Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions comprising anionic mid-branched surfactant compounds and additional anionic sulfate and sulfonate surfactants. The compositions are particularly useful as solid laundry detergent compositions.

Abstract: The marker has a housing, an inner member and a tuned circuit. The housing has a spherical cavity therein. The inner member is located inside of the housing cavity and is rotatable therein. The tuned circuit has an inductance in the form of a coil as well as a capacitance. The tuned circuit is tuned to a particular frequency. A weight is coupled with the inner member and is eccentrically located within the spherical cavity. The eccentrically located weight seeks the lowest portion of the housing cavity. Thus, when the marker is manipulated so as to disorient the tuned circuit, the weight will rotate the inner member back to its stable position so as to properly orient the tuned circuit coil.

Abstract: A laser marking apparatus for marking a moving workpiece such as a wire or cable directs a substantially constant rapidly pulsed beam of laser radiation in the U.V. band towards a low inertia, low mass rotatable mask with character apertures disposed around its periphery. The mask is driven asynchronously and slaved to the laser to present successive character apertures in the beam at each pulse. The drive system has a prestored drive profile for each possible angular increment to ensure that mask is very rapidly indexed between characters. Also disclosed is an optical transformation scheme for optionally transforming the mask characters to reduce the mask size, and a solid state spatial light modulator for obviating the need for a rotatable mask.

Abstract: There is provided a detergent composition suitable for use in laundry or dish washing methods comprising: (a) a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant; and (b) a hydrophobic organic peroxyacid bleaching system, capable of providing a hydrophobic organic peroxyacid compound.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for laser marking a moving workpiece such as a wire or cable directs a substantially constant rapidly pulsed laser beam at a frequency of at least 15 Hz towards a low inertia, low mass rotatable mask with character apertures disposed around its periphery. The mask is driven asynchronously to present successive characters with each pulse to form a composite image.

Abstract: Alkoxylated cationic surfactants, and mixtures thereof, are used in detergent compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions or components thereof containing a detersive enzyme and one or more cationic surfactants of the formula:R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 N.sup.+ X.sup.-in which R.sup.1 is a hydroxyalkyl group having no greater than 6 carbon atoms; each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is independently selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl or alkenyl; R.sup.4 is a C.sub.5-11 alkyl or alkenyl; and X.sup.- is a counterion.

Abstract: A passive electrical marker has tuned circuits, each of which includes a coil and a capacitance. The tuned circuits are oriented with respect to each other in a predetermined arrangement so as to provide a broader spatial response. A foamed core inside of the tuned circuits maintains the tuned circuits in their respective orientations and protects the tuned circuits from mechanical shock. A shell or housing around the foamed tuned circuits provides environmental protection to the tuned circuits. The tuned circuits can be foamed together in a mold and then placed into the housing. Alternatively, the tuned circuits can be foamed together inside of a housing, which housing maintains the orientations between the tuned circuits during foaming. As still another alternative, the housing can be applied to the outside of the foamed tuned circuits as a coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a passive liquid immersion cooling apparatus for electronic systems operating in thermally uncontrolled environments. The apparatus comprises an external shell, defining a chamber with a plurality of heat dissipating components disposed within the chamber and surrounded by the shell. The components are immersed into a low boiling point dielectric liquid partially filling the chamber. The shell has two portions, an upper portion of the shell adjacent the area above the liquid level which forms a vapor space, and a lower portion of the shell adjacent the liquid. The shell has an external heat transfer structure providing more efficient heat transfer from the upper part of the shell, for example, in the form of external fins extending outward from the shell, and an internal heat transfer structure in the form of internal fins extending inward from the shell and into the chamber. Preferably, the external fins extend along the upper portion of the shell only.

Abstract: There is provided a detergent composition suitable for use in laundry and dish washing methods comprising (a) a cationic ester surfactant; and (b) a grease dispersing agent.

Abstract: A granular detergent composition comprising an alkali metal percarbonate and an amylase enzyme, characterized in that said composition contains an amylase in a weight ratio of percarbonate to amylase of 1:2 to 300:1, preferably 1:2 to 60:1, more preferably 20:1 to 40:1. Both laundry detergent compositions including laundry additives and automatic dishwashing compositions are encompassed by the term "detergent composition" herein. Methods of treatment of specific stains are also encompassed.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising an amylase enzyme which shows CMCase activity and/or is an amylase showing a positive immunological cross reaction with the antibody of the Fungamyl amylase, or an amylase produced by a host organism in which the gene encoding the Fungamyl has been cloned.

