- Fusobacterium polypeptides and methods of use

The present invention provides isolated polypeptides isolatable from a Fusobacterium spp. Also provided by the present invention are compositions that include one or more of the polypeptides, and methods for making and methods for using the polypeptides.

- Personal care compositions comprising visible beads, cationic polymer, and surfactant

Personal care compositions comprise visible beads, cationic polymer, and surfactant. The visible beads in the personal care compositions can be utilized to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the product. The visible beads can also be utilized to encapsulate and deliver skin benefit agents to the skin or hair. The visible beads can also encapsulate materials that are otherwise incompatible with the personal care composition matrix to preserve product stability.

- High yield method of producing pure rebaudioside A

The invention provides a high throughput, high purity, high yield system and method of isolating and purifying rebaudioside A ("Reb A"), with acceptable water solubility for all commercial uses, from commercially available Stevia rebaudiana starting material. The invention also provides a means of maximizing yields of 99+% purity Reb A based on the attributes of a given batch of Stevia starting material. The Reb A produced by the invention is water soluble, devoid of bitterness heretofore associated with rebaudioside sweeteners, non-caloric, and suitable for use as a reagent and as an ingredient in orally consumed products, e.g., as a sweetener, flavor enhancer, and flavor modifier.

- Water-soluble pouches

The present invention relates to water-soluble pouches comprising film material that is at least partially coated with an electrostatically charged powder. The present invention further relates to a process for producing water-soluble pouches, comprising water-soluble film material, wherein said film is at least partially coated with an electrostatically charged powder. The present invention also relates to the use of an electrostatically charged powder for coating film material.

- Compressible flexographic printing plate construction

The present invention relates to an improved compressible flexographic printing plate that uses a compressible layer comprising a polyurethane (meth)acrylate resin and microspheres. The process of the invention produces a chemically fused printing plate that eliminates the need for an adhesive to secure the compressible layer to the back of the printing plate.

- Enzyme multimer and process of producing same

An enzyme multimer is provided which comprises a plurality of monomer units including a first monomer unit having enzymatic activity and a second monomer unit having enzymatic activity, wherein each of the first monomer unit and the second monomer unit comprise a cysteine residue and the cysteine residues of each monomer unit are covalently bound to each other through a disulfide bond to covalently attach the first monomer unit to the second monomer unit.

- Apparatus for generating gas plasma, gas composition for generating plasma and method for manufacturing semiconductor device using the same

A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device may include: forming a main magnetic field having an axis, and forming a subsidiary magnetic field substantially parallel to the axis; applying an alternating current along a path between the main and the subsidiary magnetic fields; allowing a gas to flow along a flow path along the path of the current so that a gas plasma is generated from the gas; providing the gas plasma into a chamber separated from a position where the gas plasma is generated; and performing a process for manufacturing a semiconductor device by employing the gas plasma.

- Systems and methods for spot cleaning materials

Systems and methods for cleaning a material by applying a spot cleaning composition having biosurfactants and enzymes to said carpet, wherein said spray bottle maintains lubricant inside its piston and protected from the composition.

- Dialkylphosphinic salts, their use, and a process for their preparation

The invention relates to diorganylphosphinic salts of the formula (I) and/or diorganyidiphosphinic salts of the formula (II) and/or any of their polymers where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and are C.sub.1-C.sub.6-alkyl, linear or branched, and/or aryl; R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-C.sub.10-alkylene, linear or branched, C.sub.6-C.sub.10-arylene, -alkylarylene, or -arylalkylene; M is Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K, and/or a protonated nitrogen base; m is from 1 to 4; n is from 1 to 4; x is from 1 to 4, wherein the total content of partially water-soluble, ionizable compounds and the water-soluble content of the partially water-soluble, ionizable compounds is from 8200 to 100 ppm, preferably from 7000 to 200 ppm.

- Active compound supply system and spraying device for spraying liquids

An active compound supply system for a spraying device for spraying liquids, in particular for agricultural purposes, includes a carrier liquid tank, a carrier liquid pump, a plurality of spray nozzles and a carrier liquid line for connecting the carrier liquid tank, the carrier liquid pump and the spray nozzles. The system provides at least one active compound preliminary container, at least one metering pump for feeding active compound into the carrier liquid and an active compound forward-flow line from the active compound preliminary container to the metering pump.

- Fine line thick film resistors by photolithography

The present invention is directed to a thick film patterned resistor on a substrate and to a method of forming it. The method involves providing a substrate with opposed surfaces, where one surface is coated with a layer of a resistor composition. A photoresist is applied over the layer of the resistor composition, and a desired pattern in the photoresist is formed, where the pattern leaves certain regions of the resistor composition layer uncovered by the photoresist. The resistor composition layer which is uncovered by the photoresist is etched under conditions effective to leave a mass of loosely bound resistor particles at regions of the resistor composition which are not covered by photoresist. The mass of resistor particles is then removed from the substrate to produce a thick film patterned resistor on the substrate.

- Novel compound, method for stabilizing schwertmannite, method for clarifying polluted water or polluted soil, and method for absorbing phosphoric acid

A new compound represented by a composition formula Fe.sub.8O.sub.8 (OH).sub.8-2x((SO.sub.4).sub.a, (HPO.sub.4).sub.b).sub.x (a+b=x, 1.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.1.75, 0<a.ltoreq.1.658, 0.092.ltoreq.b.ltoreq.x) formed by adding a shwertmannite of a composition formula Fe.sub.8O.sub.8(OH).sub.8-2x(SO.sub.4).sub.x (1.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.1.75) to a phosphoric acid solution of a pH value of 2-9 thereby achieving a stabilization by an adsorption of phosphoric acid, shows a very firm stabilization under conditions of 0<a.ltoreq.1.253 and 0.497.ltoreq.b.ltoreq.x. The new compound has a high stability, can maintain a high adsorbing ability for arsenic and the like and a cleaning level for a necessary period or semi-permanently, and can adsorb arsenic and the like in polluted water or polluted soil.

- Lymphatic and blood endothelial cell genes

The invention provides polynucleotides and genes that are differentially expressed in lymphatic versus blood vascular endothelial cells. These genes are useful for treating diseases involving lymphatic vessels, such as lymphedema, various inflammatory diseases, and cancer metastasis via the lymphatic system.

- Expression, purification and uses of a Plasmodium falciparum liver stage antigen 1 polypeptide

In this application is described the expression and purification of a recombinant Plasmodium falciparum (3D7) LSA-NRC polypeptide. The method of the present invention produces a highly purified polypeptide which is useful as a vaccine and as a diagnostic reagent.

- High reflectivity infrared coating applications for use in HIRSS applications

The present invention is a hover infrared suppression system for a gas turbine engine comprising a hover infrared suppression system having an upstream first stage, a second stage downstream of the first stage and a third stage downstream of the second stage, the engine operating at a temperature sufficient to cause the hover infrared suppression system to emit infrared radiation. The present invention further comprises a high reflectivity coating applied over a preselected area of at least one of the stages of the hover infrared suppression system to reduce the infrared radiation emitted from the engine, the high reflectivity coating being fired after application.

- Toner compositions and processes for making same

A toner composition is provider including a branched amorphous polyester resin and a crystalline polyester resin, wherein the toner possesses rheological properties yielding desired characteristics.

- Modified venom and venom components as anti-retroviral agents

The present invention relates to a class of proteins, a process of production thereof, and a method for treatment of neurological and viral diseases in humans and animals. More specifically it applies to the treatment of heretofore intractable diseases such as retro-viral infections including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), bovine immunodeficiency virus (BIV) and equine acquired immunodeficiency virus (EAIV). The method of treatment comprises administering to the subject a disease mitigating amount of a detoxified and neurotropically active modified venom composition containing alpha-neurotoxins that target a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor.

- Viral purification methods

The present invention is directed to an improved method of purifying virus, particularly reovirus. Infectious virus can be extracted from a cell culture with a detergent to produce high titers of virus, and the virus can then be purified by simple steps such as filtration and column chromatography. Viruses and compositions comprising the viruses prepared according to the present invention are also provided.

- Enzyme granulate production method and resulting enzyme granulates

A method for producing enzyme granulates, the resulting enzyme granulates, and their use in formulations, e.g., for animal feed, food, washing means, rinsing means, and/or for pharmaceutical purposes and the like. The enzyme granulates show, in particular, a high relative percentage of active enzymes, certain grain sizes, good storage stability, especially small roundness factor, and/or low residual moisture percentage as well as preferably additional specific properties. According to the invention, the enzyme granulates are produced by linking the thermal conditions in the spray zone and the temperature conditions in the remaining region of the fluidized bed. In the process according to the invention, this is achieved in that the supply of heated processing gas is realized for drying exclusively in the injection region. The reliable supply of particles in the injection region is realized through the special geometrical shape of the apparatus under the use of gravity. Through the addition of inert particles as nuclei material for cores, the absolute content of enzyme activity of the enzyme granulate can be controlled.

- Metal oxide layer formed on substrates and its fabrication methods

The present invention is directed to a new semiconductor film comprising of metal oxide grown on a substrate and its fabrication method. The metal oxide is comprised of molybdenum oxide which is very useful to fabricate electronic devices with high withstand voltages and photonic and electronic hostile-environment devices. An important aspect of the present invention is that the molybdenum oxide film is formed on a substrate made of material which has been used in usual electronic and photonic devices. The most popular material is silicon. Another important aspect of the present invention is a new method to form a molybdenum oxide film on a substrate.

- Liquid cleansing compositions

A liquid cleansing composition comprising 5% to 25% by weight of soap, 5% to 20% by weight humectants, balance water; wherein the soap comprises 0.05% to 3% by weight of the composition, salt of unsaturated fatty acid.

- Methods and compositions for paint removal

The present invention relates to compositions and their use for removing coatings from a substrate. The present invention is directed to a composition comprising (a) surfactants, (b) a sequestrant, and (c) a plasticizer/solvent. The composition may also contain (d) a hydrolyzing agent, e.g., a strong base compound and other additives. The composition of the present invention is free of chlorinated solvents, environmentally safe and user-friendly. In one embodiment, the composition further comprises a hydrolyzing agent present in an amount sufficient to reduce at least one of mechanical strength and adhesion between the coating and the substrate. Another embodiment of the invention is a method for removing paint or a coating from a substrate comprising applying a paint or coating removing effective amount of a composition comprising the compositions described herein to the substrate. Yet another embodiment of the invention is a method for cleaning a substrate comprising applying a cleaning effective amount of the composition of the present invention to the substrate. In one particular embodiment of the present invention, an immersion method for the removal of cured and uncured paint and coatings from ferrous metals is provided.

- Stain removal methods and products associated therewith

The present invention relates to stain removal methods and products associated therewith. The methods of the present invention are especially useful as part of a dry cleaning operation, but can also be used under any circumstances where stain removal from articles, especially fabrics, is desired.

- Pectate lyase variants

The present invention relates to pectate lyase variants exhibiting alterations relative to a parent enzyme exhibiting pectate lyase activity as its major enzymatic activity; to a method of producing such enzymes; and to methods for using such enzymes in the textile, detergent and cellulose fiber processing industries. Compared to the parent enzyme, the pectate lyase variants of the present invention exhibit improved stability in detergents.

- Organic catalyst with enhanced enzyme compatibility

This invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising organic catalysts having enhanced enzyme compatibility and processes for making and using such cleaning compositions.

- Stabilized chlorine bleach in alkaline detergent composition and method of making and using the same

Liquid, shelf-stable alkaline cleaning compositions with chlorine bleach comprising a chlorine bleach capable of forming a hypochlorite in water, a bleach stabilizer selected from the group consisting of compounds having at least one NH-- or NH.sub.2-- moiety capable of reacting with the hypochlorite to form NCl--, NHCl-- or NCl.sub.2-- compounds, and from about 5-50% by weight of a metal hydroxide. Compositions according to the present invention are highly alkaline preferably presenting a pH of at least about 11.5. The compositions provide sustained hypochlorite bleach functionality and long term bleach stability even in the presence of surfactants. The bleach compositions are useful in cleaning and sanitizing household, institutional, and industrial hard surfaces including clean-in-place systems and food processing equipment.

- Detergent composition

A liquid/gel cleaning composition comprising: (a) 0.5% to 50% of a mixture of an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric/zwitterionic surfactant; (b) 1% to 65% of a mixture of at least one polyol and a boron-containing compound; and (c) water.

- Cleaner which renders a surface hydrophilic

A cleaning composition, in a concentrated form comprising a water-soluble organic solvent, at least one surfactant which comprises at least one amide, at least one additional surfactant, a chelating agent, a surface enhancing agent, and distilled water. The preferred embodiment of the cleaning composition comprises all-natural components.

- Thixotropic cleaning composition

A cleaning composition, in a concentrated form comprising a water-soluble organic solvent, at least one surfactant which comprises at least one naturally occurring amide, at least one additional surfactant, a chelating agent, a thixotropic agent, and distilled water. The preferred embodiment of the cleaning composition comprises all-natural components.

- Cleaning composition

A post-foaming cleaning composition for use in an aerosol container which composition comprises a base material comprising at least one detergent, a thickener, and a foam-forming material. The base material has a viscosity greater than 9,500 cps with at least a part of the foam forming material being maintained in suspension in the composition until after the composition is dispensed from the aerosol.

- Concentrated fabric softener active compositions

Fabric softening active composition comprising (a) at least about 20% to less than 100% fabric softener active and (b) solvent or combination of solvents wherein at least one of the solvents has a Clog P of from about -2 to about 2, are cost-effective for transporting to developing markets.

- Detergent composition

The present invention relates to a liquid softening through the wash laundry detergent composition comprising: (a) at least 0.5% by weight of the composition, of a fabric softening silicone; and (b) a fatty acid; and (c) a surfactant system, the surfactant system comprising: (i) at least 75% by weight of the surfactant system, of a non-alkoxylated anionic surfactant; and (ii) less than 25% by weight of the surfactant system, of an alkoxylated surfactant; and (d) one or more laundry detergent adjunct ingredients.

- Dishwashing detergent containing polyol hydroxyalkyl ethers

The invention relates to the use of polyolalkyl ethers in detergents and as rinse agents for automatic dish detergents, particularly for multifunctional dish detergents. Preferred polyolalkyl ethers correspond to general formula (I): in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another represent OR.sup.5, CH.sub.2--OR.sup.5, OH, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2H.sub.5 or H, the substituents R.sup.5 independently of one another representing a hydrogen atom or a saturated, unsaturated, branched or unbranched hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyalkenyl group containing 10 to 22 carbon atoms.

- Sperm specific lysozyme-like proteins

The present invention is directed to a family of testis specific proteins (SLLPs) that share high sequence identity to lysozyme-C proteins. The application encompasses compositions comprising the SLLP proteins, antibodies specific for the SLLP polypeptides and the use of the SLLP polypeptides and antibodies directed to such peptides as contraceptive agents.

- Compositions comprising at least one substituted carbocyanin derivative, processes for treating keratin fibers using them, device therefor and uses thereof

The disclosure provides compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one direct dye, processes for treating keratin fibers, such as human keratin fibers, using the compositions, and devices comprising the compositions. Use of the compositions as lightening agents and as coloring agents for the keratin fibers is also provided.

- Processes for modifying textiles using ionic liquids

Processes for modifying a textile to improve its performance which comprise the steps of a) contacting a textile comprising fibers with a treating composition comprising an ionic liquid under conditions sufficient to modify at least surfaces of the fibers, thereby provide a performance improvement to treated textile; b) optionally, contacting a textile comprising fibers with a composition comprising a benefit agent; and c) at least partially removing the treating composition from the textile. In specific embodiments, the surface modification comprises a partial dissolution of at least one outer layer of the fibers and/or crystal structure change in at least surfaces of the fibers. The surface modification can impart improvements to the textile or allow embedding or attachment of a benefit agent in the fibers.

- Cold spray formation of thin metal coatings

The invention relates to an adaptation of the cold spray process to provide a method of coating fine metal particles, including aluminum and copper, onto a work piece. In one embodiment, the invention is a metal agglomerated hard sphere composition capable of providing about a 1 micron or thicker coating of a metal on a work piece in a cold spray process. In another embodiment the invention is a method of coating metal particles, including metal particles having a particle size of about 0.01 to about 10 micron, onto a work piece. The method of the invention circumvents many of the problems associated with cold spray processing of very fine particles.

- Multiphase cleaning compositions having ionic liquid phase

A multiphase cleaning composition comprises a first phase and a second ionic liquid phase, wherein the second phase is substantially immiscible with the first phase. The first phase may comprise, for example, an aqueous phase or a silicone solvent system. Methods of cleaning a soiled surface comprise contacting a soiled surface with a multiphase wash liquor including a first phase and a second ionic liquid phase, wherein the second phase is substantially immiscible with the first phase, and removing soils from the surface.

- Dishwashing method

A method of washing dishware/tableware in an automatic dishwashing machine, the method comprising simultaneously or sequentially delivering quantities of a particulate or densified particulate automatic dishwashing product and of an anhydrous liquid, gel or paste form dishwashing detergent auxiliary contained in separate compartments of a multi-compartment pouch into the same or different cycles of the dishwashing machine. The method provides improved cleaning performance and product stability.

- Methods for protecting silicon or silicon carbide electrode surfaces from morphological modification during plasma etch processing

Methods for forming a protective polymeric coating on a silicon or silicon-carbide electrode of a plasma processing chamber are provided. The polymeric coating provides protection to the underlying surface of the electrode with respect to exposure to constituents of plasma and gaseous reactants. The methods can be performed during a process of cleaning the chamber, or during a process for etching a semiconductor substrate in the chamber.

- Use of sodium decyl sulfate in toothpaste

Sodium decyl sulfate yields high foam production when added to aqueous compositions containing high levels of sodium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate toothpastes and gels containing sodium decyl sulfate have high foaming properties and hold a desirable ribbon-type shape when applied to a toothbrush. Rheological properties and phase stability of such toothpastes can be controlled by the addition of potassium carbonate.

- Surface treatment

This invention describes a surface treatment composition, preferably for personal use, comprising at least one surfactant and at least two different organic acids and/or salts or organic acids, and wherein the total concentration of the organic acids and/or salts in the composition is at least 0.5% (w/v). The invention further extends to a method of treating a surface, preferably hair or skin, to remove dirt and to remove or inhibit microbial growth.

- Hair and skin protecting compositions based on esters or ethers of betulin

Personal care compositions and formulations, which include conventional concentrations of known hair and skin altering components and a cosmetically acceptable amount of oil-soluble betulin and allo-betulin esters or ethers derived from betulin or allo-betulin in effective amounts are disclosed.

- Protein aggregate magnesium-ammonium phospholinoleate-palmitoleate anhydride immonomodulator, its production process and formulation

An immunomodulator consisting of a protein aggregate of ammonium and magnesium phospholinoleate-palmitoleate anhydride, containing 11.6.+.4.0% of total lipids, (22.7.+.5.0% of palmitoleic acid, 42.9.+.2.0% of linoleic acid, and 32.0.+.3.0% of oxidated linoleic acid), 20.1.+.0.9% of magnesium ions, 10.0.+.3.3% of ammonium ions, 45.2.+.2.7% of phosphate, and 0.49.+.0.01% of protein (Asp 7.19%, Thr 3.56%, Ser 7.56%, Glu 8.53%, Pro 0.5%, Gly 9.69%, Ala 7.46%, Val 1.0%, Met 4.38%, Isoleu 2.54%, Leu 3.03%, Tyr 0.5%, Phe 1.0%, His 2.83%, Lys 3.56%, Trp 1.3%, and Arg 35.2%). This compound is produced by means of the Aspergillus oryzae fungus, cultured in a culture medium consisting of an aqueous solution of oat and gelatin in the proportion of 10:1 oat:gelatin in weight for a period of 5 days in a bioreactor kept between 20 and 35 C, with pH stabilized in the range of 2 to 4, under low aeration (2 liters/min) and slow agitation (5 rotations per hour), followed by mechanical filtration of the culture medium; extraction of the compound with ethyl acetate; precipitation of the compound under pH 11 by a 20% aqueous solution of sodium carbonate; washing of the crystals in ethyl acetate and ether; and drying. For use in biological systems, the compound is formulated in injectable form or in the form of polymeric microspheres. The injectable form is obtained by dissolving the compound in a phosphate-saline buffer solution (PBS) 0.1 M, and is stable for 30 days when kept between 5 and 8 C. The form of polymeric microspheres is achieved by preparing an emulsion containing the compound, obtained by solvent evaporation, using a biodegradable polymer, e.g. poly(epsilon-caprolactone), and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) as a surfactant agent.

- Composition for oral or corporeal hygiene or for health comprising seeds or ground material or protein extracts based on seeds of a plant of the genus moringa

The invention concerns a deodorant composition of a composition for oral or corporeal hygiene, or for health, characterized in that it comprises seeds of a plant of the genus Moringa as such or ground or in the form of a protein extract.

- Methods and materials for using chemical compounds as a tool for nucleic acid storage on media of nucleic acid purification systems

The present invention relates to methods for isolating and storing, nucleic acid from a sample containing nucleic acid, such as a cell sample or cell lysate. The nucleic acid is isolated on a solid phase medium, which is then dried, and which can be stored efficiently, such as at room temperature, in columns, tubes, and microwell plates having a wide variety of filters and other solid phase media, for extended periods of time, including days, weeks, and months. The invention provides methods for isolating and storing nucleic acid from a sample by applying the sample to a solid phase medium, retaining the cells, lysing the cellular retentate, drying the medium and retaining the nucleic acid, storing the nucleic acid for extended periods of time at room temperature and humidity, and optionally eluting the nucleic acid. The invention provides methods for storing nucleic acid-containing samples on a wide range of solid phase media in many types of tubes, columns, or multiwell plates, many of which are commercial available.

- Method for isolating nucleic acid by using amino surfactants

A method for isolating nucleic acids by forming an insoluble ionic complex between nucleic acids and a surfactant in a biological sample, consisting of a step of contacting the biological sample with an isolation composition comprising amino surfactants of the formula (I): R.sub.1R.sub.2R.sub.3N(O).sub.x, (I), wherein, R.sup.1 and R.sub.2 each independently is H, C1-C6 alkyl group, C6-C12 aryl group, or C6-C12 aralkyl group; R.sub.3 is C1-C20 alkyl group, C6-C26 aryl group or C6-C26 aralkyl group; and x is an integer of 0 or 1. Moreover, the concentration of the amino surfactants in the composition ranges from 0.001% to 20%.

- Trichoderma reesei glucoamylase and homologs thereof

The present invention is related to glucoamylases having at least 80% sequence identity to a Trichoderma glucoamylase having the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4 and biologically functional fragments thereof. The invention is also related to DNA sequences coding for the glucoamylases, vectors and host cells incorporating the DNA sequences, enzyme compositions and methods of using the glucoamylases in various applications.

- Synergistic bioinoculant composition comprising bacterial strains of accession nos. NRRL B-30486, NRRL B-30487, and NRRL-B 30488 and a method of producing said composition thereof

A synergistic composition useful as bioinoculant includes bacterial strains of accession Nos. NRRL B-30486, NRRL B-30487, and NRRL-B 30488, individually or in all possible combinations, and optionally a carrier, with each of the strains showing plant promoting activity, phytopathogenic fungi controlling activity, abiotic stress conditions tolerating capability, phosphate solubilization capability under abiotic stress conditions; and further, a method of producing the composition thereof, and in addition, a method of isolating the bacterial strains from cow `Sahiwal`.

- Detergent composition

A laundry additive composition comprising one or more perfume components in slow release form and wherein the release kinetics are controlled so as to provide a fabric delivery index of at least 0.3.

- Cleansing composition

The present invention provides a body cleansing composition that contains (A) a long chain fatty acid or a salt thereof, (B) N-acyl-.alpha.-alanine N or a salt thereof, (C) a polyhydric alcohol which is liquid at room temperature, (D) a polymer compound and (E) an inorganic salt as essential components. The present invention also provides body cleansing composition that contains (A) a long chain fatty acid or a salt thereof, (B) N-acyl-.alpha.-alanine or a salt thereof, (C) a polyhydric alcohol which is liquid at room temperature and (F) an amphoteric surfactant as essential components. The body cleansing composition of the present invention lathers quickly during cleansing, is superior in the basic performance of cleansing agents such as lather amount, lather spreading, and lather retention, is free of a residual feeling or a frictional feeling during rinsing, and can give an appropriate moist feeling and a clarifying feeling after drying.

- Non-corrosive cleaning composition for removing plasma etching residues

A non-corrosive cleaning composition for removing residues from a substrate. The composition comprises: (a) water; (b) at least one hydroxylammonium compound; (c) at least one basic compound, preferably selected from the group consisting of amines and quaternary ammonium hydroxides; (d) at least one organic carboxylic acid; and (e) optionally, a polyhydric compound. The pH of the composition is preferably between about 2 to about 6.

- Ionic liquids derived from functionalized anionic surfactants

A novel class of ionic liquids and methods for their preparation are disclosed. Specifically, these novel ionic liquids can be derived from anionic surfactants, such as alkyl aryl sulfonates, and mid-chain branched derivatives of alkyl sulfates, alkyl alkoxy sulfates, and alkyl aryl sulfonates. In addition, novel ionic liquids can be derived from other anionic surfactants, such as methyl ester sulfonates (MES), alkyl glycerol ether sulfonates, and alpha olefin sulfonates. Anions may be paired with a variety of cations to achieve various advantageous properties. The present invention also relates to compositions containing these novel ionic liquids and method of using the same.

- Ionic liquids derived from surfactants

A novel class of ionic liquids and methods for their preparation are disclosed. Specifically, these novel ionic liquids can be derived from surfactants, such as betaines, amine oxides. The present invention also relates to compositions containing these novel ionic liquids and method of using the same.

- Benefit agent delivery system comprising ionic liquid

A benefit agent delivery system comprises a benefit agent, wherein the benefit agent is protected or stabilized by an ionic liquid and wherein the benefit agent is releasable from the system to provide the benefit. For example, the ionic liquid may be physically associated with the benefit agent, such as by coating, encapsulation, or co-crystallization, or may be chemically associated with the benefit agent, such as by chemical reaction. The benefit agent delivery system may be in the form of a concentrate, in a product formulation, or on or associated with a substrate or package. Detergent compositions may include the benefit agent delivery system. Methods for cleaning a soiled substrate comprise contacting a soiled substrate with such a composition, and removing soil from the substrate.

- CD cleaner and restorer composition and method

A single step rub-on, rub-off combination cleaning and waxing CD and DVD restoration method and composition particularly suited for repairing damaged and dirty reflective coatings.

- Foamy composition for pretreatment of stains on fabrics

A composition for pretreating stains and/or soils on fabric articles and other launderable textiles before laundering is provided. The composition includes a cleaning component and at least one foaming agent. In addition, the composition optionally includes water, at least one enzyme, and at least one antiredeposition agent.

- Compositions containing ionic liquid actives

Compositions comprising an ionic liquid active composed of an ion active and an ionic liquid-forming counter ion, wherein the ion active is capable of delivering a fabric treating benefit, a surface treating benefit, and/or an air treating benefit. The compositions are substantially free of added water and have a viscosity less than about 5000 mPas at room temperature. The compositions are easily diluted with water and/or organic solvent, without formation a gel phase during the dilution process. Various products, especially a unit dose product, made with such compositions are also disclosed.

- Process for improving processability of a concentrate and compositions made by the same

Methods for improving the processability of an active concentrate are disclosed. Specifically, an ionic liquid is incorporated into the diluting process to lower the viscosity and avoid the formation of a viscosity-increasing gel phase. Moreover, the ionic liquid may comprise an ion active capable of delivering a desired benefit, which accompanies and/or enhances the benefit provided by the active in the concentrate. The present invention also encompasses a dilution process for forming a product composition from a conventional active concentrate or an ionic liquid containing composition. The present invention further comprises compositions made by these processes.

- Process for production of pouches

A process for the production of water-soluble pouches. The process comprises the steps of drawing a first film into a mould to form a first compartment, adding composition to the first compartment, drawing a second film into the mould to form a second compartment which comprises a composition and, preferably, sealing. The first film is perforated and the second film is drawn into the mould by means of suction applied through the first film. This eliminates the need to align separately formed pouches or containers. This also reduces the total amount of film needed to produce a multi-compartment pouch. Furthermore, it is very easy to vary the film material used according to what properties are desired. Since the different compartments may require different properties this adds flexibility to the process. Process particularly suited for the production of water soluble pouches such as cleaning or fabric care pouches.

- Hard and soft surface cleaning agents

Cationic cleaning agents are introduced on and into absorbent material substrates such as absorbent paper, non-woven and woven cloth and sponges and such compositions are useful and effective individually or as a blend with ancillary surfactant agents, for cleaning various types of surfaces, including leather, plastic and metal surfaces.

- Cleaning composition which renders a surface stain resistant

A cleaning composition, in a concentrated form comprising a water-soluble organic solvent, at least one surfactant which comprises at least one amide, at least one additional surfactant, a chelating agent, at least one anti-resoiling agent, and distilled water. The preferred embodiment of the cleaning composition comprises all-natural components.

- Streak free glass cleaner

A cleaning composition in a concentrated form comprising a water-soluble organic solvent, at least one surfactant which comprises at least one naturally occurring amide, at least one additional surfactant, a chelating agent, and distilled water. Optionally, the cleaning composition further comprises at least one thixotropic agent and at least one foaming agent. The preferred embodiment of the cleaning composition can be applied to and removed from a hard glossy surface leaving the surface substantially streak free. The preferred embodiment of the cleaning composition comprises all-natural components.

- Cleaning composition with time-release cleaning

A cleaning composition comprising a water-soluble organic solvent, at least one surfactant which comprises an amide, at least one additional surfactant, a chelating agent, an encapsulated disinfecting agent, and distilled water. The preferred embodiment of the cleaning composition consists of all-natural components.

- Cleaning composition with time-release fragrance

A cleaning composition comprising a water-soluble organic solvent, at least one surfactant which comprises an amide, at least one additional surfactant, a chelating agent, an encapsulated fragrance, and distilled water. The preferred embodiment of the cleaning composition consists of all-natural components.

- Cleaning composition with a coloring agent to indicate coverage

A cleaning composition comprising a water-soluble organic solvent, at least one surfactant which comprises an amide, at least one additional surfactant, a chelating agent, a coloring agent to temporarily indicate coverage, and distilled water. The preferred embodiment of the cleaning composition consists of all-natural components.

- Cleaning wipe

A cleaning wipe comprising a wipe material and a cleaning composition; the cleaning composition comprising a water-soluble organic solvent, at least one surfactant which comprises an amide, at least one additional surfactant, a chelating agent, and distilled water. The preferred embodiment of the cleaning wipe consists of all-natural components.

- Detergent or cleaning agent

A detergent or cleaning agent comprising a dispersion of solid particles in a dispersion agent wherein the dispersion is comprised of, based on the total weight of the dispersion (a) from 10 to 65 wt % dispersing agent and (b) from 30 to 90 wt % of dispersed materials, wherein the dispersed materials are comprised of from 0.1 to 50 wt % of an anionic and/or cationic and/or amphoteric polymer based on the total weight of the dispersed materials. This composition can be easily formed into tablets.

- Hydrophobically modified polymers

Hydrophobically modified polymers for use as anti-scalant and dispersant. The polymers are useful in compositions used in aqueous systems. The polymers include at least one hydrophilic acid monomer, wherein the at least one hydrophilic acid monomer is a polymerizable carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid functionality but not both. The polymers also include at least one hydrophobic moiety. A solvent-free process for preparing these polymers is also provided.

- Disinfectant having improved activity against mycobacteria

Methods and compositions for a concentrated alkaline disinfectant. The disinfectant includes a quaternary ammonium salt, a guanidine derivative, an alcohol ethoxylate with between 5 and 7 EO units, alkylamine, an acid, and aromatic alcohol.

- Aromachemicals

Improved aromachemical derivatives, and fragrances and flavorings including the derivatives, that have a longer useful shelf life than the aromachemicals from which they can be derived, are disclosed. In particular, the derivatives maintain the fragrance characteristics of the aromachemicals, while lowering the allergic properties, increasing the stability, and/or increasing the odor intensity. Also disclosed are methods of making the derivatives, and articles of manufacture including the derivatives. In one embodiment, the derivatives are prepared by replacing one or more double bonds in citral with a thioether, cyclopropyl, oxirane, or thiirane group. The cyclopropane ring can be unsubstituted, or substituted with one or two lower alkyl, preferably methyl groups. The alkyl groups can optionally be substituted, for example, with electron donating groups, electron with drawing groups, groups which increase the hydrophilicity or hydrophobocity, and the like. In another embodiment, the derivatives are prepared by replacing the aldehyde group in the essential oil with a nitrile, methyl ether or acetal group. The acetal groups can provide the compounds with a long lasting flavor or fragrance, where the acetals slowly hydrolyze to provide the aldehyde group in the parent essential oil. In some embodiments, both the aldehyde and at least one of the double bond functional groups are both derivatized as described herein. Examples of suitable articles of manufacture include candles, air fresheners, perfumes, disinfectant compositions, hypochlorite (bleach) compositions, beverages such as beer and soda, denture cleanser tablets and flavored orally-delivered products such as lozenges, candies, and the like.

- Formulations and methods of production of FGF-20

The present invention provides improved formulations comprising FGF-20, its fragments, derivatives, variants, homologs, analogs, or a combination thereof, and improved methods for production.

- Synthesis and antimalarial activity of pyrrolo[3,2-f]quinazoline-1,3-diamine derivatives

The invention relates to derivatives of pyrroloquinazolinediamine, more specifically derivatives of 7-(substituted)-7H-pyrrolo[3,2-F] quinazoline-1,3-diamines that are non-toxic and are also effective in the treatment of malaria, including P. falciparum and P. vivax strains. The derivatives are certain carbamate derivatives, succinimide derivatives, alkylcarboxamides derivatives and acetamide derivative, phthalimides, alkylamines and all other amide and imide derivatives and their 1-hydroxy analogs. The derivatives of the present invention are also soluble in common organic solvents to facilitate the purification in a large scale synthesis of the composition.

- Injectable moldable thermoplastic compositions

The present invention provides a highly-filled thermoplastic composition comprising a low density polyethylene and a tubular reactor produced ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymer. The composition exhibits high tensile strength, high flex modulus, high temperature resistance and high tear strength.

- Functionalized porous poly(aryl ether ketone) materials and their use

Functionalized porous poly(aryl ether ketone) articles are prepared by reacting ketone groups in the backbone of poly(aryl ether ketone) polymer with a primary amine reagent. Preferred functional primary amines are primary aliphatic amines or substituted hydrazines containing one or more target functional groups including polar groups, such as hydroxyl groups, .about.OH, amino groups, .about.NH.sub.2, .about.NHR, .about.NRR', and ethylene oxide groups, .about.OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2--, negatively or positively charged ionic groups, such as .about.SO.sub.3.sup.-, .about.COO.sup.-, and .about.NH.sub.4.sup.+ groups, hydrophobic groups such as siloxane or perfluorcarbone groups, and non-polar groups, such as linear or branched hydrocarbon groups. The functionalized porous poly(aryl ether ketone) article can be prepared by reacting primary amine with a pre-formed, shaped porous poly(aryl ether ketone) article or by functionalizing the surface of a non-porous precursor article that is subsequently converted into a porous article.

- Composition comprising at least one conductive polymer and at least one oxidizing agent, and process for treating keratin fibers employing it

A composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (a) at least one oxidizing agent and (b) at least one conductive polymer, for example, comprising at least one repeating unit chosen from aniline, pyrrole, thiophene, bisthiophene, furan, para-phenylene sulfide, para-phenylene vinylene, indole, aromatic amide, aromatic hydrazide, aromatic azomethine, and aromatic ester. A process for treating fibers, for example, a bleaching, a permanent-reshaping, and a dyeing process, using the composition. The use of this composition for imparting an optical effect on keratin fibers.

- Corrosion resistant composition for treatment of hardened concrete structures

A composition of a solution of a metal salt of a dioic acid that provides corrosion resistance and moisture resistance is disclosed for application to post-construction materials. The composition may further include an effective amount of a thinning agent, e.g., isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, xylene or similar composition for application directly to the surface of the post-construction material. The composition is effective for reducing corrosion of post-construction materials, including unreinforced concrete or reinforced concrete, and reduces the permeation of moisture and/or the extension of cracks/fissures within the post-construction material. The composition may be applied to the post-construction material through brush applications, spray applications, mist applications or the like.

- Surface treating methods, compositions and articles

Compositions, articles, and methods for treating substrate surfaces to impart functional properties to the surface or to restore functional properties to functional coatings borne on such surfaces. Compositions may be provided as abrasive particles dispersed in a liquid medium, a solution or a gel. Articles for treating substrate surfaces, such as a glass surfaces, include fabrics impregnated with such composition and kits comprised of the composition and a fabric which may be impregnated with such compositions. In a method of treating, a substrate having a surface is provided. The surface of the substrate may include a functional coating. The surface is treated by washing, wiping or other application of the composition to the substrate surface or functional coating borne on the surface.

- Signal-based electrochemical methods for automatic dishwashing

Methods of improving tableware cleaning, sanitizing and stain removal using an automatic dishwashing appliance containing an electrochemical cell and/or electrolytic device. The methods comprise steps for generating electrolyzed water by intermittently activating and/or intermittently deactivating the cell so as to sequentially provide a bleaching species at specific times during the wash and/or rinse cycle. Said methods include a signal-sensing system capable of detecting a composition comprising a signal-providing agent, methods of using said compositions, and articles of manufacture.

- Aqueous compositions and their use in the manufacture of paper and paperboard

A process of preparing an aqueous composition comprising a polysilicate, wherein the composition is a substantially uniform liquid when measured at 25.degree. C., comprising the steps of, i) providing an aqueous liquid having a source of silicate, ii) adjusting the pH of the liquid to between about 2 and about 10.5, thereby causing polymerisation of the silicate, iii) allowing sufficient time for the polymerisation to proceed to substantial completion and thereby forming a product comprising gelled material, iv) subjecting the gelled material to sufficient shear to form a substantially uniform liquid. The novel aqueous composition made by this process is useful in the manufacture of paper and paperboard either as a mineral filler or as a retention/drainage aid.

- Difunctional phosphorus-based gelling agents and gelled nonaqueous treatment fluids and associated methods

The present invention provides methods of treating a portion of a subterranean formation, one of which includes: providing a gelled nonaqueous treatment fluid that comprises a nonaqueous base fluid and a difunctional gelling agent that comprises a polyvalent metal salt of a bisorganophosphinic acid, a polyvalent metal salt of a bisorthophosphoric acid diester, and/or a polyvalent metal salt of a bisorganophosphonic acid monoester; and treating the portion of the subterranean, formation. Methods of fracturing, providing some degree of sand control, cleaning a portion of a pipeline, treatment fluid compositions, and difunctional gelling agent compositions also are provided.

