Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the physical treatment of starch (derivatives) using densified gases, in which essentially the starting material is treated at process temperatures between 20 and 200° C. and at process pressures between 50 and 800° C. for at least one minute, the density of the densified gas (mixture) being >180 kg/m3. Suitable starting materials are, in particular, native plant starches, starch from genetically modified plants, or physically and/or chemically modified starches. The treatment with, in particular, densified carbon dioxide, can be carried out under defined pressure change sequences, for which, in particular, liquid aids, such as water or suitable organic solvents, can also be added.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the physical treatment of starch (derivatives) using densified gases, in which essentially the starting material is treated at process temperatures between 20 and 200° C. and at process pressures between 50 and 800° C. for at least one minute, the density of the densified gas (mixture) being >180 kg/M3. Suitable starting materials are, in particular, native plant starches, starch from genetically modified plants, or physically and/or chemically modified starches. The treatment with, in particular, densified carbon dioxide, can be carried out under defined pressure change sequences, for which, in particular, liquid aids, such as water or suitable organic solvents, can also be added.

Abstract: A plastic catheter system for irradiation therapy by the afterloading method, made from:a flexible plastic matrix having one or more catheters or sheaths embedded therein, and having a synthetic fabric contained within the plastic matrix or on a side of the plastic matrix, wherein:a) when the plastic matrix has all flat surfaces, the synthetic fabric is located on a side opposite the location of the one or more catheters and covers the entire side in area,b) when the plastic matrix is cylindrical in shape, the synthetic fabric is located in a lower portion of the cylindrical plastic matrix and coaxially arranged, andc) when the plastic matrix is of a shape other than a) and b), the synthetic fabric is located on a side facing away from a side from which irradiation occurs.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprising a housing having a terminal receiving passageway extending therethrough, where the passageway includes an insertion portion having a longitudinal axis and a contact retaining portion having a longitudinal axis, the connector characterized in that the housing includes a first part having the insertion portion therein and a second part having the contact retaining portion therein, where the second part is displaceable between a first position where the longitudinal axes are offset from each other to a second position where the longitudinal axis coincide and where the terminals are insertable in the first position and retained in the second position. A position assurance feature for contact retaining members is also provided by cooperating camming features that assure assembly of the two parts is always in the first position.

Abstract: A plastic catheter system for irradiation therapy by the afterloading method, made from:a flexible plastic matrix having one or more catheters or sheaths embedded therein, and having a synthetic fabric contained within the plastic matrix or on a side of the plastic matrix, wherein:a) when the plastic matrix has all flat surfaces, the synthetic fabric is located on a side opposite the location of the one or more catheters and covers the entire side in area,b) when the plastic matrix is cylindrical in shape, the synthetic fabric is located in a lower portion of the cylindrical plastic matrix and coaxially arranged, andc) when the plastic matrix is of a shape other than a) and b), the synthetic fabric is located on a side facing away from a side from which irradiation occurs.

Abstract: The invention is an improvement in a process for producing silicone resins, to produce a silicone resin that has a high dynamic viscosity of at 293.degree. K. of from about 40 to about 300 mPas, a long shelf life, and a siloxane content of from about 50 to about 70 ma %, by the condensation of oligomeric siloxanes in concentrated solutions, by carrying out the condensation by heating at reflux and in the presence of a metal containing catalyst and dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Gases can be selectively detected by the utilization of a infrared spectrometer via their specific absorption in the infrared spectral range. The sensor of the present invention is developed for continuously controlling a gaseous stream or a space filled with gas with the sensor being a single-piece shaped part manufactured as a microstructured body. The space filled with gas to be tested is between a mirror grating and entrance and exit slits for IR-radiation. The sensor is compact and robust, suitable for portable instruments, and can be manufactured at low cost and in large numbers. The sensor can also be made of metal and can be used even at an increased temperature. By using the sensor of the present invention, the safety of systems in which flammable, toxic or other gases are contained or may occur can be considerably increased in an economic manner.

Abstract: A method for deodorizing polyoxyalkylene polysiloxane mixed block polymers wherein the polysiloxane blocks are linked to the polyether blocks through SiC linkages is disclosed. Hydrogen is allowed to act on the mixed block polymers in the presence of hydrogenation catalysts at temperatures of 20.degree. to 200.degree. C. and a pressure of 1 to 100 bar for a period of 0.5 to 10 hours.

Abstract: Multilayer capacitors of good electrical properties can be made by firing, in air at low temperatures, certain modified lead titanate dielectric compositions. The dielectric compositions have the formula(Sr.sub.x Pb.sub.1-x TiO.sub.3).sub.a (PbMg.sub.0.5 W.sub.0.5 O.sub.3).sub.bwhereinx is 0-0.10,a is 0.35-0.5,b is 0.5-0.65, anda plus b equals 1.

Abstract: A terminal for connecting a lead to a battery post which terminal is stamped and formed from a single piece of sheet metal stock and comprises a ferrule forming portion for crimping to the battery lead and a first clamping arm and a pair of second clamping arms, the first arm being struck out from the center of the stock and lateral edge portions of the stock on each side of the first arm defining the second arms which are joined at their ends, the first and second clamping arms being bowed in opposite directions for receiving between them the post and the first arm having a free end returned between the second arms which free end is adapted to receive a clamping bolt with the shank of the bolt extending between the second arms.

Abstract: Finely divided dielectric powder compositions having the formula (Sr.sub.x Pb.sub.1-x TiO.sub.3).sub.a (PbMg.sub.0.5 W.sub.0.5 O.sub.3).sub.b whereinx is 0-0.10,a is 0.35-0.5,b is 0.5-0.65, anda plus b equals one,Said compositions having been calcined in air at 750.degree.-900.degree. C. for at least 5 minutes. These powder compositions may be formed into the desired shape and sintered in air at reduced temperatures to produce dielectric bodies of improved properties.