Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for electrostatically spray coating an article in a coating zone with a liquid coating material, such as paint, wherein air is supplied to the spray head of an air spray gun at an atomizing air flow rate in excess of 5 CFM and at a delivery pressure of less than 15 psi to atomize the liquid coating material. At this combination of relatively low pressure and relatively high volume of air the transfer efficiency is substantially higher than for conventional air spray guns. A turbine unit filters and heats the air so that the air has a temperature in excess of 70.degree. F. at the spray head. An elongated conductive rod is reciprocably supported within a nozzle of the spray head to create an electrical charge differential between the atomized liquid coating material and the article in the coating zone when charged by a high voltage source. Preferably, the rod is positioned within a liquid discharge orifice of the nozzle to alternatively open and close the nozzle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adapting a portable radio transceiver (10) for configuration in electronic communication with a main console of a fixed or mobile communication system. The apparatus employs a bracket (36) which serves to extend, by cables 52, 54, various functional input terminals at the console to function contacts (44, 46) at the bracket (36). The transceiver (10) includes apparatus (34) for mating the transceiver (10) to the bracket (36). The bracket (36) carries a track (50) for accepting the track rider mating apparatus (34) of the transceiver (10).

Abstract: Mode field radius in single-mode optical fibers is measured by the modulation of an optical beam by means of a spatial filter with radial-distribution of transmittivity of Gaussian type. Modulated beam intensity is measured in correspondence with the beam axis for different widths of the Gaussian curve, and the mode field radius is derived from both such intensity values and a parameter dependent on the Gaussian width.

Abstract: A polymerizable compound of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.2 is an aliphatic group and R.sup.3 is a cycloaliphatic group and the polymer has a molecular weight of about 2,000 to 50,000;The compound is useful for forming polymers used in coating compositions for finishing the exterior of automobiles and trucks.

Abstract: A novel nucleic acid, arabinonucleic acid, is provided as a probe in nucleic acid assays. The arabinose moiety of the probe can be detected with anti-arabinose antibody-label conjugates.

Abstract: This invention relates to a heat-shrinkable film consisting essentially of a blend of 99.5-98.5 weight % of linear low or medium density polyethylene and 0.5-1.5 weight % of one or more copolymers of ethylene with a monomer selected from vinyl acetate and acrylic acids or esters, where said film has been cross-linked to the degree induced by an irradiation dosage of about 1 to 5 megarads.

Abstract: A constant force perpendicular to the fiber axis is applied to the fiber and is displaced step by step along the fiber axis. The state of polarization of a radiation outgoing from the fiber is determined at each step and the beat-length values are obtained from both the amplitude ratio and the phase difference between the components, along the two birefringence axes, of the electrical field associated with a radiation launched into the fiber.

Abstract: A coating of a viscous lubricant applied prior to stretch-breaking permits forming slivers of stretch-broken carbon fibers. When an anti-static ingredient is added to the viscous lubricant cohesive slivers of stretch-broken glass fibers can be formed. Composites of matrix resin reinforced with these slivers exhibit high strength, tensile stiffness, and good formability.

Abstract: This invention relates to an imaging system with computer-controlled, multiple electronic image acquisition and assembly means for producing a graphical map from a stored wide-field-of-view high-resolution electronic image. The invention displays a contiguous small portion of the stored image within a display window and a cursor is superimposed on the image at a fixed position within the display window. The window can be roamed over the stored image for generating mapping marks from the fixed cursor and the mapping marks a stored in a separate memory.

Abstract: A process for reducing chloronitrobenzenes to the corresponding chloroanilines using a combination ruthenium-platinum catalyst is disclosed. The ratio of ruthenium to platinum in the catalyst is from 75:1 to 30:1. The pressure used is from 200 to 800 psi with from 400 to 600 psi being the preferred range. The temperature used is from 70.degree. to 160.degree. C. with from 110.degree. to 150.degree. C. being the preferred range.

Abstract: Incorporation of 0.6-5.0 weight percent of certain ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers into polyacetal molding compositions results in improved hydrolytic stability of such compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidally active sulfonamide compounds having a heterocyclic carbonyl group ortho to the sulfonyl bridge.

