A delivery device is disclosed for bags having freshly glued bases. A series of squeeze cylinders and endless squeeze belts are provided to define a conveying path having the shape of a twin S. As a procession of bags traverses each cylinder, the opposite bag edges are squeezed between pairs of the belts.

An improved method for extracting lithium from aluminum-lithium alloys includes providing an electrorefining cell which contains a cathode comprising a pure molten tin pool and a source of lithium from a molten aluminum-lithium alloy. The lithium is extracted from the Al-Li alloy by applying an electric current through the electrorefining cell whereby lithium dissolves from the molten Al-Li alloy ...

A process for the preparation of bacon having improved taste and aesthetic appearance which is suitable for heating in a microwave comprising the steps of: providing slices of uncooked bacon; placing said slices of uncooked bacon between a pair of screen members; conveying said uncooked bacon between said screen members into a bath of hot cooking oil containing bacon grease; maintaining said bacon...

A photoconductor for electrophotography includes an electroconductive substrate and a photosensitive layer formed on the substrate. The photosensitive layer includes a novel azo compound as a charge generating substance therein. One example of the azo compound is represented by general formula: wherein A stands for a coupler residue, and each of R1 and R2 is one of a hydrogen atom, a hal...

PCT No. PCT/GB90/01574 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 10, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 10, 1991 PCT Filed Oct. 12, 1990.Compounds of formula (I) (I) in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each separately selected from hydrogen, X, NH-A-NHR and NH-A-N(O)R'R'' wherein X is hydroxy, halogeno, amino, C1-4 alkoxy or C2-8 alkanoyloxy, A is a C2-4 alkylene group with a chain length between NH and NHR or N(O)R'R'' of ...

Highly aromatic oligomeric imide-containing phthalonitriles are prepared by reacting an aromatic dianhydride with an aromatic or aliphatic diamine and endcapping the resulting reaction product with 4-aminophthalonitrile. The prepolymers are highly stable to storage. When heated above their melting or softening points, they polymerize to a thermosetting polymeric material useful as an advanced matr...

Disclosed are a family of synthetic proteins having affinity for a preselected antigen. The proteins are characterized by one or more sequences of amino acids constituting a region which behaves as a biosynthetic antibody binding site (BABS). The sites comprise 1) non-covalently associated or disulfide bonded synthetic VH and VL dimers, 2) VH-VL or VL-VH single chains wherein the VH and VL are att...

The present invention provides novel dyes for staining protein, particularly those in elecrophoretic gels. The dyes of the invention are derivatives of Coomassie TM dyes. The invention also provides quantitative and qualitative methods for detecting proteins which comprise staining the proteins with a dye of the invention.

There is disclosed a catalytic hydrogenation process resulting in compounds of the formula wherein the dotted line represents a facultative bond, by hydrogenating the compound of the formula in the presence of a platinum or a nickel catalyst. u

An apparatus for warming medical instruments, such as a stethoscope, includes a wall mountable, multi-walled, vented housing having a front access opening closed by a hinged translucent panel and an open bottom. A reflective, flexible metal liner having a lower portion overlying the open housing bottom reflects radiant heat from an electric lamp heat source in the housing toward an instrument to b...

A vehicle and method for detecting the formation of ignitable mixtures in the closed spaces of the vehicle has at least one signal-generating sensor mounted in the closed spaces of the vehicle at a point at which, because of the physical characteristics of the fuel and because of the spatial conditions, harmful substances and/or gases collect first. The signals generated by the at least one sensor...

A circuit breaker comprises a static switch electrically connected in series with a disconnecting switch having an operating mechanism with a handle to close and open a system of main contacts. A voltage sensor ocmprises an electromagnet with a moving core capable of occupying an active locking position and an inactive unlocking position of the mechanism, respectively in the on state and in the of...

A fully automated robotized system and method is provided for cooking food products. The system and method is especially useful for use in a quick service or fast food restaurant and, in one embodiment, is capable of cooking, on a fully automated basis, french fries, chicken nuggets, fish filets and chicken patties. In one embodiment, the system includes a robot, a bulk uncooked food dispensing st...

An archer's tab comprises a one piece blank having a first string facing panel which is connected by a pair of bands at opposite sides of the first panel to second and third finger panels. The finger panels are rotated through 360 DEG to superimpose and connect them to the first panel at connection areas on the panels which are spaced away from a finger tip and string engaging portion of the tab....

An electrical component, particularly a fuse for a surface-mount component, is formed by sputtering an electrical conductor onto a square tube, sleeving the tube into an outer tube, filling the assembly with a room-temperature vulcanizing silicone sealant, cutting the assembly into segments, and metallizing the ends of each segment.

A drafting device includes a body and a roller assembly rotatably mounted on the body for allowing movement of the drafting device across a support surface. The drafting device also includes a spring disposed between the body and roller assembly for producing friction on the roller assembly to resist unintended rolling of the roller assembly.

An indexing apparatus aligns cutouts to be formed in a panel with objects which are located on a structure. The indexing apparatus includes a holder having first and second guides. The first and second guides each have a front and rear face and include an elongate slot which slidably engages a spacer having a length. The slot on the first guide holds the length of the spacer normal to the length o...

A Diesel engine exhaust gas-purifying catalyst which comprises a refractory three dimensional structure loaded with a catalytic component comprising zirconia having a specific surface area of 50 to 200 m<2>/g and a primary particle average diameter of 50 to 200 ANGSTROM , loaded with at least one noble metal selected from palladium and rhodium, in a dispersed state.

In a process to produce granulated continuous-casting powder on the basis of high-melting point oxides such as silicon oxide, calcium oxide or a product that forms a calcium oxide, from liquid agents such as alkali carbonates or calcium fluoride, and a carbon carrier, the powder mixture is granulated to spherical, solid granulates by the addition of water, an inorganic granulating agent and, optio...

PCT No. PCT/DE88/00162 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 27, 1989 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 27, 1989 PCT Filed Mar. 17, 1988 PCT Pub. No. WO88/08677 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 17, 1988.An outsole for sports shoes comprising a carrier element (1) of relatively hard material and relatively soft sole portions (2, 3) which are secured to the carrier element on the outward side thereof. The carrier element (1) comprises a sole p...