Abstract: A flame-rise stopping means for a kerosene stove, comprising an annular reticulate member having an inwardly directed flame at the lower end of the annular member and a holder plate fixed to the underside of the top plate of the stove and serving to removably hold the annular reticulated element above and opposite the chimney of the stove.

Abstract: A reflection type kerosene stove of which the kerosene meter and kerosene inlet are located in a space provided in the stove body and closed by a door, thus hiding the kerosene meter and inlet which are liable to be soiled with kerosene, when not used.

Abstract: Kerosene combustion apparatus of a type having a vertically movable wick disposed between coaxial outer and inner cylinders, the outer cylinder being provided with slits formed at the edges of the projections whereby complete and quick extinction of flame may be achieved with considerably reduced odor.

Abstract: An electric oven comprises a base made of a heat-resisting material and provided with a meat support member, an outer case removably rested on a stepped portion of the peripheral wall of the base, a reflector disposed within the outer case in the neighborhood of a ceiling thereof to define an upper radiating chamber and a lower heating chamber, a heat generator provided within the heating chamber, and a hot air fan also provided within the heating chamber and serving to transfer heat generated from the heat generator as hot air into a roasting chamber defined within the outer case. The hot air fan is driven from a drive motor, which also drives a cooling fan disposed within the radiating chamber. The outer case is provided with a switch means for closing and opening an electric circuit connecting a power source to the heat generator and motor for driving the hot air fan and cooling fan such that the electric circuit is closed when the outer case is placed on the base and opened when the outer case is raised.

Abstract: An antibacterial and antifungal composition comprising (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of dehydroacetic acid, sorbic acid and their alkali metal salts and (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of alkyldi(aminoethyl)-glycines having C.sub.8 to C.sub.16 alkyl groups and their salts, 2-pyridinethiol 1-oxide and its salts, and tetrahydro-3,5-dimethyl-2H-1,3,5-thiadiazine-2-thione. The antibacterial and antifungal effects can be synergistically increased when the component (A) is employed in combination with the component (B).

Abstract: An antibacterial and antifungal composition comprising (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of dehydroacetic acid, sorbic acid and their alkali metal salts and (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of o-phenylphenol and its alkali metal salts, p-chloro-m-xylenol, 2-(4-thiazolyl)-1H-benzimidazole, 8-hydroxyquinoline and its salts and chelates, methyl 1-(butylcarbamoyl)-2-benzimidazolecarbamate, tetrachloroisophthalonitrile and N-(fluorodichloromethylthio)phthalimide. The antibacterial and antifungal effects can be synergistically increased when the component (A) is employed in combination with the component (B).

Abstract: An antibacterial and antifungal composition comprising (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of dehydroacetic acid, sorbic acid and their alkali metal salts and (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of o-phenylphenol and its alkali metal salts, p-chloro-m-xylenol, 2-(4-thiazolyl)-1H-benzimidazole, 8-hydroxyquinoline and its salts and chelates, methyl 1-(butylcarbamoyl)-2-benzimidazolecarbamate, tetrachloroisophthalonitrile and N-(fluorodichloromethylthio)phthalimide. The antibacterial and antifungal effects can be synergistically increased when the component (A) is employed in combination with the component (B).

Abstract: An antibacterial and antifungal composition comprising a mixture of (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of dehydroacetic acid and its alkali metal salts and (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of 2-pyridinethiol 1-oxide and its salts. The antibacterial and antifungal effects can be synergistically increased when the component (A) is employed in combination with the component (B).

Abstract: An antibacterial and antifungal composition comprising (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of dehydroacetic acid, sorbic acid and their alkali metal salts and (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of o-phenylphenol and its alkali metal salts, p-chloro-m-xylenol, 2-(4-thiazolyl)-1H-benzimidazole, 8-hydroxyquinoline and its salts and chelates, methyl 1-(butylcarbamoyl)-2-benzimidazolecarbamate, tetrachloroisophthalonitrile and N-(fluorodichloromethylthio)phthalimide. The antibacterial and antifungal effects can be synergistically increased when the component (A) is employed in combination with the component (B).

Abstract: An antibacterial and antifungal composition comprising (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of dehydroacetic acid, sorbic acid and their alkali metal salts and (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of alkyldi(aminoethyl)-glycines having C.sub.8 to C.sub.16 alkyl groups and their salts, 2-pyridinethiol 1-oxide and its salts, and tetrahydro-3,5-dimethyl-2H-1,3,5-thiadiazine-2-thione. The antibacterial and antifungal effects can be synergistically increased when the component (A) is employed in combination with the component (B).

Abstract: A germicidal composition which contains 2-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-3-benzoylpropionates or salts thereof as an active ingredient has excellent control effects for the agricultural and horticultural plants diseases, especially for apple canker and the powdery mildews of various plants. Said composition does little damage to the plants and has extremely weak toxicity to man and beast.