Abstract: A pneumatic hammer includes a cap connected to a base member with tubular member received in an interior between the cap and the base member. A piston is reciprocatingly received in the tubular member and a piston rod extends from the piston. A spring member is biased between the cap and the tubular member so as to prevent the tubular member from shifting when the pneumatic hammer is put upside down.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 1,2,4-triazin-5-one biphenyl derivatives having structural formula (I) useful as non-peptide antagonists of angiotensin II receptor: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl;R.sub.2 represents alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or arylalkyl;A and D independently represent C--R.sub.3, N, NH or C.dbd.O, wherein when A and D independently denote C--R.sub.3 or N, b and c are independently a double bond, and when A and D independently denote NH or C.dbd.O, b and c are independently a single bond; provided that b and c are not both double bonds; andR.sub.3 is hydrogen, dialkylphosphonate or halogen;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.Also disclosed is the use of the compounds of formula (I) as non-peptide antagonists of angiotensin II receptor, in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, in particular hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Abstract: An improved process for the polymerization of cyclic ethers to polyethers using strong Bronsted acid catalysts is disclosed. The catalysts are fluorinated sulfonic acid containing polymers. The resulting polyethers are useful as monomers and in adhesives.

Abstract: An absorbent material with substantially improved liquid permeability such that it is not subject to gel blocking while maintaining a preferred absorbent capacity is disclosed. The absorbent material is in particulate form and is the reaction product of a water-insoluble, absorbent, hydrogel-forming polymer and a polycationic polymer, the reaction forming a covalent bond between the polymers. After the reaction, the absorbent material has a Saline Flow Conductivity greater than (500-11.5.multidot.GV)(10.sup.-7) cm.sup.3 sec/g where GV is the gel volume of the absorbent material.

Abstract: A porous absorbent material that comprises a water-insoluble, water-swellable absorbent polymer. The absorbent material comprises a polyether and/or a polycation bonded to the absorbent polymer whereby the contact angle of blood on a surface of the absorbent material attains from about 0 degree to about 40 degree. Because of the improved wettability with liquids as well as the porous structure, the absorbent material can provide higher absorbent characteristics with liquids, in particular with blood.

Abstract: Stable, concentrated solutions of high molecular weight polyaniline. In order to process high quality fibers and other articles possessing good mechanical properties, it is known that solution concentrations of the chosen polymer should be in the range from 15-30% (w/w). Moreover, it is desirable to use the highest molecular weight consistent with the solubility properties of the polymer. However, such solutions are inherently unstable, forming gels before processing can be achieved. The present invention describes the addition gel inhibitors (GIs) to the polymer solution, thereby permitting high concentrations (between 15% and 30% (w/w)) of high molecular weight ((M.sub.w)>120,000, and (M.sub.n)>30,000) emeraldine base (EB) polyaniline to be dissolved. Secondary amines have been used for this purpose in concentrations which are small compared to those which might otherwise be used in a cosolvent role therefor.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of producing a dual ion/electron source. The ion beam and the electron beam are produced by a charged particle optical system. Using an ion source metal to emit an ion beam or an electron beam. The direction of the ion beam and the electron beam is identical. Neither the particle source nor the sample need to be rotated or shifted.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for polymerizing ethylene, acyclic olefins, and/or selected cyclic olefins, and optionally selected olefinic esters or carboxylic acids, and other monomers. The polymerizations are catalyzed by selected transition metal compounds, and sometimes other co-catalysts. Since some of the polymerizations exhibit some characteristics of living polymerizations, block copolymers can be readily made. Many of the polymers produced are often novel, particularly in regard to their microstructure, which gives some of them unusual properties. Numerous novel catalysts are disclosed, as well as some novel processes for making them. The polymers made are useful as elastomers, molding resins, in adhesives, etc. Also described herein is the synthesis of linear .alpha.-olefins by the oligomerization of ethylene using as a catalyst system a combination a nickel compound having a selected .alpha.-diimine ligand and a selected Lewis or Bronsted acid, or by contacting selected .alpha.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for polymerizing ethylene, acyclic olefins, and/or selected cyclic olefins, and optionally selected olefinic esters or carboxylic acids, and other monomers. The polymerizations are catalyzed by selected transition metal compounds, and sometimes other co-catalysts. Since some of the polymerizations exhibit some characteristics of living polymerizations, block copolymers can be readily made. Many of the polymers produced are often novel, particularly in regard to their microstructure, which gives some of them unusual properties. Numerous novel catalysts are disclosed, as well as some novel processes for making them. The polymers made are useful as elastomers, molding resins, in adhesives, etc. Also described herein is the synthesis of linear .alpha.-olefins by the oligomerization of ethylene using as a catalyst system a combination a nickel compound having a selected .alpha.-diimine ligand and a selected Lewis or Bronsted acid, or by contacting selected .alpha.

Abstract: An absorbent member comprising at least one region which comprises an absorbent material in a concentration of from about 60 to 100% by weight. The absorbent material has a improved physical property after swelling and comprises a mixture of (1) a plurality of absorbent gelling particles comprising a water-insoluble, water-swellable polymer, and (2) an absorbent property modification polymer reactive with at least one component included in a urine. When a urine is applied to the absorbent member, the absorbent gelling particles are spontaneously connective through the absorbent property modification polymer. The absorbent material has at least one of the improved absorbent properties after swelling such as (1) liquid permeability, (2) porosity, (3) wet integrity, and (4) recovery property when subjected to external forces.

