed structure. The header has first connectable terminals on one end and second connectable terminals on the other end. In between the first and second connectable terminals of the header there is located a plate member which fits along the edge of the first half housing member chamber; and located between that edge and the plate is a second "O" ring.

Abstract: Process of reacting polyimide membranes for separation of mixtures of fluids and particularly separation of mixtures of gas with primary or secondary mono-, di-, tri- or polyamines and the resultant products are disclosed. This modification results in improved gas permeation properties and, in some cases, improved environmental resistance.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing D(-)-.beta.-hydroxyisobutyric acid by fermentation employing the method and/or ethyl esters of isobutyric acid, the methyl and/or ethyl esters of methacrylic acid, isobutyl isobutyrate and/or isobutyl methacrylate as the substrate and a microorganism of the genus Candida and other fungi. In an alternative method, the isolated cells of the various microorganisms are employed with one or mixtures of the above substrates.

Abstract: Novel hydroxy containing fluorovinyl ethers, polymers of hydroxy containing fluorovinyl ethers, copolymers of selected hydroxy containing fluorovinyl ethers, a process for reducing ester containing fluorovinyl compounds to the corresponding alcohol with borohydrides, and a process for polymerizing hydroxy containing fluorovinyl ethers are disclosed.

Abstract: A protective cover for securing to the power head of an electric stapler of the type used for carpet installation. The cover is formed from a sheet of resilient material such as leather. The cover wraps around the power head and is secured by two pairs of snaps, for example. The cover is shaped to substantially conform with the shape of the power head.

Abstract: Systems for delivery of biologically active materials employing novel polylactide composition containing segments of poly(R-lactide) interlocked with segments of poly(S-lactide) as the carrier.

Abstract: In order to improve an angular, U-shaped knife for cutting tools for severing beads of adhesive on window panes of motor vehicles which is drivable about a point of rotation with a small swivel angle and at a high frequency and which comprises an attachment part with a receiving means connectable to a drive shaft coaxial with the point of rotation as first U-leg, an intermediate part as central U-leg and a cutting part as second U-leg, such that while having the same cutting capability as the curved, sickle-shaped knives it is also suitable for completely severing the bead of adhesive throughout its entire width in a corner region, it is suggested that the cutting part be of straight orientation.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain herbicidal sulfonamides, intermediates for their preparation, agriculturally suitable compositions of the sulfonamides and a method of use of the sulfonamides as a selective preemergent or postemergent herbicide or as a plant growth regulant.

Abstract: The coaxial-waveguide phase shifter consists of a coaxial waveguide section, comprising an external cylindrical conductor and an internal cylindrical conductor, both hollow. Between them a number of irises are provided parallel to one another. The irises can be differently shaped and can be fixed to the external or to the internal conductor. By replacing the internal cylindrical conductor with a rectangular conductor, the irises can be unnecessary.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain sulfonylurea herbicidal compounds, agriculturally suitable compositions thereof and a method of their use.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an N-heterocyclic group as defined herein and Y can be --NH--, --O-- or --CH.sub.2 --, are disclosed. These compounds are inhibitors of renin and therefore useful as cardiovascular agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of plasma technology for coating thin polymer films on steel. The process utilizes DC power, system pressures of 0.01-1.0 torr, the steel substrate is made the cathode, and the anodes are equipped with magnetic enhancement. The result is a uniform, pin-hole free, dense organic coating. Furthermore, there is minimal deposition of the organic film on the anodes or interior of the chamber.

Abstract: Amorphous copolymers of perfluoro-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxole with at least one fluoro comonomer selected from one or more of ten defined classes having a recited minimum mole proportion of perfluoro-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxole, in no event less than 65%, have high glass transition temperatures of 140.degree. C. or higher, low indices of refraction, and good physical properties, and low dielectric constants, which make them suitable for caldding optical fibers as well as for many electronics applications, including the manufacture of substrates for circuit boards. They all are soluble at room temperature in perfluoro(2-butyltetrahydrofuran), which makes it practical to apply them as coatings from solution.

Abstract: Novel nucleic acid fragments coding for insecticidal proteins, the insecticidal proteins encoded thereby, insecticidal compositions containing such proteins, and the use of these proteins in combatting insects, particularly mosquitoes, are described. Chimeric genes containing the novel nucleic acid fragments, and microorganisms, tissues, seeds, and plants incorporating the nucleic acid fragments are also discussed.