Abstract: The rheology of a fluidic, substantially combustible non-polluting liquid/solid slurried fuel system derived in substantial part from hydrodisproportionation of coal is varied by addition of fluidic aqueous mixtures and lower chain alcohols to alter the rheology of the mixture and reduce the thermal NO.sub.x upon combustion.

Abstract: A compliance, compact, collapsible, lightweight infant or child restraint device is provided which is detachably secured directly to an unaltered lap belt which can contain a shoulder harness in a vehicle such that the restrained infant is positioned in a face-to-face relationship with the attending adult yet the restrained infant is not attached in any manner to or dependent for security upon the attending adult. The infant restraining device secures the infant against the body of the attending adult in a "lap-down, face-up" relationship such that the needs of the infant are able to be attended to without the attending adult removing his/her seatbelt or having to "turn around" in relation to the infant to be attended.

Abstract: A disposable, self-contained, light weight integral device for detecting, by means of activating an indicator, the presence of a predetermined substance in a sample fluid which is introduced into a test chamber. The device has a deformable housing which forms a test chamber for interacting the indicator material with the sample fluid, wherein a rupturable vessel of reagent is contained adjacent the test chamber, which vessel can be ruptured by application of a predetermined pressure through the walls of the deformable housing. Upon rupturing the vessel, the contents thereof are exposed to the sample fluid introduced into the chamber. In the presence of the predetermined substance in the sample fluid, the indicator undergoes the indicated change. The device can contain more than one vessel and a receptacle. One or more of the vessels can contain more than one indicator substance.

Abstract: Coal char produced by the pyrolytic destructive thermal distillation of coal in the absence of oxygen is ground, sized and then admixed in suitable portions with water to form a fluidic, liquid-solid fuel system comprising a nonpolluting, stable, transportable, high energy fuel. The fuel system can be fired directly or the char can be separated and fired as a solid fuel. The liquid organic fraction obtained from the low boiling fractions derived from the pyrolysis of coal is used as a fuel or as a feed stock.

Abstract: Coal char produced by the pyrolytic destructive thermal distillation of coal in the absence of oxygen is ground, sized and then admixed in suitable portions with a liquid carbon dioxide to form a fluidic, liquid-solid mixture which is a transportation medium for a nonpolluting, stable, high energy solid fuel composition. The liquid organic fraction obtained from the low boiling fractions derived from the pyrolysis of coal is used as a feedstock or as a liquid hydrocarbon fuel.

Abstract: The rheology of a fluidic, combustible liquid/solid slurried fuel system derived in substantial part from the pyrolytic destructive thermal distillation of coal in the absence of oxygen and which is comprised of a pipeline transportable, nonpolluting fuel composition is varied by changing hydropyrolysis conditions to alter the viscosity of the liquid. Likewise, the viscosity of the liquid organic fraction which serves as the slurry medium or as a feedstock can be further varied by admixture with low boiling alcohols.

Abstract: Coal char, preferably produced by the pyrolytic destructive thermal distillation in the absence of oxygen of carbonaceous materials selected from lignites, peats, low rank coals, and waste coals, is beneficiated, ground and sized and then is admixed in suitable proportions with a liquid organic fraction to form a combustible, liquid/solid fuel system which is a nonpolluting, stable, transportable, high energy fuel compositions. The lower rank coals and peats are mechanically and/or thermally dehydrated prior to pyrolysis. Waste coals are beneficiated prior to pyrolysis. At least part of the liquid organic fraction is obtained from the pyrolysis of the carbonaceous material. Both the solid and the liquid portions can be used independently as fuel, or the solid/liquid fuel system can be fired directly.

Abstract: Coal char produced by the pyrolytic destructive thermal distillation of coal in the absence of oxygen is beneficiated, ground and sized and then is admixed in suitable portions with a liquid organic fraction to form a combustible, liquid-solid mixture which is a nonpolluting, stable, transportable, high energy fuel composition. Preferably, the liquid organic fraction is obtained from the low boiling fractions derived from the pyrolysis of coal.

Abstract: An improved sanitary facility for pets is provided for the collecting, removing and disposing of small animal excrement without the attendant mess and odor heretofore experienced. A rotatable chamber which contains pet litter, sand or other suitable material, has a first closeable opening for animal ingress and egress, and a second opening for expulsion of separated waste. Filter means, disposed circumferentially within the chamber, selectively separate solid excrement and agglomerated matter from unsoiled litter as the chamber is rotated. The separated waste is continuously urged, by the combined action of gravity and the incline of the filter means, toward a second sealable opening in the chamber. The separated matter is expelled from the chamber through the second opening and deposited in an appropriate receptacle. Means are provided to prevent rotation of the chamber during use by the animal. Means are also provided for automatically sealing the second opening to prevent odor from escaping the chamber.

Abstract: An improved process is disclosed for selectively producing a bis-(morpholino-N-alkyl) ether directly from the corresponding N-(hydroxyalkyl)morpholine compound. The improved process includes contacting the N-(hydroxyalkyl) morpholine compound with a catalytically effective amount of a silica-alumina or certain phosphorus containing substances at a temperature of about 200.degree. C to 300.degree. C under a pressure sufficient to maintain the mixture substantially in liquid phase and recovering from the resultant reaction mixture the bis-morpholino-N-alkyl) ether.According to the preferred embodiment, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)morpholine is heated in the presence of a catalytic amount of a silica-alumina catalyst having an alumina content of from about 5 to about 50 wt. % at temperatures of from about 240.degree. C to about 280.degree. C in liquid phase to selectively produce the corresponding N,N',2,2'-dimorpholinodiethyl ether (DMDEE).

