Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130019413 | Foam Hair Colorant Composition - A hair colorant composition being essentially free of surfactant and having a specific perfume system for the hair colorant composition, where the hair colorant composition is capable of forming a foamed hair colorant composition. | 01-24-2013 |
20130019731 | Methods and Apparatuses for Anvil Reconditioning - A rotary cutting apparatus comprises a frame and a die roll defining a first longitudinal axis and comprising a cutting member. The die roll is rotatably connected with the frame and configured to rotate about the first longitudinal axis. The rotary cutting apparatus further comprises a bearer ring connected with the die roll and an anvil roll defining a second longitudinal axis and comprising an outer radial surface. The anvil roll is rotatably connected with the frame and is configured to rotate about the second longitudinal axis. The bearer ring of the die roll is in contact with the outer radial surface. The rotary cutting apparatus further comprises a reconditioning member comprising an abrasive surface engaged with the outer radial surface of the anvil roll. The outer radial surface of the anvil roll moves relative to the abrasive surface. | 01-24-2013 |
20130023836 | Hygiene Articles Containing Nanofibers - A method of making a nonwoven web comprising nanofibers that are made by a melt film fibrillation process is disclosed. The nanofibers have a diameter of less than 1 micron, and comprise a significant number of the fibers in one layer of the web. The process generally includes the steps of providing a polymeric melt, utilizing a central fluid stream to form an elongated hollow polymeric film tube, and using this and/or other fluid streams to form multiple nanofibers from the hollow tube. | 01-24-2013 |
20130025619 | Foam Oxidative Hair Colorant Composition - An oxidative hair colorant composition to be dispensed from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser as a foam. The oxidative hair colorant composition contains a foam stabilizing agent and is essentially free of surfactant. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030399 | POLYMERIC FILM EXHIBITING IMPROVED ANTI-BLOCKING CHARACTERISTICS AND PROCESS OF MAKING - A method of forming a film resistant to blocking including the steps of providing a polymeric film having a first and second surface; applying the anti-blocking agent in a fluid or molten state to at least the first surface of the polymeric film; and gathering the treated film. The anti-blocking agent may be substantially acrylic free. | 01-31-2013 |
20130039687 | Dispensing Package - Dispensing packages are disclosed that are capable of dispensing soft-solid type antiperspirant compositions employing actives having a metal to chloride ratio of less than or equal to 1.3, and that are capable of exhibiting minimal weeping in between uses. | 02-14-2013 |
20130053809 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A MULTILAYER VISUAL SIGNAL - An absorbent article and method of making an absorbent article. The absorbent article has a first layer and a second layer in facing relationship with one another. The first layer has a first imparted colored region coincident with the longitudinal centerline. The second layer has a second imparted colored region laterally more extensive in a direction orthogonally away from the longitudinal centerline than the first imparted colored region. The second imparted colored region extends across the longitudinal centerline and has free ends. The absorbent article has a background region. The first imparted colored region and the second imparted colored region differ in color as compared to the background region. | 02-28-2013 |
20130058886 | PERFUME COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FUNCTIONAL PERFUME COMPONENTS - Perfume compositions having functional perfume components for aiding in perfume evaporation. The functional perfume components have a Kovat's index in the range of 900-1400 and an ODT of greater than about 1 ppb. In one embodiment, the functional perfume component may be present in an amount from at least about 10% by weight of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition containing a function perfume component is substantially free of a VOC. | 03-07-2013 |
20130064999 | Pearlescent Container - A pearlescent container comprising about 86% to about 99.99% of a thermoplastic material having a Total Luminous Transmittance value of at least about 80%, about 0.01% to about 5% of a siloxane fluid having a viscosity of no greater than about 1,000,000 cst, wherein said thermoplastic material and said siloxane fluid are immiscible, forms a lamellar structure, and have a Refractive Index difference of at least about 0.1. | 03-14-2013 |
20130067663 | BLEACHING OF FOOD STAINS - The need for a bleaching composition providing improved removal of fatty stains and red food stains, particularly during low temperature washing, can be met by incorporating an aryliminium organic bleach catalyst, an oxygen-based bleach source, and decanoyloxybenzoic acid. | 03-21-2013 |
20130067669 | LIQUID CLEANING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a liquid cleaning composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles. | 03-21-2013 |
20130068375 | LABEL APPLICATOR HAVING A HEAT IDLER - The use of a heat idler moveable along a path provides speed and flexibility in the heat labeling of containers. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071548 | Fiber Containing Compositions and Methods of Making and Using Same - A composition comprising at least about 25% of a fiber component, by weight of the composition, provides a safe and effective amount of fiber component to a user. A method of producing such a composition is provided. Additionally a method of providing a safe and effective amount of fiber component to a user is provided. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071621 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES - Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Modulus (GM Modulus) of less than 1402.4 g/cm at 15 g/cm as measured according to the Modulus Test Method described herein and a Geometric Mean Elongation (GM Elongation or GM Elong) of less than 10.2% measured according to the Elongation Test Method described herein are provided. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071624 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES - Fibrous structures that exhibit a Tensile Ratio of less than 1.75 and/or less than 1.49 as measured according to the Tensile Strength Test Method described herein and a Geometric Mean Modulus (GM Modulus) of less than 1402.4 g/cm at 15 g/cm and/or a Machine Direction Modulus (MD Modulus) of less than 1253.4 g/cm at 15 g/cm and/or a Cross Machine Direction Modulus (CD Modulus) of less than 1569.2 g/cm at 15 g/cm, are provided. