Abstract: An apparatus and method for fumigating stored agricultural commodities such as grain and the like, includes an applicator for porous envelopes or sachets of prepackaged pesticides of the type which react with moisture in the air and produce a toxic gas. The applicator comprises an elongate strip constructed of a flexible, porous, non-hygroscopic material. The strip has two plies which are arranged in an overlying relationship and are interconnected along a side edge thereof, and includes a plurality of seams which extend laterally across the strip and regularly interconnect the plies, and form pockets shaped for receiving the prepackaged pesticide sachets therein. The seams form a flexible hinge between adjacent pockets and interconnect the same to facilitate folding. A sachet is inserted into each pocket, the pocket is closed, and the filled applicator is deployed onto the free surface of an aggregation of stored commodity and arranged in a flat and fully extended position thereover.

Abstract: A kit for synthesizing a scent substantially similar to that produced in the anal glands of skunks is provided, consisting essentially of a first component comprising an aqueous solution of a trans-crotyl isothiuronium salt and a second component comprising an aqueous solution of base that, when combined, yield trans-2-butene-1-thiol.A method for using the subject kit to mask human odor from detection by wild animals is also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for enclosing a filter bag, filled with a portion of coffee powder and provided with at least one moving wall and a handle for producing a pump-like action driving a current of water transversely through the filter bag.

Abstract: A frusto-pyramidal carton for holding an insert of air freshener material includes a bottom wall panel and a number of side wall panels which converge toward one another as they extend away from the bottom wall panel. A top wall panel connects the upper edges of the side wall panels. Air circulating openings are formed in the top wall panel and side wall panels. A cake of air freshener material is trapped between the bottom wall panel and a retaining panel which is slightly larger than the top wall panel but slightly smaller than the bottom wall panel. The retaining panel limits displacement of the air freshener material even if the carton is inverted.

Abstract: A free flowing particulate fabric softening composition includes base beads, of a water soluble or water insoluble builder for a synthetic organic detergent, impregnated with a fabric softening agent. For example, the base beads may be of a mixture of a zeolite softener (usually a hydrated sodium aluminosilicate), sodium bicarbonate and sodium silicate and the softening agent may be a quaternary ammonium compound, such as distearyl dimethyl ammonium methyl sulfate, with at least 80% and preferably more of the softener being within the original peripheries of the base beads. Also within the invention are softener-detergent compositions which incorporate the described particulate softening composition, a method of using the softening composition in conjunction with a synthetic organic detergent to wash and soften laundry fabrics and a method for the manufacture of the particulate softening compositions.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a novel method of forming and packaging for display hollow, solid space air treating devices. A molten treating composition is charged into the outer shell of a thermoformed container which serves as a mold, as well as a display package for the finished product. An inner core is placed inside the outer shell displacing the molten material and forming a chamber of the shape and size of the device. A gas equalizing aperture permits release of internal pressure and excess molten material. The filled mold is cooled. The sealed container is suitable for shelf display but may have additional trade dress applied, if desired. The ultimate user removes the outer shell from the solidified device to activate the space air treatment feature.

Abstract: A detergent product comprises a particulate detergent composition contained within a closed water-insoluble bag which has a water-sensitive seal, whereby the contents of the bag are discharged on contact of the bag with water. Use of such detergent products improves detergent dosage control and hence cost-effectiveness, and is particularly beneficial for detergent compositions of higher density than customary or which contain water-insoluble ingredients.

Abstract: A fabric-conditioning article useful for treating textile fabrics during the drying cycle in a clothes dryer, to render the fabrics soft and static-free, comprises a sheet of flexible and resilient polyurethane foam at least one side of which has been coated with at least one fabric conditioning agent. The foam sheet is essentially free of conditioning agent in its center core, and preferably is coated on both sides.

