Abstract: A spherical pellet like composition of nicardipine composed of small granular nuclei such as sugar particles coated with amorphous nicardipine or a salt thereof, a pH-dependent additive and a surface active agent. The spherical pellet like composition of nicardipine may have a further coating of a medicament permeating material as an outermost coating. The spherical pellet like composition may be mixed with the spherical pellet like composition coated with the medicament permeating material.

Abstract: Densely packed high resolution printed wiring boards may be achieved by providing channels below grade in a substrate planar surface, thereby providing greater conductor width for closely spaced conductors. By mechanically removing the substrate surface between the channels, high virtual resolution is obtained with high quality conductors and insulation spacings of the order of about 0.003 inch, and with actual conductor widths of greater than 0.012 inch. Thus the packing density of printed wiring patterns may be increased significantly. Also the quality of conductor adherence and conductivity is improved. Thus a non-critical and inexpensive process unexpectedly provides an improved quality, more precise printed wiring pattern.

Abstract: Encapsulated lithium including a shot shaped and sized body (10) of lithium metal encapsulated in a thin layer (12) of a predominantly fluorine substituted polyolefin based polymeric material, a method of making the same and a power plant utilizing the encapsulated lithium as fuel (FIG. 3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluidized-bed method for simultaneously obtaining the dry matter from aqueous solutions of extract substances from deproteinized calves blood and producing granules which can be compressed to give solid medicament forms and contain at least 50% by weight of extract substances, relative to the total dry weight of the granules, a binder and pharmaceutically acceptable fillers and carriers, by spraying an aqueous solution of the extract substances and of the binder on to the fillers and carriers and granulating the mixed material at a defined water content in the fluidized bed. After drying, granules ready for compression are obtained, and they are used for producing solid medicament forms of high stability and constant quality.

Abstract: The present invention provides sustained release tablets in unit dosage form comprising an active agent which has low aqueous solubility.

Abstract: A medicament adsorbate and process for making same. The medicament adsorbate comprises a complex magnesium aluminum silicate having sorbed therein an edible wax and a medicament drug.

Abstract: Solid fabric-care preparations showing a tendency towards troublesome interactions, or constituents thereof, are coated by application of dissolved or dispersed organic film-forming polymers soluble in alkaline medium. Suitable polymers contain in particular carboxyl groups and are preferably derived from vinyl esters. The carboxyl groups emanate from copolymerized carboxylic acids which make up from about 2 to 10 mole % of the copolymer. The copolymers are best prepared in the form of finely divided dispersions and optionally contain a protective colloid and/or an emulsifier.

Abstract: A method for the impregnation of wood to prevent attack by harmful agents such as decay fungi or mould fungi and bacteria by the application of an aqueous solution of an alkali lignin modified into a water-soluble form. Impregnation takes place in two stages, these being an initial stage in which the aqueous solution containing the lignin still in its water-soluble form and with a pH not exceeding 10 is applied to the timber, and a second stage in which the lignin is fixed as a water-insoluble form by the application to the timber of a weakly acidic aqueous solution containing metal ions by the addition of metal salt.

Abstract: A process for forming an improved bond between surfaces of sheet molding compound (SMC) and polyurethane adhesives comprising priming the surface with a liquid epoxy resin which is 100% active wherein the epoxy resin contains at least one ultraviolet light activated cure accelerator, exposing the primed surface to ultraviolet radiation so as to cause curing of the primer, then applying the polyurethane adhesive to the primed, cured surface and curing the polyurethane adhesive.

Abstract: A layer or member particularly useful as part of a medical patch such as an anisotropic wound dressing, a transdermal skin patch or an incise medical drape and the processes for forming such a member. The member is comprised of a crosslinked thermoset aliphatic polyurethane elastomer. The elastomer is the reaction product of (1) isophorone diisocyanate, (2) a macroglycol and (3) a chain terminator having both hydroxyl and vinyl functional groups. Polycarbonate glycols or polyetherglycols having a molecular weight of 500-2500 Daltons are preferred macroglycols and isophorone diamine is a preferred chain terminator. In one embodiment, a member or polyurethane layer for use as a wound dressing or an incise medical drape is produced by applying a film-forming solution or dispersion as a thin film to a supporting release paper and treating the film to drive off the liquids and to activate a crosslinker.

Abstract: The improvement in the production of low sheet gloss coated papers which comprises using as the synthetic polymer latex binder for the aqueous coating composition employed to coat the papers, a carboxylated latex which substantially swells during the preparation of the aqueous coating composition and subsequently shrinks during the drying of the coated paper, whereby a microscopic surface roughness is obtained to yield a low sheet gloss coated paper while retaining high ink gloss.

Abstract: A method is disclosed wherein a nonwoven fabric is synchronously coated with an adhesive composition and impregnated with a radiation cross-linkable binding agent under conditions that render the composition tacky and adherent but not penetrating and that cross-link the agent to at least in part bind the fibers of the fabric.

Abstract: A process and a device for preparing a fused pellet from nonethindrone and cholesterol are provided. Conditions are applied to the pelleting material to melt the material uniformly such that the phase transition of all of the material occurs approximately simultaneously. The material is removed from the melting conditions immediately upon the melting of the material and the material is subjected immediately to cooling conditions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that imprints protein binding membranes with predetermined patterns, determined by (a) a pattern cut in a porous foam, or (b) a circular pattern achieved by contacting a drop of protein containing solution. The apparatus and process are particularly well adapted to forming the active surface for devices that detect antigens with antibodies.

Abstract: This invention relates to particle coaters and in particular to a method and apparatus for a circulating bed particle coater which is particularly adapted for coating small diameter particles.

Abstract: This invention relates to a combination of anionic and non-ionic polymers and surfactants useful for the control of dust emissions into the environment. More specifically, the invention relates to novel compositions and the use of said compositions in treating particulate matter which comprises an aqueous solution of water soluble polymers comprising a unique mixture of water soluble acrylic polymers in combination with water soluble non-ionic glycol polymers in an aqueous medium containing effective amounts of anionic surfactants such as sulfonates and nonionic cosurfactants.

Abstract: The invention is a method for pressure treatment of wood using compositions comprising aqueous solutions of one or more lanthanide derivatives. Wood is immersed in a pressure vessel containing a lanthanide derivative composition, and hydrostatic pressure is applied. The treatment is carried out at temperatures not exceeding about 95.degree. C., and more preferably at between about 20.degree. C. and about 30.degree. C. Pressure should be greater than about atmospheric, and preferably about 10 psi to about 300 psi.

Abstract: The cyclization, hydrolysis, and coloration of certain ACE inhibitors is minimized when they are formulated with a metal-containing stabilizer and a saccharide.

Abstract: When an abrasive having an oleophilic surface used in a magnetic recording medium obtained by subjecting an inorganic powder having a Mohs hardness of 5 or above and an average particle size of 2 .mu.m across or below to a dry contact treatment with a dispersing agent having an oleophilic group under grinding conditions giving an impact value of 1G or greater is used in combination with a magnetic powder as a magnetic recording layer of magnetic recording medium, the wear at a magnetic head can be prevented and still characteristics can be improved.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition and method for producing a surface layer with a high specific surface on iron, aluminum, zinc, and on technical alloys of these metals. The composition provides an adhesive layer that may be subsequently used to securely bind other materials, and organic materials in particular, to the surface of the metal or alloy. The composition may be applied by spraying under pressure, by dipping, or as a paste at ambient temperatures. The composition is predominantly amorphous, and provides a uniform, stable, and economical method of priming metals for the reception of a final outer coating.