Abstract: A vibratory apparatus for use with associated vibratory conveyance equipment includes a pair of counter-rotating shafts respectively carrying counter-rotating eccentrically mounted weights for generating vibratory forces attendant to counter-rotation of the shafts. Economical manufacture of the apparatus is promoted by providing a toothed belt drive for effecting counter-shaft rotation, with externally-mounted bearing assemblies provided to facilitate periodic bearing maintenance. A housing of the apparatus is configured as a fabricated composite beam assembly to promote economical manufacture, and mounting and integration of the vibratory apparatus with associated vibratory feed equipment.

Abstract: A sealing assembly (40) for fitting between an upper wellhead connector (12) and a lower wellhead housing or hub 14. Upper wellhead connector (12) has a downwardly facing frusto-conical sealing surface (32) and wellhead housing (14) has an upwardly facing frusto-conical sealing surface (34). Sealing assembly (40) includes a metal ring (42) having annular grooves (58) therein to receive elastomeric sealing elements (60) therein. Elastomeric sealing elements (60) have extending lips (62) for contacting and sealing against adjacent sealing surfaces (32, 34) spaced from opposed frusto-conical surfaces (54, 56) on the metal ring (42) to provide elastomeric seals for the sealing surfaces (32, 34) of wellhead connector (12) and wellhead housing (14).

Abstract: This invention provides a family of insecticidally effective proteins and particular members of that family which may be isolated from the venom of the spider Phidippus audax, DNA encoding such proteins, insecticidal compositions of these proteins or the DNA encoding them, and methods for controlling invertebrate pests. Recombinant expression vectors and host cells and methods for producing insecticidally effective peptides are also provided.

Abstract: An improved process for the difluoromethylation of a 1-(optionally substituted)phenyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-one at the 4-position of the triazole ring with chlorodifluoromethane significantly reduces the cycle time required for the reaction. The improvement comprises reacting the triazolinone with potassium carbonate in a glyme solvent, heating one molar equivalent of a sodium or potassium salt of the triazolinone with 0.1 to 1 molar equivalent of potassium carbonate and 1.5 to 1.8 molar equivalents of chlorodifluoromethane in a glyme solvent, the concentration the triazolinone in the glyme being in the range of 5 to 15 percent weight/volume, at a temperature in the range of 165.degree. to 200.degree. C. for 5 to 30 minutes, with a 10 to 15 percent molar excess of chlorodifluoromethane, either at atmospheric pressure under an inert atmosphere or in a sealed autoclave, and recovering the difluoromethylated triazolinone.

Abstract: Processes for making cement which when used to make concrete can stabilize the concrete against alkali-silica reactivity (ASR) from alkali containing components. The process includes adding lithium containing materials in the front of a cement kiln along with the cement starting materials in an amount sufficient to minimize ASR.

Abstract: An improved mooring system for a vessel (10) having a mooring turret (19) which is rotatably coupled to a well (14) of the vessel (10) such that the vessel (10) is free to weathervane about the mooring turret is disclosed. An anchor leg support base (18) is fixed with the mooring turret (19) with anchor lines (20) secured thereto and anchored to the sea floor (24). A riser turret (25) is rotatably coupled to the mooring turret (19) and is fixed to the well (14) of the vessel. A riser support base (100) is pivotally coupled to a riser support device (30) for mounting the upper ends of a plurality of flexible risers (48) extending from the sea floor. The riser mounting device (30) is arranged and designed to pivot about two axes (34, 40) at right angles to each other relative to the riser support base (100).

Abstract: Herbicidal 3-(substituted benzoxazol-7-yl) and 3-(substituted benzothiazol-7-yl)-1 -substituted-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-(1H,3H)pyrimidinediones, compositions containing them, and methods of using them to control undesired plant growth are disclosed, as are novel intermediates used in the preparation of these compounds. The herbicidal compounds of the present invention are defined by the following generic structure: ##STR1## in which R is selected from a variety of substituents, including halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl, phenylalkyl, alkylphenylalkyl, haloalkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, halophenyl, halophenylalkyl, alkoxyphenyl, sulfhydryl, alkylthio, piperidinyl, alkylamino, alkoxyalkyl, phenoxy, amino, alkylsulfonylamino, phenylsulfonylamino, and carboxy; R.sup.1 is alkyl or amino; R.sup.

Abstract: The invention provides a rotary processor which uses a linear motion detector to measure the deflection of the rotary processor as the rotary processor is heated.

