Abstract: A hair care composition is disclosed comprising i) a cleansing surfactant comprising an amphoteric surfactant and an anionic surfactant; ii) a hydroxamic acid or salt thereof having a carbon chain of C4 to C12; iii) an oil phase comprising at least one liquid hydrocarbon oil; and iv) a piroctone compound; wherein the weight ratio of the amount of the combination of said hydroxamic acid or salt and said liquid hydrocarbon oil to the amount of said piroctone compound is from 1:1 to 8:1; wherein said hydroxamic acid is caprylhydroxamic acid.

Abstract: A system for and a method of forming a bimetallic composite includes positioning a first metal in proximity to an ejector for jetting a material. The method of forming a bimetallic composite also includes ejecting one or more drops of the liquid material to form a layer of the liquid material onto a surface of the first metal. The method of forming a bimetallic composite also includes where the liquid material may include a second metal. The metal cladding system includes an ejector for jetting a liquid material, and a platform for conveying a component in proximity to the ejector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition which brightens skin. It more particularly relates to a topical composition which is effective against hyperpigmentation especially in the under-eye region. This is achieved by including in a topical composition. Vitamin K2 and hydroxystearic acid (ISA).

Abstract: A personal tactical system including a load-bearing garment, a pouch with one or more batteries enclosed in the pouch, at least one power distribution and data hub, and at least one camera. The camera is incorporated into or removably attachable to the load-bearing garment, the pouch is removably attachable to the load-bearing garment and the one or more batteries are operable to supply power to the at least one power distribution and data hub. The at least one power distribution and data hub is operable to supply power to at least one peripheral device. A plurality of personal tactical systems is operable to form an ad hoc network to share images and other information for determining object direction, location, and movement.

Abstract: A frozen confection product comprising from two to five frozen confections, wherein from one to five of the frozen confections is an aerated frozen confection comprising from 0.3 wt % to 1.5 wt % protein, wherein from 25 wt % to 100 wt % of the protein is plant protein and from 0 wt % to 75 wt % is dairy protein, wherein the frozen confection product comprises a core and a coating, and from 10% to 100% of the outer surface of the frozen confection product comprises the aerated frozen confection comprising from 0.3 wt % to 1.5 wt % protein, wherein the coating comprises from one to four frozen confections and each frozen confection is in contact with from 10% to 50% of the surface area of the core.

Abstract: A cap (50) for a cartridge (10) comprises fastening means (52) for fastening the cap (50) to a cartridge opening (36) and a valve (60) configured to control liquid flow from inside the cartridge (10) through the cartridge opening (36) and the cap (50) under negative pressure wherein the valve (60) is a deformable ball (90) which covers one or more flow openings (92) in a non-deformed state (NS) and deforms to allow flow through the one or more flow openings (92) in the deformed state (DS).

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising ethanol, a lipid mixture consisting of isostearyl alcohol and glyceryl monolaurate at a weight ratio of from 25:75 to 40:60 and an oil selected from C8 to C16 alkanes, and the use of such compositions in sweat management.

Abstract: An assembly (100) comprises a container (10) comprising a container body (13) and at least one protrusion (102); and an identification device (120) comprising a plurality of transmitter-receiver pairs (110). Each transmitter-receiver pair is formed of one transmitter (112) to send a signal (116) and one receiver (114) configured to detect the signal (116) sent from the transmitter (112), characterized in that each of the at least one protrusion (102) is positioned to block a signal (116) between one of the transmitter-receiver pairs (110) when the container (10) is coupled to the identification device (120). A method of identifying a content of the container (10).

Abstract: A system and method, as disclosed herein, are each operable to control graphics related to one or more advertising goals. The system, in an embodiment, includes a plurality of steps. The steps include generating at least one graphical interface. The graphical interface is configured to display a first graphic configured to indicate at least one of a plurality of spot airtime length settings. The interface is also configured to display a second graphic configured to indicate at least one of a plurality of territorial spot distribution settings. In response to a first input, the steps include causing the first graphic to graphically represent one of the spot airtime length settings, wherein the represented spot airtime length setting indicates a spot time value, wherein the spot time value is desirable for one of a plurality of impressions of an advertisement. In response to a second input, the steps include causing the second graphic to graphically represent one of the territorial spot distribution settings.

