Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a polymer network comprising a poly(meth) acrylate which is linked by means of oligomer chains which contain chemically bound ethylene oxide units as hydratable groups, the ethylene oxide units being present in the form of oligomer blocks containing 5/14 200 ethylene oxide units, for coating and/or impregnating a substrate or for manufacturing products such as eye lenses and matrices for immobilizing and/or the regulated release of active substances. The polymer network has improved mechanical properties and a desirable permeability to water or water vapour.

Abstract: A combined terminal secondary lock and seal for securing a terminal within a connector cavity in sealed relation comprises a sleeve surrounding the end of the wire and a portion of the terminal and abutting against the widened terminal contact portion. The sleeve includes a plurality of apertures adjacent the insulated portion of the wire, which apertures define a plurality of axially aligned spaced slats sufficient to provide axial rigidity to the sleeve. A resilient seal ring is integrally molded into the apertures and extends outwardly into circumferential sealing engagement with a cavity of the connector and inwardly into circumferential sealing engagement with an insulated portion of the wire. A sleeve retainer is provided on the connector for securing the sleeve and terminal against axial movement.

Abstract: A multi-conductor terminal is disclosed which connects a plurality of discrete electrical connectors without the need for stripping insulation from the conductors.

Abstract: A method for developing new varieties of plants which host an endophytic fungus, said fungus conferring enhanced performance on its plant host. The method comprises selecting a maternal parent which hosts an endophytic fungus capable of enhancing its host plant's performance. A paternal parent plant of the same or of a different variety as the maternal parent plant is selected. The selected maternal parent plant is then crossed with the selected paternal parent plant. The progeny of the cross which have the desired enhanced-performance characteristics are themselves selected. These progeny are then sexually or asexually propagated and the seed, vegetative propagules, or disseminules harvested.

Abstract: The removal of water vapor from a gas/vapor mixture by means of vapor permeation takes place by passing the mixture to be separated along one side of a membrane and the permeation of water vapor through the membrane is achieved by maintaining a relatively low partial pressure of water vapor on the other side of the membrane. To increase the flux the membrane is impregnated beforehand with a hygroscopic electrolyte.

Abstract: Filter device for removing entrained fine solid particles from a gas stream, comprising a charging system (12) and an electrified granular filter (11) downstream of the charging system which is formed by at least one layer (14) of granules of non electrically conducting material and means for forming an electric field across the granules, the granule layer (14) being formed by a self-supporting, highly porous body, such as a body constructed of granules which are sintered together to form a sintered self-supporting granule layer.

Abstract: A membrane module for hyperfiltration or ultra filtration of liquid flows comprises a membrane envelope (1) spirally wound around a tube (4) provided with openings and the membrane layers of which are alternately kept at a distance from each other by retentate spacers and permeate spacers (2), which retentate spacers comprise relatively rigid rods or wires (3) extending parallel to the center line of the module. In order to obtain a very constant and defined geometry of the retentate flow channels and a favorable ratio between membrane surface and module volume, the width dimension of the rods measured perpendicular to the membrane layers is 0.5 to 2.5 mm and the distance between the rods is 4 to 12 times said width dimension. Said width dimension of the rods measured perpendicular to the membrane layers should be at least three times the diameter of the largest particles in the liquid flow to be filtered.

Abstract: In continuous operation of agitator mills, in particular when processing abrasive products, which operate with grinding bodies (35) in a grinding area, worn grinding bodies must be replaced. A grinding body feed device (9) which can be used for grinding bodies (35) of different shape and size comprises an intermediate chamber (43) from which the grinding bodies (35) pass from a storage vessel (33) into the grinding area without any material being ground getting into the storage vessel (33). The intermediate chamber (43) can be shut off at its inlet and its outlet in each case by means of a valve (19, 41; 47, 49), one of which is always closed during the introduction of grinding bodies (35) into a product supply pipe (45) leading to the grinding area.

Abstract: A new variety of Euphorbia cv. Stiloga characterized by its early production on strong solid stalks of from about 10 to 15 blossom clusters, each cluster consisting of about 7 to 15 blossoms and its production of new leaves and new blossom clusters every 20 days after first reaching a stem height of about 7 cm.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of hybrid tea rose plant cv. Arogrewod particularly suited for garden decoration, and characterized by its classically shaped flowers of light lavender on the inside surface of the petals and creamy white on the outside surface of the petals.

Abstract: A plum tree characterized by its very large, early ripening and fresh quality black fruit, oblate in shape with lenticels more prominent on the blossom end. Trees of the variety are of medium size and bear fruit regularly.

Abstract: A plum tree characterized by its unusually large, early ripening fresh quality, red-purple fruit which are round and slightly oblate in shape with prominent lenticels. Trees of the variety are of medium size and bear fruit regularly.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Forsythia named `Fairy-Land` characterized by its relatively small shrub size, its small lanceolate foliage, and the varying number, between four and eight, of petals on its flowers.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Forsythia named `Minikin` characterized by its small ultimate size, small narrow foliage, small flowers, slow and compact growth habit, excellent propagation from stem cuttings, hardiness, and its fine-textured overall appearance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Forsythia intermedia named `Lemon-Screen` characterized by its vigor, upright fan-shaped habit, lemon yellow flowers, high degree of sterility, its yellow shoots, and light green foliage.

Abstract: An apricot variety characterized by its ripening fruit, unusually bright red blush of medium to large size. Its good quality with low acidity, and good handling qualities.

Abstract: A plum tree characterized by its large, early ripening dessert quality, red-black fruit which are ovate in shape with a pointed blossom end. Trees of the variety are of medium size and bear fruit regularly.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Forsythia intermedia named `Tinkle Bells` characterized by its floriferousness, its semi-dwarf, upright character, its downwardly directed flowers, and its leaves which are serrated only at their upper ends.

Abstract: The invention concerns a new and distinct variety of Dieffenbachia cv. Morlem, originating as a sport of Dieffenbachia cv. Yellow Tropic and differing therefrom by its distinctive variegation that shows an extension of the yellow macule or coloration to substantially the whole leaf blade, excluding the central main vein, and deliniated by a distinctive green colored edge that extends around the entire circumference of the leaf without significant indentations toward the middle of the limb; this pattern of variegation and the combination of the colored areas give the new variety a luminous look which is typical of the Morlem variety; otherwise the Morlem variety has the characteristics of the parental Yellow Tropic variety.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Forsythia named `Pygmy-Red` characterized by its small shrub size, its narrow foliage, and the distinct red color of its currently matured shoots.