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Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.

Amersham International Plc

Stephen R Cooper

Charles H Cooper

Dennis A Moore

Rebecca A Wallace

Ella Y Fung

Michael R Hynes

Pamela Joan Orchard

A target apparatus for use in playing new target games comprises a frame within which one or more of a plurality of target zones may be visually designated, with the location of the visually designated target zone(s) changing over time in accordance with a predetermined pattern. Methods for utilizing the apparatus to play new target games are also described. Rules for three new target games (entitled SINGLES TARGET TENNIS, DOUBLES TARGET TENNIS and TEAM TARGET TENNIS) are disclosed in detail, although the apparatus may also be used to play additional target games. Electronic versions of the new target games are also disclosed.

Target apparatus and methods for playing new target games

A multi-level chess game for three-dimensional play comprises an odd-numbered plurality of chessboards, means for arranging the chessboards in vertical spaced relation to one another, a pair of conventional sets of standard chess pieces, and at least one pair of supplemental sets of additional chess pieces. The most preferred embodiment of the invention includes only three chessboards and only one pair of supplemental sets of additional chess pieces, with the latter initially positioned on the uppermost chessboard, with the conventional sets of standard chess pieces initially positioned on the lowermost chessboard, and with the intermediate chessboard initially vacant. Rules for play of the game are also disclosed, including rules for movement of the chess pieces from one chessboard to another.

Multi-level chess game with additional chess pieces

Substituted cyclopentane compounds for use as chelating agents

The present invention provides compositions comprising a contrast agent capable of reversibly binding to thiol groups of blood-borne proteins. The compositions of the invention provide increased residence time of the contrast agent in the vasculature, thus providing effective blood pool contrast agents. The invention also provides methods for imaging a patient comprising administering a composition of the invention and obtaining an image.

Magnetic resonance blood pool agents bound to human serum albumin

The present invention provides new tri-tungsten compounds of the general structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.m or --(C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.n) (C.sub.6 H.sub.(5-q) Z.sub.q).sub.p ; R.sup.2 is --C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.m or --(C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.n) (C.sub.6 H.sub.(5-q) Z.sub.q).sub.p ; R.sup.3 is --C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.m or --(C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.n) (C.sub.6 H.sub.(5-q) Z.sub.q).sub.p ; R.sup.4 is --(C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.m) or --(C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.n) (C.sub.6 H.sub.(5-q) Z.sub.q).sub.p ; R.sup.5 is --C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.m or --(C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.n) (C.sub.6 H.sub.(5-q) Z.sub.q).sub.p ; R.sup.6 is --C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.m or --(C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.n) (C.sub.6 H.sub.(5-q) Z.sub.q).sub.p ; Z is a functional group attachable on aliphatic chains or aromatic rings; R.sup.7 is an anionic molecule, neutral molecule, --C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.m or --(C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.n) (C.sub.6 H.sub.(5-q) Z.sub.q).sub.p ; R.sup.8 is an anionic molecule, neutral molecule, --C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.m or --(C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.n) (C.sub.6 H.sub.(5-q) Z.sub.q).sub.p ; R.sup.9 is an anionic molecule, neutral molecule, --C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.m or --(C.sub.k H.sub.1 Z.sub.n) (C.sub.6 H.sub.(5-q) Z.sub.q).sub.p ; k is about 0-20; l is about 0-50; m is about 1-50; n is about 0-50; p is about 1-10; q is about 1-5; M is a counter positive or negative ion; and a is about -6-+6. W in the structure is the generally accepted one letter symbol for tungsten. Methods of imaging using compounds of the invention and processes for producing compounds of the invention are also disclosed.

Tungsten clusters

A phonetic alphabet for communicating with dolphins, porpoises and whales inlcludes three basic geometric shapes, various combinations of which are used to represent speech sounds. The alphabet consists of eighteen symbols which may be understood by animals trained to identify these symbols with words by using their innate echolocation sensory capabilities, and may also be understood visually by human trainers.

Three-dimensional phonetic alphabet

A phonetic alphabet for communicating with dolphins, porpoises and whales includes three basic geometric shapes, various combinations of which are used to represent speech sounds. The alphabet consists of eighteen symbols which may be understood by animals trained to identify these symbols with words by using their innate echolocation sensory capabilities, and may also be understood visually by human trainers.

Method for communicating with aquatic mammals

An alarm box for summoning police and/or fire personnel to the scene of an emergency. The alarm box is provided with means for obtaining and recording the fingerprints of the operator, thus deterring the improper use of the alarm box by unauthorized persons. Simultaneously with the transmission of an alarm, at least one of the fingerprints of the operator is obtained and recorded. The alarm box is also provided with transmission means for transmitting a facsimile of the fingerprint or fingerprints obtained to the central station or dispatcher, thereby facilitating and insuring identification of an unauthorized user.

Alarm box with fingerprint recorder

There is disclosed a vehicle indicating mechanism, in the form of a parking guide, for gauging the back clearance of an automobile or similar vehicle. The parking guide includes a hollow, translucent guide rod, which is movable responsive to a motor within a control box, from a substantially horizontal position, adjacent to the back bumper of the vehicle, to a substantially vertical position, extending upwardly from the corner of the bumper. The guide rod is illuminated by a light within the control box when the rod is in the vertical position, thereby also enabling the rod to be viewed by the driver and used as a guide for parking the automobile, at night.

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Norwalk, CT, United States of America

Stephen R Cooper