Abstract: A process and apparatus for fabricating an optical fiber communication cable are described herein. The optical fiber cable has a cable core including a metal containment tube and at least one optical fiber within the tube. The containment tube preferably is formed by drawing a strip of metal through at least one forming die. In a first aspect of the present invention, smooth operation of the forming die is promoted by first passing the metal strip through a shaving die to remove any shearing burrs along the strip edges and to maintain the width of the strip within a desired tolerance.In a second aspect of the present invention, various approaches for effectively sealing the containment tube are described. In a first embodiment, the tube is sealed using a wave soldering approach wherein a flow of moving molten solder is used to substantially fill a seam in the tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to copper-silicon-tin alloys having improved cleanability. These alloys consist essentially of from about 1.0% to about 5.0% tin, from about 1.0% to about 4.5% silicon, an element selected from the group consisting of from about 0.05% to about 0.5% magnesium and from about 0.01% to about 0.5% lithium, and the balance essentially copper. The alloys may also contain from about 0.01% to about 0.45% chromium.

Abstract: A projectile for a centerfire cartridge that achieves maximum energy transfer with limited target penetration when fired from snub-nosed pistols. A hollow point lead bullet is provided with an aluminum jacket of sufficient hardness to avoid fouling the pistol barrel and which allows the cartridge containing the projectile to feed reliably in auto-loading pistols and yet does not restrict normal expansion of the bullet upon impact with the target. The jacket extends into the nose recess of the bullet and covers the peripheral portion of the bullet base, whereby the jacket is securely fastened to the bullet and separation subsequent to impact is prevented. The jacket is uniformly notched at the nosetip annulus to weaken the aluminum jacket and promote upset at surprisingly low impact velocities.

Abstract: Described is a method for treating an animal for bovine mastitis wherein said animal is administered an effective amount of at least one selected pyridine-N-oxide disulfide compound to treat or prevent bovine mastitis.

Abstract: A sulfonated 1-O substituted glucoside having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: (a) R is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl,(b) one or both of the R.sub.1 groups is either substituted or unsubstitutedMO.sub.3 S--CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--CH.sub.2).sub.nwherein M is H, a metal ion or ammonium, andn is an integer from 0 to 18, and(c) any remaining R.sub.1 group is H; useful as an oil recovery agent.

Abstract: A process for removing chlorate ions from an impure alkali metal chloride brine removed from an electrolytic cell comprises acidifying the impure brine to a pH of less than about 2. The acidified brine is then reacted with a reducing portion of hydrazine hydrochloride.The novel process rapidly reduces the chlorate ions in the absence of the formation of chlorine and chlorine dioxide gases and with the production of nitrogen gas as a product.

Abstract: Described is a method for treating an animal for swine exudative epidermitis wherein said animal is administered an effective amount of at least one selected pyridine-N-oxide disulfide compound.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for electromagnetically forming a material into a desired thin strip shape. The apparatus comprises a first portion for electromagnetically containing and forming the material in molten form into a cross-sectional shape substantially the same as the desired thin strip shape. A second portion receives the molten material in the thin strip shape from the first portion. In addition, the second portion reduces the distortion in the cross-sectional shape due to surface tension. The second portion includes a device for providing an electromagnetic field having a reduced strength as compared to the strength of an electromagnetic field in the first portion. The electromagnetic field may be reduced in strength by providing an inductor having hollow inner surfaces facing the molten material so as to form substantially straight vertical surfaces in the molten material.

