Abstract: A method for killing or inactivating spores, by contacting the spores with a haloperoxidase, a source of hydrogen peroxide and a source of iodide ions. The spores may additionally be contacted with a haloperoxidase enhancing agent.

Abstract: A self-synchronizing transmission loop consists of a transceiver, a transponder, a data link for transmitting a group of eight binary numbers from the transceiver to the transponder, and a data link for transmitting a group of eight binary numbers from the transponder to the transceiver. Each of the transceiver and the transponder uses a bipolar return-to-zero direct-current signal format where each binary number to be transmitted has its own transmission time slot divided into three substantially equal successive time segments T1, T2 and T3. Time segment T1 provides a change from zero level to a single unit level signal of positive polarity (+1) for binary 1 and of negative polarity (-1) for binary 0, time segment T2 provides a reversal of the single unit level signal of time segment T1, and time segment T3 provides a change back to the zero level of signal.

Abstract: A circuit for reducing transmitted and radiated impulse noise which is generated by opening and closing connections between a transmission path and a source of potential. In the case of closing such a connection a path is connected to a substantially zero potential and the potential is increased to the operating potential over a preset period of time. In the case of opening such a connection the connected potential is decreased to substantially zero over a preset period of time and the path is opened. A potential control circuit is connected between the battery side of the transmission path and the source of potential and the control thereof is coordinated with the connecting means to achieve the described sequences.