Abstract: A novel and improved method to detect indirectly a temperature of an object employing nuclear magnetic resonance techniques (NMR). The method involves obtaining an NMR spectrum to determine chemical shift, relaxation times, spin-spin couplings or quadrupole couplings for an element of a compound having at least one conformational isomer wherein the compound is influenced by a temperature of the object. Uniquely, the present invention may detect temperature in the body of an animal. Further, the present invention discloses a novel method to determine and monitor thermal physiological states in an animal as well as determine and monitor thermal states in an object. Because of the unique and advantageous non-invasive, non-destructive and non-ionizing properties, the present invention may be employed in an object or animal continuously.

Abstract: A connecting device for connecting together tubular members is comprised of a resilient sheet member in the form of a coil having at least partially overlapping surfaces. The inner diameter of the sheet member coil is less than the outer diameter of the members to be joined. A layer of heat sensitive adhesive bonding material is provided over the inner surface and subsequently after the formation of the connection on the outer surface of the sheet member coil. The sheet member coil is expanded to a larger diameter against the resiliently inwardly directed force of the sheet member and held in the expanded condition by heat sensitive adhesive bonding material. The expanded larger diameter is of a sufficient diameter to receive the ends of the members to be joined.

Abstract: A packing for forming a tray for transporting refrigerated, frozen, quick-frozen meat products, fruits and vegetables, and the like. The construction is such that the trays may be assembled from flat blanks at the time of use. The longitudinal and transverse walls of the assembled tray are formed such that their corrugations are aligned in parallel in the vertical direction so as to increase the strength of the packing in this direction and thus facilitate the stacking of trays. One embodiment of the invention comprises forming the tray with two thicknesses of cardboard on the longitudinal sides and three thicknesses of cardboard on the transverse sides.

Abstract: In response to a periodic pulse on a lead (21) an FET (47) connected gate-to-drain is driven in a low current circuit, producing a threshold potential on node F. This is connected through switch FETs (61) to the word lines (1) of a memory. This holds the gates of memory access switches (5) at threshold. A higher voltage on the bit line (7) takes off charge in memory cells (40) which have drifted from zero charge stored toward the substrate voltage. Absence of the periodic signal activates an FET (59) which grounds node F. High voltage applied to a word line (1) switches off the FET (61) connecting that line to node F.

Abstract: A mechanical interlock for a pair of vertically mounted circuit breakers, each circuit breaker having a trip latch mechanism for opening the circuit breaker and a mechanical contact position indicator for indicating the open or closed position of the circuit breaker with the interlock extending between the trip latch mechanism and contact position indicator mechanism of each circuit breaker. The interlock allowing only one circuit breaker to be closed at any time.

Abstract: A therapeutic pillow comprises a soft resilient bottom pillow section and a top pillow section thereover and peripherally interconnected. The top section includes top and bottom fabric covers peripherally interconnected with interior stitching spaced from the sides of the pillow sections interconnecting the covers defining a first tubular neck support of rectangular shape and a supplemental neck support of U-shape. Compacted resilient fiber stuffing is interposed within the neck supports. The bottom section includes a bottom fabric cover peripherally joined to the top section containing a mass of loosely confined resilient fiber stuffing which underlies the top pillow section.

Abstract: A molded case circuit breaker apparatus is taught with an operating mechanism which is triggered in response to the movement of a trip bar. The trip bar in turn is responsive to current flowing in the main terminals of the circuit breaker apparatus. The trip bar is responsive to electrothermal conditions as a gradual overload increases. It is also responsive to a short circuit condition due to a magnetic reaction between an armature and an electromagnet. The armature is flexibly attached to the trip bar for flexible movement in one direction and non-flexible movement in the other direction so that a short circuit may be accommodated by a relatively small air gap by non-flexible movement of the armature and the trip bar to cause a tripping operation.

Abstract: A prepreg useful in flame resistant copper clad printed circuit boards is made by impregnating a porous substrate with an impregnant containing: either a prebrominated epoxy resin or a mixture of a non-halogenated epoxy resin and flame retarding additive containing bromine, and phenolic hydroxyl groups. A phenolic novolac oligomer having an average of over 2.5 phenolic hydroxyl groups per oligomeric unit is used as curing agent. Optionally, a suitable catalyst may be included. The impregnated substrate is heated to cure or advance the resin to the "B"-stage.