- Synthetic magnesium silicate compositions and process for the production thereof

A synthetic magnesium silicate composition of the formula: {[Si.sub.8(Mg.sub.aLi.sub.b)O.sub.20(OH).sub.4-cF.sub.c].sup.d-d/nM.sup.n- +}.sub.w{Na.sub.2SO.sub.4}.sub.x{Na.sub.2CO.sub.3}.sub.y{H.sub.2O}.sub.zwh- ere a is 4.5 to <6.0, b is from >0 to 1.5, c is from 0 to 4, d=12-2a-b, M is a cation, n is the valency of cation M, w is from 32.8 to 94.7 wt. %, x is from 0.3 to 32.0 wt. %, y is from 0 to 9.0 wt. %, and z is from 0 to 50 wt. %, is useful in paraffin wax dispersions as it does not discolour or yellow such dispersions

- Granular formulation of neem seed extract and its process thereof

The present invention relates to an improved granular formulation of neem seed extract containing azadirachtin having enhanced storage stability, and the ability for gradual release of azadirachtin for application to plant rhizosphere. The formulation contains inert particulate as a carrier, at least one lipophilic substance as a deactivator/binder, optional colorant and neem seed extract containing azadirachtin. The formulation provides the gradual release of azadirachtin and effectively at the point of application. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the formulation by coating the carrier with a lipophilic substance, subsequently impregnating the coated carrier with neem seed extract followed by optional coating with a colorant and finally lipophilic a substance, such as by spraying and drying at a temperature below 50.degree. C.

- Leaf juice of plectranthus amboinicus for treating cancer and/or tumor

The present invention relates to a composition for treating tumor comprising an effective amount of leaf juice of Plectranthus amboinicus. The present invention also provides a method for producing the composition.

- In situ induced antigen technology (isiat) for identification of polynucleotides expressed during infection or colonization

The invention provides compositions and methods for identifying polynucleotides and polypeptides expressed by a microbe during infection or colonization. The invention also provides compositions and methods for identifying polynucleotides and polypeptides expressed by a host organism in response to a disease state. The invention also provides methods and compositions for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and amelioration of diseases and infections caused by microbes.

- Method for reconditioning air conveying or processing ducts

The method for reconditioning ducts in air conveying or processing networks envisages generating an air flow with maximum turbulence between two openings of the duct sections to be treated. An aerosol is then generated inside the airflow, consisting of a film-forming product with liquid droplets of predetermined average size, in the vicinity of an upstream section of the duct to be treated relative to the direction of movement of the air flow. The droplets containing polymer precursors are deposited on the inner surface of the duct forming a liquid film which, after a crosslinking step, results in the formation of a uniform and continuous solid coating. Measurement data identifying the geometric form of the duct to be treated are converted during a calculation step performed using a model into at least one pair of values for the flowrate and average size of the droplets, respectively.

- Detergent composition

A detergent composition which has excellent stability; moisturizes the skin while giving thereto neither a taut feel nor dry feel after cleansing; and enables smooth finger-combing and does not give hair a rough feel after shampooing. The detergent composition contains (A) an anionic surfactant and (B) trimethylglycine, wherein the components (A) and (B) are added at a weight ratio (A)/(B)=1/3.5 or greater but less than 4/1 and the pH of the original composition or the pH of the composition diluted with purified water to a concentration of use is adjusted to 2 or greater but less than 6.5.

- Photo resist stripper composition

A photo resist stripper composition includes PGME or its derivatives and ANONE or its derivatives characterized by low toxicity, safe use, free of odors, environment friendly, easy disposal of waste liquid and wastewater; good solution to photo resist material film, proper volatility, excellent stripping capability, good compatibility among different types of photo resist; allowing storage at ambient temperature, low production cost, and not requiring retrofit of the existing equipment.

- Process of preparing in-situ water-soluble zinc salt for use in automatic dishwashing compositions

A process for preparing in-situ water-soluble zinc salts for use in automatic dishwashing compositions is disclosed.

- Foam cleaning and brightening composition, and methods

A cleaning composition including a metal bisulfate and metal inorganic salt acid package, and at least one surfactant. The cleaning composition can be a one-step wheel cleaner/brightener. The composition preferably contains no HF, no bifluoride, no oxalic acid, or other poisonous and highly toxic materials commonly found in both industrial and consumer wheel cleaners. Further, the wheel cleaner/brightener composition matches or exceeds the performance of those hazardous formulations and does not damage aluminum wheels even when applied to hot metal. The composition can be a foam composition, provided in a foam dispenser. The foam dispenser includes a container and a mechanical foaming head. The container includes a cleaning composition containing a metal bisulfate and metal sulfate acid package, and at least one surfactant, water, and a foam-boosting solvent.

- Cleaning wipe and photoreactive agent

A cleaning wipe comprising a wipe material and a cleaning composition; the cleaning composition comprising a water-soluble organic solvent, at least one surfactant which comprises an amide, at least one additional surfactant, a chelating agent, a photoreactive agent, and distilled water.

- Cleaning and disinfectant compositions

Cleaning and disinfectant compositions are provided particularly for use with hard surfaces. The compositions include hydrogen peroxide and an acid or salt thereof which is resistant to oxidation other than phosphorous based acids. Replacement of phosphorous based acids with acids of the invention results in improved hydrogen peroxide stability while maintaining or increasing the efficacy of cleaning and antimicrobial activity of the compositions. Typically, acids of the invention include substituted or unsubstituted carboxylic acids such as R.sup.4--C (R.sup.2) (R.sup.3) --R.sup.1--COOH. Inventive compositions may further include surfactants, a chelating agent or sequestrant, a water soluble or water dispersible solvent, corrosion inhibitors and other adjuvants well known to those skilled in the art. There are further provided methods of use and methods of preparing inventive compositions.

- Cleaner which renders a surface hydrophobic

A cleaning composition, in a concentrated form comprising a water-soluble organic solvent, at least one surfactant which comprises at least one amide, at least one additional surfactant, a chelating agent, at least one hydrophobic active agent, and distilled water. The preferred embodiment of the cleaning composition comprises all-natural components.

- Home and personal care compositions comprising silicon-based lubricants

A composition for personal, home, or laundry treatment comprising a polymer made up of one or more crosslinked rake or comb silicone copolymer segments. A process for making copolymers for use in such compositions involves hydrosilylation in the presence of a catalyst.

- N,N-dialkylpolyhydroxyalkylamines

N,N-Dialkylpolyhydroxyalkylamines may be made by the reductive alkylation of an N-alkylpolyhydroxyalkylamine with an aldehyde or ketone, or with an equivalent compound, in the presence of a transition metal catalyst and hydrogen. The reaction is performed in a reaction solvent that contains at least 30 wt % of an organic solvent. The use of a sufficiently high proportion of an appropriate organic solvent in the reaction mixture reduces the amount of water present in the reaction mixture, and provides rapid reaction rates and high yields of the desired product. The N,N-dialkylpolyhydroxyalkylamines may be used in a wide variety of applications.

- Acidic hard surface cleaners

The present invention is directed to an acidic hard surface treatment composition which provides a cleaning and disinfecting benefit comprising: an acidic constituent which comprises water soluble organic acid; at least one anionic surfactant constituent; at least one nonionic surfactant constituent; at least one organic solvent constituent; optionally one or more further constituents and the balance, water. The compositions exhibit surprising efficacy against various gram positive and gram negative type pathogenic bacteria, as well as against fungi in the absence of known cationic quaternary ammonium compounds known to be effective against pathogenic bacteria, as well as other known-art antimicrobial constituents and bleach are excluded

- ANTIBIOTICS CYAN-416 A, CYAN-416 B, CYAN-416 C, CYAN-416 D AND CYAN-416 E, AND ESTER DERIVATIVES OF CYAN-416 B

The invention relates to new antibiotics designated Cyan-416A, Cyan 416B, Cyan-416C, Cyan-416D and Cyan-416E to their production by fermentation of Acremonium sp. NRRL 30631 to methods for recovery and concentration from the crude solutions, and to a process for purification and to semisynthetic ethers of Cyan-416B.

- Method of fabricating semiconductor cleaners

A method of manufacturing cleaning solvents is provided. The method includes selecting a small plurality of test solvents from a large plurality of perspective solvents. The equilibrium composition of a multi-component solution is preferably described by the Hansen solubility model. A small plurality of test solvents is applied to solute samples and the degree of dissolution or swelling recorded. Based on the degree of dissolution or swelling, at least one solvent is selected from the large plurality of perspective solvents based on the Hansen parameters. In other embodiments, the three-parameter Hansen solubility model includes additional parameters that enable more accurate solubility predictions. In one embodiment, an additional parameter accounts for oxidizing solution components. In an alternative embodiment, an additional parameter accounts for the acidic/basic property of the solution. Still another embodiment accounts for temperature effects.

- Colorant compositions

Colorant compositions are useful for a wide variety of product applications. For example, colorants are used in tinting of polymers, providing colors to aqueous solution(s), and affording color to solid or semi-solid products such as detergents. Disclosed herein are colorant compositions having a triphenylmethane ("TPM") derived structure having improved stability to alkaline conditions. Thus, the colorant compositions resist decolorization, even at relatively high pH levels. The colorant compositions of the invention are useful as applied in polyolefins, such as polypropylene and polyethylene, as examples. These colorant compositions also may be employed in thermoplastics, such as PET, for example.

- Method of analyzing mixed-color cullet to facilitate its use in glass manufacture

A method of determining the constituents and impurities in mixed-color cullet to facilitate use of mixed-color cullet in glass manufacture is provided. A glass batch formulation is adjusted based on the measured characteristics of supplied mixed-color cullet. More specifically, certain preferred aspects of the present invention include the steps of providing quantity of mixed-color cullet, collecting at least one sample of the mixed-color cullet, performing, either singularly or in combination, particle size analysis, particle color analysis, or organics analysis of the mixed-color cullet, optionally storing the analysis results, determining a glass batch formulation, providing the cullet specification and the batch formulation to a glass manufacturer, and adjusting glass batch formulation based on the cullet specification to ensure consistent glass quality.

- Method for enzymatic deinking of waste papers, the waste papers so treated and the treating composition

The present invention relates to a deinking composition and a method of deinking wastepaper by using a mixture of enzymes that act on constituents of all three waste paper components involved in ink retention on final pulp. The first component represents substrates located on the surface and in the internal waste paper structure. The second component represents substrates located in the interface between paper and ink, usually formed by coatings or size-press (starch containing or not) applied layers. The third component represents substrates located in the ink and/or toner compounds. This method provides improved performance in relation to conventional methods, or current deinking with enzymes, which acts on a limited number of substrates involved in ink retention on final pulp.

- Apparatus and method in the treatment of the stock passed to a headbox of a paper machine or equivalent

An apparatus in the treatment of stock passed to a headbox of a paper machine or equivalent includes at least two stock chests (10a.sub.1, 10a.sub.2). Stock (M.sub.1) from a first stock chest (10a.sub.1) is passed along a line (a.sub.1, a.sub.2) to a hydrococyclone plant (20) in the short circulation of the paper machine or equivalent. An accept line (a.sub.3) of the hydrocyclone plant is connected with a stock line (b.sub.1) of the stock (M.sub.2) fed from a second stock chest (10a.sub.2), and a combined stock flow is passed along a line (b.sub.2) to the headbox (100) of the paper machine or equivalent. A method in the treatment of the stock passed to a headbox of a paper machine or equivalent is disclosed.

- Multi-compartment storage and delivery containers and delivery system for microencapsulated fragrances

Described is a multiple (2-4)-compartment fluidic individually stable pre-storable composition storage and unstable mixture-forming and delivery container having separate compartments each communicating with a single mixing zone via an externally-located fluidic composition multiple delivery tube system juxtaposed with the outer surfaces of the compartment walls. These containers are well suited for storing and transporting compositions such as a cleaning agent composition, a personal care composition, an aqueous liquid detergent composition and/or a fabric softening composition and then promptly delivering the resulting unstable mixture to the desired location. The container has been advantageously found to deliver unstable mixtures which could include aqueous suspensions of microencapsulated fragrances or other ingredients.

- Thermal hair straightening and conditioning composition

A thermal hair straightening and conditioning composition and method for rendering hair more manageable, minimizing static charge, tangling, and scattering of the hair is disclosed. A gelatinous aqueous thermal hair straightening and conditioning composition is provided that imparts a firm and silky look and feel to hair and inhibits wind and motion induced hair scattering during use. The composition comprises amino acids of human hair keratin, bio-extenders, oligo elements of marine algae, vitamin-E, silicones with orange extract placenta, formaldehyde, water, formic acid, isotiazolomas, citric acid, and fragrance. The hair straightener and conditioner composition of the invention preferably is used during hot iron and after hot iron straightening of curly hair, to impart a smooth and silky feel to the hair.

- Controlled dissolution crosslinked protein crystals

The present invention relates to crosslinked protein crystals characterized by the ability to change from insoluble and stable form to soluble and active form upon a change in the environment of said crystals, said change being selected from the group consisting of change in temperature, change in pH, change in chemical composition, change from concentrate to dilute form, change in shear force acting upon the crystals and combinations thereof. According to one embodiment of this invention, such crosslinked protein crystals are capable of releasing their protein activity at a controlled rate. This invention also provides methods for producing such crosslinked protein crystals, methods using them for protein delivery and methods using them in cleaning agents, including detergents, pharmaceutical compositions, vaccines, personal care compositions, including cosmetics, veterinary compositions, foods, feeds, diagnostics and formulations for decontamination.

- Methods of setting up, caring for and later removing a temporary rasta hairstyle

A method of setting up, caring for and later removing a temporary rasta hairstyle is disclosed. This method includes applying a roughness-increasing substance to the hair to roughen the hair, optionally, but preferably, applying an adherence-increasing substance to the hair to increase adherence of hairs to each other, and subsequently setting up the temporary rasta hairstyle by intertwining hair strandwise. The cleaning of the temporary rasta hairstyle occurs preferably using a concave sponge, without disturbing the temporary rasta hairstyle. To again remove the temporary rasta hairstyle a composition that increases the combability is applied to the hair and the rasta strands are opened and unwound or untwisted. Multi-component kits and compositions for performing the method are also described.

- Methods and compositions for inhibiting the function of polynucleotide sequences

A therapeutic composition for inhibiting the function of a target polynucleotide sequence in a mammalian cell includes an agent that provides to a mammalian cell an at least partially double-stranded RNA molecule comprising a polynucleotide sequence of at least about 200 nucleotides in length, said polynucleotide sequence being substantially homologous to a target polynucleotide sequence. This RNA molecule desirably does not produce a functional protein. The agents useful in the composition can be RNA molecules made by enzymatic synthetic methods or chemical synthetic methods in vitro; or made in recombinant cultures of microorganisms and isolated therefrom, or alternatively, can be capable of generating the desired RNA molecule in vivo after delivery to the mammalian cell. In methods of treatment of prophylaxis of virus infections, other pathogenic infections or certain cancers, these compositions are administered in amounts effective to reduce or inhibit the function of the target polynucleotide sequence, which can be of pathogenic origin or produced in response to a tumor or other cancer, among other sources.

- Medicament containing epidemium extract for treatment of prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis

This present invention relates to a method for extracting Epimedium herb to prepare flavones and polysaccharides combinations in which their ratios vary from 2:8 to 8:2 by weight and applying these extracted compositions in treatment of prostatic hyperplasia. Total flavones of the extracts are in the range of 20-90% and the molecular weights of extracted polysaccharides vary from 1,000 to 700,000 Daltons. This invention also includes a method for preparing compounded formulations which contain extracts of Radix Ginseng, pollens, Radix Astragali, Cortex Phellodendri, Epimedium flavones and polysaccharides and administering these compositions directed at treatment of prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis. Clinical study has showed that these extracts and formulations are effective in treatment of prostate illness with no adverse reactions.

- Cleaning sheet, conveying member using the same, and substrate processing equipment cleaning method using them

A cleaning sheet for cleaning foreign matters away from the interior of the substrate processing equipment is provided. The cleaning sheet includes a cleaning layer having substantially no tackiness and having a tensile modulus of not lower than 0.98 N/mm.sup.2 as determined according to JIS K7127. Alternatively, the cleaning sheet includes a cleaning layer having a Vickers hardness of not lower than 10 MPa.

- Lithium transition metal oxide with gradient of metal composition

Disclosed are primary materials, precursor materials and final materials as well as methods to prepare these materials. The final materials are mixed lithium transition metal oxides, useful as performance optimized cathode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries. The transition metal is a solid solution mixture of manganese, nickel and cobalt, M=(Mn1-uNiu)1-u-yCoy, with 0.2

- Blue dye with particularly high purity and positive triboelectric control effect

The dye base sulphate of formula (I) is produced with a residual amine content of less than 2000 ppm, as determined by HPLC, by precipitation of the dye base, made by Friedel-Crafts alkylation, substitution and hydrolysis, as the dye base sulphate and a) taken up in water and subjecting to a first steam distillation then filtered and optionally dried at 50 to 180.degree. C., b) the pressed cake is treated with water or the optionally dried dye base sulphate is moistened with water, c) subjected to a further steam distillation and filtration and d) dried at 50 to 180.degree. C.

- Compositions and methods for purifying nucleic acids from stabilization reagents

The invention features reagents, methods and kits for the purification of RNA, or DNA, or both, from a sample.

- Colorant compositions

Colorant compositions are useful for a wide variety of product applications. For example, colorants are used in tinting of polymers, providing colors to aqueous solution(s), and affording color to solid or semi-solid products such as detergents. Disclosed herein are colorant compositions having a triphenylmethane ("TPM") structure having improved stability to alkaline conditions. Thus, the colorant compositions resist decolorization, even at relatively high pH levels.

- Spray composition having a deposition control agent

A spray composition includes an aqueous spray medium, an active ingredient, and a deposition control agent, wherein: the composition comprises at least one surfactant, and the deposition control agent is selected from the group consisting of the following: hydroxypropyl guar having a molecular substitution of at least 0.6, hydroxyalkyl guars, wherein the alkyl has at least 4 carbon atoms, having a molecular substitution of at least 0.15, guar having both carboxymethyl groups and hydoxyalkyl groups and having a molecular substitution of at least 0.1, and guar having both hydroxyalkyltrimethylammonium, preferably hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium or alkyltrimethylammonium and hydroxyalkyl groups.

- Liquid detergent composition for improved low temperature grease cleaning

A liquid detergent composition having mid-branched amine oxides and alkyl or hydroxyalkyl sulphate or sulphonate surfactants to provide improved low temperature grease cleaning.

- Liquid detergent composition

The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition including (a) an anionic surfactant containing a hydrocarbon group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms, (b) an amine oxide surfactant containing a hydrocarbon group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms, (c) 2-ethylhexyl monoglyceryl ether, a compound represented by the formula (5) or a compound represented by the formula (6) and (d) water in each specified ratio: R.sup.5a--(OR.sup.5b).sub.a5--OH (5) R.sup.6a--(OR.sup.6b).sub.a6G.sub.b6 (6)

- Liquid detergent composition for improved low temperature grease cleaning

A liquid detergent composition having mid-branched amine oxides and C.sub.10-C.sub.14 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl sulphate or sulphonate surfactants to provide improved low temperature grease cleaning.

- Aqueous cleaning composition

An aqueous cleaning composition is described having a nonionic component present in the amount of from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight of the composition, an optional cationic surfactant in the amount of from 0 to about 3% by weight of the composition, and a buffering agent present in the amount of from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight of the composition. The composition may be substantially free of organic solvents and preservatives. Due to the low base odor, a fragrance is optional.

- Use of a copolymer having at least one grafted alkoxy or hydroxy polyalkylene glycol function, as agent improving the activation of optical brightness and the products obtained

The invention relates to a water-soluble copolymer having at least one alkoxy or hydroxyl polyalkylene glycol function grafted onto at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, as an agent to improve the activation of the optical brightness of the end product, in the fields of paper, textile, detergents and paint.

- High purity phthalein derivatives and method for preparing same

The invention concerns high purity phthalcin derivatives enabling their use for medical applications or in the field of biotechnology, as well as their preparation method whereby a phthatic anhydride derivative is condensed with a naphthol or phenol derivative in an organic acid ester and the crystals of the resulting condensate are converted by action of a strong acid or one of its precursors in anhydrous medium.

- Composition for treating textile fiber articles comprising a dendritic polymer

The invention relates to a composition for the treatment of articles made of textile fibres which is intended to be used for washing and/or rinsing, drying in a tumble dryer or ironing articles made of textile fibres comprising a dendritic polymer (in particular a hyperbranched polyamide). The invention also relates to the use, in a composition for the treatment of articles made of textile fibres which is intended to be used for washing and/or rinsing, drying in a tumble dryer or ironing articles made of textile fibres, of a dendritic polymer (in particular hyperbranched polyamide) as antiwrinkling agent or ease-of-ironing agent.

- Automatic stand-alone dispensing device for laundry care composition

A non-intrusive device for automatically dosing at least one liquid laundry care composition to an automatic laundry washing machine. The device employs a Venturi tube mechanism or a pump to dose the laundry detergent care composition. The dosing is controlled by a machine-generic algorithm capable of determining the actual cycle at any duration of wash for various cycle designs from various washing machines, without the input of precise cycle design; and dose the correct products correctly and is capable of distinguishing between major water addition and a water pulse.

- Process for producing pellet of ethylene/vinyle alocohol copolymer

The present invention provides a process for producing pellet of EVOH comprising the steps of introducing an EVOH solution containing alcohol into an apparatus, contacting the solution with water in the apparatus to let out the alcohol with water and then letting out an EVOH hydrous composition from the above-mentioned apparatus (step 1); cutting the EVOH hydrous composition let out therefrom to obtain EVOH hydrous composition pellets (step 2); introducing the obtained EVOH hydrous composition pellets into a dryer to reduce a water content thereof (step 3); melt-kneading the pellets, whose water content is reduced, in an extruder (step 4); and cutting EVOH discharged from the extruder to obtain the pellet of EVOH (step 5). Thus, the EVOH hydrous composition obtained by removing alcohol without deteriorating the environment can be efficiently dried, and pellets having less thermal degradation in drying and a uniform shape can be obtained.

- High-cleaning silica materials made via product morphology control and dentifrice containing such

Unique abrasive and/or thickening materials that are in situ generated compositions of precipitated silicas and silica gels are provided. Such compositions exhibit different beneficial characteristics depending on the structure of the composite in situ generated material. With low structured composites (as measured via linseed oil absorption levels from 40 to 100 ml oil absorbed/100 g composite), simultaneously high pellicle film cleaning properties and moderate dentin abrasion levels are possible in order to accord the user a dentifrice that effectively cleans tooth surfaces without detrimentally abrading such surfaces. Increased amounts of high structure composite materials tend to accord greater viscosity build and thickening benefits together with such desirable abrasion and cleaning properties, albeit to a lesser extent than for the low structure types. Thus, mid-range cleaning materials will exhibit oil absorption levels from an excess of 100 to 150, and high thickening/low abrasion composite exhibit oil absorption properties in excess of 150. Such an in situ, simultaneously produced precipitated silica/silica gel combination provides such unexpectedly effective low abrasion and high cleaning capability and different thickening characteristics as compared to physical mixtures of such components. Encompassed within this invention is a unique method for making such gel/precipitated silica composite materials for such a purpose, as well as the different materials within the structure ranges described above and dentifrices comprising such.

- Mesoporous metal oxide

This invention pertains to mesoporous metal oxides and processes of making mesoporous metal oxides. The metal oxides of the invention can be suitable for use as catalysts, catalyst supports, and nanoparticle precursors. Metal oxides and derivative oxides that may be prepared are the oxides of Ti, Zr, and Hf. Metal oxides prepared via the process described herein may also be suitable for, but not limited to, use in applications involving plastics, coatings, optics, electronics and photovoltaics. The metal oxide products can be agglomerates of crystalline or amorphous material.

- Mesoporous amorphous oxide of titanium

This invention pertains to a mesoporous amorphous oxide of titanium and processes of making a mesoporous amorphous oxide of titanium.

- High-cleaning silica materials and dentifrice containing such

Unique abrasive and/or thickening materials that are in situ generated compositions of precipitated silicas and silica gels are provided. Such compositions exhibit different beneficial characteristics depending on the structure of the composite in situ generated material. With low structured composites (as measured via linseed oil absorption levels from 40 to 100 ml oil absorbed/100 g composite), simultaneously high pellicle film cleaning properties and moderate dentin abrasion levels are possible in order to accord the user a dentifrice that effectively cleans tooth surfaces without detrimentally abrading such surfaces. Increased amounts of high structure composite materials tend to accord greater viscosity build and thickening benefits together with such desirable abrasion and cleaning properties, albeit to a lesser extent than for the low structure types. Thus, mid-range cleaning materials will exhibit oil absorption levels from an excess of 100 to 150, and high thickening/low abrasion composite exhibit oil absorption properties in excess of 150. Such an in situ, simultaneously produced precipitated silica/silica gel combination provides such unexpectedly effective low abrasion and high cleaning capability and different thickening characteristics as compared to physical mixtures of such components. Encompassed within this invention is a unique method for making such gel/precipitated silica composite materials for such a purpose, as well as the different materials within the structure ranges described above and dentifrices comprising such.

- High-cleaning/moderate abrasive silica materials and dentifrice containing such materials

Unique abrasive and/or thickening materials that are in situ generated compositions of precipitated silicas and silica gels are provided. Such compositions exhibit different beneficial characteristics depending on the structure of the composite in situ generated material. With low structured composites (as measured via linseed oil absorption levels from 40 to 100 ml oil absorbed/100 g composite), simultaneously high pellicle film cleaning properties and moderate dentin abrasion levels are possible in order to accord the user a dentifrice that effectively cleans tooth surfaces without detrimentally abrading such surfaces. Increased amounts of high structure composite materials tend to accord greater viscosity build and thickening benefits together with such desirable abrasion and cleaning properties, albeit to a lesser extent than for the low structure types. Thus, mid-range cleaning materials will exhibit oil absorption levels from an excess of 100 to 150, and high thickening/low abrasion composite exhibit oil absorption properties in excess of 150. Such an in situ, simultaneously produced precipitated silica/silica gel combination provides such unexpectedly effective low abrasion and high cleaning capability and different thickening characteristics as compared to physical mixtures of such components. Encompassed within this invention is a unique method for making such gel/precipitated silica composite materials for such a purpose, as well as the different materials within the structure ranges described above and dentifrices comprising such.

- High-cleaning/low abrasive silica and materials and dentifrice containing such materials

Unique abrasive and/or thickening materials that are in situ generated compositions of precipitated silicas and silica gels are provided. Such compositions exhibit different beneficial characteristics depending on the structure of the composite in situ generated material. With low structured composites (as measured via linseed oil absorption levels from 40 to 100 ml oil absorbed/100 g composite), simultaneously high pellicle film cleaning properties and moderate dentin abrasion levels are possible in order to accord the user a dentifrice that effectively cleans tooth surfaces without detrimentally abrading such surfaces. Increased amounts of high structure composite materials tend to accord greater viscosity build and thickening benefits together with such desirable abrasion and cleaning properties, albeit to a lesser extent than for the low structure types. Thus, mid-range cleaning materials will exhibit oil absorption levels from an excess of 100 to 150, and high thickening/low abrasion composite exhibit oil absorption properties in excess of 150. Such an in situ, simultaneously produced precipitated silica/silica gel combination provides such unexpectedly effective low abrasion and high cleaning capability and different thickening characteristics as compared to physical mixtures of such components. Encompassed within this invention is a unique method for making such gel/precipitated silica composite materials for such a purpose, as well as the different materials within the structure ranges described above and dentifrices comprising such.

- Viscosity-modifying silica materials that exhibit low cleaning and abrasive levels and dentifrices thereof

Unique abrasive and/or thickening materials that are in situ generated compositions of precipitated silicas and silica gels are provided. Such compositions exhibit different beneficial characteristics depending on the structure of the composite in situ generated material. With low structured composites (as measured via linseed oil absorption levels from 40 to 100 ml oil absorbed/100 g composite), simultaneously high pellicle film cleaning properties and moderate dentin abrasion levels are possible in order to accord the user a dentifrice that effectively cleans tooth surfaces without detrimentally abrading such surfaces. Increased amounts of high structure composite materials tend to accord greater viscosity build and thickening benefits together with such desirable abrasion and cleaning properties, albeit to a lesser extent than for the low structure types. Thus, mid-range cleaning materials will exhibit oil absorption levels from an excess of 100 to 150, and high thickening/low abrasion composite exhibit oil absorption properties in excess of 150. Such an in situ, simultaneously produced precipitated silica/silica gel combination provides such unexpectedly effective low abrasion and high cleaning capability and different thickening characteristics as compared to physical mixtures of such components. Encompassed within this invention is a unique method for making such gel/precipitated silica composite materials for such a purpose, as well as the different materials within the structure ranges described above and dentifrices comprising such.

- Cosmetic, pharmaceutical and dermatological compositions

A description is given of cosmetic, dermatological and/or pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one copolymer A containing a) 1% to 50% by weight of structural units originating from N-vinylcaprolactam, b) 49.99% to 98.99% by weight of repeating structural units of the formula (1) in which R.sup.3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, Z is C.sub.1-C.sub.8 alkylene and X.sup.+ is Li.sup.+, Na.sup.+, K.sup.+, Mg.sup.2+/2, Ca.sup.2+/2, Al.sup.3+/3, NH.sub.4+, monoalkylammonium, dialkylammonium, trialkylammonium or tetraalkylammonium, the alkyl substituents of the ammonium ions being independently of one another (C.sub.1-C.sub.22) alkyl radicals or (C.sub.2-C.sub.10) hydroxyalkyl radicals, or singly to triply ethoxylated ammonium compounds having the same or different degree of ethoxylation, it being possible also for two or more different structural units of the formula (1) to be present in the copolymer, and c) 0.01% to 8% by weight, preferably 0.01% to 5% by weight, of crosslinking structures originating from monomers having at least two olefinic double bonds.

- Prolonged release biodegradable microspheres and method for preparing same

The invention concerns a method for preparing a pharmaceutical composition in the form of microspheres with prolonged release of a water-soluble active principle. The invention is characterized in that it comprises the following successive steps: dissolving an active principle in an appropriate amount of water; emulsifying the resulting aqueous solution of active principle with a d,l-lactid-co-glycolide matrix copolymer, of average molecular weight ranging between 40000 and 80000, dissolved in a chlorinated hydrocarbon, resulting in a first microfine and homogeneous emulsion; emulsifying said resulting first emulsion in an external aqueous phase, containing a surfactant, a viscosity-enhancing agent and an osmotic agent; extraction-evaporation of the solvent to obtain microspheres which are recuperated after filtering, washing and drying. The invention also concerns microspheres obtainable by implementing said method, having continuous release over a period of more than two months, advantageously over a period of at least three months.

- Non-food and non-pharmaceutical use of a selected anhydrous dextrose composition

The present invention relates to the non-food and non-pharmaceutical use of a powder anhydrous dextrose composition, characterized by the fact that the composition has: a) a particle size such that: at most 4% of its particles (expressed as a volume) have a size at most equal to 40 microns, and at most 8% of its particles (expressed as a volume) have a size at most equal to 100 microns, b) a hygroscopic index less than 1%, and c) an apparent density larger than 0.7 kg/l.

- Material encapsulation system

A material encapsulation and release system having a first zone (1) containing a first amount of material (2) bound by a first capsule wall (3) and, if desired, a second zone (4) containing a second amount of material (5) bound by a second capsule wall (6), each capsule wall responsive to similar or dissimilar activation means (7) to release the first amount of material (2) in the first zone (1) and the second amount of material (5) in the second zone (4).

- Composition containing radix codonopsis pilosulae and radix astragali and hedysari, method of producing it and use thereof

The invention discloses a composition containing radix Codonopsis pilosulae and radix Astragali and hedysari, The main component is made from radix Codonopsis pilosulae and radix Astragali and hedyyari in certain rate. The invention also discloses the method of producing it and the use for producing immune system-regulated agent and these medicaments for treatment of ischemic heart disease or acute pulmonary damage.

- Antimicrobial solutions and process related thereto

Disclosed are antimicrobial compositions for treating poultry and meat to substantially eliminate bacteria and microorganism harmful to human. The compositions include various combinations of an aliphatic heteroaryl salt, an aliphatic benzylalkyl ammonium salt, a dialiphatic dialkyl ammonium salt, a tetraalkyl ammonium salt and/or trichloromelamine.

- Novel compositions comprising carotenoids

A novel composition for delivering carotenoids (e.g. .alpha.- and .beta.-carotene, lycopene) and/or other physiologically active ingredients to the colon of humans after ingestion and for producing liquid food compositions insusceptible to polyphenol-protein reactions can be obtained by encapsulating said active ingredients with pectin, in particular with low-methoxylated pectin.

- MULTIPLEXED PROTEIN EXPRESSION AND ACTIVITY ASSAY

A system is for analyzing expression levels and activity of a plurality of proteins is provided. A bio-displayed polypeptide binding component associated with a predetermined marker is used to bind the proteins of interest. The predetermined marker components are then amplified and detected in a high throughput manner.

- Large-scale parallelized DNA sequencing

We provide a DNA sequencing method and a sequencing system where large numbers of sequence reads can be obtained in parallel by running traditional electrophoresis in a special format. Parallelization is obtained either through a 3-dimensional gel-cube or through bundled capillary tubes including fiber-optic tubes or other types of micro channels in a bundle or matrix format. Various ways of capturing sequence traces are provided. We also provide two distinct methods for preparing genomic DNA/cDNA fragments: one through universal primer site anchoring and amplification of single molecules, and the other through micro-array/bead oligomer extension and dye-terminator incorporation using target sequence specific primers. The invention can perform large-scale genomic sequencing including sequencing a complete human genome in one or a few runs.

- Method for removing resin mask layer and method for manufacturing solder bumped substrate

Using a dry film resist that is a photosensitive resin, a resin mask layer is formed around electrodes on a substrate. A solder precipitating composition is applied on the substrate, and this solder precipitating composition is heated to precipitate solder on the surface of the electrodes. Subsequently, in removing the resin mask layer, at least one selected from glycol ethers and aminoalcohols is used. Thereby, the resin mask layer is removed after heating process. This makes it possible to easily remove the heat-processed resin mask layer in a short period of time without damaging solder resist and solder bumps on the substrate.

- Multi-staged wax displacement process for catalyst recovery from a slurry

In a system and method for cleaning and recovering a solid catalyst, a solvent is added to a slurry comprising the catalyst and residual hydrocarbons. A portion of the residual hydrocarbons and the solvent are separated from the slurry, and the solvent addition and separating steps are repeated until a desired amount of the hydrocarbons have been removed. The solvent is finally removed from the catalyst using a stripping gas to recover a cleaned catalyst. In preferred embodiments, the slurry comprises a Fischer-Tropsch solid catalyst; the slurry exits a slurry bubble reactor, or both. In an embodiment, the solvent comprises naphtha; the residual hydrocarbons comprise waxy hydrocarbons; and one of the separation steps comprises filtration. In an embodiment, the repeating of the solvent addition and separating steps is carried out in a plurality of filters operated in series.

- (per) Fluoropolyether compounds

Compounds having the following formula: wherein: A and A.sub.1, equal or different, are respectively H or an aromatic end group as defined below; optionally said aromatic group being substituted; n is an integer different from zero, such that the number average molecular weight of the compound of formula (I) is in the range 1,800-50,000, T is the bivalent group --Y--CH.sub.2--CFW.sub.1--O--Rf--CFW.sub.2--CH.sub.2--Y--wherein: Y=O, S; W.sub.1 and W.sub.2, equal or different, are F, CF.sub.3; Rf is a (per) fluoropolyoxyalkylene chain formed of one or more repeating units, statistically distributed along the chain;

- Phenolic dimers, the process of preparing same and the use thereof

This invention relates to detergents, lubricating oil additives and compositions, and methods of preparing detergents, lubricating oil additives and compositions. More specifically, this invention relates to novel phenolic dimers.

- Detergent composition

A detergent composition comprising 10% to 80 weight % of a detergent active, 1% to 60 weight % of a clay belonging to the smectite group, and 0.001% to 10% of zinc pyrithione.

- Method and apparatus for in-room glass washing

The invention pertains to a method and apparatus of cleaning glassware, for example, in a hotel room or a motel room. More particularly, the invention pertains to a method and apparatus for cleaning, rinsing, and sanitizing glassware.

- Acidic laundry detergent compositions

Acidic laundry detergent compositions wherein the detergent composition contains a surfactant component; and an organic acid source; and wherein the composition has a viscosity of greater than about 150 mPas; wherein the composition has a pH of from about 2 to about 6; and wherein the composition has a reserve acidity of at least 1.6. Methods for reducing fabric dinginess by washing clothes which such detergent compositions.

- Whiteness perception compositions

The present invention relates to cleaning and/or treatment compositions comprising a dye conjugate, and processes of making and using such compositions. Such compositions can provide benefits such as an increase in the whiteness or blackness perception of a situs that is cleaned or treated with such compositions.

- Liquid detergent composition

The present invention provides an aqueous liquid detergent composition comprising an antifoam system containing saturated fatty acid having an iodine value of lower than 2.0 and further surfactant material, comprising anionic and non-ionic surfactant, but being substantially free of linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) material. In this connection said detergent composition shows good cleaning performance while having moderate foaming characteristics when in use.

- Nitrile derivatives as perfuming ingredients

The present invention concerns substituted benzylic nitrites substituted with lower linear alkyl or alkylene groups. These compounds are useful perfuming ingredients, and can impart odor notes of the floral-green type. The invention concerns also the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles associated with the compound.

- Antifoaming agent and/or deaerators for aqueous media tending to foam

Antifoams and/or deaerators based on oil-in-water dispersions, whose oil phase contains at least one compound from the group consisting of the alcohols of at least 12 carbon atoms, alkoxylated fatty alcohols, mono-, di- and triglycerides of fatty acids, fatty acid esters of carboxylic acids of at least 12 carbon atoms and monohydric to tetrahydric alcohols of 1 to 24 carbon atoms, hydrocarbons having a boiling point above 200.degree. C., fatty acids of 12 to 26 carbon atoms, 3-thiaalkan-1-ols, 3-thiaoxoalkan-1-ols, 3-thiadioxoalkanols and esters of thiaalkane compounds in combination with (i) at least one polyglyceryl ester which is obtainable by at least 20% esterification of polyglycerol with a carboxylic acid of 12 to 36 carbon atoms and (ii) at least one bisamide of ethylenediamine and carboxylic acids of 10 to 36 carbon atoms and whose aqueous phase contains at least one stabilizer, water and, if required, a thickener, for aqueous media which tend to form foam, are used for foam control of aqueous media which tend to form foam, in particular for foam control in pulp cooking, pulp washing, the beating of paper stock, papermaking and the dispersing of pigments for papermaking.

- Polymeric compositions and their production and uses

A clear personal care or other aqueous gel is formed from dry polymer particles which are free of materials which render the gel cloudy and which are made by reverse phase emulsion polymerisation. The polymerisation process involves distilling water from the emulsion in the presence of sufficient non-aqueous liquid to prevent breakage of the emulsion and then washing, the polymer particles with isopropanol or other suitable solvent and evaporating the solvent.

