Abstract: A graft copolymer having a polymeric backbone with pendent hydroxyl groups; wherein the hydrogen atom of at least the one the hydroxyl groups is replaced by the formula ##STR1## where R is an aliphatic group, a cycloaliphatic group or an aromatic group; R.sup.1 is an alkylene group having 2-6 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is a polymer segment of a vinyl addition polymer, such as butyl acrylate/hydroxyethyl acrylate; coating compositions of this copolymer can be cross-linked with conventional cross-linking agents such as an alkylated melamine formaldehyde resin or an organic polyisocyanate and coating compositions useful for flexible elastomeric substrates can be prepared from this copolymer.

Abstract: Random graft copolymers comprising an essentially linear hydrocarbon base polymer having grafted thereto at least three ethylene oxide polymer chains, at least one of the ethylene oxide polymer chains being randomly located on the base polymer, are useful for preparing films and as antistatic agents for fiber forming polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a spectrograph-monochromator of grazing incidence type which is particularly but not exclusively designed for examining soft x-ray and ultraviolet radiation. the spectrograph-monochromator according to the invention comprises an inlet slit, a reflecting diffraction grating and a detector comprising a photographic plate for spectrographic recording or, alternatively, an outlet slit for selecting a single monochromatic component, the improvement being that the inlet slit is disposed in a fixed position relative to a base plate, provided with an openable cover and said grating and said detector are disposed longitudinally displaceable on a curved guide, which represents a portion of a Rouland circle and is rotatable about an axis coinciding with that of said inlet slit.

Abstract: A signal processor is provided for encoding telephone dialing signals received from a telephone system at a transmitting station and transmitted using a digital transmission system to a receiving station for decoding and application to a telephone system at the receiving station. The system includes circuitry connected to the telephone system at the transmitting station for detecting and receiving telephone dialing signals generated by the telephone system at the transmitting station. Circuitry is provided for storing the detected telephone dialing signals for a predetermined time period at the transmitting station. The system further includes circuitry interconnected between the circuitry for storing and the digital transmission system for selectively clocking this circuitry to generate digital representations of the telephone dialing signals for transmission to the receiving station.

Abstract: Apparatus for looping the free end portions of the outermost convolutions of helical binders which are threaded through the perforations of a stack of loose leaves has a pivotable tool with a cutting edge which clips the end convolution of a properly located binder and a bending edge which bends the free end portion of the clipped end convolution over the neighboring convolution. A rotary loop forming device is thereupon actuated by a lever to convert the deformed end portion into a loop which surrounds the neighboring convolution. The loop forming device has a guide face which cooperates with a parallel second guide face provided on a reciprocable hold-down device which is caused to extend between the end convolution and the neighboring convolution while the end portion is converted into a loop.

Abstract: Carbamoyl sulfides such as dimethyl N,N'-[2,3-butanediylidenebis[nitrilooxycarbonyl(N-methylimino)thio(N-methy limino)carbonyloxy]]bis[ethanimidothioate] useful for control of insects and nematodes.

Abstract: Hypotensive activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 is alkyl or aryl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, or haloalkyl;R.sub.3 is furanyl, thienyl or pyridyl;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, alkyl or arylalkyl; andn is 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: New compounds having the general formula ##STR1## are useful as cardiovascular agents, and as intermediates for the preparation of compounds having the general formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sup.2 is --CHO--, CH.sub.2 OH or --CH.dbd.CH--R.sup.3 --lower alkylene--CH.sub.3 ; and R.sub.3 is keto or hydroxymethyl.

Abstract: To reduce silver coating weight in photographic silver halide elements (e.g., medical X-ray films) the density of the silver image is increased by forming a black-toned, direct positive image in a photopolymer layer on the reverse side from the silver image.

Abstract: Catalytic process for producing monomethylamine from methanol and ammonia, said process comprising reacting methanol and ammonia, in such amounts so as to provide a C/N ratio, from the methanol and ammonia reactants, of 0.5-1.5, over the catalyst selected from(a) mordenite wherein the primary cation is Li, Na, HNa having at least 2% Na by weight, K, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ce, Zn or Cr(b) ferrierite wherein the primary metal cation is Li, Na, K, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ce or Fe(c) erionite ore(d) calcium erionite and(e) clinoptilolite ore,at a temperature of 250.degree.-475.degree. C. and a pressure of 7-7000 kPa, a contact time, normalized to 7 kPa, of 0.1 to 60 seconds and a methanol conversion of 15-95%.

