Abstract: A method of making an airdam to be placed along the edge of a composite work piece during a curing process is disclosed. The method comprises forming a strip of peel ply, forming a strip of tacky putty, and automatically affixing the strip of tacky putty to the strip of peel ply without human assistance to form a laminate comprising at least one layer of peel ply and at least one layer of tacky putty.

Abstract: A method of making an airdam to be placed along the edge of a composite work piece during a curing process is disclosed. The method comprises forming a strip of peel ply, forming a strip of tacky putty, and automatically affixing the strip of tacky putty to the strip of peel ply without human assistance to form a laminate comprising at least one layer of peel ply and at least one layer of tacky putty.

Abstract: The present invention provides primers which can be used for M. tuberculosis complex-specific detection of .alpha.-antigen DNA in a diagnostic assay performed on clinical specimens or in a culture-confirmation assay following growth of the organism in vitro. These primers and probes can also be employed in a reverse transcriptase-mediated amplification system for M. tuberculosis complex .alpha.-antigen mRNA. Such an assay provides a means by which to determine the viability of M. tuberculosis complex organisms either in clinical specimens or when grown in culture. The specific DNA or mRNA target region can be amplified using SDA, PCR, LCR, Nucleic Acid Sequence Based Amplification (NASBA), Self-sustained Sequence Replication (3SR) or Q.beta. Replicase-mediated systems. Also described are methods for the detection of the products of amplification with a radiolabeled probe by chemiluminescent assay or fluorescence polarization analysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for reducing the in-mould time required for preparing chocolate confectionery products which contain low calorie cocoa butter substitutes. In the first step of the process of the present invention, an untempered chocolate confectionery composition is formed. The chocolate confectionery composition contains a reduced calorie fat which contains certain reduced calorie triglycerides. The untempered chocolate confectionery composition is heated to a temperature ranging from about 37.8.degree. C. (100.degree. F.) to about 65.5.degree. C. (150.degree. F.) to form a melt. Next, the melt is adjusted to a temperature ranging from about 29.4.degree. C. (85.degree. F.) to about 48.9.degree. C. (120.degree. F.). Bar moulds are then filled with the untempered chocolate confectionery composition and any air bubbles present in the chocolate confectionery composition are removed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flavored confectionery compositions which comprise a flavor enhancing amount of a flavor component, from 25% to 45% of a fat component and from about 55 to about 75% other nonfat confectionery ingredients. The fat component of the flavored confectionery compositions of the present invention comprises at least about 70% of a reduced calorie fat, up to about 15% milkfat, up to about 20% cocoa butter and no more than about 4% diglycerides.The reduced calorie fat comprising the fat component of the chocolate confectionery compositions herein comprises mixtures of reduced calorie triglycerides which are enriched in long chain fatty acid 2-position isomers (MLM triglycerides). In particular, the reduced calorie fats utilized in the chocolate confectionery compositions herein comprise at least about 40% of the long chain fatty acid 2-position isomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reduced calorie fats comprising mixtures of reduced calorie triglycerides which are enriched in long chain fatty acid 2-position isomers (MLM triglycerides). In particular, the reduced calorie fats comprise at least about 40% of the long chain fatty acid 2-position isomer. The reduced calorie fats according to the present invention further comprise at least about 85% combined MML and MLM triglycerides, no more than about 5% combined LLM and LML triglycerides, no more than about 2% LLL triglycerides, no more than about 4% MMM triglycerides and no more than about 6% other triglycerides; wherein M=fatty acids selected from the group consisting of C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 saturated fatty acids, and mixtures thereof, and L=fatty acids selected from the group consisting of C.sub.17 to C.sub.26 saturated fatty acids, and mixtures thereof. The reduced calorie fats of the present invention have the following fatty acid composition by weight percent:(a) from about 15% to about 70% C.sub.

Abstract: Simulated cheese analogs which are reduced in calories and animal fat are produced by combining protein derived from aged or non-aged low-fat or full-fat cheese, dry-powdered bland flavored milk protein, vegetable protein, or mixtures thereof; water; cheese flavors, an emulsifying salt; an acidulant, if desired; adjuvant materials, if desired; and a fatty substance which is non-digestible, partially digestible, or is lower in net caloric efficiency than butterfat, animal fat, or vegetable fat.

Abstract: Synthetic cheese products which are reduced in calories and animal fat are produced by combining protein derived from dry-powdered bland-flavored milk protein, vegetable protein, aged or non-aged low-fat or full-fat cheese, or mixtures thereof; water; cheese flavors; an emulsifying salt; an acidulant; adjuvant materials, if desired; and a fatty substance which is non-digestible, partially digestible, or lower in net caloric efficiency than butterfat, animal fat, or vegetable fat.

Abstract: Aqueous coal slurries comprising comminuted coal, water and sulfated O-glycoside surfactant. The sulfated O-glycoside serves as a highly efficient dispersant for the coal particles, permitting the achievement of low viscosity slurries at low surfactant usage levels.

Abstract: Aqueous coal slurries comprising comminuted coal, water and O-glycoside surfactant. The O-glycoside serves the dual functions of dispersant and suspending agent for the coal.

Abstract: A detergent composition containing a semi-polar nonionic detergent and an alkaline earth metal salt of an anionic detergent in a ratio of from 1:100 to 1:2. The composition is especially useful for the removal of greasy soils.