Methods and apparatus are provided for containing and dispensing a particulate detergent composition. The apparatus includes a transparent container. The transparent container holds a solid state particulate detergent composition. The apparatus also includes a solid state particulate detergent composition. The solid state particulate detergent composition includes a number of surfactants.
Methods and systems are provided for determining a color value of an article of fabric. Determining a color value of an article of fabric includes obtaining, from a mobile device, a digital image of an article of fabric with a calibration card, calculating a fabric luminosity value for the article of fabric from the digital image, comparing the fabric luminosity value with calibration luminosity values to create a comparison, and determining, based on the comparison, a color value of the article of fabric.
Composition and methods are provided for analgesic cleansing compositions, which may be either wash-off or leave-on cleansing compositions. Such compositions comprise a number of surfactants and a number of analgesic compounds, and may optionally comprise antibacterial agents and/or a cosmetically suitable carrier. A method of making an analgesic soap composition is also provided. A method of using a wash-off analgesic cleansing composition is also provided.
A61K 8/97 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from algae, fungi, lichens or plantsCosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from derivatives thereof
Methods and apparatus are provided for a heat activated antiperspirant. The heat activated antiperspirant composition includes at least one delayed release component to attract the antiperspirant active ingredient. The at least one delayed release component is a solid up to about 33 degrees Celsius (°C) and has a melting point of about 33 to 41 °C to release the antiperspirant active ingredient to reduce perspiration.
A61K 8/891 - Polysiloxanes saturated, e.g. dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, C24-C28 methicone or stearyl dimethicone
A61K 8/894 - Polysiloxanes saturated, e.g. dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, C24-C28 methicone or stearyl dimethicone modified by a polyoxyalkylene group, e.g. cetyl dimethicone copolyol
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A61K 8/72 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds
A61K 8/92 - Oils, fats or waxesDerivatives thereof, e.g. hydrogenation products
A61K 8/02 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by special physical form
Devices and systems are provided for incorporating an active laundry ingredient into a fabric. The device includes a sleeve that is removably attached to a container closure. The sleeve includes an exterior surface, a number of irregularities extending outward from the exterior surface to incorporate the active laundry ingredient into the fabric, and an opening to removably attach the device to a container closure.
Methods and apparatus are provided for an antimicrobial hand wash composition. The antimicrobial hand wash composition includes a cationic antimicrobial active ingredient. The antimicrobial hand wash composition further includes a number of surfactants including at least two surfactants compatible with cationics with at least one of the surfactants including an alkamine oxide. Further, the antimicrobial hand wash composition includes a hydrocolloid. The antimicrobial hand wash composition further includes a zinc salt including at least one of zinc sulfate and zinc gluconate.
Antiperspirant and deodorant compositions and methods for using the same are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, an antiperspirant and deodorant composition includes an antiperspirant active compound based upon an astringent metallic salt, a skin lubricating agent that reduces a coefficient of friction between skin and a razor blade applied to the skin, and an anti-inflammatory agent that reduces effects of skin irritation and damage.
The present disclosure provides deodorant compositions having antibacterial and odor blocking properties and methods for using the deodorant compositions. In one embodiment, a deodorant product includes an odor blocking compound that reduces the perceived intensity of malodors or blocks malodors and an antibacterial compound effective to kill bacteria upon application thereto. In another embodiment, a method of deodorizing a malodor includes applying a deodorant product to the skin. The deodorant product includes an odor blocking compound that reduces the perceived intensity of malodors or blocks malodors and an antibacterial compound effective to kill bacteria upon application thereto.
Materials and apparatus are provided that exhibit increased efficiency. The apparatus includes an antiperspirant composition with a citric acid stain reducing agent. The antiperspirant composition includes a water-in-oil emulsion. The water-in-oil emulsion includes an oil-phase component disposed within the water-in-oil emulsion. The water-in-oil emulsion includes a water-phase component disposed within the water-in-oil emulsion. The water-phase component includes an active antiperspirant ingredient. The water-phase component also includes a citric acid stain reducing agent forming between 0.1 to 8.0 weight percent of the water-in-oil emulsion.
A mixed powder antiperspirant and methods for producing and using such mixed powder antiperspirants are provided. The method includes mixing an active ingredient, a film former, and a diluent to form the mixed powder antiperspirant. The use of a coating agent is limited to no more than about 10 weight percent based on the total weight of the mixed powder antiperspirant, where a coating agent is (i) any non-water soluble wax, oil, fat, or fatty alcohol with a straight chain alkane or alkene group of 10 or more carbon atoms, (ii) polyethylene, or (iii) cyclomethicone.
Materials and apparatus are provided that include non-ionic polymers. An antiperspirant composition with non-ionic polymers includes an active antiperspirant ingredient disposed within the antiperspirant composition. The antiperspirant composition further includes a non-ionic modified cellulose polymer disposed within the antiperspirant composition. The non-ionic modified cellulose polymer forms between 0.01 to 5.0 weight percent of the antiperspirant composition. The antiperspirant composition further includes a non-ionic calcium salt disposed within the antiperspirant composition. The non-ionic calcium salt forms between 0.01 to 5.0 weight percent of the antiperspirant composition.
Methods and apparatus are provided for an exfoliating skin cleansing composition which is both gentle and moisturizing. The exfoliating skin cleansing composition includes a number of surfactants. The exfoliating skin cleansing composition further includes a number of suspending aides. The exfoliating skin cleansing composition also includes a number of exfoliating particles. The exfoliating skin cleansing composition also includes an aqueous medium in which the number of surfactants, the number of suspending aides and the number of exfoliating particles are distributed.
Materials and apparatus are provided for a skin cleaning composition with a cationic deposition component. The skin cleaning composition includes a keratolytic skin peeling ingredient. The skin cleaning composition further includes at least one surfactant. The skin cleaning composition further includes a cationic deposition component to enhance deposition of the keratolytic skin peeling ingredient onto the skin.
