Abstract: The Present Invention introduces novel methods and tools for improving the surfaces of metals and other flowable materials with smooth-surfaced tools, such as fibers and spheroids bonded to a ground. The new tools deform and compress rather than remove material, thereby increasing surface hardness, density, reflectivity, electrical conductivity, impermeability and corrosion resistance. Benefits include economies in production and maintenance, an improved work environment, and reduced costs for energy, stock materials and precious metal reclamation.

Abstract: The Present Invention introduces novel methods and tools for improving the surfaces of metals and other flowable materials with smooth-surfaced tools, such as fibers and spheroids bonded to a ground. The new tools deform and compress rather than remove material, thereby increasing surface hardness, density, reflectivity, electrical conductivity, impermeability and corrosion resistance. Benefits include economies in production and maintenance, an improved work environment, and reduced costs for energy, stock materials and precious metal reclamation.

Abstract: The invention provides a variety of molecular tools for use in live-cell tracking of activities of biomolecules and in high-throughput drug screening.

Abstract: A seating system which has a ball-shaped cushion that is removably positioned on top of a support carriage. When placed on the support carriage, the ball-shaped cushion is held in place, allowing a person to sit on the cushion and thereby use the system for sitting purposes. The seating system is designed to improve the attention span and concentration of children and adults.

Abstract: The invention provides a variety of molecular tools for use in live-cell tracking of activities of biomolecules and in high-throughput drug screening.

Abstract: A dedicated service finder runs on each host on which data management services run. This service finder caches handles that allow clients to manage the corresponding service and keeps track of other hosts that are also running the service finder. In one embodiment, the service finder registers itself with an existing lookup service so that a client can perform a single lookup for the service finder and then obtain other services from it. Accordingly, only a single lookup is required to obtain all the services running on a specific host. In accordance with another embodiment, the service finder monitors events generated by existing lookup services that occur when other service finders register with the lookup services. In this manner, the service finder can maintain a list of other hosts that have service finders running on them. This arrangement allows a client that has located one service finder to retrieve from that service finder information concerning other hosts and data services running on those hosts.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula Wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6a, R6b, R6c, R6d, R6e and R7 are defined in the specification. These compounds are useful as antibiotic agents.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula 1

Abstract: A dedicated service finder runs on each host on which data management services run. This service finder caches handles that allow clients to manage the corresponding service and keeps track of other hosts that are also running the service finder. In one embodiment, the service finder registers itself with an existing lookup service so that a client can perform a single lookup for the service finder and then obtain other services from it. Accordingly, only a single lookup is required to obtain all the services running on a specific host. In accordance with another embodiment, the service finder monitors events generated by existing lookup services that occur when other service finders register with the lookup services. In this manner, the service finder can maintain a list of other hosts that have service finders running on them. This arrangement allows a client that has located one service finder to retrieve from that service finder information concerning other hosts and data services running on those hosts.

Abstract: A fan (10) is disclosed that includes a first leg (20) and an interconnected second leg (30), the legs (20,30) being movable relative to each other between a first, closed position and a second, open position. A blade (41) is secured to and disposed between the two legs (20,30) generally adjacent the top (13) of the fan (10). A torsion spring (50) having a coil (51) and two projecting arms (52), with each arm (52) abutting one leg (20,30) is adapted for biasing the legs (20,30) to the open position. A release mechanism (54) adapted for releasably locking the legs (20,30) in the closed position has a post (55) attached to and projecting from the second leg (30) and a barb (56,56a,56b) at the distal end thereof adapted for cooperating with an aperture (57) in the first leg (20) when the legs are in the closed position.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R, X and R.sup.6 are defined in the specification which have activity as angiotensin II antagonists.

Abstract: The invention provides novel 2,3,6-substituted 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-4 (3H)-ones of the formula ##STR1## wherein X, R and R.sup.6 are described in the specification which have activity as angiotensin II (AII) antagonists.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and m are defined in the specification are provided. These compounds are useful as antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: An insertion tool for an intraocular lens including a disposable insertion assembly and a reusable handle. The insertion assembly includes a rigid tube with a collar about its proximal end and a lens holder which slides within the rigid tube and also includes a collar on its proximal end and a paddle on its distal end. The handle includes a hollow barrel connected to the rigid tube collar and a driver barrel inside the barrel connected to the collar of the lens holder. An actuator button slides along the outside of the barrel and extends through a slot in the side of the barrel to engage the drive barrel. A pusher rod may be placed inside the bore of the drive barrel to help hold the lens in position.

Abstract: Novel 10,10-Dihydro-10-[substituted carbonyl)imino]-10-phenyl-10H-phenoxaphines of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and COOR.sub.1, where, when A is hydrogen the compound is in the form of a water soluble salt HnX, where n is an integer 1 or 2 and X is selected from the group consisting of sulfate, trefluoroacetate, bromide and chloride and R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of straight or branched chain alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), alkenyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), alkynyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)methyl, benzyl, pyridylmethyl and tetrahydro-3-furanyl; methods for using these compounds for effecting diuresis, treating hypertension and edema and lowering plasma renin activity in mammals; pharmaceutical compositions of matter containing these compounds and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Novel triarylphosphinimide derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each at the ortho or meta position, represent mono- or disubstituents and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), trifluoromethyl and halogen; and R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), alkenyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3), alkynyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), alkynyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.5), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)methyl, 4-oxopentyl, 3-tetrahydrofuranyl, 2,3-dihydro-1H-iden-1-yl, 1-alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)cyclopentyl, trans-2-alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)cyclopentyl, trans-2-alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)cyclopentyl, 1-cyclopropylethyl, 2-methylcyclopropylmethyl, dicyclopropylmethyl, 2-, 3- or 4-pyridinylmethyl, 2-cyclopenten-1-yl, tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl and cis and trans-2-methoxycyclohexyl; with the proviso that when R.sub.4 is alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel A-[[2-[[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]methylamino]ethyl]thio]-3,4-dimethoxy -A-substituted benzeneacetonitrile compounds and a process for the preparation of said compounds. The compounds are useful as calcium channel blocking agents.

Abstract: Novel 10,10-Dihydro-10-[(substituted carbonyl)imino]-10-phenyl-10H-phenoxaphines of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and COOR.sub.1, where, when A is hydrogen the compound is in the form of a water soluble salt HnX, where n is an integer 1 or 2 and X is selected from the group consisting of sulfate, trefluoroacetate, bromide and chloride and R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of straight or branched chain alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), alkenyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), alkynyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)methyl, benzyl, pyridylmethyl and tetrahydro-3-furanyl; methods for using these compounds for effecting diuresis, treating hypertension and edema and lowering plasma renin activity in mammals; pharmaceutical compositions of matter containing these compounds and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Novel triarylphosphinimide derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each at the ortho or meta position, represent mono- or disubstituents and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), trifluoromethyl and halogen; and R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), alkenyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3), alkynyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.5), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)methyl, 4-oxopentyl, 3-tetrahydrofuranyl, 2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl, 1-alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)cyclopentyl, trans-2-alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)cyclopentyl, trans-2-alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)cyclopentyl, 1-cyclopropylethyl, 2-methylcyclopropylmethyl, dicyclopropylmethyl, 2-, 3- or 4-pyridinylmethyl, 2-cyclopenten-1-yl, tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl and cis and trans-2-methoxycyclohexyl; with the proviso that when R.sub.4 is alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may not each be hydrogen ##STR2## wherein R.sub.