Abstract: The present invention relates to a general synthesis for producing secondaryalkoxy-1-alkenes in commercial quantities in good yields by reacting cyclic and acyclic ketones and the corresponding alcohol with a secondary alkyl orthoformate ester in the presence of an acid catalyst, a Lewis acid, ferric chloride being preferred, and recovering the produce as a liquid of high purity.

Abstract: A refillable dispensing apparatus is disclosed in which a removable cap is utilized to protectively overlie the container during its storage condition and the cap may be readily converted into a funnel for refilling the depleted container. The conversion of the cap into a funnel is achieved by removing and reversing the cap, with the cap being configured and dimensioned to define a trough like container having a funnel extension which communicates with the container opening.

Abstract: The forward portion of a shampoo bowl is formed with a neck rest for receiving and supporting the back of the neck of an individual seated in a chair located forwardly of the bowl. The shampoo bowl is wall-mounted and pivotally connected for selective tilting of the forward portion of the bowl to raise or lower the height of the neck rest so as to accommodate individuals of varying heights seated in the chair.

Abstract: A computer personalized printed booklet with a detachable business reply envelope and one or more optional response devices (33, 35; 233, 235) positioned within the booklet and made from a continuous pre-printed web (20, 20', 220) is disclosed along with methods for manufacturing the article.

Abstract: A medical grade film, a method of sterilizing a medical grade film and the sterilized medical grade film produced thereby, wherein the film contains a vinyl chloride resin, such as PVC, and barium sulfate. The film can be sterilized by exposure to gamma radiation of one to five megarads without any color change. Electron beam radiation may also be employed.

Abstract: Diaryinitrones are provided which are useful for near UV photolithography.

Abstract: There is provided a siloxane-imide copolymer composition having at least one polymeric block with a low glass transition temperature and at least one polymeric block with a high glass transition temperature.

Abstract: A sidestream pipeline, adapted for attachment to a mainstream pipeline, is provided with end closures to permit the introduction of mechanical cleaning devices or chemical compositions to the sidestream pipeline to remove biofilm and treat corrosion-causing constituents; also provided are a plurality of removable coupons closely fitting within holes in the sidestream pipeline wall, and duplicating the material and configuration of the interior surface of the mainstream pipeline. The coupons can be individually withdrawn from the lowermost surface position during cleaning operations to avoid contact with the mechanical cleaning devices and can be isolated from teh chemical treatment. The coupons are removable for laboratory study and analysis.

Abstract: An apparatus having improved safety and performance characteristics for the removal of a coating from a tubular member, and particularly adapted for the removal of a concrete weight coat from submerged oil pipelines, comprising a generally C-shaped rigid frame member which is maintained in proper alignment by contact with the upper coated surface, is provided with a plurality of opposed, inwardly directed driven crusher blades located proximate the ends of the frame member and controlled driving means which are adapted to move the crusher blades. The method comprises positioning the apparatus on the coated pipeline, crushing the coating, raising the entire apparatus to free the fractured coating from the pipeline, retracting the crusher blades, and moving the apparatus to a new position on the pipeline.

Abstract: A two piece combination boat and luggage carrier having essentially identical half-sections and a plurality of removable seats is releasably joined along abutting sides to form a boat. In one embodiment, the halves are pivotally joined by hinges and the bottom of the boat is provided with raised ribs that mate with grooves formed in the bottom of the seats, the top of the seats being adapted to conform to the roof of an automobile, for transporting the luggage carrier. A third central section having inside dimensions greater than the external dimensions of the half-sections is secured between the two half-sections to provide a boat of larger capacity; the third, central section is adapted for nesting over the top of the closed carrier. In another embodiment, each half section is provided with a single male and female member in the abutting end which are adapted to receiving a pair of vertical blades to connect and secure the halves together to form the boat.

