Abstract: A process for producing rolled steel products, especially reinforcing rod for concrete or other elements to be encased in concrete and having good weldability, a high yield strength and high energy absorption for the Charpy V impact test at very low temperatures comprising forming a silicon and aluminum containing steel whose carbon content (C), manganese content (MN), and niobium content (NB) are related by the relationship set forth below. The steel blank is rolled so that the last three passes result in more than 20% of the total cross section reduction, these rolling passes are carried out so that the temperature T1 before, the temperature T2 during, and the temperature T3 after rolling are also related to the diameter D in the manner set forth below to yield a high yield strength LE and a high energy absorption expressed as KCV at -120.degree. C. The relationships are:LE=1035+510 C+192 MN+2270 NB-0.21 T1-0.42 T2-0.48 T3-3.51 DandKCV=2202-2066 C+23.20 MN-2064 NB-0.77 T1-1.24 T2-0.23 T3-1.98 D.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for setting hair by successively passing steam and cooling air through said hair while wound on rollers.

Abstract: A superheated vapor generator including a porous material substantially filling an annular space between two concentric spaced apart tubular inner and outer electrodes connected across a power source. A pump is provided to pump a predetermined quantity of liquid into the porous material to temporarily complete the circuit through the electrodes and generate superheated vapor or steam. Since the liquid itself completes the circuit, no switches or controls are required. Labyrinthe passages between the pump and the inlet to the annular space and between the interior surface of the inner electrode and a tubular steam discharge outlet prevents dangerous current leakage and assure generation of superheated vapor. An electrically grounded porous metal plug in the vapor outlet minimizes electrical shock hazards. The vapor generator is held in the hand and can be used for setting or treating human hair.

Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing a liquid product includes a pump operated by a reciprocable control member and associated with a pneumatic servo system. The actuation is achieved by supply of gas pressure, for example, from a reservoir of gas at a pressure of the order of 5 bars, and this is used to actuate the control member of the pump, for example a stepped piston incorporating a pressure multiplying effect. Much higher operating forces on the reciprocable control member can be achieved with this system than were possible by purely manual operation of the valve control member.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for setting hair by successively passing steam and cooling air through said hair while wound on rollers.