Materials and apparatus are provided that include an enhanced evaporative mechanism. A solid antiperspirant composition includes an antiperspirant agent disposed within the solid antiperspirant composition. Further, the solid antiperspirant composition includes an enhanced evaporative component disposed within the solid antiperspirant composition. The enhanced evaporative component includes a spreading agent configured to reduce the surface tension of perspiration molecules.
Materials and apparatus are provided that include an enhanced evaporative component. A solid antiperspirant composition includes an antiperspirant agent disposed within the solid antiperspirant composition. Further, the solid antiperspirant composition includes an enhanced evaporative component disposed within the solid antiperspirant composition. The enhanced evaporative component includes a first spreading agent configured to reduce the surface tension of perspiration molecules. The enhanced evaporative component also includes a volatile to increase the volatility of perspiration molecules. Still further, the enhanced evaporative component includes an entrapment material disposed within the solid antiperspirant composition to contain the volatile.
Methods and apparatus are provided that exhibit increased stability with crystalline particles. A cleaning product includes a cleaning agent disposed within the cleaning product. The cleaning agent includes an oxidizing agent. Further, an alumina structuring agent disposed within the cleaning product includes crystalline particles having a crystallite size less than six nanometers.
Antiperspirant deodorant compositions and method for making the same apparatus are provided. The antiperspirant deodorant composition includes structurants and an emulsifier wherein the structurants include microcrystalline wax and paraffin wax.
Compositions and apparatus are provided for controlling a release of a cleaning agent with silica particles. Silica particles disposed within the gel composition and are configured to at least partially dissolve in an alkaline environment. Further, an active cleaning agent sorbed by the silica particles is configured to be released from the silica particles upon partial dissolution of the silica particles.
Methods and apparatus are provided for activating a volatile reservoir using a lateral force. The apparatus includes a container assembly that includes a volatile reservoir sealed to prevent an escape of a volatile where a seal of the volatile reservoir is at least in part formed with an internal barrier. The container assembly has an opening shaped to receive a puncturing end of a wicking assembly. The internal barrier is positioned to break under a lateral force resulting from insertion of the puncturing end of the wicking assembly into the container assembly.
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
A61L 9/00 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
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DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS AND DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS DISPERSED IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
Detergent compositions and detergent compositions dispersed in personal care products are provided herein. In one embodiment, a detergent composition is provided and comprises a sorbent carrier. The detergent composition also includes a sorbed component including an acid and a surfactant. The sorbed component is sorbed by the sorbent carrier.
Laundry detergents, aqueous liquid laundry detergents, and methods for making laundry detergents are provided herein. In one embodiment, a laundry detergent includes an anionic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant including a methyl ester ethoxylate stable in an alkaline environment.
Cleansing compositions, products, and methods for making cleansing products are provided herein. In one example, a cleansing composition comprises a liquid detergent or cleanser. Soap flakes are dispersed in the liquid detergent or cleanser.
C11D 10/04 - Compositions of detergents, not provided for by any single one of main groups based on mixtures of surface-active non-soap compounds and soap
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ANTIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING ANTIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS
Antiperspirant compositions are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, an antiperspirant composition includes an active antiperspirant compound and a structurant compound. The structurant compound includes a polyethylene having an average molecular weight of about 450 Daltons to about 580 Daltons and a polydispersity of greater than or equal to about 1.03. The polyethylene has a melting temperature of less than about 82C.
Methods for making clear stick antiperspirant compositions and products are provided herein. In one example, a method for making a clear stick antiperspirant composition comprises the steps of providing a solvent carrier at substantially below room temperature to define a cool solvent carrier. A gelling agent comprising dibenzylidene sorbitol is incorporated into the cool solvent carrier to form a solvent/DBS premix. An active antiperspirant compound and the solvent/DBS premix are combined.
Soft solid antiperspirant compositions and methods of preparing a soft solid antiperspirant composition are provided herein. The soft solid antiperspirant composition includes a hydrophobic carrier, an antiperspirant active component, a nucleating component, and a gellant. The nucleating component includes soy wax, and the gellant includes a C14 to C18 fatty alcohol component. The soft solid antiperspirant composition has a hardness of from about 10 to about 110 grams force. A method of preparing a soft solid antiperspirant composition includes combining a hydrophobic carrier, an antiperspirant active component, a nucleating component including soy wax, and a gellant including a C14 to C18 fatty alcohol component to form a gellant pre-mix, followed by heating to a melt temperature sufficient to melt the nucleating component. The heated antiperspirant pre-mix is mixed to form an antiperspirant composition, which is transferred into a receptacle to form the soft solid antiperspirant composition.
A61K 8/30 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic compounds
A61K 8/97 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from algae, fungi, lichens or plantsCosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from derivatives thereof
A water in oil emulsion composition includes an antiperspirant active, an emulsifier, and a combination of polyalkylene glycols making up between about 1 and about 12 wt.% of the total composition. The combination includes H[OCH2CH2]mOH (I), and H[OCHCH3CH2]nOH (II)in a ratio I : II ranging between about 1.5:1 and about 1:1.5.
A cosmetic agent that takes the place of powdered talc is described herein. The present cosmetic agent is a skin conditioning and lubricating crme comprising talc; at least one volatile silicone fluid; at least one structuring component; and at least one emollient. The inventive composition provides skin conditioning and lubrication without the inconveniences inherent in using powdered products such as talcum powder.
Processes for making an antiperspirant emulsion composition and antiperspirant emulsion compositions are provided herein. In an embodiment, a process for making an antiperspirant emulsion composition includes combining water and an antiperspirant active component to form a water phase. A hydrophobic carrier and a structurant are combined to form an oil phase. The structurant has a melting point above ambient temperature. The oil phase is heated to a first temperature of at least a melting point of the structurant that is disposed in the oil phase. The water phase and the heated oil phase are mixed to form the antiperspirant emulsion composition. The antiperspirant emulsion composition is cooled under continued mixing.
