Abstract: Certain substituted 1-phenyl-3-(aminoalkylidene)-2(1H,3H)-indolones are highly potent gabaergic agents, valuable in the treatment of individuals suffering from schizophrenia or reversing the side effects of a previously or concurrently administered neuroleptic agent; or in the treatment of epilepsy. A wider class of substituted 1-phenyl-3-(aminoalkylidene)-2(1H,3H)-indolones, together with 1-phenyl-3-(2-pyrrolidinylidiene-2(1H,3H)-indolones, and homologs thereof, are valuable in the treatment of anxiety.

Abstract: Certain substituted 1-phenyl-3-(aminoalkylidene)-2(1H,3H)-indolones are highly potent gabaergic agents, valuable in the treatment of individuals suffering from schizophrenia or reversing the side effects of a previously or concurrently administered neuroleptic agent; or in the treatment of epilepsy. A wider class of substituted 1-phenyl-3-(aminoalkylidene)-2(1H,3H)-indolones, together with 1-phenyl-3-(2-pyrrolidinylidene)-2(1H,3H)-indolones, and homologs thereof, are valuable in the treatment of anxiety.

Abstract: A blow molded plastic container used in packaging of carbonated beverages having a hollow tubular body terminating at its lower end in an integral base. The base includes an arcuate wall projecting into the hollow interior of the tubular body. The arcuate wall terminates at a substantial concave ellipsoidal shaped top surface. A plurality of ribs are formed radially about the base between the arcuate and the tubular body to thus form a plurality of symmetrical feet which support the container in an upright stable position.

Abstract: A blow molded plastic container used in packaging of carbonated beverages having a hollow tubular body terminating at its lower end in an integral base. The base includes a frusto-conical shaped wall projecting into the hollow interior of the tubular body. The frusto-conical shaped wall terminates at a substantially planar wall. A plurality of ribs are formed radially about the base between the frusto-conical wall and the tubular body to thus form a plurality of symmetrical feet which support the container in an upright stable position.

Abstract: A manually operated device to aid in docking a boat by clasping a dock bollard or in clasping other stationary pole-like objects. This invention comprises two outwardly rotating semicircular jaws, linked by a linkage mechanism, that clasp together and latch together to encircle an object such as a dock bollard or stationary pole. Release of the bollard or pole is accomplished by twisting the clasping device so that the sides of the jaws detach themselves from the latching position.

Abstract: A process unit which is removably mounted in the main assembly of a reproducing machine such as a xerographic copier, has a housing enclosing an imaging member and, optionally, other processing capability such as a development device, and a cleaner. The unit also has two charging devices, namely a charge scoroton and a transfer corotron which are mounted so as to have a limited degree of vertical movement relative to the unit housing. The charging devices are provided with spacers at their opposite ends which abut a support member in the main assembly when the process unit is inserted therein. In this way the charging devices are automatically accurately located relative to the imaging member when the process unit is inserted in its operative position in the main assembly.

Abstract: A process unit which can be removably mounted in a main assesmbly of a reproducing machine such as a xerographic copier. The unit comprises a housing enclosing an imaging member and, optionally, other processing means such as a development device, a cleaner, and a charge corotron. The unit also comprises an integral transfer corotron which has one end hingedly mounted on the housing enabling the corotron to be pivoted open for jam clearance. Preferably, the end of the corotron remote from the pivoted end is retained in the unit by a latch which is opened automatically to release the corotron when the unit is inserted into the main assembly. A flexure within the main assembly normally urges the corotron to its operative position when the unit is inserted in the main assembly, but the flexure may be withdrawn so that the corotron pivots open about its hinged end to permit jam clearance. When the unit is withdrawn from the main assembly the corotron is automatically latched back into the unit housing.

Abstract: A process unit which can be removably mounted in a main assembly of an electrostatographic copying machine. The unit comprises a housing enclosing an imaging member and, optionally, other processing means such as a development device, a cleaner, and a charge corotron. The transfer corotron, for transferring a toner image from the photoreceptor to a copy sheet is incorporated in the cassette housing, thus avoiding the need to provide a separate movable cover to protect the imaging member from contamination, physical damage, and light exposure when the cassette is removed from the main assembly of the copier.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for interfacing with an edge connector for a printed circuit board whereby a coaxial cable can be interconnected with a printed circuit board through the edge connector. The coaxial connector includes a body having two leg portions extending from one side for receiving the edge connector therebetween, and a tubular portion extending from an opposing side for receiving a coaxial cable. A cavity within the body receives a lug of the edge connector and the center conductor of the coaxial cable. Adjacent lugs of the edge connector can be bend around the edge connector housing to function as spring-loaded contacts for receiving the coaxial connector. The lugs also function to facilitate shielding of the center conductor where fastened to the edge connector lug.

Abstract: Apparatus for separating residual toner material from the surface of a reusable photoreceptor in a reproducing machine has a cleaner blade assembly comprising a cleaner blade in a holder. The cleaner blade assembly is movable between two positions. In a first position the blade operatively engages the photoreceptor to clean off the residual toner material which is then collected in a generally enclosed chamber below. In the second position the blade assembly is spaced apart from the photoreceptor but covers the entrance to the chamber forming a sealed enclosure for the contents.

