Abstract: The invention relates to chroman derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, substituted phenyl, phenyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, substituted phenyl-lower alkyl or lower alkyl-amino-lower alkyl;R.sub.2 is ##STR2## R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 each is independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, amino, -o-acyl, -o-lower alkyl; ##STR3## halogen, lower alkyl, or halo substituted lower alkyl; and salts and hydrates thereof.These compounds are useful as anti-inflammatory agents; for inhibition of blood platelet aggregation, as antiallergy and as antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: Electrically conductive through-holes in a substrate are prepared by (a) laminating a film based plastic photosensitive toner-receptive stratum to at least one surface of the substrate; (b) applying a pressure differential across the stratum covering the substrate holes, the outside pressure exceeding that inside the holes; in either order (c) removing at least one film base or (d) exposing the photosensitive stratum imagewise, (e) adhering metal or catalytic particles to hole walls and image areas, (f) optionally hardening or curing the particulate areas and (g) providing an electrically conductive printed circuit and through-holes, e.g., by plating metal electrolessly, soldering or conjoining the metallized or catalyzed areas.

Abstract: Graphite-filled polyimide compositions of excellent high temperature stability obtained through use of graphite having low reactive impurity content.

Abstract: New dioxatricyclic prostacyclin analogs are provided which have the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or lower alkyl, Q is a single bond or --CH.sub.2 --, m is 1 to 9 and n is 3 or 4, and all stereoisomers thereof, and are useful as cardiovascular agents.

Abstract: A thermosetting synthetic crosslinking resin containing selected ethers of the reaction product of an isoadipoguanamine mixture and formaldehyde can be incorporated into a variety of coating compositions to provide finishes that are characterized by hardness, flexibility, durability, excellent adhesion, and commercially-acceptable cure temperatures.

Abstract: An electric current regulating junction that can be electrically activated to a low resistance state in which it is capable of passing a relatively low reading current. The junction is capable of being activated electrically so as to be switched between low resistance and relatively high resistance states and vice versa. To switch from the low resistance to the high resistance state, one may apply relatively low currents (at least 10 times the magnitude of the reading current) in the form of a current-limited pulse, the pulse being regulated so that it will decay rapidly at the end. The junction comprises a normally insulative, electrically activatable composition having an electrical resistance greater than 10.sup.8 ohms through a layer 0.1-2,540 microns thick.

Abstract: Fiber-forming aromatic polyester consisting essentially of 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl units, and units derived from certain dihydric phenols, and aromatic dicarboxylic acids.

Abstract: A process of forming an image of toner on a latent magnetic image in a magnetic member followed by direct transfer to and coalescence on a surface to form a resist is disclosed. The surface portion not protected by the transferred resist toner image is then permanently modified by etching or plating. Chemically milled shapes are prepared as well as printed circuits and printing plates. The printed circuits may be formed by (1) etching away areas of a metal surface not protected by the resist, (2) electroless plating on areas not protected by the resist or (3) electroplating areas of a metal surface not protected by the resist, removing the resist, and in the case of (2) and (3), etching away the metal previously covered by the resist. An especially useful toner which forms a resist composition comprises a binder of thermoplastic resin and plasticizer and magnetic material present in the binder, compounded to have a tack transfer temperature of no greater than 110.degree. C.

Abstract: A high-solids enamel coating on a substrate can give metallic glamor comparable to that imparted by conventional lacquer coatings containing metallic-flakes when the amount of metallic flake pigment in the enamel is increased over conventional amounts with a proportional increase in the amount of chromatic pigments.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a piston for internal combustion engines, compressors and the like, comprising a head portion articulately connected to a separate skirt portion, wherein the skirt portion comprises a steel tubular part obtained by cutting, bending and closing of a piece of steel strip, the outer surface of said tubular part being covered by a layer of antifriction material bonded to said outer surface prior to the cutting, bending and closing of the steel strip.

Abstract: An analog signal sent from one telephone subscriber to another is differentiated at a transmitting terminal and the resulting derivative is distorted by mixing with a random or pseudorandom sequence of bipolar binary pulses before being conveyed, e.g. by frequency modulation, to a receiving terminal where it is mixed with a like pulse sequence to re-establish the undistorted derivative signal with substantial suppression of interferences from other users of the same signal link. The re-established signal is integrated over intervals equal to a basic pulse period of the binary sequence and each signal sample thus obtained is additively combined with the sample from the immediately preceding period to restore the original analog signal. The signal link utilized may be an emergency channel made available, e.g. for communication with a mobile station, when regular channels are busy.

