Abstract: The invention relates to the cementing of high temperature wells. A cement retarder comprises a phosphonic acid derivative combined with borax in a weight ratio of phosphonic acid derivative to borax of about 0.025 to about 0.2. A long pumping time is realized with rapid compressive strength development following placement.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a railway or railroad track joint, and more particularly, to an improved electrically insulated bonded rail joint incorporating a non-conductive spacer in or associated with a rail bonding adhesive. The present invention also relates to a method for bonding such electrically insulated rail joints. The present invention provides more control over the spacing of the adhesive layer to achieve a stronger joint and more predictable and stable electrical insulation of a track circuit with improved bonding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to toilet bar soap compositions comprising 1 to 45% by wt. of specified alkali metal (alkyl glycosid) uronates and to processes for making them.

Abstract: The addition of fibrous mixtures in intimate mixtures with particulates for fracturing and gravel packing decreases or eliminates the undesirable flowback of proppant or formation fines while stabilizing the sand pack and lowering the demand for high polymer loadings in the placement fluids. Fibers are useful for forming a porous pack in the subterranean formation. In some cases, channels or fingers of void spaces with reduced concentrations of proppant may be introduced into the proppant pack.

Abstract: The present invention deals with separating well fluids produced from a gas condensate reservoir into a condensate phase and a gas phase. The invention provides combining two stage separation, a stabilizer column and gas processing systems to achieve increased liquid yield and dry gas for take off (export) with much lower energy costs and capital costs. First stage separation pressure is maintained between 600 psi and 1500 psi. Second stage separation pressure is maintained at a higher pressure than that required to achieve the liquid vapor pressure specification, usually between 400 psig and 600 psig. The stabilizing column produces a stabilized liquid (preferably having a vapor pressure about 8.2 psia at 80.degree. F.) by operating the column bottom at approximately 240.degree. F./50 psig.

Abstract: Compositions of fragrance materials having an Odour Intensity Index of less than 110, and a Malodour Reduction Value of at least 0.25 or an Odour Reduction Value of at least 0.25, can be used as fragrance compositions in detergent powders, detergent liquids, soap or detergent bars or pastes, fabric-conditioning compositions in liquid or solid form, or personal body deodorant compositions, to confer deodorant effects in use even though they have in themselves a low or imperceptible level of fragrance (Odour Intensity Index).

Abstract: A stable aqueous enzymatic detergent composition comprising:(a) from about 5 to about 65% by weight of a surfactant;(b) a mutant subtilisin enzyme in which the amino acid sequence has been changed at least at positions 195 and 222 by substitution with another amino acid, said enzyme being added in sufficient quantity to have an activity level of 0.01 to 200,000 GU/g;said composition being essentially free from bleaching agents and/or comprising (c) a further enzyme selected from the group consisting of lipases, amylases and cellulases.

Abstract: A new synthesis of .omega.-hydroxy acids, which employs commercially available starting materials and lowers the cost of production. The process involves coupling a fatty acyl group by enamine chemistry, followed by a ring expansion and selective reduction of ketoacid.

Abstract: Novel fabric conditioning agents which contain either an ester or a NH link between a glyceric carboxyl group and a quaternary ammonium group are described. The compounds based on glyceric acid are both effective fabric conditioners and biodegradable, and may be formulated in any conventional physical form to form a fabric conditioning composition. A method of using the composition is also described.

Abstract: Fermented sour doughs containing starter material, ground cereal kernels or grains, and the balance water that contain maximum 32 wt. % of water and display a pH <4.2. The titratable acidity of the doughs is at least 25, the weight ratio of lactic acid:acetic acid of the doughs is <3.0; the doughs contain salt and can be mixed with a pre-dried flour with a water content of 1-5 wt. %.

Abstract: A cleaning product and system is described that includes a fluid cleaning composition, a dispenser for holding the composition and a wall mount that receives and supports the dispenser. An engagement mechanism, such as a curved recess in respective parallel side walls of the dispenser, functions to support same within a U-shaped bracket of the wall mount. The bracket includes left and right arms parallel to one another projecting outwardly and form-fittingly coupling with the recesses on the dispenser side walls. A suction cup is joined to a rear surface of the bracket functioning to attach the wall mount to a wall.

Abstract: Shower gel compositions in the form of a liquid or gel comprising 5-50% wt. of a detergent comprising 30-100% wt. (on total detergent) of a fatty acyl isethionate and 0-70% wt (on total detergent) of other detergent, 0.01-5% on product of cationic polymer and 0.5-15% wt. by weight of silicone. The compositions show enhanced silicone deposition as compared with composition employing other surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Triclosan in the manufacture of a composition for the prevention, inhibition and/or reduction of aphthous ulcers. Preferably, the compositions are oral compostions such as toothpastes and mouthwashes. The oral composition is especially preferably in a gel form. Preferably the Triclosan is used together with a zinc salt such as zinc citrate, and or a polymer that enhances the delivery of the Triclosan.

Abstract: This invention relates to wax capsules containing a structuring agent for encapsulation of an active material which is unstable in a liquid environment. The structuring agent is selected from the group of a hydrophobic silica, a hydrocarbon material and a molecular weight of about 50,000 to about 5,000,000 and an organophilic clay. The invention is especially useful for encapsulation of a surfactant. A process of making the capsules is also described.

Abstract: A venetian blind assembly has a tilt drum support with a base which has a three-segment zig-zag type slot through which two ladder legs extend and are offset sidewardly from one another, with the tilt drum interposed from front to back between the two legs. The slot holds the ladder legs apart to insure non-overlapping winding of the joined ladder legs on the tilt drum. The tilt drum is connected to a flexible cable that turns and extends vertically downwardly on the window stile. The flexible cable is positioned by a plastic guide which is fastened to the stile. The flexible cable has an extruded fitting crimped to it which has a D-shaped opening in it. The fitting receives a vertical control rod which has a D-shape. The fitting opening is substantially deeper than is required to insure a proper connection with the vertical control rod. Hence the same vertical control rod may be installed on windows that vary in height by several inches, with the excess length absorbed within the fitting opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the toilet bar compositions comprising, as sole active system, 50-95% of active system soap and 5 to 50% of active system aldobionamide, said active system comprising about 75% to 95% by wt. of the toilet bar composition.

Abstract: A plastic reservoir adapted for use with a hydraulic power pack. The reservoir includes a plastic body and a substantially plastic mounting ring which is joined to the plastic body of the reservoir. The mounting ring includes a metal reinforcing ring which is encapsulated in the plastic portion of the mounting ring.