- Top coating composition for photoresist and method of forming photoresist pattern using same

Top coating compositions capable of being used in immersion lithography, and methods of forming photoresist patterns using the same, are provided. The top coating composition includes: a polymer, a base; and a solvent, wherein the polymer may be represented by Formula I:wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, fluoro, methyl, and trifluoromethyl; X is a carboxylic acid group or a sulfonic acid group; Y is a carboxylic acid group or a sulfonic acid group, wherein the carboxylic acid group or sulfonic acid group is protected; Z is a monomer selected from the group consisting of a vinyl monomer, an alkyleneglycol, a maleic anhydride, an ethyleneimine, an oxazoline-containing monomer, acrylonitrile, an allylamide, a 3,4-dihydropyran, a 2,3-dihydrofuran, tetrafluoroethylene, or a combination thereof; and m, n, and q are integers wherein 0.03.ltoreq.m/(m+n+q).ltoreq.0.97, 0.03.ltoreq.n/(m+n+q).ltoreq.0.97, 0.ltoreq.q/(m+n+q).ltoreq.0.5; and wherein the solvent includes deionized water.

- Method of protecting an animal skin product from metalloproteinase activity

Animal skins, pelts, and hides are protected from putrefaction, degradation or deterioration caused by metalloproteinases such as collagenase by applying at least one metalloproteinase inhibitor to a fluid in which the animal skin or hide is dipped or soaked, or applying at least one metalloproteinase inhibitor to a solid surface that directly or indirectly comes into contact with the animal skin or hide

- Process for dyeing keratin fibers with at least one ninhydrin derivative

The present disclosure relates to a process for dyeing keratin materials with compositions comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one ninhydrin derivative, which may optionally be combined with at least one compound comprising at least one labile hydrogen. Further disclosed herein are dying compositions, multi-component hair dye compositions, and a multi-compartment kits.

- Divided pressure vessel apparatus for carbon dioxide based systems and methods of using same

A method of utilizing a divided pressure vessel in a processing system employing a carbon dioxide based solvent includes transferring a first carbon dioxide based treating solution from a first liquid chamber in a divided pressure vessel having a plurality of liquid chambers to a processing vessel, returning the first treating solution from the processing vessel to the divided pressure vessel, transferring a second carbon dioxide based treating solution having a composition different from the first treating solution from a second liquid chamber in the divided pressure vessel to a processing vessel, and returning the second treating solution from the processing vessel to the divided pressure vessel. A divided pressure vessel may allow multiple solvent baths each having a different chemical composition to be stored and/or processed in a single pressure vessel while maintaining the different chemical compositions of the multiple solvent baths. Thus, such divided pressure vessels may provide the improved operational efficiency of a carbon dioxide based system having multiple solvent baths while decreasing the capital costs that may be associated with such systems.

- Methods and compositions for removing metal oxides

The invention relates to methods and compositions for removing metal oxide soils from surfaces. The compositions include an anionic surfactant and a pH adjuster at an acidic pH. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a method of removing a metal oxide soil from a surface by (1) applying a use composition to the surface, the use composition having a pH adjuster in an amount sufficient to provide a use pH at or below 7, an anionic surfactant in an amount to remove a portion of the metal oxide soil, and a carrier, (2) removing the metal oxide soil from the surface with the use composition, and (3) rinsing the surface to remove the use composition and the metal oxide soil.

- Multi-layered hose

A multi-layered hose comprising, in cross section, a) a plurality of layers defining b) a channel, said hose having a density less than that of water at the same temperature. The hose is particularly suitable for use in connection with substantially nonvolatile fluid transfer, for example pool cleaning and the like since it is capable of floating on a water surface.

- Corrosion resistant conversion coatings

A conversion coating composition for coating a metal substrate is provided which imparts corrosion resistance to the underlying metal substrate. The conversion coating composition comprises an aqueous carrier and first and second rare earth element salts. A complete coating system employing the conversion coating composition is also provided as well as methods for conversion coating a metal substrate with the rare earth element conversion coating compositions of the present invention.

- Heat exchanger of ventilating sytem

A heat exchanger of a ventilating system includes: heat exchange plates having first air passage through which indoor air being discharged to outside of a building passes and a second air passage through which outdoor air of the building passes which are sequentially formed: first corrugation plates attached to the first air passage; and second corrugation plates attached to the second air passage, wherein the heat exchange plates are made of a paper material with numerous fine holes that are able to generate a capillary phenomenon and loess which radiates far infrared ray. Heat exchange and moisture exchange between the indoor air and the outdoor air are performed simultaneously, and a cleaning function of removing a harmful material contained in outdoor air can be carried out.

- Containers having one or more compartments and a handle

Containers having one or more compartments, wherein said one or more compartments form a structure; at least one opening fluidly connected to the one or more compartments; at least one void formed within the structure; and at least one handle functionally connected to the structure intersecting the void.

- Neutral or alkaline medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions and methods employing them

The present invention relates to medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions of neutral or alkaline pH, to methods of making these compositions, and to methods employing these compositions. The methods include methods of cleaning. The compositions include cleaning compositions.

- Electrophotographic image forming apparatus, and toner, process cartridge and image forming method therefor

An image forming apparatus including an image bearing member configured to bear an electrostatic latent image; a charging device configured to charge the image bearing member by applying a DC voltage overlapped with an AC voltage to the image bearing member; an AC current detector configured to detect an AC current flowing through the image bearing member on a ground side of the image bearing member; a light irradiating device configured to irradiate the charged image bearing member with imagewise light to form the electrostatic latent image on the image bearing member; a developing device configured to develop the electrostatic latent image with a developer comprising a toner to form a toner image on the image bearing member; a transferring device configured to transfer the toner image onto a receiving material; and a cleaning device configured to clean a surface of the image bearing member.

- Silver dihydrogen citrate compositions

Personal care and home care compositions are disclosed, which include silver dihydrogen citrate. The inventive compositions advantageously take the form of suspensions, pastes, liquids and gels. The inventive compositions also optionally comprise additional ingredients, and are therefore suitable for a wide variety of personal, home and industrial care purposes.

- Amphiphilic polynorbornene derivatives and methods of using the same

Polynorbornene derivatives exhibiting antibacterial activity and low hemolytic activity are described herein. Antimicrobial compositions and pharmaceutical compositions comprising polynorbonene derivatives and methods of using the same are also described. Such compositions, which exhibit substantial antibacterial activity and low hemolytic activity, may be suitable for material applications and therapeutic uses.

- Neuropilin-1 inhibitors

The present invention relates to molecules interfering with the function of neuropilin-1 in the context of angiogenesis and the treatment of cancer. Molecules, polypeptides, antibodies, compositions and methods are provided that are useful for reducing, inhibiting or treating angiogenesis, the invasion of blood vessels into tumors, and/or the invasion or the metastatic potential of specific tumor cells. Additionally, a method is provided that allows identifying molecules, which interfere with the functionality of neuropilin-1. Furthermore, a method is provided that allows determining whether a naturally occuring tumor cell depends on functional neuropilin-1 for its invasiveness and/or metastatic potential.

- Toxoplasma gondii proteins, nucleic acid molecules, and uses thereof

The present invention relates to immunogenic Toxoplasma gondii proteins, to T. gondii nucleic acid molecules, including those that encode such proteins and to antibodies raised against such proteins. The present invention also includes methods to obtain such proteins, nucleic acid molecules and antibodies. Also included in the present invention are compositions comprising such proteins, nucleic acid molecules and/or antibodies, as well as the use of such compositions to inhibit oocyst shedding by cats due to infection with T. gondii. The present invention also includes the use of certain T. gondii-based antisera to identify such nucleic acid molecules and proteins, as well as nucleic acid molecules and proteins identified by such methods. The present invention also relates to novel methods for the detection of cysts and oocysts.

- Method and system for performing in-situ cleaning of a deposition system

A method for depositing metal layers, such as Ruthenium, on semiconductor substrates by a thermal chemical vapor deposition (TCVD) process includes introducing a metal carbonyl precursor in a deposition system, and depositing a metal layer from the metal carbonyl on a substrate. The TCVD process utilizes a short residence time for the gaseous species in the processing zone above the substrate to form a low-resistivity metal layer. In the deposition system, the metal carbonyl is evaporated in a solid precursor evaporation system, and the precursor vapor is transported to the process chamber via a vapor delivery system. Further, an in-situ cleaning system is coupled to the vapor delivery system in order to perform periodic cleaning of the deposition system. Periodic in-situ cleaning permits achieving a greater deposition rate by operating the deposition system at higher temperature where precursor vapor can decompose and potentially deposit on surfaces of the deposition system.

- Method and compositions for identifying anti-hiv therapeutic compounds

Methods are provided for identifying anti-HIV therapeutic compounds substituted with carboxyl ester or phosphonate ester groups. Libraries of such compounds are screened optionally using the novel enzyme GS-7340 Ester Hydrolase. Compositions and methods relating to GS-7340 Ester Hydrolase also are provided.

- Antigenic binding patterns of norovirus to human histo-blood group antigens

The invention provides a compound which competitively inhibits the binding of a norovirus with a native blood antigen of a human host, as well as a kit for determining whether an individual has been infected by a norovirus. Also provided is a method for determining the susceptibility of an individual to infection by a particular, known strain of norovirus. The invention is based on the determination that noroviruses recognize human blood antigens such as human histo-blood group antigens (HBGAs) as a receptor in seven specific binding patterns. The invention allows one to predict that a particular strain of norovirus can infect humans who have a particular human histo-blood type, as well as blood antigens that can bind the particular strain of infecting norovirus. The invention also allows one to predict that a particular strain of norovirus will bind with one or more particular histo-blood group antigens, but will not bind with other blood group antigens.

- Method for forming capacitor of semiconductor device

Disclosed is a method for forming a capacitor of a semiconductor device, which can secure wanted charging capacity and also improve leakage current characteristics. The method comprises the steps of: forming a storage electrode on a semiconductor substrate; forming a dielectric layer formed of Ti.sub.(1-x)Tb.sub.xO on the storage electrode; and forming a plate electrode on the dielectric layer formed of Ti.sub.(1-x)Tb.sub.xO.

- Engine flush process and composition

An internal combustion engine can be cleaned of sludge, deposits, or wear debris, by supplying to lubricated surfaces of said engine a composition having a kinematic viscosity of 1 to 10 mm.sup.2/s at 100.degree. C. comprising oil having at least 15% aromatics by ASTM D-2007; at least 2.5 weight percent of a nitrogen-containing dispersant; at least 0.6 weight percent of an overbased metal detergent; and at least about 0.5 weight percent of a metal salt of a phosphorus acid, circulating the composition through the engine and removing the composition from the engine.

- Lubricating oil compositions

Lubricating oil compositions for residual fuel oil-fuelled diesel engines for marine and stationary applications comprising, or made by admixing: (a) a basestock of lubricating viscosity, in a major amount; and (b) an oil-soluble or oil-dispersible molybdenum compound, in a minor amount; wherein the oil composition has a TBN from 20 to 100 as measured according to ASTM D-2896 and a viscosity at 100.degree. C. in the range from 9 to 30 mm.sup.2 s.sup.-1 as measured according to ASTM D-445. The lubricating oil compositions of the present invention demonstrate improved cylinder liner wear performance.

- Lubricating oil compositions

Lubricating oil compositions having a sulfated ash content of no more than 1.0 mass %, which contain a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity, a minor amount of calcium salicylate detergent, an amount of a magnesium-based detergent providing the lubricating oil composition with at least 200 ppm of magnesium, an amount of a sulfur-containing molybdenum compound providing the lubricating oil composition with at least 20 ppm of molybdenum, and at least one nitrogen-containing dispersant providing the lubricating oil composition with at least 0.9 mass % nitrogen, which compositions provide improved top ring wear protection in internal combustion engines.

- Lubricating oil compositions

Lubricating oil compositions having a sulfated ash content of no more than 1.0 mass %, which contain a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity, a minor amount of calcium salicylate detergent, an amount of a magnesium-based detergent providing at least 200 ppm of magnesium, and a basic, low molecular weight, nitrogen-containing dispersant, which compositions provide improved top ring wear protection in internal combustion engines.

- Mixed TBN detergents and lubricating oil compositions containing such detergents

The present invention concerns a detergent additive for lubricating oil compositions comprising at least two of low, medium, and high TBN detergents. Preferably the detergent is a calcium salicylate. The present invention also concerns lubricating oil compositions comprising such detergents, and at least one of Group II base stock, Group III base stock, or wax isomerate base stock.

- Synthetic lubricating oil and lubricating oil composition

A synthetic lubricating oil comprising an .alpha.-olefin (co)polymer defined by the following features (i) to (v): (i) the (co)polymer contains constituent units derived from (a) at least one monomer selected from .alpha.-olefins of 8 to 20 carbon atoms in amounts of 90 to 100% by mol and contains constituent units derived from (b) ethylene in amounts of 0 to 10% by mol, (ii) the dynamic viscosity at 100.degree. C. is in the range of 8 to 500 mm.sup.2/s, (iii) the number-average molecular weight (Mn), as measured by gel permeation chromatography, is in the range of 500 to 15,000, (iv) the (co)polymer satisfies the following formulas (I) and (II): A.ltoreq.24.0.times.Exp (-0.0239.times.K) (I) B.ltoreq.0.0775.times.K (II) wherein A is a content (%) of a (co)polymer having a molecular weight, as measured by gel permeation chromatography, of not more than 1,000, B is a content (%) of a (co)polymer having a molecular weight of not less than 20,000, and K is a dynamic viscosity (mm.sup.2/s) at 100.degree. C., and (v) the molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) is in the range of 1.1 to 1.8.

- Detergent compositions

The present invention relates to perfume compositions that are especially useful for masking fatty acid odors, particularly short-chain fatty acid odors such as the odor of butyric acid, consumer products such as cleaning and/or treatment compositions comprising such perfume compositions, and processes of making and using such compositions and consumer products.

- Cleansing composition

The present invention provides a cleansing composition for the skin or hair, which contains, together with (A) a sulfate type anionic surfactant and (B) an N-acylalanine or a salt thereof, at least one kind of compound selected from (C) an amphoteric surfactant, (D) a cationic polymer, (E) a silicone compound and (F) an oily material, wherein the mixing ratio of (A) and (B) of (A)/(B)=99/1-70/30 (wt %) and the concentration of ingredient (A) or (C) is the highest of all the surfactant components in the composition.

- Automatic dishwashing detergent comprised of ethylene oxide and without phosphates

The invention is an automatic dishwashing detergent composition, comprising an alkylene oxide, and being devoid of phosphates. Preferably, the alkylene oxide is an ethylene oxide. It is also preferable that the automatic dishwashing detergent be devoid of caustic soda and bleach. The detergent composition may be made from a component having between 20 and 60 moles of the ethylene oxide.

- Low foaming carpet-cleaning detergent concentrate comprised of ethylene oxide adduct and without phosphates

The invention is a low foaming detergent composition, especially a low foaming carpet cleaning detergent composition, for conventional carpet cleaning, or for steam-type carpet cleaning, comprising an alkylene oxide adducts, and being devoid of phosphates. Preferably, the alkylene oxide adduct is an ethylene oxide adduct. It is also preferable that the carpet cleaning detergent be devoid of caustic soda and bleach. The detergent composition may be made from a component having between 20 and 60 moles of the ethylene oxide adduct.

- Detergent or cleaning agent

Detergents or cleaning agents in the form of a combined product comprising--a first active detergent preparation in the form of a dispersion of solid particles in a dispersing agent, said preparation containing i) 10 to 90 percent by weight of dispersing agent, and ii) 10 to 90 percent by weight of dispersed substances, the percentages being in relation to the total weight of the dispersion, --and at least one additional active detergent preparation which dissolves faster in water at 40.degree. C. than the first active detergent preparation. The inventive detergents or cleaning agents are characterized by improved cleaning power.

- Characterization of a membrane estrogen receptor

The present disclosure relates to a process for dyeing keratin materials with compositions comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one ninhydrin derivative, which may optionally be combined with at least one compound comprising at least one labile hydrogen. Further disclosed herein are dying compositions, multi-component hair dye compositions, and a multi-compartment kits.

- Metal coated carbon black, carbon black compositions and their applications

A carbon black composition of carbon black coated with nickel, iron, cobalt or yttrium, blends of such metal doped carbon black with thermoplastic or rubber as well as applications of the metal coated carbon black are disclosed. The material has ferromagnetic properties and allows applications in materials influenced by magnetic and/or electric, and/or electromagnetic fields. The other application is for use in carbon black reactors as a catalyst or nucleus for new production of nanostructures of carbon black, in particular carbon nanotubes.

- Metallocene catalysts, their synthesis and their use for the polymerization of olefins

A process for the preparation of a catalyst system includes the steps of combining a support material with a first composition which includes at least one aluminoxane in a first solvent to provide an aluminoxane loaded support; and, contacting the aluminoxane loaded support with a second composition which includes at least one metallocene compound, a second solvent, and a cocatalyst, wherein the cocatalyst includes a second portion of the at least one aluminoxane alone or in combination with an ionic compound and/or a Lewis acid.

- Process for producing photoresist polymeric compounds

Process for producing photoresist polymeric compound having repeated units corresponding to at least one monomer selected from monomer (a) having lactone skeleton, monomer (b) having group which becomes soluble in alkali by elimination with acid, and monomer (c) having alicyclic skeleton having hydroxyl group. Process includes (A) polymerizing mixture of monomers containing at least one monomer selected from the above monomers (a), (b), and (c), and (B) extracting polymer formed in the polymerization by using organic solvent and water to partition the formed polymer into organic solvent layer and metal component impurity into aqueous layer, or passing polymer solution, which contains polymer having repeated units corresponding to at least one of the above monomers (a), (b), and (c) and metal content of which is 1000 ppb by weight or less relative to the polymer through filter comprising porous polyolefin membrane having cation-exchange group. The photoresist polymeric compounds have a metallic impurity content that is extremely low.

- Manufacture of limonoid compounds

One embodiment of the present invention is directed to methods for obtaining limonoid A-ring lactone acid salts, limonoid glycoside monocarboxylic acids, limonoid glycoside dicarboxylic acids, limonoid glycoside monocarboxylic acid salts, and limonoid glycoside dicarboxylic acid salts from Citrus fruit, fruit parts or extracts, and processing by-products. In one embodiments the methods are practiced on a production scale. In another embodiment the invention is directed to products obtained by the methods. In still another embodiment the invention provides pharmaceutical and nutraceutical compositions comprising isolated pure limonoid compounds.

- Method and an apparatus for determining the efficiency of dialysis

The invention relates to characterization of a dialyzer's capacity to accomplish a dialysis clearance of a patient, and strategies for improving the efficiency of a dialysis treatment of the patient The invention involves determining a whole body clearance ratio (420) for a dialysis treatment of a patient (410). The whole body clearance ratio expresses how well the patient responds to a potential cleaning capacity of a dialyzer, which is used to perform the treatment.

- Nofly beach towel

The invention is a wind resistant beach towel that is easy to manufacture, relatively easily cleaned using conventional laundering equipment, and is adaptable to a range of wind conditions. The beach towel is made of a towel fabric material having a length and a width; a first set of paired fastening snaps aligned along an edge of the width, wherein, when fastened, the towel fabric material is folded over forming an elongate compartment, a second set of paired fastening snaps aligned along an opposing edge of the width, wherein, when fastened, the towel fabric material is folded over forming an opposing elongate compartment; a first elongate weighted sleeve that is substantially filled with particulate or pellet-like material, wherein the first weighted sleeve is sized as to be secured by the elongate compartment; and a second elongate weighted sleeve that is substantially filled with particulate or pellet-like material, wherein the second weighted sleeve is sized as to be secured by the elongate opposing compartment. The weighted sleeves are made of a substantially impervious material that can be easily cleaned, such an extruded plastic or a fabric coated with a protective coating. The particulate or pellet-like fill material is preferably sand.

- Composition comprising at least one conductive polymer and at least one reducing agent, and permanent-shaping process for the use thereof

A composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (a) at least one reducing agent and (b) at least one conductive polymer. A process for treating keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising a) applying, to wet or dry keratin fibers, the at least one composition disclosed herein; b) leaving the at least one composition on the fibers for a time period that is sufficient to shape the fibers; c) optionally rinsing the fibers and optionally applying at least one oxidizing composition to the keratin fibers; d) leaving the at least one oxidizing composition on the keratin fibers for a time period that is sufficient to fix the shape of the fibers; e) optionally rinsing the fibers; f) washing and rinsing the fibers; and g) drying the fibers or leaving the fibers to dry. The use of the composition for imparting an optical effect on keratin fibers.

- PROCESS OF PREPARATION OF BIODEGRADABLE FILMS FROM SEMI REFINED KAPPA CARRAGEENAN

The present invention relates to use of inexpensive semi-refined kappa carrageenan as a seaweed polysaccharide in preparation of tough, biodegradable films exhibiting improved performance over films obtained from refined kappa carrageenan. The formulation requires no gelling salt and the only other essential components of the film are glycerol and water, the former being used as plasticizer as reported in the prior art. The films can be recycled and reprocessed if required. The performance of the films can be further enhanced by incorporating polyvinyl alcohol that lends toughness and clarity as also natural rubber latex that imparts greater elasticity and barrier properties. Films of optimum composition can be pulse heat sealed immediately after casting and used for preparation of soft capsules and pouches. It is possible to store solvents and oils in the pouches. In view of the more eco-friendly processing of semi-refined kappa carrageenan compared to refined kappa carrageenan, films made with the former would also effectively be "greener".

- System and method for cleaning and/or treating surfaces of objects

A system and method that are capable of cleaning and/or treating a surface of an object, such as the exterior surface of a vehicle. The system and method utilize wash solution formulations and rinse solution formulations including a wash solution composition that contains at least one ethoxylated interpolymer and a rinse solution with at least one layered silicate incorporating an inorganic pholyphosphate peptiser.

- Method of cleaning a washing machine or a dishwasher

The present invention relates to a method of cleaning the interior surfaces of a non-loaded washing machine or a non-loaded automatic dishwasher with a particulate composition by forming in said washing machine or automatic dishwasher an acidic aqueous liquor comprising water and dissolved or dispersed therein said particulate composition, wherein said particulate composition comprises an effervescence system and sufficient acid to form an acidic aqueous liquor having a pH of below about 4.

- Etching composition and use thereof with feedback control of HF in BEOL clean

In a process for making a semiconductor device, a first aqueous mixture is prepared and a fluorine-containing compound is combined with the first aqueous mixture to obtain an etchant composition. A sample of the etchant composition is taken and compared to a standard dilute solution of the fluorine-containing compound to obtain a value of fluorine-containing compound concentration in said sample. The value is input to a tank tool recipe control to cause an adjustment in the concentration of the fluorine-containing compound in the etchant composition. A surface of a semiconductor wafer can then be subjected to etching by the etchant composition.

- Multi-functional substantially fibrous mullite filtration substates and devices

A diesel particulate filter assembly, including a housing having an inlet end and an outlet end, a particulate filter portion consisting essentially of mullite fibers and positioned in the housing, channels in the filter, a porous wall between adjacent channels, and an exhaust path extending through the inlet end, through the particulate filter portion and though the outlet end.

- Shampoo compositions

Aqueous hair conditioning compositions comprising a) from 1% to 50% by weight of a cleansing surfactant, b) discrete, dispersed droplets comprising a water insoluble silicone conditioning oil, with a Sauter mean diameter from 2 to 100 micrometres and c) a surface active block copolymer according to Formula (I): HO(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O)m[--Si(CH.sub.3)2.sup.-O-]n(CH.sub.2CH.sub.20)m H wherein m is 30 or more, n is 5 or more and the ratio n/m is from 0.1 to 1.2, provide improved conditioning of hair tips.

- Skin-friendly detergent mixtures

The invention relates to the use of film-forming cationic biopolymers for improving the dermatological compatibility of manual dishwashing detergents. Chitosan or chitosan derivatives are preferably used for this purpose, preferably in the absence of anionic surfactants.

- Neoadjuvant genetic compositions and methods

The present invention relates to a method and composition for the use of a neoadjuvant to be used in with existing therapies to break host immune tolerance to tumor cells or other types of diseased cells. More precisely the present invention is directed to a vaccine which delivers a polypeptide adjuvant such as HSP72, or a cytokine molecule such as GMCSF, which is encoded in a polynucleotide that will be expressed at high levels within tumor cells and may also bind to tumor cell antigens. The vaccine may be administered alone, or in conjunction with a known tumor antigen or vaccine. After a period of time sufficient for expression of the polynucleotide and for the binding of adjuvant to cancer antigens, the cancer will be treated with conventional therapies, allowing the adjuvant/antigen complex to be released to the interstitial fluids where they will be accessible to antigen presenting cells of the host immune system. The presentation of the cancer antigen complexed with adjuvant as well as cytokine stimulation of the host immune system will cause the host to mount a heightened immune response against all remaining cancer cells or tumors which share these antigens.

- Microparticle with cd28-specific monoclonal antibodies

The invention relates to microparticles with a support structure and CD28-specific superagonistic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) bonded to the support structure or a compound mimicking the above.

- Hazard-free microencapsulation for structurally delicate agents, an application of stable aqueous-aqueous emulsion

This invention provides method for sustained release delivery of structurally delicate agents such as proteins and peptides. Using unique emulsion system (Stable polymer aqueous-aqueous emulsion), proteins and peptides can be microencapsulated in polysacchride glassy particles under a condition free of any chemical or physical hazard such as organic solvents, strong interfacial tension, strong shears, elevated temperature, large amount of surfactants, and cross-linking agents. Proteins loaded in these glassy particles showed strong resistance to organic solvents, prolonged activity in hydrated state, and an excellent sustained release profile with minimal burst and incomplete release when being further loaded in degradable polymer microspheres. This invention provides a simple yet effective approach to address all the technical challenges raised in sustained release delivery of proteins.

- Edible dog toy treat

An edible dog toy treat in the shape of a ball not to exceed 3 inches comprised of natural ingredients rich in vitamins and minerals to promote healthy teeth and skin. The Crunchy texture will help remove plaque and tarter. No artificial colors or preservatives.

- Soy protein-containing composition having improved functionality

Soy protein-containing compositions having an improved functionality and processes for their manufacture are disclosed. Specifically, the soy protein-containing compositions comprise a precipitated soy protein curd and lecithin. The soy protein-containing compositions are suitable for use in meat and meat products.

- Reduced stain wick back

A carpet backing comprising a styrene butadiene rubber latex and at least one adsorbent, said backing reducing the reappearance, or wick back, of stains on carpet after cleaning of the carpet is disclosed.

- High throughput screening of aptamer libraries for specific binding to proteins on viruses and other pathogens

The present invention includes composition and methods for making and using a combinatorial library to identify thioaptamers that bind to targets on or about pathogens. Compositions, kits and methods are also provided for the identification of pathogens, e.g., viral, bacterial or other proteins related infectious disease, as well as, vaccines and vaccine adjuvants are provided that modify host immune responses.

- High throughput prion assays

The invention is directed to a method for performing a high throughput test to determine the presence of PrPsc in a tissue sample taken post mortem from brain, the test comprising the workflow of (A) sample preparation, (B) sample treatment, (C) sample analysis, (D) controls, and (E) classifying the results of the analysis as positive or negative. The invention is further directed to preparing a treated biological sample suspected of containing PrPsc such that it is suitable for specific detection of PrPsc, if present, the method comprising the steps of (a) homogenizing the sample; followed by (b) digesting the sample proteolytically by adding to the homogenate Proteinase K and incubating the sample; followed by (c) adding a peptidic protease inhibitor to the incubated mixture of step (b), thereby obtaining a treated biological sample suitable for specific detection of PrPsc, if present. The invention further provides a conditioned microwell plate. In addition, the invention provides a soluble fusion protein comprising one or more epitopes of prion protein as well as a carrier polypeptide.

- Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same

Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device provided with a sidewall having a high quality and an excellent shape. The sidewall on a gate electrode side wall is formed using a carbon-containing silicon nitride oxide film. The film can be formed by a CVD method using, as starting materials, BTBAS and oxygen where a BTBAS flow rate/oxygen flow rate ratio is appropriately set and a low film formation temperature is set, for example, at about 530.degree. C. When forming the sidewall using this film, improvement in HF resistance and reduction in fringe capacitance can be realized due to contribution of nitrogen atoms and carbon atoms. Further, when forming this film under low temperature conditions, unnecessary diffusion of impurities introduced into a semiconductor substrate can be suppressed. Thus, transistor characteristics are enhanced and stabilized, so that high performance and high quality in the semiconductor device can be realized.

- Cleaning composition

A transparent liquid soap composition comprising: 5 to 25% by weight of soap, 2 to 20% by weight humectants, balance water, wherein the soap comprises 0.05 to 4% by weight of the composition castor oil soap or salt of ricinoleic acid, or the derivatives thereof.

- Remover composition

A remover composition used for cleaning of a semiconductor substrate or semiconductor element, wherein (1) the remover composition contains 65% by weight or more of water; (2) the remover composition has a pH at 20.degree. C. of 2 or more and 6 or less; and (3) the remover composition contains (I) at least one member selected from the group consisting of a saccharide, an amino acid compound, an organic acid salt and an inorganic acid salt, and 0.01 to 1% by weight of ammonium hexafluorosilicate, or (II) an organic phosphonic acid and a fluorine-containing compound. The remover composition of the present invention can be suitably used for manufacturing high-quality electronic parts such as LCD, memory, and CPU.

- Composition for removing photoresist, method of removing photoresist and method of manufacturing a semiconductor device using the same

Disclosed are a composition for removing photoresist, a method of removing photoresist and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device using a composition. The composition may include a ketone compound and a first polar aprotic solvent. The composition may also include the ketone compound and a second polar aprotic solvent. Moreover, the composition may include the first polar aprotic solvent and a second polar aprotic solvent with or without the ketone compound. The first polar aprotic solvent has at least one of an ether compound and an ester compound, and the second polar aprotic solvent has at least one of a sulfur-containing compound and a nitrogen-containing compound.

- Compositions and methods for high-efficiency cleaning of semiconductor wafers

A composition including supercritical fluid and at least one additive selected from fluoro species, and primary and/or secondary amines, optionally with co-solvent, low k material attack-inhibitor(s) and/or surfactant(s). The composition has particular utility for cleaning of semiconductor wafers to remove post-ashing residues therefrom.

- Fabric softening compositions comprising free fatty acid

Fabric conditioning compositions comprising at least 10% by weight free fatty acid are useful in softening fabrics.

- Unit dose two-layer liquid detergent packages

A unit dose liquid detergent package comprises a) a water insoluble and chemically inert package including a compartment, and b) a two layer liquid detergent composition contained in the compartment. The two layer liquid detergent composition comprises (i) surfactant, (ii) detergent enzyme and enzyme stabilizer, (iii) electrolyte in an amount sufficient to form two layers, a first layer comprising a substantial portion of the surfactant, and a second layer comprising a substantial portion of the enzyme and enzyme stabilizer, and (iv) water.

- Detergent or cleaning agent

A detergent or cleaning agent comprising a dispersion of solid particles in a dispersion agent wherein the dispersion is comprised of, based on the total weight of the dispersion (a) from 10 to 65 wt % dispersing agent and (b) from 30 to 90 wt % of dispersed materials, wherein the density is greater than 1.040 g/cm.sup.3. This composition can be easily formed into tablets.

- Biocidic detergent

A disinfecting composition comprising an organic peroxyacid and a surfactant wherein the organic peroxyacid is selected from phthalimidopercarboxylic acids of the general formula (I) wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 5, and the surfactant is selected from at least one non-ionic surfactant of the general formula (II), R.sup.1--(OC.sub.2H.sub.4).sub.n--(OC.sub.3H.sub.6).sub.m--OH, wherein R.sup.1 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group containing 7 to 20 carbon atoms, the sum of the mean degree of ethoxylation n and the mean degree of propoxylation m lies between 0.5 and 7.

- Composition and method for cleaning and neutralizing a surface

A method and new use of an aqueous composition including a surfactant and a buffering agent, wherein the new use and method include the steps of applying the composition to a surface with an acidic finish, etching the surface, and removing the aqueous composition. The removal may be by evaporation. A new finish may be applied to the surface. Methods are disclosed for the cleaning and neutralizing of an existing finish to allow for the application of a new finish. Also disclosed are compositions for the cleaning and neutralizing of an existing finish without complete removal of the existing finish. The compositions include a buffering agent configured to neutralize the existing finish, and a surfactant.

- Liquid dish cleaning compositions

A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising two C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactants, two anionic surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, and water.

- Laundry detergent composition with mixed builder system

A laundry detergent composition contains from about 1% to about 80% of a surfactant system, a mixed builder system, and the balance adjunct ingredients. The mixed builder system contains from about 0.1% to about 40% phosphate builder and from about 0.1% to about 40% of a non-phosphate builder. During use the concentration of the non-phosphate builder in the wash liquor is from about 240 ppm to about 3,600 ppm and the weight ratio of the phosphate builder to the non-phosphate builder in the wash liquor is from about 1:10 to about 10:1.

- High affinity receptors for helicobacter pylori and use thereof

The present invention describes an oligosaccharide substance or receptor binding to Helicobacter pylori, and the use thereof in, e.g., pharmaceutical and nutritional compositions for the treatment of conditions due to the presence of Helicobacter pylori. The invention is also directed to the use of the receptor for diagnostics of Helicobacter pylori.

- Pharmaceutical composition and method for treating a joint-capsule arthropathy

A pharmaceutical composition for use in treating a joint-capsule arthropathy comprising an effective amount of one or more of a locally administered, optionally encapsulated therapeutic agent in admixture with a hyaluronic acid delivery vehicle and a method for use thereof in treating a joint-capsule arthropathy by intra-articular injection.

- Composition and method for improved bioavailability and enhanced brain delivery of 5,5-diphenyl barbituric acid

The present invention relates to a composition and a method of delivering a barbituric acid derivative to the central nervous system of a mammal in need of treatment for neurological conditions. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of administering an oral dosage form of a sodium salt of 5,5-diphenyl barbituric acid to enhance the bioavailability of 5,5-diphenyl barbituric acid and brain delivery of same.

- Ultraviolet transmissive polyhedral silsesquioxane polymers

Inorganic/organic hybrid polymers containing silsesquioxane cages are robust and exhibit desirable physical properties such as strength, hardness, and optical transparency at infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths. The polymers are prepared by polymerizing functionalized polyhedral silsesquioxane monomers such as polyhedral silsesquioxanes bearing two complementarily reactive functional groups bonded to cage silicon atoms by means of spacer moieties. The spacer moieties allow for steric mobility and more complete cure than polyhedral silsesquioxanes bearing reactive functional groups bound directly to cage silicon atoms.

- Sperm-specific cation channel, catsper-4, and uses therefor

Nucleic acid and protein sequences relating to a cation channel which is sperm-specific (CatSper4) are disclosed. The CatSper4 protein is shown to be specifically expressed in sperm. Nucleic acids, vectors, transformed cells, transgenic animals, polypeptides, and antibodies relating to the CatSper4 gene and protein are disclosed. Also provided are methods of in vitro fertilization and contraception, methods of identifying modulators of CatSper4 activity, methods of genotyping subjects with respect to CatSper4, and methods of diagnosing and treating CatSper4-mediated disorders, including infertility. Related business methods are also disclosed.

- Laundry system having unitized dosing

Compositions, articles and methods are provided for supplying fabric care benefits to clothing or fabrics in an automated washing machine and by manual washing. The fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% detergent surfactants, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. Similarly, the fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% fabric softener actives, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. The laundry articles can take a variety of forms in a variety of physical states all of which will rapidly dispense a unitized amount of one or more selected fabric care agents to a wash and/or rinse bath solution during the laundering process under a variety of conditions. The invention also pertains to laundry kits that contain a variety of such articles and instructions concerning their use. Likewise, methods for preparing a customized laundry solution to obtain a specific fabric care benefit selected based on the user's personal preferences and/or the fabric care needs of the fabrics being laundered are also provided. Further, the present invention also concerns methods for assisting a consumer in identifying the unitized articles to be used in preparing a laundry solution that will impart desired fabric care benefits as well as merchandising displays for dispensing the articles, assembling customized laundry kits and instructing the consumer on the selection and use of laundry articles.

- Laundry system having unitized dosing

Compositions, articles and methods are provided for supplying fabric care benefits to clothing or fabrics in an automated washing machine and by manual washing. The fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% detergent surfactants, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. Similarly, the fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% fabric softener actives, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. The laundry articles can take a variety of forms in a variety of physical states all of which will rapidly dispense a unitized amount of one or more selected fabric care agents to a wash and/or rinse bath solution during the laundering process under a variety of conditions. The invention also pertains to laundry kits that contain a variety of such articles and instructions concerning their use. Likewise, methods for preparing a customized laundry solution to obtain a specific fabric care benefit selected based on the user's personal preferences and/or the fabric care needs of the fabrics being laundered are also provided. Further, the present invention also concerns methods for assisting a consumer in identifying the unitized articles to be used in preparing a laundry solution that will impart desired fabric care benefits as well as merchandising displays for dispensing the articles, assembling customized laundry kits and instructing the consumer on the selection and use of laundry articles.

- Fabric care composition

This invention relates to a fabric care composition comprising a thermoplastic elastomer and a textile compatible carrier, a method of treating fabric with such a composition as part of a laundering process and the use of a thermoplastic elastomer or a composition comprising a thermoplastic elastomer to improve the crease recovery properties and/or elasticity and/or shape retention of a fabric.

- Fabric care compositions for lipophilic fluid systems incorporating an antimicrobial agent

Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for articles sensitive to water as compared to conventional fabric article treating compositions, are provided.

- Composition for hair bleaching or hair dyeing

Provided is a hair bleach or dye composition containing an amino-modified silicone, a highly polymerized silicone having a number-average degree of polymerization of 1000 or greater, a cationic polymer and an oxidizing agent. The hair bleach or dye composition of the present invention does not give a discomfort upon washing or shampooing of the treated hair, can bleach or dye the hair uniformly from root to tip without damaging the hair by this treatment, add to the hair a good color and luster, and a good feel of the hair, manageability and hair retention after drying, and is also good in durability of these effects and stability.

- Fabric article treating system and method

Systems and methods useful for treating a fabric article with a composition comprising polyol-based fabric care materials and a dispersing medium. The dispersing medium is a liquid at room temperature and has a flash point of greater than about 65.degree. C. Specifically, the composition may be dispensed to treat fabric articles in an appliance during the fabric article drying process.

- Automatic washing machine detergent dispensing device

A portable automatic dishwasher detergent dispensing device comprises a body enclosing a detergent. The amount of detergent is sufficient for a plurality of wash cycles. The body has an inlet aperture to allow wash liquor to contact the detergent and an outlet aperture to allow the detergent loaded wash liquor to exit the body. The device has means to close the one or both of the apertures at or before the start of the dishwasher rinse cycle.

