Abstract: The present invention discloses an informative system and method of ordering live business deals, offers, and promotions through actual voice commands of the user in a given geographical area. The system allows the end-user to use voice as input preferably in any natural or local language of the end-user, which is being translated into machine readable form and processed by AI-based speech recognition and synthesis module of the system.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method of delivering food items or products of interests from the space-vending machine housed in a space shuttle or the orbiter to the astronaut's specific location on the International Space Station. More precisely, the orbiter docks into the desired experiment module from where it receives the order and delivers it on the International Space Station.

Abstract: The present invention is a platform for interactive business promotion based on artificial intelligence (AI). It discloses a voice-based digital assistant system for displaying location based business deals, offers or promotions to the customers. The AI based interactive platform comprises of, mainly a graphical user interface, processor coupled with memory and a GPS enabled location mapping for offering live business deals, offers or promotions. The system filters out expired business deals or offers by providing updated and latest information to the customers.

Abstract: The invention provides personal care/personal wash compositions comprising hydrophobically modified cationic polymers which enhance deposition of benefit agent.

Abstract: The invention provides hydrophobically modified cationic polymers which may be used to enhance deposition of particles.

Abstract: A hair coloring composition comprising a first composition which comprises: (a) a dye forming transition metal salt or complex; which is first applied to the hair; and a second composition which comprises the following two compositions which are mixed just prior to application to the hair: (a) a composition comprising a water-soluble peroxygen oxidizing agent; and (b) a composition comprising one or more oxidative hair coloring agents selected from the group consisting of an aromatic diamine, an aminophenol, a polyhydric phenol a catechol and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A hair coloring composition comprising a first composition which comprises:

Abstract: A bleaching composition and method is described that includes contacting a substrate with a peroxygen compound and a polymeric bleach precursor which has a monomer repeating unit of the structure: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl and aryl radicals; andR.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.40 radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl and aryl radicals.

Abstract: Novel bleach catalysts, a method for bleaching substrates using these catalysts and detergent compositions containing the catalysts are reported. The catalysts are quaternary imine salts. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing these salts and a peroxygen compound.

Abstract: Novel bleach catalysts, a method for bleaching substrates using these catalysts and detergent compositions containing the catalysts are reported. The catalysts are quaternary imine salts. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing these salts and a peroxygen compound.

Abstract: A bleaching composition is described that includes a peroxygen compound such as sodium perborate, an oxygen transfer agent in the form of a quaternary imine salt and a bleach precursor. The quaternary imine salt at relatively low concentrations enhances the activity of the precursor. A method for bleaching substrates is also provided, especially a method for cleaning fabrics.

Abstract: A novel pseudoceramide which has improved dispersibility in aqueous solutions and which can be produced by an economical manufacturing process. The process for producing new pseudoceramides and cosmetic compositions containing the new pseudoceramides are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or alkenyl group;m is 1 to 3;n is 1 to 5; andx is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 hydrocarbon.The compounds are mild and good foaming compounds which can be used in both personal washing bars and liquids.

Abstract: Novel bleach catalysts, a method for bleaching substrates using these catalysts and detergent compositions containing the catalysts are reported. The catalysts are sulfonimines. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing the sulfonimine and a peroxygen compound.

Abstract: Novel bleach catalysts, a method for bleaching substrates using these catalysts and detergent compositions containing same are reported. The bleaches are of the quaternary oxaziridinium salt type. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing the quaternary oxaziridinium salt.

Abstract: Novel bleach catalysts, a method for bleaching substrates using these catalysts and bleach compositions containing the catalysts are reported. These catalysts are magnesium salts of sulfonimines. Substrates such as fabrics and dishware may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing the magnesium sulfonimine salts and a peroxygen compound.

Abstract: A process is reported for the preparation of bis(amidocarboxylic acid) involving the steps of:(i) charging a reactor with an acyl halide and an aminocarboxylate compound being formed from and selected from lactams and aminocarboxylic acids;(ii) slowly adding to the reaction medium an alkali at a rate to maintain a pH between 10 and 14; and(iii) recovering the bis(amidocarboxylic acid) from the reaction medium.The recovery procedure advantageously includes acidification of the reaction medium to a pH between 4.5 and 7. The preferred product of the process is N,N'-terephthaloyl-di(6-aminocaproic acid).

Abstract: A process is reported for the preparation of bis(amidocarboxylic acid) involving reacting an ester with an aminocarboxylate compound, the latter being formed from lactams or aminocarboxylic acids and salts thereof. The ester and aminocarboxylate compound are present in a weight ratio of about 1:1 to about 1:4, and reaction is conducted in a mono- or polyhydric alcohol solvent.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing 1,2-benzisothiazole-1,1-dioxides having structure (1): ##STR1## where R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl or aryl radical, the process comprising the steps of:(a) preparing a solution in an anhydrous solvent of a saccharin salt having structure (2): ##STR2## where Z.sup.+ is a metallic cation other than magnesium; and (b) reacting heterogeneously the saccharin salt with an organomagnesium reagent in a relative magnesium to saccharin salt molar ratio of 1:1.

Abstract: Novel bleach catalysts, a method for bleaching substrates using these catalysts and detergent compositions containing same are reported. The bleaches are of the quaternary oxaziridinium salt type. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing the quaternary oxaziridinium salt. ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.4 may be a substituted or unsubstituted radical selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclic ring, alkyl and cycloalkyl radicals;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 may be a substituted or unsubstituted radical selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclic ring, alkyl, cycloalkyl, nitro, halo, cyano, alkoxy, keto, carboxylic and carboalkoxy radicals; andX.sup.- is a counterion stable in the presence of oxidizing agents.