Abstract: A dispenser for soluble pool chemicals is provided having a child-resistant rotatably openable top utilizing an angled detent and a deformable stop to resist rotation until a threshold amount of rotative force is applied, the top being adjustably openable to control the amount of pool chemicals dispensed via dispensing openings in a ballast disk that is fixed in place by the interlocking of interlocking recesses with locking tabs on the neck of the dispenser container to permit the top with its dispensing openings to rotate relative to the disk to uncover the dispensing openings in the disk to the desired amount.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to Tape Packages adapted to house semiconductor devices. The packages comprise a base component having a cover component disposed thereon to form an enclosure to house the semiconductor. A tape lead frame is disposed between the base and the cover and has a plurality of lead fingers extending into the enclosure for electrical connection to the semiconductor component. A spring between the base and the semiconductor device presses the semiconductor device into contact with the cover component. The spring comprises at least one of the lead fingers which is bonded to the semiconductor device and formed into an arch-like shape which contacts the base component.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a dried, stable mixture of at least one alkali metal or alkali earth metal ferrate (VI) compound with alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hydroxide and carbonate compounds comprising:(a) vacuum drying a crude ferrate cake which comprises at least one solid alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ferrate (VI) in admixture with a liquid mother liquor comprising of at least one alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hydroxide and water wherein the amount of said hydroxide is from about 20% to about 50% by weight of the mother liquor; said vacuum drying being carried out at a temperature from about 60.degree. C. to about 90.degree. C. for a sufficient amount of time to remove a portion of said water from said mother liquor and thereby increase the hydroxide concentration in the mother liquor to a range from about 55% to about 70% by weight; and(b) further drying said reduced water-content crude ferrate cake at a temperature from about 110.degree. C. to about 160.degree. C.

Abstract: A rapidly dissolving granular hydrated calcium hypochlorite product is comprised of hydrated calcium hypochlorite particles having at least 95 percent of the particles within a size range of from about 300 to about 850 microns. The product has a packed bulk density of less than about 1.05 grams per cubic centimeter. When dispersed on the surface of a body of water, such as a swimming pool, at least 3 feet deep, about 70 weight percent or higher of the particles dissolve within one minute.

Abstract: A copper base alloy having an improved combination of conductivity and strength for applications such as lead frames or electrical connectors. The alloys consists essentially of from about 0.3 to 1.6% by weight iron, with up to one-half the iron content being replaced by nickel, manganese, cobalt, and mixtures thereof; from about 0.01 to about 0.20% by weight magnesium; from about 0.10 to about 0.40% by weight phosphorus; up to about 0.5% by weight tin or antimony and mixtures thereof; and the balance copper. The phosphorus to magnesium ratio and phosphorus to the total content of phosphide formers ratio are maintained within critical limits.

Abstract: A process is described for concentrating a dilute slurry of s-triazine compounds in a liquid phase which comprises:(a) passing said dilute slurry across an enclosed surface of a porous medium(b) at an elevated pressure(c) and at a flow rate of at least about 8 feet per second, whereby a portion of said liquid phase flows through said porous medium, thereby concentrating said particles in said slurry.

Abstract: Disclosed are bis(4-oxyalkylated-2,6-dialkylphenol) adducts of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid having the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R is a 2,6-dialkyl moiety having the formula: ##STR2## wherein each R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of branched alkyl groups having from about 4 to about 8 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a methyl group and ethyl group.These compounds are useful as stabilizers in organic materials against oxidative degradation.

Abstract: A process for producing double base propellant powders deterred with Vinsol by diluting the Vinsol with isopropyl alcohol or similar solvent and then adding the solvent Vinsol solution to the propellant powder in a sweetie barrel in an intermittent manner proceeded by addition of graphite.

Abstract: A copper or copper alloy material having a reduced number of defects is formed by removing impurities from the material while in a molten state with a member having exposed silicon carbide particles. The member may be a bed filter formed from bed media having exposed silicon carbide particles, a porous body formed from a slurry containing silicon carbide, a porous body having at least one melt contacting surface coated with a silicon carbide material, and/or a lining having at least one melt contacting surface coated with a silicon carbide material.

Abstract: A process for producing a sodium compound comprises admixing trichloroisocyanuric acid, cyanuric acid, and sodium bicarbonate to form a homogeneous mixture. The homogeneous mixture is reacted with water and a sodium dichloroisocyanurate compound recovered. The novel process minimizes the cost of raw materials and maximizes the available chlorine present in the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A one-step plasma treatment for improving the laminate adhesion of metallic and non-metallic substrates is described. The treatment comprises forming a plasma of a polar containing organic species and at least one of nitrogen and hydrogen and exposing a substrate material to the plasma for a period of time sufficient to deposit a polymeric film on at least one surface. In a preferred embodiment, a plasma of an azole, nitrogen and/or hydrogen is utilized. The process has particular utility in forming adherent polymeric films on one or more surfaces of copper and copper alloy foils to be used in printed circuit applications.

Abstract: Method of isomerizing an olefin by photoinduced catalysis utilizing COS and a photosensitizer therefor. The invention is particularly applicable for the isomerization of nerol to geraniol.