Abstract: An artificial tear suspension system is provided which includes bioerodible mucin-type particles, lipid-type material and aqueous-type material. The bioerodible mucin-type particles are suspended in either the lipid-type material or the aqueous-type material or both. The system provides all of the components of the natural tear film layers, and thus when administered to the eye provides an effective tear film which mimics the natural tear film.

Abstract: A fluorescent adhesive tape for use as a highlighter to apply to a support with writing, consisting of a transparent or semi-transparent film to which there are applied a layer of fluorescent colored ink of high dry-substance content, and a layer of adhesive of low adhesive power which allows removal from said support without alteration of the support itself or of the writing.Said adhesive tape can be applied to exercise books, magazines, books etc., for school, the office and the home, and finds use in many other sectors.

Abstract: A method and composition for promoting the growth of bone that are particularly useful in treating bone defects in the human jaw. The method includes surgically exposing the bony defect, cleaning the defect and adjacent teeth, and implanting the composition in the bony defect. The bone growing composition includes two sizes of Hydroxyapatite for supporting the growth of new bone, Tetracycline for its antibiotic effect, freeze dried decalcified human bone for promoting bone growth, and Fibronectin for promoting connective tissue generation and for jelling the bone growing composition.

Abstract: A trilaminate film suitable for prolonged and sustained delivery of an active ingredient in a buccal cavity is disclosed. A hydratable mucoadhesive base layer, a non-adhesive reservoir layer and a water-impermeable carrier film sandwiched between and bonded to the base layer and the reservoir layer are the elements which form the trilaminate film.

Abstract: A toiletry formulation is provided for cosmetic use, in the form of a stable, spreadable lotion or cream incorporating a skin adherent base possessing non-irritant characteristics compatible with mucous membranes, including emulsifying agents, a skin protectant, a mild germicide to inhibit microbial growth in the formulation, and a combination of desensitizing agents for application to selected areas of the skin of a user, prior to mechanical hair depilation, such as plucking of the eyebrows, in order to minimize reaction of the skin and the local generation of pain in the plucking process.

Abstract: A vibration-damping material consisting of two metal plates and a vibration-damping layer of thermoplastic resin interposed between the two metal plates, in which said thermoplastic resin has a percentage of wlongation at 20.degree. C. of 30% or more, preferably 50% or more, a peak temperature of dissipation factor (tan .delta.) in the range of -50.degree. C. to 130.degree. C., and a bonding strength toward the metal plates of 3 kg/cm or more as determined by 180.degree.-peeling test at 20.degree. C.

Abstract: Light transmitting glass having at least one surface area which is matted by surface pits, including an etched surface area having a population of merging or contiguous surface pits of polyhedral form, each pit having a small area so that at least 30% of visible light normally incident on the at least one surface is diffusely transmitted through the surface and the at least one surface having a total luminous transmittance of normally incident visible light of not less than TT-10 where TT is the total luminous transmittance through the same surface prior to etching expressed as a percentage of the total incident visible light.

Abstract: A birefringent plate comprising a transparent substrate and an obliquely evaporated film formed on the transparent substrate, is free from the visual angle dependence because the obliquely evaporated film is formed into a multilayer composition and the neighboring layers have a different evaporation direction. Moreover, a manufacturing method for the birefringent plate, using a device constituted of a vacuum chamber and a crucible having a large number of inclined through holes, is capable of making the film thickness of the obliquely evaporated film uniform.

Abstract: An end structure for a synthetic resin member having a projection formed on the end surface of the synthetic resin member and an end structure portion of synthetic resin injection molded around the projection.

Abstract: An addition cured rubber containing vinyl end-stopped diorganopolysiloxane and vinyl functional silicone resin is disclosed to provide superior durability when applied to a ship's hull as an anti-foulant or foul release coating.

