Abstract: Phenyl-3-aminoalkyl-4-methyl-2,6-dioxopiperidines of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 represents methoxy, ethoxy or hydroxy,R.sub.2 represents methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxy or hydrogen;each R.sub.3 independently represents methyl or ethyl;R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or methyl;R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or methyl; andn represents 2 or 3, and a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof (a) have anxiolytic activity, (b) antagonize the anxiogenic activity of benzodiazepine inverse agonists, (c) reduce chronic abnormally high brain levels of serotonin or its metabolite 5-hydroxy-indoleacetic acid and (d) have antibacterial and antiviral activity. These activities are believed to be related to a reduction in serotonin turnover caused by blocking the depolarisation activation of tryptophan hydroxylase. Novel compositions comprise the compounds with a benzodiazepine agonist or benzodiazepine inverse agonist.

Abstract: Prior art supported, load bearing concrete panels having flexural reinforcing materials within the top and bottom halves, are over-designed, and experience increased deterioration and increased severity of cracks in the top surface due to flexural reinforcing materials which are located within the tip half of the panel. It is now taught that existing deteriorated concrete panels can be reconstructed by removing the upper concrete containing the upper layer of flexural reinforcing means for carrying bending moment tension stressed in the top half of panels (12), over interior supports (14), while maintaining such flexural reinforcing means (20) confined to the lower half of the panel, has sufficient flexural strength of the panel (12) to support expected loads. Such panels (12), will exhibit improved durability and reduced tip surface (16) cracking. Preferred techniques for controlling top half cracking from temperature and shrinkage of the panel are set forth.

Abstract: This invention relates to several intermediates useful in preparing thromboxane A.sub.2 inhibiting (.+-.)7-[3.alpha.-[1-[[(phenylamino)-thioxomethyl]hydrazono]ethyl]-1.alpha ., 4.alpha.-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2.beta.-yl]-heptenoic acids and useful derivatives thereof from (.+-.)octahydro-1.alpha.-methyl-3a.alpha., 7a.alpha.-4.alpha.,7.alpha.-methano-2H-inden-2-ones.

Abstract: In a row crop harvester a rotor 11 has rows of crop engaging elements 15 extending transversely across the direction of forward travel of the machine, the elements being aligned with the rows to be harvested. Each element has inwardly converging side edges for gathering the crop of a row and for detaching required crop parts which are impelled in a high-speed stream upwardly and rearwardly over the rotor beneath a hood 18. At the junction of each inwardly converging pair of edges a space 21 is provided for stripping crop and releasing stripped stems. Preferably the space 21 is a relief space having re-entrant edges 20 for stripping forwardly facing parts of the crop.

Abstract: A window-mounted antenna assembly has a capacitive connection through the window glass, one plate of the capacitive connection being formed as an area of a printed circuit board which is connected to a coaxial feed by soldering or the like. A shunt inductive circuit is printed on the printed circuit board and matches the coaxial feed to active elements of relatively long electrical length.

Abstract: This invention relates to several novel methods of manufacturing thromboxane A.sub.2 inhibiting 7-[3-.alpha.-[1-[[(phenylamino)-thioxomethyl]hydrazono]ethyl]-bicyclo[2.2. 1]-heptenoic acids.

Abstract: A self contained heated root canal dental instrument which combines the operations of a root canal spreader, a root canal condenser and a root canal filling material heater is provided. The instrument has batteries in its handle for use as a power source for heating root canal filling material and employs a non-corrosive dental tool that has a resistive element in its tip to provide the heating when electricity from the batteries is conducted through the tip. A method for making the dental tool is provided which comprises threading a resistive element through a cannula which is used as a dental tool.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of benzoic acid derivatives is described. The process is based on the reaction of a toluene derivative in a liquid phase oxidation with an oxygen containing gas in the presence of a phase-transfer catalyst (a), a transition metal salt (b) and traces of a polar solvent, such as water, the molar ratio between (a) and (b) being in the range of between 0.25:1 to 1.5:1. The phase-transfer catalyst is selected from quaternary ammonium and phosphonium salts having a total carbon atoms in the range of 17 to 58, the anion bound thereto being selected from Br.sup.-, F.sup.-, Cl.sup.-, OH.sup.-, CH.sub.3 COO.sup.- or HSO.sub.4.sup.31 . The benzoic acid derivatives produced are characterized by their very high purity and high conversion reaching generally values of above 95%.

Abstract: A method of controlling the inflation of a body support, such as a mattress, having a plurality of air cells. The user is placed on the mattress and the air cells are inflated to provide the desired support in each of a plurality of positions. The height distance of all of the air cells are measured in each of the positions and respective positions. The position of the user on the mattress is determined from the height measurements and the inflation of the air cells is controlled to use the stored standards for the position of the user.

