Abstract: An exhaust control device for use with a circuit interrupter includes a casing having a first expansion chamber and a second expansion chamber that are operationally disposed upstream of a heat sink and a damper, with the second expansion chamber being in fluid communication with the first expansion chamber and being in register with an inlet of the casing. The first expansion chamber extends between the inlet and the heat sink. The heat sink is a porous member that is annular in cross-section and includes a central cavity formed therein, the second expansion chamber being disposed in the central cavity. The first and second expansion chambers are configured to separate a blast of gases from the circuit interrupter into first and second pressure waves that sequentially travel through the heat sink and the damper, which reduces the peak intensity of the blast, extends its duration, and reduces its ionization level.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for increasing the quantum efficiency of a photomultiplier tube by providing a photocathode with an increased surface-to-volume ratio. The photocathode includes a transparent substrate, upon one major side of which is formed one or more large aspect-ratio structures, such as needles, cones, fibers, prisms, or pyramids. The large aspect-ratio structures are at least partially composed of a photoelectron emitting material, i.e., a material that emits a photoelectron upon absorption of an optical photon. The large aspect-ratio structures may be substantially composed of the photoelectron emitting material (i.e., formed as such upon the surface of a relatively flat substrate) or be only partially composed of a photoelectron emitting material (i.e., the photoelectron emitting material is coated over large aspect-ratio structures formed from the substrate material itself.

Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with an abundance of purple colored flowers with a distinct dark purple blotch above medium green foliage. The new cultivar is compact, self-branching, and early flowering.

Abstract: 3-Substituted indole carbohydrazides having the formula 1

Abstract: Compounds having the formula 1

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for the detection of hydrogenated materials. Detection of concealed hydrogenated materials such as organic explosives, drugs, or biological tissue is accomplished by measuring the backscattering of neutrons from hydrogenous material in the targeted environment. The system comprises a neutron source that provides information as to the time at which the neutron is emitted, and a neutron sensor, which provides information as to the time at which the neutron is detected and may provide information as to the location at which the neutron is detected. The invention comprises a timing circuit that deactivates the neutron sensor during a time delay to reject signals from neutrons that have not scattered from hydrogen nuclei. The invention may further cease to detect neutrons after a window to reject signals from neutrons that have scattered off distant hydrogen nuclei, which may represent background noise.

Abstract: 3-Substituted indole carbohydrazides having the formula are useful for inhibiting angiogenesis. Also disclosed are angiogenesis-inhibiting compositions and methods of inhibiting angiogenesis in a mammal.

Abstract: A beverage package with incorporated bottle cap opener including a container adapted for holding a plurality of bottles with twist-off caps therein. A removable bottle opener is removably coupled with respect to the container. The bottle opener includes a magnetic layer.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof are matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors. Also disclosed are matrix metalloproteinase-inhibiting compositions and methods of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase in a mammal.

Abstract: A class of substituted b-amino acids are potent inhibitor of methionine aminopeptidase type 2 (MetAP2) and are thus useful in inhibiting angiogenesis and disease conditions which depend upon angiogenesis for their development such as diabetic retinopathy, tumor growth, and conditions of inflammation. Pharmaceutical compounds containing the compounds and methods of inhibiting methionine aminopeptidase-2, and angiogenesis are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an amusement device with a flying member launchable by a hand-held launcher. The launcher includes launching guide rod connected to a handle grip carrying a trigger mechanism with a catch hook. A coil spring is coaxially received on the guide rod. The flying member includes a generally tubular internal support frame, an exterior shell supported by said frame and a latch body connected to the shell for releasably connecting the flying member to the launcher. In use, the frame of the member and the guide rod are aligned coaxially, and the flying member is pushed onto the rod, compressing the spring, until the catch hook of the launcher releasably captures the latch body. When the trigger mechanism is actuated, the flying member is forced off the rod by the spring, taking flight. The connection of the latch body to the shell prevents the launching of the frame without the shell. The invention encompasses a method of making one embodiment of the flying member.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for detecting ionizing radiation, having: a waveguide having a first end and a second end, the waveguide formed of a scintillator material wherein the therapeutic ionizing radiation isotropically generates scintillation light signals within the waveguide. This apparatus provides a measure of radiation dose. The apparatus may be modified to permit making a measure of location of radiation dose. Specifically, the scintillation material is segmented into a plurality of segments; and a connecting cable for each of the plurality of segments is used for conducting scintillation signals to a scintillation detector.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrochemical gas sensor network. The network includes a gas sensor for receiving a gas and for generating a target gas concentration signal. The gas sensor has an output terminal for providing an output signal that is a product of the target gas concentration signal and a first transfer function. The network also includes a compensation circuit having an input terminal connected to the output terminal of the gas sensor. The compensation circuit also has an output terminal which provides an output signal that is a product of the output signal from the gas sensor and a second transfer function. The second transfer function is approximately an inverse of the first transfer function. The present invention also contemplates a method of compensating for the attenuation of a high frequency component of an output signal of a gas sensor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to N.sup.1 -alkylated derivatives of desleucyl A82846B. These derivatives are useful as antibacterials and also as starting materials from which further antibacterial compounds are prepared.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to glycopeptides and more particularly to derivatives of the glycopeptide A82846B. In these derivatives, the leucyl has been removed to create "hexapeptides" of A82846B and its N.sup.DISACC variations. These hexapeptides are useful as antibacterials and also as starting materials from which further antibacterial compounds are prepared.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method for plugging holes in an acetabular shell component. The apparatus includes an acetabular shell component having an inner concave surface and an outer convex surface with at least a first selectively pluggable hole passing therethrough. The first selectively pluggable hole being defined by at least a cylindrical threaded sidewall. The apparatus further includes a plug having a tapered threaded sidewall. The cylindrical threaded sidewall of the first selectively pluggable hole threadably receives the tapered threaded sidewall of the plug to create an interference fit. This interference fit substantially seals the first selectively pluggable hole to minimize migration of debris through the first selectively pluggable hole.

Abstract: A new and distinct regal Pelargonium with medium pink blooms with an eye and veining ranging from deep burgundy to candy pink accented by medium green foliage. The new cultivar has improved plant habit, cutting production, rooting speed, and flowering speed over ‘Josy’.

Abstract: A new and distinct regal Pelargonium having rose pink flowers with deep burgundy upper petals and a scarlet eye on the lower petals with a white center above a mound of medium green foliage. The new cultivar has improved cutting production, rooting speed, and branching and earlier flowering time than ‘Fantasy’.

Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with an abundance of purple colored flowers with a distinct dark purple blotch above medium green foliage. The new cultivar is compact, self-branching, and early flowering.

Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with striking rose pink colored flowers having some petals accented by a very deep burgundy middle shading to bright pink with salmon highlights above medium green foliage. The new cultivar has improved cutting production, rooting speed, crop time and flower quantity over `Majestic` and `Grand Slam`.