Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine (“glyphosate”) from N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid (“PMIDA”), and more particularly to methods for control of the conversion of PMIDA, for the identification of reaction end points relating to PMIDA conversion and the preparation of glyphosate products having controlled PMIDA content.

Abstract: A water recreational device wherein provision is made for a board member which supports a person on a body of water so that the person may be towed by a tow line over a water surface. The device includes an elongate balancing and steering control member by which a person using the device can maintain control. The device may include a support board member or an adapter for fastening to the usual ski or surfboard-style support presently on the market. In either instance, the device comprising a latching holding arrangement between the control member and the user support provision, whereby the user of the device can latch the control member at at least one predetermined height relative to a support board.

Abstract: A hand-held lightweight power tool particularly for severing lead caning used in the making of stained glass work is disclosed. The tool embodies a vibrator which produces rapid angular oscillation of a shaft on its longitudinal axis, the leading end of the shaft carrying a severing blade whose cutting edge is across the axis of the shaft. The amplitude of vibration of the blade can be varied.