Abstract: The solubilized benzoyl peroxide is made by mixing a heated combination of crystalline benzoyl peroxide with silicone glycol copolymer wherein the temperature of the mixture is in the range from 45.degree. to 65.degree. C. The benzoyl peroxide is no longer in crystallized form and hence the benzoyl peroxide is solubilized in the silicone glycol copolymer. The cosmetic solution includes a solubilized benzoyl peroxide as described above. Further, an independent mixture of alcohol, acetone and water is made. The solubilized benzoyl peroxide is then mixed with the second mixture (alcohol, acetone and water). The resulting cosmetic solution is very stable and the benzoyl peroxide remains in solution, i.e., an analysis of the cosmetic solution does not show any crystalline benzoyl peroxide. Further, primary irritation tests indicate this solution to be minimally irritating which is important for its use as a vehicle for topical application.

Abstract: Sapphire watch cover glass or crystal.The glass or crystal (18) comprises on a part of its upper face, a superficial layer (28) having an amorphous structure. This layer (28) makes it possible to increase the hardness of the glass or crystal in its exposed parts while reducing the risk of breakage of said glass or crystal.

Abstract: The method relates to the production of a string (24) for a racket, particularly a tennis racket. The string is a known string, for example a gut string or a synthetic string. The conditioning of the string on a support (1), particularly a bobbin, is effected under a traction tension and the length of the string is kept constant. Thus, the elongation of the string under the traction tension effect when winding the string on the support (1) is conveniently between 5 and 15%. The stringing of the racket with the thus conditioned string (24) should be carried out in an interval of 60 minutes, but preferably 30 minutes, from the removal time of the string from its support (1). The relaxation of the string, i.e. the decrease of tension after the stringing of the racket, is considerably smaller with a string conditioned according to the invention than with a same string which has not been conditioned. Such relaxation reduction is particularly important with a polypropylene string.

Abstract: A honeycomb body and a method of producing the body including a stack of structured metal sheets disposed in layers at least partially spaced apart from each other defining a multiplicity of channels through which gases can flow, the stack having ends twisted in mutually opposite directions about at least two fixation points, and a jacket tube surrounding the sheets and being formed of at least one segment, the sheets having ends joined with the jacket tube.

Abstract: A method for bonding a restorative composite resin to dentin which comprises:treating the surface of dentin with a dentin-treating liquid for, 1 to 90 seconds obtained by adding glutaraldehyde and ferric chloride to an aqueous solution of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid regulated to a hydrogen ion concentration (pH) of 7.4; removing the treating liquid by water-rinsing to dry the thus treated surface of dentin; applying a primer comprising an ethylene related unsaturated monomer, a (meth)acrylic ester polymer and tri-n-butyl borane on the dried surface of dentin; and filling the restorative composite resin onto the applied surface of dentin.

Abstract: An aircraft windshield having an outer glass ply and an inner antilacerative liner. The liner preferably includes a sheet of polyether urethane and polycaprolactone urethane. The polyether urethane is sandwiched between the glass ply and polycaprolactone urethane and the assembly is laminated to form the windshield.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reusable thermal protection member for an object subject to great heating, e.g. an aircraft or spacecraft.The member comprises in per se known manner a refractory shield and an insulating layer between the refractory shield and the structure of the craft. According to the invention the refractory shield comprises at least one thin film of refractory material having an adequate flexibility to adapt to the shape of the structure of the craft in the area to be protected.Application to the thermal protection of aircraft or spacecraft.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coated article having a substrate with an adherent, abrasion resistant alkene-silane plasma reaction product coating. In a preferred exemplification the coating is substantially transparent to visible light and partially absorbing to ultraviolet light. The coating is a plasma assisted chemical vapor deposition deposited coating.

Abstract: A capillary for use in ball bonding tools designed to bond metal leads to the bonding pads on a microchip and pads or leads on a chip support is formed by chemically vapor depositing a substantially smooth silicon carbide coating having high electrical resistivity onto a substrate which is then removed by etching or combustion.

Abstract: A novel system and method for treating ischemic neurologic tissue is disclosed wherein an oxygenated nutrient emulsion is circulated through at least a portion of the cerebospinal pathway. The nutrient emulsion contains an oxygenatable non-aqueous component, an aqueous nutrient component, an emulsification component, and other components which render physiologic acceptability of the nutrient emulsion. Methods for producing the nutrient emulsion and a system for delivering that emulsion to the cerebrospinal pathway are also disclosed. Additionally, novel diagnostic methods for diagonising the physiologic state of hypoxic-ischemic and other diseased neurologic tissue during treatment are provided.