Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of synthetic pyrethroid insecticides. The process involves coupling of carboxylic acid (IV) with an alcohol (V) in the presence of a catalyst wherein R1, R2, R3 and Ar are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides an Mp3 player and AM and FM radio receiver built into a rear view mirror. Manufactured and sold as an aftermarket accessory, The Rear View Sound is produced with embodiments ideal for use in automobiles, while other embodiments are made available for use on motorcycles and bicycles. Similar in appearance to a standard rear view mirror, The Rear View Sound is sized appropriately for the designated application and boasts a hard plastic outer casing, stem and hub which is installed directly on the vehicle windshield. The mirror itself is fully adjustable and comprised of highly reflective glass material. The most notable aspect of this product however, is found in the previously mentioned Mp3 player and AM and FM radio receiver. For practical purposes, this Mp3 player and AM and FM radio receiver is removable and is secured to a dock incorporated into the design of the mirror casing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of fungicidally active compounds such as tricyclic amine derivatives (I). The process involves coupling of a carboxylic 5 acid e.g. a compound of formula (II) with an aniline, e.g. a compound of formula (III) in the presence of a boronic acid catalystor an antimony catalyst (II)(III)(I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X, Y and Het are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of intermediates useful in the preparation of fungicidally active phenylpropargylether derivatives. The process involves coupling of carboxylic acid with an amine in (a) the absence of a catalyst; (b) the presence of a boronic acid catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, by reacting a compound of formula (II), with a bromine or chlorine source to form a compound of formula (III), wherein X is chlorine or bromine; reacting that compound with water to form the compound of formula (IV), converting that compound, using a compound of formula (V), wherein M+ is the hydrogen cation or an alkali metal ion, alkaline earth metal ion or ammonium ion, into the compound of formula (VI), and treating that compound with a cyanide source in the presence of a base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a storage stable composition and method of manufacture containing a biological material, oil and a biopolymer which has a water activity of less than 0.5. The biological material in the composition attains significant stability and resistance to temperature, humidity and oxygen degradation. Advantages from the invention include the ability to stabilise, further process, store and then release the probiotic bacteria at a later date and retain viability. In addition the composition and method is more practical for producing and marketing of biological materials including probiotic material as it is simple, has low energy requirements and the resulting product is easy to incorporate in formulations and foods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and method of manufacture including a substrate coated with a biopolymer and aqueous biological gel and subsequently coated with at least one desiccation agent. The resulting composition is dry to touch, has a low water activity and stabilises the biological material for storage over at least one month at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the production of compounds of formula (I) wherein Hal and Hal? are independently Cl or F, and R1 is H, Cl or F.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the production of compounds of formula (I) wherein Hal and Hal? are independently selected from Cl and F, and R1 is selected from Cl, F and H.

Abstract: Coating composition suitable for coating a metal, preferably steel, substrate which is intended to be fabricated and overcoated, said composition comprising: i) zinc powder and/or a zinc alloy and ii) a modified silica sol comprising colloidal silica particles modified with 6-40 wt % of one or more silane compounds, based on the combined dry weight of silane compound(s) and colloidal silica particles, and being obtainable by adding said silane compound(s) to a silica sol with a rate of not more than 20 silane molecules per nm2 colloidal silica surface per hour. This coating composition has a relatively long pot life, good white rust resistance, and good film properties.

Abstract: An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) comprising an integrated wireless receiver, a graphical display device, capability to utilize both internal and external GPS coordinate sources, an infrared background lighting adjustment algorithm, and a multi-LED strobe light array. The receiver provides a return communications path back to the beacon, which is used to acknowledge the receipt of the beacon's outgoing emergency signal by Search and Rescue satellites. The display is used to visually display various operational status information as well as any received messages coming back into the receiver. The GPS receiver system switches between internally derived and/or externally supplied GPS coordinates. The present invention also incorporates an Automatic Background Light Adjustment (ABLA) algorithm to compensate for the maximum range of light intensity encountered by infrared communications LEDs during daytime and nighttime operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, by reacting a compound of formula (II), either with a chlorination or bromination agent or with a compound of formula (III) CI—SO2R9, R9 being C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4haloalkyl, phenyl or C1-C4alkyl-substituted phenyl, to form the compound of formula (IV), reacting the compound of formula (IV) with a compound of formula (V) M+-O?—C(O)—Y wherein Y is as defined above and M+ is the hydrogen cation or an alkali metal ion, alkaline earth metal ion or ammonium ion, to form the compound of formula (VI) and treating that compound with a cyanide source in the presence of a base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, by reaction of a compound of formula (II) wherein R3 is C1-C8alkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl and R4 and R05 are as defined for formula (I), with a compound of formula (III) wherein R, R1, R2 and X1, are as defined for formula (I) in claim 1, in an inert solvent in the presence of a proton source.

Abstract: A telecommunications network system and method is presented incorporating a distributed feature composition (DFC) architecture, offering new technology for feature specification and composition. In the network architecture of the invention, customer calls are processed by dynamically assembled configurations of filter-like components: each component implements an applicable feature, and communicates with its neighbors by featureless internal calls that are connected by the underlying architectural substrate. Features are coherently accumulated, and the problem of feature interaction is rendered much more tractable.

Abstract: An integrated, single piece upper fascia support member and bumper energy absorber, wherein the upper fascia support member is structured to provide attachments for various attached parts of a motor vehicle, and wherein the upper fascia support member is integrally connected to the bumper energy absorber of the motor vehicle via a load isolator. The load isolator connects the upper fascia support member to the bumper energy absorber in a fixed position relative to each other (assuming relative loading is below a predetermined threshold) and manages a load applied, relatively, to one of the upper fascia support member and the bumper energy absorber such as to cause relative movement, from adversely affecting the other, as, for example, keeping vehicle damage to a minimum in the event of an untoward impact event.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, by reacting a compound of formula (II), with a bromine or chlorine source to form a compound of formula (III), wherein X is chlorine or bromine; reacting that compound with water to form the compound of formula (IV), converting that compound, using a compound of formula (V), wherein M+ is the hydrogen cation or an alkali metal ion, alkaline earth metal ion or ammonium ion, into the compound of formula (VI), and treating that compound with a cyanide source in the presence of a base.

Abstract: A telecommunications network system and method is presented incorporating a distributed feature composition (DFC) architecture, offering new technology for feature specification and composition. In the network architecture of the invention, customer calls are processed by dynamically assembled configurations of filter-like components: each component implements an applicable feature, and communicates with its neighbors by featureless internal calls that are connected by the underlying architectural substrate. Features are coherently accumulated, and the problem of feature interaction is rendered much more tractable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the general formula: wherein R1 is a 4-pyrimidinyl ring substituted at the 6-position by halo, hydroxy, 2-cyanophenoxy, 2,6-difluorophenoxy, 2-nitrophenoxy or 2-thiocarboxamidophenoxy and wherein R2 is any group which can be transesterified to form a methyl ester. The present invention is also directed to a process of preparing said compound.

Abstract: An integrated, single piece upper fascia support member and bumper energy absorber, wherein the upper fascia support member is structured to provide attachments for various attached parts of a motor vehicle, and wherein the upper fascia support member is integrally connected to the bumper energy absorber of the motor vehicle via a load isolator. The load isolator connects the upper fascia support member to the bumper energy absorber in a fixed position relative to each other (assuming relative loading is below a predetermined threshold) and manages a load applied, relatively, to one of the upper fascia support member and the bumper energy absorber such as to cause relative movement, from adversely affecting the other, as, for example, keeping vehicle damage to a minimum in the event of an untoward impact event.

Abstract: A process for primer coating of steel which is intended to be fabricated and overcoated, in which process the steel is primer coated with a primer coating comprising a silica or silicate binder, wherein the binder comprises an aqueous silica sol or alkali metal silicate having a SiO2/M2O mole ratio, where M represents total alkali metal and ammonium ions, of at least 6:1, and that after the primer coating has dried to the extent that it is touch dry it is treated with a solution which increases the film strength of the primer coating.