Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted N-aryl- and N-alkylsulfonylaminals of the formula (I) in whichA represents specific N-heterocycles specified in the description and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meaning given in the description, to a process for their preparation and to their use as agents for combating pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to salts of imidazoline derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen or alkyl,Y represents nitro or cyano,W represents an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical andZ represents one equivalent of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal or of an [NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 ] grouping, whereinR.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are identical or different and represent hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted benzyl,and to their preparation and their use as agents for controlling pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the new use of 1,2-bridged 1,4-dihydropyridines which are known in some cases, of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 and a have the meaning indicated in the description, processes for their preparation and their use as medicaments, as selective potassium channel modulators, in particular for the treatment of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The invention relates to new herbicidal synergistic active compound combinations which are composed of, on the one hand, known aryluracils (or aryl-thiouracils--or compounds which are isomeric to these aryluracils or aryl-thiouracils) and, on the other hand, further known herbicides belonging to other substance classes and which can be used particularly successfully for selective weed control in a variety of crops, in particular in maize.

Abstract: A steering-wheel skeleton has a hub, spokes, and a rim made in one piece out of a single sheet-metal blank and provided with its final shape by separation and bending without machining. The hub is provided with a cone facing the vehicle. The spokes, which extend up and out, are provided with unthreaded bores, cutouts, or threaded bore for attaching an airbag module. A nut can, if necessary, be forced into one cutout. The hub can be reinforced by using two layers of the material.

Abstract: The invention relates to new quinolone- and naphthyridonecarboxylic acid derivatives which are substituted in the 7-position by a tricyclic amine radical, their salts, processes for their preparation and antibacterial compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The novel herbicidally active compound combinations comprising (a) metribuzin of the formula (I) and (b) an active compound from the group of the substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl-sulfonyl compounds of the formula (II) whereZ represents N or CH andR, X and Y are each as defined in the description,exhibit synergistic activities at certain weight ratios and can be used as selective herbicides in a variety of crop plants (for example maize, wheat and barley).

Abstract: New microbicidal, optionally solvent- and emulsifier-free microbicidal active compound combinations and agents comprising known azole fungicides and quaternary ammonium compounds and their use in the preservation of materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to acarviosyl transferase from actinomycetes, mainly from Actinoplanes sp. SE 50/110 and its mutants, to a process for isolating, purifying and characterizing the enzyme, to the isolation and characterization of the acbD gene encoding the acarviosyl transferase, to the expression of the acarviosyl transferase in a heterologous host organism, to the use of the acarviosyl transferase for converting acarbose minor constituents into acarbose or for preparing acarbose homologues, to the use of the acarviosyl transferase in acarbose purification, and also to the preparation of production mutants in which formation of minor constituents is reduced by means of inactivation of the acarviosyl transferase gene.

Abstract: An airbag module for the passenger side of a vehicle with a diffusor pipe, a gas generator accommodated in and connected to the diffusor pipe, a folded-together air sack accommodated outside of and fastened to the diffusor pipe, a holder around the air sack, and cover components tensioned between a flange at one end of the gas generator or of a generator disk and the ends of the diffusor pipe and securely tensioning the edges of a loop that fits over the diffusor pipe and secures the air sack. The air sack around the holder essentially comprises a sack-like pouch of textile material around the diffusor pipe with two partly overlapping pieces attached to and detachable from each other and concealing the opening that the unfolding air sack emerges through.

Abstract: The invention concerns hydrazonoacetic acid amides of general formula (I), a process for producing them, and the use of the said amides as pesticides. In the formula shown, the following meanings apply: A stands for a simple bond or optionally substituted alkylene; Q stands for oxygen or sulphur, R.sup.1 stands for optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are identical or different and each stand for hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound form an optionally substituted heterocyclyl ring; R.sup.5 stands for optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or heterocyclyl.

Abstract: New benzimidazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents cyano or the group ##STR2## X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 are identical or different and represent halogen;Y represents alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl, each of which is optionally substituted by halogen; or represents optionally substituted phenylalkyl or in each case optionally substituted cycloalkyl and cycloalkenyl; andZ represents hydrogen or halogen,a process for the preparation of these substances, and their use for controlling pests. New intermediates and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a controllable clutch based on electrorheological or magnetorheological liquids, in which the transmission of force or the transmission of torque is achieved in that an electrorheological or magnetorheological liquid is pushed through an electrode gap or magnet gap of the clutch by means of a surface acting as a piston.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted oxazolines of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A, B, D, E and G have the meaning given in the description,to a number of processes for their preparation and to their use as agents for combating pests.

Abstract: An anti-fouling composition comprising a carrier, and a binder, the improvement which comprises an effective amount of at least one insecticide. The composition is applied to the surfaces of articles which come into contact with seawater or brackish water, especially wood. Other conventional anti-fouling agents may also be present.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel synergistic herbicidal combinations of N-isopropyl-N-(4-fluorophenyl)(5-trifluoromethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yloxy) acetamide with fenoxaprop-ethyl and/or clodinafop-propargyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer, coextruded, biaxially oriented tubular sausage casing with improved oxygen barrier properties especially for wrapping sausages, which are heat treated after filling.

Abstract: The invention relates to 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, X, Y, m and n have the meanings given in the description,to a plurality of processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: Novel benzotriazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4 and Y have the meanings given in the description,and their acid addition salts and metal salt complexes,a process for the preparation of these substances and their use as microbicides in crop protection and in material protection.

Abstract: Redetachable, self-adhesive device having a plate, the sides and/or front side of which have fastening means, if appropriate, and the rear side of which has a strip of an adhesive film which is adhesive on both sides and is adhesively attached in such a way that one end of the adhesive film protrudes beyond the plate as a grip, the adhesive film being of such a kind that the adhesive bond achieved with it can be released again by pulling in the direction of the bonding plane, stretching the strip, characterized in that the front side of the plate (1) has a gripping aid (5), by means of which the plate (1) can be held when releasing the adhesive bond again by pulling the strip (7).