Abstract: A process and an apparatus for producing closed sealed capsules are disclosed. The capsules contain releasable substances packaged in at least one cavity inside the capsules which are formed of two or more joined sealed parts of substantially organic, film forming material. The process comprises the steps of: (a) providing a first part of the capsule having a first contact zone; (b) filling the first part of the capsule with the substances to be packaged; (c) providing at least a second part of the capsule having a second contact zone; (d) applying binding means to at least one of the contact zones; (e) joining the parts of the capsule, so that the contact zones come into contact via the binding means; and (f) pressing the joined parts of the capsule together with a predetermined force so that portions of opposite contact zones are kept in pressed contact for a predetermined period of time to obtain the closed sealed capsule.

Abstract: A method for the multiple, simultaneous synthesis of compounds comprising the steps of: 1) providing an apparatus comprising a plurality of reaction tubes having filter members on their lower ends, a reservoir member for receiving the filter member, a holder member having a plurality of apertures for supporting the reaction tubes, and a manifold member adjacent to the holder member and enclosing the upper ends of the reaction tubes; 2) charging the apparatus with reactants required for synthesis; 3) synthesizing the compounds in solution; or optionally 4) cleaving the compounds from a solid support within the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus and method which provides a suitable location for multiple, simultaneous synthesis of compounds. The apparatus consists of: a reservoir block having a plurality of wells; a plurality of reaction tubes, usually gas dispersion tubes, having filters on their lower ends; a holder block, having a plurality of apertures; and a manifold, which my have ports to allow introduction/maintenance of a controlled environment. The manifold top wall has apertures and a detachable plate with identical apertures. The apparatus is constructed from materials which will accommodate heating, cooling, agitation, or corrosive reagents. Gaskets are placed between the components. Rods or clamps are provided for fastening the components together. Apparatus operation involves placing the filters on the lower ends of the reaction tubes in the reservoir block wells, and the upper ends passing through the holder block apertures and into the manifold.

Abstract: An apparatus and method which provides a suitable location for multiple, simultaneous synthesis of compounds. The apparatus consists of: a reservoir block having a plurality of wells; a plurality of reaction tubes, usually gas dispersion tubes, having filters on their lower ends; a holder block, having a plurality of apertures; and a manifold, which may have ports to allow introduction/maintenance of a controlled environment. The manifold top wall has apertures and a detachable plate with identical apertures. The apparatus is constructed from materials which will accommodate heating, cooling, agitation, or corrosive reagents. Gaskets are placed between the components. Rods or clamps are provided for fastening the components together. Apparatus operation involves placing the filters on the lower ends of the reaction tubes in the reservoir block wells, and the upper ends passing through the holder block apertures and into the manifold.

Abstract: In order to provide a razor head for arrangement at the front end of a handle, which, with a simple construction and easy assembly suitable for mass production and low manufacturing cost, improves the results of shaving and also can be used at body locations which are difficult to access for cosmetic and medical purposes, a razor head (1) for arrangement at the front end of a handle (2) is proposed, with a housing (3) in which are inserted at least two razor blades (8, 10) at an angle to each other and with essentially parallel cutting edges pointing away from each other, which together with adjacent housing parts define at least one contact plane, to which the respective razor blades are arranged at an essentially optimum cutting angle.

Abstract: A shaving system comprises a cartridge which houses a leading blade member and a following blade member. Both of the blade members have a front cutting edge and a rear cutting edge. The cartridge can be reversed to allow use of the rear cutting edges.

Abstract: An apparatus and method which provides a suitable location for multiple, simultaneous synthesis of compounds. The apparatus consists of: a reservoir block having a plurality of wells; a plurality of reaction tubes, usually gas dispersion tubes, having filters on their lower ends; a holder block, having a plurality of apertures; and a manifold, which may have ports to allow introduction/maintenance of a controlled environment. The manifold top wall has apertures and a detachable plate with identical apertures. The apparatus is constructed from materials which will accommodate heating, cooling, agitation, or corrosive reagents. Gaskets are placed between the components. Rods or clamps are provided for fastening the components together. Apparatus operation involves placing the filters on the lower ends of the reaction tubes in the reservoir block wells, and the upper ends passing through the holder block apertures and into the manifold.

Abstract: An apparatus and method which provides a suitable location for multiple, simultaneous synthesis of compounds. The apparatus consists of: a reservoir block having a plurality of wells; a plurality of reaction cubes, usually gas dispersion tubes, having filters on their lower ends; a holder block, having a plurality of apertures; and a manifold, which may have ports to allow introduction/maintenance of a controlled environment. The manifold top wall has apertures and a detachable place with identical apertures. The apparatus is constructed from materials which will accommodate heating, cooling, agitation, or corrosive reagents. Gaskets are placed between the components. Rods or clamps are provided for fastening the components together. Apparatus operation involves placing the filters on the lower ends of the reaction tubes in the reservoir block wells, and the upper ends passing through the holder block apertures and into the manifold.