Abstract: A laundry finishing treatment article for use in a mechanical laundry drier to treat fabrics with a substance of the laundry finishing type and a laundry odorant, the article comprising a hollow bag of two-layer composite sheeting having a pillowlike form closed on all sides, the external layer of said two-layer composite sheeting being an open-celled absorbent layer containing an amount effective to treat said fabrics of the substance, which substance is substantially solid at room temperature and softened or liquefied at elevated drier temperatures to enable a transfer of the substance to the laundry during the drying thereof, and the internal layer of the two-layer composite sheeting being a plastic film substantially gas-impermeable at room temperature and gas-permeable to the odorant at elevated drier temperatures, the film enclosing an effective amount of the odorant; as well as the process for after-treating laundry in a drier in which the above laundry finishing treatment article is introduced into a

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fabric softener-containing article comprising a fabric softener impregnated into an open-celled reticulated urethane foam; said impregnated foam being compressed to form a sheet or wafer. The fabric softener also acts as a solid binder which maintains the reticulated urethane foam in compressed form. The compressed sheet-like compositions are especially advantageous in that they are only 1/5 to 1/15 the size of comparable materials containing equivalent loadings of fabric softener. During the laundry wash cycle the water-dispersible fabric softener is released allowing the foam to slowly rebound to substantially its original uncompressed shape.

Abstract: A packed infusible bag for an infusible substance with an inner bag, which contains the substance, made of a liquid-permeable material, a string secured to the head of the bag and a packing envelope made of a liquid- and air-impermeable material surrounding the bag on all sides, with the envelope having an edge part formed of two sealed material layers enclosuring the free end of the string. The edge part bounds a hollow space of the envelope in which the bag is received, and a tag is connected via the string with the head of the bag for handling of the bag and the tag is separable from the remainder of the envelope along a separating line which leaves the string untouched. With a hermetically sealed envelope, the separating line extends in the edge part, in part closely adjacent to the hollow space, such that between the tag and the hollow space, a narrow stay is formed which can be separated by hand transversely to the regional running direction of the separating line.

Abstract: A tea bag used for brewing a cup of tea in a cup; the tea bag being attached by a string to a tag that is gummed on one side so to be easily attachable to an outer side of the tea cup and thus prevent the need of fishing out the bag from a brewed tea water afterwards; and means in a modified design of the invention whereby the tag additionally serves as a tea bag squeezer.

Abstract: A multi-position display rack for eyeglasses comprising a frame that is triangular in cross-section and composed of panels connected along the edges, one corner of said frame having a narrow rib projecting outwardly therefrom and the outer edge of said rib having notches therein to receive nose bridges of eyeglass frames and the panels adjacent said rib having apertures therein to receive the temples of said frames. Several embodiments of frames are included, one being formed by folding a sheet of material along fold lines, and another being of rigid construction.

Abstract: Fabrics are treated in machine drying apparatus to reduce static electricity carried by the fabrics, soften the fabrics and improve other fabric properties. A reusable dispenser of solid or semi-solid fabric-conditioning agent is placed in the dryer drum and tumbled with the fabrics in the dryer thereby causing some of the fabric-conditioning agent to be transferred to the fabric. The fabric-conditioning agent comprises a fabric conditioner, a softening point modifier, and a viscosity modifier. When the dryer is heated, the heat of the dryer helps cause the fabric-conditioning agent to soften and assist in its distribution over the surface of fabric with which it is brought into tumbling contact.

Abstract: A holder for a smoking-pipe in the form of a substantially rigid or flexible sheath attachable to a support, the sheath having front and back walls defining a cavity and being sufficiently close to one another and sufficiently taut laterally and transversely that they frictionally pinch-hold a pipe stem in the cavity. An interior wall surface can have a high friction surface area, and the sheath can include tautening means to tauten the walls, to increase the frictional hold of the pipe stem.

