Abstract: Arthropodicidal oxazoline derivatives and processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof are disclosed. The intermediates are racemic or enantiomerically enriched compounds having formula (I), wherein R and n are disclosed in the specification.

Abstract: Polurethaneaureas prepared with 2,2-bis(4-isocyanatophenyl)propane or 1,4-bis(4-isocyanato-alpha,alpha-dimethylbenzyl)benzene, and spandex spun from such polyurethaneureas, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion of fibrids and the use of this dispersion in resin compositions to increase the elongation of cured films formed from the resin composition.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for the intermediate storage and control or release of a predeterminable quantity of water, wherein the predeterminable quantity of water is replenished, each time it has been released, from a supply main for the intermediate storage via an automatically acting supply valve arrangement. An elongate and substantially tubular container integratable into a wall construction is provided for the intermediate storage. This container is surrounded at least extensively by insulating material and is equipped at the outlet side with a valve which can be triggered to release the predeterminable quantity of water by means of an actuating element which can be installed at the container or at freely selectable distances from the container.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cast liner that provides improved comfort over prior known cast liners. The cast liner provides several layers of material having functions which functionally complement one another. The inner layer comprises a soft highly breathable material with a first layer comprising a high wicking nonwoven material overlying the inner layer and a second layer comprising a stitch bond fabric which is relatively stiff but open and compressible to support the body through the underlying inner and first layers.

Abstract: A compact, efficient reactor for the photocatalyzed conversion of contaminants in a fluid stream. The reactor includes a photocatalyst disposed on a support structure with a light source in optical proximity to the support structure to activate the photocatalyst. In one embodiment of the invention, the support structure includes multiple non-intersecting fins oriented parallel to the general flow direction of the fluid stream to provide a reactor with low pressure drop and adequate mass transfer of the contaminant to the photocatalyst disposed on the surface of the fins. The light source includes one or more lamps that may penetrate the fins to provide efficient illumination of the photocatalyst. The fins may be flat or pleated. In an alternative embodiment, the fins are pleated and composed of a porous material. These fins are oriented so that the fluid stream flows through the fins.

Abstract: The invention refers to a prewrapped good, notably a prewrapped sanitary napkin, which requires less handling to open and apply to the user's underwear, allowing for less hand contact and therefore greater hygiene.

Abstract: A digital optical switch includes an input waveguide connected to a Y-shaped branching waveguide having two legs, each of the legs being connected to an output waveguide. Each output waveguide forms one waveguide of a directional coupler, the other waveguide of which has its output dissipated into the substrate. Electrodes are connected to voltage sources such that the switch is operative between two states. In the first state, transmission of optical energy is enhanced between the input waveguide and the first output waveguide and inhibited between the input waveguide and the second output waveguide. Coupling between the first output waveguide and the other waveguide of its respective directional coupler is inhibited and coupling between the second output waveguide and the other waveguide of its respective directional coupler is enhanced.

Abstract: A composition having repellency to low surface tension fluids comprising a material prepared by forming a mixture of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, polyamide, polyester, polyacrylate, and blends and copolymers thereof, and a fluorochemical compound comprising a fluorocarbon/hydrocarbon ester of the formulae:R.sub.f --O--C(O)--R.sub.1 or R.sub.f --C(O)--O--R.sub.1whereinRf is selected from the group consisting of:1) F(CF.sub.2).sub.x --(CH.sub.2).sub.m wherein x is from about 4 to about 20 and m is from about 0 to about 6; and2) F(CF.sub.2).sub.x --SO.sub.2 N(R.sub.2)--R.sub.3 where x is a positive integer from about 4 to about 20, R.sub.2 is an alkyl radical of from about 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 is an alkylene radical of from about 1 to about 12 carbon atoms; andR.sub.1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon having from about 12 to about 76 carbon atoms; andprovided that said fluorochemical compound is other than perfluoroalkylethyl stearate; andmelt extruding the mixture.

Abstract: A computer user interface system and method arranges a set of information hosted on a computer into a set of books, where each book includes a subset of the set of information, labels each book with a respective portion of the subset of the set of information, and selects a book from the set of books. Selecting the book from the set of books includes steps of displaying the respective portions of the books as a book document image that includes pages which correspond to the respective portions of the books, generating a command for moving through the pages, displaying an animated image of the pages of the book document being at least one of flipped, scrolled, slid and flashed images, and selecting the book when a selected one of the pages containing a selection portion of the book is earlier displayed.

Abstract: An articulated broom, comprising a joint located between a base having an attachment plane for the bristles and the end of the handle, said joint comprising a pin connected to said base and adapted to allow the rotation of a hub at the end of the handle, said hub being attached to said pin so as to provide a certain amount of friction therebetween; abutment elements of the hub being provided in a first end position in which the handle is perpendicular to the bristle attachment plane, and a second end position.

Abstract: Certain nickel [II] complexes of selected orthophosphine substituted arylsulfonamides or selected phosphine containing alkylsulfonamides catalyze the polymerization of ethylene. The polymers produced may be used as lubricants or in waxes. Some of these nickel [II] complexes and the phosphine containing ligands are also novel compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, and their N-oxides and agriculturally suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesired vegetation ##STR1## wherein X, Y, J, R.sup.1, and R.sup.2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula I and a method for controlling undesired vegetation which involves contacting the vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: An orientated polyester film coated on at least one surface with a coating that improves its antiblocking properties is disclosed. The coating contains an organic polymer and about 0.002% to 1.5% by weight, based on the weight of the coating, of porous particles that have a pore volume of at least 0.03 mL/g and a particle size of about 0.5 .mu.m to 4.5 .mu.m.

Abstract: A lustrous, high elongation fluoropolymer laminate film structure comprising a top layer of weatherable fluoropolymer film containing a nacreous pigment and an underlying polymer layer containing solid color pigment. The laminate construction maintains its uniform appearance when stretched allowing the film to be used in molding or thermoforming applications or similar processing applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coupling system for connecting one or more fluid conduits wherein the system is adapted for lateral entry of one pipe or conduit to the other. The coupling system is also suited for making a connection in an environment which is relatively inaccessible to personnel and may be remotely operated.

Abstract: A folding creeper articulates two rectangular platform sections with padded cushions and three caster wheels to fold the sections back to back into a compact storage configuration with wheels in between. The articulation joint simply pivots the two sections away from a stable creeper state with the joint locked in place to withstand loading at the abutment joint between the two juxtapositioned platform sections.

Abstract: A system and method of measuring network performance and determining hardware characteristics without interference with normal network operations. Several indicators of computer and network performance are measured in order to determine whether a user's network communication is sufficient for desired operations, and in order to guide the user to the best zone or server for optimal performance. The system and method take into account factors such as latency; bandwidth; CPU performance; memory size of the client computer; and presence of other background or concurrent processes on the client computer. Where applicable, performance tests are repeated over a period of time in order to better estimate the trends and to better predict changes in performance characteristics over time.

Abstract: The rearview mirror, especially for an automobile, has an improved retention device for holding the mirror in a predetermined fixed position. This retention device (6) includes at least one fixing element for securing the mirror supporting arm (3) in a predetermined fixed position relative to its base (4). The fixing element or elements project from an internal surface of the holding member (40) or project from the pivot (30) provided on the supporting arm (3) and each include an elastic element (61) pressing in a radial direction from the holding member (40) toward the pivot (34) or from the pivot (34) to the holding member (40) and a corresponding recess (62) provided in the pivot (30) or in the holding member in which each elastic element (61) engages.