Abstract: A system and method for performing operations on a plurality of workpieces comprises an operations portion and a load/unload portion, a plurality of independently operable work heads located in the operations portion, the work heads each being operable to perform work on the plurality of workpieces, a transfer system, the transfer system including a plurality of mounting devices, the transfer system being operable to deliver the mounting devices into and out of the operations portion of the system, the plurality of workpieces being contained in workpiece-holding structures, the workpiece-holding structures being mountable on the plurality of mounting devices, wherein one of the plurality of mounting devices is positioned in the operations portion of the system and work is performed on the plurality of workpieces by at least one of the plurality of independently operable work heads while another one of the plurality of mounting devices is positioned in the load/unload portion of the system and workpiece-holdin

Abstract: An apparatus for placing spheres at predetermined positions on a substrate. The apparatus includes a platform to support the substrate at a first sphere placement position in the apparatus, and a placement station disposed above the platform that places spheres at locations on the substrate. The placement station includes a first container having a chamber to contain spheres, and a first carrier tray having a substantially horizontal upper surface that forms a lower surface of the chamber. The upper surface has a first section and a second section, the second section having a plurality of holes formed therein to receive spheres. The first carrier tray is movable to position the second section between a fill position beneath the first container and a place position disposed over the first sphere placement position.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a multiple head dispensing system having independently controlled dispensing heads. Each of the dispensing heads may be independently controlled to provide simultaneous, asynchronous operation and to allow dispensing of different materials onto substrates. Independent control of the dispensing heads is accomplished under the control of a controller in conjunction with a plurality of gantry systems, each of which positions one of the multiple dispensing heads over a substrate that is to receive dispensing material. In some embodiments, each gantry system utilizes two drive mechanisms, arranged in parallel, that provide movement of the dispensing head over an x-y plane. Multiple conveyor systems are utilized that allow parallel processing of work products in the dispensing system.

Abstract: A multiple head dispensing system and method is provided. In one embodiment, a dispensing system for dispensing material onto a substrate includes a plurality of independently operable dispensing heads, and a conveyor system, disposed beneath the plurality of dispensing heads, having a first track and a second track, each of which is constructed and arranged to convey substrates to working positions beneath the dispensing heads. The dispensing system may include a plurality of gantry systems, each of which is coupled to one of the plurality of independently operable dispensing heads.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a multiple head dispensing system having independently controlled dispensing heads. Each of the dispensing heads may be independently controlled to provide simultaneous, asynchronous operation and to allow dispensing of different materials onto substrates. Independent control of the dispensing heads is accomplished under the control of a controller in conjunction with a plurality of gantry systems, each of which positions one of the multiple dispensing heads over a substrate that is to receive dispensing material. In some embodiments, each gantry system utilizes two drive mechanisms, arranged in parallel, that provide movement of the dispensing head over an x-y plane. Multiple conveyor systems are utilized that allow parallel processing of work products in the dispensing system.

Abstract: Benzenesulphonamide compounds of general formula (I), wherein R1 is a hydrogen or halogen atom such as chlorine or fluorine, or a straight or branched C1-4 alkyl or C1-4 alkoxy group, each of R2, R3 and R4, which are the same or different, is a hydrogen atom or a straight, branched or cyclic C1-4 alkyl group, and R1 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-2 alkyl, C1-2 fluoroalkyl or C1-2 perfluoroalkyl group, in the form of enantiomers, diastereoisomers or mixtures thereof, including racemic mixtures, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, are provided for therapeutical use.

