Abstract: An absorbent article especially adapted for users ranging from walking infants to adults in a predominantly laying-down position includes a layer of absorbent material, wherein the average basis capacity of absorbent material located in a back half section of the layer is higher than the average basis capacity of absorbent material located in the front half section of the layer. A liquid barrier means is located between a transverse centerline of the layer and the waist edge of a back sheet to prevent liquids from leaking to the back waist edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the disinfection of surfaces with a disinfecting composition comprising from 0.1% to 15% by weight of the total composition of hydrogen peroxide, and an antimicrobial essential oil or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A process for preparing a detergent composition is provided. The process involves: (a) continuously mixing a detergent surfactant paste and dry starting detergent material into a high speed mixer/densifier to obtain detergent agglomerates, wherein the ratio of the surfactant paste to the dry detergent material is from about 1:10 to about 10:1; and (b) mixing the detergent agglomerates in a moderate speed mixer/densifier to further densify and agglomerate the detergent agglomerates. The dry detergent material contains a builder which is a selected crystalline calcium carbonate material substantially having a rhombohedral crystalline structure with {1,0,-1,1} crystallographic indices.

Abstract: The present invention provides a selectively-activatible sheet material for delivering a substance to a target surface. The sheet material comprises a three-dimensional sheet of material having a first side and a second side. The first side has a plurality of hollow protrusions extending outwardly therefrom and separated from one another by valleys, while the second side has a plurality of depressions corresponding with the hollow protrusions. A substance adheres to and partially fills a location protected from external contact comprising the valleys and/or depressions. The sheet material may be selectively activated by deforming the hollow protrusions to deliver the substance to a target surface. The three-dimensional structure includes hollow protrusions which are adapted to progressively activate in multiple discrete stages to effect multistage progressive delivery of the substance to the target surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fragrance delivery system which comprises one or more .beta.-ketoester pro-fragrances or pro-accords, said fragrance delivery system useful in a stable, preferably clear, aqueous odor-absorbing composition. The odor-absorbing composition can be further characterized in that they comprise solublized, uncomplexed cyclodextrin, and cyclodextrin compatible antimicrobial actives, cyclodextrin compatible surfactants, cyclodextrin compatible humectants, or mixtures thereof. The aqueous odor-absorbing composition are for use on inanimate surfaces, especially fabrics, and more specifically, clothes, in order to restore and/or maintain freshness by reducing malodor without the need for washing or dry cleaning.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pro-fragrance compound selected from the group consisting of an acetal, a ketal, and mixtures thereof, wherein at least one of a parent aldehyde, ketone, or alcohol of the pro-fragrance acetal or ketal is a fragrance compound, having a ClogP of less than about 4. The ClogP is the logarithm to the base 10 of the octanol/water partition coefficient of the pro-fragrances. Further disclosed are detergent compositions comprising the pro-fragrance compound of the present invention and detersive surfactants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making a detergent composition comprising the steps of:i) making a detergent based composition comprising a solid acid source;ii) coating the solid acid source with a detergent surfactant; andiii) further adding an alkaline source and agglomerating said alkaline source with said acid source;and wherein the alkaline source and the acid source are capable of reacting together to produce a gas. Detergent compositions thus prepared show improved dispersability. Methods of laundering fabrics using such detergent compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses asymmetrical bleach activators for use in both solid and liquid additive, bleaching and detergent compositions. The asymmetrical bleach activators display the unique ability to form both hydrophilic and hydrophobic bleaching agents in aqueous liquors such as bleaching solutions. Thus, fabrics, hard surfaces or dishes having hydrophobic stains such as dingy and or hydrophilic stains such as beverages can be effectively cleaned or bleached using the bleach activators of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bleach catalyst containing composite particles suitable for incorporation into particulate detergent compositions, said composite particles comprising by weight of the particles a) from 1% to 50% of a metal containing bleach catalyst; b) from 40% to 99% of an encapsulating material; and c) from 0.5% to 20% water.

Abstract: A process for producing an agglomerated detergent composition comprises premixing an acid precursor of a detersive surfactant and a water-soluble or dispersible, modified polyamine in a mixer to form a premix, inputting the premix and dry detergent materials such as builders into a high speed mixer/densifier and neutralizing the acid precursor to form agglomerates and further agglomerating in a moderate speed mixer/densifier to form a detergent composition having a bulk density of at least 650 g/l.

