Abstract: A rotor puller has two arm members, ending at claws, and a jack with an extendible piston. The arm members and the jack are pivotably attached together about a pivot axis. Springs bias the arm members toward each other. The claws are placed over a brake rotor and retained thereon by a pin. After the claws have been placed, the jack is centered and activated to extend the piston towards the claws. The piston forcibly engages a wheel hub while the claws forcibly engage the rotor, pulling it from the wheel hub. Handles on the arm members facilitate placement of the claws over the rotor.

Abstract: A portable, self-contained sand blaster including a cabinet and accessory end caps. The caps include a solid end wall, an extension box for treating larger parts in the cabinet, a softboot with drawstring closure affixed about parts to be treated, and a softboot with a magnetic opening for attachment to rusted, relatively flat surfaces. The base is wheeled and has controls, a vacuum for dust, a sand supply, and a blast cabinet on top; the base includes connectors for hookup to electric power and a source of compressed air. A media filter screens out rust particles form the media.

Abstract: A portable, self-contained sand blaster including a cabinet and accessory end caps. The caps include a solid end wall, an extension box for treating larger parts in the cabinet, a softboot with drawstring closure affixed about parts to be treated, and a softboot with a magnetic opening for attachment to rusted, relatively flat surfaces. The base is wheeled and has controls, a vacuum for dust, a sand supply, and a blast cabinet on top; the base includes connectors for hookup to electric power and a source of compressed air. A media filter screens out rust particles form the media.

Abstract: A composition and method for providing a non-formaldehyde durable press finish to cellulosic fabrics by employing polyphosphinocarboxylic acids are disclosed. The polyphosphinocarboxylic acid is preferably polyphosphinoacrylic acid, and is optimally used in combination with phosphonoalkylpolycarboxylic acid, and, for cost effectiveness, a low-cost polycarboxylic acid such as citric acid. The catalyst for the curing reaction is preferably a phosphorus-containing acid or alkali metal salt thereof such as a mixture of sodium monophosphate and sodium hypophosphite.

Abstract: A composition and method for providing a non-formaldehyde durable press finish to cellulosic fabrics by employing phosphonoalkylpolycarboxylic acids are disclosed. The phosphonoalkylpolycarboxylic acid is optimally used in combination with another polycarboxylic acid, such as polyacrylic acid, and/or, for cost effectiveness, a low-cost polycarboxylic acid such as citric acid. The catalyst for the curing reaction is optimally a phosphorus-containing acid or alkali metal salt thereof, such as a mixture of sodium monophosphate and sodium hypophosphite.

Abstract: A composition and method for providing a non-formaldehyde durable press finish to cellulosic fabrics by employing polyphosphinocarboxylic acids are disclosed. The polyphosphinocarboxylic acid is preferably polyphosphinoacrylic acid, and is optimally used in combination with phosphonoalkylpolycarboxylic acid, and, for cost effectiveness, a low-cost polycarboxylic acid such as citric acid. The catalyst for the curing reaction is preferably a phosphorus-containing acid or alkali metal salt thereof such as a mixture of sodium monophosphate and sodium hypophosphite.

Abstract: A composition and method for providing a non-formaldehyde durable press finish to cellulosic fabrics by employing phosphonoalkylpolycarboxylic acids are disclosed. The phosphonoalkylpolycarboxylic acid is optimally used in combination with another polycarboxylic acid, such as polyacrylic acid, and/or, for cost effectiveness, a low-cost polycarboxylic acid such as citric acid. The catalyst for the curing reaction is optimally a phosphorus-containing acid or alkali metal salt thereof, such as a mixture of sodium monophosphate and sodium hypophosphite.

Abstract: A method for reducing abrasion of plastic surfaces in moving contact with parts of processing equipment is disclosed involving the use of a novel lubricant which is the reaction product of a short chain alcohol and a short chain oxide, preferably glycerol and a mixture of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, in aqueous solution.

Abstract: The tendency of microporous material to discolor over a period of time when exposed to the atmosphere during normal usage can be reduced if the microporous material comprises whiteness retaining organic surface active agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a soil release composition for application to or finishing on polyester textile that is heat set at a temperature of 375.degree. F. (191.degree. C.) or higher, said composition comprising a non fiber forming polyester-polyether copolymer and an antioxidantly effective amount of the butylated reaction product of dicyclopentadiene with p-cresol.