Antiperspirant compositions with improved efficacy for shaving and methods for preparing the same are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, an antiperspirant composition includes an active antiperspirant compound, a hair minimizing compound, and a skin lubricating compound. In another exemplary embodiment, a method for preparing an antiperspirant composition includes combining an active antiperspirant compound, a suspending agent, and a carrier at a first temperature to form a mixture and cooling the mixture to form a cooled mixture having a second temperature that is lower than the first temperature. The exemplary method further includes combining a hair minimizing compound and a skin lubricating compound to the mixture and pouring the mixture into a mold at a third temperature that is lower than the second temperature.
Antiperspirant compositions, products, and methods for making antiperspirant compositions and products are provided herein. In one embodiment, an antiperspirant composition includes an active antiperspirant compound. The antiperspirant composition also includes silica particles configured to at least partially dissolve in an alkaline environment. Further, an active detergent agent is sorbed by the silica particles and is configured to be released from the silica particles upon partial dissolution of the silica particles.
Antiperspirant compositions, products, and methods for making antiperspirant compositions and products are provided herein. In an exemplary embodiment, an antiperspirant composition comprises an active antiperspirant compound and an active cleaning agent that is effective to facilitate preventing, removing or minimizing fabric stains.
Transparent microemulsions and methods for making the same are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a transparent microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase, an oil phase, an emulsifier, and vinyl caprolactom/vinyl pyrrolidone/ dimethyl-aminoethyl methacrylate copolymer. An exemplary method for forming a transparent microemulsion hair styling product comprises forming an oil phase comprising a lipophilic ingredient, forming an aqueous phase, providing an emulsifier, and combining the oil phase, the aqueous phase, and the emulsifier to form a mixture. The mixture is combined with vinyl caprolactom/vinyl pyrrolidone/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer.
Multi-phase liquid antiperspirant compositions and antiperspirant products including multi-phase liquid antiperspirant compositions are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-phase liquid antiperspirant composition includes a first liquid phase, a second liquid phase, and a surfactant component. The first liquid phase includes an antiperspirant active compound and water. The second liquid phase includes a cyclomethicone component. The surfactant component is present in the multi-phase liquid antiperspirant composition in an amount sufficient to form an unstable emulsion of the first liquid phase and the second liquid phase upon mixing of the multi-phase liquid antiperspirant composition. The first liquid phase and the second liquid phase separate into visibly distinct layers within the multi-phase liquid antiperspirant composition after a settling time period of less than or equal to 48 hours. In another embodiment, an antiperspirant product includes a container and the multi-phase liquid antiperspirant composition disposed in the container.
The rinsing performance of acidic gel cleaners comprising acid, surfactant and water is improved using a synergistic combination of two polymers consisting essentially of (a) copolymer having a quaternized monomer and (b) microbially-derived polysaccharide. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the acidic gel cleaner includes (a) a copolymer having at least a diallyldimethylammonium chloride monomer or an acrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride monomer, and (b) xanthan gum. The improved gel cleaners have the unique ability to be easily rinsed from a hard surface even if previously dried into a dry mass on the hard surface.
An antiperspirant composition, a product comprising the antiperspirant composition, and a method of making the antiperspirant composition are provided. The antiperspirant composition comprises an active antiperspirant component, a silicone carrier fluid, and a mineral clay mixture treated with a quaternary ammonium compound. The mineral clay mixture comprises (a) a mineral clay chosen from sepiolite, palygorskite, and combinations thereof, and (b) a smectite mineral clay.
The present invention is method of boosting the performance of a cost-reduced liquid fabric softener comprising a quaternary surfactant fabric softener by adding a quaternary (meth)acrylic polymer that functions dually as a fabric softening active and a rheology modifier. In particular, poly[{2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl} trimethylammonium chloride], poly[{2-(acryloyloxy)ethyl} trimethylammonium chloride], poly[{3-(methacryloyloxy)propyl} trimethylammonium chloride], and poly[{3-(acryloyloxy)propyl} trimethylammonium chloride] provide synergistic fabric softening with quaternary surfactants to provide superior fabric softening scores from cost-optimized compositions.
D06M 15/263 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds of unsaturated carboxylic acidsSalts or esters thereof
D06M 15/267 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds of unsaturated carboxylic acidsSalts or esters thereof of unsaturated carboxylic esters having amino or quaternary ammonium groups
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SYNERGISTIC EFFECT OF SOIL RELEASE POLYMERS ON WASH PERFORMANCE OF FABRICS
The present invention is a dry granular laundry detergent comprising builder, alkaline agent, filler, and surfactant, and a synergistic blend of polymeric soil release agents consisting essentially of from about 0.1 wt.% to about 0.5 wt.% nonionic soil release agent and from about 0.1 wt.% to about 1.0 wt.% anionic soil release polymer, wherein the weight ratio of nonionic agent to anionic agent is from about 1:1.5 to about 1:2.0. Using the mixture of nonionic and anionic soil release agents at the critical weight ratio of 1:1.5 to about 1:2.0 gives a synergistic boost in performance of the detergent, allowing about a 20% by weight lower dosing of dry detergent in the wash machine to achieve the same performance as a control composition not having soil release agent.
Embodiments of antiperspirant compositions, products, and methods for making antiperspirant compositions and products are provided herein. The antiperspirant composition comprises an active antiperspirant compound and moisture absorbent particles. The moisture absorbent particles comprise aluminum starch octenylsuccinate and isopropyl titanium triisostearate.
Soft solid antiperspirant compositions are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an antiperspirant composition comprises an active antiperspirant compound, a first fatty alcohol constituent comprising stearyl alcohol, and a second fatty alcohol constituent comprising C14 to C16 fatty alcohol. The exemplary soft solid antiperspirant composition has a first fatty alcohol to second fatty alcohol ratio of from about 2:1 to about 6:1.
