Abstract: A formulation for use to treat a person who snores when he or she sleeps, the said formulation comprising an effective amount of yohimbine (3.alpha.-15.alpha.-20.beta.-17.alpha.-hydroxy yohimbine-16.alpha.carboxylic acid methyl ester) and pharmaceutically tolerable forms thereof (for example, salts, esters and the like), in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A rotary internal combustion engine having spherical pistons mounted in radially arranged cylinders formed in a stacked series of rotatable cylindrical members. A stationary cam surface is located around the rotatable member to maintain contact with the pistons. A stationary member located with the rotatable cylindrical member provides fresh fuel mixture, withdraws exhaust products, and provides ignition as required. Power is taken from the rotating cylindrical members at the end of the engine through a planetary gear train.

Abstract: A family of novel and unique synthetic alkali metal alumino-silicates (SAMS) are produced by the hydrothermal reaction between kaolin and alkali metal silicates. The integrated composition of the SAMS products is a unique entity having an overall composition ofxM.sub.2 O:Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 :ySiO.sub.2 :zH.sub.2 Owhere x is the number of moles of alkali metal oxide and is an integer from 0.01 to 2.0, M is the alkali metal, y is the number of moles of SiO.sub.2 in the unique SAMS compositions and is an integer greater than 2.0, and z is the number of moles of bound water and is an integer ranging from 1.0 to 5.0. The unique SAMS compositions are structured materials in which the structure can be controlled, and are therefore useful as functional fillers, as TiO.sub.2 extenders, as silica extenders or as reinforcing agents for paper, paint, rubber, plastics and specialty products.

Abstract: A method of reducing blockages and call interruption in handling over calls in a cellular mobile radio system. When the signal strength from a base station to a mobile and vice versa falls below a given value the handover shall take place to another base station. In order that the call will not be interrupted, a smaller number of channels are reserved, so-called rescue channels, from the ordinary channels in the system. The rescue channels can be fixed or dynamic for a given base station.

Abstract: An improved plastic laminated structure, a method to make that structure and use of that structure as a cover for a moisture-resistant electronic utility meter register. The structure is formed by providing a plastic layer to which is laminated on one side by means of an adhesive a water vapor barrier film of polychlorotrifluoroethylene.

Abstract: A guardrail extruder terminal for flattening a folded or W-beam guardrail and bending the guardrail to dissipate the energy of a vehicle impacting the end of the guardrail includes a feeder chute. The feeder chute is provided with an inlet in which the guardrail is positioned. The feeder chute extends into a terminal housing, and is in communication with an extruder or flattening throat. The flattening throat is of a smaller width than the feeder chute to flatten the guardrail. A bending member is also provided in the terminal to bend the guardrail in an curvilinear arc away from the impacting vehicle. Also included is a cable anchor releasably mounted on the guardrail. A cable extends from the cable anchor to a first post located at the end of the guardrail. The cable anchor includes lugs that release from the guardrail upon engagement of the extruder terminal with the cable anchor.

Abstract: On a coating device, at the mouth originating from the chamber for the coating substance, there is provided, between said mouth and the backing roll or web, a cover body which on its surface near the mouth forms an outlet channel that extends away from the space through which at the doctor blade flows the coating substance. This outlet channel has a throttle effect. Additionally, the cover body forms relative to the doctor blade a second throttle channel which is located relatively close to the smoothing edge of the doctor blade. At the outlet of the second throttle channel, the cover body preferably extends into a point which is arranged relatively close to the backing roll or web. The outlet channel can suitably be formed between a base body and the cover body, with the base body ending at a distance from the doctor blade that is maximally 10 mm greater than the clearance of the second throttle channel.

Abstract: A steerable mole for making a hole in the ground has a round tubular body, a guidable drilling instrument mounted in front on this body via a ball and socket joint, a device mounted in the body in order to guide the drilling instrument in relation to the body. The ball of the ball and socket joint is fixed to the drilling instrument, while the device for guiding the drilling instrument has a steering element situated in the body which turns round the longitudinal axis of the body of which the front is directed obliquely at this longitudinal axis of the body and works together with the back of the ball of the ball and socket joint. Another device rotates the steering element around the longitudinal axis of the body.

Abstract: A hydrocyclone has a separating part A with a diameter which toward its outlet end for the heavier fraction decreases gradually from a diameter 2 R.sub.a, with the radius being subject to the formula:R=R.sub.a .multidot..sqroot.1-x/1.This describes essentially the shape of a parabola, so that the separating part can practically be considered as a paraboloid. Achieved thereby is an optimum separating performance of the hydrocyclone.

