Abstract: Described are methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of articles subjected to the action of aqueous hypochlorite bleach compositions by adding perfume aroma augmenting or enhancing quantities of aliphatic C.sub.10 -branched olefin-containing mixtures produced by dimerizing isoamylene, (2-methyl-2-butene) to aqueous alkali metal hypochlorite bleach compositions containing a stabilizindg and emulsifying quantity of at least one compound having the structue: ##STR1## wherein at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represents C.sub.10 -C.sub.12 branched or straight chain alkyl an when one of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is C.sub.10 -C.sub.12 branched or straight chain alkyl, the other of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is hydrogen and wherein M.sub..alpha. and M.sub..beta.

Abstract: A light source, reflector and lens are fixed on a base member in the state that their relative position is adjusted to constitute an optical unit. The optical unit is provided within an optical system box having a sealed construction and having a light transmitting window through which a light emitted from the light source is outwardly projected, thereby forming a marker light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain new azulmic acids stabilized by reaction with aminoplast-forming agents and carbonyl compounds or condensation products thereof, to a process for their preparation and to their use for various purposes.

Abstract: A weak anion exchange composition useful in polyfunctional compound chromatographic separations comprises an inert porous particle having a tetra-substituted silane material fixedly attached by covalent bonding to the surface thereof. A process for synthesizing the weak anion exchange composition is disclosed together with methods for separation of polyfunctional compounds and their isomers using a column packed with such weak anion exchange composition.

Abstract: A vulcanization system consisting of(a) 20-50 parts by weight of sulphur or 20-50 parts by weight of a sulphur donor,(b) 20-50 parts by weight of an accelerator of the mercapto or sulphenamide group,(c) 0-10 parts by weight of a conventional accelerator additive, and(d) 20-50 parts by weight of a compound corresponding to the general formula (i): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 are identical or different and denote hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, CF.sub.3, CCl.sub.3, carboxyl, an alkoxy group containing 1-4 C-atoms in the alkyl part, or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group but the groups R.sub.1 -R.sub.5 must not all be hydrogen;x represents 1-4, preferably 2-3,y represents 0 or 1, andZ denotes divalent groups such as ##STR2## C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkylene, C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 cycloalkylene, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 arylene or C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 arylalkylene, andR.sub.6 denotes the group corresponding to the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 -R.sub.5 have the meaning indicated above and may all be hydrogen;C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: (N-Substituted carbamoyloxy) alkanoyloxyalkyl acrylate esters produced by reacting an hydroxyalkyl acrylate with a lactone monomer and capping the resulting adduct with an isocyanate. The resulting product is useful in ink, paint or adhesive formulations curable by thermal or radiation means.

Abstract: Described are methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles by adding thereto perfume aroma augmenting or enhancing quantities of C.sub.10 -branched olefin mixtures produced by dimerizing isoamylene, (2-methyl-2-butene) as well as perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, hair preparations and deodorant compositions as will as bleaching compositions containing same.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions useful in a limited oxygen system characterized by containing at least one of the following:(1) sulfur-oxygen phosphates(2) quaternaries(3) polyphosphate esters(4) cyclic amidines(5) trithiones.Where the limited oxygen system is aqueous and sour the above compositions (1), (2) and (3) are preferred.Where the limited oxygen system is sour and hydrocarbon/aqueous the above compositions (1), (2) and (4) are preferred.Where the limited oxygen system is sweet and aqueous the above compositions (1) and (3) are preferred.Where the limited oxygen system is sweet and hydrocarbon/aqueous the above compositions (3), (4) and (5) are preferred.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for bleaching and removal of mycological stain are disclosed. The method includes the step of contacting the mycological stain with the composition which includes an improved thixotropic, hypohalite bleach having fumed silica therein. Unexpected potentiation of the composition with respect to bleaching of mycological stain is found.

Abstract: A luminaire apparatus includes a housing having a source of radiant energy mounted therein, a rotatable light transmitting member supported at one side of the housing and reflector means. The reflector means consists of a stationary reflector body and expansible reflector means for controlling the configuration of radiation energy projected through the light transmitting member located between the stationary reflector body and the light transmitting member. In one desirable form the stationary reflector body is provided with a specular surface which projects reflected light in a spot configuration while the expansible reflector means is provided with light diffusing surfaces which are operable to progressively modify the spot configuration to provide a flood configuration.

Abstract: A means for providing illumination for a bicycle, tricycle, moped, motorcycle or other velocipede, said illumination means being removable from said vehicle when not in use. The light fixture thus provided is detachably mounted to the handlebars of existing bicycles and serves to illuminate both the rider and the path traveled.

