Abstract: A compound of the general formula 1; ##STR1## is disclosed as useful in treating disorders of the central nervous system. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also disclosed.

Abstract: A disconnectable flow connector for connecting a fluid-containing flexible bag (1) to a fluid supply line (100) is sufficiently airtight so as to allow dispensing of fluids, especially adhesives, which are highly reactive on contact with even the least quantity of air. The bag (1) has a spout (2, 3) with a pierceable membrane (5). A valve (10) has a tapering end which can pierce and then seal the membrane, an aperture (13) at the tip, and a valve plunger (14) operable so as to be retractable from the aperture (13) to an open (fluid flow) position independently of the piercing action. A fluid pressure mechanism is provided for driving fluid from the flexible bag (1) through the flow connector to the fluid supply line (100). The mechanism consists of a housing (30,31,32,33) for containing the bag (1) and a housing end wall (34) which is moveable along the length of the housing. The bag (1) has no tendency to collapse or fold in on itself.

Abstract: A process for making inflatable tires Puncture Proof.wherein air filled spheres or bubbles (2) are coated with a quick drying glue (10) before being inserted into a mounted, deflated tire, which is then inflated and rotated at high speed to create the centrifugal force needed to disperse spheres (2) evenly while the glue (10) dries and also to balance the wheel (8) without the use of weights.

Abstract: A steering column stalk switch includes a lever gimballed for rotation relative to a housing in two different paths of movement. First and second electrical contactors are mounted on a support for engagement with conductive traces on a circuit board stationarily mounted in the housing. An actuator on the lever engages the support upon movement of the lever in one path of movement to laterally move the support to switch the position of one of the first and second contactors relative to the conductive traces on the circuit board. Movement of the lever in a different direction rotates the support to switch the other contactor relative to the conductive traces on the circuit board.

Abstract: An adaptor allows a known fishing pole to receive at least two fishing reels for being simultaneously used. The adaptor includes a mounting foot that is designed to be received in the structure of the known pole that receives a single fishing reel. Another part of the adaptor is designed to receive the two or more fishing reels and to support them on the fishing pole.The two reels may be used to fish at large distances by attaching a conveying device, for example a balloon, to one of the lines. The second of the lines passes through a ring attached to the first line for carrying the second line away from the fisherman.

Abstract: A clock distribution system and clock interrupt system for an integrated circuit device. Ignoring effects associated with the matched stages, the present invention includes a clock distribution and interrupt system for providing clock signals with less than 100 picoseconds of skew to various components of an integrated circuit device. The present invention utilizes several stages of drivers to evenly supply the distributed clock signals and each stage has RC matched input lines. The present invention advantageously locates the matched stages and clock drivers within the power supply ring of the integrated circuit located on the periphery of the microprocessor topology. This is done in order to better predict the topology surrounding these lines to match the capacitance of these lines. Further, this metal level offers a larger width dimension line (since as a top layer it may be thicker) having less resistance per unit area and also generally avoids spatial competition with other IC components and circuitry.

Abstract: An in-tank fuel filter for securement to an in-tank fuel pump assembly includes a retaining or mounting ring which is utilized to secure the filter to the fuel pump assembly inlet. The mounting ring includes a collar which is received about the outlet stack of the fuel filter assembly and assists retention of the fuel filter assembly on the fuel pump inlet and maintains a fluid tight seal notwithstanding dimensional changes of the outlet stack occasioned by long term contact with fuel. The fuel pump assembly also includes a depending lug parallel to but offset from the inlet fitting. The mounting ring also includes complementary means to receive and grip the lug, namely, a plurality of resilient fingers arranged in a non-circular, i.e., elongate pattern such as an oval which compensates for inlet fitting to lug spacing variations and retains the fuel filter on the fuel pump assembly during subsequent manufacturing and assembly steps.

Abstract: An offshore structure is disclosed for placement on a sea floor foundation located in a body of water containing moving ice masses and water waves. The offshore structure has a foundation base which contacts the sea floor foundation and at least three stepped stages which are stacked above the foundation base. Each stage has an outer hull to engage moving ice masses and water waves. Additionally, each stage has an outer horizontal diameter which is smaller than the outer horizontal diameter of the stage immediately below it.