Sprayable liquid abrasive cleanser compositions comprise polyalkylene glycol, nonionic surfactant, pH adjusting agent, abrasive, and water, wherein sprayability is made possible by the addition of the polyalkylene glycol. The addition of polyethylene glycol having molecular weight of from about 4,000 to about 1,000,000 dramatically increases the sprayer output volume of liquid abrasive compositions having greater than or equal to 10 wt.% calcium carbonate. Addition of polyethylene glycol of molecular weight of from about 4,000 to about 100,000 converts otherwise non-sprayable liquid abrasive compositions into reliably sprayable compositions. Addition of PEG having molecular weight from about 4,000 to about 100,000 also provides a method for controlling the spray pattern of sprayable liquid abrasive compositions, in particular a method for optimizing the diameter of a conical spray pattern produced from a manual trigger sprayer having a conical spray nozzle.
Liquid abrasive cleanser compositions sprayable through conventional manual trigger sprayers comprise a polyalkylene glycol, a nonionic surfactant, a pH adjusting agent, an abrasive, and water, wherein sprayability is made possible by the addition of the polyalkylene glycol. The compositions that are sprayable and acceptable as hard surface cleaners comprise polyethylene glycol as the polyalkylene glycol. The addition of polyethylene glycol having molecular weight of from about 4,000 to about 1,000,000 dramatically increases the sprayer output volume of liquid abrasive compositions having greater than or equal to 10 wt.% calcium carbonate. Addition of polyethylene glycol of molecular weight of from about 4,000 to about 100,000 converts otherwise non-sprayable liquid abrasive compositions into reliably sprayable compositions.
Antiperspirant emulsion products and processes for forming antiperspirant emulsion products are provided. One process for making an antiperspirant emulsion product comprises the steps of heating and mixing water and an active antiperspirant compound to a first temperature to form a water phase. A hydrophobic carrier, a structurant, and cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone are heated and mixed to a second temperature that is greater than the first temperature to melt the structurant and form an oil phase. The oil phase is cooled and mixed to a third temperature. The water phase is gradually added to the oil phase to form an antiperspirant emulsion so that the water phase is present in an amount of from about 54 to about 89 wt. % and the oil phase is present in an amount of from about 11 to about 46 wt. % of the antiperspirant emulsion.
A method for producing low-VOC fragranced hydrogel spheres of improved optical clarity and fragrance delivery is described and comprises the steps of combining a stable oil-in-water fragrance microemulsion absent co-solvents with a coarse dry granular, super-absorbent, hydrogel-forming copolymer. The resulting discrete hydrogel spheres have transparent optical beauty and liberate fragrance into an environment leaving behind only a small amount of emulsifier once evaporated. The air freshener produced by the disclosed method provides decoration in a home when the spheres are placed in a decorative jar.
Antiperspirant emulsion products with improved antiperspirant efficacy and processes for making them are provided. In one embodiment, an antiperspirant emulsion product comprises a water-in-oil emulsion having a water phase and an oil phase. The water phase comprises an activated aluminum sesquichlorohydrate active system and the oil phase comprises cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone and a hydrophobic carrier.
The invention relates to an article of manufacture minimally comprising a wash soluble composition having at least one laundry benefit on a water-insoluble first substrate such as a nonwoven fabric, and a second laundry wash insoluble substrate adhered the first substrate by means of mutual contact with the wash soluble composition, for use in the laundering process, first in the washer and subsequently at least one substrate carried along with the wet fabrics in the tumble dryer. In this manner, a single article can assist in delivery of multiple laundry benefits to the washed and dried fabrics. The present invention further relates to methods for manufacturing such a laundry article.
Antiperspirant compositions and methods for fabricating antiperspirant compositions are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an antiperspirant composition comprises an active antiperspirant compound, stearyl alcohol, and a 14/16 chain fatty alcohol present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 6 weight percent of the antiperspirant composition.
Antiperspirant products comprising natural phospholipids and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. In an embodiment, an antiperspirant product comprises an active antiperspirant compound and a natural phospholipid. In another embodiment, a method of manufacturing an antiperspirant product comprises combining an active antiperspirant compound and a natural phospholipid at a first temperature to form a mixture, pouring the mixture into molds at a second temperature that is lower than the first temperature, and cooling the mixture to a third temperature that is lower than the second temperature.
A61K 31/683 - Diesters of a phosphorus acid with two hydroxy compounds, e.g. phosphatidylinositols
A61K 31/685 - Diesters of a phosphorus acid with two hydroxy compounds, e.g. phosphatidylinositols one of the hydroxy compounds having nitrogen atoms, e.g. phosphatidylserine, lecithin
A61K 47/48 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers, inert additives the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer drug conjugates
Antiperspirant products with whiter color and enhanced skin feel and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. In an embodiment, an antiperspirant product comprises an active antiperspirant compound and linoleamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate dimethicone. The antiperspirant product has an L* value according to the CIE L*a*b* color scale of at least 93.
Antimicrobial compositions comprising organic acid esters and methods for reducing virus and/or bacteria populations using such compositions are provided. In one embodiment, an antimicrobial composition comprises a virucidally effective amount of an organic acid ester, the organic acid ester having a pKa1 value in the range of from about 3 to about 4.5. The composition further comprises a disinfecting alcohol present in an amount of 0 wt. % to about 75 wt. % and a carrier. The antimicrobial composition has a pH of no greater than about 5 at 250C.
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
A61K 31/185 - AcidsAnhydrides, halides or salts thereof, e.g. sulfur acids, imidic, hydrazonic or hydroximic acids
Antiperspirant products and methods for manufacturing antiperspirant products are provided herein. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an antiperspirant composition comprises a container and an antiperspirant product housed within the container. The antiperspirant product comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises an emulsion having a water phase and an oil phase. The oil phase comprises cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone. The second portion has a composition different from the first portion.
