Abstract: A wrench includes a box end which has an elongated space defined therein and the space is defined by a periphery which includes two long sides and two short sides which are connected between the two long sides. The periphery is composed of two identical portions which are symmetrical about an axis P which passes through a mediate point on one long side and a mediate point on the other second long side. Each portion has three engaging surfaces for contacting three sides of a hexagonal object and three recesses for allowing corners of the hexagonal object being received during rotation of the box end. The box end may tighten or loosen the object without removing the box end from the object by engaging the object with either one of the two identical portions of the periphery.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for detecting and locating leaks in a pipeline. Pattern match filtering is used to reduce false alarm rate, increase sensitivity and improve leak location accuracy, while quickly detecting leaks by the acoustic signal generated from a leak event in pipelines containing gas or liquid under pressure. The pattern match filter technique detects a pressure wave generated by a leak, but discriminates against background noise and pressure disturbance generated by other non-leak sources that might otherwise be detected as a leak. The pattern match filter derives a sharp peaked output from the signal of the expansion wave which allows for a distinctive point of reference for a time stamp. This provides for improved accuracy in leak location calculations. The pattern match filter is incorporated into site processors located at multiple points along a pipeline, and at a central node processor which receives data from all site processors.

Abstract: Cyclic polyamines containing N nitrogens on the ring are protected with high yields in a N-1 manner, e.g. all protected but one amino group, by using certain fluoro-containing agents that offer easy deprotection. Preferably, a new process for preparing 1,1′-[1,4-phenylenebis (methylene)]-bis1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of detection of influenza virus which utilises compounds able to bind specifically to the active site of influenza virus neuraminidase, and novel compounds for use in the method.

Abstract: A knock mode scanning near-field optical microscope comprises a light source member, an optical fiber probe connected at one end thereof with the light source member such that other end of the optical fiber probe forms a near-field point source of light, and that the optical fiber probe is attached with one end of a suspension arm member of an oscillation member. The oscillation member further has a piezoelectric ceramics, which is disposed on the suspension arm member, and is driven by a harmonic wave signal by a signal feedback member so as to bring about a change in amplitude and phase of the optical fiber probe in order to result in a feedback control.

Abstract: A high-density recordable optical recording disk with a cyanine dye mixture as a recording layer. The cyanine dye mixture at least comprises cyanine dye I and cyanine dye II.

Abstract: A thin-film optical recording medium and compatible materials is disclosed. When the transparent layer and the reflecting layer of the present invention are exposed to a light beam, the two layers react to form a semi-transparent reflective alloy/compound area. The presence of such area (1) decreases the effective optical thickness of the transparent layer and/or (2) forms a region of changed optical n & k and/or (3) changes the optical polarization angle. At least one of the above three effects produces an optical contrast before and after the recording from which the signal modulation required for reading the optical media can be derived. The present invention allows high-density, high-resolution, high-speed recording of data that is highly compatible with the full visible-light spectrum.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of detection of influenza virus which utilizes compounds able to bind specifically to the active site of influenza virus neuraminidase, and novel compounds for use in the method.

Abstract: A massively-parallel computer includes a plurality of processing nodes and at least one control node interconnected by a network. The network faciliates the transfer of data among the processing nodes and of commands from the control node to the processing nodes. Each processing node includes an interface for transmitting data over, and receiving data and commands from, the network, at least one memory module for storing data, a node processor and an auxiliary processor. The node processor receives commands received by the interface and processes data in response thereto, in the process generating memory access requests for facilitating the retrieval of data from or storage of data in the memory module. The node processor further controlling the transfer of data over the network by the interface. The auxiliary processor is connected to the memory module and the node processor.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyimides and co-polyimides that are organosoluble. The polyimides and co-polyimides are prepared from an aromatic diamine having tert-butyl group, i.e., 1,4-bis(4-aminophenoxy)-2-tert-butyl-benzene, or its mixture with other diamines, and a mixture of dianhydrides that containing DSDA or 6FDA or other diether-dianhydrides.

