Abstract: A flexible package preferably comprised of paper and having an opening system that controls and reduces the initial removal forces required to withdraw the compressed flexible articles from the package after the opening device portion of the system has been activated. A reinforcement sheet located at the lowermost end of the opening system protects the flexible articles contained within the package prior to activation of the opening device, and provides additional support for the package prior to opening. A substantially vertically oriented line of weakness located in the reinforcement sheet ruptures automatically when the opening device is activated permitting the flexible articles to fan out further from the package. This automatic rupturing of the reinforcement sheet reduces the compressive forces acting upon the compressed flexible articles. This in turn permits easier removal of the first few flexible articles from the package either one at a time or in multiples.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fiber comprising, chemically bonded together, (a) a conventional cellulosic fiber, such as a Kraft fiber or a chemithermomechanical pulp fiber; (b) poly(methyl vinyl ether-co-maleate) copolymer, such as the acid form of a 1:1 (molar) poly(methyl) vinyl ether-co-maleate) copolymer, preferably having number average molecular weight of about 67,000-80,000; and (c) a polyol, such as polyethylene glycol; also disclosed are methods for making such fibers, especially evaporatively depositing an intimate mixture of the copolymer and polyol on the discrete fiber followed by thermally crosslinking at specific temperatures for limited periods; absorbent paper which can be made by wet-laying the fiber, especially in admixture with conventional fiber; and derivative paper structures, such as multi-ply disposable absorbent towels.

Abstract: Microemulsions which are thermodynamically stable, clear, and homogeneous are made from a polar solvent, a specific polyglycerol mono, diester and a lipid. These microemulsions are edible, have good flavor and can be used to disperse water soluble nutrients, vitamins, flavor and flavor precursors in oils. The polyglycerol mono diester consists of a mixture of mono and diesters of branched or unsaturated fatty acids having from 12 to 24 carbon atoms and a polyglycerol mixture consisting of 0% to 10% monoglycerol and other polyglycerols, 30% or less diglycerol, 25% to 50% triglycerol, 15% to 50% tetraglycerol.

Abstract: A squeeze bottle foam dispenser with improved foam consistency throughout the range of manual squeeze conditions. The foamer includes a pressure operated valve for simultaneously restricting flow of the compressible and incompressible fluids until a predetermined threshold pressure is developed within the bottle by manual deformation thereof. Thus, foam is not dispensed from the container until a pressure is developed within the bottle sufficient to produce a desirable foam. The disclosed foamer is for storage and operation in the inverted orientation. This avoids the necessity of an extended spout and its concomitant problems.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for sulfating unsaturated alcohols using inexpensive reagents and mild reaction conditions. The process comprises reacting an unsaturated alcohol of the formula R--OH, wherein R is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 alkenyl group, with an ether sulfate of the formula R.sup.1 (OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n OSO.sub.3 M, wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 hydrocarbyl group, n is an integer from 1 to 10, and M is an alkali metal, to form an unsaturated sulfate; said reaction being carried out in the presence of a catlaytically effective amount of an acid catalyst. The mole ratio of unsaturated alcohol reactant to ether sulfate ranges from about 0.5:1 to about 2:1. In this process the sulfation occurs primarily at the hydroxyl group of the unsaturated alcohol, with minimal sulfation at the olefinic moiety of said alcohol.

Abstract: A child resistant box which is composed of a base, a lid and a hinge connecting the base and lid together. A latching mechanism is located on each of the two sides of the box for releasably retaining the lid to the base. The box can be moved between open, intermediate, and closed positions. The box also includes a means for biasing the lid from the intermediate position toward the closed position. To open the box the lid is compressed to the intermediate position. In this intermediate position, the latching mechanism may be disengaged by exerting manual pressure thereon toward the center of the box. Once pressure is exerted simultaneously on both latching mechanisms the lid is released and the biasing means moves the lid at least partially toward the open position. The operation of this box is particularly well-suited for the elderly.

Abstract: Disclosed are conditioning agents and compositions containing such conditioning agents wherein the conditioning agents contain an amine-anionic compound ion-pair complex. These conditioning agents can provide excellent fabric care benefits when applied as part of or in the presence of detergent compositions without significantly impairing cleaning performance. The conditioning agents contain particles which consist essentially of the ion-pair complex and which have an average particle diameter of from about 40 to about 300 microns.

Abstract: A sugar-free or sugar-based chewing gum candy product having improved organoleptic properties and which comprises a matrix of confectionary ingredients having distributed therein multiple discrete regions of a chewing gum composition together with multiple discrete regions of a hardboiled candy composition. The chewing gum candy product displays novel organoleptic properties together with enhanced flavor and sweetness impact.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high yield process for preparing substituted imidazoline fabric conditioning compounds. In this process, a fatty acylating agent, e.g., fatty acid, is reacted with a specific polyamine, and the product of this reaction is reacted with an esterifying agent, both reactions being conducted under specifically-defined conditions. Aqueous dispersions containing these substituted imidazoline compounds possess desirable storage stability, viscosity, and fabric conditioning properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting plaque. In particular, this invention relates to oral compositions comprising: (a) a safe and effective amount of a plaque-inhibiting carboxy starch polymer comprising the formula ##STR1## wherein W and X are independently selected from CH.sub.2 OH, CHO and CO.sub.2 H, or the neutralized carboxylic acid salts thereof, Y and Z are independently selected from CHO and CO.sub.2 H, or the neutralized carboxylic acid salts thereof, n is in the range of from about 5 to about 2500, m is in the range of from 0 to about 2500, provided that the sum of n and m ranges from about 5 to about 2500, and the degree of carboxylation of said active agent ranges from about 1 to about 3; and (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. These compositions inhibit plaque without staining the teeth which are contacted with the composition.This invention also relates to a method of inhibiting plaque on tooth surfaces in the oral cavity.

Abstract: A container for housing granular materials and a blank for forming the container. The container is a six sided enclosure including a top wall, a back wall, a bottom wall, a front wall and two end walls. The front wall has an inner layer and an outer layer. The outer layer has a transverse tear strip therein and is attached to the inner layer below this tear strip. A glue flap is attached to the interior surface of the top wall and also attached to the top edge of the inner layer of the front wall along a perforated cut line. This configuration prevents the granular material from migrating between the layers of the front wall during shipping. Each end wall is comprised of several layers. Included are two main layers which together have a top edge. A tear strip panel extension is attached to the main layers below the tear strip. An ear is attached to the tear strip panel extension above the tear strip and also attached to the top wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nutritional improvements in vitamin C and iron supplemented chocolate powders or flavored beverage mixes which preferably contain nonfat milk solids. Other vitamins such as vitamin A, B, D or E and encapsulated .beta.-carotene (vitamin A-precursor) can be added to the dry beverage mix. The supplement can contain other minerals, such as calcium, zinc and copper. In particular, methods for fortifying dry beverage mixes with highly bioavailable iron compounds and stable vitamin C without producing undesirable color or flavor in the mix are disclosed.

Abstract: A dispensing package which automatically relieves residual pressure on a cream product and dispenses this product in incremental doses is disclosed. The package uses a feed screw to drive an elevator which impels the cream product in a unidirectional manner. The drive of the feed screw is superimposed with reciprocatory motion caused by internal cams which retract the elevator. By intermittently retracting the elevator a suitable distance, discrete amounts of the product are dispensed for each cycle and the residual pressure on the product is relieved, preventing it from weeping onto the applicating surface of the dispenser. The dispensing package is well suited to contain and dispense cream deodorants and antiperspirants.