Abstract: An improved EP printer will automatically compensate for printer output darkness shift over the usage life of one or more components of the print engine. In many EP print engines, the printer output darkness without correction will gradually change as the components are used, and typically, the darkness will increase to an extent that is perceptible. The printer output darkness can be controlled using a EP operating point that changes certain operating parameters, such as the laser diode current, the duty cycle of the video data signals driving the laser diode, and other voltage parameters including the charge roller voltage, or the developer bias voltage. It is desirable to make adjustments over the usage life of these components, so as to maintain the initial printer output darkness throughout the life of the major system components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microporous starch granules surface coated with a hydrophobic agent said granules useful in absorbing hydrophobic malodorous materials either from the liquid or gas phase. The hydrophobic granules are useful in controlling the malodors associated with catmenials and hygienic undergarments as well as being useful for absorbing unwanted food and other environmental malodors.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous and anhydrous deodorant compositions which comprise from about 0.1% to about 89.9% by weight of a cyclodextrin odor controlling agent, from about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of a solid non-polymeric gellant and from about 10% to about 90% by weight of an aqueous or anhydrous liquid carrier. Also disclosed are methods of using and making the compositions. The disclosed compositions are especially effective at preventing or eliminating malodors resulting from perspiration.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant cream compositions that have improved fragrance longevity. These compositions have a penetration force value of from about 75 gram.multidot.force to about 500 gram.multidot.force and comprise (a) antiperspirant active, and (b) a perfume/cyclodextrin inclusion complex. Also disclosed are packaged anhydrous antiperspirant cream compositions which comprise (a) antiperspirant active; (b) a perfume/cyclodextrin inclusion complex; and (c) a dispensing package containing the composition, wherein the dispensing package comprises (i) a container body having an interior chamber and a dispensing end, and (ii) a perforated dome attached to the dispensing end of the container body and having a plurality of openings extending through the thickness of the perforated dome and covering from about 15% to about 80% of the total surface area of the perforated dome.

Abstract: The invention relates to assembled particles of a plant virus containing a predetermined foreign peptide as part of the coat protein of the virus, and a method for their production. The foreign peptide is preferably a biologically functional peptide, the biological application of which requires or is enhanced by presentation of the peptide in association with a larger molecule or particle.

Abstract: The invention relates to assembled particles of a plant virus containing a foreign peptide insert in the coat protein of the virus. The site of the insert is free from direct sequence repeats flanking the insert. The invention also relates to a method of production of the particles and their use, in particular in vaccines.

Abstract: The invention relates to assembled particles of a plant virus containing a predetermined foreign peptide as part of the coat protein of the virus, and a method for their production. The foreign peptide is preferably a biologically functional peptide, the biological application of which requires or is enhanced by presentation of the peptide in association with a larger molecule or particle.

Abstract: A sterilizer for sterilizing objects with biocidal gas which is designed to resist the deleterious effects of the biocidal gas. The invention provides a sterilizer having a sterilizing chamber for holding the objects to be sterilized, and a gas control system for manipulating the gaseous environment within the sterilizing chamber. The sterilizer has a vacuum control system, a vacuum line in fluid communication with the sterilizing chamber, a humidity sensor connected to that vacuum line at a point removed from or outside of the sterilizing chamber, and an isolation valve connected to the vacuum line at a point between the sterilizing chamber and the humidity sensor for temporarily isolating the humidity sensor from the sterilizing chamber. This arrangement assures that the humidity sensor received a sufficient sample for reading the adequacy of the humidification of the objects to be sterilized, while at the same time protecting it from the biocidal gas.

