Abstract: Compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2, Y is OH, R.sup.1 COO--, R.sup.2 R.sup.3 NCOO-- or R.sup.4 O whereby R.sup.1 is an alkyl group, or a possibly substituted phenyl group, R.sup.2 is an alkyl, phenethyl, or benzyl or phenyl group, R.sup.3 is H or an alkyl group and R.sup.4 is an allyl or benzyl group, and R is an alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, dimethylaminoalkyl or methylthioalkyl group or alkenyl group, processes for their preparations and methods of treatment employing such compounds. The compounds are useful for therapeutic purposes, especially for treatment of disorders in the central nervous system.

Abstract: A treatment process for treating an interfacially polymerized polyaramide on a microporous support reverse osmosis membrane. The treatment involves immersing the membrane in an aqueous solution containing 5 to 25 weight percent of an alcohol having 1-5 carbon atoms for 15 minutes to two hours at a pressure of 50 to 100 psi. Optionally, the membrane can be treated with a surfactant.

Abstract: Novel polylactide composition containing segments of poly(R-lactide) interlocked with segments of poly(S-lactide).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of tufted rugs and carpets, or similar products, characterized by the fact that a first application of yarns is inserted by a bank of needles over a prewoven base then over which a second application of yarns is made in a different direction from the first, forming a two directional tufted structure; the process can produce tufted carpets in any size and shape without joints, and results in self-supporting yarns. It also manufactures other tufted textile products through the two and the three-directional tufting process.

Abstract: In order of maintaining at the more constant level the CO.sub.2 content in the gaseous mixture discharge of a transversely excited atmospheric pressure laser, a polymer product is included in advance of the laser operation in the laser chamber or within the closed fluidtight circuit where the gaseous mixture is recycled. Such polymer is produced by irradiating tripropylamine with ultraviolet photons and/or with energy electrons in the form of a layer whereby at least a portion of a solid support is coated.

Abstract: Novel melt-spinnable anisotropic-melt-forming polyesters from certain disubstituted hydroquinones and terephthalic acid have high glass transition temperatures.

Abstract: A backcountry ski binding having a boot-receiving frame (10) and a climbing attachment (40) is detachably mountable (24, 26) upon a ski and convertible between a plurality of climbing modes (L) and a stored mode (C). The frame includes adjustable rear support means (28) that permit free heel operation at a plurality of boot positions to accommodate slopes of differing grade. The climbing attachment is pivotal about a main mounting pin and has an articulated plate (42) and arm (44) so that a climbing scoop (46) can be moved between not only the plurality of different climbing positions, but also between those positions and the stored position. Locking means (56, 58) are included to releasably and selectively lock the scoop in these positions.

Abstract: Ortho-Hydrazinosulfonyl benzenesulfonylureas, such as 2-(2,2-dimethylhydrazinosulfonyl)-N-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)aminocar bonyl]benzenesulfonamide, are useful as pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides.

Abstract: A novel antibiotic substance EM5596 is prepared by cultivation of a strain of the microorganism Micrococcus luteus A.T.C.C. No. 53598.

Abstract: A method for determining key yarn properties such as modification ratio and MBB dye uptake rate by measuring yarn bundle filament velocities near the spinneret as they are melt spun. The average filament velocities only are used to determine yarn properties from a calibration curve of yarn properties versus average filament velocity.

Abstract: To determine whether a patient will react adversely when injected intravenously with an iodine-containing contrast media, a sample of the patient's whole blood, whole blood depleted of red blood cells or plasma is treated to activate complement, and the level of at least one product resulting from complement activation is quantified and compared to the level of that product obtained in patients of known reactivity to radiographic contrast media.

Abstract: A gas operated laser is disclosed which comprises two main electrodes facing each other and connected with a single feeding capacitor both for the preionization and for the main laser discharge, wherein the gas preionization in the laser vessel is obtained by a corona discharge generator comprising a dielectric tube along the outside of which a conducting wire is stretched to contact the outer surface of the tube which conductor connects with one of the discharge electrodes while a thin conducting rod inserted in said tube connects with the other discharge electrode. As a first alternative an edge of a conducting material shape is used as a substitute for said conducting wire. As a second alternative the side sharp edge of one of the main electrodes is used in lieu of said conducting wire.

