Abstract: A process for extracting from aqueous solution the alkali metal or calcium salt of a halo or haloalkyl substituted 2-hydroxypyridine, or a 2-hydroxyquinoline or 2-hydroxybenzothiazole which comprises contacting an aqueous alkaline or neutral solution of the alkali metal or calcium salt, in which is dissolved an alkali metal fluoride, chloride, bromide, hydroxide, sulphate, sulphite, cyanate, cyanide, thiocyanate, thiosulphate, sulphide, phosphate, hydrogen phosphate, carbonate, bicarbonate, borate, chlorate, hypochlorite, perchlorate, nitrite, chromate, dichromate or permanganate or calcium chloride, bromide, nitrate, nitrite, chlorate, hypochlorite, perchlorate, thiocyanate, thiosulphate, chromate, dichtromate or permanganate, with a partially water-miscible organic solvent so as to transfer aqueous solution of the alkali metal or calcium salt of the 2-hydroxypyridine, 2-hydroxyquinoline or 2-hydroxybenzothiasole into the solvent whilst retaining separate aqueous and solvent phases, and thereafter separating

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein G is either (i) or (ii), where M1 or M2 is bonded to A; n is 0 or 1; when G is (i), D is S, NR7, CR8?CR9, CR8?N, CR8?N(O), N?CR9 or N(O)?CR9; when G is (ii), D is S or NR7; E is N, N-oxide or CR10; M1 is OC(?Y), N(R11)C(?Y), N?C(OR12), N?C(SR13) or N?C(NR14R15) where O or N is the atom of attachment to the ring containing D and E; M2 is N—C(?Y) where N is the atom of attachment to the ring containing D and E; Y is O, S or NR16; J is N or CR17; and A, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14 and R15 are each certain organic or inorganic groups. These compounds are useful in fungicidal, insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal and hematicidal compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), or a salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are specified organic redicals; and compositions containing them, processes for making them and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel pesticidal pyrrolcarboxamide of the formula (I), wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is CF3, CF2H or CFH2; R2 is C1–C3alkyl, C1–C3haloalkyl, C1–C3alkoxy-C1–C3alkyl or C1–C3haloalkoxy-C1–C3alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, methyl, CF3 or fluoro; Q is (Q1), (Q2), (Q3), (Q4); R4 is C6–C14bicycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted by methyl, ethyl or CF3; C6–C14bicycloalkenyl unsubstituted or substituted by methyl, ethyl or CF3; C6–C14bicycloalkadienyl unsubstituted or substituted by methyl, ethyl or CF3; a group of the form (a) wherein R7, R8, R9 are independently of each other C1–C3alkyl or C1–C3haloalkyl; or a group (b) wherein R10 and R11 are independently of each other hydrogen or halogen and n=1 or 2; and R5 and R6 are independently of each other hydrogen or halogen. The novel compounds have plant-protecting properties and are suitable for protecting plants against infestation by phytopathogenic microorganisms.

Abstract: Novel pyrrole derivatives of formula I wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is C1–C4alkyl unsubstituted or substituted, with the exception of CF3; C3–C6cycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted; or halogen; R2 is hydrogen, C1–C4alkyl unsubstituted or substituted, C1–C4alkoxy unsubstituted or substituted, cyano or halogen; R3 is C1–C4alkyl unsubstituted or substituted; and A is orthosubstituted aryl; orthosubstituted heteroaryl; bicycloaryl unsubstituted or substituted; or bicycloheteroaryl unsubstituted or substituted. The novel compounds have plant-protective properties and are suitable for protecting plants against infestations by phytopathogenic microorganisms.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-phenyl-4-(4-pyridyl)-2-pyrimidineamine derivatives of the general formula (I) wherein the sum of (m+p) together is 0, 1, 2 or 3; n and q are independently of each other 0 or 1, and the sum of (m+p+q) together is 1, 2, 3 or 4; R1 is hydrogen, halogen, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy or alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, C1–C6-alkyl, C1–C6-haloalkyl or C1–C6-alkoxy; R2A is hydrogen, C1–C6-alkyl, C3–C4-alkenyl or C3–C4-alkynyl; each of R3, R4, R5 and R6 is, independently of the others, hydrogen, C1–C6-alkyl, C1–C6-haloalkyl, hydroxy-C1–C6-alkyl or C1–C6-alkoxy-C1–C6-alkyl, or the ring members CR3R4 or CR5R6 or CR2R2A are independently of each other a carbonyl group (C?O) or a group C?S; X is C?O, C?S, S?O or O?S?O; Y is O, S, C?O, CH2, —N(R8)—, —O—N(R8)—, —N(R8)—O— or NH—; R7 is hydrogen, C1–C4-alkyl, C3–C4-alkenyl, C3–C4-alkynyl, —CH2OR8, CH2SR8, —C(O)R8, —C(O)OR8, SO2R8, SOR8 or SR8; and R8 is C1–C8-alkyl, C1–C8-alkoxyalkyl, C1–C8 haloalkyl or phenylC1–C2-alkyl wherein the phenyl may be subs

Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrowinning metal from ionic solutions is provided wherein ionic solution is subject to nanofiltration. An electrowinning cell (10) includes a reservoir (12) adapted to receive an ionic solution (14). During operation, metal ions in solution (14) electroplate onto cathode (18). Nanofilter (20) is in fluid communication with the reservoir and receives solution (14) from a location (22) proximate to the cathode (18). Retentate (52) is formed as a first portion (26) of the solution (14) which passes through the membrane (21) of the filter (20). Permeate (54) is formed as a second portion (28) of the solution (14) which passes through the membrane (21) of the filter (20) to a second region (29) on the opposite side of membrane (21) from the first region (27). Permeate (54) has a second concentration of metal ions lower than the first concentration in first portion (26). Retentate (52) is returned to the reservoir (12) to intermix with solution (14).

