Abstract: There is disclosed a group of poly(ester-amide) compositions which possess good adhesive properties with respect to vinyl based substrates. They also possess long open assembly times. These poly(ester-amide) compositions are the reaction product of a polymeric fatty acid, with an organic diamine, dicarboxylic acid and a diol.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of hydroxycitronellol by an addition reaction of water with citronellol. This reaction takes place directly on heating a homogeneous solution of citronellol in a mixture of water and an inert solvent selected from the group consisting of acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, glymes, and tetrahydrofuran. The reaction is catalyzed with a cation exchange resin.

Abstract: A shadow box with an inner central panel having an inner bottom panel, the said inner central panel providing a recess to receive a product, the said inner bottom panel facilitating the insertion of the product into the bottom of the carton by machine and reinforcing the bottom closure when the carton is closed, and the closed carton securely holding the displayed product during shipment and handling.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for dispensing fragrances of odorant, alcohols over prolonged periods of time.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a process for separating neutrals from salts of fatty/resin acids by extraction of tall oil soaps with supercritical fluid solvents.

Abstract: A carton formed from a one-piece sheet with a shelf to provide first and second separate layers, particularly suited for a drug manufacturer to provide physicians or patients with a first drug product on the first layer which is used until exhausted after which the shelf can be released and lifted to provide access to a second different drug product.

Abstract: A rod of smoking material, for use as a smoking article or a part thereof is formed by a multiplicity of laminiform self-sustaining smoking-material elements, for example discs, extending transversely of the rod and located in face-to-face contact with one another. The thickness of the elements, which may be up to 2.5 mm, is suitably within a range of 0.1 to 0.8 mm. It may vary within the rod or from element to element along the rod. The material of the elements may have inherent smoke-permeability sufficient to afford an acceptable pressure drop through the rod or the elements may be formed or provided with smoke passages therethrough, with either the same relative distribution of passages from one element to the next or with adjacent elements so oriented in relation to each other as to provide smoke passages of predetermined form through the rod. The smoking material of the elements preferably extends over an area less than the cross-sectional area of the rod, suitably over 10 to 40% of that area.

Abstract: Polymers having pendant sulfonic acid groups are disclosed as catalysts for polymerizing rosin.

Abstract: A pulp sampling device for combining pulp and water to form a pulp suspension and circulating the suspension until an exact volume of a sample of the suspension has attained a targeted meter reading of consistency and concentration which volume of pulp can be used for Kappa number determination or like tests.

Abstract: This disclosure is of a paperboard pad for insertion in a shipping container having a die cut panel to provide spaced stop-support assemblies positioned in the contour of the end of the object being shipped in the container, which assemblies provide stops held normal to the die cut panel by bracing members to support the said end.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halogen are disclosed as catalysts for polymerizing rosin.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a method for stimulating growth in a foliage plant. The method comprises potting the plant in a conventional potting medium to which there has been added a humate which was previously associated with a rutile sand deposit. The disclosure is also of improved potting mediums for foliage plants, which include rutile sand deposit derived humate.

Abstract: Water-soluble polyesters formed by the condensation of polyoxyalkylene glycol with the addition product of a dimer fatty acid and maleic anhydride are found to be particularly useful as lubricants and as viscosity adjusting additives in aqueous hydraulic systems.

Abstract: The disclosure is of the use of a particular humate to reduce the viscosity of water-based drilling fluids. The humate is usually found in association with titanium minerals and bears a unique compositional make-up. The composition is particularly advantageous as a drilling mud thinner, imparting high temperature stability to water-based drilling muds.

Abstract: Ruthenium has been found to be a stereoselective catalyst for the hydrogenation of .alpha.-pinene to obtain cis-pinane.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a method for extending the molten stability of hydrocarbon resin tackified ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVAc) copolymers. One embodiment of the method comprises mixing a lithium salt in the adhesive compositions. The disclosure is also of EVAc-based hot-melt adhesive compositions prepared by the method of the invention and characterized in part by their stability in the molten state.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a method for stimulating growth in a foliage plant. The method comprises potting the plant in a conventional potting medium to which there has been added a humate which was previously associated with a rutile sand deposit. The disclosure is also of improved potting mediums for foliage plants, which include rutile sand deposit derived humate.

Abstract: This disclosure is of a shadow box for retaining and displaying an article with an improved built-up platform assembly to support the base of the article packaged in the box, which assembly absorbs shocks to the package and prevents the article from loosening and falling out of the box during shipment, handling and display.

Abstract: This disclosure is of a device for controlling the flow of steam in paper machine dryers wherein a positive displacement pump is used to create differential and condensate evacuation from the paper machine dryers. This invention is applicable to a single steam heated drum or a plurality of such drums. It can be used in either a recirculating or cascading system.

Abstract: The disclosure is of the use of a particular humate to reduce the viscosity of water-based drilling fluids. The humate is usually found in association with rutile sand and bears a unique compositional make-up. The composition is particularly advantageous as a drilling mud thinner, imparting high temperature stability to water-based drilling muds.