Abstract: A multi-sectional helmet for reducing the impact of force sustained in sporting, construction, military, motorized vehicle, and other activities where the impact of force applied to the head must be mitigated. Planar compression springs between helmet sections generate gaps between sections for distribution of force from external impact as springs compress and bend radially, permitting movement of sectional parts toward and away from one another. The number of springs and spring parameters as well as the number and arrangement of helmet sections may be modulated to optimize the distribution of force. The ends of compression springs are anchored to adjacent helmet sections, and material extending from one helmet section and overlapping the adjacent helmet section prevents exposure of the interior of the helmet to the elements.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the household utility and garment industries. This invention is a nylon mesh or other suitable fabric pouch with a round elastic or other suitable stretch material opening. It is large enough to hold a single pair of socks. The socks are to be kept in the device as a means of organizing socks and solving the problem of constantly sorting and matching socks. It also solves the problem of losing mates to socks. The device is designed to hold a pair of socks at all times while the socks are not being worn: dirty/worn socks are deposited into the device; the device is then deposited into the laundry; the device is then laundered with the socks contained therein; the devise is then taken directly from the laundering process and placed into storage until the socks are worn again.

Abstract: An elastic resistance exercise apparatus having a movable clamp that attaches to a wall mounted cylindrical pipe or rod. The position of the clamp is continuously adjustable over the entire length of the pipe or rod by squeezing and releasing the ends of the clamp. The clamp then remains in the selected position. At one end of the clamp is an eye hook to which elastic resistance attachments may be hitched.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and process for producing a tripropylene glycol in which alkylene oxide, water, an acid catalyst and a dipropylene glycol are contacted together under conditions suitable to form the tripropylene glycol. Water is present in the reaction mixture in the range of about 1 to about 50 weight percent of the reaction mixture. The ratio of water to alkylene oxide is less than about 9. The tripropylene glycol thus produced exhibits a higher primary hydroxyl group content generally exceeding 36 percent. Such tripropylene glycols find utility in the production of acrylics. Also disclosed is a process for making esters from such glycols.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and process for producing a tripropylene glycol in which alkylene oxide, water, an acid catalyst and a dipropylene glycol are contacted together under conditions suitable to form the tripropylene glycol. Water is present in the reaction mixture in the range of about 1 to about 50 weight percent of the reaction mixture. The ratio of water to alkylene oxide is less than about 9. The tripropylene glycol thus produced exhibits a higher primary hydroxyl group content generally exceeding 36 percent. Such tripropylene glycols find utility in the production of acrylics. Also disclosed is a process for making esters from such glycols.