Abstract: A non-aqueous composition and method for reducing the drying time of wet hair includes applying added water to human hair to obtain wet hair and applying a nonaqueous serum comprising a combination of about 55 to about 65 percent by weight of at least one volatile silicone compound, about 30 to about 40 percent by weight of at least one high molecular weight silicone elastomer, a thermoprotective agent, an emollient, and a conditioning agent; applying the nonaqueous serum and heat to the wet hair in order to remove from about 80% to about 100% of the added water. In one embodiment, the application of the serum is capable of reducing a drying time of the wet hair by at least 25 percent.

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing the drying time of wet hair by about 20 to about 30 percent includes applying a silicone-free, non-aqueous composition comprising about 90 to about 96 percent by weight of a volatile hydrocarbon mixture comprising C13-C16 isoparaffin, C12-C14 isoparaffin; and C13-C15 alkane; about 2 to about 3 percent by weight of ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate; about 0.001 to about 0.01 percent by weight of a sodium laneth 40-maleate/styrene sulfonate copolymer; and about 0.01 to about 0.5 percent by weight of an emollient mixture comprising isostearic acid, sorbitan oleate, cocoyl hydrolyzed keratin and heat to wet hair, thereby removing from about 85% to about 100% of water added to the hair during washing.

Abstract: One aspect includes a zinc-air battery that includes a gas-permeable barrier sheet first layer, a cathode collector second layer disposed facing the gas-permeable barrier sheet first layer, a cathode puck third layer disposed facing the cathode collector second layer, a separator fourth layer disposed facing the cathode puck third layer, a zinc fifth layer disposed facing the separator fourth layer, an anode collector sixth layer disposed facing the zinc fifth layer; and a housing surrounding at least the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth layers and comprising a gas-permeable housing first end disposed facing the barrier sheet first layer.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition useful to reduce the drying time of wet hair is disclosed. The composition includes a nonaqueous combination of a volatile silicone compound, such as cyclopentasiloxane, and a mixture of one or more silicone elastomers. The silicone elastomers may include, but are not limited to, dimethicone, cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymers, dimethicone crosspolymers, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymers, and dimethiconol.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for determining an overall mood score of a document. For example, the document is received from a computer-readable medium. A text segment in a document is identified to be indicative of a mood of the document. The text segment is mapped to a mood scale among a predetermined set of mood scales. A mood weight associated with the mood scale for the text segment is generated. An overall mood score of the document is determined based at least in part on the mood weight.

Abstract: A bottom mount refrigerator is provided with refrigerator components housed in a space adjacent the top of the fresh food compartment between a false ceiling and the top wall of the compartment. The top wall includes a stepped portion formed in the liner forming the compartment. The stepped portion is positioned near the top and front of the compartment, and it includes a section that is lower than the remainder of the top wall. The stepped portion includes a rear facing face in the interior of the compartment, and the false ceiling is positioned between the rear facing face and the back wall. The ceiling extends horizontal from the rear wall before angling upward to abut the face of the stepped portion. The false ceiling may also contain apertures to provide access to the components housed between the ceiling and the top wall.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for determining an overall mood score of a document. For example, the document is received from a computer-readable medium. A text segment in a document is identified to be indicative of a mood of the document. The text segment is mapped to a mood scale among a predetermined set of mood scales. A mood weight associated with the mood scale for the text segment is generated. An overall mood score of the document is determined based at least in part on the mood weight.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for determining an overall mood score of a document. For example, the document is received from a computer-readable medium. A text segment in a document is identified to be indicative of a mood of the document. The text segment is mapped to a mood scale among a predetermined set of mood scales. A mood weight associated with the mood scale for the text segment is generated. An overall mood score of the document is determined based at least in part on the mood weight.

Abstract: Hair care compositions, such as shampoo and conditioner compositions, for use with color-treated hair. The compositions when used, for example, to shampoo or condition color-treated hair, being effective to protect color-treated hair such that, for example, there is minimal adverse effect on the color of the color-treated hair, such as fading. The compositions include a cationic terpolymer of vinylpyrrolidone, dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide, and methacryloylaminopropyl lauryldimonium chloride, quinoa and a first silicone. There is also provided a method of imparting color retention characteristics to shampoos and conditioners by formulating the shampoos or conditioners to include a cationic terpolymer of vinylpyrrolidone, dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide, and methacryloylaminopropyl lauryldimonium chloride, quinoa and a first silicone. Optionally, the hair care compositions can include a second silicone compound.

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing the drying time of wet hair by about 20 to about 30 percent includes applying a silicone-free, non-aqueous composition comprising about 90 to about 96 percent by weight of a volatile hydrocarbon mixture comprising C13-C16 isoparaffin, C12-C14 isoparaffin; and C13-C15 alkane; about 2 to about 3 percent by weight of ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate; about 0.001 to about 0.01 percent by weight of a sodium laneth 40-maleate/styrene sulfonate copolymer; and about 0.01 to about 0.5 percent by weight of an emollient mixture comprising isostearic acid, sorbitan oleate, cocoyl hydrolyzed keratin and heat to wet hair, thereby removing from about 85% to about 100% of water added to the hair during washing.

Abstract: A non-aqueous composition and method for reducing the drying time of wet hair includes applying added water to human hair to obtain wet hair and applying a nonaqueous serum comprising a combination of about 55 to about 65 percent by weight of at least one volatile silicone compound, about 30 to about 40 percent by weight of at least one high molecular weight silicone elastomer, a thermoprotective agent, an emollient, and a conditioning agent; applying the nonaqueous serum and heat to the wet hair in order to remove from about 80% to about 100% of the added water. In one embodiment, the application of the serum is capable of reducing a drying time of the wet hair by at least 25 percent.

Abstract: A bottom mount refrigerator is provided with refrigerator components housed in a space adjacent the top of the fresh food compartment between a false ceiling and the top wall of the compartment. The top wall includes a stepped portion formed in the liner forming the compartment. The stepped portion is positioned near the top and front of the compartment, and it includes a section that is lower than the remainder of the top wall. The stepped portion includes a rear facing face in the interior of the compartment, and the false ceiling is positioned between the rear facing face and the back wall. The ceiling extends horizontal from the rear wall before angling upward to abut the face of the stepped portion. The false ceiling may also contain apertures to provide access to the components housed between the ceiling and the top wall.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet composed of a top, bottom, right, left, and back wall forming an interior space. There is at least one opening or pour hole in a cabinet wall. There is an insulating panel positioned in the interior space of the cabinet adjacent to at least one wall. There is a platform or bridge that extends from the at least one pour hole to the at least one insulating panel, such that the platform is at least as thick at the top edge as the adjacent portion of the at least one insulating panel. There is foam discharged through the at least one pour hole, the foam passing adjacent to the platform, and adjacent to the at least one insulating panel.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for determining an overall mood score of a document. For example, the document is received from a computer-readable medium. A text segment in a document is identified to be indicative of a mood of the document. The text segment is mapped to a mood scale among a predetermined set of mood scales. A mood weight associated with the mood scale for the text segment is generated. An overall mood score of the document is determined based at least in part on the mood weight.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method are generally directed to a system of monitoring an appliance. Various embodiments can have a number of appliance subsystems with real and imaginary current associated therewith. The operating characteristics of each appliance subsystem may be learned by monitoring the real and imaginary current associated with each appliance subsystem over time, and operating profiles can be derived therefrom.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition useful to reduce the drying time of wet hair is disclosed. The composition includes a nonaqueous combination of a volatile silicone compound, such as cyclopentasiloxane, and a mixture of one or more silicone elastomers. The silicone elastomers may include, but are not limited to, dimethicone, cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymers, dimethicone crosspolymers, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymers, and dimethiconol.

Abstract: A closed end tube particularly for use in a vehicle suspension damper includes a tubular body with an attachment fitting fixed to the end of the tube where the closed end of the tube is manufactured according to a multi-step process. Initially, the process commences with a tubular body having an opening at both ends. One of the ends is formed so that the tube is partially closed with a reduced opening remaining. An attachment fitting is forced against the partially closed end of the tube to completely close the end and a welding operation is used to fix the attachment fitting to the now closed end of the tube.

Abstract: A process to control and regulate the temperature of a cooking medium in a deep fat fryer having a receptacle used for batch frying of food. The process includes inputting a desired set cooking temperature through use of a keyboard connected to a microprocessor. The actual temperature of the cooking medium within the receptacle is sensed. The actual temperature is compared to a referenced temperature and the rate of change of the actual temperature is calculated. The temperature readings are translated from analog to digital readings. A proportioning temperature band having a top and bottom temperature is established. Proportional, periodic power is delivered to a heating element in the receptacle if the actual temperature is within the proportioning temperature band. The rate of change of the actual temperature is multiplied by a constant and the resultant figure is added to the actual temperature.

Abstract: A process to control and regulate the temperature of a cooking medium in a deep fat fryer having a receptacle used for batch frying of food. The process includes inputting a desired set cooking temperature through use of a keyboard connected to a microprocessor. The actual temperature of the cooking medium within the receptacle is sensed. The actual temperature is compared to a referenced temperature and the rate of change of the actual temperature is calculated. The temperature readings are translated from analog to digital readings. A proportioning temperature band having a top and bottom temperature is established. Proportional, periodic power is delivered to a heating element in the receptacle if the actual temperature is within the proportioning temperature band. The rate of change of the actual temperature is multiplied by a constant and the resultant figure is added to the actual temperature.