Abstract: Thermal interface materials systems, assemblies formed therefrom, and methods of manufacture thereof are provided. A system includes a thermal interface material (TIM) layer and a first adhesive layer disposed over the TIM layer. The TIM layer includes a first polymer component and liquid metal droplets dispersed through the first polymer component. The TIM layer exhibits a storage modulus of 104 Pa to 107 Pa.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the quality of live, standing timber employs deep-set spike probes angled to create a longitudinal compression wave. Alignment tools and isolation of the probes provide an improved signal, automated detection of probe separation and amplitude-independent pulse discrimination process ensure higher reliability and repeatability of the measurements, and wireless operation provides operational efficiencies.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the suppression of the formation noxious compounds such as furans. According to the present invention, a venturi device is used to rapidly quench a chlorinator reaction gas. The rapid quench minimizes the resonance time that furan precursors are at conditions conducive to furan formation.

Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring fluid used in an environment such as a trade/industrial waste plant or air conditioning cooling tower installation is disclosed. The system includes sensors (26 to 34, 53 to 55) for sensing parameters of the fluid, a remote monitoring system (40) for receiving signals indicative of the measured parameters from the sensors and for applying rules to the signals to determine whether the signals meet predetermined criteria so that an event indication can be generated if the predetermined criteria are not met. The system (40) includes a processor (41) and a memory (42). The system (40) is connected to a central station (72) by a communication link (74). The central station (72) includes a server (80) and data store (82) which are connected to the Internet so the data can be interrogated by a user via a PC (86).

Abstract: 15A sealing closure for use with a container includes a top wall, an annular skirt, and a resiliently flexible annular flange. The annular skirt extends downwardly from the top wall. The annular flange extends downwardly from the top wall and radially outwardly toward the annular skirt. One or more stop ribs can be provided extending downwardly from the top wall and radially inwardly from the annular skirt to limit upward deflection of the annular flange.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the suppression of the formation noxious compounds such as furans. According to the present invention, a venturi device is used to rapidly quench a chlorinator reaction gas. The rapid quench minimizes the resonance time that furan precursors are at conditions conducive to furan formation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the quality of live, standing timber employs deep-set spike probes angled to create a longitudinal compression wave. Alignment tools and isolation of the probes provide an improved signal, automated detection of probe separation and amplitude-independent pulse discrimination process ensure higher reliability and repeatability of the measurements, and wireless operation provides operational efficiencies.

Abstract: Processes for treating iron containing waste streams are provided. According to these processes, metal-containing compounds, particularly iron oxides are produced. These methods may, for example, be used in the processing of the waste streams from the chlorination of titanium-bearing raw materials and involve the use of certain combinations of neutralization and precipitation steps.

Abstract: 15A sealing closure for use with a container includes a top wall, an annular skirt, and a resiliently flexible annular flange. The annular skirt extends downwardly from the top wall. The annular flange extends downwardly from the top wall and radially outwardly toward the annular skirt. One or more stop ribs can be provided extending downwardly from the top wall and radially inwardly from the annular skirt to limit upward deflection of the annular flange.

Abstract: Processes for treating iron containing waste streams are provided. According to these processes, metal-containing compounds, particularly iron oxides are produced. These methods may, for example, be used in the processing of the waste streams from the chlorination of titanium-bearing raw materials and involve the use of certain combinations of neutralization and precipitation steps.

Abstract: The invention provides a cleansing composition, which comprises in addition to water, (a) from 10 to 30% by weight of one or more C.sub.6 to C.sub.16 acyl lactylates and (b) from 5 to 25% by weight of one or more co-surfactants, such as acyl taurates, isethionates, sarcosinates and sulphosuccinates. The cleansing compositions are primarily intended to be used as personal washing products, such as facial wash foams, bath foams and hair shampoos.

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to the skin or hair, comprises:a. a monoalkyl or monoalkenyl phosphate surfactant,b. a dialkyl or dialkenyl phosphate surfactant; andc. a co-surfactant chosen from alkylamidopropyl betaines and alkylamphoglycinates.

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to the skin or hair, comprises:a. a dialkyl or dialkenyl phosphate salt having the structure (1): ##STR1## and b. an alcohol chosen from alkanols and alkenols (or mixtures thereof) having the structure (2):R.sup.2 --(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.c OH (2)whereR.sup.01 and R.sup.02 are each chosen from branched or unbranched, alkyl or alkenyl groups having an average of from 7 to 9 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 is a branched or unbranched alkyl or alkenyl group having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms;X is chosen from H, alkali metal, ammonium, substituted ammonium and alkanolamine counterions; anda, b and c are each chosen from 0 or a value of from 1 to 4;the weight ratio of the alcohol to the dialkyl or dialkenyl phosphate salt being from 1:1000 to 1:10.

Abstract: An aqueous composition suitable for topical application to the skin or hair, comprises:a. a dialkyl or dialkenyl phosphate salt (or mixtures thereof) having the structure (1): ##STR1## where R.sup.01 and R.sup.02 are each chosen from branched or unbranched alkyl or alkenyl groups having an average of from 7 to 9 carbon atoms;X is chosen from H, alkali metal, ammonium and substituted ammonium counterions;a and b are each chosen from 0 or a value of from 1 to 4; andb. a cosmetically acceptable vehicle for the salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions such as dentifrices or mouthwashes.By inclusion therein of a shorter chain mono- and dialkylphosphate as surfactant, a mild product is obtained which also has improved anti-caries properties.Preferred are sodium mono- and di-octyl phosphates for use in these compositions.

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to the skin or hair, comprises:a. a dialkyl or dialkenyl phosphate salt having the structure (1): ##STR1## and b. a branched or unbranched, monoalkyl or monoalkenyl phosphate salt (or mixtures thereof) having the structure (2): ##STR2## where R.sup.01, R.sup.02 and R.sup.03 are each chosen from branched or unbranched, alkyl or alkenyl groups having an average of from 7 to 9 carbon atoms;X, Y and Z are each chosen from H, alkali metal, ammonium and substituted ammonium counterions; anda, b and c are each chosen from 0 or a value of from 1 to 4;the weight ratio of the monoalkyl or monoalkenyl phosphate salt to the dialkyl or dialkenyl phosphate salt being from 1:1000 to 1:5.

Abstract: The invention relates to oral compositions for combating dental caries. The compositions comprise a fluorine-containing anti-caries agent such as sodium fluoride or sodium monofluorophosphate and a particulate hydroxyapatite as abrasive. These ingredients are surprisingly compatible in that there is a reduced loss of available fluoride upon storage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions for treating sensitive teeth.These compositions comprise an agent for desensitizing sensitive teeth, such as potassium nitrate of strontium acetate, and a particulate abrasive material which is hydroxyapatite. The hydroxyapatite is compatible with the desensitizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral preparations having anti-caries activity. The compositions comprise a water-soluble casein material or sodium trimetaphosphate as an anti-caries agent, and a particulate hydroxyapatite as a compatible abrasive material.

Abstract: Peracid bleach-stable perfume compositions comprise components which do not contain alkenyl or alkynyl groups and have a PSV of at least about 65% selected from: saturated alcohols, esters, aromatic ketones, lactones, nitriles, ethers, acetals, phenols, hydrocarbons and aromatic nitromusks and mixtures thereof.The perfume compositions are used in bleach and/or detergent compositions containing a peracid bleach.