Abstract: 7-Aza-bicyclo[2.2.1]-heptane and -heptene derivatives are disclosed that can be administered to a mammal, including a human, to treat disorders associated with a decrease or increase in cholinergic activity.

Abstract: A battery jig for facilitating the soldering of battery bars between adjacent pairs of batteries held in a line. The group of batteries is used to power small electrical devices, such as racing cars. The frame has a front and a back and sides which secure the batteries in a side by side relationship. A spring loaded arm may be positioned between the batteries to hold down a battery bar so that it may be soldered to adjacent terminals.

Abstract: A compact disk holder in the shape of a flat disk made from a resilient material and including a central resilient hub and a felt backing for cushioning the compact disk. One side of the invention holder has an adhesive coating protected by a non-adhesive, peelable cover. Upon removal of the peelable cover, the holder may then be adhesively attached to a vehicle visor, wall, window, or any other desired surface location. The compact disk is then pressed onto the holder where it is fixedly held and accessible without fear of damage when removed.

Abstract: 7-Azabicyclo[2.2.1]-heptane and -heptene derivatives with analgesic or anti-inflammatory activity are disclosed that can be administered to a mammal, including a human, to treat pain and inflammatory disorders. A method for the treatment of pain or inflammatory disorders is also presented that includes administering an effective amount of the compound or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative, or mixtures thereof, to a host in need of analgesic anti-inflammatory therapy, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the conservation of respiratory promoters following their pulmonary introduction are disclosed. In preferred embodiments the present invention provides methods and apparatus for reducing the loss of respiratory promoter, and particularly fluorochemcials, during medical procedures such as liquid ventilation. The disclosed methods comprise the use of vapor retention assemblies, which may be conventional heat and moisture exchangers, to passively retain the respiratory promoter and return it to the lungs in subsequent breaths. Novel vapor retention assemblies comprising fluorophilic exchange elements are also disclosed.

Abstract: A landscape edging or border block has an essentially trapezoidal shape, and is capable of being used to form a linear, serpentine or combination border or edge. The blocks can also be used to enclose an area. By orienting each block such that its inner edge faces inwardly, a substantially circular shape is attained to enclose a circular area. To expand the area to be enclosed, at least two expansion blocks are added for each quadrant of the shape. The two expansion blocks are oriented so as to provide a linear segment in each quadrant between adjacent ends of each arcuate segment. Additional pairs of expansion blocks can be added for each quadrant to further expand the area to be enclosed. In all cases, the enclosed area is formed by placing adjacent blocks such that their edges engage each other to form a shape without the presence of gaps between adjacent blocks.

Abstract: 7-Azabicyclo[2.2.1]-heptane and -heptene derivatives are disclosed that can be administered to a mammal, including a human, to treat disorders associated with a decrease or increase in cholinergic activity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to fertilizer additives and compositions, and to methods for their preparation and administration to plants. The fertilizer additives include chelated metal ions of the transition and alkaline earth metals. The chelated metal solutions are prepared by complexing metal cations using an organic acid and an organic amine. The fertilizer additives include a sufficient quantity of amine to maintain the pH above about 7.5 and preferably about 8-11. While the source of the metal ions may be any biologically acceptable metal salt, the metal oxides are preferred. The preferred chelating agents are citric acid and a difunctional amine. The preferred amines are 2-hydroxyethylamine, dimethylaminopropylamine and mixtures thereof. Additive solutions containing such chelated metals are stable at alkaline pH and are used to prepared clear, liquid fertilizer compositions for delivery of trace metals to plants.

Abstract: A pressure catheter for monitoring changes in pressure within the body is comprised of an outer hollow tube containing a fluid channel and a closed air column having a pressure-compliant member which is deformable upon an increase in pressure. A change in pressure deforms the pressure-compliant member, which modifies the pressure in the air column, and is translated to a pressure sensor which converts the pressure change data to an electrical signal recognizable by a fetal monitor. The pressure catheter of the present invention is particularly suitable for intrauterine pressure monitoring during labor.