Abstract: A magnetic key lock provided with an alarm system, the key lock including a normally closed first switch and a normally open second switch, both switches being connected to the alarm system so that the alarm system is activated when the first and second switches are both closed. The second switch is associated with a tumbler of the lock so that the second switch is closed upon movement of the tumbler when a key or lock pick is inserted into the key slot of the lock. A magnetic sensor is provided adjacent to key slot so that a proper magnet-bearing key can activate the magnetic sensor before the second switch is closed by the tumbler movement in order to delay activation of the second switch for a selected time period to allow the proper key to open the first switch while opening the lock for inactivating the alarm system. A futher switch is provided to test the working ability of the alarm system. The alarm system can include a wirelessly controlled remote alarm.

Abstract: A mechanism for automatically winding a weight driven clock includes a common traveler member mounted for reciprocating movement between a rest and reversal position, a pulling member associated one with each weight of the clock and adapted to exert a pulling force on its supporting chain, a latch mechanism for each pulling member for selectively coupling same for movement with said traveler member, a weight sensing mechanism for sensing the arrival of each weight of the clock in a clock unwound position thereof for operating the latch mechanism of the pulling member associated with such weight and for initiating movement of the traveler member from its rest position, whereby a pulling force is exerted by the pulling member on the chain of its associated weight when placed in the unwound position thereof for lifting such weight into a clock wound position thereof coincident to the arrival of the traveler member in its reversal position, and a device for sensing the arrival of the traveler member in its revers

Abstract: A wind velocity indicator is disclosed in which the force of air impinging on a lower surface of a moveable rotating disk causes the disk to ascend a shaft to a position proportional to the wind speed. A system for incrementally adding weights to the top of the disk is provided in order that the altitude of the disk along the shaft represent an indication of wind speed. The system is further provided with visual means for permitting the indicated wind speed to be remotely determined.

Abstract: Analogues of prostaglandins A, E, and F in which the C.sub.13 -C.sub.20 chain of the natural prostaglandins is replaced by a cycloalkenyl or a hydroxycycloalkenyl moiety such that vinylene radical and the hydroxyl group of the ring respectively retain their natural sequential positions at C.sub.13 -C.sub.14 and C.sub.15, inhibit aggregation of platelets in vitro and exhibit useful cardiovascular activity in vivo.

Abstract: Analogues of prostaglandins E and F, in which the C.sub.15 hydroxyl group is incorporated into a cycloalkylidene moiety, stimulate smooth muscle.

Abstract: 11-Substituted-11-desoxy-PGE and -PGF analogues, in which the 11-substituent may be phenyl, (substituted)phenyl, cycloalkyl, spiroalkyl, branched or linear alkyl and alkenyl, and 3-hydroxy-alkenyl, stimulate smooth muscle.

Abstract: An indicating device is provided, employing a plunger or piston movable along a casing, through a viscous liquid that provides an opposing force to the force provided by a spring that urges the piston in its movement. The viscous liquid is substantially uniform with temperature changes. A rod carried by the piston is initially in engagement with the casing, but releasable upon reaching a predetermined temperature, for substantially uniform movement of the piston through the fluid, with the rod being re-engageable with the casing upon solidification of a eutectic metal type connection upon reduction of the temperature, whereupon piston movement is halted. The device is used to determine not only if a product at the interior of a container has reached the desired temperature, but the length of time that the interior of the container remained at the desired temperature, and to this end, calibrations on the device may be provided.

Abstract: A solvent-free transesterification comprising the steps of (1) heating a mixture of a polyol, a fatty acid lower alkyl ester, an alkali metal fatty acid soap, and a basic catalyst to form a homogenous melt; and (2) subsequently adding to the reaction product of step (1) excess fatty acid lower alkyl esters yields polyol fatty acid polyesters.

Abstract: A door lock carries an alarm and battery. The lock includes a tumbler system for cooperating with a serrated key. At the rear end of the key slot are located a pair of switches. One switch is normally open and is closed by the insertion of the key. The other switch is normally closed and includes a mass of iron on the switch wiper to be attracted by a magnet embedded in the key for opening the switch. The alarm, battery and switches are connected in a series circuit to cause the alarm to sound when a nonmagnet-bearing key is inserted in the key slot.