Abstract: This invention relates to novel condensed ring sulfonylureas and their use as herbicides and growth regulants.

Abstract: Bromo-containing perfluoropolymrs prepared from tetrofluoroethylene and perfluro (alkyl vinyl) ether and further comprising iodo moieties, and cured perfluoroelastomers prepared therefrom.

Abstract: Novel aminomethyloxooxazolidinyl arylbenzene derivatives, wherein the aryl includes the phenyl, substituted phenyl, pyridyl, and substituted pyridyl groups, such as (l)-N-{3-[4-(4'-pyridyl)phenyl]-2-oxooxazolidin-5-ylmethyl{acetamide, possess useful antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Stain-resistant substrates comprising sulfonated phenol-formaldehyde condensation products and polymers of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, polyamide textile substrates treated wtih the same, and processes for their preparation. The stain-ressitant compositions and substrates possess improved stain resistance but do not suffer from yellowing to the extent that previously known materials do.

Abstract: Wire insulation and cable jacketing compositions comprise blends of ethylene copolymers and propylene polymers.

Abstract: Formable twistless woven precursor fabrics, especially in satin or basket weave, made from warp and weft flat tape of fiber reinforced thermoplastics on a power driven loom. The weft tape is supplied in a twistless manner from a rotatable package that is driven in synchronism with the feeding mechanism and a finite tension on the tape is maintained so that a line drawn parallel to the surface of and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each of the warp and weft tapes is in the plane of the fabric throughout the fabric. The warp and weft tapes have edges that abut substantially throughout the fabric.

Abstract: A bioadhesive composition is provided which may be employed as an oral drug delivery system and includes a freeze-dried polymer mixture formed of the copolymer poly(methyl vinyl ether/maleic anhydride) and gelatin, which is dispersed in an ointment base such as mineral oil containing dispersed polyethylene. Such bioadhesive compositions may be used to deliver oral mucosa active ingredients such as steroids, anti-fungal agents, anti-bacterial agents and the like.

Abstract: The invention is directed to thick film glass ceramic dielectric compositions in which the dielectric is a mixture of amorphous aluminoborosilicate glass, which upon firing forms a single phase of ceramic crystals in a matrix of amorphous remainder glass, and a ceramic additive to minimize substrate bowing.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electrical connector assembly. More specifically, it relates to an electrical connector and assembly and to a method for spatially configuring multiple connector assemblies on circuit-bearing substrates. The connector assembly is configured with a ramp on the upper surface of the connector housing to guide and support the flexible cable of one connector assembly over the housing of an adjacent connector so permitting a denser spatial arrangement of connector housings on a printed circuit board than could be previously achieved.

Abstract: A pigment dispersant useful in cathodic electrocoat compositions is disclosed. This pigment dispersant is the reaction product of alkylene carbonate and a primary amine containing an imidazoline moiety. This pigment dispersant allows the maximazation of pigment to binder ratios and the minimization of volatile organic content (VOC) in electrocoat baths.

Abstract: A yarn treating jet is modified to locate a baffle at the outlet end of the jet. The baffle is positioned a fixed distance above the central axis of the jet and away from the outlet end of the jet such that the yarn and air follow the lower surface of the baffle to a point where the yarn leaves the baffle.

Abstract: A scrubber which dries and removes contaminants from a fluid stream (a gas-liquid stream) using as a media, particulate material which can be char obtained from a gasifier, the scrubber system processing the gas and cooling liquid combined with the gas which is obtained by reactions in the gasifier. The media is fed in a continuous stream forming a downward moving column in counterflow relationship with the gas. The gas flows upward thru the particulate media and is dried and cleaned as it contacts the media. The flow relationship is such that the cleanest and dryest media and the cleanest gas contact each other. The column of media continues downward entering a liquid scrubbing section where it is disposed below the level of the liquid. There the contaminated liquid stream, passes through the media in counterflow relationship being cleaned as it contacts the media. Both the gas and liquid components of the stream are scrubbed prior to discharge of the spent media.

Abstract: The invention relates to certain 6-amino-substituted 2-pyridinesulfonylureas, intermediates thereof, and compositions and methods of their use.

Abstract: The crystalline anhydrous form of [3S-[3.alpha.(Z), 4.beta.]]-3-[[(2-amino-4-thiazolyl) [(1-carboxy-1-methylethoxy)imino]acetyl]amino]-4-methyl-2-oxo-1-azetidines ulfonic acid is prepared.

Abstract: In a holding device with a receiving part held on a holder by means of a linear and/or rotary guide means, in particular, for tools for industrial robots, wherein the motion of the receiving part relative to the holder can be damped by means of a restoring damping element which can be subjected to tensile and shear stresses, in order to provide by virtue of a simple arrangement both damping of the motion of the receiving part relative to the holder and a restoring force which ensures reliable maintenance of the middle position, it is proposed that the damping element be arranged so as to be structurally separate from the guide means for the linear and/or rotary motion and that deflection forces acting upon the damping element during motion of the receiving part relative to the holder be exerted essentially perpendicular to its direction of tension.

Abstract: A polyamide yarn especially suitable as a tire yarn having 0.2-2.0 wt. % of a finish, said finish consisting essentially of 50-95 wt. % lubricants having a melting point not greater than about 12.degree. C., wherein at least 40 wt. % of the lubricants is pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate, 5-50 wt. % of the finish is sorbitan triester adduct with 10-30 moles ethylene oxide, 0-5 wt. % of the finish is antioxidant and 0-2 wt. % of finish is a polysiloxane.

Abstract: Vasodilating activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X is --CH.sub.2 -- or --S--;R.sub.1 is ##STR2## or --O--Y.sub.3 ; R.sub.2 is heterocyclo or heteroaryl;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, arylalkoxy, arylalkyl, cyano, hydroxy, alkanoyloxy, ##STR3## fluoro-substituted alkoxy, fluoro-substituted alkyl, (cycloalkyl)alkoxy, --NO.sub.2, --NY.sub.10 Y.sub.11, --S(O).sub.k alkyl, --S(O).sub.k aryl ##STR4## n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; m is 0, 1, 2 or 3;k is 0, 1 or 2;Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl; or Y.sub.1 is hydrogen and Y.sub.2 is alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or cycloalkyl; or Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, are cycloalkyl;Y.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkanoyl, alkenyl, arylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonyl, or ##STR5## Y.sub.8 and Y.sub.9 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; or Y.sub.

Abstract: A central heating installation provided with a hot tap water circuit for domestic usage includes a heating apparatus having an enclosure the inner portion of which is provided with a burner, notably a gas burner, and on which is possibly wound or a heating circuit duct extending thereafter through a fin assembly situated in the upper portion of the enclosure, along the path of travel of the hot gases, the heating circuit, when extending through the fin assembly, being provided in the shape of a plurality of flattened tubes connected to one another by elbows and the hot tap water circuit being provided in the form of a tube having the shape of a hairpin or of a pipe coil and placed inside the flattened tubes where they extend through the fin assembly.

Abstract: Certain diazole derivatives are useful as plant growth regulants and as herbicides.