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071832 | Methods and Systems for Demonstrating Differences Between and Benefits of Products - Disclosed are methods and systems of demonstrating advantages and benefits of premium animal care products, the methods comprising the steps of: presenting a first demonstration aid wherein the first demonstration aid demonstrates a first feature or characteristic; presenting a second demonstration aid wherein the second demonstration aid demonstrates a second feature or characteristic; describing to an audience the first feature or characteristic; describing to an audience the second feature or characteristic; and comparing the first and second features or characteristics to demonstrate the advantages and benefits of the animal care product. The methods and systems can include methods and systems of demonstrating reduced hair ingestion and hairball related effects; methods and systems of demonstrating improvements in skin and coat; and methods and systems of demonstrating better absorption and/or retention of food and nutrients, and production of less waste. | 03-21-2013 |
20130072413 | DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PRIMARY SURFACTANT SYSTEMS COMPRISING HIGHLY BRANCHED ISOPRENOID-BASED and OTHER SURFACTANTS - The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system comprising a highly branched surfactant as the primary surfactant. Specifically, the invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system comprising greater than about 25% of a highly branched surfactant. | 03-21-2013 |
20130072414 | DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SUSTAINABLE SURFACTANT SYSTEMS COMPRISING ISOPRENOID-DERIVED SURFACTANTS - The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system comprising “sustainable” or bio-derived surfactant hydrophobes or “sustainable” or bio-derived surfactants. Specifically, the invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system that has a “Surfactant Hydrophobe Sustainability Index” (SHSI) greater than or equal to 0.70 or a “Surfactant Sustainability Index” (SSI) greater than or equal to 0.70. | 03-21-2013 |
20130072415 | DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SPECIFIC BLEND RATIOS of ISOPRENOID-BASED SURFACTANTS - The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a blend of selected isoprenoid-based surfactants and methods of making and using the same. | 03-21-2013 |
20130072416 | HIGH SUDS DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ISOPRENOID-BASED SURFACTANTS - The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a specific blend of isoprenoid-based surfactants to deliver high suds cleaning performance. | 03-21-2013 |
20130072417 | LIQUID DETERGENT COMPOSITION WITH ABRASIVE PARTICLES - A dishwashing composition comprising at least one surfactant, and natural abrasive particles wherein said natural abrasive particles comprise pistachio nut shell particles, a method of washing dishes with such compositions, and the use thereof. | 03-21-2013 |
20130072892 | PATTERNED TAMPON - A tampon including a compressed pledget of absorbent material. The tampon has a body portion and a longitudinal axis, wherein the tampon includes at least one patterned impression with one or more design elements oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein at least one design element is formed by contact with at least one corresponding pattern including at least one lead in portion. An apparatus for making the tampon is also disclosed. | 03-21-2013 |
20130075422 | PACKAGE FOR LAUNDRY SCENT ADDITIVE - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079739 | Articles Comprising Impregnated Thermoplastic Members and Method of Manufacturing the Articles - An article, including disposable articles and durable articles, includes one or more shaped thermoplastic members, which can be at least partially impregnated into one or more fibrous substrates forming a composite material of the article having regions of breathability, elasticity, and/or stiffening to provide desired functions of the article. The shaped thermoplastic members have a profiled thickness and/or basis weight providing variation in material properties. A percent variation of the profiled thickness of the thermoplastic member can vary from about 5% to about 95%. A process for manufacturing the composite material of the present invention is also disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079740 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH IMPROVED ABSORPTION PROPERTIES - An absorbent article such as disposable diaper, training pant, and adult incontinence undergarment comprising an absorbent structure comprising superabsorbent polymer particles, the article being able to absorb and contain body exudates and having improved absorption properties and therefore being able to reduce leakage, especially at the first gush, i.e. when the article starts to be wetted. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081311 | Modular Display System - A modular product display system comprising a first horizontal shelf having opposing ends; two or more display panels disposed on a top surface of said first horizontal shelf; one or more side walls, each having a height and supporting each opposing end of said shelf; wherein said display panels are modular and each comprise a rear panel perpendicularly disposed to a bottom panel suitable for product placement. | 04-04-2013 |
20130081647 | Foam Oxidative Hair Colorant Composition with the Free-Base of 1,4-Diamino-2-Methoxymethyl Benzene - An oxidative hair colorant composition to be dispensed from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser as a foam. The oxidative hair colorant composition contains the free-base of 1,4-diamino-2-methoxymethyl benzene to achieve for efficient dye precursor levels in formulation and to achieve a desire rheology profile of the oxidative hair colorant composition. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082418 | Method and Apparatus for Incrementally Stretching a Web - A method and apparatus is provided which uses activation members for incrementally stretching a web at a low strain rate. The activation members include an activation belt and a single activation member wherein the activation belt and single activation member comprise a plurality of teeth and grooves that complement and engage one another at a depth of engagement in a deformation zone. The depth of engagement can be controlled to increase linearly over at least a portion of the deformation zone such that a web interposed between the activation belt and the single activation member in the deformation zone is incrementally stretched at a low rate of strain. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082817 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT - Included are embodiments for wireless control and management. Some embodiments include receiving a first signal regarding a device condition of a service device in an environment, determining a condition type of the device condition, and sending a first request for to correct the device condition, based on the condition type. Some embodiments also include receiving a second signal indicating whether the device condition was corrected. | 04-04-2013 |
