Abstract: A preheat fuel delivery system includes a fuel processor and a source of vaporized fuel. Vaporized fuel is feed into the inlet fuel port of the fuel processor. An outlet fuel port of the fuel processor is connected to an intake port of a combustion source. An exhaust port of the combustion source is attached to an exhaust intake port of the fuel processor. The heat from the exhaust gases of the combustion source heat the vaporized fuel inside the fuel processor. A first embodiment of the fuel processor contains a plurality of plates. A second embodiment of the fuel processor utilizes a plurality concentric tubes. A third embodiment of the fuel processor includes two concentric tubes.

Abstract: A preheat fuel delivery system includes a fuel processor and a bubbler fuel tank. The bubbler tank includes a fuel container, container cover, inlet supply line, and vapor outlet line. The inlet supply line and outlet line extend from the container cover. The vapor outlet line is attached to the inlet fuel port of the fuel processor. An outlet fuel port of the fuel processor is connected to an intake port of a combustion source. An exhaust port of the combustion source is attached to an exhaust intake port of the fuel processor. An exhaust outlet port of the fuel processor is connected to a muffler. The heat from the exhaust gases of the combustion source heat the vaporized fuel inside the fuel processor. Some of the exhaust gases may also be fed into the air inlet line of the bubbler tank to further increase fuel efficiency. A first embodiment of the fuel processor contains a plurality of plates. A second embodiment of the fuel processor utilizes a plurality concentric tubes.

Abstract: A preheat fuel delivery system includes a fuel processor and a source of vaporized fuel. A vapor outlet line of the source of vaporized fuel is attached to the inlet fuel port of the fuel processor. An outlet fuel port of the fuel processor is connected to an intake port of a combustion source. An exhaust port of the combustion source is attached to an exhaust intake port of the fuel processor. The heat from the exhaust gases of the combustion source heat the vaporized fuel inside the fuel processor. A first embodiment of the fuel processor contains a plurality of plates. A second embodiment of the fuel processor utilizes a plurality concentric tubes.

Abstract: A process for decolorizing an aqueous solution of methyl glucoside, the solution containing at least one color component and at least one sugar component, is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of providing the aqueous solution of MeG; adding to said solution an amount of yeast or other sugar-converting microorganism sufficient to reduce the level of said sugar component; preferably further adding to the solution an amount of activated carbon sufficient to assist the color component in the solution; and recovering the solution to yield a decolorized, low-sugar solution of MeG. Also disclosed is a process comprising the steps of providing a solution containing MeG and dextrose; and adding to the solution an amount of a sugar-converting microorganism sufficient to reduce the level of the dextrose in the solution. Decolorized MeG solutions prepared by the foregoing processes also are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a novel assembly of replaceable parts for use in a substrate processing apparatus. Covers for the substrate processing surface are attached in a plurality of pieces as opposed to a solid piece, for removeability without removing the wafer support pedestals. A ring for surrounding the pedestal includes a fastener enabling the ring to snap in place onto the pedestal. A focus ring for surrounding the pedestal ring attaches to the pedestal ring via a snug fit into a built-in grooved series of notches in the pedestal ring. A novel fastener that enables two articles to snap together is disclosed.

Abstract: A method and an oven are disclosed which provide reduced baking times for pizza. The method includes the step of impinging the toppings portion of the pizza with jets of heated air. These jets of heated air have a velocity at the point of contact with the pizza sufficient to cause temporary displacement within the toppings portion. As a result, the time needed to properly bake the pizza is reduced. The oven includes means for impinging the toppings portion with jets of heated air at a velocity sufficient to cause temporary displacement within the toppings portion. The oven also preferably includes means for moving the pizza in relation to the jets of heated air. Preferably, the method is practiced and the oven is provided by modifying a commercially available pizza impingement/conveyor oven to produce the requisite heated air velocities.

Abstract: An indexing mechanism for precision alignment of stacked electronic substrates includes a post associated with a stackable connector and a notch associated with an electronic substrate engaging the connector. The notch is provided to receive the post when the substrate is positioned between two connectors in an assembly thereof. Placement of the post in the notch automatically aligns the electrical contacts of the connector and substrate in their correctly indexed sequence. Connectors can be added to the assembly and additional substrates inserted between any pair of juxtaposed connectors. The indexing mechanism enables precision alignment of any number of substrates in the stacked configuration.

Abstract: An improved rectilinear building structure using diagonal tension members to resist racking to improve the tolerance of transitory transverse loads such as those that are produced by seismic occurrences. The improvement comprises placing a resilient pad in compression between at least one end of a tension member and a structural member whereby the resilient pad is compressed when the tension member is under tension so that the resilient pad deforms under the transitory transverse load thereby increasing the ductility of the structure before fracture of the tension member occurs.

Abstract: Glycoside products are successfully prepared directly from aqueous saccharide solutions or syrups, and with acceptably low levels of undesired homopolymerized saccharide by-products, by dissolving same in the desired alcohol reactant or in an alcohol reactant plus glycoside product mixture and contacting the resulting homogeneous aqueous saccharide solution and alcohol-containing reaction medium with an acid catalyst in a fashion such that no separate or distinct, substantially alcohol reactant-free aqueous saccharide solution-containing phase is permitted to come into contact with said acid catalyst material under conditions conductive to homopolymerization of said saccharide reactant.

Abstract: The present invention is a thin bed resistivity well logging system and method which includes a transmitter transmitting electromagnetic energy into an earth formation, from within a borehole traversing the earth's formation, at a frequency lying within a range of frequencies from 500 kilohertz to 4 megahertz. The system, a portion of which is located in the borehole, determines the true resistivity of a thin strata in accordance with the transmitted electromagnetic energy that has propagated through the earth's formation.