- Moistening fluids that destroy and/or inhibit the growth of biological organisms

Moistening fluids are disclosed that are capable of being used in mail processing machines and systems. Mail processing equipment can automatically feed and moisten envelopes at slow to very high speeds of 30 inches per second. The moistening system becomes contaminated with paper dust, talc, and common envelope adhesives. The moistening fluids kill many types of bacteria, fungi, and inhibit the growth of other types of bacteria, fungi, and algae. The moistening fluids of this invention are safe for use in an office environment, i.e., they are non-toxic and non-flammable and may be transported by common carriers without any safety precautions. The moistening fluid contains: detergent, biocide, alcohol, dye and distilled water.

- Thinner composition, method of preparing the same and method of recovering the same

A thinner composition is provided which includes about 60-80% by weight of propylene glycol mono-alkyl ether having a boiling point of T.sub.1.degree. C., about 10-30% by weight of alkyl acetate having a boiling point of T.sub.2.degree. C., and about 1-10% by weight of a solvent. The solvent has a boiling point of T.sub.3.degree. C. and satisifes the equation (1). T.sub.2<T.sub.3<T.sub.2+30 (1)

- Applicator for cleaning teeth

A disposable teeth cleaning applicator device. An elongated tubular shaft member has an applicator tip member at one end and a toothpick device at the other end. A liquid dental material is positioned inside the tubular shaft member and, once released, is squeezed or allowed to flow into the applicator tip member and used to clean a person's teeth.

- NEW METHOD FOR PREPARING PURE, THERMALLY STABLE AND HIGH SURFACE AREA CERIA

A method for the preparing pure, thermally stable and high surface area ceria is described, wherein the ceria maintains a surface area of 12 m.sup.2/g after calcination at 980.degree. C. in air for 4 hours. In the method, an aqueous solution containing Ce.sup.3+, Mg.sup.2+, organic acid and organic polymer is prepared and then evaporated to obtain a gel. The gel is calcined to obtain a mixed oxide, and then MgO is leached from the mixed oxide with a solvent to obtain raw ceria. The raw ceria is then washed, filtered and dried to obtain a ceria product.

- Encapsulated material released to generate perceivable sensorial indicia of discrete event occurrence

Compositions (1) that provide a carrier (2) to covey a plurality of capsules (3) containing materials) (4) released to generate perceivable sensorial indicia discrete event occurrence and which can further provide perceivable sensorial reinforcers as incentives or disincentives to composition use coincident with such discrete events.

- Surface coated abrasive material for cosmetic products

Composite particle comprising a water-soluble abrasive material or core and a shell comprising a coating which is substantially insoluble in aqueous media during storage and prior to use but which becomes substantially water soluble upon activation prior to or during use. Activation may include application of substantially large quantities of water in use or adjustment of the pH of the aqueous median just prior to or during use. Compositions containing the composite materials and methods for using them to exfoliate skin are displaced.

- Process for producing glucomannan gel particles

A particulate glucomannan gel is produced by dissolving glucomannan-rich flour in water, precipitating glucomannan from the solution with ethanol, treating the precipitated glucomannan with an alkali to transform to water-insoluble, irreversible hydrogel particles, recovering and drying the hydrogel particles, and milling dried particles to a desired particle size. The resulting gel particles are incorporated into hygienic or cosmetic preparations as a deposit-cleaning agent.

- Method for producing a bituminous mix, in particular by cold process, and bituminous mix obtained by said method

The invention concerns a method for making a granular road surfacing material, which consists: in using at least two different granular fractions, a coarse granular fraction consisting of large and/or medium aggregates and fine granular fraction consisting of fine aggregates; coating the aggregates of the coarse granular fraction with an organic binder, so as to form an organic coarse phase; mixing the aggregates of the fine granular fraction with a mineral binder and with an amount of input water, so as to form a mineral fine phase; mixing the organic coarse phase and the mineral fine phase to obtain a material ready to be spread or stored. The organic binder is advantageously a soft bitumen emulsion, in which case the coating of the coarse granular fraction is carried out by cold process and the final mixing of the two phases is carried out preferably after break-up of the emulsion.

- Toner for electrophotography, method of manufacturing the toner, developer, development method, transfer method, and process cartridge using the toner

The method of manufacturing toner for electrophotography includes the steps of dissolving or dispersing a toner composition containing a resin and a coloring agent into polymerizable monomers to provide a solution or a dispersed system, emulsifying the solution or the dispersed system with a first surface active agent in an aqueous medium to provide an emulsion, and polymerizing the polymerizable monomers in the emulsion to obtain toner. A second surface active agent having polarity opposite to polarity of the first surface active agent is added after the emulsifying step.

- Method of extraction of isothiocyanates into oil from glucosinolate-containing plants and method of producing products with oil containing isothiocyanates extracted from glucosinolate-containing plants

A method of extraction of isothiocyanates into the oil from glucosinolate-containing plants. A method of preparing products including pharmaceutical compositions, food or drink products, supplements or additives, skin or hair products, and agricultural products which contain isothiocyanate oil extracted from glucosinolate-containing plants.

- Production of self-cleaning surfaces on textile coatings

The invention relates to a process for producing self-cleaning surfaces on coated textile sheets, by the following steps of the process: i.) applying hydrophobic nanostructured particles to a surface of a transfer-medium sheet, ii.) applying a coating composition and a textile sheet to those surfaces of the transfer medium to which the hydrophobic nanostructured particles were applied in step i.) of the process, iii.) heat treatment of the composite resulting from steps i.) to ii.) of the process, and iv.) removing the transfer medium, and also to the coated textile sheets produced by means of the process of the invention, and their use.

- Nonwoven sanitizing wipe including an anionic binder formulation

A nonwoven wipe, a wiping system and method for using a wipe are provided that offer superior sanitization capabilities over prolonged periods of use. The novel combination of nonwoven substrate having wettable polypropylene and an anionic binder formulation results in a wipe that exhibits washable durability and is capable interacting with a chlorine sanitizer, either disposed in the wipe or in ancillary chlorine sanitizing solution, for prolonged periods of use without significantly depleting the chlorine content of the wipe or solution.

- Selective para-xylene production via methylation of toluene with methanol in the presence of modified HZSM-5 catalyst

We disclose a method for converting toluene to xylenes, comprising contacting toluene with methanol in the presence of a silica-bound HZSM-5 catalyst. As an example, in one embodiment the method can include: (i) first silylating HZSM-5, to form silylated HZSM-5; (ii) first calcining the silylated HZSM-5, to form calcined silylated HZSM-5; (iii) binding the calcined silylated HZSM-5 to silica, to form silica-bound calcined silylated HZSM-5; (iv) extruding the silica-bound calcined silylated HZSM-5, to form extruded silica-bound calcined silylated HZSM-5; (v) second calcining the extruded silica-bound calcined silylated HZSM-5, to form extruded silica-bound twice-calcined silylated HZSM-5; (vi) second silylating the extruded silica-bound twice-calcined silylated HZSM-5, to form extruded silica-bound twice-calcined twice-silylated HZSM-5; and (vii) third calcining the extruded silica-bound twice-calcined twice-silylated HZSM-5, to form the silica-bound HZSM-5 catalyst.

- Use of alkoxylated hydroxycarboxylic acid esters for solubilizing perfume oils in water

The invention relates to the use of esters of hydroxycarboxylic acids with alkoxylated fatty alcohols as solubilizers for perfume oils in water. These esters not only have a strong solubilizing effect on water-insoluble perfume oils, they are also capable of dispersing calcium ions.

- Cleansing foaming lotion

The invention described herein includes a formulation comprising: a lower than expected use level of structurant/surfactant blend and an emulsion comprising a homogenized mixture of wax and alcohol components, at least one of which is a surfactant, wherein the formulation comprises a stable lamellar or spherulite phase.

- Composition and material for cleaning printing machines

The invention is a cleaning material for cleaning printing machines. The cleaning material is comprised of a fabric that has been impregnated with a cleaning composition having branched chain monobasic and/or dibasic esters that contain 2-ethyl hexanoate. The cleaning composition can also include additional low volatility solvents and surfactants. A particularly useful cleaning composition is comprised of isobutyl stearate in combination with branched chain monobasic and/or dibasic esters that contain 2-ethyl hexanoate. The cleaning material can be wound onto a roll that can be adaptable to fit commercially available printing machine cleaning devices.

- Dry cleaning process

A dry cleaning process for in-home dry cleaning comprising a dry cleaning step of contacting a laundry article stained with particulate soil with a dry cleaning composition wherein the liquor to cloth ratio (w/w) (LCR) is at most 20, and wherein said composition comprises a) a non-flammable, non-chlorine containing organic dry cleaning solvent; b) a cleaning effective amount an acid surfactant.

- Antimicrobial composition for cleaning substrate

A cleaning substrate with a relatively high level of antimicrobial agent, surfactant, and fragrance can be used to clean hard surfaces, including toilets, showers, and bathrooms. Suitable antimicrobial agents include quaternary ammonium compounds and biguanides. The cleaning substrate can be attached to a cleaning implement.

- Detergent compositions

Detergent compositions comprising high efficiency lipase enzymes and particles comprising encapsulated perfumes. Preferred perfumes have a boiling point at 760 mm Hg, of 260.degree. C. or lower and a calculated CLogP of at least 3.0. The encapsulated perfume particles are useful in laundry compositions in order to provide efficacious perfume delivery at all stages of the wash, particularly during the laundering stage.

- Enzyme stabilization

A method is disclosed for stabilizing liquid enzyme-containing liquid formulations by adding at least one boron compound and at least one alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid or the salt of an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid capable of forming an enzyme-stabilizing compound. An enzyme-stabilized formulation is disclosed comprising an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid or the salt of an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid, a boron containing compound capable complexing with an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid, the complex formed by the boron compound and the an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid, and an enzyme. The invention applies to both enzyme concentrate raw materials, and to useful product formulations.

- Low VOC air intake system cleaner

Disclosed is a method and a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) cleaning composition for cleaning the air intake system of a engine, the cleaning composition comprising, a pyrrolidinone, an alcohol, and a VOC solvent. The Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) cleaning composition is used to clean contaminants from the plenum of an internal combustion engine by spraying or otherwise introducing the composition into the plenum.

- Molded detergent composition and methods for manufacturing and using a molded detergent composition

A method for manufacturing a molded detergent composition is provided. The method includes a step of mixing a hydrated component and a hydratable component to provide a mixture, and molding the mixture to provide a molded detergent composition having a melting point greater than about 30.degree. C. The hydrated component has a melting point below about 100.degree. C. and includes a transhydration product of anhydrous material and water of hydration. The hydrated component is provided in a solid state during the step of mixing. The anhydrous material has a melting point greater than about 300.degree. C. The hydratable component includes water, if present at all, at a level of less than about 2 wt. % based on the weight of the hydratable component. A molded detergent composition and a method for using the molded detergent composition are provided.

- Compositions comprising complexes of cyclodextrin and at least one laundry treatment active

The present invention relates to compositions comprising (A) a complex of cyclodextrin and at least one laundry treatment active wherein the complex is prepared by the steps of: (a) combining cyclodextrin and at least one laundry treatment active wherein the cyclodextrin and the laundry treatment active is dissolved, dispersed, suspended, or emulsified in at least one solvent; and (b) removing at least partially the solvent; (B) further comprising at least one laundry adjunct material selected from the group consisting of surfactants; stabilizers; builders; perfumes; enzymes; chelating agents; suds suppressors; colours; opacifiers; anti-oxidants; bactericides; neutralizing agents; buffering agents; phase regulants, dye-transfer inhibitors, hydrotropes, thickeners and mixtures thereof. The present invention is further directed to the process of preparing such compositions and to methods of treating substrates with such compositions.

- Process for the preparation of highly concentrated flowable aqueous solutions of betaines

The invention relates to a process for preparing highly concentrated flowable and pumpable aqueous solutions of betaines by quaternization of compounds containing tertiary amine nitrogen with .omega.-halocarboxylic acids by known processes, wherein 0.1 to less than 3% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight, based on the end product, of one or more micellar thickeners are added to the reaction mixture before or during the quaternization reaction.

- Imidazoline quats

Mixture of dialkyl imidazoline quats with specified substitution content are provided. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the mixture includes at least one dialkyl imidazoline quat having at least one C.sub.16-C.sub.30 alkyl group; the C.sub.16-30 substitution content of the mixture being from about 10% to about 95% with respect to C.sub.10+ reference substitution range. Methods of making imidazoline quats and quat mixtures, personal care and cosmetic products and formulations that contain the imidazoline quats and quat mixtures, methods of making such personal care and cosmetic products and formulations, and methods of using the such imidazoline quats, quat mixtures, and personal care and cosmetic products and formulations are also provided. Various embodiments are disclosed.

- Warewashing composition for use in automatic dishwashing machines, and methods for manufacturing and using

A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use solution having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.

- 2-heptylcyclopropyl-1-carboxylic acid

Optionally isolated and/or purified enatiomers of 2-heptylcyclopropyl-1-carboxylic acid and mixtures of two, three or all enantiomers of 2-heptylcyclopropyl-1-carboxylic acid are disclosed as perfumes and/or flavourings.

- Hexahydro-4H-indeno acetonide fragrance compound

A novel compound 4H-indeno[1,2-D]-1,3-dioxole,3a,3b,5,6,7,8a-hexahydro-2,2,3a,3b,7,7-hexam- ethyl 1 is dislosed as well as the use of the compound as a fragrance chemical. The fragrance compound is suitable for use in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.

- Method and composition for resuscitation

The key obstacle for current resuscitation is the acutely limited time window. The major reason for the limited time window is that the brain and spinal cord are extremely vulnerable to hypoxic-ischemic insult. A method and a lymph-like fluid composition for resuscitation of cardiac arrest are provided. The method includes steps of inhibiting CSF production, removing CSF, replacing the CSF with invented lymph-like fluid composition plus conventional CPR. The lymph-like fluid composition includes polypeptides, insulin, elevated magnesium concentration and ATP in artificial CSF.

- Inhibition of the asexual reproduction of fungi by eugenol and/or derivatives thereof

This invention relates to the use of eugenol and/or eugenol derivatives for inhibiting the asexual propagation of fungi. This invention also relates to filter media, adhesives, building materials, building auxiliaries, textiles, pelts, paper, skins or leather, laundry detergents, cleaning compositions, rinse agents, hand washing preparations, manual dishwashing detergents, machine dishwashing detergents and preparations for finishing building materials, building auxiliaries, textiles, pelts, paper, skins or leather that contain eugenol and/or eugenol derivatives and to preparations for treating building materials, building auxiliaries, textiles, pelts, paper, skins or leather that contain eugenol and/or eugenol derivatives.

- Ultra-thin thiol-ene coatings

Disclosed herein are ultra-thin thiol-ene coatings exhibiting optical clarity, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and adhesion to a variety of substrate materials.

- Performance diesel fuels and additives

Diesel fuels with additives to increase cetane number include chemistries to increase surface absorption and improve lubricity in high cetane number fuels. Fuels and additives also contain thermal stability improvers.

- Production of glass powder from waste glass, and products made using the same, especially concrete

A clean dry glass powder useful as a substitute for Portland cement in concrete, in paints, and for other known uses for glass powder produced conventionally can be produced from unsorted post-consumer waste glass, including a subsatantial fraction of non-glass items, by employing glass pulverizing equipment to reduce waste glass to small fragments, allowing removal of trash, employing a multistep washing process to clean the glass fragments, in the preferred embodiment using aggregate cleaning equipment, drying the fragments, preferably using fluidized bed techniques, and grinding the glass to a desired particle size, preferably using a ball mill, in combination with an air classification step to produce a glass powder of uniform particle size.

- Methods and arrangement for the reduction of byproduct deposition in a plasma processing system

In a plasma processing system, a method of reducing byproduct deposits on a set of plasma chamber surfaces of a plasma processing chamber is disclosed. The method includes providing a deposition barrier in the plasma processing chamber, the deposition barrier is configured to be disposed in a plasma generating region of the plasma processing chamber, thereby permitting at least some process byproducts produced when a plasma is struck within the plasma processing chamber to adhere to the deposition barrier and reducing the byproduct deposits on the set of plasma processing chamber surfaces.

- Apparatus for dispensing pressurized contents

Containers for incrementally dispensing pressurized contents are described. The containers comprise a vessel suited to contain pressurized contents, a port integral with the vessel and through which pressurized contents contained in the vessel can be released from the vessel, preferably incrementally in approximately equal amounts, and a measuring device disposed in the vessel. The measuring device senses ambient conditions in the vessel and, directly or with other components, indicates, for example, the amount of pressurized contents remaining in the vessel and displaying it to an observer; methods for comparing the amount of contents actually released from the vessel compared to a theoretical constant; and methods for time logging (alone or in conjunction with the logging of other data) the actuation of the dispensing valve for comparison to a prescribed method. Devices for incrementally dispensing pressurized contents from such containers are also described. Such devices further comprise a metering value for dispensing pressurized contents from the vessel. In preferred embodiments, each actuation of the metering valve results in release of a pre-determined quantity of the vessel contents. For example, in embodiments wherein the pressurized contents comprise a therapeutic composition, the instant devices include improved Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs) for delivery of predetermined doses of a therapeutic composition to a patient, wherein the MDIs provide for sensing of the amount, for example, of the therapeutic composition remaining in the vessel after each actuation of the metering valve.

- Plasma cleaning of deposition chamber residues using duo-step wafer-less auto clean method

A method involving plasma cleaning of deposit residues in process chamber using duo-step wafer-less auto clean method is detailed. Specifically, the method involves cleaning the processing chamber by flowing a first gaseous composition with at least about 75% of fluorine-containing compound of the formula X.sub.yF.sub.z, into a processing chamber and then forming a first etchant plasma which removes silicon and silicon based byproducts from the interior surfaces of the processing chamber. The method then involves flowing a second gaseous composition into the processing chamber with a composition of at least about 50% O.sub.2 and forming a plasma from the second gaseous composition to provide a second etchant plasma which removes carbon and carbon based byproducts from the interior surfaces of the processing chamber. A system configured to execute the two step cleaning process is also provided.

- Patterned photovoltaic cell

Patterned photovoltaic cells, as well as related components and methods, are disclosed.

- Surface treatment of magnesium and its alloys

Methods of polishing and/or brightening surfaces of magnesium or magnesium alloy are disclosed. Polishing and/or brightening methods suitable to both high and low aluminium content magnesium articles are disclosed. In each of the methods, the surface is polished and then passivated. Using the disclosed methods it is possible to control aspects of the appearance of the surface to thereby, for example, obtain a bright and shiny surface to a magnesium or magnesium alloy article which is both stable and corrosion resistant. It is also possible to provide a predetermined texture to the surface using optional steps.

- Method of coating an electric wire and insulated wire

In view of the above-discussed state of the art, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method of coating an electric wire by which insulated wires excellent in dielectric breakdown voltage can be obtained by a relatively short period of dipping of articles to be coated in an electrodeposition bath. A method of coating an electric wire comprising cationic electrocoating with a cationic electrodeposition coating composition, wherein the cationic electrodeposition coating composition contains a resin composition having a hydratable functional group reducible directly by an electron and results in forming passive coat.

- Apparatus for dispensing pressurized contents

Containers for incrementally dispensing pressurized contents are described. The containers comprise a vessel suited to contain pressurized contents, a port integral with the vessel and through which pressurized contents contained in the vessel can be released from the vessel, preferably incrementally in approximately equal amounts, and a measuring device disposed in or otherwise associated with the vessel such that the quantity or amount of contents in the vessel can be measured or assessed. The measuring device senses ambient conditions in the vessel and, directly or with other components, indicates, for example, the amount of pressurized contents remaining in the vessel and displaying it to an observer. With appropriate ancillary components, the measuring device also enables the amount of contents actually released from the vessel during a particular actuation to be compared to a theoretical constant. Also, additionally, the devices of the invention may also include time logging capability (alone or in conjunction with the capability to log other data) the actuation of the dispensing valve for comparison to a prescribed method. Accordingly, devices for incrementally dispensing pressurized contents from such containers are also described. Such devices further comprise a metering value for dispensing pressurized contents from the vessel. In preferred embodiments, each actuation of the metering valve results in release of a pre-determined quantity of the vessel contents. For example, in embodiments wherein the pressurized contents comprise a therapeutic composition, the instant devices include improved Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs) for delivery of predetermined doses of a therapeutic composition to a patient, wherein the MDIs provide for sensing of the amount, for example, of the therapeutic composition remaining in the vessel after each actuation of the metering valve.

- Process for imagewise opening and filling color display components and color displays manufactured thereof

This invention relates to the field of electrophoretic displays. In particular, it relates to imagewise opening, filling and sealing multicolor display components and the manufacture of multicolor displays.

- Method and apparatus for image forming capable of effectively preventing resonance of frequencies

An image forming apparatus including an image bearing member, a charging member, and a measuring member. The image forming member is configured to bear an image. The charging member is configured to charge a surface of the image bearing member when a direct current bias voltage is added to at least an alternating bias voltage which is applied to the charging member, and has a frequency fc of the alternating bias voltage. The measuring member is configured to measure a potential of the surface of the image bearing member, and has a drive frequency fvsen. The relationship of the frequency fc and the drive frequency fvsen is expressed as fc.noteq.fvsen.times.n and fc.times.n.noteq.fvsen.

- Finger wipe containing a composition in a rupturable reservoir

A finger wipe that can fit onto a human finger is provided. The finger wipe can be used as a substitute for cotton balls, swabs, and/or gauzes, or as an oral cleaning device. The finger wipe includes at least one reservoir that contains a composition. The composition may be a liquid or a solid. For example, in one embodiment, the composition may comprise a cleaning solution, a pharmaceutical, or a skin-conditioning agent. The reservoir is constructed such that the reservoir can be ruptured. For instance, in one embodiment, the reservoir may be ruptured by squeezing two fingers together. In this manner, the composition is released when desired for use in conjunction with the finger wipe.

- Oral compositions containing extracts of Rosmarinus and related methods

Addition of rosemary extract to various dentifrice compositions results in tooth paste, mouth rinses, and other compositions that are suitable for treating and preventing a variety of oral disease including gingivitis, plaque build-up, and the like. Rosemary extract, containing major amounts or ursolic acid and camosic acid, is added to dentifrice compositions so that the amount delivered to the oral cavity upon use is effective to provide an antibacterial, antioxidant, and/or anti-inflammatory effect. In various embodiments, the components of rosemary extract are combined with triclosan or other phenolic antibacterial agents to provide enhanced activity.

- Hair shaping composition comprising at least one tetramethylguanidine

The present disclosure relates to a ready-to-use composition for permanently shaping keratin fibers comprising, as permanent shaping agent, at least one tetramethylguanidine, a kit comprising compartments comprising the contents of the ready-to-use composition, and also to a process for using this composition.

- Personal care compositions comprising plant fiber

Personal care compositions having plant fiber such as tapioca fiber, and methods of applying those formulations. The addition of fiber to personal care formulations can provide performance improvement such as cleansing, exfoliation, irritation reduction, suspending, foam enhancement, and rheological property modification.

- Personal care and household compositions of hydrophobically-modified polysaccharides

A conditioning composition is used in functional systems (personal care and household care compositions) that has a nonionic hydrophobically modified cellulose ether (HMCE) having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) with a lower limit of 400,000 and an upper limit of 2,000,000 and a hydrophobic substitution lower limit of 0.6 wt % and an upper limit amount which renders said cellulose ether insoluble in a 5 wt % solution of surfactant and less than 0.05% by weight soluble in water and wherein the cellulose ether provides conditioning benefit to the functional system substrate. This composition has at least one active functional system ingredient.

- Use of alkylguanidines as cationic emulsifiers

Emulsions comprising cationic emulsifiers and optionally coemulsifiers, optionally customary auxiliaries and additives, wherein the cationic emulsifiers used are at least one compound of the general formula (I) in which R.sub.1, R.sup.2, independently of the other, is at least one radical chosen from the group H, and/or an optionally branched, optionally multiple bond-containing hydrocarbon radical, a hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyalkyl radical, an aminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, amidoalkyl, alkylamidoalkyl radical, a homo- or heterocyclic, optionally substituted aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 60 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 30 carbon atoms, in particular 12 to 18 carbon atoms, with the proviso that the sum of the carbon atoms from R.sup.1+R.sup.2 is at least 12 and X.sup.- is a salt-forming anion or the hydroxyl anion are provided.

- Loading of cells with antigens by electroporation

Methods for loading an antigen-presenting cell with one ore more antigens are disclosed. Methods for the treatment and prevention of a disease in a subject using an antigen-presenting cell that has been electroporated with a composition of one or more antigens. Composition of one or more antigens comprises one or more antigens of a hyperproliferative cell, a microorganism or a microorganism-infected cell are also disclosed. In addition, compositions of antigen-presenting cells that have been loaded with one or more antigens of a hyperproliferative cell, a microorganism-infected cell or a microorganism using electroporation are disclosed.

- Method of obatining cochlear structures, vaccine compositions, adjuvants and interme- diates thereof

The present invention has applications in the field of immunology, specifically in the sphere of adjuvants and vaccines. The invention aims at obtaining cochlear structures from vesicles found in the outer membranes of microorganisms, in order to employ them in the preparation of adjuvants and vaccines. The invention also discloses a method for obtaining cochlear structures.

- Method for caring for the skin and associated kit

The present invention relates to a method for caring for the skin, intended to soften cutaneous signs of ageing, by the successive application to the skin, wetted beforehand, of four compositions, namely: a microdermabrasion composition, a peeling composition, a soothing composition and an anti-ageing composition having a given constitution. It also relates to a kit having four separate packagings, each of which includes one of the abovementioned compositions.

- Method of reducing unpleasant taste and/or unpleasant odor

The present invention has objects to provide a method of lowering the unpleasant taste and/or smell of compositions, and an agent for lowering unpleasant taste and/or smell. The objects are solved by providing a method of lowering unpleasant taste and/or smell, comprising a step of incorporating an saccharide derivative of .alpha.,.alpha.-trehalose in compositions; a composition with lowered unpleasant taste and/or smell, obtainable by the method; and an agent for lowering unpleasant taste and/or smell, comprising an saccharide derivatives of .alpha.,.alpha.-trehalose as an effective ingredients.

- Treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

The present invention relates to compositions (including medicaments and nutritional products) for use in the prevention or treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Such compositions comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a soluble fibre derivable from fruit of the Musa spp. The soluble fibre may in particular be derived from plantains or bananas.

- Substrates for isolating reacting and microscopically analiyzing materials

An immobilizing device for biological material comprises a rigid support (12) carrying a substrate layer (20, 20') of polymer having biological immobilizing properties, e.g. for amino and nucleic acids. Substantially solid ultra-thin substrate layers (20') having a thickness less than about 5 micron, preferably between about 0.1 and 0.5 micron, and micro-porous, ultra-thin substrate layers (20') having a thickness less than about 5 micron, preferably less than 3 micron, 2 or 1 micron are shown, which may be segmented by isolating moats M. The substrate layer is on a microscope slide (302), round disc (122), bio-cassette, at the bottom of a well of a multiwell plate, and as a coating inside a tube. Fluorescence or luminescence intensity and geometric calibration spots (420) are shown. Reading is enhanced by the intensity calibration spots (420) to enable normalization of readings under uneven illumination conditions, as when reading by dark field, side illumination mode. The reference spots are shown being printed simultaneously with printing an array of biological spots or with the same equipment Methods of forming layers of the device include controlled drawing from a bath of coating composition and drying, and spinning of C-D shaped substrates. Post-forming treatment is shown by corona treatment and radiation. Adherent metal oxides (14), silica-based materials and other materials are used to unite layers of the composite. In multi-well plates the oxide promotes joining of a bottom plate (95, 95') and upper, well-defining structure (94) of dissimilar material. The oxides (14) also provide beneficial opacity to prevent light entering the glass support, for applying potential to the substrate, etc.

- Enzymatic method for the isolation of dna from plant tissue

The invention relates to a mixture of cell wall degrading enzymes. The invention further relates to methods for isolating DNA from plant tissue that utilize a mixture of cell wall degrading enzymes. The invention also relates to kits for isolating DNA from plant tissue wherein the kit comprises a mixture of cell wall degrading enzymes.

- Multiplexed assay methods

The present invention is directed to methods for conducting multiplexed assays. The methods are particularly well suited for measuring a plurality of analytes that may be present in very different abundances. The invention also relates to systems, devices, equipment, kits and reagents for use in such methods.

- Process for the universal detection of microorganisms and reaction environment permitting the implementation of the process

A process for detecting microorganisms present in a biological fluid including a) contacting a sample of the biological fluid with a reaction environment comprising a marking agent that is a derivative of cyanines and at least one reactant of cellular penetration of the membrane of the microorganisms, b) filtering the sample on a filter capable of retaining the marked microorganisms present in the sample, and c) detecting the marked microorganisms retained in the filter in stage (b).

- IL-21 production in prokaryotic hosts

The expression vectors and methods using an E. coli expression system for the large scale production of IL-21 are described. The vectors utilize the IL-21 coding sequence with specific changes in nucleotides in order to optimize codons and mRNA secondary structure for translation in E. coli. Using the expression vectors, the IL-21 gene was produced in E. coli to a level of greater than 1 g/L in fed batch fermentation. Also included are OmpT deficient E. coli strains transformed with an IL-21 expression vector.

- Process for obtaining a ccellulosic wet sheet and a membrane, the equipment used to obtain the membrane and the membrane obtained

Said process used to obtain, in industrial scale, wet sheets and membranes of bacterial cellulose of high purity and specific physical and chemical properties, using the appropriate culture medium that is prepared in a mechanical mixer furnished with a jacket for temperature control and heat exchange, using selected recycled or non-recycled inoculums, fermentation in covered trays with the temperature controlled by an external heating/cooling jacket through the circulation of hot/cold water, not requiring control of humidity and air renovation, collecting of the wet sheets that are then submitted to a process of purification and whitening by successive whirlpool washing and rinsing cycles using diverse heated or non-heated aqueous solutions, being afterwards forwarded to draining and drying/dehydration, passing through a semi-continuous system of rollers and belt conveyors made of absorbent material. This invention also refers to the process used to obtain compounded cellulosic wet sheets. When a wet sheet reaches a certain thickness, screens or other artifacts of diverse materials are added to the surface of the wet sheet already pre-formed so that in a second fermentation stage such screens and artifacts are covered by the cellulosic wet sheet, thus forming a compound product.

- Process for producing a virus-inactivated thrombin preparation

The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of virus inactivated thrombin, and to the products prepared by these processes.

- Methods and compositions involving MDA-7

The present invention relates to compositions and methods involving MDA-7. More specifically, the present invention is directed to diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic treatment compositions and methods for treatment of cancer and other angiogenesis-related disorders (anti-angiogenesis therapy). The present invention is also directed to methods of purification of MDA-7.

- Method for manufacturing capacitor of semiconductor element

A method for manufacturing a capacitor of a semiconductor element including: forming a bottom electrode of the capacitor on a semiconductor substrate; performing rapid thermal nitrification (RTN) on the upper surface of the bottom electrode; performing a thermal process on the obtained structure having the bottom electrode in a furnace under a nitride atmosphere to eliminate stress generated by the RTN; forming Al.sub.2O.sub.3 and HfO.sub.2 dielectric films on the nitrified bottom electrode; and forming a plate electrode of the capacitor on the Al.sub.2O.sub.3 and HfO.sub.2 dielectric films. The thermal process is performed after the RTN performed on the surface of the bottom electrode, so that stress, generated from the RTN, is alleviated, thereby allowing the capacitor to obtain a high capacitance and lowering leakage current.

- Polishing method

A method for polishing an object to form wiring for a semiconductor device includes: removing part of an outside portion of a conductor layer through chemical and mechanical polishing to expose an upper surface of a barrier layer; and removing a remaining part of the outside portion of the conductor layer and an outside portion of the barrier layer through chemical and mechanical polishing to expose an upper surface of an insulator layer. When removing part of the outside portion of the conductor layer, the upper surface of the object is chemically and mechanically polished using a first polishing composition containing a film forming agent. Subsequently, the upper surface of the object is washed to remove a protective film formed on an upper surface of the conductor layer by the film forming agent in the first polishing composition. Thereafter, the upper surface of the object is chemically and mechanically polished again using a second polishing composition containing the film forming agent. Thus, the wiring of the semiconductor device is reliably formed.

- Reduced odor toilet bar composition

Toilet bar compositions are described that contain specific odor masking agent(s). The odor masking agent(s) reduce malodor without the need for elevated amounts of masking fragrances that individuals may not prefer and who use the composition for personal cleansing or who are exposed to the composition.

- Bleaching composition

The present invention concerns the preservation of a perfume components in a bleaching composition. The bleaching composition is substantially devoid of a peroxygen bleach or a peroxy-based or peroxyl-generating bleach system.

- Modified alkoxylated polyol compounds

A modified polyol compound having alkoxylation and having at least one anionic capping unit, uses of the modified polyol compound having alkoxylation and having at least one anionic capping unit and cleaning compositions comprising the same.

- Car wash composition for hard water, and methods for manufacturing and using

A composition is provided; the composition is particularly suitable as a car wash detergent composition. The car composition includes an anionic surfactant and a hard water anti-precipitant mixture. The hard water anti-precipitant mixture includes a dispersant polymer and at least one of a sheeting agent and a humectant. Methods for providing and using a ready-to-use composition are provided. The composition is particularly suited for dilution with hard water and at cold temperatures.

- Hydrophilically modified polyols for improved hydrophobic soil cleaning

A hydrophilically modified polyol compounds, compositions including the hydrophilically modified polyol compounds and methods of using such compositions and process of making such compositions for anti-redeposition and hydrophobic soil cleaning benefits.

- Hydrophobically modified polyols for improved hydrophobic soil cleaning

Hydrophobically modified polyol compounds, compositions including the hydrophobically modified polyol compounds and methods of using such compositions and process of making such compositions for cleaning benefits.

- Crystalline modification

This invention relates to a novel polymorph crystal form of the compound of formula (I), a process for its preparation and the use thereof.

- Phenolic binding peptides

The present application relates to peptides which bind to tannin, polyphenolic or anthocyanin compounds, and particularly to tea and wine stains on a fabric or other surface. The invention also concerns binding peptide conjugates which includes a binding peptide coupled to an agent and the use of the binding peptide conjugate for delivering an agent to a desired target.

- Use of water-soluble polymers to improve stability of diiodomethyl-para-tolylsulfone in complex matrices

The invention is a method comprising the use of diiodomethyl-para-tolylsulfone with water-soluble polymers, resulting in improved stability of diiodomethyl-para-tolylsulfone in various compositions with complex matrices. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, diiodomethyl-para-tolylsulfone is premixed with a solution of cationic polymer prior to addition to a formulation containing a complex matrix of ingredients that degrade diiodomethyl-para-tolylsulfone. As a result, diiodomethyl-para-tolylsulfone retains its chemical stability and antimicrobial activity.

- Catalyst recover from a slurry

Embodiments of the invention relate to processes and apparatus for the washing and recovery of metal-containing catalyst solids in a form suitable for reclamation. More specifically, a catalyst recovery process comprises removing an organic residue with a washing medium from a metal-containing catalyst solids, recovering washed solids, and treating the washed solids under oxidative conditions to form non-reactive solids. The treatment oxidative conditions may be effective to convert the metal(s) into an oxide form and/or may facilitate the removal of remaining organic residue from the washed solids. The treatment of the washed solids may comprise calcination. In some embodiments, the metal-containing catalyst solids may be recovered from a slurry stream, and the process further comprises passing the slurry stream though a separation unit to obtain a catalyst-enriched retentate slurry. In some embodiments, the organic residue comprises a hydrocarbon wax, and the solid catalyst is a hydrocarbon synthesis particulate catalyst.

- Process for refining crude resin for resist

A process for refining a crude resin for a resist is provided, which is capable of effectively removing by-products such as polymers and oligomers contained within the crude resin. The process provides a refining process for the crude resin of a resist resin (A) used in a photoresist composition comprising at least the resist resin (A) and an acide generator (B) dissolved in a first organic solvent (C1), wherein if the concentration of the component (A) in the photoresist composition is labeled X, and the crude resin concentration of the component (A) in a crude resin solution comprising the crude resin of the component (A) dissolved in a second organic solvent (C2) is labeled Y, then (i) the crude resin solution is prepared so that Y is smaller than X, and (ii) the crude resin solution is subsequently filtered.

- Catalysts for oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde

Catalysts for oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde, comprising a catalytic mixtures of Fe.sub.2(MoO.sub.4).sub.3/MoO.sub.3, wherein the Mo/Fe atomic ratio ranges from 1.5 to 5, and a compound of cerium molybdenum and oxygen in a quantity from 0.1 to 10% by weight expressed as cerium.

- Porous particulate collagen sponges

The present invention relates to the development of new porous particulate collagen sponges, combining the desirable features of low toxicity, resorbability, and satisfactory porosity, particularly when wetted in an aqueous medium. Accordingly, the present invention is directed to new porous, particulate, dehydrothermally cross-linked, wetted sponges, as well as a process for making them.

- Method of producing fabric

Embodiments of the invention provide a method for manufacturing woven or knit fabrics with improved shrink and crease resistance and good shape memory after repeated washing. The method comprises (a) contacting an enzyme treatment composition with a cellulosic material (e.g., cotton fabric), the enzyme composition comprising an enzyme; and (b) treating the cellulosic material with a polymeric resin composition. Embodiments of the invention also provide a fabric manufactured by sequentially treating the fabric with an enzyme composition and a resin treatment agent.

- Composition for dyeing keratinous fibers comprising at least one azodiazine direct dye containing an aniline group and dyeing method using it

The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, containing at least one azodiazine direct dye corresponding to the following formula (I): The present invention also relates to a method for dyeing keratinous fibers using these direct dyes.

- Compositions and methods of treating irritation and kit therefor

This invention relates to methods, compositions, kits and treatment regimens for applying active ingredients to the groin area of an individual to treat the symptoms of a vaginal or vulvar condition using a spray applicator.

- Method for removing engine deposits from turbie components and composition for use in same

A method and cleaning composition for removing engine deposits from turbine components, in particular turbine disks and turbine shafts. This method comprises the following steps: (a) providing a turbine component having a surface with engine deposits thereon, wherein the turbine component comprises a nickel and/or cobalt-containing base metal; and (b) treating the surface of the turbine component with a cleaning composition to convert the engine deposits thereon to a removable smut without substantially etching the base metal of the turbine component. The cleaning composition comprises an aqueous solution that is substantially free of acetic acid and comprising: a nitrate ion source in an amount, by weight of the nitrate ion, of from about 470 to about 710 grams/liter; and a bifluoride ion source in an amount, by weight of the bifluoride ion, of from about 0.5 to about 15 grams/liter. The smut that is formed can be removed from the surface of the turbine component in a manner that does not substantially alter the surface thereof.

- Method for producing heat exchanger tubes, which consist of half-tubes or complete tubes and which are provided for recuperative exhaust gas heat exchanger

In a process for the production of half-tubes or tubes of a recuperative waste gas heat exchanger using a precision casting process, the half-tubes or tubes consisting of a high-temperature-resistant metallic material have a plurality of elliptical openings passing through their surface.