Abstract: A hitch assembly adapted to secure a trailer and tractor vehicle includes an elongated housing, a threaded shaft in the housing, a coupling member on the shaft, a carriage member secured to the coupling member, a rotatable drive that turns the shaft to advance the coupling member and carriage member, a first member secured to the housing for connection to one of the vehicles and a second member secured to the carriage for connection to the other vehicle. This allows the effective height of the hitch assembly to be varied so that different towing situations can be accommodated. In one embodiment, flat slide surfaces between the carriage and the housing are provided. A yoke assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A molecular conjugate is provided having the formula: wherein n is the conjugation number, P is a moiety of a carrier molecule such as a protein, R1 is a moiety of a biologically active molecule or its analogs, derivatives, salts or secondary amines, Z is —O— or —NH—, and Y is a straight or branched alkyl having 1 to 20 carbons optionally substituted with one or more phenyl, a cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more alkyl or phenyl, or an aromatic group optionally substituted with one or more alkyl, electron-withdrawing or electron-donating groups. Compounds and methods useful in producing such molecular conjugates are also provided, as well as methods of concentrating biologically active molecules in selected target cells of a patient that comprise administering to the patient a selected dose of such molecular conjugates.

Abstract: A leader block in a read/write recording apparatus includes a body member and a latch member that move relative to each other to receive, engage and retain the leader pin on a tape medium. The leader block may include finger-like engagement structures. The catch piece can be biased toward a closed position and can include a ramp to facilitate initial engagement of the leader pin. The catch piece can include an actuator tab. A threading assembly is disclosed to incorporate the leader block and includes an actuator that selective operates the catch piece via the actuator tab to permit disengagement of the leader pin therefrom. A cam assembly may control the actuator. This assembly is disclosed in conjunction with a threading assembly that includes a flexible conveyor member received in a guide track. A method utilizing this structure is described.

Abstract: A hitch ball engaging assembly provides a socket to receive a hitch ball with at least one locking element. A rotatable locking collar rotates between first and second positions respectively to move the locking element between a locked state and an unlocked state. A latch can be provided to retain the collar in the first and/or second positions. The locking element(s) may be ball(s) in holes in the socket and the collar has cam surfaces to move the ball(s). The hitch ball engaging assembly may particularly be used in an adapter to interconnect a pin connector of a fifth wheel coupling to the hitch ball of a gooseneck coupling. Here, an extension member is provided with a pin connector assembly to secure the fifth wheel pin on one end and the hitch ball engaging assembly on the other end. The invention includes methods accomplished by these structures.

Abstract: A media carousel changer is adapted to receive a plurality of cassettes to mount them in and demount them from a docking station on a recorder/reader such that data can be accessed. The changer includes a rotatable turntable on a support frame. Cassette holders for the cassettes are located at the periphery of the turntable and are pivotable between an extended position and a retracted position. A plunger arm is linearly movable between an advanced position to pivot a registered one of the cassette holders to the extended position to move the cassette into a docked state on the docking station and a withdrawn position to permit the cassette holder to pivot into the retracted position thereby to demount the cassette. A rotary drive rotates the turntable to select the desired cassette.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the removal of certain salts, such as those of calcium or magnesium, from water. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a method for efficiently softening water containing certain ions in a manner which limits the volume amount of undesirable waste that is sent to municipality waste treatment systems. Additionally, the present invention includes a water softening apparatus (100) and system (200) useable in small domestic water softeners and existing water and drainage lines.

Abstract: A forming machine receives an elongated sheet of formable material to form a desired profile has a rigid framework supporting a sheet drive that includes a plurality of pairs of co-acting rollers to advance the sheet through the framework from an upstream entrance to a downstream exit. A drive assembly interconnects at least one roller in each of the pairs to rotatably drive the roller and advance the sheet in the downstream direction. Each of a plurality of carriage rails extends transversely along the framework and has first and second carriage mounts slideably disposed thereon. First and second tool rails are secured, respectively, to each of the first and second carriage mounts permitting the tooling rails to move laterally within the framework. Each tooling rail supports a plurality of forming elements defining at least two forming stations to bend the sheet as desired while it advances through the framework.

Abstract: An end closure for a container, such as a beverage or food can, includes a transverse central body panel and a surrounding outer margin joined to the longitudinal side wall of the container body. The margin portion has a support section, and a plurality of spaced rib structures are located on the margin and have portions that extend longitudinally along the support section to reinforce the margin. The end closure can be a lid or an integrally formed bottom for a can body. The margin can have a U-shaped profile with the rib structures located on either the inner or outer wall portion thereof. The rib structures may be flutes defining tear-dropped shaped depressions. The invention contemplates a can body with the end closure forming the bottom thereof. A method is described for forming such end closures and containers.

Abstract: A reusable container and method for a shipping system includes a container body, a closure, a removable label and a label panel. The label has an area to receive shipping information and a layer of an adhesive material. The label panel has an exposed surface to which the adhesive adheres but from which the label may be removed without tearing. A locking structure may be provided. A locking member can engage the locking structure to secure contents during shipment. The container may be a flexible pouch that may include an inner cushioning layer and an outer fabric layer. The pouch may be formed of two panels that have a zippered mouth and a grommet allows a cable tie to lockably secure the zipper in a closed position. A signal transmitter can be included with the container. The system includes special cartons and pallets for a plurality of containers.