Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) includes a user interface (12) including an opening (20). Users of the machine deliver individual sheets and stacks of sheets to and from the machine through the opening. Stacks of sheets may include sheets such as notes, checks or other documents. Stacks input to the machine may include mixtures of various types of sheets. The machine operates to receive notes, process checks and perform other operations. Notes received in the machine may be recycled and dispensed to other users. Checks processed by the machine may be imaged by an imaging device, cancelled and stored in the machine or alternatively returned to a user.

Abstract: An automated banking machine system and method includes ATMs which accept checks and dispense cash to users. The ATMs are operated to acquire image and magnetic data from deposited checks to determine the genuineness of checks and the authority of a user to receive cash for such checks. Cash may be dispensed to the user from the ATM in exchange for the deposited check. The ATMs dispense cash responsive to communications with a transaction host.

Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) includes a user interface (12) including an opening (20). Users of the machine deliver individual sheets and stacks of sheets to and from the machine through the opening. Stacks of sheets may include sheets such as notes, checks or other documents. Stacks input to the machine may include mixtures of various types of sheets. The machine operates to receive notes, process checks and perform other operations. Notes received in the machine may be recycled and dispensed to other users. Checks processed by the machine may be imaged by an imaging device, cancelled and stored in the machine or alternatively returned to a user. Documents produced by the machine such as receipts, checks or money orders as well as notes dispensed from the machine are assembled into a stack within the machine and delivered from the machine through the opening.

Abstract: An automated banking machine can communicate with a host computer to cash financial checks. The machine can read check indicia, send check data to the host, receive authorization from the host to cash the check, and dispense cash corresponding to the check. The machine can also produce image data representative of the check indicia and determine whether the data can be accurately identified within a predetermined level of assurance. The machine can additionally print cancellation data on a cashed check, and then return the check to the machine user.

Abstract: In a dosimeter for measuring levels of ionizing radiation, for example during radiotherapy, a plurality of radiation sensors, such as insulated gate field effect transistors (IGFETs), are spaced apart at predetermined intervals on a support, for example a flexible printed circuit strip, and connected to a connector which can be coupled to a reader for reading the sensors. The sensors may each be connected to a reference device, which may also be an insulated gate field effect transistor, and the absorbed radiation dose may be determined by measuring, before and after the irradiation, the difference between the threshold voltages of the individual sensors and the threshold voltage reference device. Corresponding terminals of the sensors may be connected to the connector by a single conductor, thereby reducing the number of conductors required.

Abstract: Administration by injection or infusion to patients of an injectable liquid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes is provided by a syringe adapter connectable with an automatic syringe pump and a syringe containing contents to be dispensed. The syringe adapter includes an adapter body receivable by the syringe pump, a syringe retainer for retaining the syringe, and a syringe driver for agitating the contents of the syringe. More particularly the invention relates to an adapter connectable with a syringe pump and methods for delivery of an injectable liquid using such adapter. By connecting an adapter according to the invention to a syringe and a syringe pump, rotation of the syringe is achieved and homogeneity of the injectable is preserved. Particularly, the injectable liquid is an ultrasound contrast agent comprising an aqueous dispersion of gas-filled microbubbles or of particulate matter.

Abstract: A method of printing includes the steps of: receiving an image data file from an originator at said printer, said image data file including at least one origination identifier; determining if said at least one originator identifier matches an authorization identifier stored in memory of said printer, said authorization identifier corresponding to at least one enable property; and printing said image data file using at least one imaging substance, said imaging substance enabled for said originator.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol comprising hydrogenating 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzonitrile to 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzylamine and converting 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzylamine to 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol. The process optionally also comprises the further step of reacting 4-Methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluobenzyl alcohol with cis-Z-3-(2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoro-2-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarbonyl chloride to the form tefluthrin. 4-Methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzylamine and salts thereof are also claimed.

Abstract: A package (10) comprises a plastic bottle (20), a stopper (40) removably inserted into the mouth of the bottle, and a plastic cap (50). The cap has a cover member (52) which overlies the stopper and has a region (66) which is removable to expose the upper surface of the stopper to allow piercing thereof by a needle or the like. The removable region is provided with a pull-ring (68) protected from accidental operation by a protective portion (60) projecting upwardly from the edge of the cover member (52). The protective portion is formed separately from the rest of the cap and is attached thereto.