- Foam dispenser

A dispenser (1) for dispensing a mixture of two or more fluids, e.g. liquid (9) and gas (4) (e.g. air) as a foam and/or mist, the dispenser comprising a flexible container (6) for a liquid including a conduit (8) having first and second end portions (11,12) the first end portion (11) terminating in an opening in the container (6) through which the mixture is expelled from the container (6) and the second open end portion (12) being close to the base of said container, wherein the conduit (8) includes a third open end portion (13) which is located close to the top (16) of the container and laterally inclined or opposed to the second open end portion (12) and the dispenser further being provided with one or more three-dimensional turbulence elements (26) mounted in the flow path of the liquid before it leaves the dispensing opening.

- Method for providing turbulation on the inner surface of holes in an article, and related articles

A method of providing turbulation on the inner surface of a passage hole (e.g., a turbine cooling hole) is described. The turbulation is first applied to a substrate which can eventually be inserted into the passage hole. The substrate is often a bar or tube, formed of a sacrificial material. After the turbulation is applied to the substrate, the substrate is inserted into the passage hole. The turbulation material is then fused to the inner surface, using a conventional heating technique. The sacrificial substrate can then be removed from the hole by various techniques. Related articles are also described.

- Process for producing boron nitride

A process for producing boron nitride using a boron containing ore as a starting material, by reacting naturally occurring ulexite with ammonia at high temperature, for a boron nitride with high impurity and at a high yield.

- Method of synthesizing zirconium phosphate particles

Zirconium phosphate particles are synthesized by providing a solution of zirconium oxychloride in an aqueous solvent, adding at least one oxygen-containing additive to the solution, the oxygen-containing additive being selected to form a complex with zirconium ions in the solution of zirconium oxychloride and thereby reduce hydration of the zirconium ions, and combining this solution with phosphoric acid or a phosphoric acid salt to obtain zirconium phosphate particles by sol gel precipitation.

- Process for preparing detergent builder zeolite-a from kimberlite tailings

The present invention provides a process for the preparation of detergent builder Zeolite-A from Kimberlite tailing generated as solid waste during diamond mining is disclosed. The process comprises, reacting an acid treated Kimberlite tailing with alkali solution to obtain sodium silicate and reacting it with alkaline aluminium source at room temperature and crystallizing at higher temperature to obtain Zeolite-A. The product is useful as builder in detergent formulation.

- Methods of producing improved cleaning abrasives for dentifrices

A method of making precipitated silica abrasive compositions having excellent cleaning performance and lower abrasiveness with post-reactor sizing of the abrasive particles being performed via air classification techniques is provided. By targeting a specific particle size range, it has been determined that higher pellicle film cleaning levels may be achieved without also increasing the dentin abrasion properties of the silica products themselves. As a result, dentifrices including such classified abrasive silica products, and exhibiting particularly desirable cleaning benefits, can be provided for improved tooth polishing, whitening, and the like, without deleteriously affecting the hard tooth surfaces. Also encompassed within this invention also are products of this selective process scheme and dentifrices containing such classified silica products.

- Classified silica for improved cleaning and abrasion in dentifrices

A method of making precipitated silica abrasive compositions having excellent cleaning performance and lower abrasiveness with post-reactor sizing of the abrasive particles being performed via air classification techniques is provided. By targeting a specific particle size range, it has been determined that higher pellicle film cleaning levels may be achieved without also increasing the dentin abrasion properties of the silica products themselves. As a result, dentifrices including such classified abrasive silica products, and exhibiting particularly desirable cleaning benefits, can be provided for improved tooth polishing, whitening, and the like, without deleteriously affecting the hard tooth surfaces. Also encompassed within this invention also are products of this selective process scheme and dentifrices containing such classified silica products.

- Affinity proteins for controlled application of cosmetic substances

Provided are means and methods for applying a cosmetic substance to a desired target. The method comprises providing a conjugate of a proteinaceous substance having a specific affinity for the target molecule linked to a cosmetic substance, whereby the resulting connection between the cosmetic substance and the target molecule can be disrupted upon the presence of a chemical and/or physical signal.

- Cosmetic compositions comprising at least one silicone copolymer in a aqueous emulsion and at least one thickener, and uses thereof

Cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one aqueous emulsion of at least one silicone copolymer with a dynamic viscosity ranging from 1.times.10.sup.6 to 100.times.10.sup.6 cP and at least one non-cellulose thickener. This combination can give cosmetic properties, such as at least one of smoothness, lightness, and softness, without the phenomenon of regreasing keratin fibers. These compositions can be used for washing and/or conditioning a keratin material, such as the hair or the skin.

- Composition and wipe for reducing viscosity of viscoelastic bodily fluids

The present invention provides a topical composition for application to the perianal and/or labial areas of the skin which helps prevent viscoelastic fluids, such as menses and feces, from attaching to the skin and aids in the reducing the viscoelastic properties of the fluid so that the fluid can flow into absorbent articles. The composition contains at least one viscoelastant material and at least one an anti-adherent material. the composition may be applied with a wipe, including mitts and gloves, a solid stick composition, an aerosol dispenser, a pump spray, a trigger spray, a squeeze bottle, as a foam, as a cream, as an ointment, as a salve, as a gel, as a wash or as a lotion. In addition, absorbent articles, such as pads or pants, diapers and the like may also be used as a means to transfer the composition to the skin.

- Agricultural disinfectant composition

A disinfectant composition comprising slightly acidic electrolyzed water, characterized in that the composition comprises a mixture of the following components (A) and (B) in such an amount that the composition has a surface tension of 30 mN/m or lower at 25.degree. C., said mixture containing the components (A) and (B) in a weight ratio of (A)/(B) of from 1/99 to 50/50, wherein (A) is at least one selected from the group consisting of a polyether-modified silicone represented by the following formula (1) and a polyether-modified silicone represented by the following formula (2) and (B) is at least one selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide adduct, propylene oxide adduct or ethylene oxide and propylene oxide mixed-adduct of acetylene glycol, represented by the following formula (4) and hydrogenated products thereof.

- Coated implants and methods of coating

A method including forming a first coating layer derived from an alkoxide on a substrate having a dimension suitable for an implant and forming a second coating layer on the first coating layer that promotes osseointegration. An apparatus comprising a substrate having a dimension suitable as a medical or dental implant and a coating on a surface of a first coating layer derived from an alkoxide and a second coating layer that promotes osseointegration.

- Zinc-based compositions and methods of use

The invention relates generally to zinc-based compositions for topical use in humans and animals, and methods therefor. The invention further relates to the use of zinc-based compositions in wound treatment, cleaning and other therapeutic applications.

- Composition comprising a rice protein hydrolysate and an agent for increasing glycosaminoglycan synthesis

The present invention relates to a process for preventing and/or reducing the signs of ageing of the skin, in particular for remodelling the face and/or limiting the age-related hollowing of the face, by applying to facial skin a composition containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one rice protein hydrolysate and at least one agent for increasing glycosaminoglycan synthesis.

- Edible, chewable object for carnivorous pets and method of controlling the hygiene of the oral cavity of said animals, using one such object

The invention relates to a chewable object for carnivorous pets. The inventive object (1) is provided with an elongated shape and comprises a chewable, edible and digestible substance. The invention is characterised in that the shape of the object (1) comprises at least two dihedrals (d1, d2) having edges (a1, a2) which essentially extend along the entire length of the object.

- Process for refining crude resin for electronic material

A process is provided for effectively removing by-products such as oligomers contained within a crude resin for an electronic material, thus producing a resin for an electronic material. In this process, a crude resin for an electronic material containing (a1) structural units derived from a (meth)acrylate ester with a hydrophilic site is washed using (b1) an organic solvent which is capable of dissolving said crude resin for an electronic material and which separates into two layers when combined with water, and (b2) water.

- Adherent entities and uses therefor

The present invention is directed to reproductive function-modulating organisms especially of the genera Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma, which adhere more strongly to spermatozoa than other organisms and which correlate with the presence or risk of a condition selected from male infertility, an adverse pregnancy outcome or an adverse assisted reproductive technology outcome. More particularly, the invention is directed to the detection of these reproductive function-modulating organisms (also referred to herein as adherovars), and to various therapeutic and prophylactic strategies for enhancing or otherwise improving inter alia fertility and especially male fertility.

- Magnetism based rapid cell separation

This invention relates generally to the field of. In particular, the invention provides processes and kits for isolating a target cell, cellular organelle or virus from a sample, using inter alia, non- or low-specific binding between a target cell, cellular organelle or virus with a magnetic microbead.

- CNGH0010 specific polynucleotides, polypeptides, antibodies, compositions, methods and uses

Novel polypeptides (CNGH0010) and antibodies, including specified portions or variants, specific for at least one such CNGH0010 polypeptide, variant, or fragment thereof, as well as nucleic acids encoding such CNGH0010 polypeptides and antibodies, complementary nucleic acids, vectors, host cells, and methods of making and using thereof, are useful for therapeutic and diagnostic formulations, administration and devices. The aforesaid polypeptides can be used to generate human, primate, rodent, mammalian, chimeric, humanized and/or CDR-grafted anti-CNGH0010 antibodies. The CNGH0010 polypeptides and antibodies are used in modulating or treating at least one CNGH0010-related disease in a cell, tissue, organ, animal, or patient. Such diseases may include, but are not limited to, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, emphysema, asthma, diabetes, autoimmune thyroiditis, inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, different types of dermatitis including allergic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, actinic keratosis, wound healing, scar formation, various renal diseases, various respiratory diseases, various diseases of reproductive organs, such as endometriosis, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, renal cell carcinoma, Grave's diseases and other inflammatory and hyperproliferative diseases.

- Method for stabilizing or preserving nucleic acid by using amino surfactants

A method for stabilizing or persevering nucleic acids by forming an insoluble ionic complex between nucleic acids and a surfactant in a biological sample, consisting of a step of contacting the biological sample with an isolation reagent comprising amino surfactants of the formula (I): R.sub.1R.sub.2R.sub.3N(O).sub.x, (I), wherein, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently is H, C1-C6 alkyl group, C6-C12 aryl group, or C6-C12 aralkyl group; R.sub.3 is C1-C20 alkyl group, C6-C26 aryl group or C6-C26 aralkyl group; and x is an integer of 0 or 1. Moreover, the concentration of the amino surfactants in the reagent ranges from 0.001% to 20%. The present invention also relates to a reagent for stabilizing or preserving nucleic acids in a biological sample.

- Reagents and procedures for multi-label high-specificity labeling

A detectable complex and methods for use thereof are provided herein. The detectable complex includes: at least one target material; a first peptide tag bound to the at least one target material; and a second peptide tag bound to the at least one target material. The complex further includes a first conjugate having a detectable group and two pendant phenylarsine moieties comprising a first tag binding group; wherein the first conjugate preferentially associates with the first peptide tag; and a second conjugate having a detectable group and two pendant phenylarsine moieties comprising a second tag binding group; wherein the second conjugate preferentially associates with the second peptide tag. The mean distance and/or mean angle between the pendant phenylarsine moieties in the first conjugate is different from the mean distance and/or mean angle between the pendant phenylarsine moieties in the second conjugate. Further provided herein are useful peptide tag combinations, target materials or sets of target materials including these peptide tag combinations, and nucleic acids or nucleic acid sets encoding these compositions.

- Process for preparing microbial consortium useful as seeding material for BOD analysis of pulp and paper industrial wastewater

The present invention provides a seeding material for accurate and reproducible monitoring of BOD load of pulp and paper wastewater, wherein the bacteria are isolated from various locations in India and comprise Micrococcus sp., Staphylococcus sp., Kurthia zopfii, Alcaligenes faecalis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the microbial composition being capable of exerting an appropriate BOD for pulp and paper industrial wastewater due to the specificity of bacterial stows present therein towards the refractory organic compounds found in these effluents.

- Mutant protein and refolding method

An FrpB protein having one or more deletions of non-conserved amino acids compared to a corresponding wild-type FrpB protein, and a method of refolding an FrpB protein.

- Novel fibroblast growth factor and uses thereof

The present invention generally relates to nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies. The invention relates more particularly to nucleic acid molecules, proteins, and antibodies of Fibroblast Growth Factor-20 (FGF-22), or its fragments, derivatives, variants, homologs, analogs, or a combination thereof.

- EGVII endoglucanase and nucleic acids encoding the same

The present invention provides a novel endoglucanase nucleic acid sequence, designated egl7, and the corresponding EGVII amino acid sequence. The invention also provides expression vectors and host cells comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding EGVII, recombinant EGVII proteins and methods for producing the same.

- Oil composition for lubricating an EGR equipped diesel engine and an EGR equipped diesel engine comprising same

The present invention is directed to a lubricating oil composition, a diesel engine comprising a lubricating oil composition, and a method of lubricating a diesel engine provided with an exhaust gas recirculation system, comprising lubricating said engine with a lubricating oil composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, and a polymeric N-dispersant booster comprising monomer units of: a) 0 to 40 wt. % of one or more ethylenically unsaturated ester compounds of formula (I) wherein R is equal to H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.1 represents a linear or branched alkyl group with 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represent H or a group of the formula --COOR', wherein R' is H or an alkyl group with 1 to 5 carbon atoms, b) 10 to 98 wt. % of one or more ethylenically unsaturated ester compounds of formula (II) wherein R is equal to H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.4 represents a linear or branched alkyl group with 6 to 15 carbon atoms, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently represent H or a group of the formula --COOR'', wherein R'' is H or an alkyl group with 6 to 15 carbon atoms, c) 0 to 30 wt. % of one or more ethylenically unsaturated ester compounds of formula (III) wherein R is equal to H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.7 represents a linear or branched alkyl group with 16 to 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 independently represent H or a group of the formula --COOR''', wherein R''' is H or an alkyl group with 16 to 30 carbon atoms, d) 0 to 30 wt. % vinyl monomers, e) 7 to 25 wt. % of at least one N-- dispersant monomer, wherein a)-e) add up to 100 wt. %.

- Descaling and corrosion inhibiting composition

The present invention is directed to a composition, and a process employing same, for descaling, cleaning and inhibiting the corrosion of process equipment made of steel by including an inhibitory effective amount of acridine orange in the composition.

- Novel alkaline protease

The present invention relates to a novel isolated and purified alkaline protease from Nesterenkonia sp. nov. strain, having the following characteristics: molecular weight of 23 kilodalton, melting temperature of about 74.degree. C. at pH 7-10, calcium independent for activity and stability, maximal protease activity at pH 10, and being a serine protease, as well as a composition comprising the enzyme, method for producing the enzyme, method of degrading proteinaceous material, an isolated strain Nesterenkonia sp. nov..

- Solvent compositions containing chlorofluoroolefins or fluoroolefins

Compositions and methods based on the use of fluoroalkene containing from 3 to 4 carbon atoms and at least one carbon-carbon double bond, such as HFO-1214, HFO-HFO-1233, or HFO-1354, having properties highly beneficial in solvent cleaning applications.

- Washing agent and fabric softener formulations

One embodiment of the present invention consists of washing agent and/or fabric softener formulations comprising at least one solid composition consisting of (i) at least one carrier material from the group consisting of wood flour; papermaking fibres; activated carbon; natural fibres and fabric; cellulose materials; macroporous adsorber resins; crosslinked polyacrylic acids or highly dispersed, solid polymer compounds formed by polymerisation, polycondensation or by polyaddition reactions or by a combination of such reactions, and (ii) from 5 to 80% by weight, based on the total weight of the solid composition, of one or more liquids; and also novel solid compositions.

- Methylene dioxy octahydroindene derivatives

The present invention is directed to a novel dioxin compound and the use of the novel compound in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.

- Antimicrobial active borosilicate glass

The invention relates to an antibacterial borosilicate glass having the following composition in relation to an oxide base: 40-80 mass % SiO.sub.2, 5-40 mass % B.sub.2O.sub.3, 0-10 mass % Al.sub.2O.sub.3, 0 30 mass % P.sub.2O.sub.5, 0-25 mass % Na.sub.2O, 0-25 mass % K.sub.2O, 0-25 mass % CaO, 0-15 mass % MgO, 0-15 mass % SrO, 0-15 mass % BaO, 0-30 mass % ZnO, 0-5 mass % Ag.sub.2O, 0-10 mass % CuO, 0-10 mass % GeO.sub.2, 0-15 mass % TeO.sub.2, 0-10 mass % Cr.sub.2O.sub.3, 0-10 mass % J, 0-10 mass % F. The percentage sum ZnO+Ag.sub.2O+CuO+GeO.sub.2+TeO.sub.2+Cr.sub.2O.sub.3 +B.sub.20.sub.3 ranges from 5 to 70 mass %.

- Novel proteins and their uses

The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences encoding novel human proteins. These novel nucleic acids are useful for constructing the claimed DNA vectors and host cells of the invention and for preparing the claimed nucleic acids, recombinant proteins and antibodies that are useful in the claimed methods and medical uses.

- Systems, methods and compositions for cleaning wounds

Systems, methods and compositions for effectively cleaning wounds are described. According to the present invention, wound care is promoted by the use of a charged solution and particularly in the presence of sonic energy. Inventive methods for producing a solution which promotes removal of microbes, comprising charging a solution that contains at least a solute selected to promote removal of microbes, to produce a charged solution. As a result of charging, at least a portion of the solute is present as clusters in the charged solution. Alternatively, the solute is selected to promote formation of solute clusters, which effectively remove microbes found on or inside the wound. Inventive systems for applying the charged cleaning solution includes: (i) a housing capable of holding a pressurized-charged solution; and (ii) a sonic chamber capable of introducing sonic frequency into the pressurized-charged solution to form a sonically activated charged solution.

- Magnetic nanoscale particle compositions, and therapeutic methods related thereto

Disclosed are thermotherapeutic compositions for treating disease material, and methods of targeted therapy utilizing such compositions. These compositions comprise a) stable single domain magnetic particles; b) magnetic nanoparticles comprising aggregates of superparamagnetic grains; or c) magnetic nanoparticles comprising aggregates of stable single magnetic domain crystals and superparamagnetic grains. These compositions may also comprise a radio isotope, potential radioactive isotope, chemotherapeutic agent. These methods comprise the administration to a patient's body, body part, body fluid, or tissue of bioprobes (energy susceptive materials attached to a target-specific ligand), and the application of energy to the bioprobes so as to destroy, rupture, or inactivate the target in the patient. Energy forms, such as AMF, are utilized to provide the energy. The disclosed methods may be useful in the treatment of a variety of indications, including cancers, diseases of the immune system, central nervous system and vascular system, and pathogen-borne diseases.

- In situ optical computation fluid analysis system and method

A multivariate optical element (MOE) calculation device is used in an apparatus for determining a property of petroleum in real time flowing in a pipe in petroleum field stream pipes or pipe line. Multiple apparatuses are provided for determining the amount of each of a plurality of properties. An internal reflectance element (IRE) is used to determine the property of the petroleum from a surface of the petroleum flowing in a pipe. A cleaning apparatus is provided to clean the surface of the IRE in the pipe and a turbulence generator is provided in the pipe to insure homogeneity of the petroleum being analyzed prior to analysis. A bellows may be provided the apparatus housing to compensate for pressure differentials between the housing and the flowing petroleum in the pipe. Various embodiments are disclosed.

- Laundry treatment compositions

A water-soluble or dispersible, hydrolytically stable polysaccharide preferably selected from the group consisting of poly-glucan, poly-mannan, gluco-mannan and mixtures thereof. Which is covalently linked by a hydrolytically stable bond to a first polymeric textile softening species (typically a silicone) and optionally emulsified with a second polymeric textile softening species. The specification also discloses laundry treatment composition comprising these compositions.

- Coating formulation for printing plate precursor, printing plate precursor, printing press, fabrication process of printing plate, and regeneration process of printing Plate

Disclosed are a printing plate precursor, a fabrication process of the printing plate precursor, a fabrication process of a printing plate, a regeneration process of the printing plate, a printing press, and a coating formulation for the printing plate precursor. According to the present invention, a printing plate can be fabricated directly from digital data, and sufficient image quality can be obtained without a developing step, i.e., a developer. To permit repeated use of the precursor, the precursor has a surface, which contains a photocatalyst and is capable of showing hydrophilicity when exposed to activating light having energy higher than band gap energy of the photocatalyst. A coating formulation--which comprises fine particles of a thermoplastic resin having both a property that the particles unite to the surface when heated and a property that the particles decompose under action of the photocatalyst when exposed to activating light having energy higher than band gap energy of the photocatalyst--is applied as a hydrophobizing agent onto the surface. At least apart of the surface of the precursor is heated such that the fine particles applied on the part of the surface are fixed to form a hydrophobic image area. The fine particles applied on the remaining part of the surface with the image area formed thereon are then removed.

- Apparatus and process for mediated electrochemical oxidation of materials

A unique apparatus unique apparatus and process that uses mediated electrochemical oxidation (MEO) for: (1) Destruction of: a) nearly all organic solid, liquid, and gases materials, except fluorinated hydrocarbons; b) all biological solid, liquid, and gases materials; c) and/or dissolution and decontamination (such as cleaning equipment and containers, etc.) of nearly all inorganic solid, liquid, or gas where higher oxidation states exist which includes, but is not limited to, halogenated inorganic compounds (except fluorinated), inorganic pesticides and herbicides, inorganic fertilizers, carbon residues, inorganic carbon compounds, mineral formations, mining tailings, inorganic salts, metals and metal compounds, etc.); and d) combined materials (e.g. a mixture of any of the foregoing with each other); henceforth collectively referred to as materials. (2) Sterilization/disinfection of equipment, glassware, etc., by destroying all existing infectious materials. (3) Dissolution of transuranic/actinide materials and/or destruction of the oxidizable components in the hazardous waste portion of mixed waste. (4) Generation of hydrogen and oxygen from MEO of materials. (5) Alteration of organic, biological, and inorganic materials by MEO to produce other compounds from these materials. The materials are introduced into an apparatus for contacting the materials with an electrolyte containing the oxidized form of one or more reversible redox couples, at least one of which is produced electrochemically by anodic oxidation at the anode of an electrochemical cell. The oxidized forms of any other redox couples present are produced either by similar anodic oxidation or reaction with the oxidized form of other redox couples present and capable of affecting the required redox reaction. The oxidized species of the redox couples oxidize the materials molecules and are themselves converted to their reduced form, whereupon they are reoxidized by either of the aforementioned mechanisms and the redox cycle continues until all oxidizable material species, including intermediate reaction products, have undergone the desired degree of oxidation. The entire process takes place at temperatures between ambient and approximately 100.degree. C. The oxidation process may be enhanced by the addition of reaction enhancements, such as: ultrasonic energy and/or ultraviolet radiation.

- In-gel fluorescent protein staining technique

An "in-gel" staining technique for detecting and/or separating proteins during electrophoresis, illustratively as a modification of the standard Laemmli procedure. A fluorescent dye, such as Nile red or Phosphine, is included in the running buffer (mobile phase) which may be a standard Laemmli Tris-Glycine SDS buffer that has been modified to reduce the concentration of detergent (SDS) to less than the typical concentration (0.10% v/v). The fluorescent dye stains proteins during electrophoretic separation. The post-electrophoretic operations are, therefor, reduced and the separated, stained fractions are recoverable for further processing, purifying or analysis.

- Sampling device and methods

Provided herein are methods of testing mucus for the presence of analytes, for example, drug analytes, and devices, kits, and methods for collecting test mucus samples.

- Process for synthesising porous crystalline aluminophosphate molecular sieves

The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of porous crystalline aluminophosphate molecular sieves, which are useful as catalysts and adsorbents.

- Method for treating urushiol induced contact dermatitis

A solution for urushiol induced contact dermatitis is provided for in a topical solution. According to the invention, a method is provided for applying a composition of substances to the affected area, working the composition into the affected area, and removing the composition from the affected area. The composition comprises at least one ethoxylate in combination with a supporting agent. It is believed that this combination binds to the available urushiol receptors rendering it inactive. The affinity of the receptors for the ethoxylates also appears to cause a release of the urushiol from its epidermal bonds for bonding to the composition. An inert scrubbing agent, such as polyethylene beads, can also be included to assist in the release of the urushiol. Acetylated lanolin alcohol, EDTA, a foam stabilizer, and water can also be added to the composition without effecting performance.

- Viscous products for use on the body

Viscous products for use on the body are formulated from a first low viscosity component formulation and a second low viscosity component formulation. The viscous products can be post-foaming and heated upon reacting the first low viscosity component formulation with the second low viscosity component formulation. The viscous products are formulated for shaving, body washing, tanning, skin or hair conditioning or rinsing. A dispenser contains the viscous products.

- Methods for the accumulation and retention of immune-enhancing, bacterial-derived ribonucleotides (ORN) in bacteria

The invention relates to methods for the accumulation and retention of immune-enhancing, bacterial-derived ribonucleotides smaller than 10,000 Daltons (ORN<10 kDa) in bacteria that are produced when bacteria are grown naturally, allowing the pH of the growth medium to become acidic. The immune-enhancing, bacterial-derived ribonucleotides (ORN) and bacteria comprising ORN are useful in the preparation of animal feed or animal drinking water as well as for use in enhancing the immune system of an animal and/or its resistance to infection. The invention also discloses methods of preventing the loss of ORN during bacterial production and storage as well as methods to aid in the release of ORN when consumed by an animal.

- Proteases

The invention relates to a novel class of serine proteases of peptidase family S2A or S1E that are stable in the presence of copper (Cu2+) and/or inhibited by copper only to a limited extent. Structural features of potential relevance for this effect are also disclosed. This class of proteases includes proteases derived from Brachysporiella gayana, Nocardiopsis dassonvillei subsp. dassonvillei, Nocardiopsis prasina, and Nocardiopsis alba, but excludes the known proteases derived from Metarhizium anisopliae and Nocardiopsis sp. NRRL 18262. The invention also relates to DNA encoding such proteases, the expression thereof in a host cell, includiThe invention relates to a novel class of serine proteases of peptidase family S2A or S1E that are stable in the presence of copper (Cu2+) and/or inhibited by copper only to a limited extent. Structural features of potential relevance for this effect are also disclosed. This class of proteases includes proteases derived from Brachysporiella gayana, Nocardiopsis dassonvillei subsp. dassonvillei, Nocardiopsis prasina, and Nocardiopsis alba, but excludes the known proteases derived from Metarhizium anisopliae and Nocardiopsis sp. NRRL 18262. The invention also relates to DNA encoding such proteases, the expression thereof in a host cell, including animal and plant cells, as well as to the use thereof, e.g. in animal feed and in detergents. In particular, the invention relates to animal feed and animal feed additives, such as premix, incorporating these proteases together with 1-500 ppm Cu (in-feed-concentration).

- Polymer catalyst for photovoltaic cell

Polymer catalysts for photovoltaic cells, as well as related compositions and methods, are disclosed.

- Apparatus and method of applying a coating to a substrate

A method of applying a UV resistant coating to a substrate surface includes the steps of preparing the substrate surface, and applying a liquid to the substrate surface. During application of the liquid, the liquid is allowed to cascade across the substrate surface to form a UV-resistant coating upon the surface once dry. An apparatus for storing and supplying a UV-resistant coating liquid suitable for application to a substrate surface is also described. The apparatus has a least one supply chamber connected to an outlet port. The supply chamber is adapted to receive the liquid via at least one water removal device. The chamber is also adapted to provide the liquid with a pressure greater than ambient pressure conditions as it exits the outlet port.

- Stable aqueous suspension liquid of finely divided diamond particles, metallic film containing diamond particles and method of producing the same

An aqueous suspension liquid of finely divided diamond particles comprising 0.05 to 160 parts by weight of a finely divided diamond particles in 1000 parts of water, wherein; (i) the finely divided diamond particles have an element composition consisting mainly of 72 to 89.5% by weight of carbon, 0.8 to 1.5% of hydrogen, 1.5 to 2.5% of nitrogen, and 10.5 to 25.0% of oxygen; (ii) and, almost all of said diamond particles are in the range of 2 nm to 50 nm in diameters thereof (80% or more by number average, 70% or more by weight average), (iii) and, said finely divided diamond particles exhibit a strongest peak of the intensity of the Bragg angle at 43.9.degree. (2.theta..+-.2.degree.), strong and characteristic peaks at 73.5.degree. (2.theta..+-.2.degree.)and 95.degree. (2.theta..+-.2.degree.), a warped halo at 17.degree. (2.theta..+-.2.degree.), and no peak at 26.5.degree., by X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectrum analysis using Cu--K.alpha. radiation when dried, (iv) and, specific surface area of said diamond particles when dry state powder is not smaller than 1.50.times.10.sup.5 m.sup.2/kg, and substantially all the surface carbon atoms of said particles are bonded with hetero atoms, and the total absorption space of said powder is 0.5 m.sup.3/kg or more, when dried. The diamond particles are very active and dispersible in aqueous liquid in stable, and have essentially same mechanical properties as that of usual diamonds.

- Self-cleaning surfaces comprising elevations formed by hydrophobic particles and having improved mechanical strength

The present invention relates to self-cleaning surfaces having improved mechanical stability and a process for the production thereof. The present invention is achieved by producing self-cleaning, hydrophobic, structured surfaces having mixtures of particles, which are fixed on their surface and which comprise structure-producing particles selected from semimetal or metal oxides, silicas and metal powders, and wax particles. Structured surfaces that are structured by such mixtures of particles are distinguished by substantially higher mechanical stability of the structure and are therefore especially suitable for the production of self-cleaning surfaces, which are exposed to relatively high mechanical loads, such as, for example, the surfaces of tarpaulins, awnings, greenhouse elements, conservatories or truck tarpaulins.

- Reagents and methods for storage and processing of biological samples for DNA analysis

The present invention describes reagents and methods for storing and/or processing of biological samples for direct use in PCR and other DNA applications. After storage, the preserved DNA in the samples may then be processed and analyzed by known methods, e.g., PCR. the present invention provides in one aspect, a method for simple and rapid storage and/or processing of nucleic acids, such as DNA, from various sources, including but not limited to body fluids, various solutions, cells, plants, tissues, bacterial cell lysates containing plasmids, etc. The present invention further comprises reagents and methods employing glycols at alkaline pH to process biological samples and make DNA usable in PCR without further sample purification. Accordingly, the present invention provides in one aspect, a method for simple and rapid processing of nucleic acids, such as DNA, from various sources, including but not limited to body fluids, various solutions, cells, plants, tissues, bacterial cell lysates containing plasmids, etc.

- PenetraBodies: receptor-mediated targeted delivery of functionally-active human antibody fragments into cytosol for the treatment of chronic infections and diseases

The present invention relates to methods of making and using chimeric antibody molecules comprised of at least two domains, namely R.sub.AF, and I.sub.AF, linked by a flexible peptide linker.

- Assay solution compositions and methods for GPCR arrays

Buffered assay solutions for performing 1) binding or 2) functional assays on GPCR arrays, along with methods for their use are described. The buffered assay solution has an underlying composition having: a buffer reagent with a pH in the range of about 6.5 to about 7.9; an inorganic salt of either a monovalent or divalent species, at a concentration from about 1 mM to about 500 mM; and optionally a combination of: c) a blocker reagent at a concentration of about 0.01 wt. % to about 2 wt. % of the composition, or d) protease-inhibitor at a concentration of about 0.001 mM to about 100 mM. In an embodiment for functional assay uses, the composition is modified to also include a GTP-analogue, a guanosine 5'-diphosphate (GDP) salt, and/or an anti-oxidant reagent.

- Affinity labeling of serine proteases for simultaneous detection of multiple serine protease activity levels

The invention provides assay methods and reagents useful for evaluating the level of enzyme activities within living cells. Enzyme activity levels within living cells, such as Serine proteases, can be key determinates in assessing; 1) the presence of tumor (cancer) cells, 2) the predictive efficacy of a chemotherapeutic treatment regimen using a particular therapeutic agent or process, 4) the probability of graft rejection or acceptance, and 5) the disease state status of a cell. The identification of the up or down regulation relationships of serine proteases within living cell systems, provides a rapid, yet finely tuned mechanism for predicting the current and future physiological state of these cell populations.

- Selective polish for fabricating electronic devices

A selective polish for fabricating electronic devices is disclosed. The selective polish may include the use of a slurry that facilitates the selective polish of a first component but does not substantially polish a second component.

- Aqueous cleaner with low metal etch rate

A cleaning solution is provided for cleaning copper-containing microelectronic substrates, particularly for post etch, post-CMP or Via formation cleaning. The cleaning solution comprises a quaternary ammonium hydroxide, an organic amine, a corrosion inhibitor, and water. A preferred cleaning solution comprises tetramethylammonium hydroxide, monoethanolamine, gallic acid, and water. The pH of cleaning solution is greater than 10.

- Liquid detergent and cleaning agent composition

The invention relates to liquid detergent and cleaning agent compositions of high storage stability. They comprise a liquid medium with a water content of up to 15 wt. % and particulate coating bleaching agents suspended therein. The bleaching agent has a dissolving time of at least 5 minutes and a coating of at least two layers: The innermost layer comprises one or more hydrate-forming inorganic salts as the main component(s), and an outer layer, which makes up 0.2 to 5 wt. % of the coated bleaching agent, comprises alkali metal silicate(s) with a modulus of SiO.sub.2 to M.sub.2O (M=alkali metal) of greater than 2.5 as the main component(s). Preferred compositions comprise sodium percarbonate with an innermost layer of substantially sodium sulfate and an outermost layer of substantially 0.5 to 1.5 wt. % sodium silicate (modulus 3.2 to 4.2) as the bleaching agent.

- Coated sodium percarbonate particles, process for their preparation, their use and detergent compositions containing them

Coated sodium percarbonate particles containing a sodium percarbonate core surrounded by at least one coating layer comprising at least one inorganic coating material, the coated particles having a content of available oxygen of at least 3% by weight, and being fizzy to such an extent that 2 g of the coated particles dissolved in 50 ml of water at 20.degree. C. generate more than 0.4 ml of gas after 2 min. Process for the preparation of such coated sodium percarbonate particles comprising a heat treatment.

- Process for releasing fragrance

A process for releasing fragrance comprising the step of treating a) a perfume emulsified with one or more substances having emulsification actions, with b) demulsifying agent capable of demulsifying at least one of the substances having emulsification actions.

- Spiroepoxy-macrocycle as perfuming ingredient

The present invention relates to the use as perfuming ingredient of 1-oxaspiro[2.11]tetradecane, as well as to the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles containing said compound.

- Public restroom toilet seat sanitizing apparatus

A dispenser discharging antibacterial, self-drying disinfectant solution is suspended from an inside wall of a public rest facility stall to transport the solution through a length of tubing to an inlet port at a rear or side surface of a toilet seat in filling a hollow therein below an opening in the top surface of the seat in introducing the disinfectant solution to be spread about the top surface in cleansing it of any generally sexually transmitted germs, viruses and bacteria that might be present.

- Method for treatment carbonaceous materials

Process for reducing the amount of sulfur-containing impurities in carbonaceous materials are described. One process comprises contacting the materials with an aqueous solution of hydrofluorosilicic acid in the absence of hydrogen fluoride under conditions wherein at least some of the sulfur-containing impurities react with the hydrofluorosilicic acid to form reaction products and separating the reaction products from the carbonaceous materials. Another process comprises contacting the materials with an aqueous solution of hydrofluorosilicic acid in the absence of hydrogen fluoride under conditions wherein at least some of the sulfur-containing impurities react with the hydrofluorosilicic acid to form reaction products separating the reaction products and the hydrofluorosilicic acid from the carbonaceous materials and subsequently treating the carbonaceous materials with the fluorine acid solution which comprises an aqueous solution of hydrofluorosilicic acid and hydrogen fluoride. A further process comprises treating the carbonaceous materials with a fluorine acid solution which comprises an aqueous solution of hydrofluorosilicic acid and hydrogen fluoride, separating the carbonaceous materials from the aqueous solution of hydrofluorosilicic acid and hydrogen fluoride, and then contacting the carbonaceous materials with an organic solvent capable of dissolving elemental sulfur.

- System for catalytic combustion

A system comprising a compressor (10) having an inlet stream (25) and an outlet stream (26), a pre-heater (12) having a process inlet stream (29) and a process outlet stream (31), a catalytic combustor (13) having an inlet stream (32) and an outlet stream (33) and containing an catalyst, and a turbine (14) having an inlet stream (34) and an outlet stream (35), wherein, the outlet stream (26) of the compressor(10) is connected to the process inlet stream (29) of the pre-heater (12), the process outlet stream (31) of the pre-heater (12) is connected to the inlet stream (32) of the catalytic combustor (13). The outlet stream (33) of the catalytic combustor (13) is connected to the inlet stream (34) of the turbine (14). During operation of the system, the inlet stream (25) of the compressor (10) has a substantially constant and low concentration of fuel.

- Elimination of alum yellowing of aspen thermomechanical pulp through pulp washing

This invention relates to an improved process for manufacturing bleached thermomechanical aspen pulp having reduced yellow after treatment with aluminum based chemicals such as alum which are used in paper making processes. In this improved process the pulp is washed prior to, after or between the bleaching stages or a combination of the foregoing.

- ELECTRIC-CURRENT BIOSENSOR

An electric-current biosensor has first and second supports, a pair of positive and negative electrodes on the first supports, an activity area covers the positive and negative electrodes, a pair of testing ports on two sides of the second support, and an electrode film mating with the activity area. The pair of testing ports force the sample to flow into the activity area and stops the sample from flowing outside the support along the surface thereof.

- FORMULATION FOR DUST ABATEMENT AND PREVENTION OF EROSION

A composition of matter containing a solution made from: from about 18 to about 70 wt % of a sugar; from about 2 to about 10 wt % of a water-soluble polysaccharide; from about 0.1 to about 1 wt % of a phosphate; from about 0.01 to about 1 wt % of a surfactant; and from about 18 wt % to remainder of water. A method for dust and sand abatement and erosion prevention by: providing the above solution, applying the solution to sand or dust particles wherein the solution binds to the particles; and allowing the solution to bind to the sand or dust particles and to dry thereby forming a hardened crust.

- Process for cast detergent manufacture

The present invention provides for a process to prepare multi-phase cast solid detergent log capable of being cut into plurality of bars comprising: i. positioning a rigid insert into a rigid elongate mould wherein the insert is substantially coextensive with the mould, to define a cavity in the elongate mould; ii. filling melt of a detergent composition into the cavity; iii. cooling the detergent composition to promote solidification of the melt; and iv. ejecting the solid detergent log from the elongate mould.

- Packaging tape adhesive composition and packaging tape comprising it

A packaging tape adhesive composition for cardboard box sealing tapes, comprising: a linear tetrablock copolymer S--I--S--I', obtainable by full sequential polymerization of predominantly styrene and of predominantly isoprene respectively, having an apparent molecular weight in the range of from 205,000 to 225,000, and wherein both predominantly poly(styrene) blocks have an apparent molecular weight of from 10,000 to 12,000, wherein the intermediate S--I diblock copolymer has an apparent molecular weight in the range of from 130,000 to 185,000, wherein the intermediate S--I--S triblock copolymer has an apparent molecular weight in the range of from 145,000 to 195,000, and wherein the poly(styrene) content is in the range of from 14 to 16 wt %, and at least one tackifying resin in an amount of from 50 to 150 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of block copolymers; packaging tape for cardboard sealing derived from said packaging tape adhesive composition; the linear tetrablock copolymer for the preparation of said packaging tape adhesive composition; and a process for the manufacture of pellets comprising said packaging tape adhesive composition.