Abstract: This is basically an Engineering design of a means to control the stability and or resistivity of certain materials subject to Cold Flow without materially decreasing the material's normal function. This does not require additional thickness and/or hardening which may increase the resistance of the material. This method overcomes these limitations. This is accomplished by my development of a system of encapsulation, adding certain types of fibers, or both as may be required. The subject material using this method can then be processed to meet specific pressures and resistivity. There are many uses for this method, for example this method can be used for constructing the cartilage for an artificial joint where it is desired to have a predetermined force for separation and yet have low resistivity to normal motion. Another example is to apply this method to plastic bearings and bushings in order to reduce cold flow with little or no change in resistivity.

Abstract: An apparatus for precisely moving and positioning a manufacturing component includes a housing on which a magnet is mounted. An electrical coil is wound around a coil piston which is slidingly mounted on the housing for movement within the magnetic field generated by the magnet. A rod, having a member for gripping the component, is attached for translational movement with the coil piston, and a source of electrical current is connected to the coil which is wrapped around the coil piston. A pneumatic rotary actuator is mounted on the apparatus, and a coupling connects the rotary actuator to the grip for rotation of the grip as desired. A vacuum source can be connected to the grip to allow picking up a fragile workpiece. In the operation of the apparatus, a current is selectively passed through the coil. This current in the coil then moves the coil piston and the attached grip within the magnetic field to position the component as desired in translation.

Abstract: A furnace for treating granular activated carbon comprises a single vertical column having a pair of electrodes arranged at vertically spaced locations within the column. The electrodes extend across the column and are so constructed that the particulate material can pass with ease through the electrodes. Suitable connectors connect the electrodes to a source of rectified three phase electric power. Pointed prongs are provided below the upper electrode. A valve controls the outlet from the column so that the furnace can operate continuously. A central cone is provided above the outlet to control the flow of granular carbon down the column.

Abstract: A still comprises a housing, a hollow rotor rotatably mounted in the housing and having one or more outlets for liquid at the periphery thereof, means for rotating the rotor about its axis, a plurality of concentric lamellar bodies of thermally conductive material mounted in the hollow interior of said rotor so as to provide a labyrinthine path within the rotor for liquid moving radially outwardly under centrifugal force and for vapor moving radially inwardly with respect to the rotor, vaporizing means for vaporizing liquid to be distilled, liquid inlet means for introducing liquid to a radially inner part of the hollow interior of said rotor, vapor outlet means communicating with a radially inner part of the hollow interior of said rotor, and liquid outlet means for removal of liquid from the housing, whereby in use vapor is constrained to move radially inwardly and liquid to move radially outwardly under centrifugal force within said rotor, fractionation occurring at least in part by condensation of vapor o

Abstract: Method in which an expandable internal shoulder forming member assembly to be used for forming a headpiece onto a preformed thin-walled plastic or laminate tube or bag provides a internal shoulder forming member upon which the loose fitting preformed thin-walled tube can be loaded. After tube loading, the internal shoulder forming member is inserted into a female forming member. Toward the end of the internal shoulder forming member's insertion stroke, a internal neck forming member which is mounted for axially movement within the head end of the internal shoulder forming member contacts the female forming member and then partially retracts into the head end of the internal shoulder forming member as the internal shoulder forming member continues to advance to the end of its insertion stroke.

Abstract: An expandable poincon assembly to be used for forming a headpiece onto a preformed thin-walled plastic or laminate tube or bag provides a poincon upon which the loose fitting preformed thin-walled tube can be loaded. After tube loading, the poincon is inserted into a female forming member. Toward the end of the poincon's insertion stroke, a soupape which is mounted for axially movement within the head end of the poincon contacts the female forming member and then partially retracts into the head end of the poincon as the poincon continues to advance to the end of its insertion stroke. A conically-shaped washer mounted on the bottom end of the soupape is peripherally expanded by the continued advancement of the poincon after the top end of the soupape has contacted the female forming member.