Abstract: A biocidal solution comprising aromatic N-halosulfonamide organic compounds and methods of using the biocidal solution are disclosed. The solution may further comprise a wetting agent, a low molecular weight alcohol, and buffering agents. The biocidal solution is used to arrest or kill unwanted organisms.

Abstract: Sulfonamide compounds have been used as biocides for over one hundred years. Sulfonamide compounds are also useful as stain removal agents. This invention is concerned with a process whereby stains on a variety of substrates may be removed by treating a stained area of a substrate with a solution of a sulfonamide compound. In one embodiment a stained substrate is sprayed with the solution of a sulfonamide compound. The stained area may also be treated with a slurry or paste of a sulfonamide compound in order to effect stain removal. Solutions of sulfonamide compounds have the ability to remove undesirable stains without adversely affecting the substrate i.e. clothing, carpet, flooring etc. Sulfonamide compounds are particularly useful as stain removal agents for stains which originate with body fluids such as, blood, urine, vomit, feces etc. The stain removal solutions may be buffered to a predetermined pH.

Abstract: The present invention comprises systems and methods for addressing exceptions (i.e., alarms) associated with a guard tour according to a predefined hierarchy. The exception is generated automatically based on data associated with the guard tour, as typically collected by an ETTS. The present invention receives tour data, and based upon predefined customer preferences and current conditions, generates a procedure to be followed to optimally resolve the exception. An exemplary exception is one based on the time interval between checkpoints. If, for example, the time interval is outside of a predetermined range, then an exception may be generated.

Abstract: Animal litters and in particular cat litter are in wide spread use. This invention is concerned with a process whereby the odors which are emitted by used animal litters and in particular cat litter are eliminated or controlled. Odor control in accordance with this invention is effected by the utilization of an animal litter which is treated with a halo sulfonamide compound. In use the halo sulfonamide compound reacts with odorous nitrogen and sulfur bearing compounds which are contained on the litter, as a result of animal waste being positioned on the litter. The halo sulfonamide compound reacts with the nitrogen and sulfur compounds to reduce these compounds to a non odorous format. Wipes for animal litter boxes may further be created by treating textiles with solutions of halo sulfonamide compounds. This invention is particularly effective in controlling odors which originate with used cat litter.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with odor control animal shampoo. Odor control animal shampoos in accordance with this invention comprises a shampoo base to which is added a halo sulfonamide compound. In use the halo sulfonamide compound, as is contained in the shampoo, reacts with odorous nitrogen and sulfur bearing compounds which are contained on the body of a pet. The halo sulfonamide compound reacts with the nitrogen and sulfur compounds to reduce these compounds to a non odorous format. The animal shampoo of this invention are particularly effective in controlling odors which originate on dogs and cats. The halo sulfonamide compound can be present in the shampoo formulation at any at any effective concentrations. Shampoo formulations which incorporate from about 0.1 to about 5.0 weight percent of a halo sulfonamide compound have been found to be effective. Chloramine-T is a preferred sulfonamide compound for use as an odor control agent in the shampoo formulations of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates a novel packaging system for containing and distributing items, accompanied by a detachable multi-panel information-card/coupon.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer product for processing paper documents for electronic storage and retrieval where a label containing a document identification code is generated and is affixed to a paper document. The paper document is then converted to a digital format and transmitted to a central processing center. The digital document is separated into two or more individual pages and may be presented to a user with a viewer program. Through the viewer program the user may then identify a portion of the label to image and convert the imaged portion of the label to textual data relating to the document and its contents. The textual data may then be used in archiving the documents in an archiving program. The data also may be retrieved from a stored database location and verified with information entered in a particular field by a user.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC) is disclosed wherein the subject reaction is carried out in an aqueous solution of a suitable surfactant. The iodination reactant is metallic iodide salt which serves as a donor of I+ ions. The I+ ion is generated on an as needed basis, during the reaction sequence, hence the formation of undesirable isomers of IPBC are minimized. The process of this invention produces a highly purified IPBC having, preferably, a low moisture content (wet-cake). The IPBC produced by such a process is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Aromatic N-halosulfonamide organic compounds have been known for over one hundred years. The ability of these compounds to release active halogen ions has been utilized in a range of biocidal and fungicidal applications. The most widely used halogen sulfonamide organic compound for these applications is Chloramine-T. This invention deals with the new use of discovered compositions of matter, halo active aromatic sulfonamide organic compounds and use of solutions of these compounds as, odor control agents. The odor control solutions may be buffered to a predetermined pH. The odor control compositions may further incorporate small percentages of low molecular weight alcohols and wetting agents.

Abstract: Animal carcasses which are destined for butchering are more often than not contaminated with bacteria. This invention is concerned with a process for sanitizing carcasses prior to butchering. To sanitize the carcass thickened solutions of a biocide are sprayed on to the carcass The preferred solutions for sanitizing the carcass in accordance with this invention have biocide concentrations of about 200 ppm. Treating solutions for use in this invention may further incorporate a coloring agent, wetting agent, surfactants, healing agents, dyes, etc. Time of contact on hide is important. The process of this invention is fast acting and is effective against a wide spectrum of bacteria. After treatment, in accordance with this invention the carcass of the animal has a substantially reduced bacteria count and hence bacterial contamination of the meat produced by the carcass is minimized. The preferred biocide is trichloromelamine (TCM). Polyethylene oxide may be used as a thickening agent.