Abstract: A nonsilver photosensitive reproduction element which comprises a support bearing a layer of a photosensitive composition which comprises (1) at least one thermoplastic binder, (2) a photosensitive system consisting essentially of (a) a hexaarylbiimidazole compound and (b) a dihydropyridine compound; and optionally (3) a plasticizer, and (4) a thioamide, thiolactam or thiocarbanilic acid ester of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined. The photosensitive element is useful in preparing negative tonable images.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for manufacturing high molecular weight polyimide from a chilled solution which includes a polyamide acid prepolymer, a finishing component, and a converting system wherein, when the solution is heated, polyamide acid polymer is formed and converted to polyimide.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting the core of a reel of convoluted paper in a winding machine has two trunnions which extend into the end portions of the core from opposite ends of the reel and are surrounded by ring-shaped stops which are normally closely adjacent to the respective end faces of the reel therebetween. The trunnions and the respective stops are movable axially toward and away from the core and each trunnion is surrounded by a ring-shaped sensor which is biased against the respective end face of the reel so that the distance between the sensor and the corresponding stop denotes the width of the gap between the respective end face of the reel and the corresponding stop.

Abstract: A moated pet feeder of the type which combines a food bowl and a water bowl; the food bowl being surrounded by a moat cavity which fills with water flowing through a substantially horizontal passage connecting the moat cavity with the water bowl to thereby form a moat which ants and other crawling insects will not cross to gain access to the food in the food bowl.

Abstract: An improved photosensitive litho element comprises, in order, a support, a non-photosensitive solvent-soluble contiguous layer having an optical density of at least 3.0 in the visible region of the spectrum and a maximum thickness of 0.015 mm, and a solvent-processable photosensitive layer. Dot-etchable contact litho negatives and positives are provided.

Abstract: A device for testing the performance of agricultural, horticultural or the like spraying equipment. The device includes a flowmeter, a fitting for coupling the flowmeter to a nozzle in the equipment, electrical circuit to which an electrical signal from the flowmeter is applied, and a visual display connected to the electrical circuit. In one embodiment, the electrical circuit scales the signal from the flowmeter and the display shows the rate of supply of liquid from the nozzle. In a second embodiment control means are provided for applying to the electrical circuit a signal representing a desired speed of forward travel and width of ground to be sprayed, and the display shows the volume of liquid then applied to unit area of the ground. In a third embodiment the electrical circuit includes a microcomputer and control means include a keyboard.

Abstract: An upwardly open end portion of a plastic container straight sidewall is telescoped by an inverted U-shaped portion of a plastic engagement ring with a generally transverse, outward flange on the container sidewall snap interengaging with a similar engagement ring flange. An engagement ring U-shaped portion extends transversely inwardly having, in certain embodiments, either a simple or complex outer wall common with the inverted U-shaped portion and in all cases an interior wall spaced inwardly therefrom. An edge portion of a plastic cover overlies the engagement ring U-shaped portion and has a downward extension fitting therein divided into an exterior wall outwardly abutting the ring U-shaped portion outer or common wall and a transverse inward flange snap interengaging with a similar flange on the ring interior wall.

Abstract: A dry-developing dry film resist is provided comprising a photopolymerizable layer preferably sandwiched between a support sheet and a cover sheet, the layer comprising polymerizable monomer in excess of the absorptive capacity of the layer, photopolymerization initiator, and binder component of a plurality of polymers, at least one of these polymers being incompatible so as to be present as a dispersion in the layer to reduce the cohesive strength of the layer. The layer is developed by peeling away the support sheet, the unexposed area of the layer adhering to the support sheet and the exposed area adhering to the substrate to which it was laminated to form a resist image against such treatments as etching, plating and soldering, especially to make a printed circuit.

Abstract: A toy car wash for advancing a toy car along a car washing line, applying water to the car, brushing the car, and then rapidly spinning the wet car to remove water. The water is essentially confined within the toy by use of a transparent top cover, a water capturing bottom cover or pan, and effective water removal before the toy car exits the device. The spinning mechanism includes a rotatable cradle that receives the car, and retains it without physical attachment and without further action by the user while it is being spun dry. The device provides a series of separate player-controlled operations which affords continuous user involvement and a high level of play value.