- Compositions comprising a potassium salt active ingredient, including oral compositions for reducing dental nerve and dentin sensitivity comprising a non-menthol flavoring

The subject invention provides a detergent composition comprising an effective amount of a soluble potassium salt, a sodium (C.sub.8-C.sub.24) alkylsulfate in an amount effective to remove or loosen debris and/or stains from a surface, and a polar surfactant, said surfactant comprising a hydrophobic portion selected from a (C.sub.6-C.sub.30) alkyl group and a polymeric silicone group, wherein the molar ratio of the surfactant to the sodium (C.sub.8-C.sub.24) alkylsulfate is greater than or equal to about 1:1. Detergent compositions of the invention include oral compositions for removing and loosening plaque and/or stains from a dental surface and oral compositions for reducing dental nerve and/or dentin sensitivity. The subject invention further provides an oral composition for reducing dental nerve and/or dentin sensitivity comprising an effective amount of an ingredient that possesses activity in reducing dental nerve and/or dentin sensitivity, an orally-acceptable vehicle, and a flavoring that does not contain a substantial amount of menthol in an amount effective to provide flavor to said composition. The subject invention also provides a mint flavoring that does not comprise a substantial amount of menthol, said mint flavoring being either a dementholated natural mint extract or a synthetic blend.

- Synergistic composition and methods for treating neoplastic or cancerous growths and for restoring or boosting hematopoiesis

The present invention provides a synergistic composition and methods for treating neoplastic or cancerous growths as well as for treating such patients in order to restore or boost hematopoiesis. The present invention comprises administration of the combination of a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte inducing composition and at least one agent which is capable of neutralizing or down regulating the activity of tumor secreted immunosuppressive factors, separately or in combination.

- Flavonoid solubilizing agent and method of solubilizing flavonoid

A flavonoid solubilization agent capable of highly solubilizing flavonoids such as isoflavone, baicalin, rutin and naringin whose solubility is generally low; and a method of effecting the above solubilization. Flavonoids can be solubilized by causing a flavonoid and soybean saponin and/or malonyl isoflavone glycoside to be co-present in an aqueous medium.

- Opacifying polymers

A self-stabilizing dispersion composition having a copolymer having at least one polymerizable acid-containing moiety, wherein the at least one acid-containing moiety is at least partially neutralized before or during polymerization, and at least one hydrophobic moiety. A process for producing such compositions is also provided, as well as a process for encapsulating water-insoluble actives in such copolymers.

- Crosslinked siloxane outmost layer having aromatic siliconcontaining compounds for photoreceptors

An aromatic silicon-containing compound has the formula: Ar--[X-L-SiR.sub.n(OR').sub.3-n].sub.m where Ar represents an aromatic group, X represents a divalent or trivalent group; L represents a divalent linking group; R represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an aryl group; R' represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; n is an integer of from 0 to 2; and m is an integer of from 1 to 5. The aromatic silicon-containing compound can be used in electrophotographic photoreceptors, particularly in outmost protective layers of such electrophotographic photoreceptors.

- Development of radiation-sensitive elements

An aqueous alkaline developer for use with an imaged lithographic printing precursor comprises an aqueous alkaline medium, sodium metasilicate, a steric or electrosteric stabilizer, and a rinse aid or a phase stabilizer. It is suited for developing a lithographic printing precursor comprising, on a substrate, a coated and dried layer of a radiation-sensitive composition comprising one or more acetal resins. The developer may further contain a moderator, a dispersing agent capable of solvating a hydrophobic image colorant, and a wetting agent. The acetal resin of the precursor may be derived from polyvinyl alcohol by condensation with aldehydes. The imageable element is imageable by radiation, preferably infrared radiation, and provides good sensitivity for use in lithographic applications, such as conventional imaging systems, computer-to-plate systems or other direct imaging elements and applications when treated with the developer. The invention also provides a positive-working lithographic printing master comprising a precursor as aforesaid, imaged and developed with the developer. The invention further provides a method for cleaning the processor equipment in which the imaged lithographic printing precursor has been developed, comprising treating the deposit with an acid to yield liberated image colorant and treating the liberated image colorant with a cleaning composition.

- Methods,compositions and kits for cell separation

Methods, compositions and kits for concentrating or separating cells containing target nucleic acid are disclosed, especially m mixtures containing the cells and other components such as impurities. The methods can keep a large proportion of the cells intact, allowing the cells to be employed after separation (e.g. cultured) and/or which facilitates the recovery of nucleic acid from the cells. The method employs flocculating agents, such as polyamines or cationic detergents, to form complexes with cells causing them to aggregate and so separated from other components of the mixture. Conveniently, the separation of the aggregated cells can be effected with a solid phase which is capable of binding the cells, such as magnetic beads or filters.

- Acid fungal proteases

The present invention is directed to novel acid proteases and more specifically to NSP24 family proteases and NSP25 family proteases including biologically active fragments thereof and to nucleic acid molecules encoding said proteases. Also provided are vectors and host cells including nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteases, methods for producing the proteases, enzyme compositions and methods employing said proteases.

- Upflow settling reactor for enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose

A process for the enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose to produce a hydrolysis product from a pre-treated cellulosic feedstock is provided. The process comprises introducing an aqueous slurry of the pre-treated cellulosic feedstock at the bottom of a hydrolysis reactor. Axial dispersion in the reactor is limited by avoiding mixing and maintaining an average slurry flow velocity of about 0.1 to about 20 feet per hour, such that the undissolved solids flow upward at a rate slower than that of the liquid. Cellulase enzymes are added to the aqueous slurry before or during the step of introducing. An aqueous stream comprising hydrolysis product and unhydrolyzed solids is removed from the hydrolysis reactor. Also provided are enzyme compositions which comprise cellulase enzymes and flocculents for use in the process. In addition, a kit comprising cellulase enzymes and flocculent is provided.

- Process and catalysts for deep desulphurization of fuels

The present invention concerns a process for oxidative desulphurization of hydrotreated hydrocarbon mixtures which boil within the range of 180.degree. to 360.degree. C., containing less than 350 ppm of sulphur as thiophenic compounds, said process comprising the steps of a) putting these mixtures in contact, in the presence of an organic peroxide, with a catalytic composition comprising a completely amorphous micro and/or mesoporous mixed oxide containing an oxide matrix selected from silica, alumina, ceria, magnesia and mixtures of thereof, wherein one or more oxidative metal oxides selected from transition metal oxides and group IVA metal oxides are uniformly dispersed, and b) separating the obtained corresponding sulphur oxygenated products from the hydrocarbon mixture.

- Detersive compositions containing hydrophobic benefit agents pre-emulsified using sub-micrometer-sized insoluble cationic particles

A cationic oil-in-water emulsion for addition to detersive compositions comprising a hydrophilic cationic polymer, an oil-soluble anionic polymer, and a hydrophobic benefit agent in the oil phase made by adding the benefit agent to a hydrophobic liquid; thickening the oil phase with an organophillic smectite clay reacted at clay platelet surfaces to make the clay platelet surfaces hydrophobic while the edge surfaces of the clay remain hydrophilic, such that the benefit agent is adsorbed at an oil/water interface in the emulsion, wherein the anionic polymer is capable of adsorbing the hydrophobic benefit agent at an oil/water interface of the emulsion, and the a hydrophilic, cationic polymer has a cationic nitrogen content of at least 6% by weight, that is incompatible with anionic surfactants, being insoluble in anionic-surfactant solutions containing an amount of 3% or higher of an anionic surfactant, and the hydrophilic cationic polymer has a cationic nitrogen content of at least 0.1% by weight and has a molecular weight of at least 600,000 Dalton.

- Stripping and cleaning compositions for microelectronics

Aqueous, silicate free, cleaning compositions of about pH 9 or below and method of using the cleaning compositions for cleaning microelectronic substrates, which compositions are able to essentially completely clean such substrates and produce essentially no metal corrosion of the metal elements of such substrates. The aqueous cleaning compositions of this invention have (a) water, (b) at least one of ammonium and quaternary ammonium ions and (c) at least one of hypophosphite (H.sub.2PO.sub.2.sup.-) and/or phosphite (HPO.sub.3.sup.2-) ions. The cleaning compositions also may contain fluoride ions. Optionally, the composition may contain other components such as organic solvents, oxidizing agent, surfactants, corrosion inhibitors and metal complexing agents.

- Anti-soiling detergent composition

To provide an anti-soiling detergent composition that has excellent detergency, endows cleaned surfaces with a pronounced anti-soiling effect, effectively sustains the anti-staining effect, possesses superb storage stability, and can be used on restrooms, sinks, baths, and other damp, hard surfaces. The anti-soiling detergent composition contains (A) 0.05 to 10 mass % of a polyetheramide-modified organopolysiloxane and/or amino-modified organopolysiloxane, (B) 0.1 to 30 mass % of a specific surfactant, (C) 0.1 to 20 mass % of a metal chelating agent, and (D) water.

- Lipoxygenase

The inventors have found a novel fungal lipoxygenase from Magnaporthe salvinii and determined its sequence. They have sequenced the gene and cloned it into E. coli and deposited the clone. Oligonucleotide probes based on the sequence information are useful for screening a eukaryotic library to obtain a lipoxygenase. The lipoxygenase is useful in baking and in a detergent.

- Neutral cellulase catalytic core and method of producing same

The present invention relates to the cloning and high level expression of novel cellulase proteins or derivatives thereof in the in a host cell. Further aspects of the present invention relate to transformants that express the novel cellulases, and expression vectors comprising the DNA gene fragments or variants thereof that code for the novel cellulases derived from Actinomycete using genetic engineering techniques. The present invention is also directed to novel cellulase compositions and methods of use therefore in industrial processes. In particular, the present invention is related to treating textiles with a novel cellulase derived from Actinomycete spp. The present invention also relates to the use of cellulase derived from Actinomycete spp. to enhance the digestibility of animal feed, in detergents, in the treatment of pulp and paper and in the production of starch and treatment of by-products thereof.

- Method of activating alpha-amylase

The invention provides an activation method of .alpha.-amylase. .alpha.-Amylase or particles containing the same are contacted with an oxidizing agent or particles containing the same. After contacting, the activated .alpha.-amylase can be separated from the oxidizing agent. After contacting, .alpha.-amylase and the oxidizing agent can be incorporated in the form of a mixture into a detergent base to give a detergent composition.

- Soft detergent mixtures

The invention is a detergent mixture containing: (a) 10% to 30% by weight of protein fatty acid condensate; (b) 1 % to 12% by weight of a protein hydrolyzate; (c) 3% to 20% by weight of an acylated amino acid; (d) 1% to 12% by weight of an amino acid; and (e) 0% to 3% by weight of a preservative. In addition, the composition can optionally contain (f) 0.1% to 10% by weight of a neutralizing agent; (g) 0.1% to 15% by weight of sodium chloride, potassium chloride or mixtures of both; (h) 0.1% to 15% by weight of a solvent; and (i) water. The mixture is a soft detergent suitable for uses which are in contact with the skin, are high foaming and are not affected by hard water.

- Quaternary chelidonine and alkaloid derivatives, process for their preparation and their use in manufacture of medicaments

The invention relates to alkaloid reaction products obtainable in a process wherein alkaloids are reacted with an alkylating agent, preferably thiotepa, whereafter unreacted alkylating agent and other water-soluble compounds are removed from the reaction mixture by washing with water or a suitable aqueous solvent, whereafter the reaction mixture is subjected to a treatment with strong acid, preferably hydrogen chloride (HCI), to precipitate a water soluble salt of the reaction products. The precipitated reaction products comprise at least one quaternary alkaloid derivative and are suitable as drugs for prophylactic or therapeutic application, particularly in the treatment of immunological or metabolic dysfunctions, and cancer.

- Ultrasound triggering method

The invention relates to a triggered ultrasound imaging method for imaging of the myocardium, minimizing the risk of eliciting cardiac arrhythmia. Particularly, the invention is directed to a method of assessing cardiac perfusion. Destruction pulses are triggered such that they fall within the refractory period of the heart, while imaging pulses are triggered at any given time of the ECG cycle, preferably during end-systole.

- Process for washing colored keratinous fibers with a composition comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and method for protecting the color

Disclosed herein is a process for dyeing keratinous fibers comprising applying to the keratinous fibers at least one oxidation dyeing composition which comprises at least one oxidation base and at least one aromatic coupler substituted in the meta position by two amino groups, at least one of the amino group being primary, and washing the fibers, thus colored, with at least one detergent composition comprising at least one non-ionic surfactant chosen from alkylpolyglycoside surfactants and polyglycerolated surfactants.

- Composition for dyeing keratinous fibers with a cationic direct dye and a quaternary ammonium salt

The invention concerns a dyeing composition for keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair, comprising in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least a direct cationic colouring agent of specific formula, and characterised in that it further contains at least a quaternary ammonium salt. The invention also concerns methods and devices using said composition.

- Automatic washing machine detergent dispensing device

An automatic washing machine detergent dispensing device comprises a bar of detergent disposed within a channel. The detergent bar completely fills at least a portion of the channel across the entire bore of the channel. The channel has an inlet aperture which is in communication therewith.

- Surface-modified semiconductor electrode, dye-sensitized solar cell, method of manufacturing the solar cell, and polymer composition used for the method

Provided is a semiconductor anode including: a metal oxide semiconductor formed on a conductive substrate; a dye formed on a surface of the metal oxide semiconductor; and a polymer self-assembled on a surface of the metal oxide semiconductor. Provided are also a dye-sensitized solar cell, a method of manufacturing the dye-sensitized solar cell, and a polymer composition used for the method of manufacturing the dye-sensitized solar cell. The dye-sensitized solar cell includes an organic material-incorporated metal oxide semiconductor. Therefore, the transfer of electrons in the semiconductor to an electrolyte can be prevented, thereby increasing photocurrent and photovoltage, resulting in enhancement in energy conversion efficiency.

- Use of fiber film reactors to effect separation and reaction between two immiscible reaction components

A fiber reaction process whereby reactive components contained in immiscible streams are brought into contact to effect chemical reactions and separations. The conduit reactor utilized contains wettable fibers onto which one stream is substantially constrained and a second stream is flowed over to continuously create a new interface there between to efficiently bring about contact of the reactive species and thus promote reactions thereof or extractions thereby. Co-solvents and phase transfer catalysts may be employed to facilitate the process.

- Water treatment system and method

A water treatment system provides treated or softened water to a point of use by removing a portion of any hardness-causing species contained in water from a point of entry coming from a water source, such as municipal water, well water, brackish water and water containing foulants. The water treatment system typically treats the water containing at least some undesirable species before delivering the treated water to a point of use. The water treatment system has a reservoir system in line with an electrochemical device such as an electrodeionization device. The water treatment system has a sensor or a set of sensors for measuring at least one property of the water or an operating condition of the treatment system. The water treatment system also has a controller for adjusting or regulating at least one operating parameter of the treatment system or a component of the water treatment system to optimize the operation and performance of the system or components of the system to supply water tailored to quality requirements.

- Fabrication of MOS-gated strained-Si and SiGe buried channel field effect transistors

A method of fabricating semiconductor heterostructures including the steps of: (a) positioning a silicon wafer in a suitable environment and (b) processing the silicon substrate by applying several processing steps. A first optional processing step includes growing a graded buffer layer on a silicon substrate by low-energy plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (LEPECVD). A second processing step includes growing a constant composition buffer layer by LEPECVD. A third processing step includes subjecting the surface of the strain-relaxed buffer layer to a deposition process for a period of time and under prescribed conditions, in order to grow at least one additional layer. Subsequently, devices may be processed from the grown layer stack by using a prescribed sequence of steps including non-standard CMOS processes.

- Colouring masonry surfaces

A method of coating a masonry product or structure, in which a single coating of a tinting composition is made on the exposed surface of the masonry product or structure that maintains its look, feel or texture, the masonry product or structure being chosen for suitability by passing one or both of the following tests: A) Wet Area Method: 2 millilitres of water discharged onto the masonry surface within one second at 20-25.degree. C. Will wet out approximately 6 to 34 square centimetres (1 to 5 square inches) of the masonry surface in one minute, or B) Total Absorption Method: 2 millilitres of water discharged onto the masonry surface within one second at 20-25.degree. C. is completely absorbed into the masonry surface within the period of 10 to 60 seconds. The preferred tinting compositions are aqueous latex emulsions.

- Exhaust gas cleaning technique, and relevant system, and the chemical composition of the scrubbing fluid, particularly suited for motor vehicles

This patent relates to an exhaust gas cleaning technique, and relevant system, and the chemical composition of the scrubbing fluid, particularly suited for motor vehicles, whose operating principle envisages the scrubbing of the exhaust gas produced by the engine and the disposal of the pollutants collected during the scrubbing process, and, in particular, in which the scrubbing liquid is composed of a detergent, for example acetic acid with acidity of 7.1%, in quantities of between 30 and 200 ml (ordinary vinegar); an antioxidant, for example citric acid salts, in quantities of between 0.1 and 100 g; a catalyst for seizing the pollutants contained in the fumes, for example pure cellulose in quantities of between 0.03 and 100 g; deionised water, in quantities of 15.0 l.

- Compositions for hygienic hand disinfection and disinfectant handwashing

The invention relates to a disinfectant composition which includes a) one or more 1- or 2-(C.sub.1- to C.sub.24-alkyl)glycerol ethers, b) one or more bispyridiniumalkanes and c) one or more amine oxides, and to the use of the composition for hygienic hand disinfection and for disinfectant handwashing.

- Protein belonging to the TNF superfamily involved in signal transduction, nucleic acids encoding same, and methods of use thereof

A method of modulating immune response in an animal is disclosed. Such a method interacting the immature dendritic cells from the animal with an antigen ex vivo so that the immature dendritic cells present the antigen on their surfaces, inducing maturation of the immature dendritic cells ex vivo, and contacting the mature dendritic cells ex vivo with a modulator comprising TRANCE, conservative variants thereof, fragments thereof, analogs or derivatives thereof, or a fusion protein comprising the amino acid sequence of TRANCE, conservative variants thereof, or fragments thereof. After contacting the modulator ex vivo, the mature dendritic cells are introduced into the animal. As a result, immune response in the animal towards the antigen is modulated relative to the immune response against the antigen in an animal in which dendritic cells did not interact with the antigen ex vivo, and did not contact a modulator ex vivo. Preferably, the method of the present invention results in increasing immune response towards the antigen in the animal.

- Method of reclaiming drug compound from liposomal drug manufacturing stream

A method of forming a liposomal pharmaceutical composition containing the compound: from a feedstock solution of the compound, comprises the steps of assaying a permeate wash for HSPC and cholesterol; processing the permeate wash to form a concentrated solution of the compound if the assay result is lower or equal to a predetermined value; and adding the concentrated solution to the feedstock solution.

- Method for treating cancer using betulinic acid rich herbal extract

This invention relates to an orally effective herbal extract-based composition having broad-spectrum anticancer activity, more specifically a method of treating, inhibiting and/or preventing malignant tumors of the colon, intestine, stomach, breast, melanoma, glioblastoma, lung, cervix, ovary, prostate, oral cavity, larynx, liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder, endothelial cells, leukemia and myeloma using a herbal extract of Zizyphus, rich in betulinic acid. An advantage of the extract is that the betulinic acid has low systemic toxicity. The extract inhibits Protein Kinase C activity of cancer cells and induces apoptosis.

- Self-gelling alginate systems and uses thereof

Kits and compositions for producing an alginate gel are disclosed. The kits and compositions comprise soluble alginate and insoluble alginate/gelling ion particles. Methods for dispensing a self-gelling alginate dispersion are disclosed. The methods comprise forming a dispersion of insoluble alginate/gelling ion particles in a solution containing soluble alginate, and dispensing the dispersion whereby the dispersion forms an alginate gel matrix. The methods may include dispensing the dispersion into the body of an individual. An alginate gel having a thickness of greater than 5 mm and a homogenous alginate matrix network and homogenous alginate gels free of one or more of: sulfates citrates, phosphates, lactatates, EDTA or lipids are disclosed. Implantable devices comprising a homogenous alginate gel coating are disclosed. Methods of improving the viability of pancreatic islets, or other cellular aggregates or tissue, following isolation and during storage and transport are disclosed.

- Crosslinked siloxane composite overcoat for photoreceptors

A crosslinked siloxane composite overcoat for electrophotographic photoreceptors, containing at least one siloxane-containing compound, a resin and metal oxide particles; photoreceptors containing the crosslinked siloxane composite overcoat; and image process cartridge and image forming apparatuses containing photoreceptors containing the crosslinked siloxane composite overcoat.

- Methods for detection of genetic disorders

The invention provides a method useful for detection of genetic disorders. The method comprises determining the sequence of alleles of a locus of interest, and quantitating a ratio for the alleles at the locus of interest, wherein the ratio indicates the presence or absence of a chromosomal abnormality. The present invention also provides a non-invasive method for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus. The invention is especially useful as a non-invasive method for determining the sequence of fetal DNA. The invention further provides methods of isolation of free DNA from a sample.

- Detection of human antibodies to squalene in serum

The invention is a method and assay for detecting human squalene antibodies in sera or plasma using a blocking agent of -0.5% casein in a phosphate buffered saline (PBS) solution.

- Methods for assessing antibodies to neurodegenerative disease-associated antigens

The invention provides methods for assessing immunoglobulins directed to neurodegenerative disease-associated antigens. Methods of the instant invention involve specific, sensitive and precise identification of Ig classes of antibodies present in a test sample that are capable of binding an immobilized neurodegenerative disease-associated antigen. The enhanced assessment of antibodies directed to specific neurodegenerative disease-associated antigens that is enabled by the invention improves both monitoring of neurodegenerative disease treatment and prediction of neurodegenerative disease progression.

- Artificial testing soil and method of testing

An artificial test soil comprises particulate, hair, and fiber components, wherein said particulate component consists of mineral, food, and plant materials, so chosen and proportioned as to correlate to a typical soil found in the home. The test soil may be used to test cleaning products by application of a known amount thereof to a surface, cleaning of said surface, and determination of the amount of said soil removed from said surface.

- Method of measuring a level of contamination in a chemical solution and systems thereof

In one embodiment, a sample of chemical solution is provided. A first optical property of the sample is detected at a first wavelength and an expected optical property is predicted at a second wavelength, using the first optical property. A second optical property of the sample is detected at the second wavelength. The second optical property is compared with the expected optical property to measure a contamination level of a particular contaminant in the sample.

- Refreshing wafers having low-k dielectric materials

A low-k dielectric layer having a composition of silicon, oxygen and carbon is removed from a wafer. The low-k dielectric layer is removed by exposing a surface of the low-k dielectric layer to an oxygen-containing gas to oxidized the surface. The oxidized surface is immersed in an etching solution having HF and H.sub.2SO.sub.4 to etch the low-k dielectric layer. The etched surface is exposed to at least one of (i) an etching solution having H.sub.2SO.sub.4 and H.sub.2O.sub.2, and (ii) an RF or microwave energized oxygen-containing gas, to remove the low-k dielectric layer from the wafer.

- Compositions comprising anti-proliferative agents and use thereof

The invention relates to anti-proliferative agents derived from plants, wherein the agents are capable of inducing a plant organ into a state of dormancy or maintaining the organ in the state of dormancy. The invention further discloses compositions comprising the anti-proliferative agents and the use of said compositions to inhibit undesired or deleterious cell proliferation in plant or mammal tissue.

- Perfume delivery system

Perfume delivery systems, comprising insoluble carrier particles with surface silanols, which have been grafted with an organosilane and which carry organic residues with a positively charged functional group and a fragrance adsorbed to or absorbed into the carrier particles. The perfume delivery systems impart a long lasting fragrance to fabric treated with compositions containing the perfume delivery system.

- Shampoo and body detergent composition

A shampoo or body detergent composition which comprises (A) a refrigerant substance selected from menthol, menthone, camphor, pulegol, isopulegol, cineole, Japanese peppermint oil, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, and eucalyptus oil, (B) a substance giving a cool feeling and comprising an N-substituted p-menthane-3-carboxamide derivative, (C) an anionic surfactant, and (D) a water-soluble polymer and/or polyhydric alcohol. It optionally contains (E) a substance which gives a warm feeling. The composition is satisfactory in the effect of giving a refrigerant feeling and cool feeling during use and in the retention of that effect thereafter.

- Surfactant compositions

Laundry treatment compositions comprising 0.001-5 wt % of monomeric hybrid organic/inorganic nanoparticles having a particle size of 1-10 nm and 10-95% surfactant give ease of wash benefits to soiled fabric as well as prevention of adsorption of particulate soils.

- Water soluble packages containing liquid compositions

A package comprises an aqueous liquid detergent composition enclosed by a water-soluble or water-dispersible packaging material. The aqueous liquid detergent composition has a water content of between 20 and 50 wt %. The aqueous liquid detergent composition comprises at least one polyphosphate builder material in an amount of greater than 10 wt % and a carbohydrate.

- Sprayable perfume with an improved tenacity

An alcoholic perfume solution with an improved tenacity when applied onto a surface is described. The solution contains an effective amount of a single polymer capable of extending the diffusion of perfuming ingredients in the air.

- Flavor and fragrance compositions

The present invention provides a flavor and fragrance composition which comprises, as the active ingredient, an optically active (1S)-8-mercaptomenthone having an S-form/R-form mixing ratio for the configuration at the 4-position in the range of from 65:35 to 95:5 by weight, wherein the flavor and fragrance composition is for use in food and beverage, fragrances and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or oral compositions and the like; a product which is scented with the flavor and fragrance composition; and a method for enhancing or modulating odor of the flavor and fragrance composition by adding the optically active (1S)-8-mercaptomenthone.

- Method of plasma lipidation to prevent, inhibit and/or reverse atherosclerosis

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a detergent that can alter the activity of a lipoprotein. Additional aspects include the composition comprising a phospholipid, and the use of the compositions to treat and/or prevent cardiovascular diseases.

- Heteroaryl fused aminoalkyl imidazole derivates: selective modulators of GABAA receptors

Disclosed are compounds of the formula: or the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein the A, B, C, D, X, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6, are variables defined herein, which compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors, and are therefore useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, Down Syndrome, sleep, cognitive and seizure disorders, depression, overdose with benzodiazepine drugs, and enhancement of memory and alertness.

- Defoamer compositions

Effective defoamers prepared without employing difficulty handable catalysts, contain an organopolysiloxane, a filler, and a very minor amount of water.

- Process for producing oxycarbonyl-substituted piperazine derivative

If an organic solvent with a water content of 15% or less is used when an oxycarbonyl-substituted piperazine derivative is produced from a piperazine derivative, the piperazine derivative can be oxycarbonylated.

- Peroxide compositions

A kit comprising: a sealed container containing a ready-to-use skin bleaching composition including an emulsion containing 2 to 6% wt of a peroxide bleaching agent selected from hydrogen peroxide, organic peracids and salts thereof, hydrogen peroxide adducts, and metal peroxides, percarbonates and perborates; and instructions for the use of the composition to bleach chemically tanned skin.

- Alternate morpheeins of allosteric proteins as a target for the development of bioactive molecules

A composition having an agent adapted to affect a multimeric protein by binding to a binding site of the mulfimeric protein and thereby affecting an equilibrium of units, wherein the mulfimeric protein has an assembly having a plurality of said units, wherein each of the units has a first complementary surface and a second complementary surface and wherein the first complementary surface of one unit is associated with the second complementary surface of another unit, provided that the assembly is at least one of different quaternary isoforms on a condition that in the multimeric protein (1) a structure of each of the units determines a structure of the different quaternary isoforms, (2) the units are in the equilibrium and (3) the structure of the different quaternary isoforms influences a function of the multimeric protein.

- Odor-absorbing cellulosic fibrous substrates

The present invention is directed to durable finishes for cellulose-containing fibers and fibrous substrates. The active components of the finishes are hydroxyl-containing amines, and preferably trialkanol amines. When combined with a suitable crosslinker, the amines become attached to and crosslinked on the substrate fiber, and form a soft resinous coating that is durable to cleaning procedures. This polymeric coating imparts durable anti-microbial activity and renewable control of certain odors.

- Use of nonionic polysaccharide in a composition for caring for articles made of textile fibers

The invention concerns the use, in a composition for textile care in aqueous or wet medium, of a non-ionic polysaccharide whereof the native skeleton is formed of a main chain comprising similar or different anhydrohexose units, and branches including at least an anhydropentose and/or anhydrohexose unit. The anhydrohexose and/or anhydropentose units of the native skeleton being modified by at least a non-ionic group. The composition is designed for washing and/or rinsing and/or softening, prespotting textile articles, drying wet clothes in a dryer or for facilitating ironing.

- Fabric article treating device comprising more than one housing

A treating device for use with a fabric article drying appliance. The treating device dispenses a benefit composition into a chamber so as to provide benefits to fabric articles contained within the fabric article drying appliance. The treating device is comprised of at least two housings in communication with one another wherein at least one housing is located in the interior of a fabric article drying appliance and at least one housing is located outside of the fabric article drying appliance.

- Apparatus and method for dispensing products

A product dispensing system is disclosed. Methods for using the product dispensing system are also disclosed.

- Formulations used for the treatment of substrate surfaces

The invention relates to formulations containing at least one nitrogen-free polysiloxane compound, at least one polyamino polysiloxane and/or polyammonium polysiloxane compound, and/or at least one amino polysiloxane and/or ammonium polysiloxane compound, and an optional silicone-free cationic surfactant, a coacervate phase-forming agent, and carrier substances. Also disclosed are a method for the production of the inventive formulations and the use thereof for treating natural and synthetic fibrous materials.

- Highly dispersible silica for using in rubber

The present invention relates to highly disperse precipitated silicas which exhibit an extremely high level of reinforcement of rubber vulcanizates, to a process for their preparation, and to their use as filler for rubber mixtures.

- Compositions for hygienic hand disinfection and disinfectant handwashing

The invention relates to disinfectant compositions which include one or more 1- or 2-(C.sub.1- to C.sub.24-alkyl)glycerol ethers (glycerol monoalkyl ethers), one or more bispyridiniumalkanes and where appropriate one or more polyols and/or one or more surfactants selected from the group of c1) nonionic surfactant and c2) quaternary ammonium compound, and to the use of the compositions for hygienic hand disinfection or for disinfectant handwashing, and as skin antiseptic. The compositions according to the invention have a particularly low surface tension and thus an improved wetting effect.

- Detergent compositions comprising bacillus subtilis pectate lyases

Detergent composition comprising a surfactant and a pectate lyase (EC 4.2.2.2) enzyme en-coded by a DNA sequence endogeneous to a strain of Bacillus subtilis or a stabilized variant thereof provides superior cleaning and stain removal.

- Microemulsion containing anti-uv filters and/or anti-dandruff agents

This invention relates to microemulsions containing alkanolammonium salts of alkylsulfates and/or alkylpolyalkyleneglycolethersulfates, UV filters and/or antidandruff substances. The invention also relates to the use of said emulsions for cosmetic and/or medicinal-dermatologic applications.

- Polyglycerol partial esters of polyricinoleic acid and polyfunctional carboxylic acids and the use thereof for producing emulsions and dispersions

The invention relates to polyglycerol partial esters of polyricinoleic acid and polyfunctional carboxylic acids, obtainable by esterification of a a) polyglycerol mixture with b) at least one polyricinoleic acid and c) at least one di- and/or tricarboxylic acid and optionally d) at least one fatty acid having 6 to 22 carbon atoms by methods known per se, and to the use thereof for producing cosmetic or pharmaceutical emulsions or dispersions.

- Cosmetic compositions containing combinations of hydroxamate derivatives and antioxidants in a liposomal delivery system

A cosmetic skin care composition includes salicylhydroxamate or one or more other hydroxamate derivatives in an amount of about 0.001% to about 10.0% by weight, and nordihydroguaiaretic acid or one or more other antioxidants in an amount of about 0.00001% to about 10% by weight. The composition can be optionally encapsulated in a liposomal vehicle.

- Purified and isolated heparan sulfate 3-o-sulfotransferase isoform 5 nucleic acids and polypeptides and therapeutic and screening methods using same

3-OST-5 proteins, and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. Recombinant host cells, recombinant nucleic acids and recombinant proteins are also disclosed, along with methods of producing each. Isolated and purified antibodies to 3-OST-5 homologs, and methods of producing the same, are also disclosed. 3OST-5 gene products have biological activity in specific heparan sulfate 3-O-sulfotransferase reactions. These reactions provide unique modified heparan sulfate. Thus, therapeutic methods involving this activity are also disclosed.

- Alcohol-free microemulsion composition

The present invention concerns compositions that comprise alcohol-free microemulsions and methods for their use that include a surfactant, a lipophilic linker, and/or a hydrophilic linker. These compositions can be used, for example, in cosmetic or hair applications. In certain aspects, compositions of the invention have the ability to microemulsify sebum while providing enhanced cleansing of cosmetic products from the skin or hair. In addition, the compositions have the ability to enhance the penetration of skin or hair active ingredients, such as emollients, humectants, anti-oxidants, lipids, vitamins, botanicals, dyes, tanning compounds, etc.

- Perfume delivery system

Perfume delivery systems, comprising insoluble carrier particles with surface silanols, which have been grafted with an organosilane and carry amino functional groups, a polymer with positively charged functional groups added to said carrier particles and a fragrance adsorbed to or absorbed into the carrier particles. The perfume delivery systems impart a long lasting fragrance to fabric treated with compositions containing the perfume delivery system.

- Immersion plating of silver

The problem in forming solderable and bondable layers on printed circuit boards is that the surfaces tarnish after storage of the boards prior to further processing (mounting of the electrical components), thus affecting solderability and bondability. In order to overcome this problem it is suggested to deposit, in a first method step, a first metal which is more noble than copper to the printed circuit board and to plate silver in a second method step with the proviso that the first metal be deposited at a rate that is at most half the rate of silver in the second method step when the first metal is silver.

- Magnetism based nucleic acid amplification

This invention relates generally to the field of nucleic acid amplification. In particular, the invention provides processes and kits for amplifying a nucleic acid of a target cell or virus using, using inter alia, binding between a target cell, cellular organelle or virus with a magnetic microbead.

- Bacterial outer memberane vesicles

Existing methods of meningococcal OMV preparation involve the use of detergent during disruption of the bacterial membrane. According to the invention, membrane disruption is performed substantially in the absence of detergent. The resulting OMVs which retain important bacterial immunogenic components, particularly (i) the protective NspA surface protein, (ii) protein NMB2132 and (iii) protein NMB 1870. A Typical process involves the following steps: (a) treating bacterial cells in the substantial absence of detergent; (b) centrifuging the composition from step (a) to separate the outer membrane vesicles from treated cells and cell debris, and collecting the supernatant; (c) performing a high speed centrifugation of the supernatant from step (b) and collecting the outer membrane vesicles in a pellet; (d) re-dispersing the pellet from step (c) in a buffer; (e) performing a second high speed centrifugation in accordance with step (c), collecting the outer membrane vesicles in a pellet; (f) re-dispersing the pellet from step (e) in an aqueous medium.

- Polishing apparatus and polishing method

A polishing apparatus has a polishing section (302) configured to polish a substrate and a measurement section (307) configured to measure a thickness of a film formed on the substrate. The polishing apparatus also has an interface (310) configured to input a desired thickness of a film formed on a substrate to be polished and a storage device (308a) configured to store polishing rate data on at least one past substrate therein. The polishing apparatus includes an arithmetic unit (308b) operable to calculate a polishing rate and an optimal polishing time based on the polishing rate data and the desired thickness by using a weighted average method which weights the polishing rate data on a lately polished substrate.

- Antimicrobial sulfophosphate glass

The invention relates to an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory sulfophosphate glass having the following composition in percent by weight on an oxide basis: P.sub.2O.sub.5 15-60 percent by weight; SO.sub.3 5-40 percent by weight; B.sub.20.sub.3 0-20 percent by Al.sub.2O.sub.3 0-10 percent by weight; SiO.sub.2 0-10 percent by weight; Li.sub.2O 0-25 percent by weight; Na.sub.2O 0-25 percent by weight; K.sub.2O 0-25 percent by weight; CaO 0-40 percent by weight; MgO 0-15 percent by weight; SrO 0-15 percent by weight; BaO 0-15 percent by weight; ZnO 0-45 percent by weight; Ag.sub.2O >0.01-5 percent by weight; CuO 0-10 percent by weight; GeO.sub.2 0-10 percent by weight; TeO.sub.2 0-15 percent by weight; Cr.sub.2O.sub.3 0-10 percent by weight; J 0-10 percent by weight; F 0-5 percent by weight, the sum ZnO+Ag.sub.2O+CuO+GeO.sub.2+TeO.sub.2+Cr.sub.2O.sub.3+J ranging from >0.01 to 45 percent by weight.

- Low phosphorus cobalt complex-containing engine oil lubricant

Organo-Cobalt complexes having long chain saturated and unsaturated alkyl functionality as multifunctional additives in crankcase oils and the method of preparation thereof.

- Lube base oil and lubricating oil composition

The invention provides a lube base oil other than silicone oil having a kinematic viscosity of 12 mm.sup.2/s or below at 40.degree. C., exhibiting, in Noack test (250.degree. C., 1 hr), an evaporation loss of 30 mass % or below and/or a flash point of 200.degree. C. or higher, and exhibiting an aniline point of 60.degree. C. or higher. There is also provides a lubricating oil composition comprising the lube base oil mixed with at least one additive selected from the group consisting of an antioxidant, a viscosity index improver, a detergent dispersant, a friction reducing agent, a metal inactivator, a pour point depressant, an abrasion resisting agent, a defoamer, and an extreme-pressure additive. The lube base oil and the lubricating oil composition realize reduction of evaporation loss despite being of low viscosity and excellent compatibility with organic materials.

- Hair detergent compositions

Abstract Provided is a hair detergent composition comprising the following components (a), (b) and (c): (a) an anionic surfactant, (b) a carboxylic acid selected from hydroxymonocarboxylic acids, dicarboxylic acids and hydroxydicarboxylic acids, or a salt thereof, and (c) a silicone derivative having a group containing both a hydroxy group and a nitrogen atom as a side chain thereof bonded to a silicon atom. The hair detergent composition provides rich foaming during shampooing and at the same time and is capable of giving excellent conditioning effects and luster to the hair.11

- Compositions for processing of semiconductor substrates

Compositions useful in semiconductor manufacturing for surface preparation and/or cleaning of wafer substrates such as semiconductor device precursor structures. The compositions can be employed for processing of wafers that have, or are intended to be further processed to include, copper metallization, e.g., in operations such as surface preparation, pre-plating cleaning, post-etching cleaning, and post-chemical mechanical polishing cleaning of semiconductor wafers. The compositions contain (i) alkanolamine, (ii) quaternary ammonium hydroxide and (iii) a complexing agent, and are storage-stable, as well as non-darkening and degradation-resistant in exposure to oxygen.

- Solid formulations

The invention relates to a method of cleaning carpet, the method comprising the addition to the reservoir of a carpet cleaning machine a water-soluble solid product comprising a carpet cleaning composition, adding water to the reservoir of the carpet cleaning machine prior to or after adding the solid product, and operating the carpet cleaning machine on a solid carpet.

