Abstract: A keyboard support mechanism containing a novel articulating arm mechanism for permitting vertical movement of the keyboard shelf. The articulating arm mechanism has six major components: (1) a mounting bracket, (2) a mounting bracket support in combination with a swivel bracket, (3) a shelf bracket, (4) an upper aim, (5) at least one side arm, and (6) at least one stopping member. The upper arm links the shelf bracket and the mounting bracket; the side arm and the stopping means cooperate to keep the shelf bracket (and hence the keyboard shelf) at a constant angle relative to the ground.

Abstract: The present invention routes local toll-free calls dialed to a toll-free number via local switches and network onto interconnecting local providers with local access settlement rates, thereby allowing a local rather than toll cost structure. The invention operates with existing a subscriber's existing toll-free service provider. When an originating number is identified as an LCA or intraLATA call, the invention routes the local toll-free call from the SCP network to participating local switches that service the subscriber's terminating number. The originating calls are separated between the LCA and the rest of the LATA based upon the NPA-NXXs that are considered local to the subscriber's terminating number. The system also provides for routing local toll free calls and for reporting each local toll free call to the subscriber.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fresh litter is placed in a first compartment. When the useful life to the litter expires, the litter is transferred to a second compartment which is lined with a disposable material. The second compartment is opened and the liner with the soiled litter is removed. A new liner is placed in the second compartment, which is then closed again, Thereafter, fresh litter is added to the first compartment and the litter box is ready for use.

Abstract: A hand held beacon uniquely suited for hailing taxicabs is an excellent signalling device that is easy to operate and adaptable for carrying. By pushing a button on the handle portion that releases a protruding member from a groove in a light element, the tubular plastic light element that has a lower annular metal lip and that is telescoped between an outer tube and an inner copper tube springs up and closes a circuit to cause a bulb at the top of the handle portion to beam light through the light element. The transparent light element tube has a reflective, blocking layer adhesively attached to the inside of the tube other than at transparent or translucent portions defining the letters of the word "TAXI" and defining adjacent translucent annular bands. The reflective layer, which reflects light coming from outside in some embodiments is reflective also on the inside for enhanced distribution of light through the light element.

Abstract: Moisturizing cosmetic compositions for topical skin applications with an active component comprising a lipid mixture having approximately 1 part of specific mixed saturated fats, 1 part of specific monounsaturated fats, 0.25 parts of specific polyunsaturated fats, 4 parts of specific phospholipids, 2 parts of glycolipids and trace quantities of waxes and aminolipids. The formulated topical cosmetic products containing the lipid mixture impart moisturizing skin effects totally safe and highly efficacious. The proportions of lipids approximate those of the vernix.

Abstract: A target practice device for improving an outside shot is mountable on any place on the rim of the basketball goal that has an available surface, i.e. any pan of the rim that does not also have a hook supporting the net. The target can be placed on the rim so that the target-face can be at various angles ranging from 90 degrees (with respect to the ground) to 0 degrees. The target is designed so that it will retract readily to the force of an incoming basketball. When the ball's trajectory is completed, the target returns to its equilibrium position. The device can be mounted on to, and without damaging or altering any part of, a standard basketball goal.

Abstract: A phosphorus vanadium oxide catalyst for the oxidation of a C.sub.4 hydrocarbon. The catalyst comprises a shaped body having a volume, or a fixed bed comprising shaped bodies having an average volume, of at least about 0.02 cc, and contains a promoter selected from among Bi, Sb, Ge, Ti, Zr, La, Ce, Ni, Zn, U, Sn, Si or mixtures thereof. The promoter is present in a proportion that enables the catalyst to have a developed surface area of at least about 28 m.sup.2 /g, and to exhibit a weight/area productivity of at least about 3.5 mg maleic anhydride/m.sup.2 -hr and/or a weight/weight productivity of at least about 100 g maleic anhydride/kg.cat.-hr. when contacted with a gas containing 2.4% by volume n-butane in air, at a gas flow volume to catalyst weight ratio of 2180 cc/g-min., under a pressure of 1.055.times.10.sup.2 -kPa-G, and at a temperature sufficient to maintain a hydrocarbon conversion of 85 mole percent. Methods for the preparation of the catalyst include activation by ANST.

