Abstract: A liquid indicating article is disclosed. It can have a single layer, but generally will have at least two layers bonded together, wherein a visible layer masks a second colored layer and the visible layer becomes at least semitransparent when wet.

Abstract: A liquid indicating article is disclosed. It can have a single layer, but generally will have at least two layers bonded together, wherein a visible layer masks a second colored layer and the visible layer becomes at least semitransparent when wet.

Abstract: A liquid indicating article is disclosed. It can have a single layer, but generally will have at least two layers bonded together, wherein a visible layer masks a second colored layer and the visible layer becomes at least semitransparent when wet.

Abstract: A liquid indicating article is disclosed. It can have a single layer, but generally will have at least two layers bonded together, wherein a visible layer masks a second colored layer wherein the visible layer is a wicking material that becomes semitransparent when wet, wherein the colored layer is a permeable adhesive that bonds to the mask layer.

Abstract: A liquid indicating article is disclosed. It can have a single layer, but generally will have at least two layers bonded together, wherein a visible layer masks a second colored layer wherein the visible layer is a wicking material that becomes semitransparent when wet, wherein the colored layer is a permeable adhesive that bonds to the mask layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a food preservation system that includes an absorbent food pad that has absorbent material to absorb exuded liquids from a food product, and has an oxygen scavenging system to modify the atmosphere in the food package. Also described is a method of using the absorbent food pad to enhance appearance of the food product and extend shelf life.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for using a stabilized foam that is a crosslinked, closed cell polyolefin having a stabilizing layer and an adhesive layer. The method can be used for treating a wound, scrape, abrasion or skin puncture, for maintaining cleanliness of an operation incision site, suture site, catheter insertion site, or an intentional skin breach site, for monitoring electrical impulses during an EKG or for delivering electrical impulses in TENS or biofeedback therapy, and for reducing scar formation by softening collagen deposits.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for using a stabilized foam that is a crosslinked, closed cell polyolefin having a stabilizing layer and an adhesive layer. The method can be used for treating a wound, scrape, abrasion or skin puncture, for maintaining cleanliness of an operation incision site, suture site, catheter insertion site, or an intentional skin breach site, for monitoring electrical impulses during an EKG or for delivering electrical impulses in TENS or biofeedback therapy, and for reducing scar formation by softening collagen deposits.

Abstract: The present invention provides a food preservation system that includes an absorbent food pad that has absorbent material to absorb exuded liquids from a food product, and has an oxygen scavenging system to modify the atmosphere in the food package. Also disclosed is a method of using the absorbent food pad to enhance appearance of the food product and extend shelf life.

Abstract: The present invention provides a food preservation system that includes a multi-phase bacterial inhibition food pad. The food pad includes absorbent media and/or material to absorb fluids emanating from the packaged food. The absorbent media/material includes one or more bacterial inhibitors that may possess bacteriostatic and/or bactericidal properties. In addition, the food pad may also include an atmosphere modification system capable of modifying an atmosphere in a food package. Optionally, one or more reaction promoters and/or one or more mechanisms to protect the food preservation system may also be included in the food pad. Overall, the food preservation system inhibits bacterial growth, thereby enhancing food preservation and/or food safety.

Abstract: There is provided an absorbent pad with contoured and/or complex shapes, and/or an absorbent pad having a single, double, or multi-layer islands. There is also provided methods for manufacturing such absorbent pads.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for using a stabilized foam that is a crosslinked, closed cell polyolefin having a stabilizing layer and an adhesive layer. The method can be used for treating a wound, scrape, abrasion or skin puncture, for maintaining cleanliness of an operation incision site, suture site, catheter insertion site, or an intentional skin breach site, for monitoring electrical impulses during an EKG or for delivering electrical impulses in TENS or biofeedback therapy, and for reducing scar formation by softening collagen deposits.

Abstract: The present invention provides a food preservation system that includes a multi-phase bacterial inhibition food pad. The food pad includes absorbent media and/or material to absorb fluids emanating from the packaged food. The absorbent media/material includes one or more bacterial inhibitors that may possess bacteriostatic and/or bactericidal properties. In addition, the food pad may also include an atmosphere modification system capable of modifying an atmosphere in a food package. Optionally, one or more reaction promoters and/or one or more mechanisms to protect the food preservation system may also be included in the food pad. Overall, the food preservation system inhibits bacterial growth, thereby enhancing food preservation and/or food safety.

Abstract: A novel method of producing an odor-controlling textile is disclosed. More specifically, a textile structure is disclosed that contains thin breathable film layer having an activatable antimicrobial odor controlling material. Most specifically, the present invention relates to a textile composite that is composed of a flexible breathable film layer with a measurable gas or vapor transmission rate, that contains metallic silver, zinc and/or copper metallic ions, and is combined with fabric and/or foam layers to form an antimicrobial, odor and infection control laminated structure.

Abstract: A three dimensional fabric suitable for use as a moisture management system for footwear and apparel which includes a first surface and a second surface which encase a center section. At least one surface is water repellent and may include pores of a predetermined size to allow moisture to pass therethrough. The fabric further contains a moisture absorbing agent which functions to capture and hold moisture which is later evaporated within a predetermined time period.

Abstract: There is provided an absorbent pad with contoured and/or complex shapes, and/or an absorbent pad having a single, double, or multi-layer islands. There is also provided methods for manufacturing such absorbent pads.