Abstract: A loader device for a hopper-fed processing machine has a top plate pivotally secured to a bottom plate. The plates are attached between the processing equipment throat and the material hopper, or vacuum receiver/reservoir. As the top plate pivots upon the other, ports that extend through the plates control the flow of material from the hopper into the throat of the machine. The pivot design, a purge funnel, and a drain tube are additional features that save time, labor, and make switching of processing material quick and convenient without the use of tools.

Abstract: A probe apparatus disclosed for use in a separable connector includes an insulating body and spaced apart first and second electrical conductors in contact with the insulating body. The first and second electrical conductors have adjacent surfaces configured such that when an electrical potential is applied between the conductors, an electric field is formed between the conductors. The insulating body has an opening positioned between the conductors and adapted to receive a sensor such that a portion of the sensor is subjected to the electric field. A separable electrical connector system is described including the probe apparatus, as is a voltage sensing system including the probe apparatus and a voltage sensor positioned within the opening of the insulating body.

Abstract: A fitted sheet has cutout portions at both of its bottom corners that permit, with the aid of separable fasteners located at the cutout portions, to convert the sheet from a planar configuration to a configuration comprising two pockets adapted to retain the sheet on the mattress.

Abstract: 1,2-Dihydropyrido[3,4-b]pyrazines are provided which possess anticancer activity. The compounds have the structure: ##STR1## wherein Y is CH.sub.2 or N(CH.sub.3); R.sub.1 is a lower alkyl group; e.g., an alkyl group containing up to six carbon atoms such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, etc.; R.sub.2 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, CH.sub.3 O or Cl; and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are either both hydrogen or one is hydrogen and the other is a lower alkyl group.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel intermediates useful in the preparation of pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines having the following structures: ##STR1## wherein R is CH.sub.3, CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2, CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHCH.sub.2 or CH.tbd.CCH.sub.2 ; and ##STR2## wherein R is CH.sub.3, CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2, CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHCH.sub.2 or CH.tbd.CCH.sub.2. These intermediates have the formulas: ##STR3## wherein Y is CHO, CH.sub.2 OH or CH.sub.2 Br; and Z is CH.sub.2 OH or CH.sub.2 Br.

Abstract: 1,2-Dihydropyrido[3,4-b]pyrazines are provided which possess anticancer activity. The compounds have the structure: ##STR1## wherein Y is CH.sub.2 or N(CH.sub.3); R.sub.1 is a lower alkyl group; e.g., an alkyl group containing up to six carbon atoms such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, etc.; R.sub.2 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, CH.sub.3 O or Cl; and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are either both hydrogen or one is hydrogen and the other is a lower alkyl group.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel intermediates useful in the preparation of pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines having the following structure: ##STR1## wherein R is CH.sub.3, CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2, CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHCH.sub.2 or CH.tbd.CCH.sub.2. The intermediate has the formula: ##STR2## wherein Z is CH.sub.2 OH or CH.sub.2 Br.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel intermediate useful in the preparation of pyrido [2,3-d] pyrimidines, which includes N-[4-[(2-amino-4(3H)-oxopyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]-L -glutamic acid (5-deazafolic acid), N-[4-[[2-amino-4(3H)-oxopyrido[2,3-d]-pyrimidin-6-yl)methyl]methylamino]be nzoyl]-L-glutamic acid (5-deaza-N.sup.10 -methylfolic acid), N-(4-[(2,4-diaminopyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]-L-gluta mic acid (5-deazaaminopterin), and N-[4-[[2,4-diaminopyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)methyl]methylamino]benzoyl]- L-glutamic acid (5-deazamethotrexate). This intermediate is the compound 2,4-diamino-6-(hydroxymethyl)pyrido-[2,3-d]pyrimidine.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulas ##STR1## where the substituents are as defined within are disclosed as intermediates to make antifungal 1,2-Dihydropyrido[3,4-b]pyrazines.

Abstract: There are disclosed certain 2H-pyrido[4,3-b][1,4]oxazines and 2H-pyrido[4,3-b][1,4]thiazines which possess biological activity. The compounds have the structure: ##STR1## wherein n has a value of 1,2 or 3; X is oxygen or sulfur; R.sub.1 is a lower alkyl group, e.g., an alkyl group containing up to six carbon atoms such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, etc.; R.sub.2 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl radicals having from about one to about 12 carbon atoms, preferably from about one to about six carbon atoms; alkenyl radicals having from about two to about 15 carbon atoms; preferably from about two to about 10 carbon atoms; cycloalkyl radicals having from about three to about 20 carbon atoms, preferably from about three to about 15 carbon atoms; aryl, aralkyl and alkaryl radicals having from about six to about 20 carbon atoms, preferably from about six to about 15 carbon atoms; a halogen radical, e.g.

Abstract: 1,2-Dihydropyrido[3,4-b]pyrazines are provided which possess antifungal and anticancer activity. The compounds have the structure: ##STR1## wherein x has a value of 1, 2 or 3; R.sub.1 is a lower alkyl group, R.sub.2 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl radicals having from about one to about 12 carbon atoms, alkenyl radicals having from about two to about 15 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl radicals having from about three to about 20 carbon atoms, aralkyl and alkaryl radicals having from about six to about 20 carbon atoms, a halogen radical, provided that when x has a value of 1 and R.sub.2 is in the para position and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are both hydrogen, R.sub.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel intermediate useful in the preparation of pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines, which includes N-[4- [(2-amino-4(3H)-oxopyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]-L-glut amic acid (5-deazafolic acid), N-[4-[[(2-amino-4(3H)-oxopyrido[2,3-d]-pyrimidin-6-yl)methyl]methylamino]b enzoyl]-L-glutamic acid (5-deaza-N.sup.10 -methylfolic acid), N-[4-[(2,4-diaminopyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]-L-gluta mic acid (5-deazaaminopterin), and N-[4-[[(2,4-diaminopyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)methyl]methylamino]benzoyl] -L-glutamic acid (5-deazamethotrexate). This intermediate is the compound 2,4-diaminopyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-6-carboxaldehyde.

Abstract: Improved methods for the preparation and purification of citrovorum factor are disclosed. The method includes improved procedures for hydrogenation of 10-formylfolic acid as well as for the reduction of folic acid. Also disclosed are improved procedures for opening of the imidazoline ring, and a non-chromatographic method for the purification of crude samples of citrovorum factor.

Abstract: Improved methods for the preparation and purification of citrovorum factor are disclosed. The method includes improved procedures for hydrogenation of 10-formylfolic acid as well as for the reduction of folic acid. Also disclosed are improved procedures for opening of the imidazoline ring, and a non-chromatographic method for the purification of crude samples of citrovorum factor.