Abstract: A controlled release pharmaceutical formulation is provided which releases a pharmaceutical of a basic character at a controlled rate regardless of the pH of the environment, which formulation includes a basic pharmaceutical, up to about 45% by weight of a pH dependent polymer which is a salt of alginic acid, such as sodium alginate, up to about 35% by weight of a pH-independent hydrocarbon gelling agent having a viscosity of up to about 100,000 centipoises in 2% solution at 20.degree. C., binder and excipients.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved removable gun sight for shotguns, rifles and other firearms comprising a single, light weight part for screwless, snap on attachment to the tubular part of a gun. The device is pocket size and portable and is easy to install and adjust on a firearm.

Abstract: An automated, self-contained apparatus for extracting meat from the appendages of crustaceans, such as crabs, the appendages having been severed from the body and cooked. The device includes a plurality of stations which recover and collect the meat in the appendages as well as dispose of the empty shell. The appendages are placed in radially extending recesses of a circular motor driven platter, the platter being used to transport the appendages from station to station. The appendages pass through a cutting station which removes the end of each appendage so that there is an opening large enough to allow the meat to be expelled and recovered when pressurized air is injected into the appendage at the third station, the meat extracting station. Pressurized air is also utilized at a second station to blow the appendage into its preferred position in its recess, and at the fourth station, the shell ejectment station, to remove the empty shells from the platter.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for supporting semiconductor wafers individually within a support while permitting processing of both faces of a wafer as well as facilitating rapid insertion and removal of wafers into the support. Each assembly includes a wire clip having an arcuate tip used to grasp the wafer. The wire clip can be moved in two planes by actuating mechanisms, thereby moving the clip out of the plane of wafer processing and facilitating loading in the wafer processing plane.

Abstract: Semiconductor wafers having patterns of steps and grooves defining microcircuit elements thereon are coated with metallic film by supporting the wafers individually adjacent a respective ring-shaped sputtering source in stationary relationship thereto. Within a short deposition time of approximately one minute, good uniformity of deposition across the main wafer plane is obtained by maintaining source-to-wafer spacing less than the diameter of the source, and an effective source diameter (D.sub.s) larger than the diameter of wafer (D.sub.w) with the coating being performed within an argon environment of 2 to 20 microns pressure. Good step coverage across all surfaces of steps and grooves is likewise obtained, and is further enhanced by confining the source-to-wafer spacing ranges to certain values within about 0.4 D.sub.s to 0.9 D.sub.s and the wafer diameter to certain values up to about 0.7 D.sub.s.

Abstract: Apparatus for capturing and retrieving objects from space. A tethered grappling unit having deployable arms with catching ropes and Velcro hook strips at the ends thereof is spun and propelled towards the target. On impact, the catching ropes envelop the target and each other. The grappling unit is then reeled in and engages a catching collar containing braking plates to despin the target.

Abstract: Apparatus for capturing and retrieving objects from space. A tethered grappling unit having deployable arms with catching ropes and Velcro hook strips at the ends thereof is spun and propelled towards the target. On impact, the catching ropes envelope the target and each other. The grappling unit is then reeled in and engages a catching collar containing braking plates to despin the target.

Abstract: A retroreflective attitude marker includes at least two intersecting reflecting planes oriented at 90 degrees with respect to one another, and having the property that incident laser beams which are perpendicular to the line of intersection of the two planes are reflected directly back to the laser source. Each retroreflective attitude marker therefore has a single retroreflecting plane perpendicular to line of intersection of the two mutually perpendicular planes. Using three layer illuminator/receivers, directed toward a spinning object, on which a retroreflective attitude marker is located, the rate of spin and the orientation of the spin axis of the object on which the retroreflective marker is located, may be determined mathematically.

Abstract: An automated, self-contained apparatus for extracting meat from the appendages of crustaceans, such as crabs, the appendages having been severed from the body and cooked. The device includes a plurality of stations which recover and collect the meat in the appendages as well as dispose of the empty shell. The appendages are placed in radially extending recesses of a circular motor driven platter, the platter being used to transport the appendages from station to station. The appendages pass through a cutting station which removes the end of each appendage so that there is an opening large enough to allow the meat to be expelled and recovered when pressurized air is injected into the appendage at the next station, the meat extracting station. Pressurized air is also utilized at the third station, the shell ejectment station, to remove the empty shells from the platter.

Abstract: Immunogenically active fragments of hepatitis B surface antigen, which are a glycoprotein of molecular weight about 28,000 (gp 28) and a protein of molecular weight about 23,000 (p 23), obtained by known methods by treatment of surface antigen with detergent, are prepared in micelle form substantially free from detergent. The micelles are at least as immunogenic as the unfragmented antigen from which they are derived and are useful in the preparation of hepatitis B vaccine. The detergent is removed by layering the detergent containing fragmentation product on an aqueous buffer containing a sucrose gradient and centrifuging the layered buffer when micelles containing both gp 28 and p 23 form and can be recovered in substantially detergent free form from the centrifuged layered buffer.