Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive formulations comprising an acrylic copolymer and a mixture of tackifiers exhibit outstanding adhesion to foam facestocks.

Abstract: A printing sleeve in combination with a support device includes a printing sleeve having, a first end, a second end and an interior surface, and an inflation device acting on the interior surface of the printing sleeve when the printing sleeve is removed from a printing press. The combination advantageously permits the inflation device to act at both ends of the printing sleeve and also to make the combination portable.

Abstract: A printing sleeve in combination with a support device includes a printing sleeve having a first end, a second end and an interior surface, and an inflation device acting on the interior surface of the printing sleeve when the printing sleeve is removed from a printing press. The combination advantageously permits the inflation device to act at both ends of the printing sleeve and also to make the combination portable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) the N-oxides, the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, wherein n is 1 or 2, R1 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl or halo; R2 is hydrogen or halo; R3 is C1-8alkyl or C3-6cycloalkyl; Hetis an optionally substituted triazole, imidazole, or thiazole; and —A—B— is a bivalent radical of formula —CH═CH—, —N═CH—, —CH═N—, wherein optionally one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced by C1-4alkyl; having apolipoprotein B inhibiting activity and concomitant lipid lowering activity.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a process of sterilizing at least the load-sided surface of sheets of packing material by using saturated steam, and with an arrangement for carrying out the process. According to the process, the saturated steam prior to application thereof to the sheet section contained in the sterilization passage chamber is converted by a controlled energy supply into superheated steam. The said superheated steam is jetted with substantially uniform intensity across the entire length of at least one transverse line of the sheet of packing material onto the sheet to form a uniformly thin condensate film on the sheet of packing material. The so sterilized sheet of packing material, while maintaining the sterile conditions, is then supplied to a packing machine connected thereto which also operates under sterile conditions.

Abstract: An offline tubular blanket washing system includes a tube washer for cleaning blanket tubes removed from a printing unit. A storage rack receives the blanket tubes cleaned in the tube washer and stores the blanket tubes for installation in the printing unit.

Abstract: It is frequently important for the piston of a hydraulic piston-and-cylinder assembly, in particular the brake piston of a disc brake, which is slidably arranged within a cylinder bore to ensure a true-to-size mounting position of the piston inside the cylinder bore. Especially in the case of brake pistons of a disc brake, this determines the efficiency of provisions on the brake piston for reducing the occurrence of brake noises. According to the present invention, a key-type accommodation is provided on the piston which permits engagement by a matingly configured mounting means or mounting tool and, thus, renders possible the defined positioning of the piston within a cylinder bore.

Abstract: A filling assembly for an aseptically operating deep-drawing packing machine, wherein a conveying region for the web of packing sheet is provided within a pipe held in sterile condition. Arranged behind a packing sheet-forming station is a filling station comprising at least one loading tube stationary with respect to the conveying region yet displaceable in a direction vertical to the conveying region. In order to enable the packing machine to continue to run also during cleaning of the filling station, two filling stations are arranged in series on the pipe maintained in sterile condition within openings displaceable on the sterile pipe above the conveying region. Only one of the said filling stations is respectively in the operating position while the other of said filling stations is in the cleaning position. The filling stations in view of their displaceable openings on the sterile pipe are reciprocable between an operating position and a cleaning position.

Abstract: A vertical interconnect package for electronic components and a method to manufacture same.The invention provides a tripartite lead frame-based Vertical Interconnect Package (VIP) which provides integrated feedthrough and integrated shielding in a non-ceramic package. One frame functions as the substrate for coupling the IC device, the second lead frame and third lead frames form shielding and feedthroughs, with the third also providing a lid whereby an airtight chamber around the IC is formed. The invention provides a ground button (the shortest path to the die) divided into n sections providing additional RF and separate ground paths; lead frame connections are used for DC. A method for assembling includes batch lead frame assembly and test prior to singulation.The VIP provides improved performance at lower manufacturing cost and provides easy interfaces to the printed circuit board in surface mount technology manufacturing and is compatible with die mount technologies such as flip-chip.

Abstract: Benzo?b!?1,4!diazepine compounds of formula (I), where R.sup.1 is selected from C.sub.1 C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, phenyl, or substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, benzyl, phenylC.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl of substituted phenyl; or NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 together form 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline or benzazepine, mono-, di-, or trisubstituted independently with C.sub.1-6 alkyl C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or halogen substituents; p is an integer 0 or 1; q is an integer 0 or 1; r is an integer 0 or 1; t is an integer 0 or 1, provided that when r is 0 then t is 0; R.sup.3, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sup.4 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkenyl; R.sup.7 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkenyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, napthyl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, bicycloheteroaryl or substituted bicycloheteroaryl; or NR.sup.

