Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of biodegradable polyurea/polyurethane microcapsules, preferably perfume-containing polyurea/polyurethane microcapsules, which have a balance of biodegradability, stability and performance compared to prior art microcapsules. In addition, the present invention relates to biodegradable polyurea/polyurethane microcapsules comprising at least one lipophilic active ingredient obtainable by the process of the invention. In another aspect, the invention described herein relates to the use of such microcapsules or microcapsule dispersions comprising the microcapsules according to the invention for the manufacture of household products, textile care products, detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning agents, scent boosters, scent lotion or scent enhancers, cosmetics, personal care products, agricultural products or pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to core-shell capsules prepared with linear and/or branched and cyclic aliphatic polyisocyanates. In particular, the present invention discloses a core-shell capsule, wherein the shell comprises or consists of a polymeric material which is produced or producible by reacting two components, the first component comprising or consisting of at least one linear aliphatic polyisocyanate and/or at least one branched aliphatic polyisocyanate having more than one isocyanate group, respectively, and at least one cyclic aliphatic polyisocyanate having more than one isocyanate group, the second component comprising or consisting of one or more crosslinking agent(s). Furthermore, a product comprising the present core-shell capsule, a process for producing the present core-shell capsules and the use of the present core-shell capsules is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of biodegradable polyurea/polyurethane microcapsules, preferably perfume-containing polyurea/polyurethane microcapsules, which have a balance of biodegradability, stability and performance compared to prior art microcapsules. In addition, the present invention relates to biodegradable polyurea/polyurethane microcapsules comprising at least one lipophilic active ingredient obtainable by the process of the invention. In another aspect, the invention described herein relates to the use of such microcapsules or microcapsule dispersions comprising the microcapsules according to the invention for the manufacture of household products, textile care products, detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning agents, scent boosters, scent lotion or scent enhancers, cosmetics, personal care products, agricultural products or pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to a method for producing a powder containing a plurality of capsules incorporated into crystals, wherein these capsules contain one or more ingredients. Further, the present invention relates to the respective powder, as well as product containing this powder, the use of the powder as well as methods for producing respective products and methods for perfuming substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of capsules having a high load of active ingredients or substances, to the use thereof in cosmetic preparations, pharmaceuticals, household products, cleaning agents and technical compositions, e.g. adhesive and coating compositions, and to the manufacturing of the capsules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to core-shell capsules prepared with linear and/or branched and cyclic aliphatic polyisocyanates. In particular, the present invention discloses a core-shell capsule, wherein the shell comprises or consists of a polymeric material which is produced or producible by reacting two components, the first component comprising or consisting of at least one linear aliphatic polyisocyanate and/or at least one branched aliphatic polyisocyanate having more than one isocyanate group, respectively, and at least one cyclic aliphatic polyisocyanate having more than one isocyanate group, the second component comprising or consisting of one or more crosslinking agent(s). Furthermore, a product comprising the present core-shell capsule, a process for producing the present core-shell capsules and the use of the present core-shell capsules is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing scent capsules with improved surfactant stability, comprising the following steps: (a) providing a scent composition containing at least one scent which has at least one functional group that can form an acid group by means of oxidation or hydrolysis, and (b) encapsulating the scent mixture, characterised in that a scent composition is used that has an acid value of no more than 5 mg KOH/g immediately before encapsulation.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to a method for producing a powder containing a plurality of capsules incorporated into crystals, wherein these capsules contain one or more ingredients. Further, the present invention relates to the respective powder, as well as product containing this powder, the use of the powder as well as methods for producing respective products and methods for perfuming substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of capsules having a high load of active ingredients or substances, to the use thereof in cosmetic preparations, pharmaceuticals, household products, cleaning agents and technical compositions, e.g. adhesive and coating compositions, and to the manufacturing of the capsules.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing scent capsules with improved surfactant stability, comprising the following steps: (a) providing a scent composition containing at least one scent which has at least one functional group that can form an acid group by means of oxidation or hydrolysis, and (b) encapsulating the scent mixture, characterised in that a scent composition is used that has an acid value of no more than 5 mg KOH/g immediately before encapsulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to fragrance mixtures comprising at least one 60 wt.-% fragrance molecules which are characterized such that they are oriented along a virtual axis X, Y and Z, having a dimension of X>5 angstrom, Y>3 angstrom and angstrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to microcapsules having a particle size distribution that has at least two maxima, wherein the main maximum of the particle size lies in the range of 5 to 100 ?m and wherein the volume assumed by the microcapsules that have a particle size less than ¼ of the particle size of the main maximum is greater than approximately 20% of the total volume of the microcapsules.

Abstract: The invention relates to microcapsules having a particle size distribution that has at least two maxima, wherein the main maximum of the particle size lies in the range of 5 to 100 ?m and wherein the volume assumed by the microcapsules that have a particle size less than ¼ of the particle size of the main maximum is greater than approximately 20% of the total volume of the microcapsules.

Abstract: A high voltage tolerant (“HVT”) power up detector. The HVT power up detector includes a voltage detector circuit coupled to a high voltage tolerant transistor (“HVTT”). The voltage detector circuit determines when a voltage supply is above a threshold logic level voltage. The HVTT has a gate coupled to receive a logic level voltage and a source and a drain to couple between the voltage supply and the voltage detector circuit. The HVTT shelters the voltage detector circuit from voltages above the logic level voltage when the voltage supply exceeds the logic level voltage.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a circuit, a method, and a system for power-on detect circuitry for use with multiple voltage domains.

Abstract: A bra to be worn by a woman during exercising includes front and rear portions. A plurality of pockets are disposed in the front and rear portions of the bra. A plurality of weights may be disposed in the pockets. Any one of the weights may be connected in any one of a plurality of locations relative to the bra.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of reworking a transition of a decorative and protective strip of plastic material to an adjoining planar element, preferably the board of a piece of furniture. Such an improved method is intended to be executable also by machine in a continuous operation. For this purpose, most of the excess length of the decorative and protective strip of plastic material with respect to an adjoining portion of the planar element is removed by a machining operation. Subsequently, at least the machined area of the decorative and protective strip of plastic material, which includes white fracture areas, is wetted with a multi-component lubricating oil with good creeping properties, and the residual excess length is then removed by brush rolls and a smooth transition from the planar element to the decorative and protective strip of plastic material is produced by brushing.