Abstract: Systems and methods for dry cleaning articles using siloxane solvents are provided. In the systems and methods according to the present invention, the siloxane solvent suspends impurities extracted from the articles being cleaned, and the system filters off the impurities, thereby cleaning the articles.

Abstract: This is a business model algorithm for a dry cleaning system utilizing organo silicone-based solvents and incorporating a business model algorithm for the conversion of dry cleaning equipment and machines which were previously designed for and used with other solvents. The algorithms include distinct studies of each individual machine or piece of equipment being converted and the application of particular techniques to accommodate the differences in the solvents including the plumbing of the machines, the safety factors involved, and special training and instruction of the equipment operating personnel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resealable plastic packaging container (1) consisting of a tray (2) and a lid film (3) which in the sealing area (4) is sealed to the tray (2) such that it can be at least partly peeled back. The plastic packaging container comprises at least one hook and loop closure (9, 10, 11) whose two complementary parts (9′, 10′, 11′) are arranged opposite each other on the tray (2) and lid film (3), respectively, and by means of which the plastic packaging container can be resealed after the peel-back seal has been opened.

Abstract: A new dispenser for solid pharmaceutical preparations consists of a flat container with a removal well 3 which can be closed or opened by the flipping round of a closure member 5 with a convexity 6 engaging in the removal well 3.

Abstract: This invention discloses a novel delivery system for cosmetic, HBA and topical pharmaceutical products. The delivery system according to the present invention includes a volatile cyclosiloxane, a particulate carbohydrate and an oil or a glyceride ester. The carbohydrate and oil or glyceride ester are included in weight ratios which will produce a translucent film after the evaporation of the volatile cyclosiloxane from the composition. In addition, a number of other components may also be added to the delivery system including bioactive agents such as antiperspirant salts and antifungal agents, film-formers, surfactants, emollients, fragrances, coloring agents, preservatives, medicinals and related components depending upon the desired characteristics and the purpose for which the system and final product is designed.

Abstract: A temperature sensing assembly comprised of clinical thermometer including a reservoir portion disposed in a body member comprised of a shaft portion having a lip positioning element at one end and an outwardly extending flared bulbous portion at the other end for positioning within the oral cavity wherein the clinical thermometer is disposed in a channel formed in the body member whereby by reservoir portions of the clinical thermometer coextends with the bulbous portion of the body member into the oral cavity of the mammal being temperature sensed.