Abstract: This invention relates to a process of preparing storage stable aqueous Azadirachtin containing Azadirachtin A to provide a predominant pesticidal composition which comprises the steps of diluting 50,000-100,000 ppm Azadirachtin with 25,000 to 50,000 Azadirachtin A weight/volume with ethanol water solvent in a ratio in the range 100-70:0-30 volume/volume to produce 2,000-40,000 ppm Azadirachtin containing 1,000-20,000 ppm of Azadirachtin A weight/volume. This is followed by emulsifying of the diluted Azadirachtin with non-ionic and non-toxic emulsifying agents in an amount ranging from 0.2 to 30% and neem oil 20-50% volume/volume. The pH of the emulsified diluted Azadirachtin is adjusted to 3.5 to 6.0 by adding an alkali solution. 1-2.5% of a sunscreen like p.aminobenzoic acid or its esters and 1-10% oleic acid volume/volume are added to create a micro-emulsion for stabilizing the composition with a good bio-efficacy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new soluble double metal salt of group IA and IIA of (-) hydroxycitric acid of general formula I:where X is IA group metal: Li or Na or K or Rb or Cs or Frwhere Y is IIA group metal: Be or Mg or Ca or Sr or Ba or Rawhere the concentration of X in the salt varies from 1.5-51.0%,the concentration of Y in the salts varies from 2.0-50.9%,the concentration of HCA in the salt varies from 31.0-93.0% depending on the nature of X and Y.This invention more particularly relates to new soluble double metal salt of group IA and IIA of (-) hydroxycitric acid of general formula II.

Abstract: A zinc bath, which is particularly useful for batch-wise galvanizing of steel articles, of which the silicon content is not certain, contains 1-5 wt % of tin, 0.01-0.1 wt % of nickel, lead at a concentration up to saturation, and at least one of aluminum, calcium and magnesium, with the rest being zinc of any quality going from remelted scrap to SHG zinc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a design for a water going vessel hull and a method for determining useful hull design, and particularly multihull design, with emphasis on applicability to smaller trimaran vessels operating as displacement hulls but at speeds comparable to planing hulls. The present invention further relates to a trimaran design that includes a slender displacement type main hull with two outrigger hulls. More particularly, the invention relates to a boat hull that utilizes planing hulls or slender ellipsoidal displacement hulls as outrigger hulls, and an ellipsoidal hull (preferably, one which is longitudinally non-symmetric with and without a transom stern) as a main hull.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing particles suspended in a fluid. The fluid has electrical properties different from that of the particles. The fluid and particles move from a first fluid containing portion to a second fluid containing portion through a conduit or aperture. A first pair of electrodes, each electrode of the pair being in a respective fluid containing portion. A constricted electrical path is defined between the first and second electrodes, and the path extends along the aperture. At least one other pair of electrodes is positioned in a non-encircling arrangement, and are aligned with each other and transversed to the constricted electrical path. This configuration eliminates many common errors suseptible to other devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nitrous oxide injection device and system, and a method of installation of the device and system, and, in particular, to a self-contained, easy to install nitrous oxide device that provides fuel delivery that varies with nitrous oxide tank pressure by way of a manifold that is pressurized by a bleed orifice from the nitrous oxide source. The pressure from the manifold is transferred by a connection to the fuel pressure regulator of the vehicle, so that fuel delivery varies proportionally to the pressure of the nitrous oxide source.

Abstract: A surgeon-implantable, fluid-filled, flexible device for automatically controlling stress incontinence in female patients employs a flexible diaphragm element positioned in the patient's abdominal space to compress in response to increases in intraabdominal pressure. Upon such compression of the diaphragm, pressurized fluid flows therefrom via a flexible tubing, optionally via a flow control element, to an inflatable urethra-constricting element in fluid communication therewith and positioned over the patient's urethra close to her bladder neck. Thus, when the patient experiences an increase in intraabdominal pressure, e.g., when she coughs, fluid from the diaphragm flows rapidly to the urethra-constricting element which presses against and forcibly constricts the urethra adjacent thereto. Upon abatement of the intraabdominal pressure, the flow control element releases fluid from the urethra-constricting element which then ceases to press on the urethra.

