Abstract: Web materials which have two or more skin care compositions disposed thereon. The skin care compositions are transferable to the wearer's skin by normal contact and/or wearer motion and/or body heat. The skin care compositions disclosed in the present invention are selected to maintain and/or improve the skin health of the wearer upon transfer during use, for example, to provide a skin protective barrier or a therapeutic benefit; to minimize the abrasion between the cuffs and skin in the area where the cuffs contact the wearer's skin, resulting in less skin irritation; to improve BM clean up on the skin, or to improve the barrier properties of the cuffs. Web materials of the present invention have a wide range of potential uses in both durable and disposable articles, but are particularly well suited for use in disposable absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, training pants, sanitary napkins, and the like.

Abstract: A disposable towelette product is provided which includes a flexible water-insoluble substrate such as a tissue impregnated with an alpha- or beta-hydroxycarboxylic acid in a cosmetically acceptable carrier vehicle. Impregnated cosmetic composition in water will have a pH no higher than 6.8. A silicone microemulsion is present to minimize any stickiness resulting from deposition of the hydroxycarboxylic acid by the towelette onto the skin. In the presence of fatty acid group containing surfactants, the silicone microemulsion controls foul odors that the surfactants may emit through hydrolysis at low pH.

Abstract: A superior skin barrier enhancing body facing material, such as a body side liner on an absorbent article, can be made by applying, on the outer surface of the body facing material, a lipid-enriched hydrophobic composition comprising a natural fat or oil, a sterol or sterol derivative, an emulsifying surfactant, a humectant, an emollient, a wax, and a viscosity enhancer, and thereafter resolidifying the composition to form a distribution of solid composition on the outer surface of the body facing material.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel polymers derivatized with at least one -SNO group per 1200 atomic mass unit of the polymer. In one embodiment, the S-nitrosylated polymer has stabilized —S—nitrosyl groups.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving administration of analgesics through the use of heat. The present invention relates to the use of heat in conjunction with specially designed transdermal analgesic delivery systems and conventional commercial transdermal analgesic delivery systems to alter, mainly increase, the analgesic release rate from the transdermal analgesic delivery systems or the depot sites to accommodate certain clinical needs.

Abstract: Patch comprising a hydrophobic polymer layer bound to a support layer and containing: a) first particles of at least one water-soluble active compound, b) second particles of oil, c) at least one liposoluble active compound, d) third particles of a water-absorbing agent all of which are dispersed homogeneously in the polymer layer. This patch allows the packaging and controlled administration of an assembly of skin-nourishing and/or skin-repairing substances of different nature, and also has excellent adhesive power on the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable, personal cleansing articles useful for cleansing the skin or hair. These articles are used by the consumer by wetting the dry article with water and then rubbing the article against the skin or hair. The article comprises a water insoluble substrate having a cleansing surface that contains apertures of a certain size and frequency, and a lathering surfactant releasably associated with the substrate. Preferably, the articles of the present invention further comprise a conditioning component.

Abstract: A food wrapping cloth comprises a fabric serving as a material and formed of a warp and a weft; the warp being composed of a cellulosic fiber yarn and a twist yarn formed by twisting an antibacterial yarn with a cellulosic fiber yarn, the antibacterial yarn being formed by depositing an antibacterial metal on a synthetic resin film and cutting the antibacterial metal deposited on the synthetic resin film to be a fine and long yarn; and the weft being composed of a cellulosic fiber yarn.

Abstract: A moisturizing and therapeutic glove is disclosed which includes a thin layer of Aloe Vera coated evenly and uniformly on an inside surface of the glove. Aloe Vera is attached to the surface through a dehydration process achieved with a controlled drying method. Aloe Vera soothes hand during the wearing of the glove.

