Abstract: A novel 3(2H)-pyradazinone derivative of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein, R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms substituted by a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms substituted by a phenyl group which may be substituted or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms substituted by a heterocyclic group, R' represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a hydroxyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, J represents any of various organic radicals. There is also provided a process for preparing said derivatives. These derivatives are useful as active ingredients of insecticidal, acaricidal and/or nematicidal compositions for agricultural and horticultural uses as well as of expellent compositions for pests parasitic on animals.

Abstract: A novel 3(2H)-pyridazinone derivative of the formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein, R represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 16 carbon atoms, an alkynyl group having 2 to 16 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms substituted by an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or G-Ra-;A represents hydrogen atom, halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkylthio group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkylsulfinyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkylsulfonyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;R.sup.1 represents hydrogen atom, halogen atom, an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or hydroxyl group;X represents oxygen or sulfur atom;J represents ##STR2## as well as insecticidal, acaricidal and nematicidal compositions and compositions for expelling ticks parasitic on animals, said compositions containing as an active ingredient at least one of the above derivatives.

Abstract: A nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein D represents --N.dbd. or ##STR2## E represents .dbd.N--, ##STR3## G represents --N.dbd., ##STR4## with proviso that when G represents --N.dbd. or ##STR5## the bond of G and E is double bond; and G represents ##STR6## the bond thereof is a single bond, but the case that D represents ##STR7## E represents ##STR8## and G represents --N.dbd. is omitted (R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, X, Y, A and Q are specified in the specification), as well as compositions for controlling and/or preventing pests and blights, said compositions containing one or two or more of said compounds as an active ingredient.

Abstract: An opposite-phase current source is improved by eliminating the conventionally employed current mirror circuits, and by instead using a pair of transistor current sources subjected to voltage feedback and emitter-connected via a resistor. A constant current source or sources are coupled to the opposite ends of the resistor or to a mid-point thereof.

Abstract: A process for producing a tetrahydropyran-3-one derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom; a straight chained or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl group which is unsubstituted or substituted by a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylcarbonyloxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 mono- or dialkylamino group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloaklyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylaminocarbonyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylcarbonylamino group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylcarbonyl group or a phenyl or benzoyl group which is unsubstituted or substituted by a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkythio group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl group; a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl group; or a phenyl or biphenyl group which is unsubstituted or substituted by a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy group or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A pyridine derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein one of A, B, D and E is oxygen, sulfur, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --NR.sup.3 --, ##STR2## or .dbd.CH-- with the rest being all carbon atoms; X is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthioalkyl, tetrahydrothiopyranyl, hydroxyl, CF.sub.3, phenyl or pyridyl; n is an integer of from 0 to 6,; W is oxygen or sulfur; R is hydrogen, di-lower alkylimino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkynyl, C.sub.4 or C.sub.5 oxacycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 mono-, di- or tri-haloalkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 haloalkynyl, glycidyl, furfuryl, alkylthioalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or a cation R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: A pyridine derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein one of A, B, D and E is oxygen, sulfur, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --NR.sup.3 --, ##STR2## or .dbd.CH-- with the rest being all carbon atoms; X is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthioalkyl, tetrahydrothiopyranyl, hydroxyl, CF.sub.3, phenyl or pyridyl; n is an integer of from 0 to 6,; W is oxygen or sulfur; R is hydrogen, di-lower alkylimino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkynyl, C.sub.4 or C.sub.5 oxacycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 mono-, di- or tri-haloalkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 haloalkynyl, glycidyl, furfuryl, alkylthioalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl or a cation R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: A signal meter driving signal is derived from first and second active elements connected in parallel and controlled by opposite phase differential outputs from an IF amplifier. The active elements are biased with a bias voltage which differs by a predetermined amount from the d.c. output of the differential amplifier when no IF input signal is present.

Abstract: An FM stereo demodulating circuit comprising a pulse counter detector 1 for generating a pulse train signal including the frequency spectrum of the FM signal, DC biasing means for current biasing the detector output about a midpoint, a subcarrier signal generator 2 and current drivers 8, 10 for generating dual polarity biased subcarrier currents, first and second transistor pairs 3, 4, the emitters of each being connected to one of the current drivers, and the bases of the pairs being cross-connected to one of the biased detector outputs, at least one reference transistor pair whose emitters are connected to a current source 11 and whose collectors are connected to each of the biased detector outputs. The currents entering the cross-connected collectors of the first and second transistor pairs, when referenced against the currents into the emitters of the reference transistor pair, produce signals proportional to the right and left channels of the FM signal.

Abstract: An FM receiver comprising a 90 degree phase shifter 21 of the FM signal and a first multiplier 22 for multiplying the FM signal and the phase shifted signal to produce a main signal L+R and a second multiplier 6 for multiplying the FM signal, the phase shifted signal and a subcarrier wave of 38 kHz to produce a sub-signal L-R.