Abstract: An adhesive composition adapted for use with an ostomy appliance consisting of a mixture of a hydrocolloid gum, a pressure sensitive adhesive, and a cohesive strengthening agent. The cohesive strengthening agent is either an inert natural or synthetic fibrous material, finely divided cellulose, a cross-linked dextran, a cross-linked carboxymethylcellulose, or a starch-acrylonitrile graft copolymer.

Abstract: An electrical wiring device comprising an insulated flat cable having a plurality of parallel electrical conductors disposed in a plane and encased in a flexible insulation with at least one connector assembly permanently attached for plug-in service is provided. Also provided is a method of making the device in which insulation-piercing interconnecting elements are passed through the insulation, have a tight bight of conductor formed outside the insulation and are permanently bonded to tines in each interconnecting element, and the associated parts are enclosed in a dielectric housing.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising(a) a binder containing a polysiloxane resin-forming precondensate and an epoxy resin,(b) a dimethylpolysiloxane fluid,(c) a metal salt catalyst, and(d) an inert liquid carrier. The composition forms finishes that have thermal stability, release properties, hardness, glossy appearance, and abrasion resistance and are used as finishes for cooking vessels.

Abstract: Blends of PTFE and perfluorinated ether copolymers of TFE and perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) provide coating compositions which have reduced crystallinity and useful lives superior to what would be expected from averaging the properties of the unblended resins themselves.

Abstract: Photoimaging compositions comprising (A) 2,4,5-triphenylimidazolyl dimer having selected substituents on the 2,4 and 5 phenyl rings and an extinction coefficient determined in methylene chloride at 10.sup.-5 to 10.sup.-3 mol/liter at 350 nm of at least 4000 liters/mol-cm and at 400 nm of at least 250 liters/mol-cm; and at least one of (B1) leuco dye or (B2) addition polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomeric compound. The new imaging compositions are useful in preparing dual response photoimaging products such as proofing papers, printout paper, overlay films and photopolymerizable elements. Improved imaging speed is achieved at equal concentration levels when compared with conventional 2,4,5-triphenylimidazolyl dimers.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing pyrazolo-[1,5-c]quinazoline derivatives of the structure ##STR1## wherein X is O or S; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxymethyl, phenyl-lower alkyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted with halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.2 is lower alkoxy, phenyl-lower alkoxy, phenoxy, or phenoxy substituted with lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbons, lower alkanoyloxy of 1 to 4 carbons, nitro, benzyloxy, benzyloxy having a single monolower alkoxy substituent, halogen, hydroxy, and trifluoromethyl, wherein quinolone compounds of the structure ##STR2## which are new intermediates, are reacted with a hydrazine compound to form a 5-(2-aminophenyl)-pyrazole which is then cyclized to the product.In addition, the above product may be reacted with a halogen acid to form the corresponding hydroxymethyl compound.

Abstract: New compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed wherein R.sub.1 =H, linear or branched alkyl-radical with from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl radical with from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, alkylphenyl radical where the phenyl group may be in turn substituted with a hydroxy or methoxy group;R.sub.2 =hydroxy, hydromethylR.sub.3 =H, alkyl with 1-4 carbon atoms, formyl, carboalkyl where the alkyl groups have 1-3 carbon atoms, carbomido group simple or mono- or di-substituted on the nitrogen atom with alkyl radicals containing 1-3 carbon atoms.The new compounds are useful in the treatment of bronchial affections. They are endowed with unique properties in that they provide the desired bronchial dilation effect without any concomitant cardiac stimulation.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, alkali metal, ##STR2## or ##STR3## R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkylphenyl;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, --OCONH.sub.2, ##STR4## R.sub.7 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.8 is hydrogen or --CONH.sub.2 ;R.sub.9 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, ##STR5## or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --N--(lower alkyl).sub.2 ; R.sub.10 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sub.11 is hydrogen, sodium or potassium;n is 1, 2, 3 or 4;m is 0, 1 or 2;p is 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Abstract: Topical antiinflammatory activity is exhibited by steroids having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulfur;R.sub.1 is alkyl or aryl;R.sub.2 is alkyl or arylalkyl, or together the R.sub.2 groups are --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- wherein n is 2 or 3;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, bromo or iodo;R.sub.4 is carbonyl or .beta.-hydroxymethylene; andR.sub.5 is hydrogen, methyl or fluorine.