Abstract: A raster output scanner which can be instantly varied between the most common spot densities, such as 240, 300, 400 and 600 spots per inch in the slow scan direction. The scanner produces a plurality of scans per inch, either by scanning with one beam or several simultaneous beams, the number of scans per inch being a common denominator of all of the spot densities. For example, for the above spot densities, 1200 scans per inch would be required. Then each scan is independently modulated so that the correct number of spots per inch are generated. Thus, for example, if 4 consecutive scans are used to create one spot, then the spot density will be 300 spots per inch.

Abstract: The converter comprises a memory (SRAM) having first and second ports, a first port management circuit (SPM) connected to the first port, to an incoming synchronous multiplex line (ME) and to an outgoing synchronous multiples line (MS), and a second port management circuit (APM) connected to the second port, to an incoming asynchronous link (LE) via an FIFO type packet memory (M) and to an outgoing asynchronous link (LS). An external command (MF) applied to the port management circuits selects the converter operating mode; in a first mode (M32) each time slot of a frame of a synchronous multiplexed signal is assigned to one communication channel and in a second mode (M1) all the time slots of a synchronous frame are assigned to one channel.

Abstract: A method for continuously coating individual fibers of a fiber bundle with resin. The individual fibers are grouped at a single grouping pint defined by a first concave supporting surface. The fibers are directed through a resin bath while spreading the fibers apart on a convex surface in a regularly spaced arrangement to form a continuous coating of resin along at least a portion of the fibers. The convex surface is at least partially described by an arc rotated about a horizontal axis, and comprises at least a portion of a surface of maximum radius R which is symmetrical relative to a vertical plane of symmetry passing through the fiber grouping point.

Abstract: A bridge for connecting an IEEE 802.3 local area network to an asynchronous time-division multiplex telecommunication network comprises a part implementing the functions of layer 2.1 of an asynchronous time-division multiplex telecommunication network transmission protocol and a part which is a conventional local area network interface implementing the functions of layer 1 of the local area network data transmission protocol. The circuit is applicable to the transmission of data between different local area networks.

Abstract: Adipic acid is selectively prepared, in good yields, by reacting at least one pentenic acid with water and carbon monoxide, the partial pressure of which, measured at 25.degree. C., being less than or equal to 12 bar, in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a rhodium-based catalyst and at least one iodine-containing promoter therefor, at a temperature ranging from 100.degree. to 240.degree. C. and at superatmospheric pressure, and in a liquid reaction medium which comprises at least one hydrocarbon or chlorocarbon solvent, whether a saturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon, aromatic hydrocarbon or chlorinated derivative thereof.

Abstract: Adipic acid is selectively prepared by reacting water and carbon monoxide with at least one pentenic acid, in the presence of an iridium-based catalyst and at least one iodine-containing promoter therefor, at an elevated temperature, at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure, in a reaction medium comprising at least one saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid, ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid or aromatic carboxylic acid having not more than 20 carbon atoms, with the I/Ir atomic ratio being less than 10.

Abstract: A hydraulically controlled brake system for a motor vehicle, comprising a master cylinder, a corrector intended for reducing the pressure prevailing in the rear-wheel brakes in relation to that prevailing in the front wheels, and a wheel anti-lock device. The corrector is of the type with a controlled shift of the cut-off point. During the operation of the anti-lock device, the cut-off point has a specific value higher than that of a corrector equipping the vehicle without a wheel anti-lock device, while it is substantially equal to the latter in the event of a failure of the device.

Abstract: An improved optical pumping magnetometer with sequential polarization for measurement of weak magnetic fields involves a device which sequentially modifies the polarization either in the direction of the polarization or from clockwise to counterclockwise circular polarization. As a result of the sequential modification of the polarization, the magnetometer for measurement of the weak magnetic fields has excellent isotropy while still retaining a simple construction and a small overall dimension to the device by using only a single cell.

Abstract: A rechargeable electrochemical cell whose anode is based on lithium or a lithium alloy, whose electrolyte is constituted by a solution of a lithium salt in a non-aqueous solvent, and whose cathode material is based on crystallized vanadium oxide, wherein the vanadium oxide contains a .gamma.' phase due to chemical or electrochemical oxidation of a .gamma. phase of LiV.sub.2 O.sub.5 obtained by inserting a number of atoms of lithium per mole of V.sub.2 O.sub.5 into said oxide, where said number lies in the range 0.9 to 2.

Abstract: An aromatic benzamido compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents --CH.sub.2 OH, --CHOHCH.sub.3 or --COR.sub.5,R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, --OR.sub.6 or ##STR2## R.sub.6 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or mono- or polyhydroxyalkyl, r' and r" represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, mono or polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl or benzyl optionally substituted, the residue of an amino acid or aminated sugar or taken together form a heterocycle,R.sub.2 represents an .alpha.,.alpha.'-disubstituted alkyl having 4-12 carbon atoms or mono or polycyclic cycloalkyl having 5-12 carbon atoms, the linking carbon of which is quaternary,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or alkyl having 1-10 carbon atoms, andR.sub.4 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or hydroxy, andthe salts of this aromatic benzamido compound when R.sub.6 represents hydrogen.

