Abstract: Injection molding at substantially constant pressure with the use of rapid heating techniques, such as induction heating, at strategic locations within a mold to heat molding surfaces in a manner that mitigates problems typically associated with flow filling challenges.

Abstract: A substantially constant pressure injection molding method and machine that forms molded parts by injecting molten thermoplastic material into a mold cavity at a substantially constant pressures. As a result, the mold cavity is filled with molten thermoplastic material by advancing a continuous flow front of thermoplastic material from a gate to an end of the mold cavity.

Abstract: A feed system for an injection molding method and machine includes a first part including a first channel, and a second part including a second channel, the first channel and the second channel forming a molten plastic feed conduit when the first part is located adjacent to the second part. A joint is formed between the first part and the second part along the first channel and the second channel and the joint is one of a sintered joint, a welded joint, and a brazed joint.

Abstract: A method of forming a preform, which is configured to be subjected to a subsequent forming process, the method comprising: providing a mold with a plurality of mold cavities, wherein the mold is made of a material having a thermal conductivity between about 52 watts per meter Kelvin and about 385 watts per meter Kelvin.

Abstract: A system for forming a plastic article, the system comprising a preform injection molding apparatus, comprising a mold, a plastic melt injection system, a sensor, and a controller, wherein: the first mold portion is made of a material having a thermal conductivity between about 52 watts per meter kelvin and about 385 watts per meter kelvin; the controller is configured to control the injection element to maintain the molten thermoplastic material at a substantially constant melt pressure, during filling of the mold cavities, wherein the substantially constant melt pressure is between about 2.76 megapascals (400 psi) and about 68.95 megapascals (10,000 psi); and the preform injection molding apparatus is designed to have a useful life of between one million and ten million injection molding cycles.

Abstract: A substantially constant pressure injection molding method and machine that forms molded parts by injecting molten thermoplastic material into a mold cavity at a substantially constant pressure. As a result, the mold cavity is filled with molten thermoplastic material by advancing a continuous flow front of thermoplastic material from a gate to an end of the mold cavity.

Abstract: A substantially constant pressure injection molding method and machine that forms molded parts by injecting molten thermoplastic material into a mold cavity at a substantially constant pressure. As a result, the mold cavity is filled with molten thermoplastic material by advancing a continuous flow front of thermoplastic material from a gate to an end of the mold cavity.

Abstract: A substantially constant pressure injection molding method and machine that forms molded parts by injecting molten thermoplastic material into a mold cavity at a substantially constant pressures. As a result, the mold cavity is filled with molten thermoplastic material by advancing a continuous flow front of thermoplastic material from a gate to an end of the mold cavity.

Abstract: A plastic pressurized package comprising a hollow, plastic body comprising a blend of a first and second material, said first material comprising a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyesters, polyester copolymers, and mixtures thereof and said second material comprising a polymer selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate, polycarbonate copolymers, and mixtures thereof and wherein said plastic pressurized package is able to contain and dispense a pressurized fluid of at least about 15 psi greater than atmospheric pressure at 25° C.

Abstract: A plastic pressurized package comprising a hollow, plastic, substantially non-round cross-section body, comprising a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyesters, polyester copolymers, polycarbonates, polyacrylates, polycarbonate copolymers, and mixtures thereof wherein said plastic pressurized package is able to contain and dispense a pressurized fluid of at least about 15 psi greater than atmospheric pressure at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat-treated plastic pressurized container that is resistant to polar liquids and impact stresses and the process for making such container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous gel compositions comprising an odor controlling agent for deodorizing skin surfaces. Articles of manufacture and methods of deodorizing the skin using disclosed compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous gel compositions comprising an odor controlling agent for deodorizing skin surfaces. Articles of manufacture and methods of deodorizing the skin using disclosed compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of sanitizing and moisturizing skin surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising an odor controlling agent and select sanitizing agents for deodorizing and sanitizing skin surfaces. Articles of manufacture and methods of deodorizing and sanitizing the skin using disclosed compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for sanitizing and moisturizing skin surfaces. Such compositions an effective amount of sanitizing agent to kill or reduce the growth of microorganisms; a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent; an effective amount of a degreasing agent selected from the group consisting of: silicones, wax materials, powders, fluorochemicals and mixtures thereof; optionally a thickener, a humectant, a perfume; and water. The skin sanitizing compositions of the present invention are suitable for use in leave-on or rinse-off products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic applicators comprised of a sheet of porous or absorbent material which is impregnated with an oil-in-water emulsion composition. The oil-in-water emulsion compositions comprises an oil phase comprising from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the emulsion composition of an oil-soluble moisturizing agent, dispersed in an aqueous phase. The oil-soluble moisturizer has a mean particle size ranging from about 0.05 to about 7 microns. The oil-in-water emulsion comprises from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the emulsion of a surfactant and from about 0.05% to about 5% by weight of the emulsion of particulates. The viscosity of the oil-in-water emulsion composition ranges from about 1 to about 500 centipoise.

Abstract: Provided are leave-on hair care compositions which can impart enhanced hair conditioning and damage protection, while being formulated in a low viscosity product. In particular, the atomizible leave-on hair care composition comprise: (i) from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight, of a cationic crosslinked polymeric conditioning agent comprising the monomer units (A).sub.m (B).sub.n (C).sub.p and a crosslinking agent wherein: (A) is a dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate monomer or a quaternary ammonium or acid addition salt thereof; (B) is a dialkylaminoalkyl methacrylate monomer or a quaternary ammonium or acid addition salt thereof; (C) is a nonionic monomer polymerizable with (A) or (B); m, n, and p are independently zero or greater, but at least one of m or n is one or greater; (ii) from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight, of a salt; and (iii) from about 0.0001% to about 0.05% of at least one polyalkylene glycol corresponding to the structure ##STR1## wherein R is H or CH.sub.

Abstract: Provided are leave-on hair care compositions which can impart enhanced hair conditioning and damage protection, while being formulated in a low viscosity product. In particular, the atomizible leave-on hair care composition comprise: (i) from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight, of a cationic crosslinked polymeric conditioning agent comprising the monomer units (A).sub.m (B).sub.n (C).sub.p and a crosslinking agent wherein: (A) is a dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate monomer or a quaternary ammonium or acid addition salt thereof; (B) is a dialkylaminoalkyl methacrylate monomer or a quaternary ammonium or acid addition salt thereof; (C) is a nonionic monomer polymerizable with (A) or (B); m, n, and p are independently zero or greater, but at least one of m or n is one or greater; (ii) from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight, of a salt; and (iii) from about 0.0001% to about 0.05% of at least one polyalkylene glycol corresponding to the structure ##STR1## wherein R is H or CH.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair conditioning compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of a monohydric, fatty alcohol having a melting point of 30.degree. C. or lower; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of a polymer of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, and mixtures thereof, having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of H, methyl, and mixtures thereof; and n has an average value of from about 2,000 to about 14,000; from 0% to about 20%, by weight, of a conditioning agent selected from the group consisting of cationic surfactants, cationic polymers, nonvolatile silicones, nonvolatile hydrocarbons, saturated C.sub.14 to C.sub.22 straight chain fatty alcohols, nonvolatile hydrocarbon esters, and mixtures thereof; and water.