Abstract: A composition which may serve as either a scent cover or a wild game lure. The composition is formed from ingredients comprising (a) an extract formed from a mixture of at least a portion of a Sassafras tree and at least a portion of a Honey Locust tree; (b) vanilla extract; and (c) ascorbic acid. Related processes and methods of use.

Abstract: Salts of (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanions of aluminum, gallium, and indium are described. The (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanions have the formula [ER'R"R'"F].sup..crclbar. wherein E is aluminum, gallium, or indium, wherein F is fluorine, and wherein R', R", and R'" is each a fluorinated phenyl, fluorinated biphenyl, or fluorinated polycyclic group.

Abstract: A armored light fixture which comprises an armored housing which defines an upper passageway through which light may pass, at least one lamp disposed within the armored housing, at least one reflector structure which is adjustable in position and which is disposed above the armored housing to enable the adjustable reflection of light which passes through the upper passageway of the armored housing.

Abstract: A gas seal assembly which in one embodiment comprises a seal ring having a plurality of annularly spaced-apart geometric impressions which cooperate with another seal ring having an annular groove into which opens a plurality of fluid pathways, the pathways placing the space between the sealing faces in fluid communication with an annular space defined by, inter alia, the sealing rings and a seal housing which contains the seal rings. The assembly enables a gas in the annular space to be recirculated between the annular space and the space between the seal faces to facilitate separation of the seal faces when sufficiently rotated relative to one another. In another embodiment, the gas seal assembly comprises a rotary seal ring disposed between two stationary seal rings. Methods of sealing the opening between a rotary shaft and an object through which the shaft extends are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device which comprises (a) at least one receiving means for receiving a free end portion of an elongate first object, the elongate first object being comprised of (i) the free end portion and (ii) an embedded end portion which is embedded in a second object, (b) at least one clamping means connected to or integral with the receiving means for applying at least one clamping force to the free end portion of the elongate first object, and (c) at least one jack which comprises a cylinder, a piston, a piston rod, and a base, the jack being connected to the receiving means so that when (i) the elongate first object is received by the receiving means, (ii) the base is in contact with the second object and (iii) a pressurized fluid is introduced into the jack to provide a separating force, the receiving means may be urged away from the second object while the clamping means applies the clamping force to the elongate first object, the amount of clamping force applied by the clamping means being proportional to the m

Abstract: Process technology is described making possible substantial improvements in the separation and recovery of highly pure vinyl aromatic monomers, notably styrene. A number of design, construction and operational features are made available for selection and use both for new plant facilities and for upgrading existing plant facilities. One major aspect of the invention is reduction in retention or residence times in the distillation towers. In another embodiment, a startup process comprises (i) introducing a feed comprising vinylaromatic monomer, polymerization inhibitor, aromatic hydrocarbon components having boiling points above that of the vinylaromatic monomer to a packed distillation column, said column having a maximum theoretical .DELTA.

Abstract: Device for supporting a pipe joint which joins a substantially vertical pipe with at least one substantially horizontal pipe. In one embodiment, the device comprises (a) a base member, (b) a clamp sized and configured to clamp the vertical pipe, and (c) at least one arm member which is attached at one end to the base member and attached at the other end to the clamp. The devices of the invention provide support or reinforcement to conventional pipe joints to enable those joints to better withstand gravitational and other forces over extended periods of time. Improved underground pipe systems employing pipe joints, as well as methods for providing support to pipe joints, are also described.

Abstract: A panel which may be removably inserted into a nonrigid container, which container is comprised of at least one container wall defining a container opening. The panel is characterized at least in that it is formed from a material which is selected from a group consisting of polyvinyl chloride foam board and high impact polystyrene. Preferably, the device is rectangular and defines a centered aperture through each of its width-defining edge portions and a pair of spaced-apart apertures through each of its length-defining edge portions. Among the advantages provided by the device is that it may be repeatedly bent and inserted into a nonrigid container so that, upon release, the container may be retained in an upright and open position for easy access, all without breaking or cracking and without damaging the container either during retention of the container or during its removal therefrom.