Abstract: The pesticidal compositions comprising synergistic mixtures of O,O-dimethyl S-phthalimidomethyl phosphorodithioate or suitable salt forms thereof, and at least one benzoylurea based chitin inhibiting compound or suitable salt forms thereof, and especially preferably one or more of (RS)-1-[3-chloro-4-(1,1,2-trifluoro-2-trifluoromethoxyethoxy)phenyl]-3-(2,6-di-fluorobenzoyl)urea (also interchangeably referred to as “novaluron”) or suitable salt forms thereof, and 1-(2-chlorobenzoyl)-3-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)urea (also interchangeably referred to as “triflumuron”) or suitable salt forms thereof, for the control of undesired pests, preferably for the control of Codling moths in fruit. Methods of controlling the incidence of undesired pests, via treatment regimens providing synergistic amounts of each of the foregoing compounds, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a microencapsulated triallate compound, and an improved process for the control of undesired vegetative growth in and among desired vegetative growth, especially cereal crops, the process comprising the steps of: providing an effective amount of a treatment composition to the treated crop.

Abstract: The inventive method for producing packaging materials consisting of a polyolefin foam layer (B) coated with a coating film (A) on at least one side, which packaging material is formable into self supporting packaging items, such as trays, by thermoforming or folding, comprises a coextrusion step or an extrusion lamination step in which step the bonding between the polyolefin foam layer (B) and the coating is achieved. With the extrusion lamination step, the method is as follows: In a first method step, a single-layer or multi-layer coating film (A) is produced by extrusion or coextrusion, in a second method step a polyolefin foam sheet (B) is produced by expansion and extrusion and in the third method step the polyolefin foam sheet (B) is coated with the coating film (A) by extrusion lamination, wherein a polyolefin bonding layer (30) is extruded between the foam sheet (B) and the coating film (A) and pressure is applied to the combination.

Abstract: The apparatus for treating the inside surface of a bottle (1) in a plasma enhanced process comprises a vacuum chamber (2), a microwave confinement (3) with a microwave generator (4), evacuation means and gas feed means (5). The microwave confinement (3) is substantially cylindrical and adapted to the shape of at least the body portion of the bottle (1) to be treated as closely as possible. The microwaves are coupled into the microwave confinement (3) form the bottom side of the bottle (1) and the microwave confinement is excited in a TM mode of resonance. The inventive apparatus is very compact and very simple. It can be integrated into a stretch-blow-moulding apparatus or into a filling apparatus. For upscaling, a plurality of one-bottle apparatuses is arranged in a row or in a matrix and all the one-bottle apparatuses are connected to a net of energy, vacuum and gas supply lines.

Abstract: The described device is introduced into a plastic container with a narrow opening and serves a plasma enhanced process for treating the inside surface of the container. The device (2) extends between the container opening and the container bottom along the container axis (X) and comprising a gas feed tube (23) for feeding a process gas into the container and permanent magnets (24) for establishing a stationary magnetic field inside the container. The magnets (24) form a column of superimposed magnets which is arranged inside the gas feed tube (23). The north and south poles of each magnet are positioned on opposite sides of the container axis (X). The device may also comprise cooling means (25) for cooling the gas feed tube and the magnets.

Abstract: A method in which a polyolefin foam layer is laminated to a sealing film having at least a first layer of a polyolefin. During the lamination a second layer is located between the first layer and the foam layer; the second layer is extruded therebetween and pressure is immediately applied. The second layer and the first layer are polyolefins each based on the same monomer as the main monomer of the foam layer. The same lamination technique may be used to laminate a sealing film to the other side of the foam layer, optionally at the same time as the lamination of the sealing film to the first side of the foam layer. Alternatively, the lamination technique may be used on one side of the foam layer, and the other side of the foam layer may be sealed by means of a coextruded layer.

