Abstract: The use of a mixture of cycloalkanes of general formula C.sub.n H.sub.2 (n+1-a) in which n is an integer ranging from 8 to 12 and a represents the number of rings as agent for cleaning and degreasing solid surfaces, e.g., printed circuits. The mixture has a flash point above 55.degree. C. (ASTM D56-70) and a distillation range of 175.degree. C. to 235.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypeptide containing a sequence of contiguous amino acids of the polypeptide sequence coded by exon 17 of the cDNA of the APP 770 gene, with said sequence of contiguous amino acids being such that:it has from 5 to the total number of amino acids coded by said exon 17,and it contains the amino acid corresponding to codon 692 in the cDNA of the APP 770 gene and which is alanine substituted for glycine. (no figure).

Abstract: Peptides are derived from the envelope glycoprotein of HIV virus and having one of the following formulae ##STR1## in which X represents an NH.sub.2 group which is free or converted into an amide by one or two alkyl groups comprising from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and Z represents either an OH group which is free or present as an alkoxy and thereby containing an alkyl group comprising from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and in which at least one of the Cys residues is deleted, substituted or protected.The peptides are applied to the detection of infection caused by the viruses HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 and to the vaccination against AIDS.

Abstract: To replace 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (F113) in its applications to the cleaning and drying of solid surfaces, the invention propose to employ a (perfluoroalkyl)ethylene of formula:R.sub.f CH.dbd.CH.sub.2in which R.sub.f denotes a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl radical containing from 3 to 6 carbon atoms.In contrast to F113, (perfluoroalkyl)ethylenes are not liable to degrade stratospheric ozone.

Abstract: A vertebral osteosynthesis device employs outside faces of lateral walls of each hooking element which are inclined toward each other such that they converge from the side opposite hooking elements designed to be attached to the bone, while a gripping element in the shape of a clamp has side arms with inside faces inclined at slopes that match those of outside faces of lateral walls. At least two gripping means are disposed beyond the lateral walls and are provided to move the gripping element such that the inside faces of its lateral arms abut the lateral walls, bringing them toward each other and sliding on them upon gripping, to bring the lateral walls closer together to lock each hooking element onto a support rod.

Abstract: For replacing cleaning compositions based on 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (F113), the invention provides a composition comprising 55 to 80% by weight of 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane (F141b) and 45 to 20% by weight of methyl formate. These two compounds form a positive azeotrope (b.p.=28.4.degree. C. at atmospheric pressure).The composition, which may be stabilized, can be used for cleaning solid surfaces, in particular for removing flux from printed circuits and for degreasing mechanical parts.

Abstract: To replace 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (F113) in its applications to the cleaning and drying of solid surfaces, the invention propose to employ a (perfluoroalkyl) ethylene of formula:R.sub.f CH.dbd.CH.sub.2in which R.sub.f denotes a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl radical containing from 3 to 6 carbon atoms.In contrast to F113, (perfluoroalkyl)ethylenes are not liable to degrade stratospheric ozone.

Abstract: For replacing cleaning compositions based on 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (F113), the invention provides a composition comprising 55 to 79.5% by weight of 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane (F141b), 20 to 40% by weight of methyl formate and 0.5 to 5% of methanol. These three compounds form a positive azeotrope (b.p.=28.3.degree. C. at atmospheric pressure).The composition, which may be stabilized, can be used for cleaning solid surfaces, in particular for removing flux from printed circuits and for degreasing mechanical parts.

Abstract: For replacing cleaning compositions based on 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (F113), the invention provides a composition comprising 55 to 80% by weight of 1,1,1,2,2-pentalfuoro-3,3-dichloropropane (225ca) and 20 to 45% by weight of methyl tert-butyl ether.These two compounds form a negative azeotrope (b.p.=59.9.degree. C. at atmospheric pressure).The composition, which may be stabilized, can be used for cleaning solid surfaces, in particular for removing flux from printed circuits and for degreasing mechanical parts.

Abstract: Collapsible competition bow with improved vibrational behavior includes a longitudinally extending bow body having substantially rectangular parallelepiped sockets defined upon opposite ends thereof. Two flexible branches are respectively disconnectably mounted within the end sockets of the bow body and are secured therein by means of an immobilizing cam system. A spreader system is also provided within the blow body wherein the spreader system is adjustable both horizontally, vertically, and axially as may be desired.

Abstract: Aliphatic carboxylic acids, e.g., adipic acid, are prepared by oxidizing a monocyclic ketone with molecular oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas, in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a vanadium compound having one of following formulae (I) and (II):H.sub.3+n [PM.sub.12-n V.sub.n O.sub.40 ].multidot.y H.sub.2 O (I)VO(Y).sub.m (II)in which n is an integer greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 6; M is a molybdenum or tungsten atom; y is an integer ranging from zero to less than 50; Y is an acetylacetonate group or an alkoxy radical containing from 1 to 10 atoms; and m is 2 or 3.