Abstract: A deposit system for storing delivered goods awaiting collection by the recipient comprising a storage container with access means having a wheel mounted for rotation to facilitate transport, securing means and locking means for attaching or detaching the storage container from the securing means.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to single morphic forms of a compound selected from 2S-[4-(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-2S-mercaptobutyrylamino]-4-methylpentanoic acid (2,2-dimethyl-1S-methylcarbamoylpropyl)amide and 2S-[2S-mercapto-4-(3,4,4-trimethyl-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-1-yl)butyrylamino]-4-methylpentanoic acid (2,2-dimethyl-1S-methylcarbamoylpropyl)amide, isolable as such.

Abstract: A single morphic form of a compound selected from 2S-[4-(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-2S-mercaptobutyrylamino]-4-methylpentanoic acid (2,2-dimethyl-1S-methylcarbamoylpropyl)amide and 2S-[2S-mercapto-4-(3,4,4-trimethyl-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-1-yl)butyrylamino]-4-methylpentanoic acid (2,2-dimethyl-1S-methylcarbamoylpropyl)amide, isolable as such.

Abstract: An independent vehicle suspension in which the height change which can be made while the vehicle is stationary is limited so as to prevent the system from having to make too great an associated track change. This prevents the system from becoming locked during a height change due to stiction between the wheels and ground which opposes the track change. The height change is completed when the vehicle is detected as starting to move.

Abstract: A display fixture system includes a plurality of vertical support posts each support post having a U-shaped support element and a flange extending from each side thereof in parallel, spaced relation thereto. Pins traversing through the support element are maintained in place by the flanges. The flanges are connected to one another by a connecting member extending across a rear portion of the support element. The support posts support product displays therefrom hung from the pins. Posts are mounted in back-to-back relation to one another to form a freestanding display system. The posts are mounted to upper and lower brackets to provide a wall-mounted display system.

Abstract: A display fixture system for mounting to an associated surface includes upper and lower of spaced apart, parallel horizontal brackets for mounting to the surface. Each bracket has a securing location corresponding to a securing location of the other of the pair of brackets. The brackets are mounted to the surface so that corresponding securing locations are vertically aligned with one another. Support risers extend between the brackets and are secured to the brackets in a vertical orientation, transverse to the brackets and spaced from the surface. The support risers include a central support post and a pair of parallel flanges extending longitudinally along and parallel to the posts. Pins extend transversely through the support posts, extending between the flanges to join the flanges to the posts. The risers are configured to support product display elements and ornamentation such as shelves, hangers and the like for merchandise display.

Abstract: A motor vehicle suspension system includes rear suspension units to adjust ride height between sprung and unsprung parts of the vehicle, control means for monitoring and maintaining ride height at a particular setting and wheel speed monitoring means for monitoring wheel speeds. The control means provides a corrective up height change signal in the event of an unrequested height change and there existed before the unrequested height change a wheel speed signal indicative of vehicle movement. The corrective height change signal may be applied to each suspension unit or the control means may monitor abnormal vehicle activity and provide the corrective height change signal to the appropriate suspension unit. One example of abnormal vehicle activity is when the wheel speeds differ significantly, the control means responding to provide the corrective height change signal to the suspensions unit on the side of the vehicle with the highest wheel speed.

Abstract: The signature of an energy source is determined from an inverse scattering Born series representing multiple reflected energy. The series comprises a polynomial in the inverse of the signature and has recorded data as the first term. The series is truncated, preferably to the first two terms to permit an analytical determination of the signature to be found. The value of the inverse signature which minimises the energy represented by the sub-series is found and this corresponds to the desired source signature. An iterative scheme may be adopted to improve the match to the actual signature so as to take into account the errors caused by truncating the scattering series.

Abstract: A modular display system includes at least two spaced apart, parallel, vertically oriented upright supports, each having an upper end and a lower end, and at least two spaced apart, parallel, horizontally oriented spanning supports extending between and connecting the upright supports and forming a frame. The upright supports and the spanning supports defining a plane. At least one of the upright supports and the spanning supports defines a plurality of spaced apart, corresponding openings formed therein lying in the plane. A partition member is positioned in the frame, within the plane, between the upright supports and the spanning supports. The partition member can include an interchangeable panel element for changing the color and display media and the like. The partition member has a mounting portion including a plurality projecting elements extending therefrom for engaging the openings in one of the upright supports and the spanning supports.

Abstract: A reproducible process for preparing a substantially single enantiomer (R or S) of 4-cyano-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid, or an analogue thereof, thereby providing single enantiomer acid for the first time, proceeds by means of a classical salt resolution employing a resolving agent selected from an enantiomer (R or S) of a 1-arylalkylamine and (-)-quinine, and provides novel salts that are readily convertible to verapamil.

Abstract: A value transfer system which allows value to be transferred between electronic purses comprises computer which controls the loading of purses with value and the redemption of value from purses, a special bulk purse or purses and a value meter securely linked thereto which registers the total net value issued to the bulk purse or purses. Draw-down of value and redemption of value transactions are effected with the bulk purses.

Abstract: A display rack for supporting a shelf-like member in a range of inclinations includes upright, generally vertically oriented support members, each defining a longitudinal axis and each having at least two spaced apart support pegs extending therefrom, generally transverse to the longitudinal axis. A support bracket defining a mounting plane and mountable to the shelf-like member and the support member includes an arcuate portion and a straight portion contiguous therewith defining an open central region. The straight portion defines a central notch therein, and the arcuate portion defines a plurality of spaced apart, circumferential, radially oriented notches formed therein contiguous with the open central region. The bracket is engageable with the support pegs such that a lower one of the support pegs engages the central notch and an upper one of the support peg engages a selected one of the radially oriented notches to orient the shelf-like member at a selected orientation.

Abstract: A process for stabilising percarbonate by coating with a coating agent. The percarbonate particles are treated with a concentrated aqueous solution containing at least one boron compound selected from the metal and ortho boric acids and at least one phosphate. Water is removed to provide the coated percarbonate particles which are useful in bleaching and washing compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for stabilizing particulate alkali metal percarbonate by coating by coating it with an aqueous solution, preferably concentrated, of a complex formed from a boric acid or borate and an organic diol, polyol or hydroxycarboxylic acid, to the resulting coated product, and to compositions including the product. The coating can additionally contain an alkali metal neutral salt such as sodium chloride or sodium sulphate.

Abstract: Olefins are converted to nitriles by reacting with hydrogen cyanide in the presence of an organic thiol or sulphide and a catalytic amount of a cuprous salt which is soluble therein; especially for making 3-pentene nitrile from butadiene.