Abstract: A tether that addresses the above and other deficiencies in the art, that is efficient to manufacture, and attractive in use. More specifically, the invention is directed to a tether including a ring, a first strap connected to the ring at a first point, a second strap coupled to one of the first strap and ring, and a releasable connector. The releasable connector is operable to releasably couple the first strap to the ring at a second point such that the first strap forms a variable sized opening for receiving an object or container. The invention is also directed to a tethered container assembly including the aforementioned tether and a container.

Abstract: A tether that addresses the above and other deficiencies in the art, that is efficient to manufacture, and attractive in use. More specifically, the invention is directed to a tether including a ring, a first strap connected to the ring at a first point, a second strap coupled to one of the first strap and ring, and a releasable connector. The releasable connector is operable to releasably couple the first strap to the ring at a second point such that the first strap forms a variable sized opening for receiving an object or container. The invention is also directed to a tethered container assembly including the aforementioned tether and a container.

Abstract: In a ebullated bed process, a residual hydrocarbon oil is hydrotreated at a reaction temperature of 750.degree. F. to 875.degree. F. and pressure of 1500 psig to 10,000 psig in a single or multiple reaction zone. A sample of hydrotreated liquid effluent is flash separated to obtain a nominal 650.degree. F.+ liquid which is magnified to 100.times.. Area precent, average diameter and maximum size of insoluble agglomerates is measured from the magnified view. Reactor temperature is varied with the area percent, average diameter and maximum size of insoluble agglomerates to control downstream sediment formation and plug formation at an acceptable level.