Abstract: A swing-exercise device comprises a light-weight flexible shaft having two-handed handgrips attached to each end whereby the device may be gripped and swung as a golf club. The handgrips are asymmetrically weighted such that the swing resistance varies according to which handgrip is gripped. The device is symmetrical in proportion about its longitudinal axis and an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The device may also be placed across the shoulders while the user twists at the waist or flexes the shaft by the handgrips.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved baffles or deflector elements for gas treating equipment wherein each element is designed with inlet and outlet sections conntected by a low pressure drop sinusoidal curved section. Each element is also provided with liquid collection and drainage channels and optionally with gas vent channels. A high strength assembly of baffles is provided by interlocking alignment and fastening apparatus using male tabs and female slots formed on each baffle element.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring a predetermined limit of deflection or stress of a load bearing means or beam such as a walking beam of an oil well pumping unit uses a spaced fixed arm mounted on said beam at one end and having a first sensor means attached near the other end with a second sensor mounted on said beam so that said beam deflects to produce a signal which can be used to sound an alarm or operate control means to relieve stress of said beam.

Abstract: Gelled aqueous fluids, solid blends for forming such fluids and methods of using the fluids for treating wells are provided. The gelled fluids are stable over a broad temperature range and are comprised of water, a first hydratable polymer for increasing the viscosity of the fluid to a desired level at temperatures within a first lower range and a second hydratable polymer for maintaining the viscosity of the fluid at temperature within a second higher range.

Abstract: A process for cementing adjacent a subterranean gas-containing zone, in which process a cement slurry containing a stabilized, dispersed gas is placed adjacent the zone. Sufficient gas is present in the cement slurry or is capable of being generated within the slurry to prevent the connate formation gas under pressure from passing into or around the cement prior to the time the cement has set up.

Abstract: Gelled aqueous fluids, solid blends for forming such fluids and methods of using the fluids for treating wells are provided. The gelled fluids are stable over a broad temperature range and are comprised of water, a first hydratable polymer for increasing the viscosity of the fluid to a desired level at temperatures within a first lower range and a second hydratable polymer for maintaining the viscosity of the fluid at temperatures within a second higher range.

Abstract: Energy level or temperature activated aqueous silicate compositions which gel into impermeable masses at preselected temperatures and processes of selectively forming such gels are provided using as temperature responsive gel activators certain halogenated hydrocarbons with solubilizing groups of hydrogen, carbinol, sulfonyl, aldehyde, ester and carboxyl radicals, the acid equivalents of such radicals or combinations of such radicals and acid equivalents.

Abstract: Particular methods and compositions are provided for producing an isocyanate polymer suitable as a sealing agent by using one or more typical di- or polyisocyanates with one or more alcoholic or acidic compounds and a particular catalyst namely, triethylenediamine, Groups 3 and 4 metal-organic compounds or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Particular aqueous gels, epoxy resin compositions and optional additives such as diluents, retarders and accelerators are described which produce a practical composition and method for in situ sand consolidation and gravel packing by which a resin coated sand is positioned in a desired location and cured by an internal catalyst to form a porous permeable or plugged consolidated mass.

Abstract: A pile of a commodity such as coal is coated with a composition which forms a continuous gel thereon whereby water incursion into the pile is prevented. The composition is comprised of a liquid hydrocarbon having a viscosity greater than about 50 centipoises at 75.degree. F. and a minimum boiling point greater than about 500.degree. F. gelled with an alkaline earth metal salt of rosin acid.

Abstract: A low-density, high-strength cement composition useful in a high temperature environment, such as in thermal wells, which includes hydraulic cement, a siliceous material and a relatively low-density inorganic material.

Abstract: The invention of this application is a dispersant system with various embodiments and subcombinations with exceptional dispersions including colloidal suspensions, aqueous hydrocarbon emulsions and emulsions with solid particulate additives dispersed therein. The basic dispersant system which makes the high stability, high weight dispersions or emulsions possible comprises an emulsifier composition containing a fatty acid amide, oleic acid, dimerized oleic acid and a particular type of surfactant dispersant. For certain applications the following optional components can be used: particulate filler or carrier; a hydrocarbon phase which can be either liquid or a colloidal solid; water soluble salts weighting agents; insoluble salts and conventional additives.

Abstract: A method of clarifying and removing water from water-solids suspensions wherein the solids are formed into flocculent masses and clarified water is continuously removed by the withdrawal thereof through a screen.

Abstract: A high stability, nondamaging spacer fluid is provided containing readily available weighting agents such as calcium carbonate and iron carbonate dispersed in water using a polymer viscosifier, a salt inhibitor, a primary sulfonated dispersant and a secondary fatty acid amide dispersion. Conventional high density weighting agents can also be used. The spacer fluid is stable over a temperature range of about 32.degree.-300.degree. F. for extended periods with densities ranging from 11 to 17.6 pounds per gallon.

Abstract: Particular aqueous gels, epoxy resin compositions and optional additives such as diluents, retarders and accelerators are described which produce a practical composition and method for in situ sand consolidation and gravel packing by which a resin coated sand is positioned in a desired location and cured by an internal catalyst to form a porous permeable or plugged consolidated mass.

Abstract: Particular aqueous gels, epoxy resin compositions and optional additives such as diluents, retarders and accelerators are described which produce a practical composition and method for in situ sand consolidation and gravel packing by which a resin coated sand is positioned in a desired location and cured by an internal catalyst to form a porous permeable or plugged consolidated mass.

Abstract: Oil well cementing compositions and processes are produced using a high efficiency sulfoalkylated lignin retarder composition and modifications thereof to produce cement compositions without gelation problems, having high early strength and with precisely controllable setting time.

Abstract: A high stability, nondamaging spacer fluid is provided containing readily available weighting agents such as calcium carbonate and iron carbonate dispersed in water using a polymer viscosifier, a salt inhibitor, a primary sulfonated dispersant and a secondary fatty acid amide dispersion. Conventional high density weighting agents can also be used. The spacer fluid is stable over a temperature range of about 32.degree.-300.degree. F for extended periods with densities ranging from 11 to 17.6 pounds per gallon.

Abstract: A method of clarifying and removing water from water-solids suspensions wherein the solids are formed into flocculent masses and clarified water is continuously removed by the withdrawal thereof through a screen.

Abstract: Oil well cementing compositions and processes are produced using a high efficiency sulfoalkylated lignin retarder composition and modifications thereof to produce cement compositions without gelation problems, having high early strength and with precisely controllable setting time.