Abstract: Novel crystalline silicas and their use as alkylation catalysts, e.g., methylation of toluene. The performance of the catalysts can be improved by selected promoters.

Abstract: A protective fluid system having a fluid pump and a fluid control valve and a fluid protective valve and a fluid motor all connected together. The protective valve is responsive to a loss of pressure in a fluid line, such as when the line breaks, and the valve then closes to avoid the reaction of the fluid motor which may be a powered cylinder assembly under the influence of a load, and thus the load does not fall or otherwise move when the pressure is lost in the cylinder assembly.

Abstract: A melt compounded blend of a nylon resin and a small amount of a finely divided adduct which contains a requisite amount of anhydride functionality. The adduct polymer is found to provide nucleating effects to the resultant blend.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating the flow of solid particles in bulk form by gravity through a container within which the particles are temporarily stored or through a pipe within which the particles are being moved by force feeding or induced methods. The apparatus is a multisurfaced body the surfaces of which are described by curves in both vertical and horizontal directions. These curves may be cycloidal, hyperbolic or parabolic, among others. However, in its preferred embodiment the apparatus is generated by cycloidal curves. The curves in the vertical and horizontal directions converge toward the center and bottom of the container or pipe, and serve to interrupt the consolidating forces generated within the container or pipe which, absent the presence of the apparatus, would cause clogging or hindrance of the flow of material through the container or pipe.

Abstract: Lead-coated alumina fibers which are obtained by reduction of lead oxide in a glass coating on alumina fibers are particularly useful for making strong lead matrix composites.

Abstract: Tubing of a thermoplastic polymer for handling corrosive materials is laminated or reinforced by covering the same with a heat-softenable bonding agent as an adhesive, inserting the adhesive-covered tube in a cylindrical glass fabric sleeve, inserting the assembly in a hollow cylinder, heating the tube to a temperature to cause the softening of the bonding agent and adhesion to the tube, forcing the tube with air or centrifugal force against the inside of the cylinder to force softened bonding agent into the interstices of the glass fabric, and cooling the entire assembly while expanded to adhere the bonding agent to the fabric and thereby form a unitary structure. The reinforced tube can be bonded to the inside of a preformed steel or fiberglass-reinforced plastic pipe to serve as a protective liner therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to high chromium ferritic stainless steels having improved corrosion resistance and weldability.

Abstract: A composition consisting essentially of nalbuphine and acetylsalicylic acid, derivative or salt thereof, gives unexpectedly enhanced analgetic activity.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for drawing with several tube pens which may, alternatively, be brought into contact with a drawing surface, to draw different line widths. The tube pens are connected to an ink supply delivery mechanism which ensures that the writing fluid pressure in each tube pen is kept at a given value. The ink supply delivery mechanism supplies writing fluid to that tube pen having the finest line width, and excess writing fluid flows successively therefrom through an overflow, and to successively lower overflows of the tube pens with the next largest line widths, finally reaching the tube pen with the broadest line width, and eventually, by way of a storage container, to the ink supply delivery mechanism.

Abstract: A circular scan reader utilizes oscillating mirrors and associated optics to generate a circular scan pattern of laser light focused to a small spot. The angle of the scan emanating from a point just inside the reader through a window forms a conical shape which permits scanning inside a yarn tube without inserting any portion of the reader into the tube. When the scan passes over a bar coded label, the changes in reflection of light between the bars and spaces are detected by a photodetector mounted on the face of the window. These fluctuations in light which correspond in width to the bar and space width are converted to an electrical signal that is amplified, and decoded. A driver circuit for the oscillating mirrors controls the scan rate and scan pattern. The scan rate is modulated to cause a variation in the sweep depth in the tube thus providing an area scan. The area scan reduces the need for accurate label placement in the tube core.

Abstract: Hexamethylenediamine (HMD) is purified by dissolving ammonia in crude molten HMD under pressure, directing the solution thus prepared to a reduced pressure zone where the ammonia is vaporized thereby causing a portion of the HMD to crystallize following which the crystals in the slurry are washed with essentially pure HMD. This purified HMD is suitable for conversion into polyamide fibers.

