Abstract: A bed system, comprising a bed (1), and a foldable cover device (6) mounted to the bed, wherein the foldable cover device (6) comprises a bearing structure (8) and a cover material (11) provided on the bearing structure (8), and wherein the foldable cover device (6) is movable between a folded position in which the cover device (6) is folded and an unfolded position in which the cover device (6) is unfolded, thereby at least partially covering a sleeping area (5) of the bed (1). (FIG.

Abstract: A germicidal surface-covering assembly that includes at least two different donnable or drapable garments. Each garment defines at least one treated surface that is susceptible to pathogen contamination in a physical contamination event when used as intended in an environment subject to contamination (e.g., a clinical environment, a laboratory or a workplace). Each treated surface is adapted to provide a time-dependent reduction in the number of pathogens available at that treated surface after a physical contamination event, such that at least a predetermined time after a physical contamination event at a first location on a first treated surface of a first garment, a first physical contact between the first location on the first treated surface and a second location on a second treated surface of a second garment results fewer viable pathogens on the second treated surface as compared to an untreated control.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decal and method for treating a surface. The decal includes a web and an agent for treating the surface. The decal further includes a bonding material that attaches the decal to the surface. In some embodiments, the agent may be attached to the web while in other embodiments the agent may form part of the web. In one embodiment, the agent includes a composition formed of Urea HP and boric acid. In another embodiment, the agent includes a composition formed of polyhexamethylene biguanide and boric acid. In still another embodiment, the agent includes a composition formed of Urea HP and polyhexamethylene biguanide. In yet another embodiment, the agent includes a composition formed of polyhexamethylene biguanide and benzoic acid. In another embodiment, the agent includes a composition formed of polyhexamethylene biguanide and propionic acid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wet wipe product. The wet wipe product comprises a fibrous substrate and a triggerable binder formulation. The triggerable binder formulation is capable of binding the fibers in the fibrous substrate. The triggerable binder formulation may include acrylamide polymers, vinylamide/amine polymers, and mixtures. The triggerable binder formulation is insoluble in a wetting composition comprising an insolubilizing agent but is dispersible in disposal water.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting production of ammonia from urine held adjacent a user's skin by an article. The method includes applying a composition including a Yucca sp. extract to an area of the wearer's skin.