Use of polyfluoroalkanes of the formula CX3-CY2-R (I> in which X radicals on the same C atom stand for hydrogen and/or fluorine, Y radicals on the same C atom stand for hydrogen, fluorine and/or CF3 and R stands for CH2F, CHF2, CH3, CF3, CF2-CH3, CF2CH2F, CH2-CH3, CH2-CH2-CH3 or -CH(CH3)-CH3 and a molecule of the formula (I) contains at least two fluorine atoms, as propellant gases. o

Apparatus for inspecting the sealing surface (36) of a container finish (34) that includes a light source (42) positioned to direct light energy onto the container sealing surface as the container is held in stationary position and rotated about its central axis. A camera (48) that includes an array (80) of light sensitive elements (80a through 80n) is positioned and oriented with respect to the c...

A method of protecting plants and seeds thereof which are susceptible to attack by microorganisms. To the plant or seed is applied a compound having the formula (I): wherein R and R min are independently hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R" is (a) hydrogen, (b) a halogen atom F, Cl, Br or l, or (c) a nitro group, or a salt of the compound. The method disclosed is especially use...

forming a through hole on the center of both ends of a bottom surface and a top surface of a main substrate(21); forming a metal-plating layer by plating Cu, Ni and Au around the through hole; patterning a land pattern, an electrode connecting a terminal(23) and a ball grid array(25) on the main surface of the metal-plating layer; forming a package body(20) after installing a semiconductor chip on...

Copolymers built up essentially from the structural units A) B) a) and/or b) and/or c) C) and optionally D) a) and/or b) The copolymers can be used as dispersants for inorganic and organic substances, in particular as flow promoters for hydraulic binders.

Painted metal sheet pretreated with an insoluble, composite layer containing siloxane. The composite layer is formed by rinsing the sheet with an alkaline solution containing at least 0.005M of a dissolved silicate or a dissolved aluminate, at least 0.1 vol.-% of an organofunctional silane and at least 0.02 vol.-% of a crosslinking-agent having two or more trialkoxysilyl groups. After the sheet is...

Mammalian melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) is isolated from rat tissue, purified and characterized. These MCH peptides are useful for treating skin disorders, for suppressing the proliferation of skin tumor cells, such as melanomas in mammals, and for modulating the secretion of ACTH. Generally, peptides are provided which have the following formula: or which are naturally occurring h...

Described herein are oligopeptides useful to inhibit HIV replication in virally infected individuals. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the oligopeptide is a D-arginine nonamer having N- and C-terminal protecting groups, which, at a 5 mu m concentration, exhibits greater than 95 % inhibition of HIV replication, in a standard assay.

PCT No. PCT/US95/03575 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 10, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 10, 1997 PCT Filed Mar. 20, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/25814 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 28, 1995Modified oligonucleotides 3'-NHP(O)(O-)O-5' phosphoramidates were synthesized on a solid phase support. The phosphoramidate analogs were found to have significantly increased resistance toward phosphodiesterase digestion. Thermal dissociation ...

This invention relates to the field of immune therapy of cancer, more specifically to immunoconjugates of a cytotoxic moiety with a targeting moiety, more specifically to immunoconjugates of antibodies or fragments or functional derivatives of antibodies coupled to a cytotoxic substance such as drugs, toxins or radioisotopes. It especially relates to the release of substances bound to a targeting ...

Novel compounds which selectively inhibit adenosine kinase and methods of preparing adenosine kinase inhibitors are provided. Also provided are methods of treating various conditions which may be ameliorated by increased local concentrations of adenosine using adenosine kinase inhibitors.

The invention includes certain 3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidine compounds, methods for their preparation, compositions containing said 3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidine compounds and methods for the use of said compounds and compositions. The subject matter of the invention is useful against diabetes, hyperlipaemia and adiposity as well as in animal nutrition.

A semiconductor ceramic multilayer package comprising an aluminum nitride substrate having a semiconductor element mounted on one surface thereof and a wiring pattern electrically connected to the semiconductor element, connecting terminals connected to the wiring pattern and disposed on the other surface of the aluminum nitride substrate, and a sealing member connected to the aluminum nitrile sub...

The object of this invention is a totally automatic wrapping machine for newspapers, magazines, books and the like, with the use of any kind of paper; featuring a very high wrapping speed, two ways of glueing the edges of the wrapper lengthwise and the possibility of achieving two different finishings, by modifying the end part of the machine.

This invention provides smoking compositions which contain a novel flavorant-release aditive of the formula: Under cigarette smoking conditions, a combustible filler and/or paper wrapper additive such as 4'-formyl-2'-methoxyphenyl 4,6-0-cinnamylidene- beta -D-glucopyranoside pyrolyzes into cinnamaldehyde and vanillin flavorants as volatile components of the cigarette smoke.

A window assembly which is fittable in either a door or a wall opening comprises a sash within a surrounding frame. The frame has first and second outside frame parts held together in spaced relationship from one another by a connecting frame part which is peripherally recessed relative to the outside frame parts The assembly includes an interlock between the connecting frame part and the sash suc...

LA INVENCION PROPORCIONA LA FORMA II,INA POLIMORFA FARMACEUTICAMENTE EXCELENTE Y ESTABLE DE OLANZAPINA.

An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin or an incontinence guard, comprising a liquid-impermeable surface layer (1) which is remote from the wearer when the article is worn, a liquid-permeable surface layer (2) which faces towards the wearer in use, and an absorbent pad which is contained between the two surface layers. The inventive article is characterized in that the absorbent pad (3) i...

A process is described for handling fish, particularly farmed fish, from its delivery to the gutting thereof, whereby the fish is led/stimulated to move in the desired direction by exploiting its natural instincts, thereby to reduce stress. The method is characterized in that the fish in a closed system is induced to move through the following handling stages: from a starting unit, such as a holdi...