Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for a method of assessing the health of a companion animal. The method can include providing a first group of companion animals, the first group comprising a first plurality of companion animals; subjecting each of the first plurality of companion animals to a performance assessment; evaluating a performance of each companion animal based on a plurality of attributes, wherein the attributes are associated with the health of the companion animal, wherein the evaluating can include providing a performance profile; accounting for the attributes exhibited by each companion animal during the performance; assigning a performance index based on the performance profile given the attributes accounted for.

Abstract: A method of assessing the health of a companion animal. The method can include providing a first group of companion animals, the first group comprising a first plurality of companion animals; subjecting each of the first plurality of companion animals to a performance assessment; evaluating a performance of each companion animal based on a plurality of attributes, wherein the attributes are associated with the health of the companion animal, wherein the evaluating can include providing a performance profile; accounting for the attributes exhibited by each companion animal during the performance; assigning a performance index based on the performance profile given the attributes accounted for.

Abstract: An apparatus useful for disseminating volatile liquid such as fragrance into an atmosphere from an evaporating surface adapted to oscillate in the atmosphere. Oscillation is caused and maintained by means of two magnets, one a permanent magnet, the other an electromagnet, one of which is attached to the evaporating surface. The electromagnet is caused to repel the permanent magnet at such points in the oscillation that the oscillation is maintained.

Abstract: A device which uses a heat source for heating and diffusing fragrant oils or insecticidal oils. The oil is contained in a reservoir remote from the heat source and the device comprises means for transferring the oil from a reservoir to a surface of a heat-absorbing means wherein heat from the heat source is transferred by conduction to said surface to volatilise the oil.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with post-foaming cleaning compositions which may be dispensed from a pressurised container. The compositions contain a post-foaming agent, for example a volatile hydrocarbon which boils and causes the composition to fizz on the surface of a fabric to be cleaned thereby enhancing the cleaning effect. The compositions contain high amount of volatile hydrocarbon, i.e. about 20 to 40% by weight, and a surfactant component consisting of or comprising a fatty alcohol ethoxylate.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device for dispensing a liquid into the surrounding atmosphere employs a forced airflow through a small cross-section outlet nozzle (48) to draw the liquid from an adjacent exit nozzle (50) into the airflow. The air outlet nozzle preferably has a cross-section less than that of the liquid exit nozzle. The liquid exit nozzle may partially overlie the airflow path from the air outlet nozzle. The nozzle may be formed in or carried by a unit (24) having sealed connections with the airflow source (16) and a container holding the liquid.

Abstract: A device is described which includes a vertical body, the vertical body having contained therein a wick and a source of a vaporizable material. The vertical body further includes at an open end a silky material with irregular shapes to simulate the profiles of a flame such as a candle flame. Within the vertical body is a means for supplying an air current such that, when operating, the air current passes upward causing the silky material to flutter and simulate a flame, while also entraining vaporizable material which is present in the wick.

Abstract: A device which uses a heat source for heating and diffusing fragrant oils or insecticidal oils. The oil is contained in a reservoir remote from the heat source and the device comprises means for transferring the oil from a reservoir to a surface of a heat-absorbing means wherein heat from the heat source is transferred by conduction to said surface to volatilize the oil.

Abstract: A cleansing product with an outstanding in-use performance comprising an excellent distribution of a detergent as well as an intensive fresh odour is provided by a product comprising a granulated composition consisting of a core material consisting of particles of a mixture of effervescent material and acid substance, said particles being dispersed within a matrix of non-aqueous binder material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning device (1, 1?) especially for cleaning surfaces, as toilet bowls and the like, having a cleaning head (3, 3?) and a handle (2, 2?). The cleaning device further comprises delivering means operable, in use, to deliver a single dosage of cleaning material (17), preferably contained in a small container, into or next to the cleaning head (3, 3?) and to release the cleaning material (17) from the cleaning head (3, 3?). Thereby exactly the amount of cleaning material needed for the cleaning action is dispensed and distributed over the surface by the cleaning head, no overdosing occurs.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with post-foaming cleaning compositions which may be dispensed from a pressurised container. The compositions contain a post-foaming agent, for example a volatile hydrocarbon which boils and causes the composition to fizz on the surface of a fabric to be cleaned thereby enhancing the cleaning effect. The compositions contain high amount of volatile hydrocarbon, i.e. about 20 to 40% by weight, and a surfactant component consisting of or comprising a fatty alcohol ethoxylate.

Abstract: A device which uses a heat source for heating and diffusing fragrant oils or insecticidal oils. The oil is contained in a reservoir remote from the heat source and the device comprises means for transferring the oil from a reservoir to a surface of a heat-absorbing means wherein heat from the heat source is transferred by conduction to said surface to volatilise the oil.

Abstract: A device is described which includes a vertical body, the vertical body having contained therein a wick and a source of a vaporizable material. The vertical body further includes at an open end a silky material with irregular shapes to simulate the profiles of a flame such as a candle flame. Within the vertical body is a means for supplying an air current such that, when operating, the air current passes upward causing the silky material to flutter and simulate a flame, while also entraining vaporizable material which is present in the wick.

Abstract: An apparatus useful for disseminating volatile liquid such as fragrance into an atmosphere from an evaporating surface adapted to oscillate in the atmosphere. Oscillation is caused and maintained by means of two magnets, one a permanent magnet, the other an electromagnet, one of which is attached to the evaporating surface. The electromagnet is caused to repel the permanent magnet at such points in the oscillation that the oscillation is maintained.

Abstract: A cleansing product with an outstanding in-use performance comprising an excellent distribution of a detergent as well as an intensive fresh odor is provided by a product comprising a granulated composition. Said granulated composition comprises an effervescent component consisting of a core material and a protecting outer layer characterized in that the outer protecting layer is the hydrated core material.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning surfaces such a toilet bowls or baths comprising a handle having a trigger at one end and a head at the other. The head is adapted to fit into a disposable cleaning pad in the form of a slipper. The cleaning pad is fixed to the head during the cleaning operation and it may be attached or removed from the head by fixing means actuated by the trigger means. The fixing means are actively disengaged from the cleaning pad by ejection means.

Abstract: A cleaning composition containing a viscosity-stabilizing amount of tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, and sodium di-alkyl sulphosuccinate is provided. Furthermore, cleaning compositions comprising hydroxyethyl cellulose, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, sodium alkyl ethoxy sulphate, sodium lauryl sulphate, cocoamide diethanolamine, a sodium di-alkyl sulphosuccinate, and water which demonstrates superior viscosity stability are disclosed. The invention also provides methods of forming same.

Abstract: A thermal vaporizer for a liquid formulation comprising a volatile active, a container for said vaporizer and a thermal vaporizer assembly. The vaporizer (A) comprises a housing (1) having a heater unit (2) for evaporating the liquid formulation, a mounting (8) for a container (50) for the liquid formulation, a passage (5) for a wick means (52) to be heated by the heater unit (2), at least one outlet (6) for evaporated volatile active and an electrical contact connected to said heater unit (2). The vaporizer further comprises means for selectively operating the heater unit at, at least, two different predetermined heating temperatures, including selecting means for selecting heating temperature. Said selecting means include at least one first selecting means (20, 20a) arranged to be selectively activated by the container (50).