Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a process for preparing a deodorized fatty acid salt feed supplement. Primary amine reagent is added to a process medium in which C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid with a content of malodorous carbonyl compound is converted into a deodorized C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid alkaline earth metal salt product.

Abstract: A pixel for use in a visual matrix display including a frame having front and rear surfaces and defining an aperture; a light source oriented in the aperture; a first retroreflective surface borne by the frame and positioned adjacent to the aperture; a flap borne by the front surface and moveable along a given path of travel between a first position wherein the pixel is nonoperational, and the flap is disposed in covering relation relative to the light source, and a second operational position, wherein the flap has a second retroreflective surface which is exposed when the flap is in the second position; means borne by the frame for moving the flap along the given path of travel; and means for energizing the light source when the flap is in one of the given positions along the path of travel.

Abstract: A feedstock and a method of utility are provided for increasing the content of unsaturated fatty acids in the tissues and milk of ruminants. A preferred feedstock is composed of a fodder substrate which is blended with an unsaturated aliphatic amide ingredient such as soyamide. The unsaturated aliphatic amide is biohydrogenation-resistant, and bypasses the rumen substantially intact. The aliphatic amide is converted to free fatty acid in the digestive tract, and subsequently is absorbed in the tissues and milk of the ruminant.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for the preparation of a ruminant dietary product comprising a blend of fatty acid salt and denatured protein. In the process, whole proteinaceous oilseed in particulate form is treated with a basic alkaline earth metal compound. The oil content of the oilseed is saponified to a fatty acid salt, and the protein content is denatured into a water-insoluble form. The fatty acid salt and denatured protein ingredients of the invention ruminant dietary product have rumen-bypass properties, and are metabolized in the post-rumen digestive tract under ruminant feeding conditions.

Abstract: A process for preparing a fatty acid calcium salt ruminant feed supplement product which contains an incorporated methionine hydroxy analog calcium salt additive. The dietary product can function as a rumen bypass feed supplement, and permit a beneficial increase in the nutrient fat content of the feed.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved process for the production of a fatty acid alkaline earth metal salt product which have little or no content or glyceride ingredient. An essential feature of the process is the pre-blending of glyceride-containing fatty acid feedstock and basic alkaline earth metal compound, before mixing with water and heating the mixture to initiate salt-forming and glyceride-hydrolyzing reactions. The fatty acid alkaline earth metal salt product can be recovered in the form of tackless free-flowing dust-free granules.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a process for preparing a dietary fatty acid salt supplement composition which contains a combination of additional nutrient or medicament ingredients.The dietary composition can function as a rumen bypass animal feed supplement, and permit a beneficial increase in the nutrient fat content of the feed.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a liquid nutrient formulation which is an aqueous suspension with a high content of nutrient ingredients, and optional ingredients such as medicaments.A primary ingredient of an invention formulation is one or more C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid alkali metal or ammonium salts suitable as a high energy supplement for ruminant feedstock.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved process for the production of fatty acid metal salts. An essential feature of the process is the use of a combination of basic alkaline earth metal and alkali metal compounds as salt-forming reagents.A product of the invention process is a fatty acid salt dietary supplement composition which contains one or more additional biologically active nutrient or medicament ingredients.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides an improved process for the production of fatty acid calcium salt. An important feature of the process is the utilization of a residual effluent byproduct stream from a sodium bicarbonate manufacturing plant as the aqueous medium of the fatty acid calcium salt-forming reaction process.A product of the invention process is a fatty acid salt dietary supplement composition which contains one or more additional biologically active nutrient or medicament ingredients.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides an improved process for the production of fatty acid calcium salt. An important feature of the process is the utilization of a residual effluent byproduct stream from a sodium bicarbonate manufacturing plant as the aqueous medium of the fatty acid calcium salt-forming reaction process.A product of the invention process is a fatty acid salt dietary supplement composition which contains one or more additional biologically active nutrient or medicament ingredients.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a process for preparing a deodorized fatty acid salt feed supplement. Alkali metal bisulfite is added to a process medium in which C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid with a content of malodorous carbonyl compound is converted into a deodorized C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid alkaline earth metal salt product.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a process for preparing a feed supplement product which contains C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid alkaline earth metal salt and a propionate glucogenous ingredient as essential constituents.The feed product can function as a rumen bypass composition, and permit the beneficial increase of the nutrient fat content of the ruminant feed ration, and facilitate metabolic glucose formation by gluconeogenesis during the digestive cycle.

Abstract: An elongated arm having cooperating sections as provided which may be selectively positioned with respect to each other to vary the effective length of the arm. Carried at each end of the arm for pivotal motion is an individual speaker. The assembly is normally carried at the top of the backrest of a chair or car seat position with speakers disposed proximate the ears of a single listener.