Abstract: A clock distribution system and clock interrupt system for an integrated circuit device. Ignoring effects associated with the matched stages, the present invention includes a clock distribution and interrupt system for providing clock signals with less than 100 picoseconds of skew to various components of an integrated circuit device. The present invention utilizes several stages of drivers to evenly supply the distributed clock signals and each stage has RC matched input lines. The present invention advantageously locates the matched stages and clock drivers within the power supply ring of the integrated circuit located on the periphery of the microprocessor topology. This is done in order to better predict the topology surrounding these lines to match the capacitance of these lines. Further, this metal level offers a larger width dimension line (since as a top layer it may be thicker) having less resistance per unit area and also generally avoids spatial competition with other IC components and circuitry.

Abstract: An apparatus for palletizing and wrapping a load of material which may be irregularly shaped solid articles; liquid or flowable granules comprising a support base and an open upstanding framework adapted to form a volume to be at least partially filled with articles, wherein said framework provides a formwork for plastic film wrapped there around at least on its vertical periphery.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting clock buffers to reduce clock skew in a logic block in which the proper placement of the cells within the logic block is first determined. Given this cell placement and the location of the local clock lines, the placement of clock buffers within the logic block is determined such that the clock buffers are in close proximity to the local clock lines. Routing is then performed to connect the clock buffers to their corresponding clock trunks and the cells requiring clock signals to their corresponding clock buffers. The performance of the logic block is then evaluated. If the performance does not satisfy a predetermined minimum threshold then the cells are modified to satisfy the minimum threshold, or come closer to attaining it. The clock buffers are removed, and the proper placement of the new cells within the logic block is determined. Given this new cell placement a new set of clock buffers is placed and a new routing is created.

Abstract: A material for use in a laser heterostructure which is lattice matched material to ZnSe and has a high band gap. The material is Mg.sub.y Zn.sub.1-y S.sub.x Se.sub.1-x with the ratio of sulphur to magnesium of 0.28/0.19. Lasing devices constructed from layers of this material and ZnSe can be either electron beam pumped or electrically driven.

Abstract: A slip-on self-locking automatically articulating emergency brakeing system for ladders is described.Consisting of a metal plate as the complete raw material required for the manufacture of a set of two brakes, one brake designed to fit the left hand side rail, and one brake designed to fit the right hand side rail of said ladder.A plurality of protrusions diverge from the body (22) of each brake, including a jug handle type lug (20) which most nearly encircles a rung of said ladder, a slide plate (12) which engages the rear portion of said ladder rail.A slide plate clasp (14) to prevent lateral movement of the device, and structuraly induced incisor column (10) and incisor (8) for use as a perpendicular brakeing mechanism due to right angle reduction.

Abstract: A monolithic solid scintillation body with a monocrystalline or polycrystalline morphology having generally constant luminescence from about 25.degree. C. to at least about 200.degree. C. and average crystal domain grain diameters of at least about 5 millimeters and being composed of zinc sulfide doped with copper and a method of measuring radiation using the scintillation body and an apparatus for measuring radiation are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring radiation are disclosed in which a scintillation body intercepts incident radiation to cause the body to emit a population of scintillation photons, the population of scintillation photons is spectrally decomposed into at least a first subpopulation of photons and a second subpopulation of photons (the first subpopulation originating from faster time decay processes than the second subpopulation) and at least one of the subpopulations is detected.

Abstract: Methods and an apparatus for measuring gas flow with greater reliability than earlier single-rotor and double-rotor turbine meters and dual turbine meter systems are disclosed. The apparatus comprises two independent rotors, in close proximity of each other, housed in the same meter body, but isolated from the effects of each other. No pressure and temperature correction are needed for accuracy performance comparison between the two rotors. Because of the two rotor averaging technique, the reliability of the volume totalization is greatly improved over earlier double-rotor and single-rotor designs.

Abstract: A cassette lock includes a transparent block arranged for viewing nomenclature of an associated cassette to be secured, wherein the transparent block includes a lock cylinder directed therethrough, the lock cylinder arranged in operative communication with an actuator rod mounting a cam at its lowermost end. The cam in simultaneous communication with diametrically opposed lock pins permits projection of the lock pins from the lock cylinder to capture a cassette member between the lock pins and a bottom wall of the transparent block.

Abstract: A material for use in a laser heterostructure which is lattice matched material to ZnSe and has a high band gap. The material is Mg.sub.y Zn.sub.1-y S.sub.x Se.sub.1-x with the ratio of sulphur to magnesium of 0.26/0.19. Lasing devices constructed from layers of this material and ZnSe can be either electron beam pumped or electrically driven.