Abstract: A method for applying a high pressure liquid jet or stream to a web of polymeric film while the film is supported on a moving forming structure to produce a novel microbubbled substantially fluid-impervious web exhibiting substantially the same consumer preferred soft and silky tactile impression and reduced noise generation levels heretofore only achievable in microapertured, and hence substantially fluid pervious polymeric webs. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the microbubbled polymeric web exhibits a fine-scale pattern of discrete mushroom shaped surface aberrations, each of said surface aberrations having its amplitude oriented substantially perpendicular to the surface in which the surface aberration originates. Apparatus for producing microbubbled webs either in "planar" or "macroscopically expanded" form are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 24, 1987
Date of Patent:
October 18, 1988
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
John J. Curro, Donald L. Gerth, William I. Mullane, Jr.
Abstract: Filling-containing, dough-based products, in particular fruit-filled cookies, having good eating quality and flavor release are disclosed. These products comprise a crumb or dough and a low water activity filling associated with this crumb or dough. The filling comprises an aqueous phase having sugar dissolved therein and a thixotropic cohesive network of fibrils and microfibrils dispersed therein. The network of fibrils and microfibrils functions as a flow control agent which permits the filling, and dough forming the crumb, to be co-baked.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 16, 1986
Date of Patent:
September 27, 1988
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
David C. Kleinschmidt, Bruce A. Roberts, Debra L. Fuqua, Judith R. Melchion
Abstract: The present invention relates to composite absorbent structures suitable for incorporation into absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, diapers, training pants and the like. Such structures comprise webs of entangled blown microfibers, substantially non-absorbent crimped staple fibers, particles of certain types of hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agents and hydrophilizing agent. Such composite web structures of this construction have especially desirable comfort, integrity and absorbency characteristics.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 2, 1987
Date of Patent:
September 27, 1988
Assignees:
The Procter & Gamble Co., Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Inventors:
Paul T. Weisman, Thomas H. Daugherty, Thomas I. Insley, Jr.
Abstract: The present invention relates to improved baked goods, and in particular brownies, which contain an absorbent edible fiber. Improvements have been noted in the areas of chocolate flavor display, texture, tolerance to underbaking, height and moisture retention. The baked goods are made from a mix which comprises from about 0.1% to about 10% cellulosic fiber, from about 45% to about 65% sugar, from about 15% to about 35% flour, from about 3% to about 18% shortening, from about 0% to about 12% cocoa, and from about 0% to about 4% starch, the balance being conventional baked good additives. The finished baked goods comprise from about 68% to about 93% of the mix, from about 0.5% to about 6% egg solids, from about 0% to about 16% oil, and from about 5% to about 20% water.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 30, 1986
Date of Patent:
September 27, 1988
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Robert D. Feeney, Robert L. Prosise, Joseph McGrady, Raymond L. Niehoff, David A. Volker
Abstract: A method for hydraulically deforming a web of polymeric film while the film is supported on a moving forming structure to produce a novel microbubbled substantially fluid-impervious web exhibiting substantially the same consumer preferred soft and silky tactile impression and reduced noise generation levels heretofore only achievable in microapertured, and hence substantially fluid pervious polymeric webs. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the microbubbled polymeric web exhibits a fine-scale pattern of discrete mushroom shaped surface aberrations, each of said surface aberrations having its amplitude oriented substantially perpendicular to the surface in which the surface aberration originates. The method may also be utilized to produce fluid pervious microapertured webs which are known in the art. Apparatus for producing microbubbled and/or microapertured webs either in "planar" or "macroscopically expanded" form are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 24, 1987
Date of Patent:
September 20, 1988
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
John J. Curro, Charles W. Chappell, James W. Cree
Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising an organic synthetic detergent and N-polyalkyleneglycol-N,N-diacetic acid as a builder, with, optionally, organic solvents such as mono- and di-propyleneglycolmonobutyl ethers. The compositions are hard surface cleaners having reduced filming and streaking characteristics.
Abstract: This invention relates to an enzyme and peroxyacid bleach granular composition comprising (1) a homogeneously mixed granulate of enzymes and alkaline buffer salt to protect the enzymes from deactivation when mixed with (2) a strong peroxyacid bleach granulate. This composition can also contain detergent surface-active agents, water-soluble builder salts, and other ingredients commonly used in detergents and laundry additive products.
Abstract: Fabric softening compositions which are rapidly biodegradable and particularly shelf stable are disclosed. These compositions contain a specific quaternary ammonium, and are formulated in a narrowly defined pH range.
Abstract: Liquid compositions, particularly for use as hard surface cleaners, comprise terpenes, benzyl alcohol and abrasives. The compositions provide excellent cleaning of both greasy and particulate soils from hard surfaces without streaking or filming, excellent formulation homogeneity, stability and viscosity characteristics, as well as good suds control.
Abstract: A sheet material dispensing package which includes a U-folded bundle of sheets of material and a carton wherein the carton includes integral elements for substantially obviating rotational shifting of the bundle during shipping and handling. In a preferred embodiment, lower distal corner portions of the more interior closure flaps of the carton are configured to extend sufficiently into the carton to engage side portions of the bundle to effectively key the bundle to the carton and thereby substantially preclude rotational shifting of the bundle inside the carton.
Abstract: Aqueous aerosol mousse compositions are disclosed which contain a water-dispersible silicone elastomer. The presence of the elastomer provides for clean wet hair feel along with good style retention.
Abstract: Dryer-added fabric conditioning articles and methods utilizing fabric softener agent and anionic polymeric soil release agent to provide soil release benefits with greater safety for dryer surfaces.
Abstract: Transparent soap gel cosmetic stick compositions comprising a polyhydric aliphatic alcohol, a hydro-alcoholic soluble emollient, water and soap. Such cosmetic sticks possess good cosmetics as well as clarity.
Abstract: Detergent compositions capable of providing through-the-wash softness and other fabric-care benefits are disclosed, which contain a specific amide softening agent.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 20, 1987
Date of Patent:
July 19, 1988
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Hans Raemdonck, Alfred Busch, Frederick E. Hardy
Abstract: Improved phase stable liquid compositions, particularly for use as hard surface cleansers, comprise a mixture of sodium C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 paraffin sulfonate (NaPS) and sodium salt of linear alkyl benzene sulfonate (LAS), terpenes, benzyl alcohol, acrylic acid polymeric thickeners, abrasives and viscosity enhancer compounds. The compositions are viscous, substantially phase stable and provide excellent cleaning of both greasy and particulate soils from hard surfaces without streaking or filming.