Abstract: Particulate pharmaceutical tablet excipient compositions comprising co-processed microcrystalline cellulose and particulate USP calcium carbonate having a particle size distribution of 7 to 22 .mu.m wherein the range of calcium carbonate to microcrystalline cellulose is 70:30 to 90:10.

Abstract: A point of sale juice extractor where diverse types of fruit to be processed are fed from a storage bin through an auger to a grater plate. The juice is released from the fruit at the grater plate and is centrifuged into a collector pan while the waste pulp by-product is discharged into a waste container.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for making alkynyl ketones and precursors thereof, using less expensive reagents and/or hydrocarbon solvents and/or higher temperatures.

Abstract: Composition and method of making bicaroate and bicaroate/dipersulfate mixtures which are stabilized, in dry form, with a coherent coating of sodium borosilicate. The borosilicate is formed in situ by the reaction of a sodium silicate and a sodium metaborate.

Abstract: This invention provides a family of insecticidally effective peptides which may be isolated from Tegenaria spider venom, DNA encoding such insecticidally effective peptides and methods for controlling invertebrate pests.

Abstract: A consumable probe is installed in an elbow zone of a well. The consumable probe is subject to ablation caused by abrasive particles suspended in the fluid being transported by the conduit. As the probe is ablated pressure sensitive chambers will be exposed and the pressure in the conduit will pressurize the pressure sensitive chambers and signal a readout station in a position remote from the location of the probe in the conduit.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a detector for the detection of abrasive material being carried by fluid passing through a wellhead, the detector including an erosion block having a passage therein and a bore intercepting the passage; a probe which is inserted into the bore of the erosion block, this probe having a contact zone exposed to the passage when the probe is inserted in the bore and a first bore extension inboard of the surface of the contact zone which communicates with a first bore; and a first pressure transducer provided for sensing pressure in the first bore and in the first bore extension connected thereto; the pressure transducer providing an electrical output indicative of a change in pressure in the first bore and being electrically coupled to a device which is responsive to the electrical output of the first pressure transducer.

Abstract: There is provided a blanket sealing bag machine having a variable diameter sealing drum comprising a plurality of spindles disposed at a first end of an axle and a like plurality of spindles disposed at an opposing end of the axle, the plurality of spindles being greater than sixteen spindles, the spindles extending radially from the axle. There is further provided a blanket sealing bag machine that maximizes the angle of blanket wrap.

Abstract: A tubing hanger has an exterior surface and carries a seal arranged inwardly of this surface. The seal has two sealing portions and, when the hanger is located in a wellhead, the seal is engaged by an activating device operated by a piston to force one sealing portion into engagement with the tubing hanger and the other portion into engagement with the wellhead. The movement of the piston can be reversed to break the seals.

Abstract: The invention is directed to both a thickener/stabilizer/gelling agent for edible lipids comprising a stabilizing effective amount of a combination of (1) a finely divided cellulose component and (2) a surfactant component comprising one or more surfactants, in powder aggregate form and the use of this agent to stabilize an edible lipid, and to the method of making the agent. The invention is also directed to the resulting stabilized lipids, which have viscosity and consistency characteristics that were previously only obtainable with use of stabilizers such as fats that have the undesirable effect of increasing LDL and decreasing HDL.

Abstract: In combination with a gate valve comprising a valve body having an internal cavity extending between an inlet port and an outlet port, a bonnet mounted to the valve body and having an internal passageway in communication with the cavity, a valve stem rotationally supported in the passageway, a handle connected to one end of the valve stem and a gate threadedly connected to the other end of the valve stem, the improvement comprising a first packing for sealing between the bonnet and the valve stem to prevent pressure within the cavity from escaping through the passageway, a second packing for sealing between the bonnet and the valve stem to prevent pressure within the cavity from escaping through the passageway, the second packing being located between the first packing and the cavity, a bypass port extending between a first portion of the passageway below the second packing and a second portion of the passageway above the second packing, and a bypass valve for selectively closing the bypass port such that the

Abstract: A bag-making apparatus is configured for automatic positioning of a plurality of attachments of the apparatus which are in operative association with a web of bag-making material. The adjustment apparatus is configured to effect conjoint translational movement of the plurality of attachments along an attachment bed of the apparatus thus providing highly accurate and automated positioning of the attachments attendant to changes in print repeat length of the web. In the illustrated embodiment, the adjustment mechanism includes a pivotably mounted lever arm which extends generally along the length of the attachment bed, with a system of gear racks operatively interconnected with the lever arm for effecting conjoint translational movement of the attachments. Automatic controls of the arrangement effect automated adjustment during dwell or stop periods of bag making, and also facilitate reconfiguration of the apparatus for making bags of differing print repeat lengths.