Abstract: Improved techniques are provided for controlling the injection of a cellulose powder/water mixture input into a formation through an injection well for recovery of hydrocarbons. The initial dosing rate of powder added to the water is increased as a function of both the monitored pressure of the mixture in the wellbore in the vicinity of the formation, and the monitored flow rate of the injected mixture. The water flow rates and the flow dosing rates are optimised, and the mixture is controlled to obtain setting within the formation to enhance the recovery of hydrocarbons. A mixing tank is designed to prevent premature setting of the mixture. Portable equipment is provided for injecting the powder/water mixture into the formation, thereby increasing the versatility of the equipment reducing the overall costs of the recovery operation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for use in the fabrication of an electrical chemical cell having a spiral wound core. An anode plate and a first separator sheet are Juxtaposed in an adjacent relationship and restrained against relative lengthwise displacement. A cathode plate is Juxtaposed with a second separator sheet in an adjacent relationship and also restrained against relative lengthwise displacement. Portions of the first and second separator sheets are overlapped and restrained against relative movement while the restrained overlapping end portions are rotated Continuously about an axis so as to wind the plates and separator sheets into a coiled core which can be inserted into an electrochemical cell casing. The apparatus includes a vacuum holding member for holding the anode plate and first separator sheet together, and includes a vacuum holding member for holding the cathode place and second separator sheet together.

Abstract: A collapsible carry cot is erectable to stand within an open case 16. The cot comprises a telescopic strut 14 secured to each corner of the case. The struts support flexible sidewalls 24 on spurs 12. In the collapsed state the cot is received wholly within the case and is designed to occupy those areas of the case, such as the corners, which are not usually as densely packed in a conventional case. The remainder of the case is left free for items to be stowed in the case.

Abstract: A platform structure is provided that is suitable for incorporation into a drawer, a slidable tray, a storage pedestal, or the like. The platform structure comprises a formed thermoplastic sheet member which has desired compartments defined therein, and an underlying frame structure, preferably wood or a wood-containing material. Contacting surfaces are bonded together with an adhesive. Rails can be mounted along opposite side walls for slide purposes, as in a drawer or tray assembly. Alternatively, rear facial portions of the frame structure can be connected to the top of a storage pedestal or the like.

Abstract: An on-demand electric water heater includes at least one heating chamber having an electric heating element operatively positioned between a cold water inlet and a hot water outlet. The heating elements are controlled by pressure sensing switches activated by water flow initiation or termination. A pressure relief valve is provided as a safety feature in the event the pressure sensing switches fail.

Abstract: A water-in-liquid hydrocarbon multicolored paint composition is provided having a disperse phase and a continuous phase. The disperse phase preferably is comprised of water soluble, film-forming, crosslinkable, carboxylated polymer; crosslinking agent; hydroxy (lower alkyl) cellulose; cationic quaternized water soluble cellulose ether; peptized clay and water. The continuous phase preferably is a hydrocarbon composition containing film-forming polymer, wax and thickener. Methods for preparing the paint are also provided.

Abstract: A water-in-water multicolored paint composition is provided having a disperse phase and a continuous phase. The disperse phase preferably is comprised of water dispersable, film-forming, crosslinkable, carboxylated polymer; crosslinking agent; hydroxy (lower alkyl) cellulose; quaternized water soluble cellulose ether; peptized clay; and water. The continuous phase preferably is comprised of a water dispersable, crosslinkable, carboxylated polymer or copolymer, a peptized clay and water. Methods for preparing the paint are also provided.

Abstract: A water-in-water multicolored paint composition is provided having a disperse phase and a continuous phase. The disperse phase preferably is comprised of water soluble, film-forming, crosslinkable, carboxylated polymer; crosslinking agent; hydroxy (lower alkyl) cellulose; cationic quaternized water soluble cellulose ether; peptized clay; and water. The continuous phase preferably is comprised of a gel of peptized clay and water. Methods for preparing the paint are also provided.

Abstract: A utilitiy light includes means for removably mounting a light source on a surface and a flexible gooseneck portion having a first end connected to the mounting means and second end connected to the light source. A control switch and a power source are in electrical communication with the light source.

Abstract: A class of N-fluoropyridinium-sulfonates is provided along with a processw for making same. Starting pyridine sulfonic acids and acid salts are fluorine substituted at the pyridine nitrogen atom with dilute gaseous fluorine under liquid phase contacting conditions. The N-fluorine substituted products are excellent fluorinating agents which exhibit high specificity.

