Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) at least one 2,5-disubstituted N-biphenylpyrazolecarboxamide of the formula I in which X=oxygen or sulfur; R1 and R2=cyano, nitro, halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, methoxy, difluoromethoxy or trifluoromethoxy; R3=halogen, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl; R4=hydrogen or halogen; and 2) at least one active compound II selected from groups A) to F): A) azoles; B) strobilurins; C) carboxamides; D) heterocyclic compounds; E) carbamates; F) other fungicides; in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one active compound II, the use of the compound(s) I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures and also compositions and seed comprising these mixtures.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) at least one 3-mono disubstituted N-biphenylpyrazolecarboxamide of the formula I in which X=oxygen or sulfur; R1=cyano, nitro, halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, methoxy, difluoromethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, methylthio, difluoromethylthio or trifluoromethylthio; R2=halogen, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl; R3=hydrogen or halogen; and 2) at least one active compound II selected from active compound groups A) to F): A) azoles; B) strobilurins; C) carboxamides; D) heterocyclic compounds; E) carbamates; F) other fungicides; in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one active compound II, the use of the compound(s) I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures and also compositions and seed comprising these mixtures.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprising (1) epoxiconazole of the formula I or its salts or adducts and (2) picoxystrobin of the formula II in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of a compound I and at least one active compound II and the use of a compound I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures, and also compositions comprising these mixtures.

Abstract: The opening of vehicle doors often leads to collisions with stationary obstacles that are not visible to the occupants or with moving obstacles that approach the vehicle without being noticed. Thus to avoid collisions when vehicle doors are opened, the aim of the invention is to take any modifications to the environmental situation of the vehicle as a result of a movement of the vehicle and the detected objects into consideration. This allows a collision of the vehicle doors with the objects to be reliably avoided. To achieve this, in a first step the probable trajectory of a vehicle is determined. In an additional step, the objects in the vicinity of the vehicle are detected and probable trajectories of said detected objects are determined. Respective probability ranges are then defined both for the vehicle and the pivoting zone of the vehicle doors and for the detected objects.

Abstract: A hose clamp for joining flexible hose or tubing to an internal fitting, or to repair a break, or to join two lengths of such tubing, has a plurality of wraps of a stretched strand of material around the exterior with the end secured to the hose. The clamp is formed by stretching the strand so each wrap is under tension and wrapping the strand over the hose numerous times, and securing the ends of the strand to prevent unwinding. Various types of applications are described.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprising as active components 1) at least one 1-methylpyrazol-4-ylcarboxanilide I in which X?O or S, R1?C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl and R2?H or halogen, and 2) at least one active compound II, selected from the active compound groups A) to F): A) azoles; B) strobilurins; C) carboxamides; C) heterocyclic compounds; D) carbamates; F) other fungicides; in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one active compound II, the use of a compound I or compounds I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures, and also compositions and seed comprising such mixtures.

Abstract: Improved golf club heads indicating the location of an optimum hit point on the striking face for maximum shot distance of any hit location on the face (“maximum distance spot”, called MD) and an indication of a second optimum hit point giving best distance, with the condition of minimum or no change of torque caused feel as perceived by the golfer at impact (“best feel spot,” called BF) are disclosed. Methods to locate these optimum locations are described. It has been widely assumed and believed that these two points have the same location. The present inventors have found that this is not true. The principal application is to “wood” type golf clubs designed to hit golf balls from a tee, but can provide useful information for clubs hitting balls from the ground. The indication of MD and BF locations on the club face may take any of various forms.

Abstract: Fungicidal and bioregulatory mixtures, comprising (1) epoxiconazole of the formula I or salts or adducts thereof and (2) prohexadione-calcium of the formula II in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling pathogenic harmful fungi and for regulating the growth of plants using mixtures of a compound I and at least one active compound II and the use of a compound I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures, and also compositions comprising such mixtures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fungicidally active agent containing at least one other defined fungicide in addition to the fungicide N-[2-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-3-thienyl]-1-methyl-3-(trifluormethyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-carboxamide (penthiopyrad). The invention also relates to a method for controlling pathogenic fungi using one such agent, and to the use of said agent for controlling pathogenic fungi.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprising as active components 1) 1-methylpyrazol-4-ylcarboxanilides I in which X=oxygen or sulfur, R1=halogen, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl, R2?H or halogen and R3=nitro, cyano, halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkoxy or C1-C4-alkylthio and 2) at least one active compound II, selected from the active compound groups A) to F): A) azoles; B) strobilurins; C) carboxamides; D) heterocyclic compounds; E) carbamates; F) other fungicides; in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one active compound II and the use of the compound(s) I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures, and also compositions and seed comprising such mixtures.

