Abstract: Filter for the removal of apolar organic substances from gases containing an absorbent comprising at least one compound of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein one of X1, X2, and X3 is a phosphoric acid, phosphoric acid ester, or phosphatidyl moiety and two of the groups X1, X2, and X3 are independently selected from saturated fatty acid ester moieties and saturated alcohol (8 to 20 carbon atoms) ether moieties.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the acid hydrolysis of waste cellulose to glucose of the type wherein waste cellulose is continuously fed into an inlet port of a twin screw extruder, water is continuously fed into reaction zone in the extruder downstream of the inlet port, the cellulose is continuously reacted with water in the presence of an acid catalyst at elevated temperature and pressure in the reaction zone while continuously conveying same to an outlet port of the extruder and the reacted cellulose is discharged from the extruder the elevated temperature and pressure in the reaction zone is maintained, has the elevated pressure is maintained by forming a dynamic seal zone at the upstream end of the reaction zone by providing an unthreaded and radially recessed discontinuity in the screws.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of a sulphonic acid chloride of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are identical or different and denote hydrogen, a lower alkyl radical or a cycloalkyl radical, halogen, aryl, aralkyl, aryl ether or a radical --SO.sub.2 Cl, --SO.sub.2 aryl, ##STR2## or wherein adjacent radicals R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are linked to form a cycloaliphatic, aromatic or hetero-aromatic ring which is optionally substituted by a sulphonic acid chloride group by contacting an aromatic compound of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 of the above-mentioned meaning, with chlorosulphonic acid and thionyl chloride, the improvement residing in employing initially approximately stoichiometric amounts of aromatic compound and chlorosulphonic acid, effecting reaction of the aromatic compound and chlorosulphonic acid and thereafter contacting the reaction product with excess thionyl chloride.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 4-fluoro-3-phenoxytoluene of the formula ##STR1## comprising reacting 3-bromo-4-fluoro-toluene of the formula ##STR2## with an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal phenolate in the presence of copper as catalyst and in the presence if isoquinoline as diluent at a temperature between about 100.degree. and 200.degree. C. Advantageously the reaction is effected in the presence of about 0.9 to 1.5 mols of potassium or magnesium carbonate, about 1 to 1.2 mols of the phenolate, about 1 to 50 g of copper, copper(I) oxide, copper(I) chloride or copper (I) bromide as catalyst and about 150 to 1,500 ml of isoquinoline per mol of 3-bromo-4-fluoro-toluene.

Abstract: A roof covering material comprising a sheet material juxtaposed to a spacing means, said spacing means being in the form of a mat of resilient non-woven wires, threads, or fibers, said mat having a high air volume.

Abstract: Pesticidally active substantially pure nikkomicin fractions obtained from Streptomyces tendae Ettlinger et al Tu 901, the fractions being selected from the group consisting of ##STR1## a mixture of nikkomicin I and J, and a mixture of nikkomicin M and N.

Abstract: 1-Allyl-triazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen, alkyl or optionally substituted aralkyl,R.sup.1 represents optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl,R.sup.2 represents alkyl andR.sup.3 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkenyl, alkenyl or optionally substituted aryl, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3, together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded, represent optionally substituted cycloalkenyl or cycloalkylX represent the group ##STR2## or the keto group, R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted aralkyl, acyl or optionally substituted carbamoyl andR.sup.5 represents hydrogen, alkyl or optionally substituted aralkyl,or acid addition salts or metal salt complexes thereof are characterized by fungicidal and plant growth regulatory activity.

Abstract: A composite wall structure is disclosed and includes a plurality of vertically stacked building blocks forming a wall structure without mortar or other binder between contiguous blocks. Distinct, continuous layers of rigid urethane polymer foam cover both exterior sides of the wall, these foam layers being adhesively secured to the sides of the wall and extending into the surface pores of the blocks and into the vertical and horizontal seams formed by the blocks. The resultant composite wall structure can be characterized as being hermetically sealed, monolithic, insulated and having improved lateral strength imparted thereto by the exterior foam layers.

Abstract: Process for the production of a milk protein digestion product which process comprises passing, at elevated pressure and temperature, a mixture of milk protein, at least one digestion agent, water and a composition, which liberates an inert gas at said elevated pressure and temperature, through an extruder and allowing the product to expand freely at the outlet thereof to give a foamed form-stable extrudate with a specific weight up to 0.4 g./cm.sup.3.

Abstract: An aerodynamic multiple wedge resilient bearing includes two bearing members which are movable relative to each other and a resilient supporting and damping assembly mounted on one of the bearing members and forming a lubricant clearance with the other bearing member which has a plurality of wedgelike constrictions. The resilient supporting and damping assembly includes a plurality of ribs connecting one bearing member to one foil and a plurality of ribs connecting the two foils, wherein the ribs are disposed alternately and perpendicular to the direction of the relative movement of the two bearing members.

Abstract: A dietary snack product rich in fiber is produced by a process wherein a fiber containing substance which is difficult to extrude by itself is mixed with a protein such as milk protein plastifiable under extruding conditions, with the addition of water if desired, to form a mixture having a moisture content between 8 and 25%, and the obtained mixture is extruded at a temperature of at least 100.degree. C. The resulting dietary product may contain 10 to 80% rich in fiber such as bran and 20 to 90% of plastifiable protein.