Abstract: A manually-operable surgical tool, suitable for laparoscopic operations, has separable parts which cooperate to move a pair of end effector elements which can be readily replaced by another pair of end effector elements. A handle portion enables controlled longitudinal movement of an elongate inner element relative to an outer surrounding tubular element. The tubular element has a distal end with a first cleft and a pair of parallel cantilevered inwardly-oriented opposed cam pins. The distal end of the elongate inner element is provided with a second cleft and a transverse force-application pin. The selected end effector elements rotatably fit inside the cleft of the inner element to receive an applied force via the force-application pin. Each end effector element has a blind-ended cutout having an open end for engaging at least with a corresponding one of the cam pins.

Abstract: A card game and method of playing a card game that enables a player to purchase an option to buy a bonus card to better the player's hand. The method of playing the game includes a dealer accepting an optional insurance fee from each player of the game who chooses to pay the optional insurance fee and accepting a first wager from each player. The dealer then deals a selected number of cards to each player. After dealing these cards to each player, the dealer allows each player to elect in turn to place an additional wager. If a player does not place an additional wager when requested by the dealer, the player folds and is no longer in the game. The dealer then deals cards to each player who elects to place additional wagers. After the dealer has dealt each player a standard number of cards, the dealer deals a bonus card to each player who paid an insurance fee and who has a losing hand.

Abstract: A rear-view mirror for a vehicle has a convex reflecting surface composed of a plurality of distinct curved surfaces each having a selected shape that are smoothly joined with each other with a continuously varying average curvature. The average curvature increases gradually along the vertical direction from the top to the bottom of the mirror and along the transverse horizontal direction away from the body of the vehicle. The mirror provides a wide viewing around both sides and of the rear of the vehicle without blind spots and provides a clear image with little distortion that is visually acceptable to a driver.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition for controlling house dust mites. The composition comprises neem seed kernel extract containing azadirachtin, an alcoholic extract of plant resins, plant polyphenols or phenolic compound, fungistat used in food industry and a dispersion medium. The invention further includes a process of preparing the same by dispersing the above ingredients in a dispersion medium.

Abstract: A double U shaped exhaust pipe having varying internal pipe diameters for increasing horsepower, designed within internal combustion engine vehicle racing or other rules that limit such features as overall size. A first stage portion of the exhaust pipe produces a first periodic flow of exhaust, with a vacuum pulse created where the pipe internal diameter increases upon the exhaust reaching a second stage portion. A third stage portion of the exhaust pipe produces a third stage periodic flow of exhaust upon the exhaust reaching an increased pipe internal diameter at a fourth stage portion. These periodic pulsed flows are matched to the opening of the intake and exhaust valves of the engine for a selected engine speed range. The matching of a vacuum pulse to the opening exhaust valve improves engine performance by drawing exhaust gases from the engine.

Abstract: The invention includes a teaching machine that presents questions to the user who responds with answers. Graded interval recall is accomplished by storing the exact time and date when the user learns a correct answer. The machine determines the presentation mode and review schedule for each unit according to the length of real time that has elapsed since the user learns the material. Precise timing is designed to bridge the threshold between short-term and long-term memory by interrupting default sequencing of material to review items at an exact preset interval from the time the user learned the material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nitrous oxide injection device and system, and a method of installation of the device and system, and, in particular, to a self-contained, easy to install nitrous oxide device that provides fuel delivery that varies with nitrous oxide tank pressure by way of a manifold that is pressurized by a bleed orifice from the nitrous oxide source. The pressure from the manifold is transferred by a connection to the fuel pressure regulator of the vehicle, so that fuel delivery varies proportionally to the pressure of the nitrous oxide source.