Abstract: A safety cover for a dual outlet receptacle including a planar peripheral base edge, a central face panel offset laterally from the base edge and integrally jointed thereto by peripheral side panels. The face panel is inclined to define a tapered chamber of approximately maximum depth over one outlet and minimal depth over the second outlet. An elongate aperture is defined through the face panel at a position generally corresponding to the maximum depth of the chamber and is configured to allow passage of the plug in one rotated position thereof and to preclude retraction of the plug upon rotational alignment of the plug for engagement with the corresponding outlet. The second aperture through the face panel is of a size, and so aligned with the second outlet, as to allow for direct engagement of a plug therethrough and into the outlet.

Abstract: A hose-to-wall fitting for attachment to one end of a current-carrying flexible hose to enable such hose to be connected through a wall-mounted current-carrying inlet valve to both (1) a source of vacuum and (2) dual sources of electrical power, e.g., a high-voltage source for powering a motor or the like, and a low-voltage source for powering a control circuit or the like through a switch built into the handle/wand fitting attached to the other end of the hose. The high-voltage male contacts of the hose-to-wall fitting can be reversed to enable use with the types of inlet valves which incorporate only the connections to the source of vacuum and to the low voltage source, or only the connection to the source of vacuum, the high-voltage connection being made in either case through a short electrical cord to a conventional electrical outlet.

Abstract: An environmentally sealed electrical connector is comprised of plug and receptacle housing members, each member having a rigid portion and a flexible portion secured to one end thereof, and at least one electrical terminal receiving passageway extending through the rigid and flexible portions. The flexible portions of the passageways are dimensioned to accommodate and sealingly engage a variety of wire sizes terminated to electrical terminals which are received and disposed in the passageways of the assembled member. The plug member may be further comprised of a second flexible section secured at the other end of the rigid section, the second flexible section providing a resilient sealing member for environmentally sealing the interface when the receptable and receptacle members are mated.

Abstract: A pair of electrical connectors are provided to enable quick connection or disconnection of a lead from an automotive battery. The connectors include mateable pin and socket terminals that are of split tube design to achieve inward deflection of the pin terminal and outward deflection of the socket terminal with correspondingly high contact forces and large contact surface areas. The terminals are securely mounted in housings that are mateable with one another. One housing preferably includes helically formed cam slots that are dimensioned to receive cam followers unitarily molded with the opposed housing. The helical cam slot provides a desirable mechanical advantage during mating and unmating and contributes to the plural directional wiping of the terminals insert molded therein.

Abstract: An improved electrical contact member formed of an electrically conductive metal and adapted for mounting in a cavity in an insulated housing body, where said contact member is subjected to elevated temperatures sufficient to cause softening or relaxation of said metal. The improvement therein is achieved by the addition thereto of a U-shaped insert, fabricated from steel resistant to softening or relaxation at said elevated temperatures, at one end of said contact member.

Abstract: An improved modular connector coupler for joining two modular plugs features an improved spring contact portion and a selective, continuous commoning system. The spring contact portion of the conductors substantially increases the area of contact with the mating plug's terminals, and prevents overstressing of the conductors. The permanently installed commoning bar assembly provides continuous electrical connection between two or more of the main conductors in such a manner that micromovements of the conductors are easily followed and do not cause open circuits. The housing structure features two substantially identical housing halves which are connected back-to-back in a 180.degree. rotated configuration.

Abstract: A waterproof plug for a connector comprising a rubber plug having an outer tube portion capable of fitting to the inner wall of a connector housing formed in the outer periphery of one side of a tubular portion which provides an electric wire inserting hole, and either a stabilizing tube having rigidity mounted between the tubular portion and the outer tube portion of said rubber plug or a stabilizing member having ridigity with supporting columns projected on the opposite sides of an elliptical base plate portion which is provided with an electric wire inserting hole in the central portion thereof.

Abstract: A pull to seat electrical connector having a plurality of terminals which are pulled into cavities in an insulative housing through the mating face of the terminal is disclosed. Unterminated wires are first inserted through cavities in the housing and terminals are attached adjacent the housing mating face. When wires are then pulled, the terminals are pulled into the cavities and rotated into alignment with the cavities, so that box-shaped receptacle contact sections are properly oriented. The rear of each cavity conforms generally to the outer contour of the wires, whereas the receptacle enclosing portion of each cavity adjacent the mating face of the connector conforms generally to the receptacle configuration, such as a box-shaped receptacle contact portion. Stop fingers, extending upwardly from the terminal, engage inner shoulders to stop rearward movement of the terminals in the cavities.

