Abstract: The visual appearance of pigmented or dyed para-aramid fabric generally present in an article of clothing is restored by contacting the fabric with an aqueous dye solution or dispersion to dye abraded fibrils attached to the aramid filaments in the fabric. Use of a conventional washing machine is suitable in the fabric contact with the dye.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an electronic image projection device having integrated computer capabilities built into the projector such that the data producing the projected image can be produced and retrieved without a separate, external, computing device. Alternatively, the present invention provides an electronic image projection device having the ability to removably mount a computing device (e.g. a laptop computer) in a manner that does not require numerous external cable connections or technical expertise.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a carotenoid biosynthetic enzyme. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the carotenoid biosynthetic enzyme, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the carotenoid biosynthetic enzyme in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the conversion of an extracted carboxylic acid to a non-ionized derivative thereof, comprising contacting a carboxylic acid containing aqueous solution with a water-insoluble amine solvent, to recover acid therefrom and to form an extract carrying amine-bound carboxylic acid, characterized in that said extract is contacted with a concentrated aqueous solution of said same acid of high concentration, whereby additional acid is transferred to said extract to form a loaded extract and said loaded extract is reacted to form a non-ionized derivative of said acid, by reactions known per se, whereby said acid is converted into a non-ionised derivative form and said amine solvent is liberated for recycling.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention an operating device for a glass ceramic hob (25) can be provided and has an operating unit (11). The operating unit (11) has a rotary toggle (12), which is magnetically mounted on a glass ceramic hob (25). A bearing device (13) below the glass ceramic hob has guide magnets (15), which form a magnetically acting guide link, which permits both a rotary movement (R) and a linear movement (L) of the rotary toggle (12). The rotary toggle (12) has signalling magnets (19) along its outer circumference and with them are associated beneath the hob (25) Hall sensors (21). Further Hall sensors (22) are positioned between the guide magnets (15). A random movement (R, L) of the rotary toggle (12) can be detected with the Hall sensors (21, 22). The operating unit (11) can be removed. The glass ceramic hob (25) requires no openings or the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for controlling the architecture of copolymers of at least two unsaturated monomers, made by free-radical polymerization in the presence of a cobalt-containing chain transfer agent, including the control of molecular weight, degree of branching and vinyl end group termination, by varying at least one of the variables of molar ratio of monomers, their relative chain transfer constants, polymerization temperature and degree of conversion and amount of cobalt chain transfer agent; and polymers made thereby.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a hexose carrier protein. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the hexose carrier protein, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the hexose carrier protein in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: The invention provides a packaging film comprising a heat-shrinkable, heat-sealable polyester shrink film. The film comprises a homopolymer or copolymer of polyethylene terephthalate, preferably coated with a solvent-based, heat-seal coating, e.g., an amorphous copolyester. The film may be metallized and/or laminated to other films, e.g., ionomer films.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing perfluoroolefins of the formula CF(R1f)═CF2, where R1f is F or CF3. The process involves (a) perfluorinating cyclobutanes of the formula where R2f is F or CF3, and where one R1 is H and the other R1 is H when R1f is F and is CH3 when R1f is CF3, by the Simons electrochemical fluorination process in an electrochemical cell in a solution of anhydrous liquid hydrogen fluoride under temperature and pressure conditions sufficient to replace all hydrogens in the cyclobutane of the above formula with fluorine; and (b) cracking the perfluorinated cyclobutane. A disclosed cracking involves contacting the perfluorinated cyclobutanes with carbon or a conductive metal, which is heated by induction heating to a temperature sufficient to crack the perfluorinated cyclobutanes.

Abstract: A symmetrical, heart-shaped breast prosthesis has two identical notches which are arranged symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry dividing the prosthesis body into two equal halves and at an angle in the range between 30° and 90° between them, in such a way that, when the prosthesis is worn, only one of the two notches is essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the wearer's body. The notches have the effect that the prosthesis collapses slightly when the wearer is in the upright position and becomes flatter when the wearer is in the prostrate position. In the state when worn, the heart-shaped prosthesis which is symmetrical in the unshaped state becomes an asymmetrical prosthesis having a lateral branch and an upper branch which moves downwards when the wearer is in the upright position and slips upwards when the wearer is prostrate.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous coating composition comprising nonionically and/or anionically stabilized film-forming polymers and metallic pigments and a compound which is the reaction product of a phosphonic acid derivative, a hydroxy-functional addition polymers and, optionally a compound having a hydroxy group, in which the phosphonic acid derivative is selected from one or both of wherein R and R′ are selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic and an aromatic substituent having 1 to 25 carbon atoms optionally including heteroatoms of at least one of oxygen, phosphorus and silicon.

