Abstract: This invention relates to the reproduction of all the essential moisture sorption characteristics of dead wildland fuels through use of an inorganic fuel moisture analog sensor. This inorganic fuel moisture analog sensor is calibrated to and reproduces all of the essential moisture sorption characteristics of dead wildland fuels without being subject to any of the undesirable characteristics associated with wood sensors. This analog is keyed to selectable response timelags, the size of these dead fuels, their water sorption processes, their radiation characteristics, and their thermal properties. This analog is fabricated from activated aluminum as the active material with calcium aluminate as the bonding agent.

Abstract: An improved meat tenderizing system is provided in which a pair of oppositely positioned carriage assemblies, each carrying a number of needle manifolds, is operated to align injection needles with a carcass that is conveyed in a longitudinal path intermediate the carriage assemblies. At least some of the needles are pivotable so as to direct the injection needles into the carcass at a desirable angle.A metered amount of tenderizing solution is automatically fed to the needle manifolds when the needles enter the carcass. After the metered amount of solution has been injected, the needles are automatically withdrawn and the carcass is conveyed for further processing.

Abstract: Improvement in strength and elimination of coloration are achieved in fabrics finished for durable press properties by treatment with an N-methylol amide crosslinking agent and aluminum sulfate catalyst when sodium dihydrogen phosphate is included in the finishing formulation. These effects are achieved when the weight ratio of sodium dihydrogen phosphate to aluminum sulfate is 2.05.

Abstract: A dilute, aqueous solution of cellulase enzyme complex is applied to the wet paper web during paper manufacture to improve the disintegratability of the paper during subsequent disposal.

Abstract: An improved meat tenderizing system is provided in which a pair of oppositely positioned carriage assemblies, each carrying a number of needle manifolds, is operated to align injection needles with a carcass that is conveyed in a longitudinal path intermediate the carriage assemblies. At least some of the needles are pivotable so as to direct the injection needles into the carcass at a desirable angle.A metered amount of tenderizing solution is automatically fed to the needle manifolds when the needles enter the carcass. After the metered amount of solution has been injected, the needles are automatically withdrawn and the carcass is conveyed for further processing.

Abstract: N,N-Dibutyloleamide mixed with a slight excess of dibutyl phosphite and exposed to ultraviolet radiation reacts to yield N,N-dibutyl-9(10)-dibutylphosphonooctadecanamide, which is useful in imparting antimicrobial activity to cellulosic textiles and other articles.

Abstract: Partially carboxymethylated-cotton fabric prepared by a non-aqueous procedure is reacted with either ethylene carbonate or propylene carbonate in a heated, evacuated oven. The product of either reaction is a fabric with high conditioned and high wet wrinkle recovery.

Abstract: Economical foams have been prepared from selected formulations containing whey solids, animal glue, surfactants, viscosity-builders, and activated charcoal. These foams are lightweight and act as carriers for the charcoal. Easy handling and dispersibility of the activated charcoal was accomplished by a combination of surfactants, either one being used as a wetting agent to control the activated charcoal and the other added to the remainder of the formulation. When applied broadcast on the soil, these foams are useful in removing from the soil residual toxic herbicides and pesticides which can cause significant damage to a sensitive succeeding crop.

Abstract: A tree bark scoring apparatus adapted for transport and for operation aboard a moving, dirigible and speed controllable prime mover.

Abstract: New polybutyl-2-cinnamylphenols, particularly 4,6-di-t-butyl-2-cinnamylphenol, are useful for insect control and especially as insect chemosterilants and oviposition inhibitors.

Abstract: Juice obtained from alfalfa or other leafy green crops is processed to isolate a cream-colored protein fraction which is soluble, odorless, bland (essentially tasteless) and useful for human nutrition. The juice is first treated to remove chloroplastic proteins, chlorophyll, carotenoids, and lipids. The residual juice containing the desired cytoplasmic proteins is treated by novel procedures--e.g., acid precipitation in the cold or by membrane filtration followed by acid precipitation at ambient temperature--to isolate the soluble bland protein.

Abstract: The alkaloid deoxyharringtonine and its precursor 3'-O-(5-methyl-2-oxohexanoyl)-cephalotaxine were synthesized according to the following preferred series of reactions: Ethyl t-butyl oxalate + 1-lithio-3-methylbut-1-yne .fwdarw. t-butyl 5-methyl-2-oxohex-3-ynoate .fwdarw. t-butyl 5-methyl-2-oxohexanoate .sup.-trifluoroacetic acid 5-methyl-2-oxohexanoic acid .sup.(COCl).sbsp.2 5-methyl-2-oxohexanoyl chloride .sup.cephalotaxine 3'-O-(5-methyl-2-oxohexanoyl)-cephalotaxine .sup.lithio methyl acetate deoxyharringtonine.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for stretching a textile material such that the magnitude of the strain at all points is equal in all directions in the plane of the specimen. The embodiment disclosed is an expandable circular pin frame. The pins mounted in puley are uniformly displaced radially outward and impart uniform radial strain without the edge effects associated with similar apparatus employing nonexpanding fastening mechanisms.

Abstract: An antibiotic produced by Fusarium equiseti NRRL 5537 and given the trivial name equisetin is active against several genera of gram-positive bacteria.

Abstract: A method of fractionating coagulation factor-depleted blood serum or plasma by selective precipitation with block copolymers of ethylene oxide and polyoxypropylene polymer to provide immunoglobulin preparations, albumin-containing fractions and organ perfusates.

Abstract: Limonene (or alpha-pinene) is condensed with sesamol under aqueous acidic conditions to produce a mixture of two novel compounds which are useful as mosquito larvicides.

Abstract: Textile treating compositions containing the elements phosphorus, nitrogen, and bromine and the processes for imparting flame resistance to organic fibrous materials have been prepared. This is accomplished by impregnating the textile treating compositions consisting of (1) tris(hydroxymethyl)phosphine mixed with nitrogenous compounds containing at least two members of the group hydrogen and methylol radicals (--CH.sub.2 OH) attached to trivalent nitrogen atoms, or (2) soluble methylol phosphine adducts which contain one or more methylol phosphine radicals (P--CH.sub.2 OH) prepared by reacting tris(hydroxymethyl)phosphine with an amide or amine which contains one or more hydrogens attached to a trivalent nitrogen with an organic bromine containing material with at least 10% bromine in the form of bromine atoms attached to carbon atoms, in proportions selected so that generally the phosphorus contained in structures of the group (--CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: The quality of icings is improved by the incorporation of certain additives, namely, fatty acid esters of polyoxyethylene ethers of either propylene glycol glycosides or glycerol glycosides.

Abstract: Soluble adduct polymers were allowed to react with phenol, alkyl substituted phenols or halogen substituted phenols which contain one or more hydrogens ortho or para to the phenolic hydroxyl group to (a) prepare flame resistant polymers and (b) prepare flame-, glow-, wrinkle- and shrink-resistant woven and knit textiles which contain 25% or more cellulosic fibers.

Abstract: Hydroxymethylphosphine-ammonia and similar polymers, solubilized by hydroxymethylphosphonium salts and formaldehyde, were allowed to react with nitrogenous compounds such as urea, trimethylolmelamine and ammonia to (a) prepare flame-resistant polymers and (b) prepare flame-, glow-, wrinkle and shrink-resistant woven and knit textiles which contain 25% or more cellulosic fibers.