Abstract: Disclosed are immunogens and peptides based on the binding site of gC1q-R for HIV-1 gp120 and immunogens and peptides based on the binding site of HIV-1 gp120 for gC1q-R. The sequence of the gC1q-R binding site for gp120 is shown in SEQ ID NO.: 2. The sequence of the HIV-1 gp120 binding site for gC1q-R is shown in SEQ ID NO.: 3. Also disclosed are antibodies and binding molecules to all such immunogens and peptides, and inducing the endogenous production of such antibodies.

Abstract: A diver's face mask having a centrally offset purge valve which is easily purged by tilting the mask toward the purge valve to accumulate any water within the mask and exhaling through the nose.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel backpack for use with a vest and buoyancy compensator combination. The backpack has a recess in which is disposed a novel traction pad. The traction pad is formed of a thin pad of resilient material capable of compression when a breathing gas tank is tightly held against it by means of a strap and fastener. This active compression holds the breathing gas tank in place.

Abstract: Anti-idiotypic monoclonal antibodies that recognize the paratope of monoclonal antibodies specific for unique antigenic epitopes of IgE (designated ige.bl) which are present on membrane-bound IgE-expressed by bearing B cells but not on IgE bound to Fc.epsilon.R on basophils are described.

Abstract: Disclosed are monoclonal antibodies and related products which bind to the second variable region of HIV-1 gp120 and synthetic peptides and anti-idiotypic antibodies which induce endogenous production of antibodies with these same properties.

Abstract: The monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) of the invention bind to a neutralizing epitope on the gp120 glycoprotein of HIV-1. The binding seems to be conformation-dependent, in the sense that altering the conformation of gp120 (by deglycosylating the gp120, by reducing the cysteine bonds in the peptide backbone) will inhibit the binding. The mAbs of the invention are group specific and can neutralize different strains and different isolates of HIV-1. The binding of these mAbs to gp120 is enhanced by the binding of other antibodies to the principal neutralizing determinant (amino acid residue numbers 296-331) of gp120.

Abstract: An apparatus to deposit material on a substrate, such as in the making of thin solar cells, consists of two chambers. A manifold chamber having a plurality of spaces nozzles assures efficient and uniform deposition on a substrate. The rate of depositions is controlled by an orifice in a passageway connecting the manifold chamber to an evaporation chamber.

Abstract: An interface for converting standard computer character code, in either serial or parallel form, into a sequence of simulated acoustic wave pattern signals. These wave pattern signals are then applied to an acoustic bar operated typewriter, like the typewriter sold under the mark "Typetronic" by the SCM Corporation, duplicating the acoustic wave fronts that are generated by the keyboard. Thus the typewriter is conformed to operate as a data processing printer without any reduction in the functions thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus to deposit material on a substrate, such as in the making of thin film solar cells, consists of two chambers. A manifold chamber having a plurality of spaced nozzles assures efficient and uniform deposition on a substrate. The rate of depositions is controlled by an orifice in a passageway connecting the manifold chamber to an evaporation chamber.

Abstract: A technique for manufacturing durable, reliable solar cells by a continuous process suitable for large-scale manufacture involves, in substance, providing a reel of thin metal foil substrate and forming on the substrate a series of layers operative to form a photovoltaic junction, short prevention blocking layers, contacts and integral encapsulation. The foil substrate is processed as a continuous reel substantially until final testing at which point, if desired, it can be cut into individual cells for deployment. In comparison with a batch process, the continuous technique can reduce manufacturing cost by as much as a factor of two.

Abstract: The regulator control chamber is bypassed by a bypass tube conducting the incoming air directly to the mouthpiece.