Abstract: A process for preparing a low calorie beverage syrup generally comprising the steps of mixing water and an artificial sweetener until completely dissolved. Microcrystalline cellulose is added to the mixer and vigorously agitated for proper dispersion and hydration of the cellulose. Xanthan gum, which has been wetted by propylene glycol, is added to the mixture and properly mixed. While the mixture is being stirred, a natural sweetener solution, a foaming agent and flavoring are added to the mixture to complete the syrup used to make a low calorie slush beverage.

Abstract: A process for preparing a low calorie beverage syrup generally comprising the steps of mixing water and an artificial sweetener until completely dissolved. Microcrystalline cellulose is added to the mixer and vigorously agitated for proper dispersion and hydration of the cellulose. Xanthan gum, which has been wetted by propylene glycol, is added to the mixture and properly mixed. While the mixture is being stirred, a natural sweetener solution, a foaming agent and flavoring are added to the mixture to complete the syrup used to make a low calorie slush beverage.

Abstract: In an area accessible to browsing customers, at least one multiple-compartment display rack is provided. Each cell in the display rack removably receives an open-ended transparent plastic envelope containing a display card preferably printed with photographics, artwork and verbal indicia unique to a particular valuable article or service which is potentially available. Filed in series with the display card so as to have an end which protrudes further from the envelope mouth than the display card are a number of cards (from one to a plurality) which are tokens of units of the particular article or service, plus an additional card. Each of the first mentioned cards contains on its protruding end a consumer instruction, such as "TAKE CARD TO REGISTER", and elsewhere on its body, the title of the particular article to service. The additional card bears as its flag a consoling legend, such as "SORRY I'M RENTED".

Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer for emitting and receiving sound pulses is mounted within a fluid whose temperature is to be determined. The transducer is disposed in operative association with a first target which is mounted by a bimetallic coil so that it moves in a known manner with respect to the transducer in response to changes in temperature in the fluid. A stationary target is also provided disposed a fixed, known distance from the transducer, for calibration purposes. The transducer is mounted within a fiberglass tube, as are the movable and stationary targets. The tube may be mounted at the bottom of a liquid (e.g. gasoline) storage tank with the transducer facing upwardly so that both the level of liquid within the tank, and the density of the liquid as related to temperature, can be determined utilizing the transducer and a computer for acting upon the transducer output.

Abstract: Bis-(diphenylsulfoniophenyl)-sulfide-bis-chloride and related aryl sulfonium halides are produced in high yields and in high purity by reacting diphenyl disulfide (Ph--S--S--Ph) in benzene in the presence of aluminum chloride with gaseous chlorine according to the disclosed process.

Abstract: Alkyl aryl ethers are produced by incrementally reacting an acid and an alkanol with a phenol and continuously removing water formed as a by-product of the reaction. Preferably, the acid is sulfuric acid; the alkanol is methanol; and the phenol is .beta.-naphthol. The process is carried out at an elevated temperature, preferably at a temperature ranging from 125.degree. to 175.degree. C.

Abstract: Unique powdered hydrated emulsifiers, or surfactants, for use in the food and cosmetic industries comprising, by weight, 85-98% emulsifier and 2-15% water. Virtually all of the common emulsifiers capable of hydrogen bonding are suitable for use in preparing the powdered hydrated emulsifier compositions of the present invention. The invention further comprises a method for preparing the powdered hydrated emulsifiers basically comprising a mixing and spray-chilling operation.

Abstract: A sealant composition for sealing a can end comprises a mixture of about 15-30 percent by weight of a hydrocarbon resin melting in the range of about 85.degree.-125.degree. C and comprising 100 weight parts of at least one of natural and synthetic rubber and 30 to 120 weight parts of a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin tackifier prepared by polymerizing a cracked petroleum fraction boiling between -10.degree. and 280.degree. C and containing unsaturated hydrocarbons at least 50 weight percent of which is at least one of aromatic olefins, cyclic olefins and cyclic diolefins, and hydrogenating the resultant polymer to a hydrogenation rate of at least 40 percent; about 1-8 percent by weight of stearic acid; about 0.1-1 percent by weight of butylated hydroxy toluene; about 0.1-1 percent by weight of polyparadinitrosobenzene; about 20-40 percent by weight of paraffin wax; about 1-5 percent by weight of zinc oxide; about 0.

Abstract: Aqueous can end sealant compositions substantially free from volatile organic solvents, setable at ambient temperatures and based upon relatively high molecular weight SBR latices are disclosed. The compositions are virtually free from the discharge of dangerous volatile organic solvents during the period of setting, yet become solid at ambient temperatures and are suitable for can formation by double sealing, particularly aerosol cans to contain food or non-food products.

Abstract: A sealant composition for sealing a can end comprises a mixture of about 15-30 percent by weight of a hydrocarbon resin melting in the range of about 85.degree.-125.degree.C and comprising 100 weight parts of at least one of natural and synthetic rubber and 30 to 120 weight parts of a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin tackifier prepared by polymerizing a cracked petroleum fraction boiling between -10.degree. and 280.degree.C and containing unsaturated hydrocarbons at least 50 weight percent of which is at least one of aromatic olefins, cyclic olefins and cyclic diolefins, and hydrogenating the resultant polymer to a hydrogenation rate of at least 40 percent; about 1-8 percent by weight of stearic acid; about 0.1-1 percent by weight of butylated hydroxy toluene; about 0.1-1 percent by weight of polyparadinitrosobenzene; about 20-40 percent by weight of paraffin wax; about 1-5 percent by weight of zinc oxide; about 0.