Abstract: There is provided antimicrobial agents which exhibit broad spectrum antibacterial and antifungal activity of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: x=1 to 3 or, preferably, mixtures thereofx+y=3z=xa=0 to 2B=O.sup.- or OMA=AnionM is a cationR, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkyl aryl or alkenyl groups of up to 16 carbon atoms with the proviso that the total carbon atoms in R+R.sub.1 +R.sub.2 is between 10 and 24.

Abstract: There is provided antimicrobial agents which exhibit broad spectrum antibacterial and antifungal activity of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: x=1 to 3 or, preferably, mixtures thereofx+y=3z=xa=0 to 2B=O.sup.-- or OMA=AnionM is a cationR, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkyl aryl or alkenyl groups of up to 16 carbon atoms with the proviso that the total carbon atoms in R+R.sub.1 +R.sub.2 is between 10 and 24.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing silicone-containing compositions represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is a organosilicone chain represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein: R.sub.5, which can be the same or different, is selected from R.sub.6, at least one group of the --(CH.sub.2).sub.n1 --B.sub.n2 --(CH.sub.2).sub.n3 -- and mixtures thereof:R.sub.6 is selected from alkyl, aryl and olefin;R.sub.7 and R.sub.8, are selected from alkyl, aryl, polyoxyalkylene, alkaryl, aralkylene, and alkenyl;R.sub.1 is of the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or an alkylene hydrocarbon group; andR.sub.3 is selected from --OH, --NH.sub.2, --R.sub.9 CONH--R.sub.9 COO and --H, wherein R.sub.9 is alkyl having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A silicone-containing phospholipid composition is provided having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: A can be H, M or R--Y--; A, can be H, OH, OM or R--Y--O; A.sub.1 is selected from H, OH, OM or R--Y--O--; M is a cation; Y is alkylene or substantially alkylene; x is 0 or an integer from 1-5; and R is a quaternized organosilicone amidoamine reactant moiety of the formula: ##STR2## wherein: R.sub.10 is the silicone backbone chain to which at least one pyrrolidone containing amidoamine functional group is attached;R.sub.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkenyl cycloalkyl or polyoxyalkylene;R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are selected from alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, carboxyalkyl and polyoxyalkylene;F is linear or branched alkylene; X.sup.- is an anion; n is 0 or 2; n.sup.1 is 0 or 1; n.sup.2 is 0 or 1; n.sup.3 is an integer from 2 to 12. B is --NR.sub.11 sulfur or oxygen, wherein R11 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; with the proviso that when n.sup.1 is 0 and n.sup.2 is 1, n.sup.1 is 1, when n is 2 and n.sup.2 is 1, n.sup.

Abstract: An immunoassay process is provided for the detection of a target antigen in a fluid sample where an admixture of the target antigen and a labeled capture reagent against the target antigen is contacted by a solid polymeric carrier having bound to a portion of its surface a capture reagent against the target antigen and visual determination of a change in color of the bound labeled reaction product on the surface of the solid carrier member serves to readily detect the presence of the target antigen.

Abstract: A water-based, low fat, peanut butter-like product having a pleasing texture and mouth-feel and being shelf stable at room temperatures and a method for producing the same. The peanut butter-like product includes defatted peanut flour, water, a humectant, a soluble salt, a natural gum, at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of corn, malt, rice and potato syrup, a modified food starch, lecithin and conventional peanut butter. The peanut butter-like product has a water activity in the range of 0.80 to 0.85 and has 70 to 95% less fat than conventional peanut butter.

Abstract: A polysiloxane composition is provided having the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1, can be R.sub.2 or at least one pyrrolidone containing group of the general formula: ##STR2## wherein; R.sub.5 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or alkali metal; F, is linear or branched alkylene of 1-12 carbon atoms; n is 0 or 2; n.sup.1 is 0 or 1; n.sup.2 is 0 or 1; and B is --NR.sub.9, sulfur or oxygen, wherein R, is hydrogen or lower alkyl; with the proviso that when n is 0 and n.sup.2 is 1, n.sup.1 is 1, when n is 2 and n.sup.2 is 1, n.sup.1 is 0 or 1 and when n is 2 and n.sup.2 is 0, n.sup.1 is 0;R.sub.2 is selected from alkyl, aryl and olefinic (vinyl);R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, are selected from alkyl, aryl, capped or uncapped polyoxyalkylene, alkaryl, aralkylene or alkenyl;a is an integer from 0 to 50,000; andb is an integer from 0 to 100.

Abstract: There is provided a mild detergent toilet bar (syndet bar) composition containing from at least 25 percent up to about 65 percent by weight of synthetic surface active agents, which lathers, foams and wears well, exhibits minimal slushing and curd-forming properties in all types of water, possesses good plasticity and tactile properties while also being mild and non-injurious to the user's skin and readily processed with conventional soap-making equipment. The syndet bar compositions containa) from about 15 to 35 percent by weight of acyl esters of isethionic acid salts;b) at least one sulfosuccinate in an amount from about 10 to about 30 percent by weight wherein the weight ratio of said acyl isethionate esters to sulfosuccinate is 0.

