Abstract: A compensation apparatus for a carburetor having a first opening in the wall of the air intake passage near the edge of the throttle valve so that the first opening is positioned upstream or downstream of the throttle valve depending on the degree of opening thereof. A second opening is similarly provided in the wall of the air intake passage so that it is positioned downstream of the throttle valve, at least when the first opening is positioned upstream thereof. A connecting passage joins the first and second openings, and a further passage supplies fuel to the connecting passage. Air is reversely bled through the first opening and fuel is discharged through the second opening, whereby fuel shortage due to response delay in the transitional region between the low-speed and high-speed phases, or in the transitional region between the idling and the low-speed phases, is prevented.

Abstract: Liquid polyolefin oil having a kinematic viscosity of about 500 centistokes or more at 100.degree. F, a high viscosity index, a good shearing stability and a low pour point can be prepared by polymerizing an olefin having 6 or more carbon atoms in the presence of a catalyst mixture of (a) a dicarbonyl compound selected from a group consisting of acyclic or cyclic diketones and ketoesters and (b) an aluminum halide in an amount of 0.7 - 5 mole per one carbonyl group or ester bond of said dicarbonyl compound. Said catalyst mixture may contain an alkyl halide.

Abstract: An elastic hard fiber composed mainly of polyisobutylene oxide and having an elastic recovery ratio of at least 70% from 50% extension and a work recovery ratio of at least 70% from 5% extension, is prepared by extruding molten polyisobutylene oxide at a temperature of from 175.degree. C up to the decomposition temperature thereof, cooling the extrudate rapidly to a temperature of -20.degree. to 70.degree. C, and spinning it at a draw ratio of 50 to 1000.

Abstract: A process for preparing resin-impregnated glass fiber mats in which the binder resin has a high rate of dissolution in vinyl monomers. The binder resin is a styrene resin or copolymer composed mainly of styrene, which has a melting point of 100.degree. to 150.degree. C. and a molecular weight of 2500 to 7000, or a mixture of said styrene resin or copolymer with an unsaturated polyester resin having a melting point of 80.degree. to 130.degree. C.

Abstract: An elongated relatively rigid member is removably attached by securing means to a side element of a wheeled patient carrier, such as a stretcher, so that said elongated member is in a relatively upright position. Hanger means are provided at the top of the elongated member for supporting engagement with the hanger bail of a bottle for suspending the bottle in an inverted position so that its contents can be delivered, as through a tube, to a patient on a stretcher. A clamp means is adjustably secured to the elongated member, and strap means is fixedly connected at one end to said clamp member and releasably connected at its outer end to said clamp member for surrounding and firmly holding the bottle against said clamp member.

Abstract: A guide plate assembly for use on skis in association with releasing ski bindings. The guide plate is composed of a mounting plate which is secured to the upper surface of a ski and has a low-friction material guide plate secured thereto and defining a support for the sole of a ski boot.

Abstract: 13-Oxabicyclo(10.4.0)hexadec-1(12)-en-14-one is prepared by intramolecular cyclization of .beta.-(2-oxocyclododecyl) propionic acid, or derivatives thereof, in the presence of an acid catalyst or a basic catalyst. The compound is an important intermediate for producing musk perfume fragrance.

Abstract: A conduit arrangement for heavy duty purposes in which a conduit section, such as a length of flexible hose, may be subjected in use to high stresses from pressures attaining several hundred atmospheres, wherein the arrangement provides protection against ruptures and significant leaks and comprises stop valve means at the inlet end of the conduit section, pressure drop type flow sensing means (e.g. an orifice plate or venturi restriction) at the outlet of said section, and pressure comparator means for comparing the pressure drop over the flow sensing means with that over the stop valve means and operative to effect a rapid closing operation of the stop valve means if the ratio of said pressure drops deviates by a certain amount from a predetermined value.

Abstract: An adduct having the formula: 4Na.sub.2 SO.sub.4. 2H.sub.2 O.sub.2. NaCl, is prepared by reacting sodium sulfate with hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous solution, in the presence of sodium chloride in the reaction system.

Abstract: A method of treating a waste water containing anionic surfactant and heavy metals, which comprises the steps of: adding a specific inorganic coagulant and a specific salt to said waste water so as to make the respective concentration of said inorganic coagulant and inorganic salt in the waste water be at prescribed levels, adjusting the pH value to be in the range of from 5 to 10 after adding said inorganic coagulant, further adding a cationic coagulant so as to make its concentration be at a prescribed level, and treating the thus processed waste water through the foam separating process.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating the contact between solid particles and a fluid, which apparatus comprises a multi-layered network structure composed of a plurality of network structures consisting of a plurality of square nets of equal size held at regular intervals by means of spacers extending parallel to the nets separate fluid flow, said spacers concurrently forming plural elongated compartments with rectangular cross-section in conjunction with two adjacent nets, a bottom member placed at the lower ends of said nets alternately between two adjacent nets and edge holders for said nets as fixed parallel to said spacers, a housing to accommodate said multi-layered network structure and solid particles packed in said compartments of alternate layers of the multi-layered network structure; thereby a fluid being passed through fluid flow passages formed as alternate layers between said packed layers contacts solid particles.

