Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and method for removing the fines that fall through the load run and accumulate on the return run of a foraminous, endless conveyor. In accordance with the invention, the fines are collected on the return run, conveyed on the load run to the discharge end of the conveyor and then passed through the conveyor at its discharge end.

Abstract: A rotor for a hammer mill and the like comprising a rotor body and a hammer secured to said rotor body, said hammer being comprised essentially of flexible wire rope.

Abstract: An extruder screw for use in the processing of a food mash is disclosed, in which, the mash is introduced into an inlet opening in an extruder barrel and conveyed by a substantially coextensive screw to an outlet or discharge opening and then through an extrusion die. The extruder screw comprises a single flight helical screw section initiating at the inlet opening and terminating within the extruder barrel, with a flightless section immediately following thereafter, and, a further helical screw section immediately following the flightless section and extending to the proximity of the outlet opening of the extruder barrel.

Abstract: A linear aryl sulfide/sulfonate polymer having improved thermal stability is provided consisting essentially of units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 3 to about 250.

Abstract: A method of reducing the carbonization pressure in the coking of coal is provided which comprises randomly dispersing flakes through the coal, said flakes formed of a material that does not pass through a plastic phase such as pressed sawdust wherein the flakes have a thickness of between about 1/8" and about 3/4" and a length and width of between about 1" and about 5".

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for adjusting pallet wheel track length when the spacing between pallets changes due to temperature changes such as in the sintering of ore. The apparatus comprises pivotable arc segments which can be opened or closed to expand and contract the track length, a wedge-shaped casting positioned between said arc segments and slidable in and out at right angles to said track containing track to mate with said arc segments, drive means for moving said arc segments and wedge and a sensor means for detecting a change in pallet spacing and activating said drive means.