Abstract: A cosmetic product contains, in one or more cosmetic components each comprising a cosmetic base, zinc powder and/or copper powder, and an organic acid. The zinc powder and/or copper powder are encapsulated with a hydrophobic encapsulation which prevents the organic acid coming into contact with the zinc powder and/or copper powder. The encapsulating material may be a brittle waxy material such as one comprising stearyl palmitate. The organic acid may be selected from 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, acetyl salicylic acid, alphahydroxy acid, glycolic acid, succinic acid, lactic acid, ferulic acid and hyaluronic acid and mixtures thereof. The composition may be used in a method of applying a cosmetic product for the skin. The composition may also be used in a method of improving the cosmetic appearance of the skin by applying the cosmetic product to the surface of the skin and massaging the skin to break the encapsulation to allow the zinc and/or copper powder to react with the organic acid.

Abstract: A method for modeling and simulating a system comprising first and second interrelated components is disclosed. The method comprises modeling the behavior of said first and second components using first and second specifications. Each of said first and second specifications includes a functional specification and an associated simulation element. The method further comprises simulating the behavior of said first and second components using said first and second specifications. The simulation elements communicate with one another to provide a simulation system.

Abstract: A method for modeling and simulating a system comprising first and second interrelated components is disclosed. The method comprises modeling the behavior of said first and second components using first and second specifications. Each of said first and second specifications includes a functional specification and an associated simulation element. The method further comprises simulating the behavior of said first and second components using said first and second specifications. The simulation elements communicate with one another to provide a simulation system.

Abstract: A method for modeling and simulating a system comprising first and second interrelated components is disclosed. The method comprises modeling the behavior of said first and second components using first and second specifications. Each of said first and second specifications includes a functional specification and an associated simulation element. The method further comprises simulating the behavior of said first and second components using said first and second specifications. The simulation elements communicate with one another to provide a simulation system.

Abstract: A method for modeling and simulating a system comprising first and second interrelated components is disclosed. The method comprises modeling the behavior of said first and second components using first and second specifications. Each of said first and second specifications includes a functional specification and an associated simulation element. The method further comprises simulating the behavior of said first and second components using said first and second specifications. The simulation elements communicate with one another to provide a simulation system.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for augmenting the Mark 13a process of Van Zelzen et al., by providing for the addition of dispatchable energy storage and/or additional waste stream treatments. Sulfur-containing stack gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels for electricity production are cleaned, removing the sulfur by use of the Bunsen reaction. The process produces hydrogen and sulfuric acid as byproducts. The hydrogen output of the process can be used to co-produce electricity in a reversible fuel cell, and optionally can be stored so that electricity can be produced during periods of high demand. Optionally the hydrogen can be reacted with air-nitrogen or nitrogen from the combustion gasses to produce ammonia. The sulfuric acid can optionally be reacted with iron or aluminum to produce iron or aluminum sulphates and additional electricity. In addition, mercury removal from the gas emissions from burning fossil fuels (primarily coal) can be performed.

Abstract: Disclosed are both an apparatus and method for the radiation-augmented electrolytic production of alkali metal hydroxide, molecular halogen, and hydrogen.Reduction of electrical energy requirements is achieved by using radiation to activate photo-sensitive metallic hexahalide ions, which reduces the electrolysis electrode potential. By utilizing radiation-augmented electrolysis, the conventional halogen oxidation reaction is replaced by oxidation of a metallic hexahalide, which occurs at a lower overvoltage and smaller reversible cell potential. Radiant energy thus replaces electrical energy for the production of alkali metal hydroxide, molecular halogen, and hydrogen. Since the action of radiation on the oxidized form of the metallic hexahalide, in the presence of a concentrated halide ion, leads to the production of free halogen gas, the net products are not modified by use of the metallic hexahalide, but the energy requirement of the process is reduced.

Abstract: A face mask carries a voice communication device including a circular housing having voice transmitting openings and an annular seat which receives a flexible film diaphragm. The diaphragm is clamped to the seat by an inner circular member which has voice transmitting openings surrounding a socket for receiving a plug-in microphone. The housing receives an outer circular shield member which also has voice transmitting openings and defines a socket for receiving a plug on a microphone cord. Electrical conductor wires extend from the microphone socket through a passage around the diaphragm to the cord socket. A sealant material is injected into the passage and into an annular chamber which is defined between the housing and the inner microphone support member and receives a peripheral edge portion of the diaphragm.