Abstract: Catalysts comprising a Ta layer having an outer layer with a layer comprising Pt directly thereon, wherein the Ta layer has an average thickness in a range from 0.04 to 30 nanometers, wherein the layer comprising Pt has an average thickness in a range from 0.04 to 50 nanometers, and wherein the Pt and Ta are present in an atomic ratio in a range from 0.01:1 to 10:1. Catalyst described herein are useful, for example, in fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies.

Abstract: A side pillar air curtain guide includes a main body having an air curtain ramp formed by a plurality of ribs. Those ribs project from the main body at an acute and included angle with the main body so as to provide enhanced deformability in a horizontal direction as an energy absorbing countermeasure in the event of a head impact by an occupant of the vehicle when in a side impact collision.

Abstract: A side pillar air curtain guide includes a main body having an air curtain ramp formed by a plurality of ribs. Those ribs project from the main body at an acute and included angle with the main body so as to provide enhanced deformability in a horizontal direction as an energy absorbing countermeasure in the event of a head impact by an occupant of the vehicle when in a side impact collision.

Abstract: A hair dryer holder for adjustably holding a hair dryer, comprising a base for attaching the hair dryer holder to a surface; an extension member including a bottom portion fixed to the base and an arm member extending from the base; and a cup member coupled to the arm member. The holder also includes a ball member disposed between the cup member and a plate member for rotation therein, the ball member is configured for coupling to a nozzle of a hair dryer such that the nozzle can be positioned by the ball member.

Abstract: A hair dryer holder for adjustably holding a hair dryer, comprising a base for attaching the hair dryer holder to a surface; an extension member including a bottom portion fixed to the base and an arm member extending from the base; and a cup member coupled to the arm member. The holder also includes a ball member disposed between the cup member and a plate member for rotation therein, the ball member is configured for coupling to a nozzle of a hair dryer such that the nozzle can be positioned by the ball member.

Abstract: A hair dryer holder for adjustably holding a hair dryer, comprising a base for attaching the hair dryer holder to a surface, an extension member including a bottom portion fixed to the base and an arm member extending from the base, and a universal joint member coupled to the arm member and comprising a ball member juxtaposed between two cup members for rotation therein, the ball member configured for coupling to a nozzle of a hair dryer such that the nozzle can be positioned by the ball member.

Abstract: The disclosed particle removing device is formed as a thin flexible generally flat loop sheet, with a layer of adhesive covering one sheet face while the other face is substantially plain, and a quick release backer sheet covers the adhesive layer on the loop sheet 12 prior to use. The particle removing device is reconfigured from its flat storage condition to a three-dimensional loop use configuration, with the adhesive layer exposed and on the outside face of the loop, by peeling off the backer sheet to expose the underlying adhesive layer and curling the loop sheet on itself to connect its opposite ends together at a small lapped connection area. The user can then fit his/her open hand into the loop to pat or roll the loop adhesive layer against or along the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel chemical process for the manufacture of quinoline, pyridine and imidazole derivatives of the formula IV wherein Q, Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, which are angiotensin II inhibitors. The process involves the removal of an electron-deficient phenyl group or a pyridyl or pyrimidyl group from a compound of the formula VI as defined herein. Certain of the intermediates are novel and are provided as a further feature of the invention.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful compounds of the formula I, in which Q, X, Z and Ra have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them for treating conditions as hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Abstract: There are disclosed quinolines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, or hydrocarbyl. R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently, H, alkyl, various functional groups or alkylenedioxy, X is phenylene optionally bearing a substituent, R.sub.a is (1-4)C alkyl optionally bearing one or more F's, Z is various carboxyl derivatives, useful as angiotensin II antagonists.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel chemical process for the manufacture of certain imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine derivatives of the formula I wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, which are angiotensin II inhibitors. The process involves the removal of an electron-deficient phenyl group or a pyridyl or pyrimidyl group from a compound of the formula II as defined herein. Certain of the intermediates are novel and are provided as a further feature of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel chemical process for the manufacture of quinoline, pyridine and imidazole derivatives of the formula IV wherein Q, Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, which are angiotensin II inhibitors. The process involves the removal of an electron-deficient phenyl group or a pyridyl or pyrimidyl group from a compound of the formula VI as defined herein.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful compounds of the formula I, in which Q, X, G.sup.1, Z and Ra have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel boron compounds of the formula IV, in which Q, Y.sup.1, G.sup.1 and G.sup.2 have the various meanings defined herein, and their acid and base addition salts. The said compounds are useful in the manufacture of certain quinoline, pyridine and imidazole derivatives which have angiotensin II inhibitory activity. The invention also provides novel processes for the production of the quinoline, pyridine and imidazole derivatives.