Abstract: N-(1,3,5-triazin-2-ylaminocarbonyl) arylsulfonamides, such as N-[(4,6-dimethyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]benzenesulfonamide, are useful for the regulation of plant growth and as herbicides, particularly for controlling nutsedge.

Abstract: In an inorganic cement grouting system for use in anchoring a reinforcing member such as a rock bolt in a hole, e.g., in a mine roof, by the reaction of the mixed components of the system so as to form a hardened grout around the reinforcing member, the two separate components of the system are: (1) a slush or sludgy mass of a particulate inorganic cement, e.g., an hydraulic cement, and a liquid which is nonreactive therewith, preferably a hydrocarbon, and (2) a liquid, e.g., water, which is reactive with the cement; and sand is present in the cement slush and/or the reactive liquid. The sand is graded to the extent that the deviation from the median particle size is more than about .+-. 20, and usually more than about .+-. 30, percent; and particles larger than about 600 microns constitute no more than about 10 percent, and preferably about 5 percent or less, of the total volume of the sand.

Abstract: A take-up reel for collapsible bag type shipping containers utilizing a rotatable reel mounted on a dolly linearly reciprocable lengthwise of a transport vehicle.

Abstract: Miticidal mixtures containing a macrotetrolide compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, Rd 2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each selected from the group consisting of ethyl and ethyl, known generically as polynactin and 2-acetoxy-3-n-dodecyl-1,4-naphthoquinone (II) exhibit improved miticidal properties when applied to plants.

Abstract: A curable adhesive composition comprising (i) a sulfur-bearing component selected from chlorosulfonated polyethylene and a mixture of a sulfonylchloride with chlorinated polyethylene, said sulfur-bearing component containing about 25 to 70 weight percent of chlorine and about 3 to 160 mmoles of sulfonyl chloride moiety per 100 g of chlorosulfonated or chlorinated polyethylene, said chlorosulfonated or chlorinated polyethylene being made from polyethylene having a melt index of about 4 to 500, (ii) at least one polymerizable vinyl monomer, and (iii) at least one member of the group of conductive particles selected from silver, carbon and titanium carbide in an amount which will produce an electrically conductive adhesive composition when cured; also disclosed are polymerization catalysts for the curable adhesive.

Abstract: Spheroidal agglomerates of malachite crystals are prepared by bringing together solutions of a cupric salt, a bismuth salt and an alkali metal carbonate or bicarbonate to form a mixture containing amorphous hydrated copper carbonate, and then holding the mixture, without agitation, at a temperature of less than about 55.degree. C.

Abstract: Certain novel carbamates and thiolcarbamates are broad spectrum herbicides, which can be applied to the locus of undesired vegetation either preemergence or postemergence. Typical representatives of this class of compounds are methyl N-(N-cyclohexylcarbamoyl-N',N'-dimethylamidino)-N-methylcarbamate and methyl N-[1-(3-cyclohexyl-1-methylureido)-1-dimethylaminomethylene]carbamate.

Abstract: A spreader supported by beams in an inverted U-shaped bay of a straddler carrier is disclosed herein. Two fluid rams are respectively interposed between the beams and opposite ends of the spreader and the circuit for supplying fluid to the fluid rams incorporates mechanism for automatically centering the spreader on the beam when actuated.

Abstract: Carboxyphosphonates such as trisodium carboxyphosphonate are useful for regulation of plant growth.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for use with a vehicle having an earthworking implement and having a plurality of components operated by hydraulic motor means having hydraulic release type brakes associated therewith and including means responsive to actuation of the brake for precluding operation of the motor associated therewith and responsive to release of the brake for permitting operation of the motor.

Abstract: Perovskite catalysts of the general formula ABO.sub.3 having increased stability through the incorporation of metals having low first ionization potentials, and their use in oxidation and reduction reactions.

Abstract: In a method of anchoring a reinforcing member such as a rock bolt in a hole, e.g., in a mine roof,wherein two separate components of an inorganic cement grouting system are mixed, preferably in the hole, e.g., by the rotation of the reinforcing member, whereby the components react to form a hardened grout around the reinforcing member, the two components of the system delivered into the hole are: (1) a slush or sludgy mass of a particulate inorganic cement, e.g., an hydraulic cement, and a liquid which is nonreactive therewith, preferably a hydrocarbon, and (2) a liquid, e.g., water, which is reactive with the cement; and a particulate aggregate such as sand preferably is present in the cement slush and/or the reactive liquid. The inorganic cement constitutes more than 10 percent, and the weight of any aggregate present is no more than about 80 percent, of the total weight of the two components. The two components preferably are delivered into the hole separately, e.g.

