Abstract: An adjustable roof jack adapted for mounting on a flat or pitched roof. The roof jack is connected to a lower end of an air discharge duct from an air conditioning unit and to the top of an air supply duct in the roof. The roof jack includes an angular-shaped sheet metal lower frame member having a front side, back side, a first side and second side. A lower portion of the sides of the lower frame member is received around the top of the air supply duct. Also, the lower portion of the sides of the lower frame member is integrally formed into to an outwardly extending roof flange. The roof jack also includes an angular-shaped sheet metal upper frame member having a front side, a back side, a first side and second side. A top portion of the front side of the upper frame member is hinged to a bottom portion of the front side of the upper frame member.

Abstract: Processes for rendering a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin storage stable, including processes that prepare a storage stable resin and/or processes that treat resins. A composition containing a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin which includes CPD-forming species can be treated with at least one agent under conditions to at least one of inhibit, reduce and remove the CPD-forming species to obtain a reduced CPD-forming resin so that a composition containing the reduced CPD-forming polyamine-epihalohydrin resin when stored for 2 weeks at 50° C., and a pH of about 2.5 to 3.5 contains less than about 250 ppm dry basis of CPD. The invention is also directed to a gelation storage stable reduced CPD-forming resin so that a composition containing the reduced CPD-forming polyamine-epihalohydrin resin, when stored at pH 1 for 24 hours at 50° C. and measured at 24 hours, produces less than about 1000 ppm dry basis of CPD.

Abstract: A method for controlling Pitch and Stickies is disclosed. The method comprises adding hydrophobically modified hydroxyethyl cellulose (HMHEC) and cationic polymers to a cellulosic fiber slurry (pulp) or to a paper process or to a paper making system and results in a higher degree of inhibiting organic deposition and retention of pitch on paper fiber as compared to the inhibition of the individual ingredients. The combination of HMHEC and cationic polymers surprising results in a synergistic effect.

Abstract: CMC with CMDS greater than or equal to 0.76, optionally with a non-ionic co-thickener or a CMC with CMDS less than 0.75 is used as both the rheology modifier and partial clay substitute in tape joint compounds. This significant reduction of clay level is sufficient to eliminate most of the negative characteristics of clay in joint compound.

Abstract: A process for treating a composition containing a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin that has a low level of CPD-producing species and good gelation stability is disclosed. A polyamine-epihalohydrin resin is prepared with a ratio of epihalohydrin:amine of less than about 1.1:1.0; The resin is then subjected to a base treatment followed by an acid treatment resulting in a resin that has good gelation storage stability and produces low levels of CPD.

Abstract: A composition of a cationic polygalactomannan or a derivative of cationic polygalactomannans is provided that has a mean average molecular weight (Mw) having a lower limit of 5,000 and an upper limit of 200,000 and has a light transmittance in a 10% aqueous solution of greater than 80% at a light wavelength of 600 nm and a protein content of less than 1.0% by weight of polysaccharide, and aldehyde functionality content of at least of 0.01 meq/gram. This composition is prepared in continuous or batch processes using either oxidizing reagents or combination of hydrolytic reagents and oxidizing reagents. This composition is used in personal care and household care products.

Abstract: A mixture composition of a cellulose ether made from raw cotton linters and at least one additive is used in a ready mixed joint compound composition wherein the amount of the cellulose ether in the joint compound composition is significantly reduced. When this joint compound composition is mixed with water and applied to a substrate, the water retention, sag resistance, and workability of the wet joint compound are comparable or improved as compared to when using conventional similar cellulose ethers.

Abstract: The present invention describes processes for preparing water-compatible anionic polymers of high molar mass via water-in-oil polymerization.

Abstract: Synergistic mixtures of biocides and their use to control the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems are disclosed. The method of using the synergistic mixtures entails adding an effective amount of a nitrogenous compound activated by an oxidant and at least one non-oxidizing biocide to an aqueous system. The amount of activated nitrogenous compound and non-oxidizing biocide is selected to result in a synergistic biocidal effect.

Abstract: A water-dispersible oil/grease-sizing and water-sizing agent that provides oil/grease and water-sizing for paper and other cellulosic materials. The agent works effectively for both oil/grease and water sizing at high temperatures. The polymeric agent's key features include a polyamine component which is a repeating monomer unit with cellulose-reactive and fluorinated groups substituted on the polyamine.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a process for forming polyaminoamide polymers formed by the reaction of a dibasic acid/ester with excess amounts of an amine; the intermediate polymer resulting therefrom; a process for synthesizing effective, high solids resins resulting from the reaction of intermediate polymers with an epihalohydrin; and the resultant high, solids resin. These resins may be used as wet strength resins in the papermaking industry.