Abstract: Lighting apparatus having less than the conventional number of light sources, but which provides illumination substantially equivalent to the illumination provided by the conventional apparatus, thereby providing savings in energy consumption and in cost of operation. Part of the light output of the light sources which are provided is reflected to illuminate areas of the diffuser plate which are illuminated by additional light sources in conventional apparatus, whereby it appears that a full number of light sources are provided when in fact less than a full number of light sources are provided.

Abstract: A glass composition for effecting crosslinking of a polycarboxylic acid cement and cement compositions formed therefrom. The glass is of the aluminoborate type and comprises 40 to 75 mole % boric oxide, not more than 60 mole % zinc oxide, not more than 50 mole % calcium oxide and not more than 20 mole % alumina. Cements formed from the glasses have a wide range of applications including structural cements, dental filler and orthopaedic cements.

Abstract: A method of storing a solid chlorinating agent with improved storage performance involving placing the solid chlorinating agent and a storage stabilizer such as calcium oxide, trisodium phosphate, magnesium oxide, ferrous oxide, melamine, ammeline or ammelide in a closed container in a manner that the stabilizer contacts the noxious gases in the same container but not with the solid chlorinating agent in the same container. An article for storing the same is composed of a closed container in which the solid chlorinating agent is placed together with the storage stabilizer in such a manner that the gases are brought into contact with the storage stabilizer.

Abstract: Light mounting tapes receiving electric light sockets of the type commonly used for Christmas decorations are provided in elastic form so that they may be stretched as desired between mounting fasteners, as for example around a door or window frame. The tapes provide a plurality of receptacles along their lengths. The tapes can be furnished in segmented lengths and easily secured together in series to provide a desired overall length. The elastic properties of the tapes facilitate stretching them into taut condition for fixedly positioning the electric lights mounted in the receptacles thereof.

Abstract: Described are methods for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles by adding thereto perfume aroma augmenting or enhancing quantities of novel C.sub.10 -branched olefin epoxide mixtures produced by dimerizing isoamylene, (2-methyl-2-butene) and then epoxidizing the resulting product; as well as perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles including solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, hair preparations and deodorant compositions as well as bleaching compositions containing same.

Abstract: Substituted and unsubstituted phenols, catechols and orthobenzoquinones are converted to muconic acid mononitriles by reaction with copper(II)-ammonia reagents. The copper(II)-ammonia reagents can be prepared by the reaction of cuprous chloride with oxygen or air in liquid ammonia or in ammonium hydroxide or in pyridine followed by addition of ammonia or ammonium hydroxide. The muconic acid mononitriles are useful as monomers or comonomers and as intermediates in the manufacture of substituted and unsubstituted 6-aminocaproic acids, caprolactams and polyamides.

Abstract: Crystalline transition metal aluminates conforming generally to the formulaMA.sub.a.sup.v Z.sub.b.sup.v.nAl(OH).sub.3.mH.sub.2 Owhere M is a transition metal having a valence charge of +2 selected from the group consisting of Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Co, and Ni, where AZ represents negative valence ions or radicals, v is a negative valence of 1, 2, or 3, n is a value to provide a mol ratio of Al/M of at least 1/1, preferably at least 1.5/1, and m is an integer of from zero to the maximum for waters of hydration, with (va)+(vb) equal to 2, are prepared in alkaline aqueous medium wherein transition metal compounds are caused to form adducts with amorphous hydrous alumina, Al(OH).sub.3, said adducts forming crystals when heated, said aluminates being useful, e.g., as ion exchangers and as spinel precursors among other things.

Abstract: A filled insoluble polymer containing one or more corrosion inhibitors and a slightly water soluble polymer is utilized to automatically and continuously add a corrosion inhibitor to a coolant solution passing through a heat exchanger. The corrosion inhibitor is gradually leached from the filled polymer supplying inhibitor to the coolant to protect the metallic parts of the coolant system that are subject to corrosive conditions.

Abstract: A slit illuminating device of a compact size which is capable of performing effective illumination on an image original having a certain amount of thickness such as books, bound documents, etc., the surface of which slightly separates off an original image mounting table when it is placed thereon with its surface to be illuminated being faced down to the table, and which is also capable of uniformly illuminating a slit portion irrespective of slight positional displacement of a light source, whereby the image original can be broadly illuminated with divergent rays from an oblique lower direction in a substantially symmetrical manner.