Abstract: A method is provided for converting 10-halosulfinylidenecamphor to ketopinic acid halide or ketopinic acid.

Abstract: A progressing cavity pump having a rotor (13) which rotates and orbits within a stator (14) is provided with the stator (14) being connected at one end to a hopper (12) containing the material being dispensed by a flexible tube (26) and to a fixed joint (29) at its other end. This fixed joint (29) and a flexible joint (21) connecting the rotor (13) to a rotary drive means (20) are positioned outside the material, for easy observation; together with the flexible tube (26) such joints permit the rotor (13) to rotate and to orbit conically about the flexible joint (22) and the stator to orbit conically about the fixed joint (29), 180.degree. out of phase with the rotor.The apparatus is particular suited to handle a water gel explosive which might create a safety hazard if the explosive enters a joint without detection.

Abstract: A durable antisoiling coating composition for textile filaments and articles made therefrom comprises a perfluoroalkyl ester of a citric acid urethane and fluorinated alcohols in combination with a modified epoxy resin which is the reaction product of a carboxyl-functional vinyl polymer, an epoxy resin and a tertiary amine. The composition can be applied as an aqueous dispersion, including a non-ionic textile lubricant based on poly(ethylene glycol). The dispersion can be used as a spin finish to provide durable protection to filaments, particularly nylon filaments.

Abstract: Bis-amidine ketones are provided having the structure ##STR1## wherein X is S, SO.sub.2, O or NR.sup.1 ; R is hydrogen, lower alkyl or aryl; and R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, acyl, aroyl or aryl-lower alkyl, 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.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A and A.sub.1 are amino acid residues, X is an .alpha.-imino acid residue, and R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, or halo substituted lower alkyl. These compounds are useful as hypotensive agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of alkanediols by the electrochemical coupling of a halohydrin in a divided electrolytic cell having a copper cathode, in an aqueous system whose catholyte contains copper ions and a ligand.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a dispersion of an epoxy resin, a nitrogen resin crosslinker such as a melamine formaldehyde, a particulate fluorocarbon such as PTFE, and citric acid can be applied to substrates such as polysulfones and cured at low temperatures on the order of 107.degree. C. The resulting coating is especially useful as a barrier to seal the surface of the substrate and to improve abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for continuously forming a reinforced membrane of fluorinated polymers containing sulfonyl and/or carboxyl groups in melt-fabricable form and, after hydrolysis, the corresponding membrane in ion exchange form. The membrane thus formed has exceptional uniformity, and this membrane so made, when used as the membrane which separates the compartments of a chloralkali cell, offers the advantages of low operating voltage, low power consumption and high current efficiency, and a long useful life without rupture.

Abstract: A felt-like layered composite of the following structure:a. a first layer of a predominantly horizontal coplanar superimposed layers of filamentary polytetrafluoroethylene components interrupted by occasional interlayered orientation;b. a thin high density nonwoven layer of fine glass staple fibers;c. a scrim fabric of polytetrafluoroethylene fibers andd. a second predominantly horizontal coplanar superimposed layers of filamentary polytetrafluoroethylene components interrupted by occasional interlayer orientation;wherein the layers are mechanically bonded together by filamentary polytetrafluoroethylene components extending vertically throughout the composite and a process for making this composite; the composite is useful as a filter fabric and is primarily used for bag filters to remove fly ash from the gaseous combustion products of coal fired furnaces and boilers.

Abstract: Process for packing of tow utilizes a movable container with self contained strapping guides as a baling chamber. The filled container is moved into position under a ram to compress the product to a set height. After compression one side of the container is opened permitting an automatic strapper to strap the bale and after strapping the bale is ejected from the container which returns to a filling station and the cycle is repeated.

Abstract: Pump means comprising a pump and a motor, combined to constitute a pump unit for submersion in a liquid, and a pump delivery pipe and a vertical guide track both fixedly mounted in a liquid container, such as a sewage weill for instance, the latter guiding the pump unit and enabling it to be lowered into the liquid tank so that the delivery port of the pump will connect with the delivery pipe, and the pump unit having been fitted with a bipartite slide carried on the guide track. The guide track comprises two guides and that the slide comprises two lower projections and two upper projections, and that the slide has been so connected to the delivery aperture of the pump that the lower projections are located below and the upper projections above the delivery port.

Abstract: A brassiere which has a pair of cups, opposed side portions extending laterally from these cups and a pair of back portions extending from the side portions also has along lower regions of the cups, side portions and back portions and elongated continuous stretch band which is in a stretched condition extending around the body of the wearer, when the brassiere is worn. This stretch band serves to anchor the brassiere to the body of the wearer so as to oppose undesirable displacement of the brassiere during wearing thereof.

Abstract: Disperse monoazo dyes, useful for the dyeing and printing of polyester, polyamide and cellulose acetate fibers in navy-blue shades, having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is Br, Cl or CN; R.sub.2 is CN or NO.sub.2 ; R.sub.3 is C.sub.2-4 -alkylene; and R.sub.4 is a selected aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or aromatic radical.

Abstract: A dressing device for securing on a body portion of a patient an infusion needle or catheter and a safety loop of the tubing associated therewith. The dressing device comprises a base strip of flexible material having an adhesive coating on its underside for attachment to the patient's skin and a gauze pad extending transversely of its central portion for direct contact with the puncture site. The base strip has a central longitudinal slit formed therein extending from an end edge of the base strip approximately to the middle thereof and terminating in a flap forming portion. That portion of the slit overlying the gauze pad, including the flap forming portion, extends through the gauze pad as well. The slit enables placement of the dressing device about the infusion needle or catheter with the flap forming portion located at the puncture site. A flexible cover strip has a first portion affixed to the upper surface of the base strip and a second portion covering the slit in the base strip.

Abstract: Slub yarns are prepared by adding 10-50% by weight 0.25 to 1 in. long bicomponent acrylic fibers having a density of about 1.0 to 1.17 g/cm.sup.3 and an equilibrium crimp reversibility of at least about 20% with staple fibers during or before carding and processing to a slub containing spun yarn in a conventional manner.

Abstract: Diphenyl sulfenamides, such as 1,1,1-trichloro-N-[2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethy)phenyl]-N-[2,6-ditrifluorome thyl-4-nitrophenyl]-methane-sulfenamide, useful for control of mites, plant diseases, and insect eggs.

Abstract: Radiolabeled steroid derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein St is a 6-dehydro derivative of a 3-oxo-4,5-dehydro steroid intended for radioimmunoassay, said steroid being saturated in the 1,2-position; R is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; and the asterisk (*) indicates tagging with a radioisotope, are useful as tracers in radioimmunoassays. The unlabeled analogs can be coupled with an immunogenic carrier and used to induce antibody formation in animals.

Abstract: Thick film copper conductor compositions useful for forming microwave conduit conductors are disclosed. The compositions contain copper, copper oxide, lead oxide and bismuth oxide dispersed in an inert liquid vehicle.

Abstract: An inflatable core for use in forming a thermal break in a metal frame for a door and/or window by moulding and curing thermal barrier material, such as resin, in two parallel, laterally spaced, elongate gaps defined between respective pairs of confronting elongate surfaces of the inner and outer frame elements which when assembled form a box-section member. The gaps are converted into respective mould cavities for the resin by the pressure of shoes against the elements adjacent the respective gaps to close one side thereof, the shoes being removed only after the resin has cured to leave the finished thermal break. The shoes are carried on opposite walls of a laterally expansible tube which is inserted into the box-section and is expanded to press "non-stick" surfaces of the shoes against the respective gaps ready for the moulding and curing of resin therein, while maintaining the gap dimensions.