Abstract: A sterilizing agent comprising:(A) a dichlorobenzene; and(B) a dialkyldimethylammonium halide represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein X is bromine or chlorine, and,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently represent an alkyl group.

Abstract: A blood analyzer includes a display means that visually informs operating room personnel of the instantaneous condition of a patient's blood. Arterial or central venous tubing connects the analyzer to a blood vessel, either arterial, venous, or both, of the patient. In a first embodiment, a plurality of sensor means are positioned within a primary chamber of the analyzer. In a second embodiment, a secondary chamber in valved fluid communication with the primary chamber enables introduction of blood thereinto and a port is provided for entry of a syringe needle so that reactants may be introduced into the secondary chamber so that an additional test may be performed. In a third embodiment, the primary chamber is in valved fluid communication with a conventional pressure transducer.

Abstract: A compact disk changer includes a magazine having an inner body and an outer body that are rotatable independently of one another about a common axis of rotation. The inner and outer bodies are slideably interconnected by a helical member so that relative rotation between the bodies in a first direction increases the axial spacing between them and relative rotation in a second direction decreases the axial spacing. This construction reduces the size of the changer and does not require precision tolerances between moving parts. A plurality of compact discs are stacked within the magazine, and each disk is supported by a disk holder. When the disk at the top or end of the stack is to be played, relative rotation between the inner and outer bodies creates an axially extending space, adjacent the selected disk and a playing mechanism is inserted into that space.

Abstract: An automatic apparatus that positions a golf ball on a tee retrieves and positions a new ball on the tee each time a golfer makes a tee shot. A bucket of balls is charged into the apparatus, and a ramp directs the balls, one at a time, to a tee loading station. A plunger drives a ball in the tee loading station into contact with a horizontally positioned tee. The tee has a bore formed in it that communicates with a source of negative pressure so that a ball driven into contact with the tee by the plunger is held to the tee by a vacuum. The resulting increase in a vacuum line reconfigures a four way valve and activates a mechanism that rotates the tee and ball into a vertical position so that the golfer may make a tee shot. The shot disconnects the ball from the tee, resulting in bleeding of the vacuum line, and the drop in pressure reconfigures the four way valve. The valve activates a mechanism that returns the tee to its horizontal position so that it may retrieve another ball from the tee loading station.

Abstract: Ruminant feedstuffs comprising at least one biologically active substance such as amino acids, salts of amino acids and vitamins which are dispersed in a protectant containing calcium salts of mixed fatty acids as a main component wherein the void ratio is 15% or less and the moisture content is 2% by weight or less are disclosed. The feedstuff preparations of the present invention have excellent rumen bypassing properties and excellent digestion and absorption properties in the abamasum and subsequent digestive organs in addition to the feedstuffs' excellent heat resistant stability.

Abstract: This invention relates to a plant activator, a mycelial fertilizer, and a method of producing the fertilizer. The essential component of the activator and the fertilizer is purified pyrolignous acid. The plant activator includes 80-97 parts by weight of purified pyrolignous acid and 3-20 parts by weight of saccharide containing glucose. The mycelial fertilizer having purified pyrolignous acid includes predominant thermoactinomyces as mycelium. The mycelium is obtained by incubation and fermentation on a porous carrier while a pH of 7.5-9.5 is maintained. The plant activator revives plants weakened by stress. The mycelial fertilizer and method of producing that fertilizer includes predominant thermoactinomyces which beneficially affect farm products.

Abstract: A galvanic current is applied to acupuncture points of a human face by electrodes that are mounted in a predetermined array on a mask-like device that overlies the face. Each electrode is movable along its longitudinal axis so that its leading end is positionable into abutting relation to the face of the wearer of the mask. A low voltage is applied to each electrode and facial tissue is stimulated by a galvanic current that flows between the electrode and a remote ground. An electronic circuit controls activation of each electrode in accordance with a predetermined pattern to provide an optimal, systematic treatment, but the circuit may be overridden in favor of a manual activation of the electrodes so that the treatment may be provided in accordance with any pattern. A rubber sheath overlies the leading end of each electrode and has an enlarged, disc-shaped leading end to ensure treatment of all areas of the face that require stimulation.

Abstract: An exercise device includes an elongate padded base upon which an exerciser reclines on his or her side to perform leg lifts. An "L"-shaped resistance bar is pivotally mounted to a side edge of the base, and includes a cross bar part that extends transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the base. The cross bar is positioned in longitudinally spaced apart relation to a foot end of the base so that the exerciser performs leg lifts by placing an ankle beneath the cross bar and alternately raising and lowering the cross bar against a resistance. The resistance may be set at differing levels by setting a pair of handles in a number of differing combinations of settings. Each handle is independently connected to a coiled spring and each handle has a plurality of resistance settings. The exerciser can therefore set the resistance at different levels by selecting unique handle positions.

Abstract: A heterocyclic cyclohexanedione derivative represented by the general formula I!: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted heterocyclic ring; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may be the same or different from one another and each independently represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen; R.sup.7 is OR.sup.8 wherein R.sup.8 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aralkyl, lower acyl, alkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl; or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are combined together to represent a single bond; X is oxygen, sulfur or N--R.sup.9 wherein R.sup.9 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted heterocyclic ring, a salts thereof, a process for producing the same, and a herbicides comprising the same.

Abstract: Modular panels having foam cores covered by metal skins are interlocked to one another by complementally formed bends in the metal skins. A flat is formed in one of the metal skins to introduce flexibility and play into the interlocking mechanism, and both interlocking skins have a transversely extending bend formed in them that makes a line of contact with the mating interlocking skin to reduce the friction between them and to allow lateral movement of the interlocked panels. The play and flexibility introduced by the flat enable adjacent panels to be interlocked to one another by a straight-in movement and by an angular movement known as a rock and lock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the synthesis of .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated ketones which comprises, in the method for the synthesis of .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated ketones represented by general formula ##STR1## reacting aldehydes represented by general formulaR.sup.1 CHO(where R.sup.1 is as defined above) with alkali metal salt of acetoacetic acid represented by general formula ##STR2## (where M.sup..sym. is an alkali metal ion), in the presence as a catalyst of 3-azabicyclo[3,2,2]nonane, a cyclic secondary amine represented by general formula (1) ##STR3## a cyclic secondary amine represented by general formula (2) ##STR4## (where, l is 1 or more and up to 6, a ring with N is a 6-membered, 7-membered or 8-membered ring, the two neighbors of N are methylene, R.sup.3 is a lower alkyl group, its substitution position is at a carbon atom other than two those adjacent to N, and ##STR5## is an alicyclic group or a phenol group), or a secondary amine represented by general formula (3)CH.sub.3 NHCH.

Abstract: Compounds represented by general formulas (I) and (II), useful as the intermediates for agricultural chemicals, particularly herbicidal compounds, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent each hydrogen, alkyl or COOR.sup.3 :R.sup.3 represents alkyl: and R.sup.4 represents alkyl.

Abstract: A phosphorescence assay system. The phosphorescent label for immunoassays is palladium (II) octaethylporphine alphaisothiocyanate. The labeling agent has a Stokes shift of not less than 150 nanometers. Method for preparing the palladium (II) phosphorescent label is also shown.

Abstract: Nitroinimo compound as intermediate for insecticides and pharmaceauticals of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different from each other and denote lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms.