Abstract: A plant pot for hydrocultures comprising an annular central compartment in the bottom and a container for fertilizer arranged in said compartment.

Abstract: New reactive asymmetrical dicarboxylic acid ester compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl radical containing up to 3 carbon atoms or is a digoxin or digitoxin residue, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, are alkoxy radicals containing up to 3 carbon atoms or together represent an oxygen atom, X is a cyanomethoxy, succinimide-N-oxy, N-methyl-pyridiniumoxy, 2,4-dinitrophenoxy, 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy, pentachlorophenoxy, phenylthio, p-nitrophenoxy, p-nitrophenylthio, piperidyl-N-oxy, phthalimido-N-oxy or benztriazol-N-oxy radical and n is 2, 3, 4 or 5. are useful for the preparation of reagents for the investigation of cardiac glycosides (Digitalis glycosides).

Abstract: Method for the polymerization of alpha-olefins, e.g., ethylene and its higher homologs, to produce high molecular weight polymers by contacting the alpha-olefin or an alpha-olefin mixture to be polymerized with a catalyst formed from a mixture of a first and second component, the first component essentially consisting of a dialkyl, diaryl organoaluminum compound, or aluminum hydride, and preferably a dialkyl aluminum halide, e.g., diethyl aluminum chloride, and the second component essentially consisting of a salt, freshly precipitated oxide or hydroxide of a Group IVB, VB, VIB or VIII of the Periodic System, and most preferably a salt, such as titanium chloride.

Abstract: Neodymium ultraphosphates having the formulaMe.sub.x Nd.sub.1-x P.sub.5 O.sub.14wherein Me represents scandium, gallium, yttrium, indium, lanthanum, cerium, gadolinium, lutetium, thallium and/or uranium, and x is a number between 0 and 0.999, in the form of untwinned crystals, are prepared by heating Nd.sub.2 O.sub.3 and Me.sub.2 O.sub.3 in a vessel consisting of fine gold or of an inert, dense, carbon-based material with an excess of high-purity, anhydrous phosphoric acid or diphosphoric or polyphosphoric acid at a temperature between about 500.degree. and 600.degree. C, until the desired crystal size is achieved and then separating excess phosphoric acid or polyphosphoric acid, as the case may be.

Abstract: A mixture of xylenols and cresols is contacted with a zeolite with aperture of 5.5 A or more containing at least one cations selected from lithium, potassium, cesium, rubidium, calcium, barium, strontium, cadmium, chromium, molybdenum, manganese, iron, nickel, cobalt, and ammonium to separate xylenols from cresols.

Abstract: 1-Amido-1-azolyl-2-hydroxy- or -keto-alkanes of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents acyl or the grouping R.sup.4 --SO.sub.2 --, in whichR.sup.4 denotes alkyl or optionally substituted aryl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 conjointly with the linking nitrogen atom represent an imide radical,R.sup.3 represents alkyl or optionally substituted aryl,X represents a keto group or a CH(OH) grouping, andAz represents an azole radical,And their physiologically tolerated salts which possess fungicidal and plant growth regulating properties.

Abstract: New stable stain removing compositions are provided which contain 15 to 35 percent by weight of an anionic surfactant, optionally 3 to 25 percent by weight of a water-insoluble alcohol containing 8 to 18 carbon atoms, 3 to 25 percent by weight of pine oil, of a reaction product of a fatty acid containing 8 to 18 carbon atoms and sorbitol, and/or of at least one alkylene oxide adduct of the formula RO(CH.sub.2 CHR.sub.1 O).sub.n H or of an ester of the formula Z'COOR.sub.2, wherein R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical of 12 to 18 carbon atoms, R' is an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical of 7 to 17 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 is ##STR1## or --CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 OH, and n is an interger from 1 to 12, the amount of components (2) and (3) together being at least 12 percent by weight, and 30 to 73 percent by weight of water.These agents provide excellent cleaning and dispersing power and are particularly adapted to use in cleaning or combined cleaning (washing) and dyeing processes.

Abstract: 4-Nitro-4'-[N-(N'-benzoyl)-ureido]-diphenyl ethers of the general formula ##STR1## in which R is chlorine, fluorine or methyl,R' is hydrogen, chlorine or fluorine, andR" and R'" are identical and are each hydrogen or chlorine, but if R is chlorine and R' is hydrogen, R" and R'" can only be hydrogen,Which possess insecticidal properties.

Abstract: A metallic iron-containing starting material such as iron filings, iron powder or a reduced ore such as ilmenite is oxidized with air in the presence of 5 to 40% of iron oxide and/or iron oxide hydroxide nuclei and about 2.5 to 200% of an electrolyte, percentages being based on metallic iron by weight. The oxidation is effected in aqueous suspension at 75.degree. to 100.degree. C and a pH of 4 to 6.5. If the nuclei are magnetite-free, at least the first quarter of the oxidation should be at pH 5 to 6.5. Preferred electrolytes are transition metal salts. The pigments are more intense in color and have a more pronounced blue tinge.

