Abstract: An ester-terminated dimer acid-based polyamide may be blended with a solvent to form a gel. The solvent may be flammable, and a wick may be added to the resulting gel so as to form a candle. Depending on the composition, the candle may be formed into a free standing pillar, or may be better suited to being placed in a container. The solvent may be mineral oil. A solid coating may be placed around the candle, for advantages including to enhance the mechanical stability of the gelled body, and to eliminate the tendency of a gel to have an oily feel and to accept noticeable fingerprints. The solvent which, in combination with the ester-terminated dimer acid-based polymer forms a gel, may be or include a fragrance material, an insecticide or an insect repellent. A wick may or may not be present in this gel, but in any event, the composition provides for the release of the fragrance, insecticide or insect-repellent.

Abstract: Carrier particles for use in an electrophotographic process are prepared by applying a mixture of a perfluoro acid and polyvinylidene fluoride to the surface of the carrier particle. The resulting carriers are long lived, abrasion resistant and capable of imparting a high triboelectric charge to electroscopic powders mixed therewith.

Abstract: A multi-function grinding wheel truing mechanism that is capable of automatically imparting to the periphery of a grinding wheel either a combination radial and straight form, a radial form, a straight form, or a Gothic Arch form. A dresser unit housing swingably supports a turn post carrier which is normally biased to a first position by a spring. A turn post carrying a main diamond for dressing the periphery of a grinding wheel is rotatably supported on the turn post carrier. A single drive means is carried on the turn post carrier for moving the main diamond through a dressing path, and to accomplish all functions, including the automatic retraction of the main diamond at the end of the truing path and the automatic extension of the main diamond at the end of the return path. A cam means is operatively mounted on the turn post carrier for providing a combined rotary and swinging motion for moving the main diamond in a straight line dressing path, and for carrying out the dressing of a Gothic Arch form.