Abstract: A novel process for preparing polychlorobenzamide derivatives, useful as biocidal agents, flame retardants in plastic resins, and the like, from corresponding polychlorobenzonitrile compound in near quantitative yields is disclosed. A polychlorobenzonitrile compound is admixed and reacted with excess sulfuric acid at an elevated temperature e.g. 100.degree. to 160.degree. C for a time period sufficient to hydrolyze the polychlorobenzonitrile derivative to the corresponding polychlorobenzamide derivative. The reaction product is then recovered to provide the corresponding polychlorobenzamide derivative in an excellent yield above about 90%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel, portable, animal feeding station which provides livestock, at virtually any desired location, waste-free access to fibrous feed material in quantities heretofore unobtainable with a portable unit. Compacted fibrous feed is charged into a rectangular-shaped, variable volume hopper formed by a pair of upstanding stationary, spaced-apart, opposing end walls and a pair of movably suspended mesh-covered side panels. The side panels are movably suspended on sloping tracks mounted interior the end walls such that the panels are positioned by gravity against the confined feed mass. Feeding livestock are able to grasp the fibrous feed through the mesh according to their need, and in doing so forcibly urge the panel, along the sloping tracks, against the remaining feed mass.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel infused polymer containing monohydric composition useful in producing improved urethane products. The novel composition is characterized as a polymer containing monohydric composition wherein the polymeric moiety is chemically attached or "infused" into the unsaturation sites of an oxyalkadienyl moiety which is covalently bonded to an acyclic monohydric compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel infused polymer containing polyol composition useful in producing improved urethane products. The novel composition is characterized as a polymer containing polyol wherein the polymeric moiety is chemically attached or "infused" into the unsaturation sites of an oxyalkadienyl moiety which is covalently bonded to an acyclic polyhydric compound.

Abstract: An improved curable epoxy resin composition of a vicinalpolyepoxide and an effective amount of a novel polyether thiourea curing agent is disclosed. The improved curable epoxy resins which are useful as coatings, castings, sealants, and adhesives show improved tensile shear strength, flexural strength, and ultimate elongation. The novel polyether thiourea curing agents of the instant invention are characterized by terminal primary amino groups and are formed by reaction of polyoxyalkylenepolyamines with thiourea, thiourea forming compounds or carbon disulfide.A preferred curing agent includes a mixture of a novel polyether thiourea formed by reaction of a polyoxypropylenepolyamine having a molecular weight of from about 200-2000 and an effective amount of carbon disulfide; and another known epoxy resin curing agent such as a polyoxyalkylenepolyamine in ratios of from about 5:1 to 1:5 by weight.

Abstract: An improved curable epoxy resin composition of a vicinalpolyepoxide and an effective amount of a novel polyether urea curing agent is disclosed. The improved curable epoxy resins which are useful as coatings, castings, sealants, and adhesives show improved tensile shear strength, flexural strength, and ultimate elongation. The novel polyether urea curing agents of the instant invention are characterized by terminal primary amino groups and are formed by reaction of polyoxyalkylenepolyamines with urea, urea forming compounds, or bifunctional isocyanates.A preferred curing agent includes a mixture of a novel polyether urea formed by reaction of a polyoxypropylenepolyamine having a molecular weight of from about 200-2000 and an effective amount of urea; and another known epoxy resin curing agent such as a polyoxyalkylenepolyamine in ratios of from about 5:1 to 1:5 by weight.

Abstract: A process is provided for recovering substantially pure triethylenediamine in liquid propylene glycol solutions directly from a crude triethylenediamine reaction mixture without the need to purify the triethylenediamine by crystallization. The process includes initially admixing propylene glycol with a crude triethylenediamine liquid reaction product mixture. The admixture thus formed is then distilled under conditions such that the triethylenediamine and propylene glycol codistill. The codistillate is then collected as the substantially pure triethylenediamine solute in liquid propylene glycol solution. The collected codistillate being substantially free of reaction by-products can be used directly to catalyze urethane systems.

Abstract: Brominated ester-containing polyether polyols are prepared by the sequential reaction of a polyether polyol with 4,5-dibromohexahydrophthalic anhydride or its corresponding diacid and an alkylene oxide. The resulting polyols are particularly useful in the preparation of flame-retardant polyurethane foams.

Abstract: A novel method for preparing pentachloronitrobenzene directly from the corresponding pentachlorobenzonitrile compound is disclosed. Pentachlorobenzonitrile is heated in the presence of an excess of sulfuric acid and a nitrating agent, e.g., nitric acid at elevated temperatures of from about 100.degree.C to about 160.degree.C for a time sufficient to convert the pentachlorobenzonitrile to a pentachloronitrobenzene.In one embodiment the pentachlorobenzonitrile compound is first heated in the presence of an excess of concentrated sulfuric acid at temperatures in excess of 180.degree.C to activate the pentachlorobenzonitrile and the activated material is then heated at lower temperatures of about 100.degree. to 120.degree.C in the presence of a nitrating agent to convert the activated pentachlorobenzonitrile to the corresponding pentachloronitrobenzene.

Abstract: The use of small amounts of an amine-terminated polyether in the B-component of a two-component polyurethane composition results in the immediate thickening of the A and B-components upon mixing to provide an elastomer precursor with improved sag resistance without substantially affecting the workability of the mixed components or the properties of the cured elastomer. These elastomers are useful as sealants, caulks and surface coatings.