Abstract: A gas diffusion electrode is provided with antipercolation coating by bonding a free-standing film, e.g. of polysulfone or polypropylene, to a catalyzed carbon cloth utilizing a filled polysulfone/N-MP adhesive which is subjected to solvent exchange with water by either a thermal bonding as in the case of a free-standing microporous polysulfone film or mechanical bonding as in the case of a commercial microporous polypropylene film.

Abstract: A programmable lighting control system for decorative, artistic, and Christmas lighting applications, includes a plurality of outlet receptacles for connection thereto of series or parallel connected Christmas tree lighting strings or the like, a plurality of associated output select switches to individually select a lighting condition signal for each respective outlet receptacle, timing and control circuitry to generate a plurality of lighting condition signals that are applied to solid-state switching devices to drive the outlet receptacles, an output timing phase synchronization feature initiated at user discretion to synchronize the timing phase of each of the plurality of lighting condition signals, and a memory function to retain the last programmed lighting display conditions of user-selected, entirely unique lighting patterns when using a plurality of lighting strings.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for impinging a fluid upon an object to be treated. A generally conical shaped flow of fluid is directed from a body which has an opening at the base of the cone against an object to be treated, and located so that fluid impinging on the object reflects upwardly therefrom in the direction of the opening and has a lifting effect on filamentary material, such as hair, located on the object.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus decodes the address of a selected destination user in a time-distributed manner thereby allowing a faster bus cycle and providing earlier error detection. The method and system of the present invention provides for the distribution of the address decoding over two bus cycles, rather than one, so that a faster bus cycle is allowed. In addition, the present invention provides address decode circuitry within the bus arbitrator/controller so that address decoding and error detection can be performed in parallel with bus arbitration.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a semiconductor output circuit with temperature compensated noise control. The output circuit of the present invention presents an increase in speed, a reduction in power consumption, and a reduction in noise level as compared with the prior art temperature compensated noise control output circuits. These advantages are obtained by utilizing the present invention's current control means which current control means is driven by a temperature compensation circuit.

Abstract: Homogeneous membranes are disclosed which are composed of acrylic copolymers and are capable of absorbing 10% to 50% of their dry weight of water. The copolymers include a hydrophilic component which comprises acrylic esters having a poly(ethylene oxide) substituent as part of the alcohol moiety. The copolymers further comprise methacrylate and/or acrylate monomer units. The membranes are useful in the fabrication of biosensors, e.g., a glucose sensor, intended for in vivo use. Variations in the ratios of the monomeric components make possible the fabrication of membranes which have varying permeabilities.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a carbohydrate-binding lectin derivative for use as immune modulators or immunoconjugates. The polymer-lectin conjugate produced in accordance with the process is polyethylene glycol Ricinus communis agglutinin I (PEG-RCAI). The lectin is coupled to the polymer by activating the polymer with a coupling agent such as 1,1-carbonyldiimidazole. The polymer-lectin conjugate is biologically active, biocompatible and is expected to be substantially non-immunogenic.

Abstract: A transanal insertion device for surgically inserting an anastomosis ring having two unitary members into a tubular anatomic member comprises a distal adapter, a proximal adapter and an actuator. The distal adapter includes a hollow distal sleeve and a spring-loaded distal spool axially movable within the distal sleeve. The distal spool is biased in a first direction by a distal spring and includes alignment fingers pivotably connected thereon for aligning a first unitary member. The proximal adapter has a hollow proximal sleeve and a spring-loaded proximal spool axially movable within the proximal sleeve. The proximal spool is biased in a second direction by a proximal spring and includes alignment fingers connected thereon for aligning a second unitary member. The proximal member also includes a proximal gripper for securing the second unitary member on the proximal hollow sleeve.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of increasing the speed of an input receiver circuit directly interfaces the wordlines of a memory array. The speed of the input receiver and wordline driver circuit is improved by means of an inverter and a look-ahead n-channel transistor coupled to the basic wordline driver buffer.

Abstract: A topsheet for use in a disposable absorbent article. The topsheet is divided into three trisections disposed in a particular arrangement along the longitudinal axis of the disposable absorbent article. The front trisection has no elastic extensibility. The central trisection has elastic extensibility in the transverse direction. The rear trisection has elastic extensibility in the longitudinal direction. If desired, the topsheet may be further provided with an aperture for communicating fecal material through the topsheet into a void space in the disposable absorbent article. An exemplary disposable absorbent article is also included in the disclosure.