Abstract: A cleansing bar, comprising: 5 to 50% by weight soap and free fatty acid, based on the total weight of the cleansing bar, comprising 30 to 50% by weight free fatty acid based on the total weight of the cleansing bar and 0 to 16% by weight soap based on the total weight of the cleansing bar; wherein the weight ratio of free fatty acid:soap is greater than 1:1; 10 to 25% by weight non-soap synthetic surfactants, based on the total weight of the cleansing bar; 9 to 50% by weight zeolite, based on the total weight of the cleansing bar; and 10 to 30% by weight water, based on the total weight of the cleansing bar; wherein a pH of the cleansing bar measured from an 8% by weight bar slurry is 4.5 to 10. The bars are produced via a high-speed extrusion process without negatives (e.g., free of grittiness, cracking, etc.) while retaining good user properties (e.g., lather).

Abstract: A water-soluble film comprising a protein e.g. casein or derivative and a bittering agent and a unit dose product comprising a substrate treatment formulation within a sealed package, the package comprising the film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a personal cleansing composition that delivers enhanced deposition of sunscreens on to the topical surface of the body thereby ensuring high UV protection to the surface while the skin is washed clean of undesirable oils and dirt. This is achieved through incorporation of select water-soluble sunscreens in a high surfactant containing composition.

Abstract: A method for printing a 3D part with a 3D printer includes ejecting drops of a build material from a nozzle of the 3D printer. A first plurality of the drops forms a perimeter of the 3D part, and a second plurality of the drops forms an infill of the 3D part. The method also includes controlling a parameter such that the parameter has a first value while the first plurality of the drops is ejected. The method also includes controlling the parameter such that the parameter has a second value while the second plurality of the drops is ejected, wherein the first and second values are different.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a bispecific chimeric antigen receptor, comprising: (a) at least two antigen-specific targeting regions; (b) an extracellular spacer domain; (c) a transmembrane domain; (d) at least one co-stimulatory domain; and (e) an intracellular signaling domain, wherein each antigen-specific targeting region comprises an antigen-specific single chain Fv (scFv) fragment, and binds a different antigen, and wherein the bispecific chimeric antigen receptor is co-expressed with a therapeutic control. The invention also provides methods and uses of the bispecific chimeric antigen receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition that provides energizing glow to skin. It more particularly relates to a personal care composition for topical application that delivers a fresh, young and lively look to skin. This is achieved through a combination of Olivine extract and a vitamin C compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved meat analogue and process to produce the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an effervescent cleansing powder composition that comprises an effervescent system, a solid surfactant system, and a stabilizing system comprising apolysaccharide builder and a salt of carboxylic acid, and optionally a viscosity builder. The cleansing powder composition is mild during use, generates consumer-desirable lathering characteristics, and remains free-flowing under high humidity and/or temperature conditions.

Abstract: Methods of treating and preventing fibrosis, and diseases/disorders characterised by fibrosis, through ADAMTS14 inhibition are disclosed, as well as agents for use in such methods.

Abstract: A solid fabric softening composition is disclosed comprising from 35 to 60% by weight of a disintegrant system and a quaternary ammonium compound having a structure represented by formula (I): (R1)(R2)N+(R3)(R4) A?, wherein each R1 and R2 is independently a C1 to C4 alkyl group or a C2 to C4 alkenyl group: each of R3 and R4 is independently a linear or branched C16 to C22 alkyl or alkenyl group: A? is an anionic counterion selected from a halide, alkyl sulfate and mixtures thereof; wherein the disintegrant system comprises a combination of salt and acid.

Abstract: Surgical instruments that facilitate articulation of a scraping tool within a surgical space (e.g., a vertebrae), and are configured to remain locked in position when scraping and removing tissue. The surgical instruments include a handle and a retention shaft that insertably engages the handle. The retention shaft includes a split distal end having flexible first and second portions that include means for securing a removeable tip therebetween, the tip being configured to scrape/remove tissue and insertably engage the split distal end between the first and second portions. A pivot lock mechanism engages the handle and receives the retention shaft therein with means for moving same axially. The surgical instrument is moveable between an unlocked state in which the tip is moveable relative to the split distal end when secured therein, and a locked state in which the tip is not moveable relative to the split distal end when secured therein.