Abstract: Preparation of a visually clear gel dentifrice comprising a precipitated silica polishing agent having a refractive index of about 1.44, a water-swellable synthetic anionic polycarboxylate polymer which is added in solid form and a liquid vehicle comprising water and sorbitol wherein(a) when the total water content is above 30% to about 33% by weight of said dentifrice, sorbitol on a neat basis is present in amount of above 30% to about 36% by weight of said dentifrice(b) when the total water content is about 27% up to below 30% by weight of said dentifrice, sorbitol on a neat basis is present in amount of about 20% up to below 30% by weight of said dentifrice andother humectant if present, is in neat amount of up to 15% by weight of said dentifrice and also adding to said liquid vehicle about 1-4% by weight of dentifrice of solid water-swellable synthetic anionic polycarboxylate polymer.

Abstract: An aqueous oral care composition containing a stannous ion releasing compound and a combination of a pyrophosphate salt, and an organic acid compound, the combination being present in the composition in an amount sufficient to effectively stabilize the stannous ion concentration.

Abstract: An oral gel composition suitable for application to teeth and gums, particularly of people having dental implants. The gel composition contains an aqueous orally acceptable gel vehicle, a substantially water-insoluble noncationic antibacterial antiplaque agent, such as 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxyl-diphenyl ether (triclosan) and an antibacterial-enhancing agent which enhances delivery of said antibacterial agent to, and retention thereof on, oral surfaces. The gel composition is extruded from a syringe into contact with a dental implant area thereby causing the composition to be delivered to and retained on the dental implant area.

Abstract: An aqueous based dentifrice containing the potassium salt of 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy-diphenyl ether (Triclosan).

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing reactive ingredients such as peroxide and bicarbonate compounds which are stabilized to decomposition during storage by incorporating in dentifrice composition about 1.0 to about 5.0% by weight of an alkali metal compound.

Abstract: A dog treat food product is disclosed which is extruded from a nutritionally balanced mixture of carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. The dog treat food product exhibits improved resistance to breakage on impact by drying pieces of the extrudate under controlled conditions of humidity to a moisture level of between 6-10% by weight at a relative humidity of about 5 to about 25%, a dry bulb temperature of about 150.degree. to about 250.degree. F., a wet bulb temperature of about 105.degree. to about 150.degree. F. and for at least 15 minutes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the manufacture of a pet food having a transverse, fibrous striated matrix which imparts a superior mechanical cleaning action to the teeth of a pet when chewed. The apparatus includes an extruder through which a fiber bearing food mixture is advanced, the discharge outlet end of which is equipped with a die assembly which induces a state of laminar flow in the food material stream. The die assembly is constructed of a first spacer plate having an annular opening positioned to receive and stabilize the food stream advanced through the die assembly. A breaker plate adjacent to the first spacer plate, receives the flow stabilized food stream and effects a first, discontinuous, alignment of the fibers in the stream. A second spacer plate receives the food stream discharged form the breaker plate. The second spacer plate has a length at least twice that of the first spacer plate, whereby the fibers in the food stream are aligned into a continuous transversely aligned state.

Abstract: A recyclable multilayer ethylene polymer sheet structure for constructing a package to hold bulk products such as dry pet food having an odoriferous component, the sheet having, from the inner surface contacting the product, to the outer non-product contacting surface the structure:LLDPE/HDPE/LLDPE/BR/LDPEwhere LLDPE is a linear low density polyethylene, HDPE is a high density polyethylene and BR is an odor barrier resin such as ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer having odor barrier properties and LDPE is low density polyethylene.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of an aqueous stable premix containing a stannous ion releasing compound useful in the manufacture of an aqueous oral care composition containing a stable stannous ion releasing compound which comprises first dissolving the stannous compound in an aqueous solution of critic acid or its alkali metal salt to prepare the aqueous premix to the vehicle of the oral care composition.