Abstract: An inertia responsive seat back lock mechanism for a pivotal back rest of a vehicle seat assembly is carried solely by a side arm on the back rest and includes a stop, a gravity biased inertia member pivotally connected to the side arm via an oversized opening and a lock bar pivotally and slidably connected to the side arm and having one end in engagement with the stationary cam on a seat cushion. The inertia member is normally biased in a locking position by the lock bar when the seat back is in its normal upright position. The lock mechanism provides a rapid lock up to prevent pivotal movement of the seat back upon rapid deceleration of the vehicle and in which the lock bar engages the inertia member and moves it against the lock stop to prevent further tilting movement.

Abstract: The instant invention encompasses the combination of a modified electric guitar component coupled with a plurality of equivalent one-coil and equivalent two-coil transducer cradle components attached thereto upon which cradles, transducers are permanently mounted respectively. The transducer cradle components are readily amenable to detachment from and reattachment to the body of the electric guitar component and as well to speedy frontwise insertion into or frontwise removal from the modification of the electric guitar component, to wit, appropriately contoured openings in the front of the body of the electric guitar component below the level of intact guitar strings. Metallic contact rods on each cradle component receive transducer wiring emanating from a permanently mounted transducer and contact, upon insertion of a given cradle into a given opening, by way of contact points in the front wall of the opening, the internal wiring within the modified electric guitar component and ultimately, an amplifier.

Abstract: A method of reducing Ti(IV) to Ti(III) in which the Ti(IV) in acid solution is fed to an electrochemical cell having a semi-hydrophobic gas diffusion anode to which hydrogen gas is supplied. A current is passed through the cell to effect the electrochemical reduction and the Ti(III) is recovered for use as a re-attack solution in titanium dioxide pigment production or for use in indirect organic reductions. Ti(III) salts may also be recovered for use, for example, in the reduction of organic compounds.

Abstract: A computerized locomotive control system receiving as inputs electrical signals representing automatic and independent braking control signals and a computer for determining, from said input signals, electrical signals representing desired equalization reservoir pressure, desired independent application and release pressure and desired actuating pressure. Electro-pneumatic valves controls the pressure in the equalization reservoir, on the independent application and release pipe and as the actuating pipe in response to the desired pressure signals. A electro-pneumatic valve for the control reservoir of the locomotive brake is controlled by the computer in response to pipe pressures. The computer provides penalties and interlocks electrically.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for monitoring an item within a defined area and sounding an alarm if the item is removed from the area. A transmitter and transducers emit ultrasound which substantially saturates the area to be monitored. A security tag having a detector and alarm is attached to the items to be monitored within the area. Sensing circuits may be additionally provided to determine whether a security tag is being tampered with or removed by an unauthorized person. The security tag's alarm is sounded in the event that the receiver does not detect the ultrasound indicating that the monitored item is no longer in the monitored area. Additional alarms may be provided for indicating that the security tag has been tampered with or removed.

Abstract: A seat support assembly includes a double latch assembly for the seat that ensures that one side latches without regard to the condition of the other side where both are operated by a U-shaped lift bar actuator.

Abstract: A digital communication network having a digital cross-connect system is described for facilitating the insulation, testing, monitoring, restoration and repair of digital telecommunication apparatus. The system includes a plurality of digital cross-connect modules 10. Each module 10 has an input jack 32, and output jack 34, cross-connect input jack 36 and cross-connect output jack 38 mounted on the front panel for providing front panel access. Each of the jacks is mounted to a printed circuit board having printed circuit board terminals. BNC or TNC coaxial connectors are mounted on the rear panel. The jacks and the connectors are interconnected via printed circuit board traces. Each of the modules has a switch structure for interconnecting jacks and for providing termination before break capability. Each of the jacks automatically interrupts the circuit when a coaxial plug is inserted into a respective jack to isolate the conductor.

Abstract: A unique telecommunication coaxial front access jack and plug assembly 50 is illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 for mounting on a front panel 52 of telecommunication terminal equipment in which the front panel has a plurality of front panel apertures 94 to receive jacks 56. Each jack 56 has a barrel housing 80 with a front section 82 projecting into an aperture 54. The front section 82 has a locking groove 104 formed therein for receiving bayonet prongs 142 of a plug sleeve 128. The prongs 142 are positioned at a rear section 136 of the sleeve adjacent a resilient "O"-ring 147 that provides locking compression of the bayonet prongs in the locking groove 104 to prevent inadvertent removal of the plug 124 from the jack 56.