Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a composition comprising a mixture of: a nonessential amino acid; a collagen composition; a salt composition; zinc; potassium citrate; malic acid; vitamin C; potassium sorbate; caffeine; and water. In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to an aerosol mist formed subjecting the composition to electrolysis, ultrasonic vibration, or a combination thereof. In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method for treatment of skin disorders, joint pain, muscle pain, or a combination thereof, by topical application of the aerosol mist to an area of a human body proximate to one or more of skin disorders, joint pain, muscle pain, other ailments treatable through the epidermis skin layer, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A beverage comprising a hydrogen-infused, degassed water and a nonessential amino acid are disclosed. The beverage can further include a natural sweetener, a dicarboxylic acid, a tricarboxylic acid, an ?-amino acid, an electrolyte, a caffeine composition, and a Vitamin B composition. Also disclosed is a method for making such beverage. The beverage provides benefits to health.

Abstract: Commercially available plastic resin that has been stored in ambient air is contacted with an oxygen-depleted atmosphere to reduce the absorbed oxygen level in the resin, then extrusion molded into the desired shape. The resin can be initially blown against the mold using air, but preferably is blown using an inert gas at or near ambient temperature. Immediately following the blowing step, the inert gas is use to pressurize and flush the molded resin, followed by depressuring the molded product and releasing it from the mold. A second embodiment employs molds kept at a temperature between about 50° F. and 150° F., and the inert gas used to pressurize and flush the molded resin is at a temperature below about 0° F.

Abstract: Commercially available polyester-based resin that has been stored in ambient air is dried in an oxygen-depleted atmosphere, then heated to a temperature above the melting point and injected into a preform mold. Heating and injection molding of the resin is preferably conducted in an atmosphere substantially devoid of oxygen. Preforms made using the method exhibit reduced acetaldehyde levels compared to conventional methods.

Abstract: A polyethylene terephthalate (PET) preform (11) having a capped cylindrical body (13), a threaded top and a collared neck (19) is preheated to soften the PET. The preform (11) is placed in a split mold (26) whose walls (27,29) are heated to a temperature between 150.degree. C. and 177.degree. C. A stretch rod (35) is inserted through the top of the preform (11), and stretches the preform (11) axially until the preform (11) is the length of the final product (49). The preform (11) is expanded using compressed ambient air, and is molded against the walls (27,29) of the mold (26). The air is vented, and dry nitrogen at a temperature below -50.degree. C. is injected into the molded preform (47) to purge and cool the molded preform (47) while maintaining pressure of at least 520 kPag. The molded preform (47) is held against the mold (26) for a predetermined time, during which the outer and inner surfaces of the molded preform (11) are annealed, and the molded preform (47) transforms into the final product (49).

Abstract: A system (20) for separating the labels, base cups and caps from plastic bottles for subsequent recycling includes an endless belt (26) mounted for movement around a course. The bottles are attached to the endless belt (26) by means of carriers (32) for advancement between heaters (56, 80) to soften the adhesive securing the labels and base cups. The base cups are removed with a first pair of rotating brushes (68) while the labels are removed with a second pair of rotating brushes (86). The caps are removed with a rotating blade (96). In a second embodiment (110), the bottles are heated by immersion in a tank (112) of hot liquid (114).