Abstract: Articles of clothing, such as heated articles of clothing, and devices including a micro-generator are described herein. In some embodiments, the article of clothing may include a micro-generator attached to the article of clothing. The article of clothing may also include at least one heating element that may be coupled to the micro-generator and may be integrated within the article of clothing.

Abstract: Systems and devices for producing heat for wearable articles of clothing are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a system for providing heat to an individual may include a first wearable article, a second wearable article, and a micro-generator. The first wearable article may include a first heating element integrated into the first wearable article and a first connector. The second wearable article may include a second heating element integrated into the second wearable article and a second connector. The micro-generator, in some embodiments, may be removably attachable to at least one of the first connector of the first wearable article and the second connector of the second wearable article.

Abstract: Wearable articles of clothing including a micro-generator and devices for producing heat therein are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a wearable article may include a glove and a housing for a micro-generator. The housing for the micro-generator may include a lower housing portion and an upper housing portion, which may be placed on the lower housing portion. The housing for the micro-generator may also include a rotating arm coupled to the micro-generator and extending through an opening in the upper housing portion.

Abstract: An aqueous external dispersion comprising a wax dispersant and an organic crystal modifier composition dispersed through a continuous water phase is useful as a crystal modifier for petroleum or a petroleum-derived liquid. The dispersant comprises a non-ionic surfactant and is present in the dispersion in an amount sufficient to impart at least meta-stability to the dispersion. The dispersion has a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of less than about 50,000 centipoise.

Abstract: An aqueous external dispersion comprising a wax dispersant and an organic crystal modifier composition dispersed through a continuous water phase is useful as a crystal modifier for petroleum or a petroleum-derived liquid. The dispersant comprises a non-ionic surfactant and is present in the dispersion in an amount sufficient to impart at least meta-stability to the dispersion. The dispersion has a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of less than about 50,000 centipoise.

Abstract: A process of dispersing a pigment consists of agitating a pigment in water with a polyoxyalkylated ether dispersant. The polyoxyalkylated ether comprises Units of the formulae A and B whereinUnit A is an alkyl group of the formula: ##STR1## and; Unit B is an oxyalkylate of the formula:(OCH.sub.2 CHR.sub.2).sub.y OR.sub.3 (IB)wherein R and R.sub.1 individually represent hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl group; R.sub.2 is --H or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group; x represents a number from about 9 to about 75; R.sub.3 is --H or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group; and y is between about 1 to about 475.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion is provided which comprises water, a dispersant and a linear or branched chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon. The dispersant is of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.1 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group; x is about 8 to about 112 and y is about 1 to about 1,370. The aliphatic hydrocarbon is either linear or branched chain and has a molecular weight of from about 300 to about 5,000. Such dispersions have particular applicability in water based inks and overprint varnishes.

Abstract: An overprint aqueous varnish has improved properties by having incorporated therein a small amount of an aqueous mixture of a finely divided hydrocarbon and certain high molecular weight oxyalkylated primary alcohols.

Abstract: An overprint aqueous varnish has improved properties by having incorporated therein a small amount of an aqueous mixture of a finely divided hydrocarbon and certain high molecular weight oxyalkylated primary alcohols.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion useful in formulating water-based printing inks is provided. The dispersion contains water, an alkoxylated primary linear polymeric alcohol dispersant and a finely divided mostly linear aliphatic hydrocarbon having a molecular weight of about 300-3,000 and/or a finely divided chemically modified mostly linear aliphatic hydrocarbon having a molecular weight of about 300-3,000.

Abstract: An overprint aqueous varnish has improved properties by having incorporated therein a small amount of an aqueous mixture of a finely divided hydrocarbon and certain high molecular weight oxyalkylated primary alcohols.

Abstract: An overprint aqueous varnish has improved properties by having incorporated therein a small amount of an aqueous mixture of a finely divided hydrocarbon and certain high molecular weight oxyalkylated primary alcohols.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion useful in formulating water based printing inks is provided. The dispersion contains water, an alkoxylated primary linear polymeric alcohol dispersant and a finely divided mostly linear aliphatic hydrocarbon having a molecular weight of about 300-3,000 and/or a finely divided chemically modified mostly linear aliphatic hydrocarbon having a molecular weight of about 300-3,000.