Abstract: An ice confection product having a volume of from 1 to 20 ml and a thickness of greater than 5 mm comprising an antifreeze protein, wherein &Dgr; modulus/original modulus≧0.4, and/or &Dgr; strength/original strength≧0.4; providing that when &Dgr; modulus/original modulus≦6.0, &Dgr; modulus≧50 MPa, and/or when &Dgr; strength/original strength≦2.0, &Dgr; strength≧0.2 MPa. Such ice confection products have properties which are akin to boiled sweets. Such products cannot be bitten or chewed but must be sucked, resulting in a product which remains in the mouth longer and is more refreshing.

Abstract: A miniature patio heater is provided which has a total height of approximately 3 ft. and which has a shroud with a diameter less than 2 ft. The patio heater includes a base having a vertically extending chamber, which is approximately 1.5 ft. high, for receiving a small gas bottle. A hollow post extends upwardly from the upper end of the chamber. A heater assembly and shroud are supported at the upper end of the post. A gas line extends along the inside of the hollow post between the heater assembly and the chamber. A connector assembly provides a pivotal connection between the end of the gas line and a regulator connected to a gas bottle within the chamber. The chamber is provided with an access opening for inserting and removing the gas bottle. Thus, the gas bottle, with attached regulator, can be swung from a vertical upright position within the chamber outwardly through the access opening to an angular position to facilitate removal of an empty gas bottle and replacement with a full gas bottle.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is provided which includes an elongate body having an interior cavity, a power source mounted within the cavity, an elongate drive shaft driven rotatably by the power source, a camwheel mounted on the drive shaft, a yoke with projecting arms which confine travel of the camwheel, a crankshaft section driven by the drive shaft, an output shaft axially aligned to the drive shaft, and a collar with a guide track eccentrically coupling the crankshaft section to the output shaft thereby imparting both lateral and rotary reciprocating motion to the output shaft. A brushhead mounted on the front end of the elongate body accepts the motion from the output shaft. The mechanical drive system is fully enclosed within the housing of the elongate body. Brushheads are replaceably mountable outside the cavity on the front end.

Abstract: The invention concerns a food composition, suitable for shallow frying, comprising triglycerides, wherein least 60 wt. % of triglycerides is of vegetable origin, and 0.05-3 wt. % sunflower lecithin. The invention further concerns a process for the preparation of hydrolyzed sunflower lecithin.

Abstract: Edible W/O emulsion spread comprising a continuous fat phase which contains a natural structuring hardstock fat, which hardstock fat contains at least 45 wt. % of SOS triglyceride (S is C18-C24 fatty acid residue and 0 is an oleic acid residue). A fat with such composition may be isolated from plants belonging to the genus Allanblackia or the genus Pentadesma.

Abstract: A method for preparing a milk-based composition comprising a homopolysaccharide is provided whereby a mixture comprising milk and fermentable sugar is fermented with a homopolysaccharide-producing microorganism under anaerobic conditions, without regulating the pH, and the fermentation is stopped before the pH of the mixture drops below pH 5.5. Food products comprising such compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a molten process for making compositions comprising anionic, surfactant soap and free fatty acid using a source of divalent cation sufficiently soluble to interact with soluble soaps. This allows greater amounts of soap to be used while retaining good finishing properties.

Abstract: An aqueous shampoo composition comprising, in addition to water an anionic cleansing surfactant, a cationic polymer, and a monoalkyl quaternary ammonium compound in which the alkyl chain length is C8 to C14.

Abstract: In a method of dry cleaning, textile fabrics are contacted with densified carbon dioxide composition. The composition comprises CO2 in a weight ratio to the polar solvent of 5:1 to 100,000:1, preferably from 10:1 to 10,000:1, a hydrophilic fluorescer and surfactant.

Abstract: An outer package is provided for strapping together at least two different articles. The package is a unitary cellulosic board forming primary and secondary hollow cavities of unequal volume, the primary cavity having opposite openings on first and second ends, the secondary hollow cavity having opposite left and right ends each coverable by a closure wall when folded into a closed position. A pair of article anchoring apertures are formed in the floor wall to secure any article held within the primary cavity. A blank is also described which when assembled through adhesive securement of head and tail terminal panels forms the outer package.

Abstract: A removable cartridge for a detergent dispensing system for a dishwasher comprising:

Abstract: There is provided an enzymatic oxidation composition and process wherein an oxidisable substance is reacted with (a) a compound having the formula: 1

Abstract: A tablet of compacted particulate cleaning composition which contains surfactant and detergency builder, and is suitable for fabric washing, also includes water-insoluble, water-swellable polymeric material, and disintegration-promoting particles containing at least 40% (by weight of the particles) of one or more materials selected from:

Abstract: Antiperspirant products and methods for achieving antiperspirancy utilising compositions comprising an antiperspirant salt and a water soluble polymer, characterised in that:

Abstract: The invention provides a tablet of compacted particulate cleaning composition comprising at least one cleaning ingredient selected from the group consisting of organic surfactant, detergency builder and bleach, wherein the tablet or a discrete region thereof comprises water-swellable disintegration-promoting particles comprising a) disintegration material selected from the group consisting of (i) cellulosic material from a plant source other than timber and (ii) plant material which contains both cellulose and lignin, obtainable by fragmentation of plant material without separation of its fibers into a liquid dispersion, and b) carrier material having a solubility in deionised water at 20° C. of about 1 gram per liter or less. The tablets have an aesthetically acceptable colour and exhibit good disintegration and strength properties. The disintegration-promoting particles are also provided.

Abstract: A buoyancy system for a deep water floating platform includes at least one composite buoyancy module coupled to a riser. The module includes an elongate vessel with a vessel wall, and upper and lower ends. The vessel is attached to the riser, vertically oriented, and submerged under a surface of water such that the upper end is disposed at a lower water pressure, and the lower end at a higher water pressure. The vessel wall has a thickness that varies from a thinner wall thickness at the lower end to a thicker wall thickness at the upper end. The vessel may be internally pressurized with air such that an internal air pressure of the vessel substantially equals the higher water pressure at the lower end of the vessel resulting in a lower pressure differential at the lower end with the thinner wall thickness and a higher pressure differential at the top end with the thicker wall thickness. The module is sized to have a volume to produce a buoyancy force at least as great as the weight of the riser.

Abstract: The invention relates to soap bars comprising 6% to 13% triglyceride oils wherein said bars simultaneously have post processing properties and maintain good lather. In a second embodiment, the invention relates to a process of making predominantly soap bars having noted properties comprising adding 6 to about 13% by wt. triglyceride oil(s) at finishing stage post crystallization.

Abstract: A new and distinct Verbena plant named ‘Balwilrose’, characterized by its reddish purple flowers, mounded trailing habit, and dark green leaves.