Abstract: Disclosed is a method which comprises the reaction in a reaction zone of a nitrile, RCN, with a hydroxyl compound, R'OH, in the presence of water introduced into the reaction zone in the amount of more than 0.15 mole and up to 10 moles, per mole of RCN introduced to the reaction zone, thereby producing a reaction mixture containing at least one amide selected from R--CONHR' and R--CON(R').sub.

Abstract: A bathtub assembly having contoured walls and fixtures constructed to fit within or about the walls is provided. The assembly includes a bathtub having at least one wall defining a curved protrusion and a curved recess. A filler spout having a generally shell-shaped configuration is adapted to fit within or above certain of the curved wall portions. One or more grab bars are also designed to fit within the bathtub. The filler spouts and grab bars all present curved interior surfaces which, as strategically mounted within the bathtub, minimize inadvertent contact by a person within or entering the bathtub. A headrest is also provided for attachment to a curved wall of the bathtub. The headrest includes a curved front portion which is secured by suction cups to a wall of the bathtub and an integral rear portion which extends over a deck of the bathtub.

Abstract: A high solids contents, aqueous-based, self-contained printing ink is provided including, a non-volatile diluent, an acidic color developer, a binder, and a water soluble surfactant which is compatible with the binder in the ink, but which is incompatible with the binder when the ink has dried. The high solids, self-contained printing ink further includes microcapsules containing a dyestuff precursor that is capable of reacting with the acidic color developer to form a color. The ink may be used to prepare self-contained carbonless copy sheets.

Abstract: In a co-rotational scroll apparatus having two interleaving scroll wraps secured to end plates rotating about parallel, non-concentric axes to produce a relative orbital motion, a means for providing positive lubricant flow through the scroll wraps. A sump is provided adjacent the idler scroll member for supplying lubricant to a lubricant pump disposed in the lower end of the shaft of one scroll member. A lubricant gallery is provided in the scroll shaft for receiving the lubricant from the pump and directing the lubricant through passages in the scroll shaft to lubricate the scroll shaft bearing and for directing lubricant to passages in the end plate of the scroll member to be discharged adjacent the outer ends of the scroll wraps into the alternatively open and closed first chamber formed by the scroll wraps.

Abstract: In a co-rotational scroll apparatus having two interleaving scroll wraps secured to end plates rotating about parallel, non-concentric axes to produce a relative orbital motion, a coupling for causing concurrent rotation and for enhancing the nutational stability of the scroll element. In the preferred embodiment, the nutation reducing means is comprised of an Oldham-type coupling engaging extension members on one of the scroll end plates and drive keys on the other respective end plate. The angular disposition thereof is optimized to cause the Oldham coupling to generate during rotation a moderating moment load in opposition to the tipping moment load of at least one of the scroll elements and thereby enhance the nutational stability of the scroll elements. The moderating moment load of the coupling imposed on the scroll elements may be altered by varying the angular and radial disposition of the center of gravity of the coupling.

Abstract: A wafer (100) providing transverse sheets of semipermeable membrane (21). Such wafers include peripheral support means (101) defining a generally cylindrical ring and having inside (104) and outside surfaces (105), a plurality of transverse sheet membrane sleeves (16) carried within the peripheral support means, and a plurality of baffle plates (110, 125) carried between adjacent membrane sleeves. Apparatus (60) for the separation of a fluid into permeate and retentate portions comprises at least one transverse sheet membrane wafer (100), vessel means (61) providing a first port (68) for receiving the fluid, a second port (69) for withdrawing the retentate and a third port (70) for withdrawing the permeate, means for compressing (74) the wafer within the apparatus, and permeate chamber means (72) within said vessel, separate from the feedstream and the retentate by the means for compressing (74) and peripheral support means (101).

Abstract: A method for providing a coating upon a metal small or the like through the use of an injection molding process includes the use of a resilient, molded insert. The shell is positioned within a mold receptor such that a void is defined between the outer surface of the shell and the inner surface of the mold receptor. A hardenable material is injected into this void, thereby coating the outer surface of the shell. In order to prevent distortion or other damage to the shell due to pressure exerted within the mold, a thin, resilient and substantially flat insert is placed upon the inner surface of the shell. A male mold member engages the insert during the molding process, thereby compressing it. The insert may be formed from a solidifiable material introduced in liquid form into a master shell which then receives the male mold member.

