Abstract: The monohydrate of 5-(2-(4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1-piperazinyl)ethyl)-6-chloro-1,3-dihydr o-2H-indole-2-one hydrochloride has advantageous stability for formulation as a neuroleptic agent.

Abstract: Improved processes for preparation of racemic, cis- and optically active (3S,4R)-3[1(R)-t-butyl-dimethylsilyloxy)-ethyl]-4-[1-oxo-3-thiolanylthio(t hiocarbonyl)thio]azetidin-2-ones, process improvements for certain intermediates therefor and a novel intermediate for said racemic, cis- and trans-compounds, which compounds are useful as intermediates for antibacterial 5R,6S-6-[1(R)-hydroxyethyl]-2-(1-oxo-3-thiolanylthio)-2-penem-3-carboxylic acids and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and the pivaloyloxymethyl esters thereof.

Abstract: A side draft carburetor is disclosed in which an eccentrically mounted throttle plate is provided with an aperture for passage of air therethrough and for movement of the throttle plate over a nozzle block interferingly projecting into the main air passageway of the carburetor. The nozzle block is equipped with a nozzle for introducing fuel into a venturi passageway formed between the nozzle block and a cam surface located about the rotational axis of the throttle plate; the cam surface moving with the throttle plate to vary the size and shape of the venturi passageway at the point of fuel introduction. This produces a finely atomized fuel mixture substantially centrally of the main air stream for optimum diffusion of the incoming fuel.