Abstract: A cosmetic preparation comprises a cosmetic powder implanted into a film of fixative on an area of the body by applying the fixative to the area, allowing the fixative to partially dry to form a film, applying the cosmetic powder to the partially dried fixative, and allowing the fixative to completely dry. As a result of this method of applying the cosmetic powder, the powder is maintained in position by the fixative and some particles project outwardly from the film.

Abstract: Luminosity values of a structure carrying information, in particular grey scale values, are transformed into corresponding isochromates. The transformation is effected by optically imaging the information carrying structure onto a layer of liquid crystals. By this means, a thermogram corresponding to the information carrying structure produced in the layer of liquid crystals, so that the luminosity values of the structure carrying information is transformed into isotherms in the layer of liquid crystals, and the isotherms are converted into isochromates as a result of the colour/temperature behaviour of the layer of liquid crystals.

Abstract: In an apparatus for process analysis, a test substance is removed from the process stream by a probe and fed to an analysis instrument with a measured value display. Upstream of the analysis instrument, the test gas is conveyed through condensers. A monitoring unit is coupled to the analysis instruments and the processing chain without influencing the flow of data from the analysis instrument to the measured value display. The monitoring unit receives information about the entire apparatus via status sensors which are incorporated into the processing chain and into the analysis instrument. Depending on this information, the monitoring unit can intervene via solenoid valves, switches and motor potentiometers into the apparatus and alter its operation. The condition of the apparatus can also be displayed.

Abstract: Blood pressure cuff having a hose-like band and buckle fixed to one end thereof through which the free end of the band is passed to form a loop, said band having a first covering made of a magnetizable sheet material which is adapted to adhere to a correspondingly magnetized oppositely applied second covering for temporary setting the loop. A self-gripping fastener can be used in place of the magnetic coverings.

Abstract: 2-Hetero-acetamido-penicillanates and cephalosporinates of the formula ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen or lower alkoxy,Z is ##STR2## R.sup.1 and R .sup.2 independently or together are various radicals, A is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --,--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or ##STR3## n is 1 or 2, X is S,O,SO,SO.sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 --,Y is the balance of a penicillin or cephalosporin moiety, andB is a heterocyclic radical, in the form of the acid, a hydrate thereof, a salt thereof or a salt of the hydrate, exhibit marked anti-bacterial properties rendering them suited for use as antibiotics and animal feed supplements.

Abstract: Azo dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, R.sub.1, m and n have the meaning given in the description. The dyestuffs are suitable for dyeing cellulose-containing materials, especially cotton, which may be natural or regenerated, as well as union fabrics containing cotton, and paper. The dyestuffs in general give red to violet, as well as reddish brown, color shades.The dyestuffs are distinguished by good light-fastness, substantivity and wet-fastness. Their great suitability for high temperature dyeing processes and for subsequent creaseproof finishing deserves particular mention.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of an alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid amide compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are individually selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl, each of which may be optionally substituted, or a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic radical; orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, represent an optionally benzo-fused monocyclic or bicyclic ring, which ring may be substituted and may be partially unsaturated,which process comprises reacting in a first stage an alpha-halocarboxylic acid amide of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identified as above; andHal is chlorine or bromine,with an alkali metal acetate or alkaline earth metal acetate in the presence of a quaternary ammonium salt at a temperature between 20.degree. and 200.degree. C.

Abstract: A liquid-filled pressure gauge comprising a cup-shaped housing in which a metering element is located whose interior is subjected to the pressure to be measured. The front side of said housing is covered by a stiff face plate on whose inner side a transparent, resilient membrane is disposed in spaced relation which seals off the interior of said housing and which is deflected during temperature-related changes in the volume of the liquid filling. The space between the membrane and the face plate is vented externally. The transparent membrane ensures pressure compensation in the interior of the housing, while the stiff face plate protects the pressure gauge from damage to the front.

Abstract: Compositions for inhibiting cell growth, particularly compositions for the reatment of virus infections, are provided comprising the nucleoside 2'-azido-2'-desoxycytidine.

Abstract: Diagnostic agent for the detection of leukocytes in body fluids, comprising an absorbent carrier which is impregnated with a chromogen and a buffer substance, wherein the chromogen is a sulfonphthalein ester of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a carboxylic acid residue optionally substituted by halogen or lower alkoxy; or is an amino acid or peptide residue having a nitrogen protective group;R.sub.2 is a halogen atom or a lower alkyl radical; andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are individually selected from hydrogen and halogen.Certain of the chromogen are provided as novel compounds.

Abstract: A rotary disc cutter blade assembly comprises a cutter blade and the rotatable support on which the blade is mounted and which supports the blade within a radial support area. The rotatable supporting includes a resiliently deformable disc which airially supports the blade with initial tension outside the support area to effect noise reduction during use of the blade.

Abstract: A triazolyl-alkene of the formula ##STR1## in which R is an alkyl radical or an optionally substituted phenyl radical,R.sup.1 is a cycloalkyl radical, andR.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together, in the o-position relative to each other, are an optionally substituted polymethylene bridge, or, together with the phenyl ring, are naphthyl,R.sup.3 is a halogen atom or an alkyl, alkoxy or halogenoalkyl radical,n is 0, 1, 2 or 3, andX is a keto radical or a --CH(OH)-radical,or an acid addition salt or metal salt complex thereof, which possesses fungicidal activity.

