Abstract: A mascara applicator is described comprising a container for the mascara containing a silicone elastomer wiper gland in the opening of the container which allows for ingress and egress of an applicator brush and its attached stem. The applicator also comprises a cap for the opening of the container to which is attached to the stem and brush for the applicator.

Abstract: Keratinous material, such as human hair, in which disulfide linkages have been ruptured to form sulfhydryl groups can be permanently set using transition metal oxide compounds.

Abstract: A rigid piston-type multi-cavity dispensing container for simultaneous coextrusion of two or more flowable materials in a predetermined proportion, such as multicomponent toothpaste and the like which, upon relative compression of the upper and lower body members, produces a single, banded, unmixed stream of material. The container has a unique outlet assembly which is arranged to cause the outlet streams of material to flow towards each other. The outlet assembly maintains the segregation of the different materials as they move simultaneously outward through the outlet.

Abstract: A rigid piston-type multi-cavity dispensing container for simultaneous coextrusion of two or more flowable materials in a predetermined proportion, such as multi-component toothpaste and the like which, upon relative compression of the upper and lower body members, produces a single, banded, unmixed stream of material. The container has a unique outlet which is arranged to cause the outlet streams of material to flow towards each other. The outlet maintains the segregation of the different materials as they move simultaneously outward through the outlet.

Abstract: An improved induction motor control system. Single-phase and three-phase AC induction motors are controlled in accordance with the equation y=m=x+b, where y is the phase angle, m is the slop, x is the firing delay and b is the offset. Subsequently, the firing delay is increased by predetermined amounts, the behavior of the phase angle is evaluated for several cycles, and the motor is controlled based on the results of the evaluation, thereby minimizing energy consumption.

Abstract: An aqueous cosmetic emulsion is provided that includes an isoparaffin and an alkyl phosphate salt wherein the relative ratio of isoparaffin to alkyl phosphate sale ranges from about 40:1 to 1:1. The combination of isoparaffin with alkyl phosphate salt provides an unexpected thickening effect and results in a non-greasy product relative to a mineral oil bearing formula.

Abstract: A container closure is provided with a body defining a dispensing orifice and a cover disposed on the body for being pivoted between a closed position occluding the orifice and an open position spaced away from the orifice. A hinge connects the cover to the body. The body has a generally smooth applicator surface around the dispensing orifice. The cover has an inwardly projecting sealing protrusion for entering at least partially into the dispensing orifice and sealingly engaging the body at the periphery of the dispensing orifice when the cover is in the closed position. The body and the cover together cooperate to define latching means, such as (1) an engagement between the protrusion and a portion of the body around at least part of the periphery of the orifice or (2) engaging ribs on the body and cover for releasably holding the cover in the closed position.

Abstract: The invention is a process for preparing round, fluid filled microcapsules by the simultaneous extrusion, of core and shell material from coaxially aligned and concentric extrusion nozzles into a surrounding carrier fluid moving in the direction of the extrusion wherein a surfactant having affinity with the carrier fluid is added to the carrier fluid.When the carrier fluid is an oil based carrier, a lipophilic emulsifier such as a sorbitan monoester of a fatty acid can be used.

Abstract: A product dispenser for viscous products is described comprising a tubular container, a liquid pump dispenser, and a take-up piston which advances towards the pump dispenser as product is dispensed therethrough from the container. The take-up piston has a central depression to accommodate the lower portions of the housing of the pump dispenser when the piston reaches its uppermost location when the container is nearly fully evacuated of product. Transverse slots cut downwardly in the upper surface of the piston extend radially outwardly from the central depression to the sides of the piston to provide a means to bleed or vent off unwanted air entrapped in product which lies in the central depression.

Abstract: A stable, water dispersible petroleum jelly formulation, which is an oil-in-water emulsion, is described which comprises water, petroleum jelly, optional humectant, and emulsifier. The composition is formed by ultrasonically emulsifying the various components which will ultimately form the emulsion.

Abstract: A synergistic moisturizing effect can be obtained in skin treating, e.g., cosmetic, formulations utilizing a combination of glycerol and diglycerol.

Abstract: An impression cup of a female unogenital region for use in fabricating a customized female urine receptacle and having a rim and connecting wall portions defining an opening sufficient to surround the urethral opening, the wall portion also having another opening for introducing an impression material into the receptacle and means suitable for introducing an impression material into the opening in the wall portion.

Abstract: A molded plastic container having three compartments is described which has utility as a makeup case. The container comprises a central compartment (which can hold an applicator) and a side compartment on each side of the central compartment which is adapted to hold makeup. A living hinge lies between each side compartment and the central compartment to allow for movement of the two side compartments towards and away from one another in the act of closing and opening of the container, respectively. Protective plastic film can overlie at least one of the side compartments.

Abstract: A spray head is disclosed having an aligned fluid conduit leading respectively to a source of pressurized water and a spray outlet. A rotatable, vertically movable valve element lies in a suitable bore in the spray head between the conduits. The valve has a horizontal conduit therethrough which merges with a vertical conduit adapted to convey liquid from a container to which the spray head is connected. A frangible locking collar lies between the head of the valve and the upper surface of the spray head holding the valve from either rotational or vertical movement towards the container. Breaking and removal of the locking collar allows for 90.degree. rotation of the valve to unseat inwardly from flange carried by the valve body from inwardly projecting retaining flanges carried by the spray head body thereby allowing for downward movement of the valve to puncture a seal over the container holding the liquid.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel antimicrobial systems containing a water-soluble, non-ionic pyrethione derivative known chemically as the magnesium sulfate adduct of 2,2'-dithiobis-pyridine-1,1'-dioxide (referred to hereinafter as "the magnesium sulfate adduct") and a water soluble zinc salt.The antimicrobial systems of this invention may be incorporated in various useful therapeutic and cleansing compositions such, for example, as surgical scrub compositions, skin disinfectants, mouthwashes, deodorants, hospital cleaners, etc.