20130089586 | Method of Achieving Improved Hair Feel - A method of achieving improved hair feel. The method comprises applying to hair a composition comprising: (a) a specific cationic guar polymer; (b) a specific cationic copolymer; (c) an anti-dandruff active; (d) a cosmetically acceptable carrier; (e) a surfactant; wherein the weight ratio of (a):(b) is from about 1000:1 to about 3.5:1; and wherein the sum of (a)+(b) is an amount of from about 0.0001% to about 0.7%, by total weight of the composition. The composition forms coacervate particles upon dilution of the composition with water and the coacervate particles have a squeeze flow viscosity of from about 1 cP to about 100 cP. The percentage of coacervate particles with a floc size of greater than about 20 micron is from about 1% to about 60% and the on-scalp deposition of the anti-dandruff active is at least about 1 microgram/cm | 04-11-2013 |
20130089587 | Personal Care Compositions and Methods of Making Same - The present invention relates to a personal care composition and methods of using the same, the composition including an anionic surfactant, a cationic conditioning polymer, and a silicone emulsion wherein a total content of a cyclic polysiloxane having a general formula: | 04-11-2013 |
20130089708 | WEB SUBSTRATE HAVING OPTIMIZED EMBOSS DESIGN - The present disclosure provides for a web substrate having at least one ply having a surface. The surface has an irregular and asymmetrical embossing pattern disposed thereon. | 04-11-2013 |
20130089732 | STRUCTRUES COMPRISING AN ASSOCIATION AGENT AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING SAME - Polysaccharides and/or hydroxyl polymers, more particularly, structures, especially fibers, comprising a polysaccharide and/or hydroxyl polymer and an association agent, fibrous structures comprising such structures and processes for making such structures and/or fibrous structures are provided. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090279 | Shampoo Composition Containing a Gel Network - A shampoo composition having from about 5% to about 50% of a combination of sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth-n sulfate, less than 3.82% of sodium laureth-n sulfate having n>1. The shampoo composition further includes from about 0.5% to about 3% of a co-surfactant selected from the group consisting of amphoteric, zwitterionic, and nonionic surfactants. The shampoo composition has a dispersed gel network phase having at least 0.05% of one or more fatty alcohols, at least 0.01% of one or more secondary surfactants, and water. The shampoo composition further includes at least about 20% of an aqueous carrier. The shampoo composition further has an enthalpy of transition from about 0 J/g to about 0.2 J/g as measured according to differential scanning calorimetry in a peak melt transition temperature range between about 18° C. to about 30° C. | 04-11-2013 |
20130096527 | Absorbent Article Providing a Better Fit and More Comfort to a Wearer - A disposable pull-on garment has a front waist region and a back waist region opposite the front waist region. The disposable pull-on garment also has a chassis and front and back waist members attached to the chassis in the front and back waist regions, respectively. The front waist member has a first retraction force and the back waist member has a second retraction force. The disposable pull-on garment also has a pair of side members attaching the front waist region to the back waist region, thereby forming a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. Each of the pair of side members includes a waist zone and a hip zone. The waist zones have retraction forces which are about equal to the first retraction force, and the hip zones have retraction forces which are greater than the first or second retraction forces. | 04-18-2013 |
20130098530 | Method For Maintaining A Fastener In A Folded Configuration - A method for folding a fastener during a high speed manufacturing process and maintaining the fastener in a folded configuration throughout the high speed manufacturing process. The method includes obtaining an article that has a foldable fastener and moving the article in the machine direction during the high speed manufacturing process. The foldable fastener has first and second opposing surfaces, a web and at least one engaging member joined to the web. The method includes applying a frangible bonding agent to a first portion of the first surface of the fastening system; folding the fastening system such that the frangible bonding agent contacts a second portion of the first surface of the fastening system; and allowing the frangible bonding agent to cool at a temperature of less than 60° C. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098572 | PAPER PRODUCT HAVING UNIQUE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES - A web product having at least one ply and having a Basis Weight, BW, to Dry Bulk, DB, value satisfying the equation DB≧34.63−0.31*BW is disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
20130099408 | Soft Extensible Nonwoven Webs Containing Multicomponent Fibers with High Melt Flow Rates - The present invention provides nonwoven webs comprising multicomponent fibers that enable the nonwoven web to possess high extensibility. The multicomponent fibers will comprise a first component comprising a polypropylene composition having a melt flow rate of from about 100 to about 2000 grams per 10 minutes and a second component comprising a polymer composition having a melt flow rate lower than the melt flow rate of the first component. The first component comprises at least about 10% of a surface of the multicomponent fiber. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101809 | Sequentially Primed Printed Substrate - A sequentially primed printed substrate and method of forming the printed substrate are provided. The substrate is formed by the steps of: 1) providing a film printed with one or more layers of ink; 2) applying a layer of primer to the ink and/or film; 3) drying or curing the layer of primer; 4) applying a layer of radiation-curable varnish to the primer-coated film; and 5) curing the varnish. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102517 | PARTICLE - A core-shell particle wherein the core comprises an aminocarboxylic builder and the shell comprises a water-soluble inorganic salt. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102519 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS OF MAKING A FABRIC SOFTENER COMPOSITION - A continuous process of making a fabric softener composition comprising di(C6-C14)alkyl di(C1-C4 alkyl and/or hydroxyalkyl) quaternary and perfume, and a fabric softener composition obtained by the continuous process. The fabric softener composition obtained by the continuous process demonstrates a stable viscosity, especially while being stored for a prolonged period of time. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102986 | Wearable Absorbent Articles With Reusable Chassis Having Extensible Body Zones - Reusable chassis with body zones having lateral extensibilities that are low enough to at least reduce sag but high enough to accommodate swelling by absorbent inserts. | 04-25-2013 |