Abstract: A topical dressing for dermal or transdermal administration of a substance, comprising a backing structure comprising a disc, a pad containing the active substance, a resilient layer with an adhesive provided on one side thereof, the resilient layer and the adhesive being provided with a cut-out defining a cavity in which the pad is placed, the disc of the backing structure being provided on the side of the resilient layer remote from the side provided with the adhesive and partly covering the resilient layer, and a covering structure having a release layer and a dish, the dish being formed to receive the pad during production and storage of the dressing, said covering structure being provided on the adhesive side of the resilient layer, whereby the backing structure is provided with one or more strips extending outwardly from the periphery edge of the backing disc towards the periphery edges of the resilient layer and in that the cover structure and the backing structure are sealed together within the cavity

Abstract: A linerless label product, method of making, apparatus and method for dispensing the product wherein a convolutely wound web roll has one face coated with pressure sensitive adhesive while the other face is coated with a release material, the adhesive is interrupted in longitudinally spaced areas to provide transversely extending bands free of pressure sensitive adhesive with the web areas between bands being labels embodying alpha shapes, numeric shapes, graphics, thermally activated material and/or self-contained material; the preparation method including providing signal-stimulating means for each band and the apparatus and method of dispensing employs sensing of the signal-stimulating means to transversely sever the web in the bands.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring activity of the autonomic nervous system of a patient involves obtaining ECG signals form the patient while the patient is at rest, measuring the R-R intervals for adjacent PQRS portions of the signals and generating a Poincare plot from the R-R intervals. The ECG signals are obtained for a period of less than one hour, and from the Poincare plot a determination can be made as to whether the autonomic activity represented by the plot can be used to quantify a degree of heart failure in the patient. The level of sympathetic activity of the patient can be quantified by determining a correlation dimension corresponding to the plot, and then a degree of heart failure in the patient determined on the basis of the correlation dimension when it lies outside a predetermined range. Furthermore, the level of parasympathetic activity for the patient can also be quantified by reference to the width of the plot about a line perpendicular to the line of identity of the plot.

Abstract: A halogen-free resin mixture comprising an epoxy resin, a hardener, a flame retardant as well as additives, a self-extinguishing prepreg composed of this resin mixture as well as its advantageous application, particularly as an insulation material. The halogen-free resin mixture being composed of:a) 20-60 weight % epoxy resin;b) 20-60 weight % phenolic novolak hardener;c) 5-65 weight % zinc borate as flame retardant; andd) 0-30 weight % additives.

Abstract: The adhesive bonding strength of a pressure sensitive adhesive on a laminate is selectively modified by applying a discontinuous layer of a non-adhesive material to the pressure sensitive adhesive. Preferably, the laminate is a preformed, label stock, including a label or substrate having a pressure sensitive adhesive on one surface thereof and a release sheet overlying the adhesive. The label is first delaminated from the release sheet to expose the oppositely facing surface of the label and the release sheet. A discontinuous layer of the non-adhesive material is then printed on either the release sheet or the adhesive. The release sheet is relaminated back onto the label to form a modified laminate with new adhesive properties. When the label is then separated from the release layer, the non-adhesive material adheres to the pressure sensitive adhesive to reduce the exposed surface area of the adhesive.

Abstract: A hidden entry system comprises a document having a localized coating of a non-pressure sensitive heat activated autogenous chromogenic composition to provide a latent image which reveals hidden indicia when heated at moderate temperatures. The hidden entry system is especially useful for contests and promotional forms. Quickly striking the chromogenic composition with a fingernail or blunt object converts the latent image to a visible colored image by frictional heat. The chromogenic composition contains a chromogenic compound and a color developer which are non-pressure sensitive and non-reactive at room temperature. The latent image can be provided by an intimate mixture of the chromogenic compound and the developer or alternatively, one component can be printed on a separate layer or coating of the other component.

Abstract: A label-equipped form having a release liner on the back of which is provided CB chemical and with CF chemical being provided in alignment on the top of the next adjacent ply.

Abstract: Useless refrigerators or other commodities which contain or consist of polyurethane foam wherein the cells confine fluorochlorohydrocarbon gas are relieved of refrigerant and lubricant prior to being comminuted into 1 cm.sup.3 cubes or similar particles. The particles are classified in a suction chamber to segregate comminuted foam from metallic and/or plastic materials, and the particles of foam are thereupon ground and/or otherwise pulverized to a size in the range of 0.1 mm. This destroys the cells and releases the gas which is filtered, condensed and mixed with water prior to confinement in vessels.

Abstract: Discarded refrigerators, freezers and like cooling units are relieved of confined supplies of coolant and/or lubricant by transporting them onto a tiltable platform which attracts the cooling units by suction and tilts them until the freshly tapped portion of the normally closed circuit for coolant or lubricant is located at the lowermost point of the circuit. The lubricant or coolant can be evacuated by a pump by way of a conduit which is connected to a tapping tool and discharges into a vessel. Alternatively, the coolant or lubricant is caused to flow from the tapped circuit by gravity to gather in a vessel beneath the tiltable platform. The transporting system for cooling units can employ trolleys and winches with suction cups which lift discarded cooling units from the gathering point for discarded cooling units and remove cooling units from the platform when the lubricant- or coolant-evacuating operation is completed.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is being described that contains pharmacologically acceptable magnesium compounds, etofylline, vitamin A and vitamin C. It is especially suitable for treatment of inflammatory changes of the bronchial mucosa.