Abstract: A circuit for charging a battery comprising a charging source, a transistor and a charge control device for switching the transistor. When saturated and switched on, the transistor permits flow of charge to the battery from the charging source. The charge control device senses when main power is lost and switches the transistor off to prevent discharge of the battery through the charging source. After the battery is charged the transistor provides a path of least resistance to bleed off unwanted charge from other sources thereby preventing overcharging of the battery. The circuit therefore charges a battery rapidly and prevents overcharging of the battery. The charge control device is operable from a constant supply voltage supplied by a main power source when available or from the charged battery to continue operation despite loss of main power.

Abstract: This invention comprises a synthetic surfactant composition which provides ultra skin mildness, and excellent lather. This invention is based on an ultra mild surfactant composition comprising: C.sub.8 alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonate C.sub.8 (AGS). The C.sub.8 AGS offers a remarkable combination of desirable properties for mild cleansing formulations.

Abstract: This invention comprises a personal cleansing product based on an ultra mild, good foaming, alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonate and at least one other personal cleansing product component.

Abstract: This invention is an improved mild personal cleansing syndet bar comprising: long chain synthetic surfactant having essentially saturated C.sub.15 -C.sub.22, preferably C.sub.16 -C.sub.18, alkyl or acyl chains, more preferably cetearyl sulfate; a high lathering, mild synthetic surfactant, preferably C.sub.12 -C.sub.14 acyl isethionate; soap; fatty acids; sodium isethionate; and paraffin wax, preferably a high melting point paraffin wax. The bar has improved processability, good smears, and good in-use properties without meaningful lather negatives.

Abstract: This invention is an improved mild personal cleansing syndet bar comprising: long chain synthetic surfactant having essentially saturated C.sub.15 -C.sub.22, preferably C.sub.16 -C.sub.18, alkyl or acyl chains, more preferably cetearyl sulfate; a high lathering, mild synthetic surfactant, preferably C.sub.12 -C.sub.14 acyl isethionate; soap; fatty acids; sodium isethionate; paraffin wax, preferably a high melting point paraffin wax, and optionally, but preferably, cationic polymer. The bar has improved processability, good smear and in-use properties as well as improved mildness and rinsability without meaningful lather negatives.

Abstract: This invention comprises a composition which provides ultra skin mildness, and excellent lather. This invention is based on an ultra mild surfactant composition comprising: (I) C.sub.8 alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonate (C.sub.8 AGS), and (II) foam enhancers for improved foam/lather potential and/or stability.

Abstract: A monitor device connected between a pin for connection to the more positive lead of the voltage supply or the less positive voltage of the power supply and the more positive voltage supply conductors or the less positive voltage supply conductors on the integrated circuit substrate. The monitor circuit has a threshold circuit so insignificant perturbations will not trigger the monitor. The monitor circuit also has a reference voltage input such that the same circuit may be used for the more positive side of the power supply, as well as, the less positive side with straightforward modifications. When the monitor circuit detects a significant fault, i.e. one that could falsely switch part of the integrated circuit, it sets a flip-flop to record such an occurrence. The monitor flip-flop cannot be reset by the usual reset signals, in order to prevent it from being cleared by normal diagnostics and error recovery operations.

Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions comprising:(a) from about 35% to about 60% of a volatile silicone oil;(b) from about 1% to about 5% of a non-volatile emollient;(c) from about 2.5% to about 4% of a high melting point wax;(d) from about 10% to about 15% of a low melting point wax;(e) from about 0.2% to about 1.5% of a colloidal silica material;(f) from about 0.5% to about 4% of an inert spherical particulate material which is comprised of essentially spherical particles having a mean diameter of at least about 10 microns;(g) from about 2% to about 9% of a talcum material; and(h) from about 20% to about 33% of a particulate antiperspirant material;wherein the total level of talcum material and antiperspirant material is from about 25% to about 35%.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant gel stick compositions substantially free of unbound water comprising from about 5 to about 50% of a solubilized antiperspirant active, from about 7% to about 35% of intermediate polarity emollients, from about 1% to about 5% of a benzylidene sorbitol, from about 15% to about 75% of a polar solvent, from about 1% to about 20% of a coupling agent and from about 0.5% to about 10% of a bufferieng agent. These antiperspirant gel sticks provide very stable antiperspirant compositions with good efficacy as well as excellent cosmetic anesthetics which are further characterized by their ease of manufacture. Also disclosed is a method for the manufacture of these gel sticks as well as a method for treating or preventing perspiraton and malodor associated with human underarm perspiration.

Abstract: A support for a flexible trash receptacle comprising an upper ring, a plurality of support legs secured in spaced relation at their lower ends and secured at their upper ends to said upper ring for supporting said upper ring, a removable lid assembly comprising a lid member and first and second hinge members, a flexible trash receptacle having an open top positioned within the support and having its open top extending upwardly thorugh the upper ring and turned downwardly around the outside of the upper ring, the lid assembly and the flexible trash receptacle being secured to the upper ring by a resilient band encircling the upper ring and connected to the first hinge member, and the lid member being secured to the second hinge member in position such as to cover the upper ring and the open top of the flexible trash receptacle when in the closed position.

Abstract: A flip-flop including a master section having an input for receiving a data signal and a pair of outputs, one output for providing the data signal state, and one output for providing the data signal state complement, and a slave section having a pair of inputs, one connected to each of the outputs of the master section, and a pair of outputs, one of the outputs of the slave section for providing the data signal state, and one of the outputs of the slave section for providing the data signal state complement. A cross coupling circuit is provided in the slave section for connecting the slave section input for receiving the data signal state to the slave section output for providing the data signal state, and for connecting the slave section input for receiving the data signal state complement to the slave section output for providing the data signal state complement.