Abstract: A fabric conditioner concentrate is produced comprising a liquid or soft solid derivative of cyclic polyol or a reduced saccharide resulting from 35 to 100% of the hydroxyl groups in the cyclic polyol or reduced saccharide being esterified or etherified, the derivative having at least two or more ether groups independently attached to a C8-C22 alkyl or alkenyl chain or mixtures thereof, containing at least 35% tri- or higher esters, an emulsifying agent, a deposition aid and less than 30% by weight water. The nonionic fabric softening component dissolves the deposition aid, which, if it is a cationic deposition aid, can also act as an emulsifying agent, allowing the composition to emulsify easily on mixing with water. Fabric conditioning concentrates according to the present invention maybe in the form of clear isotropic compositions or clear water-in-oil micro-emulsions. The deposition aid allows the nonionic fabric softening component to deposit onto fabric from the emulsion during a rinse step.

Abstract: Antiperspirant formulations containing an antiperspirant active and a continuous phase comprising a water-immiscible liquid carrier, such as, amongst other materials, cyclomethicones, that is structured using an amido-containing compound of the general formula in which R and R1 each independently denote a branched or unbranched moiety containing 5 to 27 carbon atoms, m and n are each independently, zero or 1, Y is a cyclohexane ring bearing the amido-containing substituent groups in 1,2 or 1,3 positions.

Abstract: A ramp assembly (20) for mounting in a low floor bus (22) or other vehicle. The ramp assembly (20) includes a rectangular enclosure (24) that fits underneath the chassis of the low floor bus (22). The ramp assembly (20) includes a reciprocating mechanism (26) for moving a ramp platform (28) between a fully deployed position and a fully stowed position. During this movement, the reciprocating mechanism (26) raises the trailing end of the ramp platform (28) in one translational movement with the extension of the ramp platform, such that the trailing end of the ramp platform, when deployed, is raised to the floor level of the low floor bus (22).

Abstract: Compositions for application to human skin have a continuous phase which contains water-immiscible oil structured by incorporation of a compound of formula in which Y and Y1 are each independently —CH2 or >CO Q and Q1 are each independently a hydrocarbyl group of at least 6 carbon atoms and m is from 2 to 4. The composition may be an antiperspirant containing suspended particulate antiperspirant active or containing a dispersed phase in which antiperspirant active is dissolved in water or water-immiscible solvent.

Abstract: A collapsible carton for shipping, storage and display of individually wrapped smaller packages is provided which includes opposing front and rear panels, a floor and a pair of opposing side panels. The front, rear and side panels have walls of identical height as measured from the floor up to an upper edge of each of the panels. Together they form a receiving cavity with the edges defining an open mouth. Each side panel includes a tear-away section shaped preferably as a right triangle, one edge of the tear-away section being coincident with the upper edge of the respective side panel and a diagonal edge in perforated attachment running transverse across the side panel. The front panel also includes a tear-away section having one edge coincident with the upper edge of the front panel and an opposed edge in perforated attachment.

Abstract: Dressing of W/O/W type containing bifidus m.o. in the internal waterphase. The m.o. can be present for taste reasons, but also for nutritional reasons. The emulsions are characterized in that the outer water phase comprise 0.1-9% organic acids.

Abstract: Edible oil-in-water emulsion comprising:

Abstract: An internet server is provided with a first database of oral hygiene usage information. A user can establish communication with the server, and enter characteristics of an individual (not necessarily the user himself), to extract from the first database information relevant to the individual. The server also maintains a second database of information accumulated concerning oral hygiene of a plurality of individuals. The server can collate this information, for example to generate information comparing the individuals or indicating that a message should be presented or transmitted to the individual.

Abstract: Cellobiose esters and particularly &agr; cellobiose octanonanoate has been found able to structure water-immiscible liquids well, and in particular can produce clear structured emulsions. However, such emulsions tend to lose clarity or structural strength during storage. Deviating from &agr;-cellobiose octanonanoate can result in impaired clarity and/or impaired hardness of emulsion sticks.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition, preferably an antiperspirant composition, in solid or soft-solid form has a continuous phase which contains a water-immiscible liquid carrier and also contains a structurant which is partially or fully esterified maltose of the formulae: 1

Abstract: A geometric construction device forms circles or arcs with a marking instrument and simultaneously measures angles. The device includes a radius arm and a rotatable member. The radius arm includes a means for receiving the marking instrument and a disc having a pivot point and being rotatable about the pivot point. The disc is used to attach the rotatable member to the radius arm. The rotatable member in combination with the radius arm forms a 360° protractor. The rotatable member has a plurality of radius holes in it for receiving the marking instrument. These radius holes may be used to form circles or arcs with the radius being less than or equal to the radius of the disc. The 360° protractor is capable of measuring degrees between 0° and 360° while circles or arcs are being formed.

Abstract: A tunable resonant cavity including a cavity housing having top and bottom walls with a post disposed in said cavity extending from die bottom of the cavity toward and spaced from the top. The length of the post is adjustable to adjust the resonant frequency of the cavity. The materials forming the resonant cavity are selected to provide temperature compensation.

Abstract: A method for imparting a fried onion aroma and/or odor to a foodstuff, wherein cis/trans-3,4-dimethyl-2-mercapto-2,3-dihydrothiophene (DMMT) is added to said foodstuff, with the proviso that this is not achieved by adding species of plants or (processed) parts thereof belonging to the genus of Allium.

Abstract: A cosmetic towelette is provided which includes a water-insoluble substrate and a fluid cosmetic composition impregnated into the substrate. The composition has a viscosity ranging from about 1 cps to 10,000 cps. The composition includes a water phase, a sunscreen phase and a surfactant system. The sunscreen phase is immiscible with the water phase and contains at least 25% organic sunscreen agent. Towelettes impregnated with the composition impart an effective SPF to the skin when applied thereto.

Abstract: Edible compositions containing a fat phase and vegetable matter, such as onions, garlic, carrots, peppers, herbs, or mixtures thereof. Said composition is suitable for food preparation processes, such as frying or simmering.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of removing soil from a surface, comprises the steps of:

Abstract: Acylated cellobiose compounds (CHME) which satisfy the formula; 1

Abstract: A topical composition comprising: (a) conjugated linoleic acid, and/or derivatives thereof comprising conjugated linoleic acid moieties, in which at least 1% by weight of the conjugated linoleic acid and/or moieties is present as the trans 10, cis 12 isomer, and (b) a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The product is particularly suitable for lightening human skin.

Abstract: A buoyancy system for a floating platform includes at least one composite buoyancy module coupled to a riser. The composite buoyancy module is sized to have a volume to produce a buoyancy force. The composite buoyancy module may include a vessel with a composite vessel wall. A layer of buoyant material fills the volume of the vessel between a stem pipe and the vessel. The buoyant material may be foam. The layer may include a plurality of discrete sections interconnected to form the layer. Protrusions and indentations may be formed in the sections to mate and interlock the sections.