Abstract: Nonradiometric polynucleotide probe compositions comprising zymogen-activating polypeptide reporter moieties are disclosed, in addition to detection methods and systems employing said probes.

Abstract: Photosensitive element comprisng a polyester, e.g., polyethylene terephthalate, at least 0.008 inch (0.20 mm) thick bearing on both sides a polymeric water-vapor barrier layer at least 0.00001 inch (0.00025 mm) thick of a copolymer of vinylidene chloride containing at least 80% by weight of vinylidene chloride and minor amounts of alkyl acrylate, and itaconic acid, and on at least one side of said barrier layer, a layer of a photosenstive material, e.g., silver halide emulsion, diazo or photopolymer. The element in the form of a phototool limits dimensional change within 6 hours after exposure to a 5% Relative Humidity change to no more than 0.001 inch (0.025 mm) per 24 inches (60.96 cm).

Abstract: An athletic monitoring device for attachment to a portion of an athlete'body or to athletic equipment. The device measures a predetermined parameter of the motion of the device while in use and compares the measured parameter to a predetermined range. Intensity of acceleration is measured by taking the square root of the sum of the squares of acceleration data for each of the three axes of motion. This value is compared to a threshold value. If greater than the threshold value, the square root value is stored and added to a second measured intensity value. In this manner, a sum of intensity values throughout a stroke is calculated. If the sum of intensities is above or below a predetermined range, appropriate signalling will so indicate.

Abstract: A positive displacement device capable of performing the typical positive displacement device functions such as pump, generator, flow meter, etc. is presented. The device comprises a housing having interior surfaces defining an inlet and an outlet separated by two generally circular cylindrical fluid flow chambers. A fulcrum is near the center of the device. A positive displacement barrier separates the inlet from the outlet. The barrier which is the only moving part comprises two circular cylindrical pistons coupled by a generally planar plenum barrier. The plenum barrier slides back and forth and teeter totters on a fulcrum so that each piston is always sealing the inlet from the outlet along the inside of its associated cylinder while each piston orbits its cylinder in a different direction. Fluid is caused to move around the piston by the piston and its sealing point.

Abstract: As-spun fibers of high tenacity are obtained by melt-spinning certain high inherent viscosity copolyesters through spinneret orifices of about 6 mils and less.

Abstract: A solvent-based thermosetting coating composition comprising a hydroxy functional epoxy resin, linear polycaprolactone diol, and blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent. The coating composition may be formulated as hot sprayable, high solids coating composition suitable for use as chip resistant automotive vehicle primer adapted for use on body panel areas subject to chipping by stones, gravel and other road debris. Alternatively, the composition may be formulated as a high solids composition sprayable with conventional spraying equipment. The hydroxy functional epoxy resin is formed by reaction of diepoxide, previously chain extended with diphenol, with hydroxy functional secondary amine in chain terminating reaction.

Abstract: A solvent based thermosetting coating composition comprising hydroxy functional epoxy ester resin, linear polycaprolactone diol, and blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent. The coating composition may be formulated as hot sprayable, high solids coating composition suitable for use as a chip resistant automotive vehicle primer adapted for use on body panel areas subject to chipping by stones, gravel and other road debris. Alternatively, the composition may be formulated as a high solids composition sprayable with conventional spraying equipment. The hydroxy functional epoxy ester resin is formed by reaction of diepoxide, chain extended with diphenol and dicarboxylic acid, with hydroxy functional secondary amine in chain terminating reaction.

Abstract: Solvent-based thermosetting coating composition comprising a hydroxy functional epoxy ester resin, linear polycaprolactone diol and blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent. The coating composition may be formulated as hot sprayable, high solids coating composition suitable for use as chip resistant automotive vehicle primer adapted for use on body panel areas subject to chipping by stones, gravel and other road debris. Alternatively, the composition may be formulated as a high solids composition sprayable with conventional spraying equipment. The hydroxy functional epoxy ester resin is the reaction product of diepoxide chain extended with diphenol and either subsequently or simultaneously chain terminated with acid component comprising primary hydroxy functional acid.

Abstract: A touch sensitive electronic musical or sound generating instrument is disclosed. The invention utilizes digital techniques to sense how hard any one of a plurality of push buttons on a keyboard is depressed or actuated. The instrument generates a desired or particular sound (such as a musical note) at a desired parameter such as volume, corresponding to how hard a specific button was depressed.

Abstract: A process for preparing a defect-free dry coated flexible web, e.g., plastic film, paper, comprising transporting a web freshly coated on one side, in floating and substantially flutter-free condition through a setting/drying zone having a series of sections each section having at least one push-type and one draw-type gas discharge device, e.g., air bar and air foil, respectively, impinging the web on the side opposite to the freshly coated side at an angle, respectively, of substantially 90.degree. and 0.5.degree. to 5.degree. relative to the transport direction of the moving web whereby a wave form, e.g., a single wave form such as a sinusoidal wave, having a repeating cycle of about 10 to 60 inches (25.4 to 152.4 cm) is produced in the web. The set web coating can be subsequently dried in a web drying zone, if required. The defect-free film is useful as an x-ray film, industrial testing film, graphic arts film, photosensitive element, plastic coated film or paper.

Abstract: An improved vanadium/phosphorus catalyst for the oxidation of n-butane to maleic anhydride is disclosed. Preferably, the catalyst contains a promoter. A process for the oxidation of n-butane to maleic anhydride using the improved catalyst is also disclosed.

Abstract: A class of ortho-alkyl- and ortho-alkenyl-substituted benzenesulfonamides are useful as general or selective pre-emergent or post-emergent herbicides and as plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Solvent-based thermosetting coating composition comprising a hydroxy functional epoxy amine adduct linear polycaprolactone diol and blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent. The coating composition may be formulated as hot sprayable, high solids coating composition suitable for use as chip resistant automotive vehicle primer adapted for use on body panel areas subject to chipping by stones, gravel and other road debris. Alternatively, the composition may be formulated as a high solids composition sprayable with conventional spraying equipment. The hydroxy functional epoxy amine adduct is the reaction product of diepoxide chain extended with aliphatic diol and chain terminated with hydroxy functional secondary amine.

Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidal benzene sulfonamides containing a five or six membered heterocyclic ring consisting of 2-3 heteroatoms and 1-2 carbonyl groups as a substituent on benzene.

Abstract: This invention relates to terminations (e.g., connectors) for coaxial cables, and more particularly to terminations for cables made up of several co-planar signal wires, each of which has its own coaxial shield including a ground wire in the plane of the signal wires.

Abstract: A process for coating polyvinyl fluoride layers on one or both sides of a textile material in the form of a coalesced gel which is subsequently cured by heating.

Abstract: Means are provided for feeding a succession of sheets of a sheet material along a path in a transport direction, with means along the path for applying a reinforcing strip to a sheet advancing in the transport direction beginning substantially in alignment with a leading edge of the sheet, and a cutting device along the path for severing the strip while the strip is advancing in the transport direction so that a trailing edge of the strip will not project beyond the trailing edge of the sheet, the cutting device having a lower cutting blade fitting between the strip and the sheet over a portion of the strip before the strip meets the sheet, an upper cutting blade juxtaposed with the lower blade above the strip and arranged so that the blade cuts the strip progressively inwardly from at least one edge, with solenoid means responsive to the trailing edge of the sheet for impulsively driving the upper blade toward the lower blade, and an electric circuit including a capacitor for discharging through the solenoid

Abstract: Yarns of copoly(p-phenylene terephthalamide/2,6-naphthalamide) are disclosed which exhibit toughness and tenacity greater than the toughness and tenacity of yarns of poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) having the same dimensions and made by the same process.

Abstract: A process for the production of patterns that consist of powders and that are positive with respect to the original is described, according to which a light-sensitive layer containing at least one 1,4-dihydropyridine compound is exposed imagewise, treated with a strong acid, post-exposed diffusely to produce tacky areas, and is subsequently toned.