Abstract: A test adapter is disclosed for connection to a measuring instrument using a 4-conductor measuring technique. It has four coaxial connectors whose characteristic impedance is adapted to that of the measuring instrument. The supply lines are designed as a stripline whose characteristic impedance is equal or approximately equal to that of the coaxial connectors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method which comprises the reaction in a reaction zone of a nitrile, RCN, with a hydroxyl compound, R'OH, in the presence of a Lewis base as catalyst introduced into the reaction zone, thereby producing a reaction mixture containing at least one amide selected from R--CONHR' and R--CON(R').sub.2, whereineach of R and R' contains no acetylenic unsaturation and 1 to 30 carbon atoms,each of R and R' is independently selected from a hydrocarbyl group and a hydrocarbyl group that is substituted with a group selected from cyano, carbamoyl, hydrocarbylcarbamoyl, dihydrocarbylcarbamoyl, and hydroxyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass run channel molding having a structural core encased in an elastomeric material. The glass run channel molding has, in cross-section, a first U-shaped channel for clamping retention on a pinchweld flange or the like and a second U-shaped channel to receive a guide a window pane. The structural core is a sheet having a band along one lateral edge and a plurality of laterally extending narrow strips with free ends, extending laterally therefrom. A surface of the band has surface exposed to view for decorative purposes. The structure of the core facilitates bending of the integral trim and glass run channel about the window frame.

Abstract: A system to mitigate the effect of an environmental release of a contaminant gas. The system includes at least one first fluid effect device (13) positioned in the vicinity of the environmental release (33). A first fluid stream (20), a second fluid stream (23) and a flame (24) may each selectively be discharged from the first fluid device (13) in proximity to the contaminant gas. At least one second fluid effect device (25) also may be positioned in the vicinity of the environmental release (33) and the first fluid effect device (13). A third fluid stream (30) may be discharged from the second fluid device (25) proximate to the contaminant gas. A method to mitigate the effect of an environmental release of a contaminant gas employing the foregoing system is likewise embodied herein.

Abstract: A process for upgrading heavy hydrocarbons in an emulsion through dense phase processing. The process involves subjecting a feed of oil in an immiscible solvent emulsion to supercritical conditions to facilitate separation of the heavy hydrocarbons into light hydrocarbons with greater value and more uses.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making an activated antimony and vanadium-containing catalyst in oxide form having an atomic ratio of Sb:V in the range from 0.8-4, which comprises calcining such an oxidic vanadium and antimony-containing composition at a temperature of over 750.degree. C., and thereafter contacting said calcined catalyst with a hydroxy compound in liquid form selected from (1) cyclohexanol, (2) cyclopentanol, (3) a monohydroxy, acyclic hydrocarbon having 1-8 C atoms, and (4) a dihydroxy, acyclic hydrocarbon having 2-4 carbon atoms, and separating as a liquid said compound from said catalyst insofar as it is present beyond the amount wetting said catalyst, and thereafter drying said catalyst.

Abstract: An ultrasonic contact transducer for point-focussing surface waves having a narrow beam width and a high sound intensity at a focal point in order to obtain better resolution and high beam intensity, which is applicable to the nondestructive testing technique of the surface or subsurface of a specimen to be tested, is disclosed. The ultrasonic contract transducer generates surface waves, focuses the waves at one point on the surface of the specimen and receives again the signals scattered from the surface flaws or subsurface flaws of the specimen, in order to detect the surface cracks, surface flaws, subsurface flaws of the specimen and to detect the delamination in a thin laminated film.

Abstract: An applique and glass run channel assembly includes an applique portion which has a portion thereof which extends over the glass run channel portion of a stub `B` pillar. A glass run attachment is attached to the back of the applique and only a small lip portion extends outward from the edge of the applique. The lip portion is substantially within the plane of the applique. This configuration provides an improved transitional appearance and better tolerances for such an applique. An improved attachment of a stub `B` pillar applique is also provided which includes a novel stud and locking depression combination.

Abstract: A circuit for filtering pulse sequences of a given frequency out of a composite signal includes a series combination of a monostable multivibrator (MF) and a random-access memory (RAM), an address register and a clock. The monostable multivibrator (MF) serves as a pulse shaper of incoming signals. The input (D.sub.E) and output (D.sub.A) of the random-access memory (RAM) are connected to the inputs of an AND gate (UG). An address counter register (AR) associated with the random-access memory (RAM) has a count cycle whose duration is equal to the pulse spacing of the sequence to be recognized. During each clock period (T2), the current signal state of the input (D.sub.E) of the random-access memory (RAM) and the content of the addressed memory cell are checked for equality by the AND gate (UG) and the current signal state is then written into the cell.

Abstract: This invention provides for a process for separating extractable organic material from a feed composition comprising said extractable organic material intermixed with solids and water, the process comprising:(A) contacting said feed composition with a solvent mixture in an enclosed space, said solvent mixture comprising at least one first organic solvent and at least one second organic solvent, said first organic solvent being capable of dissolving at least about ten parts of said extractable organic material per million parts of said first organic solvent at the temperature wherein at least about 50% by weight of said first organic solvent boils at atmospheric pressure, said second organic solvent being different than and more volatile than said first organic solvent and being capable of dissolving at least about ten parts of said first organic solvent per million parts of said second organic solvent at the temperature wherein at least about 50% by weight of said second organic solvent boils at atmospheric p