Abstract: A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a plurality of cooling elements movable relative to each other to conform to the contour's of the subject's skin. The cooling elements have a plurality of controllable thermoelectric coolers. The cooling elements can be controlled to provide a time-varying cooling profile in a predetermined sequence, can be controlled to provide a spatial cooling profile in a selected pattern, or can be adjusted to maintain constant process parameters, or can be controlled to provide a combination thereof.

Abstract: The use of glycine anhydride dimethylol, also known as 1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-piperazinedione, comprising the formula ##STR1## to kill microorganisms present in or on a host substance and to preserve products susceptible to contamination by a variety of microorganisms is disclosed.

Abstract: The use of glycine anhydride dimethylol, also known as 1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-piperazinedione, comprising the formula ##STR1## to kill microorganisms present in or on a host substance and to preserve products susceptible to contamination by a variety of microorganisms is disclosed.

Abstract: The use of glycine anhydride dimethylol, also known as 1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-piperazinedione, comprising the formula ##STR1## to kill microorganisms present in or on a host substance and to preserve products susceptible to contamination by a variety of microorganisms is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is devised to be a free standing wetted impact barrier for dispensing onto a cigarette. Only when applied on the top mouthpiece of cigarette filter types does it become a part of the filter. More particularly, this invention relates to a wetted impact barrier kit which includes a free standing wetted barrier placed in a container with a dispenser and an instruction sheet on how to use the kit. The wetted impact barrier is dispensed on the top end surface of cigarette filter type mouthpiece, to reduce tar and nicotine of cigarettes (total particular matter), when smoked. This invention is designed only to dispense the wetted impact barrier on the top end surface of a mouthpiece of a cigarette filter The wetted impact barrier helps to eliminate or remove the primary tars and nicotine and certain other volatiles from cigarette smoke.

Abstract: A wet impact barrier filter medium for a smoking article wherein the wet impact barrier is coated across the end of the filter substantially transverse of the smoking article. In another embodiment, the filter may have an indentation with the wet impact barrier contained in the indentation. The wet impact barrier is applied in a sufficient amount so as to reduce tar and nicotine produced by the products of combustion.

Abstract: Compositions of matter containing a compound which is a member selected from the group consisting of hydroxymethylaminoacetic acids, its salts and lower alkyl esters, and one or more 3-isothiazolones are disclosed. The compositions provide synergistic microbial growth inhibition and biocidal activity in a wide range of substances requiring antimicrobial protection.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus which enables a user to reduce or eliminate the tobacco smoking habit. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a patch of tobacco which is attached to the skin. A wetting agent, such as glycerine, alcohol, or water is placed between the skin and the patch. The patch is covered with a suitable plastic cover which holds the patch in place, and which allows body heat to accumulate in the region of the patch. A buffer, either acidic or alkaline, can be added to the wetting agent. The patch can be made by grinding tobacco, and/or tobacco by-products, forming the gound tobacco into a slurry, drying and slurry, and rolling the product into a thin sheet. The sheet can then be cut into relatively small pieces for use as a patch. The patch is believed to contain very small amounts of nicotine. Nevertheless, when the patch is held against the skin for an extended period, the user's craving for nicotine is markedly reduced.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a major part of imidazolidinyl urea and a minor part of pyrithione and/or one or more derivatives of pyrithione is disclosed. The composition exhibits synergistic anti-microbial activity.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprised of cinnamaldehyde and one or more esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, commonly known as parabens, is disclosed. The composition exhibits synergistic activity against a wide range of microorganisms which contaminate ingestible products.

Abstract: N-(hydroxymethyl)-N-(1,3-dihydroxymethyl-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-N'-(hy droxymethyl)urea prepared by the reaction of allantoin with formaldehyde is disclosed. The compound exhibits activity against bacteria, mold and yeast and hence is useful as a preservative for products susceptible to microbial contamination.

Abstract: New antimicrobial agents are produced by the reaction of allantoin and glutaraldehyde. Substances which are subject to microbial spoilage are preserved by the addition of these products. They are effective against bacteria, yeasts and molds. Solutions of these new antimicrobial agents can also be used by themselves as disinfectants, sterilants, sanitizers, or embalming fluids.

Abstract: Compounds formed by condensation reactions of glutaraldehyde with various nitrogen-containing compounds are disclosed. The compounds exhibit anti-microbial activity and are useful in a method of protecting products susceptible to microbial contamination.

Abstract: A biocidal composition containing the product produced by the reaction of glycine, an alkyl substituted glycinate, or salts of these compounds with formaldehyde is disclosed. The composition effectively inhibits growth of bacteria, yeast and mold in a variety of substances susceptible to microbial contamination.

Abstract: N-(hydroxymethyl)-N-(1,3-dihydroxymethyl-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-N'-(hy droxymethyl)urea prepared by the reaction of allantoin with formaldehyde is disclosed. The compound exhibits activity against bacteria, mold and yeast and hence is useful as a preservative for products susceptible to microbial contamination.

Abstract: A method of expanding tobacco is described which involves the use of negative pressure to cause oxygen gas resulting from the reaction of catalase and hydrogen peroxide to form large bubbles in the cell interstices and greatly expand the tobacco.

Abstract: An improvement in the production of all reconstituted tobacco sheet material is described which involves the reaction in situ of catalase and hydrogen peroxide within the mass of ingredients, including tobacco, which are ultimately formed into the finished reconstituted tobacco sheet.

Abstract: .[.N-hydroxymethyl)-N-(1,3-dihydroxymethyl-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-N'-( hydroxymethyl)urea.]. .Iadd.A reaction product .Iaddend.prepared by the reaction of allantoin and formaldehyde is disclosed. The .[.compound.]. .Iadd.reaction product .Iaddend.exhibits activity against bacteria, mold and yeast and hence is useful as a preservative for products susceptable to microbial contamination.