Abstract: A composite, photohardenable element comprising in intimate surface contact (a) a resist layer, photohardenable by exposure to actinic radiation and; (b) a soluble layer comprising a macromolecular organic polymer and at least one ultraviolet absorbent dye or pigment. In the preferred elements, the layers are disposed between and adherent to a cover sheet and a support film, respectively.

Abstract: In an inorganic cement grouting system for use in anchoring a reinforcing member such as a rock bolt in a hole, e.g., in a mine roof, by the reaction of the mixed components of the system so as to form a hardened grout around the reinforcing member, which system has the following separate components: (1) a slush or sludgy mass of a particulate inorganic cement that sets by hydration and a liquid which is nonreactive therewith, preferably a hydrocarbon, and (2) water containing a particulate aggregate such as sand, a small amount of polyethylene oxide and/or polyacrylamide in the aggregate-containing water component not only thickens the water to prevent its loss from the hole, but acts as a lubricant to facilitate insertion of the reinforcing member while permitting the resulting grout to develop an acceptable shear strength.

Abstract: In an inorganic cement grouting system for use in anchoring a reinforcing member such as a rock bolt in a hole, e.g., in a mine roof, by the reaction of the mixed components of the system so as to form a hardened grout around the reinforcing member, which system has the following separate components: (1) a slush or sludgy mass of a particulate inorganic cement that sets by hydration and a liquid which is nonreactive therewith, preferably a hydrocarbon, and (2) water, higher early strength is achieved when the cement is one which contains (by weight) about from 20 to 40 percent of 3CaO.3Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.CaSO.sub.4 and about from 10 to 35 percent of chemically unbound CaSO.sub.4, the remainder being substantially .beta.-2CaO.SiO.sub.2. The strength advantage obtained with this cement when used in nonaqueous slush form makes it particularly adapted for use in a system for anchoring rock bolts in a mine roof.

Abstract: Novel .beta.-carbonylpolyfluoroalkyl sulfonate esters, e.g., ##STR1## are prepared by reacting SO.sub.3 with the corresponding acyclic fluorovinyl esters, e.g., CF.sub.3 CF.dbd.CFOCH.sub.3, at a temperature of about -40.degree. to 110.degree. C. These esters are useful as very active cationic initiators, e.g., for the polymerization of tetrahydrofuran.

Abstract: Solid, homogeneous, ethylene polymer/acrylonitrile polymer composites which comprise(a) about 5 to about 65% by weight of a high molecular weight ethylene polymer such as polyethylene, and(b) about 35 to about 95% by weight of a solid acrylonitrile polymer such as polyacrylonitrile powder or fiber,In which essentially all of the ethylene polymer is polymerized onto the surface of the acrylonitrile polymer and essentially all of the acrylonitrile polymer has ethylene polymer polymerized onto its surface are prepared by polymerizing ethylene onto the surface of the acrylonitrile polymer in the presence of a hydrocarbon-soluble, organo-transition metal compound such as tetrabenzylzirconium and an organoaluminum compound such as triisobutylaluminum. Composites in which the acrylonitrile polymer is in the form of a fabric are particularly useful for the preparation of laminates.

Abstract: Partially trimerized tolylene diisocyanate is made to react with a secondary aliphatic amine containing 24-36 carbon atoms or a mixture of such amine with an aliphatic alcohol containing 12-24 carbon atoms providing together 0.02-0.25 equivalent of active hydrogen per equivalent of free isocyanate groups. The resulting product is well dispersible in blends of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Dispersions containing the above reaction product and an elastomer find application as adhesives or surface-coating compositions.

Abstract: Apparatus mountable on a pipeline of pipes welded end-to-end and having a self-propelled carriage mountable on the pipeline for travelling thereon. The carriage carries annular casings made to open up and receive the pipeline when mounting the carriage thereon and operble to a closed position circumferentially of the pipeline. A rotor travels in each casing circumferentially of the pipeline as the carriage moves axially of the pipeline. Each rotor has a tool holder that has a cleaning tool with a cutting edge tangential to the pipeline for cleaning. A cam surface on the tool holder moves in advance of the cutting edge and cams the tool holder upwardly when a weld is encountered between the pipe sections so that the cleaning tool is well protected.

Abstract: A polyurethane adhesive, suitable for bonding of shoe uppers to shoe soles, is based on an isocyanateterminated prepolymer made from tolylene diisocyanate, a poly(tetramethyleneoxy) glycol, and a poly(ethyleneoxy) compound having 7-30 ethyleneoxy groups and 1 or 2 hydroxyl groups. This prepolymer can be cured with a mixture of a methylenedianiline/sodium chloride complex with urea at a temperature of 70.degree. C, which is safe for the usual shoe materials. Adhesive compositions containing both the prepolymer and the curing agent have at room temperature a potlife of at least 24 hours.