Abstract: A double compartment bag constructed of flexible porous material for containing a beverage infusion commodity is provided. The bag includes a pair of independent infusion commodity compartments with the compartments defined in opposited halves of a rectangular bag. A central median portion of the bag separates the compartments from each other and defines a line along which the bag may be folded in half. An inverted U-shaped resilient clip is also provided including short and long legs, and the short leg of the clip includes structure defining a finger engageable tab. The clip is engaged with the bag having its long leg extending along the aforementioned median portion of the bag on the side thereof defining the included angle of the bag when it is folded and the short leg of the clip is engaged over the outer surface of a cup into which the bag is placed.

Abstract: A laundry finishing treatment agent in package form for use in a mechanical laundry drier comprising a paste of effective substances of the fabric softening type, textile antistatic type, disinfectant type and, optionally, odorants mixed with a liquid, in a package of film material having a pillow-like form with one side impermeable to said effective substance and the other side having a plurality of slits therein.

Abstract: A capsule containing a substance for making up a drink using an apparatus, said capsule being composed essentially of a sealed body having the general shape of an acute truncated cone with a rim at its base and of a membrane closing the base, said membrane being provided with a line of weakness delimiting an aperture.

Abstract: A laundry article utilizing a water-insoluble substrate is disclosed. This article is added to the automatic washer, and is subsequently carried into the dryer with the fabrics in order to provide them with fabric softening and static-control benefits. By forming the laundry substrate articles such that the softening and static-control mixture penetrates into the substrate and extends above the substrate to a height of from about 1/32 inch to about 1/2 inch, improved softening and static-control performance can be attained and lower levels of softening and static-control actives may be used. A method for obtaining softening and static-control benefits, using these articles, is also disclosed.

Abstract: An osmotic system for delivering a beneficial agent is disclosed. The system comprises a wall surrounding an agent compartment and an osmagent compartment separated by a film and has a passageway through the wall for delivering agent from its compartment. The wall is formed of a material permeable to the passage of an external fluid and impermeable to the passage of agent and osmagent. The film is formed of a material impermeable to the passage of agent and osmagent and movable from an original to an expanded state. The agent compartment contains an agent that is soluble in the fluid and exhibits an osmotic pressure gradient across the wall against the fluid, or the compartment contains an agent that has limited solubility in the fluid and exhibits a limited osmotic pressure gradient across the wall against fluid. The osmagent compartment contains an osmagent that exhibits an osmotic pressure gradient across the wall against the fluid.

Abstract: An osmotic system for delivering a beneficial agent is disclosed. The system comprises a wall surrounding a compartment and has a passageway through the wall for delivering agent from the compartment. The wall is formed of a material permeable to the passage of an external fluid and impermeable to the passage of agent. The compartment contains an agent that is soluble in the fluid and exhibits an osmotic pressure gradient across the wall against the fluid, or the compartment contains an agent that has limited solubility in the fluid and exhibits a limited osmotic pressure gradient across the wall against the fluid. The compartment also contains means for increasing the amount of agent delivered from the system. The means comprises a film surrounding an osmagent with the film formed of a material permeable to fluid, impermeable to osmagent and movable from an initial to an expanded state.

Abstract: An osmotic system for delivering an agent is disclosed. The system comprises a wall surrounding a compartment and has a passageway through the wall for delivering agent from the compartment. The wall is formed of a material permeable to the passage of an external fluid and impermeable to the passage of agent. The compartment contains an agent that is soluble in the fluid and exhibits an osmotic pressure gradient across the wall against the fluid, or the compartment contains an agent that has limited solubility in the fluid and exhibits a limited osmotic pressure gradient across the wall against the fluid. The compartment also contains a suspending agent and a delivery member for increasing the amount of agent delivered from the system. The delivery member comprises a semipermeable film surrounding an osmotically effective compound and it is able to increase in volume over time.

Abstract: Fabrics are treated in machine drying apparatus to reduce static electricity carried by the fabrics, soften the fabrics and improve other fabric properties. A reusable dispenser of solid or semi-solid fabric-conditioning agent is placed in the dryer drum and tumbled with the fabrics in the dryer thereby causing some of the fabric-conditioning agent to be transferred to the fabric. When the dryer is heated, the heat of the dryer helps cause the fabric-conditioning agent to soften and assist in its distribution over the surface of fabric with which it is brought into tumbling contact.

