Abstract: Bi-planar coil assemblies are disclosed which have DSV's whose centers are offset by distances D from the origins of x,y,z-coordinate systems, where said origins of x,y,z-coordinate systems are coincident with the geometric centers of the coils. The distances D can be of the order of 10-20 centimeters or more. The bi-planar coil assemblies can be used in MRI applications to reduce the feeling of claustrophobia experienced by some subjects. The assemblies also can facilitate the imaging of various joints, including the wrist, elbow, ankle, or knee.

Abstract: Bi-planar coil assemblies are disclosed which have DSV's whose centers are offset by distances D from the origins of x,y,z-coordinate systems, where said origins of x,y,z-coordinate systems are coincident with the geometric centers of the coils. The distances D can be of the order of 10-20 centimeters or more. The bi-planar coil assemblies can be used in MRI applications to reduce the feeling of claustrophobia experienced by some subjects. The assemblies also can facilitate the imaging of various joints, including the wrist, elbow, ankle, or knee.

Abstract: A process for the production of hops which process includes treating the hops in such a manner that the activity of the enzyme ".alpha.-acid oxidase" is significantly reduced or halted. Hops produced by the abovementioned process maintain their "bitterness" qualities.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium plant known by the cultivar name Hypy and particularly characterized as to uniqueness as herein described and illustrated by the combined characteristics of high pyrethrins content, substantially erect growing habit and producing flowers at a substantially uniform height.