20130112348 | Process For Producing Absorbent Core Structures - The present invention is method for forming a sandwich structure having a pattern of particulate material enveloped between a carrier material and a cover material. The method allows accurate forming of pre-determined pattern at high production speed. Such a method is particularly useful in the manufacture of disposable absorbent articles, such as baby diapers. | 05-09-2013 |
20130115317 | Method for Identifying Pre-Biotics and Compositions Containing the Same - A method for indentifying test agents that exhibit prebiotic activity on companion animal skin commensal microorganisms and dermatological compositions that include such agents. The method includes providing a test culture of a test agent, a companion animal skin commensal microorganism and a minimal carbon medium. The method provides a time efficient and cost effective way to predict in vivo prebiotic activity of a test agent on skin commensal microorganisms. | 05-09-2013 |
20130115610 | METHOD OF IDENTIFYING PREBIOTICS AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME - A method for identifying test agents that exhibit prebiotic activity on human skin commensal microorganisms and compositions that include such agents. The method includes providing a test culture of a test agent, a human skin commensal microorganism and a minimal carbon medium. The method provides a time efficient and cost effective way to predict in vivo prebiotic activity of a test agent on skin commensal microorganisms. | 05-09-2013 |
20130115648 | METHOD OF IDENTIFYING PREBIOTICS AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME - A high-throughput, tiered screening method of indentifying test agents that exhibit prebiotic activity on human skin commensal microorganisms and cosmetic compositions that include such agents. The method includes determining the metabolite level of a culture and comparing the metabolite level to a control value. The assay further comprises performing a plate count using the culture when the metabolite level of the culture is greater than its corresponding control value. The plate count results are compared to another control value, and the test agent is identified as a prebiotic agent when the number of colonies present in the plate count assay of the culture is greater than the second control value. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116160 | NOVEL WHITENING AGENTS FOR CELLULOSIC SUBSTRATES - This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa | 05-09-2013 |
20130116646 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH DUAL CORE - An absorbent article. The absorbent article includes a topsheet having a body contacting surface, a backsheet joined to said topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core has an upper layer and a lower layer. | 05-09-2013 |
20130118531 | EMULSIONS CONTAINING POLYMERIC CATIONIC EMULSIFIERS, SUBSTANCE AND PROCESS - The present invention is directed to fabric and/or home care compositions comprising oils and a polymeric cationic emulsifier, the process to obtain said emulsions and the use of said emulsions in fabric and/or home care compositions and the use of said fabric and/or home care compositions. Such fabric and/or home care compositions provide excellent cleaning and/or treatment properties. | 05-16-2013 |
20130121946 | SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SHEILDING SALTS - Surface treatment compositions comprising certain cationic polymer(s), anionic surfactant, one or more shielding salts and hydrophobic association disruptor. The surface treatment compositions comprise at least about 6% by weight of cationic polymer, at least about 6% by weight anionic surfactant, and at least about 4% by weight of the shielding salt. The weight ratio of anionic surfactant to cationic polymer is between about 0.5:1 and about 4:1. The composition may also have a weight ratio of shielding salt to cationic polymer of between about 0.3:1 and about 3:1. | 05-16-2013 |
20130121950 | MALODOR CONTROL COMPOSITION HAVING AN ACID CATALYST AND METHODS THEREOF - A malodor control composition having at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst, and methods thereof are provided. The malodor control composition is suitable for a variety of applications, including use in fabric and air freshening products. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122154 | Palatable Pet Foods and Methods for Improving the Palatability of Pet Foods - A food product comprises a plasticizer. The plasticizer may be incorporated (internally) into the food, and/or coated (externally) on the food. The food product may further comprise a fat coating. The fat coating may comprise a structurant. A method for softening a food product by adding a plasticizer. A method for making a food appear meaty or lubricious. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123161 | SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SHEILDING SALTS - A surface treatment composition comprising from about 6% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of cationic polymer; from about 6% to about 40%, by weight of the composition, of anionic surfactant; and from about 4% to about 15%, by weight of the composition, of a shielding salt, wherein the weight ratio of anionic surfactant to cationic polymer is between about 0.5:1 and about 4:1. The shielding salt is defined by having a molecular weight of from about 25 to about 500 and being incapable of lowering the surface tension of water below 50 mN/m when added to water at concentrations of up to 0.01M. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123162 | CONSUMER PRODUCTS - This invention relates to consumer products comprising proteases, particularly cold water proteases and processes for making and using such products. Such consumer products provide improved cleaning, whiteness and/or freshness. Such proteases are derived from a parent enzyme, for example | 05-16-2013 |
