Abstract: A surface erodible controlled releasing, free standing cleaning block for domestic water closets comprises controlled releasing agent, erosion rate modifier, processing aid, acidic chelating agent, color indicator, density modifier and internal lubricant.

Abstract: A toilet cleaning block which releases a halogen disinfecting agent in a controlled, substantially constant rate for 2 to about 4 months of constant contact with water and is then completely dissolved in the water comprises an admixture of an agent which releases a halogen disinfecting agent when in contact with water, about 4 to 10% aluminum hydroxide based on the total weight of the block and up to about 1% by weight of a mold release lubricant, said admixture being in the form of a coherent solid resistant to internal water penetration having a density of 1.10 to 1.60 g/cc, a ratio of effective surface area to weight of about 1:1.05 to 1:1.25 and a crush fracturing strength of about 9-109 kg.

Abstract: An air freshener device which indicates when air freshening fragrance formulation contained therein is consumed. The device has a plurality of chambers which contain the same or different fragrance formulations. The inner walls of the chambers are contrastingly colored with respect to the fragrance formulation so that, when the fragrance formulation is consumed, the colored walls are exposed indicating to the user that the formulation within that chamber has been depleted. The multi-chamber feature of the device provides the possibility of multiple fragrance choices and, at the same time, allows for the release of fragrance for an extended period of time.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mild oral hygiene composition such as a toothpaste, dental gel, mouthrinse or tooth powder containing a mild surfactant, protein fatty acid condensate or acid hydrolyzed, hydrolyzed animal protein or the mixtures thereof, and in combination therewith, mild high foaming surfactant, e.g., disodium cocoamido MIPA sulfosuccinate or disodium oleamido PEG-2 sulfosuccinate or disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate or the mixtures thereof; or a natural emulsifier, e.g., lecithin, or both a mild surfactant and a nautral emulsifier.

Abstract: Synergistic compositions comprising an antioxidant and an arylpropionic, non-steroidal anti-imflammatory drug used to treat certain diseases are disclosed. The compositions inhibit production of arachidonic acid cascade end-products which have been implicated as causes of tissue-destruction in periodontal disease. The compositions are administered in combination with a carrier, which may be a mucosal-tenacious polymer selected from the groups of semi-solid pastes, gels, ointments, liquids or films.

Abstract: A system accurately dispenses fluid by filling a metering chamber with fluid from a container. A barrier is used to pressurize the fluid so that substantially no vapor or gas remains within the metering chamber and so that substantially no vapor or gas exists within the containe. A metered dose is dispensed from the metering chamber through a valved outlet.

Abstract: Sequential coatings of a quickly water soluble or dispersible coating material and a mixture of hydrophobic materials having varying hydrophobic characteristics delay the exothermic reaction which takes place when an alkali metal hydroxide comes into contact with water.

Abstract: An automatic bottom-of-the-tank toilet bowl cleaner device which dispenses a metered amount of cleaning solution into a toilet bowl after each flush. The device has a reservoir which contains concentrated cleaning solution. The reservoir has a vent which is ordinarily closed off by a flotation unit, thus preventing the cleaning solution from being released into the tank. When the toilet is flushed, the water level in the tank drops, thereby lowering the flotation unit, allowing air to enter the reservoir through the vent, and releasing a measured quantity of cleaning solution into the toilet tank.

Abstract: A dental prophylactic device has a handle section containing a drive member and a driven section at a substantial angle to the handle section containing a driven member also at an angle to the driving member. The handle section includes a longitudinally oscillatable cam follower supported parallel to the handle axis. When the cam follower is translated around the axis by the rotation of the drive shaft, it is caused to oscillate by one end contacting the stationary cam follower track. The other end engages a slot parallel to the axis of a cam at an angle to the cam follower thereby causing the cam to oscillate back and forth over an arc of at least 50.degree. to approximately 150.degree., maintaining the connection between the cam follower and the cam by the use of the slot which permits the cam follower, in effect, to move up and down with respect to the cam as it oscillates.

Abstract: A water treatment container for utilization in a tank of a toilet bowl having an upper chamber through which water may circulate; an intermediate wall separating the upper chamber from a lower chamber, the intermediate wall carrying water treatment material which may be used up and if necessary a ballast material, the lower chamber being sealed to be buoyant. The weight of the water treatment material and, if necessary, the ballast, is such as to hold the container in the tank in an orientation where the air chamber is the lower one standing on the bottom wall of the tank. An additional chamber at the bottom of the container having an opening extending to the bottom wall is provided, said additional chamber carrying a water coloring material.

Abstract: An automatic dispenser for disinfectant and bowl cleaning material adapted to be suspended stationarily in the tank of a flushing bowl wherein the dispenser comprises a container with ball valve floated against the tapered interior of an upper opening in the container and an adjustable drainpipe in the bottom of the container with the adjustable drainpipe having an upper tapered opening and a ball valve for closing the same as well as lower openings extending downwardly outside the container providing passage for container water or tank water as the case may be. In operation the two ball valves are floated to the top of their respective openings sealing the openings and isolating the water in the dispensing container. The dispensing container is provided with preferably a block of soluble disinfectant cleaning material such as a hypochlorite which will dissolve very slowly into the water in the container.

Abstract: Denture fixative compositions contain denture fixative excipients and as the denture fixative, a water soluble partially neutralized alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid or anhydride copolymer, optionally partly crosslinked, and at least one hydrophilic polymer, preferably sodium carboxymethylcellulose, polyethylene oxide or hydroxypropyl guar.

Abstract: Certain ethoxylates have been found to exhibit concurrent activities of particular merit in the treatment of ectoparasitic infestations.

Abstract: Certain ethoxylates have been found to exhibit concurrent activities of particular merit in the treatment of ectoparasitic infestations.

Abstract: A method for adhering dentures to oral mucosa with a denture fixative composition containing as the active fixative a partially neutralized and crosslinked polyacrylic acid or a precursor combination of the polyacrylic acid, neutralizing agent(s) and crosslinking agent(s) which is adapted to form the active fixative, and at least one hydrophilic polymer, preferably, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl guar or sodium alginate.

Abstract: 4-Aminosalicylic acid is used in the treatment of inflammation, e.g., inflammatory bowel disease.

Abstract: An interproximal toothbrush has an elongated handle having one end bent at an obtuse angle relative to the remainder of the handle, a bore along the central axis of the one end extending from the terminal portion thereof into the one end, an elongated bristle support carrying a plurality of bristles radially extending therefrom at a first portion and the second portion of the bristle support extends through the surface of the one end of the elongated handle to the bore and is then carried within the bore by that portion which extends toward the remainder of the handle.

Abstract: Certain ethoxylates have been found to exhibit concurrent activities of particular merit in the treatment of ectoparasitic infestations.