Abstract: A method is provided for translating from a first method for performing gas chromatographic analysis to a second method for performing gas chromatographic analysis in a gas chromatography system without changing a peak elution pattern. Unlike the known method translation techniques that work only with the constant pressure gas chromatographic analyses, the invention can translate the gas chromatographic methods where column pressure and/or carrier gas flow rate change during the analysis by an arbitrary program.

Abstract: A locking device to fit over a tractor trailer or container carrier air hose coupling consists of a rectangular cage of cut tubular steel with perpendicular welded flange and adjacent hole into which fits an angle flange with welded pin. Alternatively the locking device with semicircular flanges can be fabricated from sheet steel in a continuous bending, stamping, welding and laser drilling operation. A high impact strength plastic is required when the locking device is produced by injection molding. In use a flanged cage is placed over an air hose coupling with the hole directly over the air hole, and a pin or tongue insert is inserted while the hasp of the padlock passes through matching hasp holes. The locking device can be connected and color coded and used for an inventory control system.

Abstract: A client establishes and/or modifies an interactive account on a server via proprietary sorting and filtering and reporting criteria as a means for timely processing of online financial data and/or other business information to retrieve valuations, sorted lists, etc. The method involves establishing a link with a server preset and programmable with client criteria for investment or decision making, acquiring data, sorting, filtering, etc.

Abstract: A locking device to fit over a tractor trailer or container carrier glad hand air coupling consists of a rectangular cage of cut structural steel with a drilled pin hole and a welded perpendicular flange with a hasp hole as one piece and an angle flange with a hasp hole and plug welded pin as a second piece. In use the flanged cage is placed over the air coupling with the pin hole over the air hole and the pin passed through the pin hole into the air hole and the hasp of a padlock passed through the hasp holes and locked to secure the air coupling. The locking device is fabricated from structural steel and angle irons using conventional cutting, drilling and welding techniques.

Abstract: A non-detonable nitroglycerin emulsion which does not settle in the absence of agitation incorporates an aqueous phase containing at least 5.0% by weight of an alkyl aryl emulsifying agent. Preferred amine salts of alkyl aryl sulfonates with a 11.7 HLB value can emulsify nitroglycerin, nitroglycol, nitrocellulose and trinitrotoluene. Stable emulsions with a water:nitroglycerin volumetric ratio between 2:1 to 3:1 most preferably incorporate the isopropylamine salt of dodecylbenzene sulfonate.

Abstract: Used as a thickener a Fluidized Polymer Suspension (FPS) with or without salt as a suspending agent allows producing joint, spackling and texture compounds in significantly reduced time. Products produced with FPS are more uniform and stable than ones made with solid thickeners.

Abstract: A radiation curable coating composition comprising reactive monomers, a photoinitiator, between about 4 wt.% to 35 wt.% of a cellulose derivative, preferably nitrocellulose and an unsaturated polyester resin which is the reaction product of glycols and unsaturated dibasic acids. Coatings prepared in accordance with the present invention can be used as overprint varnishes for magazines and other coated papers. These coatings may also be used to provide a protective finish for wood.

Abstract: Emulsions, solutions and coatings comprising nitrocellulose are stabilized against yellowing on thermal aging when treated with boric acid or borax or hydrogen peroxide or 0.1 to 0.5% by weight of a chlorinated hydantoin such as 1,3-dichloro 5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DCH). Boric acid or borax may be added as aqueous solutions during nitrocellulose manufacture. Combined treatments and/or additions of boric acid and DCH give optimum stabilization against yellowing.

Abstract: Six sided blocks contain visual and tactile letters and words in English, Braille and American Signa Language (ASL). Raised surfaces on the blocks can be inked and used for trilingual printing on paper. With two letters per block a set of thirteen blocks is suitable for learning by hearing, deaf blind and deaf/blind. Adjacent sides of a block can serve to represent ASL signs which require movement or two hand positions.

Abstract: Fibrous water-wet nitrocellulose containing 4.5 to 5.5% moisture sprayed with a solvent/cosolvent mixture converts to spheroid, densified nitrocellulose via bilateral agitation. A free-flowing dust-free product having a lower burn rate is produced which dissolves more rapidly for lacquer production. A preferred apparatus is an orbital shaker and a preferred solvent/cosolvent is isopropyl acetate/isopropyl alcohol.

Abstract: Water wet nitrocellulose, butyl acrylate/methyl methacrylate monomers and phosphate surfactant are emulsified into an oil-in-water emulsion and polymerized to produce a nitrocellulose/acrylic latex emulsion with a particle size below 0.25 microns. Wood finishing lacquers produced from this latex emulsion are equivalent in performance to solvent lacquers while lowering VOC to below 2.3 lb/gal.