20130123166 | FABRIC ENHANCERS - This invention relates to compositions comprising a hydrophobically modified cationic polymer and a fabric softener active, for example a fluid fabric enhancer as well processes of making and using same. Such compositions exhibit improved fabric softener active deposition without exhibiting significantly increased stability negatives. Thus, such compositions are more provide increased softening benefits without the normal phase separation potential. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123734 | Outer Cover for a Disposable Absorbent Article - An outer cover for a disposable absorbent article. The outer cover includes an elastic material joined to an extensible material to form a laminate. At least two different areas of the laminate are simultaneously activated in different directions by a single pair of intermeshing activation rolls. At least a portion of the two different areas of activation on the outer cover are spatially separated by a buffer zone. | 05-16-2013 |
20130126099 | Apparatus and Method for Providing a Localized Speed Variance of an Advancing Substrate - Methods and apparatuses discussed herein provide for localized speed changes of an advancing substrate. Embodiments of a localized speed varying apparatus may include first and second substrate guides positioned upstream and downstream of a processing station, respectively. The substrate guides may utilize orbital motion of guide members to change the length of the substrate within the substrate guides upstream and downstream of the processing station. The changes in substrate length within the substrate guides result in localized speed changes of the substrate between the substrate guides. Coordination between the substrate guides allows for localized speed changes of the substrate passing through the processing station without affecting the speed of the substrate upstream of the first substrate guide and downstream of the second substrate guide. | 05-23-2013 |
20130130963 | PACKAGING FOR A LIQUID DETERGENT COMPOSITION WITH ABRASIVE PARTICLES - A packaged product comprising a packaging in combination with a composition, said composition comprising at least one surfactant and abrasive particles to provide both cleaning of a surface and mild skin exfoliation benefits, wherein said composition consists of a liquid composition and said packaging comprises a textured surface to provide tactile cues to the delivery of the cleaning and exfoliating benefits of said composition. | 05-23-2013 |
20130133163 | RELATIVE STIFFNESS FASTENERS - A fastening member has an inboard end and an outboard end. The fastening member comprises a base substrate comprising a panel region disposed adjacent to the inboard end and an end region disposed adjacent to the outboard end. The end region comprises a fastening element zone having a first stiffness and an intermediate zone having a second stiffness. The intermediate zone is disposed between the fastening element zone and the panel region adjacent to an interface between the panel region and the end region. The fastening member comprises a fastening element disposed in the fastening element zone and joined to the base substrate and a bonding agent disposed intermediate the fastening element and the base substrate. The bonding agent comprises a molten polymer. | 05-30-2013 |
20130138073 | FASTENING SYSTEM - A mechanical fastening system having an engaging component and a receiving component. The receiving component has a first bond line, a second bond line, a bond zone, and a plurality of consecutive sweep regions. The second bond line is disposed adjacent to the first bond line such that a portion of the second bond line overlaps a portion of the first bond line. The bond zone circumscribes the first bond line and the second bond line. The plurality of consecutive sweep regions are disposed within the bond zone. At least one sweep region includes a portion of both the first bond line and the second bond line, and the remaining sweep regions include at least a portion of the first or the second bond lines. The receiving component has a bond ratio greater than or equal to about 1 and less than or equal to about 20. | 05-30-2013 |
20130143001 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Fibrous structures and more particularly to fibrous structures that have a surface containing a surface pattern having a plurality of parallel line elements, such as sinusoidal parallel line elements, and methods for making same are provided. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144239 | LOTIONS DERIVED FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES AND ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING SAME - A lotion having an emollient and an immobilizing agent. The emollient is derived from a renewable resource and having a bio-based content of from about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B and the immobilizing agent selected from the group consisting of C | 06-06-2013 |
20130144244 | Absorbent Article Having A Multifunctional Containment Member - An absorbent article such as a diaper, training pant, and the like comprises a containment member that has a central zone and a barrier zone. The central zone has greater air flow according to the Air Permeability Test than the barrier zone. The bather zone a greater hydrohead according to the Hydrostatic Head Pressure Test than the central zone. The containment member may be used for absorbent core formation and may have portions configured to serve as barrier leg cuffs for the finished absorbent article. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144245 | Absorbent Article With Improved Garment-Like Character - A disposable absorbent article may include a chassis comprising a liquid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet; and an ear joined to the rear waist region of the chassis such that at least a portion of said ear extends laterally outward from the longitudinal edge of the chassis in the rear waist region. The article further comprises a fastening system including an engaging member disposed proximate to distal edge of the ear and a receiving member disposed on the chassis in the front waist region, wherein the ear interconnects the front waist region and the rear waist region upon engagement of the engaging member with the receiving member. The ear has a Front Edge Displacement and a Rear Edge Displacement such that a sum of the Front Edge Displacement and the Rear Edge Displacement is no greater than about 12 mm. | 06-06-2013 |
20130147080 | Articles Containing Nanofibers Produced from Low Melt Flow Rate Polymers - The present invention is directed to hygiene articles comprising nanofibers. The nanofibers are made from a melt film fibrillation process with a polymer composition having a melt flow rate of less than about 400 decigram per minute. The nanofibers, having a diameter of less than 1 micron, must comprise a significant number of the fibers in one layer of the web contained by the hygiene article. The hygiene articles include diapers, training pants, adult incontinence pads, catamenials products such as feminine care pads and pantiliners, tampons, personal cleansing articles, personal care articles, and personal care wipes including baby wipes, facial wipes, and feminine wipes. | 06-13-2013 |
