Abstract: A method of using guava extract is disclosed that includes administering guava extract to a mammal to inhibit, prevent or alleviate at least one of a headache, nausea, dry mouth, lack of appetite, shakiness, and fatigue. A composition is also disclosed that includes a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and guava extract.

Abstract: Disclosed is an effervescent composition that includes an effervescent agent and cranberry extract, preferably in an amount sufficient to decrease the measurable amount of bacteria present in the urine of an individual having a urinary tract infection.

Abstract: A hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesive composition that includes thermoplastic polymer, tackifying agent, plasticizer oil, and from at least 5% by weight to about 25% by weight vegetable wax.

Abstract: An electrochemical gas sensor testing device that includes a test signal generator that generates a multiplexed signal that includes a first test signal that includes alternating current (AC) and is free from a direct current (DC) component and a second signal that includes a DC bias voltage, an electrochemical cell that includes a counter electrode, a sensing electrode, and an electrolyte, the counter electrode and the sensing electrode being in electrical communication with the electrolyte and each other, the counter electrode being in electrical communication with the signal generator to receive the multiplexed signal generated by the signal generator, and a processor that receives an AC signal from the sensing electrode and that analyzes the AC signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a moisture curable sealant composition that includes silane functional poly-?-olefin polymer, thermoplastic elastomer, and tackifying agent.

Abstract: A method of making a wound glass filament web, the method including forming a plurality of continuous glass filaments, winding the filaments on a drum, and contacting the filaments with an aqueous binder composition having a pH of at least 4.0 and including an aqueous carboxy functional polymer and a condensation catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is an effervescent composition that includes a viscous component is in the form of a free flowing granulation, a tablet made from the free flowing granulation, and a method of using the effervescent composition.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a waste collection device that includes a sweep that includes a plate and a first handle, and a scoop that includes a receptacle and a second handle. The first handle is attached to the plate and the second handle is attached to the receptacle. The disclosure also describes a method of picking up animal waste that includes contacting the waste with the plate of a sweep and sweeping the waste into a receptacle of a scoop through an opening of the receptacle.

Abstract: Disclosed is an effervescent composition that includes menthol, eucalyptus oil, and an effervescent agent and that dissolves in water to form a clear solution.

Abstract: A floatable trampoline that includes a floatable support, an apron attached to the floatable support, a mat, a first connector attached to the mat, a second connector attached to the apron, and springs, wherein at least one spring is attached to at least one first connector and at least one second connector so as to couple the mat to the apron.

Abstract: Disclosed is an effervescent composition that includes an effervescent agent and cranberry extract, preferably in an amount sufficient to decrease the measurable amount of bacteria present in the urine of an individual having a urinary tract infection.

Abstract: A method of using guava extract is disclosed that includes administering alcohol to a mammal, and administering guava extract within no greater than about 12 hours of administering of the alcohol. A composition is also disclosed that includes a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and guava extract.

Abstract: Disclosed is an effervescent composition and a method of making an effervescent composition that includes a viscous component and is a free flowing granulation.

Abstract: An electret filter media that includes a thermoplastic resin and a compound of the formula Y2-A(R1)n—Y1, where A is benzene, naphthalene or anthracene, Y1 and Y2 are each independently R2-R3, R2 is an ester linking group or an amide linking group, R3 is an alkyl group having from 10 to 22 carbon atoms, R1 is R2-R3 where R2 and R3 are each independently as defined above, and when A is benzene, n is from 0 to 4, when A is naphthalene, n is from 0 to 6, and when A is anthracene, n is from 0 to 8.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable fluorescence correlation spectroscopy instrument that includes an excitation source, at least one of a light focusing element positioned to receive light emitted by the excitation source, a detector for detecting light, the detector positioned to receive light emitted by a sample excited by the excitation source, and a correlator coupled to the detector, the correlator for processing data received at the detector and providing data including autocorrelation data, crosscorrelation data, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A method of using guava extract is disclosed that includes administering alcohol to a mammal, and administering guava extract within no greater than about 12 hours of administering of the alcohol. A composition is also disclosed that includes a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and guava extract.

Abstract: A gas detector that includes at least one source of infrared radiation, at least two analytical detectors, each analytical detector adapted to provide an output signal indicative of a first gas of interest and positioned to receive radiation from the source of radiation, at least one reference detector adapted to receive radiation of a predetermined wavelength, a sample chamber for receiving a gaseous sample, and an optical path length disposed between the source of radiation and the analytical detectors and passing through the sample chamber.

Abstract: A tablet that includes stevia, water soluble binder, water soluble lubricant, active agent, and effervescent agent.

Abstract: An electret is described that includes a surface modified polymeric article having surface fluorination produced by fluorinating the polymeric article.

Abstract: A method of making an electret includes condensing vapor from the atmosphere of a controlled environment onto a dielectric article and then drying the article to remove the condensate. The dielectric article may be a nonconductive polymeric material, and the condensate may include a polar liquid. The method is particularly useful for forming an electret from a porous material such as a nonwoven fibrous web. The method can enable individual fibers in the web to exhibit at least quasi-permanent electrical charge.