Abstract: A magnetically automated delayed uncoupling system consisting of a knuckle positioned magnet actuated coupler and a parallel outside-the-track magnetic force field which permits use of ferromagnetic train wheels without wobble and provides delayed uncoupling and coupling. The improved system is compatible with hook type couplers when used in combination therewith.

Abstract: A stepwise reduction and acetylation process for the production of pure N-acetyl-p-aminophenol (APAP) from p-nitrophenol in an aqueous system that avoids the need for strong acids or excess acetic anhydride.

Abstract: A process for the direct production of aminophenol and N-acetyl-p-aminophenol from nitrophenols using a borate ion additive during hydrogenation to eliminate undesirable by-products and color formation.

Abstract: A pigment coating composition for paper and process for the production of the coating composition by cooking a specially-treated starch product and mixing with clay, wherein the specially-treated starch is characterized as a substantially non-birefringent cold-water swelling, granular starch product.

Abstract: Process for producing a clean pentosan-enriched pericarp from mixed fibre obtained from the hydroprocessing of corn. The mixed fibre is dried to a moisture content of from about 42% to about 60% by weight and abraded so as to obtain a clean pentosan-enriched pericarp fraction and a fines fraction. A feed product may be obtained with further processing.

Abstract: A process for production of dextrose from starch wherein a starch hydrolysate having a high dextrose equivalent produced using soluble glucoamylase is treated solely with an immobilized glucoamylase enzyme to produce a dextrose product.

Abstract: Covers a process for producing an improved substantially non-birefringent granular starch product comprising: heating an aqueous slurry of a granular birefringent starch to substantially eliminate the birefringence of the starch and to slightly swell the starch while retaining the granule structure; separating and dehydrating the partially swollen non-birefringent starch granules; and recovering the substantially non-birefringent granular starch product. Also covers the use of this product as a thickener to increase the viscosity and to improve the coating characteristics of latex compositions and said latex compositions.

Abstract: This invention discloses latex compositions wherein a specially treated, substantially non-birefringent, cold water swelling, granular starch product is used as a thickener and for partial replacement for the polymer in the latex.

Abstract: A process for steeping grain wherein the steepwater is inoculated with an inoculum containing a microorganism of the genus Lactobacillus at or near the beginning of the steeping process. The process reduces the steeping time and increases the content of lactic acid in the steepwater. The process also reduces the amount of sulfur dioxide needed in the steeping process.

Abstract: A resin blend useful in molding compounds wherein a novolak resin, a carbohydrate and an aminoplast are blended with fillers and the like to form a molding composition curable with cross linking agents. Articles molded in the molding composition of the invention have good flow characteristics, physical and mechanical properties, and provide molded articles with uniform, smooth surfaces which can be pigmented with bright colors.

Abstract: A carbohydrate-phenolic resol resin and a process for production of same wherein an aldose saccharide, preferably a hexose, is reacted with a phenolic compound and urea in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a liquid fusible resin which is reacted with a lower aliphatic aldehyde in the presence of a basic catalyst to form said resol resin.

Abstract: Stable, homogeneous buttered table syrups are obtained by incorporating in the table syrup formulations an emulsion system consisting of at least 0.1% by weight sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, at least 0.2% by weight sorbitan monostearate, and at least 2.0% by weight butter. The sugar solids content of the table syrup is adjusted to be no less than 65% Brix, its viscosity is no less than about 300 cps and its pH is about 4.0-5.5. Table syrups containing the emulsion system exhibit good clarity and prolonged shelf life stability.

Abstract: Oil-in-water emulsions containing starch carboxylates as the emulsifying agent. The starch carboxylate imparts improved stability to the emulsions and in the case of salad dressings it can be substituted for all or a portion of the egg content without the loss of any desirable properties.

Abstract: A process for the production of carbohydrate-phenolic resins wherein a phenolic compound is reacted with a hexose saccharide in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst to form a solid fusible resin which is curable with cross linking agents, such as hexamethylenetetramine.

Abstract: A carbohydrate-phenolic resin and a process for production of same wherein an aldose saccharide, preferably a hexose, is reacted with a phenolic compound and urea in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a solid fusible resin which is curable with cross linking agents, such as hexamethylenetetramine. Instead of urea, use can also be made of diamines, such as toluene diamines and alkylene diamines.