Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a water-soluble foam matrix which is capable of delivering an active ingredient and articles of manufacture comprising said foam matrix, said article comprising: i) a water-soluble polymeric component in the form of a foam matrix; and ii) an active ingredient component dispersed throughout said matrix; said process comprising the steps of: a) admixing a water-soluble polymer and an active ingredient to form a homogeneous admixture, said admixture having a viscosity of at least 150 Pa-sec; b) introducing a gas or a compound capable of releasing a gas into said admixture to form a foam matrix; and c) optionally, shaping said matrix to provide a matrix having a shape or a form.
Abstract: Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for articles sensitive to water as compared to conventional fabric article treating compositions, are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 21, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 17, 2005
Assignee:
Proacter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
John Christopher Deak, John Christian Haught, Joseph Michael Ladd, Jr., John Cort Severns, Christian Arthur Jacques K. Thoen, Jerome Howard Collins
Abstract: A composition containing a polyoxyalkylene polymer for cleaning fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, with lipophilic fluid provides improved cleaning of soils while providing excellent garment care, especially for articles sensitive to water.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 10, 2002
Date of Patent:
December 7, 2004
Assignee:
Proacter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
John Christopher Deak, Eugene Paul Gosselink, Randall Thomas Reilman, Donna Jean Haeggberg