Abstract: Methods and compositions to treat fabrics with lipophilic fluid and a specific fabric care active are provided by the present invention.

Abstract: A unitary fibrous structure comprises a plurality of cellulosic fibers randomly distributed throughout the fibrous structure, and a plurality of synthetic fibers distributed throughout the fibrous structure in a non-random repeating pattern. A process for making the unitary fibrous structure comprises the steps of providing an embryonic fibrous web comprising a-plurality of cellulosic fibers randomly distributed throughout the fibrous web and a plurality of synthetic fibers randomly distributed throughout the fibrous web and causing redistribution of at least a portion of the synthetic fibers in the embryonic web to form the unitary fibrous structure in which a substantial portion of the plurality of synthetic fibers is distributed throughout the fibrous structure in a non-random repeating pattern.

Abstract: Oral dosage forms of a risedronate comprised of a safe and effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising risedronate, a chelating agent, and, means for effecting delayed release of the risedronate and the chelating agent in the small intestine provide immediate release of the pharmaceutical composition to the small intestine of the mammal subject and pharmaceutically effective absorption of the bisphosphonate with or without food or beverages. The present invention substantially alleviates the interaction between risedronate and food or beverages, which interaction results in the bisphosphonate active ingredient not being available for absorption. The resulting oral dosage form may thus be taken with or without food. Further, the present invention effects delivery of risedronate and the chelating agent to the small intestine, substantially alleviating the upper GI irritation associated with bisphosphonate therapies.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unit dose treatment product comprising: a) a sealed disposable package comprising a laminate wherein the laminate comprises; i) an aluminium barrier layer; and ii) a polymer contact layer selected from polypropylene, polyamide and nylon 12; b) a liquid treatment product contained within the package, wherein the liquid treatment product comprises: i) a film-forming polymer; ii) an organic solvent for the film-forming polymer having a boiling point of less than 150° C. and a solubility parameter of less than 22 (MPa)0.5; and iii) an active agent; wherein the polymer contact layer of the laminate is in contact with the liquid treatment product. Kits comprising the unit dose treatment products and methods of treating the tissues of the oral cavity employing the unit dose treatment products are also provided. The products, kits and methods herein provide for convenient oral treatments, especially tooth whitening treatments using an extended regimen.

Abstract: The invention concerns the treatment of clothes for dry wrinkle resistance, in particular in-wear wrinkle resistance. The clothes are treated with an amino silicone, preferably one that contains sterically hindered functional groups. The silicone is preferably provided to the clothes in a domestic process, preferably during a process of ironing.

Abstract: Systems and methods useful for treating a fabric article with a composition comprising polyol-based fabric care materials and a dispersing medium. The dispersing medium is a liquid at room temperature and has a flash point of greater than about 65° C. Specifically, the composition may be dispensed to treat fabric articles in an appliance during the fabric article drying process.

Abstract: This invention relates to a water-swellable material comprising water-swellable polymers that are coated with a coating agent that comprises a phase-separating elastomeric material, which allows swelling of the water-swellable polymers, without breakage of the coating. The invention also relates to a process of making specific coated water-swellable polymers using a phase-separating elastomeric material, and materials obtainable by such a process.

Abstract: A method for making chlorine dioxide, by passing an aqueous feed solution comprising sodium chlorite into a non-membrane electrolysis cell comprising an anode and a cathode, adjacent to the anode, while flowing electrical current between the anode and the cathode to electrolyze the aqueous feed solution and convert the halogen dioxide salt to halogen dioxide. The anode is preferably a porous anode through which the aqueous feed solution passes to maximize the conversion of chlorite to chlorine dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for producing a shaped tampon. The method includes the following steps: providing a mold having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end, a second end, and an opening located in said second end; providing a tampon pledget; transferring said tampon pledget through said opening into said second end of said mold using a transfer member resulting in a tampon mold; self-sustaining said shaped tampon wherein said shaped tampon has an undercut; and removing said shaped tampon from said tampon mold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stain removal methods and products associated therewith. The methods of the present invention are especially useful as part of a dry cleaning operation, but can also be used under any circumstances where stain removal from articles, especially fabrics, is desired.

Abstract: Free-flowing cyclodextrin is made by combining water soluble, substantially perfume-free cyclodextrin with inorganic compounds, especially zeolites. The cyclodextrin is used in a laundry detergent product capable of removing malodor from laundered items during an automatic laundry washing process.

Abstract: A treating device for use with a fabric article drying appliance. The treating device dispenses a benefit composition into a chamber so as to provide benefits to fabric articles contained within the fabric article drying appliance. The treating device is comprised of at least two housings in communication with one another wherein at least one housing is located in the interior of a fabric article drying appliance and at least one housing is located outside of the fabric article drying appliance.

Abstract: A fibrous structure and method for making the fibrous structure, wherein the method includes the steps of: providing a plurality of synthetic fibers onto a forming member having a pattern of channels such that at least some of the synthetic fibers are disposed in the channels; providing a plurality of cellulosic fibers onto the synthetic fibers such that the cellulosic fibers are disposed adjacent to the synthetic fibers; and forming a unitary fibrous structure including the synthetic fibers and the cellulosic fibers.

Abstract: A method for emitting or releasing volatile materials to the atmosphere is provided. More specifically, a method for delivering two or more volatile materials at different time periods using a non-aerosol, non-energized volatile material delivery system via an evaporative surface device, without a source of heat, gas, or electrical current, is also provided.

Abstract: A method of washing dishware/tableware in an automatic dishwashing machine, the method comprising simultaneously or sequentially delivering quantities of a particulate or densified particulate automatic dishwashing product and of an anhydrous liquid, gel or paste form dishwashing detergent auxiliary contained in separate compartments of a multi-compartment pouch into the same or different cycles of the dishwashing machine. The method provides improved cleaning performance and product stability.