A multi-surface bathroom cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all bathroom surfaces from all angles, especially under the rim of a toilet bowl, and which comprises an acid/nonionic composition contained in and dispensable from a package comprising an angled-neck sprayer bottle fitted with an invertible trigger sprayer assembly, wherein the cleaning system may be used in an entirely upside-down orientation to spray upwards at an acute angle.
A multi-surface kitchen cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all residential and commercial kitchen surfaces from all angles, especially underneath a range hood and up inside an oven, and which comprises an alkaline/nonionic composition contained in and dispensable from a package comprising an angled-neck sprayer bottle fitted with an invertible trigger sprayer assembly, wherein the cleaning system may be used in an entirely upside-down orientation to spray upwards at an acute angle.
Color-changing pre-treatment stain removers and methods for fabricating them are provided. In one embodiment, a color-changing pre-treatment stain remover comprises a stain remover composition and a colorant that changes color upon contact with a stain on a textile within a time period that the stain is pre-treated by the stain remover composition. A method for fabricating a color-changing pre-treatment stain remover comprises forming a stain remover composition and adding a colorant to the stain remover composition. The colorant is adapted to change color upon contact with a stain on a textile within a time period that the stain is treated by the stain remover composition. The stain remover composition and the colorant are mixed until a homogeneous mixture is achieved.
Dryer products that impart antistatic properties to textiles and methods for fabricating such dryer products are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a dryer product comprises a water-insoluble, moisture-permeable, enclosed container and a desiccant within the water-insoluble, moisture-permeable, enclosed container. The desiccant is adapted to impart antistatic properties to the textiles during a drying cycle. In another exemplary embodiment, a method for fabricating a reusable antistatic dryer product comprises the steps of providing a desiccant adapted to absorb moisture and be solubilized in the moisture, depositing the desiccant in a water-insoluble, moisture-permeable container, and enclosing the desiccant within the water-insoluble, moisture-permeable container.
B01D 53/28 - Selection of materials for use as drying agents
B01J 20/04 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising compounds of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals or magnesium
Antiperspirant products and processes for making them are provided. In one embodiment, an antiperspirant product comprises an active antiperspirant compound and a carrier having a first volatility rate in an air ambient at about 50°C and 1 atm after a first time period and a second volatility rate in an air ambient at about 50°C and 1 atm after a second time period, wherein the second volatility rate is less than the first volatility rate and the first time period is less than the second time period.
Antiperspirant products and processes for forming antiperspirant products are provided. One antiperspirant product comprises a water-in-oil emulsion having a water phase and an oil phase. The water phase comprises an active antiperspirant compound and water. The oil phase comprises cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone and a hydrophobic carrier. One process comprises combining water and an active antiperspirant compound and heating the water and the active antiperspirant compound to form a water phase. A carrier, a high MW polyethylene, and cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone are combined, the polyethylene is melted and an oil phase is formed. The water phase and oil phase are mixed.
An article of manufacture is described consisting of a gel air freshener composition and a container comprising a base portion and axially displaceable cover in telescopic registry, wherein the cover is axially displaced away from the base portion by rotation. The container is unsealed through the coordination of camming locks with spike-shaped locking wedges. Rotation of the cover relative to the base backs the camming head portion of the spike-shaped wedges up the upper ramped surfaces of the camming locks to axially distance the cover from the container, unsealing the cover from the base and breaking loose the gel air freshener composition bound to the inside surface of the cover.
A61L 9/012 - Deodorant compositions characterised by being in a special form, e.g. gels, emulsions
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
B65D 47/26 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb ginger and at least one other herb selected from the group consisting of honeysuckle and sophora. Skin care preparations incorporating such herb extract mixtures, and their methods of preparation and use, are also claimed.
Bodywash compositions incorporating high levels of emollient oils and a method for incorporating such high levels of emollient into bodywash compositions.
A forward leaning, hinged-lid storage and dispensing box is described, suitable for a stack of fiat, sheet-like articles. The present invention comprises m combination.; a back panel; side panels; a bottom panel; a front panel; a top panel; and, a lid hinged to the front panel that forms at least a portion of both the front and top panels of the closed box, and wherein the lid drops and opens forward on at least one hinged connection, and wherein the front panel is angled forward from vertical at least a few degrees. Stacked flat articles loaded into the box lean against and parallel to the inside surface of the front wall for easy reach and removal one-at-a-time by the consumer.
The present invention relates to fragranced salt crystals comprising salt crystals of particular size distribution and origin and along with turned silica, a monionic emulsífier and fragrance oil. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to an air freshener kit for assembling a fragranced salt crystal air freshener comprising a flexible package containing a plurality of fragranced salt crystals; a container with art opening for placing said crystals therein, said container defining an enclosed space having a height/width ratio of from about 0.5 to about 3; and a carton for containing both the package of crystals and the container, where the carton preferably has a viewing window that displays; at least the decorative aspects of the container design, to potential consumers. The air freshener kit may also include instructional Literature and optional Sighting source.
A61L 9/012 - Deodorant compositions characterised by being in a special form, e.g. gels, emulsions
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
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PERSONAL CLEANSING COMPOSITION INCLUDING A STRUCTURED SURFACTANT SYSTEM AND A SUN PROTECTION FACTOR COMPOSITION
A personal cleansing composition includes a structured surfactant system including a blend of surfactants that form spherulite structures in an aqueous medium. The composition also includes water, and at least one sunscreen compound. The personal cleansing composition deposits the at least one sunscreen compound onto skin in a manner whereby the sunscreen compound imparts to the skin a sun protection factor of at least 4 after rinsing the personal cleansing composition. A method for cleansing and providing sun protection factor to skin includes applying to the skin the personal cleansing composition described above and then rinsing it from the skin in a manner whereby a sufficient amount of the at least one sunscreen compound remains deposited onto skin to impart to the skin a sun protection factor of at least 4.
A substantially dry, water-activated cleaning article is described that comprises a two-layer nonwoven substrate impregnated with a cleaning composition minimally comprising a nonionic surfactant and a microbially-derived polysaccharidic polymer.
