Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The article includes an operative, liquid impermeable backsheet, an operative, liquid permeable top sheet connected to the backsheet, and a multi-layer absorbent body positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent body further includes an airlaid, stabilized, first absorbent layer having a first absorbent surface having a first absorbent area, and containing a quantity of absorbent fibers, a quantity of superabsorbent material and a quantity of thermally activated binder material. The absorbent body further includes a second absorbent layer located adjacent the first absorbent layer, the second absorbent layer having a second absorbent surface having a second absorbent area, and containing a quantity of absorbent fibers and a quantity of superabsorbent material, where the first absorbent area is less than the second absorbent area.

Abstract: An absorbent garment comprising a longitudinally extending and laterally expandable absorbent composite having opposite ends and opposite side regions. The absorbent composite comprises a backsheet, a topsheet and a retention portion disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet. In one preferred embodiment, the backsheet and retention portion each comprise at least one fold formed along at least one of the opposite side regions, with the folds being interfolded. A pair of front body panels are attached to the opposite side regions of the absorbent composite adjacent one of the opposite ends of said absorbent composite and a pair of rear body panels are attached to the opposite side regions adjacent the other of the opposite ends of the absorbent composite. In a preferred embodiment, the front and rear body panels are joined to form a pair of side body panels. A method for using the absorbent garment also is provided, together with a method for assembling the absorbent garment.

Abstract: An absorbent garment comprises a chassis and an absorbent element. The absorbent element is fixedly connected to the chassis at a first location and is detachably connected to at least one of the absorbent element and the chassis at a second location. The absorbent element comprises an absorbent material that expands from at least a first condition to a second condition. The absorbent element detaches from at least one the absorbent element or the chassis at at least a portion of the second location when the absorbent material expands to the second condition. A method for using the absorbent garment also is provided, together with a method for assembling the absorbent garment.

Abstract: An absorbent garment includes an extensible backsheet having opposite side regions, a liquid permeable topsheet having opposite side portions, and a retention portion having opposite side edges and an outer surface defining an area. The retention portion is disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet with the outer surface facing the backsheet and with the opposite side portions of the backsheet and the topsheet extending beyond the side edges of the retention portion. The opposite side portions of the topsheet are attached to the opposite side portions of the backsheet on opposite sides of the retention portion. Less than 30% of the area of the outer surface of the retention portion is attached to the backsheet. In one preferred embodiment, the retention portion is freefloating between the backsheet and topsheet. In one preferred embodiment, the topsheet is extensible. In another preferred embodiment, less than 30% of an inner surface of the retention portion is attached to the topsheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-pigmented jet ink compositions and to a method of producing opaque coded messages therewith. The compositions comprise, on a weight basis, between 2 and 15% of a gellable cellulose ester having a hydroxyl content of from 2 to 8%, from 1.5 to 15% of a binding agent selected from the group consisting of alkali soluble rosin type and maleic type resins, polyvinyl acetate resins, and acrylic resins, and a solvent blend, the blend consisting essentially of an organic solvent system and a non-solvent, said non-solvent comprising from 2 to 10% by weight of the ink compositions. Preferred solvents are methanol, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone and ethyl acetate, while the preferred non-solvent is water. Upon evaporation of the solvent blend, the resultant dry films scatter light incident thereto whereby the opaque images are produced. In a particularly preferred embodiment, a hygroscopic salt is included in the composition as an opacity enhancement agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-pigmented jet ink compositions and to a method of producing opaque coded messages therewith. The compositions comprise, on a weight basis, between 2 and 15% of a gellable cellulose ester having a hydroxyl content of from 2 to 8%, from 1.5 to 15% of a binding agent selected from the group consisting of alkali soluble rosin type and maleic type resins, polyvinyl acetate resins, and acrylic resins, and a solvent blend, the blend consisting essentially of an organic solvent system and a non-solvent, said non-solvent comprising from 2 to 10% by weight of the ink composition. Preferred solvents are methanol, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone and ethyl acetate, while the preferred non-solvent is water. Upon evaporation of the solvent blend, the resultant dry films scatter light incident thereto whereby the opaque images are produced. In a particularly preferred embodiment, a hygroscopic salt is included in the composition as an opacity enhancement agent.

Abstract: Ink compositions suitable for ink jet printing on a variety of substrates including metal, synthetic polymers and glass, are provided. The compositions are characterized by excellent weathering properties, are fade-resistant, abrasion-resistant and, when heated to temperatures of about 300.degree. F., exhibit resistance to aircraft hydraulic fluids. The preferred compositions comprise essentially a colorant or combinations thereof, an epoxy-phenolic binder resin component, a solvent mixture containing alcohol, water, methyl ethyl ketone or methyl cellosolve and, optionally, an electrolyte.

Abstract: Ink compositions suitable for ink jet printing on a variety of substrates and particularly food products, for example citrus fruit, and method of marking such products are provided. The compositions are characterized by their ability to penetrate the waxed surfaces of such foods as citrus fruits to provide markings therein. Preferred compositions comprise essentially a solution of a food dye or combination thereof, a binder resin component, a solvent mixture containing alcohol, water and an organic compound selected from the group consisting of aliphatic hydrocarbons having 5 to 12 carbon atoms and aliphatic ketones; and, optionally, an electrolyte.

Abstract: Ink compositions suitable for ink jet printing on a variety of substrates including metal, synthetic polymers and glass, are provided. The compositions are characterized by excellent weathering properties, are fade-resistant, abrasion-resistant and, when heated to temperatures of about 300.degree. F., exhibit resistance to aircraft hydraulic fluids. The preferred compositions comprise essentially a colorant or combinations thereof, an epoxy-phenolic binder resin component, a solvent mixture containing alcohol, water, methyl ethyl ketone or methyl cellosolve and, optionally, an electrolyte.

Abstract: A Spathiphyllum cultivar created by crossing parents which have the desired characteristics of free flowering for four inch pot production with leaf color of one parent and leaf shape and clumping habit from the other parent, the resulting plant having the desirable characteristics sought for commercial production.

Abstract: There is disclosed a representative plant of Aglaonema designated "001CKF", which is one displaying variegated foliage consisting of two colors on the top leaf surface, comprising green and silver extensive from the leaf margins to the midrib in irregular sizes and patterns but appearing as alternating stripes following the pattern of the veins and a green-white petiole; and a bottom surface that is a lighter green than the green of the top surface with small green-white spots scattered throughout which are faintly visible on the top surface; and having a vigorous growth habit and a cold resistance.