Abstract: This application generally relates to absorbent articles comprising aqueous-based odor control compositions and non-complexed perfume compositions, applied in patterns which do not substantially overlap, and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electric transformer that has variable impedance, optionally under load, which includes, in at least one of its transformation phases, a first impedance-varying auxiliary winding having inverse magnetic polarity arid a second impedance-varying auxiliary winding having inverse magnetic polarity, both auxiliary windings being divided into impedance circuit modules and being series connected by interposing the impedance circuit modules one by one, defining impedance variation modules that comprise impedance taps designed to be electrically coupled to a stepped-impedance-tap selector controlled by an impedance controller that allows the impedance of the transformation phase or of the electric transformer to be varied,

Abstract: A feminine hygiene pad, having a topsheet of a unitary fibrous nonwoven web, is disclosed. The web includes bicomponent staple topsheet fibers having an average denier of 3.0 to 5.0 and a sheath-core bicomponent configuration, wherein the sheath component comprises polyethylene (PE) and the core component comprises polyethylene terephthalate (PET), in a weight ratio of PE:PET of 40:60 to 60:40; the fibers include hydrophobic fibers; and the web includes inter-fiber bonds randomly distributed therewithin along the x-, y- and z-directions, wherein the inter-fiber bonds are present where sheaths of adjacent fibers are fusion-bonded together without compression.

Abstract: A feminine hygiene pad is disclosed. The pad may include a topsheet comprising a nonwoven web, and a fluid management layer beneath the topsheet. The web may include bicomponent staple fibers having an average denier of 1.5 to 2.5 and a sheath-core configuration, have a basis weight of about 18 gsm to 40 gsm, and a plurality of randomly-distributed inter-fiber bonds wherein sheaths of adjacent fibers are fusion-bonded together without compression. The sheaths may comprise PE and the cores may comprise PET, in a weight ratio of 40:60 to 60:40. The web may be formed predominantly of hydrophobic fibers, or the web may include a blend of hydrophilic fibers and hydrophobic fibers, in a weight ratio of 30:70 to 70:30, wherein fiber hydrophilicity is effected by application of a surface treatment composition. The topsheet may bear an application of an anti-stick agent and/or have a pattern of apertures therethrough.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet is described. The disposable absorbent article includes an odor control composition having a preservative, a surfactant, methylated beta-cyclodextrin (m-BCD), and perfume.

Abstract: A system includes conductive windings extending around a magnetic core and impedance-varying windings extending around the magnetic core. The impedance-varying windings include positive windings and negative windings. The conductive windings and the impedance-varying windings conduct electric current around the magnetic core. The system includes a first impedance tap changer that is electrically coupled with the positive windings of the impedance-varying windings and a second impedance tap changer electrically coupled with the negative windings of the impedance-varying windings. A controller controls the first impedance tap changer and the second impedance tap changer to change an impedance of the system by changing which portion of the positive windings and which portion of the negative windings are conductively coupled with the conductive windings, and which portion of the positive windings and which portion of the negative windings are disconnected from the conductive windings.

Abstract: Fibrous structures, for example sanitary tissue products, such as toilet tissue, having one or more neat surfactant components on at least one exterior surface, methods for making same, and methods for removing fecal matter from a user's skin are provided.

Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package includes a packaging material. The packaging material including a polymeric film and an ink. The package also includes an absorbent article with a perfume composition, wherein the perfume composition has a perfume component and a carrier component. The carrier component is from about 15 wt. % to about 85 wt. % of the perfume composition. The carrier component is substantially insoluble in water.

Abstract: Fibrous structures, for example sanitary tissue products, such as toilet tissue, having one or more neat surfactant components on at least one exterior surface, methods for making same, and methods for removing fecal matter from a user's skin are provided.

Abstract: A flexible transformer system includes conductive windings extending around a magnetic core of a transformer phase and impedance-varying windings extending around the magnetic core of the transformer phase. The conductive windings and the impedance-varying windings are configured to conduct electric current around the magnetic core of the transformer phase. The system includes an impedance switch coupled with the impedance-varying windings and with the conductive windings. The impedance switch is configured to change an impedance of the system by changing which impedance-varying winding of the impedance-varying windings is conductively coupled with the conductive windings and which impedance-varying winding of the impedance-varying windings is disconnected from the conductive windings.

Abstract: A system includes conductive windings extending around a magnetic core and impedance-varying windings extending around the magnetic core. The impedance-varying windings include positive windings and negative windings. The conductive windings and the impedance-varying windings conduct electric current around the magnetic core. The system includes a first impedance tap changer that is electrically coupled with the positive windings of the impedance-varying windings and a second impedance tap changer electrically coupled with the negative windings of the impedance-varying windings. A controller controls the first impedance tap changer and the second impedance tap changer to change an impedance of the system by changing which portion of the positive windings and which portion of the negative windings are conductively coupled with the conductive windings, and which portion of the positive windings and which portion of the negative windings are disconnected from the conductive windings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fibrous structure including one or more encapsulated malodor reduction compositions and methods of making and using such a fibrous structure.

Abstract: Fibrous structures, for example sanitary tissue products, such as toilet tissue, having one or more neat surfactant components on at least one exterior surface, methods for making same, and methods for removing fecal matter from a user's skin are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fibrous structure including one or more encapsulated malodor reduction compositions and methods of making and using such a fibrous structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fibrous structure including one or more malodor reduction compositions and methods of making and using such a fibrous structure.

Abstract: Fibrous structures, for example sanitary tissue products, such as toilet tissue, having one or more neat, endothermic phase change materials on at least one exterior surface, methods for making same, and methods for eliciting a sensation on a user's skin are provided.

Abstract: A flexible transformer system includes conductive windings extending around a magnetic core of a transformer phase and impedance-varying windings extending around the magnetic core of the transformer phase. The conductive windings and the impedance-varying windings are configured to conduct electric current around the magnetic core of the transformer phase. The system includes an impedance switch coupled with the impedance-varying windings and with the conductive windings. The impedance switch is configured to change an impedance of the system by changing which impedance-varying winding of the impedance-varying windings is conductively coupled with the conductive windings and which impedance-varying winding of the impedance-varying windings is disconnected from the conductive windings.

Abstract: An intelligent analysis apparatus and method for fluid filled electrical equipment includes sensors for measuring various parameters of the electrical equipment. Analytical models calculate parameters based on measurements of other parameters. The measured and calculated parameters are compared and the result of the comparison is used as an indicator in a causal network. The probabilities of the causal network are recalculated by a belief network. The analytical models are adjusted over time to account for acceptable changes in behavior of the equipment over time. The output of the causal network can be used for diagnostic and prognostic indication.