Abstract: An ancillary laundry composition comprising: a) 2-20 w.t. % functionalised fabric softening silicone; b) Less than 5 w.t. % surfactant; c) 0.35-10 w.t. % cationic cellulose polymer d) Water 10 wherein the functionalised fabric softening polymer and cationic cellulose polymer are present in a ratio of 5:2 to 1:6 by weight.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described. A method includes accessing training data samples that includes a plurality of transaction laundering associated features and generating random samples, training a first plurality of different models to identify transaction laundering merchants based on random samples generated from each of the training data samples, training a second plurality of different models to identify the transaction laundering merchants based on the training data, generating a transaction laundering classification for a merchant from each of the first plurality of models and each of the second plurality of models, generating a first model group classification based on a first majority vote on transaction laundering classifications from the first plurality of models, and generating a second model group classification based on a second majority vote on transaction laundering classifications from the second plurality of models. A likelihood that the merchant is a transaction launderer is determined.

Abstract: A method of delivering a laundry serum composition into the wash or rinse cycle, comprising the steps of: a. pouring a laundry liquid into a washing machine drawer, drum or a dosing shuttle; b. pouring a laundry serum composition on top of the laundry liquid; wherein the laundry serum composition comprises: a. 2-60 w.t. % benefit agent; b. less than 4 w.t. % surfactant; and c. water.

Abstract: Method for softening knitted cotton, wherein knitted cotton is treated with an ancillary laundry composition comprising: a. Soil release polymer b. Silicone c. less than 4 w.t.% surfactant; and d. Water wherein the method comprises delivering the ancillary laundry composition into the wash or rise stage and comprises the steps of: a. Pouring a laundry product into a washing receptacle, a washing machine drawer, or a dosing shuttle b. Pouring the ancillary laundry composition on top of the laundry product. Use of the method for softening knitted cotton.

Abstract: A laundry composition comprising: a. Soil release polymer b. Silicone c. Cationic polymer d. Surfactant e.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses utilize multiple, independent sensing devices to collaboratively gather sensing data. A server or one of the sensing devices receives information which is used to select a target, and the device commences gathering sensing data of a target. The server or the device then solicits other devices to provide additional perspectives of the target. The other devices can solicit still other devices, in a cascading or other fashion. The concurrent, multiple perspectives thus gathered are provided to a collector, and can be mosaicked or otherwise stitched together.

Abstract: Multiple sensors are automatically recruited and coordinated to chronicle a fleeting event in a collaborative manner across time and space. An event of interest is captured and recognized by a first data capturing device. An outcome is automatically predicted, and a second data capturing device likely to have visibility of the location during occurrence of the predicted outcome is recruited to provide surveillance data of the event of interest. Surveillance data from both the first and second and subsequent data capturing devices are automatically sent to an investigation facility.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fabric treatment composition comprising: a) from 50 to 95 wt. % of polyethylene glycol; b) from 0.1 to 15 wt. % of perfume; c) from 0.1 to 2.5 wt. % of cationic polymer; and, d) from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of silicone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fabric treatment composition comprising: a) from 60 to 99 wt. % of polyethylene glycol; b) from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of cationic polymer; and, c) from 0.1 to 10 wt. % of silicone.

Abstract: An ancillary laundry composition comprising: a) 2-20 w.t. % functionalised fabric softening silicone; b) Less than 5 w.t. % surfactant; c) 0.35-10 w.t. % cationic cellulose polymer d) Water 10 wherein the functionalised fabric softening polymer and cationic cellulose polymer are present in a ratio of 5:2 to 1:6 by weight.

Abstract: A method of delivering a laundry serum composition into the wash or rinse cycle, comprising the steps of: a. pouring a laundry liquid into a washing machine drawer, drum or a dosing shuttle; b. pouring a laundry serum composition on top of the laundry liquid; wherein the laundry serum composition comprises: a. 2-60 w.t. % benefit agent; b. less than 4 w.t. % surfactant; and c. water.

Abstract: Use of a serum comprising a lubricant for anti-aging of clothes.

Abstract: An ancillary laundry composition comprising: (a) 2.5-30 w.t. % fabric softening silicone; (b) Less than 2 w.t. % surfactant; (c) 0.25-10 w.t. % cationic polymer (d) Water.

Abstract: A method of delivering a benefit agent to a fabric during the laundry process, wherein a liquid ancillary composition comprising: (a) 2-60 w.t. % benefit agent; (b) less than 4 w.t. % surfactant; (c) water is added to the laundry process in addition to a laundry liquid.

Abstract: Multiple sensors are automatically recruited and coordinated to chronicle a fleeting event in a collaborative manner across time and space. An event of interest is captured and recognized by a first data capturing device. An outcome is automatically predicted, and a second data capturing device likely to have visibility of the location during occurrence of the predicted outcome is recruited to provide surveillance data of the event of interest. Surveillance data from both the first and second and subsequent data capturing devices are automatically sent to an investigation facility.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fabric treatment composition comprising: a) from 50 to 95 wt. % of polyethylene glycol; b) from 0.1 to 15 wt. % of perfume; c) from 0.1 to 2.5 wt. % of cationic polymer; and, d) from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of silicone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preparing a powdered food product and powdered food products obtainable by the methods. There are also disclosed methods for preparing a food stock and food stocks obtainable by the methods, as well as methods for preparing a food broth, food broths obtainable by the methods, and a device for preparing such food broths. The methods and products obtainable by the methods find utility in the culinary field of preparing stocks and broths.

Abstract: A retractable handle arrangement comprises a handle movable between stowed, deployed and operative states. That movement is controlled by a mechanism having first and second links each connected to a supporting structure and to the handle. At least one of those links is connected to the supporting structure by a joint defining a pivot axis that is movable is response to movement of the handle between the deployed state and the operative state. That movement of the pivot axis is used to unlatch a door or other closure associated with the handle, for example via a crank acting on a Bowden cable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fabric treatment composition comprising: a) from 50 to 95 wt. % of polyethylene glycol; b) from 0.1 to 15 wt. % of perfume; c) from 0.1 to 2.5 wt. % of cationic polymer; and, d) from 0.1 to 5 wt. % of silicone.

Abstract: A DC/DC power converter connected to a DC power source having first and second DC terminals. The DC/DC power converter operates in voltage step-up and step-down modes. The converter includes first and second DC buses connected to the first and second DC terminals and third and fourth DC buses defining a DC link. Energy storage devices are connected between the third and fourth buses. A first converter leg includes a first branch with switches and a second branch. Each switch includes a controllable semiconductor switch and an anti-parallel connected freewheeling diode. A controller switches the controllable semiconductor switches between a conducting and non-conducting state, in the step-up and step-down modes, switching to supply power from the DC power source to the DC link in the step-up mode and to supply power from the DC link to the DC power source in the step-down mode.