Abstract: Body powder compositions exhibiting excellent moisture absorbency comprising starch and a specific pregelatinized cornstarch.

Abstract: Nonwoven, air-laid fabrics formed predominantly of textile length, synthetic, resilient fibers of staple length, the fabric being resin-bonded and having a density less than about 0.06 gm/cc at 0.16 lb/sq. in. load and a weight less than 3 oz/sq. yd. The fabric is resin-bonded using a bonding solution providing less than 180% solution pickup and more than 15% dry solids add-on. The fabric is used as a facing or covering for disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, incontinent pads, tampons and the like.

Abstract: 2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid and esters thereof are prepared by reacting sodium thiosulfate with acetylene dicarboxylic acid in the presence of a strong acid and subjecting the resulting alkylthiosulfate to an acid hydrolysis. The 2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acids and esters thereof are useful as an antidote for heavy metal poisoning.

Abstract: Novel sunscreen compositions comprising at least one vinylogous amide compound are described as well as methods of protecting the human skin from damaging radiation.

Abstract: Novel amphoteric-fatty acid complexes are described as well as detergent compositions containing said complexes.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method for rendering discrete portions of a moving web with an elasticized character while preserving the inelastic character of the remaining portions of the substantially inelastic web. The method is especially suitable for use in the manufacture of disposable diaper components and the like.

Abstract: Talc powder compositions exhibiting excellent moisture absorbency comprising talc and a specific pregelatinized cornstarch.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the continuous or intermittent securing of a moving elastic member or band to a moving web or webs of disposable diaper components and the like, wherein at least one component is provided with an alternating sequence of stretchable or elastic portions and non-stretchable, inelastic portions along its length.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the continuous or intermittent securing of a moving elastic member or band to a moving web or webs of disposable diaper components and the like, wherein at least one component is provided with an alternating sequence of stretchable or elastic portions and non-stretchable, inelastic portions along its length.

Abstract: A disposable diaper having improved fit about the legs and/or waist of the wearer and having reinforced corners for enhanced securement of the diaper about the wearer is disclosed. Improved fit and reinforcement are obtained by an elongated, inherently elastic ribbon member positioned along at least one margin of the diaper. The ribbon member is secured to the diaper so as to provide an elastic region at a central portion of the margin and a unitary, relatively inelastic reinforced region in a corner portion of the diaper.

Abstract: An absorbent structure of loosely compacted cellulosic fibers substantially rectangular in shape having increasing gradient densities from the central portion to each transverse end and methods for making the structure.

Abstract: Novel amphoteric-alkoxylated carboxylate complexes are described as well as detergent compositions containing said complexes.

Abstract: A puzzle toy is provided comprising a plurality of pieces which can be easily gripped and manipulated by a young child and which can be assembled and disassembled into various structural combinations. The puzzle comprises pieces of various sizes having an aperture therein for fitting around a post upstanding from the base. The pieces are so designed so as to allow them to be placed randomly on the post and by manipulating and jogging the pieces, the puzzle solver may order the pieces in size order about the post.

Abstract: An improved low irritating detergent and cleansing composition exhibiting good foam properties is disclosed. The composition is a synergistic mixture of an amphoteric-fatty acid complex and an anionic surfactant containing at least one carboxylic acid moiety.

Abstract: A disposable diaper having improved fit and liquid containment provided by gathering means adjacent at least one edge of the absorbent panel, said gathering means including at least two separately extending, effectively elastic elements. Each of the effectively elastic elements applies a gathering force to a zone of the diaper, thereby defining multiple lines of gasketing about the leg or waist openings.

Abstract: A resealable package for premoistened towellettes comprising a sheet of flexible moisture-impermeable material folded about said towellettes and heat sealed to form an inverted T-shaped container enclosing the towellettes within the base of the "T". One of the flaps of the sheet material in the stem of the "T" being provided with a region of weakening spaced from the base of the "T" for opening and dispensing the towellettes.

Abstract: A high loft, low density, nonwoven fibrous web is provided comprising a plurality of irregularly arranged, intersecting, overlapping, mechanically interengaged, loosely assembled fibers including both thermoplastic synthetic wood pulp fibers and other fibers, segments of the thermoplastic synthetic wood pulp fibers being heat fused at a plurality of junctures with segments of other thermoplastic synthetic wood pulp fibers and with segments of fibers of other types, with additional binder distributed throughout the web.The web is prepared by air-laying a blend of thermoplastic synthetic wood pulp fibers and other fibers applying heat without pressure to the air-laid blend to fuse at least some of the thermoplastic synthetic wood pulp fibers to each other and to some of the other fibers to form a self-supporting fibrous web, introducing a latex binder into the web and drying and curing the binder.