Abstract: Corticosteroid formulations in the form of a lipophilic stick are provided which are used as anti-inflammatory agents; the lipophilic stick includes the corticosteroid, such as halcinonide or triamcinolone acetonide, dissolved in an oleaginous solvent which is miscible with the other stick ingredients, which solvents include isostearyl alcohol, dibutyl sebacate, castor oil and/or mineral oil, one or more waxes to provide body and stiffness, and an anti-microbial agent to prevent growth and eliminate the spreading of microbes on the surface of the stick, such as propylene glycol or 1,3-butylene glycol.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## where X is F or Cl, a process for the preparation of such compounds, addition copolymers of such compounds with other ethylenically unsaturated monomers, the process of preparation of such copolymers, and derivatives of such copolymers obtained by reaction of the acid halide groups and other compounds.

Abstract: A device for transporting and buffering a flow of small articles, such as mail pieces, includes a conveyor belt that moves the articles onto a linearly displaceable carriage which delivers the articles into a buffer stack at a constant entrance angle regardless of buffer stack size. Articles in the buffer stack are supported and agitated by a plurality of rotating beater bars. Agitation causes skewed articles to level while the rotation of the beater bars transports the articles toward a moving edging belt that propels them into a feeder output. One of the plurality of beater bars includes screw thread sections for advancing the articles toward the feeder output.

Abstract: A portable instrument quantitatively determining the distinctness of image of a sample paint film by providing comparison of the film with several standard films of known distinctness of image is provided. The instrument displays the sample and one of the standards within an enclosed casing while an image forming pattern is projected simultaneously on both by a light source within the instrument. By changing the standard which is displayed, an observer compares the distinctness of image of the sample with the known values of several standards until a match is found.

Abstract: A liquid metallic pigmented coating composition, which produces excellent metallic glamor when it is applied to a substrate and subsequently dried, is provided. The liquid coating composition of this invention is a polymeric dispersion wherein the dispersed phase comprises polymer formed from ethylenically unsaturated monomers and metallic pigmentation and wherein the continuous phase comprises (1) an organic liquid which is a non-solvent for the dispersed phase, and (2) a coalescing solvent for the dispersed polymer.

Abstract: A multi-stage pump embodying an inner housing of modular construction and embodying a plurality of axially aligned casing rings having impellers rotatably mounted therein, the casing rings being removably mounted relative to each other and, together with the impellers disposed therein, each comprising a respective stage for the pump, with an outer housing mounted around the inner housing, in spaced, surrounding relation thereto to thereby afford an annular space between the inner and outer housings, with end sections being releasably secured to opposite ends of the outer housing in position to clamp the modules of the inner housing together, and with a passageway through the pump being afforded by the casing rings, the impellers, a radial opening through one end of the inner housing, the space between the inner and outer housings, a radial opening through the outer housing and a connector in communication with the last mentioned opening.

Abstract: An upstanding panel assembly having a forwardly facing front side and upper and lower marginal edges interconnected at corresponding ends by upstanding opposite side marginal edges. The panel assembly is constructed of fireproof heat reflective material and a grill generally parallels the panel assembly and is supported from the latter in spaced relation forward of the front side thereof to define a narrow combustion chamber between the grill and the panel assembly. The grill includes lower and opposite side marginal portions extending between corresponding lower and side marginal edges of the grill and panel assembly thereby closing the lower and opposite side marginal portions of the combustion chamber. The combustion chamber opens upwardly between the upper marginal portions of the grill and panel assembly and may downwardly receive combustible solid fuel components such as cross-cut log sections of pressed wood fiber logs therein.

Abstract: Oxidation of stranded copper wire during high temperature coating with non-melt-fabricable tetrafluoroethylene polymer is substantially prevented by subjecting the wire to a nonoxidizing atmosphere during heating immediately prior to and during coating.

Abstract: A water outlet comprising a hollow handle with means at one end for connection to a conventional garden hose and a flanged water outlet at the other end comprising a plurality of downwardly directed axially aligned ports between opposed transversely extending flanges to selectively receive one of several accessories including a fish scaler comprising a baffle beneath the ports to divert the water laterally and about serrated edges on both sides of the baffle.