The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb licorice and at least one other herb selected from the group consisting of ginger, kudzu, sophora, and thyme. Skin care preparations incorporating such herb extract mixtures, and their methods of preparation and use, are also claimed.
C09K 15/34 - Anti-oxidant compositionsCompositions inhibiting chemical change containing plant or animal materials of unknown composition
A61K 8/97 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from algae, fungi, lichens or plantsCosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from derivatives thereof
The present invention comprises mixtures of herb extracts which exert synergistic antioxidant effect and comprise the herb sophora and at least one other herb selected from the group consisting of honeysuckle, kudzu, and licorice. Skin care preparations incorporating such herb extract mixtures, and their methods of preparation and use, are also claimed.
The present invention discloses bio-based consumer products formulated with at least one algae- derived ingredient that is either directly obtained from algae colonies or derived through standard synthetic organic transformations starting from bioorganic substances of algae origin.
A61K 8/97 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from algae, fungi, lichens or plantsCosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from derivatives thereof
A fully adjustable, crawling insect bait station is provided that is sealable for use with liquid, gel or solid baits, and wherein movement of a cap relative to a base portion simultaneously dimensions both the insect access port(s) and an internal crawlspace at the top of the inner reservoir wall to a selected size for particular insects. The bait station of the present invention is distinct and significantly improved over prior bait stations in that there is no antechamber between the insect access port(s) and the inner bait reservoir where crawling insects may unproductively congregate. Once insects enter the bait station of the present invention they encounter a sloped access means that leads them directly over the inner reservoir wall to the poisoned bait.
A method is provided for formulating a personal cleansing composition. At least one primary surfactant, at least one secondary amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactant, at least one humectant, and at least one polymeric and/or quaternary conditioner are selected, each of these components having a natural and renewable resource origin. The primary and secondary surfactants are combined with the at least one humectant and the at least one conditioner in a final composition that includes the combined primary and secondary surfactants at less than about 14 wt.%, and includes the combined at least one humectant and at least one conditioner at less than 5.5 wt.%. After forming the final composition, an optimum performance index (OPI) is determined for the composition to ensure that the composition has an OPI of at least about 5.450. The OPI is calculated as: OPI = 3 ÷ (solids wt.% + Zein score) ÷ performance grade).
The present invention provides a system for detecting a malodor and dispensing an air treatment when needed. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a selection mechanism which allows the user to choose how the system dispenses the air treatment, a sensor, a timing control circuit coupled with the sensor, and a delivery system coupled with the timing control circuit. Upon detection of a malodor by the sensor, the sensor communicates with the timing control circuit which, in turn, communicates with the delivery system to dispense the air treatment. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an air-freshening system is shown that combines a continuous dispensing system with a sensing dispensing system.
A61L 9/02 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air by heating or combustion
A61L 9/015 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone
An inductively charged vapor-emitting device for dispensing a volatizable material into the surrounding environment is described. The inductively charged vapor-emitting device includes an inductive coil including a magnetic core mounted in a housing and coupled to at least one rechargeable power source mounted within the housing. The inductive coil configured to inductively receive electric power from a remote power source to recharge the at least one rechargeable power source.
G01N 21/27 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
G01N 33/487 - Physical analysis of biological material of liquid biological material
An improved dispensing package for liquids is described comprising a combination pouring spout fitment, a closure that functions as a measuring cup when removed and inverted, and a bottle. The improved liquid seal between the closure and the fitment is made possible through mismatched bevels on the closure and fitment respectively wherein the sharper angled bevel on one of the parts buries into the wider angled bevel of the other part. The applied torque is prevented from loosening prematurely through a thread configuration form that allows the closure to seat securely into the spout fitment with the closure threads pushing back up against the bottom surfaces of the fitment threads in a 'locked' arrangement. The correct alignment of the fitment on the bottle is made possible through the coordination of a thread stop on the fitment and corresponding locking lug on the neck of the bottle. Lastly, an indicia means is used on the outside of the fitment skirt to verify that the spout fitment and closure subassembly has been correctly orientated on the bottle even through the direction of the spout is obscured when the closure is in place.
B65D 47/10 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having frangible closures
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
A wick assembly for use in a container according to various embodiments includes a wick sustainer configured for placement in the container. A plurality of equally spaced wick carriers are coupled to the wick sustainer. A wax material is formed on an uppermost surface of the wick sustainer and includes a plurality of voids therein. A plurality of wicks are each positioned within one of the plurality of voids formed in the wax ring and coupled to one of the wick carriers. During use the wax material melts into a molten pool of wax contained in the container. To refill the container, the user simply replaces the used wick assembly with a new wick assembly that is configured for that particular container. The wick assembly does not need to be coupled to the container.
An improved liquid abrasive cleanser is described that shows greatly improved soil removal performance along with improved rinsing characteristics. The improved cleanser is comprised of abrasives, at least one surfactant, an associative polymer thickener, a pH adjusting agent and water. The compositions of the present invention show pseudo-plastic rheology in that they shear thin upon dispensing through a bottle closure, but re-thicken on hard surfaces to provide vertical cling.
A foaming insecticidal ant spray is described that minimally comprises an essential oil, an emulsifier, a carboxylate salt and water, which has maximum mortality on ants. A method for killing and controlling ants is described wherein the composition is foamed directly onto the ants whereby the ants become entangled within the foam, increase their contact time with the compositions, and perish.
A01N 25/32 - Ingredients for reducing the noxious effect of the active substances to organisms other than pests, e.g. toxicity reducing compositions, self-destructing compositions
A01N 37/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids
A vapor-emitting device according to various embodiments of the invention includes an end-of-use indicator to visually warn a user that the device is nearing the time and/or has reached the time for replacement or refilling. The vapor-emitting device minimally includes a housing containing a gel-based vapor-emitting material and an end-of-use indicator suspended therein and attached to a portion of the housing. In a preferred embodiment, the housing comprises a cover that is displaceable relative to a base. A gel material is contained within the housing having disposed therein an end-of-use indicator. The end-of-use indicator is configured as an indicia strip to visually indicate when the gel material evaporates below a pre-determined level.