Abstract: Oil-in-water microemulsion cleaning compositions comprising four principal components are described. These four components are a terpene solvent, e.g., d-limonene, an aliphatic glycol monoether co-solvent, e.g., dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, a mixture of non-ionic surfactants selected from (1) a capped alkylphenol ethoxylate or an ethoxylated higher aliphatic alcohol, and (2) a fatty acid alkanolamide, and water. The cleaning composition may be used in concentrated form or in a diluted form. The composition may be used for cleaning soil from among others glass and metal parts.

Abstract: Describes alpha-beta ethylenically unsaturated poly(alkyleneoxy) compounds that display surfactant activity and that polymerize when used in the emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, including vinyl monomers. Certain of the polymer products are useful in imparting improved hand or feel to textile fabrics.

Abstract: Disclosed are concentrated water-in-oil neem oil emulsions containing a pesticidally effective amount of azadirachtin, which concentrated emulsions, upon dilution with water, form storage stable oil-in-water emulsions.

Abstract: The output of an oscillator stage of a laser system is monitored by a photocell which is coupled to a feedback section to control a Pockels Cell and change the light output of the oscillator stage. A synchronizing pulse is generated in timed relation to the initiation of operation of the oscillator stage and is applied to a forward feed section which cooperates with the feedback section to maintain the light output constant for an extended time interval.

Abstract: A composition comprises: (A) chlorine-containing organic solvent selected from the group consisting of methylchloroform, trichloroethylene, perchlorethylene, and mixtures thereof, and (B) non-ionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of ##STR1## or mixtures thereof, wherein: (C) each R is independently straight or branched alkyl containing from about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms or ##STR2## (D) each R' is independently straight or branched alkyl containing from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms, (E) each Z is independently fluoro, chloro, bromo, or alkoxy containing from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, (F) the average value of a is in the range of from 0 to about 100, (G) the average value of b is in the range of from 0 to about 60, (H) the average value of c is in the range of from 0 to about 50, (I) the sum of the average values of a, b, and c is in the range of from 3 to about 150, (J) the sum of the average values of d and f is in the range of from 2 to about 50, (K) the average value of e is in the ran

Abstract: A constant length strut includes an axially elongated body having a fixed attachment point at one end and an attachment point carried at its opposite end and supported for axial movement toward and away from the fixed attachment point. A quartz reference rod is connected at one end to one attachment point and extends internally for substantially the length of the strut. The free end of the reference rod moves axially lengthwise relative to the other attachment point as the strut changes length due to thermal expansion and contraction or tensile and compressive loading. A positional displacement transducer senses this relative movement. An electrical signal directly proportional to the displacement excites a linear actuator connected between the telescopic attachment point and the strut body to provide a corrective displacement to maintain the strut at a constant length.

Abstract: A julienne cutter tool and method of making are described, the cutter being intended for use in rotary food processing apparatus of the type having an upright working bowl with a vertical motor-driven tool shaft extending up into the bowl. The julienne cutter has a hub engageable with said tool shaft for rotating a horizontal disc-like member carrying a primary blade horizontally positioned at an elevated location above the upper surface of said disc member and extending from a smaller radius region to a larger radius region. An opening defined by said disc member permits the food material which has been cut by said primary blade to move downwardly through the disc member, and a plurality of individual radially-spaced secondary blades located in said opening in respective planes perpendicular to said primary blade neatly slice the food material into julienne strips.

Abstract: A dual adjustable flange variable speed sheave employs a common sleeve with clamping end caps. Each flange applies pressure to a V-belt through a helical compression spring restrained by one of the end caps, the sheave being symmetrical about the center of the belt. Outboard bearings for the two adjustable flanges transmit their loadings to the end caps, and the flanges have inboard bearings directly engaged with the common sleeve or connected therewith through interdigitating bearing parts.

Abstract: An adjustable flange for a dry lube variable speed sheave assembly having an unmachined bore is centered on a vacuum fixture. A thin dry bearing material is secured and located axially and radially within the flange bore and the annular space between the thin dry bearing material and the flange bore is filled with a high compressive modulus material such as epoxy. The dry bearing material is maintained flat during the process by the application of vacuum through the fixture. After curing, the completed adjustable flange is removed for the fixture and assembled with the sleeve component of a sheave. In accordance with a variation of the method, the separately formed thin dry bearing material is eliminated and a suitable dry lube material is mixed with the epoxy-like cement prior to injecting the same into said annular space. Following curing, this material becomes the dry lube bearing of the flange.