Abstract: Acaricidal, insecticidal and nematicidal substituted (hetero)arylalkyl ketone oxime O-ethers, processes for their preparation, agents containing them, and their use as pesticides.The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 are aryl or heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted, and R is an optionally substituted aliphatic or alicyclic radical, to processes for their preparation, and to agents containing these compounds, and to their use for controlling animal pests.

Abstract: A sampling device for a batch or continuous pulp digester for reduction of pulp sampling errors such as during a digester "blow" and for improving a pulping process based on the obtained samples.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acids by reacting alkali metal phenolates or alkali metal naphtholates with alkali metal carbonates and carbon monoxide, with subsequent acidification, wherein the solid starting materials--alkali metal carbonate and/or alkali metal phenolate or naphtholate--are metered into the reaction mixture in the form of one or more dispersions in an inert organic liquid.The process according to the invention enables the preparation of aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acids in good yields and with high chemical selectivity. Additional measures for increasing the selectivity, as described for example for the Kolbe-Schmitt reaction in EP-A 0 053 824, EP-A 0 081 753 and EP-A 0 254 596, and for the reaction with CO and carbonate in, for example, WO 91/11422, are unnecessary.

Abstract: A method for identifying a single fuel vapor in an atmosphere of interest that is selected from the group consisting of at least two fuels and that is the sole fuel component of the atmosphere, comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of measuring means that are at least equal in number to the types of fuels that compose the fuel group and which have different sensitivities to the respective fuel vapors; presetting the relationship between the magnitudes of the outputs from the respective measuring means at various fuel vapor concentrations in such a manner that it differs from one fuel vapor to another; placing said measuring means in the atmosphere of interest containing said single fuel vapor as the sole fuel component; measuring the concentration of that fuel vapor; determining the relationship between the magnitudes of outputs as obtained from the respective measuring means; and comparing the thus determined relationship with the preset relationships, thereby identifying the fuel vapor in the atmos

Abstract: A polymeric composition having improved toughness and conductivity comprising carbon fibrils, at least a portion of which are in the form of aggregates, wherein, as measured on an area basis, substantially all of the aggregates are less than about 35 .mu.m in diameter. A polymeric composition having improved toughness and conductivity is prepared by combining carbon fibrils, at least a portion of which are in the form of aggregates, with a polymeric material, mixing the combination to distribute the fibrils in the polymeric material and applying shear to the combination to break down the aggregates until substantially all of the aggregates are less than about 35 .mu.m in diameter.

Abstract: A health food product containing a first component in the form of a discrete portion from a second component provides enhanced in vivo oxidative defense indices and prevents or attenuates exercise-induced in vivo oxidative stress as indicated by cellular and/or tissue modification. The first component includes an antioxidant mixture containing a blend of antioxidants selected from all-trans beta-carotene, a mixture of cis beta-carotenes, all-trans alpha-carotene, a mixture of cis alpha-carotenes, all-trans lycopene, a mixture of cis lycopenes, all-trans gamma-carotene, a mixture of cis gamma-carotenes, zeta-carotene, phytofluene, phytoene, vitamin C, vitamin E and curcumin.

Abstract: A resin compound having superior electrical, mechanical, and molding properties that includes a synthetic resin and carbon fibrils. At least 50 wt % of the fibrils are intertwined to form fibril agglomerates whose diameter is in the range of 0.10-0.25 mm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for safely producing hydrogen peroxide by injecting dispersed minute bubbles of hydrogen and oxygen into a rapidly flowing liquid medium. The minute bubbles are surrounded by the liquid medium of sufficient volume for preventing an explosive reaction between the hydrogen and oxygen. The liquid medium is formed of an acidic aqueous solution and a Group VIII metal catalyst. Hydrogen is sparged into the flowing medium for dissolution of the hydrogen in the medium. Oxygen bubbles are reacted with the dissolved hydrogen for producing hydrogen peroxide. Preferably, the liquid medium has a velocity of at least 10 feet per second for providing a bubbly flow regime in the reactor. The invention allows the direct combination of oxygen and hydrogen while preventing propagation of an explosive condition within the reactor. The method and apparatus provide for the safe production of hydrogen peroxide with low manufacturing costs.