Abstract: Flexible razor heads are provided with at least one pivoting blade which pivots in response to forces encountered during shaving. According to one embodiment, a flexible razor head is provided with at least one blade which pivots in response to forces encountered by a movable guard bar. According to other embodiments, the blades pivot together or independently in response to forces encountered by the blade during shaving.

Abstract: A razor head comprising a support structure having side portions positioned outside the cutting path of the blade edges and which are formed of a resilient material, for example, a synthetic rubber-like compound. By positioning resilient material in skin-engaging contact on the sides of the razor head support structure outside the cutting path of the blades, a soothing sensation is advantageously imparted to the shaving process and a higher degree of control over the skin as the skin flows over the blades, is attainable.Another aspect of the present invention comprises, a resilient material utilized in the construction of the support structure at a pivotal connection between two relatively movable members in order to dampen vibrations. Other embodiments comprise a plurality of operatively connected blades.

Abstract: In order to develop a wet razor consisting of a handle, a razor head which can be connected to the front end of the handle, in particular a razor blade unit with at least one razor blade, and a connecting device for connection of the razor head to the handle, to the effect that the results of shaving are improved and the razor can also be used for medical purposes for preoperative shaving, it is proposed that the razor head is mounted so as to be pivotable relative to the handle about a pivot axis located essentially perpendicular to a cutting edge of the razor blade and essentially in the plane of the razor blade.

Abstract: Segmented guard bar wherein segments of adjacent guard bars are tapered such that the skin flow through spaces between the segments is reduced. According to one preferred, illustrated embodiment, the distance between the rearward portion of adjacent segments is less than the space between the forward portions of those segments. Though not limited to any specific type of razor, the present invention is particularly suited for use with a flexible razor head having a cap member, at least one and preferably two blades separated by a spacer, a blade seat having a plurality of blade support portions separated by corrugations, and a segmented guard bar with each segment independently connected to the blade support portions.

Abstract: A method of clarifying bodies of water and eliminating algal bloom caused by planktonic algae in water harboring biological systems is described using a novel flocculating agent prepared in an aqueous solution containing a combination of a monomeric or polymeric aluminum salt and a polybasic carboxylic acid; the method results in complete clarification of the body of water without harming fish that may be present; a preferred flocculating agent described includes a combination of polymeric aluminum hydroxy-chloride and L-(+)-tartaric acid.

Abstract: A two color, partially encapsulated medicament that is both tamper resistant and tamper evident comprises at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient, suitable carrier materials and excipients that are compressed into an ovoid, generally cylindrical caplet that is partially encapsulated by its insertion into the body or cap portion of a gelatin capsule.

Abstract: A razor head comprising at least one movable skin-engaging element which moves in response to forces encountered during shaving and a cleaning member for selectively dislodging shaving debris from small spaces on the razor head. A pair of resilient, spring fingers are integrally formed with the cleaning member for biasing the skin-engaging element. The cleaning member is provided with an actuator button to allow a person shaving to move the cleaning member forwardly to dislodge shaving debris.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant, caplet like medicament that masks the taste of poor tasting drugs and possesses an improved lubricity for easier swallowing is produced by shrinking a gelatin-based capsule about a caplet-shaped tablet of the medicament at specific temperatures, pressure and relative humidity.

Abstract: An apparatus and method including controls for automatically controlling the operating speed of a candy forming machine to make candy pieces of the same size having uniform outer diameters. The candy forming machine itself includes a batch roller for rolling a batch of candy mass, a rope sizer for shaping and sizing the rolled candy mass into a candy rope, and a candy former for cutting and forming the candy rope into candy pieces. By monitoring the size of the candy mass in the batch roller, the machine automatically synchronizes both the speed of the rope sizer and the speed of the candy former to the rate at which candy is introduced into the batch roller. More specifically, the candy forming machine includes a mechanism for sensing a particular candy mass diameter in the batch roller and generating a corresponding signal to a speed control device.

Abstract: A hard film composition for capsules comprising a gelatin, from 3 to 10% by weight of an ester of a fatty acid and glycerol or polyglycerol. The capsules formed by the composition of the invention are not embrittled when the moisture in the capsule film is reduced by charging therein a hygroscopic drug, Consequently, cracking and chipping of the capsule are reduced and leakage from the capsule caused by such damage is also reduced.