Abstract: Animals have been domesticated and kept as a source of milk for tens of thousands of years, When humans keep animals for their ability to produce milk, the animals are usually kept in confined spaces. As a result of this confinement the animals are exposed to high levels of urine and fecal matter which originated with the animals which are being kept. This exposure contaminates the animal and in particular the udder and teats of the animal, with bacteria. In the milking process this bacteria can further contaminate the milk which is destine for human consumption. The bacteria can further cause mastitis in the bovine. The above set forth problems are eliminated in the subject invention wherein the udder and teat areas of the bovine are sanitized with a solution of trichloromelamine.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC) is disclosed wherein the subject reaction is carried out in an aqueous solution of a suitable surfactant. The iodination reactant is metallic iodide salt which serves as a donor of I+ ions. The I+ ion is generated on an as needed basis, during the reaction sequence, hence the formation of undesirable isomers of IPBC are minimized. The process of this invention produces a highly purified IPBC having, preferably, a low moisture content (wet-cake). The IPBC produced by such a process is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The disclosure of this invention relates to odor control and more particularly, to a process and composition whereby household, institutional and industrial odors are eliminated wherein these odors are incorporated in a variety of substrates or are emitted from industrial sludges, gas side streams, waste water, etc. The odor control composition of this invention is a solution containing active ingredients which will provide or demand active Cl+ donor which may incorporate a suitable wetting agent. The solutions in this invention may further be buffered. The concentration of the Cl+ donor can be from about 0.1 to about 15 weight percent when used. The concentration of the wetting agent can be from about 0.1 to about 5%. The solutions of this invention are effective over a pH range of about 6-14, with a preferred pH range being from 8 to about 9.5. Solutions in accordance with this invention may further incorporate an effective amount of a synergist.

Abstract: Dairy animals have been milked since prehistory. Because these dairy animals are often kept in confined areas the teat areas of these animals are often contaminated with bacteria. This invention is concerned with a process for sanitizing these contaminated teat areas by treating these areas with a solution of Chloramine T. The preferred solutions for sanitizing the teat areas have concentrations of from about 0.005 to about 1 weight percent. Treating solutions for use in this invention may further incorporate a coloring agents, wetting agent, surfactants, healing agents, dyes, thickening agents, skin conditioning agents, softeners etc. The process of this invention is fast acting and is effective against a wide spectrum of bacteria. After treatment the teat area of the dairy animal being milked is bacteria free and hence bacterial contamination of the milk, and Mastitis infections are eliminated.

Abstract: Chloramine-T has been used as a biocide for over one hundred years. Chloramine-T is also useful as a stain removal agent. This invention is concerned with a process whereby stains on a variety of substrates may be removed by treating a stained area of a substrate with a solution of Chloramine-T. In one embodiment a stained substrate is sprayed with a solution of Chloramine-T. The stained area may also be treated with a slurry or paste of Chloramine-T in order to effect stain removal. Solutions of Chloramine-T have the ability to remove undesirable stains without adversely affecting the substrate i.e. a piece of clothing.

Abstract: Halo active aromatic sulfonamide organic compounds have been known for over one hundred years. The ability of these compounds to releaser active halogen ions has been utilized in a range of biocidal and fungicidal applications. The most widely used sulfonamide organic compound for these applications has been Chloramine T. This invention deals with nearly discovered halo active aromatic sulfonamide organic compounds and uses of these compounds as biocides, odor control agents, bovine teat cleaners, drugs for cultured fish, soap biocides, stain removal agents, and paint fungicides.

Abstract: A punch guide assembly includes a retaining clip for retaining the stripper plate inside the punch guide or allowing removal thereof without disassembly of any of the remaining components of the punch tool. The retaining clip is easily insertable into the punch guide and removable therefrom through an opening in the sidewall of the punch guide without the use of additional tools.

Abstract: The prior art discloses upholstered seating furniture having a forwardly positioned horizontal seat and a rearwardly positioned backrest (both intersected by a vertical central-plane) and which backrest includes parallel sidemembers provided with a primary-array of horizontally extending and forwardly-convex metallic springs. Herein is a novel disclosure of a secondary-array of secondary-springs that is attached to and extend convexly forwardly of the primary-array and forwardly covered with resiliently-compressive padding (hingeably existing along the vertical central-plane) whereby the paired secondary-array and padding together rearwardly flex whenever a seated occupant recumbently leans rearwardly toward the cooperating secondary-array and padding.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for making aesthetically pleasing and novel quilting including intricate artistic stitching-patterns. The quilting results from a preferably tri-laminar layup having a resiliently-compressible foam layer sandwiched between relatively thin facing and base fabric sheets. The method utilizes a tabletop for supporting the layup, at least one sewing machine head overlying and associated with the tabletop, and gripper means for frictionally engaging non-peripheral areas of the layup for shifting same along the tabletop relative to the sewing head according to successive command means.

Abstract: Upholsterable base for seating furniture comprises a plurality of very low-density and light-weight foam panels including a pair of upright arm-panels and at least one intervening-panel wherein inter-panels angularity is maintained with opposed "angleiron-type" stiffener connections provided by flexible fabric sheeting adhered to the meeting foam panels. Thus, non-resilient inflexible framework is unnecessary for maintaining the armrests and backrest upright and perpendicular to each other. The fabric sheeting type stiffener connections are of low airflow permeability so as to prevent foam panel decompression by the seated occupant, though such stiffener connections are located below the armresting top-edge so as to enhance occupant comfort.