Abstract: The invention relates to 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4 dihydro-4-oxo-7-[4-(oxo-(alkyl)-1-piperazinyl]-quinoline-3-carboxylic acids of Formula (I), processes for their manufacture, compositions containing them and use of said compounds and compositions as antibacterial and/or feedstuff additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(alkyl-1-piperazinyl)quinoline- 3-carboxylic acids of Formula (I), processes for their manufacture, compositions containing them and use of said compounds and compositions as antibacterial and/or feedstuff additives.

Abstract: The holding device for a shower post is provided with a holding member, which can be fixed by a fixing element to a wall and which can be coupled to the shower post. At least the outer wall surface of the holding member is made from a transparent to clear material and is made matt to reflecting on the inside by an unglazed design. In conjunction with the transparent construction of the outer wall surface, this ensures that it is not possible to see into the interior of the holding member, the latter assuming the color of the wall to which the holding member is fixed.

Abstract: (Thio)-ureas of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is an optionally alkyl-substituted cycloalkyl radical or a halogenoalkyl radical,R.sup.2 is an alkyl or cycloalkyl radical or an optionally substituted aryl radical,Ar is an optionally substituted aryl radical, at least one of the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and Ar carrying fluorine or a fluorine-containing substituent, andX is an oxygen or sulphur atom,which possess fungicidal activity. Novel intermediates are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2,4-dichloro-r-fluorobenzoyl halide (particularly the chloride) and methods for its production. Also included in the invention are intermediates useful for the production of said 2,4-dichloro-5-fluorobenzoyl halide (particularly the chloride).

Abstract: 2-Methylene-3-substituted-4,5-bis-trifluoromethyl-imino-thiazolidines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, aralkyl, it being possible for the last-mentioned group to be substituted on the alkyl radical, or an amino group --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, whereinR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may be identical or different, each represent optionally substituted alkyl, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together with the connecting nitrogen atom and optionally one or more further hetero-atoms, form a 4-membered to 12-membered heterocyclic ring,R.sup.2 represents cyano, alkoxycarbonyl, acyl, alkylsulphonyl or arylsulphonyl, the four last-mentioned groups being optionally substituted, or represents an amide or thioamide group, comprising the radical CO--NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 or CS--NR.sup.6 R.sup.7,whereinR.sup.6 represents hydrogen or alkyl andR.sup.

Abstract: The invention provides 4-pyridone-3-carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof together with a method for their preparation. Also included in the invention are compositions containing said 4-pyridone-3-carboxylic acids and derivatives and the use of said compounds and compositions as antibacterial and/or antifungal agents or for animal growth promotion or improved feed utilization.

Abstract: Novel method for regulating the growth of plants which method comprises applying to the plants or their habitat, effective amounts of 2-thiazolone-5-carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylmercaptoalkyl, alkyl substituted by a heterocyclic radical, alkyl substituted by alkylcarbonyl or alkyl substituted by arylcarbonyl (which in turn can carry one or more substituents on the aryl part selected independently from halogen, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio and nitro), or represents alkenyl, cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, aralkyl which is optionally substituted in the aryl part, or the grouping ##STR2## in which R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, andR.sup.5 represents alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, carbalkoxy, alkylsulphonyl or arylsulphonyl or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 conjointly with the adjoining nitrogen atom represent a 5-membered to 7-membered heterocyclic ring.R.sup.

Abstract: A spray device having an attachment member for connecting the device to a stationary water supply and a spray head for discharging the water. The spray device includes at least two wedge-shaped connecting members, each having at least one wedge surface, the wedge-shaped connecting members being rotatably connected to one another along a plane, to the wedge surfaces of adjacent connecting members. One of the wedge-shaped members is rotatably connected to the attachment member. Another wedge-shaped member has the spray head mounted thereon. The attachment member and the wedge-shaped members provide communicating water passages between the stationary water supply and the spray head, whereby the spray head may be tiltably adjusted toward and away from the attachment.

Abstract: 2-Methylene-3-substituted-4,5-bis-trifluoromethylimino-thiazoldines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, aralkyl, it being possible for the last-mentioned group to be substituted on the alkyl radical, or an amino group --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, whereinR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may be identical or different, each represent optionally substituted alkyl, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together with the connecting nitrogen atom and optionally one or more further heteroatoms, form a 4-membered to 12-membered heterocyclic ring,R.sup.2 represents cyano, alkoxycarbonyl, acyl, alkylsulphonyl or arylspulphonyl, the four last-mentioned groups being optionally substituted, or represents an amide or thioamide group, comprising the radical CO--NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 or CS--NR.sup.6 R.sup.7, whereinR.sup.6 represents hydrogen or alkyl andR.sup.

Abstract: A pulsating water jet massage shower head comprises a shower head housing which has an interior chamber which opens outwardly. A nozzle member comprising a flat plate nozzle portion in a cylindrical fitted portion is fitted into the chamber of the housing and it is provided with a plurality of nozzle bores which extend through hollow cylindrical pin portions which extend upwardly from the interior surface of the plate portion. A cover member is arranged in the housing chamber spaced inwardly from the nozzle member and it has a segmental closing disk portion which acts to deflect water which is delivered through connecting conduits in the housing so as to cause rotation of a valve rotor positioned between the cover member and the nozzle member. The deflection and the rotation of the valve rotor produce rotating water jets through the nozzle bores.

Abstract: Thiazolinone-(2)-carboxylic acid esters having the formula: ##STR1## ARE PREPARED BY REACTING A .beta.-AMINO ACRYLIC ACID ESTER WITH CHLOROCARBOXYL SULPHENYL CHLORIDE (COCl-SCl) at a temperature of from 0.degree. to 200.degree. C. The esters are useful as plant protecting agents such as a fungicide.

Abstract: Fungicidal compositions containing, and methods of combating fungi using, 2-thiazolone-5-carboxylic acid ester fungicidal agents of the formula ##SPC1##In whichR.sup.1 is hydrogen; alkyl of up to 12 carbon atoms optionally substituted by phenyl, halophenyl or alkylphenyl with up to three carbon atoms in each alkyl radical; cyclopentyl; cyclohexyl; aryl; haloaryl; or alkylaryl with up to three carbon atoms in each alkyl radical,R.sup.2 is cyclopentyl; cyclohexyl; alkyl of up to 18 carbon atoms optionally substituted by cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, lower alkoxy, phenoxy, nitrile, lower alkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, halophenyl or alkylphenyl, andR.sup.3 is hydrogen, trihalomethyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, haloaryl, alkylaryl, or any of the radical set forth for R.sup.2,display strong fungicidal properties.