Abstract: The present invention provides oral care compositions. The compositions may be provided in a solid form, such as a film. The compositions can comprise one or more film forming polymers, one or more bioadhesive agents, one or more plasticizers, benzocaine (and optionally one or more further active ingredients), one or more polymeric solvents, and an aqueous solvent. The oral care composition can be a solid or semi-solid composition up to a temperature of at least 40° C. Methods of providing such an oral care compositions are also provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a shaving device and more specifically, to a portable, conical shaped shaving apparatus with a central element, top and bottom caps, and when assembled, the apparatus is designed to look like a cosmetic container.

Abstract: An article is provided including an aqueous liquid detergent; and a package for the aqueous liquid detergent which is in direct contact with the aqueous liquid detergent, wherein the package is formed from a water-soluble, film-forming material. The aqueous liquid detergent includes: at least about 40% by weight of water based on the total weight of the aqueous liquid detergent; a builder comprising potassium carbonate, wherein the potassium carbonate is present in an amount of at least about 25 weight percent, based on the total weight of the aqueous liquid detergent; propylene glycol diacetate; and at least one surfactant.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides packages that are configured for containing a prophylactic device and a quantity of lubricant material. The package can include a first portion defining a first chamber containing a prophylactic device; and a second portion defining a second chamber containing a quantity of lubricant composition; wherein the first chamber of the first portion and the second chamber of the second portion are arranged to separably engage one another about external surfaces of the first portion and the second portion so as to form a unitary package. The present disclosure further provides methods for providing a lubricated prophylactic device.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a shaving device and more specifically, to a portable shaving apparatus designed to look like a cosmetic container.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a litter pod system, and methods of using litter pod systems. In some embodiments, the litter pod system may include a litter pod formed at least partially of a flexible, polymer material, the litter pod defining a substantially flat pod bottom wall with a pod side wall extending upwardly therefrom, and a housing base configured to receive the litter pod, the housing base being formed of a substantially rigid polymer material defining a housing bottom wall with a housing side wall extending upwardly therefrom.

Abstract: An article is provided including an aqueous gel detergent; and a package for the aqueous gel detergent which is in direct contact with the aqueous gel detergent, wherein the package is formed from a water-soluble, film-forming material. The aqueous gel detergent includes: at least about 40% by weight of water based on the total weight of the aqueous gel detergent; a builder comprising potassium carbonate, wherein the potassium carbonate is present in an amount of at least about 25 weight percent, based on the total weight of the aqueous gel detergent; a polymer; at least one surfactant; and encapsulated enzymes which are suspended in the aqueous gel detergent.

Abstract: Presently provided are compositions and method that are effective to prevent or reduce formation and/or release of microplastics, particularly microfibers, from fibers, from fabrics including fibers, and articles incorporating fabrics that include fibers. The fibers particularly can be synthetic fibers. Articles, fabrics, and fibers exhibiting such properties are likewise provided. Such properties particularly can be imparted through use of conditioning and/or softening polymers that can be provided in the present compositions to be contacted with the fibers so that the polymers adhere to or otherwise bind with the fibers. Encompassed compositions include laundry compositions and other compositions suitable for application to fibers and fabrics including such fibers. Encompassed methods can be effective for preventing or reducing release of microfibers to the environment.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for visualizing a soiling substance on a fabric and, in some aspects, methods of quantifying the efficacy of a composition for removal of a soiling substance from a fabric. In some aspects, the disclosure provides methods for visualizing a soiling substance on a fabric which include providing a fabric that includes at least one soiling substance, applying a signaling agent to an area of the fabric that includes the at least one soiling substance, illuminating at least a portion of the area of the fabric that includes the at least one soiling substance and the signaling agent with light of a wavelength or wavelength band that is one or both of absorbed by the signaling agent or effective to cause fluorescent emission from the signaling agent, detecting one or both of an absorbance signal and an emission signal from the signaling agent when illuminated.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of administering one or more Bacillus subtilis strains to swine. The Bacillus subtilis strains that are administered include 747 (NRRL B-67257), 1104 (NRRL B-67258), 1541 (NRRL B-67260), 1781 (NRRL B-67259), 2018 (NRRL B-67261), and BS1999 (NRRL B-67318). The Bacillus strains improve bacterial homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract by inhibiting bacterial pathogens such as E. coli, Clostridium, Salmonella, and Streptococcus. Administering the Bacillus strains also improves performance such as weight gain and feed conversion. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strains are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for controlling swelling of a clay when in contact with an aqueous medium. The methods may include contacting clay with a content of an ionic liquid sufficient to modify one or more transport properties of water through the clay. In particular, in some embodiments, the present disclosure provides clay-based animal litter compositions having controlled flow and clump shape, and a related method. The animal litter can include a clay-based liquid absorbing material and at least one ionic liquid.

