Abstract: A tamper-evident package with pressurized contents which includes a closure and associated container which cooperate to provide desired tamper-evidence upon initial removal of the closure from the container, while promoting convenient and comfortable removal and use by consumers.

Abstract: An improved molded plastic closure is provided, wherein the closure is formed from polymeric resin material, and exhibits a relatively higher concentration of a lubricant composition on an inside surface thereof, including one or more selected regions of the inside surface, to facilitate application to and removal from an associated container, The present invention contemplates a method of making a molded closure by selective application of a lubricant composition to one or more regions of the inside surface thereof. Two different types of lubricant compositions can be applied at two different regions of the inside surface of the closure, wherein the compositions can be selected for preferred organoleptic and lubrication characteristics.

Abstract: A method of compression molding a plastic article, such as a closure, includes providing a molten polymeric material, comprising a mixture of at least one molten polymer and a gas blended therein. The polymeric material is molded between cooperating male and female molds, with relative movement of the molds controlled to form a mold cavity with a predetermined volume. Formation in this manner acts to produce a molded closure with substantially reduced density, thus achieving desired material savings, while still providing a closure or like article exhibiting desired performance characteristics.

Abstract: A tamper-evident package having pressurized contents includes a closure and associated container which cooperate to provide desired tamper-evidence upon initial removal of the closure from the container, while promoting convenient and comfortable removal and use by consumers. In particular, the package is configured such that from a fully applied position of the closure on the container, the closure is movable through a predetermined angle prior to actuation of the tamper-evident feature on the package. In this fashion, the torque which must be applied to the closure for overcoming the static friction at the sealing interface between the closure and the container can be overcome prior to the application of torque required for operating the tamper-evident feature of the package. The present invention contemplates enhancing the opening performance of the package by configuring the package to include certain structure features to facilitate convenient, consistent, and comfortable use by consumers.

Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent structure having wet integrity greater than about 4.0 mN/gsm, softness greater than 8.0/J, pliability greater than about 70/N, and providing a substantially dry liquid-accepting surface after receiving a quantity of liquid. The structure includes an upper ply having an upper fluid receiving surface and a lower surface and including (i) a top stratum including synthetic matrix fibers bonded with a binder, the matrix fibers having length from about 2 to about 15 mm; (ii) a middle stratum in fluid communication with the top stratum, the middle stratum including natural fibers, superabsorbent particles and a binder; and (iii) a bottom stratum in fluid communication with the middle stratum, the bottom stratum including natural fibers and a binder.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nonwoven materials containing a chemical composition capable of generating carbon dioxide when activated. The present invention provides a latent carbon dioxide gas generating material having a first layer containing fiber and a binder, having a basis weight of from about 25 gsm to about 100 gsm and having inner and outer surfaces, a second layer containing a carbon dioxide gas generating composition, having a basis weight of from about 5 gsm to about 300 gsm and having upper and lower surfaces, and a third layer containing fiber and a binder, having a basis weight of from about 25 gsm to about 100 gsm and having inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface of the first layer is in contact with the upper surface of the second layer, and the inner surface of the third layer is in contact with the lower surface of the second layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ultra white wipe material, ultra white nonwoven material, and a process for making the materials, where the materials have superior whiteness, brightness, opacity and aesthetic optical value. Specifically, the materials are comprised of bulk fibers, a binder, and bicomponent fibers including a delustrant and optical brightener.

Abstract: An absorbent article having an odor control coating on the cover or the absorbent core, wherein the coating contains an effective amount of odor control agent. Such odor control coating was found to not only provide superior odor control but also fails to impart discoloration of the substrate to which it is applied.

Abstract: A tamper-evident package with pressurized contents which includes a closure and associated container which cooperate to provide desired tamper-evidence upon initial removal of the closure from the container, while promoting convenient and comfortable removal and use by consumers.