Abstract:
In the printing of dyes onto substrates, the pretreatment of the substrates with low levels of calcium or sodium salts or other gelling/insolubilizing agents effectively reduces dye usage.
Abstract:
A waterproof cover for casts and/or bandages on limb extremities is formed as a thin-walled elastomeric water-impervious linear tube, preferably made of nitrile, open at at least one end. The cover stretches skin-tight over a limb extremity, and over any and all casts and/or bandages upon the limb extremity, so as to conform to a combined exterior contour of the limb and of any casts and bandages upon the limb. The cover circumferentially squeezes against the limb, sealing watertight both the limb and any casts and/or bandages upon the limb. The waterproof elastomeric tubular cover is comfortable, non-obtrusive, non-obstructive, and easily deployed, removed, and re-deployed. Preferred embodiments for use on the leg from the toes to the knee, and beyond to the thigh, range from 29 inches (73.5 cm.) to 41.0 inches (103.5 cm) in length, with a diameter at the ankle of 3.5 inches (8.9 cm); at the calf 5.0 inches (12.7 cm); and at the knee 4.5 inches (11.5 cm). Preferred embodiments for use on the arm from the fingertips to the elbow, and beyond to the arm pits, range from 16.0 inches (40.2 cm.) to 26.0 inches (65.5 cm) in length, with a diameter at the hand of 4.0 inches (10.1 cm); at the forearm 3.25 inches (7.7 cm); and at the biceps 10.0 inches (25.9 cm). Typically only four sizes suffice for 95+% of human usages.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a stable emulsion system comprising a native protein/alkylene glycol alginate complex stabilizer. The emulsifying system is particularly suited for employment in acidic beverages, food comestibles and personal care products which require stable oil-in-water emulsions.
Abstract:
A fermented malt beverage having improved foam stability and desirable lace, cling, and clarity is described. The beverage is stabilized by adding 5-400 ppm by weight of combined gellan gum and a cold-water soluble protein.
Abstract:
An omelette mix is prepared from a liquid egg product, which may be, for example, whole egg, egg white, egg yolk, a de-cholesterized or artificial mix, or any combination of two or more of the foregoing, by adjusting its pH, preferably with citric acid, then adding to it a hydrocolloid, comprising an alginate, adding a multivalent metal salt of only low solubility in water, e.g. calcium sulphate dihydrate, in order to facilitate any required cross-linking of the hydrocolloid molecular chains, mixing thoroughly to form a homogeneous material, forming this material into any desired shape and freezing or chilling it to produce a stable intermediate material that can readily be quickly heated to give an omelette in form ready for consumption. In general sodium chloride will be introduced into the mix, conveniently with the hydrocolloid, in order to enhance the flavor of the omelette. A sequestrant is desirably added to control the release of the multivalent metal salt and thus regulate the speed of the cross-linking reaction.