Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the minimization of volatile organic sulphur byproducts in dimethyl sulfate quaternization of amines made with hypophosphorous acid, which leads to the formation of an odor stable product.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of veneer comprises gluing board-like, plane pieces of wood together with an adhesive to form a beam-like block of wood. The humidity content of the beam-like block of wood is increased. Veneer is cut from the beam-like block of wood and dried until the humidity content is below a fiber saturation point. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used to construe the claims.

Abstract: For focussing and/or adjusting of the image field of a camera (1) with an image sensor (2) and an objective (3), it is proposed to provide light sources (7) between objective (3) and image sensor (2), which are projected into the object plane (5) by means of a partially transmitting mirror (8) arranged between the light sources (7) and the image sensor (2).

Abstract: A film receptive to a variety of different classes or kinds of inks, such as water based inks, solvent based inks and UV cured inks is disclosed. The film includes a water dispersible polymer having a polar component or a water dispersible polymer and a polar polymer, such as a polymer having an ionic component to increase the receptivity of the coating to water-based inks. A surfactant, such as an alkyaryl sulfonate, to prevent agglomeration of the polymer before it is formed into film may also be included. The preferred water-dispersible polymer is a core/shell latex polymer. The preferred polar polymer is chemically compatible with latex polymers and is sufficiently ionic or polar to improve the printability onto the film of water-based inks. The surfactant, which may be in the latex as manufactured or may be added separately, and preferably has a molecular structure that includes at least one hydrophobic moiety and at least one anionic group such as sulfates, sulfonates and the like.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for cleaning of a substrate by a homogenized and de-polarized radiation beam, the apparatus includes: (i) a radiation source which is adapted to emit a non-homogenized and polarized radiation beam toward a de-polarizer and homogenizer; (ii) a de-polarizer and homogenizer, for converting the non-homogenized and polarized radiation beam to a homogenized and de-polarized radiation beam; and (iii) optics, for directing the homogenized and de-polarized radiation beam towards the substrate.

Abstract: For focussing and/or adjusting of the image field of a camera (1) with an image sensor (2) and an objective (3), it is proposed to provide light sources (7) between objective (3) and image sensor (2), which are projected into the object plane (5) by means of a partially transmitting mirror (8) arranged between the light sources (7) and the image sensor (2).

Abstract: A method for controlling the rheology of aqueous systems, particularly for those intended for underground use, includes injecting an aqueous viscoelastic fluid containing a surfactant gelling agent into the system. The viscoelastic surfactant composition of the invention comprises, as a gelling agent, at least one fatty aliphatic amidoamine oxide in a glycol solvent. The composition also maintains the levels of free fatty acid and free amine within critical parameters in order to achieve superior performance. The additives may be incorporated in the viscoelastic fluid to tailor its use in stimulation fluids, drilling muds, fracture fluids, and in applications such as permeability modification, gravel packing, cementing, and the like.

Abstract: A nail polish or nail polish/enamel composition is applied to imperfections, errors, distortions or porosities in the model. The composition is thus used to correct the model's shape. The composition can be added at room temperature, and avoids the need to utilize high temperatures in the process of building the model. The nail polish or nail polish/enamel compositions may be utilized to add jewelry design elements to the model.

Abstract: In the particular embodiments described in the specification, the arms of a U-shaped vehicle stabilizer are connected by coupling rods to the lower transverse links on opposite sides of the vehicle and the coupling rods consist of a head to accommodate the stabilizer arm, a coupling rod pin received in the head and extending through a spherical bearing having an opening in the shape of a double-truncated cone and being connected to the lower transverse link. The coupling rod pin clamps opposed spherical surfaces in sliding relation to the spherical bearing.

Abstract: A vibration eliminator or suppressor for an actuating element of a set of components or aggregate, such as the clutch arrangement of a motor vehicle. A transitional element between a wire cable or a linkage and a lever of the aggregate is constructed as a cage, wherein the lever is floatingly or swimmingly supported within the cage through a prestressed two-component rubber spring, with the lever being fixedly connected with the rubber spring, and a weight being fastened to the cage. Through the intermediary of this structure there is achieved a complete isolation of any vibrations between the clutch shift and the clutch drive train due to the rubber spring.

Abstract: A coupling device for effectuating the coupling of a gearshift rod or bar member which is connected with the transmission of a motor vehicle to a further gearshift rod or bar member which is connected with the shift lever for the motor vehicle. The two gearshift rods interengage at their adjoining end sections, and each possesses a cross-section which deviates from a circular configuration in order to ensure their interconnection being secured against rotation relative to each other. Between the interengaging end sections of the two gearshift rods, an intermediate element serves for the damping or absorption of sounds which are conducted through solids.

Abstract: A power-transmission joint for manual transmissions in motor vehicles for insertion intermediate a drive shaft and a shift rod of said transmission, having a box-like cage forming a frame with a sliding block fixedly arranged in the cage. The sliding block has a central bore therethrough for receipt of a steering journal, and is held in a retaining member which engages the cage in a resilient manner to allow for longitudinal displacement and a predefined rotational movement of the sliding block.