Abstract: A carton, adapted for use in heating a product, is provided with openings to permit gas and heat flow. An integrally formed section of an outer panel of the carton serves to cover the openings, and is readily removed prior to use of the carton. As an additional feature, the panel in which the removable section is formed may also provide elements which can be positioned to function as legs to elevate the carton above a supporting surface.

Abstract: A high speed process and apparatus are disclosed for forming outlet passageways of accurate, predetermined size in the walls of pills which dispense their contents by osmotically pumping said contents out said outlet passageways. The pills are moved in succession by an indexer past a passageway forming station where the pills are tracked seriatim at the velocity at which they are moving by an optical tracking system focused on the pill wall and into which a laser beam is directed. During the tracking the laser is fired and the laser beam is transmitted by the optical tracking system onto the wall of the moving pill, the laser power, laser beam dimensions and firing duration being such as to cause the laser beam to heat and pierce the pill wall, thereby forming said outlet passageway.

Abstract: A non-staining, anti-static fabric softening composition comprising particular "sorbitan esters" is applied to fabrics in an automatic laundry dryer.

Abstract: Fabric conditioning articles comprising a receptacle releasably containing an agent for making an inner receptacle water insoluble/indispersible which is normally water soluble/dispersible, the inner receptacle containing a fabric conditioning composition. Methods of using the conditioning articles are also provided.

Abstract: A diver distress signalling device that has two separable dye containing elements. The device is strapped to a diver and includes an actuating mechanism. Upon actuation, the dye from one of the elements is released in the vicinity of the diver, while a float carries the other dye container to the water surface, streaming a trail of dye behind it. At the surface, dye is emitted to color the water in the vicinity of the float.

Abstract: A substantially organic solvent-free capsule contains an inner core of a fabric antistat/softener material and an outer wall of a polycondensation product formed by interfacial polymerization. A liquid fabric conditioning composition containing the aforementioned capsules possesses desirable softening and antistat properties.

Abstract: A fabric softener/antistat composition comprising a formic acid salt of a long chain primary amine is applied to fabrics in an automatic laundry dryer.

Abstract: An upwardly opening outer receptacle is provided having upstanding side wall portions and closed at its lower end by means of a bottom wall. An upwardly opening inner receptacle having upstanding side wall portions and closed at its lower end by means of a bottom wall is supported within the outer receptacle with the bottom wall of the inner receptacle spaced above the bottom wall of the outer receptacle. The outer and inner surfaces of the side wall portions of the inner and outer receptacles define corresponding circumferentially spaced portions disposed in surface-to-surface contact with each other and corresponding circumferentially spaced portions spaced from each other so as to define upstanding passages therebetween communicating with the space between the bottom walls at their lower ends and opening upwardly at their upper ends.

Abstract: A holder for a smoking-pipe in the form of a substantially rigid or flexible sheath attachable to a support, the sheath having front and back walls defining a cavity and being sufficiently close to one another and sufficiently taut laterally and transversely that they frictionally pinch-hold a pipe stem in the cavity. An interior wall surface can have a high friction surface area, and the sheath can include tautening means to tauten the walls, to increase the frictional hold of the pipe stem.

Abstract: Fabric conditioning compositions and articles comprising certain water-insoluble particulate clays and dispensing means especially adapted for use in automatic clothes dryers are described.

Abstract: A dosage pack includes a first and a second permeable bag joined to one another along a common seam and being arranged in a face-to-face relationship by folding the bags onto one another along a fold line extending in the common seam. A holder string positioned between the two bags has a first end attached to one of the bags and a second end attached to a tag positioned externally of the two bags.

