Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090038083 | Compositions for treating fabric - Compositions for treating fabric. The compositions of the present invention may be used to improve various properties of fabrics such as the olfactory perception and/or appearance of the fabric without requiring that the fabrics be put through an entire standard laundry process. Methods of treating the fabrics are also disclosed. | 02-12-2009 |
20100050346 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A BENEFIT - Compositions and methods useful for providing one or more benefits, including a color rejuvenation and/or color maintenance benefit to a fabric are disclosed. The disclosed compositions contain at least one cationic polymer. The methods include providing the disclosed compositions in combination with a source of anionic surfactant. Unit dose and multi-compartment systems are also disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
20100071777 | Methods and Apparatuses for Dispensing Fluids - A fluid dispensing system can be used with a container comprising at least one camming surface. In various embodiments, the fluid dispensing system can have a housing which can accept at least a portion of the container in a fixed orientation and a track which can be engaged with the housing. In at least one embodiment, the housing can be slidably movable along the track at least between a first position and a second position. In various embodiments, the fluid dispensing system can have a tube which can be engaged with at least a portion of the container to withdraw fluid therefrom when the housing is in the second position and can also have a fluid system in fluid communication with the tube. | 03-25-2010 |
20100161143 | DISPENSING SYSTEM - A modular fluid dispensing system is configured to dispense at least one fluid to a machine having an aperture therein. The modular fluid dispensing system comprises a module configured to be removably engaged with the aperture. The module comprises at least one receiving chamber configured to receive at least one container. The at least one container is configured to receive the at least one fluid. The module comprises at least one engagement key configured to be engaged with a receiver portion of the aperture and a fluid extracting element defines a passage therethrough. The fluid extracting element is configured to engage a portion of the at least one container to withdraw a portion of the at least one fluid from the at least one container into the passage. | 06-24-2010 |
20100249014 | Functionalized Substrates Comprising Perfume Microcapsules - An article comprising: a functionalized substrate comprising: a composition susceptible to aqueous attack, comprising a water-soluble material, a partially water soluble material, a water-dispersible materials, a water-disintegrating materials, and mixtures thereof; a plurality of microcapsules encapsulating a perfume, wherein said plurality of microcapsules is incorporated with said functionalized substrate; and a total perfume loading level of from about 1% to about 95% by weight of said functionalized substrate. | 09-30-2010 |
20100282785 | FABRIC TREATING SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORIES - A fabric treating system comprises an enclosure comprising a first wall, a second wall, and a fabric receiving space defined by the enclosure. The fabric treating system also comprises a support member positioned proximate to the first wall. The support member is configured to support one of a hanger configured to support a piece of fabric and the piece of fabric within the fabric receiving space. The fabric treating system also comprises a fabric tensioning system positioned at least on the second wall. The fabric tensioning system comprises at least a first fabric grasper configured to be attached to at least a first portion of the piece of fabric to apply tension to the piece of fabric. | 11-11-2010 |
20100298191 | Functionalized Substrates Comprising Perfume Microcapsules - An article comprising: a functionalized substrate comprising: a composition susceptible to aqueous attack, comprising a water-soluble material, a partially water soluble material, a water-dispersible materials, a water-disintegrating materials, and mixtures thereof; a plurality of microcapsules encapsulating a perfume, wherein said plurality of microcapsules is incorporated with said functionalized substrate; and a total perfume loading level of from about 1% to about 95% by weight of said functionalized substrate. | 11-25-2010 |
20100299952 | PASSIVE HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A device for refreshing fabrics by reducing malodors and/or wrinkles without requiring that the fabrics to be put through an entire standard laundry process. The device comprises an extractable drawer which is pulled out of the device to allow for loading of a fabric into a receiving region. The extractable drawer can then be closed transporting the fabric into the interior of the device. A fabric treatment composition is sprayed or otherwise dispensed onto the fabrics when the device is operated. The device comprises an air flow path and a heating element which allows for the fabrics to be treated during use and comprises a passive heat management system within the shell to minimize formation of hot spots and direct air flow away from the side walls. The extractable drawer of the present invention can be positioned to extract laterally or vertically out of the shell of the device. | 12-02-2010 |
20100299954 | Fabric Refreshing Cabinet Device - A device for refreshing fabrics by reducing malodors and/or wrinkles without requiring that the fabrics to be put through an entire standard laundry process. The device comprises an extractable drawer which is pulled out of the device to allow for loading of a fabric into a receiving region. The extractable drawer can then be closed transporting the fabric into the interior of the device. A fabric treatment composition is sprayed or otherwise dispensed onto the fabrics when the device is operated. The device comprises an air flow path and a heating element which allows for the fabrics to be treated during use. The extractable drawer of the present invention can be positioned to extract laterally or vertically out of the shell of the device. | 12-02-2010 |
20100299976 | FABRIC REFRESHING CABINET DEVICE FOR INCREASING FLEXURAL RIGIDITY - A device for refreshing fabrics. The device provides fabrics with a crisp and fresh appearance and feel. The device also controls wrinkles on fabric without the use of a conventional iron or press. The device also allows for the delivery of fabric refreshing actives such as perfumes and other actives to fabrics. | 12-02-2010 |
20100319411 | SELF-STEAMING BENEFIT COMPOSITION - Self-steaming benefit compositions for treating fabrics. The present invention relates to compositions which are both self-steaming and include one or more benefit agents to provide benefits to fabrics. The present invention also relates to a method for treating fabrics utilizing the self-steaming benefit compositions of the present invention. | 12-23-2010 |
20110108761 | METHODS OF MAKING SELF-STEAMING COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING SUCH COMPOSITIONS - A method of making a self-steaming composition is provided, said method comprising mixing a fuel component, a water manager component, and water, wherein the fuel component comprises carbon and wherein the method comprises prewetting the carbon prior to mixing the carbon with the water manager component. | 05-12-2011 |
20110162154 | Compositions And Methods For Providing A Benefit - Compositions and methods useful for providing one or more benefits, including a color rejuvenation and/or color maintenance benefit to a fabric are disclosed. The disclosed compositions contain at least one cationic polymer. The methods include providing the disclosed compositions in combination with a source of anionic surfactant. Unit dose and multi-compartment systems are also disclosed. | 07-07-2011 |
20110252579 | METHOD FOR TREATING FABRICS - A method of treating wet or dry fabrics in a dryer the method comprises the steps of placing the fabrics into the dryer, delivering a liquid composition onto the fabrics and drying the fabrics, the composition comprising a solvent and active ingredients wherein the active ingredients have a Maximum Stickiness of about 2500 Force (g) as measured under the conditions defined herein. | 10-20-2011 |
20130000781 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DISPENSING FLUIDS - A liquid dispensing system for an appliance may generally comprise a housing comprising a compartment for receiving a cartridge comprising a unit dose, a door slidably connected to the housing movable between an open position, a first actuated position, a second actuated position, and a closed position, a first cutting member connected to the compartment for rupturing a first portion of the cartridge when the door is in the first actuated position, a second cutting member connected to the compartment for rupturing a second portion of the cartridge when the door is in the second actuated position, and a reservoir in fluid communication with the compartment configured to establish a gravity flow from the compartment to the reservoir. Methods of making and using the liquid dispensing system are also described. | 01-03-2013 |
20140230159 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A BENEFIT - Compositions and methods useful for providing one or more benefits, including a color rejuvenation and/or color maintenance benefit to a fabric are disclosed. The disclosed compositions contain at least one cationic polymer. The methods include providing the disclosed compositions in combination with a source of anionic surfactant. Unit dose and multi-compartment systems are also disclosed. | 08-21-2014 |