Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, provided that at least one of R1 or R2 is methyl or ethyl, have unexpected activity against ants. Compounds wherein at least one of R1 and R2 is methyl or ethyl are novel.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an apparatus and method for collecting and recycling a petroleum by-product such as hydrocarbon residue from crude oil. The apparatus comprises a container having a top, bottom, and sides, an internal heating element, an inlet element, an outlet element, a pump connector, and optionally a plug element for an auxiliary connector. The present invention further provides a method for recycling waxy hydrocarbon residue from crude oil. The method comprises providing the container of the present invention; filling the container with a sufficient amount of the waxy hydrocarbon residue; heating the waxy hydrocarbon residue in the container in order to produce a liquefied hydrocarbon residue; pumping the liquefied hydrocarbon residue out of the container through the pump connector and into a separate storage vessel; and, recycling the liquefied hydrocarbon residue into a usable oil refinery product.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, have unexpected activity against ants. Compounds wherein at least one of R1 and R2 is methyl or ethyl are novel.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, have unexpected activity against cockroaches. Compounds wherein at least one of R1 and R2 is methyl or ethyl are novel.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for recovering and recycling a hydrocarbon residue from a petroleum material such as crude oil, where the hydrocarbon residue is a waxy solid material. The method comprises providing the hydrocarbon residue in a first vessel; heating a sufficient amount of an organic solvent in a second vessel at an effective temperature for an effective period of time; removing the hydrocarbon residue from the first vessel and adding the hydrocarbon residue to the heated solvent in the second vessel; simultaneously mixing and heating the hydrocarbon residue and the solvent in the second vessel at an effective temperature for an effective period of time to cause a reaction between the hydrocarbon residue and the solvent to produce a liquefied hydrocarbon residue product; pumping the liquefied hydrocarbon residue product out of the second vessel and into a third vessel; and, recycling the liquefied hydrocarbon residue into a usable oil refinery product.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, have unexpected activity against fleas. Compounds wherein at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is methyl or ethyl are novel.

Abstract: 3-(Substituted phenyl)-5-(thienyl or furyl)-1,2,4-triazole compounds are useful as insecticides and acaricides. New synthetic procedures and intermediates for preparing the compounds, pesticide compositions containing the compounds, and methods of controlling insects and mites using the compounds are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, and wherein at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is methyl or ethyl, are disclosed to control cockroaches.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, have unexpected activity against cockroaches, ants, fleas, and termites. Compounds wherein at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is methyl or ethyl are novel.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --CF=CFCF.sub.3 or --CF.sub.2 CF=CFCF.sub.3 are useful in control of cockroaches, ants, fleas, or termites.

Abstract: Plants are protected from the damaging effects of Phycomycetous fungi by a series of pyridazines of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 is chloro, bromo, methyl, cyano or iodo;R is chloro, bromo, iodo, methyl, cyano or furan-2-ylmethoxy;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or n-propyl;R.sup.2 is ##STR2## X is fluoro, chloro, bromo or iodo; X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 independently represent X or hydrogen, provided that no more than one of X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 is hydrogen;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, chloro, bromo, methyl or ethyl;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, chloro, methyl, ethyl, chloromethyl or dichloromethyl;or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 combine with the group to which they are attached to form a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl group substituted with a R.sup.1 group;R.sup.6 is hydrogen, chloro, bromo, methyl or ethyl;R.sup.7 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, chloromethyl or dichloromethyl;one of m and n is 0 or 1, and the other is 0;p is 0-4.

Abstract: Apparatus for measuring precise distances between the turbine shaft and the interior surfaces of the inner and outer cylinders of a turbine is disclosed. A mandrel carrying proximity transducers is placed inside the inner and outer cylinders and rotated to preselected points. A proximeter generates a radio frequency electromagnetic field which is radiated in the immediate area of the proximity transducers. Energy losses caused by eddy currents generated in the interior surface of inner and outer cylinders are converted into linear output by a computer. Distances between the interior surface of the turbine and the transducers are calculated from the linear output. Comparison of measurements made with the top halves of the turbine removed with measurements made with the turbine halves installed permit determination of the "sag" in the turbine spindle introduced when the turbine is assembled.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring precise distances between the turbine shaft and the inner cylinder is disclosed. A mandrel carrying proximity transducers is placed inside the inner cylinder and rotated to preselected points. A proximeter sends a voltage to the transducers and the voltage drop from the transducers to the preselected points on the inner surface of the inner cylinder is measured. Then, the top halves of the turbine are installed and voltage drop for the same points is recorded. A computer compares the voltages and converts the difference into engineering units to allow determination of the "sag" in the turbine spindle that will be introduced when the complete turbine is assembled.

Abstract: A compound angle disk cutting apparatus (11) comprises a stock feed and orienting mechanism (13) for feeding and orienting stock to be cut, a cut piece handling mechanism (15) for manipulating a workpiece cut from the stock, a cutting member (19) and a cutting member positioning mechanism (17). The various components of the apparatus (11) are configured such that any engagement of the cutting member (19) with a workpiece has a common center point of cut (21). The point of cut (21) is defined as the point of coincidence for the center of rotation of the stock workpiece, the center of vertical pivot of the cutting member (19), the center of horizontal pivot of the cutting member (19), the vertical-tiltable travel of the cutting member (19) as well as the transverse-rotatable travel of the cutting member (19).

Abstract: This invention relates to a flexible, rolling track assembly (12) that carries and keeps aligned various flexible conductors, as exemplied by electrical, coolant and hydraulic lines, extending between locations (13,14) associated with a machine (15) that is movable along guides or rails whereby the relative spacing between the locations (13,14) is constantly changing by increasing or decreasing as the machine (15) travels along the guides or rails; and more particularly, the invention concerns a structure arrangement (10,11) that functions as a self-erecting support for the track assembly (12) as the portion of the track assembly (12) to which the structure (10,11) is connected rolls upwardly to an elevated position, while vice-versa, the structure arrangement (10,11) functions as a self-retracting track assembly support as the portion of the track assembly (12) to which the structure is connected rolls downwardly to a retracted position.

Abstract: A sealant applicator assembly (20) for mounting to an automatic drilling and fastener installation machine to apply sealant to the tip or shank surfaces of varying grip-length fasteners (24,53) before "wet" installation of the fastener into a hole. The assembly includes a pair of valve members (32,35) controlling the flow of sealant into contact with the fastener shank: one valve member (32) being opened or actuated by physical engagement between the valve member and the fastener tip when the shank length of the fastener being installed is sufficient to engage the valve member; and a second valve member (35) being opened or actuated by engagement of means (52) on the fastener installation machine when the shank length of the fastener being installed is insufficient to permit physical engagement between the fastener tip and the first valve member.

Abstract: Novel 1-(2,6-dialkoxybenzoyl)-3-(substituted phenyl)ureas are disclosed in the present invention. These compounds are useful both alone and in combination with other herbicides for controlling the growth of undesired plants.