Abstract: A simplified chemical dispenser apparatus capable of dispensing a predetermined amount of a treatment chemical into a fluid includes a porous matrix exhibiting capillary action when the fluid contacts a surface of the matrix, a fluid treatment chemical composition located on a surface of the matrix, and housing means for covering said chemical composition and at least said chemical bearing matrix surface to shield against dripping or splashing from the top or sides. The housing may be applied as an envelope in which case the chemical supported upon the matrix is sealed therein.

Abstract: A device for controlling the release of vapors such as insect attractants, insecticides, and other vapors such as flower fragrances (the release being a timed matter in accordance with a predetermined configuration of the device), consisting of a microdispenser for accurately controlled dissemination of vaporizable materials comprising an elongated conduit of regulated cross-sectional area and length, and a vaporizable substance enclosed in said conduit. The filamentary conduit has one open and one closed end. In another variant, a filamentary conduit can be sealed between two open ends to provide a pair of end-to-end closed end conduits. The vapor producing substance is placed in the capillary conduit by suitable means. A single filamentary tube may be used, or a plurality of such tubes together. Liquid is contained within the conduit against the action of gravity and vibrations.

Abstract: A product for treating, e.g. softening, fabric in a tumble drier has a perforated membrane and means for generating pressure in the product to cause a conditioning agent to exude through the perforations onto the surface of the product where it is removed for application to the fabric. The pressure may be caused by using a heat-shrinkable or a stretched elastomeric membrane and the product is preferably attached inside the drier.

Abstract: A web dispenser wherein an elongated coated web is dispensed from a container by manually pulling the same through a closely confined rotatable ball closure whereby the coating is metered.

Abstract: Fabrics are treated in machine drying apparatus to reduce static electricity carried by the fabrics, soften the fabrics and improve other fabric properties. A reusable dispenser of solid or semi-solid fabric-conditioning agent is placed within the dryer drum and the fabrics are tumbled in the dryer thereby causing some of the fabric-conditioning agent to be transferred to the fabric. When the dryer is heated, the heat of the dryer helps cause the fabric-conditioning agent to soften and assist in its distribution over the surface of fabric with which it is brought into tumbling contact.

Abstract: A pouch for retaining an article therein including overlying plastic sheets that are secured together to form an interior pocket therebetween, a light-weight, flexible sheet of metal material being captured in the pocket, the plastic sheets and metal sheet captured therebetween being bent along a longitudinal axis approximately at the midpoint thereof so that the opposed longitudinal edges of one of the plastic sheets are located in engaging relation, a rigid end cap being joined to a plastic sheet at an end thereof to define a closed end of the pouch, and the end of the sheets opposite to the end cap being exposed to define an open end for receiving an article in the pouch.

Abstract: A protective case for clip-on sunglasses (clip-ons) including a rigid plastic pouched shaped body having means thereon for preventing damage to the lenses or clip structure of the clip-ons and for maintaining the clip-ons properly positioned in the case to prevent inadvertent slippage or removal thereof.

Abstract: An eyeglass carrying case of an improved design including a preformed fold line along the rear wall of the case and a pivotally attached carrying clip above the preformed fold line. The improved design of the eyeglass carrying case allows eyeglass wearers to carry their eyeglasses on their belts and waist bands without fear of breaking the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A locking case of foldable material into which any of a wide variety of articles can be encapsulated. My case is equipped with a mouth or opening, but instead of this opening leading directly into the interior of the case, it leads instead into an inlet of tortuous configuration, which serves to prevent loss or dislodgement of items that have been placed in the interior of the case by following a novel encapsulation procedure. This procedure involves the case being turned inside-out for a number of times in one direction, such as three times, and then after placement of the item adjacent one side of the case, the case is turned inside-out in the other direction until such time as a plurality of layers of the material are caused to be disposed on each side of the encapsulated item. Advantageously, no fasteners of any kind are involved in making the encapsulated item or items secure against dislodgment.

