Abstract: A shotcrete gun having a rotatable multichamber rotor, with a top feed hopper for receiving a dry concrete mixture in a chamber, and a bottom outlet pipe for discharging the dry concret mixture from the chamber. The outlet pipe having a compressed air connector for connection to a compressed air source. The upper surface of the drum rotor adjoins a gasket having one or more openings fixed to a clamping plate. The lower surface of the drum rotor adjoins a gasket which is fixed to a base plate. The hopper and the outlet pipe being spaced such that a chamber which communicates directly with the hopper can be moved so that it no longer communicates with the hopper but communicates with the outlet pipe. The clamping plate has a compressed air connector for blowing the dry mixture out into the outlet pipe, and at least three pressure cylinders in order to press the gasket against the drum rotor. Means are provided for maintaining the pressure in the cylinders proportional to the pressure in the outlet pipe.

Abstract: 8.alpha.-Acylaminoergoline useful in the treatment of psychotic disorders and Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: A process for bleaching a textile substrate in an aqueous medium, comprisinga) applying a peroxide or a peroxide releasing product to the substrate (hereinafter defined as "component a"); andb) destroying excess component a) with a catalase.

Abstract: New benz[b]pyranes and pyranopyridines of formula I, ##STR1## wherein the significances of substituents V, T, W, R.sub.3 to R.sub.5, R.sub.9, R.sub.10, m, X, Y and Z are given in claim 1 and their N-oxides and their salts and their use in the treatment of raised blood pressure in the treatment of vascular disorders and other disorders in which a reduction in tension of the smooth muscles is therapeutically useful, as well as in the treatment of hair loss and baldness. Further the compounds are useful in the treatment of asthma and obstructive disorders of the respiratory system as well as in the prophylactic treatment of obstructive or inflammatory airways disease, for example asthma, as well as novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising said K.sup.+ channel activators suitable for such use.

Abstract: A controlled release formulation for oral administration comprisinga 9,10-dihydro ergot alkaloid,a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrophilic swelling substance anda pharmaceutically acceptable inert fatty material.

Abstract: A protective coating for application to steel reinforced concrete structures, comprising a liquid composition of elastomeric polymeric material having electrically conductive particulate matter evenly dispersed therein. A cathodic protection system embodying the coating comprises a moisture impervious membrane of elastomeric polymeric material having electrically conductive particulate material evenly dispersed therein, an electrically conductive grid embedded in the membrane or contiguous thereto, and direct current means connecting the grid electrically with the reinforcing bars.

Abstract: A peptide optionally in isosteric form wherein a methylene group in the backbone chain is disubstituted, one or both substituents being fluorine and/or chlorine, in free form or in pharmaceutically acceptable salt form, such as a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein the substituents have various significances, or an isosteric form thereof,is useful as an enzyme inhibitor. In particular, as a renin inhibitor, it is useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.It is prepared by a process comprising the step of coupling two corresponding peptide residues optionally in isosteric form, or precursors thereof, and if required appropriately converting any resultant compound in precursor form.

Abstract: The invention provides crystallilne (6R, 7R)-7-[[2 ( 2-Amino-4-thiazolyl)-(Z)-2-(1-diphenylmethoxycarbonyl-1-methylethoxy)imino ]acetamido]-3-(1--pyridiniummethyl)-3-cephem-4-carboxylate and a process for its production.