Abstract: Fungicidal and bioregulatory mixtures, comprising (1) epoxiconazole of the formula I or salts or adducts thereof and (2) trinexapac-ethyl of the formula II in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling pathogenic harmful fungi and for regulating the growth of plants using mixtures of a compound I and at least one active compound II and the use of a compound I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures, and also compositions comprising such mixtures.

Abstract: A high-pressure discharge lamp which has a nominal output of less than 50 watt and is provided with a discharge vessel (11) that is made of silica glass and contains rod-shaped electrodes (13, 14) as well as an ionizable filling for generating a gas discharge, said ionizable filling comprising mercury, metal halides, and rare gas. The high-pressure discharge lamp features thicker electrodes (13, 14) than those used in generic high-pressure discharge lamps known in prior art. The thickness or the diameter of the electrodes (13, 14) of the disclosed high-pressure discharge lamps lies within a range of 0.255 millimeter to 0.350 millimeter in order to increase the life expectancy of the high-pressure discharge lamps.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprising (1) epoxiconazole of the formula I or its salts or adducts and (2) fluquinconazole of the formula II or its salts or adducts in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of a compound I and at least one active compound II and the use of a compound I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures, and also compositions comprising these mixtures.

Abstract: A golf club head, more specifically a driver head, has a shell structure aft of the face that has ample strength but also can deform in the fore-aft direction for off-center hits sufficiently to provide good spring effect for such hits, comparable to hits at the center. Unwanted scatter caused by off-center hits is reduced with the spring design used in the shell structure. The shell structure can be applied to other hollow wood-type club heads. The shell structure can be provided with a coat or cover to close openings in the shell structure, and selected to make little change in stiffness or mass of the shell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) at least one 2,4-disubstituted N-biphenylpyrazolecarboxamide of the formula I in which X=oxygen or sulfur; R1 and R2=independently of one another cyano, nitro, halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, methoxy, difluoromethoxy or trifluoromethoxy; R3=halogen, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl; R4=hydrogen or halogen; and 2) at least one active compound II selected from groups A) to F): A) azoles; B) strobilurins; C) carboxamides; D) heterocyclic compounds; E) carbamates; F) other fungicides; in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one active compound II, the use of the compounds I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures and also compositions and seed comprising these mixtures.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprising (1) epoxiconazole of the formula I or its salts or adducts and (2) tebuconazole of the formula II or its salts or adducts in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of a compound I and at least one active compound II and the use of a compound I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures, and also compositions comprising these mixtures.

Abstract: The invention relates to fungicide mixtures containing in the form of active componenets: 1) at least one type of 3,5-disubstituted pyrazol-carboxylic acid biphenylamide of (formula I), wherein X=oxygen or sulfur, R1 and R2=cyano, nitro, halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-halogenalkyl, methoxy, difluormethoxy or trifluormethoxy; R3=halogen, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-halogenalkyl; R4=hydrogen or halogen; and (2) at least one type of active substance II selected from A) to F) groups: A) azole; B) strobilurin; C) carboxylic add amides; D) heterocyclic compounds; E) carbamates and F) other fungicides in synergistically active quantity. A method for combating parasitic fungi by means of mixtures consisting of at least one type of compound I and at least one type of active substance II, the use of the compound(s) I with the active substances II for producing said mixtures and substances and seeds containing them are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-(ortho-phenyl)-1-methyl-3-trifluoromethylpyrazole-4-carboxanilides of the formula I in which the substituents are as defined below: R1 and R2 independently of one another are halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, methoxy, trifluoromethoxy or difluoromethoxy; with the proviso that when R2 is chlorine in position 4, R1 is not trifluoromethyl in position 3.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprising as active components 1) at least one 1-methylpyrazol-4-ylcarboxanilides of the formula I where X=O or S, R1=C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl, R2=hydrogen or halogen, R3, R4 and R5=independently of one another cyano, nitro, halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkoxy or C1-C4-alkylthio; and 2) at least one active compound II, selected from the active compound groups A) to F): A) azoles; B) strobilurins; C) carboxamides; D) heterocyclic compounds; E) carbamates; F) other fungicides; in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one active compound II and the use of the compound(s) I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures, and also compositions and seed comprising such mixtures.

Abstract: An internal vibration damper for hollow golf club heads is disclosed. Of particular concern is vibration of the club sole and crown when the face of the club impacts a golf ball. At least one column extends from the sole to the crown, approximately perpendicular to the surfaces of the sole and crown. The column construction or its mounting acts to dampen and reduce vibrations of the sole and crown toward and apart from each other upon ball impact on the face of the club head.