Abstract: The invention deals with an oxidation protection system for an inhibited carbon substrate which comprises a friable layer applied to the carbon substrate surface. The friable layer is then coated with a dense oxidation resistant outer layer.

Abstract: A dental impression package pre-loaded with dental impression material adapted for taking accurate impressions of a patient's teeth and/or gums by professional personnel is provided. The impression material used is flowable to a desired degree and has a viscosity of substantially one million centipoises. Packaging a pre-loaded dental impression tray is accomplished by first quickly immersing the loaded tray in a solution of natural latex for a few seconds and then quickly removing the coated product followed by quickly immersing it in a coagulating solution of acetic acid for a few seconds to stabilize the latex coating; withdrawing the stabilized coated product; drying it; and suitably packaging the product for storage and sale. If the impression material is of a light-curable nature, the packaging is of light-opaque nature.

Abstract: The present invention is related to new tape releasing compositions and methods of using the same. The tape releasing composition comprises a fluid mixture of a non-reactive component, a penetrant and a soluble adhesive releasing agent in such amounts that the resulting composition is non-toxic and non-irritating to skin and allows tension-free removal of an adhesive tape from skin without sticky deposit or injury to the skin.

Abstract: A heavy density depot for lodgement in the remeno-reticulum of a ruminant animal and progressive release of veterinary substance, comprises an elongate body containing the veterinary substance and having an aperture to allow its progressive release, and a domed weight at a leading end of the body to facilitate passage down the animal's oesophagus. The weight is usually outside the body. The construction is particularly compact so maximizing the amount of veterinary substance contained.

Abstract: A sleeve shaped structure covers a portion of the transport area of a diffusional or osmotic delivery device. The structure is durable and inert to the use environment. Markings on the structure indicate where breaking or cutting will produce a predictable alteration in delivery rate. Among other attachment means, a water soluble adhesive maintains the structure on the delivery device.

Abstract: A wall panel and a method of forming the panel. The panel includes an outer concrete layer, an inner concrete layer, and a central insulation layer positioned between the concrete layers. The inboard vertical faces of the inner and outer concrete layers have laterally spaced vertical ribs in confronting relation to each other and the central insulation layer includes laterally spaced vertical grooves on each vertical side face thereof sized and configured to nestingly receive the ribs on the inboard faces of the inner and outer concrete layers. A reinforcing rod structure of ladder configuration serves to tie the layers together with one vertical stile of each ladder construction embedded in the outer concrete layer, the other vertical stile of the ladder structure embedded in the inner concrete layer, and the rungs interconnecting the stiles extending between the confronting ribs through the central insulation layer. A method of forming the wall panel is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sandwich structure having an improved impact resistance comprises two outer plates and an intermediate layer interposed therebetween. The intermediate layer is comprised of plural films having a bonding force therebetween lower than that between intermediate layer and outer plate.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the flux of transdermally deliverable drugs through intact skin is described in which the drug is delivered simultaneously with glycerol monooleate. Preferred embodiments of therapeutic systems for delivering drug and glycerol monooleate employ matrix containing drug at a concentration above saturation.

Abstract: A decorative surface covering has a transparent or translucent layer containing a plately material that is reoriented at two or more different angles with respect to the surface of the layer to provide a three-dimensional effect to the decorative surface covering. The covering can be chemically embossed to further enhance the three-dimensional effect. Portions of the layer containing the platey material can be masked to produce an inlaid or inset effect.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an elastic apertured film which contains voids. The film comprises a blend of polyurethane and an incompatible polymer which forms a discrete phase within the matrix of polyurethane. The film is in the form of a net. The area of apertures is 5 to 75% of the total area of the film or alternatively, the film is in the form of an interrupted film containing a pattern of holes which have a maximum dimension of not more than 3 times the thickness of the film.

Abstract: A sputtered titanium oxynitride film is disclosed, as well as a low emissivity coated article comprising a titanium oxynitride film in combination with a highly infrared reflective metal film, such as silver.