Abstract: A system of keying of a panel mounted connector and a mating connector is provided where each of the connectors is of the type having forward and rearward thin walled metal shells clinched together about their flanged edges to retain a housing means therewithin, with the forward and rearward shells having adjacent apertured lateral flanges enabling mounting of either one of the connectors to a panel at an I/O port of an electronic apparatus by screw means. The keying system includes a pair of key members each securable to the front of the forward shell at a respective lateral flange, by the corresponding screw means extending through the apertures of the rearward and forward shell flanges and threaded into a threaded key member aperture. The key members may have octagonal cross-sections and are seated within correspondingly octagonally shaped flange apertures of the forward shell only, held against the front surface of the rearward shell.

Abstract: A lead frame assembly comprises a stamped and formed lead frame having spaced pairs of electrical terminals and other contact sections. Severable sections initially interconnect potential electrical circuit sections of the lead frame separating the lead frame into separate metal members defining discrete electrical circuits if severed. A dielectric covering is molded over the lead frame exposing the pairs of terminals and other contact sections for termination or electrical engagement. Openings are formed in the housing exposing the severable sections of the lead frame for severing, to be selectively severed creating separate electrical circuit sections, or to be retained unsevered, as desired. After the molding of the covering over the lead frame, the article thus fabricated can be customized by selective severing and connecting of components as desired.

Abstract: The swim fin has a rigid blade that is fixedly attached to the end portions of two flexible beams which are molded to the sides of the foot pocket and project therefrom. The flexible beams project forwardly and inwardly for a short distance so as to position the flexible beams behind the toe of the foot pocket as the swim fin moves through the water during swimming. The height of the flexible beams is reduced at a position near the leading edge of the rigid blade so that most of the flexing is confined to this position. The rigid blade is hollow and the end portions of the flexible beams are enclosed in the shell of the rigid blade.

Abstract: A ski rope handle is shown which includes an elongate bar having opposing ends. An attachment bracket is mounted on each end of the bar at an inclined angle. Each attachment bracket has a near end joined to the elongate bar and a distant end which projects outwardly from the bar. The distant end of each attachment bracket is provided with a ski rope opening for connecting an end of the ski rope at a point remote from the elongate bar itself. The ski rope is connected to the distant end of each attachment bracket without passing through the elongate bar.

Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater viewing device wherein a viewer can immerse the lower portion thereof into a body of water and view clear, undistorted images of objects which appear immediately below the underwater viewing device. The underwater viewing device is provided with a viewing tube having a plurality of opaque sides that project upwardly from a horizontal planar surface made of clear plexiglass. The opaque sides rise upwardly at a forty-five degree angle relative to the horizontal planar surface. This viewing tube is open at the uppermost end and permits viewers to look therein without the requirement of placing their head into contact with the viewing tube. Additionally, the viewing tube is not required to be covered as in prior art devices. The basic concept of the underwater viewing device is embodied in a hand held unit while there are also disclosed other applications such as air mattresses, inflatable boats and catamaran-type paddle-wheel boats.

Abstract: A method of making an axial filament structure for a lamp in which the filament is concentric with the axis of the envelope, wherein a hook-like shape (131) is formed in a support member (117) which stretches the filament to its final turns-per-inch ratio.

Abstract: A flying model airplane which has a triangular shaped fuselage (20) with a wing (34) attached through a combination of an attaching eye (28) passing through a wing interlocking member (38) held in place by a landing gear wire strut (54). A tail is similarly attached with a body dovetail fastener (32) penetrating a tail attaching plate (46) through which a stabilizer projecting finger (50) is positioned. The wing is further supported by a pair of tendons (40) attached to the fuselage through a hook (26) on one end and a wing supporting hook (36) on the other. The model is assembled or dissembled repeatively heretofore unavailable.

Abstract: A toy automobile has slot-like formations on wide various surfaces to accommodate accessories and body elements which have circular clip elements snugly receivable removably in these recesses. The recesses can be paired with the recesses of each pair lying at right angles, e.g. in the form of a Greek cross. The accessories can include antenna, fuel can, windshield, headlight, car-transporter, car-flipping windlass, light, mirror and police elements, while the body elements can include caps for the back and driver's compartment, wheels and the like.

Abstract: A device is provided for rehabilitation, exercise and therapy which consists of an upright standard to which are attached in predetermined order and position, arrays of modules made up of interchangeable units attached together in varying configurations. Assembly and disassembly of the modules from the standard in the proper sequence and position accurately simulates various stretching, bending, lifting and stooping operations encountered in occupational and other efforts.

