Abstract: A process for converting methanol to formaldehyde wherein methanol along with a stream containing air, water, methanol and formaldehyde is fed to a primary reactor 5 containing a silver catalyst maintained at from 630.degree. to 650.degree. C. The effluent from the primary reactor 5 is cooled and fed along with a stream containing air, water, methanol and formaldehyde to a secondary reactor 9 containing a metal oxide catalyst, such as iron oxide-molybdenum oxide. The secondary reactor 9 is maintained at from 325.degree. to 400.degree. C. The product from the secondary reactor is fed to an absorber 11 which is cross connected top and bottom with a stripper 13. Water is fed to the absorber to absorb formaldehyde and the product solution of formaldehyde and water is removed from the absorber. Air is fed to the stripper and the effluent from the stripper which contains air, water, methanol and formaldehyde is fed to both the primary reactor 5 and the secondary reactor 9.

Abstract: A water intake for example for taking cooling water for industrial installations from a river, a lake or the sea, has a sieve with a filter element and a recovery channel associated with the filter element for collecting and saving elements of the biomass which become stuck to the filter element. Electrodes are associated with the recovery channel 25 and are designed to induce an electrical field, at right angles to the recovery channel in the water to be tapped, so as to compel fish either to swim by themselves in the direction of this recovery channel or to allow themselves to be carried towards the recovery channel by a reverse water current induced at right angles thereto.

Abstract: Fibers and yarns, in self-crimpable or crimped condition, are made from drawn, nonbulbous monocomponent fibers of polyhexanethylene adipamide or of polycaproamide. The fibers are particularly suited for use in carpet yarns. A process is disclosed for fabricating the fibers and yarns.

Abstract: A novel synthetic heather yarn is comprised of a first yarn in the form a relatively loose matrix of crimped filaments which are randomly intermingled with portions of a bulked differentially-colored or colorable second yarn which contains frequent periodic color-point nodes of high filament entanglement and which nodes are free from filament intermingling with said first yarn. The combined yarn is made using fluid-jets first to make the nodes in the color-print yarn or yarns and then to combine the color-point with the matrix yarn in a subsequent filament intermingling zone.

Abstract: 2-Amino- and 2-(substituted amino)-tetrahydro- and -cis-hexahydro-carbazoles useful for alleviating depression in mammals or as intermediate compounds thereto.

Abstract: An X-ray film holder particularly adapted for use in dental work comprises a first clip which may be secured to a conventional saliva ejector and tongue guard. The film holder includes a generally rectangular spine from which a second, film-holding clip projects on one side, and from which the first clip projects on the other side. In use, the normal placement of the saliva ejector and tongue guard properly positions a piece of X-ray film within the mouth.

Abstract: Novel nitrobenzyl compounds are incorporated into a photographic emulsion or developer for controlled release of development/image modifier compounds. This occurs imagewise only after developer oxidation products have been formed in the course of the development process. For example, nitrobenzyl-masked phenylmercaptotetrazole (PMT), incorporated into a silver halide emulsion, reacts with developer oxidation products via an electron transfer mechanism to release the potent development restrainer PMT.

Abstract: Polytetrafluoroethylene dispersions obtained from dispersion polymerization which have high solids content and small polytetrafluoroethylene particles are obtained by employing a combination of disuccinic acid peroxide and an inorganic persulfate, and a combination of an anionic and a hydrocarbon dispersing agent, precharged to the polymerization mixture, and by adding a combination of disuccinic acid peroxide and an anionic dispersing agent during the course of the polymerization.

Abstract: A container having a container tube with a central tube chamber and apertures at both ends with a resilient plug over each aperture, a weir extending into the central tube chamber.The container is useful for drawing blood and labeling it with Tc-99.The container is sterile and sealed at less than atmospheric pressure inside.

Abstract: A surface acoustic wave variable time delay includes a surface acoustic wave device (10) which is secured within a housing (30). The device (10) is provided with an input transducer (12) and an output transducer (16) which are respectfully connected to input lines (14) and output lines (18). An electrostrictive element (20) is secured within housing (30) between an end of device (10) and an interior wall (34) of housing (30). A control signal is applied to electrodes (22, 24) connected to element (20) to vary the size thereof. Element (20) applies a mechanical force to the surface acoustic wave device (10) to alter the distance between the input transducer (12) and output transducer (16) to thereby control the delay time between the signal supplied to the input lines (14) and the output signal at the output lines (18).

Abstract: A composite belt suitable for use as an energy absorber or improved spring in a torque converter said belt having a fixed preformed endless path and at least three sides joined by curvilinear path changing sections, the belt comprises a plurality strands, tapes or films of a copolyetherester elastomer that is oriented in the direction of their length and embedded within a matrix of a lower melting point copolyetherester elastomer that substantively surrounds the individual strands, tapes or films of the oriented copolyetherester elastomer forming a self-supporting structure that does not collapse upon itself when laid on one side of its outside perimeter, said belt when stretched from about 5-30% of the length of its perimeter returns to substantially its original size when force is removed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pharmaceutically active gelled composition of dimethyl sulfoxide for utilization in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

Abstract: The labeling of red blood cells with technetium-99m using a stannous reducing agent is facilitated by the addition of an oxidizing agent along with the radioactive pertechnetate ion.

Abstract: N-[(5-Substituted pyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-2-haalopyridine-3-sulfonamides are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: A silicon solar cell is metallized with a nickel-antimony alloy to provide external contacts.

Abstract: A process of steaming followed by freezing a texturized mycelial fungal mass having a solids content of about 20 to 40% by weight to toughen the texture and increase the succulence of the mass.

Abstract: Photoimaging compositions comprising (A) a cyclohexadienone compound as defined, and at least one of (B.sub.1) a leuco dye or (B.sub.2) addition polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer. A polymer binder can be present in the compositions. The new imaging compositions are useful in photoimaging products such as proofing papers, printout papers, overlay films and photopolymerizable elements useful for printing and photoresist purposes. The compositions have improved thermal stability.

Abstract: An energy-efficient water evaporation process uses a falling film evaporator having a plurality of substantially vertical and equidistant heat exchange elements made of a synthetic polymeric material. Each evaporating surface is in contact with a liquid spreading means, and each heat exchange element is heated by steam having a condensation temperature slightly higher than the boiling point of the aqueous solution from which water is being evaporated. Steam formed by evaporation of water either is recompressed and reintroduced as heating steam in a single-stage process or is used as heating steam for another stage, operating at a lower temperature and pressure, in a multistage process. Heating steam condenses to fresh water, which is recovered. This process is operated at a low feed rate, preferably below 45 Kg of incoming aqueous solution per linear meter of horizontal width of each evaporating surface, and is capable of providing a 50% fresh water recovery per pass from sea water.

Abstract: The tendency of uncured methacrylate polymer concrete to shrink during curing is reduced by the presence of a selected paraffinic oil and a polymer of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkyl methacrylate. The oil and the polymer are present in the liquid mixture component.

Abstract: Bis-(amidine phenyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid ketones are provided having the structure ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl or aryl and n is 0, 1 or 2, and acid-addition salts thereof. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions containing the above compounds and a method of using same to treat inflammatory conditions in mammalian species are also provided.