Abstract: An elastic laminate structure is provided which is formed from at least one fabric layer and an open cell mesh having first and second strands. The laminate structure is formed such that the first strands are integrally bonded to the first fabric layer. The integrally bonded first strands both penetrate the first fabric layer and bond mechanically and/or chemically to the fibers of the first fabric layer. In addition, the first strands are deformed such that they are substantially flat in shape and substantially coplanar with the fabric layer. The elastic second strands have a substantially elliptical shape. The integral bonding of the first strands and the deformed shape of the first strands and the second strands provides an elastic laminate structure which can be worn about the body without irritation or other discomfort.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal back wraps having one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of heat cells, wherein heat is applied to specific areas of the user's back, for pain relief. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal back wraps having good conformity to user's back which provides consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.

Abstract: A liquid permeable dispensing device adapted to retain a detergent tablet in a dish washing machine is provided. The dispensing device includes a hollow body having an opening for receiving a tablet, a base opposite the opening, and a liquid permeable side wall. A hook extends along at least a portion of the side wall for attaching the hollow body to the interior of a dish washing machine, wherein the hook has a free end disposed adjacent the base. A clip having a free end disposed adjacent to or above the free end of the hook prevents upward movement of the hollow body during use in the dish washing machine. The clip is adapted to engage a perforation of a cutlery basket in a dish washing machine while the hook is adapted to engage an exterior wall of a cutlery basket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal knee wraps having one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of heat cells, wherein heat is applied to the user's knee. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal knee wraps having good conformity to user's knee which provide consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.

Abstract: Aqueous cleaning compositions comprising a peroxygen bleach, a hydrophobic surfactant, an anionic surfactant and a 2-alkyl alkanol. The compositions have especially good performance in bleaching hydrophilic stains and the removal of greasy soils.

Abstract: Stable, aqueous compositions having a pH of from 0 to 0.9 are disclosed, which comprise a persulfate salt, or mixtures of such salts, and a free radical scavenger, or mixtures thereof. Preferred compositions are emulsions of nonionic surfactants comprising the persulfate salt and a free radical scavenger.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of improving the stability of a bleach and lipophile composition comprising an inorganic persalt bleaching agent and a lipophile selected from the group consisting of flavorants, perfumes, coolants, antimicrobial agents, and mixtures thereof, by inclusion of an aminoalkylsilicone, having an aminoalkylsiloxane content of from about 0.1% to 2% on a repeating unit basis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal uniaxial joint wraps having an elastic laminate structure formed from a polymeric mesh and two fabric carrier layers, and one or more heat cells, preferably one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of individual heat cells, wherein heat is applied to specific areas of the user's body, preferably for the knee and/or elbow, preferably for pain relief. These wraps provide good conformity to user's body to deliver consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.

Abstract: Hair coloring compositions comprise a preformed organic peroxyacid oxidizing agent selected from the group consisting of (i) a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.12 alkyl group, and (ii) a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl and alkaryl groups with from 1 to 14 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkylene, arylene and alkarylene groups containing from 1 to 14 carbon atoms, and R.sup.5 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl and alkaryl groups containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and at least one oxidative hair coloring agent. The compositions are suitable for coloring human or animal hair and may be provided in a hair coloring kit comprising a single package including two separate bottles.