Abstract: Mid-chain branched primary alkyl polyoxyalkylene surfactants useful in laundry and cleaning compositions, especially granular and liquid detergent compositions. These surfactants are also suitable for formulation with other surfactants for the purpose of providing improved surfactant systems, especially for use in detergent compositions which will be used in laundry processes involving low water temperature wash conditions. The present invention also relates to novel mid-chain branched primary alkyl polyoxyalkylene surfactants suitable for use in the surfactant mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fragrance delivery system for use in laundry detergent compositions which provides a long lasting "freshness" or "clean" scent to fabric. The compositions described herein deliver highly fabric substantive pro-accords to the fabric surface during laundering wherein the pro-accords release their fragrance raw materials over a period of up to two weeks. The present invention also relates a method for delivering a pleasurable scent to fabric which has a lasting freshness quality by contacting the fabric with a laundry detergent composition which comprises the fragrance-releasable pro-accords.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved protective pad for protecting the human body against impact forces. The pad is formed using layers of high density closed-cell polymer foam low density closed-cell polymer foam, and resilient or non-resilient energy absorbing inserts. The high density layer absorbs and shunts impact forces, while the low density layer acts as a cushion against the human body, and provides for comfort. The pad can be provided with a plurality of holes through its thickness to provide for breathability and release of heat from the human body, the surface area of the holes being great enough to allow for adequate ventilation but not so great as to significantly decrease the protection offered by the pad. The pad can also be provided with a plurality of score lines across its surface and partially through its thickness to provide for flexibility and conformability to the part of the human body being protected.

Abstract: Disclosed are detergent compositions with improved solubility having a bulk density of at least 600 g/l, comprising a branched surfactant and from about 1% to about 3% a particulate acid source which is citric acid and an alkaline source, wherein said acid source and alkaline source are capable of reacting together to produce a gas, and wherein about 80% or more of the acid source has a particle size in the range of from about 150 microns to about 710 microns, with at least 37% by weight of the acid source having a particle size of about 350 microns or less.

Abstract: Flavored instant coffee products having a variegated appearance that contain darker colored agglomerated soluble particles comprising a darker colored flavorant selected from cocoa and instant coffee agglomerated onto an edible carrier such as sugar and lighter colored agglomerated soluble particles containing a dairy or nondairy creamer and a noncoffee flavor agglomerated onto an edible carrier such as sugar, provided that when the darker colored flavorant is only cocoa, the lighter colored agglomerated particles further contain instant coffee agglomerated the edible carrier.

Abstract: An absorbent insert for use with an outer cover, the outer cover having a front waist region, a rear waist region, a longitudinal centerline and a lateral centerline perpendicular to said longitudinal centerline. The absorbent insert includes a first absorbent assembly; a second absorbent assembly; and an adjustment member adjustably joining the first absorbent assembly and the second absorbent assembly such that the first absorbent assembly and the second absorbent assembly are moveable relative to each other in at least a direction parallel to said longitudinal centerline. The insert also includes a slip element joined with at least a portion of the first absorbent assembly, the slip element providing a low friction surface such that at least a portion of the first absorbent assembly can be positioned over at least a portion of the second absorbent assembly in an overlapping configuration.

Abstract: This invention is a pharmaceutical composition that inhibits the growth of cancers and tumors in mammals, particularly in human and warm blooded animals. The composition contains N-phosphonoglycine derivatives which are systemic herbicides in combination with chemotherapeutic agents for treatment of cancers and tumors. N-phosphonoglycine derivatives can be used to treat viral infections, particularly herpes infections. Optionally potentiators can be included.

Abstract: The present invention relates to perfume and fragrance pro-accords which are suitable for use in personal care and personal hygiene compositions as fragrance delivery systems. The pro-accords of the present invention slowly release fragrance raw materials upon contact with human skin thereby providing a prolonged fragrance benefit. The pro-accords serve as a means for delivering any fragrance raw material as well as other adjunct materials inter alia astringents, carriers, and diluents.

Abstract: Tablets comprise a core and a coating, the core being formed by compressing a particulate material, the particulate material comprising surfactant and detergent builder, and the coating comprising dicarboxylic acid. The tablets are provided with effervescent agents, in the core or water-swellable desintegrant in the coating which aid in their disintegration in wash liquors. The invention also relates to processes for making the tablets.