Abstract: Random copolymers of ethylene and propylene are prepared by a process comprising contacting under bulk or vapor phase polymerization conditions components comprising (a) a catalyst capable of producing substantially crystalline polypropylene; and (b) ethylene and propylene in an essentially constant ratio of about 0.1 to 1.0 mole percent ethylene to about 99.9 to 99.0 mole percent propylene. The random copolymers produced by this process have high clarity and distribution numbers greater than 90.

Abstract: A telescopic boom comprises a base section, an inner section telescopable within the base section, an outer section telescopable within the inner section, and an actuator mechanism located within the outer section and operable to telescopically move the inner and outer sections relative to each other and to the base section. The actuator mechanism comprises an extendable and retractable elongated hydraulic cylinder or ram in the boom and comprising two relatively movable ram components, such as a cylinder housing and piston rod. One of the ram components (the piston rod) is connected to the base section and the other of the ram components (the cylinder housing) is connected to the inner section. An elongated cable support member is rigidly connected to the base section and extends into the boom. Means are provided to slideably support the first end of the hydraulic ram on the outer section and to slideably support the first end of the cable support member on the ram.

Abstract: A combination stove-fireplace assembly for an open-top fire pit. A fire hood supported on legs above the pit is vertically movable between raised and lowered positions through a cable and pulley arrangement located below the top of the pit. The hood is vented by a unitary stack which moves vertically through a roof mount as the hood is raised and lowered.