Abstract: Compounds having the structure: ##SPC1##In which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are alkoxy groups of one to four carbon atoms, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each is hydrogen or an alkoxy group of one to four carbon atoms, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 each is an alkyl group of one to four carbon atoms or an arylalkyl group such as benzyl or R.sub.5 taken with R.sub.6 and N are pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, or morpholino groups and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and processes for preparing these compounds. These compounds are useful as vasodilators.

Abstract: A process for the reduction of iron oxides to produce molten iron in which olivine is introduced into a blast furnace in addition to iron oxide bearing materials and in which there is high content of alkali metal oxides in the materials charged into the furnace, resulting in minimizing or preventing "scaffolding" and improving the operation of the blast furnace. The disclosure also includes sinters and briquettes which contain olivine and processes of preparing them, and processes for furnace operation including the charging of such sinters or briquettes.

Abstract: A process for preparing a soybean protein material having a red color which when combined with uncured meat makes a product having a uniform red color in the raw state and which when cooked has a uniform grey-brown color similar to cooked natural meat. This combined product is prepared by treating the soy protein material with a combination of the colorants betanin and canthaxanthin. The disclosure is directed to the special colored soy protein product, and also its combination with uncured meats.

Abstract: A method of trussing a poultry carcass including folding the neck skin over the back of the carcass, placing the central part of a cord over the neck skin and passing the end portions of the cord over the wings, about the body, under the keel and back on the other side of the body, tieing the cord over the neck skin. A modified trussing method includes making a slit in the skin of the body of the carcass, tucking the end of the humerus section of the wing into this slot and, if desired, binding the wing section in position by placing a cord over the wing section, suitably over the body skin covering the end of this section.

Abstract: Apparatus for assisting the opening of a door when the door is subjected to added air pressure tending to hold the door closed, the door being provided with openings therethrough and including means for closing the openings but which will operate to remove the closure upon operation of means for unlatching the door.

Abstract: A dressed raw poultry carcass, with its front portion engaging an abutment, is pressed from the rear to clamp the carcass against the abutment, and side rails carry arms rearwardly to engage the knees of the bird, thus positioning the carcass firmly for fluid injection or other treatment.

Abstract: A process for preparing cured comminuted meat products in which a soy protein material is incorporated therein and in which the meat and soy protein material is mixed along with sodium nitrite and colorants including betanin and canthaxanthin; and a cured meat product so prepared.

Abstract: A hair comb and dryer device which has an elongated casing enclosing a fan, motor and heating device, and which serves as a handle, and a comb structure having a comb element in a plane transverse of the longitudinal axis of the casing, so enabling the device to be used in the manner of a rake. The device includes a passageway having baffles arranged to focus the warm air moving through the device toward the hair just as the hair has moved through the comb.

Abstract: A device for equalizing the speeds at which material moves through different sections of a machine which includes a tiltable structure sensitive to the depth of sag of the material passing from one section to another, a coil having a straight longitudinal axis is attached to the tiltable structure, and a spaced strip is disposed alongside the coil to provide a straight raceway containing a conductive ball, whereby tilting of the structure may allow gravity to move the ball along the raceway and so vary the impedance between the ball and one end of the coil. Another feature involves having multiple balls in the raceway, preferably of different diameter.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the development of warmed-over flavor in uncured meat where the meat is cooked, cooled and stored at above freezing temperature in the presence of certain gamma-pyrone compounds, after which the stored meat may be consumed cold or reheated without the development of objectionable warmed-over flavor.

Abstract: A fabric softener compound having the formula: ##EQU1## wherein R' and R" are alkyl or alkylene radicals having from 10 to 20 carbons in their carbon chains and n = 0 to 4.Also methods for preparing such compounds in which propylene oxide is reacted with an intermediate compound having the formula: ##EQU2## wherein R' and R" are alkyl or alkylene radicals having from 10 to 20 carbons in their carbon chains.Also processes for washing fabrics utilizing said fabric softening compound.

Abstract: A brush which has been molded in a substantially flat form but which is bent to form a roll with an arcuate cross section and with side flaps which are brought together and fastened to form a handle portion or which may be utilized to mount the brush in a styler/dryer device. Also methods by which such a brush are manufactured.