Abstract: Process for preparation of toner particles for electrostatic imaging comprising (A) dispersing in a vessel at elevated temperature thermoplastic resin, nonpolar liquid and optionally a colorant, e.g., pigment, using moving particulate media, the temperature being sufficient to plasticize and liquify the resin and below the decomposition temperature of resin and/or colorant and below nonpolar liquid boiling point; (B) cooling the dispersion while maintaining continuous movement of the particulate media during and subsequent to cooling whereby toner particles are formed having an average by area particle size of less than 10 .mu.m and a plurality of fibers; and (C) separating the dispersion having a concentration of toner particles from the particulate media. After step (C) the dispersion can be diluted with additional nonpolar solvent and/or a charge director can be added. The dispersion having a concentration of toner particles is useful for the preparation of copies and proofs of various colors.

Abstract: Cognitive deficiencies and/or neurological function deficits and/or mood and/or mental disturbances are treated by the administration of 3,3-disubstituted indolines. The indolines have the formula: ##STR1## wherein: p is 0 or 1;Z is O or S;R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl, 4-pyridyl or ##STR2## V, W, X, and Y independently are H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, OR.sup.1, NO.sub.2, CF.sub.3, CN or NR.sup.2 R.sup.2 ;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently are H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl;-- .circle.H and -- .circle.H' independently are 6-membered heterocyclic aromatic rings containing at least one nitrogen atom as a part of the ring optionally substituted with one substituent selected from the group C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, halo, OR.sup.1 or NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 ; oran N-oxide or pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: Particulate polymethyl methacrylate polymerized in the presence of alumina trihydrate filler provides a superior blasting media for cleaning surfaces, such as for stripping paint from sensitive substrates like aluminum aircraft skin.

Abstract: A melt processible multi-phase thermoplastic composition comprising a blend of:(A) 5-95 parts by weight of a crystalline polyolefin resin of a substantially saturated homopolymer or copolymer of polymerized monomer units of C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alpha monoolefins forming one phase of the composition,(B) 5-95 parts by weight of a crosslinked ethylene-containing copolymer forming a second phase of the composition comprising units derived from (1) ethylene, (2) alkyl acrylates or alkyl methacrylates wherein the alkyl group contains 1-6 carbon atoms or vinyl esters of monocarboxylic acids having 2-6 carbon atoms, and (3) glycidyl acrylate or glycidyl methacrylate.

Abstract: Negative, liquid electrostatic developer consisting essentially of(A) nonpolar liquid having Kauri-butanol value less than 30, present in major amount,(B) thermoplastic resin particles having a colorant and an inorganic metal salt as defined dispersed therein and average particle size by area being less than 10 .mu.m, and(C) nonpolar liquid soluble ionic or zwitterionic compound which imparts a negative charge to the thermoplastic resin particles.Optionally additional adjuvants are present. The liquid electrostatic developer is useful in copying, making proofs including digital color proofs, lithographic printing plates, and resists.

Abstract: A process is described for cementing together the edges of photopolymerizable flexographic printing elements for printing plates that contain as an elastomeric binder a block copolymer whose polymer blocks are polystyrene and polyisoprene and/or polybutadiene or their copolymers.

Abstract: A process for preparation of chlorosulfonyl thiophene compounds comprising contacting a thiophenamine with sodium or potassium nitrite to produce a diazonium salt, then contacting said salt with sulfur dioxide and cuprous or cupric chloride, or bromide. Addition of gaseous HCl, concentrated H.sub.2 SO.sub.4, or oleum to the diazotization mixture enhances yield.

Abstract: Methylated, ethylated or carboxymethylated starch products which have, per anhydroglucose unit within the starch molecule, an average of from about 0.03 to about 1.0 methyl, ethyl or carboxymethyl substituents covalently bonded thereto and which contain a combined total of less than 1 weight percent, on a dry starch solids weight basis, of polyvalent inorganic anions, monovalent inorganic anions and methylsulfate and ethylsulfate anions are particularly well suited for use as protective colloids in emulsion polymerization or copolymerization processes.