Abstract: A process for producing compounds of formula (VIIa) and (VIIb) wherein X is a leaving group; Y and Y1 are idependently Cl or Br; and Z is Cl, Br or a haloalkyl group which process comprises a) reacting a compound of formula (VII) wherein X, Y, Y1 and Z are as defined for compounds (VIIa) and (VIIb) with a substantially optically pure chiral amine in a solvent to form a diastereoisomeric salt; b) separating the diastereomeric salt of each enantiomer; c) converting the diastereomeric salt of each anantiomer separately to compounds of formulae (VIIa) and (VIIb) respectively by acid or base hydrolysis, the use of the compounds in making pyrethroid insecticides and novel intermediates.

Abstract: A malware detection system seeking to identify computer viruses, worms, Trojans, banned files and the like acts to determine from the file name, file size and storage location of a computer file being tested, whether that computer file potentially matches a specific known malware free computer file stored within a list of such specific known malware free computer files. If a match occurs indicating that the candidate computer file is potentially the specific known malware free computer file, then this is confirmed by calculating a checksum of the candidate computer file and comparing this against a stored corresponding checksum of the specific known malware free computer file. If these checksums match, then the candidate computer file can be passed as clean without requiring further time consuming malware detection scanning.

Abstract: A method of using 1,2,4-benzotriazine oxides, some of which are novel compounds, as radiosensitizers and selective cytotoxic agents is disclosed. These compounds are shown to specifically radiosensitize hypoxic tumor cells. Some are additionally disclosed to be useful as specific cytotoxic agents for these cells. They also show an unexpected ability to radiosensitize aerobic cells following or preceding a hypoxic incubation of the cells with the drug. This provides a basis for selective radiosensitization of tumors compared to normal cells. A novel method for preparing the 1,2,4-benzotriazine oxides is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for producing fomesafen from acifluorfen comprises the steps of (a) converting acifluorfen to its acid chloride, (b) coupling the acid chloride so formed with methanesulphonamide to form crude fomesafen and (c) purifying the crude fomesafen, characterized in that each of the steps is carried out in a single common solvent, which is preferably a chloroalkane. Preferably the steps are telescoped together so that there is no isolation of the product for any step until fomesafen is obtained.

Abstract: A catalytic transfer hydrogenation process is provided. The catalyst employed in the process is a metal hydrocarbyl complex which is coordinated to defined bidentate ligands substituted with at least one group selected from an optionally substituted sulphonated hydrocarbyl group, a sulphonated perhalogenated hydrocarbyl group, or an optionally substituted sulphonated heterocyclyl group. Preferred metals include rhodium, ruthenium and iridium. Preferred bidentate ligands are diamines and aminoalcohols, particularly those comprising chiral centres. The hydrogen donor is advantageously a secondary alcohol or a mixture of triethylamine and formic acid. The process can be employed to transfer hydrogenate ketones and imines, which are preferably prochiral. Catalysts for use in such a process are also provided.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol comprising hydrogenating 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzonitrile to 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzylamine and converting 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzylamine to 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl alcohol. The process optionally also comprises the further step of reacting 4-Methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluobenzyl alcohol with cis-Z-3-(2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoro-2-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarbonyl chloride to the form tefluthrin. 4-Methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzylamine and salts thereof are also claimed.

Abstract: A genetically-engineered anaerobic organism is provided which, under anaerobic conditions present in a solid tumor, produces an enzyme capable of catalyzing the conversion of a prodrug to its highly cytotoxic product in situ and methods of treating tumors using same.

Abstract: A mask assembly for protecting a portion of a workpiece from over spray while coating a preselected surface of the workpiece with thermal spray. The mask assembly includes a sheet sized and shaped for covering the portion of the workpiece which the assembly is intended to protect and a support plate selectively mountable over the sheet while the surface is coated with thermal spray. The mask assembly also includes a clamp mountable on the support plate for selectively attaching the support plate to the workpiece thereby clamping the support plate and sheet in position over the portion of the workpiece.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 3,5-dichloropyridine comprising reacting a trichloropyridine, a tetrachloropyridine or pentachloropyridine with zinc metal, in the presence of an acidic compound and at a temperature in the range 50-120° C.

Abstract: A process for producing compounds of formula (VIIa) and (VIIb) wherein X is a leaving group; Y and Y1 are idependently Cl or Br; and Z is Cl, Br or a haloalkyl group which process comprises a) reacting a compound of formula (VII) wherein X, Y, Y1 and Z are as defined for compounds (VIIa) and (VIIb) with a substantially optically pure chiral amine in a solvent to form a diastereoisomeric salt; b) separating the diastereomeric salt of each enantiomer; c) converting the diastercomeric salt of each anantiomer separately to compounds of formulae (VIIa) and (VIIb) respectively by acid or base hydrolysis, the use of the compounds in making pyrethroid insecticides and novel intermediates.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of general formula I: 1