Abstract: Process for the oxidation of the oxidizable galactose type of alcohol in oxidizable galactose type of alcohol configuration containing polymer, such as guar, with galactose oxidase in the presence of oxidation promoting chemicals.

Abstract: This invention provides a voltage inverting charge pump 20. The charge pump 20 produces an output at node 60 which is twice the magnitude of the inverse of the input voltage applied to node 50. A first set of switches 22, 24, 26, 28 are connected to the pair of pump capacitors 36, 38 and a voltage supply input so as to connect the pump capacitors 36, 38 and the voltage supply input in parallel when the first set of switches 22, 24, 26, 28 is closed. A second set of switches 30, 32, 34 is connected to the pump capacitors 36, 38, a hold capacitor 40, and an output terminal 60 so as to connect the charged pump capacitors 36, 38 in series with the output terminal 60 and in parallel with the hold capacitor 40 when the second set of switches 30, 32, 34 is closed.

Abstract: The present invention provides uniform dendrites, on circuit features instead of large, elongated dendrites along the edges of the circuit features. The dendrites are formed by a method comprising the following steps: providing a substrate having circuitry disposed thereon; applying a photoresist to the substrate at a thickness which is preferably about the height of the intended dendrite height; imaging the photoresist to expose all or a portion of the top surface of the circuitry; forming the dendrites; and removing the photoresist. The photoresist which is employed to control the dendrite height is applied so that the photoresist either: abuts the edge of the circuitry leaving the top surface of the circuitry exposed; or abuts the edge of the circuitry and extend over the top edge of the circuitry so that a portion of the top surface of the circuitry is exposed; or does not touch the circuitry nor an area surrounding the base of the circuitry.

Abstract: An aqueous based tea solids containing beverage is disclosed which also contains a sufficient amount of Natamycin in combination with reduced levels of selected chemical preservatives to prevent the outgrowth of yeast and/or mold, making the beverage significantly more organoleptically acceptable.

Abstract: An aqueous based tea solids containing beverage and a method for its preparation is disclosed. The beverage contains sufficient Natamycin to prevent the outgrowth of yeast and/or mold.

Abstract: The present invention provides a UVA protective eyeshield that includes a transparent substrate having dispersed therein an effective amount of 1-di-n-hexylamino-4,4-dicyanobutadiene.

Abstract: An aqueous based beverage is disclosed which also contains sufficient Natamycin and DMDC to prevent spoilage and the outgrowth of pathogenic microbes.

Abstract: Compression refrigeration equipment using tetrafluoroethane as a working fluid employs polyoxyalkylene glycols which are at least difunctional with respect to hydroxyl groups and a molecular weight between 300 and 2000. The mixtures of the glycols with the refrigerant will be miscible in the range from -40.degree. C. to at least + 20.degree. C.

Abstract: Graphics and text data are combined selectively to discharge incremental areas of a charged electrophotographic member to form thereon a latent text and/or graphics image represented by the graphics and text data, the imaged member thereafter being toned and output from the system so that the toned image may be fused on the member and the member may be used as a printing plate in an offset lithographic printing press. The apparatus includes an optical system that may form a maximum of 22 individual rays which are deflected twice through a field flattening lens and then onto the charged member. The optical system further includes an optical scale or grating which provides electrical signals indicating the precise location of the individual rays along scan lines on the member. The apparatus further includes an electronic system which generates electrical signals from the graphics and text data to form the 22 individual rays.

Abstract: A digital plate maker system to receive graphics and text data and selectively discharge incremental areas of a charged electrophotographic member to form thereon the latent images represented by the graphics and text data, the imaged member thereafter being toned and output from the system. Thereafter, the toned image may be fused on the member and the member being used in an offset lithographic printing press. The digital platemaker system includes an optical system which may form a maximum of 22 individual rays which are direct deflected twice through a field flattening lens and then onto the charged member. The optical system further includes an optical scale or grating which provides electrical signals indicating the precise location of the individual rays along scan lines on the member. The digital plate maker system further includes an electronic system which generates electrical signals to form the 22 individual rays.

