Abstract: Tobacco varieties exhibiting agronomically useful resistance to N-(heterocyclicaminocarbonyl)arylsulfonamide herbicides are produced by tissue culture selection techniques.

Abstract: Mercaptoalkanoyl and acylmercaptoalkanoyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from one to fifteen possess enkephalinase inhibition activity and are useful as analgesic agents.

Abstract: Outgoing light signals from a virtual point source are transmitted to a confronting end of an optical fiber via a microlens, whose diameter approximately equals the fiber diameter, axially traversing a center hole of a large-diameter circular photodetector illuminated by incoming light signals from the same fiber end. A focusing lens or objective may be interposed between that fiber end and the photodetector with its microlens to create a field of parallel rays therebetween. The photodetector may be angularly subdivided into a plurality of sectoral portions which are electrically interconnected in series for producing an increased output voltage.

Abstract: A new class of benzazepine derivatives having the general formula ##STR1## including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are disclosed. These compounds are useful as cardiovascular agents, particularly as vasodilators.

Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidal pyridine-sulfonylureas which are highly active as preemergence and postemergence herbicides.

Abstract: The container has an elongated port section formed of a flexible cylindrical wall. A first tube member is lodged within the wall at a location spaced from the end thereof. A second tube member is forceably inserted within the first tube member, engaging a section of the wall therebetween. The engaged wall section may include a double wall thickness. One of the tube members is composed of substantially non-elastic material and the other is composed of relatively elastic material. The elastic member will deform so as to tightly seal the wall section. A detent may be present on one of the tube members to cooperate with a detent receiving recess on the other to enhance the strength of the seal. Any conventional drain valve or tubing can be connected to the protruding end of the second tube member.

Abstract: Insulating fabric having a knitted base fabric incorporating air-entrapping cells on one or both sides. The base fabric is knit from a bulk acrylic yarn, preferably high bulk acrylic yarn, and a combination polyester and cotton yarn, the yarns being knitted separately in selected fabric courses. The inner face of the fabric is formed of the bulk acrylic yarn, to provide a soft, warm and comfortable interior surface when worn. The outer face of the fabric is formed of the polyester/cotton yarn, which provides a knitted framework for anchoring and stabilizing the high bulk yarn in the fabric. Following knitting, the fabric is subjected to a series of finishing operations which include scouring, padding, drying and calendering. Preferably, the inner acrylic surface of the fabric is napped prior to calendering. As the result of repeated washings, the insulating fabric of the invention increases in thickness to enhance its heat insulating capability and provide increased warmth.

Abstract: Novel N-(heterocyclicaminocarbonyl)arylsulfonamides such as 2,3-dihydro-N-[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-1H-in dole-7-sulfonamide are useful as pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides and for the regulation of plant growth.

Abstract: A liquid electrostatic developer containing negatively chargeable resin particles with improved charging characteristics, said developer consisting essentially of(A) nonpolar liquid having a Kauri-butanol value of less than 30, present in a major amount;(B) resin particles of a blend of at least two polymers, at least one polymer containing at least one acidic constituent having a pKa of less than 4.5 measured at 25.degree. C. in water, and the blend having an acid number of at least one due to said acidic constitutent; the resin particles having an average by area particle size of less than 10 .mu.m, and(C) nonpolar liquid soluble ionic or zwitterionic charge director compound.A preferred polymer blend is composed of polystyrene and a sulfonated polymer, e.g., poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid). The average resin particle size by area is less than 10 .mu.m. Optionally a colorant and other additives or adjuvants are present.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for surgically implanting an allograft or prosthetic ligament as a replacement for a patient's cruciate ligaments. In a practice of the system, as a replacement for an anterior cruciate ligament, the patient's leg is bent and maintained at approximately a ninety degree (90.degree.) angle, a single incision is made medial to the tibial tuberosity. From this incision, under fluoroscopic and arthroscopic contol, a guidewire is driven through the tibia and across the cruciate ligament junctions with the proximal tibia and distal femur ends and into the femur cortex.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning and spray painting pole structures. The apparatus includes a carriage constructed to be upwardly and downwardly movable along the axis of the pole to be cleaned or painted. Mounted on the carriage is a carousel rotatably secured so as to revolve around the pole as the carriage moves upwardly and downwardly. The carousel may be provided with brushes for cleaning the pole or with a paint sprayer for applying paint. In one embodiment two pairs of rollers are located symmetrically with respect to the sprayer and the poles so that the rollers evenly apply the paint to the pole and simultaneously minimize overspray losses.

Abstract: A process for making hydrogen peroxide from hydrogen and oxygen employing an aqueous reaction medium containing a bromide promoter is disclosed.

Abstract: It has now been discovered that a selected magnesium oxychloride can be mixed with a thermoplastic polymer sensitive to decomposition by water, such as polyamides or polyesters, or with fluoropolymers.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing 3-substituted tetrahydrofuran, 3- and 4-substituted butyrolactones and mixtures thereof comprising hydrogenating a hydrogenatable precursor in the presence of an aqueous reaction medium and a catalyst comprising palladium and rhenium and at least one support selected from the group consisting of titanium oxide, zirconium oxide, and carbon.

Abstract: In injection-molding threaded molded articles in the form of plastic caps and stoppers with or without imbedded reinforcing cages, an injection unit, a closing unit and an injection mold are provided, where the movable mold half is equipped with a threading part. The threading part is irrotational and integral. A rotating tool is provided, which for the condition of open injection mold can be moved between the mold halves and is operationally linked to the molded article so it can be jointly moved with it to unscrew the molded article from the threading part. Radial and axial centering pins are provided in the injection mold to center the cage.

Abstract: Antibacterial activity is exhibited by 2-azetidinones having a 3-acylamino substituted and having an activating group in the 1-position of the formula ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1 is a single bond, ##STR2## and A.sub.

Abstract: A composite fabric that is particularly useful in protective garments has an outer layer of polyvinyl fluoride or polyvinylidene fluoride or copolymers thereof bonded to a film of polyvinyl alcohol polymer or copolymers thereof which in turn is bonded to a textile fabric substrate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of polymerizing acrylic esters and, more specifically, to initiators which are useful therein.

Abstract: Group transfer polymerization process with respect to which a selected silylamine is employed, for example, as a scavenger to remove scavenger-reactive poisons.

Abstract: A new class of benzazepine derivatives having the general formula ##STR1## including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are disclosed. These compounds are useful as cardiovascular agents, particularly as vasodilators.