Abstract: A personal care composition is composed of: (a) from about 0.1% to about 99% by weight of a vehicle system which comprises a hydrophobically modified nonionic water soluble polysaccharide polymer which comprises a water soluble polysaccharide polymer backbone and a hydrophobic moiety selected from the group consisting of 3-alkoxy-2-hydroxypropyl group wherein the allyl moiety is a straight or branch chain having 2-6 carbon atoms, C3-C7 alky aryl alkyl, alkyl aryl groups and mixtures thereof, wherein the ratio of the hydrophilic portion to the hydrophobic portion of the polymer is from about 2:1 to 1000:1, and (b) at least one other personal care ingredient. This compostion can be used in a wide range of personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair coloring and styling agents, soaps, body washing agents, underarm products, lubricating agents, oral care products, denture adhesives, sunscreen agents, make-up products, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making polyalkyldiallylamine-epihalohydrin resins, the resultant resins and their uses as wet strength additives for papermaking. These resins are obtained by a two step process, wherein the first step comprises the free radical polymerization or copolymerization of an alkyldiallylamine monomer in its protonated form; and the second step comprises reacting an ADAA polymer or copolymer with epihalohydrin under carefully controlled reaction conditions.

Abstract: A composition is composed of a hydrophobically modified aminoplast polyether or hydrophobically modified non-urethane polyethers with a viscosity suppressing agent of cyclodextrins or derivatives thereof. A method for improving the pumpability and pourability of aqueous solutions of thickener of a hydrophobically modified aminoplast polyether or hydrophobically modified non-urethane polyethers which is provided by admixing a cyclodextrin with the thickener to form a complex of the cyclodextrin and thickener where the viscosity of the thickener is suppressed and adding the complexed admixture to an aqueous system containing a water-insoluble polymer wherein the cyclodextrin is decomplexed and the thickener becomes an effective thickener. An example of the uses for this composition and method is in film forming coatings such as latex paints.

Abstract: A check valve is placed in a conduit for pressurized fluids, and comprises a cylindrical external housing having inlet and outlet ends, a cylindrical internal spigot, and an elastomeric sleeve fitted over the spigot. It is sealed at the second end, and has a plurality of radially directed vent apertures along its length. The elastomeric sleeve is securely fitted to the internal spigot, in the region of the first, inlet end. The elastomeric sleeve has an internal diameter and an elastic memory such that it fits and adheres snugly to the outer periphery of the spigot, and its elasticity is overcome at a positive gauge pressure of between 5 and 20 psi so that pressurized fluid will flow from the vent apertures. Backflow of fluid at substantially zero or negative gauge pressure is precluded.

Abstract: Polysaccharides comprising one or more oxime linkages are provided. Methods for their preparation include the polycondensation of saccharides bearing oxime-forming substituents. In some embodiments, polymerization is conducted in the presence of galactose oxidase. The resulting oxime-linked polysaccharides have desirable properties and are useful in numerous applications including paper manufacturing and drug delivery vehicles.

Abstract: This invention provides a light white mineral oil-based fluidized polymer suspension (FPS) composition for use as a rheology modifier in paper coatings. It has been found that by using a selected composition of low viscosity oil as a carrier, high solids content and environmental friendly fluidized polymer suspensions of water soluble cellulose derivatives, synthetic water soluble polymers, guar gum and derivatives, starch and derivatives and mixtures thereof, can be prepared. The FPS of the present invention was found to provide unexpected beneficial performance properties when added as a rheology modifier to a paper coating containing standard binders, pigment, and water. The oil-based fluid polymer suspension composition of the present invention for use as a rheology modifier in the paper coating comprises: a hydrophilic polymer, b) an organophilic clay, c) a surfactant stabilizer, and d) a light white mineral oil having selected properties.

Abstract: A vehicle washing apparatus having a frame suspended from the ceiling and adapted for encircling a vehicle, the frame being capable of being raised and lowered with respect to the vehicle and provided with nozzles for ejecting fluid against the vehicle to clean the vehicle. A pair of overhead bars extend transversely of the vehicle and are supported for traveling longitudinally with respect to the vehicle, the overhead bars being provided with nozzles for ejecting fluid onto the top of the vehicle. The overhead bars are movable towards and away from one another to wash the entire top of the vehicle.

Abstract: A composition is composed of a hydrophobically modified polyacetal-polyether (HM-PAPE) or comb hydrophobically modified polyacetal-polyether (comb HM-PAPE) and a viscosity suppressing agent of cyclodextrins or derivatives thereof. A method for improving the pumpability and pourability of aqueous solutions of HM-PAPE or comb HM-PAPE is provided by admixing a cyclodextrin with the HM-PAPE or comb HM-PAPE to form a complex of the cyclodextrin and HM-PAPE or comb HM-PAPE where the viscosity of the HM-PAPE or comb HM-PAPE is suppressed and adding the complexed admixture to an aqueous system containing a water-insoluble polymer wherein the cyclodextrin is decomplexed and the HM-PAPE or comb HM-PAPE becomes an effective thickener. An example of the uses for this composition and method is in film forming coatings such as latex paints.

Abstract: Methods for making creping adhesives and using them in the creping of cellulosic fiber webs. The creping adhesives are a combination of polyamine-epihalohydrin and poly(vinyl alcohol). The method comprises the preparation and application of the creping adhesives to attain strong adhesion of fiber webs onto a drying surface, and the creping of the fiber webs to obtain a soft, bulky tissue paper web.