Abstract: A flat bed scanner system for optically sensing a transparent original image and producing three channels of binary digital data representing the densities of the original image. Each channel produces data in response to one sensing color and sensing of the original image occurs by directing a focused image of a beam of white light onto and across the original image in a pattern of parallel scan lines there being a plurality of sensing positions along each scan line, and producing the digital output data in response to the modulated beam of light transmitted by the original image. There is an optical system which provides for the directing of the beam of white light across the original image and which directs the modulated beam onto sensors. The optical system includes color correction and field flattening of the beam of white light and provides a cylinder condenser lens for the modulated beam of white light.

Abstract: Graphics and text data are combined selectively to discharge incremental areas of a charged electrophotographic member to form thereon a latent text and/or graphics image represented by the graphics and text data, the imaged member thereafter being toned and output from the system so that the toned image may be fused on the member and the member may be used as a printing plate in an offset lithographic printing press. The apparatus includes an optical system that may form a maximum of 22 individual rays which are deflected twice through a field flattening lens and then onto the charged member. The optical system further includes an optical scale or grating which provides electrical signals indicating the precise location of the individual rays along scan lines on the member. The apparatus further includes an electronic system which generates electrical signals from the graphics and text data to form the 22 individual rays.

Abstract: Cathodoluminescence is detected either in the transmitted or emitted mode in a scanning electron microscope by means of a photodiode mounted to the specimen base in the sample stage of the system, thereby permitting a broader spectral response. Preferably, the photodiode is mounted together with its feedback amplifier resistor and capacitor in a metallic housing secured to the sample base beneath the sample (in the transmitted mode) or above and to the side of the sample (in the emitted mode). The response signal is thus coupled from the vacuum chamber in electrical, not optical form.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vane support assembly for interconnecting and supporting the diametrically opposed vanes in rotary type positive displacement apparatus. Alternate embodiments translatably couple the support rods with the vanes or rigidly couple the support rods with the opposed vanes and translatably couple intermediate portions thereof. Alternate forms of bearing assemblies are disclosed in conjunction with the assembly as well as various positioning of the associated springs.

Abstract: In a filtration apparatus of the type wherein the material to be filtered is fed to an inner compartment between a filter element, supported by a hollow perforated cylindrical body, and a concentric flexible bladder, the bladder being capable of being pressed by a hydraulic fluid against the material to be filtered thus forcing the liquid component through the filter, the inlet to the inner compartment for liquid/solid mixtures comprises a substantially cylindrical chamber provided with circumferentially-spaced apertures adapted to connect with the inner compartment, said chamber being located at one end of the cylindrical body, an inlet line or lines into said chamber and a hollow cylindrical member movably constructed and arranged to cover or expose said apertures.

Abstract: Micromonospora inyoensis strain 155OF-1G NRRL 5742 is incapable of producing antibiotics unless an aminocyclitol is added to the fermentation medium. When such a compound is added, antibiotics are produced, said antibiotics being analogs of known aminoglycoside antibiotics differing therefrom with respect to the aminocyclitol subunit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vane support assembly for interconnecting and supporting the diametrically opposed vanes in rotary type positive displacement apparatus. Alternate embodiments translatably couple the support rods with the vanes or rigidly couple the support rods with the opposed vanes and translatably couple intermediate portions thereof. Alternate forms of bearing assemblies are disclosed in conjunction with the assembly as well as various positioning of the associated springs.

Abstract: Disclosed is a synthetic oil useful as a base stock for jet engine lubricating oils. The initial viscosity of the synthetic oil at 210.degree.F. is 5.0-5.5 centistokes and at -40.degree.F. is less than 13,000 centistokes. Furthermore, it does not freeze when held at -40.degree.F. for 72 hours. The oil comprises a blend of (1) a pentaerythritol ester product consisting essentially of pentaerythritol material completely esterified by straight chain C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 alkanoic acid material, and (2) a trimellitate ester product consisting essentially of trimellitic acid completely esterified by C.sub.4 -C.sub.13 alkanol material. The weight ratio of the trimellitate ester product to the pentaerythritol ester product is generally in the range from about 1:10 to about 1:1.