Abstract: A plodder outlet assembly for producing a bicolored detergent bar comprising a first plodder outlet for delivering a first mass of detergent material to a compaction chamber. Four pipes are provided for delivering a second detergent material to the compaction chamber. These pipes extend into the compaction chamber and abut the inner walls thereof leaving a cruciform space for the first detergent material. The compaction chamber is slightly conical in configuration for compaction purposes and so that material flowing beyond the ends of the pipes will envelope the second detergent material.

Abstract: Detergent dispenser for providing water-added, concentrated detergent solutions, particularly for replenishing the detergent reservoir of an automatic washing machine, comprising a container equipped internally with a horizontally disposed perforated plate for receiving detergent the plate dividing the container into an upper detergent retaining zone and a lower fluid reservoir zone. In operation, water is continually admitted to the reservoir zone through an inlet port and rises through the plate and detergent mass, thereafter exiting as a concentrated detergent solution via a discharge port positioned above the detergent retaining zone.

Abstract: An elastic detergent product of improved form-retaining ability during elevated temperature storage and of improved foaming power after use comprises an organic detergent which is an ammonium or lower alkanolammonium anionic organic detergent salt or a mixture of such anionic detergent with amphoteric synthetic organic detergent, gelatin and a lower di- or polyhydric alcohol. The products made, which are essentially free of water, or anhydrous, and often are of bar, cake or shaped article forms, are of improved thermal stability, allowing them to be stored at higher temperatures than comparable products, without distortion, and do not readily form inhibiting gel structures or coatings after use, which could otherwise diminish foaming power. Also within the invention is a method of making the described detergent products.

Abstract: A dispenser, particularly for pasty products, including a tubular housing with a dispensing mouthpiece at one end and a piston displaceable within the housing toward the mouthpiece by means of a double-armed rocker lever located at the mouthpiece end having an operating handle on one arm and a draw means in the form of a rod connected to the other arm and coupled to the piston by means of a unidirectional-operating ratchet arrangement. The rocker lever may be provided with biased spring members to return the draw means to its rest position.

Abstract: A toothpaste dispenser comprising a container having a neck through which a tube connected to a plunger extends. A uni-directional movable plate is disposed in the container and a ratchet assembly extends through the plate for moving the plate to extrude product through the tube. A spring returns the plunger to its initial position.

Abstract: A solid alcohol fuel for starting charcoal or wood fires which burns without melting or flowing, comprising an anhydrous gel consisting essentially of a major proportion of an alcohol mixture of methanol and isopropanol in the weight ratio of about 3:1, and a fatty acid soap gelling agent. The alcohol content preferably constitutes at least about 85% by weight of the total composition. The fatty acid soap gelling agent is made in situ by reacting anhydrous sodium hydroxide dissolved in anhydrous methanol with a fatty acid dissolved in an anhydrous mixture of methanol and isopropanol.

Abstract: A dispenser comprising a container having an upper section and a lower section. A perforated plate separates the upper section from the lower section. A first product is within the lower section with an air space existing between the first product and the plate. A deformable membrane or pliable bag overlies the plate. A second product is in the upper section with the membrane or bag separating the second product from the plate. A lower delivery tube section is connected to the lower section of the container, an upper delivery tube section being connected to said upper section of the container. There is a nozzle communicating with the delivery tube sections, and a pump on the container for introducing air under pressure into the air space for simultaneously forcing the first and second products through the nozzle.

Abstract: A dermatological composition and method for treating skin lesions employing a peroxydiphosphate salt, such as the tetrapotassium salt, as the essential therapeutically active agent.

Abstract: A box for instance for storing powder and comprising six side walls. At least three of said side walls are extended to form the top and/or the bottom cover with at least one panel connected with the three side walls. This panel comprises a central main flap and two pairs of side flaps connected thereto through folding rims. These side flaps comprise an oblique triangular rigid portion extending from the main flap and abutting the side walls and furthermore forming an inner obtuse angle therewith, whereas smaller triangular flap(s) in the closed position abut the side walls in question an in case of the bottom cover preferably and are connected to these side walls through folding lines, the main flap being connected to both adjacent side walls. A cut and scored blank is also provided for producing the box. In this manner a tight and simple box is obtained.

Abstract: Novel high absorption body powder compositions comprising rice hulls ground to a particle fineness such that the material passes through a 200 mesh sieve, and preferably passes through a 325 mesh sieve, as the basic and main powder constituent.

Abstract: A soap plodder for reducing wet cracking in soap comprising a barrel and a worm rotating in the barrel. The barrel has a delivery head connected thereto. The delivery head has an orifice of the same dimensions as and communicating with a bore in the worm. The worm has one or more holes therein for feeding soap into the bore and thence through the orifice.

Abstract: An apparatus for safely emptying aerosol spray cans filled with active ingredient and flammable propellant gas which cans have valve seat inserts for spraying the active ingredient is provided. The apparatus comprises an explosion-proof casing (1) with a cap (3), a discharge pipe (7) connected to the lower end of casing (1), a first valve (12) for venting the gaseous propellant and which shuts off discharge pipe (7), a second valve (13) for draining off the liquid active ingredient which shuts off discharge pipe (7) and clamp means (5) sealed in explosion-proof manner passing through the base of casing (1) and which is movable upwardly and downwardly for removing the valve seat from a spray can placed in casing (1).

Abstract: A dental hygiene device for toothbrushing and gum massage comprises an elongated handle on which a bristle carrying head is pivotable for movement between a first operating position in alignment with the length of the handle and a second operating position at right angles to the length of said handle, there being a rib and groove arrangement for locking the head in either of those positions during normal toothbrushing and/or gum massaging operations but being readily responsive to torque applied by a user to turn the head from one position to another. The head has a central area of tooth engaging hard bristles, with areas of softer bristles at the ends for effective gum massaging.

Abstract: A stable liquid toilet soap which includes a potassium soap which is a mixture of potassium soap of lauric acid and myristic acid and a viscosity controlling composition which is a mixture of coconut diethanolamide and sodium sulfate. The soap compositions have moderate viscosity, good odor, foam performance and feel.

Abstract: A transport and display container for bagged powder material. The container has a lower part having a bottom and four side walls and an upper sleeve that fits over said lower part having a top and four side walls. The top is adapted to be separated from the front wall in order to permit the top panel to be raised and permit the upper sleeve to be positioned around the lower part of the container.

Abstract: Grill and oven cleaners having reduced alkalinity are prepared using an alkanolamine, an acid, a nonionic or anionic surfactant, a short chain glycol or glycol ether, and a polyol polyether thickening agent. The thixotropic composition is contacted with soiled grill or oven surfaces and the treated surfaces are heated. The resulting reaction loosens the soil to enable it to be safely wiped and rinsed away.

Abstract: There is disclosed an athletic shoe that finds most efficacy with joggers. The shoe is supplied with a conventional upper and sole. The usual lacing arrangement is provided with the exception that additional lacing means is provided along both sides of the shoe whereby the counter containing heel portion of the shoe is constrained in a manner so that the heel portion of the athletic shoe is brought inward in the direction of the centerline of the shoe to effectively lock the heel portion with the front portion. The tying arrangement may be a continuation of the usual lacings or may be two separate laces, but in any event essentially locks the front and back of the shoe together. The lace arrangement extending to the counter or heel portion is positioned whereby the means is substantially parallel to a "spring" ligament as normally located in the foot.