Abstract: The selectivity of isomerization of 2-methyl-3-butenenitrile to linear unconjugated pentenenitriles (e.g., 3-pentenenitrile) is increased by conducting the isomerization reaction in the presence of butadiene. The linear penetenenitrile products are useful as intermediates in the preparation of adiponitrile.

Abstract: Tin alloy solder powder compositions comprising finely divided particles of the alloy coated with a thin continuous layer of organic flux sufficient to lower the electrical conductivity and to obscure the eutectic domains on the surface of the alloy particles.

Abstract: Mandrel for sizing thermoplastic netting having a cylindrical forming element divided into at least two radial sections retained by circumferential bands and an internal adjusting mechanism including a slidable conical element positioned to outwardly expand the radial sections of the forming element.

Abstract: Heterocyclic sulfenamides, such as N-[2-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-[2,4-dinitro-6-trifluoromethyl)ph enyl]-3-nitro-2-pyridinesulfenamide, are useful as miticides, insecticides, fungicides and ovicides.

Abstract: Described are diol/higher polyol/aromatic acid/aliphatic acid branched polyesters of carefully controlled composition highly soluble in cheap, nontoxic organic solvents and suitable as components of adhesives, e.g., for bonding flexible plastics, and as components of organic coatings.

Abstract: A child's night light in the form of a holdable doll figure having a movable portion such as an arm which may be raised and lowered. The arm may hold an object such as a representation of a lantern or candle that holds a light bulb which automatically goes on when the arm is raised and goes off when the arm is lowered. The light bulb may be provided with a suitable light-diffusing cover, and it may be so positioned, when raised, to fully illuminate the three-dimensional contoured face of the doll without undesirable dark, scary shadow effects as would frighten the child. The doll may have a soft holdable body with at least the movable arm being a rigid molded part pivotally mounted at the shoulder of the doll. An off-on switch may be provided at the shoulder and be operable by the pivotal movement of the arm. The lantern may be detachable and may contain batteries that are electrically connected to the light bulb through the switch.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved apparatus for storing and dispensing liquid such as paint. The apparatus of the invention includes a receptacle having a reservoir for receiving and containing a substantial supply of liquid and a tray for receiving and holding a relatively thin layer of liquid. The reservoir and the tray are readily accessible to manual applicator tools such as paint rollers and pads through an opening at the top. External wall portions of the receptacle include a primary base generally parallel to the tray and serving to support the receptacle in a first operative position with the tray disposed horizontally above the primary base and above the level of the liquid in the reservoir. The receptacle also has an auxiliary base provided at least in part by external wall portions capable of supporting the receptacle securely in a second operative position in which a portion of the tray may be lowered below the level of the liquid in the reservoir.

Abstract: Process for converting premilled quinacridone to pigmentary form by contacting the premilled quinacridone with aqueous alkaline medium in the presence of a quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: A two-piece yarn bulking jet is automatically opened and closed for yarn stringup by means of a pneumatically operated piston connected to a rod which in turn passes through the jet body and is attached to the jet cover. The piston is powered by the same pressurized fluid supply used to supply the bulking fluid to the jet apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a single metallic V-shaped strip from a package thereof and for feeding such single strip, in particular a strip suitable for binding printed, to a further process includes a pair of conical noses adapted to be inserted between the last and penultimate strips of a substantially vertically supported and guided strip package. This insertion disengages and makes free the last strip, while temporarily supporting the package, and normal package supports are shifted to an inoperative position during such insertion.

Abstract: An improved process for coating sheet substrates with thermoplastic polymer is disclosed. In the process the sheet substrate forms one die lip of the extrusion coating die. The sheet substrate is passed from face-to-face contact with the metal block of the extrusion coating die into a spaced apart relationship with one die lip of the extrusion coating die, the sheet substrate forming the second die lip. Molten thermoplastic polymer is extruded into the space between the one die lip and the sheet substrate, thereby coating the sheet substrate with polymer. The preferred polymer is a poly-.alpha.-olefin, especially polyethylene or a copolymer of ethylene and butene-1. The preferred sheet substrate has orifices in the surfaces thereof. The process may be used to coat sheet substrates with a thermoplastic polymer, e.g. in the manufacture of form boards for the construction industry.