Abstract: The device comprises a substantially cylindrical support member which carries or in part defines an inflatable cuff. The cuff extends for only a portion of the length of said support member. Means are provided for inflating the cuff with air and transmitting changes in pressure within the cuff to a display device such as a pressure gauge.

Abstract: A permanent hair color altering composition comprising an aqueous preparation on the basis of melanin dissolution and/or oxidation of a hair colorant dye intermediate, which contains as a swelling and penetration agent, an N-alkyl pyrrolidone wherein the alkyl group contains between 8 and 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A polymer article containing zeolite particles on which metal ion having a bactericidal property, e.g. Ag, Cu or Zn, is provided by an ion exchange reaction shows an excellent bactericidal effect and durability of the effect, but no deterioration of physical properties of the polymer.The polymer article is produced by admixing zeolite particles previously provided with the metal ion with a polymer or by moulding a zeolite-containing polymer into an article and then treating the article with a metal ion solution.

Abstract: An adhesive binding tape consisting of a backing portion with temperature activated adhesive on one side, the exterior of the backing having alternating thick and thin sections extending along an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tape and forming alternating rows of peaks and valleys of generally rectangular cross section.In a second embodiment, the peaks and valleys have a generally triangular cross section.

Abstract: In a method for reconstituting dry fill cyclophosphamide, the vial volume is at least 50 ml and the headspace is at least 15 ml.

Abstract: A conventional zinc phosphate chemical conversion film formed on an iron article comprises zinc phosphate hydrates, i.e., Zn.sub.3 (PO.sub.4).sub.2.4H.sub.2 O and Zn.sub.2 Fe(PO.sub.4).sub.2.4H.sub.2 O. A novel chemical conversion film is mainly composed of Zn.sub.3 (PO.sub.4).sub.2.2H.sub.2.4H.sub.2 O. The ratio of ##EQU1## is from 0.3 to less than 1. The problems of conventional chemical conversion film arise due to 4 moles of water of crystallization of the zinc phosphates which desiccates at a baking temperature of the paint. The small amount of water of crystallization of Zn.sub.3 (PO.sub.4).sub.2.2H.sub.2 O provides an improved chemical conversion film with respect to the corrosion resistance and the like.

Abstract: This invention discloses a thermal head having a resistive layer of a thin Ta-Si-O film containing more than 45 mol % and at most 75 mol % of a silicon oxide in terms of SiO.sub.2, and a method of manufacturing a thermal head by sputtering a sintered target in vacuum atmosphere at an argon gas partial pressure of 10.times.10.sup.-3 Torr to 80.times.10.sup.-3 Torr so as to obtain the resistive layer.

Abstract: A thin film luminescent device comprises a luminescent layer which consists essentially of a luminous matrix compound of an alkaline earth metal sulfide, a luminescent center element of the rare earth elements embedded in the matrix compound, and additives of copper incorporated in the matrix compound. The content of copper is not more than 1 wt % with respect to the amount of the alkaline earth metal sulfide in the thin film luminescent layer.

Abstract: A sculpture is constructed by defining a seed having a plurality of algebraic in which the sum (M) of the orders of the surfaces is five or greater and having a plurality of edges at the intersection of the surfaces. The seed is physically modeled and the edges of the seed model are extended into space in accordance with the algebraic equations that define them. All intersection points of the edge extensions are determined and at least one rod is extended from the seed model along at least one of the edge extensions for a predetermined distance. Then, a unique algebraic adjoint surface having a maximal order of M-4 and including all of the intersection points is determined and physically modeled. The combination of the seed, at least one rod and the adjoint surface model comprises the sculpture.

Abstract: An electroluminescent device is disclosed having a luminescent zone of less than one .mu.m in thickness comprised of an organic host material capable of sustaining hole-electron recombination and a fluorescent material capable of emitting light in response to energy released by hole-electron recombination.

Abstract: A conductive through-hole hole is formed by through a dielectric sandwiched between conductors forming a noncircular hole in a conductor, etching a hole through the dielectric and by deforming at the conductor which has been undercut during the etching.