Abstract: An improved industrial multistage recirculating-fluidized-bed reactor for producing chlorine and iron oxide having an initial "dense" zone and a downstream "dilute" zone. In the dense zone, a fuel is burned, reactants and recirculated iron oxide particles are heated, ferric chloride is vaporized and at least 50% of the ferric chloride is converted to chlorine and iron oxide. In the downstream dilute zone, a solids fraction from 0.005-0.05 is maintained, along with a superficial gas velocity from 1.5-6 meters/second which is from 5-25 times the superficial gas velocity in the dense zone, and the conversion of ferric chloride is continued to greater than 95% completion.

Abstract: A valve for adding ingredients to or sampling the fluid flowing through the valve includes an adjustable solid stem which can be extended through the flow path of a pipeline to form a seal with a seat positioned directly opposite the stem. An injection nozzle is fitted into the seat to permit addition of ingredients or sampling of the fluid when the stem is retracted from the seat. When the stem is seated, flow still occurs in the flow path.

Abstract: An improved peel apart photosensitive element comprises a strippable cover sheet, a photoadherent layer, and a tacky, nonphotosensitive contiguous layer receptive to colorant or particulate material, and a support. The element is useful in applications such as color proofing. Such elements are capable of producing reverse toned or colored images as well as duplicate colored images with greatly improved tonal range and image fidelity.

Abstract: Diethyl fumarate can be used in proportions of up to 50% by weight to dilute oxidative-cure coating systems, e.g., alkyds, to permit higher solids, i.e., lower volatile solvents, content and to enhance through-cure of thick films without wrinkling.

Abstract: An articulated joint for an articulated vehicle. Upper and lower pivotal connections, each employing a ball and socket, allow pivoting of two vehicle sections about a vertical axis. The ball of the lower joint is attached to one section while the socket is attached to the other section of the vehicle. The socket and ball of the upper joint are attached to a support member free to move along a shaft in a transverse direction between two stops. The ball of the upper joint is free to move along a vertical shaft joined to the other section of the vehicle. The transverse shaft provides a bearing surface to transmit loads between the two vehicle sections. Seals along the support member prevent entrainment of dirt along the shaft and bearing. The stops are part of the structure attaching the transverse shaft to the vehicle.

Abstract: A process for obtaining lower carboxylic acids from aqueous lower carboxylic acid salts, such as obtained from a fermenter. The process involves converting the lower carboxylic acid salt to the corresponding acid with carbon dioxide, extracting the thus formed acid with a solvent and using the thus formed bicarbonate salt to buffer the fermenter.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a process for preparing novel insecticide-polymer particles. The process consists essentially of dissolving the insecticide, methomyl, and a polymer in a solvent in which both are soluble. The solution is then comingled with a non-solvent for both the polymer and the methomyl under high shear conditions. A particulate product is formed consisting of irregularly shaped particles having methomyl embedded in a polymer matrix. The irregularly shaped particles may be dispersed, e.g. in water, and sprayed readily into an area of insect infestation.

Abstract: To a dispersion of a complex of 3 moles of 4,4'-methylenedianiline with 1 mole of a specified inorganic salt in an inert liquid, which still contains some free methylenedianiline, there is added, with agitation, at least 0.5 equivalent of an organic isocyanate per equivalent of free methylenedianiline. Then, there is added, while continuing agitation, at least 0.5 weight % of lecithin. The resulting dispersion is a good curing agent for isocyanato-terminated polyurethane prepolymers. Compositions containing both the prepolymer and the curing agent of this invention have good shelf stability at room temperature and cure to polyurethane products having good physical properties and hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: A mechanism for actuating brake lights in response to the depression of either one or both of a pair of side-by-side brake pedals. The actuator mechanism includes a cylindrical control rod which is mounted to the pivotal brake pedal arms and extends along a transverse, horizontal axis in the space between them. The ends of the control rod pass through enlarged openings in the brake pedal arms, and the ends are retained thereto by retainer washers. The longitudinal axis of the control rod is normally perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the brake pedal arms, but the enlarged openings in the arms permit the control rod to tilt for control purposes. A single electrical switch is supported adjacent to, but spaced from, the midpoint of the transverse control rod, and it includes an L-shaped actuator arm which engages and rides on the control rod at its midpoint.