Abstract: Folding eyeglass receptacle for pocket, briefcase and similar use, comprising a unitary member preferably made from a flexible yet durable material, including bottom, forward and rear portions joined by fold lines, the forward and rear portions having wing portions, possibly with similar fold lines, a lid and a lapel portion being successively attached to the rear portion, and nipples and corresponding openings for securing together the forward and the rear portions, and for connecting together the forward and the lid portions. The fold lines are preferably constituted by weakened zones of lesser thickness between respective adjoining pairs of the portions which form the unitary member.

Abstract: A cover flap is permanently, hingedly attached along one edge to the inner portion of an accessory side panel, the latter carrying a needlepoint foundation canvas. The flap is dimensioned to cover the inner surface of the canvas and there is means for removably securing the free portion of the flap in canvas-covering position. In one embodiment, the side panel is laminated, and the cover flap is formed by a portion of the inner side panel lamination, which portion is outlined by a U-cut.

Abstract: An ultrasonically bonded fabric package for a vaporizable anti-static softening bar to be employed in an automatic dryer. To fabricate the package the bar is placed on a sheet of fabric consisting of approximately 60 to 70% Dacron and 30 to 40% cotton and the sheet is folded over to enclose the bar. The three open sides of the folded fabric are bonded together by applying pressure to the side edges in an amount of 20 to 40 psi, while subjecting the fabric to ultrasonic vibrations. A thermoplastic Velcro hook strip is bonded to the outer surface of the fabric envelope. The hook strip is adapted to engage a Velcro loop strip secured to the internal surface of the automatic dryer.

Abstract: A dispensing container for an air treating gel comprising: (A) a base member of relatively flat and circular contour having a raised circular gel-supporting surface having a first stem located at the center of the surface projecting vertically upward therefrom, said first stem having a relatively short upper portion having a substantially smaller diameter than the remaining longer lower portion, said surface having a cylindrical side wall providing a lip portion about the circumference of said surface, said wall being integrally connected at its lowermost portion to the lowermost portion of a second cylindrical wall laterally offset therefrom to provide an annular recess about the circumference of said surface; (B) a top member of relatively flat and circular contour having a cylindrical side wall disposed about its circumference, said top member having a second central hollow stem for insertion therein of the upper portion of said first stem; and (C) a tubular-walled member capable of slideably engaging the

Abstract: A delivery device for the controlled and continuous release of a useful agent at a functional rate is comprised of an erodible capsule housing a self monitored delivery device attached to a collapsed support. The device is comprised of a hollow container having a wall formed of a self-monitored release rate controlling material permeable to the passage of the agent by diffusion, or the wall is formed of a microporous material whose micropores are a means for holding a self-monitored release rate controlling medium permeable to the passage of the agent by diffusion. The device on its release from the bioerodible capsule in the environment of use releases an effective amount of agent at a functional rate over a prolonged and continuous period of time.

Abstract: A removable stiffener for slip-in spectacle cases is formed by bending a sheet of resilient metal into a U-shaped structure approximating the cross-section of the spectacle case and lined on its internal concave surface with a soft, non-abrasive material. The stiffener is manually compressed prior to insertion into the spectacle case and is retained therein by the friction developed between its external surface and the inner walls of the case, due to its restrained expansion. The insert stiffens the case and prevents damage to the eyeglasses carried therein.

Abstract: an immersible bag (10) for exhaustable substances, with a bag containing the substance, which bag has a closed bag opening on the bag head (16), and with a bendable strip (12) folded along a transversely extending fold line, the strip having two legs continuously connected at the fold line, which legs are fastened on the bag and which legs receive therebetween the bag head adjacent the fold line, whereby the inner surface of the strip (which inner surface faces the bag) is formed at least at the fastening places by a thermoplastic synthetic material which is welded at the fastening places on the bag. The strip and the bag are spot welded at least at a spot or point-shaped fastening spot (38) on both outer sides of the bag, in the manner that the synthetic material is fused at the fastening spots with the porous material of the bag.