Abstract: Apparatus and method for stuffing viscous food product into a shirred tubular casing article contaning a casing diameter sizing means confined within an unshirred portion of one closed end, comprising means to stretch-size and snub the casing to a predetermined diameter as it is being stuffed and control means to regulate the shape of the leading end and trailing end portions of a clip closed food product.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for securing a tape loop hanger at the gathered end of a stuffed or unstuffed casing using a substantially U-shaped clip. Specifically the U-shaped clip forces a preformed tape loop hanger into contact with a gathered end portion of a casing whereupon the two opposed legs of the clip are deformed to encircle the gathered casing and the tape loop hanger with sufficient pressure so as to crimp and anchor the tape loop hanger between the legs of the clip so as to secure the tape loop hanger to the gathered end of the casing.

Abstract: Compositions containing an amine acrylate and another radiation curable composition. The amine acrylates are produced by the reaction of a diacrylate ester and an organic amine. The compositions are rapidly cured by electron beam radiation as well as other types of radiation as well as by light curing means; they are useful in the field of protective coatings.

Abstract: High functionality polyol compositions that have a low viscosity of less than 5,000 cks. at 130.degree. F. and an equivalent weight of at least 150 are useful for the formation of high performance coatings. These are produced by reacting a mixture of at least two polycaprolactone polyols having a hydroxyl number from about 180 to about 600 and a diepoxide.

Abstract: Cyano-modified polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymers that contain a trifunctional RSiO3/2 siloxy unit, as well as, a process for producing flexible polyether urethane foam wherein said copolymers are employed as the foam stabilizing component.

Abstract: Portable liquid package container arrangement for use with blood washing device.

Abstract: Acrylonitrile-capped polyoxyalkylene compounds; siloxane polymers modified with the corresponding radicals of said compounds; solvent compositions containing said siloxane polymers; a process for producing polyurethane foam using said siloxane polymers as the foam stabilizer; and the foam produced from said process.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying torque to a vertically suspended electrode whereby threaded electrode sections can be readily connected.

Abstract: Insulated wire or cable having primary insulation between copper conductor and moisture barrier filler and wherein the primary insulation comprises ethylene polymer having a density of about 0.928 to 0.955,Copper deactivating amounts of at least one organic compound which is an alkyl hydroxy phenyl alkanoyl hydrazide, and/or a substituted amido triazole, andAntioxidant effective quantities of at least one organic compound having a molecular weight of .gtoreq. 550 and which contains .gtoreq. four hindered phenolic groups per molecule thereof.

Abstract: Polysulfide aryl silanes, mercapto aryl silanes, the hydrolyzates and condensates thereof, a process for the manufacture of said silanes, and their use as coupling agents in vulcanized rubber compounds.

Abstract: A method of accurately centering and securely bonding a rod in a tubular shaft. Concentric alignment of the rod in the shaft is assured by positioning two resilient sealing rings between the rod and the shaft which act to center and hold the rod in proper geometric relationship with the shaft. While the invention is generally useful wherever secure bonding of a male fitting in a tubular shaft is desired, it is particularly applicable where accurate centering of the fitting in the shaft is necessary, such as in the bonding of a universal joint fitting in a drive shaft.

Abstract: A method for improving the strength of wire or strip having a composition which consists essentially of an austenitic metal alloy selected from the group consisting of stainless steel alloys of the AISI 200 and 300 series and non-stainless steel alloys containing iron, manganese, chromium, and carbon, said alloy having an Md temperature of no higher than about 100.degree. C and an Ms temperature of no higher than about minus 100.degree. C comprising the following step:Stretching the wire or strip uniaxially at a strain of at least about 10 percent and at a temperature no higher than about minus 75.degree. C in such a manner that the wire or strip has a martensite phase of at least about 50 percent by volume and an austenite phase of at least about 10 percent by volume.

Abstract: An improved technetium-99m labeled colloid and method of preparation comprising reducing technetium-99m with stannous oxalate and stabilizing with sodium phytate. This radiodiagnostic agent is useful in the scintigraphic examination of the recticuloendothelial system, particularly the liver. In addition, by autoclaving this product with saline, it becomes a superior bone marrow scanning agent.

Abstract: A process for simultaneously disposing of refuse and producing a useful fuel or synthesis gas and an inert inorganic residue by feeding shredded refuse, from which ferrous metal has preferably been magnetically separated, and which has been compacted into hard pellets, into an oxygen fed pyrolizing, slagging shaft furnace.

Abstract: An elongated hollow tube containing a freely movable ball is used to indicate and vary the ratio between gases to be mixed by passing each gas into a separate end of the tube. A critical pressure relationship is established between the applied gases at any given location relative to each oppposite end of the tube and between the gas pressures at such locations and the pressure on each side of the ball respectively. This relationship is established using pressure regulators on each side of the tube with at least one restricting orifice in one gas line.

Abstract: A method for improving the strength and toughness of an austenitic metal alloy selected from the group consisting of stainless steel alloys of the AISI 200 and 300 series and non-stainless steel alloys containing iron, manganese, chromium, and carbon, said alloy having an Md temperature of no higher than about 100.degree. C and an Ms temperature of no higher than about minus 100.degree. C comprising the following steps:A. deforming the alloy at a strain of at least about 10 percent at a temperature in the range of about Md minus 50.degree. C to about Md plus 50.degree. C, said Md temperature being that of the alloy undergoing deformation, in such a manner that the material has a martensite phase of no greater than about 10 percent by volume and an austenite phase of at least about 90 percent by volume; andB. deforming the material produced in step (a) at a strain of at least about 10 percent and at a temperature no higher than minus 75.degree.

Abstract: A gas actuated starting rod feed device for use with hand holdable oxygen cutting and/or scarfing torches. The starting rod feed device includes means for gripping and advancing a starting rod. The gripping means is operated in response to the stroke of a piston-like member which is actuated by a pulse of oxygen diverted from the main oxygen stream. The oxygen gas is vented to atmosphere at the end of the piston stroke so that the starting rod feed device is automatically reset and so that there is no pressurized oxygen present during the cutting or scarfing operation in the vicinity of the flame issuing from the torch.

Abstract: Activated sludge wastewater treatment process for removing phosphate from BOD-containing wastewater in which phosphate-enriched sludge formed in the aeration zone is settled in a phosphate stripping zone under anaerobic conditions to cause release of phosphate from the sludge solids. The released phosphate is countercurrently stripped from the sludge in the stripping zone by a low phosphate, low solids stripping medium to provide phosphate-lower sludge for recirculation to the aeration zone.

Abstract: A method of preparing improved technetium-99m labeled radiodiagnostic agents by reducing technetium-99m with stannous tartrate. Such radiodiagnostic agents are useful in scintigraphic examinations of the bone and lung.

Abstract: A disposable diaper having a stretchable waistband having a topsheet provided with means for passing liquid therethrough, a water impermeable backsheet and an absorbent pad disposed therebetween, one of said topsheet or backsheet being fabricated from a water impermeable stretchable plastic film having end portions extending beyond said absorbent pad, each end portion being folded upon itself and adhered to itself to form a stretchable waistband for the diaper.