Abstract: Bacillus strains, compositions and methods are disclosed for reducing growth of microorganisms in a feed. Bacillus strains, compositions and methods are disclosed for providing beneficial effects to animals, including but not limited to increasing performance of the animal.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is disclosed herein. The electric toothbrush may include an elongated body portion with opposed first and second ends and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween; a brush head section arrangeable toward the first end and including: a first bristle support member rotatable in a first direction, and a second bristle support member coupled to the first bristle support member and rotatable in a second direction about a centrally defined axis, the second direction being opposite the first direction; and a drive rod coupled to at least the first bristle support member and having an axis oriented so as to extend coincident with, or substantially parallel to, the longitudinal axis of the electric toothbrush, the drive rod being arranged to linearly move along the axis so as to rotate the first bristle support member in the first direction and rotate the second bristle support member in the second direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an articulating blade assembly that can include a blade housing, a mount arranged to rotationally engage the blade housing, a biasing element configured to bias the blade housing to a neutral position while allowing for rotation, and a handle adapter. The articulating blade assembly is configurable with a body of a hair removal device. As such, the disclosure further provides a hair removal device incorporating the articulating blade assembly and also a method for manufacturing an articulating blade assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an oral care composition including a water-miscible base component, an amorphous calcium phosphate remineralizing component including a water-soluble or partially water-soluble calcium component and a water-soluble inorganic phosphate component, and a tartar control component, wherein the oral care composition provides enamel fluoride uptake activity and tartar control activity.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of administering one or more Bacillus strains to poultry. The Bacillus strains improve bacterial homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract by inhibiting bacterial pathogens such as E. coli and Clostridium. Administering the Bacillus strains also improves performance such as weight gain and feed conversion. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strains are also provided.

Abstract: An article is provided that comprise a solid detergent formulation provided within a fabric pouch. The detergent can be formed of a typical detergent that is combined with a polymer granulation aid to provide the detergent as a formulation comprising a plurality of particles. The fabric pouch can be water-soluble and can particularly be formed of fibers (e.g., woven or non-woven) that are water soluble. The fabric pouch can have a plurality of pores that provide for rapid infiltration of water for dissolution of the detergent therein and the pouch itself while still avoiding any significant loss of the detergent therefrom prior to use in washing. A method of forming a detergent formulation is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions for use as in-rinse softeners for textiles. The compositions can be in the form of liquid fabric softeners that can be configured to substantially avoid build-up on treated fabrics. In particular, the compositions can comprise predominately water and at least a conditioning agent, such as a polymeric quaternary ammonium salt, that will provide conditioning and softening effects to a treated fabric without leaving behind undesired build-up. The compositions optionally may include further components, such as anti-static agents, chlorine scavengers, preservatives, and acidifying agents.

Abstract: An article is provided herein which includes an aqueous liquid detergent and a package for the aqueous liquid detergent which is in direct contact with the aqueous liquid detergent, wherein the package is formed from a water-soluble, film-forming material. The aqueous liquid detergent includes at least one non-linear surfactant.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides packages that are configured for containing a prophylactic device and a plurality of lubricant compositions. The package can include a primary storage compartment in which the prophylactic device can be contained and a plurality of secondary storage compartments arranged relative to the primary storage compartment, the plurality of secondary storage compartments containing lubricant composition(s). The present disclosure further provides methods for providing a lubricated prophylactic device.