Abstract: invention relates to heterocyclic phospholipids of formula III which are useful in treating multiple sclerosis:where R .sub.2 is n-C.sub.14 -C.sub.20 alkyl;each R.sub.1, independently, is methyl or ethyl; Y is --O-- or --S--;n is an integer 2 to 6.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and acid addition salts thereof whereinA.sub.1 is C.sub.1-8 alkylene; C.sub.2-8 alkylene substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from hydroxy, halo and cyano; C.sub.2-8 alkenylene; cyclohexylene; cyclohexylene substituted by 1 to 3 C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups; phenylene or phenylene substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy,B.sub.1 is ##STR2## wherein the quaternized nitrogen atom is bound to a carbon atom of A.sub.1,R is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl or phenylethyl,T is hydrogen, cyano, --COOR.sub.1, --CON(R.sub.2).sub.2, --SO.sub.2 N(R.sub.2).sub.2, ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl or phenyl(C.sub.1-3 alkyl),each R.sub.3 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, --CON(R.sub.2).sub.2 or --N(R.sub.5).sub.2, andX.sub.1 is --S--, --O-- or --N(R.sub.5)--,Y is hydrogen or a chromophoric group, andZ is ##STR4## wherein R.sub.11 is ##STR5## wherein W is --NR.sub.6 R.sub.7 or --.sup..sym.

Abstract: A method is provided for improving the dyeability and other properties of cellulosic materials, especially knitted cotton goods, wherein the material is impregnated with an aqueous liquor containing an effective amount of potassium hydroxide and preferably also an alkali metal silicate, a wetting agent and a sequestering agent, at a temperature of at least about 7.degree. C. (45.degree. F.). The application of tension is not necessary and the treatment is particularly useful for tubular knitted goods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing polyamide comprisinga) one or more oxanilide U.V. absorbers (hereinafter defined as component a);b) one or more copper complexes, (hereinafter defined as component b); andc) one or more metal-free or metallized acid dyes in particular 1:2 metal complex dyes (hereinafter defined as component c) optionally together with one or more dyeing assistants.

Abstract: Hydrophilic renin inhibitors, especially of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, W, o, m, n, A, B, C and D possess the definitions given in claim 2, processes for their production and their use in the treatment of hypertension, cardiac insufficiency and the treatment of diseases caused by retroviruses.

Abstract: The invention provides use of a 5HT-3 antagonist in the manufacture of a medicament suitable for the prevention or reduction of dependence on a dependence-inducing agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for treating industrial waste water which comprises either: (a) pre-treating the waste water with at least two different pre-treatments selected from adsorption, membrane filtration and oxidation and then, biologically purifying the waste water or, (b) neutralizing and biologically purifying the waste water and then after-treating the waste water either by membrane filtration in combination with adsorption or oxidation or, by oxidation optionally in combination with adsorption or filtration on a nanofiltration membrane or, by filtration on a nanofiltration membrane.

Abstract: Salts of ionic dyes with compounds which contain at least one ammonium, cycloammonium or immonium group and at least one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or carbonyl radical-substituted aromatic group or containing a piperazine or piperidine group or a heteroaromatic group selected from those of the triazine, pyrimidine, quinazoline, quinoxaline, phthalazine or phthalimidine series or which contain at least two carboxylic acid groups, at least one amino groups and at least one carboxylic acid group or at least one sulfonic acid group and one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, monocyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic group are useful for dyeing synthetic materials, particularly synthetic polyamides in the mass. The obtained dyeings have exceptionally good wet fastness.

Abstract: The invention relates to activated aminothiazolyl-oximinoacetic acid derivatives, their production and their use in the production of e.g. amides, in particular cephalosporin antibiotics.

Abstract: (i) Metal-free compounds of the formula ##STR1## These compounds are useful as dyes for paper and textiles.

Abstract: Aminopropylmorphine reduces the volatility of biologically active compounds containing a carboxylic acid group, including herbicides, fungicides and insecticides. Preferred herbicidal formulations, include benzoic acid compounds, phenoxy carboxylic acid compounds, glyphosate and mixtures thereof, especially dicamba and 2,4-D.

Abstract: Single domain crack-free and striation-free KNbO.sub.3 crystals having a maximum iron content of 15 ppm, a process for the synthesis of such crystals and laser systems comprising single domain crack-free and striation-free KNbO.sub.3 crystals which systems convert green light of wavelength 500-540 nm into blue light of wavelength 430-470 nm.