20130149273 | Personal Care Compositions - A personal care composition includes a structured cleansing phase and a benefit phase, the structured cleansing phase having a structuring system that includes an associative polymer and a non-associative polymer. Methods are also provided to increase stability and enhance the deposition of benefit agents. | 06-13-2013 |
20130150276 | METHOD OF PROVIDING FAST DRYING AND/OR DELIVERING SHINE ON HARD SURFACES - A method of providing fast drying and/or delivering shine on a hard surface with a composition comprising an amphiphilic graft polymer based on water-soluble polyalkylene oxides as a graft base and side chains formed by polymerization of a vinyl ester component, wherein said amphiphilic graft polymer is water-soluble or water-dispersible and has a weight average molar mass of from about 3,000 to about 100,000, and wherein said hard surface is selected from the group consisting of a household hard surface; a dish; flatware; glassware; cutlery; and mixtures thereof. | 06-13-2013 |
20130150279 | AMPHIPHILE CONTAINING PERFUME COMPOSITIONS - Concentrated perfume compositions having an amphiphile are useful for incorporating perfume into concentrated fabric softener compositions. | 06-13-2013 |
20130150280 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A FABRIC SOFTENING COMPOSITION - The present invention is to process of making a liquid fabric softening composition using shear, turbulence and/or cavitation, but which requires lower operating pressures than conventional shear, turbulence and/or cavitation processes. | 06-13-2013 |
20130150816 | Absorbent Article Having Dryness Indicating Graphic - An absorbent article including features facilitating toilet training of a wearer is provided. The article includes at least a first appearing graphic that changes from an initial, less visible state to a subsequent, more visible state in the absence of wetness, thereby to provide positive encouragement to a child during toilet training. The appearing graphic becomes less visible if subjected to liquid. A wetness sensation member may also be provided to give tactile, negative sensation to the child, thereby giving feedback received by at least two different senses. Additionally or alternatively, a second appearing graphic, different from the first appearing graphic, may be provided to increase a child's interest in the toilet training process. The first and second appearing graphics may become visible at different times, thereby providing a sequential or spaced reveal of the image. | 06-13-2013 |
20130151222 | Computer Based Models for Absorbent Articles - Methods of using computer based models for simulating the physical behavior of bodily fluids with absorbent articles. | 06-13-2013 |
20130156536 | Apparatus And Process For Providing Arrays Of Absorbent Articles In Varying Orientations For Packaging - Apparatus for producing arrays of absorbent articles with varying orientations, and a methods for forming alternating arrays of absorbent articles, suitable to be operated at a high speed, are provided. | 06-20-2013 |
20130158490 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING A FRAGRANCE OR ODOR CONTROL COMPOSITION - An absorbent article selected from a sanitary napkin, an incontinence pad and a pantyliner, comprises a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, optionally one or more intermediate layers enclosed between the topsheet and the backsheet, a fastening adhesive applied on said backsheet garment facing surface and a liquid fragrance or odor control composition applied on or within a layer of said absorbent article. The liquid fragrance or odor control composition comprises from 5 to 50% wt of one or more esters selected from menthyl acetate, menthyl lactate, menthyl propionate, menthyl butyrrate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, methyl-dihydrojasmonate, methyl jasmonate, hexyl iso-butyrate, linalyl acetate, benzyl acetate, phenyl ethyl acetate and less than 5% wt of other esters. The resulting articles present reduced degradation of the fastening adhesive layer due to the migration of components of the fragrance or odor control composition into the fastening adhesive layer. | 06-20-2013 |
20130158491 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING A FRAGRANCE OR ODOR CONTROL COMPOSITION - An absorbent article selected from a sanitary napkin, an incontinence pad end a panty liner, comprises a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, optionally one or more intermediate layers enclosed between the topsheet and the backstreet a fastening adhesive applied on said backsheet garment lacing surface and a liquid fragrance or odor control composition applied on or within a layer of said absorbent article. The fastening adhesive and the liquid fragrance or odor control composition axe applied in patterns which do not overlap for more than | 06-20-2013 |
20130160222 | Methods for Preparing Hair Coloring Compositions - Methods for providing, at the discretion of the user, at least two different oxidative hair coloring compositions providing different level of lift based on a single tint component. The methods involve the use of a tint component, an oxidizing component and a third component comprising a non-ammonia alkalizing agent. The compositions may comprise little or no ammonia. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161431 | Compact Machine for Unwinding Multiple Strands of Material - The present disclosure relates to machines for unwinding strands of material from wound packages. As discussed in more detail below, machines for continuously unwinding multiple strands of material from wound packages according to the present disclosure may be arranged to be relatively more compact machines, wherein open areas are more efficiently used space, leading to a smaller and more compact footprint for the machines. | 06-27-2013 |
20130164323 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SKIN - The present invention relates to skin care compositions comprising blends of | 06-27-2013 |
20130164390 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE OF AGING HAIR - A hair care composition and method of using the composition is provided that can increase the appearance of thicker and/or fuller hair and/or delay the appearance of gray hair to provide healthy and younger looking hair. | 06-27-2013 |
20130165470 | Methods for Detecting and Treating Rhinovirus Infection - The invention provides a method for evaluating the activity of an agent for treating rhinovirus infection or a symptom thereof, a method of detecting or monitoring rhinovirus infection, and a method of treating rhinovirus infection or a symptom thereof. Various embodiments comprise measuring expression of (i) one or more genes selected from the group consisting of CRY2, B3GAT3, C10ORF95, and BATF3, and (ii) one or more genes selected from the group consisting of RNFT2, BTG4, PSD3, CAPN9, SULT1E1, HEY1, LRRC36, RAB3B, ALDH3B1, FAM134B, FAS, PLSCR1, CLEC2B, HAS2, MX1, SP110, GBP1, IFIT3, IFIT1, CXCL9, CXCL10, and CXCL11, from at least one biological sample to produce a gene expression profile, and comparing the gene expression profile to a reference gene expression profile. Systems, computer readable media, compositions, and methods for maintaining or improving respiratory health also are provided. | 06-27-2013 |