Abstract: Silicone containing imidazoline compositions are provided which are represented by the formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: A formal marching shoe suitable for use in "corps style" marching maneuvers having a heel-free outer soleunit with a substantially planar ground engaging bottom surface, the shoe upper having a close encircling foot enclosure adapted for closing in a conventional manner by laces and the outer soleunit of the shoe extending upwardly in a curving, arcuate course from the rear heel-receiving end of the shoe to joinder with the outer surface of the rear of the shoe upper.

Abstract: Phospholipid compositions of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: A, which may be the same or different or mixtures thereof, are selected from OH, OM, and R--CH.sub.2 -- CHOH--CH.sub.2 --O--;M is a cation; andR is a quaternized organosilicone amidoamine moiety of the formula; ##STR2## wherein: R.sub.1 is a silicone backbone chain to which amine functional group(s) can be attached.

Abstract: A dietary fiber supplement in beverage and liquid concentrate liquid dosage forms wherein the dietary fiber source is cellulose ether. A method of making the dietary fiber supplement is also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a method for protecting substrates subject to contact by infections viral organisms by treating such substrates with virucidally effective amount of a composition containing a synthetic phospholipid of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: x is 1 to 3 or mixtures thereof;x+y=3;z=x;a=0 to 2;B=O.sup.- or OM;A is an Anion;M is a Cation;R.sub.3 is an amidoamine moiety of the formula: ##STR2## wherein: n is an integer from about 2 to 6. R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, and R.sub.7 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: An overfill safety adapter is provide which is suitable for use on the outlet end of funnel like devices being used to transfer fluid from one container to another to prevent the overfill of the container and spilling of the fluid which includes an elongated frusto conical shaped housing member adapted to be releasably fitted within an opening of a container to be filled having a bore therethrough, the bore of the housing having a conically shaped upper portion adapted to be releasably mounted on an outlet end of a funnel or spout and a substantially cylindrically shaped lower discharge portion which slidably supports a float operably responsive to the level of fluid in a container; and a magnetically operative valve within the bore of the housing which magnetically co-acts with the float to close the flow of fluid through the bore responsive to the level of fluid in a container to be filled.

Abstract: A viscosity-stable shortening composition in a dry particulate form containing an admixture of a shortening component including a solid low melting point edible fat or oil suitable for use in a pastry dough, a solid edible carrier component, and from 0.2% to 10% by weight of a viscosity-stabilizer polyol component. The shortening composition is particularly suitable for use in preparing pastry dough products.

Abstract: There is provided longlasting contraceptives against human and animal sperm which contain a synthetic phospholipid spermicide of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: x=1 to 3 or mixtures thereof;x+y=3;z=x;a=0 to 2;B=0.sup.- or OM;A=Anion;M is a cation;R, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkyl aryl or alkenyl groups of up to 16 carbon atoms with the proviso that the total carbon atoms in R+R.sub.1 +R.sub.2 is between 10 and 24; or ##STR2## wherein: x is as hereinabove defined;x+y=3;z=x;a=0 to 2;B=O.sup.- or OM;A is on Anion;M is a Cation;R.sub.3 is an amidoamine moiety of the formula: ##STR3## wherein: R.sub.7 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy or hydroxyalkyl of from 5 to 21 carbon atoms each, or aryl or alkaryl of up to 20 carbon atoms;R.sub.6 is hydrogen or alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or alkenyl of up to 6 carbon atoms each or cycloalkyl of up to 6 carbon atoms, polyoxyalkylene of up to 10 carbon atoms;R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: Breakdown-mediated charge transfer is made to occur at the surface of a dielectric and its rate is limited by a defined dielectric polarization level and frequency for safe use in a clinical setting. Measurement is accomplished directly by an optical method and indirectly by a high frequency current detection method. The optical method is made reliable through a sealed construction technique. The quality of diagnostic readings supplied by both methods are made more reliable by a repeatable means of force application.

Abstract: A smoke aspirating device is provided for eliminating smoke generated during electrocautery surgery which is simple to use and includes a substantially flat and flexible panel structure having spaced upper and lower panel members with a closed area therebetween, the upper panel member having a plurality of spaced apertures arrayed over substantially the planar area thereof connecting with the closed area, the lower panel member have a pressure sensitive adhesive coated over its lower surface for attachment to a patient and the panel structure having a connector projecting from one end which is adapted for connecting with a vacuum source for drawing smoke and air from an electrocautery surgery site over the surface of the panel structure and inwardly through the apertures and closed area within the panel structure.

Abstract: A method is provided for soldering using tin-containing solder to substrate surfaces that are gold plated wherein a selected portion of the gold plated surface is treated by impacting with a high velocity stream of fine nickel containing abrasive particles to remove all the gold from the treated surface and then effecting joining to the treated surface by conventional soldering techniques.

Abstract: A method is provided for lining furnace walls with cement-like monolithic insulation linings wherein a plurality of wire hanger devices are welded to the furnace wall to be insulated in a predetermined spaced array with each of said studs having a free end projecting outwardly from the furnace wall;mounting a plurality of elongated stud extender members having a radial stop flange mounted thereon on the free ends of a portion of the end welded studs secured to the furnace wall with the free ends thereof projecting perpendicularly from the furnace wall and the radial stop flange disposed so as to provide a bearing surface with a substantially uniform level of spacing from the end mounted on the furnace wall;attaching a planar panel over a plurality of the elongated extender members projecting from the furnace wall and supporting the same on the extender members with the panel bearing on the radial stop flanges mounted on the stud extender members spaced from and substantially parallel to the furnace wall to be