Abstract: A braking device having a stator (10) fixed to a vehicle by at least one fixing arm (5), a rotor (6) which comprises a first disc (13) and a second disc (16) and brake applying member (40,50). The first disc (13) and second disc (16) rotate with a wheel of the vehicle are fixed with respect to each other with the first disc (13) being located closer to the fixing arm (5). The braking applying member (40,50) has a fixed caliper (40) which is dedicated to braking the second disc (16) and a sliding caliper (50) which is dedicated to braking the first disc (13) to effecg a brake application.

Abstract: The container of the present invention is composed of a polymer material integrated with a plurality of nanosize particles of a clay mineral which act to enhance the barrier properties of the container. The polymer material may be PET, COPET or any mixture thereof. The nanocomposite polymer container decreases the permeability of various gases without substantially altering the fabrication method for producing containers composed of PET or COPET material, and without altering the containers themselves. The nanocomposite polymer containers of the present invention are able to accomplish this due to the minimal amount of clay integrated with the polymer material, between 0.1% and 10% weight of the container. The small amount of clay provides a substantial barrier due to the high aspect ratios of the clay particles which will vary between 100 and 2000.

Abstract: The container of the present invention is composed of a polymer material integrated with a plurality of nanosize particles of a clay mineral which act to enhance the barrier properties of the container. The polymer material may be PET, COPET or any mixture thereof. The nanocomposite polymer container decreases the permeability of various gases without substantially altering the fabrication method for producing containers composed of PET or COPET material, and without altering the containers themselves. The nanocomposite polymer containers of the present invention are able to accomplish this due to the minimal amount of clay integrated with the polymer material, between 0.1% and 10% weight of the container. The small amount of clay provides a substantial barrier due to the high aspect ratios of the clay particles which will vary between 100 and 2000.

Abstract: A process for creating a SiOx barrier layer on the interior wall of a container is disclosed in the present invention. A gas mixture consisting of an organosilicon precursor gas, an oxidizer gas and a carrier gas is introduced into a polymeric container. The gas mixture is then irradiated with ultraviolet light to create a reaction within the container. The reacted gas then coats the interior wall of the container with a SiOx barrier layer. The remainder of the gas mixture is then purged from the container. The gas mixture may also be utilized to blow mould a container. The polymeric container may be composed of polyethylene, polypropylene, copolymers of polypropylene, copolymers of polyethylene, polyethylene terphthalate, copolymers of polyethylene terphthalate or mixtures thereof. An excimer ultraviolet lamp is preferred to irradiate the gas mixture inside of the container. The process may be performed at a station on a manufacturing line, or at an off-line site.

Abstract: An apparatus and process are disclosed for depositing a barrier layer, such as an SiOx barrier layer, onto a moving web of substrate material in a continuous process at atmospheric pressure using a gaseous phase precursor and an oxidizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rigid mounting for a brake unit with pneumatic booster (2) the walls of which can be lightened. The booster comprises an internal reinforcement (9) in the shape of a hat with a rim, the bottom (9a) of which is attached to the master cylinder (1) and the rim (9b) of which applies the booster against the perimeter of an aperture (5a) of the apron (5) of the vehicle.

Abstract: Novel hexapeptides of the formulaCys--X--Y--D--Lys--Z Iwherein X is a sequence selected from the group consisting of Ala--Ala and Glu--His, Y is selected from the group consisting of Cys and Phe and Z is Phe when Y is Cys or Z is Cys when Y is Phe, the two Cys groups in the molecule being joined by a disulfide bridge, and their functional derivatives such as their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, salts with bases, esters and amides and metallic complexes thereof having an influence on the memory process and their preparation.

Abstract: Novel compositions having antidepressive, antiemetic and anti-Parkinson activities comprising an effective amount of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 3-(4'-piperidyl)-indoles of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkoxy of 1 to 5 carbon atoms and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and a pharmaceutical carrier and to a method of treating depressive states and Parkinson disease in warm-blooded animals and humans.

Abstract: Novel phenothiazines of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, chlorine, trifluoromethyl, methylthio and methoxy, B is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, p is 0 or 1, R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkoxy of 1 to 3 carbon atoms and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having neuroleptic activity and frequently antihistaminic activity and their preparation.