Abstract: A toy construction kit has an angled profiled member with two arms arranged at a an angle relative to one another and each provided with a plurality of apertures for engaging with the locking pegs of adjoining components, a substantially block-shaped adapter arranged inside the angled profiled member between the arms and fixable to the angled profiled member, the adapter having free external sides provided with connecting elements for connecting further components thereto, and elements for fixing the adapter to the angled profiled member and including a locking peg engages through a respective one of the apertures of the angled profiled member.

Abstract: An integral balloon cup holder and stick is provided in which the cup has a longitudinal slit passing through the sidewall thereof from an open end of the cup to a closed end thereof which is attached to a shaft. The slot terminates at the stick. The cup has a neck and shoulder portion with a bottom of the neck being angled to direct a balloon neck outwardly through the slot for secured engagement about the neck prior to reinsertion of the balloon neck through the slot for maintenance within the cup and below a balloon nested therein.

Abstract: An inflatable three dimensional figure that simulates an animal or a human personage, e.g. a panda or a policeman. The limb sections (arms and legs) extend angularly from opposite ends of a flexible pipe (tube) that extends through a hollow sleeve formed on the torso section of the figure. The limbs can be angularly adjusted to different positions (raised, lowered, etc.). Angularl adjustment of the limbs causes the flexible pipe to twist within the hollow sleeve; frictional forces between the pipe and sleeve hold the limbs in adjusted positions.

Abstract: A high performance yo-yo displays extended spinning time and is easy to use even by a beginner. The yo-yo includes two yo-yo halves connected by the axle. A spool formed from low friction polymeric material is mounted for free rotation on the axle and the yo-yo string is attached to the spool. When the yo-yo spins, the axle rotates freely within the spool. The axial play of the spool on the axle and the space between the yo-yo halves adjacent the spool are subject to certain critical values which provide the yo-yo with its desirable operating characteristics.

Abstract: A collapsible construction set comprises a plurality of parts, each of which includes at least one integrally formed connector. A plurality of connector designs are provided. A first design includes a tapered receptacle and a stabilizing pin at the center of the receptacle. A second design includes a tapered end which fits in the receptacle and a hole which receives the stabilizing pin. A third design includes a ledge which forms a recess, and a fourth design includes a hook which engages the ledge and extends into the recess. The ledge of the third design is preferably formed adjacent the receptacle of the first design, and the second design preferably also includes at least one flange which overlies and holds a hook of the fourth design. To dismember the parts of a structure, a tapered end is moved out of the tapered receptacle until the stabilizing pin disengages from the hole, and then all of the parts of the structure topple.

Abstract: A universal joint for a highly stressed cardan shaft possesses, in order to increase the rigidity and load-bearing capacity of the bearings in the trunnion cross bearing, a tie-rod which extends through a central longitudinal hole through two opposing trunnions. The bearing covers of the two opposing bearing eyes are fixed to the tie-rod under pre-stress and bear from outside against the outer ring of the radial bearing. The bearing covers carry tracks on the inner sides for the axial bearing arranged in the region of the trunnion end face. The transverse forces are thus passed to the respectively opposite joint yoke half, so that no deformation arises to spray the joint yoke. As a result the formation of axial play is prevented, and all bearings are uniformly stressed, as a result of which greater load-bearing capacity and longer service life are obtained.

Abstract: A blow-molded convoluted boot, made of TPE material, for use on CV joints and the like in which one end may be required to be operated at high angular offsets from the other end, includes a plurality of conventional bellows-like convolutions, and an integral, non-convoluted rolling diaphragm portion which has a reverse folded-over configuration which permits the angular deflection of the respective ends without introducing undue tension in the boot material.

Abstract: A dynamically balanced drive shaft. The shaft is preferably formed of fiber reinforced resin and is designed to operate at speeds below the first critical speed. To balance the shaft, a mass or patch of resin containing high density particles, such as metal particles, is applied to one or more locations on the shaft. The patch extends only a portion of the circumference of the shaft and generally has an area less than 10 sq. inches, and generally has a thickness less than 1/16th inch.

Abstract: A control system for a transmission is disclosed. The control system includes a high clutch and a low clutch. When the high clutch is engaged, the torque transmission path through a V-belt type continuously variable transmission mechanism is established, while when the low clutch is engaged, the torque transmission path through a gearing mechanism is established. The same hydraulic fluid pressure as prevailing in a driver pulley cylinder chamber is admitted to the high clutch directly or via a suitable selector valve (a neutral valve).

