Abstract: Octahydro-1H-benzo[4,5]furo[3,2-e]isoquinoline compounds and processes for their manufacture are provided. The compounds correspond to the formula ##STR1## These compounds exhibit both analgesic and narcotic antagonistic properties, as well as low abuse liability.

Abstract: A photosensitive element for preparing negative tonable images which comprises a support bearing a layer of a photosensitive composition comprising a thermoplastic binder, at least one dihydropyridine compound and at least one hexaarylbiimidazole compound. Optionally softeners and sensitizer can be present in the photosensitive layer. The photosensitive element is useful in preparing negative tonable images.

Abstract: The conversion of an analog signal which varies over a wide dynamic range, to digital form is accomplished by integrating the analog signal and, simultaneously therewith, integrating in a sense opposite that of the analog signal a reference signal of sufficient amplitude, to maintain the stored charge within the integrator at a relatively low nominal value. This is accomplished by placing comparators on the output of the integrator which function to cause a counter to count up or down in accordance with the relative amplitudes of the analog and reference signals as is necessary to bring the stored charge in the integrator back to the low nominal value. The output of this counter is applied to a range decoder which applies selected geometrically varying ranges of digital signals to a digital to analog converter. The output of the digital to analog converter is applied both to the subtracting or negative input of the integrator, and also provides a reference signal for the comparator.

Abstract: An elastomeric copolyether-ester of improved combination of modulus and low temperature impact strength and flexibility is provided by the addition of about 5-45 percent by weight of an oxymethylene polymer. The copolyether-ester, having an inherent viscosity of at least 1, consists essentially of long-chain ester units derived from long-chain glycols and dicarboxylic acids and short-chain ester units derived from low molecular weight diols and dicarboxylic acids.

Abstract: A light-sensitive silver halide reproduction material of high gradation stability which contains a disulfide compound substituted by two heterocyclic radicals, and a thiazolidine compound.

Abstract: Steroidal-17-spiro-dihydrofuranones, i.e., steroid having in the 17-position a group having the partial structural formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is bromine, chlorine, or fluorine; R.sub.2 is alkyl, aryl, or arylalkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, .alpha.-methyl, .beta.-methyl, hydroxy or a conventional hydrolyzable ester thereof, have topical antiinflammatory activity.

Abstract: Poly(meta-phenylene isophthalamide) comprising encapsulated filler, a process for the preparation of these compositions by addition of the filler to the polymer solution before precipitation, and molded articles prepared from these materials characterized by increased strength at equal filler loadings.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl; R.sub.2 is acyl or sulfonyl; R.sub.3 is alkylamino, dialkylamino or a nitrogen containing heterocyclic group; R.sub.4 is alkoxy; A.sub.1 is a saturated bond or an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and A.sub.2 is an alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; have antiinflammatory activity.

Abstract: 1-(3-Phenyl-2-propenyl)-1H-imidazole, and its hydrochloride salt have been found to be potent inhibitor of thromboxane synthetase and therefore an inhibitor of arachidonic acid-induced platelet aggregation and bronchoconstriction.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## and acid-addition salts thereof, wherein R is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms and n is 0,1,2,3 or 4 are useful reagents for derivatizing organic compounds to permit the radioiodination of those compounds and their use as tracers in radioimmunoassays, or to permit their use as haptens.

Abstract: Production of a magnetically and visibly detectable two-layer structure by coating a first layer including a binder with a visibly distinct magnetic material in a dispersion comprising a partial solvent for the binder and selectively applying a magnetic field to cause the magnetic material to migrate into the first layer.

Abstract: A multiple-switch arrangement wherein a battery of momentary and/or latching switches is mounted in a control panel and the inner end portions of switch housings have transversely extending channels for a centrally located tubular receptacle and two lateral control rails. The inner end portions of the housings carry adapters for blocks of microswitches which are actuated by motion transmitting posts secured to plungers which are reciprocable in the housings and can be depressed in response to displacement of knobs installed in the outer end portions of the housings. The posts which register with the receptacle can extend through the receptacle on their way into engagement with movable portions of the respective microswitches and thereby displace blocking members which are installed in the receptacle and serve to prevent simultaneous actuation of microswitches associated with two or more housings.