- Detergent compositions

The present invention provides a detergent composition D comprising at least one compound of formula (1) together with at least one compound of formula (2) wherein all substituents have the meanings as defined in the claims; as well as a process using such detergent composition and mixtures comprising fluorescent whitening agents.

- Replacement solvents having improved properties and methods of using the same

CFC replacement solvent compositions, methods of using the same and methods of making the same. These compositions meet or exceed the solvency, flammability, and compatibility requirements for CFC's while providing similar or improved environmental and toxicological properties. These solvent compositions have application including, but not limited to, oxygen handling, refrigeration or heat pumps, electronics, implantable prosthetic devices, and optical equipment.

- Detergent composition exhibiting enhanced stain removal

Detergent compositions are disclosed exhibiting enhanced bleachable stain removal in the substantial absence of detergent oxygen bleaches. The compositions contain, in addition to conventional detergent matrix ingredients, a binary system consisting of a specific inulin derivative in combination with a specific phosphonate component.

- Aircraft cleaner formula

A cleaning composition based on an aqueous or non-petroleum solvent, and useful for cleaning exterior surfaces such as aircraft exterior surfaces and other metal, glass, rubber and polymer surfaces possesses solvent-like properties with respect to greasy soils; inhibits corrosion and degradation of rubber; is bio-degradable; forms a stable emulsion with water; remains optically clear and stable at multiple dilutions with water; and conforms to MIL-PRF 87937D. The composition includes at least one fatty acid methyl ester, at least one ethoxylated alcohol having an HLB ranging from about 10 to about 14, at least one alkyl polyglycoside having an HLB ranging from about 10 to about 14, at least one hydrotrope, an alkali metal silicate, at least one corrosion inhibitor in an amount effective to prevent corrosion on metals, and water.

- Fragrance composition comprising at least one ionic liquid, method for production and use thereof

The invention relates to a fragrance composition which has, as fixative, at least one ionic liquid, and to the preparation and use thereof. The fragrance compositions according to the invention are advantageous since the ionic liquid, being a polar solvent which has as it were no vapor pressure, can delay the evaporation of the base scent components in a targeted manner. The large choice of ionic liquids allows the rate of evaporation of the scent components to be adjusted precisely. Since the polarity of the ionic liquids can be varied by means of the structure of the cations and/or anions within wide ranges, the ionic liquids used as fixative can be matched precisely to the chemicophysical and/or olfactory requirements of the scent component.

- Salt of morphine-6-glucuronide

Hydrobromide salt of morphine-6-.beta.-D-glucuronide (M6G.HBr), a medicament, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the M6G.HBr are disclosed. Methods of treating diseases using M6G.HBr, use of M6G.HBr as a medicament, in particular as an analgesic, are provided. Methods of making M6G.HBr and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the M6G.HBr also are provided.

- Microbicidal pyrimidine or triazine for preventing sexual hiv transmission

A present invention concerns the microbicidal activity of certain pyrimidine or triazine containing non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. The compounds of the present invention inhibit the systemic infection of a human being with HIV, in particular, the present compounds prevent sexual HIV transmission in humans.

- Compositions and uses of Amooranin compounds

Amooranin (AMR) has been found to cause tumor cell death through G.sub.2/m cell cycle arrest, caspase activation, and apoptosis. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that AMR is a substrate for P-glycoprotein. Based on these activities, AMR compounds can be used in the treatment of a number of diseases in which aberrant cellular proliferation occurs such as drug-sensitive and drug-resistant cancers, autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory diseases.

- Treatment of stereotypic, self-injurious and compulsive behaviors in man and animals using antagonists of NMDA receptors

NMDA receptor antagonists can be used in methods of treatment, for reducing the frequency of stereotypic behaviors in animals and for reducing the frequency of analogous compulsive behaviors in humans, for example, those that have been said to be a manifestation of, or related to, obsessive-compulsive disorder. Of particular interest is the non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist memantine.

- Controlled release compositions

A composition for controlled release of an active material such as a fragrance, sunscreen, vitamin or biocide in a product such as a hair shampoo, shower gel, another personal product such as an antiperspirant or deodorant, a household cleaning product such as a laundry detergent, hard surface cleaner or polishes, or a fabric softener, air freshener or tumble drier sheet, comprises a blend of the active material and a waxy cyclopolysiloxane. The cyclopolysiloxane is preferably substituted by hydrocarbon substituents having 12 or more carbon atoms and may also contain an aryl or aralkyl substituent.

- Process for the preparation of alkylarylsulfonates

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of alkylarylsulfonates by a) reaction of a C.sub.4-olefin mixture over a metathesis catalyst for the preparation of an olefin mixture comprising 2-pentene and/or 3-hexene, and optional removal of 2-pentene and/or 3-hexene, b) dimerization of the 2-pentene and/or 3-hexene obtained in stage a) over a dimerization catalyst to give a mixture containing C.sub.10-12-olefins, and optional removal of the C.sub.10-12-olefins, c) reaction of the C.sub.10-12-olefin mixtures obtained in stage b) with an aromatic hydrocarbon in the presence of an alkylating catalyst to form alkylaromatic compounds, where, prior to the reaction, additional linear olefins may be added, d) sulfonation of the alkylaromatic compounds obtained in stage c), and neutralization to give alkylarylsulfonates, where, prior to the sulfonation, linear alkylbenzenes may additionally be added, e) optional mixing of the alkylarylsulfonates obtained in stage d) with linear alkylarylsulfonates.

- HIGHLY CONCENTRATED FABRIC SOFTENER COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES CONTAINING SUCH COMPOSITIONS

An article comprising a polyvinyl alcohol film encapsulating a fabric care composition is useful for conditioning laundry.

- Cleaning tool assembly and related method of use

A cleaning tool assembly and method of use are disclosed for cleaning hard surfaces, such as bathroom surfaces. The cleaning tool assembly includes a cleaning tool and a cleaning pad that combine to define at least three distinct cleaning surfaces. The cleaning tool includes a handle connected to a head assembly that otherwise maintains the cleaning pad and provides a cleaning implement and a compliant cleaning edge surface. In one embodiment, the handle is expandable. In another embodiment, the cleaning pad includes a dry bleach composition.

- Fuels compositions and methods for using same

A fuel composition and methods for using it for controlling deposit formation in a spark-ignition internal combustion engine, such as a direct injection engine, comprising a spark-ignition fuel, a detergent, and a deposit inhibitor compound.

- Clumping animal litter composition and method of producing the same

The instant invention is directed towards a clumping animal litter comprising a combination of a high molecular weight polymer, a gum, and cellulosic components, and methods of preparation thereof. The invention particularly relates to a clumping animal litter that comprises a homogenous mixture of anionic polyacylamide, a guar gum, grist and optionally cellulosic fines in combination with one or more sources of cellulosic material, thereby providing a litter with enhanced absorption, clumping size and hardness.

- Cleaning wipe with variable loft working surface

A cleaning wipe useful as a wet cleaning wipe for picking up diverse debris, such as hair and other debris such as dirt, including a web defining a working surface opposite a second surface. The working surface has first, second, and third regions each having a different degree of loftiness and a different height. The degree of loftiness of the first region is greater than that of the second and third regions, and the degree of loftiness of the second region is greater than that of the third region. Finer debris, such as wetted hair, is captured and/or retained within the first region, whereas other debris such as particulates (e.g., dirt, sand) are captured and/or retained in the second region. In one embodiment, a plurality of the first, second, and third regions are defined on the working surface in a pattern.

- HEAT EXCHANGER CLEANING PROCESS

Disclosed is a novel process for cleaning and restoring the operating efficiency of organic liquid chemical exchangers in a safe and effective manner and in a very short period of time, without a need to disassemble the equipment and without the need to rinse contaminate from the equipment after cleaning. Used is a formulation of monocyclic saturated terpene mixed with a non-ionic surfactant package specifically suited to oil rinsing. The terpene-based chemical is injected into organically contaminated exchangers using a novel process involving high-pressure steam to form a very effective cleaning vapor. Also disclosed is a manifold which can be used to administer the formulation including steam into one side of the exchanger (e.g., the shell side) in one direction (e.g., from top to bottom) and easily then reverse the direction of flow (e.g., from bottom to top) to more thoroughly clean the exchanger.

- Stable, non-chrome, thin-film organic passivates

Storage-stable organic passivate formulations that are essentially chromium-free are provided comprising non-ionic or non-ionically stabilized organic film forming resin; at least one complex fluoride and optionally, dissolved phosphate anions, at least one component comprising vanadium, at least one inorganic oxide in dispersed form; and at least one wax in dispersed form.

- Process for applying a coating onto a surface of a lens substrate

The present invention provides a method for applying a coated or uncoated film onto at least one surface of a lens substrate. The method can be performed without the use of an adhesive during the application process. The film can be a coated film having one surface bearing a coating or a coating stack which is transferred from the film to the lens substrate main surface at the end of the application step, after withdrawal of the film.

- Acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers

The present invention relates compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating applications.

- Fabrication of group III-nitride photocathode having Cs activation layer

Improved photocathodes are provided by a fabrication method including steps of wet chemically cleaning the photocathode emission surface (to reduce the level of cleaning-induced surface damage), two stage heat treatment (to complete the cleaning without desorbing nitrogen from the emission surface), followed by activation with Cs only, as opposed to Cs--O. The resulting photocathodes have improved performance (lifetime, brightness, efficiency) compared to conventional photocathodes, and are thus attractive candidates for demanding photocathode applications.

- Compositions for wound treatment

A wound dressing composition comprising a chitosan and an oxidized cellulose. For example, the composition may be in the form of a sponge formed by freeze drying an aqueous dispersion of chitosan and oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC). The composition is especially suitable for the treatment of chronic wounds.

- Toner, method of making, method of using

The present invention relates to a toner useful, for example, for visualizing an electrostatic latent image formed on an image bearing member by a method such as electrophotography and electrostatic recording methods.

- Stabilization processing composition of silver halide light-sensitive color photographic material and processing method using the same

A stabilization processing composition for processing a silver halide light-sensitive color photographic material, wherein the stabilization processing composition contains a compound represented by Formula (I); and a molar ratio of ammonium ions in the stabilization processing composition to a total mole of cations in the stabilization processing composition is less than 50 mol %.

- Assay method

The invention provides an assay method for detecting fungal infection of soil or vegetables by pathogenic fungal species, in particular M. acerina, F. carotae and Pythium species, said method comprising: obtaining a sample of soil or vegetable; treating said sample to lyse fungal cells therein; using an oligonucleotide primer pair, effecting a polymerase chain reaction on DNA released by lysis of the fungal cells; and detecting DNA fragments generated by said polymerase chain reaction; wherein said primer pair comprises an 18- to 24-mer having the ability to hybridize to one of the oligonucleotide sequences of formulae (Ia), (Ib), (IIa), (IIb), (IIIa), (IIIb), (IVa), (IVb), (Va), (Vb), (VIa), (VIb), (VIIa), (VIIb), (VIIIa), (VIIIb), (IXa), (IXb), (Xa), (Xb), (XIa), (XIb), (XIIa), (XIIb), (XIIIa), (XIIIb), (XIVa) and (XIVb).

- Method of diagnosis, treatment and useful agents for conditions characterised by modulation in the level of activin ssc

The present invention relates generally to a method of diagnosing, predicting or monitoring the development or progress of a condition characterised by modulation in the level of activin expression and, more particularly, a method of diagnosing, predicting or monitoring the development or progress of a condition characterised by modulation in the level of expression of activin bc subunit. The present invention still further provides methods for the therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of conditions characterised by aberrant, unwanted or otherwise inappropriate activin expression, for example, conditions characterised by over-expression or underexpression of activin and most particularly, conditions characterised by overexpression or underexpression of activin bc subunit. A further aspect of the present invention extends to agents for use in the methods of the present invention.

- FGF18 production in prokaryotic hosts

The expression vectors and methods using an E. coli expression system for the large scale production of FGF18 are described. The vectors utilize the FGF18 coding sequence with specific changes in nucleotides in order to optimize codons and mRNA secondary structure for translation in E. coli. Using the expression vectors, the FGF18 gene was produced in E. coli to a level of greater than 1 g/L in fed batch fermentation. Also included are OmpT deficient E. coli strains, as well as OmpT and fhuA negative strains transformed with an FGF18 expression vector.

- BMP-11 compositions

Purified BMP-11 proteins and processes for producing them are disclosed. Recombinant DNA molecules encoding the BMP-11 proteins are also disclosed. The proteins may be useful in regulating follicle stimulating hormone, such as for contraception. In addition, the proteins may be useful for the induction of bone, cartilage and/or other connective tissue.

- Lubricating oil composition

A method of reducing the occurrence of ring-sticking in an internal combustion engine in which the crankcase of such an engine is lubricated with a multigrade crankcase lubricating oil composition containing 1 to 15 mass %, based on the mass of the oil composition, of a non-hydrogenated olefin polymer having a number average molecular weight in the range of 100 to 5,000.

- Fabric rinsing composition

A fabric rinsing composition, free of cationic softening compound, in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion prepared by a phase inversion temperature process. The product of the invention provides a good rinsing while efficiently depositing perfume onto the treated fabric.

- Makeup-removing composition

The invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion containing at least one silicone surfactant, at least one oil, and at least one detergent surfactant. In a preferred embodiment the composition contains no other emulsifier other than the at least one silicone surfactant. The addition of the silicone surfactant makes it possible to notably improve the makeup-removing capacity of the composition while at the same time leaving no greasy or tacky feeling on the skin. The composition may preferably be in the form of a milk or of a cream.

- Dishwashing detergent composition

A detergent composition is disclosed that contains an alkyl ethoxylate sulfate surfactant having an average ethoxylation level of from 1 to 5, and amine oxide. The amine oxide is present in an amount from 1% to 8.5%, by weight of the composition. The detergent composition has a pH from 5.5 to 8.5. The combined level of any free fatty alcohols and sulfated alcohols in the detergent composition is less than 3% by weight of the composition.

- Peroxycarboxylic acid-based polyelectrolyte capsule system having a long shelf life

A multilayer capsule is comprised of a core-shell structure wherein the core portion comprises at least one organic peroxycarboxylic acid in solid particulate form and the shell portion comprises at least one coating layer comprising a material selected from the group consisting of at least one polyelectrolyte, at least one ionic surfactant or a combination thereof.

- Machine cleaner

Machine cleaner product in the form of a water-soluble single- or multi-compartment pouch comprising a limescale removing composition and a water-soluble enveloping material.

- Methods of formulating enzyme cocktails, enzyme cocktails for the removal of egg-based and grass-based stains and/or soils, compositions and products comprising same

Methods of formulating enzyme cocktails based on the presence of enzyme-hydrolysable components in a target stain and/or soil. More specifically, the formulation of an enzyme cocktail comprising a specific enzyme for each component in a target stain and/or soil, optionally wherein each enzyme is incorporated at a level corresponding to the level of an enzyme-hydrolysable component in said target stain and/or soil. Further, enzyme cocktails for removing egg-based and grass-based stains, optionally formulated in accordance with the methods disclosed herein. Moreover, compositions and products comprising the enzyme cocktails disclosed herein and methods of using same.

- Fragrance delivery

A substrate such as a fabric may be provided with a fragrance during washing or rinsing process by the addition to the wash water of a free-flowing solid fragrance-providing composition that comprises a fragrance deposited on a particulate carrier along with a water soluble salt of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal.

- Method for producing polymers having isotactic or syndiotactic regions

A process for preparing a polymer having isotactic or syndiotactic regions (ordered regions for short) by polymerizing polymerizable compounds (monomers) in the presence of an optically active compound as complexing agent, wherein more than 50% by weight of the optically active compound is in the form of only one of the possible enantiomers, the polymerization takes place at temperatures below 20.degree. C., and at least 10% by weight of the monomers are prochiral compounds.

- Device and method for disinfecting a milking component

The invention relates to a device and a method for disinfecting a milking component, said device comprising a container for storing a disinfectant base material, and a processing unit. Said processing unit can be used to produce a disinfectant containing chlorine dioxide, from the disinfectant base material by means of a chemical reaction. A guiding element is used to bring the disinfectant into contact with the milking component, essentially directly after being produced, in order to disinfect the milking component.

- Scented dispensing fitment for bottles delivering household care liquid products

A package for a liquid household care composition is provided which eliminates any foul smelling odors emanating from the composition. The package includes a unitarily molded bottle having a container area formed from plastic walls and an open and a closed end, the open end including a neck area with an open mouth. A cap is present for reclosably covering the open mouth. A dispensing fitment such as a pour spout is molded separate from the bottle and supported adjacent the neck area. Plastic walls of the fitment include an aroma control agent, advantageously present within an encapsulating matrix. Walls of the bottle are substantially free of the aroma control agent.

- Compositon for the protection of a shaped article against corrosion

The invention relates to a composition for the protection of a shaped article against corrosion, said composition (comprising (a) a polyisobutene having a glass transition temperature of less than -20.degree. C. and surface tension of less than 40 mM/m at a temperature above the glass transition temperature of said polyisobutene, (b) a filler material and (c) an anti-oxidant composition. The anti-oxidant composition comprises a primary and/or a secondary anti-oxidant, the primary anti-oxidant being selected from the group consisting of sterically hindered phenol compounds. The invention further relates to a wrapping tape comprising said composition for the protection of a shaped article, a process for the manufacture of said wrapping tape and a process for covering a shaped article with said wrapping tape.

- Ophthalmic lens with an optically transparent composite film exhibiting both impact resistance property and polarizing property, and a process for its manufacture

The present invention relates to a light polarizing ophthalmic lens comprising a substrate made of organic glass and an optically transparent composite film deposited on the front main face of the substrate, said transparent composite film comprising a latex layer having an outer main face provided with parallel microgrooves, and a polarizing dye material filling at least partially the said microgrooves. The present invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of the light polarizing ophthalmic lens.

- Antiwrinkle composition and age reversal complex

An alkaline anti-wrinkling composition comprising carnosine, derivative thereof, or mixture of carnosine, and derivative thereof.

- Methods for inhibiting microbial infections associated with sanitary products and for enhancing sanitary product degradation, systems and compositions

The present invention describes compositions and methods for inhibiting microbial infections associated with the use of sanitary products, such as diapers, bandages, sanitary napkins, tampons, and the like. The present invention comprises providing for use a sanitary product containing an effective amount of a viable, non-pathogenic, lactic acid-producing bacteria, such as Bacillus coagulans, or an extracellular product thereof, useful for inhibiting growth of parasites and pathogens on the epithelial tissue in contact with the sanitary product during use of the product. The present invention also provides for enhancing biodegradation of sanitary products after use and disposal. Also described herein are methods using the product and systems containing the compositions.

- Topical personal care compositions and methods of use

Topical personal care compositions comprising an anti-inflammatory agent, an amphoteric surfactant, a bodifier/humectant, and water and methods of use are disclosed.

- Abrasive wipe for treating a surface

The present invention relates to a pre-moistened wipe for treating a surface, said pre-moistened wipe comprising: (a) a substrate having a plurality of abrasive means applied thereon, wherein the material forming the abrasive means has a Vickers hardness HV of at least 3 kg/mm.sup.2 and wherein said abrasive means is a three-dimensional structure having an exposed surface area of at least 0.1 mm.sup.2/abrasive means; and (b) a lotion applied to said substrate.

- Printed strip-type materials especially for covering containers

The invention relates to printed strip-type materials, especially for covering containers, possible imprints being applied to the side opposing the filler and/or to the side facing the filler by means of digital printing.

- Cytokine receptor chain

Polynucleotides encoding the IL-13 receptor and fragments thereof are disclosed. IL-13 receptor proteins, methods for their production, inhibitors of binding of IL-13 and its receptor and methods for their identification are also disclosed.

- Gold-based alloy nanoparticles for use in fuel cell catalysts

A method is featured for fabricating Carbon-supported AuPt nanoparticle catalysts for fuel cells, and particularly fuel cells using methanol as the fuel. The method prepares AuPt-based fuel cell catalysts having a wide range of controllable Au:Pt ratios. The AuPt catalysis are supportable on both carbon black (C) and C/TiO.sub.2 support materials. These materials demonstrate electro-catalytic activity towards CO and methanol oxidation, and O.sub.2 reduction. The same catalyst material is useful in constructing both anodes and cathodes, and demonstrates bifunctional activity.

- Process for Preparing an Overbased Detergent

The invention relates to a process for preparing an overbased metal detergent in an oil medium comprising the steps of: (1) providing a metal salt selected from the group consisting of a hydrocarbyl-substituted organic acid; a hydrocarbyl-substituted phenol, a phenate, a hydrocarbyl-substituted carboxylate and mixtures thereof; (2) further providing methanol and a mixture of alcohols containing 2 to about 7 carbon atoms, wherein the mole ratio of methanol to the mixture of alcohols is about 2.2 or less, to form a mixture; (3) further providing a basic metal compound; (4) reacting the mixture of step (3) with carbon dioxide to form a carbonated overbased metal sulphonate; (5) performing steps (3) and (4) at least three additional times upon the product of step (4); (6) thereafter removing at least a portion of the water produced in steps (1)-(5) and of the alcohols introduced in step (2); (7) performing step (2) again, upon the product of step (6); (8) performing steps (3) and (4) at least two additional times upon the product of step (7); and (9) thereafter removing a substantial portion of the water and of the alcohols from the composition; wherein the oil medium is present in an amount such that the weight ratio of the acid corresponding to the metal salt of (1) to the oil medium is 0.3 to 1.4; and wherein step (6) is required when the hydrocarbyl-substituted organic acid is a hydrocarbyl-substituted sulphonic acid. The invention further relates to its use in internal combustion engines.

- Process for production of etching or cleaning fluids

A method for producing an etching or cleaning solution comprising (1) at least one member selected from the group consisting of fluoride salts and bifluoride salts formed from at least one member selected from the group consisting of ammonia, hydroxylamines, aliphatic amines, aromatic amines, aliphatic quaternary ammoniums and aromatic quaternary ammoniums with hydrofluoric acid; (2) at least one heteroatom-containing organic solvent; and (3) water, the method comprising the steps of: Step 1: mixing an aqueous hydrofluoric acid solution with at least one heteroatom-containing organic solvent, and Step 2: mixing the mixture obtained in Step 1 with at least one member selected from the group consisting of ammonia, hydroxylamines, aliphatic amines, aromatic amines, aliphatic quaternary ammoniums, aromatic quaternary ammoniums, and fluorides thereof.

- Method for cleaning textiles

Detergent or micelle free cleaning media based on detergent free and/or micelle free liquid CO.sub.2 and including from 0.01 to 5% by weight of the formulation of a cleaning additive which is at least one multi-ester having a molecular weight of not more than 750 can be used in dry cleaning of textiles. Desirable cleaning additives are of the formula (1): R.sup.1(XR.sup.2).sub.n where X, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and n have defined meanings, particularly to be esters of multi-carboxylic acids and mono-hydroxy alcohols or esters of mono-carboxylic acids and multi-hydroxy alcohols.

- Method for stabilizing percarboxylic acids in dispersions containing surfactants

A method for stabilizing particulate peroxycarboxylic acids, in particular imidoperoxycarboxylic acids, (such as, e.g., PAP), which are solid at an ambient temperature in a preferably aqueous dispersion containing surfactants. The dispersion is established in such a way that in the dispersed state a degradation of the peroxycarboxylic acids in the dispersion is prevented or at least reduced or retarded, or that the solubility of the peroxycarboxylic acids in the dispersion is diminished, in particular by minimizing the halide ion content, reducing the pH value to pH values .ltoreq.7, minimizing the content of free or active surfactants, minimizing the content of non-ionic surfactants, adding complexers, adding catalases or adding a solvent with a low solubility capability for peroxycarboxylic acids etc.

- Low-foaming liquid laundry detergent

A low-foaming aqueous liquid laundry detergent composition comprising from about 0.05% to about 6%, by weight of the composition, of certain carboxylic acid ester and/or low-degree alkoxylated derivatives thereof having HLB below about 10; from about 8% to about 80% of a surfactant; from about 15% to about 90% of water. The compositions are particularly suitable for use in front-loading laundry washing machines.

- Detergent particles

The present invention relates to detergent composition comprising at least two granular components: (1) a first granule comprising high levels of a polycarboxylate-polymer and phosphate salt and at least 8 wt % surfactant and optional additional detergent ingredients; and (2) a second granule comprising at least 75 wt % (based on the second granule) of a phosphate salt and optional additional. In a preferred aspect of the invention, the first granule is a spray-dried particle.

- Multifunctional material compositions and methods

Multifunctional materials comprising an alkali metal silicate characterized by a degree of polymerization less than or equal to about 2.5. Cleaning product compositions comprising a multifunctional material, methods for making cleaning product compositions, and methods for cleaning comprising contacting a surface with a solution comprising a multifunctional material.

- Substituted 3-decene-5-one/ol derivatives

The present invention is directed to novel ketone and alcohol compounds and the use of these novel compounds in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.

- CCI-779 polymorph and use thereof

The present invention provides CCI-779 polymorph Form II. This invention also provides processes for preparing CCI-779 polymorph Form II and pharmaceutical compositions including CCI-779 polymorph Form II.

- Dispersions of a solid in an aqueous liquid including a polyalkyleneglycol ester or amide of a fatty acid dimer and/or trimer

Polyethylene glycol esters and amides of polymerised fatty acids are useful dispersing agents for solids, particularly particulate solids e.g. agrochemicals, oil drilling mud components, pigments, personal care formulants, ceramics, magnetic materials, extenders, fillers, optical brighteners, textile auxiliaries, or soil removed from clothes during cleaning, in aqueous media. Particular such agents are of the formula (I): [Pol]-(COX).sub.m (I), where: Pol is the core residue of a polymerised fatty acid; m is 2 or 3; and each X is: OM; where M is H, a cationic salt forming species or a group --(AO).sub.nR.sup.7; or a group --NR.sup.8--(AO).sub.nR.sup.9; where AO is an alkylene oxide residue; n is from 1 to 100; and R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are as defined, from H, an anionic group, alkyl or alkenyl; provided that at least one X is a group of the formula --(AO).sub.nR.sup.7 or --NR.sup.8--(AO)nR.sup.9.

- Natural aqueous composition and machine for dry-cleaning textiles and leathers

The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for dry cleaning and/or degreasing textiles and/or leathers, which composition is natural and biodegradable. The dry cleaning composition of the invention comprises in particular essential oils and surface active agents, it is etherizable and micronizable, and its ingredients are exclusively of vegetable origin. The invention also relates to a method of dry cleaning and/or degreasing textiles and/or leathers implementing the above-described aqueous composition, the method comprising a succession of stages of tumbling the textiles and/or leathers in a leaktight enclosure, wherein one of the stages consists in impregnating the textiles and/or leathers with a small quantity of an aqueous composition by means of pneumatic atomization at a size no more than 50 .mu.m, for a limited duration, and at a temperature of about 35.degree. to 45.degree. C., until the total weight gain is about 5% to 70%. The invention also relates to a machine for dry cleaning and/or degreasing textiles and/or leathers by implementing said method.

- Processes

The present invention provides for a method of dosing treating agents into a washing machine in particular sequences so that only one treating agent is dosed at one time. This avoids interaction of incompatible treating agents as well as provide for better cleaning as now one treating agent can perform without interference from other treating agents typically found in washing machines.

- Closure

The invention relates to a closure for a bottle. The closure is dispersible in a washing medium, wherein the closure comprises a first component and a second component. Each component defines a seal enclosing a volume within the bottle. The dispersion of each component is activated by a different means.

- Stable acid inhibitor formulations with improved performance, lower toxicity and minimal environmental issues

Aqueous concentrates of non-toxic corrosion inhibitors, preferably storage-stable, useful in acidic cleaning solutions for cleaning the surfaces of metal that contacts food or potable water, the concentrates comprising at least one polymer, which may be protein-derived or synthetic; at least one iodine ion providing compound; an acidifier; and optionally, at least one anionic, nonionic or amphoteric surfactant; at least one coupling agent; and a pH adjuster; the concentrates being substantially free of nonylphenol derivatives and compounds containing elemental iodine and providing an improved acid inhibition and less foaming than similar compositions comprising nonylphenol derivatives and elemental iodine when mixed with aqueous acidic cleaners; acidic solutions prepared therefrom; and methods of their use.

- Metronidazole-based tinted topical pharmaceutical compositions

Topically applicable pharmaceutical compositions suited for the treatment of dermatological complaints, conditions or afflictions, notably rosacea, contain a thus effective amount of metronidazole and at least one dye effective to impart a green color thereto, formulated into a topically applicable, pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle therefor.

- Alcoholic pump foam

An alcoholic foam composition, which can be dispensed as a foam via a pump-foam system contains a) at least 52 to .ltoreq.99 wt % of an alcohol or mixture of alcohols, b) a surfactant or a surfactant mixture, c) at least one polyalkylene glycol, d) optionally, at least one foam stabilizer, e) optionally, at least one member selected from the group consisting of cosmetic auxiliaries, adjuvants, active ingredients, and mixtures thereof, and f) optionally water. The surface tension of component b) lies in the range of .+.15 dyn/cm of the surface tension of component a) or corresponds to the surface tension of component a), and the sum of components a) to f) is 100 wt % relative to the total quantity of the foam composition.

- Composition for treating keratin fibers, comprising at least one aromatic alcohol, at least one aromatic carboxylic acid, and at least one protecting agent

Disclosed herein is a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium: at least one agent for protecting keratin fibers; at least one aromatic alcohol; and at least one aromatic carboxylic acid or a salt thereof. Also disclosed herein is a method for protecting keratin fibers against the action of atmospheric agents comprising applying the composition described above to the fibers. Further disclosed herein is a method for the post-treatment of an oxidation dyeing or of a direct dyeing operation on keratin fibers comprising applying the composition described above to the fibers. Still further disclosed herein is a multi-component coloring agent comprising at least one first component comprising a direct or oxidation dye composition (A) and a second component comprising a composition (B) comprising a composition described above.

- Blocky hydroxyethylcellulose, derivatives thereof, process of making, and uses thereof

This invention relates to non-uniformly substituted ("blocky") hydroxyethylcelluloses (HECs) and derivatives thereof that exhibit associative behavior in both neat solutions and in filled systems. The HECs and derivatives thereof exhibit unique and highly desirable rheology and are more efficient in thickening aqueous systems than prior art HEC products. These blocky HECs can be distinguished from prior art and commercial HEC products by having an unsubstituted anhydroglucose trimer ratio (U3R) greater than 0.21 and the hydroxethyl molar substitution greater than about 1.3 and less than about 5. This invention also relates to processes for making blocky HEC and uses thereof in functional systems.

- Protein purification

A method for purifying a polypeptide by ion exchange chromatography is described which involves changing the conductivity and/or pH of buffers in order to resolve a polypeptide of interest from one or more contaminants.

- Colloidal silver composition having microbial properties

We disclose a colorless composition comprising silver particles and water, wherein said particles comprise an interior of elemental silver and an exterior of ionic silver oxide, wherein the silver particles are present in the water at a level of about 5-40 ppm, and wherein the composition manifests significant antimicrobial properties. Methods of use of the composition are described. The composition can be incorporated into a hydrogel with essentially no loss of antimicrobial properties.

- Method and system for improved delivery of a precursor vapor to a processing zone

A method and system for improved delivery of a solid precursor. A chemically inert coating is provided on system components in a precursor delivery line to reduce decomposition of a relatively unstable precursor vapor in the precursor delivery line, thereby allowing increased delivery of the precursor vapor to a processing zone for depositing a layer on a substrate. The solid precursor can, for example, be a ruthenium carbonyl or a rhenium carbonyl. The inert coating can, for example, be a C.sub.xF.sub.y-containing polymer, such as polytetrafluoroethylene or ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene. Other benefits of using an inert coating include easy periodic cleaning of deposits from the precursor delivery line.

- Semiconductor cleaning using superacids

A method of cleaning a substrate includes contacting a surface of a semiconductor substrate with a composition comprising a superacid. The semiconductor substrate may be a wafer.

- Tartaric acid derivatives as fuel economy improvers and antiwear agents in crankcase oils and preparation thereof

Formulations using tartaric compounds of the present invention in a low sulfur, low ash and low phosphorous lubricant lower wear, and friction and improves fuel economy.

- Overbased vaterite containing salt composition

This invention relates to an overbased vaterite containing composition, comprising: a disperse medium, and a calcium salt and calcium carbonate dispersed in the disperse medium, at least about 50% by weight of the calcium carbonate being in the form of vaterite, the composition being substantially haze free.

- Lubricant composition based on fischer-tropsch derived base oils

A lubricant composition having a dynamic viscosity at -35.degree. C. of below 6200 cP as measured according to ASTM D 5293 and a mini rotary viscometer test value at 40.degree. C. of below 60,000 cP as measured according to ASTM D 4684, having a Fischer-Tropsch derived base oil having a pour point from -15 to -31.degree. C. and which base oil has been obtained by means of a catalytic dewaxing step, a pour point depressant additive 15 wt % or greater of a Detergent Inhibition additive package and Detergent Inhibitor additive package.

- Fragrance compositions that reduce or eliminate malodor, related methods and related cleaning compositions

The invention relates to a fragrance composition for control of kitchen malodor, kitchen cleaning and deodorizing products comprising them, and methods for the reduction of malodor utilizing them, the fragrance composition containing at least four of the following components: a. Decyl aldehyde or decanal b. Allyl amyl glycolate c. Cis-3-hexenyl acetate d. Rose oxide e. Terpinolene f. 2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde

- Semiconductor cleaning using ionic liquids

A method of cleaning a substrate includes contacting a surface of a semiconductor substrate with a composition comprising an ionic liquid. The semiconductor substrate may be a wafer.

- Surface active composition containing alcoholethoxy sulfate for use in laundry detergents and process for making it

The development and method for the production of an alkyl ethoxysulfate and alkyl ethoxysulfate/ethoxylated alcohol binary surfactant system using a sulfation process. A process for producing an alkyl ethoxysulfate/ethoxylated alcohol binary surfactant system additionally comprises the step of combining the resultant alkyl ethoxysulfate with the ethoxylated alcohol feed stream.

- Detergent composition with enhanced whitening power

A laundry detergent for enhancing fabric whiteness comprising at least an alkyl ethoxysulfate having an alkyl chain length of 12-18 carbons and 5-9 moles of ethylene oxide. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the composition further includes an alcohol ethoxylate having an alkyl chain length of 12-18 carbons and 5-9 moles of ethylene oxide.

- Bleaching composition comprising a cyclic hindered amine

The present invention relates to a liquid bleaching composition comprising a hypohalite bleach, a cyclic hindered amine and a compound selected from the group consisting of bleach-unstable brighteners, bleach-unstable coloring-agents and mixtures thereof.

- Laundry detergent compositions with efficient hueing dye

Laundry detergent compositions comprise (a) surfactant, and (b) a hueing dye, wherein the hueing dye exhibits a hueing efficiency of at least 10 and a wash removal value in the range of from about 30% to about 85%.

- Solid laundry detergent composition

The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition comprising: (a) a linear alkyl benzene sulphonate surfactant; (b) an alkoxylated alkyl sulphate surfactant; (c) from 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % alkoxylated alkyl alcohol having an average degree of alkoxylation of from 50 to 100; and (d) from 0.001 wt % to 0.5 wt % polyethylene glycol; (e) from 0 wt % to 5 wt % zeolite builder; (f) from 0 wt % to 5 wt % phosphate builder; and (g) optionally, one or more adjunct components; wherein the weight ratio of the alkoxylated alkyl alcohol and the polyethylene glycol is in the range of from 9:1 to 1,000:1.

- Solid laundry detergent composition

The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition comprising: (a) from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt %, by weight of the composition, of a branched alkyl alkoxylated sulphate surfactant having an average degree of alkoxylation of from 1 to 7; (b) from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt % by weight of the composition, of a linear alkyl alkoxylated sulphate surfactant having an average degree of alkoxylation of from 1 to 7; (c) from 0.1 wt % to 35 wt % linear alkyl benzene sulphonate surfactant; (d) from 0 wt % to 5 wt % zeolite builder; (e) from 0 wt % to 5 wt % phosphate builder; and (f) optionally, adjunct components; wherein the weight ratio of the branched alkyl alkoxylated sulphate surfactant and the linear alkyl alkoxylated sulphate surfactant is in the range of from 0.2:1 to 4:1.

- Detergent composition comprising a block copolymer

The invention relates to a detergent composition, suitable for use in dish washing or laundry, comprising at least 15% of a detersive surfactant(s), and a block copolymer, selected from the group consisting of (block A)-(block B) diblock copolymers, (block A)-(block B)-(block A) triblock copolymers, and (block B)-(block A)-(block B) triblock copolymers, wherein block A and block B derive from alpha ethylenically unsaturated monomers, at least one block being water-soluble. The detergent compositions provide an increased cleaning, and/or a decreased redeposition of the fatty substances once they are removed from a substrate.

- Low-color stiff PVB laminates

The present invention describes laminate articles comprising a stiff, low-color PVB sheet having a YID of less than 12 and having a low concentration of plasticizer in the PVB composition, wherein the sheet is prepared from a composition that includes a PVB bleaching compound. A sheet of the present invention is useful for making glass laminates useful for parts in making cars, boats, trains, buildings, display cases, and other articles that utilize transparent glass laminates.

- Capsicum variety exhibiting a hyper-accumulation of zeaxanthin and products derived therefrom

The present invention is concerned with Capsicum plants producing greater than about 0.4% zeaxanthin, by weight in the dried, ripe fruit pod flesh, which plants have been developed from commercially grown Capsicum cultivars by plant breeding techniques. Zeaxanthin is the dominant carotenoid in the dried ripe fruit pod flesh, when measured in non-esterified forms. Alternatively, these plants may be characterized as exhibiting a high pigmentation measured as an ASTA value and further characterized by the predominant presence of zeaxanthin. The zeaxanthin derived from these Capsicum plants can be used in applications that include nutritional supplements, foods, functional foods, cosmetics, animal feeds, aquaculture feeds, and pharmaceuticals.

- Fuels comprising hydrophobic starch and methods of fueling an enginge

A free-flowing, hydrophobic starch composition has a near-neutral dry product pH. Methods for making the hydrophobic starch composition by preparing an aqueous mixture comprising a starch, a siliconate, and an acid, where the aqueous mixture has a near-neutral pH, and drying the starch solids to obtain a hydrophobic starch. Novel fuel compositions comprise hydrophobic starch which can be used in internal combustion engines, such as diesel engines. Hydrophobic starch compositions may be used as fuels or fuel components. Novel methods of fueling and operating internal combustion engines use hydrophobic starch as fuel or fuel components.

- Two-component coating system for equipping smooth surfaces with easy-to-clean properties

The present invention relates to a two-component system for equipping surfaces with an oil, water, and dirt repellent coating, the two-component system being composed of a formulation 1 and a formulation 2, and both formulations being mixed together shortly before application. The invention further relates to a method of applying the two-component system to surfaces. The invention additionally relates to the use of the two-component system.