A method of disrupting the transmission of Community- Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-MRSA) using an activated antibacterial composition is disclosed. Methods of reducing and preventing infections caused by CA-MRSA also are disclosed.
A01N 31/16 - Oxygen or sulfur directly attached to an aromatic ring system with two or more oxygen or sulfur atoms directly attached to the same aromatic ring system
The present invention provides a system for dispensing a volatizable material when needed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes a sensor to detect malodors, where the sensing of a malodor is used to activate fragrance emission when needed, and not, when not needed. In an exemplary embodiment, the sensor is able to distinguish between different malodors in different locations, such that a single system may be used in different locations. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes an indicator configured to indicate to the sensor the type of malodor to detect to activate fragrance emission. In an exemplary embodiment, the indicator is included with the container of volatizable liquid, either mechanically or electrically.
The present invention provides a system for detecting a malodor and dispensing an air treatment when needed. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a selection mechanism which allows the user to choose how the system dispenses the air treatment, a sensor, a timing control circuit coupled with the sensor, and a delivery system coupled with the timing control circuit. Upon detection of a malodor by the sensor, the sensor communicates with the timing control circuit which, in turn, communicates with the delivery system to dispense the air treatment. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an air-freshening system is shown that combines a continuous dispensing system with a sensing dispensing system.
A method of imparting a rapid and a persistent antiviral activity against viral-mediated diseases is disclosed. The method includes applying an antimicrobial compositions containing (a) a disinfecting alcohol, (b) an organic acid, and (c) water, and having a pH of about 5 or less, to at least one of the nose, nasal passages, and surrounding facial areas of skin of an individual.
A01N 37/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to an aromatic ring system having at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same aromatic ring system
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid and persistent antiviral effectiveness against influenza viruses, including avian flu viruses, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain (a) a disinfecting alcohol, (b) an organic acid, and (c) water, wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less and the nonvolatile components of the composition are capable of forming a barrier film or layer on a treated surface.
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
A01N 47/36 - Ureas or thioureas containing the groups N—CO—N or N—CS—N containing the group N—CO—N directly attached to at least one heterocyclic ringThio-analogues thereof
A01N 37/02 - Saturated carboxylic acids or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof
A01N 35/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing aliphatically bound aldehyde or keto groups, or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. acetals
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a rotatable compact air purifier comprising an airflow module. The airflow module comprises centrifugal fan. The centrifugal fan comprises a plurality of blades that are configured to extend substantially radially from a hub coupled to a motor. Exemplary fan blades do no require a squirrel cage or hoop-like structure to provide support and/or to connect the fan blades. The airflow module may further comprise an inlet and an outlet that may respectively comprise an inlet flow director and an outlet flow director.
Systems and methods in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention generally provide a disposable grill and filter assembly for a compact air purifier. An exemplary compact air purifier comprises a rotatable compact air purifier comprising one or more of an air cleaning module, an airflow module, an air intake panel, an air output panel, and a vapor-dispensing module configured to add one or more fragrances or anosmic agents to the air from the airflow module and/or the air cleaning module. In exemplary embodiments, an air cleaning module is attached to or comprises the same module as an air intake panel. Thus, the user of the air purifier would replace the air cleaning module by simply replacing the entire removable air intake panel that the air cleaning module is attached to, or the common module.
Systems and methods in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention generally provide a rotatable compact air purifier comprising an air flow module and a conforming filter assembly. The air flow module comprises a fan that has an inlet with an inlet profile. The inlet profile is defined by a plurality of fan blades. The filter assembly comprises a filter that has a profile that is shaped to substantially conform with the inlet profile. Other embodiments of the invention comprise a flow director that is configured to equalize flow through the filter. Exemplary embodiments of the invention are configured to provide an efficient filter that is consumed at a substantially equivalent rate over the surface of the filter.
Liquid detergent compositions and methods of their preparation are disclosed. In certain embodiments, liquid detergent compositions having at least 60 percent water, a hydrophobic fragrance delivery vehicle, and having an alkaline pH are provided, which may be useful in laundry applications and may also provide effective and/or long lasting fragrance delivery to the laundered articles.
Systems and methods in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention generally provide a rotatable compact air purifier comprising one or more of an air cleaning module, an airflow module, an air intake panel, an air output panel, and a vapor-dispensing module configured to add one or more fragrances or anosmic agents to the air from the airflow module and/or the air cleaning module. An air purifier, in various embodiments, may be configured to provide a 'plug through' receptacle pattern when occupying a receptacle pattern on a surface.
Method and article for providing a rapid, broad spectrum bacterial control, and a rapid and persistent antiviral control on an inanimate surface is disclosed. In the method, a compound or composition capable of lowering surface pH to less than about 4 is applied to the surface, and preferably is allowed to remain on the surface, and the nonvolatile components of the composition can form a barrier film or layer on a treated surface.
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
A01N 37/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to an aromatic ring system having at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same aromatic ring system
A01N 47/36 - Ureas or thioureas containing the groups N—CO—N or N—CS—N containing the group N—CO—N directly attached to at least one heterocyclic ringThio-analogues thereof
A01N 37/02 - Saturated carboxylic acids or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof
A01N 35/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing aliphatically bound aldehyde or keto groups, or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. acetals
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
Antiviral compositions having a rapid antiviral effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain (a) a powdered solid substrate and (b) an organic acid.
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
A01N 25/08 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing solids as carriers or diluents
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
89.
