Abstract: The storable, low-density, hydraulically-active, cementitious slurry of the invention is suitable for cementing within a subterranean formation for oil or gas wells. The low-density slurry comprises a hydraulically-active cementitious material, a set retarder, a plasticizer, glass or ceramic micro-spheres, and a strengthening agent. Further the slurry is substantially free of a suspension agent. The storable, low-density, hydraulically-active, cementitious slurry is made by adding glass or ceramic micro-spheres to a hydraulically-active cementitious material, adding a strengthening agent to the microsphere containing composition, and mixing the resulting composition with water, a set retarder, and a plasticizer to generate a slurry, wherein the set retarder is present in an amount sufficient to allow storage of the slurry.

Abstract: A low residue well treatment fluid comprises: an aqueous solvent; a gelling agent comprising one or modified polysaccharides, the modified polysaccharides having hydrophilic groups; and a crosslinking composition. The fluid may optionally further comprise a gel breaker, a buffer and/or a proppant. The fluids generate no or minimal residue upon being broken, and are particularly useful in well fracturing operations.

Abstract: An improved respiratory suction apparatus catheter comprising a manifold for attachment to the distal hub of an endotracheal tube to form a ventilation circuit, a catheter tube which is displaceable through the manifold and into the endotracheal tube to suction secretions from the tube and lungs, and at least one wiper seal disposed adjacent the ventilation circuit to minimize the draw of air from the ventilation circuit of a patient while the catheter is being cleaned. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the catheter is cleaned more thoroughly than in the prior art while simultaneously drawing little or no air from the patient's ventilation circuit, thus extending the usable duration of the catheter apparatus. Another preferred embodiment comprises a valve, most preferably a flap valve distal of the wiper seal within the manifold, improves the cleaning of the catheter by selectively restricting or occluding the retracted catheter.

Abstract: Single site nitrogen and oxygen metallacyclic catalysts comprising at least two polymerization-stable anionic ancillary ligands and a Group 4-10 metal are disclosed wherein the nitrogen or oxygen heterocyclic catalyst is produced by dimerizing an alkylamido or trimerizing a metal containing oxane. The polymerization-stable anionic ancillary ligands are preferably either cyclopentadienyl, borataaryl, pyrrolyl, azaboralinyl, pyridinyl, or a quinolinyl ring. In a preferred embodiment, the invention relates to catalysts of the formula: ##STR1## wherein M is a transition metal of Groups 3-10;L is a polymerization-stable anionic ancillary ligand;R is a hydrocarbyl group containing up to about 12 carbon atoms optionally substituted with halogen; andE is R or halogen, alkoxy from C.sub.1 to C.sub.20, siloxy from C.sub.1 to C.sub.20, N(R).sub.2, hydrogen or another univalent anionic ligand, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Catalysts for the polymerization of olefins contain units of the formula: wherein ##STR1## each R is independently selected from a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group or a C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 aryl, aralkyl, or alkaryl;each R.sup.2 is independently selected from hydride, R, and Q radicals wherein at least one R.sup.2 is Q;Q has the general formulaLM.sup.p L'.sub.r X.sub.p-r-1whereinL is a monoanionic aromatic ancillary ligand pi-bonded to M and covalently bonded to Si;L' is a monoanionic aromatic ancillary ligand pi-bonded to M and optionally bonded to L through a covalent bridging group;M is a metal selected from Groups 3-10 of the Periodic Table or lanthanides;X is independently selected from a hydride radical, halide radical, hydrocarbyl radical, halocarbyl radical, silahydrocarbyl, alkoxy radical, aryloxy radical, alkylsulfonate radical, arylsulfonate radical or (R).sub.

Abstract: Single-site catalyst systems containing alkylimido ligands are disclosed. The catalyst systems comprise a co-catalyst and a Group 3-10 transition metal catalyst. The catalyst includes an alkyl- or arylimido ligand and a polymerization-stable, anionic ligand selected from boraaryl, pyrrolyl, and azaborolinyl. When used to polymerize olefins, the catalyst systems are highly productive, give good comonomer incorporation, and give polymers with narrow molecular weight distributions.

Abstract: A process of recycling nitrated by-products formed during the manufacture of the compound of the formula ##STR1## and salts thereof wherein J is ##STR2## and further wherein: R.sup.1 is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine or a trifluoromethyl group;R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine atom or a trifluoromethyl group;R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a cyano group or a fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine group; X is ##STR3## R.sup.4 is R.sup.5 or an acyl radical of the formula ##STR4## wherein Alk is a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted with either one or more halogen atoms or a phenyl group;B is a C.sub.1-10 alkyl, OR.sup.7 or SR.sup.7 ;y is 1 to 4;R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-2 alkyl group;R.sup.7 is hydrogen, or a C.sub.1-8 alkyl group, a C.sub.

Abstract: A method of preparing certain 2-halo-5-methylpyridines, useful as herbicide intermediates, is presented starting from acyclic pentenes. The pentene is difunctionalized, e.g., by making the epoxide, and is then reacted with a nitrogen source to close the ring. The nitrogen-containing 6-membered heterocycle may then be aromatized readily to produce the 2-halo-5-methylpyridine desired. Also part of the invention are novel acyclic and cyclic intermediates used in the process.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of compounds which are known intermediates for the pyridyloxyphenoxy herbicides as well as intermediates used in the process. Propionaldehyde and an acrylic compound, two radily available starting materials, are reacted to form a 2-formylpentanoic compound which is cyclized to a dihydro pyridone which is then oxidized to the 2-hydroxy pyridine. The hydroxypyridine may be halogenated to a 2-halopyridine.

Abstract: Aqueous urethanes having improved physical properties in addition to excellent flame retardant properties are obtained when a combination of a halogenated diol, such as an alkoxylated tetrabromobisphenol A, or dibromoneopentyl glycol and a second diol which contains either a carboxy group, a sulphonate group or a tertiary amine group is incorporated in the urethane.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of compounds which are known intermediates for the pyridyloxyphenoxy herbicies as well as intermediates used in the process. Propionaldehyde and an acrylic compound, two readily available starting materials, are reacted to form a 2-formylpentanoic compound which is cyclized to a dihydro pyridone which is then oxidized to the 2-hydroxy pyridine. The hydroxypyridine may be halogenated to a 2-halopyridine.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing the aromatic compound 5-methyl-2-pyridone from the corresponding 3,4-dihydro compound by dehydrogenation using sulphur. Particular advantages are achieved by reaction at about 180.degree. C. or less. The product is useful as an intermediate for the preparation of various pyridyloxyphenoxy herbicides.

Abstract: A method of preparing certain 2-halo-5-methylpyridines, useful as herbicide intermediates, is presented starting from acyclic pentenes. The pentene is difunctionalized, e.g., by making the epoxide, and is then reacted with a nitrogen source to close the ring. The nitrogen-containing 6-membered heterocycle may then be aromatized readily to produce the 2-halo-5-methylpyridine desired. Also part of the invention are novel acyclic and cyclic intermediates used in the process.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of compounds which are known intermediates for the pyridyloxyphenoxy herbicides as well as intermediates used in the process. Propionaldehyde and an acrylic compound, two readily available starting materials, are reacted to form a 2-formylpentanoic compound which is cyclized to a dihydro pyridone which is then oxidized to the 2-hydroxy pyridine. The hydroxypyridine may be halogenated to a 2-halopyridine.