Abstract: Balloons and balloon catheters with a superior overall combination of distensibility, elastic stress response and strength. The improved properties of the balloons result from the method or process used to form the balloons, as well as the polymeric materials used in said balloon forming process. Additionally, the enhanced combination of properties of the balloons will not be adversely affected by the novel sterilization process contemplated by this invention.

Abstract: Balloons and balloon catheters with a superior overall combination of distensibility, elastic stress response and strength. The improved properties of the balloons result from the method or process used to form the balloons, as well as the polymeric materials used in said balloon forming process. Additionally, the enhanced combination of properties of the balloons will not be adversely affected by the novel sterilization process contemplated by this invention.

Abstract: This invention provides deodorant and deodorant-antiperspirant cosmetic stick and roll-on products with an organic matrix having a dispersed phase of discrete particles of an encapsulated bicarbonate salt such as sodium bicarbonate, and discrete particles of an encapsulated fragrance compound such as musk ketone. The particle surfaces are coated with a polymer such as maltodextrin starch. When this type of cosmetic product is applied to underarm surfaces, the deodorizing activity is signaled by the release of a fragrance aroma.

Abstract: Balloons and balloon catheters with a superior overall combination of distensibility, elastic stress response and strength. The improved properties of the balloons result from the method or process used to form the balloons, as well as the polymeric materials used in said balloon forming process. Additionally, the enhanced combination of properties of the balloons will not be adversely affected by the novel sterilization process contemplated by this invention.

Abstract: Balloons and balloon catheters with superior overall combination of distensibility, elastic stress response and strength. The improved properties of a balloons result from the method or process used to form the balloons, as well as the polymeric materials used in said balloon forming process. Additionally, the enhanced combination of properties of the balloons will not be adversely affected by the novel sterilization process contemplated by this invention.

Abstract: This invention provides a deodorant cosmetic stick product which has a translucent or transparent light transmitting appearance. The cosmetic stick has a content of ingredients such as sodium bicarbonate, propylene glycol, sodium stearate, dimethicone copolyol, Pentadoxynol-200, and water. An invention deodorant cosmetic stick has excellent esthetics when applied underarm, such as smoothness and a comfortable dry feel, and without a visually perceptible residue.

Abstract: This invention provides a deodorant cosmetic stick product which has a translucent or transparent light transmitting appearance. The cosmetic stick has a content of ingredients such as propylene glycol, sodium stearate, dimethicone copolyol, Triclosan, Pentadoxynol-200, and water. An invention deodorant cosmetic stick has excellent esthetics when applied underarm, such as smoothness and a comfortable dry feel, and without a visually perceptible residue.

Abstract: This invention provides a deodorant cosmetic stick product which has a translucent or transparent light transmitting appearance. The cosmetic stick has a content of ingredients such as sodium bicarbonate, propylene glycol, sodium stearate, Steareth-100, Pentadoxynol-200, and water. An invention deodorant cosmetic stick has excellent esthetics when applied underarm, such as smoothness and a comfortable dry feel, and without a visually perceptible residue.

Abstract: This invention provides a deodorant cosmetic stick product which has a translucent or transparent light transmitting appearance. The cosmetic stick has a content of ingredients such as sodium bicarbonate, propylene glycol, sodium stearate, Poloxomer 407, Pentadoxynol-200, and water. An invention deodorant cosmetic stick has excellent esthetics when applied underarm, such as smoothness and a comfortable dry feel, and without a visually perceptible residue.

Abstract: This invention provides cosmetic stick, roll-on and cream deodorant and deodorant-antiperspirant products. The cosmetic products consisting of an organic matrix having a dispersed phase of encapsulated particles of a co-micronized crystallite blend of inorganic compounds such as sodium bicarbonate and zinc oxide. The particle surfaces are coated with a polymer such as maltodextrin starch. When this type of cosmetic product is applied to underarm surfaces, a sustained deodorant activity by the encapsulated particles is obtained.

Abstract: This invention provides cosmetic deodorant stick, roll-on and cream formulations. An invention deodorant product comprises an organic matrix having a dispersed solids phase which includes discrete crystallites of bicarbonate salt ingredient and particulate boron oxide desiccant ingredient. When an invention deodorant product is applied to a skin surface, the boron oxide reacts with moisture, and converts to boric acid which neutralizes any content of a strong basic irritant such as alkali metal carbonate which is present as an impurity in an alkali metal bicarbonate salt.

