Abstract: A valve assembly (100) for a penis pump (1102), comprises a valve cap (110) comprising a hole (115); and a valve stem (120) extending through the hole (115) in the valve cap (110). The valve assembly (100) is adapted such that axial motion of the valve stem (120) causes the valve stem (120) to mechanically interact with the valve cap (110), so that the valve stem (120) moves between a first position, in which the valve stem (120) seals a pump chamber (1108) of the penis pump (1102), and a second position, in which the valve stem (120) operates as a one way valve. Accordingly, axial motion of the valve stem (120) is used to select the function of the valve assembly (100).

Abstract: A pump (102) comprising a chamber (108) adapted to receive a penis, a non-return valve (152), and pumping means (110) operable to pump fluid from the chamber.

Abstract: A pump (102) comprising a chamber (108) adapted to receive a penis, a non-return valve (152), and pumping means (110) operable to pump fluid from the chamber.

Abstract: A pump (102) comprising a chamber (108) adapted to receive a penis, a non-return valve (156), and pumping means (110) operable to pump fluid from the chamber (108), wherein the pump (102) is adapted for use under water.

Abstract: A pump (102) comprising a chamber (108) adapted to receive a penis, a non-return valve (156), and pumping means (110) operable to pump fluid from the chamber (108), wherein the pump (102) is adapted for use under water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laundry bleaching composition comprising: a) a macrocycilc tetra amido N-donor metal-ligand complex (preferably, 5,6-benzo-3,8,11,13-tetraoxo-2,2,9,9,12,12-hexamethyl-1,4,7,10-tetraaza-cyclo-tridecane), and b) an alkyl benzene sulphonate surfactant, said composition being substantially devoid of any added peroxygen bleach or a peroxy-based or peroxy-generating bleach system.

Abstract: A process for the treatment of non-keratinaceous textiles, preferably cellulosic fibers, which comprises the step of treating the textiles with a composition which comprises: a self-crosslinking polymer and a nucleophilic species (preferably a polymer comprising at least one protected thiol group), and a textile compatible carrier. Under domestic washing conditions the polymer forms reactive thiol groups which are capable of causing covalent cross-linking with the polymer. Preferably, the thiol group is protected as an isothiouronium group.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with improvements relating to fabric care and in particular to means by which the apparent ageing of clothes can be reduced or retarded. Colour loss during laundering, as opposed to during wear, is a significant source of colour loss. We have determined that this problem may be overcome by use of a lubricant during the laundering process, to prevent the visible appearance of local colour loss through mechanical damage by the laundering process.

Abstract: A composition comprising: a dye transfer inhibition agent, and, a ligand having the structure of formula (I), wherein: B1, B3 and B4 each represent a bridging group having zero, one two or three carbon containing nodes for substitution, and B2 represents a bridging group having at least one carbon containing node for substitution, each said node containing a C(R), C(R1)(R2) or C(R)2; each R substituent is the same is the same or different from the remaining R substituents and (1) is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, alkynyl, alkylaryl, halogen, alkoxy, phenoxy and combinations thereof, or (2) form a substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring of which two carbons on the ring form nodes in the B-unit. Preferably further comprising surfactant and builder, optional peroxygen source.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laundry bleaching composition comprising: a) a macrocyclic tetra amido N-donor metal-ligand complex (preferably, 5,6-benzo-3,8,11,13-tetraoxo-2,2,9,9,12,12-hexamethyl-1,4,7,10-teraaza-cyclo-tridecane), and b) an alkyl benzene sulphonate surfactant said composition being substantially devoid of any added peroxygen bleach or a peroxy-based or peroxyl-generating bleach system.

Abstract: A detergent composition which comprises: a surfactant, a builder, a fluorescer; one or more of a bleach precursor which is preferably N,N,N′N′-tetra-acetyl ethylene diamine or sodium nonanoyloxy benzene sulphonate, one or more of a hydrogen peroxide source which is preferably an alkali metal perborate or percarbonate. Optionally it comprises a nitrogen-containing dye binding polymer selected from polymers and co-polymers of vinyl-pyrrolidone, vinyl-pyridine N-oxide, and vinyl-imidazole, and mixtures thereof. The composition is essentially free of copper binding species, other than those which are deactivated by calcium salts.

