Abstract: A hydrophobic porous inorganic carrier particle having at least a pore volume of 0.1 ml/g consisting of pores with a diameter of 7 to 50 .ANG. and having a perfume absorbed into said particle. The invention also comprises a detergent composition containing the carrier particle and a method of manufacturing the carrier particle.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided that includes a silicone copolyol sulfosuccinate and an amphoteric surfactant, preferably in clear gel form. The amphoteric surfactant may be selected from the group consisting of alkyl betaine, alkylamido betaine and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A process and composition for treating fabrics or textiles to help restore and/or prevent changes in hue brought about by fluorescer agent absorption on fabrics or textiles.In one aspect, the composition comprises a quenching agent and a detergent active.

Abstract: A liquid automatic dishwashing composition containing a biodegradable structurant, such a microbial polysaccharide or a superabsorber, in combination with a wax encapsulated source of a chlorine bleaching agent and a chlorine scavenger to degrade small amounts of chlorine agent leaking from the encapsulates.

Abstract: The invention concerns with whippable non-dairy creams with fat levels of 15-60 wt %, wherein the fat consists for 25-85 wt % of a liquid oil and for the rest of a hard fat that possess excellent properties, like a whipping time less than 6 min. Also a production-process is described, which includes a tempering step to make the NDC whippable within 4 min.

Abstract: A heating element for an air flow comprises a channel shaped bracket including a base and side walls at right angles thereto within which is mounted a pair of mica sheets arranged parallel to the base and at right angles to the sides and connected to the sides by ribs longitudinally of the sides with transverse slots within which the sheets slide. Each sheet is wrapped with a heating wire formed into helical coils so that each side of the sheet carries a plurality of parallel helical coil portions with connecting portions wrapped over the edges of the sheet. The sheets are symmetrical and one is inverted relative to the other. Each sheet carries at ends thereof a male and a female connector of the blade and receptacle type so that the blade of one sheet engages into the receptacle of the other sheet.

Abstract: Alkenyl or alkyl succinimide additives which are the reaction product of a high molecular weight alkenyl- or alkyl-substituted succinic anhydride and a polyalkylene polyamine having an average of greater than 4 nitrogen atoms per mole, wherein the reaction product is post-treated with a cyclic carbonate, are compatible with fluorocarbon engine seals and, for concentration levels at which fluorocarbon seal compatibility is achieved, possess improved dispersancy and/or detergency properties when employed in lubricating oils and fuels,

Abstract: A clamshell type carton is provided with a cut along the hinge score line connecting the upper cover and lower tray portions. A second cut is placed in the back panel of the carton, above or below the hinge score line cut, wherein the second cut is a continuous curve having a first end point located in the back panel and a second end point intersecting the cut along the hinge score line. The second cut is utilized to facilitate the easy opening and closing of the carton without buckling occurring in the back panel in the region of the hinge score line.

Abstract: A process for preparing fruits or vegetables and the fruits or vegetables prepared by the process. In particular, the vegetables may be diced tomatoes. The process comprises continuously exposing the diced fruits or vegetables to a calcium chloride solution comprising fruit or vegetable juice. The fruits or vegetables are exposed to the solution for a predetermined period of time. Calcium chloride solution is continuously recovered, measured and compared to a predetermined value or programmable controller microprocessor set-point. Any necessary adjustments are made to maintain the concentration within the accepted range of a predetermined value. The adjusted solution continuously feeds a nozzle bathing the diced fruits or vegetables.

Abstract: A feedthrough filter capacitor assembly and related installation method are provided for shielding a conductive terminal pin or lead of the type used, for example, in an implantable medical device such as a heart pacemaker or defibrillator, against passage of external interference signals. The feedthrough assembly includes a terminal pin subassembly having at least one terminal pin supported within a cylindrical conductive ferrule by a hermetically sealed insulator ring. The ferrule is adapted for mounting onto a conductive pacemaker housing, as by welding or brazing, to support the terminal pin for feedthrough passage to the housing interior. A co-axial filter capacitor is mounted at an inboard side of the pacemaker housing, with capacitor electrode plate sets coupled respectively to the pacemaker housing and to the terminal pin by a conductive adhesive or the like.

Abstract: A device and method for the controlled release of a soapy water concentrate into a sink or basin for providing a sink full of soapy water for institutional pot, pan and dishwashing applications. The device is implemented as a container filled with semi-solid, water-soluble soap concentrate. The container has a base which allows it to freely stand at the bottom of the sink being filled with water. A stream of water from a sink faucet is directed into an inlet aperture on an upper surface of the container. The water enters the inlet aperture, commingling and interacting with the semi-solid soap to dissolve a fractional portion thereof and form a soapy water concentrate solution. The solution is ejected under pressure by the entering water out through a plurality of outlet apertures defined in the container, thereby filling the sink with soapy water concentrate.

Abstract: A disposable refill cartridge, for use with a reusable base and a reusable dispensing head for the simultaneous coextension of at least two flowable materials. The disposable refill cartridge has a hollow inner cylinder for containing a flowable material. The inner cylinder has a first generally open top end which can be temporarily sealed until the refill cartridge is combined with a reusable dispensing head. The second or bottom end of the refill cylinder telescopically and slidingly accommodates a piston head which is compressibly engagable with a piston rod of the reusable base. The piston head rides sealingly along the interior walls of the inner refill cylinder when compressed by the piston rod forces the flowable material to flow out of the refill cylinder and through outlet means of the dispensing head. Once the flowable material has been expended, the refill cartridge can be discarded and a new one can be used in conjunction with the reusable base and dispensing head.

Abstract: Improved wood fiber mat comprised of a mixture of thermo-mechanically processed wood fibers and synthetic fibers.

Abstract: A polymer-modified asphalt composition containing (a) about 80 to 99.7 weight percent of a polymer-asphalt reaction product prepared by reacting (i) about 100 parts by weight of an asphalt having an initial viscosity at 60.degree. C. of from 100 to 20,000 poise, with (ii) about 0.5 to 11 parts by weight a glycidyl-containing ethylene copolymer containing about 0.1 to about 20 weight percent glycidyl moieties and having a weight-average molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 1,000,000; and (b) about 0.3 to 20 weight percent of a styrene/conjugated-diene block copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight of from about 100,000 to about 1,000,000.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fabric care compositions water containing dispersible or water-soluble copolymers which contain at least one UV-absorbing monomer and one hydrophilic monomer component.

Abstract: A rocket engine protection system for a recoverable rocket booster which is arranged to land in a salt water body in substantially a nose down attitude. The system includes an inflatable bag which is stowed on a portion of a flat annular rim of the aft skirt of the booster. The bag is hinged at opposing sides and is provided with springs that urge the bag open. The bag is latched in a stowed position during launch and prior to landing for recovery is unlatched to permit the bag to be urged open and into sealing engagement with the rim. A source of pressurized gas further inflates the bag and urges it into sealing engagement with the rim of the skirt where it is locked into position. The gas provides a positive pressure upon the interior of the bag to preclude entry of salt water into the skirt and into contact with the engine. A flotation arrangement may assist in precluding the skirt of the booster from becoming submerged.