Abstract: Cassettes are released from a remote loading station onto a supply conveyor. The cassettes travel on the supply conveyor to a flow-through tape loading machine in a response to a request from the tape loading machine. The cassettes are transported through the tape loading machine from the back to the front. The cassettes are moved across the face of the machine where they are loaded with tape. The cassettes are then transported back through the machine to a discharge conveyor. The cassettes are removed from the discharge conveyor at a remote packing station. The packing can be done either manually or automatically.

Abstract: A plurality of screening stations are arranged in a circular array around a continuous conveyor for advancing in step-by-step fashion a plurality of modules from station to station. A module is provided for each station and includes a holder for receiving and securing in place a glass panel for photoprocessing red, blue, and green pixels on each glass panel in the fabrication of a cathode ray tube. The glass panels are supported on each module for rotational and angular movement controlled by a drive mechanism housed on each module. A controller for initiating programmed motion of the glass panel operates the drive mechanism of each module in response to the actuation of selected magnetic switches corresponding to the operations to be performed at a specific station.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel nasal composition comprising a nona- or decapeptide having LHRH agonist or antagonist activity and a surfactant which is a bile acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a buffered aqueous solution.

Abstract: Compounds having detergent properties are disclosed. When a modifying reagent is brought into contact with these compounds, the detergent properties are decreased. These compounds are useful, for example, as solubilizing agents for microbial antigens and/or antibodies and for reversibly wetting hydrophobic surfaces. Accordingly, methods are disclosed for increasing the hydrophilic properties of a material, such as a microbial antigen and/or antibody, the methods generally comprising the steps of contacting the material with the compound having detergent properties and a modifiable group, and modifying the compound with a modifying reagent. Kits are also disclosed for use in accordance with this methodology.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically adjusting the distance between two support members for carrying workpieces of different dimensions. The support members are mounted on guides that are fitted to pallets that travel on conveyor transport systems for automatic production/assembly lines. In one embodiment the support members have locking devices that frictionally secure the support members in place on the pallet and can be unlocked for movement along the guide. A positioning unit engages the pallet so that the locking devices is unlocked and the support members are engaged and translated to the desired locations under the control of a drive. In a second embodiment the support members are translated along and under the control of a threaded bar. A positioning unit engages the pallet to activate the threaded bar by rotating it to translate the support members to the desired locations. The support members are independently translated using one threaded bar and the drive for each support member.

Abstract: An ice fishing bobber has an elongate cylindrical tube balance member adjustably positioned within a collar and pivotally mounted to the tip of a fishing pole. The bobber may be adjusted for the weight of various lures to balance the assembly in a substantially horizontal posiiton. A rigid hollow cylindrical member receives a centrally threaded fishing line and is attached beneath the balance member. The bobber may be adjusted by moving the tube within the collar and by removing or adding weights to the balance member to permit the use of a variety of lures of different weights with the bobber. Because of the accurate balance attained, a very sensitive bobber is created. A further embodiment of the invention employs two rigid tubes joined by a flexible tube. The first rigid tube is mounted to the tip of a guided fishing pole. A fishing line is threaded through the tubes and a lure attached. A fish pulling downward on the lure will cause the bobber to deflect downward thereby signaling a catch.

Abstract: Well apparatuses with device for preventing their relative rotation with respect to adjacent well apparatuses and anti-rotation devices for well apparatuses, including, but not limited to, plugs, float shoes, float collars, jars, and clutch devices for packers. In one embodiment a non-rotation device has a main member with a recess on which are disposed a plurality of teeth with a load member adjacent the teeth for bearing a load put on the device and for isolating the teeth from the load, the teeth extending beyond the recess. In one embodiment the teeth are configured, disposed, and profiled to facilitate their interengagement with other teeth and to contain between them foreign objects which might impede proper interengagement. In various embodiments plugs are provided with such anti-rotation devices. In various embodiments the load member is a continuous circular ring disposed about the apparatuses outer periphery or around the opening of a channel through the device.

Abstract: Stable, clear, antimicrobially effective, ophthalmic formulations include an ophthalmologically effective amount of a drug, especially a --COOH group-containing drug or a NSAID, and a preservative system formed of a quaternary ammonium preservative and a nonionic surfactant, all in an aqueous vehicle. These formulations are useful for treating diseases that are either caused by, associated with or accompanied by inflammatory processes, including, among others, glaucoma, cystoid macular edema, uveitis, diabetic retinopathy and conjunctivitis, or any trauma caused by eye surgery or eye injury.