Abstract: A hydratable, highly absorbent keratin solid fiber or powder capable of absorbing a large weight excess of water may be produced by partially oxidizing hair keratin disulfide bonds to sulfonic acid residues and reacting the sulfonic acid residues with a cation. The neutralized suspension can be filtered, washed, and dried, leaving keratin solid which can be shredded into fibers and further ground into powder. Addition of water to the solid produces a hydrogel. The powder or hydrogel may be useful as an absorbent material, as a therapeutic for skin, or as an excipient. The keratin materials can be incorporated into nonwoven films. Another use for the hydrogel is as a biocompatible viscoelastic filler for implant applications.

Abstract: An adhesive cosmetic strip is provided which includes a flexible water-insoluble substrate, an adhesive composition deposited onto the substrate, a liquid crystal thermochromic substance, and an agent interactive with water to ensure a temperature rise of at least 2° C. in the strip. The thermochromic substance may be impregnated into the substrate or dispersed within the adhesive composition. When applied to the skin, the strip is warmed by a reaction between water and an exothermic or endothermic agent held within the strip. Moisture within the skin or externally applied water penetrates the strip and will react with the agent to cause an increase in temperature. Subsequently this increase in temperature will induce a color change in the thermochromic substance.

Abstract: A method for eliminating Staphylococcus aureus is disclosed, including inoculating a microorganism of the genus Brachybacterium to Staphylococcus aureus to eliminate Staphylococcus aureus. A care garment, a care sheet or care bedclothes, each being immobilized with a microorganism or genus Brachybacterium, is also disclosed. One of the microorganismns of the genus Brachybacterium useful in the invention is novel and is deposited as a bacterial strain AAA-a of the genus Brachybacterium (Accession No. FERM BP-6848) in the International Depositary Authority for the deposit of microorganism.

Abstract: Tissue paper webs useful in the manufacture of soft, tissue products such as wipes and facial tissues, and processes for making the webs are described. The tissue paper webs include papermaking fibers, an antimigration material and an emollient lotion. Preferred antimigration materials include quaternary ammonium compounds. Preferred emollient lotions include a hydrocarbon emollient. The preferred process for making the preferred invention includes providing the antimigration material to the papermaking furnish and depositing the emollient lotion onto at least one surface of the dried tissue web that includes an antimigration material.

Abstract: There is disclosed an aqueous formulation for pretanning leather, which formulation comprises (a) a reductive saccharide having a dextrose equivalent of 10 to 100, and (b) an aliphatic dialdehyde containing 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and which is devoid of mineral salts. The leather treated with the novel aqueous composition (wet white leather) is eminently suitable for further processing, especially for the manufacture of leathers which are devoid of heavy metals.

Abstract: This invention provides an antimicrobial high-pressure laminate which contains an inorganic antibiotic metal containing composition incorporated in an antimicrobially effective amount in its surface layer, which is preferably formed of melamine. The laminate can be bonded to appropriate substrates to form antimicrobial table tops, cabinets, wall paneling, and counter tops.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a filamentous porous film that can act as a support for cellular attachment, growth and organization. The film is formed from filaments which define a matrix structure with pores.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving administration of drugs through the use of heat and other physical means. The present invention relates to the use of heat and other physical means in conjunction with specially designed dermal drug delivery systems, conventional commercial dermal drug delivery systems, or drugs delivered into a sub-skin depot site via injection and other methods to alter, mainly increase, the drug release rate from the dermal drug delivery systems or the depot sites to accommodate certain clinical needs.

Abstract: A regenerated collagen fiber is subjected to water-insolubilizing treatment with a monofunctional epoxy compound to produce a water-insolubilized regenerated collagen fiber which can substantially maintain the color and the high knot tenacity, inherent in the collagen. Where the monofunctional epoxy compound is an epihalohydrin, a regenerated collagen fiber can be treated with this epihalohydrin and a sulfur compound to produce a water-insolubilized regenerated collagen fiber which can be permanent-wave set. In addition, the water-insolubilized regenerated collagen fiber can be converted into a fiber which can be permanent-wave set, by introducing a disulfide linkage into carboxylic groups of the collagen, which remain unmodified by the insolubilizing treatment.

