Abstract: Filled thermoplastic compositions useful as sound deadening sheeting having improved tensile elongation are obtained by blending about 5-60 percent by weight of a mixture of at least two copolymers of ethylene, having specified polar comonomer contents, about 40-90 percent by weight of filler, 0-15 percent by weight of plasticizer selected from the group consisting of processing oils, polyesters, polyethers and polyether esters, and optionally modifying resins such as elastomeric polymers and certain other ethylene and propylene homo- and copolymers.

Abstract: N-(heterocyclicaminocarbonyl)-o-(aryl or alkaryl)benzenesulfonamides, such as N-[(4,6-dimethoxy-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-sulf onamide are useful as preemergent or postemergent herbicides or as plant growth regulants.

Abstract: Antiinflammatory 2-substituted-thio-4,5-dihydro-4,5-diaryl-1H-imidazoles, such as 4,5-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-2-(2,2,2-trifluoroethylthio)-1H-imidaz ole hydrochloride, useful for treatment of arthritis and related diseases.

Abstract: To decode multifrequency dialing signals transmitted by a pushbutton-equipped subscriber station of a telecommunication system and quantized upon arrival at a central office, a receiver at the office includes two digital filters separating the incoming binary-coded samples from sine waves in a higher and a lower frequency range and supplying the respective sets of samples to two interpolators converting them into respective square waves fed to a decoder. Each interpolator comprises a sign-bit extractor and an arithmetic unit which emits a numerical value--based on the absolute values of two consecutive samples--representing a delay expressed as a number of clock pulses recurring at a multiple of the sampling rate.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for transferring torque from one shaft to another. The shafts (11) and (12) are coupled together using a flexible member, such as an elastomeric spring or belt (23), trained around pins (21) eccentrically mounted on at least two planet gears (19). A sun gear (15) which is connected to one of the shafts (11) meshes with the planet gears. These gears (19) are also connected to the other shaft, (12), either through a ring gear (66) or pivots (27). When one of the shafts is rotated, this causes the planet gears (19) to rotate, and this rotation moves the pins (21) in an arc. This gradual controlled movement of the pins (21) causes the belt (23) to stretch in a manner so that as torque is transferred from one shaft to the other, troublesome torsional vibrations are effectively damped.This energy-absorbing, torque cushioning apparatus is particularly suited for use as a lock-up clutch in motor vehicles.

Abstract: Film of a wholly aromatic polyamide, at least 85% of the repeating units of which are meta-phenylene isophthalamide units, which is undrawn and noncrystalline and which has improved impact strength. Such film is made by heat-treating film of the polyamide which is undrawn and noncrystalline at 400.degree. to 300.degree. C. for from 2 seconds to 2 minutes while maintaining the film at constant length and width permitting it to shrink by at most 20% in each of the length and width.

Abstract: A high solids acrylic dispersion lacquer coating composition having an acrylic polymer binder content of about 25-45% by weight in a nonaqueous medium; wherein the acrylic polymer is a blend of(1) Polymer A of methyl methacrylate and a polymerized monomer of allyl methacrylate, alkyl amino alkyl methacrylate or mixtures thereof;(2) Copolymer B of methyl methacrylate and an alkyl acrylate having 6-12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and(3) A graft copolymer of Polymer A which forms a backbone of the graft copolymer and Copolymer B attached to the backbone which forms side chains of the graft copolymer; andwhereinthe nonaqueous medium is a blend of(a) an aliphatic solvent which at 25.degree. C. is a nonsolvent for Polymer A and a solvent for Copolymer B; and(b) a coalescing solvent for the binder;the composition is useful as an exterior finish for automobiles and trucks.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of texturizing at ambient temperature a mass consisting essentially of fungal mycelia and moisture comprising a combination of steps involving only rolling the mass and juxtaposing sections of said mass. There is also disclosed the meat-like or fish-like product made from the method.

Abstract: A direct positive emulsion is produced by nonuniform fogging. The latter is conducted by varying the addition of the emulsion to fogging agent or by variable quenching of the fogging reaction. Films using such emulsion have extended exposure latitude or long scale, and the Density vs. Log Exposure curve is smooth and continuous.

Abstract: An integrated process for laminating a continuous layer of photosensitive composition to the surface of each member of a series of substrate elements and automatically trimming the layer from the leading and trailing edges of the laminated substrate elements.

Abstract: Use of a selected sulfonamide has been found to reduce mold deposits and to lower volatility without impairing crystallization rates of polyethylene terephthalate molding blend which contains an ionic hydrocarbon copolymer or ionic salt of a hydrocarbon acid, over polyethylene terephthalate blends which contained the ionic component and other additives.

Abstract: Perfluoroglycidyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## are prepared by epoxidation of a perfluorodiallyl ether of the formulaCF.sub.2 =CFCF.sub.2 OR.sub.F.The glycidyl ethers are useful as monomers for preparing polymers which provide crosslinking or cure sites and are stable elastomeric materials useful as sealants, caulks, and fabricated objects.

Abstract: A conveyance arrangement for conveying planar circuit boards is characterized by a roller drive in which the individual rollers have an angled driving surface formed thereon. The angularity of the driving surface is selected such that when the surface engages the edge thickness of a circuit board the board, if otherwise unrestrained, is displaced at a predetermined rectilinear velocity. However, if the board is restrained, the driving surface slips with respect to the edge of the board.

Abstract: Thick film dielectric compositions suitable for screen-printing comprising a perovskite, a bismuth-substituted pyrochlore, and a low temperature melting-devitrifiable glass. Upon firing the dielectric composition is highly hermetic.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## and salts thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is a readily hydrolyzable acyl protecting group;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl or arylalkyl;n is 1 or 2; andp is 1 or 2inhibit the action of angiotensin converting enzyme.

Abstract: Agglomeration of dispersions of an alkali metal in an organic liquid is reduced by adding at least about 2.5% of an aryl halide, e.g., chlorobenzene.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process and plant for the continuous mercerization of raw or colored, open or tubular knitted fabric. According to the invention the knitted fabric is impregnated with soda, passed through a series of rollers for causing reaction of the soda, passed through a series of at least five wash stages, and deeply wringed and collected in the case of raw fabric or deeply wringed, sized and further deeply wringed in the case of colored fabric. One or more dimensional control sections are distributed along the cycle.

Abstract: A bar stock feed arrangement for an automatic machine tool, in which a pusher rod, movable along the axis of a feed tube to advance the bar stock, is supported by an annular collar. While the pusher rod remains within the feed tube the collar is locked to the rod by means of a ball and socket arrangement. To permit the pusher rod to emerge from the feed tube the locking action is removed, the collar still assuming a supportive role at the end of the feed tube. Additional supportive means, in the form of split bushings, and a sound damping arrangement are also described.

Abstract: Frozen dessert products formulated with high levels of fructose and the inclusion of maltodextrin and sweetener additives in prescribed amounts. The frozen desserts may be formulated with corn derived sweeteners as the sole non-dairy sweetener additives.

Abstract: A cap for the access port of the dome of a fused salt electrolytic cell comprising a circular cap body (1) having an outer flange (2) and a sealing surface (3) on its bottom, attached to the sealing surface an inner ring (4) concentric with the outer flange and with the flange defining a circular groove (5) within which the top of an access port (6) fits, within the groove a resilient refractory packing (7) that provides a seal between the top of the access port and the sealing surface.