Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## useful as a fungicidal agent against phytopathogenic fungi, and particularly against strains resistant to benzimidazole, thiophanate and/or cyclic imide fungicides.

Abstract: Use of an N-phenylcarbamate of the formula: ##STR1## as a fungicidal agent against phytopathogenic fungi, particularly their strains resistant to benzimidazole thiophanate fungicides and/or cyclic imide fungicides.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## useful as a fungicidal agent against phytopathogenic fungi, and particularly the strains resistant to benzimidazole, thiophanate and/or cyclic imide fungicides.

Abstract: A portable type electric appliance powered by incorporated main and reserve batteries. The batteries are connected to an electric load selectively by means of a switching device including a main switch for connecting the main battery to the load and a subsidiary switch for connecting the reserve battery to the load. A lock locks the subsidiary switch in a disconnected position until the main switch is closed. Namely, the subsidiary switch can be closed only after the main switch is closed. Therefore, the main battery is always used prior to the reserve battery, and when the main battery is exhausted, the reserve battery remaining unexhausted is capable of taking over to operate the appliance without requiring immediate replacement of the main battery. Accordingly, the accidental interruption of the operation of the appliance can be avoided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to one of the two geometrical isomers (a compound defined as I-A isomer in the description below) of a triazole compound represented by the formula (I) or (II), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or 2-propynyl group, R.sub.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, cyclopropyl or 1-methylcyclopropyl group, R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, is a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halogen-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, phenoxy, phenyl, cyano or nitro group, n is an integer of 0 to 3, and the term, halogen, means chlorine, bromine and fluorine atoms, its salts, production thereof and a fungicide, herbicide and/or plant growth regulator for agriculture and horticulture containing said compound as an active ingredient.

Abstract: This invention is a method of manufacturing polyester fibers with good adhesion to rubber, characterized in that in the process of spinning polyester fibers, a spinning oil (finish composition) containing an epoxy compound and a novolak resin made from a dimethylolated phenolic compound and resorcinol is added to the polyester fibers which are then heat treated.

Abstract: This invention is a method of manufacturing polyester fibers with good adhesion to rubber, characterized in that in the process of spinning polyester fibers, a spinning oil (finish composition) containing an epoxy compound and a novolak resin made from a dimethylolated phenolic compound and resorcinol is added to the polyester fibers which are then heat treated.

Abstract: A fish sonar is capable of detecting ultrasonic waves from a desired direction by shaping the waveforms of the outputs of a pair of vibrators spaced apart by a certain distance, and detecting a delay of the output from one of the vibrators with respect to that of the other of the vibrators so as to detect the direction of the ultrasonic waves coming to the pair of vibrators and to delay the output of the other of the vibrators with respect to the output of one of the vibrators.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing polyester fibers with good adhesion to rubber is disclosed, characterized in that, in the process of spinning polyester fiber, a spinning oil containing an epoxy compound, an ethylene urea compound, and an ethylene urea compound polymerization catalyst is added, and it is then heat treated.

Abstract: This invention is a method for manufacturing polyester fibers with good adhesion to rubber, characterized in that in the process of making the filaments, a filament-making oil (spin finish) containing epoxy, blocked isocyanate, and polyoxyalkylene amine compounds is added to the polyester fibers, and they are then heat-treated.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition which comprises as an active ingredient a N-benzoylanthranilate compound of the formula, ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen or 3-halogen atom or a 3-methoxy, 4-methoxy, 2,4-dimethoxy, 3,4-dimethoxy, 3-halo-4-methoxy, 3,4-methylenedioxy or 3,5-dimethoxy group and R is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or N,N-di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylamino C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group and an inert carrier, and their preparation and use as a fungicide.

Abstract: A communication system protective device usable for various types of electrical communication lines, said device comprising a compact and simple arrangement of jack boards and protectors whereby an overvoltage or overcurrent induced in an outside line is prevented from being applied to the electrical communication apparatuses arranged on interior wiring to keep them safe from failure.

Abstract: A facial beauty device attainable, in addition to facial sauna effect with a heated and highly moistened atmosphere, a facial skin washing effect by means of water spray and simultaneously both facial skin tightening and massaging effects accompanying inherent cooling and spray pressure, respectively. The device is provided with a moistening means oscillating water in a reservoir within a body case at a frequency of an ultrasonic band and delivering generated mist into a hood on the case to provide a highly moistened atmosphere within the hood, means for heating the mist by passing it through an electric resistive heater or carrying it onto the hood with hot air stream heated by the heater, and means for spraying water in the reservoir or from a tank capable of automatically supplying water responsive to falling water level in the reservoir toward a face contacting opening of the hood through nozzles opened in the hood by means of a pump.

Abstract: An imidazolidinedione compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a chlorine atom or a bromine atom, Y is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio group, an ar(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylthio group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4)alkoxy group, a phenyl group, a phenoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthiophenoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylamino group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenylamino group or a cyano(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylamino group, which is useful as an agricultural chemical such as insecticides, acaricides, nematocides and/or fungicides with high safety to mammalian animals and human beings.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition which comprises as an active ingredient a N-benzoylanthranilate compound of the formula, ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen or 3-halogen atom or a 3-methoxy, 4-methoxy, 2,4-dimethoxy, 3,4-dimethoxy, 3-halo-4-methoxy, 3,4-methylenedioxy or 3,5-dimethoxy group and R is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or N,N-di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylamino C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group and an inert carrier, and their preparation and use as a fungicide.

Abstract: 1-Phenyl-2-azolyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-penten-3-ols of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X, which may be same or different, is an alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), cyano, alkoxy (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), phenoxy, phenyl group, halogen atom, n is zero or an integer of 1 to 2, A.sub.Z is an imidazole group of the formula ##STR2## or a triazole group of the formula ##STR3## and salt thereof, which show high fungicidal activities without any material toxicity to mammals and plants and can be produced by reacting the corresponding 3-ketone compound with a reducing agent.

Abstract: 1-Branched-alkylcarbonyl-3-(3,5-dihalophenyl)imidazolidine-2,4-diones of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a chlorine or bromine atom and R is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 branched alkyl group, which show high fungicidal activities without any material toxicity to mammals and plants and which can be produced by reacting the corresponding 1-unsubstituted compound with a branched alkanecarboxylic acid or a reactive derivative thereof.

Abstract: 1-Cycloalkylcarbonyl-3-(3,5-dihalophenyl)imidazolidine-2,4-diones of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a chlorine or bromine atom, R.sub.1 is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, tetramethylcyclopropyl, 2,2-dimethyl-3-isobutenylcyclopropyl or 2,2-dimethyl-3-dichlorovinylcyclopropyl group and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are individually a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, which show high fungicidal activities without any material toxicity to mammals and plants and which can be produced by reacting the corresponding 1-unsubstituted compound with a cycloalkanecarboxylic acid or a reactive derivative thereof.

Abstract: 3-(3',5'-Dihalophenyl)-1-sulfenylimidazolidine-2,4-diones of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a chlorine atom or a bromine atom, Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2 and Y.sub.3 are each a chlorine atom or a fluorine atom and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are individually a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, which show high microbicidal activities against various fungi without any material toxicity to mammals and plants and can be produced by reacting the corresponding 1-unsubstituted compound with a sulfenyl halide.