Abstract: An anhydrous lotion composition for killing viruses and bacteria in addition to imparting a soft, lubricious, lotion-like feel when applied to tissue paper and tissue paper treated with such lotion compositions are disclosed. The antiviral action of the lotion is due to the addition of an organic acid such as citric acid or salicylic acid. The antibacterial action is due to the addition of antibacterial agents such as TRICLOSAN®. The solubilization of the antiviral and antibacterial agents within the lotion matrix is aided by the addition of hydrophilic solvents and hydrophilic surfactants. The lubricious lotions also contain a plastic or fluid skin conditioning agent such as petrolatum, an optional immobilizing agent such as a fatty alcohol or fatty acid to immobilize the skin conditioning agent on the surface of the tissue paper web and a hydrophilic surfactant to improve wettability when applied to toilet tissue.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel polymers derivatized with at least one —SNO group per 1200 atomic mass unit of the polymer. In one embodiment, the S-nitrosylated polymer has stabilized —S-nitrosyl groups. In another embodiment the S-nitrosylated polymer prepared by polymerizing a compound represented by the following structural formula: R is an organic radical. Each X′ is an independently chosen aliphatic group or substituted aliphatic group. Preferably, each X′ is the same and is a C2-C6 alkylene group, more preferably —CH2—, —CH2CH2—, —CH2CH2CH2— or —CH2CH2CH2CH2—. p and m are independently a positive integer such that p+m is greater than two. The polymers of the present invention can be used to coat medical devices to deliver nitric oxide in vivo to treatment sites.

Abstract: Flexible wiping articles in particular sponges, as well as woven or non-woven wipes, and the like feature a long term antimicrobial benefit even subsequent to continued use. The articles comprise a biocidal composition having a low aqueous solubility. Methods for preparing the articles, and processes for their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: A form of administration for applying pharmaceutical substances, auxiliary substances and diagnostic agents including a flexible carrier which is water repellant or is rendered water repellant, having a preparation in the form of a lyophilizate adhering to the carrier. The preparation contains a medicament and a hydrophilic polymer which can swell or is water-soluble. During application, the preparation is detached from the carrier for the purpose of application by rehydration of the preparation on contact with liquid.

Abstract: A method of treating human skin including providing an impermeable patch having an adhesive on a side and a human skin treating composition containing an oxidizable element. A layer of the composition is applied to a portion of human skin and covered with the impermeable patch, whereby oxidation of the layer of the composition is retarded. The skin is smoothed of wrinkles prior to placement of the patch.

Abstract: A topical composition for impregnating a bandage comprises zinc oxide in a stable oil in water emulsion. The emulsion comprises one or more fats or oils, one or more emulsifying agents, at least one water soluble gum and water. No preservative is required.

Abstract: A method of applying makeup to one's person including the steps of preparing a liquid makeup composition by mixing together a volatile solvent (20-98%), soluble polymer (0.1-20%) and colorant powder (0.1-40%). The solvents, polymers and colorant powders usable in the invention are disclosed herein. The makeup composition is absorbed on an absorbent material which can be natural sponge, synthetic sponge and fiber and the composition on the absorbent material is dried to remove the volatile solvent. Thereafter the absorbent material with dried composition thereon is subjected to a volatile solvent to wet the same and the absorbent material with the composition thereon is rubbed on one's person to apply the polymer and colorant powder thereto. The composition, which is also on the absorbent material, increases the weight of the absorbent material from 40% to 1000%. The invention also includes the article for applying makeup to one's person which is made by the above recited method.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes a vapor permeable backsheet, a liquid permeable topsheet positioned in facing relation with the backsheet; and an absorbent body located between the backsheet and the topsheet. The absorbent body may include multiple zones of high air permeability. The absorbent article may also include a ventilation layer between the absorbent body and the backsheet and a surge management layer between the absorbent body and the topsheet. The article exhibits improved air exchange within the article during use. As a result, the article maintains the temperature and exhibits substantially reduced levels of hydration of the wearer's skin when in use which renders the skin less susceptible to the viability of microorganisms. The absorbent article may further include lotion formulations and/or treatment compositions thereon for maintaining or improving skin health.

