Abstract: An assembly for evaporating a volatile fluid is described, the assembly comprising a device and a refill which are detachable from one another: wherein the device comprises a magnetic induction coil configured to operate with an alternating current passed therethrough; and wherein the refill comprises a reservoir for the volatile fluid, a volatile fluid transport means to draw the fluid from the reservoir, and at least one susceptor arranged to heat the volatile fluid transport means when said alternating current is passed through the induction coil. Refills, devices and methods of operation are also described.

Abstract: A depilatory composition which is an emulsion of hydrophobic particles in a continuous aqueous phase wherein the aqueous phase—includes at least one depilatory agent and the hydrophobic particles includes a vinyl polymer derivative and a polysaccharide.

Abstract: A dispenser including a base unit with an actuation mechanism for dispensing liquid and a refill unit insertable into the base unit in an inverted configuration with its outlet lowermost for the supply of liquid to the base unit. The refill unit includes an annular wall projecting into the refill unit and defining an outlet from the refill unit, the annular wall being closable at its innermost end by a valve element biased onto the annular wall. The base unit includes a hollow spigot and an annular seal surrounding and spaced from the top of the spigot whereby insertion of the refill unit into the base unit causes the spigot to enter the annular wall and to lift the valve element from the annular wall to define a flow path from the refill unit, and the annular seal to seal between the spigot and the annular wall.

Abstract: A detergent dispensing cartridge for use in a washing machine. The washing machine is for cleaning a soiled substrate. The treatment of the moistened substrate is with a formulation comprising a multiplicity of polymeric particles. The cartridge has multiple compartments. A first compartment holds a polymeric particle cleaning formulation. A portion of the contents of the first compartment are released after a plurality wash cycles have been completed.

Abstract: A foaming pump mechanism for dispensing a foamable or foaming liquid composition, as well as dispensers for delivery of a foaming or foamable liquid composition therefrom which is operable by a non-contact interaction with the user. The foaming pump mechanism includes foam recovery.

Abstract: A relief valve (60) for a liquid container, the valve comprising a substantially conical body (50) extending into the container, and tapering inwardly away from an external wall of the container, at least one air inlet passage (62) through the substantially conical body; and a flexible diaphragm (53) extending over the conical body, being attached at its outer periphery around the substantially conical body and having a central opening surrounding the substantially conical body above the air inlet passage so as to seal the air inlet passage until the pressure within the container falls below a predetermined level.

Abstract: Provided is a removable device cover (20) which is self-aligning when removably affixed to a device (10), wherein the device cover comprises a generally curved concave sidewall (22) extending between a top margin (23) and a base margin (21), an open rearward portion (25) and a face portion (28) having a sight window insert (26) extending therefrom towards the open rearward portion (25), wherein at transverse cross-sectional planes the shape of the self aligning, removable device cover is approximately elliptical in cross-section, the device cover having a first transverse section (x) coincident with the top margin and having a major axis (xA) and a minor axis (xB), a further, second, transverse section (Z) coincident with the base margin and having a major axis (zA) and a minor axis (zB), and a further, third, transverse section (Y) at a midpoint between the top margin and the base margin and having a major axis (yA) and a minor axis (yB), wherein the dimensions of the major axis and minor axis of the transve

Abstract: A dishwasher detergent composition comprising: a compound of formula 1; a liquid non-ionic surfactant; and at least one solid non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a combination of a deformable package (20) containing a cream product; and a tool (10) for dispensing the cream product from the deformable package (20) comprising a first member (12) which supports the deformable package (20), and a second member (14) connected to the first member (12) by a hinge (40), wherein the tool (10) is arranged so that, in use, when a user pushes the first and second members (12), (14) towards one another, the deformable package (20) is squeezed between the first and second members (12), (14) to dispense the cream product from the package (20).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a depilatory composition which comprisesa depilatory compound having a thiol group; and at least 0.1 wt % of arginine based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing system is described comprising a universal refill of liquid and an emanation device; wherein the refill comprises: a housing having an inner volume and an outer surface; at least one reservoir in the inner volume of the housing for holding the liquid; at least one aperture in the housing sealed by a sealing means; and at least one wick provided on or connected to the outer surface of the housing, wherein said wick(s) is not extend to the inner volume of the housing; and wherein the emanation device is selected from: an emanation device configured to spray the liquid; an emanation device configured to evaporate the liquid by electrically powered means; an emanation device configured to evaporate the liquid by passive, non-electrically powered means; an emanation device configured to emanate the liquid by two or more of spraying the liquid, evaporating the liquid by electrically powered means and/or evaporating the liquid by passive, non-electrically powered means; characterised in that each

Abstract: The present invention describes a receptacle (10) for a personal care composition comprising a container (12), a separate closure member (14), at least one applicator means (22) for the application of the composition to a user and at least one removal means (24) for the removal of the composition from a user, wherein: the container comprises a reservoir means for retaining a quantity of composition and an aperture (18) in an upper portion of said container; and wherein the closure member has a hollow construction and a releasably sealable lid member (16), and the interior of the closure member is configured to house the at least one applicator means and the at least one removal means; and wherein securing means (20) are provided to permit the closure member to be releasably engagable with the container to close the aperture when engaged. The present invention also describes a method of applying a personal care composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of dispensing a plurality of treating compositions into a multistage automatic washing machine, as well as a dispensing device comprising an associated reservoir for collection of wash liquor and at least two chambers containing a treating composition. Said chambers are activated in response to an input from a sensor.

Abstract: A detergent dispensing cartridge for use in a washing machine. The washing machine is for cleaning a soiled substrate. The treatment of the moistened substrate is with a formulation comprising a multiplicity of polymeric particles. The cartridge has multiple compartments. A first compartment holds a polymeric particle cleaning formulation. A portion of the contents of the first compartment are released after a plurality wash cycles have been completed.

Abstract: A depilatory cream composition including a depilatory active, an emollient selected from at least one of mineral oil and emollient esters, and one or more of a talc and polyamide resin.

Abstract: A multi-phase surface cleaning composition. A first phase comprises an acidic cleaning formulation. A second phase comprises an alkaline cleaning formulation. The second phase includes a synthetic clay component.

Abstract: A universal refill of liquid containing one or more active materials is described wherein the refill comprises: a housing; at least one reservoir in the housing for holding the liquid; at least one aperture in the housing wherein the or each aperture is closed by a valve system comprising at least two valves wherein at least one of said valve(s) is configured to be automatically resealable when not being held open and at least one of said valves is provided in the form of an annular ring valve; and wherein the refill is configured to allow the liquid to be extracted by at least two different methods of liquid extraction. Systems comprising emanation devices and universal refills are also described.