Abstract: A homogenous hydrogenation process of preparing 6-demethyl-6-deoxy-6 methylene-5-hydroxytetracycline using a stereospecific tertiary phosphine-hydrozino-rhodium complex catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the compounds (.mu.-hydrazine-N.sup.1 :N.sup.2)-bis[bis(triphenylphosphine)-chlororhodium (I)] and di(.mu.-hydrazine-N.sup.1 :N.sup.2)-bis[bis(triphenylphosphine)rhodium (I)] dichloride, which are homogenous hydrogenation catalysts and their application in the hydrogenation of the exocyclic methylene group of acid addition salts of 6-demethyl-6-deoxy-6-methylene-5-hydroxytetracycline (methacycline) to prepare .alpha.-6-deoxy-5-hydroxytetracycline (doxycycline).

Abstract: The present invention refers to complexes prepared by reacting rhodium trinitrate with a suitable hydrazine and a suitable tertiary phosphine, more specifically to the compounds di(.mu.-hydrazine-N.sup.1 :N.sup.2)-bis[bis(triphenylphosphine)rhodium (I)]dinitrate and .mu.-3-carbopentazane-N.sup.1,N.sup.4 :N.sup.2,N.sup.5 -bis[bis(triphenylphosphine)rhodium (I)]dinitrate, which are homogeneous hydrogenation catalysts and their application in the hydrogenation of the exocyclic methylene group of acid addition salts of 6-demethyl-6-deoxy-6-methylene-5-hydroxytetracycline (methacycline) to prepare .alpha.-6-deoxy-5-hydroxy-tetracycline (doxycycline).

Abstract: Control logic for controlling references to a cache (24) including a cache directory (62) which is capable of being configured into a plurality of ways, each way including tag and valid-bit storage for associatively searching the directory (62) for cache data-array addresses. A cache-configuration register and control logic (64) splits the cache directory (62) into two logical directories, one directory for controlling requests from a first processor and the other directory for controlling requests from a second processor. A prefetch buffer (63) is provided along with a prefetch control register for splitting the prefetch buffer into two logical channels, a first channel for handling prefetches associated with requests from the first processor, and a second channel for handling prefetches associated with requests from the second processor.

Abstract: A process for forming individual dies having faces that allow the dies to be assembled against other like dies to form one and/or two dimensional scanning arrays wherein the active side of a wafer is etched to form small V-shaped grooves defining the die faces, relatively wide grooves are cut in the inactive side of the wafer opposite each V-shaped groove, and the wafer cut by sawing along the V-shaped grooves, the saw being located so that the side of the saw blade facing the die is aligned with the bottom of the V-shaped groove so that there is retained intact one side of the V-shaped groove to intercept and prevent cracks and chipping caused by sawing from damaging the die active surface and any circuits thereon.

Abstract: A homogeneous stereospecific rhodium complex hydrogenation catalyst is prepared using a degassed organic solvent and eventually water.

Abstract: A two-position ladder platform designed for operation by a single climber so as to provide the climber with a broad foot support in its erected position and to retract to a recessed position to avoid impairing the climber. The device includes a platform section, preferably rectangular in shape, with platform hooks pivotally mounted along adjacent corners of the platform section. Leg sections extend away from other adjacent corners of the platform and terminate in a forked end. In the erected position the platform hooks engage a first ladder rung with the platform extending outward therefrom while the forked ends engage a ladder rung below the platform. The platform is capable of being inward over the first rung into a recessed position which avoids it becoming an obstruction to the user when climbing the ladder. The platform can be easily kicked back into the erected position to provide the climber with support after he climbs passed it.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved heat pump system of a heating system which also comprises a utilization circuit. The heat pump system comprises a generator, an absorber, a condenser and an evaporator, and the utilization circuit for circulation of a heat carrier medium comprises heat exchanger means for removing thermal energy from the heat pump system. To supplement the thermal output of the heat pump system, when the utilization circuit requires a greater thermal output than can efficiently be achieved by the heat pump system alone, a supplementary condenser is provided in the generator, the condenser comprising a heat exchanger in heat exchange with vapor in the generator which is connected in the utilization circuit by operation of a valve when additional thermal energy is required. Opening of the valve occurs simultaneously with an increase in the energy provided to the generator.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of corticosteriod esters of the formula ##STR1## in which ---- signifies that a double bond can be present;X is hydrogen, chlorine or fluorine;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or methyl, which may be either .alpha. or .beta.;R.sub.2 is halogen, oxo or hydroxyl;or R.sub.3 is hydrogen, .alpha.-methyl or .beta.-methyl;or R.sub.2 and X jointly form an epoxide group;R.sub.4 is an acyl group of the formula RCO, in which R is one of the following(i) an alkyl group containing 1 to 16 carbon atoms, whether straight-chained, branched or cyclic;(ii) an aralkyl group of 7 to 8 carbon atoms;(iii) a phenyl group;R.sub.5 is hydroxyl or R.sub.6 ; whereR.sub.6 is hydrogen, one or two halogen atom substituents or OR.sub.7, where R.sub.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of .alpha.-6-deoxy-tetracyclines by the stereoselective heterogeneous hydrogenation of a 6-demethyl-6-deoxy-6-methylene-tetracycline or an acid addition salt thereof, in the presence of a tertiary phosphine, or the simultaneous dehalogenation and stereo-selective heterogeneous hydrogenation of an 11a-halo-6-demethyl-6-deoxy-6-methylene-tetracycline or an acid addition salt thereof, in the presence of a tertiary phosphine, characterized by the use of a rhodium salt catalysts, wherein the rhodium is bonded to a polysiloxane carrier, having the following formulae:Rh Cl.sub.3 [N{(CH.sub.2).sub.3 SiO.sub.3/2 }.sub.3 ].sub.10Rh Cl.sub.3 [N{(CH.sub.2).sub.3 SiO.sub.3/2 }.sub.3 ].sub.12Rh Cl.sub.3 [N{(CH.sub.2).sub.3 SiO.sub.3/2 }.sub.3 ].sub.15Rh Cl.sub.3 [HN{(CH.sub.2).sub.3 SiO.sub.3/2 }.sub.2 ].sub.4Rh Cl.sub.3 [HN{(CH.sub.2).sub.3 SiO.sub.3/2 }.sub.2 ].sub.8permitting easy recovery of the rhodium, by simple filtration.

