Abstract: A dual axis leveling system (10) for a vertical support column (100), wherein, the leveling system (10) comprises a generally open rectangular base member (20) dimensioned to receive a generally rectangular bearing plate member (30); wherein, adjustment means (40) are disposed at the four corners of the base member (20) and the bearing plate member (30) for varying the relative spacing there between at those locations.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating the blade of a razor head by applying a non-foamable liquid lubricant and solubilizer mixtue via an aerosolization system directly to the razor blade immediately before shaving such that shaving can be performed in the absence of first applying any shaving preparation directly to the area to be shaved.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating the blade of a razor head by applying a non-foamable liquid lubricant and solubilizer mixture via an aerosolization system directly to the razor blade immediately before shaving such that shaving can be performed in the absence of first applying any shaving preparation directly to the area to be shaved.

Abstract: A microwave moderator for partially attenuating and/or modifying microwave energy to achieve, for instance, more uniform cooking of comestible articles in microwave ovens. Packages, bags, and wraps are disclosed which comprise such microwave moderators and which enable microwave cooking of frozen foods at relatively high microwave oven power levels without requiring precooking, defrosting or oven power level changes. Such a moderator may comprise an array of alternately disposed or spaced areas of microwave reflective material, and complemental-shape, substantially microwave transparent zones. One species of such moderators is exemplified by a wrap which comprises a perforate sheet of microwave reflective material; for instance, aluminum foil.

Abstract: Automatic dishwashing compositions comprising a nonionic surface-active agent and a binary enzyme system are disclosed. The enzyme system comprises a proteolytic enzyme having a proteolytic activity of 80 to 100% of maximum activity when measured at pH 12 using the Anson hemoglobin method carried out in the presence of urea, and an amylolytic enzyme. Preferred amylolytic enzymes are those which show an amylolytic activity of more than 50% of maximum activity when measured at pH 8 by the SKB method at 37.degree. C. The composition may be made in granular, pasty, or gelled form, and may contain other components usually found in automatic dishwashing compositions. A process for washing dishes utilizing the compositions of the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved microwave energy moderating bag for enclosing, for instance, foodstuff such as a beef roast to be cooked at relatively high power in a microwave oven so that the foodstuff can be uniformly cooked to a predetermined degree of doneness without being repositioned and without having to vary the power level during the cooking interval. The improved bag is of the type fabricated from a laminated sheet comprising two laminae of thermoplastic films and a perforated foil lamina of microwave reflective material such as, for example, aluminum foil. The improved bag comprises an improved pouch-type top closure and duplex side seams. Both static and dynamic embodiments of the invention are disclosed: a static embodiment being dimensionally stable as opposed to a dynamic embodiment which is heat shrinkable by virtue of comprising a heat shrinkable thermoplastic film.

Abstract: Detergent compositions, including compositions for use in automatic dishwashing machines, are prepared by incorporating into the composition an intimate mixture of a nonionic surfactant and a silicone-containing suds suppressing agent. The compositions have reduced or controlled sudsing characteristics even after extended storage periods. The use of preferred self-emulsified silicone suds suppressors permits the production of low-sudsing spray-dried detergent granules without necessitating separate incorporation of the suds suppressors.

Abstract: Bleach-free detergent compositions for use in automatic dishwashers comprising an alkoxylated nonionic surface-active agent and a sulfonated aromatic compatibilizing agent. Preferred nonionic surfactants include ethoxylated nonionics and preferred compatibilizing agents can be selected from xylene-, toluene-, cumene-, benzene-, trimethylbenzene-, ethylbenzene- and ethylmethylbenzenesulfonate. The instant compositions possess enhanced anti-redepositon properties for soils composed of grease and grease-protein complexes thereby providing impeccably cleaned objects which are virtually free of spots and streaks.

Abstract: A carrier granule containing an inert inner core and a coating of an organosilane and water-soluble or water-dispersible, normally solid, nonionic material. The organosilane is stabilized within the carrier granule and can be included in moisture-containing, highly alkaline or electrolyte-containing compositions, e.g. detergent compositions.

Abstract: A prill comprising an organosilane and a water-soluble or water-dispersible, normally solid, nonionic material. The organosilane is stabilized within the prill and can be included in moisture-containing, highly alkaline or electrolyte-containing compositions, e.g. detergent compositions.