Abstract: A combination two-section boat and cargo carrier comprises first and second substantially identical sections. Each section has a substantially horizontal bottom surface, at least two generally vertical sidewalls, and a generally vertical connecting wall. The connecting wall is configured with a male connector which protrudes from the surface of the connecting wall in a direction generally normal to the plane of the connecting wall, and a complementary female connector which is recessed into the connecting wall in a direction generally normal to the plane of the connecting wall. The male and female connectors are symmetrically disposed from a vertical center line of the connecting wall, and adapted to mate with each other when the connecting walls of the first and second identical sections are placed in abutting relation to one another. A removable assembly blade connector is provided in order to join the male and female connectors, so as to form a boat.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a method of making a pocket folder having a plurality of page inserts from a pre-printed web. A first fold line is provided along a first transverse line which divides the web into integral folder and insert sections. A second fold line is provided along a second transverse line adjacent an end of the folder section opposite the insert section, thereby forming a folder pocket member. A third fold line formed along the longitudinal midline of the folder portion divides the folder portion into first and second cover sheets. The insert section is cut inside of and parallel to opposite longitudinal edges of the web to form lateral marginal portions. The insert portion is also cut adjacent to and parallel with the longitudinal center line to form a pair of insert pages separated by a medial marginal portion. The lateral and medial portions are removed and the insert pages are folded along the first transverse fold line to superpose the folder cover sheets.

Abstract: A composite mailing wrapper suitable for use with a catalog or magazine is produced from an integral web and comprises front and rear cover sheets joined along a longitudinal fold line to which is detachably connected at least one preformed reply envelope, and optionally, at least one response device which is detachably connected to the envelope flap(s). When assembled to the catalog the envelope(s) and optional response device(s) are contained within the fold of the cover sheets. All of the elements comprising the composite wrapper can be personalized without risk of mismatching as they are produced from an integral web and are not detached from each other during manufacture.

Abstract: An improved rotationally molded salvage drum and double-walled reinforced recessed lid is sealed and secured with a conventional ring clamp, and is provided with vertical column ribs projecting outward from generally cylindrical sidewalls; in a preferred embodiment the diameter of the lower section is smaller than that of the upper section to permit nesting of the empty stacked drums.

Abstract: A geological core sample is slabbed by advancing the sample against a horizontally oriented bandsaw blade. A receiving tray positioned immediately adjacent and to the rear of the bandsaw blade provides continuous support to the upper portion of the slab as it is cut from the sample and maintains the integrity of friable and unconsolidated materials.

Abstract: Direct mail articles comprise an outer envelope containing a pre-formed reply envelope, detachable reply devices, such as coupons and a reply card, and optionally, one or more separate enclosure sheets. The reply envelope is provided with a plurality of apertured pockets adapted to receive at least one of the reply devices, where the apertures permit visual or machine sorting of the sealed envelopes based on the presence or absence of a particular reply device in a particular pocket. Methods of preparing personalized, finished articles from one or more integral sheets or webs are described.

Abstract: Direct mail articles comprise an outer envelope containing a pre-formed reply envelope, detachable reply devices, such as coupons and a reply card, and optionally, one or more separate enclosure sheets. The reply envelope is provided with a plurality of apertured pockets adapted to receive at least one of the reply devices, where the apertures permit visual or machine sorting of the sealed envelopes based on the presence or absence of a particular reply device in a particular pocket. Methods of preparing personalized, finished articles from one or more integral sheets or webs are described.

Abstract: An improved electrical terminal designed to eliminate arcing and corona effects has a substantially spherical post with one or more circumferential slots perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the terminal. In one embodiment, each slot is adapted to receive a wire of predetermined gage in a close-fitting wrapped configuration. The outer diameter of the wire does not extend beyond the circumference of the sphere. The number and size of the slots depends on the number and gage of the wire(s) to be connected. More than one wire can be connected in a single slot, either by wrapping the wires concentrically or in parallel planes within the same slot. Solder is applied to the wrapped wires to form a secure, smooth and rounded connection.