Abstract: What is described is a recombinant poxvirus, such as fowlpox virus, containing foreign DNA from infectious bursal disease virus. What is also described is a vaccine containing the recombinant poxvirus for inducing an immunological response in a host animal inoculated with the vaccine.

Abstract: An interaction system, including an antibody or, antibody fragment having functional capability, which comprises a surfactant-stabilized microheterogeneous dispersion of aqueous phase in a water-immiscible medium, said aqueous phase containing an amount of said antibody or said fragment in a functional state sufficient to effect the interaction; and methods for making and for using said system.

Abstract: The dispenser has a plunger which is pressed downwardly by the user to dispense condiments, such as salt, pepper, sugar, spices, etc. The plunger structure has a dispensing head which passes through an outlet opening in the base of the device. The outlet opening through which the dispensing head passes is sealed by use of a seal structure forming a flexible flap contacting the head. The seal is secured in a base which can be removed to provide a wide opening for refilling the container. The device dispenses a predetermined quantity of condiment with each stroke reliably and with a minimum danger of jamming.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed is an optical sensor for the detection of chemical species. The optical sensor includes an optical waveguide having a guiding thin film. The thickness of the refrative index of the guiding thin film changes due to adsorption or absorption of the chemical species or reaction of the chemical species with the guiding thin film. The thickness of the guiding thin film is above the cutoff thickness in the presence of gaseous or liquid chemical species to be detected. And, the thickness of the guiding thin film is below the cutoff thickness in the absence of such chemical species.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of applying finishes to garments. More particularly, this invention relates to improved methods for applying specialty finishing on the garments using a cellulose-type based carrier and to a carrier/finish composition for practicing the method which achieves a smooth and even coating of the finishing onto fabric without having to recover unused finishing and which can be accomplished using standard garment production equipment.

Abstract: A motion video image displaying apparatus and method of displaying is disclosed for displaying multiple fonts of video images in non-DMA mode for television-game machines. The inventive apparatus includes a status controller for generating a number of timing control signals. The apparatus comprises a parameter address generator for producing a parameter address based on the timing control signals and information issued by a CPU of the game machine; a tab address generator for producing a tab address based on the timing control signals, and for producing an overflow signal for the status controller; a color code address generator for producing a color code address based on the timing control signals, information read according to the tab address, and video information.

Abstract: A ferroelectric, liquid-crystalline polymer is composed of repeating units of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which Y=H, CH.sub.3 or F,R.sup.1 =a radical having at least two chiral centers such as for example ##STR2## a=2 to 20, preferably 6 to 12, b,c,d,e and f=0 or 1 with the proviso that d+e+f=2 or 3,A.sup.1,A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 =for example, 1,4-phenylene, cyclohexylene or 2,5-pyrimidinediyl,M.sup.2 and M.sup.3 =CO--O, O--CO, CO--S, S--CO, CH.sub.2 --O, O--CH.sub.2, and ##STR3## These liquid-crystalline polymers have short response times and resistance to mechanical stresses.They can be prepared by free-radical polymerization.

Abstract: Thermoplastic cycloolefin copolymers (COCs) having low melt viscosity and low optical attenuation, a process for their preparation, and their use as optical waveguides (optical fibers).

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, n, W, R.sup.3 and A are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides and plant growth regulators. They can be produced by a process similar to known processes. To produce them, new compounds of formula (II) are reacted with a carbamate of formula R*--O--CO--NR.sup.3 A, where R.sup.3 stands for phenyl or alkyl. The compounds of formula (II) can be obtained from the corresponding sulphochlorides.

Abstract: A method of detecting a nucleic acid sequence of interest in the amplification product of a polymerase chain reaction or other primer directed reaction comprising the steps of:(a) incorporating in a polymerase chain reaction mixture or other primer directed reaction mixture at least one nucleic acid sequence complementary to said nucleic acid sequence of interest labeled (i) at the 3' end thereof, or (ii) at the 3' and the 5' end thereof with a compound capable of electrochemiluminescence;(b) conducting a polymerase chain reaction or other primer directed reaction; and(c) measuring the electrochemiluminescence of labeled amplification product.