Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions comprising an oxidative stability-enhanced amylase and a surfactant system wherein the anionic to nonionic surfactants ratio is from 1:1 to 5:1, preferably from 1:1 to 3:1. Such compositions provide improved cleaning and stain removal performance.

Abstract: A paper web and method of making the paper web are disclosed. In one embodiment the paper web includes a continuous relatively thinner region and a plurality of discrete relatively thickner regions. The relatively thicker regions are disposed in the plane of the relatively thinner region. The paper web can have a relatively patterned face and a relatively smooth face. The paper structures can be dried relatively quickly and efficiently, and can provide enhanced absorbency and bulk density while having a relatively smooth face.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fragrance delivery system which comprises one or more pro-accords, preferably .beta.-ketoester pro-accords, which are capable of releasing mixtures of fragrance raw materials. The pro-accords which comprise the fragrance delivery systems are useful in delivering sustained fragrances to personal care items inter alia deodorants, body lotions or creams, sun tan lotions, shampoos, as well as liquid and granular laundry detergent compositions and hard surface cleaners.

Abstract: Articles of manufacture comprising fabric appearance enhancing polyamines and methods for enhancing the appearance of fabric, said articles being applied in an automatic clothes dryer. These articles comprise:a) a fabric treatment composition comprising:i) at least an effective amount of a polyamine;ii) at least an effective amount of a carboxylic acid carrier;wherein the fabric treatment composition has a viscosity of less than about 2000 centipoise at 100.degree. C. and a melting point from about 25.degree. C. to about 95.degree. C.; andb) dispensing means which provides for release of an effective amount of said polyamine (i) and carboxylic acid carrier (ii) to fabrics in an automatic laundry dryer at operating temperatures.

Abstract: A Z-folded barrier cuff is provided to allow both sufficient lateral spacing of the barrier cuffs for the genitals in the front and for BM containment in the back as well as sufficient cuff height in the crotch area for good fit into the leg crease and good containment of body exudates. The barrier cuff is Z-folded by folding a first portion back upon itself such that a first segment and a second segment is formed. A second portion is folded laterally inwardly back upon itself such that a third segment is formed. Thus, the Z-folded barrier cuffs are properly laterally spaced in the crotch area and near the end edges while providing sufficient height to properly contain body exudates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions comprising an oxidative stability-enhanced amylase and a protease at a level from 0.0001% to 0.5%, preferably from 0.001% to 0.2%, more preferably from 0.005% to 0.1% pure protease enzyme by weight of total composition. Such compositions provide improved cleaning and stains removal performances.

Abstract: Detergent compositions and fabric laundering and treating methods utilize certain polyamide-polyamines as fabric treatment agents that can impart fabric appearance benefits to fabric laundered or treated in washing or soaking solutions which contain such agents. Such polyamide-polyamine fabric treatment agents include adipic acid-diethylenetriamine-epichlorohydrin adducts.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a granular detergent composition or component having a bulk density greater than 650 g/l comprises the step of dispersing a liquid binder throughout a powder stream in a high speed mixer to form granular agglomerates, wherein the product stream comprises crystalline zeolite. A having an oil absorbing capacity of at least 40 ml/100 g.

Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent composition having a density of at least about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the overall steps of: (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder in a mixer, wherein first agglomerates are formed; (b) spraying finely atomized liquid onto the first agglomerates in a mixer, wherein second agglomerates are formed; and (c) granulating the third agglomerates in one or more fluidizing apparatus. The process is improved by further step (b'), by thoroughly mixing the second agglomerates in a mixer, between step (b) and step (c), wherein, in step (b'), choppers are used to reduce the amount of oversized agglomerates.

Abstract: A system for delivering an oral care substance to the oral surface, the delivery system comprising a strip of flexible material having a sufficient flexibility to form to the contours of the oral surface. The strip of material is readily conformable to oral surfaces without permanent deformation when the delivery system is placed there against. The oral care substance is applied to the strip of material such that when the delivery system is placed on the oral surface the active contacts the surface. The oral care substance also provides adhesive attachment between the strip of material and the oral surface so as to hold the delivery system in place for a sufficient amount of time to allow the active to act upon the oral surface.

Abstract: The invention concerns detergent compositions comprising lipase variant D96L of the native lipase derived from Humicola lanuginosa present at a level of from 50 LU to 8500 LU per liter wash solution.Using these levels of lipase delivers an improved whiteness maintenance on fabrics.

Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinence briefs, diaper holders, training pants, feminine hygiene garments and the like, that have a unique side panel improves the overall fit of the absorbent article as well as reducing the red marking of the wearer's skin. Such absorbent articles include a chassis assembly preferably having a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to the topsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of side panels joined to the chassis assembly; and a closure system for maintaining the absorbent article on the wearer. The side panels have a low extension force leg zone and a high extension force waist zone.

Abstract: Detergent composition comprising a mid-chain branched surfactant and also containing a bleaching agent, aluminosilicate, silicate, and/or detersive enzyme.

Abstract: A detergent composition containing an inexpensive detergent builder in the form of a selected crystalline calcium carbonate that has been coated with a hydrotrope is provided. The crystalline calcium carbonate can be calcite and the hydrotrope can be xylene sulfonate. The crystalline calcium carbonate of the present invention is extremely inexpensive because it performs well even when used at large median particle sizes (e.g. less than 10 m.sup.2 /g surface areas).

Abstract: A laminate having two or more plies. The plies are embossed, and adhesively joined together. The adhesive forms an essentially continuous network. The essentially continuous network increases the strength of adhesive, increases the strength of the laminate, and is disposed within the X-Y plane of the laminate coincident the embossments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions or components thereof containing a detersive enzyme and one or more cationic surfactants of the formula:R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 N.sup.+ X.sup.-in which R.sup.1 is a hydroxyalkyl group having no greater than 6 carbon atoms; each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is independently selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl or alkenyl; R.sup.4 is a C.sub.5-11 alkyl or alkenyl; and X.sup.- is a counterion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions which comprise an alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine soil dispersant having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 linear alkylene, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 branched alkylene, and mixtures thereof; B is a continuation by branching; E is an alkyleneoxy unit having the formula:--(R.sup.1 O).sub.m (R.sup.2 O).sub.n R.sup.3wherein R.sup.1 is 1,2-propylene, 1,2-butylene, and mixtures thereof; R.sup.2 is ethylene; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, and mixtures thereof; m is from about 1 to about 10; n is from about 10 to about 40; w, x, and y are each independently from about 4 to about 200; provided at least one --(R.sup.1 O) unit is attached to the backbone prior to attachment of an --(R.sup.2 O) unit and further provided m+n is at least 12, said dispersants are compatible with bleach. The disclosed alkoxylated polyalkyleneimines are also suitable for use as soil dispersant in bleach-containing laundry pre-soaks and bleaching agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are noncarbonated beverage products with improved microbial stability, and processes for preparing them. The noncarbonated beverage products have a pH of between 2.5 and 4.5 and comprise from about 300 ppm to about 3000 ppm of a polyphosphate having an average chain length ranging from about 17 to about 60; from about 100 ppm to about 1000 ppm of a preservative selected from the group consisting of sorbic acid, benzoic acid, alkali metal salts thereof and mixtures thereof; from about 0.1% to about 40% by weight of fruit juice; and from about 80% to about 99% by weight of added water, wherein the added water contains from 61 ppm to about 220 ppm of hardness. These noncarbonated beverage products can be stored at ambient temperatures for at least about 28 days without substantial microbial proliferation therein after exposure to beverage spoilage organisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care and personal hygiene articles containing a fragrance delivery system which comprises one or more pro-accords, preferably .beta.-ketoester pro-accords, which are capable of releasing mixtures of fragrance raw materials. The pro-accords which comprise the fragrance delivery systems are useful in delivering sustained fragrances to personal care items inter alia deodorants, anti-perspirants, suntan lotions, hair sprays, mousses, shaving creams, body lotions and creams, depilitories, facial masks, athletic rubs and creams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated human hair specific keratin gene or fragment thereof, comprising a DNA sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:11; and a DNA sequence comprising DNA sequences SEQ ID NO:6, SEQ ID NO:7, SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:9 and SEQ ID NO:10. The present invention also relates to a method for detecting the level of hair specific keratin in a biological sample. The present invention further relates to a method of identifying hair growth regulating compounds and compositions comprising: a) treating a subject with a compound or composition of interest; b) isolating a sample of hair from the subject; and c) using a DNA sequence, or fragment thereof, which encodes hair specific keratin as a marker in a biological assay to detect an increase in the production of hair specific keratin in the hair sample.