Abstract: A detachable and foldable wheelchair frame rigidizing device. A pair of opposing top surfaces each includes one of a pair of opposing bottom surfaces and a cut-out pattern forming finger elements extending beyond each opposing bottom surface. The finger elements are arranged in an alternating interlocking fashion such that when the opposing top surfaces are folded together to form a planar surface the finger elements fit closely together and the opposing bottom surfaces are sized to extend beyond each of their respective top surfaces to support at least a portion of each of the finger elements from the opposing top surface when in an unfolded position. Frame attachments are attached to the perimeter of the opposing bottom surfaces. A hinge is centrally positioned to join the finger elements from each opposing top surface.

Abstract: A method of installing a stabiliser into a hole provided in an area to be stabilised, the method comprising the step of providing a filler material adapted to be associated with a stabiliser, the filler material, in association with the stabiliser, enabling frictional engagement of the stabiliser with a surrounding environment to be less than the tensile strength of the stabiliser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the multivariate analysis of spectra from saliva for estimating the oral health of an individual or group of individuals. The technique enables rapid sampling and evaluation and is particularly useful for facilitating the screening and monitoring of participants in clinical trials, and for evaluating developmental treatment products, as well as providing a straightforward, non-invasive diagnostic method.

Abstract: Process for making micro-sized chitosan in powder form comprising spray drying an aqueous suspension of nano-sized chitosan. There is also provided micro-sized chitosan powder obtainable according to that process and uses thereof.

Abstract: A hair-care composition comprising an anti-dandruff effective amount of anti-microbial oligoaminosaccharide comprising at least about 50%, preferably at least about 80% by weight of oligoaminosacharides having from 1 to 50 monomer units. The invention also relates to the use of the anti-microbial oligoaminosaccharide in a hair-care composition for providing anti-dandruff activity.

Abstract: Compositions comprising chitosan in the form of a network of nano-sized fibres. There is also provided a process for making such compositions. The compositions have improved solubility and activity. The compositions are useful in hair care, skin care, odour control, wound care, blood management, sanitary compositions, oral care, film formation, hard surface treatment, fabric treatment, release of hydrophobic or hydrophilic materials, plant care, water purification and drug delivery.

Abstract: Compositions comprising chitosan in the form of a network of nano-sized fibres. There is also provided a process for making such compositions. The compositions have improved solubility and activity. The compositions are useful in hair care, skin care, odour control, wound care, blood management, sanitary compositions, oral care, film formation, hard surface treatment, fabric treatment, release of hydrophobic or hydrophilic materials, plant care, water purification and drug delivery.

Abstract: Flooring systems including a metal raised access flooring panel (10) that is solid or is perforated by oval or oblong openings having major axes not parallel to any panel edge. The major slot axes may, for instance, be at a 45° angle to each panel edge. The slots (28) may be arranged in “clusters” of six slots, with one pair of slots above another pair and one slot to each side of, and mid-way above and below, the stacked pairs. Alternatively, the panels (10) may be perforated by circular holes arranged in a similar pattern. Adjacent panels may be interlocked with retractable pins extending from one panel (10) to another. Pedestal heads and stringers are adapted to accommodate panels of different sizes.