Abstract: A composite sintered material suitably used as a material for a drill has a sandwich structure comprising a hard layer of a sintered diamond compact including an iron group metal sandwiched between a pair of substrates and intermediate layers. The pair of intermediate layers each has a thickness of 10 to 500 microns. The intermediate layers are bonded respectively to one of the opposite surfaces of the hard layer, with each of the intermediate layers comprising a material which has a thermal expansion coefficient of 3.0.times.10.sup.-6 to 6.0.times.10.sup.-6 /.degree.C. and which prevent the transfer of the iron group metal therethrough in the course of sintering of the hard material. The pair of substrates are bonded respectively to one of the surfaces of the intermediate layers to form a sandwich construction with the hard layer. The substrates comprise a metal or alloy having a thermal expansion coefficient lower than 6.0.times.10.sup.-6 /.degree.C.

Abstract: A clear, stable, and palatable liquid ibuprofen composition has ibuprofen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester of ibuprofen, in an aqueous medium containing a methylcellulose composition. A process of making such an ibuprofen composition is significantly simpler and less expensive to carry out than prior processes of making liquid ibuprofen compositions. The liquid ibuprofen composition may also contain pharmaceutically acceptable alcohol, dispersing and suspending agents, viscosity increasing agents, flavorings, and preservatives.

Abstract: A novel water soluble alkali metal salt of ibuprofen is prepared by reacting ibuprofen and an alkali metal bicarbonate in a aqueous medium. The salt is useful in treating pain, inflammation, and fever in mammals. It permits the preparation of a number of novel formulations which result in pharmaceutically and commercially acceptable dosage forms.

Abstract: An osmotic dosage form is disclosed for delivering chlorpheniramine.

Abstract: A structure for providing electromagnetic wave energy primarily in the near infra-red region of the spectrum and having an electroluminescent lamp element which includes a red fluorescent dye material for emitting energy in both the visible and the near infra-red regions of the spectrum, and at least one layer of optical filter material having selected color filter characteristics for transmitting electromagnetic wave energy therefrom in a manner such that the amount of energy transmitted in the near infra-red region is substantially increased and the amount of energy transmitted in the visible region is substantially decreased.

Abstract: Graphite composite articles comprising a graphite structure formed from a porous graphite material and an impregnant selected from the group consisting of glass precursors and ceramic precursors, filling the pores and coating the surface of the structure. The present invention also provides a process for the manufacture of graphite composites comprising the steps of infiltrating a porous graphite structure with a material selected from the group consisting of glass precursors and ceramic precursors and subsequently converting the precursor to a glass or a ceramic respectively.

Abstract: A motor vehicle glass pane including a sheet of glass and in which in sequence from the side facing the inside of the vehicle in the fitted state includes a plastic-deformable lamination film and an adjoining splinter protection film, and a frame gasket extending around the peripheral edge of the sheet of glass, enclosing its narrow peripheral surfaces as well as an area of the side surfaces close to the peripheral edge on the one hand of the sheet of glass and on the other of the splinter protection film, whereby the lamination film is force-lockingly connected to the frame gasket.

Abstract: Electrosensitive recording using a composite structure formed by a base support, a resinous contrast layer containing silicon dioxide and a lubricating agent, and a vapor deposited metallic surface. The electrosensitive substrate provides improved print quality for information recorded by electrically actuated stylii, with reduced debris accumulation.

Abstract: A continuous, foil-like electroluminescent lighting element having a plurality of separate units, each unit constituted of one or more discrete pieces of a phosphor, and being fully encapsulated in a cell consisting of a dielectric, which cell is at least partly embedded in a sealing substance. The element also comprises two electrodes, of which at least one is at least partly light-transmissive and between which electrodes are disposed the dielectric cells containing the encapsulated phosphor units, and the sealing substance. Each of the phosphor-containing cells is thereby substantially isolated from adjacent cells.