Abstract: Improvements are provided to improve an apparatus and method for processing a substantially constant velocity flow of a web of material, including a cutting mechanism and a web accumulator upstream of the cutter. The improvements include stopping the web by a side surface of the movable blade and configuring the accumulator dimensions and cutting speed to cause an appropriate level of force between the upstream severed end of the web and the blade. Several features achieve a low cutting time and modify cutting force to cut web regions with different characteristics, such as for cutting through splices. A low inertia rotary solenoid accelerates a blade through the web and against a resilient stop. The blade bounces off of the stop to its spring-biased home position. A permanent magnet or electromagnet holds the blade in the home position as solenoid current develops. These features result in reduced noise and shorter cutting time, thereby allowing an increase in web speed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the conservation of respiratory promoters following their pulmonary introduction are disclosed. In preferred embodiments the present invention provides methods and apparatus for reducing the loss of respiratory promoter, and particularly fluorochemcials, during medical procedures such as liquid ventilation. The disclosed methods comprise the use of vapor retention assemblies, which may be conventional heat and moisture exchangers, to passively retain the respiratory promoter and return it to the lungs in subsequent breaths. Novel vapor retention assemblies comprising fluorophilic exchange elements are also disclosed.

Abstract: 7-Aza-bicyclo?2.2.1!-heptane and -heptene derivatives are disclosed that can be administered to a mammal, including a human, to treat disorders associated with a decrease or increase in cholinergic activity.

Abstract: A process is described whereby wet coal may be dehydrated and inhibited against rehydration by immersing in a bath of molten paraffin hydrocarbon for a sufficient period of time to evaporate and expel inherent water from the coal. The hydrocarbon then inhibits any rehydration period. It is also an embodiment of this invention to describe a process whereby the water expelled may be recovered for useful purposes.

Abstract: Generally trapezoidal web sections of non-uniform shape for fabricating structural I-section beams having varying bending modulus are cut from rectangular plate stock pieces by a shear whose platen is oscillated, as a series of pieces are cut from a length of metal sheet or plate, about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the stock material. The platen angle is determined and controlled by a computer to which design criteria are fed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a non-aqueous fluorocarbon composition for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or radiographic imaging (X-ray or computed tomography), particularly imaging of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract; an improved fluorocarbon composition with enhanced contrast effects in the GI tract; a fluorocarbon composition having improved palatability; a fluorocarbon composition for delivering drugs or bioactive agents; improved preparations for radiographic imaging or MRI; methods for producing and using such preparations; methods for improving the palatability of non-aqueous liquids; and methods for improving imaging.

Abstract: The suspended file folder is made entirely from thermoplastic material. The assembly uses a thermoplastic sheet folded along at least one score line to define a folder. The folder has integral suspension portions extending laterally from upper side edges, having generally U-shaped downwardly-opening notches therein to accommodate the suspension rails. Two thermoplastic support bars are permanently fused one to each wall of the folder along the upper edges thereof to provide the required degree of strength and rigidity. The support bars have generally U-shaped downwardly-opening notches therein, corresponding to and aligned with the notches in the suspension portions of the folders. The support bars preferably are provided with ribs to enhance rigidity and strength. Preferably, there are two of the score lines at the bottom of the folder, so that the folder is somewhat U-shaped rather than V-shaped.

Abstract: A process for an article of encapsulated waste which is acceptable for transportation and storage is prepared by whereby the contaminated solid is contacted in a bath of a molten paraffinic hydrocarbon encapsulating material for time sufficient to expel moisture and to coat the solid rendering the contaminant immobile, isolated and unleachable into the environmental system once the paraffin has solidified. An embodiment of this invention employs a zeolite to absorb liquid wastes expelled from the solid which remains in the article.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for solubilizing boric acid to produce liquid, boron-containing solutions. In these methods, boric acid is added to a previously formed solution of a metal ion and ligand. The ligand must be capable of both complexing the metal ion and simultaneously coordinating or hydrogen bonding with the boric acid. Preferred metal ions are the transition metals. Preferred ligands are the alkanolamines, polyamines, dialkylaminoalkylamines and alkyldiaminecarboxylic acids and salts thereof. Using the methods of the present invention, stable, clear solutions, preferrably aqueous solutions, containing about 9-11 percent-by-weight or more boron are readily prepared.

Abstract: A process for treating a contaminated solid unacceptable for disposal in the environment is described whereby the contaminated solid is contacted in a bath of a molten paraffinic hydrocarbon for time sufficient to expel moisture and to coat the solid rendering the contaminant immobile, isolated and unleachable into the environmental system once the paraffin has solidified. An embodiment of this invention employs a zeolite to absorb liquid wastes expelled from the solid.