Abstract: Cationic peroxyacids of formula (IV) wherein: R1 is a, optionally substituted, C1-C7 alkyl or alkenyl or alkaryl with a C1-C7 alkyl group; R2 and R3 are each independently a C1-C3 alkyl or C1-C3 substituted alkyl group; n is an integer from 0 to 3; and X− is a surfactant anion selected from alkyl carboxylates; alkyl ether sulphates; alkylbenzene sulphonates; C12-15 primary and C14-18 secondary alkyl sulphates; olefin sulphonates; alkane sulphonates; dialkyl sulphosuccinates; fatty acid ester sulphonates; alkylether sulphonates, alkylether carboxylates, sulphonated alkyl polyglycosides; sulphonated alkanoyl glucose ethers, sulphonated monoglycerol ethers; secondary alkane sulphonates; esterified isethionates; alkyl and dialkyl phosphates; sodium fatty acid sulphonates; and fatty acid soaps. They can be used in bleaching and detergent compositions and in bleach additive products.

Abstract: A process for the treatment of non-keratinaceous textiles, preferably cellulosic fibers, which comprises the step of treating the textiles with a composition which comprises: a self-crosslinking polymer and a nucleophilic species (preferably a polymer comprising at least one protected thiol group), and a textile compatible carrier. Under domestic washing conditions the polymer forms reactive thiol groups which are capable of causing covalent cross-linking with the polymer. Preferably, the thiol group is protected as an isothiouronium group.

Abstract: A process for the treatment of non-keratinaceous textiles, preferably cellulosic fibres, which comprises the step of treating the textiles with a composition comprising: a polymer comprising at least one protected thiol group, wherein the protecting group is labile under domestic washing conditions, and a textile compatible carrier. Under domestic washing conditions the polymer forms reactive thiol groups which are capable of causing covalent cross-linking of the polymer. Preferably, the thiol group is protected as an isothiouronium group.

Abstract: There is provided a cationic organic peroxyacid having the general formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is an optionally substituted, linear or branched, C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 alkyl or alkenyl group; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each a methyl group; R.sub.4 is an optionally substituted, linear or branched C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkyl or alkenyl group; p is 0 or 1; z is an integer selected from 0-3; y is an integer selected from 0-5; w is 0 or 1; and X.sup.- is a counter anion. This peroxyacid was found to have good bleaching performance without showing incompatibility with anionic surfactants.

Abstract: An amido peroxyacid is provided having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkylene, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkylene and C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 arylene radicals;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl and C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 aryl radicals;R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.16 alkylene, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkylene and C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 arylene radicals;n and m are integers whose sum is 1; andM is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium and C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkanolammonium cations and radicals.The amido peroxyacid is useful for bleaching substrates such as stained laundry, dishware and household hard surfaces. A method and bleaching composition that includes a surfactant is also described.

Abstract: Cationic peroxyacid are provided having formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is an optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkyl or alkenyl or alkylaryl with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkyl group;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 substituted alkyl group;R.sub.4 and R.sub.6 are each independently aryl or (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is an integer from 1 to 7;R.sub.5 is selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, or arylsubstituted with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; andX.sup.- is a counter anion.These cationic peroxyacids show good bleaching activity over a wide range of pH conditions.

Abstract: Novel cationic nitriles, methods of preparing such nitriles and use thereof as cationic peroxyacid bleach precursor in bleaching (detergent) compositions are disclosed.The novel cationic nitriles are non-hygroscopic and are characterized in that they have a counter-anion X.sup.- selected from the group consisting of 1) R-SO.sub.3.sup.-, 2) R-SO.sub.4.sup.-, 3) R-CO.sub.2.sup.-, wherein R is a straight or branched chain, optionally substituted, alkyl, alkylether or alkylene group containing 4 to 20 carbon atoms, or a phenyl or alkyl phenyl group containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and 4) any other surfactant anion not falling under the groups 1), 2) and 3).