Abstract: Foamed polyurethane articles, such as a sponges, sheets, tapes or ribbons, blocks or other molded, extruded or cast article which foamed polyurethane articles exhibit an antimicrobial benefit and are particularly useful in the formation of cleaning articles. Processes for the manufacture of such cleaning articles based on hydrophilic polyurethane foams exhibit an antimicrobial benefit and their use are also described.

Abstract: A sized demonstration kit distributable or mailable to customers for marketing purposes is illustrated with reference to a moisture control material and system for wicking away and dissipating body moisture. The kit has a relatively small holder in the shape of a container or foldable device having, an exterior surface for at least a printed address and postage, an interior surface defining a storage space, with access to the storage space. Optionally the holder is transparent or with a viewing window. Samples of the moisture control material and associated items for testing purposes are removably offered to the interior surface of, a first space for printed information on the nature and operation of the moisture control material and system, and a second space for printed instructions on how to test at least one of the samples of the moisture control material are disposed in the holder.

Abstract: Foamed polyurethane articles, such as a sponges, sheets, tapes or ribbons, blocks or other molded, extruded or cast article which foamed polyurethane articles comprising one or more quaternary ammonium compounds having germicidal properties and are particularly useful in the formation of cleaning articles. Processes for the manufacture of such cleaning articles based on hydrophilic polyurethane foams exhibit an antimicrobial benefit and their use are also described.

Abstract: The invention includes a shoe having an outsole with an upper surface, a vamp placed on top of the upper surface, and a pad placed between the upper surface and the vamp. The pad has odor and moisture adsorbing properties and the vamp includes at least one aperture proximate to the pad for permitting moisture and odor to diffuse through the at least one aperture and contact the pad.

Abstract: Polyurethane foam products with controlled release of agents and additives, if any, are formed from the reaction products of an aqueous formulation of a limited quantity of superabsorbent polymer, an agent or agents from the group of detergents, abrasives, waxes, polishes, drugs, cosmetics, biologicals, volatiles, odor absorbing and controlling compositions and water soluble chemicals, optionally selective additives, and water with a predetermined ratio of hydrophilic urethane prepolymer to provide a polymerizing mixture. The agents and additives, if any, are incorporated directly into the matrix of the formed foam product to increase the number of times that the formed foam products can be used. The products and methods include a formed foam product with an abrasive material uniformly dispersed therein and/or formed on at least one exterior face of the products. Sized granular formed foam product can be comminuted to provide filters materials and animal litter.

Abstract: Granulated hydrophilic urethane polymer foam products with controlled release or contact of agents and additives, formed from the reaction product of an aqueous formulation comprising limited quantities of an absorbent polymer, an agent or additive from the group of detergents, soaps, abrasives, waxes, polishes, drugs, cosmetics, biologicals, volatiles, chemicals, water emulsions, water mixture with solid particles and optionally selective additives with adequate water and a predetermined ratio of hydrophilic urethane prepolymer to provide the polymerized solid. The agents and additives if any, are homogenously incorporated strands, fibers and intercellular structures of the matrix for the formed urethane polymer foam product to materially increase mass transfer between the agents and additives and a target in the effluent. The hydrophilic urethane polymer will allow intimate contact between agent/additive and effluent target.

Abstract: Urethane polymer foam products with controlled release of agents are formed from the reaction products of an aqueous formulation of a limited quantity of superabsorbent polymer, an agent or agents from the group of detergents, abrasives, waxes, polishes, drugs, cosmetics, biologicals, volatiles, odor absorbing compositions, water soluble chemicals and optionally additives, and water in a predetermined ratio with hydrophilic urethane prepolymer to provide a polymerizing mixture. The agents, and additives if any, are incorporated directly into the matrix of the formed foam to increase the number of times that the formed foam products can be used. The products include hose with an abrasive material uniformly dispersed therein and/or formed on at least one exterior face of the products, and the methods include the formulating and making of the formed foam products with uniformly dispersed abrasive materials and/or with abrasive materials on at least one exterior face.

Abstract: Polyurethane foam products with controlled release of agents and additives, if any, are formed from the reaction products of an aqueous formulation of a limited quantity of superabsorbent polymer, an agent or agents from the group of detergents, abrasives, waxes, polishes, drugs, cosmetics, biologicals, volatiles, odor absorbing and controlling compositions and water soluble chemicals, optionally selective additives, and water with a predetermined ratio of hydrophilic urethane prepolymer to provide a polymerizing mixture. The agents and additives, if any, are incorporated directly into the matrix of the formed foam product to increase the number of times that the formed foam products can be used. The products and methods include a formed foam product with an abrasive material uniformly dispersed therein and/or formed on at least one exterior face of the products. Sized granular formed foam product can be comminuted to provide filters materials and animal litter.

Abstract: A sized demonstration kit distributable or mailable to customers for marketing purposes is illustrated with reference to a moisture control material and system for wicking away and dissipating body moisture. The kit has a relatively small holder in the shape of a container or foldable device having, an exterior surface for at least a printed address and postage, an interior surface defining a storage space, with access to the storage space. Optionally the holder is transparent or with a viewing window. Samples of the moisture control material and associated items for testing purposes are removably offered to the interior surface of, a first space for printed information on the nature and operation of the moisture control material and system, and a second space for printed instructions on how to test at least one of the samples of the moisture control material are disposed in the holder.

Abstract: A footwear support system of the type positioned within an inner volume of an article of footwear includes a footbed and an insole insert. The footbed includes a body having an upper surface and a cavity formed within the upper surface for receiving an insole insert. The cavity has a shape corresponding to the shape of the insole insert and a depth corresponding to the thickness of the insole insert. The insole insert may include interchangeable insole inserts, one including hydrophilic urethane for insulating a wearer's foot in cold environments and another including thermally insulative material for cooling a wearer's foot in warm environments. The footwear support system based on the footbed provides greater comfort to a wearer's foot.

Abstract: Layered composite materials adapted to be formed into predetermined shaped components disposed for contact with moisture and body fluids having a cover layer for contact with the moisture and body fluids and a foam layer including one or more sorbents in a hydrophilic polyurethane foam matrix, wherein the foam layer is bonded to the cover layer so that moisture and body fluids in contact with the cover layer are transferred through the cover layer to the foam layer. The foam layer is established by combining an aqueous mixture including the sorbent in a predetermined ratio with the hydrophilic polyurethane. The foam layer may include other active ingredients such as odor absorption and bactericidal components, thermal phase change components and finely ground rubber tire materials to vary the characteristics of the composite material.

Abstract: Polyurethane foam pads for use in the topical care and treatment of the skin are disclosed. The polyurethane pads are formed from a polymerized combination of an aqueous mixture having at least one skin conditioning agent (such as Vitamin E or aloe) and a quantity of hydrophilic urethane prepolymer. The skin conditioning agents are incorporated directly into the cell structure of the polyurethane foam pad and are readily released when contacted with water.

Abstract: Layered composite materials adapted to be formed into predetermined shaped components disposed for contact with moisture and body fluids having a cover layer for contact with the moisture and body fluids and a foam layer including one or more sorbents in a hydrophilic polyurethane foam matrix, wherein the foam layer is bonded to the cover layer so that moisture and body fluids in contact with the cover layer are transferred through the cover layer to the foam layer. The foam layer is established by combining an aqueous mixture including the sorbent in a predetermined ratio with the hydrophilic polyurethane. The foam layer may include other active ingredients such as odor absorption and bactericidal components, thermal phase change components and finely ground rubber tire materials to vary the characteristics of the composite material.