Abstract: A pendulum gate valve with a pressure tight housing and inlet and outlet openings arranged on opposite sides of the housing. The drive rod for the pendulum frame is guided throughout its total path by a joint connected to the pendulum frame which can swivel about the shaft of the pendulum frame but can in addition also move independently of the swiveling motion of the pendulum frame. A guide mechanism is provided for the further movement of the joint outside the swiveling range, which forces the joint onto a path that runs substantially parallel to the drive rod. The guide mechanism consists of a thrust rod forming part of the pressing device which urges the gate valve plate against the sealing bearing surface and which is connected to the drive rod. The thrust rod is mounted in a longitudinally movable manner in the pendulum frame and runs parallel to the drive rod in the closed position of the gate valve plate.

Abstract: Continuous fermentation of solutions such as grape juice with wine yeast is carried out in a tower under sterile conditions. In the process, a tower with an enlarged upper end section is sterilized with steam followed by introducing sterile gas into the tower to maintain a positive pressure of sterilized gas therein, then continuously introducing a fermentable solution into the lower end of the tower, fermenting the solution while introducing a stream of bubbles of sterile gas to agitate the solution, continuously removing fermentation products from the upper end section of the tower, separating yeast from the products and reintroducing the yeast into the lower end of the tower. Before fermentation of the solution, yeast may be cultured under aerobic conditions and when the desired yeast concentration is reached, the solution to be fermented is introduced and fermented under anaerobic conditions.

Abstract: An improved process for the absorption of an olefin in a silver salt solution and the recovery thereof by desorption is disclosed wherein the silver salt of the silver salt solution is silver trifluoroacetate.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of trimethylsilyl cyanide comprising reacting trimethylsilyl chloride with an approximately equimolar amount of an alkali metal cyanide in the presence of a catalytic amount of a heavy metal cyanide and in the presence of an aprotic solvent with a boiling point above about 150.degree. C., at a temperature between about 130.degree. and 250.degree. C. Advantageously the reaction temperature is between about 160.degree. and 220.degree. C., the alkali metal cyanide is sodium cyanide or potassium cyanide, the heavy metal cyanide is copper(I) cyanide, copper(II) cyanide, zinc cyanide or a complex compound of one of them with an alkali metal cyanide and is employed in about 1 to 8 mol % relative to the alkali metal cyanide, and the mixture of aprotic solvent, heavy metal cyanide and alkali metal chloride remaining in the reaction vessel when the reaction has ended is used directly as the reaction medium for a further batch.

Abstract: In the preparation of 4-amino-6-tert.-butyl-3-methylthio-1,2,4-triazin-5-(4H)-one of the formula ##STR1## wherein pivaloyl cyanide of the formula(CH.sub.3).sub.3 C--CO--CNis reacted to form an intermediate, the intermediate is condensed with thiocarbohydrazide of the formulaNH.sub.2 --NH--CS--NH--NH.sub.2to form 4-amino-6-tert.-butyl-3-mercapto-1,2,4-triazin-5-(4H)-one of the formula ##STR2## and the 4-amino-6-tert.-butyl-3-mercapto-1,2,4-triazin-5-(4H)-one is alkylated to replace the H atom on the sulphur by --C.sub.1-4 --alkyl, the improvement which comprises reacting the pivaloyl cyanide with a carboxylic acid anhydride of the formulaR--CO--O--CO--Rin which R is an optionally substituted aliphatic radical with up to 8 carbon atoms or an optionally substituted phenyl radical, in the presence of a strong acid at a temperature between about -50.degree. and +150.degree. C., and then directly reacting the reaction mixture thus obtained with the thiocarbahydrazide. Advantageously R is CH.sub.

Abstract: A method of extracting coffee oil containing aromatic constituents in high yield and in stable form by extracting solid, roasted coffee with dry carbon dioxide under super-critical conditions of temperature and pressure.

Abstract: The invention concerns the provision of cosmetic agents containing, as an active ingredient, soluble elastin. Also included is a method of combating skin ageing by applying said cosmetic agents to the skin.

Abstract: Process for continuous production of propylene oxide (FIG. 1) from propylene and aqueous hydrogen peroxide. The aqueous hydrogen peroxide is first reacted with propionic acid in the presence of acid catalyst to form perpropionic acid (1). The perpropionic acid is taken up by extraction in benzene (5, 12), and following drying of the benzene solution (16), the perpropionic acid in the solution is reacted with propylene (18) for oxidation of the propylene to propylene oxide and conversion of the perpropionic acid back to propionic acid. The reaction mixture is worked up to separate propylene oxide, propionic acid and benzene (25, 27, 31, 33), and the latter two are recycled. In the benzene extraction (5, 12), an aqueous raffinate (7) is formed containing hydrogen peroxide and acid catalyst. Water is removed from the aqueous raffinate (8) and the concentrate is recycled to the propionic acid reactor. Make-up hydrogen peroxide can be added to the aqueous raffinate before the removal of water.