Abstract: Extruded pellets comprising a majority of activated carbon particles and an inorganic binder are disclosed to provide improved performance when processed through tumbling equipment while the pellets are in their "green" state (i.e., pellets which are fresh off the extruder and contain activated carbon), binder material, and water and have not been subjected to any thermal processing (drying or calcining). The tumbling action both smooths and densifies (i.e., reduces interparticle voids within) the pellet, thereby closing any cracks and greatly improving appearance. Improved performance results from an ability to increase the weight of carbon pellets which can be packed into a fixed volume and thereby increase the volumetric working capacity of the bed for adsorbing/desorbing vapors. Another benefit is to greatly reduce the levels of dust associated with the carbon, both the initial dust and the dust attrition.

Abstract: A support belt to be worn around the waist of a person includes an elongated strip of rigid material constructed of a low density material such as polyethylene. The elongated strip of rigid material includes a center portion and a pair of ends. The elongated strip of rigid material is sized and shaped so as to encircle the waist of the person with the center portion positioned against the back of the person and the pair of ends positioned against the front of the person, the pair of ends being releasably fastenable together to secure the support belt around the waist of the person. The center portion of the elongated strip of rigid material is shaped to define an angle of lordosis of approximately 15 degrees in the lumbar spinal region. The elongated strip of rigid material includes a plurality of inwardly curved sections sized and shaped so as to urge against the iliac crests of the person.

Abstract: Extruded pellets comprising a majority of activated carbon particles and an organic binder provide improved performance when processed through tumbling equipment while the pellets are in their "green" state, i.e., pellets which are fresh off the extruder and contain activated carbon, binder, and water and have not been subjected to any thermal processing (drying). The tumbling action both smoothes the pellets (by closing any cracks and greatly improving appearance) and increases the density of the packed bed, e.g., by increasing particle density and reducing voids between the pellets. Improved performance results from an ability to increase the weight of carbon pellets which can be packed into a fixed volume and thereby increase the volumetric working capacity of the bed for adsorbing/desorbing vapors. Another benefit is to greatly reduce the levels of dust associated with the carbon, both the initial dust and the dust attrition.

Abstract: Extruded pellets comprising a majority of activated carbon particles and an organic binder provide improved performance when processed through tumbling equipment while the pellets are in their "green" state, i.e., pellets which are fresh off the extruder and contain activated carbon, binder, and water and have not been subjected to any thermal processing (drying). The tumbling action both smoothes the pellets (by closing any cracks and greatly improving appearance) and increases the density of the pellets, e.g., by increasing particle density and reducing voids between the pellets. Improved performance results from an ability to increase the weight of carbon pellets which can be packed into a fixed volume and thereby increase the volumetric working capacity of the bed for adsorbing/desorbing vapors. Another benefit is to greatly reduce the levels of dust associated with the carbon, both the initial dust and the dust of attrition.

Abstract: Tucking apparatus for weaving multiple narrow panels having a selvage on both sides of each panel upon a wire weaving machine has a cutter (B) operated by suitable linkage from a cutter cam (A) mounted upon a transverse synchronizing shaft and a forming finger cam (C) also mounted upon the synchronizing shaft which positively operates opposed forming fingers (D).

Abstract: Extruded pellets comprising a majority of activated carbon particles and a minority of a binder material are disclosed to provide improved performance when processed through tumbling equipment while the pellets are in their "green" state (i.e., pellets which are fresh off the extruder and contain activated carbon), binder material, and water and have not been subjected to any thermal processing (drying or calcining). The tumbling action both smooths and densifies (i.e., reduces void volume within) the pellet, thereby closing any cracks and greatly improving appearance. Improved performance results from an ability to increase the weight of carbon pellets which can be packed into a fixed volume and thereby increase the volumetric working capacity of the bed for adsorbing/desorbing vapors. Another benefit is to greatly reduce the levels of dust associated with the carbon, both the initial dust and the dust attrition.

Abstract: A music stand comprising a folding base having a clamp, a two-part vertical post, a music desk support attached to the two-part vertical post by a clamp, and a music desk attached to the music desk support.

Abstract: A shield bond strain connector for a cable which has strength members therein, such as a fiber optic telecommunications cable having an outer jacket surrounding the strength members and optical fibers, the connector having (i) an inner clamping element positioned against an inner surface of the cable jacket, with a first mounting bolt attached to the inner clamping element, and a prong formed along an end of the inner clamping element, (ii) an outer clamping element positioned against an outer surface of the cable jacket, having a hole therein receiving the first mounting bolt, and being forcibly urged against the cable jacket toward the inner clamping element, (iii) a clamping plate having a second mounting bolt thereon, and (iv) a shield bond extension element having first, second and third holes therein, the first hole receiving the first mounting bolt, the second hole receiving the prong, affixing the extension element to the inner and outer clamping elements, while the third hole receives the second moun

Abstract: A system for determining selections that a user is likely to be interested in. The determination is made based on the user's prior indicated preferences. The user designates his or her preferred selections as entries in a user's preference list. Entries in the user's list are compared with entries in the other users' lists. When a significant number of matches have been found between two lists, the unmatched entries of the other user's preference list are extracted. The unmatched entries are further processed. Those unmatched entries with a high correlation to the user's preference list are presented to the user as selections in which the user is likely to be interested.

