Abstract: A device for the dosed output of a substance, the device involving hydrogel-based osmotic drive, wherein output characteristics of the device, including a time profile, may be adjusted by a user. In some embodiments, the device may be used once and, in other embodiments, it may be used several times.

Abstract: A device for the dosed output of a substance, the device involving hydrogel-based osmotic drive, wherein output characteristics of the device, including a time profile, may be adjusted by a user. In some embodiments, the device may be used once and, in other embodiments, it may be used several times.

Abstract: The invention concerns an intermediate layer (2) for enhancing comfort of a user wearing usual objects on or in the body. The intermediate layer comprises at least an element consisting of a heat-sensitive gel having a lower critical solution temperature (LCST). Under the influence of the user's body or skin temperature (T), the intermediate layer actively produces a constant modification of the contact point(s) between the usual object and the user's body (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to new anilino iminoazoles and iminoazines of general formula I ##STR1## in which A, B, D, E, W, X, Y, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Rr.sup.5 have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to new heterocyclic substituted bicyclic triazoles of general formula I ##STR1## in which X, Y, Z, R.sup.1, n and m have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 6,7-dihydropyrazole-[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazine-2-sulphonamides of general formula I ##STR1## in which Ar, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8, R.sub.9 and X have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: New 2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)-pyridin-3-carboxylic acid derivatives are disclosed, of the general formula (I) ##STR1## processes for the production of these compounds, as well as compositions containing the same, having herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Herbicidal triazole sulphonamides of the formula: ##STR1## and salts thereof, where: R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, acyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, sulphonyl or heterocyclic group;R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, halo, cyano, hydroxy, mercapto, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, acyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, aryl or amino group, or a heterocyclic group;R.sup.3 represents a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic, benzheterocyclic, aryl or aralkyl group; andR.sup.4 represents hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, acyl, aroyl, alkylsulphonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, aralkyl, or a group of the formula: ##STR2## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined hereinbefore, processes for their preparation and compositions containing them.

Abstract: There are described new halocyclopropyl compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently of each other, are hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 -alkyl,X is hydrogen or halogen,Y is halogen,n is 0, 1, 2 or 3,U and V are hydrogen or halogen, andW is a heterocyclic group of formula ##STR2## in which T is halogen, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, C.sub.1-4 -haloalkyl, CN or OR.sub.9Q is CH or N,Z is O or S,R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are each a straight, branched or cyclic C.sub.1-7 -alkyl group optionally substituted by up to six halogen atoms, orR.sub.4 and R.sub.5, can also together form a 4 to 7 membered ring that is saturated or unsaturated and can contain further hetero atoms, such as O, S or N, and can optionally be substituted by one to three methyl groups or one to six halogen atoms, andR.sub.9 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or C.sub.1-4 -haloalkyl,processes for their preparation and their use as herbicide with high selectivity.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 6,7-dihydro-[1,2,4] triazolo-[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazine-2-sulphonamides of general formula I ##STR1## in which Ar, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and X have the meanings given in the description, processes from their preparation and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulants.

Abstract: New 2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)-pyridin-3-carboxylic acid derivatives are disclosed, of the general formula (I) ##STR1## processes for the production of these compounds, as well as compositions containing the same, having herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Novel 7-(Aryloxy)-2-naphthoxyalkanecarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in racemic or separated isomeric form, have herbicidal activity.

Abstract: New 2-phenoxy propionic acid derivatives of pentite are disclosed, of the general Formula ##STR1## in which one of the substituents Y is the group ##STR2## and pairs of other substituents Y are the group ##STR3## wherein Z is phenyl, 2-pyridyl, or 2-quinoxalinyl, or phenyl, 2-pyridyl or 2-quinoxalinyl substituted one or more times the same or differently by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, nitro or trifluoromethyl andR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl substituted one or more times the same or differently by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, phenoxy or halogen phenoxy, aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl substituted one or more times the same or differently by C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, nitro or trifluoromethyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: New substituted sulfonyl urea are disclosed of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is chlorine, --COOR.sub.5, --S(O).sub.n --R.sub.6 or ##STR2## R.sub.2 is ##STR3## or --CH.sub.2 --C.tbd.C--R.sub.11, R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, halogen, halogen-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, halogen-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, Di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl-amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl-amino or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy,R.sub.4 is hydrogen C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, halogen, halogen-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, halogen-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, Di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl-amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl-amino, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy,Z is --CH.dbd. or --N.dbd.,R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, benzene or substituted benzene,R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or phenyl,R.

Abstract: Diurethanes of the general formula ##STR1## are disclosed, in which R.sub.1 is alkyl, alkenyl or haloalkyl, and R.sub.2 is phenyl or cyclohexyl or substituted phenyl or cyclohexyl. These compounds show exceptional selective herbicidal activity in particular in tomato cultures, and are most effective in post-emergence treatment.

Abstract: Azolyl-pentene derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -alkenyl,R.sub.1 is imidazol-1-yl or 1,2,4-triazol-1-yl,R.sub.2 is aromatic hydrocarbon, aromatic hydrocarbon substituted one or more times, the same or differently, by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, trifluoromethyl or nitro, or a heterocyclic hydrocarbon, andZ is ##STR2## and their acid addition salts with inorganic and organic acids. Also disclosed are processes for the production of these compounds as well as biocidal compositions containing the same.

Abstract: New 1,2,3-thiadiazole-5-yl-urea derivatives as plant growth regulating agents are provided, including processes for producing and using these compounds. The new 1,2,3-thiadiazole-5-yl-urea derivatives have the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is an aromatic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted with one or more members of the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, nitro and trifluoromethyl and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, a monovalent metal or its metal equivalent, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl or alkinyl, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl- C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl or the group aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, an aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: New 1,2,3-thiadiazole-5-yl-urea derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group which may be interrupted by one or more sulfur or oxygen atoms, R.sub.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl which may be interrupted by one or more sulfur or oxygen atoms, a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted by one or more alkyl groups, an aromatic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted by one or more members of the group consisting of alkyl, halogen, alkyl thio, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl and nitro, or a heterocyclic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted containing at least one nitrogen atom, R.sub.3 is hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl group which may be substituted, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, an aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A substituted carbanilic acid ester of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkinyl, chlorinated C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or chlorine, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, R.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or phenyl which latter may also be substituted, R.sub.5 is halogen, and R.sub.6 is hydrogen or halogen. The compounds of the invention have a surprisingly high compatibility with rice, wheat, barley, oats, rye, and agricultural grasses when applied in a postemergence procedure. They also have a high activity against weeds of various resistant genera.

Abstract: Novel carbaminic acid phenyl esters of the general formula ##STR1## are described, in which R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl, cyano-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl, halogen-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl, phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl, 1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methyl, 2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl-methyl, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl-methyl or aminocarbonylmethyl;R.sub.2 is phenyl optionally mono- or disubstituted by one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, methyl and methoxy; andR.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, cyclopropyl or trichloromethyl, or R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl, R.sub.2 is .alpha.-cyanobenzyl or 1-cyano-2-phenylethyl and R.sub.3 is ethyl.