Abstract: A process for producing a fat blend, usable as hardstock in margarine and W/O spreads, comprising interesterifying a fat mixture comprising 30-55% liquid vegetable oil and 45-70% of a fat having at least 80% saturated fatty acids of a chain length of 16 C-atoms or more, and fractionating the interesterified product to obtain an olein fraction having a solid fat content of N10=54-85 N20=32-70 N30=4-30 N35=<18 A fat blend obtainable by this process, a margarine fat containing such fatblends and a fatproduct, in particular a margarine or W/O spread containing this margarine fat, or this fatblend.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions herein comprise an antiperspirant active, a carrier and a structurant for the carrier which comprises an effective concentration of a combination of at least one sterol and at least one sterol ester, to form a solid or a soft solid. The compositions can be anhydrous and in the form of a suspension of antiperspirant active, or can comprise aqueous emulsions. A particularly suitable sterol comprises &bgr; sitosterol and a particularly preferred sterol ester comprises oryzanol. Preferably the mole ratio of sterol to sterol ester is in the range of 3:1 to 1:2.

Abstract: Freeze drying apparatus and associated lyophilization procedures are provided employing vapor flow detection and/or vacuum control for monitoring and control of the lyophilization process. The vapor flow detector, such as a windmill sensor, is disposed to monitor vapor flow from product undergoing lyophilization. In a batch process, vapor flow is collectively monitored with the vapor flow detector between the process chamber and condenser chamber, while in a manifold configuration separate vapor flow detectors are employed at each flask attachment port. A windmill sensor provides visual feedback to an operator and/or electronic feedback to a system controller. A vacuum control system is also provided for use with or independent of vapor flow detection. This vacuum control disconnects the vacuum source from the process chamber when pressure within the process chamber falls below a first predefined set point.

Abstract: A Venetian type blind has a bottomrail, a headrail positioned above the bottomrail, a tilting slat, and two sets of slats carried on either upper ladders or lower ladders. The tilting slat has a center segment and an end segment pivotably attached to each end of the center segment by a common axle that runs through the center segment. The first set of slats is carried on a set of upper ladders extending from the headrail to the center segment of the tilting slat. The second set of slats are carried on a set of lower ladders extending from the end segments of the tilting slat to the bottomrail. To change the lower slats to a position different from the upper slats an operator turns an end segment relative to the center segment. Since the end segments are on a common axle they will turn together. A locking tab may be provided on each end segment which will lock the end segments to the center segment.

Abstract: A container having a lightweight bottle body resistant to stress cracking, especially useful for liquid household products such as heavy duty liquid detergents, but also for liquid fabric softeners, light duty liquid detergents, automatic dishwashing gels, chemicals, foods and other products. The light weight of the body limits the amount of resource needed to produce the body and the amount of plastic material to be disposed of when the contents have been consumed. In one embodiment, the body includes a multilayer resin structure having an inner layer which includes a metallocene polyethylene polymer. An octagonal shape, ribs or grooves at the intersections of the panels, a drainback fitment, an off center neck, and an in-mold label are optional.

Abstract: A polysaccharide conjugate comprises a polysaccharide with an attached entity having a molecular weight of at least 5000, the polysaccharide conjugate being capable of binding to cellulose. Preferred polysaccharides include tamarind seed xyloglucan, locust bean gum and enzyme modified guar. The attached entity is suitably a protein such as an enzyme, antibody or antibody fragment, or a particle possibly having a benefit agent such as a fragrance associated therewith. Because the polysaccharide conjugate binds to cellulose, which is present in cotton and other fabrics, paper, etc., binding of the conjugate to cellulose brings the attached entity into close proximity to a surface of or containing cellulose. The invention thus enables targeting of attached entities to such surfaces. The invention also provides a product incorporating the polysaccharide conjugate of the invention. The product is conveniently a laundry product such as a fabric washing product, e.g.

Abstract: A first aspect of the invention is a process for enhancing the activity of an oxidorecudtase by adding to the enzyme, certain specific compounds which are capable of enhancing the activity of said oxidoreductase enzyme. A second aspect of the invention is an enzymatic bleach composition comprising an oxidoreductase and enhancing compounds.

Abstract: A container for dispensing two products kept separate prior to application, for example, surfactant and skin benefit agent. The container comprising two chambers, adhered to each other. Although the chambers are essentially identical when viewed from their respective distal walls, they are adhered to each other at an offset so that from any view, both chambers can be seen. Preferably, the chambers include in their proximal walls complementary raised and recessed portions, e.g., protuberances and depressions, which assist the alignment of the chambers in an offset. A closure preferably comprises a peripheral flange and a wall extending transversely of the flange and including at least two product egress openings. Product egress channels on the underside of the transverse wall may lead to the product egress openings. Preferably attached to the closure base, for example by a hinge, is a closure cover.

Abstract: A process for forming detergent bars by injection moulding in which a pressure is applied to a partially structured detergent composition to deliver it to a mould. The detergent composition can be delivered to the mould in a substantially semi-solid state, at a temperature below 70° C. and at a pressure at the point of injection of greater than 20 psi.

Abstract: An ultra high pressure waterjet cutting system which includes a valve for selectively delivering either a stream of ultra-high pressure water or alternatively, a moderately reduced but yet sufficiently high pressure to initiate cutting. The arrangement provides a convenient means for initiating cuts along the edges of workpieces and is particularly useful when encountering surfaces of brittle workpieces.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus which utilizes a software-based digital signal processing circuit to generate a signal which is representative of the status of a movable component. A preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention includes a synchro which is connected to a movable component. An analog reference excitation may be applied to the synchro, and the synchro generates analog synchro signals which bear a relationship to the status of the movable component. The analog synchro signals are converted to digital synchro signals by a plurality of analog-to-digital converters. A digital reference signal and the digital synchro signals are provided to a software-based digital signal processing circuit which preferably corrects constant and time-varying errors in the digital synchro signals and generates a status signal which is representative of the status of the movable component.

Abstract: A free-flowing built particulate laundry detergent composition comprises: (i) at least 27% by weight of non-soap organic detergent surfactant, (ii) one or more detergency builders, but not more than 7% by weight of alkali metal aluminosilicate, the weight ratio of surfactant to builder being at least 1.2:1.

Abstract: Dairy spreads, especially fresh cheese, are sensitive for heat treatments. The heat treated products are often grainy, mealy and chalky. The invention relates to a method of producing a dairy spread wherein a cheese milk or cream or a combination thereof is acid coagulated in the presence of a suitable culture, wherein the culture comprises an exopolysaccharide producing lactic acid bacterium capable of reducing the graininess of the heat treated dairy spread.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balfieorce’, characterized by its numerous fully double orange-colored flowers; upright and mounded plant habit; and freely basal-branching habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balfiecobl’, characterized by its numerous orange-colored fully double flowers; upright and mounded plant habit; and freely basal-branching habit.