Abstract: The present invention provides 5-androsten-3&bgr;-ol steroid intermediates and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a hanger comprises a main body disposed in a first plane and a swivel hook coupled to the main body such that the main body and the hook maintain a desired planar relationship with each other.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a hanger comprises a main body disposed in a first plane and a hook coupled to the main body, the hook adapted to interface with a display bar, whereby the first plane intersects a longitudinal axis of the display bar at an angle other than ninety degrees.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a hanger comprises a main body disposed in a first plane and a hook coupled to the main body such that the main body and the hook maintain a non-coplanar relationship.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel process for the transformation of 17&agr;-hydroxy-6&agr;-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione 17-acetate (I) 1

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle (12) comprises an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14). The protection device (14) is inflatable away from a vehicle roof (18) into a position between a side structure (16) of the vehicle (12) and a vehicle occupant. An inflator (24) provides inflation fluid for inflating the protection device (14). The protection device (14) comprises overlying panels (40 and 42) that define an inflatable volume, and first and second connections (60 and 62) that interconnect the overlying panels. The first connection (60) has a first midpoint (70) and first and second portions (72 and 74) that extend from the first midpoint toward a first end portion (76) of the protection device (14). An angle (A) is formed between the first and second portions (72 and 74).

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle (14) comprises a seat (12) for the vehicle occupant. The seat (12) includes a seat frame member (20) having at least one mounting opening (60). The mounting opening (60) has an elongate configuration including a first portion (62) and a second portion (64). The apparatus (10) also comprises an air bag module (70) that has at least one mounting pin (80). The mounting pin (80) is insertable into the first portion (62) of the mounting opening (60) and is movable along the opening from the first portion to the second portion (64) of the opening. The mounting pin (80) and the seat frame member (70) have cooperating portions (92, 46, 48) that secure the mounting pin in the second portion (64) of the mounting opening (60) to secure the module (70) to the seat frame member.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle (12) that has a side structure (16) and a roof (18) comprises an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14). The inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) is inflatable away from the vehicle roof (18) into a position between the side structure (16) of the vehicle (12) and a vehicle occupant. An inflation fluid source (24) provides inflation fluid for inflating the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14). The inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) comprises overlying panels (40 and 42) connected together along a perimeter (48) of the panels to define an inflatable volume and a connection (60) that interconnects the overlying panels within the perimeter. The connection (60) comprises a plurality of linear segments (62a, 62b, 62c) that extend in a generally horizontal direction and are spaced vertically apart.

Abstract: A roof (40) and side structure (20) of a vehicle at least partially define a safety apparatus mounting chamber (70). The mounting chamber (70) has an opening (74) defined between an edge portion (68) of a vehicle headliner (58) and the vehicle side structure (20). An inflatable protection device (80) is inflatable between a vehicle occupant and the vehicle side structure (20). A cover (90) at least partially encloses the protection device (80) within the mounting chamber (70) when the protection device is in a deflated condition. The cover (90) has a trim portion (140) which extends from the mounting chamber (70) into the opening (74) and which has an outer surface (144) exposed to the vehicle occupant compartment (72). The trim portion (140) of the cover (90) has a closed condition in which a first edge portion (146) of the trim portion is in abutting engagement with the edge portion (68) of the headliner (58).

Abstract: A vehicle occupant safety apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle (12) having a side structure (16) comprises a cushioning device (14) having a deflated condition and an inflated condition in which the cushioning device (14) is inflated between an occupant of a vehicle (12) and the side structure (16) of the vehicle. The apparatus includes a fill tube (24) having a portion located in the cushioning device (14) that directs inflation fluid into the cushioning device (14) to inflate the cushioning device (14). A support device (40) has a portion that attaches to the fill tube (24) and supports the fill tube (24) and the cushioning device (14) in the vehicle (12). A fastener (170) fixedly connects the support device (40) and the fill tube (24) to the side structure (16) of the vehicle (12). The fastener (170) has a portion that cooperates with a tool for securing the fastener (170) to the vehicle (12).

Abstract: A garment hanger comprises a smooth rod shaped into a substantially horizontal arm coupled to a central, vertical hook. The horizontal arm is substantially the length necessary to span the garment being displayed. Coupled to one end of the arm is a shoulder portion looping back to near the middle of the arm, where the hook extends vertically upward and rearward from the shoulder and arm. The hook is angled such that it settles slightly to one side when loaded and hanging, encouraging garments to overlap when disposed along a hanger bar, but leaving a substantial portion of each garment exposed to frontal view.

