Abstract: A cover arrangement is provided for covering a transmission shifter for a vehicle. The cover arrangement includes a lower cover member and an upper cover that mates with the lower cover. The lower cover has a perimeter flange forming a recess, and the upper cover is configured to fit into the perimeter recess. The lower perimeter flange includes a plurality of integrally formed apertures having a tooth on one side and a pressure tab on the other side. The upper cover includes a plurality of integrally formed protrusions shaped to extend into the apertures. Each protrusion has a rough surface on one side for engaging the tooth of the aperture corresponding thereto, and a relatively smooth surface on another side for slidably engaging the pressure tab of the aperture corresponding thereto, the rough surface and the smooth surface being substantially parallel.

Abstract: A skin treatment composition is provided which includes a crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer, a skin conditioning agent, a volatile siloxane and no more than 5% water. Hydrocarbons such as petrolatum and polyols such as glycerin are the preferred skin conditioning agents. Inclusion of the elastomer provides a non-traditional smooth/silky feel to the skin upon application with a non-draggy rub in.

Abstract: A virtual-drum capstan-driven device for outputting images from electronic files onto paper, film or plate material has increased output speed and reduced cost compared to an internal drum device. A capstan drive moves web type image recording media through a curved media platen having an upper curved surface and a lower curved surface which form the media into a virtual drum. The optical system has a rotating reflective spinner at the center of curvature of the virtual drum to scan modulated image date across media while being continuously driven. A tensioning mechanism maintains the media in a taught configuration and works in cooperation with the capstan drive to accurately control the motion of the media during imaging.

Abstract: A completely formulated, ready to cook, food product mix is discussed which is entirely in the glassy state and has a single glass transition temperature. An extrusion process for preparing the product is also discussed.

Abstract: The invention concerns wellbore fluids suitable for use in the oil and gas exploration and production industries and embraces fluids used for drilling, completion, workover or packing of wellbores. The invention is especially concerned with biodegradable wellbore fluids the liquid phase of which consists of an oil, or of water-in-oil "invert" emulsions, where the oil phase comprises n-alkanes.

Abstract: A spread is disclosed to contain a fiber ingredient which is non-degradable by enzymes secreted by the human body. The fiber ingredient is a non-starch polysaccharide having an average molecular weight of more than 800 and at least 10 st %, based on the weight of the fibers of soluble fibers.

Abstract: A method of concentrating oocysts of waterborne protozoan parasites from water potentially contaminated by dilute densities of the parasites is described. Potentially contaminated water is fed into the separation channel of a continuous separation channel centrifuge. The water is centrifuged for a period of time sufficient to collect the parasitic oocysts and cysts in the channel.

Abstract: A swab is provided which includes an elongate stem and an absorbent covering such as cotton surrounding opposite tips of the stem. An antimicrobial agent is dispersed within the absorbent covering. A process is also provided for manufacturing the swabs. The process includes the steps of preparing a liquid medium containing the antimicrobial agent, contacting the absorbent covering with the liquid medium and then drying the absorbent covering.

Abstract: Improved flare apparatus having long service lives for burning flammable and air and methods are provided. The flare apparatus is basically comprised of an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member positioned within the outer tubular member whereby an annular flammable gas discharge space is provided immediately adjacent to an annular air discharge space. The flammable gas is discharged into the atmosphere in an annular straight out pattern. At least a portion of the air is discharged into the atmosphere for mixing with the flammable gas in a swirling pattern immediately adjacent to the flammable gas which prevents internal burning and premature failure of the flare apparatus.

Abstract: An oral composition, particularly a gel, is provided which includes at least 2%, preferably 6% or higher of hydrogen peroxide in a carrier stabilized by a triphenylmethane dye. Particularly useful as the dye are FD&C Blue 1 and FD&C Green 3 at levels ranging from 0.006 to 1 %. Further stability can also be achieved through use of a chelating acid, particularly phosphoric acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved matrix or core shell enzyme capsule compositions comprising certain density modifying solids and defined core structural ingredients. Using these capsule compositions, much better active stability is obtained. In addition, higher active retention is accomplished during capsule formation. Release characteristics are not compromised. In a second embodiment of the invention, the invention relates to structured heavy duty liquid compositions comprising these capsules.

Abstract: A scanning apparatus providing separate fixed object focal planes for transmissive and reflective original documents to be scanned, wherein a scan carriage containing illumination, sensor, and optical elements is moved together to scan an original document and to obtain a digitized representation thereof. The movable scan carriage has an illumination source disposed between the reflective and transmissive object focal planes, with the object focal plane to be used selected by changing the position of one or more optical elements within the scan carriage. A dark slide provides protection against flare during scanning, and can be closed to provide for dark current calibration as well as to seal the system from dust when not in use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new class of carbohydrate based nonionic surfactant, i.e., alkyl and alkenyl glycasuccinamide, and a process for their manufacture.

Abstract: A hairspray composition is provided with improved combability, spray efficiency and anti-foaming properties. The hairspray includes a film-forming resin, a carrier such as ethanol and a small level of a propoxylated non-ethoxylated silicone copolyol.

Abstract: In a mill for cross rolling metal strip and having upper and lower work rolls and backup rolls, at least one crossed intermediate roll is disposed between at least one pair of work roll and backup roll.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition is provided that includes a water-insoluble, dispersible polymeric resin having a viscosity of less than 2 centipoise at 25.degree. C. when dispersed at 10% in water and a water-soluble amphoteric polymer.

Abstract: A cleansing kit is provided which includes a pouch of netted mesh, a closed cell sponge and a toilet bar. Preferably the sponge is sculpted in the form of a mitt or cartoon character.

Abstract: A dispensing package for cream compositions is provided which includes a container body have a longitudinal central axis. The container body defines a storage chamber for the composition. An opening in the container body is present for discharging the composition. A fixed cam opposite the opening has teeth oriented tangentially to the longitudinal axis. A rotatable cog mounted on the cam has a plurality of ratchet teeth engageable with the teeth of the fixed cam. The cog is provided with external peripheral cams oriented parallel with the longitudinal axis. A spindle mounted on the cog extends along the central longitudinal axis between the cog and the opening. An elevator is mounted on the spindle and is displaceable between the cog and the opening to dispense the composition through the opening. A pawl is oriented transverse to the longitudinal axis and is engageable with the peripheral cams to rotate the cog and spindle on the fixed cam.

Abstract: An apparatus for making a lithographic printing plate according to the silver salt diffusion transfer process image-wise exposes an imaging element with a high intensity short time scanning exposure. The imaging element comprises on a support in the order given a silver halide emulsion layer and a layer containing physical development nuclei. A thus obtained image-wise exposed imaging element is subsequently developed in the presence of a developing agent and silver halide solvent. The image-wise exposure is focused substantially within the silver halide emulsion layer of the imaging element.