Abstract: The invention relates to a process for generating a negative tone resist image comprising the steps of (1) coating a substrate with a film of a polymeric composition comprising (i) a polymer, (ii) a photosensitive acid generator, and (iii) acid labile groups; (2) imagewise exposing the film to radiation to generate free acid; and (3) developing the image with critical fluid.

Abstract: This invention relates to a formaldehyde-free curable aqueous composition containing a polyacid, a polyol and a phosphorous-containing accelerator. The composition may be used as a binder for heat resistant nonwovens such as nonwovens composed of fiberglass.

Abstract: A method of processing a solid foodstuff, such as a meat portion or portion of plant foodstuff, by a heating and cooling cycle in which the environmental pressure applied to the foodstuff is controlled during heating so that, at a maximum target temperature, all parts of the body of the foodstuff are conformed to this target temperature due to flow of water, transiently in the vapour phase, from hotter regions to cooler regions. In particular, at least when the target temperature is nominally attained, the pressure is set to the saturated vapour pressure of the foodstuff at the maximum target temperature.

Abstract: A floating mass accelerometer having at least one elastic member contacting a mass that is supported by a low friction surface is disclosed. At least one proximity sensor is located adjacent the mass and provide an output based upon the distance between the sensor and the mass as regulated by the degree of elastic member flexion. Acceleration forces acting upon the mass cause the mass to move in response thereto, thereby causing deflection of the at least one elastic member. The change in distance between the mass and the at least one proximity sensor is relayed to a digital signal processor which processes the acceleration information and sends this information to a display and/or memory unit. In a preferred embodiment, a two axis accelerometer is disclosed wherein acceleration values greater than a predetermined level are stored in memory and may be recalled later to provide an indication as to acceleration forces encountered by the device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for representing the attributes of an object representing a person or entity in an object oriented operating system running on a computer. The information is presented in the form of a graphic depiction of a business card with information specific to a particular person, place or thing appearing on the business card. The information on the business card and the card itself can be used to invoke various actions. Further, any information on the card can be copied, pasted or otherwise manipulated by the system.

Abstract: A two-handed baton is shown constructed from a hollow cylindrical shaft having a first fixed handle at one end extending at an angle from one side of the cylindrical shaft and a second handle normally placed close to the first handle on the same side as the first handle and parallel thereto. The second handle is spring loaded to slide from its normal position at one end of the cylindrical shaft next to the first handle toward the opposite end of the cylindrical shaft.

Abstract: Process for detecting the under-inflation of a tire of the landing gear of an aircraft in the course of taxiing, said landing gear being formed by at least one bogie comprising a beam provided with a pair of twin wheels at each of its ends provision is made of two bridge assemblies of four strain gauges disposed on each of the parts of the beam located between the median spindle for articulation of said beam to the leg and the corresponding pair of wheels, each bridge being supplied by its diagonal transverse to said beam, while the torsion signal is taken from the diagonal longitudinal with respect to the beam.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing solar cells in a semiconductor wafer uses a first doped glassy layer which is spaced apart from the edges of the wafer, in combination with a second undoped glassy layer, so that, when the dopants are diffused from the first layer into the wafer, only that portion of the wafer beneath the first layer is doped. This simple and economical method results in solar cells having improved leakage characteristics.

Abstract: Compositions consisting essentially of a (i) resin mixture containing a low molecular weight polyvinyl alcohol and a medium molecular weight polyvinyl alcohol, and optionally, a copolymer of vinyl alcohol and an ethylenically unsaturated ester and (ii) as a plasticizer a polyethylene glycol, which compositions can be used for preparing films by melt extrusion or aqueous casting. These films are suitable for use as packaging film in automatic packaging equipment. They can be used to package pulverulent materials, and the film package containing the pulverulent material can be charged directly to water in which the film will dissolve, thus eliminating the problem of user contact and exact measuring of the package contents, as well as disposal of containers in which the pulverulent materials would otherwise be packaged. Moreover, these films provide enhanced resistance to breakage of packages made therefrom when such packages are handled or shipped, even under cold or dry conditions.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for use as an inhalation anaesthetic containing 1,2,2-trifluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether as active ingredient, and a method of using said ether to produce anaesthesia in a warm-blooded animal.

Abstract: Process for manufacture of the heterocyclic compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is cyano, acyl, alkylsulphonyl, arylsulphonyl, optionally substituted alkoxycarbonyl, nitro, phenyl or sulphamoyl, andY is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted aryl, which comprises reacting a compound of the formula: ##STR2## with an acid halide in the presence of a compound of the formula ##STR3## and optionally in the presence of an aprotic solvent, and subjecting the resulting compound of the formula: ##STR4## or an acid salt thereof, to hydrolysis in acidic medium, wherein Z is hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl or aryl radical, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently representing optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl radicals, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form with the nitrogen atom a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a lower alkylsulphonyl, phenylsulphonyl, cyano, carbonamido, carboxylic acid or carboxylic acid ester group;Y is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl or nitrophenyl; andZ is nitro, cyano or carbonamido.