Abstract: A multiple head dispensing system and method is provided. In one embodiment, a dispensing system for dispensing material onto a substrate includes a plurality of independently operable dispensing heads, and a conveyor system, disposed beneath the plurality of dispensing heads, having a first track and a second track, each of which is constructed and arranged to convey substrates to working positions beneath the dispensing heads. The dispensing system may include a plurality of gantry systems, each of which is coupled to one of the plurality of independently operable dispensing heads.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a multiple head dispensing system having independently controlled dispensing heads. Each of the dispensing heads may be independently controlled to provide simultaneous, asynchronous operation and to allow dispensing of different materials onto substrates. Independent control of the dispensing heads is accomplished under the control of a controller in conjunction with a plurality of gantry systems, each of which positions one of the multiple dispensing heads over a substrate that is to receive dispensing material. In some embodiments, each gantry system utilizes two drive mechanisms, arranged in parallel, that provide movement of the dispensing head over an x-y plane. Multiple conveyor systems are utilized that allow parallel processing of work products in the dispensing system.

Abstract: A conveyor system has a pair of elongated rails that support a pair of conveyors. A lifting mechanism is mounted to the rails for lifting the conveyor itself, or for lifting the circuit board at its edges near the conveyor. A stripping bar is provided in the rails for lifting stop tabs. The stripping bar and the lifting plates are moved by a cylinder that drives a camming plate along a direction of travel, while this motion is translated into motion transverse to the direction of travel.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a straight or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl group; andA represents a 5,6-dihydro-4H-imidazo[4,5,1-ij]quinol-2-yl group, a 4,5-dihydroimidazo[1,5,4-de][1,4]benzoxazin-2-yl group, a 4-methyl-4,5-dihydroimidazo[1,5,4-de][1,4]benzoxazin-2-yl group, a 4-phenyl-4,5-dihydroimidazo[1,5,4-de][1,4]benzoxazin-2-yl group, a 4-phenylmethyl-4,5-dihydroimidazo[1,5,4-de][1,4]benzoxazin-2-yl group, a 5-methyl-4,5-dihydroimidazo[1,5,4-de][1,4]benzoxazin-2-yl group, a 5,6-dihydro-4H-imidazo[1,5,4-de]quinoxalin-2-yl group, a 6-oxo-5,6-dihydro-4H-imidazo[4,5,1-ij]quinol-2-yl group, or a 5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroimidazo[4,5,1-jk][1,4]benzodiazepin-2-yl group which may be unsubstituted or substituted in the 6-position by a phenylmethyl group;or an addition salt thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents either a hydrogen atom, or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl group,X represents either a sulphur atom, an oxygen atom or a methylene group,Z.sub.1 represents either a hydrogen atom, or a 1,1-dimethylethyl group,Z.sub.2 represents either a hydrogen atom, a triphenylmethyl group, or a phenylmethoxycarbonyl group, andn=1 or 2,and addition salts to inorganic or organic acids thereof as synthetic intermediates.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents a ##STR2## group in which R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxycarbonyl group, a carboxylic group, a sodium carboxylate group, a --CH.sub.2 OR.sub.4 group R.sub.4 being a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl group or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)acyl group, an amide group of the formula --CONR.sub.5 R.sub.6, or a --CN.sub.4 R.sub.5 group, R.sub.5 being a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl group and R.sub.6 being a hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl group, a hydroxy group or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy group, and R.sub.3 is a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl group,R.sub.1 represents either a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl group,X represents either a sulphur atom, an oxygen atom or a methylene group, n=1 or 2 andAr represents either a naphthalen-1-yl group substituted by a di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylamino group, or a 6,7-di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxynaphthalen-1-yl group, or a quinolin-8-yl group substituted at 3 by a (C.sub.1 -C.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Y represents hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, methyl or methoxy, R.sub.1 represents phenyl substituted by fluorine, methyl, methoxy, trifluoromethyl or phenyl, or R.sub.1 represents 2-thienyl, R.sub.2 represents methyl, and R.sub.3 represents (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, or phenyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)-alkyl optionally substituted on the ring by 2 to 3 methoxy groups, or 2-(2-pyridyl)ethyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 form, with the adjacent nitrogen, 4-phenyl(1-piperidyl), 4-phenylmethyl(1-piperidyl), 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-isoquinolyl, 6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-isoquinolyl, 5,8-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-isoquinolyl, 6,7-dimethoxy 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-isoquinolyl, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepin-3-yl, or 7,8-dimethoxy-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepin-3-yl, and X represents carbonyl or sulphonyl, and their salts are useful as neuroprotective and antiiischaemic agents.

