Abstract: A single phase aerosol composition comprising the following constituents: (a) 5 to 75 wt % of a hydrofluorocarbon(s) (HFC) of vapour pressure greater than or equal to 4 bar at 20° C. (60 psig at 70° F.); (b) 10 to 30 wt % of a hydrocarbon propellant; (c) 1 to 70 wt % of a hydrocarbon solvent(s) with a vapour pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg at 20° C.; (d) 0.01 to 10 wt % of an active constituent(s) selected from the group which includes fragrances, air-sanitisers, air fresheners, deodorizers, odor eliminators, malodor counteractants, insecticides, insect repellants, medicinal substances, disinfectants, aroma therapy compositions; and, (e) 0 to 25 wt % of an adjuvant constituent(s) other than (a), (b), (c) or (d). Methods of making the said composition and aerosol dispensers containing the said composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of playing a golf-type game at the facility comprises placing a ball at one of the starting points, hitting the ball toward the appropriate target, and determining the surface type on which further play continues or determining the score based upon where the ball lands relative to scoring zones. A facility for playing a golf-type game includes a plurality of short-shot holes, each short-shot hole comprising a starting box on which a ball can be placed, and a target comprising a cup for receiving a ball hit from the starting box, and a plurality of scoring zones surrounding the cup; the target zones having indicia for scoring.

Abstract: A method of playing a golf-type game at the facility comprises placing a ball at one of the starting points, hitting the ball toward the appropriate target, and determining the surface type on which further play continues or determining the score based upon where the ball lands relative to scoring zones. A facility for playing a golf-type game includes a plurality of short-shot holes, each short-shot hole comprising a starting box on which a ball can be placed, and a target comprising a cup for receiving a ball hit from the starting box, and a plurality of scoring zones surrounding the cup; the target zones having indicia for scoring.

Abstract: Polyolefin fibers and filaments, and fabrics made therefrom, are rendered dyeable via a combination of dyeability additives. The dyeability additive combination comprises at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the polyamides, copolyamides and polyetherpolyamides and at least one ethylene vinyl acetate. The dyed polyolefin fibers and fabrics are rendered light stable via the use of a combination of stabilizers, which comprises at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the ultraviolet light stabilizers and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the hindered amine light stabilizers. The ultraviolet light stabilizers are for example hydroxyphenylbenzotriazoles or tris-aryl-s-triazines. The hindered amine light stabilizers are for example of high molecular weight, for instance greater than 1000 g/mol. The dyes are for example anthraquinone blue dyes, anthraquinone red dyes, diazo red dyes or nitro yellow dyes.

Abstract: An optical smoke detector for detecting particulates in an air sample. The detector includes a detection chamber defining an enclosure for the air sample. At least one opening is in fluid communication with the detection chamber whereby the air sample can be introduced and discharged from the detection chamber. A cleaning port defines a passageway to the detection chamber from a position external to the smoke detector and a resilient valve seals the cleaning port with a substantially air-tight seal. The valve member is accessible from a position external to the smoke detector. The valve member is openable, permitting passage of air through the cleaning port into the discharge chamber, by engaging the valve member with a nozzle, such as an air nozzle mounted on a canister of pressurized air.

Abstract: A gasoline engine having an exhaust system comprises means for trapping particulate matter (PM) from the exhaust gas and a catalyst for catalysing the oxidation of the PM by carbon dioxide and/or water in the exhaust gas, which catalyst comprising a supported alkali metal. The invention further includes a method of combusting PM from a gasoline engine in CO2 and/or H2O from the exhaust gas at temperatures in excess of 500 ° C., which method comprising trapping the PM and contacting it with a catalyst comprising a supported alkali metal.

Abstract: A process for dyeing or printing an article comprising a hydrophobic polymer, wherein said polymer is brought into contact with a condensation polymer obtained by condensation of at least one poly-hydroxyl-mono-carboxylic acid, prior to or simultaneously with the treatment of said article with a color imparting compound, with the proviso that the condensation polymer is not terminated with lipophilic groups, provides dyed articles with good fastness properties.

Abstract: An interface circuit (1) for facilitating communication between an integrated circuit (2) and an external device (not shown) in either SPI protocol or one or both of I2C and SMBus protocols, comprises a signal processing circuit (7), which is configurable in I2C/SMBus and SPI protocol modes, and four communication terminals, namely, a CLK pin (3), and ADD/DOUT pin (4), and SDA/DIN pin (5) and a {overscore (CE)} pin (6). On power-up of the interface circuit (1) the signal processing circuit (7) is configured in I2C/SMBus protocol mode by a first mode select signal (Vdd) applied to a mode select input port (10) by a multiplexer (15) in response to a logic low switch signal from a switch signal flip-flop (22). A first state machine (20) outputs a logic low signal to an AND gate (21) for so long as the {overscore (CE)} pin (6) remains continuously high or low, thus holding a reset input of the switch signal flip-flop (22) low.

Abstract: Catalyst comprising a porous inorganic refractory oxide wherein the catalyst has:(a) a total pore volume in the range of from 0.2 to 0.5 ml/g,(b) a macroporosity of at least 0.1 ml/g,(c) a microporosity of at least 0.05 ml/g, and(d) a surface area of at least 5 m.sup.2 /g.Process for reducing the amount of solid contaminants and the amount or dissolved metallic contaminants, wherein a hydrocarbon oil containing such contaminants is contacted with hydrogen under hydrotreating conditions in the presence of the above catalyst.

Abstract: Catalyst comprising a porous inorganic refractory oxide wherein the catalyst has:(a) a total pore volume in the range of from 0.2 to 0.5 ml/g,(b) a macroporosity of at least 0.1 ml/g,(c) a microporosity of at least 0.05 ml/g, and(d) a surface area of at least 5 m.sup.2 /g.Process for reducing the amount of solid contaminants and the amount or dissolved metallic contaminants, wherein a hydrocarbon oil containing such contaminants is contacted with hydrogen under hydrotreating conditions in the presence of the above catalyst.

Abstract: A manure and urine collector pouch for, and to be worn by, an entire or gelded/spayed male/female horse or other animal of the equidae family, the pouch providing a forwardly-extending trough (23) for receiving relatively fluent matter, such that the total weight of the system and contents is distributed along a substantial part of the body.