Abstract: An air bag module (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (30) comprising a main panel (50) which has a deflated condition and which is inflatable into a position adjacent to an occupant for helping to protect the occupant. The module (10) also includes an inflator assembly (32, 34) actuatable to provide inflation fluid for inflating the main panel (50) of the inflatable device (30). The inflator assembly (32, 34) has at least one fluid outlet (36) disposed within the main panel (50) for directing inflation fluid from the inflator assembly into the main panel. The inflatable device (30) also includes a shield (60) disposed within the main panel (50). The shield (60) overlies the fluid outlet (36) when the inflatable device (30) is in the deflated condition. The shield (60) is rupturable at a predetermined weakened portion (152) in response to the flow of inflation fluid from the fluid outlet (36) to enable flow of inflation fluid into the main panel (50) of the inflatable device (30).

Abstract: A side impact air bag module (10) includes an air bag (30) and an inflator (32) which is actuatable to provide inflation fluid for inflating the air bag. The air bag (30) includes first and second main body portions (70, 120) and a first retainer portion (80) which is disposed between the first and second main body portions. The first retainer portion (80) and the first main body portion (70) of the air bag (30) at least partially define a pocket (200) in the air bag in which the inflator (32) and a diffuser (34) are disposed. Stitching sections (182b, 184b) close two sides of the pocket (200).

Abstract: High temperature ablation resistant ceramic composites have been made. These ceramics are composites of zirconium diboride and zirconium carbide with silicon carbide, hafnium diboride and hafnium carbide with silicon carbide and ceramic composites which contain mixed diborides and/or carbides of zirconium and hafnium, along with silicon carbide.

Abstract: An air bag module (10) includes an air bag (30), an inflator assembly (32), and a cover (40). The cover (40) includes first and second cover parts (42, 44) which are releasably interconnected by a rupturable portion (46) of the cover. The cover (40) has a closed condition in which the first and second cover parts (42, 44) enclose the air bag (30) when the air bag is in a deflated condition. The rupturable portion (46) of the cover (40) forms a first hinge about which the cover parts (42, 44) are pivotable relative to each other into the closed position. When the air bag (30) inflates, the rupturable portion (46) of the cover (40) is ruptured and the first and second cover parts (42, 44) move apart from each other to enable the air bag to inflate out of the cover.

Abstract: A diffuser (18) defines a plenum (50) containing an inflator (16). The diffuser (18) has diffuser walls (94,96) with inflation fluid outlet openings (100) extending outward from the plenum (50), and further has first and second clamping walls (110,112) facing in opposite directions across the plenum (50). The first clamping wall (110) is bendable pivotally inward across the plenum (50). A load bearing structure that includes two locking tabs (120,122) and a fastener (126) maintains the first clamping wall (110) under a bending load. The bending load urges the first clamping wall (110) pivotally inward across the plenum (50) so as to clamp and retain the inflator (16) tightly between the clamping walls (110,112).

Abstract: A yeast cell, preferably Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which contains a functional stable recombinant DNA sequence that does not allow for the encoding of a negative regulator of phospholipid biosynthesis therein. In a preferred embodiment, the recombinant DNA sequence is an opil gene deletion which results in the deregulation of inositol or inositol-containing metabolites such as inositol-1-phosphate synthase. Moreover, there is a method for obtaining inositol, inositol-containing metabolites or phospholipids such as myo-inositol or inositol-1-phosphate. The method comprises the steps of genetically engineering a stable yeast cell, preferably Saccharomyces cerevisiae, to continually produce inositol, inositol-containing metabolites or phospholipids. Additionally, there is the step of then generating the inositol, inositol-containing metabolites or phospholipids.

Abstract: A yeast cell, preferably Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which contains a functional stable recombinant DNA sequence that does not allow for the encoding of a negative regulator of phospholipid biosynthesis therein and which has multiple copies of an INO1 gene. In a preferred embodiment, the recombinant DNA sequence is an OPI1 gene deletion which results in the deregulation of inositol or inositol-containing metabolites such as inositol-1-phosphate synthase. Moreover, there is a method for obtaining inositol, inositol-containing metabolites or phospholipids such as myo-inositol or inositol-1-phosphate. The method comprises the steps of genetically engineering a stable yeast cell, preferably Saccharomyces cerevisiae, to continually produce inositol, inositol-containing metabolites or phospholipids. Additionally, there is the step of then generating the inositol, inositol-containing metabolites or phospholipids.