20130165887 | PACKAGE COMPRISING PEELABLE OVERLABEL - Packages for containing consumer goods are disclosed. The consumer goods may be disposable, durable or semi-durable. Absorbent article is one class of disposable articles that may be contained by packages. The packages comprise an opening that is covered by an overlabel. The overlabel is at least partially peeled off of the package so that articles contained within the package can be removed through the now exposed opening. In some embodiments, the package can be reclosed by covering the opening with the overlabel. A consumer may wish to dispose of a used article by placing the article back into the package via the opening and re-adhering the overlabel. | 06-27-2013 |
20130167305 | ACTIVE CONTAINING FIBROUS STRUCTURES WITH MULTIPLE REGIONS - A fibrous structure including filaments wherein the filaments comprise one or more filament-forming materials and one or more active agents that are releasable from the filament when exposed to conditions of intended use, the fibrous structure further having at least three regions. Methods of treating fabrics with a fibrous structure are also provided herein. | 07-04-2013 |
20130167864 | Hair Colorant Container in the Form of a Flexible Sachet - A hair colorant container in the form of a flexible sachet having a laminate structure for storing a hair colorant component comprises:
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20130167865 | Hair Colorant Container in the Form of a Flexible Sachet - A hair colorant container in the form of a flexible sachet having a laminate structure for storing a hair colorant component comprises:
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20130170886 | Containers for Dispensing Personal Care Product - A container is configured for selectively dispensing a personal care product. The container includes a body, a drive apparatus, and an elevator. The body at least partially defines a product chamber and a distal opening. The elevator is disposed within the product chamber. Rotation of the drive apparatus results in axial movement of the elevator within the product chamber. | 07-04-2013 |
20130171421 | ACTIVE CONTAINING FIBROUS STRUCTURES WITH MULTIPLE REGIONS HAVING DIFFERING CHARACTERISTICS - A fibrous structure including filaments wherein the filaments comprise one or more filament-forming materials and one or more active agents that are releasable from the filament when exposed to conditions of intended use, the fibrous structure further having at least two regions with different properties, in particular wherein each region has different average densities. Methods of treating fabrics with a fibrous structure are also provided herein. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172166 | PROCESS FOR MAKING ABSORBENT ARTICLES - A continuous process for making an absorbent article in a converting line comprises the step of providing a nonwoven web, an apertured formed film, a backsheet material, and an absorbent core material. The process further comprises the steps of slitting the non woven web along its length to form a first sub-web and a second sub-web of approximately equal width; superposing the first sub-web, the apertured formed film, the second sub-web, the absorbent core material and the backsheet material in that order or reverse order; and forming the absorbent article by attaching and cutting the superposed first sub-web, the apertured formed film, the second sub-web, the absorbent core material and the backsheet material. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172226 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES COMPRISING PARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Fibrous structures containing one or more particles, and methods for making same are provided. | 07-04-2013 |
20130174863 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITIONS - A hair care composition that inhibits redox metal deposit build up on keratinous tissue is provided, the composition includes a chelant, a low pH buffer system, a detersive surfactant, and a carrier. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175515 | LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus comprising a plurality of diodes and an electrical interface configured to receive an electrical signal and transmit the electrical signal to the plurality of diodes is provided. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175516 | LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus comprising a plurality of diodes and an electrical interface configured to receive an electrical signal and transmit the electrical signal to the plurality of diodes is provided. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175556 | LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus comprising a plurality of diodes and an electrical interface configured to receive an electrical signal and transmit the electrical signal to the plurality of diodes is provided. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175557 | LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus comprising a plurality of diodes and an electrical interface configured to receive an electrical signal and transmit the electrical signal to the plurality of diodes is provided. | 07-11-2013 |
20130176750 | LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus comprising a plurality of diodes and an electrical interface configured to receive an electrical signal and transmit the electrical signal to the plurality of diodes is provided. | 07-11-2013 |
20130178810 | Disposable Absorbent Articles Having Wetness Appearing Graphics - Disposable absorbent articles comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet that is at least partially joined to the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed at least partially between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a wetness indicator printed onto a surface of the backsheet wherein the wetness indicator comprises a graphic that further comprises at least one responsive color composition and a varnish coating disposed adjacent to the responsive color composition; wherein upon wetting, the graphic becomes visible to the unaided eye. | 07-11-2013 |
