Abstract: Fungicidal pyrimidine derivatives and the use as a fungicide of the compounds of formula (1): wherein R1 is H, C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C3-C6cycloalkoxy, C1-C6alylthio, C1-C6alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6alkylsulfonyl, phenyl, pyridinyl or azolyl groups, (being optionally substituted by one or more substituents); or N(R4)C(O)R5, R2 is polyfluoroalkyl, R3 is fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine; ethenyl or ethynyl (being optionally substituted by one or more of halogen), R4 and R5 are, independently, H, C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl or C2-C6alkynyl groups, (being optionally substituted by one or more of halogen or cyano); or R4 and R5 can join together to form a 5 or 6-membered ring, Q is a heteroaromatic ring selected from the following ring system; imidazol-1-yl, pyrazol-1-yl, 1,2,3-triazol-1-yl, 1,2,3-triazol-2-yl, 1,2,4-triazol-1-yl, 1,2,4-triazol-1-yl, benzimidazol-1-yl or tetrazol-5-yl groups, (being optionally substituted by one or more of substituents).

Abstract: The specification describes one or more embodiments of the present invention, which relates to a method of reducing phosphate ore losses in a desliming process. A phosphate ore preparation slurry is directed to a desliming unit; surfactants and/or an organic polymers are added to the slurry and mixed into the slurry to reduce the viscosity of the slurry and to settle out the fine phosphate ore particles for recovery. These particles are collected and directed to a beneficiation process for recovering the phosphate ore product. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: The invention is a loading system, which is a combination adjustable height stairway and a landing platform at one end that can be elevated to the level of the aircraft loading door and a lifting portion for loading articles to and from the landing platform. Both the lifting portion and the adjustable height stairway are side by side and are adapted to move in unison to and from the aircraft and further adapted to independently elevate or descend. The stairway and lifting portion may each be independently operated by at least one hydraulically driven motor. The system can moved to and from the aircraft using a combination of independent drive wheels and swivel wheels in order to provide tight maneuverability of the combined stairway and lifting portion.

Abstract: The invention provides novel processes for preparing efficiently compounds of general formula (1) (wherein R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, C3-C14 hydrocarbyl bearing alicyclic skeleton, or the like) and initermediates thereof. Compounds of general formula (I) can be prepared by subjecting compounds of general formula (II) and/or salts thereof to cyclization hydrolysis in an aqueous basic solution. Further, compounds of general formula (II) can be prepared from industrially easily available diaminomaleonitrile in a high yield.

Abstract: A spectacles frame comprising two temples (12, 14), a frame body (10) having housing-forming means (22) inside which the temple bodies (12A, 14A) can be housed and from which said temple bodies can be extracted, and retaining means for retaining each of the first temple end portions inside said housing-forming means (22). Each of the first temple end portions has a retaining head, and each end portion (23′, 23″) of the housing-forming means (22) is provided with at least one constriction which is suitable for retaining a respective one of the retaining heads. Each temple body (12A, 14A) has a flexible zone (14E) which has flexibility greater than the flexibility of an ordinary portion of said temple (12A, 14A) and which can form a bend (12F, 14F) suitable for being opened out for penetrating into the housing-forming means (22).

Abstract: A fuse that can be made small while improving its breaking performance. An element 3 is securely held between the two lengthwise ends of a tubular fuse casing 2 and a pair of metal plates 4 having a melting point of more than 1000° C. The ends of the fuse casing 5 are respectively pushed into caps 5 so that the caps are fitted to the fuse casing 2 in such a manner as to cover the metal plates 4. The metal plates 4 protect the caps 5 from direct exposure to an arc discharge, which occurs when the element 3 fuses due to an overcurrent. Even if the fuse casing is made small, the metal plates 4 reliably interrupt overcurrent by absorbing the energy of an arc discharge.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing an oxidized oil and an effective amount of a diluent selected from one of: the group of methyl and ethyl esters of fatty acids, oils and combinations thereof; the group of glycerol and polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, oils, and combinations thereof; and light petroleum oil with a viscosity from about 1 cP to about 100 cP at 100° F., wherein the coating composition has a viscosity of from about 3 cP to about 5000 cP at 140° F., and wherein the coating composition is effective for reducing dust formation and cake formation in the coated free-flowing dry material. The coating compositions and associated methods of the present invention are particularly suited to reduce dust formation and cake formation in free-flowing dry materials.

Abstract: The invention is a system and associated connection fitting for connecting a refrigerated line or air conditioning hose to the compressor unit or component on one end and the evaporator unit or component on the other end of a residential or commercial air conditioning or refrigeration system. The hose will be of a construction, which as well as having a relatively high bursting strength, will also not allow the refrigerant to permeate through the hose and escape into the outside environment. The associated connecting fitting allows the hose to be connected to the compressor/evaporator unit. The mounting surface of the fitting will allow it to either slide over or fit into the corresponding fitting on the compressor and/or evaporator unit. The opposite end, which shall connect to the hose assembly, will have flanges and “O” rings which when clamped will provide a secure connection as well as prevent loss of refrigeration.

Abstract: The present invention is a water jet powered floatable device for an above-ground pool or an in-ground pool comprising, in combination, a floatable device and a water flow conduit system with a control valve to direct the exiting of the water either downwardly in the pool to maintain a relatively stationary position or laterally behind the floatable device in a direction to create a forward thrust or a turning movement of the floatable pool chair in a right or left turning direction. Optionally, a reverse mode may be incorporated by having an outlet directed forward of the floatable device.

