Abstract: The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactant blends and cleaning compositions employing the same. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes an extended anionic surfactant with novel linker surfactants including one or more of an alkyl glycerol ether, an ethoxylated alkyl glycerol ether, an alcohol ethoxylate and/or a Gemini surfactant. This system forms emulsions with, and can remove greasy and oily stains, even those comprised of non-trans fats. The compositions may be used alone, as a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or as a part of a soft surface or hard surface cleaning composition.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is estimating an alcohol content of a liquid within a barrel based on a determination of a change of at least one electrical characteristic between a transmitted signal and a received signal, wherein the change of at least one electrical characteristic may through the use of models determine an associated alcohol content of the liquid within the barrel. An overall alcohol content may be determined by accumulating a plurality of alcohol contents from a plurality of transmitting/receiving antenna positioned external to the barrel. An implementation may advantageously estimate alcohol content without affecting the internal ecosystem or contents of the barrel, improving product quality.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is estimating alcohol content within a barrel based on a determination of a loss of fluid within the barrel. The loss of fluid may be determined by a measurement from outside the barrel. An implementation may comprise receiving information regarding an initial state of a liquid in a container, the initial state comprising at least one of an alcohol measure and a level of the liquid within the container, monitoring a level of the liquid within the container, wherein the monitoring is performed external to the container, determining an amount of loss of the liquid within the container based on the initial level and the monitored level, and estimating the alcohol measure of liquid remaining within the container based on the determined amount of loss of the liquid. An implementation may advantageously estimate alcohol content without affecting the internal ecosystem or contents of the barrel, improving product quality.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for sublimation and deposition of chemicals. In particular aspects, this disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for patterned sublimation and deposition of chemicals for use in matrix assisted laser desorption ionization imaging mass spectrometry (MALDI IMS). In specific aspects, the apparatus comprises a vacuum chamber and a template comprising a planar surface containing the chemical to be sublimed, where the template is located within the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: Crystalline forms of Compound I: pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and solvates and hydrates thereof are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, methods of treating cystic fibrosis using the same, and methods for making the same are also disclosed.