Abstract: The present application discloses a composition which, when added to seafood prior to when said seafood is cooked, improves the organoleptic properties of seafood treated with said composition. The seafood may be cooked by any conventional means of cooking seafood. Also disclosed is a process for treating seafood to improve its organoleptic properties.

Abstract: Moisture sensitive materials are agglomerated by a process that does not disrupt the structure of these materials. A first fraction of the moisture sensitive materials are coated with a hydrophylic binding agent foam and then contacted with the remaining materials. The agglomerated mixture is then dried to a final product moisture.

Abstract: An improved dry instant pudding mix which upon hydration yields a pudding with an improved texture and gloss is prepared by incorporating a critical starch particle size distribution with a powdered sugar of a controlled particle size.

Abstract: Vending apparatus for dispensing discrete articles stacked one above the other such as a stack of pre-filled cups with dry ingredients for mixing with water to make a beverage. The apparatus includes stationary support rings for supporting a plurality of stacks of articles arranged about a vertical axis. An actuating device is adapted to select an article from a particular stack, and for releasing the lowermost article of the selected stack into a carrier. An indexing drive moves the carrier, if necessary, between a discharge station and a position beneath each stack and then returns the carrier to the discharge station, with the selected article being held in the carrier at least until the carrier reaches the discharge station.

Abstract: A process for making a freeze-thaw stable frozen whipped topping containing milk fat. The process for making this topping comprises the inclusion of a calcium chelating agent in the topping's ingredients.

Abstract: Process for making a frozen foam by reducing the calcium activity of a dairy medium by at least about 70% and adding gum, carbohydrate and water. After adding a lipid sol, the mix is homogenized, cooled, whipped and frozen.

Abstract: A buttered table syrup is provided in a polyolefin bottle. An emulsifier is selected which provides a storage stable product. The product does not develop an objectionable off-flavor when packaged in a polyolefin container. The emulsifier contains carageenin and pectin, and may further contain locust bean gum, and/or carboxymethylcellulose.

Abstract: An instant rice pudding mix which comprises a mixture of a powder comprising 15 to 35% by weight of a finely divided sugar, 25 to 40% by weight of a starch, 5 to 20% by weight of a finely divided fat; 5 to 25% by weight of a dried skim-milk powder; up to 3% by weight of an emulsifier and 0 to 4% by weight of an edible gum; and granules formed by the extrusion of a dough formed from 87 to 100% by weight of rice flour, up to 4.0% by weight of a starch-complexing agent, up to 5% by weight of an aerating agent and up to 4.0% of dried skim milk powder and/or dried whey powder mixed with a proportion of water sufficient to produce an extrudable dough. The pudding mix of the invention may conveniently be made up by the addition of hot or boiling water to produce a product having the texture of a traditional rice pudding. The pudding mix of the invention may be packed in pouches, envelopes or other protective cartons which afford moisture-barrier features.

Abstract: A process for producing a pudding with a specified starch particle size distribution is disclosed. As a result of this process, a very uniform, fine starch particle distribution is produced.

Abstract: A process for making propylene chlorohydrin free, hydroxypropylated starch wherein the excess propylene oxide is removed from the reaction mixture before neutralization of the starch. This removal of the propylene oxide prevents the formation of propylene chlorohydrin and thus aleviates the need for its removal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carton which is adapted for packaging of contents which consist of granular, powdery or flaked products of the free-flowing type or of bulk commodities. The carton particularly relates to a linerless paperboard carton which includes an easily openable pouring spout which may be readily reclosed so as to maintain the carton in a positive closed condition after initial opening thereof and to thereby extend the pantry shelf-life of the package and to protect any product remaining in the carton from inadvertent spillage.