Abstract: A derailleur for a bicycle is provided in which a support member is pivotally supported to a movable member of a linkage mechanism having a forcible movement mechanism. A chain guide is fixed to the support member at adjustable positions, so that the chain guide position can be adjusted by the forcible movement mechanism to change the moving direction of the chain guide. This enables the position of a guide pulley of the chain guide to be adjusted in position with respect to each sprocket of a multi-stage sprocket assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanism for moving and adjusting the loci of motions of a gripper adapted for seizing the work such as the product of a plastic molder or a sprue runner, etc. It is provided with an actuator, a turnover arm of which one end is connected to the rotary shaft of the actuator, while a gripper is linked to the other end, a noncircular pulley loosely fitted around the rotary shaft of the aforementioned actuator, a circular pulley mounted on the other end of the turnover arm through a shaft rod, a belt spanned between the noncircular pulley and the circular pulley, to be turned therearound, and a spring member which exhibits a maximum elastic rebounding force, when the turnover arm is brought to be realy horizontal.

Abstract: In raw-edge power transmission belts the tensile cords is covered with a thinly compressed layer composed of nonwoven fabric and elastomer matrix permeated therethrough at the tooth bottoms, and the nonwoven fabric is diffusedly mixed for reinforcing an elastomer matrix in the tooth parts.In the method of manufacture, the outer cylindrical circumference of the internal die along which toothed faces are formed are covered with nonwoven fabric under non pressure, and the tensile cords are wound spirally. Hereafter, dies are set up and elastomer material is injected and hardened. A transmission belt is drived by slicing roundly a cylindrically shaped body derived in these processes.

Abstract: Seals are formed in bags made from a flexible web. The sealing element is a heated wire. The thermal conductivity of the wire is selected in reference to the melt and tack characteristics of the film being sealed such that when the film is placed in heat-exchange relationship with the wire, the film is sealed. Futher, at least a portion of the film travels on the sealing element. The resistance across the sealing element remains constant during sealing and while the web travels sequentially.

Abstract: A disposable, sterilizable cable drive unit for an intravascular blood pump includes a rotor enclosed in a fluid-tight enclosure which can be slipped into the stator of a drive motor. The unit is connectable to a constant-rate purge fluid supply and to a dual-lumen cable sheath. One lumen provides a sterile purge fluid path; the other carries the drive cable to the blood pump and provides a return path for a flushing fluid in which the cable is immersed. The flushing unit is derived from the purge fluid supply at a constant rate, and the rotor may also be immersed in it if desired. The unit is held in the drive motor by a manually operated detent, and the self-centering action of the rotor aligns it with the stator when the motor is energized. The motor is mounted on a gimbal so as to be alignable with the cable sheath at its point of insertion into the patient's vascular system, in order to prevent stresses on the patient and kinks in the cable sheath.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for autologous plasma delipidation of animals (including humans). The method comprises drawing blood from the animal, separating the plasma from the red blood cells, delipidating the plasma with a lipid solvent, remixing the delipidated with the red blood cells and re-introducing the delipidated blood into the animal. A preferred apparatus which utilizes the above method comprises a needle for drawing blood from the animal and the blood is then fed into a centrifugal separator where the blood is separated into the plasma and red blood cells. The plasma is then mixed with a biphase solvent and passed through a separator where the delipidated plasma (in an aqueous phase) is drawn off from the lipid components (in an organic phase). After removal of solvent, the delipidated plasma is remixed with the red blood cells and re-introduced to the animal by a re-infusion needle.

Abstract: A nasal pack syringe is provided that includes a barrel, a plunger, an expandable, absorbent packing material, and a suture for retrieval of the packing material. The barrel is substantially rectangular in cross-section. The dimensions of the barrel and packing material are influenced by the dimensions of the human nasal cavity. The barrel and packing material are of sufficient length to allow penetration as far as the posterior wall of the nasopharynx. The barrel has ribs projecting from an interior wall thereof to facilitate movement of the packing material and a notch for holding the suture to avoid any obstruction during the movement of the packing material relative to the barrel. The plunger has a split end to assure a tight fit between the plunger and the barrel. In using the nasal pack syringe, the plunger is moved to push the packing material from the barrel into the patient's nasal cavity. The packing material expands upon contact with blood.

