Abstract: Techniques are provided for a semi-flexible instrumentation mount for coupling an instrumentation module to a mounting location disposed on an aquatic vehicle. The semi-flexible instrumentation mount includes a support assembly comprising one or more support assembly components. The support assembly is configured to couple with the mounting location disposed on the aquatic vehicle. The semi-flexible instrumentation mount also includes an elastomeric segment comprising a vehicle end and an instrumentation end, a first rigid connector configured to couple the vehicle end of the elastomeric segment with the support assembly, and a second rigid connector configured to couple the instrumentation end of the elastomeric segment with the instrumentation module.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for a semi-flexible instrumentation mount for coupling an instrumentation module to a mounting location disposed on an aquatic vehicle. The semi-flexible instrumentation mount includes a support assembly comprising one or more support assembly components. The support assembly is configured to couple with the mounting location disposed on the aquatic vehicle. The semi-flexible instrumentation mount also includes an elastomeric segment comprising a vehicle end and an instrumentation end, a first rigid connector configured to couple the vehicle end of the elastomeric segment with the support assembly, and a second rigid connector configured to couple the instrumentation end of the elastomeric segment with the instrumentation module.

Abstract: A submersible thruster, and methods of optimizing and using same, including selecting a motor with an efficiency of greater than 75 percent when operated at 250 rpm immersed in a pressure-resistant fluid, the motor having a drive shaft with a rotor and a stator matched to the rotor, the rotor and the stator being immersed in the pressure-resistant fluid and being separated by a gap less than or equal to 1 mm. The motor is disposed in a housing to isolate the motor components from a liquid environment. A rear portion of the drive shaft extends through a low-friction shaft seal beyond the housing to drive at least one propeller within the liquid environment. Movement of the drive shaft is constrained to a radial and axial play each of less than 0.75 mm. The method further includes operating the motor at less than 50 percent of peak power, wherein said thruster operates at greater than 30 percent end-to-end thrust efficiency within the liquid environment.

Abstract: A submersible thruster, and methods of optimizing and using same, including selecting a motor with an efficiency of greater than 75 percent when operated at 250 rpm immersed in a pressure-resistant fluid, the motor having a drive shaft with a rotor and a stator matched to the rotor, the rotor and the stator being immersed in the pressure-resistant fluid and being separated by a gap less than or equal to 1 mm. The motor is disposed in a housing to isolate the motor components from a liquid environment. A rear portion of the drive shaft extends through a low-friction shaft seal beyond the housing to drive at least one propeller within the liquid environment. Movement of the drive shaft is constrained to a radial and axial play each of less than 0.75 mm. The method further includes operating the motor at less than 50 percent of peak power, wherein said thruster operates at greater than 30 percent end-to-end thrust efficiency within the liquid environment.

Abstract: Decorative luminary for providing an aesthetically pleasing ambiance. The decorative luminary may include a shade. The shade may be disposable. The decorative luminary may also include a base. A light source may also be included as well. The present invention also relates to a method for making a decorative luminary of the present invention.

Abstract: Air freshener products and methods for freshening air are disclosed. In some embodiments, the air freshening product may include a container for storing an air freshening composition that may contain a perfume composition or may contain a perfume composition in conjunction with a malodor counteractant. The container may contain a propellant such as a compressed gas, and a dispenser; and the air freshening composition.

Abstract: Air freshener products and methods for freshening air are disclosed. In some embodiments, the air freshening product may include a container for storing an air freshening composition that may contain a perfume composition or may contain a perfume composition in conjunction with a malodor counteractant. The container may contain a propellant such as a compressed gas, and a dispenser; and the air freshening composition. The method of freshening air, in certain embodiments, delivers a consistent perfume release profile. If malodor counteractants are used, the method may also provide a reduction in malodors.

Abstract: Freshener products for air and fabric and methods for freshening air and/or fabrics are disclosed. In some embodiments, the freshening product may include a container for storing a freshening composition that may contain a perfume composition or may contain a perfume composition in conjunction with a malodor counteractant. The container may contain a propellant such as a compressed gas, and a dispenser; and the freshening composition.

