Abstract: In a gas ion laser of the type having a serial array of coaxially aligned axially spaced floating electrodes contained within an evacuable dielectric envelope for exciting a d.c. plasma laser pumping discharge, the electrodes and gas fill are cooled by a plurality of axially directed coolant tubes within the gas-filled envelope. The electrodes have a spherically shaped funnel portion immediately surrounding the laser beam and plasma discharge path for focusing secondary electrons back into the beam path for increasing conversion efficiency. The spherically shaped surfaces are electroplated with a tungsten-cobalt alloy to decrease sputter erosion.

Abstract: Tetrazole intermediates useful to prepare antihypertensive compounds described in coassigned application U.S. Ser. No. 884,920, filed July 11, 1986, are described, these tetrazoles have the formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: A male external catheter comprising a condom-like sheath having at least one of its surfaces flocked with a fabric is disclosed. The flocked catheter provides greater comfort, absorbs moisture, and is easier to apply than prior art sheaths.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus is characterized by a cleaning arrangement movable with the aspirating needle of the apparatus. The cleaning arrangement includes a pair of mating wellheads one of which has a flange with a planar surface thereon. The other of the wellheads has a corresponding cutout therein. When registered, the wellheads cooperate to define a well-like chamber with a closed bottom. The wellheads are each mounted on an arm which is movable from open to closed dispositions in response to movement of the aspirating needle.

Abstract: The invention is directed to thick film crossover dielectric compositions in which the dielectric is an amorphous aluminoborosilicate glass which upon firing forms a single phase of celsian in a matrix of amorphous remainder glass.

Abstract: The drive is controlled such that reduced pressure is applied during a forward motion phase and venting flow from the drive is used as dynamic control pressure to hold off application of full driving pressure until, through physical impediment, piston movement stops. This way rebounding is prevented and strong holding pressure (e.g. on welding electrodes) is made available after a low power motion phase.

Abstract: Liquid Electrostatic Developer consisting essentially ofA. nonpolar liquid having a Kauri-butanol value of less than 30, present in major amount,B. at least one thermoplastic resin having average by area particle size of less than 10 .mu.m,C. a charge director compound,D. particles of a blend of wax and at least one metallic soap or inorganic metal salt, e.g., triglyceride wax/metallic soap or metal salt.Optionally a colorant is present. The liquid electrostatic developer is useful in copying, e.g., medical hard copies, making proofs, lithographic printing plates, and resists.

Abstract: An electrical component mounting and connection assembly for direct connection to a connecting wire cable includes a base member having a cavity and wire-receiving slots into which the electrical leads of a sensor, such as a magnetically actuated reed switch, and the wires of the connecting cable are positioned. A cooperating insert member includes insulation displacing contacts and latching structures to physically latch the insert member and base member together to allow the insulation displacing contacts to establish electrical contact with the slot-retained wire conductors. The circuit wires follow a path to an exterior surface of the assembly to allow direct electrical probing of the wire ends to test the circuit components and their connections. In the preferred embodiment, the base member and insert define cooperating `snap` together parts that allow time and cost efficient connection of the sensor device assemblies at the point of installation.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain herbicidally active sulfonamide compounds, suitable agricultural compositions thereof and a method for their use as general and/or selective preemergence or postemergence herbicides or plant growth regulants.

Abstract: A small group of 2,3-diaryl-5-bromothiophene compounds such as 5-bromo-2-(4-methylthiophenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)thiophene have been found to possess significant and unexpected antiinflammatory activity, and inhibition of prostaglandin synthetase useful for the treatment of arthritis and dysmenorrhea.

Abstract: A reversible ratchet wrench employing spaced plates which hold the sockets and ratchet mechanism in assembly has an offset handle to provide clearance for the hand of the user. The pawl of the ratchet mechanism is in the head portion of the wrench adjacent the socket and the spring-loaded plunger is supported in the handle portion. The pawl and plunger engage at an oblique angle at a juncture zone between the handle portion and the socket head portion, which juncture zone affords clearance for operative movement of the ratchet and plunger during use.

Abstract: The use of selected metribuzin analogs to control crystallization of metribuzin in mixtures of metribuzin and aromatic hydrocarbon-based grass killing herbicides is disclosed.

Abstract: The method consists of diffusing a doping compound in the region of a fluorozirconate glass support, wherein the optical guide is to be fabricated. The remaining regions are suitably masked to avoid any possible ionic exchange.

Abstract: Photohardenable electrostatic master comprising an electrically conductive substrate, e.g., aluminized polyethylene terephthalate, bearing a layer of a photopolymer comprising an organic polymeric binder, compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated group, photoinitiator, an aromatic amino compound, as defined, and an acid, e.g., p-toluene sulfonic acid, or an oxidized substituted aromatic amino compound. The photohardenable electrostatic master having improved charge decay and backtransfer is used for electrostatic proofing, etc.

Abstract: Method and device for preparation and primary separation of paper pulp in which the initial disintegration is produced in a primary pulper 1 of known type, the contents of the pulper, after this separation is discharged directly and discontinuously into a large-sized vat where it is stirred by an agitator with longitudinal shaft equipped with spiral arms, and from there poured discontinuously into a separator.

Abstract: Blends of polyester fiberfill and binder fiber, wherein the fiberfill is coated with a hydrophilic poly(alkylene oxide) type finish that cures on to the polyester fibers and so provides improved properties in the eventual bonded product, including combinations of improved durability, soft hand, good bonding, reduced flammability and improved moisture transport.

Abstract: A centrifuge rotor includes a central disc formed of a plurality of laminates each having an array of fibers arranged at predetermined annular orientations with respect to the axes of the fibers in the next vertically adjacent laminate. A rim having a higher stiffness than that of the disc surrounds the disc so that a radially inwardly compressive stress is imposed on the disc by the rim when the rotor is rotated at any speed.

Abstract: There are disclosed a nonlinear optical element capable of second harmonic generation comprising a crystalline inclusion complex of a lattice-forming host compound crystallized with continuous channel cavities in the presence of a nonlinearly polarizable guest compound in a noncentrosymmetric space group, said guest compound having specified properties, and both said guest and host being selected from specified classes; a nonlinear optical device; a method of generating second harmonic radiation; and an electro-optic modulator.

Abstract: This invention relates to alkyl sulfones which are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Medium and long-chain alkyl glycosides are prepared by reacting a saccharide and a monohydric alcohol in the presence of at least 1 mole N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone per mole saccharide unit. The saccharide is selected from the group consisting of unsubstituted saccharides, short-chain alkyl glycosides, and mixtures thereof. The monohydric alcohol is selected from the group consisting of medium-chain alcohols, long-chain alcohols, and mixtures thereof. The reaction is conducted at a temperature of about 80.degree. to 140.degree. C.