Abstract: Semi-flexible aromatic polyimides, prepared by polycondensation of dianhydrides with phenylene diamines having alkyl substituents on all ortho positions to the amine functions incorporating at least in part 3,3',4,4'-benzophenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride, are auto photochemically crosslinkable. Membranes formed from this class of crosslinked polyimides have improved environmental stability and superior gas selectivity than the corresponding uncrosslinked polyimide. The range of gas permeation properties observed allows for the tailoring of membrane material for widely diverse gas separations. The high permeabilities of some gases from multicomponent mixtures is due to the optimization of the molecular free volume in the polymer.

Abstract: An unloading system for a container, such a forage box, includes a floor and a pair of parallel sidewalls. An auger is located in the container and a hydraulic motor on the auger rotates the auger to convey material in the container toward one end thereof. The auger is mounted on movable carriages and a second hydraulic motor drives the carriages to advance the auger transversely across the floor of the container between the sidewalls while the auger is rotating. A second cross auger is positioned adjacent the discharge end of the aforementioned auger and extends transversely of the container to receive the material conveyed by the first auger and discharge it from the container, and the second auger is also driven by a hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor which transversely advances the first auger includes a relief valve which controls the hydraulic fluid pressure of that motor to vary the speed of the transverse movement across the floor of the container.

Abstract: Process for formation of a hardened, insoluble or crosslinked stencil or resist image on a substrate, e.g., having a metal surface such as copper, and modifying the substrate or image surface comprising:A. forming an image on the substrate by applying a solvent-soluble thermoplastic copolymer of ethylene and .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated acid having an acid number of at least about 30, the copolymer reacting thermochemically with the substrate;B. fusing at a temperature and for a duration to induce the thermochemical reaction at a rate sufficient to partially insolubilize, harden or crosslink the polymeric image and adhere the polymeric image to the substrate surface to facilitate subsequent removal therefrom;C. modifying the uncovered substrate surface or the polymeric image surface, e.g., etching, plating, depositing, soldering; andD. removing the polymeric image.The image can be formed on the substrate by printing, electrostatic means, etc.

Abstract: Semi-flexible aromatic polyimides, prepared by polycondensation of dianhydrides with diamines having alkyl substituents on all ortho positions to the amine functions, or with mixtures of diamines, some components having substituents on all positions ortho to the amine functions, are disclosed. Membranes formed from this class of polyimides have improved environmental stability and superior gas permeability. The range of gas permeation properties observed allows for the tailoring of membrane material for widely diverse gas separations. The high permeabilities of some gases from multicomponent mixtures is due to the optimization of the molecular free volume in the polymer.

Abstract: A process for forming a metallic alloy having improved material strength and resistance to wear and impact includes precarburizing master alloys to form fine metallic carbides dispersed in a metallic matrix. The metallic carbides are added as precarburized master alloys to a melt and are dissolved to provide a homogeneous distribution of stable carbide particles in the metallic matrix.

Abstract: A bag having a flap valve beneath an opening at the top edge and a second valve including a longitudinally slidable valve member having a downwardly extending tube. When the slidable valve is in the open position the downwardly extending tube passes through the flap valve to provide sterile access to the liquid within the bag.

Abstract: A process is described to improve the reproduction quality of multiply exposable negatively tonable light-sensitive reproduction materials containing at least one 1,4-dihydropyridine compound, wherein the light-sensitive layer is treated with a strong acid before the imagewise exposure.

Abstract: A broadband signal broadcasting system comprising a circuit to encode video and audio signals forming a TV channel to be sent to a switching matrix, which is remotely operated by the subscriber; a circuit to multiplex two or more TV channel to be simultaneously transmitted on the subscriber's line, which can be a coaxial cable, a radio link or an optical fiber; and a circuit to receive the signals transmitted on the line, to separate two or more TV channels and to carry out channel decoding by supplying the subscriber's terminals with the corresponding video and audio signals. The system requires a single encoding and a single decoding of the nB.fwdarw.(n+m)B type on broadband signals, respectively at the output from signal sources and at the input of subscriber's terminals.