Abstract: In a pesticidal preparation having a depot gas action, and comprising a phosphate ester in admixture with a solid carrier, the improvement wherein said phosphate ester comprises dimethyl-2,2-dichlorovinyl thiophosphate.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of spice extracts by extraction of the natural spice with a supercritical gas such as carbon dioxide in which the aroma contents are first extracted with a dry gas; the flavor contents are then extracted with a moist gas and the extracted materials recovered and mixed.

Abstract: The activity of alkaline phosphatase in aqueous solution, especially in reconstituted serum, is kept constant by adding to the phosphatase-containing solution Mn.sup.2+ or Cd.sup.2+ ions, preferably to an end concentration of 0.05 to 0.5 mMol/liter of Mn.sup.2+ or 0.05 to 0.1 mMol/liter of Cd.sup.2+. Control serums comprising the Mn.sup.2+ and/or Cd.sup.2+ ions in human or animal serum or serum-like compositions are also provided.

Abstract: An improvement in a device for securing a mixing capsule for dental preparations to the support of a vibrating machine for mixing the components of said dental preparations, the device being improved in that said support is provided with an abutment and a presser adjustable by a toggle lever pivoted to said support connected by way of a link to said presser which presser is axially movable in a reciprocating manner and in relation to said abutment.

Abstract: A novel calcium fluoroaluminosilicate glass consisting essentially of from 25 to 35% by weight of silicon calculated as silica, from 30 to 40% by weight of aluminum calculated as alumina, from 20 to 35% by weight calcium, calculated as calcium oxide, and up to 9% by weight fluorine (preferably 4-7%) can be associated with a poly(carboxylic acid) e.g. as an intimate mixture of glass and acid to constitute a composition curable on contact with water and useful, for example, as a loading on a splinting bandage. Such a bandage preferably has a ratio of set time to gel time from 4:1 to 8:1 with a minimum gel time of 60 seconds.

Abstract: The invention provides herbicidal compositions containing as active ingredients (1) a 1,2,4-triazin-5-(4H)-one derivative of the general formula ##STR1## in which R is amino or isobutylideneamino, and (2) a phenoxyalkanecarboxylic acid of the general formula ##STR2## in which X is methylene or methylmethylene,R.sub.1 is chlorine or methyl andR.sub.2 is hydrogen or chlorine,Which may be in the form of a salt or ester thereof, alone or in admixture with a solid or liquid or liquefied gaseous diluent or carrier;Which combinations provide synergistic weed-killing action against a wide range of weeds in cereals.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of O,O-dimethyl-O-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-thionophosphoric acid ester of the formula ##STR1## comprising reacting O,O-dimethyl-1-hydroxy-2,2,2-trichloroethane-thionophosphonic acid ester of the formula ##STR2## in isopropanol with a 30-50% aqueous solution of an alkali metal hydroxide, possibly present in a small molar excess.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for substantially uniformly distributing glass fibers onto a forming bed. The apparatus is mounted above the bed for movement relative thereto along the length of the bed and is receptive of glass fibers for chopping same into desired lengths. A hood structure is downstream of the chopping and comprises three chambers. A first chamber defining a receiving zone in the process receives the chopped glass fibers which are dropped into the hood and a second chamber defining a dispersing zone is in communication with the first chamber and downstream thereof and disperses the glass fibers received from the first chamber to effect a random uniform matrix thereof along the width of the bed. The dispersion is carried out by a turbulence that is created within the chamber. The third chamber defining a distributing zone is disposed downstream of the second chamber and has an adjustable length elongated outlet aperture which extends across a desired width of the bed.

Abstract: A sterilizable package or pouch is made from a plastic member, generally transparent, which is marginally heat sealed around three sides to a paper member so as to leave an opening at one end for inserting the package contents. The paper member has a portion which extends beyond the area to be enclosed by the marginal heat seal when completed. This portion bears indicia, generally printed on the paper, that changes color upon sterilization (either steam or gas sterilization). The indicia bearing portion is adapted to be separated from the package and inserted therein together with the package contents before the marginal heat seal is completed and the package contents are sterilized.

Abstract: A mobile pneumatic apparatus for removing lint, dust, dirt and debris from textile machinery and the locus thereof, having a fan which on one side thereof has a pair of suction conduits generally opposed to one another and has on the other side a blower member, each of the suction conduits having filter means for removal of lint, dust, dirt and debris, the apparatus improved by the inclusion of a normally open suction gate downstream of the filter means in each of the suction conduits which upon actuation closes to prevent air from passing therethrough, and a normally open by-pass conduit in each of the suction conduits downstream of the filter means, the branch conduits by-passing the gate and being directed toward the filter means. Means are provided to close the suction gate by opening the branch conduit gate.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of a trimethylolalkane of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 denotes an aliphatic radical by reacting formaldehyde with an aldehyde of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 has the meaning indicated above and thereafter hydrogenating the resultant 2,2-dimethylolalkanal, the improvement residing in employing formaldehyde in a molar ratio of at least 8:1 to the aldehyde reactant, carrying out the aldehyde-formaldehyde reaction in the presence of an aldol condensation base at a temperature between -20 and 5.degree. C, optionally in the presence of an ion of an element of group VII and/or VIII and/or sub-group I or II of the periodic system.