Abstract: A well logging system and method of the present invention determines the dielectric constant and/or conductivity of earth formations some of which have fluid invasion. The system and method of the present invention includes the transmission of electromagnetic energy into the earth formation from a first location in a borehole in the formations at a frequency which enables the electromagnetic energy to propagate throughout the surrounding earth formations. Electromagnetic energy is received by receivers at three locations in the borehole which are spaced longitudinally from the location of the transmission of the electromagnetic energy. The receivers provide signals representative of the total electromagnetic fields at those locations. The dielectric constant and/or resistivity of the earth formations are determined in accordance with portions of the signals from the three receivers corresponding to secondary electromagnetic fields at the three receiving locations.

Abstract: An electromagnetic energy well logging system and method includes transmitting electromagnetic energy substantially at a frequency of 4 MHz into an earth formation from a borehold traversing the earth formation. The true resistivity of an oil-based flushed zone of the earth formation is derived in accordance with the transmitted electromagnetic energy after it is passed through at least a portion of the oil-based flushed zone.

Abstract: A method of improving the utility of corn bran (i.e., hulls derived from milling) is provided. The corn bran is crosslinked with a polyvalent compound capable of forming a plurality of covalent bonds to one or more constituents of the corn bran. The crosslinked corn bran finds particular utility in papermaking. Paper furnishes and paper products derived therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: New anionic derivatives of mono and polyglycosides which are surface-active agents are described which anionic derivatives have the general formula ##STR1## wherein G is a glycosyl moiety which is derived from a reducing sugar selected from the group consisting of fructose, glucose, mannose, galactose, talose, gulose, allose, altrose, idose, arabinose, xylose, lyxose, ribose or mixtures thereof,R is an alkyl group substituted at the reducing carbon of the reducing sugar from which the glycosyl moiety, G, is derived, said alkyl group being straight chain or branched chain having 6 to 30 carbon atoms,x=1 to 10,at least one of the hydroxyl groups of at least one of the glycosyl moieties (or of a hydroxyalkyl group attached directly or indirectly to a hydroxyl group of said glycosyl moiety) has a Z group substituted in place of said hydroxyl group, Z is a substituent which is ##STR2## O(CH.sub.2).sub.p CO.sub.2 M, OSO.sub.3 M, O(CH.sub.2).sub.p So3.sub.m and mixtures thereof andR.sub.1 =(CH.sub.2).sub.2 CO.sub.

Abstract: Glycoside products are successfully prepared directly from aqueous saccharide solutions or syrups, and with acceptably low levels of undesired higher polysaccharide by-products, by dissolving same in the desired alcohol reactant and contacting the resulting homogeneous aqueous saccharide+alcohol solution with an acid catalyst material in a fashion such that substantially no separate or distinct, predominantly aqueous saccharide solution phase is permitted to come into contact with said acid catalyst material under conditions conducive to homopolymerization of said saccharide reactant.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining the dielectric constant and/or resistivity of earth formations traversed by a borehole includes a transmitter which transmits electromagnetic energy into the earth formation from a first location in the borehole at a frequency which enables the electromagnetic energy to propagate throughout the surrounding earth formations. Receivers receive electromagnetic energy at two locations in the borehole which are spaced longitudinally from the transmitter provide signals representative of the total electromagnetic fields at the receiver locations. Circuitry determines the dielectric constant and/or resistivity of the formations in accordance with a secondary field ratio and a phase difference derived from the signals provided by the receivers.

Abstract: Aqueous liquid carpet and upholstery shampoo compositions are provided which comprise a glycoside surfactant, a normally solid, water soluble or water dispersible polymer component and water. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the surfactant ingredient employed consists essentially of one or more glycoside surfactants and utilizes a polymer-containing shampoo modifier system of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,203,859.The indicated compositions are utilized in the cleaning of soiled carpet or upholstery by applying said composition to the soiled carpeting or upholstery; permitting same to dry and harden thereon and thereafter removing at least a portion of the resulting soil-containing polymer residue by vacuuming.

Abstract: A well logging system and method of the present invention determines the dielectric constant and/or conductivity of earth formations some of which have fluid invasion. The system and method of the present invention includes the transmission of electromagnetic energy into the earth formation from a first location in a borehole in the formations at a frequency which enables the electromagnetic energy to propagate throughout the surrounding earth formations. Electromagnetic energy is received by receivers at three locations in the borehole which are spaced longitudinally from the location of the transmission of the electromagnetic energy. The receivers provide signals representative of the total electromagnetic fields at those locations. The dielectric constant and/or resistivity of the earth formations are determined in accordance with portions of the signals from the three receivers corresponding to secondary electromagnetic fields at the three receiving locations.

Abstract: An electrical connector is disclosed for making electrical connections to a large area visual display in the form of a substrate having a plurality of spaced-apart contact pads arranged in parallel rows along the edges on one surface. The connector includes a base in the form of a rectangular frame for supporting the edges of the substrate, and having spaced-apart parallel rows of cavities formed in each side of the base. A plurality of contact assemblies each containing a row of electrical contacts are provided which are designed to fit within a respective one of the cavities. A cover is also provided which fits over one side of the substrate and fastens to the base in a manner which applies pressure to the substrate edges to maintain connection between the contact pads and the contacts. The connector includes alignment elements for positioning the substrate so that the contact pads are aligned with the contacts.