Abstract: A momentary or latching mechanical switch wherein the externally threaded outer end portion of the housing has axially parallel external grooves each including a deeper portion, and the frame for the illuminated knob for a reciprocable plunger in the housing has elastic arms extending into the grooves and provided with protuberances received in the deeper portions of the respective grooves. The arms are separably held in their grooves by a nut which meshes with the end portion and is rotatable in a direction to expose the arms. The housing is inserted into the opening of a control panel from within before the arms of the frame are inserted into their grooves from the outside of the control panel, and the nut is thereupon rotated against the inner side of the control panel to confine the arms in their grooves and to urge the frame against the outer side of the control panel. The inner end portion of the housing is separably coupled to an adapter which separably supports several microswitches.

Abstract: A foot pump comprises a base member and an operating member pivotally connected to the base member. A piston-and-cylinder assembly is connected between the members. In use the user depresses the operating member with his or her foot, thereby causing air to be compressed in and expelled from said assembly. A return spring incorporated in said assembly returns the operating member to its raised position. The assembly can be disconnected from the base member and connected to the base member again, at will, and the whole is so arranged that when the assembly is disconnected from the base member the pump can assume a storage position in which the operating member is in a depressed position and the return spring is not loaded, or at least not significantly loaded.

Abstract: An improved collet type bobbin chuck which uses mating tapered surfaces to produce radial gripping of the bobbins without dependence on centrifugal force. A manually operated spring mechanism is used to change the chuck from a bobbin releasing to a bobbin gripping mode.

Abstract: A high solids coating composition that dries rapidly to a tack-free finish and cures under ambient temperature conditions to a durable finish useful for metals, plastics, wood, fiberglass reinforced plastics; the coating composition is used as a finish for automobiles, trucks, trailers, tractors, appliances and airplanes and also used to refinish automobiles and trucks; the film forming polymer of the coating composition has a backbone of polymerized monomers of an alkyl methacrylate such as methyl methacrylate or styrene, an alkyl acrylate and hydroxyl containing monomers such as a hydroxy alkyl acrylate or a hydroxy alkyl methacrylate and has attached thereto pendant drying oil fatty acid groups to provide the composition with ambient curing characteristics; wherein these drying oil fatty acid groups are attached by a reaction of the carboxyl group of the drying oil fatty acid and pendant hydroxyl group of the polymer backbone.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for attaching a wire to a paper including a paper feed mechanism for feeding paper across a fabrication station, a wire feed mechanism coordinated with the paper feed mechanism for feeding wire across the fabrication station in conjunction with the paper, an applicator for applying glue to the wire and a joining mechanism for joining the wire to the paper.

Abstract: A powder coating composition useful for coating metal substrates to provide a low gloss finish; the powder particles are a blend of(a) a polyester or a blend of polyesters,(b) an epoxy resin,(c) triglycidyl isocyanurate,(d) calcium carbonate pigment and(e) finely divided polypropylene particles;The composition is particularly useful for providing the interior of automobiles, station wagons and trucks with a low gloss finish.

Abstract: A railway car center plate assembly comprising a truck bolster having a bowl-shaped truck center plate and a body bolster having secured to its underside a body center plate. The body center plate has a flat surface from which extend downwardly two substantially perpendicular, concentric, cylindrical flanges encircling a bore, the diameter of the outermost flange being such that its outer vertical surface is encompassed by the inner vertical surface of the flange on the truck center plate. Positioned between the body center plate and the truck center plate is an annular, synthetic elastomeric bearing pad which is located within and substantially fills the annular space between the flanges of the body center plate and under load contacts the vertical surfaces of the flanges of the body center plate.

Abstract: Polyester fiber can be dyed with indigo so as to possess washdown and fading characteristics similar to indigo-dyed cotton fibers provided they are first coated with a polymeric salt having the following repeating units: ##STR1## with from 0 to 75 mol % of another ethylenically unsaturated monomeric unit,or ##STR2## wherein R is hydrogen, methyl or ethylR.sup.1 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical of 1 to 4 C atomsR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are lower alkyl (from 1 to 4 C atoms)R.sup.4 is hydrogen, hydroxyethyl or lower alkyl (from 1 to 4 C atoms)X.sup.- is an anionPreferably, in Formula A, R.sup.1 contains 2 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 .dbd.R.sup.3 .dbd.R.sup.4 .dbd.methyl; and X.sup.- is 83 mol % CH.sub.3 SO.sub.4 -- and 17 mol % C.sub.18 H.sub.35 SO.sub.4 --.