Abstract: Viruses, particularly hepatitis viruses, in blood clotting enzyme compositions are inactivated with little enzyme activity loss by heating the compositions in the dry state. The novel products which result are therapeutically and diagnostically useful.

Abstract: A load handling apparatus particularly suited for incorporation into a vehicle for lifting and transporting heavy loads such as steel billets, comprising a main frame to straddle a load, pivotally mounted lift frame assembly providing the lifting capability to raise a steel billet and suspend it during transport, suspended load engaging and clamping members, hydraulic cylinders to actuate the clamping and lifting members and an hydraulically actuated drag link for stabilizing the load while transporting over uneven terrain. The drag link is pivotally connected at its one end to the main frame and at its other end to the suspended load engaging and clamping assembly so that these pivot points, in conjunction with the pivot points of the lift frame assembly, substantially define a parallelogram relationship. By varying the length of the drag link, the clamping assembly is maintained in proper orientation relative to the ground.

Abstract: Patients having a clotting factor defect can be successfully treated by the administration of a composition containing effective hemostatic amounts of factor VIIa. Preferably, the factor VIIa is substantially free of factors IXa and Xa. Procedures for preparing the above therapeutic compositions are also described.

Abstract: A prepreg useful as the core in flame resistant cooper clad, composite, printed circuit boards is made by impregnating a porous substrate with an impregnant containing: either a brominated epoxy or epoxy resin and reactive flame retarding additive containing bromine and phenolic hydroxyl groups (e.g., tetrabromobisphenol A), phenolic novolac oligomer as curing agent, unsaturated epoxidized oil, and optionally, a suitable catalyst; and then heating the impregnated substrate to the "B"-stage.

Abstract: A device is provided for connecting together the ends of pipes or tubing or for repairing a fault in a pipe or tubing. The device is comprised of a resilient sheet member in the form of a coil having a layer of heat sensitive bonding material applied to the inner surface of the resilient sheet member. The resilient sheet member coil is formed to an inner diameter slightly less than the outer diameter of the pipe or tubing. In the case where the resilient sheet member is used as a connector, the resilient sheet member is sprung to a diameter larger than the outer diameter of the pipe or tubing and retained in this expanded form by a heat sensitive material which melts upon being heated to allow contraction of the connector. At the same time, the heat sensitive bonding material forms a tight bond to the two ends of the pipes or tubing to be connected.

Abstract: Compositions including, in units/ml, factor VIII correctional activity, about from 2-35; prothrombin, about from 1-10; thrombin, less than about 0.003; factor VII, about from 37-190; factor VIIa, about from 8-80; total factor IX, about from 15-112; factor IX precursor, 0 to about 30; factor X, about from 1-30; and factor Xa, about from 1-10 are used in therapeutically effective amounts to treat blood clotting factor inhibitors.

Abstract: Patients having a clotting factor defect can be successfully treated by the administration of a composition containing effective hemostatic amounts of factor VIIa. Preferably, the factor VIIa is substantially free of factors IXa and Xa. Procedures for preparing the above therapeutic compositions are also described. A method involving the activation of factor VII is set forth.

Abstract: A pusher conveyor has an endless chain or belt carried on two or more sprockets or other rotary members with parallel axes of rotation, pushers being secured to the chain or belt at regular intervals. The attachment of the pushers to the chain or belt is such that when each pusher is travelling along a straight working run of the chain or belt, a free end of the pusher projects through the plane containing the axes of the two rotary members at the ends of the working run, so that when a portion of the band carrying a pusher commences to move around the rotary member at the downstream end of the working run, the free end of the associated pusher reverses its movement to enter a complementary arcuate path.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for repairing or relining an underground pipeline without having to excavate the pipe is enabled by attaching an expandable sealing unit to the end of a predetermined length of flexible tubing and feeding it through the pipeline. The flexible tubing is fed through the existing pipeline from a point beyond where the existing pipeline exits the earth, usually within the basement of a building. Once positioned in the desired location, the expandable sealing unit is expanded to form a tight seal at the desired location within the pipe by means of heating the expandable sealing unit by a heating unit connected to the source of energy through electrical conductors which pass through the flexible tubing.