Abstract: Method of agglomerating solids in a liquid suspension utilizing in the bridging liquid an additive chemically active with respect to such solids. The solid to be agglomerated is suspended in a first liquid which is, or is made to be, at least relatively nonwetting with respect thereto. A second immiscible or bridging liquid is then introduced into said first liquid. Said second liquid is, or contains dissolved therein material which is, reactive to such solid material. The entire system is then agitated and the solid material thereby formed into agglomerates. The use of a chemically reactive material in the bridging liquid provides a wide range of selectability of and control over the properties, either physical or chemical, of the resulting agglomerates.

Abstract: A multi-ratio power transmission for a vehicle having a torque-converter or fluid coupling, the output of which can be selectively coupled by clutches to a larger or a smaller sun wheel of a planetary gear set having long planet pinions meshing with the larger sun wheel and short planet pinions meshing with the smaller sun wheel and an output annulus. The small sun pinion is disposed on the input side of the planetary gearing, and a direct drive from the input of the transmission is selectively engagable to drive the planet carrier of the planetary gear set for use in establishing a direct wholly mechanical overdrive ratio bypassing the fluid coupling or torque-converter.

Abstract: 4-HOMOISOTWIST-3-YL-CARBINOL HAVING THE FORMULA (II): ##STR1## is prepared by reducing 4-homoisotwistane-3-carboxylic acid or a salt or lower alkyl ester thereof, having the formula (I): ##STR2## wherein A is hydrogen, one equivalent of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal, or an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A liquid resinous composition is prepared by reacting a dibasic acid component containing .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated basic acid with a glycol component to form an unsaturated polyester having an acid value of at least 10 and a molecular weight of 1,000 to 10,000, mixing the polyester with a basic substance to neutralize unreacted carboxyl groups and then subjecting the resulting water solubilized unsaturated polyester to addition reaction with a monovinyl compound. The composition is suited for adhesive, coating, printing ink, and binder.

Abstract: 4-HOMOISOTWISTANE-CARBOXYLIC ACID IS PREPARED BY REACTING 4-HOMOISOTWISTANE WITH T-BUTYL ALCOHOL AND FORMIC ACID OR CARBON MONOXIDE, IN THE PRESENCE OF SULFURIC ACID AS CATALYST.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising as essential components (A) 5 - 50 parts by weight of a surfactant component consisting of a mixture of (1) 5 - 95% by weight of a water-soluble polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid monoester and (2) 95 - 5% by weight of a fatty acid alkylolamide, and (B) 1 - 50 parts by weight of an organic acid salt having a chelating ability.

Abstract: A loose leaf binder which can be moulded as an integral structure from resilient plastics, e.g. polypropylene has posts which lie in openings in a side portion of the binder and are pivotable into the upright position. Projections on the posts or the side portion adjacent the pivotal connection serve to maintain the posts releasably in the upright position. The free ends of the posts are engageable in openings in the other side portion and movable locking members are provided to positively lock the ends of the posts in these openings.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing a methane-containing gas, which comprises introducing a feed hydrocarbon having at least 2 carbon atoms per molecule and steam preheated at a temperature in the range of 250.degree. - 600.degree. C into a steam reforming reactor (or reactors) packed with a nickel-containing catalyst which has been prepared so that a solid solution consisting of a nickel oxide and magnesia is contained therein and further a copper-chromium oxide or a copper-chromium-manganese oxide is contained therein and effecting steam reforming reaction of said hydrocarbons while maintaining the temperature of the catalyst bed of said reactor(s) in the range of 300.degree. - 600.degree. C.

Abstract: A vacuum food mill or blender for the cutting and mixing of food. There is provided a container associable with means for evacuating same, said container comprising a stationary lower part and a removable cover therefor. A receptacle is rotatably arranged within the container and a cutter spindle associated with suitable drive means projects into the container. Knives for cutting and mixing of the food are mounted on the spindle within the receptacle. The cover comprises two halves which are both mounted on a single hinge shaft, one thereof being pivotal with said shaft and the other thereof being pivotal with respect to said shaft. A rotatable receptacle is mounted within the container for rotation with respect thereto and the drive for same also supports said hinge shaft.