Abstract: An absorbent material that comprises a water-insoluble, water-swellable absorbent polymer. The absorbent material comprises a reactive polyether chemically bonded to the absorbent polymer whereby the contact angle of blood on a surface of the absorbent material attains from about 0 degree to about 40 degree. Because of the improved wettability with liquids, the absorbent material can provide higher absorbent characteristics with liquids, in particular with blood.

Abstract: An absorbent material comprising a mixture of (1) a plurality of absorbent gelling particles comprising a water-insoluble, water-swellable polymer, and (2) an absorbent property modification polymer reactive with at least one component included in a urine. The mixture is made by (i) applying a solution containing an organic solvent, water and the absorbent property modification polymer onto the plurality of absorbent gelling particles, wherein the weight ratio of the organic solvent to the water is at least 50:50, and (ii) removing a portion of the organic solvent and water from the applied absorbent gelling particles. When a urine is applied to the absorbent material, the absorbent gelling particles are spontaneously connective through the absorbent property modification polymer. The absorbent material has at least one of the improved absorbent properties after swelling such as (1) liquid permeability, (2) porosity, (3) wet integrity, and (4) recovery property when subjected to external forces.

Abstract: An absorbent member comprising at least one region which comprises an absorbent material in a concentration of from about 60 to 100% by weight. The absorbent material has a improved physical property after swelling and comprises a mixture of (1) a plurality of absorbent gelling particles comprising a water-insoluble, water-swellable polymer, and (2) an absorbent property modification polymer reactive with at least one component included in a urine. When a urine is applied to the absorbent member, the absorbent gelling particles are spontaneously connective through the absorbent property modification polymer. The absorbent material has at least one of the improved absorbent properties after swelling such as (1) liquid permeability, (2) porosity, (3) wet integrity, and (4) recovery property when subjected to external forces.

Abstract: A one-way shaking switch including a housing, a steel ball, a spring, a cover board and an upper and a lower metal terminals. The housing is integrally formed with a circular cavity, a transverse cavity and a longitudinal rectangular cavity disposed therebetween. Two steps are formed on two sides of the housing. Two pairs of posts are respectively symmetrically disposed on the steps. The lower terminal is fixedly inserted in the transverse cavity, the steel ball is placed in the circular cavity while the spring is disposed in the rectangular cavity. One end of the spring rides over a terminal leg of the lower terminal. The other end of the spring is disposed with a ring member depressing or retaining the steel ball. The upper terminal is placed on the steps of the housing over the lower terminal. The cover board is fixedly overlaid on the housing to secure the above elements in the housing.

Abstract: A perfumer structure with an optically controlled night lamp is disclosed. The perfumer structure includes a heat conductor wrapped by a heat conductive and fireproof plastic material for generating heat to vaporize a solid perfume and uniformly disperse perfume gas. The night lamp is disposed in the perfumer structure and controlled by an optically sensitive element which turns on/off the lamp according to the ambient illumination. The perfumer structure is powered on via a single power plug and has both the functions of dispersing perfume gas to clean the air and illuminating at night.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of new C-terminal boronic acid dipeptide inhibitors of trypsin-like enzymes such as thrombin and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: Expedient fabrication of fine-featured integrated circuits entails aperture pattern delineation to produce a masking layer atop a semiconductor body followed by insertion within a controlled atmosphere chamber within which device-functional layered material is epitaxially grown within apertures. Critical, device-consequential properties of epitaxial material is assured by removal of a thin surface layer of material revealed during delineation. Such removal, sufficient to eliminate meaningful contamination and/or crystalline damage introduced during delineation, is of sufficiently small quantity as to be accommodated within the chamber. Under most circumstances, the controlled atmosphere is at reduced pressure as required for e.g. MOMBE epitaxial growth.

Abstract: Fine featured devices are produced by a series of fabrication steps including exposing selective surface regions to irradiation, e.g. to an ion beam, generally to result in removal of masking material within irradiated regions. In most instances, subsequent etching is under conditions such that bared material is preferentially removed. Etch-removal and irradiation are such that overgrown material is of device quality at least in etched regions. The inventive process is of particular value in the fabrication of integrated circuits, e.g. circuits performing electronic and/or optical functions. The inventive process is expediently used in the fabrication of structures having minimum feature size of 1 micrometer and smaller. Patterning is dependent upon masking material of a maximum thickness of 100 .ANG..

Abstract: This invention relates to a windproof cigarette lighter with double flames, producing not only windproof type, but also a visible flame. It comprises: a housing, a gas reservoir, a gas charging valve, a gas discharging valve with discharging amount adjustable and valve opening member. A nozzle of the gas discharging valve is connected to the inlet of a burner through a first conduit. A piezoelectric igniting device is activated upon the opening of the gas discharging valve. The burner consists of a jet pump, a combustion chamber and a flame stabilizer which is composed of a central hub and at least a channel between the central hub and the wall of the combustion chamber. An igniting element is arranged on the downstream portion of the combustion chamber. A second conduit is connected to a nozzle which is located on the top center of the central hub and has its opening vertically upward.