Abstract: 1-Phenylethyl sulfone derivatives substituted by a halogenated alkyloxy group is represented by the general formula ##STR1## where R is an alkyl group substituted by a halogen atom, n is 1 or 2, each of P and Q is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group and each of X and Y is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a halogen atom. The compounds are effective as a herbicide. Also disclosed is a process for their preparation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an FM stereo demodulator in which components of the demodulated signal corresponding to odd harmonics of the subcarrier signal are eliminated.In order to prevent the production of odd harmonics, the multiplication between positive and negative sinusoidal subcarrier signals is performed with a stereo pilot signal and positive and negative pulse train signals produced by pulse detection of an FM signal.The multiplication signals are further added with each other to directly reproduce left and right stereophonic signals.

Abstract: An FM stereo demodulator having improved separation and distortion characteristics comprising a high-frequency pulse signal which is modulated by a sinusoidal subcarrier signal produced in accordance with a stereo pilot signal. The high-frequency pulse signal is multiplied with a composite signal at a multiplier so as to reproduce left and right signals without frequency components of noise. Constructed accordingly, the invention advantageously obviates the use of a low-pass filter which injects delay characteristics and reduces gain of the composite signal from an FM demodulator.

Abstract: A differential output leading circuit forming a part of an IF amplifier includes a pair of common collector connected transistors which receive, at control electrodes, outputs from a differential amplifier, by way of emitter follower circuits having constant current loads.

Abstract: A pulse position modulated (PPM) signal is derived from an input FM signal, and first and second switching signals are derived which are opposite in phase and correspond to alternating half cycles of the PPM signal. First and second opposite phase subcarrier signals are derived synchronized to the pilot signal in the input FM signal, and various combinations of the switching and subcarrier signals are multiplied together and the multiplication products combined to obtain left and right channel outputs.

Abstract: A multi-function sound system including an AM stereophonic receiving function in which interference with operating circuits in modes other than the AM stereophonic mode is eliminated. A limiter receives a IF AM stereophonic received signal and removes the amplitude variation components therefrom and couples the resulting signal to a phase detector composed of a phase-locked loop which produces as an output signal a sub-signal. A switch is provided which deactivates both the limiter and the voltage-controlled oscillator in the phase-locked loop circuit when the sound system is set to other than the AM stereophonic receiving mode.

Abstract: Novel N-containing heterocyclic ring-substituted O-arylphosphate derivatives, the preparation thereof and insecticides acaricides and nematicides containing said derivatives are provided. The O-arylphosphate derivatives have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein A is --CH or nitrogen, X is hydrogen, a halogen or trifluoromethyl; Y is oxygen, S(O)n (wherein n is an integer of from 0 to 2) or NR.sup.2 (wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl); Z is oxygen or sulfur; R and R.sup.1 independently are a lower alkoxy or lower alkylthiol; and B is hydrogen, a halogen or a lower alkyl. The O-arylphosphate derivatives have an excellent insecticidal acaricidal and nematocidal action.

Abstract: An AM stereophonic receiver including a stereophonic pilot signal eliminating circuit which substantially completely eliminates a pilot signal in an input stage of a matrix detector. A received AM stereophonic signal, of the type in which the carrier signal is phase-modulated with a sub-signal and amplitude modulated by a main signal, is coupled to a main signal detector and a sub-signal detector. The output of the sub-signal detector is coupled through a band amplifier which produces as an output a signal corresponding to the pilot signal contained in the stereophonic signal. The outputs of the sub-signal detector and main signal detector are coupled to inputs of adder/subtractor circuit in a matrix detector while the output of the band amplifier is also coupled thereto in a phase so as to cancel the pilot signal contained in the output of the sub-signal detector.

Abstract: A multiplex demodulation circuit in which no band elimination filter is required for eliminating beating between the mixed signals and odd harmonics of the 38 KHz switching signal derived from the 19 KHz pilot signal. The FM detection signal is logarithmicly converted as is the 38 KHz subcarrier signal. The two logarithmically converted signals are added and then inversely logarithmically converted. The inversely logarithmically converted signal is added to the FM detection signal to produce the left channel signal while the inversely logarithmically converted signal is phase inverted then added to the FM detection signal to provide the right channel signal.

Abstract: A muting circuit for an AM stereophonic receiver of the type in which a received signal is phase modulated with a sub signal and amplitude modulated with a main signal and in which noise generated under certain adverse conditions is eliminated. A first detection signal is generated when the level of a received AM stereophonic signal is lower than a predetermined value, a second detection signal is generated upon detection of a non-locked state of a phase-locked loop circuit used to detect the sub signal, a third detection signal is generated when a frequency deviation detection senses is that a free-running frequency of a voltage controlled oscillator in the phase-locked loop circuit and a frequency of the AM stereophonic signal are different in frequency by more than a predetermined value; and a fourth detection signal is generated when a stereo pilot signal is absent. A muting circuit is activated in response to any of first through fourth detection signals.