Abstract: The present invention is concerned with agents and processes for the production of biologically advantageous to almost natural maintenance water, especially for aquaria and garden pond water and also from biologically unfavorable to harmful starting water.

Abstract: Novel flake feeds are described, especially for aquatic animals, such as fish, shrimps and invertebrates, characterized in that the flakes have a uniform form, a variable thickness and a water content of from 1 to 30%, as well as a process for the production thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a two-dimensional image of a three-dimensional object illuminates the surface of the object using an illumination source. Portions of the surface are imaged through an aperture in a plate onto a portion of a matrix sensor. The object is rotated about its principle axis while being simultaneously translated, and, at the same time the aperture is also rotated. By synchronizing these translational and rotational movements, successive portions of the object surface can image onto respective successive portions of the matrix sensor, thereby providing an improve two-dimensional image of the surface of the object.

Abstract: An antimicrobial mouthwash composition that is useful in the prevention and reduction of bad breath, plaque and related gum diseases comprises an antimicrobial effective amount of thymol and one or more other active essential oils; optionally, ethanol in an amount up to about 30% v/v; from about 0.1% to about 8.0% w/v of a peroxide; at least one surfactant in an amount sufficient to solubilize the essential oils; and water. The compositions may be reduced alcohol or alcohol-free compositions. Further a two-part mouthwash system is disclosed, comprising a base composition and a peroxide solution which may be mixed to form an antimicrobial mouthwash composition. The actives not only provide enhanced efficacy but are completely solubilized, thus providing an aesthetically appealing product.

Abstract: The present invention concerns anti-stress agents for improving the resistance of aquatic animals and especially of fish, shrimps and invertebrates in fresh and sea water in the case of strains of all kinds, which can also be used as anti-stress agents for warm and cold water decorative fish, said agents containing a vitamin or a combination of vitamins in megadoses and one or more immune stimulators.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a gel-like feed for aquatic animals, especially fish, shrimps and invertebrates, in fresh and sea water, usable as replacement of frost feed for the nutrition of warm and cold water ornamental fish in an aquarium. An ornamental fish feed is preferred which contains 0.001-50% of gel former, 0.1-90% of natural feed and, depending upon the purpose of use, further additives, in the case of a water content of 20-99%. A feed is especially preferred which contains 0.1-10% of gel former, 1-20% of natural feed and, depending upon the purpose of use, further additives in the case of a water content of 50-99%.

Abstract: A packaging container (1) with at least one partition for uptake of pourable products, which has one opening (9) which can be aligned with an opening (16) in a cover member (3). A sealing strip (4) is also applied onto a label (5) which is applied onto an actual container (2) and onto a cover member (3) such that it prevents movement of a container (2) and a cover member (3) in relation to each other and also hygienically covers an opening (16) in a cover member (3).

Abstract: Oral rinse and dentifrice compositions, comprising a mint flavor, mint flavor ingredient, citrus flavor, citrus flavor ingredient, phenolic ingredient, or mixtures thereof, said phenolic ingredient selected from the group consisting of menthol, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate, thymol, triclosan, and mixtures thereof; a cyclodextrin selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl &bgr;-cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl &bgr;-cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl &ggr;-cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl &ggr;-cyclodextrin, &agr;-cyclodextrin, methyl &bgr;-cyclodextrin, and mixtures thereof; and from about 0.1% by weight to about 10% by weight of hydrogen peroxide. These compositions are useful in retarding the development of plaque, treating gingivitis, and in treating the presence of micro-organisms in the oral cavity.

Abstract: A process for encapsulation of caplets in a capsule comprises the following steps: a. providing empty capsule parts; b. filling at least one of said capsule parts with one or more caplets; c. putting said capsule parts together; and d. treating the combined parts by cold shrinking. The solid dosage forms obtainable by such a process are tamper-proof in that they cannot be opened in a way to be reassembled without showing such opening process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing triprolidine and an ionic additive that improves the measured availability of the triprolidine in the tablet, as indicated by standard USP assay for triprolidine in pharmaceutical compositions. The invention also provides a process for producing compositions having improved triprolidine availability and a process for improving the performance of a pharmaceutical composition in a dissolution assay measuring triprolidine availability. The ionic additive can be, for example, an alkali metal salt, such as sodium chloride or potassium chloride.

Abstract: A dispensing package for substantially flat items, such as razor blades, gum and mints. The dispensing package contains a hollow container having a slot on one side and a dispensing door on one end adjacent to the slot. An elevator is located within the track for supporting and lifting the confectionery items. An elevator button is located on one end of the elevator and protrudes through the slot to allow the user to manually raise the elevator and the items located thereon. On the inside of the package and adjacent to the slot is a ratcheting track which corresponds with ratcheting protrusions on the elevator button. The ratcheting track and ratcheting protrusions allow the elevator to move upward in a manner such that only one item at a time is dispensed. Upon the exertion of manual force to lift the elevator button in an upward direction, the elevator is raised via the ratcheting track and protrusions and the top item contacts and pushes open the dispensing door.

Abstract: A zinc containing, low pH dentifrice composition provides better bioavailability of the zinc by incorporating a buffer system.

Abstract: Solid oral administration forms from which the active ingredients can be isolated only with difficulty are described and comprise, besides conventional ingredients, as addition a mixture of pharmacologically suitable fats or gel formers with surfactants. Addition of the mixtures impedes extraction of the active ingredients out of the administration forms.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition has an acid salt of a sympathomimetic amine; and a denaturant of (i) at least one gum or viscosity modifier, and (ii) at least one surfactant, wherein the gum or viscosity modifier and the surfactant are present in amounts sufficient to have a denaturing effect on the sympathomimetic amine without significantly compromising the release of the sympathomimetic amine from the composition.

Abstract: The level of fluoride ions in a sodium fluoride containing low pH dentifrice remains stable when the silica has a moisture content of less than about 11% by weight of the silica.