Abstract: It has now been found that certain novel N-(substituted aryl)-4-(disubstituted methyl)piperidine and pyridine derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (I): wherein m, n, q, r, and s are independently selected from 0 or 1; and p is 0, 1, 2, or 3; A is CH or N; and B, D, E, R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are fully described herein. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula I, and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of a second compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N?-cyano-N-methylimidamide derivatives of the general formula (I) in which n represents 2, 3, 4 or 5, R represents optionally halogen-substituted C1-C4-alkyl, and X represents halogen, where the substituents X may in each case be identical or different, to processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: A container with a rotatable lid for reading and handling diagnostic reagents in tape form comprising a body portion, a lid portion, a continuous tape, a reagent-sensing device, and a storage device. The body portion includes an inner and outer surface. The lid portion is attached to the body portion and is adapted to rotate from a closed position to an open position. The continuous tape includes a diagnostic reagent. The reagent-sensing device is attached to either the body portion or the lid portion and adapted to read the diagnostic reagent. The storage device is attached to the body portion that is adapted to hold and dispense an unused portion of the continuous tape. During the rotation of the lid portion, the continuous tape is advanced from the first storage device and is extended over the reagent-sensing device.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel uses of imidazo[1,2,4]triazinones for producing a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of coronary cardiopathy, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, bladder complaints, prostatic hyperplasia, nitrate-induced tolerance, or diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma, for the treatment or prophylaxis of central, retinal or posterior ciliary artery occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion, optical neuropathy, such as anterior ischaemic optical neuropathy and glaucomatous optical neuropathy, in addition to macular degeneration, diabetes, in particular diabetic gastroparesis, for the treatment of dysperistalsis of the stomach and oesophagus, female infertility, premature contractions, pre-eclampsia, alopecia, psoriasis associated with renal syndrome, cystic fibrosis, cancer and for improving cognition, powers of concentration, learning skills or hypermnesia, in particular if the disorder is a symptom of dementia.

Abstract: The invention relates to 11?-halogen steroids with general formula (I), whereby R11 is halogen, X—Y-Z represents a group with one of the two structures CH?C—C or CH2—C?C and the other radicals have the meaning that is indicated in the claims, also the production and use of these compounds for the production of pharmaceutical agents as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain 11?-halogen steroids.

Abstract: A laminate comprising a printed layer, a transparent thermoplastic polyurethane layer and a layer forming a substrate of a thermoplastic material is disclosed. The laminate that is characterized in that the printed layer is interposed between the layer forming a substrate and the polyurethane layer is suitable for the preparation of a variety of articles.

Abstract: Four novel Bacillus thuringiensis strains, which are deposited at the BCCM-LMG under accession nos. LMG P-12592, LMG P-12593, LMG P-12594, and LMG P-13493, produce new crystal proteins during sporulation that are toxic to Lepidoptera, more particularly against Noctuidae such as Spodoptera spp. and Agrotis ipsilon, against Pyralidae such as Ostrinta nubilalis, and against Yponomeutidae such as Plutella xylostella, and that are encoded by a novel gene. The crystal proteins contain protoxins, which can yield a toxin as trypsin-digestion product. A plant, the genome of which is transformed with a DNA sequence that comes from either one of the strains and that encodes its respective toxin, is resistant to Lepidoptera. Each strain, itself, or its crystals, crystal proteins, protoxin or toxin can be used as the active ingredient in an insecticidal composition for combatting Lepidoptera.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for controlling plant pests containing the compound of the formula (I) in a mixture with specified fungicidally active compounds.

Abstract: A process for preparing binders containing allophanate groups which contain, at the oxygen atom of the allophanate group that is bonded via two single bonds, organic radicals with activated groups capable of participating in a polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation; the process includes reacting A) one or more compounds containing uretdione groups with B) one or more OH-functional compounds which contain groups capable of participating in a polymerization reaction with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, and C) optionally further NCO-reactive compounds, and D) in the presence of one or more compounds containing phenoxide groups, as catalysts. The binders can be used in preparing coatings, coating materials, coating compositions, adhesives, printing inks, casting resins, dental compounds, sizes, photoresists, stereolithography systems, resins for composite materials and sealants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new DNA sequences encoding an insecticidal Cry9Fa protein and insecticidal parts thereof, which are useful to protect plants from insect damage. Also included herein are micro-organisms and plants transformed with a DNA sequence encoding an insecticidal Cry9Fa protein and processes for controlling insects and to obtain a plant resistant to insects.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spectroscopic arrangement and a method for combining devices for measuring material concentrations NIR associated with a spectroscopic evaluation of glass fiber and fitted with fibers Bragg gratings (FBG) for measuring temperature profiles.

Abstract: It has now been found that certain novel N-(substituted aryl)-4-(disubstituted methyl)piperidine and pyridine derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (I): wherein m, n, q, r, and s are independently selected from 0 or 1; and p is 0, 1, 2, or 3; A is C or CH; and B, D, E, R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are fully described herein. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula I, and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of a second compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of improving the growth of plants comprising applying to said plant or the locus thereof at least one compound selected from the class of agonists and antagonists of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in combination with a fertilizer.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a compound made of transparent thermoplastic resin, particularly polycarbonate, and a combination of inorganic particles on the basis of silicone dioxide and polymer particles on an acrylate basis with core-shell morphology, as well as moulds made from this compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to baits for controlling flies (fly gels) comprising a) one or more neonicotinoids, b) one or more gelling agents, c) one or more attractants, and having a gel point between having a Brookfield yield value between 150 and 1000 and a Brookfield viscosity between 40,000 and 150,000 mPa·s, to a process for the preparation of such fly gels, its use and methods for controlling flies.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel pyrazolylcarboxanilides of the formula (I) in which R1, G and n are as defined in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for preparing these substances, to their use for controlling unwanted microorganisms, and to novel intermediates and their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2-dihaloacyl-3-aminoacrylic esters of the formula (I) by reacting acid halides of the formula (II) with dialkylaminoacrylic esters of the formula (III) in which R, R1, R2, X1, X2 and Hal are each as defined in the disclosure in a water-immiscible organic solvent in the presence of a base, to the novel 2-dihaloacyl-3-aminoacrylic esters of the formula (I) themselves, to their use for preparing 3-dihalomethylpyrazoles, to a process for preparing 3-dihalo-methylpyrazoles, and to novel 3-dihalomethylpyrazoles.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel indane acetic acid derivatives which are useful in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic diseases. The invention also relates to intermediates useful in preparation of indane acetic derivatives and to methods of preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3,5-dihydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-valeronitriles for the synthesis of epothilones and epothilone derivatives and process for the production of these new intermediate products in the synthesis and the use for the production of epothilones or epothilone derivatives.

Abstract: A one- or two-dimensional arrangement of flow cells is provided, as part of an array of sample compartments, with at least one inlet and outlet for each sample compartment, formed by a base plate and a body, with an arrangement of spatial recesses corresponding to the (geometrical) arrangement of the sample compartments, combined with the base plate. The arrangement allows for supplying to or removing from the sample compartments, which can be arranged at a high quantity on a small base area, even very small amounts of samples or reagents.