Abstract: The water-insoluble monoazo dyestuffs, free from sulphonic acid and carboxylic acid groups, which are of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y is hydrogen, lower alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or nitro; Z is nitro, cyano, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted lower alkoxycarbonyl or carbonamido; T is hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl or optionally substituted lower alkoxy;W is an acylamino group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein X.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, X.sup.2 is hydrogen or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon or heterocyclic radical, and A is a direct link or --0-- or ##STR3## and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl radical or R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: In a method of depositing a transparent electrically conductive metal oxide coating by reactive sputtering onto the surface of a substrate, the substrate is supported, in spaced relationship with a cathode which is to be sputtered, in a vacuum chamber containing an atmosphere comprising an inert gas and a controlled oxygen concentration at a selected total pressure. The substrate is heated prior to sputtering to a selected elevated temperature, and reactive sputtering is caused by applying a selected negative potential relative to the substrate. The oxygen in the atmosphere is provided and maintained at a selected concentration, and the heating of said substrate is controlled during sputtering to maintain the substrate temperature substantially constant at the selected temperature during substrate heating caused by sputtering.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a connector portion for a filter array mounted in a panel or bulkhead. The filter and pin assemblies are soldered to the panel with their pins extending above the panel in a predetermined array for connection to an external connector. A connector housing is mounted on the panel and surrounds the filter pins, the external mating connector making a friction and/or lock securing connection to the connector housing and connection to the filter pins without application of stresses caused by an unsupported and/or unguided connection.

Abstract: A call selector circuit is coupled to all of a plurality of intercom stations and is responsive to a call initiating signal from one of the plurality of stations to provide a first portion of a connection to another of the plurality of stations. A call routing circuit is coupled to the selector circuit to establish a second portion of the connection. A diode matrix is coupled to the routing circuit to establish a third portion of the connection. A relay matrix is coupled to the diode matrix and all of the plurality of stations to complete the connection and enable a calling party in the vicinity of the one of the plurality of stations to page a called party in the vicinity of the another of the plurality of stations. In addition the call selector and the relay matrix cooperate to provide an "all page" mode of operation by establishing a connection between all of the plurality of stations to enable the calling party to page the called party at all of the plurality of stations.

Abstract: A control circuit including a mechanical interrupter provides a plurality of interrupted ringing signal bursts when one of a plurality of intercom stations goes off-hook and first initiates a call to another of the plurality of intercom stations. The interrupter also provides an interrupted voltage to cause a button lamp at the another of the plurality of intercom stations to flash. A call selector circuit and a call routing circuit are coupled to the control circuit and the plurality of intercom stations to provide a connection between the one and the another of the plurality of intercom stations to enable the interrupted ringing signal bursts to be conducted on the connection to the another of the plurality of intercom stations. Logic circuitry is coupled to the plurality of intercom stations and the control circuit to detect when the one and the another of the plurality of intercom stations are both off-hook.

Abstract: A substantially uniform, transparent, electrically conducting, metal oxide film (e.g. of indium/tin oxide) can be deposited on to a substrate such as glass of large lateral dimensions, e.g. a windscreen for an aircraft or a land vehicle, by low-pressure reactive sputtering from a cathode of the metal, using an atmosphere of oxygen and another gas or gases (preferably an inert gas) at reduced pressure, by providing access for the sputtering atmosphere to penetrate into the whole of the working space between the cathode and the substrate so as to maintain a substantial degree of uniformity in the oxygen concentration in the working space. Access for the atmosphere may be provided by means of passages extending through the cathode assembly, by dividing the cathode assembly into parallel strips separated by gaps, and the atmosphere may be supplied direct to the working space through such gaps. Relative movement is effected between the cathode assembly and the substrate, e.g.

Abstract: A pump assembly including a wheeled frame supporting a pump in an elevated position with the intake to the pump depending below the pump and into the interior of a container equipped with a bail, the container being supported by the frame from the bail in a manner which allows the container to freely pivot to maintain an upright condition during lifting of the container by tilting of the frame on the wheels for transportation of the frame, pump and container as a unit.

Abstract: A method of one step soldering of the outer diameter of a filter sleeve to a printed circuit board while soldering the leads thereto simultaneously as well as the completed filter assembly. The method comprises provided a printed circuit board having an electrically conductive coating on at least the upper surface with a portion of the conductor removed in the regions where leads from the filter to be positioned on the top surface of the printed circuit board are to extend through the printed circuit board for soldering. The printed circuit board includes apertures extending entirely therethrough, not only for the leads from the components positioned on the surface thereof, but also beneath filter sleeves positioned on the printed circuit board. The apertures in the printed circuit board are preferably coated with an electrically conductive material to provide better adherence for the solder during the soldering operation.