Abstract: In the preparation of 4-amino-6-tert.-butyl-3-alkylthio-1,2,4-triazin-5-(4H)-one of the formula ##STR1## wherein (1) pivaloyl cyanide of the formula(CH.sub.3).sub.3 C--CO--CNis reacted to form a derivative of pyruvic acid, (2) the pyruvic acid derivative 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 (3) this is alkylated, the improvement which comprises effecting step (1) by reaction 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 adding water to the reaction mixture, thereby to form trimethylpyruvic acid N-acylamide of the formula(CH.sub.3).sub.3 C--CO--CO--NH--CO--R.

Abstract: An improvement in a process for the preparation of a sulphonic acid chloride of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, a lower alkyl radical or a cycloalkyl radical, halogen, aryl, aralkyl, aryl ether or a radical --SO.sub.2 Cl, --SO.sub.2 -aryl ##STR2## or wherein adjacent radicals R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are linked to form a cycloaliphatic, aromatic or hetero-aromatic ring which is optionally substituted by a sulphonic acid chloride group wherein an aromatic compound of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the above-identified meanings is reacted initially with chlorosulphonic acid and thereafter the reaction product is reacted with phosgene in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: Color photographic material is described in which a yellowish image is formed which can be used to print black and white prints. Also present in the layer is a small amount of a more reactive coupler which produces a colored image to which black and white paper is not sensitive. This more reactive coupler reduces the fog in the highlight areas.Most preferably small amounts of other couplers are present which result in a green or brown image which makes it easier for the operator to focus the image.

Abstract: O-Ethyl-S-n-propyl-O-(1-substituted-pyrazol-4-yl)-(thiono)-thiolphosphoric acid esters of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl, andX is oxygen or sulphur, which possess arthropodicidal and nematicidal properties.

Abstract: A coating composition to improve the abrasion and scratch resistance of plastics such as polycarbonate, consisting essentially of about(A) 10-40% by weight of a partially hydrolyzed siloxane compound which is obtained by hydrolyzing in water at about 50.degree.-80.degree. C. over a period of about 1-12 hours at least one of(a) a hydrocarbon-trialkoxysilane of the formula R'Si(OR").sub.3 whereinR' is an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenyl or vinyl group, andR" is an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms,(b) a co-condensation product of (a) and about 1 to 40% by weight of a phenyl- or vinyl-trialkoxysilane, the alkoxy group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms,(c) a co-condensation product of 1 mol of (a) and 0.05 to 1 mol of a tetraalkoxysilane, in which the alkoxy group contains 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and(d) a co-condensation product of 1 mol of (a) and 0.05 to 1 of a dialkyldialkoxysilane, in which the alkyl and alkoxy groups contain 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for the segregation of worn-out cleaning bodies consisting of resiliently deformable material such as rubber or plastic from the coolant circuit of a heat exchanger for the purpose of segregating and removing those cleaning bodies which on account of wear no longer have sufficient dimensions to clean the tubes of the heat exchanger. Cleaning bodies found still good are--together, if desired, with the new cleaning bodies replacing the rejected cleaning bodies--delivered back through the injecting device to the coolant circuit such that any air which has penetrated during the sorting or is contained in new cleaning bodies is virtually completely removed from the sponge-like cleaning bodies, and the cleaning bodies are imbibed with coolant fluid in order to assure a uniform distribution of the cleaning bodies in the coolant fluid and to prevent any floating up or sinking of the cleaning bodies and hence to prevent improper cleaning of the heat exchanger tubes.

Abstract: A high-voltage power supply for an electron-beam gun with a heatable cathode and an anode and of the type having an electronic switch connected in the current circuit for the cathode and controllable for blocking the current to the cathode, includes an impulse protecting filter connected in the current circuit for the cathode. The filter comprises a capacitor connected in parallel to the cathode, a choke connected in series with the cathode current circuit, a blocking diode and a discharge resistor connected in series therewith, with the diode and resistor connected in parallel with the choke.

Abstract: A system for the control of power of a high-voltage electron beam generator having a cathode and a control electrode for the cathode, has a controller at ground potential, a pulse generator for the production of square-wave voltage pulses symmetrical with ground potential, a transformer for transferring high-voltage potential to the beam generator including a primary winding substantially at ground potential and a secondary winding at high-voltage potential, a full-wave rectifier connected to the secondary winding and a filter connecting the rectifier to the cathode and to the control electrode. The filter comprises an LC combination of at least two LC members connected in series, in conjunction with at least two capacitors, one parallel to the cathode-control electrode and the other parallel to the full-wave rectifier, the resonance frequencies of the LC members being in a ratio of approximately 2:1.

Abstract: A process for the production of a hydrolyzable titanyl sulphate solution comprising contacting sulphuric acid of about 86% concentration with a mixture of slag and ilmenite, the ratio of H.sub.2 SO.sub.4 to TiO.sub.2 in the mixture ranging from about 1.7:1 to 2.2:1 and the mol ratio of Ti(III) to Fe(III) in the mixture ranging from about 25:1 to 1.4:1, the slag having a TiO.sub.2 content of >80% and a Ti(III) content of about 22 to 40% calculated as TiO.sub.2, and the ilmenite having a Fe(III) to Fe(II) ratio from about 1:1 to 10:1, and adding water if necessary to bring the concentration of sulphuric acid to from about 86 to 96%.