Abstract: When a processor within a computer system performs a synchronization operation, the system interface within the node delays subsequent transactions from the processor until outstanding coherency activity is completed. Therefore, the computer system may employ asynchronous operations. The synchronization operations may be used when needed to guarantee global completion of one or more prior asynchronous operations. In one embodiment, the synchronization operation is placed into a queue within the system interface. When the synchronization operation reaches the head of the queue, it may be initiated within the system interface. The system interface further includes a request agent comprising multiple control units, each of which may concurrently service coherency activity with respect to a different transaction. Furthermore, the system interface includes a synchronization control vector register which stores a bit for each control unit.

Abstract: A massively-parallel computer includes a plurality of processing nodes and at least one control node interconnected by a network. The network faciliates the transfer of data among the processing nodes and of commands from the control node to the processing nodes. Each each processing node includes an interface for transmitting data over, and receiving data and commands from, the network, at least one memory module for storing data, a node processor and an auxiliary processor. The node processor receives commands received by the interface and processes data in response thereto, in the process generating memory access requests for facilitating the retrieval of data from or storage of data in the memory module. The node processor further controlling the transfer of data over the network by the interface. The auxiliary processor is connected to the memory module and the node processor.

Abstract: A digital computer includes a plurality of processing elements, a command processor, a diagnostic processor and a communications network. The processing elements each performs data processing and data communications operations in connection with commands. The processing elements also performing diagnostic operations in response to diagnostic operation requests and providing diagnostic results in response thereto. The command processor generates commands for the processing elements, and also performs diagnostic operations in response to diagnostic operation requests and providing diagnostic results in response thereto. The diagnostic processor generates diagnostic requests. The communication network includes three elements, including a data router, a control network and a diagnostic network. The data router is connected to the processing elements for facilitating the transfer of data among them during a data communications operation.

Abstract: An anti-lock braking control device includes a housing which defines cylindrical first chamber, two second chambers and a third chamber. The housing has two which are inlet ports connected to two master cylinders and two outlets ports which are connected to rear and front brakes. The third chamber is communicated with the inlet ports and is connected to two second chambers by two oil passages. The second chambers are aligned with one another and are connected to the first chamber. A rotor shaft with a driving disk is mounted rotatably in the first chamber. An oil regulator assembly is mounted in the third chamber for controlling the flow rate of hydraulic oil from the master cylinders to the second chambers. Each of a pair of reciprocating pump assemblies has a rod member which is driven by the driving disk to move reciprocally in a respective one of the second chambers.

Abstract: Derivatives and analogues of 2-deoxy-2,3-didehydro-N-acetyl neuraminic acid, pharmaceutical formulations thereof, methods for their preparation and their use in the treatment of viral infections, in particular influenza, are described.

Abstract: N-Acetylneuraminic and derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## pharmaceutical formulations thereof, their use in medicine, in particular as antiviral agents and methods for their preparation are described.

Abstract: A digital computer comprising a plurality of message generating nodes interconnected by a routing network. The routing network transfers messages among the message generating elements in accordance with address information identifying a destination message generating element. Each message generating node includes a message data generator and a network interface. The message data generator generates message data items each including an address data portion comprising a destination identifier. The network interface includes a message generator and an address translation table, the table including a plurality of entries identifying, for at least one destination identifier, a translated destination identifier. The message generator, in response to the receipt of a message data item from the message data generator, generates a message for transmission to the routing network.

Abstract: A new method of planarizing an integrated circuit is achieved. The dielectric layers between the conductive layers of an integrated circuit are formed and planarized via A first silicon oxide layer is deposited over the metal layer. This is covered with a spin-on-glass layer. This layer is dried by baking. The spin-on-glass layer is now fully cured. The cured spin-on-glass layer is now ion implanted under the conditions of between about 1E15 to 1E17 atoms/cm.sup.2 and energy between about 50 to 100 KeV. A silicon oxide layer is deposited thereover. Via openings are now made through the silicon oxide layers and the spin-on-glass layer and filled with metal. This results in excellent planarity with no poisoned via problems. Most importantly, this method can be used for submicron technologies having conductor lines which are spaced from one another by submicron feature size and can be processed without the use of an etch-back process for the cured spin on and glass layer.

Abstract: A device for cleaning vagina includes a housing, a spout is engaged with the housing for inserting into vagina and for guiding water into the vagina, a number of outflow passages are formed in the spout for allowing water to flow out of the vagina, and a valve is engaged in the housing for controlling water flowing through the housing and flowing into the spout, water may be injected into vagina for cleaning purposes and may flow out via the outflow passages.