Abstract: A wiping article is provided which includes an effervescent cleanser composition held within a pouch formed from a first and second substrate sheet. At least one of the substrate sheets must be water permeable. The effervescent composition is an intimate mixture of an acid material such as citric acid and an alkaline material such as sodium bicarbonate. Water contact causes the combination to effervesce. A dry surfactant such as sodium cocoyl isethionate in contact with the water and effervescing carbon dioxide results in a highly pleasant sudsing system. Skin benefit agents may be included within the composition. The effervescent action may improve deposition of the skin benefit agents onto the skin.

Abstract: This invention provides a hydrophilic membrane wherein a hydrophilic cellulose derivative of a number average molecular weight of 2000˜8000 is adsorbed irreversibly to a hydrophobic membrane of an aromatic polymer. Since an amount of leaching substances is extremely small, the membrane can be used suitably in such fields as medical applications, electronics, etc. where even a quite small quantity of leaching substances from the membranes is limited especially small.

Abstract: A multi-functional cosmetic pad (100) for either absorbing low tension substances from the skin or applying and smoothing new-makeup, comprising a porous low energy surface (110) and crease resisting features for preventing the formation of creases, folds, or kinks when the surface is rubbed over the skin. A cosmetic pad (100) in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a soft, conformable, and porous polytetrafluoroethylene membrane layered over a flexible backing (204). Flaps (308) cutout from a top portion (201) of the backing (204) form a retractable handle for easily gripping and manipulating the cosmetic pad (100).

Abstract: This invention involves skin cleaning products and tapes for removing keratotic plugs, dirt and other debris found on the skin and in skin pores and comprising a starch based remoistenable adhesive composition wherein the starch has from about 0 to 70% by weight amylose content and is converted to from about 30 WF to 20 DE.

Abstract: There is provided an anti-bacterial mildewproofing laminate, comprising at least two films or sheets each having organic substance permeability different from one another; and at least one adhesive layer which comprises an anti-bacterial mildewproofing agent containing parachlorometaxylenol as an active ingredient, and which intervenes between the adjacent films or sheets so that they are clad to one another.

Abstract: Three-dimensional silicone elastomers having both polyether and higher alkyl functionality present in their molecules are in the form of networks of crosslinked linear siloxanes with polyether and olefin containing repeating units. Representative units are EO7 and EO12 for the polyether functionality, and C10, C12, and C18 alkyl functionality for the olefin. These gelled molecules are multipurpose type materials, and consequently they are capable of being useful in a variety of multiphased formulations in personal and health care applications.

Abstract: A fibrous sheet coated with a water-soluble binder of polyvinyl alcohol is impregnated with an aqueous solution dissolved with water-soluble carboxylate, so as to produce a water-disintegratable fibrous sheet. Salting out of the polyvinyl alcohol with the carboxylate maintains wet strength of the water-disintegratable fibrous sheet even in a wet state, which is easily disintegrated when immersed in a large amount of water after use. Furthermore, it does not suffer from deterioration in water-disintegratability and wet strength if it is left at high temperatures, and is good in water-disintegratability in cold water.

Abstract: A blackhead-removing face pack sheet with superior ease of use and blackhead-removing capacity is provided. The blackhead-removing face pack sheet 1 is formed from a laminate which comprises a gas-permeable and flexible base layer 2 and a pack material layer 3 the primary component of which is a copolymer of vinyl acetate and N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone. The base layer 2 comprises a porous material such as a nonwoven fabric, and part of it is impregnated or embedded with the pack material constituting the pack material layer 3. This gives a high force of adhesion between the base layer 2 and the pack material layer 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable, personal cleansing product useful for both cleansing and consistently conditioning the skin or hair. These products are used by the consumer by wetting the dry product with water. The product comprises of a water insoluble substrate, a lathering surfactant, and a conditioning component having a lipid hardness value of at least about 0.02 kg. This invention also encompasses methods for providing consistent deposition of conditioning agents to the skin or hair. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing and conditioning the skin or hair using these products and to methods for manufacturing these products.