20130181133 | Method and System for Evaluating the Distribution of an Absorbent Material in an Absorbent Article - A system for imaging a distribution of an absorbent material within an absorbent article. The system includes a radiation source and a detector positioned such that the absorbent article is situated between the radiation source and the detector. The absorbent article includes an absorbent material having a spatial distribution within the absorbent article. Infrared radiation within a particular wavelength range (e.g., 3 μm to 3.2 μm) is more likely to be absorbed by the absorbent material than by other materials within the absorbent article. The radiation source is configured to generate infrared radiation incident on the absorbent article. The detector is configured to detect a quantity of the infrared radiation within the particular wavelength range that was transmitted through the absorbent article. The radiation source is further configured to generate data indicative of the spatial distribution of the absorbent material based on the detected quantity of the infrared radiation. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184195 | ACIDIC LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS - An acidic laundry detergent composition comprising less than about 20% of a surfactant system comprising surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants and mixtures thereof, wherein the surfactant system has a Hydrophilic Index of greater than or equal to about 9.00 and an organic acidulant at a level such that the ratio of surfactant system to organic acidulant is less or equal to about 3.0 and an alkaline neutralizer added in an amount necessary to raise the neat pH of the detergent composition above or equal to about 2.5 but no higher than or equal to about 3.0. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184667 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A MULTI-COMPONENT VISUAL SIGNAL - An absorbent article comprising a first layer comprising a nonwoven having a first colored region that includes at least one of a central colored region, an intermediate colored region, and an outer colored region; and a second layer comprising a polymer film having a second colored region that includes at least one of a central colored region, an intermediate colored region, and an outer colored region; wherein the first colored region differs from the second colored region. The article may further comprise a background region. The background region may be visually distinguishable from at least one of the first colored region and the second colored region. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184668 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A MULTILAYER VISUAL SIGNAL - An absorbent article and method of making an absorbent article. The absorbent article has a first layer and a second layer in facing relationship with one another. The first layer has a first imparted colored region coincident with the longitudinal centerline. The second layer has a second imparted colored region laterally more extensive in a direction orthogonally away from the longitudinal centerline than the first imparted colored region. The second imparted colored region extends across the longitudinal centerline and has free ends. The absorbent article has a background region. The first imparted colored region and the second imparted colored region differ in color as compared to the background region. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186580 | HARDWOOD PULP FIBER-CONTAINING STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Hardwood pulp fiber-containing structures, more particularly to eucalyptus pulp fiber-containing fibrous structures that may exhibit improved fiber densification and/or improved softness compared to known hardwood pulp fiber-containing fibrous structures are provided. | 07-25-2013 |
20130189332 | METHODS FOR SMOOTHING WRINKLES AND SKIN TEXTURE IMPERFECTIONS - A method for smoothing skin comprising applying a composition that has from about 0.5 to about 4% sodium silicate as measured by silica content (SiO | 07-25-2013 |
20130195774 | Processes Of Making Oral Compositions Containing Gel Networks - The present invention is directed towards a process for making oral compositions comprising gel networks. The gel networks are formed from a fatty amphiphile dispersion and swelling surfactant. The fatty amphiphile dispersion comprises one or more fatty amphiphiles, one or more dispersing surfactants, and one or more solvents. A gel network is formed when the fatty amphiphile dispersion is combined with the swelling surfactant. A method of preparing the fatty amphiphile dispersion and oral composition is included. | 08-01-2013 |
20130195783 | Methods For Smoothing Wrinkles and Skin Texture Imperfections - A skin smoothing composition that has from about 0.5 to about 4% sodium silicate as measured by silica content (SiO | 08-01-2013 |
20130199894 | Universally Adjustable Star Wheel - A universally adjustable star wheel for conveying articles on an automated handling line is disclosed. In one embodiment, the adjustable star wheel includes rotatable elements that are configured to rotate around a central axis. Each rotatable element has a central axis, a periphery, and at least one control surface for assisting in controlling the article being conveyed. The control surfaces on the rotatable elements are arranged to together form at least one pocket for the article, wherein the pocket has a width and a depth. The angle defining the control surface on at least one rotatable element is different from the angle of another rotatable element to form the depth of at least a portion of the pocket. In this embodiment, the boundaries of the pocket are configured solely by at least partially rotating at least some of the rotatable elements to adjust the location of the control surfaces of the different rotatable elements to form a pocket for the article being conveyed. An automated adjustment mechanism for adjusting a star wheel to accommodate different articles is also disclosed. The automated adjustment mechanism may be used with any suitable star wheel. | 08-08-2013 |
20130203644 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SURFACE TREATMENT WITH LIPASES - Methods and compositions for treating textiles and hard surfaces with compositions having specific lipases are described. The compositions have increased stability to oxidative degradation in particular due to bleach catalysts. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204597 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCT PERFORMANCE AND PERCEPTION MODELING - Included are embodiments of product performance and perception modeling. At least some embodiments include receiving a product geometry for a simulated toothbrush, the product geometry defining a physical product characteristic of the simulated toothbrush, receiving an environmental geometry for a simulated mouth, the environmental geometry defining a physical mouth characteristic and a perspective characteristic of the simulated mouth, and applying a simulated plaque indication layer in the simulated mouth. Similarly, some embodiments include applying a predetermined brushing stroke of the simulated toothbrush in the simulated mouth, determining sensory performance of the simulated toothbrush from the predetermined brushing stroke, and generating a scorecard indicating the sensory performance of the simulated toothbrush. | 08-08-2013 |