Abstract: Stable homogeneous hydrogenation catalysts are prepared by reacting a rhodium salt or complex with a hydrazine in the presence or absence of a tertiary phosphine.

Abstract: A gravity feed pet feeder apparatus (10) comprising an elevated cylindrical food reservoir (11) having an axially off-set tubular feed chute (13), disposed above a bowl element (28), and further provided with a transparent shield element (27) that wraps around a portion of the food reservoir and the bowl element.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of .alpha.-6-deoxytetracyclines and more particularly to the stereo specific hydrogenation of the 6-methylene group of 6-deoxy-6-demethyl-6-methylene-5-hydroxytetracyline and of its 11a-halo-analog, is described in which the catalyst is the reaction product of a rhodium salt or a complex with a hydrazine or salt thereof.

Abstract: An empty and load air brake control apparatus for railroad freight cars, for applying full braking forces to the car wheels when the car is riding loaded, but for applying reduced braking forces to the car wheels that are at appropriate force levels when the car rides empty, in which in addition to the conventional brake pipe, AB or ABD control valve, the auxiliary and emergency reservors, the brake cylinder, and the retaining valve, are included a special load sensing device and a modulating valve for supplying full braking air pressures to the brake cylinder when the car rides loaded and reduced braking air pressures to the brake cylinder when the car rides empty.

Abstract: The 17.alpha.-monoesters and 17.alpha.,21-diesters of corticosteriods are well known and represent nowadays the most efficient group of anti-inflammatory compounds for topical application, having minimal systemic action.

Abstract: A method for producing a non-silicon steel for electro magnetic applications includes the steps of producing a vacuum de-gassed steel melt containing less than 0.025% by weight of carbon, between 0.1% and 1.0% of manganese, between 0.01% and 0.15% phosphorus, not more than 0.02% of sulphur, not more than 0.007% of nitrogen, with titanium within the range of 0.05% to 0.25%, the reminder being iron, except for incidental impurities, hot rolling slab derived from the melt, using a finishing temperature within the range 900.degree. C. to 950.degree. C. and coiling the resulting hot rolled strip at a temperature of not less than 700.degree. C.

Abstract: A method for producing non-oriented steel for electromagnetic applications comprises hot rolling a steel containing a nitride/carbide former and coiling the hot band at a temperature of not less than 680.degree. C. before cold reduction and annealing in a non-decarburizing atmosphere.

Abstract: The thermal energy storage material comprises at least one hydrated compound (such as an inorganic salt) having a reversible transition to the anhydrous or a less hydrated form and a hydrogel, comprising a water-swollen cross-linked polymer formed by cross-linking a synthetic hydrophilic polymer by a covalent cross-linking mechanism, throughout which the compound is dispersed. The hydrogel is made by reacting a water-soluble or water-dispersible synthetic hydrophilic polymer, which is preferably linear and thermoplastic, with a cross-linking agent therefor in an aqueous medium containing the hydrated compound. The hydrophilic polymer, the aqueous medium and the hydrated compound are used in such amounts that the storage material contains a major proportion, by weight, of the hydrated compound and a minor proportion, by weight, of the cross-linked polymer.

Abstract: A thermal energy storage material comprising at least one hydrated inorganic salt having a transition temperature to the anhydrous or a less hydrated form in the range 10.degree. to 100.degree. C. (for example, sodium sulphate decahydrate), the salt being dispersed and suspended in a water-insoluble hydrogel formed from a water-soluble synthetic polymer having pendant carboxylic or sulphonic acid groups cross-linked with cations of a polyvalent metal (for example, aluminium or magnesium).

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of .alpha.-6-deoxytetracyclines and more particularly to the stereo specific hydrogenation of the 6-methylene group of 6-deoxy-6-demethyl-6-methylene-5-hydroxytetracyline and of its 11.alpha.-halo-analog, is described in which the catalyst is the reaction product of a rhodium salt or a complex with a hydrazine or salt thereof.