Abstract: An end effector for a transport device for the movement of parent rolls of convolutely wound web materials is disclosed. The end effector comprises a frame, first and second radial members operably connected to the frame, a first core plug operably connected to the first longitudinal member, and a second core plug operably connected to the second longitudinal member. A first core plug extensible from a first position to a second position relative to the first longitudinal member and a second core plug extensible from a first position to a second position relative to the second longitudinal member are capable of cooperative and penetrating engagement with a core of the parent roll.

Abstract: An apparatus for the non-compression transportation of a convolutely wound web material parent roll is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a motivator and an end effector operably, cooperatively, and pivotably engaged to the motivator. The end effector provides a pair of opposed core plugs capable of cooperative and penetrating engagement with a core of the parent roll when the first core plug is disposed proximate to a first portion of the core of the parent roll and the second core plug is disposed proximate to a second portion of the core of the parent roll disposed distal therefrom.

Abstract: A process for improving the convertability of parent rolls of convolutely wound web materials is disclosed.

Abstract: An end effector for a transport device for the movement of parent rolls of convolutely wound web materials is disclosed. The end effector comprises a frame, first and second radial members operably connected to the frame, a first core plug operably connected to the first longitudinal member, and a second core plug operably connected to the second longitudinal member. A first core plug extensible from a first position to a second position relative to the first longitudinal member and a second core plug extensible from a first position to a second position relative to the second longitudinal member are capable of cooperative and penetrating engagement with a core of the parent roll.

Abstract: Sterol ester compositions having fatty acid moieties comprising greater than 50% monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), preferably from about 55% to about 80% MUFAs, and more preferably from about 60% to about 75% MUFAs. Preferably, the fatty acid moieties comprise less than about 6% saturated fatty acids (SFAs), more preferably from about 0.1% to about 4% SFAs, and most preferably from about 0.5% to about 2% SFAs. The fatty acid moieties of the sterol ester compositions comprise 50% or less polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Also disclosed are methods for preparing the sterol ester compositions and the products comprising them.