Abstract: The application of sand combined with sandblasting extinguishes oil and gas fires by cutting off oxygen, cooling the area and stopping the fuel supply. Sand mixed with soda ash converts to glass to smother high temperature fires. Sandblasting controls flames while a fire is smothered by mounding with sand.

Abstract: Cellulose ethers are disclosed which have sufficient nonionic substitution to render them water soluble and which are further modified with a C.sub.10 to C.sub.24 long chain alkylaryl group in an amount between 0.2% by weight and the amount which makes them less than 1% by weight soluble in water. Hydroxyethylcellulose is a preferred water soluble cellulose ether for modification according to the invention. These products exhibit substantially improved viscosifying effects compared to their unmodified cellulose ether counterparts, and provide good leveling and sag resistance in latex paints. Preferred alkylaryl groups are nonylphenyl, dodecylphenyl, and dinonylphenyl. Included are cellulose ethers with spacer groups of various lengths between the alkylaryl group and the connecting group to the cellulose molecule.

Abstract: Cellulose ethers are disclosed which have sufficient nonionic substitution to render them water soluble and which are further modified with a C.sub.10 to C.sub.24 long chain alkylaryl group in an amount between 0.2% by weight and the amount which makes them less then 1% by weight soluble in water. Hydroxyethylcellulose is a preferred water soluble cellulose ether for modification according to the invention. These products exhibit substantially improved viscosifying effects compared to their unmodified cellulose ether counterparts, and provide good leveling and sag resistance in latex paints. Preferred alkylaryl groups are nonylphenyl, dodecylphenyl, and dinonylphenyl. Included are cellulose ethers with spacer groups of various lengths between the alkylaryl group and the connecting group to the cellulose molecule.

Abstract: A liquid fertilizer composition suitable for no-till farming contains a stabilizing amount of an admixture of calcium chloride and ammonium polyphosphate or similar nitrogen/phosphorous source in addition to a herbicide. As an improvement over clay suspensions, this liquid fertilizer can be used for one pass planting and herbicide application. Higher amounts of potash can be incorporated in the liquid fertilizer along with sulphur and nitrogen nutrients.

Abstract: Water demand in an aqueous joint compound composition is increased by incorporating a blend of water soluble polymer (WSP) and crosslinked polyacrylic acid water demand polymer (WDP) with a WSP to WDP blend ratio of 9:1 to 25:1. A preferred WSP is hydrophobically modified hydroxyethylcellulose. This blend may also be used for aqueous tile adhesives.In the joint compound the thickener, comprising water-soluble cellulose ether(s) and water-insoluble but swellable polyacrylic acid or salt thereof, the acrylic component gives increased joint compound viscosity without the need to decrease water level or increase thickener level.

Abstract: An improved thickening agent suitable for paper coating applications is a fluid suspension of 35 to 55 parts CMC or similar water soluble polymer in 40 to 55 parts fatty acid with 1 to 5 parts clay and up to 20 parts emulsifier. Handling convenience and thickening performance are improved.

Abstract: A nonionic cellulose ether such as hydroxyalkylcellulose, alkylcellulose or an alkylhydroxyalkylcellulose hydrophobically modified with a C.sub.4 to C.sub.24 alkyl or an arylalkyl group is suspended by a low molecular weight polysaccharide and below 10% by weight salt to provide a fluidized polymer suspension. The process for manufacture involves preparing an aqueous polysaccharide solution and adding a nonionic cellulose ether while stirring. Anionic, nonionic and cationic suspending polymers such as CMC, CM Guar, HEC and cationic starch may be used. Sodium carbonate is a preferred salt.

Abstract: Silated polysaccharides having 0.005 to 2.0 silyl molar substitution per anhydrosaccharide unit form water resistant films when cast from aqueous solution and dried in the presence of atmospheric carbon dioxide. These films are soluble in aqueous caustic. A preferred water soluble polymer is a cellulose ether with 0.005 to 1.0 silyl substitution.A method for preparation involves:(1) reaction in a caustic medium;(2) recovering a neutralized silated polysaccharide; and(3) washing to remove impurities.

Abstract: Silated polysaccharides having 0.005 to 2.0 silyl molar substitution per anhydrosaccharide unit form water resistant films when cast from aqueous solution and dried in the presence of atmospheric cabron dioxide. These films are soluble in aqueous caustic. A preferred water soluble polymer is a cellulose ether with 0.005 to 1.0 silyl substitution.