Abstract: The present invention relates to an artificial spinning lure which has a non-streamlined contour along its leading face. The contour provides the lure with an induced and controlled drag which is sufficient to substantially completely overcome the torque created by a spoon, or spinner blade, as the lure is drawn through the water. The present lure is comprised of a spindle which has a spinner blade rotatably attached thereto and a resistance body mounted on the spindle and spacedly positioned from the spinner blade. The resistance body has a non-streamline, drag producing front face which produces a drag when the lure is being pulled through the water that is sufficient to substantially entirely overcome the torque produced by the rotation of the spinner blade.

Abstract: An electrolytic cell is described which has a spacing means positioned between the anode and cathode faces. The present spacing means comprises a plurality of longitudinally elongated, electrically non-conductive spacers fabricated of a chemically resistant material being inert to the conditions existing within an operating electrolytic cell. The present spacers are positioned on the face portion of a foraminous anode. The spacers are secured on the anode face by extention of a portion of the spacer through an opening in the anode and are secured at the back portion of the anode.

Abstract: An improved three-piece polymeric hydrogen vent assembly for use on chlor-alkali diaphragm cells comprises an elongated tube containing a standpipe and an inverted cup which separates the standpipe from the tube. The cup has a plurality of openings in its base portion and a manometer fitting in its top. The entire three-piece assembly is fabricated from a polymeric material, preferably polypropylene, and can be conveniently molded in a one-piece unit. Each individual component of the assembly can be separately cut from the single molded unit and assembled.The hydrogen vent assembly is primarily useful as a replacement for existing steel components and has the advantages of being less corrosive than carbon steel, easier to install, and safer in operation since it has a reduced risk of overflow during cell start-up.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolytic cell having a flexible, heat-resistant elastomeric blanket separating the inside of the cell compartment and the base member. The blanket is fabricated of a thermoplastic elastomeric material. The material is comprised of a blend of thermoplastic polyolefin resin, such as polypropylene or polyethylene, with a polyolefin rubber, preferably a polyolefin rubber such as ethylene-propylene copolymer, i.e., EPM or EPDM. Other rubbers, such as butyl, neoprene or natural rubber may be utilized; however, polyolefin rubbers facilitate particularly useful blends. The polyolefin rubber component may be lightly cross-linked. It is preferred that the polyolefin rubber component be substantially fully cross linked and that the crystalline polyolefin resin be the only component in continuous phase.