Abstract: An angioplasty apparatus for removing abnormal deposits such as atheromatic plaque from the interior coronary or peripheric arterial walls and the like is provided. The apparatus includes an elongate hollow outer tube for insertion into an arterial vessel. A rotatable driving rod is engaged with the tube and extends forwardly into the arterial vessel. An actuator is provided in the tube for rotating the driving rod alternately in opposite directions. A milling tool having milling flutes is coupled to the driving rod exterior to the tube and mills the deposits when the milling tool is rotated and brought into contact with the abnormal deposits. The apparatus also includes an electrical sensor for determining when the deposit has been removed from the arterial walls in order to preserve existing healthy arterial wall tissue and a suction device in communication with the tube for withdrawing the milled micro-particles of the abnormal deposits from the arterial vessel.

Abstract: A dual-lumen catheter assembly comprising a dual-lumen catheter, a Y connector having one end fastened to the proximal end of the catheter, and a pair of extension tubes each having one end fastened to the opposite end of the connector from the catheter, each of the extension tubes being bent back toward the distal end of the catheter, extending along opposite sides of the connector.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for administering medication through the nasal passage of a patient into the patient's stomach. The system includes a connector having a body member with the passageway therein and extending between open ends in the body member. At each of these ends is a series of flanges with tapered edges. One of these ends is inserted into a tube extending through a patient's nose and into the patient's stomach. The other end is connected to either a suction or feeding pump at the appropriate time by a nurse. Within the body member is a port through which medication is introduced. A valve at the port either opens or closes the passageway as required.

Abstract: A percutaneous dilator system comprising:(i) a first dilator tube having a tapered leading end and inwardly directed shoulder means spaced from the trailing end defining a gripping section between the shoulder and the trailing end;(ii) a bore through the tube dimensioned to receive a guide wire; and(iii) a second dilator tube having a bore corresponding to the outside diameter of the first tube, a tapered leading end, and an inwardly directed flange at the trailing end dimensioned to note with the shoulder means to limit relative axial mating movement of the first and second tubes while exposing the gripping section;whereby a puncture through tissue containing a guide wire of predetermined guage may be enlarged without substantial tissue damage by placing the first tube over the guide wire through the puncture, then sliding the second dilator tube over the wire and first dilator tube until its flange means engages the shoulder means to enlarge the puncture further, the dilator tubes being subsequently removab

Abstract: A hemostasis valve is provided for catheters or the like, comprising an elastomeric partition valve secured in a housing. A linear slit extends through the partition valve between the major faces thereof. By this invention, the partition of the valve has at least one concave face through which the slit extends. Such a partition valve provides further improved sealing characteristics over a wide range of diameters of catheters, leads, or the like penetrating the partition valve, particularly reducing frictional resistance to catheter advancement and rotation through the valve and also reducing catheter collapse in the valve.

Abstract: A medical device having long-lasting bactericidal properties and a method for making the same is provided. The material from which the medical device is made, the substrate, carries a negatively-charged group having a pKa of less than 6. A cationic antibiotic is ionically bonded to the negatively-charged group. The negatively-charged group may be a portion of a larger carrier molecule. The carrier molecule is bound to the substrate such that the negatively-charged group is exposed for ionic interaction with the cationic antibiotic. Heparin is an ideal carrier molecule because it has both anti-bacterial adhesion activity and anti-thrombogenic activity.

Abstract: A wetness indicating hot-melt adhesive which changes color in response to the presence of moisture is disclosed, which contains 20 to 70 wt. % of polymer, about 28 to 10 wt. % of which is water sensitive polymer; 25 to 60% of organic acid which is selected from a high acid fatty acid, or rosin acid, or a combination thereof; 0 to 40% of water soluble wax; 0 to 60 wt. % of glycerlo monostearate; 0 to 55 wt. % of hydrogenated castor oil; 0 to 15 wt. % of polyalkylene wax; 0 to 60 wt. % of compatible plasticizer; and a wetness indicating agent which changes the color of the composition in response to moisture therein. The time of response of the color change can be controlled from about one second to a somewhat larger value as desired.

