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) nonpolar liquid soluble ionic or zwitterionic charge director compound, and(C) resin particles of a polymer containing at least one acidic constituent having a pKa less than 4.5, preferably 3.0, at 25.degree. C. in water and an acid number due to said acidic constituent of at least one. The average resin particle size by area is less than 10 .mu.m. Optionally a colorant and other additives or adjuvants are present. The liquid electrostatic developer is useful in copying making proofs including digital color proofs, lithographic printing plates, and resists.

Abstract: This invention is directed to substituted 4-phenoxy and 4-phenylthio prolines of the formula ##STR1## which possess useful hypotensive activity.

Abstract: A mobile blower or fan is used to cool and dry poultry houses. The fan includes a propeller which is driven by a gasoline/fuel engine and the engine is mounted on a wooden base and covered by an encompassing cage. By means of feet attached on the underside of the cage floor, it is possible to move the fan or blower around to places where it is needed.

Abstract: A process for making hydrogen peroxide from hydrogen and oxygen at superatmospheric pressures employing, as catalyst, Pd on adsorbent carbon, the reaction being run in an aqueous medium comprising substantially no organic component.

Abstract: "Living" polymers and their preparation from acrylic-type or maleimide monomers and organosilicon, -tin or -germanium initiators.

Abstract: A synergistic effect in reducing the burning characteristics of polymers is obtained by the use of molybdenum based compounds in conjunction with an effective amount of a sulfur-containing polymer whether used alone or as an additive to other polymeric systems.

Abstract: The conventional spandex spinneret has two rings of equally spaced grouped orifices, each filament being formed by coalescence of the extrudate from the grouped orifices. A spandex spinneret having the holes of the orifices of each group of the outer ring of groups more closely spaced than those of the inner ring of groups has eliminated the power differences between inner and outer threadlines. The closer spacing within each group of the outer ring of groups also increases the spacing between groups, thereby reducing filament migration.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for a variable speed carrier with power input from a chain drive to a sprocket on the carrier and power output to cones affixed to the sprocket and running on a pair of rails of variable spacing.

Abstract: Improved adhesion to a substrate is obtained employing a photopolymerizable composition containing a carboxy benzotriazole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the ozone protection of an imagewise exposed and developed photopolymer flexographic printing plate, having an elastomeric, thermoplastic polymeric binder, which comprises applying to the exposed and developed surface of the flexographic printing plate at least one known liquid polyether of the formulas: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 =H, or methylR.sub.2 =H, alkyl or alkylene with C.sub.12 -C.sub.18, and saturated and unsaturated fatty acid radicals with C.sub.12 -C.sub.18.p=1-4and wherein n, m and m.sub.1-4 and x, y, and z are so selected that the molecular weight (M.sub.n) of the molecule is about 500 to 5000.

Abstract: Free radical polymerization processes employing cobalt(II) chelates of vicinal iminohydroxyimino compounds, diazadihydroxyiminodialkyldecadienes and -undecadienes, tetraazatetraalkylcyclotetradecatetraenes and -dodecatetraenes, N,N'-bis(salicylidene)ethylenediamines and dialkyldiazadioxodialkyldodecadienes and -tridecadienes as catalytic chain transfer agents for controlling the molecular weight of the homopolymers and copolymers produced.

Abstract: A ring or other annular assembly is supported within a compressor casing by means of one or more resiliently deformable bodies of elastomeric material adhered between two rigid plates. One of the rigid plates is secured to the ring, the other to the compressor casing, and both plates are disposed parallel to the direction of movement of the ring. Preferably, the resiliently deformable body is made up of an alternating stack of the elastomeric plates and rigid plates adhered together, and parallel with the first two rigid plates which secured the body to the ring and the casing. A compressor of a gas turbine plant incorporates an antisurge blow-off valve mechanism in the form of a slot formed in the outer wall defining the flow path and an annular assembly movable axially of the plant to close and open the slot.

Abstract: Antibacterial activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Cables having interspersed co-planar signal and ground wires are terminated at a planar circuit board by stapling the cable to the circuit board with a bus member, mechanically and electrically connecting the signal wires to signal wire termination sites which are downstream from the bus member, folding the ground wires back over the bus member, and mechanically and electrically connecting the ground wires to the bus member.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cycloalkyl ring;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sub.4 is hydrogen or alkyl, and R.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, a 4,5,6 or 7-membered heterocycle, phenylalkyl, (substituted phenyl)alkyl, (4,5,6 or 7-membered heterocycle)alkyl, ##STR2## or together R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are .dbd.CH--Y.sub.7 ; wherein Y.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, methylcarbonyl, trifluoromethylcarbonyl, phenylcarbonyl, (substituted phenyl)carbonyl, carboxymethyl, methylsulfonyl, phenylsulfonyl, (substituted phenyl)sulfonyl, aminocarbonyl, aminocarbonylamino, aminoethyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, phenylcarbonylamino, (substituted phenyl)carbonylamino, 1-pyrrolidinyl or 1-piperidinyl; Y.sub.

Abstract: Blends of alpha-olefin/alpha,beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ionomer 2-90% neutralized and linear polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate, containing over about 60% by weight of ionomer have improved heat and impact resistance.

Abstract: An electromechanical system which may be used in conjunction with spinning catheters, such as those which have differential cutting burrs, includes an electric prime mover which attaches to an advancer assembly. The advancer assembly has an off-axis drive and apparatus for loading a catheter unit, which is driven through a catheter engagement coupling. The catheter assembly can also include one or two lumens with access ports at the advancer assembly, whereby medicines may be injected or pressure readings may be obtained from the vessel.

Abstract: A percutaneous discectomy system 10 includes a discectomy device 12 having a needle 16 with a port 48 and a flared cutting edge 44 which is actuated past the port 48 to sever tissue provided adjacent thereto. An irrigation device is 18 are provided for irrigating the area adjacent the tip 46 of the needle 16 to assist a vacuum device 22 in aspirating the severed tissue away from the disc. The discectomy system 10 assists in the removal of herniated disc tissue in order to relieve pressure on the nerves located adjacent thereto. In addition, the needle 16 is flexible so that it can be temporarily or permanently bent around other body tissues such as the pelvis in order to access discs which are surgically hard to reach otherwise.

Abstract: Aqueous liquid carpet and upholstery shampoo compositions are provided which comprise a glycoside surfactant, a normally solid, water soluble or water dispersible polymer component and water. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the surfactant ingredient employed consists essentially of one or more glycoside surfactants and utilizes a polymer-containing shampoo modifier system of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,203,859.The indicated compositions are utilized in the cleaning of soiled carpet or upholstery by applying said composition to the soiled carpeting or upholstery; permitting same to dry and harden thereon and thereafter removing at least a portion of the resulting soil-containing polymer residue by vacuuming.

Abstract: An improved method for preparing tablets useful in diagnostic applications, utilizing trehalose as an excipient and stabilizer, is provided.