Abstract: A benzonaphthalene compound has the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents (i) ##STR2## or (ii) --CH.sub.2 OH; R.sub.6 represents ##STR3## or OR.sub.7 wherein R.sub.7 represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms, monohydroxyalkyl or polyhydroxyalkyl, r' or r" represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, mono or polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl or a residue of an amino acid or a sugar, or together form a heterocycle; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-15 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-4 carbon atoms or a cycloaliphatic radical; R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-10 carbon atoms, a cycloaliphatic radical, a thiocycloaliphatic radical or --0--Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --R.sub.8 wherein R.sub.8 represents lower alkyl; and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy or lower acyloxy.This compound is useful in the topical and systemic treatment of dermatologic diseases and in the treatment of the degeneration of conjuctive tissues.

Abstract: A device for damped resilient coupling between two coaxial rotary discs, the driving disc driving the driven disc in rotation in one direction or in the other so that transmission of the drive torque may take place progressively at least within a given angular range. Each of discs (1, 2) includes for this purpose at least one rest (4, 5) for the end of a resilient torque transmission element. The resilient element is formed essentially of a composite material (3) with relatively high modulus of elasticity, and is associated with a resilient damping mass (6).

Abstract: A switching element with a plurality of operating modes, in particular for switching asynchronous time-division multiplexed packets, comprises inputs, outputs, a selective retransmission device for retransmitting a packet received on one input to one or more outputs on the basis of routing data associated with the packet, and a retransmission control device determining the mode of operation of the retransmission device. The retransmission control device comprises a direct routing device adapted to receive from the label of a packet received on one input a destination indication and to decode it into an output identifier corresponding to one output at least in order to retransmit the packet to an output designated by the identifier.

Abstract: Novel aluminum bridged clays having an interfoliate spacing of at least 1 nm, well adapted as catalysts/catalyst supports, are prepared by (a) controlledly introducing an aqueous solution of a hydroxide base into an aqueous reaction medium containing suspended clay particulates and a dissolved aluminum salt, at a rate and for such period of time that the ratio of the concentration [C] of the base, in moles of OH.sup.- and expressed in moles/liter, to the duration (h) of introducing such OH.sup.- values, expressed in hours, is at least 0.1, and (b) recovering the reaction product bridged clay thus produced (and optionally drying/lyophilizing and/or calcining same).

Abstract: The product consists of a glass substrate and a layer of transparent conductive material comprised primarily of mixed oxide of indium and zinc containing 10-34 at. % indium obtained by surface pyrolysis of powder of organic compounds of zinc and indium.

Abstract: The wheel (10), which is made from a composite material having a ceramic matrix comprises a hub that bears a drive gear (16) formed of teeth (20) that extend radially on one of the wheel's surfaces (10a). Each tooth is asymmetrical with respect to the meridian plane (21) that passes through its apex, and has first shoulder (20b) that subtends an angle a, preferably between 15.degree. and 45.degree., relative to that plane, and a second shoulder (20c) that subtends an angle b, preferably between 55.degree. and 85.degree., relative to that plane. Advantageously, the sum of the two angels is at least equal to 100.degree.. The turbine wheel has an improved resistance against inter-laminar shear stresses that result from tightening to a drive gear wheel.

Abstract: For the synthesis of melamine cyanurate, by the reaction of cyanuric acid and melamine in an aqueous medium, the reaction is conducted in the presence of a strong mineral acid at a pH not above 1.

Abstract: The method comprises effecting the solidification of the metal in a continuous casting ingot mould constituted by two cooled rolls (2) rotating in opposite directions and disposed in confronting relation so as to define a casting space therebetween, continuously extracting from the ingot mould a solidified steel strip (3), and, below the ingot mould, subjecting the strip to a quenching medium (6) so as to cool it sufficiently rapidly to prevent formation of austenite. This medium may be formed by a quenching bath placed in a container (4) disposed under the rolls (2) and having a bottom provided with an opening (5) for the passage of the solidified strip (3). The quenching medium may also be formed by an inert gas in the liquid state blown onto the product by nozzles. The steel strips obtained are easier to shear and coiled at the output end of the casting line owing to the absence of martensite in the ferritic matrix.

Abstract: Bi-aromatic esters have the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents H, OH, --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH(OH)CH.sub.3, --COOR.sub.9, ##STR2## or SO.sub.2 R.sub.10 ; R.sub.9 represents H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or monoor polyhydroxyalkyl; R.sub.10 represents OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or ##STR3## r' and r" represent H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, mono or polyhydroxyalkyl, or r' and r" taken together form a heterocycle; R.sub.2 represents H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, OR.sub.9, F or --CF.sub.3 ; R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent H, F, OH, --CH.sub.3, --OCH.sub.3, --CF.sub.3, --COOH or --CH.sub.2 OH; R.sub.6 and R.sub.8 represent H, .alpha.-substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.15 alkyl, .alpha.,.alpha.'-disubstituted C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 mono or polycyclic cycloalkyl whose linking carbon is trisubstituted, --SR.sub.11, --SO.sub.2 R.sub.11 or --SOR.sub.11 ; R.sub.11 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: Adipic acid is selectively prepared, in good yields, by reacting at least one pentenic acid with water and carbon monoxide, the partial pressure of which, measured at 25.degree. C., being less than or equal to 20 bar, in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a rhodium-based catalyst and at least one iodine-containing promoter therefor, at a temperature ranging from 100.degree. to 240.degree. C. and at superatmospheric pressure, and in a liquid reaction medium which comprises a saturated aliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid having up to 20 carbon atoms.