Abstract: This invention provides deodorant and antiperspirant-deodorant cosmetic stick and roll-on products with an organic matrix having a dispersed particle phase of an encapsulated bicarbonate salt ingredient such as sodium bicarbonate. The particle surfaces are coated with a film-forming medium comprising a blend of a polymer and a fragrance ingredient. When this type of cosmetic product is applied to underarm surfaces, the deodorizing activity is signaled by the release of a fragrance aroma.

Abstract: This invention provides deodorant and antiperspirant-deodorant cosmetic stick and roll-on products with an organic matrix having a dispersed particle phase of an encapsulated bicarbonate salt ingredient such as sodium bicarbonate. The particle surfaces are coated with a polymer such as maltodextrin starch. The encapsulated bicarbonate salt ingredient is in the form of crystallites which have a content of a liquid fragrance adsorbed on the crystallite surfaces. When this type of cosmetic product is applied to underarm surfaces, the deodorizing activity is signaled by the release of a fragrance aroma.

Abstract: Balloons and balloon catheters with a superior overall combination of distensibility, elastic stress response and strength. The improved properties of the balloons result from the method or process used to form the balloons, as well as the polymeric materials used in said balloon forming process. Additionally, the enhanced combination of properties of the balloons will not be adversely affected by the novel sterilization process contemplated by this invention. A process for forming a balloon involves providing a parison of a block copolymer, subjecting the parison to at least one axial stretch step and at least one radial expansion step, and heating the expanded parison to a temperature below the melting temperature of the block copolymer.

Abstract: This invention provides an encapsulated co-micronized bicarbonate salt powder composition which is a blend of crystalline ingredients having a particle size between about 0.1-30 microns. The composition is produced by mill co-micronization of a crystalline bicarbonate ingredient and a crystalline inorganic compound ingredient having a Mohs hardness value between about 3-7, and then surface coating the particles with a polymer. A blend of crystalline particles such as sodium bicarbonate and zinc oxide is free-flowing and essentially free of agglomerated solids after co-micronization, and the discrete crystalline particles are coated with a polymer to form a present invention encapsulated co-micronized bicarbonate salt powder composition.

Abstract: This invention provides a powder composition which is composed of particles consisting of a hydrophilic polymer coating having an encapsulated core matrix content of at least two microcrystallites of water-soluble inorganic compound such as sodium bicarbonate. The particles of an invention powder can have a narrowly uniform particle size distribution between about 5-30 microns. In one embodiment a present invention powder composition has a content of hydrophilic polymer-coated bicarbonate microcrystallites, and a cosmetically safe anti-caking agent such as talc, and has utility as a baby powder product. In another embodiment a present invention powder composition is a suspension phase in a cosmetic stick, roll-on or cream product.

Abstract: This invention provides a powder composition which is composed of particles consisting of a hydrophilic polymer coating having an encapsulated core matrix content of at least two microcrystallites of water-soluble inorganic compound such as sodium bicarbonate. In one embodiment a present invention powder composition has a content of hydrophilic polymer-coated bicarbonate microcrystallites, and a cosmetically safe anti-caking agent such as talc, and has utility as a baby powder product.

Abstract: This invention provides a homogeneous antiperspirant cosmetic stick or roll-on product containing a deodorant ingredient which consists of particles that contain multiple fine crystallites of a bicarbonate compound encapsulated with a hydrophilic polymer coating that lowers the relative density of the particles and improves the dimensional stability of the cosmetic product.

Abstract: This invention relates to an antiperspirant stick which provides the user with excellent antiperspirant/deodorant efficacy, reduced residue and high temperature stability, which comprises: (a) from about 10 to 70 percent by weight of a volatile silicone oil; (b) from about 1.5 to 30 percent by weight of a water-insoluble liquid emollient, characterized in that the weight ratio of volatile silicone oil to water-insoluble liquid emollient is greater than about 2.5:1.0; (c) from about 12 to 20 percent by weight of a low melting point wax; (d) from about 1.0 to 15 percent by weight of a coupling agent; (e) from about 0.50 to 3.0 percent by weight of a surface active agent; (f) from about 18 to 30 percent by weight of an antiperspirant active material; and (g) from about 0.05 to 30 percent by weight of a deodorant active material.