Abstract: The present invention provides an alternative strategy for baculovirus-mediated foreign gene expression: the promoters from immediate-early or delayed-early baculovirus viral genes were used to obtain the continuous expression of foreign genes in stably-transformed insect cells. The IE1 or the 30K promoters from Autographa californica nuclear polyhedrosis virus can drive the continuous expression of a foreign gene in insect cells. IE1-.beta.-galactosidase or 39K-.beta.-galactosidase constructs were used in combination with the IE1-neomycin resistanThe Government may have rights in this invention pursuant to a funding agreement with the National Science Foundation (NSF), Grant No. DMB-88 04732.

Abstract: A vibrational cleaning apparatus is presented that has a base with a plurality of suction cup legs attached. Included is a reciprocating armature motor and a tubular housing releasingly attached to the base. The reciprocating armature motor imparts a vibrational pulse to the base. A support disc is releasingly attached to an inside surface of a wall of the tubular housing. A solution container is within the tubular housing and is in intimate contact with the disc. A spring clip, to releasingly suspend and retain items to be cleaned, is attached to the tubular housing. A timer switch, to activate the motor for preselected periods of time, is attached to and passes through the wall of the housing. A wallk plug extends through a base port in the base to the motor and is plugged into a source of AC power.

Abstract: A fruit juice mix suitable for hard pack product made essentially from natural ingredients containing at least one fruit juice source in association with about 0.05 to 1.5 percent by weight of various stabilizers and preferably 0.30 to 0.60 percent xanthan gum based upon the total weight of the mix. An amount of water and other ingredients such that the blend has a brix value of greater than about 10 to about 35 and for more desirable results of 20 to 30 and preferably 20 to 25. No refined sugar or corn sweetener is added in or to the blend. Moreover, the juice mix can be frozen to form a hard pack material that cna be stored at lower temperature, usually minus 18.degree. C. and lower for days and then be warmed to minus 5 to minus 10.degree. C. and be scooped out to be served and eaten without the appearance of being to icy, coarse, crumbly or gummy but exhibits a smooth, fine creamy texture and superior melt characteristics relative to soft pack.

Abstract: A phosphate-containing synthetic hydrotalcite of the following empirical formula:xMgO.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.yPO.sub.4.zH.sub.2 Owherein, x, y and z are integers indicating the number of moles present of MgO, PO.sub.4 and H.sub.2 O, respectively. The phosphate-containing hydrotalcite being prepared by the addition of sufficient phosphoric acid to the reaction mixture to liberate carbon dioxide. The phosphate-containing hydrotalcite improves the flame retardant characteristics by providing char promotion to the system.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a ceramic reinforced piston and a molding machine therefor. A composite product composed of a cast product made of aluminum alloy or the like and shaped inorganic short fiber, particles or the like is obtained so that mechanical strength, wear resistance, heat resistance and the like of such composite product can be increased. Furthermore, mass production of such composite products becomes possible. A suitable amount of ceramic particles or a shaped inorganic short fiber is introduced in a casting mold, a molten metal such as an aluminum alloy and the like is then poured in the casting mold, and an upper punch is suitably pushed down on the molten metal to pressurize such molten metal in the casting mold. Push rams are additionally introduced laterally into the mold before or during the pouring of the molten metal to compensate for any shortage of molten metal and assure the metal penetrates the particles of fiber. The metal solidifies under pressure.

Abstract: A strap lock device has a base and sidewalls that receive a strap and a pivoting lock plate mounted on the sidewalls for engaging a strap held on the base to prevent sliding of the straps. A cam is provided to be operable to bear on and lock the locking plate down against a strap. The cam has a lever that permits one hand operation to quickly release the lock for adjustment.

Abstract: A non-invasive temperature monitoring apparatus used in association with a guided wave member that may be for the purpose of sterilization and that is adapted for microwave heating of a substance that is absorptive at microwave frequencies and that is held in some type of container or connector that is transparent at microwave frequencies. The apparatus comprises a length of waveguide. A coupling aperture is defined in the guided wave member. The length of waveguide is supported with one end thereof about the coupling aperture. A microwave radiometer detection circuit is also coupled from the length of waveguide for detecting on a continuing basis the temperature of the substance which is usually liquid being heated by the microwave energy.