Abstract: In a papermaking process a paper product is formed from a mineral filler containing cellulosic slurry. Retention performance is provided by the sequential addition of a cationic charge-biasing species, an anionic flocculant, and then a certain microparticle. A shear stage is interposed between the flocculant addition and the microparticle addition. The microparticle is a inorganic, cationic source of aluminum.

Abstract: A water-soluble dispersant which aids in the dispersion of polyester fibers during the preparation of a wet-laid nonwoven fiber mat, the water-soluble dispersant comprising:polyethylene glycol in an amount greater than about 80% by weight of the water-soluble dispersant:a phthalic acid ester moiety; anda monomeric glycol, wherein the phthalic acid ester moiety and the monomeric glycol are present in an amount less than about 20% by weight of the water-soluble dispersant.

Abstract: A golfing instrument that allows two dissimilar objects, one object presented to the right eye, and the second object presented to the left eye to be seen simultaneously by the golfer, which allows the golfer to align the intended target that the golf ball will travel to be aligned perpendicular to a line crossing the golfer's shoe tips.

Abstract: A vehicle washing apparatus particularly adapted for the thorough washing of vehicle wheels including a wheel washing device or unit including a pivotally mounted carrousel supporting a rotary spray head and control means for actuating the carrousel to sweep the spray head across and along the wheel as the wheel moves past the washer unit. The carrousel is preferably computer controlled to move in response to the increments of travel of the vehicle so that the washer unit consistently tracks the vehicle wheels regardless of the length of the wheel base or the speed of travel of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle barricade comprises a frame to which a barrier plate is pivotally mounted for being moved between a passage and a blocking position. First and second hydraulic motors operably interconnect the plate and the frame. An hydraulic power supply is operably connected with the hydraulic motors and includes an uninterrupted line for assuring constant power supply to the first hydraulic motor for thereby biasing the first hydraulic motor into extension and control valve means for selectively supplying power to the second motor for thereby causing selective pivoting of the plate.

Abstract: A mounting assembly is disclosed for mounting a container such as a tool box or the like on a structural element such as a portion of a vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a bracket adapted for attachment to the structural element, a frame for supporting the container or tool box being pivotably attached to the bracket by a pin, the pin being removable for permitting movement of the container and/or the frame away from the bracket, and a locater lever which is selectively movable into engagement between the pivotable frame and bracket for fixing or securing the container in at least one operating position.

Abstract: A module for dust-free containment of rotating data storage media such as disc packs, both in and out of the drive, including top and bottom covers, sliding door access for read/write heads and filtered air, a carrying handle coupled to the media hub for carrying the module and for locking the media in a fixed position within the module while being transported, and a removable chuck plate cover for covering a magnetic chuck plate and for locking the media in a fixed position within the module while being stored.

Abstract: A wood burning heating unit having walls defining a combustion chamber, the walls having wall cavities therein for heating a liquid; baffle means within the walls dividing the wall cavities to provide directional liquid flow paths; a heat absorption unit formed of spaced tubes communicating with the wall cavities positioned above the combustion chamber; and inlet outlet water conduit means communicating with the wall cavities.

Abstract: A fluid flow regulator valve to regulate flow to a fluid driven prime mover wherein a selectively shaped, spring biased spool is positioned within a cylinder and has a sensor orifice therein to establish a pressure drop thereacross in response to controlled fluid flow rate and hence cause the spool to move within the cylinder to control both the metering orifice to and the return orifice from the flow conduit which connects the cylinder to the prime mover.

Abstract: A wood burning heating unit having walls defining a combustion chamber, the walls having wall cavities therein for heating a liquid; baffle means within the walls dividing the wall cavities to provide directional liquid flow paths; a heat absorption unit formed of spaced tubes communicating with the wall cavities positioned above the combustion chamber; and inlet outlet water conduit means communicating with the wall cavities.

Abstract: An inking device for record media includes a self-contained ink reservoir bordered by a holder portion as one wall of the reservoir, and a backing plate as another wall adjacent a porous rubber electro pad. The backing plate includes a plurality of chamfered apertures therethrough which are circumscribed by a like number of slotted tubes which tubes separate the backing plate and the holder portion. A steel ball is positioned within each tube and controls the flow of ink from the ink reservoir to the electro pad by reason of swinging movement of the device wherein the ball is unseated from the chamfered aperture in the downward direction of movement upon the electro pad striking the record media to permit flow of ink to the pad, and the ball is reseated on the aperture during return movement of the device to stop the flow of ink to the pad. A low hydraulic pressure occurs during the striking action to unseat the ball and a suction occurs on the return movement to reseat the ball.