- Method of cleaning a washing machine or a dishwasher

A method of cleaning the interior surfaces of a non-loaded washing machine or a non-loaded automatic dishwasher with a liquid composition, by forming in said washing machine or automatic dishwasher an aqueous liquor comprising water and said liquid composition, wherein said liquid composition comprises an acid system comprising formic acid and an acid forming a slightly water soluble calcium salt.

- Treatment composition

The invention relates to a dental treatment composition comprising a particulate erasing agent, the particles of the erasing agent being dimensioned to roll along a surface. The particles have an average maximum diameter of between 30 and 1000 microns and consist of a precipitate of calcium carbonate. As the particles are round, when applied to a dental surface the particles roll along the surface picking up debris, stains, plaque, tartar or the like from the surface without damaging the dental surface. A method of treating teeth which employs a dental treatment composition of the invention is also disclosed.

- Use of substitute 2,4-bis (alkylamino)pyrimidines

The use of 2,4--bis(alkylamino)pyrimidines of formula (1) R.sub.1 is C.sub.1-C.sub.12alkyl or C.sub.6-C.sub.10laryl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.12alkyl; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together form a radical of formula (1a) R' and R'' are each independently of the other hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl or C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkoxy, R.sub.3 and R.sub.5 are each independently of the other hydrogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.8alkyl; R.sub.4 is C.sub.1-C.sub.20alkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, C.sub.6-C.sub.10aryl, C.sub.6-C.sub.10aryl--C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl, hydroxy--C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl, di--C.sub.1-C.sub.6al--ky--lamino--C .sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl, mono--C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkylamino--C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl,--(CH.sub.2)2--(O--- (CH.sub.2).sub.2).sub.1--.sub.4-OH or --(CH.sub.2).sub.2-(O--(CH.sub.2).sub.2).sub.1--.sub.4-NH.sub.2; R.sub.6 is C.sub.1-C.sub.20alkyl, C.sub.6-C.sub.10aryl, C.sub.6-C.sub.10aryl--C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl, hydroxy--C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl, di--C.sub.1C.sub.6alkylamino--C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl, mono--C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkylamino--C.sub.1-C .sub.6alkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2-(O--(CH.sub.2).sub.2).sub.1--.sub.4-OH or --(CH.sub.2).sub.2-(O--(CH.sub.2).sub.2).sub.1--.sub.4-NH.sub.2; or R.sub.3 and R .sub.4 and/or R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, together form a pyrrolidine, piperidine, hexamethyleneimine or morpholine ring; in the antimicrobial treatment of surfaces.

- UV-light-absorbing quaternary polysiloxanes

The invention relates to UV-light-absorbing quaternary polysiloxanes in which quaternary groups and UV-absorbing radicals can be mixed independently of one another according to the general formula (I)

- Double walled microcapsules with an outer thermoplastic wall and application process thereof

The present invention concerns double-walled microcapsules with an outer thermoplastic wall and an application process thereof on substrates, namely textile substrate. The microcapsules are applied to fibres so as to produce a slow release of products such as fragrances, antimicrobial, insecticides, antioxidants, vitamins or they can be used as materials such as thermochromic pigments, that change colour when heated, or "phase change materials" (PCM), that convey thermal insulation/control.

- Spinel-type ferrimagnetic particles process for producing the same, and magnetic recording medium using the same

Spinel-type ferrimagnetic particles having a composition represented by the formula: (MO).n/2(Fe.sub.2O.sub.3) wherein M is a divalent metal; and n is a molar ratio of Fe to M (n=Fe/M) which is from more than 2.05 to less than 2.5 (2.05<n<2.5), containing a superparamagnetic component in an amount of not more than 2% by mass, and having an average particle diameter of 5 to 30 nm, said spinel-type ferrimagnetic particles being respectively coated on surface thereof with a hydroxide of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Si, Al, P and Zn in an amount of not more than 10% by mass, calculated as the metal, as well as a magnetic recording medium containing the spinel-type ferrimagnetic particles. The spinel-type ferrimagnetic particles can exhibit a high coercive force irrespective of fine particles, and are excellent in dispersibility and chemical stability, as well as the magnetic recording medium for high-density recording can exhibit not only excellent frequency characteristics and high output characteristics, but also an excellent weather resistance and a high reliability.

- Norbornene polymer for photoresist and photoresist composition comprising the same

Disclosed herein is a photoresist composition which includes a norbomene copolymer having an epoxy group, an acid generator, and an organic solvent. The norbomene polymer shows superior mechanical and thermal properties, high transparency, excellent insulating properties, and particularly, improved mechanical properties due to the presence of an epoxy group. The photosensitive resin composition shows superior performance, e.g., transparence, developing properties, residual film characteristics, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and flatness. Particularly, since the photosensitive resin composition enables easy formation of a pattern as an interlayer insulating film and shows a high light transmittance even when being formed into a thin film with a relatively large thickness, it is suitable for the production of an interlayer insulating film used in the fabrication processes of LCDs.

- Sample preparation method incorporating an alkaline shock

Method of preparing a biological sample appropriate for use in a subsequent in vitro nucleic acid amplification reaction. The method involves a rapid, transient exposure to alkaline conditions which can be achieved by mixing an alkaline solution with a pH-buffered solution that includes a detergent and the biological sample to be tested for the presence of particular nucleic acid species using in vitro amplification. The invented method advantageously can improve detection of some target nucleic acids without substantially compromising detectability of others. The method is particularly useful for simultaneously preparing RNA and DNA templates that can be used in multiplex amplification reactions.

- Process, composition and kit for providing a stable whole blood calibrator/control

The present invention is directed toward a stable calibrator and/or control, kit and process for using in a glucose monitoring instrumentation. Principally, the instant invention teaches a glycolyzed red blood cell component, which has been treated with a glycolysis stabilizing effective amount of at least one non-crosslinking aldehyde compound. The glycolyzed red blood cell component may be added to fresh plasma along with an amount of glucose to form a simulated whole blood glucose control product, effective for maintaining a particular and essentially stable glucose concentration over a period of time sufficient for accurate measurement and calibration of a glucose measuring instrument.

- Metal-containing compositions, preparations and uses

A metal containing composition includes (i) at least one water soluble metal compound which forms metal ions when dissolved in water, (ii) at least one metal ion modifier, (iii) at least one acid, and (iv) water. The composition has a pH of less than 6 and an electrolytic potential in excess of 10 millivolts. Such compositions have uses in the prevention and/or treatment of pathogenic disease or disorder, as foodstuff supplements, in the treatment by disinfection of meat and other foodstuffs, in the coating, sealing and plating of metals, and in the treatment of water and sewage.

- Lubricating oil composition

A lubricating oil composition, particularly useful for use in gasoline engines, which has superior low fuel consumption properties is provided. A lubricating oil composition contains one or more salicylate-type detergents, one or more ashless friction modifiers and a base oil containing a base oil component having an oil film thickness of 95 nm or less, when measured under conditions of a sliding speed of 4.4 m/s, a Hertz pressure of 0.53 GPa and an oil temperature of 100.degree. C.

- Soot dispersants and lubricating oil compositions containing same

Linked aromatic compounds found to act as potent soot dispersants in lubricating oil compositions; lubricating oil compositions containing such soot dispersants and precursor compounds from which the soot dispersants are derived.

- Method for stripping cured paint with synthetic surfactants low in volatile organic compounds

A method of stripping cured paint from plastic, aluminum, brass, magnesium, galvanized steel, zinc die cast, and non-ferrous metal substrates, said method comprising: a) adding a stripping composition to a strip tank, consisting of a mixture of, not limited to, two synthetic detergent surface active agents, referenced in this invention as surfactants low in volatile organic compounds, specifically containing less than 50-percent by total weight or volume of any volatile organic compounds comprising 51% to 100% of the total weight or volume of the composition, with the remaining 0.5% to 49% balance consisting of additives; b) immersing said cured painted substrate in said strip tank containing said stripping composition; c) heating said stripping composition from 150 F. to 350 F for approximately 1-3 hours, wherein cured paint is removed from said substrate.

- Wood preservative

A wood preservative composition for treating wood to impart biocide and antimicrobial characteristics to wood contains a mixture of one or more cleaning members containing quaternary salts, an aromatic quaternary salt, a copper sulfate, a glycol ether and a chelator, mixed with water. The preferred active members are tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide, tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, benzethonium hydrochloride, copper sulfate pentahydrate and 2-butoxyethanol. The chelator is tetrasodium salt ethylenediamine of tetraacetic acid (EDTA).

- Ionic liquids derived from peracid anions

A novel class of ionic liquids and methods for their preparation are disclosed. Specifically, these novel ionic liquids can be derived from peracid anions. The present invention also relates to compositions containing these novel ionic liquids and method of using the same.

- Detergent compositions

Detergent compositions containing high efficiency lipase enzymes and specific detergent formulations comprising less than 10 wt % zeolite and phosphate builder are described. Preferred formulations comprise surfactants selected from alkyl benzene sulphonates in combination with alky ethoxylated sulfates or MES or non-ionic surfactants.

- Cleaning compositions that provide grease removal and fragrance delivery

Disclosed is a cleaning composition that contains at least two surfactants selected from a cationic surfactant, a nonionic surfactants, a linear alkyl benzene sulfonate salt, a sulfated alcohol ethoxylate, an amine oxide, and an amphoteric surfactant; and a fragrance compound. The cleaning composition has composition has a Cup test value of at least about 70% of the standard reference formula and a QFR value of at least about 20%. Also disclosed are related methods of fragrance delivery including application and use of the composition.

- Particulate laundry detergent composition comprising a detersive surfactant, carbonate and a flourescent whitening component

The present invention relates to a solid free-flowing particulate laundry detergent composition comprising a detersive surfactant, carbonate and a fluorescent whitening agent.

- Particulate laundry detergent composition comprising a detersive surfactant, carbonate and a cellulosic polymer

The present invention relates to a solid free-flowing particulate laundry detergent composition comprising a detersive surfactant, carbonate and a cellulosic polymer.

- Structured liquid fabric treatment compositions

The invention is directed to a structured liquid fabric treatment composition comprising as added components one or more silicone-based cationic fabric care ingredients preferably selected from the group consisting of cationic silicone polymers comprising one or more polysiloxane units and one or more quaternary nitrogen units; a structuring system comprising a structuring agent, a nonionic emulsifier and an anionic emulsifier; a cationic scavenging agent for the anionic emulsifier and a liquid carrier.

- Alkoxy alkylsulfanyl phenols

Aromachemical alkoxyalkyl sulfanyl compounds or a mixtures thereof having the formula: R.sub.1O--C.sub.6H.sub.5OH--SR wherein: R is a straight or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group; preferably, alkyl or alkenyl, having 1-8 carbon atoms; and R.sub.1 is a straight or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl group; preferably, alkyl or alkenyl, having 1-8 carbon atoms and their use as aromachemicals and in articles of manufacture.

- Substituted 1-(2-ethyl-1-methyl-cyclopropyl)-one/ol derivatives

The present invention is directed to novel ketone and alcohol compounds and the use of these novel compounds in creating fragrances, and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes and personal care products.

- Product

A process of purifying citalopram, either in racemic or enantiomeric form, which process comprises (i) providing a crude mixture comprising citalopram, either in racemic or enantiomeric form, dissolved in a water immiscible organic solvent, and which mixture also includes one or more citalopram derivatives which are present as citalopram impurities; (ii) washing the crude mixture with at least one dilute aqueous solution of a polybasic acid, either in free form or as a partial alkali metal salt, so as to separate citalopram from citalopram impurities present in the crude mixture; and (iii) where required converting citalopram free base, separated from citalopram impurities further to step (ii), to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt.

- Apparatus and methods for analyzing body fluid samples

An apparatus is provided for monitoring a predetermined parameter of a patient's body fluid while infusing an infusion fluid into the patient. The apparatus comprises an infusion line and a catheter configured for insertion into a blood vessel of the patient, and a reversible infusion pump connected between a source of an infusion fluid and the infusion line and catheter. The apparatus further comprises a body fluid sensor assembly mounted in fluid communication with the infusion line and which includes a first sensor and a sample cell. The first sensor provides a signal indicative of a predetermined parameter of any fluid present in the infusion line. The sample cell is substantially transmissive to light comprising a wavelength B. The apparatus further comprises a controller that is configured to operate the infusion pump in a forward direction so as to pump the infusion fluid through the infusion line and catheter for infusion into the patient. The controller is configured to intermittently interrupt its operating of the infusion pump in the forward direction to operate the infusion pump in a rearward direction so as to draw a body fluid sample from the patient through the catheter and infusion line. The body fluid sample drawn from the patient is disposed such that a first portion of the body fluid sample is in sensing contact with the first sensor of the body fluid sensor assembly, and a second portion of the body fluid sample is disposed within the sample cell of the body fluid sensor assembly. The controller further is configured to monitor the signal provided by the first sensor of the body fluid sensor assembly and to detect a change in the signal indicative of the arrival of the body fluid sample at the first sensor. The controller, in response to detecting the arrival of the body fluid sample at the first sensor, is configured to cease its operating of the infusion pump in the rearward direction. The signal produced by the first sensor provides an indication of a predetermined parameter of the patient's body fluid when the body fluid sample is in sensing contact with the first sensor.

- Methods and compositions for cleaning articles

The present invention provides methods and compositions for cleaning using dual phase wash solutions. The dual phase wash solutions comprise emulsions of polar and non-polar solvents with emulsifiers, surfactants and detergents. The methods of the present invention comprise the steps of charging an article to a washing machine comprising a washing drum, exposing the article in the wash drum to a wash solution comprising 0.125 to 20 percent water; a detergent comprising an ionic surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant and an emulsifier; and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, agitating the article and wash solution in the washing drum, draining the wash solution from the drum, optionally, adding a rinse solution comprising substantially the same components as the wash solution; agitating the article in the rinse solution; and separating the rinse solution from the article by allowing the rinse solution to drain out of the drum and spinning the drum to drive off residual rinse solution through centrifugal force.

- Method of treating a textile using a colour changing form

The present invention provides a visual cue to the consumer. The visual cue is for a cleaning method, whereby a textile is treated with a liquid detergent in the form of a foam and wherin the visual cue is a colour change to said foam.

- Pulverulent composition for bleaching human keratin fibers

A pulverulent composition for bleaching human keratin fibers, and more particularly the hair, comprising at least one peroxygenated salt, at least one polymer chosen from nonionic and anionic amphiphilic polymers, wherein said at least one polymer comprises at least one fatty chain; and at least one polydecene of formula C.sub.10nH.sub.[(20n)+2] in which n ranges from 3 to 9, the at least one polydecene being present in an amount by weight of less than 10% relative to the total weight of the composition. The pulverulent composition is capable of being mixed with at least one aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition having a titre of not more than 40 volumes to form stable, homogeneous, bleaching compositions that can be applied precisely and easily, and can produce a homogeneous bleaching of the hair that does not leave the hair coarse.

- Fabric article treating method and apparatus

A dispensing device for use in combination with a clothes dryer wherein the device is designed to uniformly treat fabric. The invention further relates to a method for treating a fabric article in need of treatment that combines a clothes dryer and liquid dispensing system designed to uniformly treat fabric.

- PREPARATION OF YELLOW PIGMENTS

A process for the manufacture of a transparent Pigment Yellow 155 or transparent Pigment Yellow 180 is disclosed, said process includes grinding particles of said pigment in the presence of a grinding agent until said particles achieve a surface area of at least about 40 m.sup.2/g.

- Powered air purifying respirator system and breathing apparatus

A combination of an SCBA system for providing bottled air to a user and a PAPR system for purifying ambient air for use by a user wherein the two systems are used alternatingly depending on the contaminated condition of the ambient air and the oxygen content of the ambient air.

- Wafer treating apparatus

On a hot plate, jigs and wafers are joined by bonding wax. A first transport mechanism, a posture change mechanism, a pusher and a second transport mechanism transport the jigs joined with the wafers from the hot plate to a treating transport mechanism. The treating transport mechanism immerses the jigs joined with the wafers in a treating solution stored in a treating tank. Thus, the wafers may be thinned, or otherwise treated, without a turn table directly contacting and damaging the wafers as in the prior art.

- Method for treating feedwater, feedwater treatment composition, and apparatus for treating feedwater

A method for treating feedwater is provided. The method includes steps of introducing a treatment composition into a feedwater stream to provide a treated feedwater stream containing scale inhibitor at a concentration of at least about 0.1 ppm, and combining the treated feedwater stream with a detersive composition. The scale inhibitor can include a phosphate scale inhibitor, a carbonate scale inhibitor, or a combination of a phosphate scale inhibitor and a carbonate scale inhibitor. The detersive composition can be provided as a cleaning composition, a rinse agent composition, or a drying agent composition. A treatment composition and an apparatus for treating feedwater are provided.

- Method for roughening copper surfaces for bonding to substrates

The invention is directed to a method and composition for providing roughened copper surfaces suitable for subsequent multilayer lamination. A smooth copper surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition under conditions effective to provide a roughened copper surface, the adhesion promoting composition consisting essentially of an oxidizer, a pH adjuster, a topography modifier, and a uniformity enhancer. A coating promoter may be used in place of the uniformity enhancer or in addition to the uniformity enhancer. The adhesion promoting composition does not require a surfactant. The process may further comprise the step of contacting the uniform roughened copper surface with a post-dip, wherein the post-dip comprises an azole or silane compound or a combination of said azole and said silane. The post-dip may further comprise, alone or in combination, a titanate, zirconate, and an aluminate. The pH adjuster is preferably sulfuric acid and the oxidizer is preferably hydrogen peroxide. A hydrogen peroxide stabilizer may be used in the adhesion promoting composition.

- Device, EUV lithographic device and method for preventing and cleaning contamination on optical elements

The invention relates to a method for preventing contamination on the surfaces of optical elements comprising a multi-layer system, during the exposure thereof to radiation at signal wave lengths in an evacuated closed system comprising a residual gas atmosphere, whereby the photocurrent generated by means of photo emission from the radiated surface of the multi-layer system is measured. The photocurrent is used to regulate the gas composition of the residual gas. The gas composition is altered according to at least one lower and one upper threshold value of the photocurrent. The invention also relates to a device for regulating the contamination on the surface of at least one optical element during exposure and an EUV-lithographic device and a method for cleaning the surfaces of the optical elements contaminated by carbon.

- Static dissipative textile and method producing the same

The present invention relates generally to a static dissipative textile having an electrically conductive surface achieved by coating the textile with an electrically conductive coating in a variety of patterns. The electrically conductive coating is comprised of a conducting agent and a binding agent, and optionally a dispersing agent and/or a thickening agent. The static dissipative textile generally comprises a fabric which may be screen printed or otherwise coated with a conductive coating on the backside of the fabric so that the conductive coating does not interfere with the appearance of the face of the fabric. The economically produced fabric exhibits relatively permanent static dissipation properties and conducts electric charge at virtually any humidity, while the conductive coating does not detrimentally affect the overall appearance or tactile properties of the fabric. Also encompassed within this invention is a method for producing a static dissipative textile having an electrically conductive surface.

- Catalyzed dissolution of copper from sulfur-containing copper minerals

Leaching of copper from minerals containing sulfur and copper is hampered by the formation of sulfur on the surface of the mineral during conventional processing. An improved method for extracting copper from a sulfur-containing copper mineral is provided, comprising adding a lixiviant and a silica-containing or titanium-containing compound to a sulfur-containing copper mineral.

- Film forming foamable composition

A foamable composition, includes (1) about 6% to about 70% by weight of at least one organic carrier; (2) about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of at least one surface-active agent; (3) about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of at least one film forming agent; (4) water; and (5) about 3% to about 25% by weight of the total composition of at least one liquefied or compressed gas propellant. The composition is substantially alcohol free and is used in treating, alleviating or preventing a disorder.

- Aqueous Polymer Dispersion

An aqueous polymer dispersion prepared by free-radical polymerization of vinyl acetate in the presence of at least one ionic emulsifier, at least one free-radical initiator and at least one protective colloid, wherein the polymerization is carried out in the presence of a polymerization regulator and wherein the ratio by weight of protective colloid to ionic emulsifier is at least 4:1 and wherein the ratio by weight of vinyl acetate monomer to protective colloid is between 19:1 and 4:1.

- Methods and compositions for biocidal treatments

The present invention provides a composition having disinfectancy & residual antimicrobial activity, where the antimicrobial composition comprises an organosilane quaternary compound and a quaternary ammonium compound and other formulations. Also provided are methods of disinfecting an article or providing an antimicrobial coating to an article using the same.

- Functionallly reconstituted viral membranes containing adjuvant

The present invention relates to vaccines directed against antigens such as membrane proteins from pathogens or tumor cells. The invention further relates to methods of forming reconstituted viral membranes, with membrane fusion activity, which are lipid bilayer membranes preferably containing natural lipids of a virus, a viral fusion protein, one or more optional further antigens as well as amphiphilic adjuvants. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such reconstituted viral membranes are also part of the invention.

- Breath freshening pressed tablets and methods of making and using same

A confectionery product comprises a pressed tablet made from a compressible composition and having at least one abrasive surface suitable for cleaning the surface of a human tongue in an oral cavity. Typically the product has a first side and a second side generally opposite to the first side; the second side comprising an abrasive surface that is suitable for scrubbing the top surface of the tongue. In some embodiments, the first side is smooth, and may be domed shaped and generally fit the roof of the mouth. The abrasive surface may be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) by including abrasive inclusions in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive inclusions.

- Stabilization of oxidized fats

A method for improving the palatability of a livestock feed or companion animal food product comprising a basal composition containing unsaturated fatty acids that oxidize to form aldehydes or ketones by contacting the basal composition with a source of bisulfite anions so that any aldehydes or ketones present form organosulfite salts. Bisulfite-treated livestock feed and companion animal food products, and palatability enhancing composition containing a source of bisulfite anions are also disclosed.

- Toners and processes thereof

Disclosed is an oil-less toner composition exhibiting good low temperature release and stripping in fixing, enhanced surface gloss of fixed image, and/or OHP transparency. By controlling one or more properties, such as the relative thermal energy input during the EA aggregation/coalescence process, using a wax having a certain dispersion size (D50), molecular weight and/or melting temperature, the toner particle produced thereby can achieve optimal surface wax protrusion with a surface wax content of about 12 to about 25 weight percent. This is based on the total amount of wax in the toner, as determined by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The contamination of wax on developing rolls, photoreceptor and carriers, which lowers the reliability of the developer, is suppressed with the present exemplary embodiment.

- Nucleotide compositions and uses thereof

The present invention relates to preparation of nucleotide compositions and uses thereof for conducting nucleic acid analyses. The compositions and methods embodied in the present invention are particularly useful for nucleic acid analyses that require high-resolution detection of labeled nucleotides or labeled nucleic acid targets.

- Lactobacillus specific probes

Provided herein are sequence primers and probe for the detection of Lactobacillus species as well as diagnostic kit thereof.

- Polysaccharide structure and sequence determination

The invention provides a method for the structural analysis of a saccharide, comprising: a) providing on a surface a plurality of essentially sequence- and/or site-specific binding agents; b) contacting said surface with a saccharide to be analyzed, or with a mixture comprising a plurality of fragments of said saccharide; c) washing or otherwise removing unbound saccharide or saccharide fragments; d) adding to the surface obtained in step c) an essentially sequence- and/or site-specific marker, or a mixture of essentially sequence- and/or site-specific markers; e) acquiring one or more images of the markers that are bound to said surface; and f) deriving information related to the identity of the saccharide being analyzed from said image.

- Process for the depletion or removal of endotoxins

A process for the depletion or removal of endotoxins from preparations containing active ingredients designated for therapeutical use which are obtained from natural sources by genetic engineering and/or biotechnology by treatment with chromatographic material wherein said natural sources are lysed, the fractions obtained are optionally centrifuged, filtrated or treated with affinity chromatographic methods; said fractions are preincubated with an aqueous salt solution and detergents, treated with anion exchange material and then washed with another salt solution, and the active ingredients are eluted from the anion exchanger, followed by further purification in a per se known manner.

- Method and apparatus for image forming and effectively applying lubricant to an image bearing member

A lubricant supplying device including a molded lubricant having a Martens hardness of approximately 40 N/mm.sup.2 to approximately 70 N/mm.sup.2 measured with a test force of 50 mN and a load-applying period of 30 seconds, a rotative member including a fibrous brush of a thickness of approximately 5 deniers to approximately 15 deniers in a circumference of a rotative supporting axis of the rotative member with a density of approximately 20,000 fibers to approximately 100,000 fibers per square inch, and configured to apply lubricant shavings of the molded lubricant to an image bearing member held in contact with a cleaning member and remove the lubricant shavings remaining on the surface of the image bearing member, and a pressing member configured to press contact the molded lubricant with the rotative member at a pressure force ranging from approximately 2 N/m to approximately 12 N/m.

- Use of herbs as a delivery system for bioactive phytochemicals

The subject invention provides methods for cotrolling weeds, plant pests, or plant pathogens comprising the application of a bioactive herbage (plant material) composition to soil as a soil amendment or as top dressing for potted plants. In certain embodiments, the method of controlling weeds, plant pests, or plant pathogens comprises the application of a bioactive herbage (plant material) composition to soil as a soil amendment or as top dressing for potted plants in amounts sufficient to control weeds, plant pests, or plant pathogens, wherein said bioactive herbage is obtained from: (a) Monarda spp.; (b) Chamaemelum spp.; (c) Matricaria spp.; (d) Chenopodium spp.; or (e) various combinations of thereof. Herbage can be dried or wet and other sources of bioactive herbage are also suitable for use in the subject invention are provided.

- Methods of applying cleaning solvent with titanate adhesion promoter to polymeric substrates

Methods of applying and combining cleaning solvent with titanate adhesion promoter to a polymeric substrate are disclosed. In one embodiment, method of applying the solvent mixture includes providing a polymeric substrate to be treated. The polymeric substrate is treated with the reactivation solution comprising a cleaning agent and a titanate adhesion promoter. The reactivation solution is applied to the polymeric substrate and allowed to treat the polymeric substrate by simultaneously cleaning and promoting adhesion, reactivating the surface in preparation for adhesion between the substrate and another material. Finally, another material is applied to the treated polymeric substrate and the method is repeated, if desired. Embodiments of the invention provide the desired production and labor efficiency, while further addressing the risk to personnel in treating a variety of polymeric substrates.

- Anti-corrosion detergent compositions and use of same in cleaning dental and medical instruments

A novel method for cleaning dental and medical instruments is disclosed, in which a cleaning solution including a low-residue corrosion inhibitor is used not only in a wash stage of the cleaning cycle, but also in at least one subsequent rinse cycle, to optimize both cleaning and rust prevention. A novel cleaning solution particularly suited to this method has a neutral to alkaline pH and comprises in aqueous solution a low-foaming surfactant and a corrosion inhibitor selected from the group of C4-C16 alkyl pyrrolidones and C1-C18 alkylamines.

- Detergents or cleaning agents

A laundry detergent or cleaning composition portion and process for producing the portion. The composition comprises a water-soluble melt adhesive comprising A) at least one homopolymer or copolymer having free carboxylic and groups based on ethylenically unsaturated monomers, B) at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible polyurethane and C) at least one inorganic or organic base. The detergent or cleaning portion may further comprise water-soluble or water-dispersible packaging materials.

- Hard surface cleaning compositions

The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates. The composition contains a thiclcener which comprises both gellan gum and Xanthan gum.

- Preformulated additive for a composition for treating textile fiber articles and use of said additive as care agent

Preformulated additive for a composition for treating textile fiber articles in aqueous or wet medium, comprising: a particulate solid organic polymer (P) dispersed in and/or encapsulated by a matrix (M) and a surfactant (S) at the matrix (M)/polymer (P) interface, said matrix (M) being soluble or dispersible in said medium and the polymer (P) insoluble and capable of dispersing in said medium in the form of nanoparticles. Use of the preformulated additive as care agent, in particular as crease-resistance agent, in detergent formulations, rinsing/softening formulations, tumble dryer additives and washing additives for textile fiber articles.

- Compositions and methods for adding fragrance to laundry

The invention provides an apparatus, methods, and compositions for dispensing a fragrance onto laundry in a dryer without substantial loss of that fragrance during the drying process. The apparatus includes an electrostatic vapor generator capable of dispensing a fragrance composition into a dryer. The invention also provides electrostatically dispensable fragrance compositions containing glycols, vegetable oils, and perfumes. The invention further provides a kit and method for enhancing residual fragrance on laundry by adding a fabric conditioning composition and a fragrance composition in separate steps during the laundering process. The invention includes embodiments wherein the dispensation of the fragrance compositions is computer controlled.

- Novel agents for preventing and treating disorders involving modulation of the RyR receptors

The present invention provides novel compounds of Formula I and salts, hydrates, solvates, complexes, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention further provides methods for synthesizing compounds of Formula I. The invention additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I and methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions of Formula I to treat and prevent disorders and diseases associated with the RyR receptors that regulate calcium channel functioning in cells. Such disorders and diseases include, by way of example only, cardiac disorders and diseases, skeletal muscular disorders and diseases, cognitive disorders and diseases, malignant hyperthermia, diabetes, and sudden infant death syndrome. Cardiac disorder and diseases include, but are not limited to, irregular heartbeat disorders and diseases; exercise-induced irregular heartbeat disorders and diseases; sudden cardiac death; exercise-induced sudden cardiac death; congestive heart failure; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; and high blood pressure. Irregular heartbeat disorders and diseases include and exercise-induced irregular heartbeat disorders and diseases include, but are not limited to, atrial and ventricular arrhythmia; atrial and ventricular fibrillation; atrial and ventricular tachyarrhythmia; atrial and ventricular tachycardia; catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT); and exercise-induced variants thereof. Skeletal muscular disorder and diseases include, but are not limited to, skeletal muscle fatigue, exercise-induced skeletal muscle fatigue, muscular dystrophy, bladder disorders, and incontinence. Cognitive disorders and diseases include, but are not limited to, Alzheimer's Disease, forms of memory loss, and age-dependent memory loss.

- Composition comprising at least one substituted derivative of carbocyanine, method for treating keratin fibers using it, device and use

The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one particular direct dye. The invention further relates to a method for treating keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers, using the abovementioned composition, and a device comprising it. Finally, its subject is the use of the composition according to the invention as agent for lightening and/or as agent for dyeing said fibers.

- Fuel composition

A fuel composition comprising a major amount of a gasoline fuel having a maximum sulfur content of 150 ppm by weight and a minor amount of at least one gasoline fuel additive having detergent action or having a valve seat wear-inhibiting action, wherein this gasoline fuel additive has at least one hydrophobic hydrocarbon radical having a number-average molecular weight (MN) of from 85 to 20 000 and at least one polar moiety, and wherein the fuel composition also has a content of at least one lower alkanol of from about 5 to 75% by volume.

- Method for removing a residue from a chamber

A method for removing a residue from a surface is disclosed herein. In one aspect, the method includes: providing a chamber containing the surface coated with the residue; providing in the chamber a cleaning composition of an oxidizing gas and optionally an organic species; and irradiating the cleaning composition with ultraviolet light to remove the residue from the surface. The surface can be, for example, a window of a processing chamber. In certain aspects, a reflective surface can be located within close proximity to the window to enhance cleaning efficiency.

- Regeneration of cupric etchants and recovery of copper sulfate

Spent, acidic solutions comprising cupric chloride and hyrdrochloric acid from the copper etching process are regenerated by a process in which the acid is subjected to distillation with sulfuric acid. In one embodiment, the process comprises (a) providing a spent etchant comprising at least about 10% by weight chloride and at least about 5% dissolved copper; (b) adding at least about 2 moles of sulfuric acid per mole of dissolved copper to the spent etching solution, thereby converting copper chloride into hydrochloric acid and precipitated copper sulfate; (c) distilling the mixture from step (b) to vaporize at least a portion of the hydrochloric acid; (d) condensing at least a portion of the vaporized hydrochloric acid; (e) separating at least a portion of the precipitated copper sulfate from the residual liquid, wherein said residual liquid comprises sulfuric acid; and (f) reusing at least a portion of the residual liquid as a sulfuric acid source in step (b).

- Process for recovery heavy machines or machine components

The integrated recovery process uses an electrode or added metal chosen and prepared after an accurate analysis of the base metal including not only the composition of the base metal but the physical condition of the machine or component and the process through which the base metal has been obtained. Prior to welding, the machine or component to be recovered has initial surface cleaning to reveal not only the known failure but every area likely to fail in the future.

- Radiation-absorbing materials, ophthalmic compositions containing same, and method of treating ophthalmic devices

An ophthalmic composition includes a hydrophilic radiation-absorbing material, which includes a radiation-absorbing moiety coupled with a hydrophilic moiety. An ophthalmic device immersed in such a composition can obtain a radiation-absorbing property and provide protection to the wearer against such radiation. The ophthalmic composition can be formulated to achieve an effect selected from cleaning, sterilizing, storing, and combinations thereof.

- Multi-component oral care compositions

A multi-component oral care composition including two or more of: a preliminary component, an oral care component; and a finishing component. Two, three, four and more component compositions are formed hereby. Tooth whitening or cleaning is one use hereof.

- Stand-alone or enhancer composition for oral care

A biological tissue care composition, such as an oral care composition, for enhancing the effects of whitening compositions. A solvent and surfactant is used with an alkaline builder and an optional saponifier. A method of use of such a composition includes use as a tooth cleaning composition. Alternatively the composition may be used as a stand-alone cleaning composition.

- Aqueous disinfectants and sterilants for skin and mucosal application

The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade, food safe, or skin safe, etc. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50 wt % of a peracid, and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of a peroxide. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal or alloy thereof based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The disinfectant composition can be used in the manufacture and formulation of products for human use or consumption including disinfectant mouthwashes, toothpastes, gums, ointments, and soaps.

- Tooth glossing or finishing compositions for oral care

A tooth glossing and/or finishing composition including one or both of a wax and an acidic neutralizer with an optional additive of a vegetable gelling agent.

- In situ bulking composition

The present invention relates to a hydrated, biocompatible tissue-augmentation compound and methodology for its implantation into mammalian tissue. The tissue-augmentation compound is comprised of: living tissue, optionally body derived fluids, and at least one NCO-terminated hydrophilic urethane prepolymer derived from an organic polyisocyanate, and oxyethylene-containing diols or polyols in which essentially all of hydroxyl groups are capped with polyisocyanate.

- Ubiquinone composition and a container for its convenient transport and storage

The present invention relates to a combination of a hermetically sealed, substantially air-tight container, and a quinone-containing composition disposed therein. The container of the present invention is adapted for the convenient transport, and storage of an effective amount of an active ingredient, for example, ubiquinone, ubiquinol or a mixture thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. In another aspect the invention relates to a hermitically sealed container comprising an composition containing a single daily dose of ubiquinone, ubiquinol or both.

- Compositions with a depot effect for controlling microorganisms

The invention relates to compositions for controlling microorganisms comprising an effective content of mixtures of fatty acid esters of a polyol and of short-chain monocarboxylic acids and/or salts thereof.

- Aqueous disinfectants and sterilants and related delivery systems

The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions and associated methods of use. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50 wt % of a peracid, and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of a peroxide. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The disinfectant composition can be used in the manufacture of disinfectant wipes, disinfectant gels, and disinfectant fogs. In one embodiment, the composition can be substantially free of aldehydes. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal.

- Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an extract of euphorbia prostrata

The invention relates to novel compositions comprising of an extract of the plant Euphorbia prostrata, particularly with pharmaceutically acceptable carrier(s)/base(s), optionally with additional therapeutic agent(s) useful for the treatment of anorectal disease and colonic diseases such as hemorrhoids, fissures, cracks, fistulas, abscesses, inflammatory bowel disease, and the like. The nove( compositions possess properties to contro( inflammation, prevent capillary bleeding and fragility in mammalians, particularly human beings. Process for the preparation of such novel compositions comprising an extract of the plant Euphorbia prostrata and pharmaceutically acceptable carrier(s)/base(s) useful for the treatment of anorectal disease including hemorrhoids, and colonic diseases are also provided. The composition comprise of flavonoidal and phenolic constituents extracted from the plant Euphorbia prostrata that possess anti-inflammatory, analgesic, haemostatic and wound-healing properties.

- Method of applying automotive primer-surfacer using a squeegee

A method for refinishing a damaged area of a substrate, such as an existing finish on a vehicle which includes the steps of preparing a damaged area for refinishing, by cleaning and/or sanding, providing a multi-component coating composition which includes at least two components having functional groups reactive with each other in a crosslinking reaction and spreading the coating composition onto the area to be refinished using a squeegee applicator.

- Water-soluble, low substitution hydroxyethylcellulose, derivatives thereof, process of making, and uses thereof

This invention relates to water-soluble hydroxyethylcelluloses (HECs) and derivatives thereof having a hydroxyethyl molar substitution (HE-MS) from about 0.7 to 1.3. These HECs are more efficient in thickening aqueous systems than prior art HEC products and show unique rheology in low water activity systems. These HECs can be distinguished from prior art and commercial HEC products by having an unsubstituted anhydroglucose trimer ratio (U3R) less than 0.21 and a water solubility greater than 90 wt %. This invention also relates to a unique continuous caustic reduction hydroxyethylation process for making the water-soluble, lowly substituted HECs and uses thereof in functional systems.

- Low molecular weight ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer as base lubricant oils

A lubricant composition comprises an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin interpolymer having a number average molecular weight of less than 10,000 g/mol as a base oil and at least one oil additive. The ethylene/.alpha.-olefin interpolymer has at least one molecular fraction which elutes between 40.degree. C. and 130.degree. C. when fractionated using TREF, characterized in that the fraction has a molar comonomer content of at least 5 percent higher than that of a comparable random ethylene interpolymer fraction eluting between the same temperatures, wherein said comparable random ethylene interpolymer has the same comonomer(s) and has a melt index, density, and molar comonomer content (based on the whole polymer) within 10 percent of that of the ethylene/.alpha.-olefin interpolymer.

- Automatic dishwashing composition with corrosion inhibitors

A method of preventing corrosion of metals such as stainless steel, carbon steel and chrome plated flatware in automatic dishwashers through the use of a corrosion inhibitor in an automatic dishwashing detergent composition.

- Aqueous disinfectants and sterilants including transition metals

The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade or food safe. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50 wt % of a peracid, and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of a peroxide. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The composition can be substantially free of aldehydes. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal.

- Detergent compositions

Detergent or bleach composition for use in automatic dishwashing comprising a colour stain cleaning system comprising diacyl and/or tetraacyl peroxide bleaching species and a co-bleaching surfactant wherein the diacyl peroxide bleaching species is selected from diacyl peroxides of the general formula: R.sup.1--C(O)--OO--(O)C--R.sup.2 in which R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.6-C.sub.18 alkyl group and R.sup.2 represents an aliphatic group compatible with a peroxide moiety, such that R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together contain a total of 8 to 30 carbon atoms; the tetraacyl peroxide bleaching species is selected from tetraacyl peroxides of the general formula: R.sup.3--C(O)--OO--C(O)--(CH.sub.2).sub.n--C(O)--OO--C(O)--R.sup.3 in which