Abstract: A packaged product is provided. The packaged product includes a container having an opening closed by a valve and a foaming detergent composition which is stored within the container. The valve has an open position for dispensing the foaming composition from the container and a closed position for preventing escape of the foaming composition from the container; The foaming detergent composition has less than 25% by weight of water. A propellant gas, such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, or mixtures thereof, is stored within the container. A nozzle is attached to the container which has a channel and a discharge opening. The channel interconnects the opening of the container and the discharge opening of the nozzle. The channel is straight, continues and uninterrupted along its length between the opening of the container and the discharge opening of the nozzle such that greater than about 80% of said foaming detergent composition can be discharged from the container during use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal body pads comprising one or more thermal packs having a unified structure of at least one continuous layer of a semirigid material which softens when heated and a plurality of individual heat cells, spaced apart and fixed within or to the unified structure of the thermal pack. The disposable thermal body pads are intended to be attached to a user's clothing on one side and to be held directly against the user's skin on the other side. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable thermal body pads having good conformity to user's body which provides consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to such disposable thermal body pads intended for relieving menstrual pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal packs comprising a unified structure having at least one continuous layer of a semirigid material which softens when heated. The thermal packs also comprise a plurality of individual heat cells, which typically comprise an exothermic composition, spaced apart and fixedly attached across the unified structure. The material of the continuous layer or layers provide sufficient rigidity to maintain structural support of the heat cells, to prevent unacceptable stretching of structures of the continuous layer or layers during processing or use of the thermal packs, and to ensure child resistance, while also providing good overall drape characteristics when heated. The thermal packs, when incorporated into body wraps, pads, and the like, provide uniform heat coverage by having excellent conformity with various body forms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solid cosmetic composition which contains a powder with high oil absorbency and can suppress oil shining.

Abstract: A make-up comosition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising volatile silicone or hydrocarbon oil, pigment, organic amphiphilic material capable of forming smectic lyotropic liquid crystals in product or on the skin, and optionally, non-volatile oil. The make-up composition exhibits improved moisturisation and product stability together with reduced shine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shipping unit comprising more than one flexible pouch (15) and a secondary package (20). Each flexible pouch is filled with a granular laundry detergent. The secondary package contains the filled pouches of the shipping unit and keeps the filled pouches together in the shipping unit. The secondary package is in a closed position such to prevent the exit of any of the filled pouches prior to opening of the shipping unit. The secondary package is flexible and non-resistant to compression force when the shipping unit is stacked with other shipping units in an assembly, and the granular laundry detergent contained in each flexible pouch has a cake strength of less than or equal to 200 g/cm.sup.2. This shipping unit is able to carry the load of other stacked shipping units to form an assembly in form of a pallet.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of manufacturing heat cells which are based on a specific iron oxidation chemistry and having specific physical dimensions and fill characteristics. This method uses direct compaction of powdered ingredients into granules, pellets, tablets, slugs, and/or the like. These heat cells, which can be incorporated into disposable body wraps, provide a controlled and sustained temperature for consistent, convenient, and comfortable heat application for treating temporary or chronic pain. This invention also relates to said exothemic compositions incorporated into said heat cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal back wraps having one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of heat cells, wherein heat is applied to specific areas of the user's lower back, for pain relief. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal back wraps having good conformity to user's back which provides consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.

Abstract: This invention relates to heat cells, based on a specific iron oxidation chemistry and having specific physical dimensions and fill characteristics. These heat cells, which can be incorporated into disposable body wraps, provide a controlled and sustained temperature for consistent, convenient, and comfortable heat application for treating temporary or chronic pain.

Abstract: A liquid personal cleansing composition comprising: (a) from about 5% to about 60% by weight of water-soluble surfactant selected from anionic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof; and (b) from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of a hydrophobically modified nonionic cellulose ether selected from C.sub.14 -C.sub.18 alkyl and alkenyl modified, hydroxyethyl cellulose ethers having a degree of nonionic substitution in the range of from about 2.2 to about 2.8 and a degree of hydrophobic substitution in the range of from about 0.4% to about 0.6% by weight; and (c) water, and wherein the composition displays a shear stress of about 150 Pa at a shear rate in the range from about 400 s.sup.-1 to about 600 s.sup.-1 at 25.degree. C. The products demonstrate excellent in-use efficacy benefits including mildness, a moisturised skin feel, good rinsibility and good product stability.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods for prevention or treatment of primary and recurring squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity or oropharynx comprising topical administration, to the oral cavity or oropharynx, of an effective amount of an NSAID, especially a composition administering from about 0.001% to about 0.2% ketorolac to the oral cavity, alone or as an adjunct to surgery and/or radiation therapy.