Abstract: Multiplexing systems for batteries of electrochemical cells and associated methods are generally described. Multiplexing systems may be used to improve certain properties of electrochemical cells, such as cycle life and/or safety, during cycling of the battery, according to some embodiments. For example, in some embodiments improvements in electrochemical cell and/or battery performance are provided that are associated with management of charging and discharging of electrochemical cells by the multiplexing system.

Abstract: Cleaning formulations for hard surfaces are disclosed, particularly for cleaning hard surfaces stained with burnt-on food deposits such as frequently occur on stovetops, oven, and grill surfaces. Processes to manufacture the cleaning formulations, as well as methods for their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Cleaning composition for hard surfaces are disclosed, particularly for cleaning hard surfaces stained with greasy burnt-on deposits such as frequently occur on stovetop and oven surfaces. Processes to manufacture the cleaning composition, as well as methods for their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system that comprises an electric motor, an electric motor housing, a cable and a heat shield. the electric motor housing substantially surrounds the electric motor with the exception of a protruding shaft of the electric motor. The cable is coupled to the electric motor, the cable is constructed to rotate within a stovepipe or chimney.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to natural non-sulfate rinse-off rinse-off cleansing compositions with high oil load, methods of use and making. The cleansing compositions include: (a) up to 20 wt. % of one or more anionic surfactants selected from acyl taurates, acyl glutamates, acyl isethionates, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; (b) one or more nonionic surfactants comprising alkyl polyglucosides; (c) one or more amphoteric surfactants; (d) one or more oil-based conditioning agents selected from squalane, glyceryl esters, natural oils, esters other than glyceryl esters, and mixtures thereof; and (e) one or more thickening agents. The cleansing compositions are particularly useful for cleansing hair.

Abstract: Personal care compositions containing active ingredients and an anti-irritant combination of aloe and taurine are disclosed. Methods of preparing the personal care composition and uses of the personal care composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Personal care compositions containing active ingredients and an anti-irritant combination of aloe and taurine are disclosed. Methods of preparing the personal care composition and uses of the personal care composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The application relates to compositions and methods for cosmetically treating and/or cleansing keratinous materials. The compositions comprise an anionic surfactant system; a nonionic surfactant system comprising one or more alkylpolyglucosides and one or more monounsaturated glyceryl esters; at least one amphoteric surfactant; and at least one thickening agent chosen from plant-based cationic polymers.

Abstract: Personal care compositions containing active ingredients and an anti-irritant combination of aloe and taurine are disclosed. Methods of preparing the personal care composition and uses of the personal care composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care whitening compositions comprising a non-aqueous phase comprising a peroxysulfate whitening agent, a hydrophobic base and at least one hydrophilic polymer, and optionally an aqueous phase comprising at least one hydrophilic polymer. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oral care composition comprising a peroxide compound and a zinc compound, wherein the weight ratio of the peroxide compound to the zinc compound is from 1:10 to 5:1.

Abstract: Personal care compositions containing active ingredients and an anti-irritant combination of aloe and taurine are disclosed. Methods of preparing the personal care composition and uses of the personal care composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a tooth whitening compositions comprising at least one hydrophobic polymer carrier; cetylpyridinium chloride; and at least one whitening agent, wherein the composition is free of water. Also disclosed herein are methods for reducing microbial growth on the surface of an oral care device comprising contacting the oral care device with saliva and a tooth whitening composition comprising at least one hydrophobic polymer carrier; cetylpyridinium chloride; and at least one whitening agent, wherein the composition is free of water.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oral care composition comprising a peroxide compound and a zinc compound, wherein the weight ratio of the peroxide compound to the zinc compound is from 1:10 to 5:1.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care whitening compositions comprising a non-aqueous phase comprising a peroxysulfate whitening agent, a hydrophobic base and at least one hydrophilic polymer, and optionally an aqueous phase comprising at least one hydrophilic polymer. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.