An electronic postage meter 10 has non-volatile memories 104,106 storing postage meter data under control of a CPU 50 operating from a program in ROM. The data in non-volatile memory is organized into buffers of related data for ease of access. The memory is segmented and such segment has a corresponding bit in a bit map buffer which may be turned on or off in accordance with the good or bad statu...

The present invention relates to novel conjugates, methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for delivering cytotoxic anthracyclines to a selected population of cells desired to be eliminated. The anthracycline conjugates comprise at least one anthracycline molecule linked to a ligand that is reactive with a cell population to be eliminated, the anthracycline having a k...

Improved process for recovering the useful insecticidal fermentation product A83543, comprising major components A83543A and A83543D and minor components A83543B, A83543C, A83543E, A983543F, A83543G, A83543H and A83543J, which comprises extracting the A83543 from the whole broth into a water miscible solvent such as acetone, filtering to remove the biomass, raising the pH of the filtrate to 10-11 ...

Process for the preparation of a mercaptal of an oligosaccharide which process comprises the step of reacting the oligosaccharide with a thiol in the presence of an aqueous halocarboxylic or halosulphonic acid.

This invention relates to novel elsamicin A derivatives wherein the 2''-amino group is selectively modified by acylation or alkylation, a process for producing said elsamicin A derivatives, an antitumor composition containing the same as the active ingredient, and a method for therapy using said compositions.

This invention relates to novel elsamicin A derivatives having an alkylidene group on the 3' and 4'-OH group or a tetrahydropyranyl group on the 4'-OH group, a process for producing said elsamicin A derivatives, antitumor composition containing the same as the active ingredient, and a method for therapy using said compositions.

This invention relates to novel elsamicin A derivatives having 6-O-alkyl substitutent, a process for producing said elsamicin A derivatives, antitumor compositions containing the same as the active ingredient, and a method for therapy using said compositions.

A syringe which is suitable for discarding after a single use comprises a generally tubular syringe body (10) which has a double-ended hollow needle (12) extending generally axially through a first, closed end thereof and is open at its second end to permit insertion of a liquid container (16) such as an ampoule containing a liquid material to be injected. A removable plunger rod (19) is provided ...

The application relates to a method and an arrangement for detecting impurities on water surfaces by means of a light absorption measurement. Regular or continuous tests for impurities have to be carried out, in particular, on rivers in the vicinity of industrial plants or power stations which discharge effluent into the rivers. The detection of oil, in particular, plays an important role in this ...

An apparatus as disclosed for manipulating virtual objects defined by a computer according to the gestures and positions of the hand of an operator. The manipulation may include positioning a cursor (26) or other representation on an electronic display terminal (28). The system includes a glove (12) which fits over the hand of a user and includes a number of optical flex sensors (40,82,84,86,88,94...

Method of treatment of hypertension and toxemia of pregnancy in vertebrates. It comprises the administration of manganese-containing pharmaceutical preparations in appropriate ratios with tryptophan to lower the blood pressure. These are given in amounts appropriate to the individual subject in a schedule of treatment which varies in amount, frequency and said ratios, as it produces a cumulative e...

PCT No. PCT/JP85/00448 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 10, 1986 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 10, 1986 PCT Filed Aug. 12, 1985 PCT Pub. No. WO86/01092 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 27, 1986.A device for detecting an R-wave in an electrocardiogram, comprising a filter for passing a frequency band including the R-wave and a peak hold circuit for forming R-wave pulse signals from signals passed through the filter by holding the pea...

PCT No. PCT/JP85/00610 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 3, 1986 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 3, 1986 PCT Filed Nov. 2, 1985 PCT Pub. No. WO86/02867 PCT Pub. Date May 22, 1986.A method of making the drill-shaped cutting tool and its thread rolling die by which the workpiece such as the wire rod is rolled. The thread rolling die has a majority of uneven parts for forming the drill part formed by an electric discharge. T...

The invention relates to an inspection machine for lever-stopper bottles, comprising a turntable (4) with receiving locations arranged around its circumference, in which locations the bottles (20) can be axially clamped between a rotationally controlled rotary plate (22) and a centring head (23), which can be lowered onto the bottle mouth, and can be turned by means of aligning elements (35, 42) i...

Labels made of paper or foil or plastics film are bonded by adhesive to sheets of cardboard or similar flat material by a machine. The machine has a platform (1) at one end on which the cardboard sheets are stacked. The sheets are delivered by a driving chain to the bonding station. The labels are stacked on a second platform (2) and are delivered one at a time to the rollers which apply the adhes...

An apparatus for straightening and aligning the end of an elongated piece with the end of a second elongated piece, comprising a positioning device comprising a pusher means mounted in a radially movable manner with respect to an axis of one of the aforesaid ends in its straightened and aligned position and angularly movable about this axis, in a support structure, so as to be in a condition to ex...

Dispensing system for delivering amounts of a chemical product to a discontinuous stream of a fluid such as water, comprising a substantially closed container for holding the chemical product and fastening means for holding the container in place, said container having an opening both for receiving the stream of the fluid and for allowing it to flow out again after a delay, said system being free ...