Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of reducing body and/or vaginal odor comprising the application to skin of an odor absorbing composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a perfume composition; and an aqueous carrier wherein the perfume composition is safe for use on skin. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobials and/or linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of 350 centistokes or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous, odor absorbing composition, which is safe for use on human skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.5% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of a linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of about 350 centistokes or less; and an aqueous carrier. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobial preservative having a water-solubility of greater than about 0.3%.The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions of the present invention to reduce body odor and/or vaginal odor. The composition can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nasal dilator which comprises a means for dilating the nostrils and a thermal element, which can be worn on the nose of a human for an extended period of time, as well as a method of treatment for relief of nasal congestion/blockage, sinus discomfort and pain, and other cold and/or allergy symptoms associated therewith, by applying said nasal dilator to the nose of a human in need of such treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions having enhanced organoleptic characteristics of fattiness, creaminess, soothing, satisfaction, and full mouthfeel, and comprises acylglycerol compounds having substituents R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 attached at the positions of the OH.sup.31 groups of a glycerol backbone. The substituents R.sup.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from conjugated polyunsaturated fatty acids having from 16 carbon atoms to 22 carbon atoms and R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of R.sub.1, OH, PO.sub.3 HR.sub.4, and C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 carboxylic acids, wherein R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of OH, choline, inositol, serine, and ethanolamine. The oral compositions of the present invention being substantially free of free conjugated polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder, odor and moisture absorbing composition, which is safe for use on human skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 25%, by weight of the composition, of uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 5% to about 60%, by weight of the composition, of a highly effective moisture absorber; and a powder carrier. The compositions of the present invention may also contain an additional odor controlling agent selected from the group consisting of zeolites, activated charcoal, sodium bicarbonate, antimicrobial agents, and antiperspirants.The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions of the present invention to reduce body odor and excess moisture on occluded skin sites.

Abstract: The subject invention encompasses methods for the prevention and treatment of a human or lower animal subject having a urogenital disorder caused or mediated by one or more parasitic protozoa comprising administering bismuth to the subject.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods of controlling environmental malodors on human skin comprising the application to the skin of a composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; and an aqueous carrier. The compositions can also comprise one or more of the following optional components: a linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of about 350 ecentistokes or less; low molecular weight polyols; water-soluble antimicrobial preservatives; zinc salts; water-soluble polymers; soluble carbonate and/or bicarbonate salts; chelating agents; zeolites; activated carbon; and mixtures thereof. The compositions can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an odor absorbing composition, which is safe for use on human skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, and skin protectants; an emulsifier; and an aqueous carrier. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of hydrophobic antimicrobials.The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions of the present invention to reduce body odor and/or vaginal odor. The composition can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a denture adhesive composition comprising a lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid, anhydride, or salt polymer or mixtures thereof, and at least one non-adhesive self-supporting layer. The present invention also relates to a denture adhesive composition comprising at least one non-adhesive self-supporting layer and at least two adhesive components wherein one of the adhesive components is a lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid, anhydride or salt polymer of mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-curing, photochemically or thermally curable resinous dental composition based on polymerisable polysiloxanes, to a process for its preparation and to its use for the preparation of pasty, self-curing, photochemically or thermally curable dental materials. Said composition is obtainable by hydrolytic condensation of one or more hydrolytically condensable silicon compounds, 1 to 100 mol %, based on monomeric compounds, of silanes of the general formula: Y.sub.n- SiX.sub.m R.sub.4-(n+m) and/or {X.sub.n R.sub.k Si?R.sup.2 (A).sub.l !.sub.4-(n+k) }.sub.x B being selected. The radicals A, X, Y, R.sup.2, R' and R are identical or different and have the following meaning: A=O, S, PR', POR', NHC(O)O or NHC(O)ONR', B=a straight-chain or branched organic radical which is derived from a compound B' having at least one (for l=1 and A=NHC(O)O or NHC(O)NR') or at least two C.dbd.C double bonds and 5 to 50 carbon atoms, R=alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkylaryl or arylalkyl, R'=H, alkyl or aryl, R.

Abstract: Disclosed is a denture adhesive composition comprising at least one non-adhesive self-supporting layer; and a partial salt of a lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid copolymer wherein the partial salt comprises a cationic salt function consisting essentially of: from about 0.01% to about 10% of ferric iron cations; and from about 0.1% to about 75% of divalent and/or monovalent metal cations selected from the group consisting of zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, ammonium, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfumed aqueous, odor absorbing composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.5% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of a linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of 350 centistokes or less; from about 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a perfume composition; and an aqueous carrier; wherein the perfume composition is safe for use on skin. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobial.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method of controlling malodors on human skin comprising the application to the human skin of a composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, and skin protectants; an emulsifier; and an aqueous carrier. The compositions may also optionally comprise one or more of the following: hydrophobic antimicrobials; water-soluble antimicrobial preservatives; low molecular weight polyols; zinc salts; water-soluble polymers; soluble carbonate and/or bicarbonate salts; chelating agents; zeolites; activated carbon; and mixtures thereof. The compositions can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an odor absorbing composition, which is safe for use on skin, comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, skin protectants, and mixtures thereof; one or more surfactants; from about 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a perfume composition; and an aqueous carrier. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also, preferably, contain an effective amount of hydrophobic antimicrobials. The present invention also relates to the odor absorbing compositions deposited on a flexible dispensing means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfume-free odor absorbing composition, which is safe for use on skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, skin protectants, and mixtures thereof; one or more surfactants each having a hydrophilic/lipophilic balance of about 8-18, and wherein each surfactant, when combined with an aqueous cyclodextrin solution, provides no less than about 25% a level of odor capture as an aqueous cyclodextrin solution; and an aqueous carrier. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of hydrophobic antimicrobials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of reducing body odor, vaginal odor, and excess moisture comprising the application to skin of a perfumed powder composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 25%, by weight of the composition, of uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 5% to about 60%, by weight of the composition, of a highly effective moisture absorber; a perfume composition selected from the group consisting of from about 0.05% to about 15%, by weight of the odor absorbing composition, of an encapsulated perfume, and from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the odor absorbing composition of a free perfume, and mixtures thereof; and a powder carrier.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods of controlling environmental malodors on skin comprising the application to the skin of a composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a hydrophilic, volatile perfume composition comprising at least about 50% by weight of one or more hydrophilic, volatile perfume ingredients wherein each ingredient has a boiling point of about 260.degree. or lower, and a ClogP of less than about 3.5, and an aqueous carrier. The compositions can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal knee wraps having one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of heat cells, wherein heat is applied to specific areas of the user's knee, for pain relief. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal knee wraps having good conformity to user's knee which provide consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of reducing body and/or vaginal odor comprising the application to skin of an odor absorbing composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, skin protectants, and mixtures thereof; one or more surfactants; from about 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a perfume composition; and an aqueous carrier wherein the odor absorbing composition is safe for use on skin. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also, preferably, contain an effective amount of hydrophobic antimicrobials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of reducing body and/or vaginal odor comprising the application of a perfumed powder composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 25%, by weight of the composition, of uncomplexed cyclodextrin; a perfume composition selected from the group consisting of from about 0.05% to about 15%, by weight of the odor absorbing composition, of an encapsulated perfume, and from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the odor absorbing composition of a free perfume, and mixtures thereof; and a powder carrier.