Abstract: An improved method of playing a card game with a deck of cards having specialty cards that, when played on a penalty card, either transfer the penalty required by the penalty card to the suceeding player, return the penalty required by the penalty card to the preceding player, or cancel the penalty required by the penalty card.

Abstract: An in-phase hybrid and a balun in a single stage built with inexpensive coaxial cable which splits or combines RF power and simultaneously performs a balanced-to-unbalanced impedance transformation.

Abstract: A method for monitoring the operation of a multiposition spinning machine wherein filaments are extruded from a spinning pack at each position and advanced as a yarn bundle in a path, then split at a location into a plurality of threadlines to be forwarded to a plurality of windups to be wound on packages and scheduling events at predetermined times in the preparation of said packages with the aid of a digital computer, the method relies on a program with a knowledge database that includes the operative state of each position, the elapsed time since the initiation of each package, predetermined event times unique to the filaments being wound, the positional configuration of said machine, a hueristic rule base.

Abstract: Imidazole compounds such as ##STR1## which have angiotensin II antagonizing properties as well as .beta.-adrenoceptor antagonizing properties are useful as antihypertensives and for treatment of congestive heart failure.

Abstract: Apparatus for treating of old printed papers includes a recycling conduit for the thickening waters of a long fiber fraction upstream of the fractionation apparatus to the pulping and pre-purification apparatus, and a reservoir for the recovery of thickening waters of a short fiber fraction and of thickening/washing waters of the long fiber fraction. This reservoir is fed with clean water for starting the installation and is connected with a second reservoir such that overflow from the first reservoir empties into the second reservoir.

Abstract: Carbon fibers having balanced properties comprising an ultra-high modulus greater than 100 Mpsi and a high tensile strength of greater than 500 kpsi. The carbon fibers are derived from a solvent fractionated pitch having a mesophase content of greater than 90% by weight and a quinoline insolubles content of less than 1% by weight. A crude pitch feed is sequentially heat soaked, solvent fractionated, and extruded to form as-spun fibers. The latter are stabilized or infusibilized and then carbonized by multistage heat treatments involving separate precarbonization, carbonization, and graphitization steps with an intermediate cooling step.

Abstract: Very high strength cords are made and described which are composed of a core and a sheath of twisted yarns plied around the core in such a way that the cord exhibits greatly improved retained strength after use.

Abstract: Cultivation of a strain of the microorganism, Preussia sp., that has been deposited in the American Type Culture Collection as A.T.C.C. No. 20,923, yields a novel antibiotic substance, culpin, that has activity against a selected spectrum of microorganisms.

Abstract: This invention provides a continuous process of preparing a formed gel piece by deaeration and hydration of a flowable mixture, cooling said flowable mixture to a formable viscosity in an extruder, and forming of the resulting formable mixture upon exit from the extruder. This process gives a gel confection product that is equivalent to that produced by the Mogul system but which avoids the extended batch drying times of the Mogul system. This invention also provides a new apparatus and method for extruding gel pieces as well as a new apparatus and method for injection molding gel pieces.

Abstract: Compositions and films are provided for the preparation of electrostatic printing masters. The composition binder permits use of aqueous silver halide photographic techniques to image the master for printing, and exhibits insulation properties needed for electrostatic printing under typical conditions of relative humidity.

Abstract: A blow moldable composition of a polyether, an epoxide polymer, a source of catalytic cations, and a fibrillatable tetrafluoroethylene polymer.

Abstract: A readily removable and replaceable acoustical absorber for mounting in a channel that utilizes a flexible grid within the absorber to support the absorber on flanges of angles mounted on the channel walls.

Abstract: Tetrazole-substituted benzenesulfonamides are useful as agricultural chemicals and, in particular, as growth regulants and herbicides.

Abstract: A support arrangement for a temperature sensor in a centrifuge is characterized by a generally tubular member coaxially disposed about a portion of the drive shaft. A temperature sensor is positioned on the support arrangement so that it extends into the drive recess of a rotor and there confronts the body of the rotor in a temperature sensing relationship.

Abstract: A threadline tensiometer with strain gage sensors sealed inside a protective cover and capable of being located remote from the application of threadline forces.

Abstract: An automatic washing apparatus designed to travel on a single I beam track that can be easily mounted in an existing self-service car wash bay. This apparatus is unique within itself since the trolley apparatus that supplies water and chemicals to the water boom manifold is driven entirely by a screw gear apparatus. The water boom manifold swing is also unique, being rotated by a single half spur gear that is rotated by striking a gear rack at either end of the I beam. An improved embodiment features an adjustable gear rack assembly at one end of the track which is adjusted to shorten the linear travel between end turns in response to signals from vehicle position indicating devices in order to efficiently wash smaller cars. The improved embodiment also includes a smoother vibrationless screw drive and a more rigid one-way clutch bearing support for the rotating members.

Abstract: A submersible pump system and method for producing oil from gassy wells is disclosed in which at least first- and second-stage gas separators protect a submersible pump from vapor lock. The pump communicates with the production tubing and is driven by a shaft extending from a motor, through the first- and second-stage gas separators. The first-stage gas separator has a first-stage inlet through the housing in communication with the production fluid from the producing formation. A primary means for separating gas components from the production fluid is in communication with the first-stage inlet and expels separated gas into the annulus through a first-stage gas outlet and advances the liquid component of the production fluid through the first-stage liquid outlet. The second-stage gas separator has a second-stage inlet communicating with the first-stage liquid outlet and leading to a secondary means for separating the gas from the production fluid.

Abstract: A package with a preferentially releasable seal is provided, suitable for use in microwaveable food cooking. The seal includes a heat-releasable polymer in contact with a microwave susceptor material. Upon heating in a microwave oven, the seal releases in response to force generated by the cooking of the food.

Abstract: A blow moldable composition of a polyester, an epoxide polymer and a source of catalytic cations.