Abstract: A two-stage apparatus for measuring quantities of constituents of a product for canning includes a quantity measuring chamber which is substantially vertical and mounted on a support which rotates about an axis. The chamber comprises a tubular enclosure inside which slides a first piston. A lower part of the chamber is connected by supply conduits to a respective one of a pair of tanks, each of which is for holding a different one of the constituent products. The chamber is also connected by a delivery conduit to a filling nozzle, in which slides a secondary piston. A control valve selectively opens and closes the passages through the supply conduits to the measuring chamber in a predetermined order, and for a predetermined period of time to thereby control the relative quantities of the constituents supplied to the chamber. The control valve is adjustable to vary the ratios of constituents introduced into the chamber.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --OR.sup.4 (where R.sup.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower hydroxyalkyl, phenyl, phenyl-lower-alkyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n Y where n is an integer from 1 to 4 and Y is morpholino, --SR.sup.5, --C(O)OR.sup.5, --C(O)N(R.sup.6).sub.2, --N(R.sup.6).sub.2, or --N.sup.+ (R.sup.6).sub.3 X.sup.-, in which R.sup.5 is lower alkyl, each R.sup.6 is independently selected from hydrogen or lower alkyl, and X is halogen)or --SR.sup.7 (where R.sup.7 is lower alkyl, phenyl-lower-alkyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n W where W is --N(R.sup.6).sub.2 or --N.sup.+ (R.sup.6).sub.3 X.sup.-, and n, R.sup.6 and X are as previously defined);R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-lower-alkyl;R.sup.3 is halo, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkyl, lower haloalkoxy, or --C(O)OR.sup.5 where R.sup.5 is as previously defined; andZ is a bond, 2,5-thienyl or 2,5-furanyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A gear differential includes planetary gear sets made up of two side gears (26, 28) mounted for rotation about a common axis (24) and pairs of element gears (36, 38) mounted for rotation about respective parallel axes (48, 50) that are both offset and inclined through acute shaft angles (L.sub.1, L.sub.2) with respect to the common side gear axis (24). The two element gears (36, 38) have first gear portions (52, 54) that mesh with respective side gears (26, 28) and second gear portions (56, 58) that mesh with each other. The side gears (26, 28) have respective helix angles (A.sub.1, A.sub.2) that are substantially equal in absolute magnitude but opposite in hand. However, lead angles of the side gears (26, 28), as the complements of their respective helix angles (A.sub.1, A.sub.2), are larger than the shaft angles to provide opposite directions of relative rotation between the side gears.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for interrupting capillary flow of a liquid between two pieces of bibulous material which, prior to actuation, are in a capillary flow relationship to each other. In particular, the capillary flow relationship of two pieces of bibulous material is interrupted by utilizing a liquid expandable piece of bibulous material.

Abstract: Carbonyl derivatives of acetaminophen are provided for use in homogeneous enzyme immunoassays for acetaminophen. The derivatives are conjugated to antigenic substances for the preparation of antisera specific to acetaminophen, and to enzymes for the preparation of enzyme conjugates which compete with acetaminophen for antibody binding sites in a typical assay.

Abstract: Compound of Formula I ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, --C(O)R.sub.3, or --C(O)NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, where R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently lower alkyl, phenyl, or phenyl lower alkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; andX is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --where m is an integer of 1 to 10, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n Y(CH.sub.2).sub.n --where n is an integer of 1 to 3 and Y is oxygen or sulfur,their individual R,R--; R,S--; and S,S-stereoisomers, and racemic or non-racemic mixtures of stereoisomers, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are dopamine agonist compounds useful in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure in mammals.

Abstract: A fluid control valve of "Wheatstone Bridge" arrangement for use with electrorheological fluids comprises a plurality of channel plates and printed circuit board plates alternatingly stacked together. Electrodes are printed on the printed circuit board plates to form walls on sides of channels formed in the channel plates. Holes piercing the printed circuit board plates are so located as to permit the flow of fluid through the printed circuit board plates from channel plate to channel plate at specific locations thereby causing the flow of fluid through a "Wheatstone Bridge" arrangement. Electric activation of selected electrodes cause the flow of fluid in channels between the selected electrodes to become exceedingly viscous or "freeze" and thereby close selected portions of the "Wheatstone Bridge". In the most common arrangement closure of parallel valves cause flow through the cross arm of the "Wheatstone Bridge" and actuation of an hydraulic device connected into the cross arm.

Abstract: An alumina multilayer wiring substrate having a high dielectric, low inductance capacitor in the substrate on which a VLSI is to be mounted to effectively eliminate electrical noise(s) which may hinder the operation of the VLSI at high speed (frequency) is provided.

Abstract: A torque proportioning differential (10, 60, or 120) is modified to exhibit a bias ratio that varies with torque transmitted by the differential. Thrust forces (34 and 36, 88 and 90, or 144 and 146) generated within the differential are opposed by at least one pair of surfaces (38 and 40, 96, 98 and 104, 106, or 152, 154 and 156, 158) having different frictional characteristics. One of the surfaces (38, 96 and 98, or 152 and 154) opposes a portion of the thrust forces, and the other surface (40, 104 and 106, or 156 and 158) opposes a remaining portion of the thrust forces. A control member (54, 100 and 102, or 152) responsive to the transmitted torque limits the respective portions of the thrust forces opposed by each of the two surfaces.