Abstract: A power take-off assembly for a work vehicle including an improved power take-off shaft for installation and removal. The power take off shaft is extended and a cut out section on the first end of the shaft is provided to engage an extended portion of a spring loaded mechanism. Once the cut out section securely fits over the extended portion, the spring loaded mechanism is prevented from axially moving in a rightward direction, thus enabling the spring to hold the gear collar in place to engage the high speed gear. The PTO stub shaft has an extended end with protruding shoulders which serve to capture the snap ring between the stub shaft and the output shaft so that when the stub is moved axially the shoulders will pull the snap ring into the groove on the output shaft which securely fastens the stub shaft. A cut-out section on the front end surface of the output shaft is also provided to allow clearance for the tool to squeeze the snap ring tabs during installation and removal.

Abstract: A power take-off assembly for a work vehicle including an improved power take-off shaft for installation and removal. The power take off shaft is extended and a cut out section on the first end of the shaft is provided to engage an extended portion of a spring loaded mechanism. Once the cut out section securely fits over the extended portion, the spring loaded mechanism is prevented from axially moving in a rightward direction, thus enabling the spring to hold the gear collar in place to engage the high speed gear. The PTO stub shaft has an extended end with protruding shoulders which serve to capture the snap ring between the stub shaft and the output shaft so that when the stub is moved axially the shoulders will pull the snap ring into the groove on the output shaft which securely fastens the stub shaft. A cut-out section on the front end surface of the output shaft is also provided to allow clearance for the tool to squeeze the snap ring tabs during installation and removal.

Abstract: This invention discloses a solubility aid for very high density powders of 650 g/L or greater density and having a low particle porosity of 25% or less. The solubility aid is a non-surfactant alkylene oxide condensate.

Abstract: A concentrated fabric softener having a dual cationic high active system, a sufficient level of fluorescent dye to whiten cotton garments, and a non-ionizing base. The dual active system is included at levels of greater than about 10% and preferably comprises a difatty amido ammonium methyl sulfate and a ditallow dimethyl ammonium chloride in a ratio of at least 1.5:1. Use of the concentrated softener results in reduced container size and greater manufacturing efficiencies. Inclusion of fluorescent dye restores whiteness/brightness to cotton garments yellowed by age.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition and method wherein fluorescent whitening agents are satisfactorily dispersed in fabric softening compositions and viscosity stability of the composition is achieved. The fabric softening and whitening composition comprises:(i) from about 0.5% to about 10% of a cationic surfactant;(ii) from about 0.001% to about 0.3% of a stilbene sulfonic acid fluorescent whitening agent;(iii) from about 0.001% to about 0.5% of a non-ionizable base; and(iv) deionized water.

Abstract: This invention discloses a stable, surfactant-free, aqueous hypochlorite paste readily dispersible in hot or cold water, thickened with non-reactive inorganics without having alkali metal silicates, providing up to 10% available chlorine and with a viscosity ranging from about 25,000 to about 2,000,000 CPS.

Abstract: An alkaline composition and method of cleaning aluminum surfaces is disclosed which avoids discoloring or tarnishing of the metal surface. The composition comprises a mixture of alkali metal metasilicate and a compound chosen from the group consisting of sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, lithium carbonate, potassium orthophosphate and sodium orthophosphate and mixtures thereof, wherein the metasilicate salt is present in an effective amount up to about 3% by weight of the composition and wherein the pH ranges above about 12.0.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition and method wherein fluorescent whitening agents are satisfactorily dispersed in fabric softening compositions and viscosity stability of the composition is achieved. The fabric softening and whitening composition comprises:(i) from about 0.5% to about 10% of a cationic surfactant;(ii) from about 0.001% to about 0.3% of a stilbene sulfonic acid fluorescent whitening agent;(iii) from about 0.001% to about 0.5% of a non-ionizable base; and(iv) deionized water.The method for preparing the fabric softening system comprises forming an organic premix of fabric softening cationic surfactant, stilbene sulfonic acid fluorescent whitening agent and non-ionizable base. The organic premix is then added to deionized water containing other fabric softening adjuncts including an acidic pH adjusting agent to obtain pH of 3-6, the combination being stirred to uniformly disperse all components.

Abstract: An alkaline composition and method of cleaning aluminum surfaces is disclosed which avoids discoloring or tarnishing of the metal surface. The composition comprises a mixture of alkali metal metasilicate and a compound chosen from the group consisting of sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, lithium carbonate, potassium orthophosphate and sodium orthophosphate and mixtures thereof, wherein the metasilicate salt is present in an effective amount up to about 3% by weight of the composition and wherein the pH ranges above about 12.0.

Abstract: A tongue is provided for a towed wagon having conventional variable hydraulic and emergency brake systems. The tongue has three telescopically disposed tubes with a clevis on the outer tube for connection to a drawbar. A slide member is moved in said outer tube by a connected drawbar. The slide member has a cam which engages a spring loaded plunger which engages a latch on the intermediate tube to lock the outer and intermediate tubes together. The connected drawbar also moves the outer and intermediate tubes with respect to each other before they are locked together. This relative movement causes an emergency brake control means to be released, and moves to its breaking position only when the drawbar is disconnected. A surge brake mechanism is interconnected between the intermediate and inner tubes to operate the variable hydraulic brake system of the vehicle as the inner tube moves forwardly over the intermediate tube.

Abstract: This invention discloses a liquid scouring composition comprising in percent by weight of the composition (a) about 0.5% to about 5% anionic surfactant; (b) about 0.5% to about 5% amphoteric surfactant; (c) about 5% to about 65% abrasive; (d) about 0.1% to about 8% electrolyte; (e) 0% to about 5% other ingredients; and (f) water to make 100%.

Abstract: A liquid dishwasher composition is disclosed with sufficiently high viscosity for convenient use and good flow properties. The composition contains a natural, biopolymeric or synthetic gum thickener and a polyhydric alcohol and urea for viscosity and flow control.

Abstract: A heavy duty, enzyme-containing, aqueous liquid detergent. The detergent includes surfactants, enzymes and an enzyme-stabilizing system. The detergent has a neat liquid pH of 9.5 or greater, a solution pH or 8.5 or greater at 0.2% weight use level and a titratable alkalinity of at least 0.5% weight per gram of product when expressed as % Na.sub.2 O as measured to pH 7.