Abstract: A package for dispensing a pressurized material to be applied to the body. In one embodiment, the package comprises a container body having a cavity for containing a pressurized material to be applied to the body, the container body having an outer surface. An applicator is positioned adjacent the outer surface and is configured to dispense pressurized material. A cap is captively engaged with the container body, the cap being movable over the outer surface between a closed position in which the applicator is substantially shielded and an open position in which the applicator is substantially exposed. In another embodiment, the container body includes a body facing edge and a recessed surface bounded by the body facing edge, the recessed surface extending inwardly from the body facing edge. An applicator is configured to dispense the material and is positioned along the recessed surface.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 23, 2007
Date of Patent:
June 3, 2008
Assignee:
The Procter and Gamble Company
Inventors:
Gene Michael Altonen, Benjamin J. Beck, David Harting, Theresa Louise Johnson, Christine Marie Putman
Abstract: An article of manufacture, a system, and a method for at least partially deionizing water, including but not limited to converting tap water into essentially deionized water that can be used for numerous purposes including, but not limited to cleaning and/or treating surfaces, including surfaces such as ceramic, steel, plastic, glass and/or painted surfaces such as the exterior surface of a vehicle, is disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 2, 2002
Date of Patent:
June 3, 2008
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Bruce Barger, Carlos Antonio Barea, Alan Scott Goldstein, Phillip Kyle Vinson
Abstract: Fibrous structures, especially fibrous structures incorporated into facial tissue, toilet tissue and paper towel and napkin products, that comprise a fiber having a length of from about 0.4 mm to about 1.2 mm and a coarseness of from about 3.0 mg/100 m to about 7.5 mg/100 m, wherein the fibrous structures exhibit a lint value of greater than about 3.5 to about 15, and processes for making such fibrous structures are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 25, 2003
Date of Patent:
June 3, 2008
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Diego Antonio Hernandez-Munoa, Kenneth Douglas Vinson, Dale Gary Kavalew, Patrick Kip Edwards, John Allen Manifold
Abstract: A hair iron that can set hairstyles by heating and spraying a treatment agent comprises a pair of holding parts (1, 1); each having heating block (2), the surface of which acts as a holding surface (7); at least one holding part (1) containing liquid container (5), liquid holder (4) that brings the liquid in liquid container (5) in contact with heating block (2) as the liquid in liquid container (5) is transferred to heating block (2), and steam path (19) that sprays from holding surface (7) the steam generated as the liquid transferred from inside liquid container (5) is heated by the contact surface with heating block (2) of liquid holder (4). Hair is held between the holding surfaces (7, 7) of the pair of holding parts (1, 1), and under the action of the steam sprayed from the steam path (19), the hairstyle is set.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 26, 2002
Date of Patent:
June 3, 2008
Assignees:
Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd., The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Jose A. Carballada, Dennis E. Kuhlman, David M. Stentz, Shinji Nishimura, Kazunori Nakasai
Abstract: The objects of the present invention are novel cationic azo azine dyes of the generic formula (I), as well as colorants for keratin fibers that contain these compounds.
Abstract: A disposable absorbent article adapted to be worn about a lower torso of a human body and having a chassis, a non-removable absorbent core component disposed in a crotch region of the chassis, and one or more replaceable absorbent core component or components disposed in capillary liquid communication with the non-removable absorbent core component. The replaceable absorbent core component may be removed and a like component may be substituted in place of the removed component without the removal of the absorbent article from the wearer. The replaceable absorbent core component may be disposed inside an openable chassis pocket, with access for its removal and replacement provided at an openable end of the pocket, such as at an area of a waist end edge where the garment-facing layer and a wearer-facing layer may be separated for access into the pocket.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 7, 2005
Date of Patent:
June 3, 2008
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Gary Dean LaVon, Gerald Alfred Young, Theodora Beck
Abstract: Fibrous structures comprising a fiber flexibilizing agent system, methods for making such fibrous structures and sanitary tissue products comprising such fibrous structures are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 9, 2003
Date of Patent:
May 27, 2008
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Kenneth Douglas Vinson, Paul Joseph Coffaro
Abstract: Stable topical compositions having a pH of from 3.5 to 4.5 comprising a self-tanning agent, a polymer and a polyhydric alcohol humectant. The compositions of the present invention are highly stable, and deliver high levels of active self-tanning agent to the skin upon topical application.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 10, 2004
Date of Patent:
May 27, 2008
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Alison Fiona Stephens, Teresa Barbara Crook
Abstract: A method is disclosed for modifying the physical characteristics of a web which involves passing the web between at least one pair of interengaged rolls to incrementally stretch the web, and then withdrawing the incrementally stretched web from between the rolls under tension. A web modified according to the disclosed method has desirable breathability and liquid impermeability, as well as extensibility and a soft, cloth-like textured surface. One embodiment of the present invention provides a breathable web comprising a microporous film exhibiting an MVTR of at least about 2000 g/m2/24 hr, a dynamic impact value of less than about 10 g/m2, a bubble pressure at least about 45 psi, and an air flow of at least about 2 liters/m2/s.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 16, 2003
Date of Patent:
May 27, 2008
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Barry Jay Anderson, Todd Leon Mansfield, George Christopher Dobrin, Suna Polat
Abstract: A disposable absorbent article includes two laterally opposing longitudinally extending backsheet strips attached to an exterior surface of an absorbent assembly in laterally opposing attachment zones. Each backsheet strip may include a water-impermeable layer and may be extensible. The absorbent assembly includes laterally opposing side flaps which may be formed by folding portions of the absorbent assembly laterally inward. A longitudinally extending elastic gathering member is attached to each side flap adjacent to its proximal edge. When the article is worn, the elastic gathering members contract and raise the side flaps to form side barriers. The absorbent assembly includes an absorbent core that may contain superabsorbent particles, which may be contained inside pockets. A portion of the absorbent assembly such as the portion that lies between the backsheet strip attachment zones may be extensible and may include a water-impermeable layer.
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a respiratory condition in a mammal, such as a human. The methods employ use of a composition comprising a Bifidobacterium probiotic.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 31, 2007
Publication date:
May 22, 2008
Applicants:
The Procter & Gamble Company, Alimentary Health Ltd.
Inventors:
Barry Pius Kiely, Liam Diarmuid O'Mahony, David Alexander Lawson
Inventors:
Paul Jerome Crabtree, Henry Young Chin, Meral J. Middleton, Ken G. Dieringer, Krista Rijn Schwartz, Richard F. Halter, II, Gregory Donald Berger, Frederick Halden Simonsen