Abstract: Peppermint oil containing a reduced methofuran content is prepared by reacting the peppermint oil with about 0.5% to about 15% by weight maleic anhydride, based on the weight of peppermint oil to selectively form a menthofuran-maleic anhydride adduct without otherwise affecting the flavoring agent properties of the remaining peppermint oil constituents and recovering the peppermint oil therefrom.

Abstract: A low cost razor for wet shaving having a permanently attached sliding blade cover and a cooperating cover actuating button connected to the cover by a flexible element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of 4-hydroxy-3-(heterocyclocarbamoyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-1,1-dioxides of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, R.sub.2 is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic radical and R.sub.3 is a hydrogen or halogen atom or a methyl radical, and of the alkali metal, alkaline earth metal and amine salts thereof, by the reaction of an amine-substituted, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound with a halo-acetyl halide, reaction of the intermediate thus obtained with sodium benzoic acid sulphimide, ring expansion of the benzoisothiazole ring to give a benzothiazine ring and, in case R.sub.

Abstract: The contents of a container are stirred by continuously and successively subjecting a magnetic stirring element provided in the container to a plurality of moving magnetic fields.

Abstract: Certain substituted 1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(3-thiazolidinyl or 4-thiomorpholinyl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acids and derivatives are disclosed as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: A peppermint oil flavored chewing gum or confectionery composition, having incorporated therein between about 0.01% and about 5.0% by weight of the final composition of a stabilized peppermint oil having a reduced menthofuran content of from about 0.8% to about 2.0% by weight based on the weight of peppermint oil.

Abstract: Certain thiazolidine or thiomorpholine substituted quinoline and pyridobenzoxazine compounds are antibacterial agents. Method for their preparation and use are disclosed.

Abstract: A bubble gum composition having improved film forming, flavor release and chew characteristics comprising a gum base, flavor and sweetener, the improvement which comprises having about 4% to about 30% by weight of the gum base dicalcium phosphate anhydrous as a filler for said gum base.

Abstract: Alkylimidazo[1,2-c]pyrazolo[3,4-e]pyrimidines and pharmaceutically acceptable salts are described. These compounds are antipsychotic agents. Methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and methods for using said compositions are also described.

Abstract: A medium for the selective growth and identification of Streptococcus mutans bacteria is disclosed, that includes a tryptone-glucose extract agar, monobasic and dibasic potassium phosphate, yeast extract, agar, a color indicator for the bacteria and a solution of sucrose ranging in concentration from 1% to 15%. Preferably, the concentration of the sucrose may range from about 3% to about 11%. A bacteria culture plate may be prepared comprising the medium, and may include a first basal layer comprised entirely of the medium, and a second overlayer agar coating, including a mixture of the medium with a calcium phosphate suspension. Both the basal layer and the overlayer agar coating are preferably adjusted to a mildly basic pH.The present medium, and bacteria culture plates prepared therewith, offer desired bacterial specificity with no growth inhibition, that is usually the case with specific media of this kind.

Abstract: A center-filled confectionery or chewing gum composition having an outer shell enclosing a cavity, and a sugarless, substantially non-aqueous semi-liquid center-fill within said cavity, said liquid center-fill comprising.(a) about 30 to about 50% hydrogenated starch hydrolysate;(b) about 30 to about 50% sorbitol solution;(c) about 20 to 50% glycerin;(d) optionally a flavor in a sufficient amount to impart its taste;Wherein the total water content of the center-fill is about 5% or less, all percents being based on the weight of semi-liquid center-fill.A method of making the center-fill is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process and apparatus is disclosed for rapid and accurate identifying and enumerating of microorganisms. A sample believed to contain a certain microorganism is combined with an inhibiting reagent having a known specificity for the microorganism. The combined sample and inhibiting reagent is placed in an alternating current electrical field having a frequency sufficiently high to cause alignment of microbial cells in the sample. A polarized beam of laser light is then passed through the sample and the extent of birefringence is measured. The measured birefringence is compared with that of a control sample known to contain the microorganism under investigation to determine the microorganism in the sample.

Abstract: A disposable razor including a blade cover and a blade support, said cover making a permanent interlocking connection with the blade support while being movable to and fro relative to the blade support from a storage position to a shaving position having structure for (1) blocking inadvertent movement of the cover out of the storage position and (2) enhancing the integrity of the interlocking connection.

Abstract: A circuit for operating and controlling optical apparatus for viewing an object and making a photographic record thereof and having an illuminating light source and a photoflash light source, the circuit including a pulse width modulator for operating the illuminating light source, a flyback converter circuit and capacitor charging and discharging circuit for operating the photoflash light source, a clock pulse source connected to the pulse width modulator and the flyback converter for operating the same, and a delay circuit for allowing the optics to settle before operation of the photoflash. An energy level control circuit monitors the capacitor voltage and stops application of clock pulses to the flyback converter when the capacitor voltage reaches a desired value. A first visual indicator signals when the desired capacitor voltage is reached, a second visual indicator signals a certain condition in the apparatus, and a circuit gives priority to operation of the second indicator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to roridin E-2 which is represented by Formula I and a process for the production of said compound.

Abstract: A soft, low modulus, non-crystalline segmented polyurethane characterized by a 100% modulus less than about 250 psi, initial tensile set less than about 30% and tensile strength of about 3500 to 6500 psi obtained by balancing the percent hard segment and the degree of cross-linking within the ranges 14 to 25% hard segment and 5,000 to 30,000 molecular weight per cross-link in a segmented polyurethane; and a flexible glove for use by surgeons and others which is easily donned and comfortable on the hand, wherein the glove forming material consists essentially of the aforesaid polyurethane.