Abstract: An airbag igniter having an initiator charge in an inner case and an output charge in a surrounding outer case, has a first metal header closing the inner case and a glass seal providing feed through of one or more electrical connections to the initiator charge through the first header. The outer case has a second metal header fitted to it. The second header surrounds the first header in a spaced relationship maintained by a second glass seal. The second glass seal electrically isolates the second header and outer case from the inner header for protection against accidental ignition. The dual glass seals provide protection against maloperation due to gas leakage. A ceramic washer in axial compression between the outer header and a flange of the inner header provides added assurance against failure of the second glass seal.

Abstract: An isocyanate-reactive polymer comprising the reaction product of: (a) an isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer formed by reacting a polymeric polyol having a hydroxyl equivalent weight of at least 500 with a stoichiometric excess of an organic polyisocyanate, and (b) a stoichiometric excess, relative to the free isocyanate groups present in the prepolymer, of an imino-functional or enamine containing compound having a molecular weight less than about 750. The polymer is useful in reaction injection molding systems as an isocyanate-reactive ingredient.

Abstract: Melt crystallized xylitol possesses an agglomerated crystalline structure under a scanning electron microscope; an increased surface area relative to aqueous crystallized xylitol, of at least about 0.12 square meters per gram; and unexpected hardness values when compressed into a tablet. Chewing gum compositions comprising such melt crystallized xylitol are much less tacky and gritty compared to gum compositions comprising equal proportions of conventional aqueous crystallized xylitol of similar particle size distribution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to films or sheets of linear polyester containing glass spheres having a certain particle size distribution and in a certain amount based upon the weight of the polyester film. The addition of the glass spheres improves several properties of the film, including the dynamic coefficient of friction. Preferably, a second film additive, fumed silica, of a controlled particle size distribution and weight is additionally added to the film. The addition of the fumed silica additionally improves several properties of the polyester film, including the static coefficient of friction of the film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to films or sheets of linear polyester containing glass spheres having a certain particle size distribution and in a certain amount based upon the weight of the polyester film. The addition of the glass spheres improves several properties of the film, including the dynamic coefficient of friction. Preferably, a second film additive, fumed silica, of a controlled particle size distribution and weight is additionally added to the film. The addition of the fumed silica additionally improves several properties of the polyester film, including the static coefficient of friction of the film.

Abstract: The present invention comprises certain quinoline lactams of formula I; pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds of formula I; pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment of anxiety; and processes for the manufacture of the compounds of formula I, as well as intermediates for use in such manufacture.

Abstract: Polymers having pendent cationic quaternary nitrogen containing groups form salts with allantoin which provide for a film forming moisture barrier in skin conditioning lotions, ointments, cosmetics conditioning treatments, and pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: The process of the present invention provides 3-carboalkoxypyrrolidones by the cyclization of a malonate, followed by reduction with hydrogen in the presence of a noble metal catalyst. The products are useful as intermediates for pesticides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to spiroisoindolines that are antagonists at the phencyclidine receptor of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor complex and which are useful when such antagonism is desired such as in the treatment of neurological disorders. The invention further provides processes for preparing the spiroisoindolines, intermediates useful for their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods for their use.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## or a salt, enamine or the like, acylate, sulphonate, carbamate or ether derivative thereof; wherein X, X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are independently oxygen or sulphur, R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted heterocyclic or cycloalkyl group, and Y is an optionally substituted C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene group which is optionally interposed by an oxygen atom, a group>S(O).sub.pa group ##STR2## or an optionally mono-substituted nitrogen atom, wherein p is O, 1 or 2, s is 0.sub.1 or 1 and R.sup.b is alkyl or alkoxy; provided that when X, X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are oxygen, R.sup.1 is not pyridyl or pyrimidinyl. Processes for the preparation of these compounds and herbicidal compositions containing them are also described and claimed.

Abstract: Novel trisubstituted benzoic acid intermediates which are useful in the preparation of certain herbicidal 2-(2,3,4-trisubstituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexandediones. The intermediate benzoic acids of this invention have the following structural formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.6 is chlorine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or hydroxy; n is the integer 0 or 2; and R.sup.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl.

Abstract: This invention comprises novel carbocyclic compounds of formula I (wherein A, Z, R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 are defined in the specification) derived from acylsulfonamide derivatives of .alpha.-carbocyclyltoluic acids wherein said compounds of formula I antagonize the actions of one or more of the arachidonic acid metabolites known as leukotrienes. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the formula I compounds; pharmaceutical compositions containing the formula I compound, or their salts, for use in the treatment of, for example, allergic or inflammatory diseases, or endotoxic or traumatic shock conditions; and processes for the manufacture of the formula I compounds, as well as intermediates for use in such manufacture.

Abstract: Polyurethane/urea foams are derived from prepolymers having branched chain linked isocyanate end groups and components containing isocyanate reactive imino/enamino-functional compounds.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is methoxy or ethoxy; andR.sub.4 is bromine, methylsulfonyl or ethylsulfonyland their salts.

Abstract: Sunscreen compositions are described which contain certain bis-1,3-diketone derivatives of cyclohexane when incorporated in a carrier in amounts ranging from 0.1-50% by weight.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 are hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy and Ar is a substituted phenyl group as herbicide.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a crystalline sugar alcohol derived from at least one mono- or polysaccharide having uniformly dispersed within its crystal matrix particles of at least one pharmaceutically active compound is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of producing such a uniformly dispersed pharmaceutical composition by the controlled crystallization of the molten sugar alcohol having the pharmaceutically active material dispersed therein.

Abstract: Novel trisubstituted benzoic acid intermediates which are useful in the preparation of certain herbicidal 2-(2,3,4-trisubstituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanediones are described.

Abstract: Polymer additive concentrates comprising (a) between about 10 and about 80 weight percent of a polymer additive; (b) between about 2 and about 50 weight percent of an absorbant material which is a consolidated blend of spurted polyolefin pulp treated with a wetting agent, and wood fluff pulp; and (c) between about 5 and about 80 weight percent polymer, possess unexpectedly higher additive loading as well as exhibiting admirable properties when employed in polymers which are extruded into clear films. In addition, a process for manufacturing such concentrates is described.

Abstract: Novel trisubstituted benzoic acid intermediates which are useful in the preparation of certain herbicidal 2-(2,3,4-trisubstituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanediones are described.