Abstract: Compositions for providing controlled-release of an active material comprise a dispersant and microcapsules containing the active material and a stabilizer. The compositions contain the dispersant and/or microcapsules at relatively low levels to avoid negatively impacting the surfaces treated with the compositions. The active material is preferably a perfume and the composition provides a controlled-release scent, along with controlling malodor when the compositions further comprise optional odor control agent. The stabilizer improves the stability of the microcapsule. Methods of providing a controlled-release of an active material on a surface comprise the step of contacting the surface with a composition comprising a dispersant and microcapsules containing an active material and a stabilizer.

Abstract: 5,6,7,8,9,10-Hexahydro-7,10-iminocyclohept[b]indole, 6,7,8,9,10,11-hexahydro-7,11-imino-5H-cyclooct[b]indole and substituted derivatives are effective in the treatment of psychoses with limited liability to produce concomitant adverse extrapyramidal symptoms. These compounds are also useful for treating other central nervous system and cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: Furanone compounds and compositions having anticholinergic activity are described. The compounds have the formula: ##STR1## wherein: the dashed line indicates either the 4,5-unsaturated or the 4,5-dihydrofuranone ring;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different and are hydrogen, thienyl, furanyl, or cycloalkyl (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6), benzyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl or substituted benzyl wherein the phenyl or benzyl group may be substituted with halogen, trifluoromethyl, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or hydroxy;R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 may be the same or different and are hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkyl substituted with a halogen, alkoxy, amino or carboxylic acid group, an alkyl or alkylene bridge between R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 or R.sub.3 and the ring N, trifluoromethyl, nitro, a cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 6 carbons, halogen, benzyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl or substituted benzyl, for which the substituents are the same as those set forth for R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 substituted benzyl or phenyl.R.sub.

Abstract: Potent DBH inhibitors having the formula ##STR1## can be used to inhibit DBH activity in mammals.

Abstract: Novel compounds and their salts are disclosed having the Formulas: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is hydrogen, phenyl, 9H-fluoren-9-yl, 10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo [a,d]cyclohepten-5-yl, 5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-yl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthyl, 9H-xanthen-9-yl, 9H-thioxanthen-9-yl, 2-chloro-9H-thioxanthen-9-yl, 4H-chromanyl, diphenylmethyl, phenylcycloalkylmethyl wherein the bridgehead methylene may optionally be substituted with a hydroxy group and any of the phenyl or benzo-fused rings may be substituted with one or more R.sub.5 groups wherein R.sub.5 is selected from halogen, trifluoromethyl, lower alkyl, hydroxy or lower alkoxy groups; andR.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenylalkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5), wherein the phenyl ring may be substituted with one or more R.sub.5 groups or NR.sub.2 R.sub.

Abstract: Potent dopamine-.beta.-hydroxylase inhibitors having the Formula: ##STR1## which are useful to inhibit dopamine-.beta.-hydroxylase activity, pharmaceutical compositions including these inhibitors, and methods of using these inhibitors to inhibit dopamine-.beta.-hydroxylase activity in mammals. Also disclosed are novel intermediates useful in preparing the presently invented inhibitors.

Abstract: Potent DBH Inhibitors having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is --CO.sub.2 H or --CH.sub.2 NHR.sup.1 can be used to inhibit DBH activity in mammals.

Abstract: 1-substituted-2-mercapto(or aminomethyl)benzimidazole compounds which inhibit dopamine-.beta.-hydroxylase activity.

Abstract: The compounds of this invention are 1-phenylalkyl-2-mercaptotetrazole compounds which are dopamine-.beta.-hydroxylase inhibitors.

Abstract: Potent DBH Inhibitors having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is --CO.sub.2 H or --CH.sub.2 NHR.sup.1 can be used to inhibit DBH activity in mammals.

Abstract: 2,3,4,8,9,9a-Hexahydro-4-aryl-1H-indeno[1,7-cd;]-azepines are selective dopamine receptor site binding agents.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## are .beta.-adrenergic receptor antagonists. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for producing .beta.-adrenergic receptor antagonistic activity in animals including man.