Abstract: The present invention is directed to oxazole derivatives represented by the formula [I]; wherein A represents a nitrogen atom or a R3-substituted carbon atom; B represents a nitrogen atom, or an unsubstituted or X-substituted carbon atom; Z represents an oxygen atom, sulfinyl or sulfonyl; R1 and R2 represent each independently hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 haloalkoxy, C1-C6 haloalkyl or the like; R3 represents hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, halogen, nitro, formyl or acyl; X represents hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C7 cycloalkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C3-C6 alkynyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl or the like; Y represents hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C7 cycloalkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C3-C6 alkynyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl or the like; m represents an integar of 1 or 2, and n represents an integar of 1, 2, 3 or 4, and the salts thereof. The compounds specified in the present invention have an excellent herbicidal activity and are useful as an active ingredients for herbicides.

Abstract: A compound represented by the general formula [I] ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group; R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl group and the like; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub. 6 alkyl group; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or a benzyl group or the like; R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 are each independently hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group.) or a herbicide containing a salt thereof, intermediate preparing therefor, and the said compound.

Abstract: Triazine derivatives of general formula (I); and recording materials excellent in the storage stability of developed images, particularly the resistance thereof to plasticizers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to oxazole derivatives represented by the formula [I]; ##STR1## wherein A represents a nitrogen atom or a R.sub.3 -substituted carbon atom;B represents a nitrogen atom, or an unsubstituted or X-substituted carbon atom;Z represents an oxygen atom, sulfinyl or sulfonyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl or the like;R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, halogen, nitro, formyl or acyl;X represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl or the like;Y represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl or the like;m represents an integer of 1 or 2, andn represents an integar of 1, 2, 3 or 4, and the salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a benzoic acid derivative methyl 3-formyl-4-methanesulfonyl-2-methylbenzoate. The compound is useful as a starting material for herbicide manufacture.

Abstract: A blade has a proximal end and a distal end and a central axis of elongation. The proximal end is generally rectangular cubic with a flat profile having top and bottom surfaces and short sidewalls, with each sidewall made up of two edges meeting to define an angle of approximately 100.degree. to 140.degree.. The apex of this angle is unsharpened and these sidewalls comprise guide means for guiding movements of the blade through an opening created by the cutting surfaces located on the distal end thereof. The distal end of the blade includes a cutting surface made up of a sharp pointed tip with the cutting edges proximal of the tip defining an angle of 75.degree. to 85.degree.. Two angled surfaces extend laterally and proximally to either side of the tip, each making an angle of 22.degree. to 27.degree. with the bottom surface of the blade. The tip is located between the planes defined by the top and bottom surfaces of the blade. The inventive blade is made from diamond.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cap for a spray can which can discharge residual liquid and gas in a spray can safely at once and sufficiently afford to discharge a great deal of residual liquid. In another embodiment, the invention includes a spray can with the cap and a method for discharging residual liquid and gas in a spray can.

Abstract: A granular hydrating agent having an excellent dispersibility wherein a tristyryl phenyl ether, with polyoxyethylene added thereto, as a dispersant and a dispersion aid are incorporated at the time of wet pulverization to improve the capability of granulation and at least one member selected among sodium alkylnaphthalenesulfonates and sodium alkylbenzenesulfonates and a dispersion aid are incorporated at the time of dilution.

Abstract: A low air loss therapeutic air support system which simultaneously prevents the development of pressure sores and skin maceration due to the build up of heat and moisture at points of interface between the device and the patient and has an active feedback system which provides for real time adjustments to the inflation pressure of the support surface in response to an increase in the compressive pressure on a part of the support surface from shifting of the patient's position or other causes which can be used interchangeably with a sleeping surface and a wheelchair seating system.

Abstract: A removable device for melting and preventing the accumulation of ice and snow on walkway and driveways is disclosed. The apparatus includes a series of interconnected pads of various lengths and widths which are heated to a temperature which is sufficient to prevent the accumulation of ice and snow.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to oxazole derivatives represented by the formula ?I!; ##STR1## wherein A represents a nitrogen atom or a R.sub.3 -substituted carbon atom; B represents a nitrogen atom, or an unsubstituted or X-substituted carbon atom; Z represents an oxygen atom, sulfinyl or sulfonyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl or the like; R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, halogen, nitro, formyl or acyl; X represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl or the like; Y represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl or the like; m represents an integar of 1 or 2, and n represents an integar of 1, 2, 3 or 4, and the salts thereof.

