Abstract: A transparent conditioning composition for hair comprises a stable transparent dispersion of: (i) a substantially water-insoluble quaternary ammonium material having two C.sub.12-28 alkyl or alkenyl groups connected to the quaternary ammonium head group via at least one ester linkage, and (ii) a solubilising agent comprising at least one surfactant, preferably cationic surfactants.

Abstract: A fishing reel having a body, a line carrying spool, first structure for mounting the line carrying spool to the body, a rotor, second structure for mounting the rotor to the body for movement relative to the body around an axis as an incident of which line is wrapped by the rotor around the line carrying spool, a line control member, and third structure cooperating between the line control member and at least one of the reel body, rotor and spool for a) maintaining the line control member in an operative position on the fishing reel and b) guiding movement of the line control member relative to both the rotor and the line carrying spool as the fishing reel is operated with the line control member in the operative position. The line control member limits movement of line on the line carrying spool axially relative to the spool between the spool and the rotor.

Abstract: The hydraulic counterbalance valve has a valve body with an inlet port, a cylinder port and a pilot port. The valve body has an interior chamber extending through the valve body which forms a check seat where the interior chamber narrows. The interior chamber is in communication with each port by a number of passages. A check valve is disposed in a first passageway between the interior chamber and the inlet port. A bypass passage exists to circumvent the check valve and provide communication between the interior chamber and the inlet port. A control spool is movably disposed in the interior chamber. The control spool has a pilot end, a sealing means, metered groove and a pilot check. The pilot check of the control spool forms a pilot check seal with the check seat of the interior chamber. A spool spring is disposed in the interior chamber and biases the control spool pilot check to seat against the pilot check seat of the interior chamber.

Abstract: A toothbrush assembly is provided with a toothbrush and a stand for releasably retaining the toothbrush in a vertical position, the combination resembling a human or cartoon caricature. The toothbrush includes head, neck, shoulder and torso sections, the latter serving as a user handle. The shoulder section has rounded sides which serve as support points and are snappingly received within the collar portion of the stand. Left and right arms project from either side of the collar portion and include a caricatured hand for each. A foot is formed as a flat platform serving as the base of the stand. A vertically erected post connects the collar portion to the foot.

Abstract: An actuator for a spray valve is provided which includes an actuator head and spray producing body positioned within the head. The actuator head includes a mechanism for connecting the head to a spray valve and transfer channel for receiving a pressurized fluid from the spray valve. The transfer channel is formed with a terminal area surrounding an outlet orifice of the channel. The spray producing body is positioned against the terminal area and has a front wall distant therefrom. The spray producing body features a swirl chamber situated adjacent the outlet orifice, a first channel downstream from the swirl chamber, a second channel of narrower diameter and downstream from the first channel, an expansion orifice situated further downstream and at least four unconnected dead-ended recesses formed into the front wall and surrounding the expansion orifice.

Abstract: A method of dry cleaning fabrics using a dry cleaning system is described. The system comprises densified carbon dioxide and a surfactant in the densified CO.sub.2. The surfactant has a polysiloxane, a branched polyalkylene oxide and a halocarbon group which is a functional CO.sub.2 -philic moiety connected to a CO.sub.2 -phobic functional moiety. The surfactant either exhibits an HLB of less than 15 or has a ratio of siloxyl to substituted siloxyl groups of greater than 0.5:1.

Abstract: A splicing device includes a bracket for mounting on a sealing machine frame, a shaft rotatably mounted on the bracket, the bracket carrying a spindle on each end thereof for a roll of tape, a first handle and brake on one end of the shaft for releasably locking the arm in one position, and a second handle on the other end of the shaft for rotating the shaft and arm, a wiper roller and a separation roller mounted on the frame. A first roll of tape is dispensed from one spindle to a taping head, and a second, fresh roll of tape is on the other spindle. When the first roll of tape is almost completely dispensed, the brake is released and the arm rotated to contact the second roll of tape with the adhesive surface of the first roll.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for adding controlled and accurate quantities of differing oils, to a polymer processing mixer without substantially contaminating one oil with another. Oils are contained in a plurality of oil supply tanks wherein each tank is fluidly connected to the mixer by an oil supply conduit. The speed of the oil pumped through the conduit is controlled by a variable speed pump motor drive unit. The quantity of oil passing through the conduit is preferably measured by a mass flowmeter and the measurement transmitted to a controller. A multi-directional valve controls the delivery of each oil into the mixer. The controller controls the delivery of oil into the mixer in response to the transmitted measurement, by varying the speed of the pump and opening and closing the valve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid detergent compositions comprising:(1) 1-80% by wt. surfactant;(2) defined peroxyacid; and(3) 0.01-20% by wt. of N-oxide compound.The N-oxide compounds help to extend the half life of the peracid bleaches in such compositions. The invention further relates to a method of incorporating stability of surfactant compositions comprising peracid bleaches which method comprises adding 0.01-2.0% by wt. of said N-oxide compound to the composition.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid detergent composition comprising a primary alkyl sulphate material, which is present in a non-solid dispersed phase.