Abstract: A compound which is a piperidine derivative of formula (I) ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen, or unbranched or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group; andAr represents phenyl optionally substituted with one or more radicals selected from the halogens, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy and (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)cycloalkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkoxy, or a heteroaryl group;or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof;provided that when R is hydrogen Ar is not phenyl or 4 -chlorophenyl.The compounds are useful in therapy as ligands for 5-HT.sub.3 and 5-HT.sub.4 receptors.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound which is a piperidine derivative of formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen or straight or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or straight or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8) alkyl, Z and Z.sub.1 which may be the same or different, each is hydrogen, chlorine, hydroxyl, amino, nitro, hydroxymethyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8) alkoxy straight or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.5) alkoxycarbonyl or aryl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkoxy, Z is in position 4, 6 or 7 and Z and Z.sub.1 cannot both be hydrogen, or its addition salt with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid and its therapeutic application.

Abstract: A compound which is a piperidine derivative of general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched (C.sub.1-6)alkyl group or a cyclo(C.sub.3-8)alkyl group, X represents an oxygen atom, a sulphur atom or a group of general formula N--R.sub.3 in which R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom, or a linear or branched (C.sub.1-8)alkyl, cyclo(C.sub.3-6)alkyl, cyclo(C.sub.3-6)alkylmethyl, (C.sub.1-4)alkoxy-(C.sub.1-4)alkyl, phenyl, pyridin-4-yl, pyridin-3-yl, pyridin-4-ylmethyl or pyridin-3-ylmethyl group and Z represents a hydrogen or fluorine atom and acid addition salts thereof with pharmaceutically acceptable acids, can be used for the treatment and prevention of disorders in which 5-HT receptors are involved.

Abstract: A compound which is an N-(imidazolymethyl) diphenylazomethine derivative of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is chlorine or methyl,X is a thio or sulphonyl group, andR.sub.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, allyl, cyclohexyl or 2-pyridyl group, a phenyl group optionally substituted by methyl or one or two halogen atoms, or a benzyl group optionally substituted by a halogen atom, a methyl group or a methoxy group, or an addition salt with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid finds use in the treatment of ulcers.

Abstract: A compound, in the form of a pure optical isomer or a racemate, which is a dibenzo[be]oxepinacetic acid of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R1, R2 and R3, which may be the same or different, each represent hydrogen or methyl, XX represents a carbon-carbon bond or two hydrogen atoms, and YY represents a carbon-carbon bond or two hydrogen atoms, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof has useful therapeutic properties, especially as an anti-inflammatory.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, taken separately, denotes a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, andR.sub.2, taken separately, denotes a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or a phenylthio or phenylsulphonyl group, or alternativelyR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together form an ethano bridge or, together with the two carbon atoms 8 and 9, form a fused benzene ring,R.sub.3 denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl group andR.sub.4 denotes a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or a cation of a base which is acceptable in pharmacology, the group CH(R.sub.3)COOR.sub.4 being at position 2 or 3. have uses in treatment of inflammation, pain and undesirable platelet aggregation.

Abstract: Imidazolidine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents the hydroxy radical and R.sub.2 represents a grouping --NHSO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, --NHCOR' or --NHCONR'R", R' and R" independently of one another representing a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or alternatively R.sub.2 represents the hydroxy radical and R.sub.1 represents a grouping --NHSO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, --NHCOR' or ?NHCONR'R", R' and R" independently of one another representing a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and pharmacologically-acceptable acid addition salts thereof, are new therapeutically useful compounds. They are more particularly useful in the treatment of gastric hypersecretion or hyperacidity or glaucoma.