Abstract: A pet food product prepared from a fiber containing nutritionally balanced mixture of carbohydrate protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, the product having an expanded striated structural matrix which fractures when chewed by the pet. The product when chewed by the pet exhibits an improved mechanical tooth cleansing function whereby a substantial reduction in plaque, stain and tartar on the pet's teeth is affected. The product is prepared by extruding a plasticized mixture of food ingredients through a discharge passageway, the internal walls of which are maintained at a coefficient of friction no greater than 0.2 so that a condition resembling laminar flow exists in the extrudate.

Abstract: An edible pet chew product having a flexible cellular matrix in which is contained a cellulosic fibrous material such as corn cob fractions having a mechanical cleansing function, which when chewed by the pet, effects a reduction in plaque, stain and tartar on the pet's teeth. An oral care additive may be incorporated in the matrix to inhibit dental problems, the composition of the cellular matrix being substantially inert to the oral care additive.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for treating and preventing gingivitis involving a patient desiring to prevent the progression of gingivitis the method comprising brushing the patient's teeth with a toothpaste at least two times a day and the patient chewing a chewing gum for at least 20 minutes at about two and about three hour intervals after having eaten each of at least two daily meals.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oral composition for whitening teeth comprising a safe and effective whitening amount of peracetic acid dissolved or suspended in a vehicle, wherein the peracetic acid is generated within the vehicle in situ by combining water, acetylsalicylic acid and a water soluble alkali metal percarbonate.

Abstract: An oral composition of acceptable taste substantially non-irritating to oral tissue and stable to viscosity change during storage is disclosed wherein the composition contains a surfactant system comprised of a sodium lauryl sulfoacetate surfactant purified to contain less than 18% by weight impurities and an C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 alkyl glycoside.

Abstract: An edible pet chew product having a flexible cellular matrix in which is contained a cellulosic fibrous material such as corn cob fractions having a mechanical cleansing function, which when chewed by the pet, effects a reduction in plaque, stain and tartar on the pet's teeth. An oral care additive may be incorporated in the matrix to inhibit dental problems, the composition of the cellular matrix being substantially inert to the oral care additive.

Abstract: A transdermal fluoride medication for providing fluoride ion for the prevention and treatment of bone loss disease, which may have an estrogen-containing substance for not only treating hormonal imbalance but to obtain more advantageous use of the fluoride ion within the body. A transdermal enhancer is present. The preferred form is a transdermal patch containing sodium monofluorophosphate and further optionally including an estrogen-containing substance and a transdermal enhancer, which is adhesively attached on the skin of the patient for slow release of fluoride ion and, optionally, estrogen to the bloodstream of the patient. Up to ten percent of sodium fluoride and/or calcium can be added.

Abstract: An oral composition effective in whitening teeth comprising an amount of peroxyacetic acid effective to effect improved whitening of teeth.

Abstract: An antiplaque oral composition such as a gel, paste or mouthrinse which is comprised of a vehicle having incorporated therein as the antiplaque agent an effective amount of an antibacterial salicylanilide compound and a surfactant mixture of an anionic surfactant, a polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene block copolymer and a taurate salt, the pH of the composition being adjusted to a pH of at least 8.0. An antibacterial-enhancing agent such as an anionic polymeric polycarboxylate which enhances the delivery of the salicylanilide compound to and retention on oral tissue surfaces is optionally incorporated in the composition to improve the efficacy of the salicylanilide compound.

Abstract: Abrasive dentifrice compositions containing an oxygen liberating whitening compound which is stable with respect to oxygen level and exhibits heightened and rapid whitening of teeth and stain removal which comprises a combination of a dicalcium phosphate compound and a metal ion free peroxide compound.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of this invention, a composition and method for the topical application of a water dispersible active ingredient to a surface of a warm blooded animal is provided. Specifically, such composition is provided to have the properties of being readily flowable upon filling a container therewith, maintaining such flowable condition after storage for a substantial length of time and being readily flowable upon application to the desired animal situs. Uniquely, upon contact with the warm surface of the animal then, and only then, does the composition quickly forms into a non-flowable relatively substantive gel. Specifically such composition comprises:(a) a water soluble non-ionic block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide of the formula HO(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.a (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.b (C.sub.2 G.sub.4 O).sub.c H;(b) the active ingredient to be topically delivered; and(c) water.