Abstract: Methods and compositions for semi-permanently conditioning hair by treating the hair, preferably following shampooing, with a composition including a low viscosity oil-in-water emulsion of a mixture of two polysiloxane polymers, that is, a hydroxy terminated dimethyl polysiloxane and a methyl hydrogen polysiloxane, the composition being at an acid pH. It is a feature of this invention that the polysiloxane polymers in the hair-treating composition are in an unreacted or non-crosslinked state. After the composition is applied to the hair, the crosslinking of the two polysiloxane polymers takes place on the hair resulting in a semi-permanent conditioning effect. Although some crosslinking of the polymers will occur while drying the treated hair at room temperatures, increased crosslinking occurs when the hair is blow dried using heated air.

Abstract: An air-treating article for dispensing a volatilizable material, such as air freshener fragrance, into the atmosphere of an enclosed area, such as an automobile interior. The device includes a housing and a reservoir of the volatilizable material therein, and also includes a dual-configured, articulating attachment clip which enables attachment of the device at a high-air-flow station, such as the forced air vent grille of the automobile, or at a low-air-flow station, such as the sun visor of the vehicle. The device enables use of the consistent delivery rates of a low-density polyethylene membranes while at the same producing a higher delivery rate than normally achieved with such membranes.

Abstract: A method of preparing esters and water soluble soaps using intensive mixing. The esters are prepared by reacting fats & oils with methanol containing caustic as a catalyst wherein the glycerin formed is removed. The resulting esters are saponified with caustic along with an additional amount of methanol to form the soap.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for semi-permanently conditioning hair by treating the hair, preferably following shampooing, with a composition including a low viscosity oil-in-water emulsion of a mixture of two polysiloxane polymers, that is, a hydroxy terminated dimethyl polysiloxane and a methyl hydrogen polysiloxane, the composition being at an acid pH. It is a feature of this invention that the polysiloxane polymers in the hair-treating composition are in an unreacted or non-crosslinked state. After the composition is applied to the hair, the crosslinking of the two polysiloxane polymers takes place on the hair resulting in a semi-permanent conditioning effect. Although some crosslinking of the polymers will occur while drying the treated hair at room temperatures, increased crosslinking occurs when the hair is blow dried using heated air.

Abstract: A three axis material handling system which is particularly adapted to load or unload cargo into or out of the cargo compartment of an enclosed van or trailer. The system is mounted adjacent to the roof of the cargo compartment and includes a so-called X-axis frame which traverses the length of the compartment, a series of Y-axis frames which traverse the width of the compartment, a lifting means which traverses the vertical axis of the compartment and which is mounted to the X-axis frame, and drive means for moving the X-axis frame throughout the X and Y axes of the compartment. The X-axis frame is suspended from the Y-axis frames by a carriage assembly which allows the X-axis frame to move throughout the X-axis and Y-axis of the compartment.

Abstract: A wall mounted assembly for dispensing various liquids which assembly includes a wall mounting bracket and container for the liquids, the container being releasably secured to the bracket at an end of the container which is opposite to the outlet end. Each of the front and rear surfaces of the container is provided with a channel which runs parallel to the bottom of the container. The wall mounting bracket is provided with an area for receiving the end of the container and such area has a pair of spaced apart laterally positioned projections which are about the same length as the channels on the container walls. The projections in the bracket engage the channels on the container to secure the container to the bracket.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dispenser for dispensing viscous liquids, such as liquid soap, disinfectants and similar products, comprising a reservoir forming a reservoir for the liquid having an obliquely extending outlet which is provided with a self closing venting valve. A wall mounting assembly in which the dispenser is mounted, is provided with a protruding member, against which the reservoir is compressed to dispense liquid contained in the reservoir. The reservoir can be arranged in two different configurations, so that the dispenser can be mounted to both vertical and horizontal walls and the outlet assembly extends vertically downward.

Abstract: Compositions capable of providing effective softness and antistatic properties to fabrics laundered therewith when such compositions are added to the wash cycle along with built anionic based detergents. The compositions include a combination of ethoxylated and/or propoxylated quaternary ammonium compounds, a mono-higher alkyl quaternary ammonium compound and in a preferred form sodium citrate and/or boric acid. The compositions can be formulated in granular or liquid form.

Abstract: A continuous, high speed process for making translucent soap bars which, optionally are provided with a striated pattern. The process uses a mixture of tallow and coconut fatty acids saponified with a mixture of sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide. To the neat soap is added a superfatting agent and glycerin and the resulting neat soap is dried to a moisture level of from about 14% to about 18%. The dried soap is thereafter subject to amalgamation where a slurry containing additional glycerin and a polyethylene glycol of molecular weight of about 600 is added to and mixed with said soap. Following amalgamation, the soap is refined and thereafter compacted and extruded into a continuous log which may be cut and stamped into bars.

