Abstract: A chemically-activated conformable thermal device that generates heat upon activation is provided. The thermal device typically contains an oxidizable metal that is capable of undergoing an exothermic reaction in the presence of moisture and air to generate heat. Although such metals, as well as other components of the composition (e.g., carbon), are relatively inflexible and stiff, the present inventors have nevertheless discovered that one or more conformable segments may be employed to impart flexibility and conformability to the thermal device. The conformable segments are malleable so that they yield under shear stress and acquire the shape of a surface (e.g., body part) without rupturing. The conformable segments are likewise stiff or hard enough to substantially retain the desired shape during use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, such as a decal, for releasing an agent capable of being sensed through olfaction, generally in conjunction with the use, application, or presence of water or water vapor, as in a shower, spa, bath tub, sink, sauna, basin, or the like. The decal includes a web and an agent that can be released, transmitted, or delivered so that the agent can be sensed or detected through olfaction. The decal further includes an affixation element, such as a bonding material, that attaches the decal to a surface. In some embodiments, the agent may be attached to the web while in other embodiments the agent may form part of the web. In one embodiment, the agent is menthol. In another embodiment, the agent is menthol and is accompanied by a material capable of effervescing. In yet another embodiment, the device for releasing an agent capable of being sensed through olfaction is attached to fixtures or molded surfaces that are typically associated with showers, baths, sinks, etc. (e.g.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a foam generating article comprises: a first layer comprising a gas generating composition and a second layer disposed on a first side of the first layer. The second layer comprises a first surfactant and has a plurality of second layer pores with a second pore size sufficient to form bubbles upon the generation of the gas. In another embodiment, the foam generating article comprises: a first layer comprising a gas generating composition, and a second layer disposed on a first side of the first layer, wherein the second layer comprises a first surfactant. The first layer comprises less than or equal to about 5 wt % of all surfactant in the article.

Abstract: A method is provided for selling a perishable-receiving premium container, the method including providing the container adjacent to a display of a perishable, wherein the container is adapted to be used by a consumer to place the perishable into the container; charging the consumer for the perishable; and charging the consumer for the container based on indicia on the container. In addition, a method is provided for offering a consumer a choice between disposable perishable-receiving containers, the method including providing a premium container adjacent to a perishable; providing a standard container adjacent to the perishable; allowing the consumer to choose between the standard and premium containers; and charging the consumer for the container chosen based on indicia on the container, wherein the charge for the premium container is greater than the charge for the standard container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a package that includes an enclosure having a first substance and a second substance within the enclosure. The package further includes a plastic zipper which segregates the first substance from the second substance within the enclosure such that opening the plastic zipper allows the first substance and the second substance to be mixed together inside the enclosure. In another aspect, the package includes a gas-permeable enclosure and first and second solid substances stored within the enclosure. A mechanism, such as a plastic zipper, segregates the first and second solid substances. Opening the mechanism allows a user to mix the first and second solid substances inside the enclosure to produce a gas. The package permits the gas that is produced to permeate through the gas-permeable enclosure for distribution throughout an area.