Abstract: A shaft clutch mechanism, and method and apparatus for its production are disclosed. The shaft clutch mechanism has an upper body folded into a polygonal cross section with a plurality of fingers, each finger attached to and extending from a flat section of the upper body. The shaft clutch mechanism is pressed on to one end of an inner nested element of a telescoping body and is placed inside an outer element where the fingers are slightly deformed, providing slight friction sufficient to hold the inner element in place, but still allowing it to slide relative to the outer element. The method and apparatus for producing the shaft clutch mechanism use a two stage press and a bending device to take a continuous strip of material to form blanks which then are bent to form the shaft clutch mechanism that is pressed on to the inner element of the telescoping body.

Abstract: The present invention provides heat-developable, photothermographic elements comprising a support bearing at least one photosensitive, image-forming layer comprising:(a) a photosensitive silver halide;(b) a non-photosensitive, reducible silver source;(c) a reducing agent for silver ions;(d) a binder; and(e) a spectrally sensitizing amount of a compound having the central nucleus: ##STR1## wherein: Z is S, O, Se or N--R.sup.3 ;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent an alkyl group of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms other than carboxy-substituted alkyl, preferably an alkyl group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and most preferably an ethyl group; andR.sup.3 is H or alkyl group;X and Y are thioalkyl groups of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms;n=0 to 4;m=0 to 4; the sum of n plus m equals at least 1;D.sup.1 to D.sup.7 each independently represents a methine group and adjacent methine groups selected from D.sup.2, D.sup.3, D.sup.4, D.sup.5 and D.sup.6 may form cyclic groups;p=0 or 1; andA.sup.- is an anion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phosphorus treated activated carbon composition suitable for use as catalyst support, catalyst, and an adsorbent, which is produced by treating (e.g., by mixing or impregnating) an activated carbon material having a surface area greater than 100 m.sup.2 /g with a phosphorus-containing compound, drying, and heating to a temperature of from 450.degree. C. to about 1200.degree. C., wherein the resulting composition is characterized by a phosphorus compound combined with the carbon in the amount of from above 2.5% to about 10% phosphorus, based on the weight of the composition.

Abstract: Photothermographic elements of the photothermographic type may be sensitized to the infrared with sensitizing dyes of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 represents a (CH.sub.2).sub.n --COO.sup.- group of from 1-20 carbon atoms, or an alkyl group of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; andn is an integer from 1 to 20.

Abstract: A shaft clutch mechanism, and method and apparatus for its production are disclosed. The shaft clutch mechanism has an upper body folded into a polygonal cross section with a plurality of fingers, each finger attached to and extending from a flat section of the upper body. The shaft clutch mechanism is pressed on to one end of an inner nested element of a telescoping body and is placed inside an outer element where the fingers are slightly deformed, providing slight friction sufficient to hold the inner element in place, but still allowing it to slide relative to the outer element. The method and apparatus for producing the shaft clutch mechanism use a two stage press and a bending device to take a continuous strip of material to form blanks which then are bent to form the shaft clutch mechanism that is pressed on to the inner element of the telescoping body.

Abstract: A strain relief member is provided for use with a closure member, which strain relief is formed with a web having tabs formed therein, each with a fastener receiving slot and each formed to be bent angularly from the plane of the web to aid in nesting the cables to reduce the space necessary for the joining the cables electrically and providing strain relief.

Abstract: These polymers are copolymers or overpolymers having a substrate of styrene butadiene copolymer overpolymerized with an amine substituted alkyl acrylate. The polymers promote adhesion between organic and inorganic substrates and unsaturated polymers.

Abstract: A fixture is illustrated for servicing a loom feeder plate assembly, having a feeder gripper beneath a guide block riveted to a plate, providing a plurality of work stations for carrying out the servicing operations.

Abstract: The present invention provides DNA compounds that encode deacetoxycephalosporin C synthetase (DAOCS) activity. The compounds can be used to construct recombinant DNA expression vectors for a wide variety of host cells, including E. coli, Penicillium, Streptomyces, Aspergillus, and Cephalosporium.

Abstract: These polymers are copolymers or overpolymers having a substrate of styrene butadiene copolymer overpolymerized with an amine substituted alkyl acrylate. The polymers promote adhesion between organic and inorganic substrates and unsaturated polymers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel method for expressing and secreting a functional polypeptide in Bacillus including the vectors and transformants for the practice thereof. The vectors comprise the transcriptional and translational activity sequence, and optionally the signal peptide coding sequence, of the Staphylococcus aureus nuclease gene. The vectors and transformants are useful for the production and secretion of human hormones such as human proinsulin.