Abstract: Multi-echo radio frequency (“RF”) gradient based magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) is described. A gradient is established in the B1 RF field to enable B1-encoded pulse sequences, such as B1-encoded spin-echo pulse sequences. As a non-limiting example, the B1-field gradient can be established using a multi-echo frequency-modulated Rabi encoded echoes (“ME-FREE”) technique.

Abstract: A method and composition for bioremediation of environmental material. In one embodiment, material to be bioremediated is debris is obtained from a metropolitan street cleaning operation. An environmentally safe all natural non-pathogenic microbial composition is used under conditions sufficient to bioremediate the material.

Abstract: An apparatus, computer-implemented method and program product to arrange and fund a funeral or other memorial service. A program receives user input requesting information associated with funeral products, services and homes. The program associates the user input with a budgetary, profile, home locator, or step-based parameter. Each parameter logically links to an information field stored within the database. A central web server retrieves information associated with the parameter for inclusion within a funeral plan.

Abstract: An apparatus, computer-implemented method and program product to arrange and fund a funeral or other memorial service. A program receives user input requesting information associated with funeral products, services and homes. The program associates the user input with a budgetary, profile, home locator, or step-based parameter. Each parameter logically links to an information field stored within the database. A central web server retrieves information associated with the parameter for inclusion within a funeral plan.

Abstract: A method and composition for bioremediation of environmental material. In one embodiment, material to be bioremediated is debris is obtained from a metropolitan street cleaning operation. An environmentally safe all natural non-pathogenic microbial composition is used under conditions sufficient to bioremediate the material.

Abstract: Internet-based technology is utilized to provide a funerary-related web site such as a funeral planner web site for use in planning a funeral or other memorial service online on behalf of one or more funerary service providers such as funeral homes. Custom-tailored web sites are supported for multiple funerary service providers, with a significant degree of customization supported for both look and feel and provider-specific product and service offerings. Moreover, through the use of several unique administration functions, self-configuration of a funerary service provider's custom web site is facilitated, even for users having limited computer and Internet skills.

Abstract: An apparatus, computer-implemented method and program product to arrange and fund a funeral or other memorial service. A program receives user input requesting information associated with funeral products, services and homes. The program associates the user input with a budgetary, profile, home locator, or step-based parameter. Each parameter logically links to an information field stored within the database. A central web server retrieves information associated with the parameter for inclusion within a funeral plan.

Abstract: A very stable mild soap personal cleansing and moisturizing composition comprising: C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 free fatty acid soap, C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 free fatty acid, water, and petrolatum, preferably having a weight average particle size larger than 45 microns.

Abstract: A very stable mild soap personal cleansing and moisturizing composition comprising: C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 free fatty acid soap, C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 free fatty acid, water, and petrolatum, or emollient preferably having a weight average particle size larger than 45 microns.

Abstract: A very stable mild dispersoidal liquid soap personal cleansing and moisturizing composition comprising:(A) from about 5% to about 20% by weight of potassium C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 fatty acid soap;(B) from about 0.1 to about 7% C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 free fatty acid;(C) from about 35% to about 70% water; and(D) from about 8% to about 35% of a polyol selected from the group consisting of: glycerin, glycerol, propylene glycol, polypropylene glycols, polyethylene glycols, ethyl hexanediol, hexylene glycols, and other aliphatic alcohols; and mixtures thereof;(E) from about 0.5% to about 5% petrolatum or emollient having a specific particle size distribution, and(F) from about 0.5 to about 5% glycol ester selected from the group consisting of glycol monoesters and diesters of fatty acids with a chainlength from about 10 to about 22, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable dispersoidal liquid soap cleansing composition comprising:(A) from about 5% to about 20% by weight of potassium fatty acid soap;(B) from about 2.5% to about 18% C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 free fatty acid;(C) from about 55% to about 90% water; and(D) from about 0.1% to about 4% of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of: from about 0.1% to about 3.0% of an electrolyte; and from 0% to about 2.0% of a polymeric thickener; and mixtures thereof; andwherein said fatty acid of said (A) and (B) has an Iodine Value of from zero to about 15; and a titer of from about 44 to about 70; wherein said soap and said free fatty acid have a weight ratio of about 1:0.3 to about 1:1; and wherein said liquid has an initial viscosity of from about 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps at 25.degree. C. and a Cycle Viscosity of from about 10,000 cps to about 100,000 cps at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a very mild, stable, liquid dispersoidal cleansing composition comprising: 55% to 90% water; 5% to 20% saturated (low IV) higher (high titer) fatty acid potassium soap; 2.5% to 18% of free fatty acids; said soap and said free fatty acids having a ratio of about 1:0.3 to 1:1; and wherein said liquid cleanser has a viscosity of 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps at about 25.degree. C.; and wherein said liquid cleanser is phase stable. The stable, mild liquid cleanser is preferably contained in a container having a pressure actuated pump. The composition is preferably made by the steps of:1. heating and mixing an aqueous mixture of said potassium fatty acid soap and said free fatty acid to provide a stable melt;2. cooling the melt to about room temperature;3. diluting said cooled melt with water to provide said dispersoidal liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable dispersoidal liquid soap cleansing composition comprising:A. from about 5% to about 20% by weight of potassium fatty acid soap;B. from about 2.5% to about 18% C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 free fatty acid; wherein said fatty acid has an Iodine Value of from zero to about 15; and a titer of from about 44 to about 70;C. from about 55% to about 90% water; and po0 D. from about 0.1% to about 4% of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of: from about 0.1% to about 2.0% of an electrolyte; and from 0% to about 2.0% of a polymeric thickener; and mixtures thereof; andwherein said soap and said free fatty acid have a weight ratio of about 1:0.5 to about 1:1; and wherein said liquid has an initial viscosity of from about 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps and a cycle viscosity of from about 10,000 cps to about 100,000 cps.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid dispersoidal cleansing compositions comprising: 55% to 90% water; 5% to 20% saturated (low IV) higher (high titer) fatty acid potassium soap; 3% to 18% of free fatty acids; said soap and said free fatty acids having a ratio of about 1:0.5 to 1:1; and wherein said liquid cleanser has a viscosity of 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps at about 25.degree. C.; and wherein said liquid cleanser is phase stable.