Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating inflammation and/or promoting wound healing comprising macadamia oil, beeswax and shea butter as the major active components. The composition has efficacy in the treatment of a range of skin conditions.

Abstract: A method of forming a bottle-shaped or other contoured metal container by providing a hollow metal preform having a closed end and a wall thickness that decreases progressively in a direction away from the closed end, and subjecting the preform to internal fluid pressure to cause the preform to expand against the wall of a die cavity defining the desired container shape. The method may be employed in pressure-ram-forming procedures wherein a punch is advanced by means of a backing ram into the die cavity to displace and deform the closed end of the preform.

Abstract: In order to provide an improvement in the mechanical shear force resistance of the admixture composition, comprising an oil solution of polyisobutylene, containing polyisobutylene having a viscosity average molecular weight in a range of 350,000 to 2,100,000 at a concentration in the range of 10 weight % to 90 weight % and an oil solution of star divinylbenzene-isoprene copolymer hydride being a viscosity index improver, containing star divinylbenzene-isoprene copolymer hydride having a viscosity average molecular weight in a range of 200,000 to 800,000 at a concentration in the range from 3 weight % to 90 weight %, and said oil solution of polyisobutylene mixes with a lubricant at a concentration in the range from 10 weight % to 90 weight % and said oil solution of star divinylbenzene-isoprene copolymer hydride mixes with the lubricant at a concentration in the range of 3 weight % to 90 weight %.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for labeling a metallic container, such as an aluminum collapsible tube (empty and open-ended for filling by the purchaser) with a flexible label, which is especially suited to short production runs and in such a manner that the label is bonded to the container such that it is able to withstand physical abuse without peeling or breaking away from the container. Both the label and unlabeled container may be manufactured in advance and stored until needed. The container comprises an enamel coating which is bonded to the surface of the container, the coating comprising an adhesive which is activated within a predetermined temperature range, and the label comprises a transparent film having reverse printing on the lower surface thereof. The enamel coating is heated to a temperature within the activating temperature range to cause the adhesive to activate. The lower surface of the label is contacted to the heated enamel coating under sufficient pressure to cause the label to bond thereto.

Abstract: A safety valve for use in a meter through which gas or liquid may flow, the safety valve being activated to a closed position upon the disturbance of the system such as during an earthquake, thereby blocking the flow of liquid or gas. The valve may then be reopened by a reset assembly.

Abstract: A flexible bag for protecting luggage includes first and second opposing panel sections joined by a gusset at a first end. The first and second panel sections are secured together along first and second opposite edges with the gusset therebetween, to form a containment region between the first and second panel sections and bordered by the first and second edges and the gusset. A mouth is defined by the first and second panel sections at a second end opposite to the first end. The mouth is movable from an open position to a closed position, and provides access to the containment region when in the open position. A tamper-evident closure arrangement is at the mouth for securing the mouth in the closed position. The closure arrangement includes an adhesive region held by the second panel section, and a flap arrangement integral to the first panel section.

Abstract: A safety valve for use in a meter through which gas or liquid may flow, the safety valve being activated to a closed position upon the disturbance of the system such as during an earthquake, thereby blocking the flow of liquid or gas. The valve may then be reopened by a reset assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved integrally recoil-compensated slide action pistol having a frame, a barrel having a bore on a barrel axis, the bore having a caliber diameter, a feed slide connected to the frame for movement parallel to the barrel axis between open and closed positions, the barrel being substantially enclosed between the slide and the frame in the closed position thereof. The improvement provides lateral front enlargement of the barrel and having a front sight mount; and a pair of compensator ports in fluid communication with the bore that exit at upper shoulder surfaces of the enlargement, the slide being formed for lateral exposure of the enlargement in the closed position.

Abstract: A flow restriction detector for a nozzle assembly of a liquid dispensing machine is capable of detecting a blocked or partially blocked nozzle during the cleaning of the nozzle assembly. During nozzle cleaning, a return plate is attached to the nozzle plate of the nozzle assembly to receive a flow of pressurized fluid from the nozzles. Both the inlet and return fluid lines are provided with pressure sensors, and the return line has a constant back pressure applied to it so that the differential between the inlet and return line pressure sensors is in the range 5-10 psi. The pressure differential is monitored during cleaning and from one cleaning to the next for the purpose of identifying a blocked or partially blocked nozzle. A change of as little as 5% from the pressure differential value established for an unblocked system may indicate a partial blockage of a nozzle.

Abstract: A method for the sterilization of the internal cabinet of a packaging machine, such as an edible liquid packaging machine, utilizes the introduction of a fog of hydrogen peroxide laden air into the cabinet of the machine followed by hot air. In particular, the method may be used to sterilize a machine that has an endless conveyor for receiving containers and transporting the containers to a container sterilization station, a product filling station, and a container sealing station all within the cabinet. The machine is equipped with a positive pressure airflow though it, whereby the air is passed through a plurality of HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Absolute) filters prior to its entry into the machine cabinet.