Abstract: Process is provided for preparing a non-proteinogenic L-amino acid by means of an enzymic biotransformation in which O-acetyl-L-serine is reacted with a nucleophilic compound, while using an O-Acetyl-L-serine sulfhydrylase as catalyst, to give a non-proteinogenic L-amino acid. The process is carried out at a pH in the range between pH 5.0 and 7.4.

Abstract: A process is provided for the fermentative preparation of O-acetyl-L-serine. A microorganism strain, which is derived from a wild type and which exhibits an increased endogenous formation of O-acetyl-L-serine and an increased efflux of O-acetyl-L-serine as compared with the wild type, is cultured in a fermentation medium. A pH in the range from 5.1 to 6.5 is set in the fermentation medium.

Abstract: An eating utensil with a spoon shell fastened to a handle enables handicapped people, who have, e.g., only one usable hand, to reduce in size pieces of food, e.g., meat, by cutting into bite-sized pieces. To achieve this, the spoon shell (1, 31) and the handle (6) are of a two-part design. The spoon shell (1) has a first shell part (2) with a first handle shaft (4) and a second shell part (3) with a second handle shaft (5). The respective shell parts (2, 3) and handle shafts (4, 5), which are rigidly connected to one another, are connected to one another by a scissor hinge (7) and can be moved against one another in a scissor-like manner. The shell parts (2, 3) have cutting edges (8, 9) cooperating in a scissor-like manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I: 1

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: wherein A has the meaning set forth in the description, and herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: wherein R, A, X1, X2, X3, Z and m have the meaning given in claim 1, and the agronomically acceptable salts or N-oxides thereof, and herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas generator comprising a generator housing which has a base part, and an electric igniter which has a rear side, is fastened in the base part and has connection lines on the rear side. The gas generator further comprises a propellant charge in the generator housing, the propellant charge being provided outside the igniter and an insulating bush surrounding the connection lines and fastened to the generator housing. The insulating bush consists of plastic and contains electrically conductive particles.

Abstract: A method of adapting image information to the perceptive capacity of the human eye, having the following steps: (a) displaying lightness values and colorimetric values or chromaticity steps from an original image as a group of points in an initial color space; (b) transferring the group of points into a physiologically substantially equal-spaced perceived color space while maintaining the geometry of the group of points within the limits of an output color space projected into the perceived color space; (c) transforming the group of clouds from the perceived color space into the output color space by using the transformation equations existing between the perceived color space and the output color space; and/or (d) displaying the image with lightness values and colorimetric values or chromaticity steps in accordance with the points contained in the output color space.

Abstract: A method of combating undesired plant growth in cereals, in particular winter cereals such as wheat and barley, which comprises treating the locus of the cereals with an effective amount of one or more compounds of formula I: 1

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided comprising: A) a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and B) 0.05 to 3.0% by weight, based on the weight of the total composition, of a &bgr;-1,3-scleroglucan having a three-dimensional crosslinked triple helix structure and having a mean molecular weight of 1×106 to 12×106.

Abstract: Process for production of non-protenogenic L-amino acids by direct fermentation of a microorganism strain known per se having a deregulated cysteine metabolism in a manner known per se, which comprises adding, during the fermentation, a nucleophilic compound to the fermentation batch in a manner such that this leads to the production of non-proteinogenic L-amino acids by the microorganism strain.

Abstract: A hydraulic power steering system for non-tracked vehicles, particularly motor vehicles, has a steering adjustment of the steered vehicle wheels which takes place of a hydraulic actuating assembly which can be connected by a change-over valve with one respectively of two or several hydraulic circuits. In normal operation, the circuits operate in parallel and functionally in the same direction so that, in the event of a disturbance, a change-over can take place to another hydraulic circuit without any interruption. For controlling the actuating assembly, each hydraulic circuit comprises a servo valve which is operated as a function of a desired-actual value comparison of the steering angle by a control and automatic control device, which is connected with an actual steering angle value generator operated by the steered vehicle wheels and a desired steering angle value generator controlled by way of the steering handle operated on the driver side.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid formulations (preparations) comprising a) one or more derivatives of polycarboxylic acids and b) one or more active compounds from the group of the ALS inhibitors.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: (A, B, R1, R2, R3, X and m are defined in the specification) show selective herbicidal activity. The new compounds can be prepared according to known methods and can be used as herbicides in agriculture and related fields.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I: wherein R, A, B and X have the meaning given in claim 1; and the agronomically acceptable salts or N-oxides thereof, and to herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: Aqueous endosulfan microcapsule dispersions in which the dispersed microcapsules comprise endosulfan, an organic solvent or solvent mixture and a capsule-forming material based on isocyanate prepolymers and the aqueous phase which represents the dispersion medium comprises surfactants, a water-soluble inorganic salt with or without other formulation aids, which include a relatively small amount of capsule-forming material, and a process for their preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I: 1

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided comprising:A) a cosmetically acceptable carrier; andB) 0.05 to 3.0 % by weight, based on the weight of the total composition, of a .beta.-1,3-scleroglucan having a three-dimensional crosslinked triple helix structure and having a mean molecular weight of 1.times.10.sup.6 to 12.times.10.sup.6.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microstructured cosmetic composition comprising:A) a cosmetically acceptable oil phase which is dispersed in;B) an aqueous phase comprising 0.05 to 3.0, preferably 0.2 to 1.0% by weight, based on the weight of the total composition, of a .beta.-1,3-glucan having a mean molecular weight within the range of from 1.times.10.sup.6 to 12.times.10.sup.6, preferably from 2.times.10.sup.6 to 10.times.10.sup.6 ;the oil phase A) in the microstructured cosmetic composition having a mean particle size within the range of from 0.05 to 1000 microns.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R, A, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, Z and m have the meaning given in claim 1, and the agronomically acceptable salts or N-oxides thereof, and herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.