Abstract: Compositions capable of providing effective softness and antistatic properties to fabrics laundered therewith even when such compositions are added to the wash cycle along with built anionic based detergents. The compositions include a combination of ethoxylated or propoxylated quaternary ammonium compounds, a mono-higher alkyl quaternary ammonium compound and powdered nylon and can be formulated in granular or liquid form.

Abstract: A junction box readily adapted for installation to an electric power cable made up of a pair of identical interlocking sections which are joined together over the cable at any appropriate point on the cable. In one embodiment the box is employed as a "stringer" box where a series of the boxes are installed on a single power cable. In such embodiment, hollow projections are provided at each end of the box for entry and exit of the power cable, the projections being formed by the pairing of clamping members in the end walls of the interlocking sections. Through the use of special reinforcing, the junction box is light in weight but can withstand heavy abuse.

Abstract: A structural system that is particularly useful for temporary exhibitions and trade shows by which structures may be quickly and easily assembled, rearranged, and disassembled by simple procedures requiring few or no tools, using a minimum number of components having a high degree of interchangeability. Posts are provided each having a series of preformed holes arranged along its sides with predetermined spacing, and panels are provided each having pairs of alignment pins symmetrically arranged on both faces and adjacent both ends and also having an intermediate hole adjacent both ends thereof, whose longitudinal axes are perpendicular to the faces of each panel. A panel is aligned with a post by inserting the alignment pins adjacent an end of said panel into corresponding holes in the post, and the panel is secured to the post by inserting a fastener through the hole in the panel and into locking engagement with a corresponding hole in the post.

Abstract: A wheelchair lift for a vehicle in which the lift platform serves as part of the floor of the vehicle, and does not need to be extended outwardly of the vehicle to load or unload a wheelchair passenger. The lift operates within a shaft extending between the floor and the undercarriage of the vehicle, and sliding pulley panels are provided at two opposing sides of the shaft below the floor of the vehicle. Pulleys are mounted adjacent the top edges of the pulley panels, and chains are passed over the pulleys, and attached at one end to a fixed point on the vehicle at or below the midpoint between the floor of the vehicle and ground level, and attached at the other end to a lift platform. Other chains are attached at one end to the pulley panels and at the opposite end to a hydraulic cylinder, such that the pulley panels are lowered or raised as the hydraulic cylinder is retracted or extended, in turn causing the lift platform to traverse between the floor of the vehicle and ground level within the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dispenser for dispensing viscous liquids, such as liquid soap, disinfectants and similar products, comprising a reservoir forming a reservoir for the liquid having an obliquely extending outlet which is provided with a self closing venting valve. A wall mounting assembly in which the dispenser is mounted, is provided with a protruding member, against which the reservoir is compressed to dispense liquid contained in the reservoir. The reservoir can be arranged in two different configurations, so that the dispenser can be mounted to both vertical and horizontal walls and the outlet assembly extends vertically downward.

Abstract: A food flavoring composition in aerosol form comprising a major amount of concentrate and a minor amount of a suitable propellant. The concentrate contains from 50 to 75% food grade oil, from 5-50% undissolved solids, an emulsifier with a HLB value of from 7 to 12 and substantially no moisture. The flavored product can be sprayed onto various foods such as popcorn for the needed flavor enhancement.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of soap and soap/synthetic detergent products from raw materials normally employed in the manufacture of such products including fatty acids, triglycerides and caustic by subjecting such raw materials to intensive countercurrent mixing whereby saponification takes place in a relatively short time, and whereby cooling and moisture removal of the soap mass is accomplished by making the mixing vessel substantially air tight and applying a vacuum to the soap mass within the vessel to yield a product, preferably in granular form, which requires no further drying for most uses. The resulting product can, if desired, can then be subjected to plodding, extrusion and stamping to form soap in bar form. The starting material can also be a mixture of such raw materials where neutralization has already proceed to some degree, preferably to the neat soap stage.

Abstract: A high solids slurry of surfactant, inorganic builders and filler salts, which may be spray dried to produce a granular laundry detergent, is prepared by contacting mixed organic and inorganic acids, such as produced in the first stage of the oleum sulfonation of detergent alkylates, with a dry alkali metal carbonate and then with water while subjecting the ingredients and reaction mixture to a controlled mulling/smearing action.

Abstract: Toilet soap bars superfatted with branched chain fatty acids having from about 8 to 12 carbon atoms and where the branching occurs at the carbon position alpha to the carboxyl group.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the formation of nitrosamines during the cooking of a nitrite-cured meat, by introducing a gamma pyrone compound, optionally in combination with a reducing sugar or liquid smoke, into the meat prior to cooking.