Abstract: An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a releasable material (e.g., an oral medicament) and a tissue cleanser for cleaning the soft tissues and removing odor-causing bacteria from the mouth. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed on the surface of the tissue cleanser. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed behind the tissue cleanser. In one arrangement, the releasable material is incorporated in the composition of the tissue cleanser.

Abstract: An ink delivery system comprises a first container. A second container, at least a portion of which is flexible, contains a supply of ink to be supplied to a print head of a printer. The second container is received within the first container and the second container defines an outlet opening arranged to be accessible externally of the first container. A propellant is interposed between an interior surface of the first container and an external surface of the second container to effect discharge of the ink through the outlet opening of the second container on demand.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel thermoplastic molding process useful in the manufacture of hollow, deformable thermoplastic articles such as hollow doll heads. In the process of the instant invention, a parison is formed at a first injection station and is transferred to a blow mold station. At the blow mold station, the parison is transformed into a hollow, deformable thermoplastic article through application of a vacuum and gas injection. Articles made by the process of the instant invention have a highly realistic appearance and texture.

Abstract: A drawer and latching mechanism for a beverage brewer, and preferably, a brewer that utilizes a pod of coffee grounds or another beverage component, has a housing of the brewer including a pivotable cover and a drawer for retaining a pod of a beverage component below the brew head. In an open position, the pivotable cover and brew head are pivoted away from the drawer to allow access to the pod, while in a closed position, the pivotable cover and brew head are pivoted toward and locked relative to the drawer to secure the pod below the brew head for brewing.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel adjustable mattress and pillow system and related methods in which a sensing mat positioned on the top face of a mattress affects microprocessor-controlled optimization of the contour of the mattress and a pillow based on a user's position. In one embodiment, the novel adjustable mattress and pillow system of the invention provides real time contour optimization through use of a variety of sensing techniques that make the system particularly useful in environments such as hospital critical care facilities where proper positioning of a user on a mattress and a pillow may prove important to user's health.

Abstract: An enantioselective process for preparing intermediates useful in the preparation of the chiral tricyclic compound of formula I is disclosed.

Abstract: An enantioselective process for preparing intermediates useful in the preparation of the chiral tricyclic compound of formula I is disclosed.

Abstract: A packing frame structure is constructed to include two top rails and two bottom rails adapted for fastening to material elements at four sides to hold material elements a row and to protect packed material elements against shocks and impact, and two blocks adapted for fastening to the bottom rails at the bottom side to support the packing frame structure and the packed material elements above a flat surface for enabling the package to be conveniently carried by a forklift. The top rails each have a top wall and through holes in the top wall for the hooking of the hook of a truck crane or the like.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel adjustable mattress and pillow system and related methods in which a sensing mat positioned on the top face of a mattress affects microprocessor-controlled optimization of the contour of the mattress and a pillow based on a user's position. In one embodiment, the novel adjustable mattress and pillow system of the invention provides real time contour optimization through use of a variety of sensing techniques that make the system particularly useful in environments such as hospital critical care facilities where proper positioning of a user on a mattress and a pillow may prove important to user's health.

Abstract: An enantioselective process for preparing intermediates useful in the preparation of the chiral tricyclic compound of formula I 1

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a compound having the formula wherein R is H or Cl.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting device comprising an anode, a cathode, and an emissive layer between the anode and cathode, wherein either the emissive layer is an oligo(phenylenevinylene) or derivative thereof is described. The device may further include a hole transport layer and/or an electron transport layer coupled with either the anode or cathode. Also described are displays employing such devices and a method of making such a device.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel thermoplastic molding process useful in the manufacture of hollow, deformable thermoplastic articles such as hollow doll heads. In the process of the instant invention, a parison is formed at a first injection station and is transferred to a blow mold station. At the blow mold station, the parison is transformed into a hollow, deformable thermoplastic article through application of a vacuum and gas injection. Articles made by the process of the instant invention have a highly realistic appearance and texture.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a compound having the formula 1

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a compound having the formula: wherein R, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, Br, Cl, F, alkyl, or alkoxy.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a compound having the formula comprising: (a) reacting a compound having the formula with an isocyanate having the formula R1NCO to produce a compound having the formula (b) optionally hydrolyzing the compound of formula (III) to form an amide having the formula (c) reacting the compound of formula (III) or the amide of formula (IV) with a compound having the formula in the presence of a strong base to produce a compound having the formula and (d) cyclizing the compound of formula (VI) to obtain the compound of formula (I), wherein R is H or Cl; M is selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, MgX, ZnRA, and Al(RA)2; RA is alkyl; X is halo; R1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, and heterocycloalkylalkyl; and L is a leaving group.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a compound having the formula: 1

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a compound having the formula: wherein R, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, Br, Cl, F, alkyl, or alkoxy, by (A) reacting a compound having the formula  wherein RA, RC, RD, and RE are independently selected from the group consisting of H, halo, alkyl, or alkoxy, and R5 is aryl or heteroaryl, with a dehydrating agent to produce an imine having the formula: (B) hydrolyzing the imine produced in step (A) to produce the compound having formula (I). Also disclosed are novel intermediates having the formula:  wherein RA, RB, RC, RD, and RE are independently selected from the group consisting of H, halo, alkyl, or alkoxy, and R5 is aryl or heteroaryl.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a compound having the formula 1

Abstract: An organic light-emitting device comprising an anode, a cathode, and an emissive layer between the anode and cathode, wherein either the emissive layer is an oligo(phenylenevinylene) or derivative thereof is described. The device may further include a hole transport layer and/or an electron transport layer coupled with either the anode or cathode. Also described are displays employing such devices and a method of making such a device.