Abstract: A water-disintegratable fibrous sheet having a layered structure comprising: (a) at least one first fiber web comprising pulp of conifer and pulp of hardwood; (b) at least one second fiber web comprising pulp of conifer, having a content of pulp of hardwood less than that in said first fiber web or containing no pulp of hardwood, said first and second fiber webs forming said layered structure; and (c) a water-insoluble or water-swellable binder being added to at least one of said first and second fiber webs. The fibrous sheet excellent in water-disintegratability and strength can be obtained.

Abstract: A laminated deodorant filter medium is constituted by a plurality of laminate units laminated together; each of which includes a fiber web constituted by a connecting portion and a resin-aggregating portion, both of which are made of a hotmelt resin, and a deodorant particle firmly attached to one surface of the fiber web by way of the resin-aggregating portion. Employable as the deodorant particle is at least two kinds of deodorant particles including an acidic odor deodorant particle, an alkaline odor deodorant particle, and a physically adsorbing particle. As the resin-aggregating portion is formed at a part where a hotmelt nonwoven fabric and the deodorant particle are in contact with each other, the deodorant particle can be firmly attached to the fiber web as a single layer without using a binder, whereby a deodorant filter medium having a low pressure loss and high efficiency can be obtained.

Abstract: A cosmetic product is provided for removing keratotic skin plugs. The product includes a flexible non-occlusive substrate sheet onto which a composition containing an anionic or nonionic polymer is deposited. The composition is treated to become dry non-tacky to the touch yet upon being wetted for use the composition again turns tacky and mobile. The method of application involves either directly moistening the product or indirectly moistening by first wetting a consumer's face in an area where the product is applied. Thereafter, water is allowed to evaporate leaving a film to which the keratotic plugs are bonded. The film is then peeled away concommittingly removing the plugs.

Abstract: A device for delivery of copper to the skin for therapeutic effect. A flexible patch is formed of a matrix material embedded or intermixed with copper particles. The matrix material is selected for its compatibility with the human skin. The patch is held in a conforming manner by a sleeve or other means to retain the patch against a targeted skin area. A contact area of the patch contains at least a portion of the copper particles, the surfaces of which are put in contact with the skin. Silicone is a preferred matrix material. The invention includes elastic braces including a copper containing patch and designed for encompassing a knee, wrist or other portion of the body.

Abstract: An antimicrobial multi-layer island dressing including an inner absorbent assembly having a first layer comprising a wound contacting non-absorbent, non-adhering porous polymeric film which is impregnated with a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent, a second layer comprising a semipermeable continuous polymeric film joined to the first layer to form a sealed interior reservoir compartment, an absorbent material positioned within the interior reservoir compartment to collect discharged exudate from a wound, and an outer layer extending beyond the peripheral edges of the inner absorbent assembly, the outer layer having at least a portion coated with an adhesive material for adhering the island dressing to the wound area. The preferred antimicrobial agent is 2,4,4′-trichloro-2′-hydroxydiphenyl ether and may be present in an amount from about 0.01 to about 25 percent by weight of film material.

Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a diaper, containing cuffs with a skin care composition disposed thereon. The skin care composition disposed on the cuffs is transferable to the wearer's skin by normal contact and/or wearer motion and/or body heat. The skin care compositions disclosed in the present invention are selected to maintain and/or improve the skin health of the wearer upon transfer during use, for example, to provide a skin protective barrier or a therapeutic benefit; to minimize the abrasion between the cuffs and skin in the area where the cuffs contact the wearer's skin, resulting in less skin irritation; to improve BM clean up on the skin, or to improve the barrier properties of the cuffs.