Abstract: A sports figure shaped fan for ventilation grills comprising a caricature formed in the shape of a sports figure. The sports figure shaped fan is attached to a ventilation grill and the arms are extended and rotate when subjected to a back draft from the air flow of the ventilation system. The rotation mimics a throwing action of the sports figure. The sports figure shaped fan also includes a reservoir and access to the reservoir for inserting one of a scenting agent, a deodorizing agent and a combination thereof, in the reservoir located in a designated portion of the caricature. The designated portion of the sports figure caricature is sufficiently permeable on either side of the reservoir so that when the air flow passes by the sports figure, a vapor is dispersed by the movement of the air flow emanating from the ventilation grill.

Abstract: The present invention provides medicinal compositions characterized by containing as the active ingredient either a compound represented by a general formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable composite thereof, [wherein X represents oxygen or sulfur; R1 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, etc.; R2 represents, e.g., phenyl optionally substituted by A1; R3 represents, e.g., hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl optionally substituted by A2, or a group represented by either one of the following formulae; R represents oxygen, sulfur, or a group represented by a formula (N—G)], in particular, inhibitors of phospholipase A(2) activity; use of the compositions; and compounds represented by a general formula (1—1); wherein X, R1, R2, R3 and G1 are the same as defined in the description.

Abstract: Improvements to wind turbines for electrical power generation, incorporating a blade (4) rotor for harnessing the action of the wind, which consists of a hub (3) prolonged at the rear with an extension (7) that constitutes the assembly shaft for the rotating action with respect to the body (1) of the wind turbine, with the hub (3) and the aforementioned extension (7) forming the shaft constituting a single manufactured piece, with regard to which the blades (4) are arranged in a yaw rotary assembly that is operated by means of respective hydraulic cylinders (20).

Abstract: A water absorbent sleeve can be positioned on a writing implement to prevent the slipping of the writing instrument caused from a user's sweaty palm or fingers.

Abstract: A unidirectionally penetrable ornamental film comprising a laminate having a transparent resin film 3 in which a sublimable dye is diffusible, a white coating layer 2 on the transparent resin film 3, a light-shielding color coating layer 1 on the white coating layer 2, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer 4 on a surface of the transparent resin film 3 opposite to a surface on which the white coating layer 2 is provided, and a separator 5 on the pressure sensitive adhesive layer 5, in which throughholes having an area of 10 mm2 or less are formed in an opening ratio in the range of 30 to 70% and resins that constitute the white coating layer 2 and the light-shielding color coating layer 1 have no affinity for the sublimable dye.

Abstract: The present invention provides the colloidal silica slurry which does not have a bad influence, such as corrosion, to a silicon wafer and wiring material on a silicon wafer and inhibits growth of microbes, and whereof preserving stability is high because stability of particle diameters of a colloidal particle is superior and using for a long period continuously is possible. For providing the above, the colloidal silica slurry wherein hydrogen peroxide from 5 to 100 ppm is added.

Abstract: An adjustable underground utility housing with a lid for access from above ground is disclosed and comprises a housing formed with upstanding wall portions defining a cavity having an upper opening to support a lid and a bottom opening. The housing has utility piping inlet and outlet openings through which the piping enters and exits the housing for servicing a facility. The openings each have flexible closures for preventing dirt from entering the openings into the cavity of the housing. The closures are sufficiently flexible for sliding down over the utility piping yet sufficiently resilient to prevent the dirt from entering the housing cavity. The closures can be formed with overlapping horizontally oriented bristles, with a sheet of rubberized material having a centrally located vertical slit, or with this same sheet of rubberized material with the addition of horizontal slits to form reinforced stiffened fingers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method, system and shoe for determining the fit of a shoe from outside the shoe wherein the shoe has an outsole with reference marks such that when the bottom of a person's foot is placed against the outsole, the reference marks can be used to determine the proper fit of the shoe.

Abstract: Conveyor system accessories are disclosed, which provide an inexpensive way to stage, stockpile and/or sort work pieces and provides easy entry to and exit from a main conveyor. In particular, a trolley or trolleys that carry work pieces ride on the conveyor rail above the chain or intermesh with the chain on the inside of the track. These accessories are used with single track continuous conveyor systems, which greatly enhances the productivity of the single track system by permitting work pieces to be taken off-line without taking the work piece off a load pendant.

Abstract: An ESCAP type polymer which has a controlled structure wherein the groups protecting phenolic hydroxyl groups have been selectively or partly eliminated or decomposed with an acid and no carboxylic acid residues are contained and which is a narrow-disperse polymer and is suitable for use as a material for a chemical amplification type resist for excimer lasers which has excellent resolution. The process is characterized by subjecting either an alkenylphenol in which the phenolic hydroxyl group has been protected or the alkenylphenol and a vinylaromatic compound to anionic polymerization together with a (meth)acrylic ester to give a block copolymer and eliminating only a given proportion of the groups protecting the phenolic hydroxyl groups from the block copolymer with an acid reagent. Thus, an alkenylphenol copolymer is synthesized which has a ratio of the weight-average molecular weight (Mw) to the number-average molecular weight (Mn), (Mw/Mn), of 1.00 to 1.50 and has no carboxylic acid residues.