Abstract: A system and method for purchasing pre-paid account cards and replenishing pre-paid accounts for goods and services. The system includes a data source containing data descriptive of a prepaid account. The data source is accessible by a transaction system for responding to user service transactions and may be accessible by a fulfillment service provider for providing the goods or services based upon the prepaid account data. The system is accessed through a variety of service end points comprising point of sale (POS) systems.

Abstract: A pet food composition is provided for domesticated cats and dogs which contains from about 5 to 60 weight percent of kosher-species animal protein. This composition further includes a source of carbohydrates derived from grains EXCLUDING wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt, or their derivatives, a source of fiber derived from vegetables and a source of fat derived from kosher-species animal fat. This composition and the utensils used in its preparation have no contact with dairy products. The pet food composition is fed to domesticated cats and dogs for which a kosher diet is recommended for health and/or spiritual reasons.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: A one-way clutch including at least two concentric rings one of the rings carrying at least one ratchet pawl, and the other of the rings including ratchet teeth which engage the at least one ratchet pawl so as to allow relative rotational movement of the at least two rings in one rotational direction, and to provide a clutch between those rings in the operate rotational direction. At least one of the rings includes two identical half rings which are connected to each other and which at least partly enclose the other rings at axially opposite ends.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I in which R1 and R2=H, OH, alkyl optionally substituted, or NR1 forms with the carbon bearing NR1R2 a double bond and R2 is Xra, X being O, NH or N-alkyl and Ra being H, alkyl optionally substituted; R=a chain containing up to 10 carbon atoms, optionally comprising one or several heteroatoms, one or several heterocycles; T=H, CH2, CH2CONH2, CH2C≡, (CH2)2NH2; Y=H, OH, halogen; W=H, OH; Z=H or CH3; said products have antifungal properties.

Abstract: Dryer-ironer with heated ironing cup and heat-carrying fluid. In a dryer-ironer with heated cup (10), the cup is built so as to define a closed chamber (26) containing a heat carrying fluid between two parallel walls (18, 22). The fluid is set into motion through a stirring system integrated with the cup so as to provide the establishment of a uniform temperature along its entire length.

Abstract: In a dryer-ironer, the cylinder (10) of which is heated from inside, the cylinder is built so as to define between two concentric walls (18, 22), a closed annular chamber (26) containing a heat carrying fluid. The fluid is set into motion through a stirring system integrated into the cylinder, so that establishment of a uniform temperature may be provided along its entire length. The stirring system may be passive (blades) or active (pump).

Abstract: Dryer-ironer with heated ironing cup and heat-carrying fluid.

Abstract: In a dryer-ironer, the cylinder (10) of which is heated from inside, the cylinder is built so as to define between two concentric walls (18, 22), a closed annular chamber (26) containing a heat carrying fluid. The fluid is set into motion through a stirring system integrated into the cylinder, so that establishment of a uniform temperature may be provided along its entire length. The stirring system may be passive (blades) or active (pump).

Abstract: A pet food composition is provided for domesticated cats and dogs which contains from about 15 to 60 weight percent of kosher meat. The composition further includes a source of carbohydrates, a source of fiber, and a source of fat. The pet food composition is fed to domesticated cats and dogs for which a kosher diet is recommended for health and/or spiritual reasons.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of fructosyl oligosaccharides as low-calorie sweeteners, and the foods, dietetic products and drinks containing them.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of fructosyl oligosaccharides as low-calorie sweeteners, and the foods, dietetic products and drinks containing them.

Abstract: There is disclosed an input/output controller for an information processing system comprising a main memory, a central processing unit, a peripheral controller and a plurality of peripheral units coupled to the central processing unit. In particular, the input/output controller comprises a plurality of physical channels disposed between the peripheral controller and the central processing unit, a plurality of logical channels for transmitting information with the central processing unit, and each uniquely associated with one of the peripheral units. The main memory stores a first table including a physical channel entry containing informaton relative to the plurality of physical channels and a second table including a logical channel entry containing information relative to the plurality of peripheral units.