Abstract: An aqueous disinfecting solution and dry powdered composition which may be dissolved in water to provide the solution. The solution has a pH of from 0.6 to 7 and comprises (a) hydrogen peroxide in a concentration of from 0.01 to 6% w/w; and (b) at least one component chosen from cyclic carboxylic acids and aromatic alcohols, in a concentration of from 0.01 to 4 w/w %, all based on the total weight of the solution. The cyclic carboxylic acids are preferably 2-furan carboxylic acid, benzoic acid and salicylic acid. Furthermore, the solution preferably contains at least one C6-C12 alkyl diphenyl oxide sulfonate surfactant and a nonionic surfactant. Additional optional ingredients include anionic surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, cation sequestering agents, and buffers.

Abstract: Organic peroxide compositions are stabilized against decomposition by the use of antioxidants, resulting in increased shelf life of products made using the compositions.

Abstract: An automatic roller wringer for mops and the like, consisting of the incorporation of the main gears inside the casing, one of the gears being provided with a projection for the stop, the main gears being asymmetrically assembled on either side, engaging with the fixed roller, each one of the main gears being provided with an eccentric guide on the inner part through which the pivots of the movable roller pass until the latter is in a position adjacent to the fixed roller, which upwardly rotates, the arms supporting the pivots of the arm of the movable roller being provided with a spring on each one.

Abstract: Excellent percutaneous absorption of drug or active agent is achieved by pre-treating skin with a cationic constituent prior to application of a drug or active agent.

Abstract: Reaction products of polyfunctional compounds with two or more coordination elements are described.

Abstract: Metal complex salts of the coordination elements listed in Groups IIIA to VIIIA, Groups IB to IIIB, of periods 4 and 5 and aluminum in Group IIIB, period 3 of The Periodic Table of the Elements, obtained as the reaction products of polyfunctional acids with two or more of such elements are described. Copper-zinc malonates and a process for their preparation are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions include vitamin C, water and a reducing sugar, result in increased stability of vitamin C. Further the addition of alcohol to aqueous vitamin C compositions increased the stability of vitamin C. Moreover, aqueous vitamin C compositions having surfactant included therein enhance the absorption of vitamin C into skin. Methods of using the stable vitamin C compositions are also described.

Abstract: The invention concerns a print robot for large format three-dimensional printing on a fixed surface (11) having five motorized axes, comprising an inkjet printing block (13), means for displacing and orientating this printing assembly along several axes, at least one control unit controlling these means and a drying device to dry the ink sprayed onto said surface (11), wherein these means comprise: a carrier (15) with three degrees of freedom in translation, ensuring the positioning of the printing assembly allowing its horizontal, vertical and depth translation, a wrist (16) with two degrees of freedom which supports and orientates the printing assembly (13) allowing its rotations along two perpendicular axes. The invention also concerns a process implementing this robot.

Abstract: An enhanced activity aqueous disinfecting solution having a pH of from about 0.5 to about 6 and consisting essentially of (i) hydrogen peroxide in a concentration of from about 0.

Abstract: Methods of treating skin in need thereof are disclosed including applying a drug or active agent or formulation thereof to the skin of a user and applying a sealer thereto. The methods are useful in actively enhancing penetration of the actives immediately upon application to skin, sealing the skin surface to prevent removal of the drug or active agent, holding the drug or active agent in a reservoir film, and/or enhancing long term penetration of the drug or active agent.

Abstract: An integrated microwaveable heat storage device that absorbs substantial amounts of microwave energy in a microwave oven in a relatively short period of time (one to 2 minutes) and releases this energy as heat (infrared radiation) over an extended period of time (typically 20 to 30 minutes The device includes three rigid elements, the upper element usually in the form of a container (10) such as a dish or cup cooperating with a base (14) to form a sealed enclosure or cavity. This enclosure is transparent to microwaves and encloses a mass of solid microwave absorbing material heater (12) in minimum contact with the walls of the cavity. This receptacle (enclosure) and the microwave absorbing material (the heater (12)) can have different cross sections, shapes, volumes and masses according to the specific intended use of the heat-storage device.

Abstract: Organic peroxide compositions are stabilized against decomposition by the use of antioxidants, resulting in increased shelf life of products made using the compositions.

Abstract: Methods of treating acne are disclosed comprising applying a benzoyl peroxide solution in one or more solvents to the skin of a user and applying a sealer thereto. The methods are useful to improve the penetration of active drug into the skin in need thereof, and are highly effective in treating P. Acne.

Abstract: Stable topical compositions containing active ingredients that are prone to oxidation, and methods for improving the percutaneous absorption of an active ingredient are provided.

Abstract: Organic peroxide compositions are stabilized against decomposition by the use of antioxidants, resulting in increased shelf life of products made using the compositions.

Abstract: Solutions of benzoyl peroxide, in one or more solvents are provided that are suitable for direct topical application to the skin of a user or can be formulated into a product that is suitable for topical application to the skin of a user. In embodiments, the solutions include benzoyl peroxide and optionally additional active or inactive ingredients, and a solvent or mixture of solvents in which the benzoyl peroxide is prepared as a clear solution at 25° C. Methods of using the solutions are also described. Product formulations such as emulsion are also described. The solutions and product formulations can increase the efficacy and percutaneous absorption of benzoyl peroxide.

Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, an access point may include one or more software defined radios that may be arranged to implement one or more radio transmission protocols or standards. New radio transmission protocol or standards may be downloaded into the access point so that the access point may communicate according to new radio transmission protocols or standards as they are developed.

Abstract: A semiconductor wafer holder (12) and process eliminating the need for wafer mounting using sticky tape, UV exposure, and manual de-taping from sticky tape during processing and inspection. The present invention comprises a semiconductor holder having an opening (14) securely receiving a semiconductor wafer (16) about its edges in an interference fit. The holder securely holds the wafer in place during handling, and without the need for using sticky tape to hold the wafer backside to a wafer tray (30). The wafer holder is utilized as an insert that is concentric to the wafer tray, which tray includes a perforated film (32) having vacuum openings (34). Advantageously, sticky tape is only interposed between the wafer holder (12) and a perimiter of the wafer holder (30), which sticky tape is later removed using UV exposure.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a cell culture process and to cells produced therefrom. More particularly, the present invention provides a method of supporting dendritic cell viability, proliferation and/or differentiation. The dendritic cells of the present invention are useful, inter alia, in the immunotherapy of cancer, infectious disease, autoimmunity and tumour therapy and as adjuvants, immune system modulating agents, immunotherapeutic agents and tolerising agents.

Abstract: An aqueous disinfecting solution and dry powdered composition which may be dissolved in water to provide the solution. The solution has a pH of from 0.6 to 7 and comprises (a) hydrogen peroxide in a concentration of from 0.01 to 6% w/w; and (b) at least one component chosen from cyclic carboxylic acids and aromatic alcohols, in a concentration of from 0.01 to 4 w/w %, all based on the total weight of the solution. The cyclic carboxylic acids are preferably 2-furan carboxylic acid, benzoic acid and salicylic acid. Furthermore, the solution preferably contains at least one C6-C12 alkyl diphenyl sulfonate surfactant and a nonionic surfactant. Additional optional ingredients include anionic surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, cation sequestering agents, and buffers.