Abstract: A method for cognitive function assessment in a patient uses the ERP waveform features and parameters that maximize the correlation between the ERP components and behavioral performance on a neuropsychological test of language comprehension (PPVT-R). The method provides an electrophysiological diagnostic technique that can be used in the assessment of aphasic patients. ERPs are recorded during a computerized version of the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised (PPVT-R, Form M). In the computerized version, a picture is presented followed by a congruent or incongruent spoken word. A derived measure is calculated from the ERP differentiation between congruent and incongruent words. The N400 is the primary component elicited to incongruent spoken words.

Abstract: A method for cognitive function assessment in a patient uses the ERP waveform features and parameters that maximize the correlation between the ERP components and behavioral performance on a neuropsychological test of language comprehension (PPVT-R). The method provides an electrophysiological diagnostic technique that can be used in the assessment of aphasic patients. ERPs are recorded during a computerized version of the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised (PPVT-R, Form M). In the computerized version, a picture is presented followed by a congruent or incongruent spoken word. A derived measure is calculated from the ERP differentiation between congruent and incongruent words. The N400 is the primary component elicited to incongruent spoken words.

Abstract: The incorporation of both iodide ion and iodine into the electrolyte of a lithium-sulfur dioxide electrochemical cell improves the cathode discharge capacity of the cell.

Abstract: The degradation of organic electrode separators in rechargeable lithium-sulfur dioxide electrochemical cells which utilize chemically uncombined aluminum chloride as an electrolyte component can be reduced by incorporating an additive into the electrolyte which is effective to provide a redox couple having a potential in the range which is above that of the SO.sub.2 /S.sub.2 O.sub.4.sup.-2 couple and below that of the Cl.sub.2 /Cl.sup.- couple.

Abstract: A quinone imine dye can be used as an electrolyte additive in lithium-sulfur dioxide electrochemical cells to reduce the polarization which is observed during current flow conditions and, in some cases, to improve electrolyte stability and prevent or reduce the possibility of explosion upon abuse.

Abstract: Solutions containing lithium perchlorate and a tetraalkylammonium perchlorate dissolved in liquid sulfur dioxide can be stabilized by the addition of a material selected from the group consisting of iodine, bromine, chlorine, iodide salts, bromide salts and chloride salts.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ambient temperature, rechargeable non-aqueous electrochemical cell having an active metal anode of the second kind, a cathode depolarizer, positive electrode current collector and an electrolyte comprising a solvent, a supporting electrolyte salt, and an active metal salt. Also disclosed is an electrolyte for non-aqueous active metal cells.

Abstract: A method of reacting carbon monoxide and hydrogen to form light hydrocarbons and alcohols in a slurry phase and in the presence of iron-containing active carbon catalyst is disclosed.

Abstract: The solubility of lithium salts in sulfur dioxide-based solvent systems is enhanced and controlled by the presence of a salt which contains a cation selected from the group consisting of metal cation complexes, quaternary ammonium cations and organic phosphonium cations.

Abstract: A method of reacting carbon monoxide and hydrogen to form light hydrocarbons and alcohols in a slurry phase and in the presence of iron-containing active carbon catalyst is disclosed.

Abstract: A four piece golf club display rack made entirely of molded plastic having a lower anchoring member to which a support is removably secured to support the wooden heads of golf clubs and grip portions of iron golf clubs and an upper supporting member removably secured to an upper anchoring member for supporting the heads of iron golf clubs and the grip portions of the wooden clubs.

Abstract: In a method of sensing the position of a neutral particle, the particle is received in one of two spaced parallel cathode arrays, each of which comprises a plurality of metal strips arranged adjacent and edge to edge, the strips in one array being orthogonal to the strips of the other array, and the metal of which the strips are formed being such that a neutral particle is converted to a fast electron which escapes from the cathode. Between the two cathode arrays is an anode array consisting of parallel wires held at a known electrical potential and surrounded by a gas. The fast electron is converted to an avalanche of electrons and positive ions; the presence of the ions induces an electrical charge in at least one strip of each cathode array; and the presence of the charges is sensed to determine an orthogonal position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for renewing the adsorptive capacity of a bed of active carbon by electrochemical adsorbate transformation. This process comprises the steps of contacting a bed of carbon with an effluent containing at least one hydroxyaromatic compound containing at least one OH group joined directly to the aromatic ring until an appreciable amount of the compound is adsorbed onto the bed of carbon. A conductive solution is then introduced to the bed of carbon and the carbon is made the positive potential of an electrolytic cell. A positive potential is applied to the bed of carbon which is sufficient enough to transform the compound into a species which has either a high affinity for the carbon or a low affinity for the conducting solution, with the potential being less than that required for complete oxidation of the compound. The applied potential is then withdrawn and effluent containing at least one hydroxyaromatic compound is reintroduced to the bed of carbon.

Abstract: Aromatic hydrocarbon compounds are selectively reduced electrochemically to their 1,4-dihydro derivatives in an ammoniated solvent-electrolyte system under conditions selected to effect oxidation of ammonia and improved long-term current efficiency.

Abstract: Production of glycols by oxidizing an olefinic compound in an aqueous acidic medium comprising source of catalytically active osmium tetroxide, chemically regenerating osmium tetroxide by oxidizing hexavalent osmium with hexavalent chromium and electrochemically regenerating hexavalent chromium from lower valent chromium.