Abstract: A permanent-wave treatment method which can give a permanent-wave comfortably without using a cap or a turban, and a treatment auxiliary agent used in this method. The permanent-wave treatment method comprises a winding step of applying permanent-wave treatment liquid to hair and winding the hair around rollers, and a liquid drop prevention step of sprinkling a powdery treatment auxiliary agent on the wound hair so as to prevent the permanent-wave treatment liquid from dropping. The treatment auxiliary agent comprises powder which adsorbs or partially dissolves in permanent-wave treatment liquid, and serves to increase the viscosity of the powder-sprinkled permanent-wave treatment liquid and prevent the permanent-wave treatment liquid from dropping.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of engraving objects which circumvents the necessity of mechanically scrubbing the engraved surface to remove fillers. Specifically, in the method of the present invention, the fillers are applied directly to the resist stencil instead of being applied to the object to be engraved. Removal of the resist stencil simultaneously removes the filler from the engraved object.

Abstract: A productive, efficient and environmentally friendly Steam Powered Head Device for integral use with an engine which operates at high RPM. The inventive device includes a head block with integral cylindrical rotating valve through a longitudinal cylindrical aperture in the head block. A high temperature seal bearing is circumferentially pressed fit around the cylindrical rotating valve at each end of the aperture within said head block. The head block and cylindrical rotating valve include intake steam ports and larger exhaust steam ports to allow rapid discharge of steam which are aligned and sequentially arranged through the axis of the cam shaft according to the degrees recommended by the manufacturer of the high RPM engine to which the inventive device is adapted. One intake steam port and one exhaust steam port is typically aligned to each cylinder chamber of the high RPM engine to which the inventive device is adapted.

Abstract: A fiber dispensing system for storing and delivering fibrous material includes a housing for receiving and storing the fibrous material. The housing has an activatable dispensing mechanism for selectively dispensing the fibrous material from the housing. A control mechanism is electrically connected to the dispensing mechanism for receiving an activation signal to activate the dispensing mechanism. A load mechanism associated with the housing and electrically connected to the control mechanism measures the weight amount of any fibrous material within the housing and transmits a weight amount data signal to the control mechanism. The control mechanism further activates a solenoid valve which in turn activates a water nozzle spray assembly for wetting of fibrous material prior to discharge into a receptacle.

Abstract: This invention concerns a benzoic acid represented by the formula ?I! ##STR1## or a benzoic acid derivative and a method for the production of a compound represented by the formula ?I!.

Abstract: A door holding device for catching and holding a door in an open position against an adjacent wall is provided. The door has a magnetically attractive door knob mounted thereon. The device comprises a mounting base mounted to the adjacent wall at an elevation substantially equal to the elevation of the door knob. A magnet is secured to the mounting base for coacting with the door knob of the door, wherein upon the door opening from a closed position to a point nearingly adjacent the adjacent wall, the magnet means coacting with the door knob thereby catching the door knob and holding the door in the open position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of formula ?I!: ##STR1## or a salt thereof in which R.sub.1 is a a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, R.sup.2 is a halogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkylthio group, a C.sub.1-6 alkylsulfinyl group or a C.sub.1-6 alkylsulfonyl group, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently hydrogen, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or a C.sub.1-6 haloalkyl group, and R is hydrogen or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group. The present invention is further directed to a compound of formula ?1! or a salt thereof, as described above and in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are methyl, R.sup.2 is chlorine or methylsulfonyl, R.sup.4 is hydrogen, and R is methyl or ethyl. In addition, the present invention is directed to a herbicidal composition, characterized in that it contains as active agent one or more compounds of formula ?I! or salt thereof in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 are as described above.

Abstract: Conduits or chambers for use in directing and conditioning the flows of air or fluids using a wide variety of heat generation, cooling, variation of pressure or vacuum and the effect of this on a member that is moved or rotated from one chamber to other chambers to effect the removal of moisture, particles and some gasses from an air or fluid stream that is conditioned for a specified use; generally, but not limited to a living or storage environment.

Abstract: A combination filter and evaporator unit for use in small engine applications includes a filter member that is screw threadedly engaged to the evaporator unit to facilitate replacement of filter media as needed. The design of the unit constrains incoming oil to flow first through the filter media and then to an evaporation chamber. A central hub and a bottom wall of the evaporation chamber are directly heated by a heating element, and the evaporation chamber is closed by an imperforate lid so that heat loss is inhibited.