Abstract: A two-handed glove receptacle for enclosing the left hand of one person and the right hand of another to permit contact of the hands within a common compartment. The receptacle preferably takes the form of a pair of mittens joined together at an opening provided in the palm side of the palm-and-fingers section of each mitten, the opening defining an area generally covering the palm and fingers of the hand, excluding the thumb. Separate thumb compartments are provided which provide for an ergonomical fit for the persons sharing their left and right hands within the receptacle to obtain protection from the natural elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cam-operated, self-adjusting brakeshoe adjustor that is utilized in heavy duty air braking vehicles that employ single and/or multiple-web brakeshoes. The brakeshoe adjustor includes a roller assembly, a cylindrical roller sleeve, and a pawl assembly. The roller assembly comprises a fixed eccentric roller(s) and spindle arrangement for slidable engagement with a cylindrical roller sleeve(s) which in turn is actuated by the rotation of the cam shaft. At least one portion of the spindle is provided with a ratchet for constant engagement with a mateable pawl. The rotation of the roller sleeve(s) about the eccentric roller(s) is limited by the arcuate distance of a slot contained about the edge of the roller sleeve within which a pin, radially extending from the roller, is engaged.

Abstract: A detergent product comprises a particulate detergent composition contained within a closed water-insoluble bag which has a water-sensitive seal, whereby the contents of the bag are discharged on contact of the bag with water. Use of such detergent products improves detergent dosage control and hence cost-effectiveness, and is particularly beneficial for detergent compositions of higher density than customary or which contain water-insoluble ingredients.

Abstract: This invention relates to a detergent bar having superior use properties and comprising acyl isethionate as the major detergent surface active agent with an unesterified water-soluble alkali metal isethionate as a bar processing aid. Adding an alkoxy hydroxy propane sulfonate in conjunction with a small amount of sodium chloride to these toilet detergent bars significantly reduces the wear rate of the bar without adversely affecting its lathering characteristics.

Abstract: Surface discoloration of water-in-oil emulsion type food spreads such as margarines can be reduced by incorporating into the fat or water phase of the spread a substance which makes the optical properties of the spread, when dehydrated, comparable to the optical properties of a freshly prepared spread. Titanium dioxide may be used for this purpose at levels as low as 0.1% by weight of the spread.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dentifrice which contains at least 40% by weight of abrasive agent of which at least 30% by weight of the dentifrice is alpha-alumina trihydrate having a particle size such that at least about 20%, and preferably at least about 25%, by weight of the particles have a size greater than 20 microns. The dentifrice when in the form of a toothpaste preferably contains as sole abrasive agent 45% to 60% by weight of particles of alpha-alumina trihydrate of gaussian distribution and weight median diameter of about 14 to about 25 microns.

Abstract: This specification is concerned with a hair colorant composition in which the dyestuffs are basic dyes. The composition is made high foaming by the incorporation of an anionic:cationic detergent complex. A typical example of such a composition has the following formulation:______________________________________ % by weight ______________________________________ Basic dyestuff 2.8 Potassium laurate 2.3 Lauryl trimethyl ammonium 5.4 bromide Targitol NP 35 (a nonionic 6.0 surfactant) Isopropanol 10.0 Thickener 3.2 Water to 100 ______________________________________Such a composition when formulated as described has been found to give high foaming with good intensity dyeing even in the darker shades, even dyeing and good coverage of hair containing as much as 15 to 25% grey.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanically mixed, non-spray dried, built laundry detergent composition comprising the calcium salt of a non-soap, organic, anionic surface active agent, an ethoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant, an alkali-metal salt of a builder compound that precipitates hardness ions in water; and, optionally, calcium carbonate as a crystallization seed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for removing impurities from triglyceride oils in which before the removal is effected the level of hydratable phosphatide is increased. The phosphatide together with the impurities can be removed from the oil by any suitable degumming process. Impurities which are removed by the process of the invention include iron, non-hydratable phosphatides, waxes, sterolglucosides, etc.

Abstract: Fractionation of glyceride oils is effected by cooling under the influence of homogeneous agitation by stirring, particularly by means of a cylindrical stirrer concentric with a chamber containing the oil, with the development of crystalline agglomerates of lower-melting fractions of the oil which are easily separated from the oil by filtration and if desired by washing. Heavy crops of crystal fractions can be separated containing up to 35 wt % solids, for the preparation for example of margarine fats from vegetable fats which may be hardened before or after fractionation.

Abstract: Novel polyfunctional compounds and a novel process for their preparation are disclosed. These compounds may be converted into the acid or salt forms of cis and trans aconitic acids as well as into a racemic mixture of isocitric acid, alloisocitric acid and the lactones of isocitric acid and alloisocitric acid and their salts. All of the acid and salt forms produced are useful as metal sequestrants and/or detergent builders. The novel polyfunctional compounds can also be saponified to their corresponding alkali metal salts which, in turn, are also metal ion sequestering agents and detergent builders. The polyfunctional compounds are the reaction products obtained from the reaction of selected salts of monoalkyl esters of maleic acid with selected active hydrogen containing compounds.

Abstract: A pourable liquid detergent composition, particularly one containing hypochlorite, comprises an aqueous detergent solution having a yield stress value at 20.degree. C. of from 1 to 21 dynes/cm.sup.2, and dispersed solid particles of a sparingly water-soluble alkaline buffer, particularly calcium or magnesium hydroxide, providing a pH within the range of from 10 to 13.

Abstract: There is disclosed in this specification an improved composition for reducing dental plaque and calculus formation, comprising zinc ions and an organoleptically acceptable enzyme, which may be a protease, carbohydrase, or lipase, or mixtures of these enzymes.

Abstract: A pourable liquid detergent composition, particularly one containing hypochlorite, comprises an aqueous detergent solution having a yield stress value at 20.degree. C. of from 1 to 21 dynes/cm.sup.2, and dispersed solid particles of a sparingly water-soluble alkaline buffer, particularly calcium or magnesium hydroxide, providing a pH within the range of from 10 to 13.

Abstract: A stable aqueous built liquid detergent composition is prepared comprising a potassium alkylbenzenesulphonate, a potassium fatty acid soap, a nonionic detergent material, a neutralized maleic anhydride copolymer, partially esterified with a nonionic detergent active, and sodium tripolyphosphate, wherein part of the sodium tripolyphosphate is replaced by tetrapotassium pyrophosphate.

Abstract: There is disclosed in this specification an improved composition for reducing dental plaque and calculus formation, comprising zinc ions and an organoleptically acceptable enzyme, which may be a protease, carbohydrase, or lipase, or mixtures of these enzymes.

Abstract: A method and a composition for retarding plaque are disclosed. The composition includes a synergistic mixture of tetradecylamine in combination with aluminum and/or zinc, each of which may be used singly or in admixture in combination with the amine. The method generally includes applying a mixture of the tetradecylamine in combination with one or more of the above metals to the site of the plaque.

Abstract: A method and a composition for retarding plaque are disclosed. The composition includes a synergistic mixture of tetradecylamine in combination with copper, iron, nickel and/or cobalt, each of which may be used singly or in admixture in combination with the amine. The method generally includes applying a mixture of the tetradecylamine in combination with one or more of the above metals to the site of the plaque.