Abstract: A device is provided for setting a golf ball and an operably associated tee in the ground at a desired location with the operating golfer in a standing position. The device is provided with a pair of articulated jaw assemblies at the lower end portion of an elongated tubular shaft, and a handle jaw-operating lever at the upper end portion of the shaft. Manual squeezing of the lever longitudinally moves an actuation rod within the shaft causing opposed links associated with the rod to pivotably move each jaw assembly outwardly. The respective jaw assemblies coact to hold a golf ball and tee yet are releasable therefrom after the tee has been inserted into the ground as desired. Optionally, a pair of device- associated, retractable, ground penetrating spikes can be utilized to facilitate ball and tee positioning.

Abstract: A conditioning activator for a no-lye hair relaxer and a conditioning hair relaxer system includes a conditioning agent which is a water-soluble cationic compound. In a preferred embodiment the cationic conditioning agent is a cationic polymer. Also disclosed are methods for preparing phase-stable no-lye cream bases suitable for conditioning hair relaxer systems.

Abstract: A highly alkaline, no-base hair relaxer cream composition is disclosed which is phase-stable on ageing. A composition of this invention is a highly alkaline cosmetic cream base that may be used directly as a no-base hair relaxer or as a no-lye cream that may be converted for use as a no-base, no-lye relaxer by admixture with an aqueous activator solution. A method for preparing such a phase-stable no-base hair relaxer cream composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of straightening, texturing and strengthening hair undergoing an alkaline straightening procedure and to nonacidic aqueous hair texturing and strengthening compositions for use in conjunction therewith. The texturing and strengthening compositions have a pH value from at least 8 to about 11 containing at least one water-dispersible hair texturing and strengthening agent including a quaternary nitrogen atom with at least one aliphatic alkyl group directly or indirectly bonded to the quaternary nitrogen atom, the aliphatic alkyl group having from about 3 to about 22 carbon atoms. Methods for applying the compositions in post-straightening and pre-straightening procedures are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of preparing an antimicrobial preservative system in a substantially anhydrous liquid form is disclosed. The antimicrobial preservative system inhibits or retards microbial growth when an effective antimicrobial amount is subsequently added to a medium capable of supporting undesirable microbial growth. More particularly, the preservative system comprises a condensation product of a 5,5-disubstituted hydantoin and formaldehyde prepared in the presence of a substantially anhydrous, water-miscible, solvent and an alkalizing agent. Also disclosed is a cold-stable, substantially anhydrous liquid preservative system comprising 1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin alone or in combination with an effective antimicrobial amount of at least one paraben preservative prepared by an embodiment of the disclosed method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening system for angle plates which include support arms to provide a more precise and reliable connection and attachment between the angle plates comprising an inner support member having two side walls defining an angle of about 90 degrees therebetween and two upper surfaces defining an angle with the side walls, each having an opening or bore cut therethrough; an outer support member having two side walls defining an angle of about 90 degrees therebetween, the inner support member and the outer support member having a threaded bore centrally cut therethrough; each angle plate having side walls and upper surfaces to position its support arms, each of the upper surfaces having an opening or bore cut therethrough to cooperate with the bores in the upper surfaces and with the support arms to firmly maintain the support arms in a stable position.

Abstract: A relatively inexpensible, disposable and foldable razor comprises a single, die-cut sheet of material that includes a series of unique folds which define a handle portion, a blade holding portion and a blade supporting portion which receive and hold a blade in a stationary position during use. The device is compact and foldable for efficient storage.

Abstract: A relatively inexpensive, disposable and foldable razor comprises a single, die-cut sheet of material that includes a series of unique folds which define a handle portion, a blade holding portion and a blade supporting portion which receive and hold a blade in a stationary position during use. The device is compact and foldable for efficient storage.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining heat flow at an interface between a water surface and the atmosphere comprising a floatable transparent panel member having a lower surface in contact with the water and an upper surface covered with a thin layer of water. A plurality of thermocouples are carried on both surfaces of the panel member for sensing the temperature of the water and the water layer in contact with the atmosphere. Electronic circuit means operatively associated with the thermocouple means records the temperature readings whereby the difference between the temperatures provides a measure of the heat flow at the interface.