Abstract: A bed comprises an inflatable mattress supported on a platform of articulable links by a support system mounted on a weigh frame. The weigh frame is supported on a base frame supported relative to a floor. A pneumatic system includes a platform-mounted blower directing air through passageways in the articulable links. An exhaust passageway parallels the pressure passageway for exhausting opposite the blower. Air flow into and out of air cells in the mattress are controlled by valves coupling the pressurized air chamber and exhaust chamber to cell ports. A connector assembly is used to couple the cells to the platform, to adjacent cells, and to tubes connected to other cells. An alternative pneumatic system includes fans distributed on the platform in association with sets of mattress cells. A footboard assembly is formed as two gates that swing out from the foot of the bed. Each gate has a storable tray that is positionable on either side of the gate.

Abstract: A patient support system comprises an inflatable mattress supported on a platform of articulable links by a support system mounted on a weigh frame. The weigh frame is supported on a base frame supported relative to a floor. A pneumatic system includes a platform-mounted blower directing air through passageways in the articulable links. An exhaust passageway parallels the pressure passageway for exhausting opposite the blower. Air flow into and out of air cells in the mattress are controlled by valves coupling the pressurized air chamber and exhaust chamber to cell ports. A connector assembly is used to couple the cells to the platform, to adjacent cells, and to tubes connected to other cells. A footboard assembly is formed as two gates that swing out from the foot of the bed. Each gate has a storable tray that is positionable on either side of the gate. A headboard has a removable central panel for providing emergency patient access.

Abstract: A method for recovering hydrocarbons from a reservoir during gas injection into the reservoir comprises at least periodically injecting a gas comprising steam and a foam-forming composition which includes at least one steam foam diversion surfactant into a reservoir which contains at least one multivalent cation. The foam forming composition comprises water, an effective foam-forming amount of the surfactant which preferably comprises an alkyl aromatic sulfonate and a precipitation control additive. This precipitation-control additive preferably comprises an alpha-olefin sulfonate dimer (AOSD). The method further comprises contacting the hydrocarbons in the resevoir with the foam and the gas so as to assist in the recovery of hydrocarbons from the reservoir.

Abstract: A bakery basket includes a bottom, opposed side walls and a back wall joined together to form an upwardly open basket body. The side walls include a plurality of vertical support towers which are formed of an outwardly directed projection which defines a hollow opening on the interior of the basket. A slidable bail is positioned within the side walls on a horizontal support ledge therein. Each slidable bail includes one or more support lugs, such as an upper support lug and a lower support lug, and open areas adjacent each hollow opening in the side walls. Slidable bails are moveable in a variety of positions, including positioning the open areas aligned with the hollow openings, positioning the lower support lugs aligned with the hollow openings and positioning the upper support lugs aligned with the hollow openings. In this manner, the baskets may be stacked at one or more height levels and may also be nested together, depending on the position of the slidable bails.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for controlling tobacco suckers, which comprise administering an effective amount of certain 2-[1-[(5-chlorothien-2-yl)methoxyimino]ethyl]-3-hydroxy or alkanoyloxy-5-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-3-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one derivatives to said tobacco plants or their growth medium.

Abstract: 2-[1-[(5-chlorothien-2-yl)methoxyimino]ethyl]-3-hydroxy-5- (tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-3-yl)-cyclohex-2-en-1-one and 3-alkanoyloxy thereof derivatives are disclosed. The compounds exhibit pre- and post-emergent phytotoxicity and are useful as selective post-emergent herbicides against grasses.

Abstract: 5-Deoxy-3-O-arylmethyl or substituted arylmethyl-1,2-O-alkylidene-a-D-xylofuranose and 5-C-alkyl and alkenyl derivatives thereof. The compounds are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Abstract: 2S-(2.beta.,4.beta.,5.beta.)-5-Arylmethoxy-4-substituted 2-alkyl-1,3-dioxane and derivatives thereof. The compounds are especially useful as herbicides.

Abstract: 5-Deoxy-3-O-arylmethyl or substituted aryl-methyl-1,2-O-substituted-alkylidene or cycloalkylidene-alpha-D-xylofuranose and 5-C-alkyl, alkylidenyl and alkenyl derivatives thereof. The compounds are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Abstract: 5-Deoxy-3-O-arylmethyl or substituted arylmethyl-1,2-O-ethylene-alpha-D-xylofuranose and 5-C-alkyl, alkylidenyl and alkenyl derivatives thereof. The compounds are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Abstract: 5-C-alkyl-3-O-substituted arylmethyl-1,2-O-alkylidene-.alpha.-D-xylo-pentodialdofuranoses, 5-C-alkyl-3-O-substituted arylmethyl-1,2-O-alkylidene-.alpha.-D-gluco- and .beta.-L-ido-pentofuranoses. The compounds exhibit herbicidal activity and especially pre-emergence herbicidal activity against grasses.

Abstract: 5-Deoxy-3-O-thienylmethyl or furylmethyl-1,2-O-alkylidene-alpha-D-xylofuranose and 5-C-alkyl, alkylidene and alkenyl derivatives thereof. The compounds are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Abstract: 5-O-acyl-5-C-alkyl-3-O-substituted arylmethyl-1,2-O-alkylidene-.alpha.-D-gluco- and .beta.-L-ido-pentofuranoses. The compounds exhibit herbicidal activity and especially pre-emergence herbicidal activity against grasses.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is H or alkyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently H, alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl; R.sup.4 is H or alkoxycarbonyl; R.sup.5 is H, acyl or a cation; and Z is thienyl or substituted thienyl.The compounds exhibit grass herbicide activity and are prepared via the reaction of the appropriately substituted cyclohexane-1,3-dione with the appropriate thienylmethoxyamine derivative and optionally acylating this product at the 3-hydroxy position or converting it to the cation salt.

Abstract: 5-Deoxy-3-0-arylmethyl or substituted arylmethyl-1,2-0-alkylidene-a-D-xylofuranose and 5-C-alkyl and alkenyl derivatives thereof. The compounds are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulators.