Abstract: The present invention provides a detergent composition comprising:(a) at least 0.1% of an oleoyl sarcosinate of the formula: ##STR1## wherein M is hydrogen or a cationic moiety; and (b) from about 0.1% to about 20% of an amine oxide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reduced fat peanut butter or spread having enhanced roasted peanut flavor and an enhanced saltiness impression containing: a) from about 40% to about 70% peanut solids; b) from about 30% to about 60% peanut oils; c) from about 15% to about 50% non-peanut solids; d) from about 0.01% to about 0.02% citric acid; e) from about 0% to about 40% bulking agent; f) from about 0% to about 5% by weight stabilizer; g) from about 0% to about 3% by weight emulsifier; h) from about 0% to about 8% flavorant.

Abstract: The fabrication of bipolar junction transistors in silicon-on-sapphire (SOS) relies upon the laser-assisted dopant activation in SOS. A patterned 100% aluminum mask whose function is to reflect laser light from regions where melting of the silicon is undesirable is provided on an SOS wafer to be processed. The wafer is placed within a wafer carrier that is evacuated and backfilled with an inert atmosphere and that is provided with a window transparent to the wavelength of the laser beam to allow illumination of the masked wafer when the carrier is inserted into a laser processing system. A pulsed laser (typically an excimer laser) beam is appropriately shaped and homogenized and one or more pulses are directed onto the wafer. The laser beam pulse energy and pulse duration are set to obtain the optimal fluence impinging on the wafer in order to achieve the desired melt duration and corresponding junction depth.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising an amount of a polypeptide of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an acyl group, R.sup.2 is hydroxy or an acyloxy group, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, hydroxy or hydroxysulfonyloxy, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or carbamoyl, and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each hydrogen or hydroxy, with the proviso that (i) R.sup.2 is acyloxy when R.sup.3 is hydrogen, and (ii) R.sup.5 is hydrogen when R.sup.6 is hydrogen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is useful in the prevention or treatment of Pneumocystis carinii infection.

Abstract: A catamenial device comprises a fluid permeable, body facing, topsheet (25), a liquid impermeable barrier layer and an absorbent body (34) disposed between the topsheet (25) and the barrier layer, the absorbent body (34) incorporating a water insoluble particular hydrogel material at a loading of at least 40 g/m.sup.2 of the plan area of the absorbent body, the water insoluble particulate hydrogel material having a gel strength of at least 0.38 kPa after 5 minutes exposure to synthetic urine solution in the modified AGE P test, a device incorporating insoluble particulate hydrogel material absorbing at least 40 g sheep's blood in the Total Capacity Storage Test.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mechanical fastening system for use with disposable absorbent products. More particularly, a reinforced landing surface is disclosed for securing a hook-type mechanical fastener thereto. The reinforced landing surface includes a fibrous non-woven layer and a scrim-like web that is attached in a composite arrangement to the fibrous non-woven layer. The mechanical fasteners include a plurality of hooks, such as those used in a hook and loop type fastener which extend through the scrim-like web and penetrate the non-woven fibrous layer and become intertwined therewith. Depending upon the fastening requirements, the pattern of the scrim-like web may be repetitive, variable, continuous or discrete.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Ixora chinensis plant denominated `Diora`, which is of the Dwarf Hybrida Ixora class, and which is characterized particularly by its milk white flowers, its large inflorescence and copious number of flowers and buds per large corymb. This plant has an especially dwarf habit, heavy branching and forms a short and uncommonly compact shrub with a very dense canopy of uniform, dark green leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Campanula plant named Chettle Charm, characterized by its distinct white, blue-tinged flowers, with flowering beginning in June and continuing into August; clump forming low growing habit making it ideal for use in borders or containers, vigorous growth habit, and its tall flowered spikes which make excellent cut flowers.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Fidelio particularly characterized by its flat incurved capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 70 to 86 mm when fully opened; flowering response in Salinas under normal temperatures is 49 to 52 days after start of short days.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Janice particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 38 to 44 mm when fully opened; branching pattern is spreading and prolific, with 7 to 9 laterals developing after pinch when grown outside under natural daylength in fall flowerings; natural season flower date of August 13 to 16 when planting rooted cuttings on June 17 to 18 in Salinas, Calif, and of September 12 to 18 when planting rooted cuttings June 15 to 18 in Highstown, N.J.; plant height of 25 to 30 cm when grown in fall under natural daylength with no growth regulators; and durable, uniform performance.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Laurie particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; spooned decorative capitulum type; greyed-orange ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 57 to 60 mm when fully opened; branching pattern is spreading and prolific, with 8 to 9 laterals developing after pinch when grown outside under natural daylength in fall flowerings; natural season flower date of August 27 to September 1 when planting rooted cuttings on June 17 to 18 in Salinas, Calif. and of October 10 to 17 when planting rooted cuttings June 15 to 18 in Hightstown, N.J.; plant height of 28 to 38 cm when grown in fall under natural daylength with no growth regulators; and durable, uniform performance.

Abstract: A poinsettia plant named "Marble Sails" particularly characterized by its marbled carmine/cream bracts against a background of dark green foliage, its strong, fixed stems, its long lasting keeping qualities in the home, its excellent resistance to fade, vigorous growth habits and its branch and bract production.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar or Guzmania plant named `Red Pearl`, characterized by its multi-color bracts terminating in orange-red tips, primarily dark green lower leaves, leaf sheaths which have a fine purple striaten pattern on the bottom surface, and by its long-lasting bract color.

Abstract: The transfer device of this invention comprises a sled means 10 and a handle means 12. The sled means 10 comprises a generally rectangular, relatively thin and flat-surfaced transfer board 20. Transfer board 20 has two parallel sides and two transverse ends. Each side is provided with a plurality of loops 22 which conjoin with mating fasteners 24 of the handle means. Loops may be spaced equidistantly from the transverse ends along the sides of the transfer board 20. Handle means 12 comprises a grip bar 26, a tension bar 28, a plurality of fastener means 24, and a plurality of straps 30 which are attached to the grip and tension bars as shown.

Abstract: A disc record/reproduce apparatus with a brushless dc motor having no separate dedicated position sensor, controls rotation of the dc synchronous motor by back-electromotive force signals developed in windings of the brushless dc motor using a/d converter included in one-chip microprocessor in the first mode, and controls by position and index signals recorded on the disc in the second mode. During start-up, a start-up oscillator is used. The control with a back-electromotive force signal is provided to enable the microprocessor to write a position signal on a disc and provided for inspecting the brushless dc motor independently. In the second mode, functions for executing the back-electromotive force control in the microprocessor is disabled during recording and reproducing of data to prevent overload on the microprocessor which is busy because of communication with an external computer and control of head position.

Abstract: An exercise machine for performing an incline press includes a frame, a declined seat connected to the frame along a vertical midplane and two independently maneuverable levers with upper rearward ends pivotally connected to the frame above the seat, on opposite sides of the midplane. The lower, forward ends of the levers are adapted to hold removable weights. Handles also extend inwardly, rearwardly and upwardly from the lower ends of the levers. Each handle is adapted to be grasped by a person supported on the seat and upwardly extended and adducted in an incline press motion against the held weights to move the respective lever along a vertical plane that converges inwardly with respect to the vertical midplane. This incline press exercise machine accommodates the natural musculoskeletal movements of the arms and shoulders of a person, thereby maximizing muscular benefit while minimizing joint stress.

Abstract: A substantially flat, wearable cushion (10) that a baby carries behind the head. The cushion (10) comprises a substance having impact absorbency (18) that is covered by a wrapper (20). Its corners are rounded and its size is wide enough to surround the baby's head and shoulders and long enough to hold two shoulder straps (12). Shoulder straps (12) are stretchable to ease the baby's arms into the device. Cushion (10) is supported behind the baby's head without any elements that visually or physically protrude around or upon the baby's head. If the baby slips, its head, as well as its neck and shoulders, will fall against cushion (10).

Abstract: A resistance exercise suit for providing a resistance to movement to exercise the wearer's muscles. The resistance exercise suit includes a body suit to which at least one resilient rib is secured for biasing a selected body portion in a preselected position such that when the wearer moves the body portion, he experiences resistance. The resilient rib is tailorable to a particular individual's needs, and specifically, the shape, length, thickness and resistance are alterable properties.

Abstract: An article of clothing including a vest portion and a detachable hood having a polyacrylamide copolymer filler that cools the body by activating the cooling stage, which is done by placing the vest and hood in water for the required time or placing the vest and hood in ice water for required time. Top and bottom pieces of material (10), (12) will dry and the filler (14) will remain cool and moist. They are worn by placing on the body and attaching fasteners and will keep the individual cool for hours. They are made of materials that can be washed by the individual. They can be stored for days in plastic bags in the refrigerator. If long-term storage is needed, it can be accomplished by line-drying and then put away until ready for use again.

Abstract: A toilet bowl aspirating system for use in a toilet tank having an overflow tube in which a filler tube is disposed to supply water to a channel having a plurality of ports provided in a rim of a toilet bowl and through which water flows about an inner side wall of the bowl during an evacuation cycle. The aspirating system comprises a blower support member which has a tubular adapter for seating engagement over a top end of the overflow tube and extends below a top water level of a toilet tank to provide a closed chamber above the top end of the overflow tube. The blower support member has an exhaust end which is positioned above the top water level and a blower is supported in that end for drawing air from the top end of the overflow tube and the plurality of ports within the toilet bowl during a timer cycle. A filter is associated with the exhaust end to filter odors emitted therefrom and originating in the toilet bowl.