Abstract: A hanger has a pinch-grip including a pair of vertically-extending components, a biasing spring, and a connector separate and distinct from the biasing spring. The connector pivotably secures together the upper ends of the components for movement, prior to application of the biasing spring to the components, between a substantially unfolded orientation, wherein the components lie in a common plane, and a substantially folded orientation, wherein the components are generally parallel. The connector is integrally molded with the components and configured and dimensioned to lie between the upper ends thereof when the components are in the folded orientation, without substantially inhibiting movement of the upper or lower ends between the closed and open positions.

Abstract: An improved car use computer and particularly to a computer adopted for use in a car has a screen panel which has a structure for adjusting the inclined angle of the screen panel. The structure mainly includes a casing, a medium storage and retrieval facility, an incline control means, a frame and a screen panel. Through the incline control means, the inclined angle of the screen panel may be adjusted to suit users' viewing requirements.

Abstract: A method for a vehicle dispatching system for controlling dispatching communications between vehicles and a control center mainly includes a control center and at least one vehicle. Every vehicle has equipped with a car phone. The control center includes a control computer and a data transmission device. The car phone consists of a broadcast receiver, a data transceiver, a GPS receiver, and a distance counter. By means of the method of the invention, the available vehicle nearest customers may be dispatched to meet customer service requirements at minimum communication costs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel drugs which may be used in combating infectious micro-organisms, particularly bacteria.

Abstract: A vehicle dispatching system for controlling dispatching communications between vehicles and a control center mainly includes a control center and at least one vehicle. Every vehicle has equipped with a car phone. The control center includes a control computer and a data transmission device. The car phone consists of a broadcast receiver, a data transceiver, a GPS receiver, and a distance counter. By means of the system of the invention, the available vehicle nearest customers may be dispatched to meet customer service requirements at minimum communication costs.

Abstract: A cable termination assembly for testing the quality of insulation surrounding a power cable has one termination design to fit a large range of cable constructions, does not require different insulation shield cut-back distances, provides a secure electrical connection, and is environmentally friendly. A cable grip assembly is attached to an exposed conductor. The bottom outer surface of an inner cup is attached to the inner bottom surface of an outer cup wherein the inner cup is fully contained in the outer cup. When the two cups are attached, the cable grip assembly is mateably connected into the top of the inner cup and the outer cup is filled with a high dielectric strength liquid covering the inner cup and the cable grip assembly. After the high dielectric strength liquid has been added, a voltage is applied and the partial voltage discharge of the power cable is measured.

Abstract: This invention relates to fluoropolymer fibers and films which can be modified by cationic agents, such as cationic dyes. The fiber or film comprises a blend of a first and a second copolymer, or it comprises a terpolymer, the blend or terpolymer having (1) an acid or ionic functionality provided by a pendant group represented by the formula —(O—CF2CFR)aO—CF2CFR′SO3−Z+, wherein R and R′ are independently selected from F, Cl or a perfluorinated alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a=0, 1 or 2, and Z+ is H+, an alkali metal cation, or a cation derived from a compound selected from the group consisting of a cationic dye, a cationic whitener, a cationic flame retardant, a cationic antistatic agent, and mixtures thereof, and (2) a larger amount of a fluoroalkylvinylether, a fluoroalkene, or ethylene functionality. Such fibers and films are useful in various consumer goods where the product is desirably colored, whitened, antistatic, or flame retardant.

Abstract: This invention pertains to olefins having a terminally disposed fluorocyclobutyl ring bearing a sulfonyl, sulfonic acid or sulfonate salt, a process for the production thereof, and polymers, especially ionomers, formed therefrom. The invention further pertains to ionically conductive compositions formed by the combination of a liquid and the ionomer of the invention, and electrochemical devices such as electrodes, sensors, and solid polymer electrolytes comprising those conductive compositions. The polymers of the invention arc useful in the formation of films and coatings with high chemical resistance and good physical properties. The ionomers of the invention are useful in electrochemical applications, particularly in lithium batteries. The polymeric compositions of the invention are useful for strong acid catalysis, such as Friedel-Crafts alkylation.

Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide having starch R1 phosphorylation activity, or the complement of the nucleotide sequence. Plant transformation and regeneration methods using the polynucleotides. Vectors and recombinant DNA constructs containing the polynucleotides. Cells, plants, and seeds containing the recombinant DNA constructs. Methods for isolating polypeptides having starch R1 phosphorylation activity.