ALCOHOL-CONTAINING ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS HAVING IMPROVED EFFICACY
Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid antiviral and antibacterial Effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain (a) a disinfecting alcohol, (b) a blend containing a C12 to C22 alcohol and an ethoxylated C12 to C22 alcohol, such as a cetearyl alcohol and cetereth-20 blend, a cetearyl alcohol, steareth-20, and steareth-10 blend, or a mixture thereof, (c) an optional organic acid and (c) water.
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
A01N 37/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to an aromatic ring system having at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same aromatic ring system
A01N 47/36 - Ureas or thioureas containing the groups N—CO—N or N—CS—N containing the group N—CO—N directly attached to at least one heterocyclic ringThio-analogues thereof
A01N 37/02 - Saturated carboxylic acids or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof
A01N 35/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing aliphatically bound aldehyde or keto groups, or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. acetals
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid effectiveness against noroviruses and against bacteria are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain a disinfecting alcohol, an organic acid, and water, wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less and the nonvolatile components of the composition are capable of forming a barrier film or layer on a treated surface.
A01N 37/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to an aromatic ring system having at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same aromatic ring system
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
A01N 47/36 - Ureas or thioureas containing the groups N—CO—N or N—CS—N containing the group N—CO—N directly attached to at least one heterocyclic ringThio-analogues thereof
A01N 37/02 - Saturated carboxylic acids or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof
A01N 35/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing aliphatically bound aldehyde or keto groups, or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. acetals
A01N 31/16 - Oxygen or sulfur directly attached to an aromatic ring system with two or more oxygen or sulfur atoms directly attached to the same aromatic ring system
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
91.
METHOD OF ENHANCING THE CONTROL OF VIRUSES ON SKIN
A method of imparting a rapid antiviral effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, to an animate surface is disclosed. The method includes first treating the animate surface with a preconditioning composition, followed by treating the animate surface with an antiviral composition.
A61K 31/78 - Polymers containing oxygen of acrylic acid or derivatives thereof
A61K 31/194 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having two or more carboxyl groups, e.g. succinic, maleic or phthalic acid
A61K 31/192 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having aromatic groups, e.g. sulindac, 2-aryl-propionic acids, ethacrynic acid
A61K 31/045 - Hydroxy compounds, e.g. alcoholsSalts thereof, e.g. alcoholates
A01N 37/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to an aromatic ring system having at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same aromatic ring system
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
A composition and method for a cross-linked acrylic acid polymer based personal cleanser having high clarity is disclosed. Particular compositional ingredients are combined in a specified process such that the final composition comprises a clear, transparent personal cleansing product.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A delivery system for a hygienic agent according to the present invention includes an agent in a viscous paste and/or semi-solid gel form, which includes a skin benefiting composition containing cleansing and/or positive skin sensory elements. The system is configured to deliver the skin benefiting composition to the whole body or on selected, discrete parts of the body to promote a skin massaging/pleasant feel, during either a washing process or outside of a washing process.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A61K 8/92 - Oils, fats or waxesDerivatives thereof, e.g. hydrogenation products
A laundry article of manufacture is described that may be used to both wash and condition fabrics when used sequentially first in the washer and then carried along with the wet fabrics into the dryer. The laundry article preferably comprises at least one detergent and at least one softener composition each solidified into geographical zones onto a nonwoven substrate. The optimized article comprises a nonwoven substrate with sidedness, and although the softener composition is solidified within the fibers of the lofted side of the substrate, the softener is unexpectedly found to subsequently express out from the flat side of the substrate while in the heated clothes dryer.
The present invention relates to a multicomponent system which, upon mixing, forms a high-viscosity liquid, and to the use of this multicomponent system, in particular as cosmetic composition or as washing and/or rinsing and/or cleaning composition.
A liquid antibacterial soap comprising trichlorocarbanilide, wherein the composition includes, 0.1-5 wt. % trichlorocarbanilide, 0-40 wt. % water, 0.1-40 wt. % of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants, 10-60 wt. % of lower glycols to render the composition visually clear and stable, and 0.1-10 wt. % of a mixture of additional adjuvant ingredients.
A01N 47/30 - Derivatives containing the group N—CO—N—aryl or N—CS—N—aryl
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
C11D 17/08 - Liquid soapDetergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties capsuled
The invention discloses an end of use indicator (EUI) (120) with a visual cue and a dryer device thereof. The EUI prompts the consumer to refill a cartridg (150) within a device, replace a cartridge within a device, or replace the device itself. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention teaches a repetitive use, dryer device with an EUI for the treatment of fabrics in a laundry dryer.
A method and device is disclosed to configure a programmable integrated circuit, which controls the electric current directed to resistive heating elements in air fresheners, to control the intensity of an air freshener's volatile elements distributed.
A61L 9/02 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air by heating or combustion
A61L 101/56 - Plant extracts or vegetable products of undetermined chemical constitution, e.g. plant fibre
99.
ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING QUATERNARY AMMONIUM GERMICIDES AND ALKAMINE OXIDES HAVING REDUCED IRRITATION POTENTIAL
Antibacterial compositions having antibacterial effectiveness and reduced eye irritation potential are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a quaternary ammonium compound, an alkamine oxide, a nonionic compound, optional adjuvant materials known in the art, and water. The eye irritation is decreased by decreasing the amount, by weight, of alkamine oxide present in the composition and alternatively, or in combination therewith, increasing the ratio of nonionic material to alkamine oxide present in the composition.
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings
In general, a vapor-dispensing device (300) includes an indicator system. The indicator system may be configured to automatically indicate the availability status of a vaporizable material within the vapor-dispensing device. The indicator system may comprise a flag or similar object that may be configured to move from a first position to a second position to indicate the availability of the vaporizable material. For example, the availability of a gel type air freshener may be determined from a distance by observing a physical indicator associated with the air freshener. In accordance with another aspect, the indicator system includes two portions (310, 320) of a vapor-dispensing device that are configured to move relative to each other to indicate the availability of the vaporizable material. For example, a gel type vapor-dispensing device may be configured to automatically close when the gel type matrix is substantially exhausted.