Abstract: A distinctive absorbent article includes a backsheet layer, a substantially liquid-permeable liner layer, and an absorbent body located between the backsheet and liner layers. The backsheet and liner layers generally define a front waistband section, a rear waistband section and an intermediate section of the article, with the intermediate section interconnecting the front and rear waistband sections. A resilient barrier member is located in the intermediate section of the article, and includes at least a portion which extends generally transversely along the article cross-direction. The barrier member extends toward the body of the wearer and operably inhibits the longitudinal movement of liquid or viscous waste materials between the front and rear waistband sections of the article.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent garment (10) of the type having opposed engageable waistband portions (14) separated by an intermediate portion (16), comprises a breathable elastomeric nonwoven fabric outer cover (12) and a superposable absorbent structure (32), including a liquid-impervious baffle (36), a liquid-pervious bodyside liner (34), and an absorbent core (38) disposed therebetween. The absorbent structure (32) preferably forms an independent insert separately attached to the outer cover (12) without restricting the stretchability thereof. The garment (10) has a generally asymmetrical hourglass profile with leg cut-out openings (18) converging together to define a narrow crotch portion, front (28) and rear (30) panels on either side of the crotch and pairs of front (20, 22) and rear (24, 26) ear portions extending from the waistbands (14) to the leg openings (18).

Abstract: A tubing connector adapted for peritoneal dialysis connections between tubing sets and containers of dialysate. The connection prevents inadvertent disengagement of tubing sets.

Abstract: The stem for the tibia part of knee joint endoprostheses has the features that its cross-section is made arcuate at the back and angular medial ridge with the apex pointing in the direction of walking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved design for a device utilized as an interlocking femoral prosthesis under medical circumstances wherein either the femoral bone is fractured or there exists total hip failure requiring a hip replacement.

Abstract: A femoral-side hip-joint prosthetic device for use in hip-joint replacement. The device includes an elongate stem whose surface defines maximally spaced infero-medial and supero-lateral surface curves, and which is characterized by a surface rotation which carries the supero-lateral surface curve about 15.degree.-30.degree. forward with respect to the infero-medial surface curve, on progressing upward along the upper surface portion of the stem, with the device in operative position. The rotation of the stem surface produces a close approximation to the cavity formed in the proximal femur by removal of the cancellous bone in the natural cavity formed by a wall of densified cancellous bone. A 3.degree.-15.degree. proximal anteversion of the neck is adapted to place a hip-joint ball carried on the stem at a position closely approximating that of the head in the natural femur.

Abstract: The invention embodies the construction and implementation of synthetic muscle elements into numerous prosthetic devices. The aforesaid synthetic muscle elements consist of piezoelectric Gels; which function to motivate artificial limbs, rotate artificial joints, institute peristaltic motion in synthetic muscle systems and perform other activities consistant with the operation of organic muscle tissue. Sensory elements and ancillary systems embodied within said synthetic muscle means are responsive to evoked potentials generated by the neurons or other impulse conducting structures of the user. The aforesaid synthetic muscle has the additional capacity to sense, measure and act in a compensatory fashion to adjust their operation to biochemicals emitted by the user including, neural humoral secretions, endocrine levels, the formation of metabolites and the tension or partial pressures of gases such as CO.sub.2, O.sub.2, or other substances.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinones of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which are identical or different, independently of one another denote a hydrogen atom, a methyl, methoxy or nitro group or a halogen atom; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which are identical or different, independently of one another denote a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl, methyl or methoxy group; and R.sub.5 denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl or methoxy group, with the proviso that at least one of the substituents R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is different from hydrogen, if R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 simultaneously denote a hydrogen atom, for dyeing human keratin fibres, in particular the hair.

Abstract: A dense, electronically conductive interconnection layer 26 is bonded on a porous, tubular, electronically conductive air electrode structure 16, optionally supported by a ceramic support 22, by (A) forming a layer of oxide particles of at least one of the metals Ca, Sr, Co, Ba or Mg on a part 24 of a first surface of the air electrode 16, (B) heating the electrode structure, (C) applying a halide vapor containing at least lanthanum halide and chromium halide to the first surface and applying a source of oxygen to a second opposite surface of the air electrode so that they contact at said first surface, to cause a reaction of the oxygen and halide and cause a dense lanthanum-chromium oxide structure to grow, from the first electrode surface, between and around the oxide particles, where the metal oxide particles get incoporated into the lanthanum-chromium oxide structure as it grows thicker with time, and the metal ions in the oxide particles diffuse into the bulk of the lanthamum-chromium oxide structure, to

Abstract: A continuous, low severity process for dewatering peat. The process comprises the steps of flowing a slurry of peat through a reactor directly heated by the addition of live steam to heat the slurry to a temperature of between 160.degree. C. to 200.degree. C., subjecting the heated slurry to intense mechanical shear and mixing, and then, after a period of between 1 to 3 minutes, quenching the product.