Abstract: Electromagnetic energy shielding material in forms such as form stable gaskets, caulking compounds, coatings, adhesives, etc., the material being composed of a plastic binder and electrically conductive particles having an aluminum core, a first metallic layer thereover e.g., of tin and a silver outer layer.

Abstract: Fully cured thermoset ethylene-propylene rubber sheets having integral thermoplastic adhesive strips molded along the lateral edges are produced using a manufacturing method where the strips are applied prior to vulcanization of the rubber sheeting. The factory applied adhesive strip is non-tacky and dry but is activated by heat to securely bond the ethylene-propylene rubber sheets together in an overlap splicing procedure. A method of using the integral adhesive rubber sheeting for single-ply rubber roofing membrane or pond liners is also disclosed. Instantaneous attainment of maximum seam strength, water tightness and consistency of the seams are advantages over conventional solvent-based adhesive methods.

Abstract: A decorative body made of glass, whose inside is faceted.

Abstract: A heat transfer sheeting combination of the type for being applied onto a fibrous material (10) to imprint a reflective design thereon, the combination including a sheet of substrate (12), the substrate (12) including a layer of fibrous material (20), a deformable layer (22), and an outer silicone layer (24). A layer of beads (14) is partially embedded in the silicone layer (24) and the deformable layer (22). A design layer (16) and an adhesive layer (18) are disposed over the substrate sheeting (12). A method of making the heat transfer sheeting combination includes the steps of passing the sheet of substrate (12) having the exposed silicone layer (24) through a mass of beads (14) to adhere a layer of beads (14) of the silicone layer (24) and fixedly securing the beads (14) to the sheet (12).

Abstract: A composition to be used in ophthalmology and containing an aqueous solution of a high molecular polymer to which has been added a polymeric dye having a molecular weight higher than 10,000.

Abstract: A restorative dental material is disclosed which comprises a metal casting with an electroplated tin coat containing polymer particles being formed thereon. Such restorative material can be obtained by electroplating the bonding surface of the metal casting using a plating bath containing Sn.sup.++ with polymer particles dispersed therein. An adhesive containing an acid group-containing polymerizable monomer as an adhesive component is applied to the bonding surface having the tin plating layer containing polymer particles and the material is firmly fixed to one or more teeth or other prosthetic appliances.

Abstract: Flexible, soft objects such as ostomy pouches, wound dressings, bandages, diapers, etc. can be flushed down a conventional toilet by covering the article with a sheet of material which rapidly becomes slimy or exudes a slimy material on contact with the water in a toilet bowl or by adding such materials directly to the bowl. An ostomy pouch constructed from materials particularly suited for disposal in a toilet bowl is also disclosed. The pouch is constructed from laminates of water swellable, cold water insoluble films and water resistant tissue paper.

Abstract: A method for producing a multilayer ceramic circuit board including the steps of forming a multilayer structure consisting of patterns of copper-based paste and glass-ceramic layers, the glass-ceramic layers consisting of a mixture of 10 percent to 75 percent by weight of .alpha.-alumina, 20 percent to 60 percent by weight of crystallizable or noncrystallizable glass which can be sintered at a temperature lower than the melting point of copper, and 5 percent to 70 percent by weight of quartz glass, based on the total weight of the glass-ceramic, blended with a binder containing a thermally depolymerizable resin; prefiring the multilayer structure in an inert atmosphere containing water vapor, the partial pressure of which is 0.005 to 0.3 atmosphere, at a temperature where the thermally depolymerizable resin is eliminated; and firing the multilayer structure in an inert atmosphere containing no water vapor at a temperature below the melting point of copper so as to sinter the glass-ceramic.

Abstract: An improved ladies after shave preparation and its method for its manufacture consisting essentially of an astringent such as alcohol and propylene glycol in an amount of alcohol within the range of from about 52% to about 58% and in an amount of propylene glycol within the range of from about 7% to about 13%, by weight, a skin soothing and healing compound such as aloe vera in an amount within the range of from about 3% to about 5% by weight, a citric acid in an amount within the range of from about 0.8% to about 1.2% by weight, water in an amount within the range of from about 27% to about 33% by weight, sodium benzoate in an amount within a range of about 0.1% by weight, and a fragrance in an amount within a range of about 0.1% by weight.