Abstract: A cosmetic product, particularly for the eye, is provided which includes a container, an absorbent pad with printing on at least one major surface, and a fluid cosmetic composition, the pad and composition being held within the container. The cosmetic composition is primarily water, especially amounts of water in excess of 90%. Most preferred as a substrate for the pad is a non-woven polyester. A cucumber slice design is the most preferred print on the pad. A method is also provided which reduces puffiness, soothes the eye and lessens dark circles around the eye. This method involves applying the aforementioned cosmetic composition via the pad onto the eye and its surrounding area.

Abstract: This invention relates to pouch or pledget delivery system having an apertured film or fabric covering which assists in evenly and safely distributing topical medicaments.

Abstract: A garment for treating the skin, a method of making the garment and a method of using the garment to treat the skin, made of garment material, in particular hose material to be worn tightly against the skin, which has a multiplicity of durable chemical bonding sites. The durable sites which are preferably of the type to make covalent bonds, are bound to binding molecules which form chemical hooks for the garment material. Each of the chemical hooks has one or more semi-durable chemical bonding sites of the type which can chemically bond an active ingredient molecule to the binding agent but which is broken in the presence of skin conditions which are normal such as normal skin pH, normal skin moisture and normal skin heat generated both by body heat and the heat of friction of the garment rubbing against the skin. Active ingredient molecules such as molecules of theophylline or theophylline complexes are bound to the binding agent and are released to the skin when the garment is worn.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable, personal cleansing article useful for both cleansing the skin or hair, and more particularly to a disposable, cleansing article having a substrate which preferably comprises of multiple layers. These articles are used by the consumer by wetting the dry article with water. The article comprises a water insoluble substrate having at least a first portion that is wet extensible and at least a second portion that is less wet extensible than said first portion and a lathering surfactant. Preferably, the articles of the present invention further comprise a conditioning component.

Abstract: A volume-expandable, sheet-like application form suitable as an active substance carrier, in particular for oral application, in the form of a film comprising a mixture of fillers, cleansers, cosmetics, or active substances, film formers, and softeners has portions of a highly absorbent hydrogel former which swells on contact with water and assumes several times its original volume.

Abstract: An absorbent article having a bodyside liner includes a lotion formulation on the outer bodyfacing surface thereof. The lotion formulation comprises from about 5 to about 95 weight percent of an emollient, from about 5 to about 95 weight percent of a wax, and, optionally, from about 0.1 to about 25 weight percent of a viscosity enhancer. The lotion formulation has a reduced level of migration which leads to improved transfer to the skin. The lotion formulation acts as a lubricant to reduce the abrasion of the skin caused by the liner and also transfers to the skin to provide improved skin health.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic applicators comprised of a sheet of porous or absorbent material which is impregnated with an oil-in-water emulsion composition. The oil-in-water emulsion compositions comprises an oil phase comprising from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the emulsion composition of an oil-soluble moisturizing agent, dispersed in an aqueous phase. The oil-soluble moisturizer has a mean particle size ranging from about 0.05 to about 7 microns. The oil-in-water emulsion comprises from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the emulsion of a surfactant and from about 0.05% to about 5% by weight of the emulsion of particulates. The viscosity of the oil-in-water emulsion composition ranges from about 1 to about 500 centipoise.

Abstract: Sebum is selectively removed from facial skin without removing make-up by spraying a liquid composition on to the skin and holding a water absorptive or oil absorptive material against the skin to remove the sebum together with the liquid composition.

Abstract: A gum growth pad (10) comprising has a nonporous first layer (12). An and an absorbent second layer (14) is placed upon the nonporous first layer (12). A gum tissue growth medication (16) in a liquid form is may be impregnated within the absorbent second layer (14) and then dried. A semi-permeable third layer (18) covers the absorbent second layer (14) with the dried gum tissue growth medication (16). A facility (20) is for sealing the nonporous first layer (12) to the semi-permeable third layer (18) about a periphery thereof.