Abstract: Measurements of complex permittivity using transient techniques and Fourier transforms require computation which can be lengthy. In the invention, a synthesizer generates a succession of waveforms each containing a small number of harmonically related frequency components. These waveforms are applied to a capacitive potentiometer formed by a reference capacitor and a sample head. The voltages across the potentiometer and the sample head are passed by way of an analog-to-digital converter to a microprocessor which calculates Fourier transforms and indicates permittivity versus frequency. By limiting the frequency components, the computation time is reduced and a quick scan to find spectral regions of interest is possible. These regions can then be examined at higher resolution by changing a clock frequency which determines the generation of the frequency components.

Abstract: A syringe which is suitable for discarding after a single use takes the form of a generally tubular syringe body which has a double-ended hollow needle extending generally axially through a first, closed end of the body and is open at its second end to permit insertion of a liquid container such as an ampoule containing a liquid material to be injected. A removable plunger rod is provided to enter such a container within the syringe body to inject liquid from it via the needle, and one or more resilient projections extend generally radially inwardly from the open end of the syringe body, to allow insertion of a liquid container but prevent its subsequent withdrawal.

Abstract: A metering and dibbing assembly for use in a dibber drill comprises a rotary feed section, inlet means for introducing seed at successive seed-retaining locations in the rotary feed section, a rotary dibber section having a plurality of dibber elements at least in part housed in radially disposed bores in the dibber section, and cam means operative to withdraw successive dibber elements to allow the transfer of seed from the feed section into the associated bores for these elements and thereafter to move the dibber elements in a radially outward movement so as to press the seed into the ground.

Abstract: New microorganisms belonging to Pseudomonas putida or Pseudomonas sp., which are isolated from soil and have tolerance to one or more of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, ketones and their derivatives or their mixture. These new microorganisms can be used in the fields of bioreactor, liquid-waste treatment, protein engineering, etc.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein n is from 1 to 6 and each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and their acid addition salts are useful for thickening mucus, especially gastro-intestinal mucus as an anti-ulceration treatment or cervical mucus in contraception.

Abstract: The invention relates to quinazoline derivatives which possess anti-tumor activity; to processes for their manufacture; and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.The invention provides a quinazoline of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or amino, or alkyl or alkoxy each of up to 6 carbon atoms; or R.sup.1 is substituted alkyl or alkoxy each of up to 3 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydroxyalkyl or halogenoalkyl each of up to 6 carbon atoms;Ar is phenylene or heterocyclene;L is a group of the formula --CO.NH-- or --CO.NR.sup.3 --, wherein R.sup.3 is alkyl of up to 6 carbon atoms; andY is hydrogen or alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl each of up to 6 carbon atoms; orY is a group of the formula --A--Y.sup.1 in which A is alkylene of up to 6 carbon atoms and Y.sup.1 includes hydroxy, amino and cyano, and alkoxy, alkylamino and alkylthio each of up to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing Josephson junctions includes steps of high Tc superconductor thin films on a substrates by chemical vapor deposition using raw materials, which includes at least yttrium, barium and copper, serving as vapor generating sources, and fabricating the high Tc superconductor thin films into micro-bridges to produce Josephson junctions.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for scaling, sorting, processing, cutting-up and the like of elongate timber items with two substantially parallel, longitudinal surfaces achieved by processing, during longitudinal feed of the item, including determination of a given lateral position and/or form of the item at at least one position along the item, e.g., a cross-section or cross-sectional element, with the aid of sensing means. The method determination takes place with the aid of touch-free distance-sensing means with predetermined measuring directions, fixed and discrete, for determining distances to at least two measuring points on the surface of the timber item, said measuring points being substantially in a cross-section or cross-sectional element of the timber item and on either side of a reference line across the cross-section or cross-sectional element.

Abstract: On spray-forming metals onto a substrate from which the sprayed coating is to be detached, unwanted adhesion may occur, even to a smooth substrate. Conversely, if the coating is meant to adhere, it may accidentially delaminate, even from a roughened substrate.By vibrating the substrate, marginally adherent splats will be encouraged to detach themselves while, on the other hand, well adherent splats will not be affected.

Abstract: A method for culturing microorganisms belonging to the genus Pseudomonas or the genus Escherichia and having tolerance to an organic solvent such as any one of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, ketones and their derivatives or their mixture in a medium containing the organic solvent in a concentration of 0.3% or more. The present method can be widely utilized in the fields of bioreactor, liquid-waste treatment, protein engineering, etc.

Abstract: The separation of different types of particulate matter in a carrier liquid is obtained by using an ultrasonic standing wave and relying on the different acoustic responses of the different particle types. By varying the acoustic energy propagation cyclically a more effective separation rate can be obtained, with a more readily attracted particle type being subjected to a further discrimination step in each cycle. The cyclical energy variation may be in the intensity of the standing wave, e.g. using suppression means, and/or the velocity of the standing wave relative to the liquid medium, e.g. using phase control means.