Abstract: Water-soluble, crosslinked nitrogen-containing condensation products, the viscosity of which, in aqueous solution, increases with increasing temperature, are obtained by reacting a chlorohydrin-ether of the formula ##STR1## where x is from 50 to 250, y is from 20 to 100, the ratio x:y is from 6.1:1 to 1:15 and n is from 0.5 to 5, with ethyleneimine in the weight ratio of from 1:10.1 to 1:0.8; the condensation products are added to aqueous systems, e.g. polymer solutions and polymer dispersions, to improve the viscosity characteristics.

Abstract: A process for the production of 2,3,6-trimethylphenol in which diethyl ketone is reacted in the presence of a basic reagent with crotonaldehyde or methyl vinyl ketone (or a compound which in the presence of a basic reagent is converted into crotonaldehyde or methyl vinyl ketone) and the 2,5,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one or 2,3,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one formed is dehydrogenated.

Abstract: Azo dyes having a 2,6-diamino-pyridine as coupling component, one of the amino groups bearing a bicyclic or polycyclic non-aromatic radical as a substituent. The dyes are eminently suitable as disperse dyes, particularly for synthetic linear polyesters, and give bright dyeings having excellent fastness properties.

Abstract: A safety device and monitoring device -- for use with piston-type and turbo-type oxygen compressors -- for oil leakage at the seals of the machine, comprising at least one collecting element for leakage oil, which is introduced into a vessel in which it actuates a signal device.

Abstract: A mechanical method of manufacturing magnetic tape cassettes, wherein the magnetic tape is loaded into the cassette during assembly of the cassette parts, and a support controllable by a mechanical conveyor system and having an intermittently rotatable winding disc for the magnetic tape.

Abstract: Symmetrical carotenoids are manufactured from the molecular halves thereof by a process wherein phosphonium salts of the molecular halves of these symmetrical carotenoids are oxidized electrochemically in a solvent and in the presence of a base, causing the molecular halves to dimerize, with elimination of substituted phosphine oxide.

Abstract: A change-over mechanism for disk-shaped recording media, especially for magnetic films in a sleeve, is provided with a magazine and with selector, transport and drive mechanisms which can provide any desired access to any recording medium and permit trouble-free operation. The mechanism can be used for floppy disks and any type of film-like or rigid recording media.

Abstract: Copolymers, having a uniform structure, of cyclic dienes are obtained by heating a mixture of from 35 to 96% by weight of cyclopentadiene, dicyclopentadiene and/or methyldicyclopentadiene, which may or may not be partially replaced by methylcyclopentadiene or tricyclopentadiene or methyltricyclopentadiene, from 1 to 30% by weight of maleic anhydride, maleic acid or a monoalkyl maleate, which maleic acid or maleic acid derivatives may be partially replaced by other .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or dicarboxylic acids of 3 to 5 carbon atoms, and from 3 to 45% by weight of one or more vinyl-aromatics to 230.degree.-320.degree. C, during which heating the mixture does not remain at from 30.degree. to 230.degree. C for more than 5 hours, and preferably for not more than 2 hours. The copolymers may be used as binders for printing inks and coatings, and as additives in adhesives.

Abstract: An improved process for the manufacture of silver catalysts, in which the silver is applied to conventional dimensionally stable and chemically inert carriers, eg. alumina or quartz moldings, preferably by electroless deposition from silver salt solutions onto a great variety of surfaces acting as carriers, by the use of suitable reducing agents. In a particular embodiment, a uniform deposition of silver and a dense and well-adhering silver layer on the surface of the carrier are achieved by adding certain materials to the silver salt solutions.

Abstract: Aminosulfonylcarboxylic acids and their manufacture from diamines and chlorosulfonylcarboxylic acids.

Abstract: A specific copolyamide and its use for finishing leather and leather substitutes, particularly those of polyurethane. A particular advantage of the copolyamide is its sealing effect counteracting the migration of dyes, plasticizers and fats, combined with other advantages such as good mechanical properties and the stability of the solutions.

Abstract: Winding device with two spaced arms pivotably mounted on a machine frame, each arm carrying a spool holding disc for holding therebetween a spool and the winding formed thereon, the swinging arm being jointed and being associated with a brake surface pressable against a contiguous spool holding disc.

Abstract: Alkali metal salts of arabonic acid are manufactured by oxidizing D-hexoses in the presence of alkali metal compounds under specific conditions in respect of temperature, pressure, reaction time, sequence of addition of the individual reactants and mixing.The alkali metal salts of arabonic acid which may be manufactured by the process of the invention are valuable starting materials for the manufacture of vitamins, electro-coating assistants, crop protection agents and metal complexing agents.

Abstract: Electrical insulating compositions consisting of an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer containing from 0.5 to 9.5 percent by weight of vinyl acetate units, from 0.1 to 2.0 percent by weight of polymerized 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline, from 0.5 to 5 percent by weight of a triallyl cyanurate and, optionally, up to 0.1 percent by weight of sulfur. The compositions can be crosslinked, with high yield, by treatment with high energy radiation.

Abstract: Isoxazolylmethylthiol carbamates, herbicides containing these compounds, and methods of controlling the growth of unwanted plants with these compounds.

Abstract: A servo arrangement for the drive motor of the recording tape of a color video recording and reproducing system, in which a phase detector is included in a tachometer loop for regulating the speed of the drive motor. Another phase detector and a voltage controlled oscillator are included in a tape lock loop for providing to the tachometer loop phase detector a reference derived from off-tape sync information. The voltage controlled oscillator is controlled by the error signal voltage of the tape lock phase detector, and the oscillator output is used as a reference for the tach loop. In one embodiment the oscillator is of the voltage controlled crystal type having a relatively high center frequency which is heterodyned down to a suitable frequency for controlling the tach loop phase detector. In this manner a servo reference of great stability is produced for the tach loop phase detector.

Abstract: A magnetic transducer device for maintaining improved recording tape to transducer head contact at reduced contact pressure. A pair of vertical outrigger bars are mounted on either side of the transducer head transverse to the path of the recording tape. The surfaces of the vertical bars facing the recording tape are located slightly below the plane of the outer surface of the transducer head thereby maintaining a constant, shallow wrap angle of the recording tape over the transducer head. Furthermore, a second pair of horizontal outrigger bars are mounted on either side of and adjacent to the transducer head along an axis transverse to the path of the recording tape.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for translating standard broadcast format color television signals to an encoding format for use in a transfer channel, and for retranslation of the signals to broadcast format. In one form of the invention, the broadcast format chroma signal is translated directly to transfer channel format without intermediate reduction to baseband. A second form of the invention achieves the same result by intermediate reduction to baseband of the chroma signal. The transfer channel format comprises chroma information amplitude modulated at a lower frequency than frequency modulated luma information, and enjoys exceptional independence from chroma cross-talk into luma in the restored broadcast signal as well as reduced cross-color distortion due to time base error in recording/playback transfer channels. An optional interlacing system provides even greater resistance to cross modulation effects.

Abstract: Butenediol diacetate is manufactured by reaction of butadiene, oxygen and acetic acid over a palladium or platinum catalyst, only liquid, and no gases, being present in the reaction chamber.

Abstract: In the manufacture of flocked textiles by applying a polymer emulsion, flocking and drying, a heat-sensitized polymer emulsion is used and the emulsion coat is first only gelled, by heating, in the zone adjoining the textile substrate, and is then flocked and dried at an elevated temperature.