Abstract: A cover for holding a document to be scanned against the transparent scanning surface of a scanning system. The cover includes at least one hinged "bending axis" about which a portion of the cover may be pivotally displaced without affecting the remaining portion(s) of the cover. Preferably, the bending axes are such that the cover may be pivoted about either of two lines corresponding to the diagonal axes of the rectangular cover.

Abstract: A scanning system comprising a cleaning apparatus for automatically cleaning originals prior to scanning and a dual mode scanner for scanning transmissive and reflective originals. The cleaning apparatus includes an ionizing dust remover and an electrically conductive brush assembly for sweeping dust and other foreign particles from the surfaces of the originals to be scanned.

Abstract: An amido peroxyacid is provided having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkylene, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkylene and C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 arylene radicals;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl and C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl radicals;R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkylene, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkylene and C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 arylene radicals;n and m are integers whose sum is 1; andM is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium and C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkanolammonium cations and radicals.The amido peroxyacid is useful for bleaching substrates such as stained laundry, dishware and household hard surfaces. A method and bleaching composition that includes a surfactant is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-microbial cosmetic compositions for the care of the human body or parts thereof, comprising derivatives of histatins or fragments thereof. It has been found that the anti-microbial activity of histatins or their fragments can be significantly enhanced by capping them at the C-terminus or at the C- and N-terminus and/or complexing them with anti-microbially-active metal ions. The thus modified histatins and histatin fragments were found to have a significantly increased activity against a range of microbial strains, and were found to be useful as controlled delivery agents for the metal ions. They are suitable for a whole range of anti-microbial applications, such as anti-plaque, and-caries, anti-bad breath oral applications, deodorant applications, personal hygiene applications and so on, for which they are included in any suitable carrier medium. Preferred are the capped derivatives, which have been complexed with Ag, Cu, Zn or Sn.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining contact between the recording media and the media support surface of a scanning system. A pressure load is applied on the recording media in the immediate vicinity of a scanning laser beam, thereby ensuring surface to surface contact between the recording media and the media support surface while scanning.

Abstract: A built particulate detergent composition for fabric washing, containing not more than 10 wt. % of water-insoluble builder and not more than 10 wt. % of water, contains a high level (40-90 wt. %) of a nonionic surfactant component consisting wholly or predominantly of a nonionic surfactant solid at ambient temperature, for example, alkylpolyglycoside or lactobionamide. Liquid nonionic surfactant and other cosurfactants may be present in limited amounts. A detergency builder is also present, the ratio of builder to nonionic surfactant not exceeding 1:1.

Abstract: A novel container having a plastic pour spout is provided, the container carrying a pour spout having a platform, a first side panel connected by hinge to the platform on a first side and a second panel connected by hinge to the platform on a second side, the two side panels having a substantially triangular shape. The hinged connection of the panels to the platform permit each pour spout to be provided in a flattened configuration in which the side panels are folded relative to the platform for insertion into an unerected carton. Following insertion, the panels again relax along the hinge-line and permit subsequent processing of the flattened carton stock. When the carton is folded, the panels move passively in response to the carton folding steps and assume an assembled configuration as the carton is assembled.

Abstract: A lipstick is provided formulated to include a wax and a phytosphingosine type ceramide. The ceramide improves wearability of the lipstick. Wearability may be further improved through inclusion of a polyamide resin which also achieves increase in gloss/shine.