| COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY Patent applications |
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| 20120128599 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITION - Disclosed are oral care compositions and the use of such oral care compositions for treating conditions caused by biofilm formation. Also disclosed are methods for inhibiting biofilm formation and/or degrading biofilm. The oral care composition includes a sesquiterpenoid and an antimicrobial agent, in which the sesquiterpenoid and the antimicrobial agent are present in an amount effective to inhibit and/or degrade a biofilm in the oral cavity. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120121672 | PARTICLES THAT DISRUPT OR IMPEDE BACTERIAL ADHESION, RELATED COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Oral care and other compositions comprising particles having cores attached to bioadhesive polymers for inhibition of pellicle formation, plaque formation, biofilm formation, biofouling, and microbial adhesion or attachment are described. Methods using said compositions to treat surfaces, such as oral surfaces. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120121669 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITION COMPRISING CAPSULES - Oral care compositions comprising a capsules comprising flavoring and/or one or more active ingredients, and/or flavours, said capsules distributed in an orally acceptable vehicle or carrier. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120121316 | HIGH CLEANING DENTIFRICE COMPOSITIONS - A dentifrice composition containing minor amounts of relatively small particle size high cleaning abrasives, without oral care actives. The dentifrice may be encapsulated and optionally, positioned on the head of a toothbrush. Use of the dentifrice provides a small amount of high cleaning abrasive to the teeth, and has stain removal efficacy. In one aspect, a dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable carrier and 1 to 10 wt % abrasive, such that the total amount of abrasive delivered per application is 2 mg to 8 mg, the abrasive having a weight mean particle size in the range of 3 to 7 μm, with at least 90% of the particles by weight having a size below 16 μm, and wherein the composition does not contain an oral care active. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120114567 | ORAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING OXIDIZED CAMELLIA - Oral composition comprising a | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120114410 | ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - A portable oral care system comprising a toothbrush having a detachable handle portion forming a dispenser containing an oral care product. The dispenser is configured as a dispensing pen having a dispensing orifice or applicator at one end. The dispenser includes a ratchet-type fluid dispensing system for delivering the oral care product. The dispenser includes a self-biasing push button actuator formed of a deformable elastomeric material with an elastic memory. A user may detach the dispenser from the toothbrush, apply the product to an oral surface by depressing the actuator, and re-mount the dispenser in the toothbrush for storage. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120107843 | ANTI BONE-LOSS AND ANTI ATTACHMENT-LOSS EFFECTS OF AN ORAL COMPOSITION - Methods for identifying compounds useful for treating diseases and conditions of the oral cavity are described herein. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120107251 | OREGANO ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A multi-benefit oral composition is provided. The oral composition is efficacious as an antibacterial, antiplaque, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-halitosis oral composition. The active ingredient has one or more active compounds from an extract of oregano. The oral composition can be in the form of a mouth rinse; a dentifrice, including toothpaste, gels, powders; animal products; a film; or confectionaries, such as lozenges, and the like. Methods of making and using the oral composition are also provided. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103929 | PLASTIC BOTTLE - A light weight flat container such as a bottle ( | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120100193 | ORAL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to oral compositions comprising an orally-acceptable carrier and a silica abrasive comprising a precipitated amorphous silica compound having an average particle size of from 5 μm to 20 μm, oil absorption of from 60 cc/100 g to 120 cc/100 g, and an Einlehner hardness of from 4 to 11, and methods of use thereof | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120090117 | Magnetic Toothbrush and Holder - A toothbrush and holder assembly includes a toothbrush having a handle, a head connected to the handle, cleaning elements extending outwardly from the head and a first magnetic element secured to a portion of the handle. A holder has a bottom surface, at least one recess formed in the bottom surface, and at least one second magnetic element seated in the at least one recess. Each recess is configured to receive the portion of the handle having the first magnetic element secured thereto. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120088930 | METHODS FOR SALT PRODUCTION - The present invention provides methods to produce arginine bicarbonate more rapidly and efficiently than conventional methods. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085816 | DISPLAY CARTON - The carton is comprised of an attached arrangement an outer front panel, a top panel, a rear panel, a bottom panel and an inner front panel; the outer front panel overlaying the inner front panel and having an attachment strip at a lower edge for attachment to the inner front panel. The attachment strip has an outer front panel weakened area whereby upon the outer front panel being separated from the inner front panel this weakened area is severed leaving the attachment strip attached to the inner front panel. The outer front panel will have a grip tab to open the carton by severing the outer front panel weakened area of the attachment strip, with the attachment strip remaining with the carton. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120077146 | ORAL CARE INSTRUMENT INCLUDING AN ORAL CARE AGENT - An oral care instrument includes at least one oral care agent. In one embodiment, the oral care agent can be provided on one or more surfaces of the oral care instrument or included within cavities within the head or in one or more surfaces of a head. In other embodiment, the oral care agent can be provided in or on a thin slab subsequently bonded onto a surface, or applied as a stable coating. The oral care instrument can also be provided with a wear indicator. The oral care agents can be released during one use, during multiple uses, or throughout the life of the instrument. Water, oral secretions and/or chemicals within the mouth can activate the oral care agents. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073072 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement having a handle and a head having a flexible support from which cleaning elements extend. In one aspect, the invention can be an oral care implement comprising: a handle; a head attached to the handle; a flexible support attached to the head and having a face; a plurality of cleaning elements attached to the flexible support and projecting outwardly from the face, the cleaning elements including bristles and wall-like elements and being movable in the outward direction from the head; wherein the cleaning elements comprise a row of first cleaning elements substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of the head and traversing a central region of the flexible support; and wherein some of the wall-like cleaning elements laterally radiate from the central region of the flexible support. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120070478 | COLOR CHANGING CONSUMER PRODUCTS - The invention relates to personal care products containing multilayer films with decorative layers and may impart a noticeable color change. The invention is applicable in products including type toothpaste, soaps, and other products until diluted with water (or saliva). | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120064017 | BORINIC COMPOSITIONS - A stabilized oral care composition comprising a borinic acid derivative, e.g., a borinic ester. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120058059 | SINGLE PHASE WHITENING DENTIFRICE - The invention provides a single phase whitening dentifrice that includes (i) a whitening agent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide, a bound peroxide and a solid peroxide (ii) an abrasive and (iii) a substantially anhydrous orally acceptable carrier, for example, polyethylene glycol. The bound peroxide may be hydrogen peroxide and a polymer and/or any peroxide compound and a porous cross-linked polymer, such as polymers of polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyacrylates, a polymethacrylates, and a polyitaconates. The solid peroxide may be sodium perborate or urea peroxide. The invention also provides methods of whitening the tooth surfaces by contacting the surface with the composition. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120045495 | HIGHER LOADING ZINC-CONTAINING FILMS - Described herein are polymer matrix films, compositions comprising the polymer matrix films, and methods of preparing and using the same. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045402 | DENTIFRICE COMPOSITION - Disclosed are dentifrice compositions comprising an orally acceptable vehicle and at least one source of metal ions in a polymer matrix, the metal being selected from zinc, stannous, copper or combinations thereof, the at least one source of metal ions comprising from 10 to 75 wt % of the total weight of the polymer matrix and the at least one source of metal ions, and wherein the dentifrice composition comprises less than 10 wt % water based on the total weight of the dentifrice composition. Also disclosed is a method of stabilizing at least one source of metal ions in a dentifrice compositions. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045401 | ORAL COMPOSITION - The present invention provides an oral composition comprising a polymer, preferably a copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride, attached to a sweetening agent via a cleavable linker, comprising a covalent bond, preferably an ester bond or an amide bond wherein the polymer is capable of attaching to a surface in an oral cavity, and the cleavable linker is cleavable in the oral cavity to release the sweetening agent. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045400 | ORAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING POLYGUANIDINIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - The invention describes the modification of polyamine-based materials to form polyguanidine compounds that are useful for their antimicrobial, anticaries, and muccoadhesive properties. The present invention also relates to methods for preventing or treating periodontal disease and caries which include delivering a therapeutically effective amount of an oral composition containing a polyguanidine compound into an oral cavity. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120043695 | METHOD FOR FORMING A DISPENSER - A method of producing a dispenser for a viscous substance comprising forming a barrel having a top surface with plurality of apertures at one end, directly molding a thermoplastic seal unit onto said top surface, said thermoplastic flowing into said plurality of apertures during molding to form a seal unit having a substantially planar section and a plurality of depending projections. The seal unit can be removable and usually not replaceable after each use of the dispenser. The seal unit can have pull tabs for the easy removal of the seal unit. This seal unit provides a positive seal for the lotion or gel substance that is to be dispensed from the barrel. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120042893 | ORAL CARE FORMULATIONS THAT ENHANCE AMOUNT OF SOLUBLE ZINC - An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition includes a film or a plurality of film fragments entrained in a carrier. The film or plurality of film fragments comprises a zinc compound and the carrier comprises a polysaccharide and a maleic anhydride copolymer. The composition and methods provide benefits including one or more of increased consumer acceptability, improved solubility of zinc thus permitting the use of lower amounts of zinc compounds and reducing the adverse astringency associated with zinc, decreased adverse reactions brought about by the presence of zinc ions, enhanced aesthetics, improved stability for active or other functional materials, and controlled delivery of active materials such as zinc. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120039822 | DESENSITIZING DENTIFRICE - An oral composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle for such composition, an effective therapeutic amount of an antibacterial compound comprising a halogenated diphenyl ether, an effective therapeutic amount of an anti-hypersensitivity agent comprising a potassium salt, and a solubilizing agent for the antibacterial compound, the solubilizing agent comprising, in combination, sodium lauryl sulfate and a cyclodextrin. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120035092 | LIQUID CLEANING COMPOSITIONS WITH FILMS - A cleaning composition that contains film flakes with beneficial ingredients. The composition with the film flakes releases the beneficial ingredients when it is delivered to the target surface. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034282 | DENTIFRICE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - An exfoliating dentifrice composition is described that contains a plurality of granules and an orally acceptable vehicle. The granules include at least one polymeric binding agent. The composition includes at least one abrasive agent having an average particle diameter of 0.01 mm to 4 mm. Also included are methods of exfoliating an oral cavity soft tissue by use of the composition. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034016 | ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - An oral care system, such as a toothbrush having a detachable dispenser containing an oral care material. In one embodiment, the dispenser may include a housing; an internal reservoir for containing a fluid and a dispensing orifice for dispensing the fluid; a first cam surface, the first cam surface being non-rotatable with respect to the housing; a reciprocator comprising an actuator, a drive screw, and a second cam surface, the reciprocator being rotatable with respect to the housing; an elevator forming a transverse end wall of the reservoir, the elevator being non-rotatable with respect to the housing and threadily coupled to the drive screw; wherein rotation of the actuator causes the elevator to (1) axially advance, and (2) axially reciprocate. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120028261 | PROTEIN BIOMARKERS FOR SOFT TISSUE DISEASE DIAGNOSIS AND AS THERAPEUTIC TARGETS FOR ORAL CARE INTERVENTION - Methods for identifying compounds useful for treating diseases or conditions of the oral cavity are described herein. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027696 | DENTIFRICE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING DAMAGE TO TOOTH SURFACES - The invention encompasses compositions and methods for treating and modifying surfaces of teeth, which compositions include calcium and magnesium containing silicates or silica, cationic polymer modified silica or combinations thereof. The composition when applied to the teeth or a tooth surface deposit on such surfaces to repair acid damaged enamel and prevent further erosion of a tooth surface. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120021031 | DUAL ACTION DENTIFRICE COMPOSITIONS TO PREVENT HYPERSENSITIVITY AND PROMOTE REMINERALIZATION - The invention encompasses combinations of bioactive glass composition and potassium salts that are useful in conjunction with delivery agent such as, for example, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and oral gels. In certain embodiments, the compositions of the invention form a rapid and continuous reaction with body fluids (e.g., saliva) to promote the immediate and long-tem release of Ca and P ions to produce a stable crystalline layer deposited onto and into the dentin tubules for the immediate and long term reduction of dentin hypersensitivity and tooth surface remineralization. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020901 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to desensitizing, anti-tartar oral care compositions comprising an orally acceptable vehicle and an effective desensitizing and anti-tartar amount of tetrapotassium pyrophosphate. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020899 | ORAL COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING TOOTH SENSITIVITY AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The invention encompasses oral care compositions comprising one or more active component and one or more adhesive polymers, which cause the active component to adhere to the tooth surface. In certain embodiments the active agent is an occlusion agent. The invention also encompasses methods of treating the teeth or a teeth surface with an active agent. In certain embodiments, the invention encompasses treating the teeth with an occlusion agent to prevent or alleviate tooth sensitivity. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020898 | NON-AQUEOUS DENTIFRICE COMPOSITION WITH BIOACCEPTABLE AND BIOACTIVE GLASS AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The invention encompasses non-aqueous dentifrice compositions containing a bioacceptable and bioactive glass with improved mouth-feel, foam, and product stability. More particularly, the invention encompasses non-aqueous compositions including combinations including carrageenan and/or carboxymethylcellulose gums, glycerin, ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers, and a bioactive glass and methods of use the compositions in an oral care product, for example, a whitening tooth-paste, for hypersensitive teeth. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020897 | DENTIFRICE COMPOSITION - The invention encompasses a dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle; a source of zinc ions; and a polysaccharide thickening agent, the polysaccharide thickening agent having at most 0.5 charged groups per sugar residue unit along the polysaccharide backbone such as xanthan gum and/or hydroxyethyl cellulose. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020896 | ANTI-BIOFILM CARBONATE COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention includes oral care compositions and methods for inhibiting growth and formation of oral biofilms by quorum sensing inhibition and/or bactericidal activity. In some embodiments, the present invention discloses an oral care composition including a therapeutically effective amount of at least one carbonate compound of Formula (1) and at least one excipient: wherein, R | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020891 | METABOLITES FOR ORAL HEALTH AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides various methods of using metabolite profiles correlated with periodontal disease or a health oral status for the diagnosis of periodontal disease, identification of responders and, or non-responders to therapeutic agents for periodontal disease, a method to test the efficacy of test compounds to prevent periodontal disease. The present invention also provides for a dentifrice composition containing an effective amount of a metabolite therapeutic agent which brings about a greater change in metabolite levels compared to a control dentifrice composition. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120014884 | MENTHOL-DERIVATIVE COMPOUNDS AND USE THEREOF AS ORAL AND SYSTEMIC ACTIVE AGENTS - The present invention discloses novel uses of specific menthol-derivative compounds of Formula 1, and compositions thereof, for methods of providing oral and systemic health care benefits, and methods of up-regulating or down-regulating periodontal disease metabolites: Formula 1 wherein, X is an oxygen atom or an NH radical; and R is an unsubstituted or substituted aryl or aliphatic radical. In some embodiments, the oral and systemic health care benefits include biofilm anti-attachment, anti-inflammation, anti-oxidant, anti-bone loss, and anti-microbial benefits. In some embodiments, the periodontal disease metabolites correspond to healthy and/or diseased oral status and allow differential diagnosis of oral health. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20110308030 | ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - An oral care system comprising an oral care implement, such as a toothbrush, and dispenser containing a fluid detachably coupled to the toothbrush. In one embodiment, the dispenser includes a reservoir containing a fluid and a rotatable actuator for dispensing the fluid from the dispenser; and the dispenser is alterable between: (i) a storage state in which the dispenser is detachably coupled to the toothbrush and a mechanical interference between a portion of the rotatable actuator and a portion of the toothbrush prohibits rotation of the rotatable actuator relative to the toothbrush; and (ii) an application state in which a user can rotate the rotatable actuator to dispense the fluid from the dispenser. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110297274 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING A CONTAINER WITH AT LEAST TWO COMPONENTS OF A COMPOSITION - A method for forming a diffuse visual pattern of two or more product components in a container. The method includes providing a filler/mixer having a mixing chamber with up to about 10 mixing elements. A container is positioned after the mixing chamber on a container support that is capable of rotating the container. The components are fed into the mixing chamber to form a mixture. The mixture is fed into the container while it is rotated and concurrently separated from the mixing chamber. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110293539 | FILM CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS - An oral care, personal care or cleansing composition with a carrier comprising a functional material and at least two polymers. One polymer has a greater solubility in water than the other polymer; one of the polymers may be water-soluble and the other polymer water-insoluble. The polymers are selected and apportioned to provide at least one of the following: (1) a desired stability of the film in the composition, (2) a desired rate of disintegration of the film during use of the composition, and (3) a desired rate of delivery of the functional material during use of the composition. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110289708 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement such as a toothbrush includes a head defining a longitudinal axis and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements supported by the toothbrush head. The tooth cleaning elements preferably include at least one tooth polishing unit having a polishing element including a supporting base and a broadened flexible tooth polishing head extending angularly outwards from the base and defining a polishing surface. In a preferred embodiment, the polishing element is made of an elastomeric material. In some embodiments, the polishing element may be comprised of a plurality of individual polishing members. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110283470 | POWERED TOOTHBRUSH WITH ROTATING SECTIONS - The head of a toothbrush includes a first tuft block having bristles and a second tuft block having bristles. The first and second tuft blocks are mounted for counter-rotational or counter-rotational oscillating movement in a direction parallel to the outer surface of the head. The toothbrush head also includes a third section having bristles extending outwardly from the head to provide an extended field of bristles to support an elongated ribbon of toothpaste and for enhanced cleaning. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110283469 | BIO-ACTIVATED ORAL CARE INSTRUMENT - An oral care instrument, such as a motorized toothbrush, which activates upon exposure to the oral environment of the user, is described. The electrical conductivity of saliva, optionally mixed with toothpaste and water, may be utilized to complete an electrical circuit that powers a motorized device within the instrument. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110283468 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH POWERED HEAD - A powered toothbrush includes a handle having a neck. A head is mounted to the neck and has a first surface and an opposed second surface. At least one fixed tuft block is mounted to the head in a fixed orientation and has a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly away from the first surface. A movable tuft block is flexibly connected to each fixed tuft block and has a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly away from the first surface. A drive assembly is operably connected to the movable tuft block to move the movable tuft block with respect to each fixed tuft block. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110271979 | Liquid Cleaning Compositions and Methods - Cleaning compositions of surfactant-based products containing one or more alkaline builders for the preparation of liquid cleaning compositions are discussed. The surfactant-based product may be any type of cleaning product based on surfactants. Methods of cleaning a household surface and of making cleaning compositions are also discussed. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110256509 | LIGHT-BASED TOOTHBRUSH - Described herein are light-based devices for use in the detection of plaque or delivery of a whitening effect; and, inter alia, toothpaste formulations containing ultraviolet brighteners that provide a whitening or bleaching effect when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110253775 | DISPLAY CARTON FOR A PLURALITY OF PRODUCTS - A carton for a plurality of products comprising a front panel and a rear panel, the front panel and the rear panel connected one to the other by a top panel and a bottom panel, each of the front panel, the top panel and the bottom panel having appended side flaps. Each of the appended side flaps of the top panel and the bottom panel having a recess, the recesses of the top panel flaps being in alignment with the recesses of the bottom panel flaps to form a combined recess. A product separator is located in the carton, the product separator having a separator panel with an appended first panel and a second panel, each of the first panel and the second panel being fitted into a combined recess to thereby secure the product separator in the carton. The front panel is at least partially transparent. Each of the front panel flaps having an appended glue flap, the appended glue flaps having a plurality of glue tabs. The top panel and the rear panel having an appended hanger panel with an aperture and a structure to reclose the carton. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110241247 | TAPERED SCREW EXTRUSION PROCESS FOR MAKING SOAP WITH A SECOND PHASE - A process utilizing a tapered screw impeller extending at least partly into the extruder cone within the extrude region in a plodder assembly for manufacturing an improved multiphase soap bar product, which enables the use of a broader range of soap materials/formulas, including a broader range of secondary discontinuous phases materials with similar or slightly higher hardness compared to the primary continuous phase hardness, which allows more feasible, easy and convenient production. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110239388 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement having a dispenser containing oral care material and a moisture impermeable barrier. An oral care implement comprising: a handle; a head connected to the handle, the head comprising at least one tooth cleaning element extending from a face of the head; a dispenser containing an oral care material positioned on the head, the dispenser being degradable when subjected to moisture; a removable barrier attached to the head so as to create a chamber between an inner surface of the removable barrier and a portion of the head, the removable barrier being constructed of a moisture impermeable material; and wherein the dispenser is disposed within the chamber. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110239387 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT WITH RAPID FLAVOR RELEASE - An oral care toothbrush includes a handle having a head at one end of the handle, the head having at least one cleaning element. The head has at least one oral care dispenser. The oral care dispenser is configured to release an oral care material within about five seconds when exposed to water at a temperature of about 35° C. to about 40° C. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110230385 | LIGHT DUTY LIQUID CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110226293 | ALKALINE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS - A cleaning composition comprising: (i) a buffering system comprising a strong base and an organic acid; (ii) an alkanolamine; (iii) at least one surfactant chosen from a zwitterionic surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant, an ionic surfactant and mixtures thereof; and (iv) an organic solvent chosen from lower alkanols, glycol ethers and diethers, and mixtures thereof; wherein the pH of the composition is about 9 to about 13. These alkaline cleaning compositions are useful to remove burnt-on and/or baked-on soil deposits and grease. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110223226 | SHELF STABLE CAPSULES - A capsule slury including at least one coacervated capsule and at least 10 wt % humectant is disclosed. The humectant may be sorbitol, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, xylitol, erythritol and/or betaine. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110219556 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement comprising tooth cleaning elements and a tissue cleanser. In one aspect, the invention can be an oral care implement comprising: a head and a handle; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from a first face of the head; a receiving cavity formed into a second face of the head opposite the first face; and a soft tissue cleanser formed of an elastomeric material that is injection molded into the receiving cavity to bond the soft tissue cleanser to the head, the soft tissue cleanser comprising a plurality of projections extending beyond the second face of the head. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110214240 | FLUID DISPENSING ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - A fluid dispensing oral care implement with fluid delivery system. The implement includes a storage member containing a fluid. A channel formed of one or more wicking or capillary members extends through at least a portion of the oral care implement to deliver fluid(s) through one or more fluid outlets via capillary action. In one embodiment, the fluid outlet is comprised of a wicking or capillary material and is disposed in the head of the implement. In some embodiments, the implement may include a valve and a specially configured storage cap. A variety of fluids can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits, such as fresh breath, tooth whitening, tooth sensitivity, plaque and/or tartar control, or producing sensations of heat, cool, or tingling. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110211901 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR AN ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - A fluid delivery system usable in an oral care implement and a reservoir containing a flowable substance. A capillary channel formed of one or more wicking or capillary members extends through at least a portion of the oral care implement to deliver flowable substance(s) through one or more outlets via capillary action. In one embodiment, the rate of fluid flow through the capillary channel is different in at least a first flow section than in a second flow section. In another embodiment, the rate of flow between flow sections of the wicking member is different than in at least one of the flow sections. A variety of flowable substances can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits, such as fresh breath, tooth whitening, tooth sensitivity, plaque and/or tartar control, or producing sensations of heat, cool, or tingling. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110204090 | DISPENSER CAP WITH SELECTABLE RESERVOIRS - A dispensing cap is disclosed for mixing a primary flowable substance, such as a soap, lotion, or the like, with a small dose of a secondary flowable substance, such as a fragrance. The dispensing cap includes a plurality of reservoirs containing a plurality of secondary flowable substances. Each of the reservoirs is associated with a secondary piston that, when actuated, causes the secondary flowable substance to be expelled from the reservoir into a mixing chamber in the cap, where it is mixed with the primary flowable substance. Upon mixing the two are dispensed together from a dispensing end of the cap. A selector ring is provided to enable the user to select one of the plurality of reservoirs. The selector ring has an actuation flange that aligns with the secondary piston that is associated with the selected reservoir. The selector ring is engaged with the main piston so, as the primary flowable substance is introduced into the mixing chamber via movement of the main piston, the selector ring and flange are pressed down onto the selected secondary piston, which expels a quantity of selected secondary flowable substance into the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber may have mixing vanes or other physical features to enhance mixing of the primary and secondary flowable substances. The cap may have a lockout feature that prevents actuation if the selected reservoir is empty. The cap may also have a visual indicator that informs the user of a level of secondary flowable substance within the secondary reservoir. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110192752 | POWERED TOOTHBRUSH PACKAGE - An oral care implement demonstration assembly includes a powered oral care implement, a package housing and a plurality of demonstration elements. The oral care implement demonstration assembly is configured to produce a visual demonstration effect when relative movement is provided between a first demonstration element and a second demonstration element. Among the visual effects that may be utilized is a Moiré effect. Additionally, an associated method for demonstrating features of an oral care implement though one or more visual effects is described herein. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110190189 | LIQUID DETERGENT COMPOSITION - A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant, at least one suspending agent, and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 Pa of at least about 1,000 Pa·s; and the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 100 Pa of less than about 10 Pa·s. The composition is capable of suspending materials, but it still has desired rheological properties. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110189110 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF XEROSTOMIA - The present invention is directed to methods and compositions comprising a basic amino acid, e.g., arginine, for the treatment of dry mouth. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110182841 | Method of Making an Antiperspirant Active Composition Having SEC Chromatogram Exhibiting High SEC Peak 4 Intensity - A method of making the antiperspirant active compositions having SEC chromatogram exhibiting high SEC peak 4 intensity, which are described in PCT/US2007/087145 (Published as WO2009/075678) and PCT/US2008/086556 (Published as WO2009/076591). The method uses a combination of sodium hydroxide with a source of calcium ions. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110182826 | Composition With A Color To Indicate Coverage - A composition comprising at least one indicator, at least one light stabilizer, and at least one antioxidant. The composition is useful as a cleanser that provides a usage timer based on color change to indicate to a person that sufficient time has elapsed for cleansing. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110152909 | Oral Care Implement Multiple Soft Tissue Cleaner Components - An oral care implement with a soft tissue cleaner. The inventive oral care implement comprises different kinds of soft tissue cleaners that offer expanded in-mouth cleaning. In one aspect, the invention can be an oral care implement comprising: a handle; a head having a structural body having a front surface and a rear surface opposite the front surface; a basin formed into the rear surface of the structural body, the structural body comprising a protuberance extending upward from a recessed floor of the basin, the basin surrounding the protuberance; a first cleaner formed of a resilient material for cleansing soft oral tissue located within the basin, the protuberance of the structural body extending through a central hole of the first cleaner; and a second cleaner formed of a resilient material for cleansing soft oral tissue, the second cleaner located on the protuberance of the structural body. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110147237 | UV-PROTECTED CONTAINER WITH PRODUCTS HAVING DYES OR LAKES - A container and product system comprising a container adapted to house a product, the container comprising a substantially transparent multi-layered laminate body and a product housed in the container, the product comprising dyes, lakes, or both. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110146709 | ALL-PURPOSE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to surfactant-based all-purpose cleaners useful for cleaning surfaces including household hard surfaces as well as glass. The cleaning compositions comprise an anionic sulfonate surfactant, a non-ionic aliphatic ethoxylated surfactant, an alcohol, and a residue-reducing agent. The cleaning compositions of the invention are effective in removing soils such as grease soil and in leaving un-rinsed or unwiped surfaces residue free. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110146016 | INTERACTIVE TOOTHBRUSH AND REMOVABLE AUDIO OUTPUT MODULE - An oral care implement ( | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110146015 | Oral Care Implement Having Multi-Component Handle - An oral care implement having a multi-component handle, and method of manufacturing the same. The invention can be an oral care implement having a handle which comprises at least four components constructed of different materials. The invention may also be an oral care implement having a handle comprising a core structure constructed of a first rigid material and an elongated handle body constructed of a second rigid material, the core structure disposed within a through slot of the elongated handle body; and a grip cover constructed of a resilient material that covers a front surface, a rear surface and a proximal end surface of the elongated handle body. The grip cover may be used to conceal through-holes in the elongated handle body that result from supporting the core structure during the injection molding of the elongated handle body about the core structure. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110146014 | Oral Care Implement Having A Closed-Loop Arrangement of Cleaning Elements - A toothbrush having an arrangement of cleaning elements for improved oral care and dentifrice retention. In one aspect, the invention is a toothbrush comprising a first set of cleaning elements forming a loop that extends from the distal periphery of the head to the proximal periphery of the head. The loop has the shape of a racetrack and comprises a first par-elliptical wall of cleaning elements at the distal periphery of the head and a second par-elliptical wall of cleaning elements located at the proximal periphery of the head. The par elliptical walls are connected first and second arcuate rows of cleaning elements. In one embodiment, the first and second arcuate rows are symmetrically arranged about the longitudinal axis so that peripheral convex surfaces of the first and second arcuate rows face the longitudinal axis. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110135379 | ORAL CARE SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - An oral care system and method wherein a dispenser is mounted to the handle of an oral care implement, such as a toothbrush. The dispenser holds an oral care material and is alterable between a storage state wherein a dispending end of the dispenser nests within the handle and an application state wherein the dispensing end of the dispenser is un-nested and exposed for oral care use. In one aspect, the invention is an oral care system comprising: an oral care implement comprising a head, a handle having a longitudinal axis, and one or more oral surface engaging elements; a dispenser having a reservoir containing an oral care material and an applicator for dispensing the oral care material from the reservoir; the dispenser alterable between: (i) a storage state wherein the applicator or the dispensing end of the dispenser is nested within the handle; and (ii) an application state wherein the applicator or the dispensing end is un-nested from the handle and exposed for oral care use. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110107532 | VIBRATING TOOTHBRUSH - A vibrating toothbrush is provided with vibration-isolating zones that substantially isolate vibrations in the head and reduce vibrations transmitted to the handle without sacrificing structural integrity around the vibration-isolation zones. Such zones may generally comprise neck material that is reduced in cross-section, thinned, replaced by dampening material, or removed altogether to create transmission-inhibiting voids. The vibration-isolating zones may be further supported by the housing of the vibratory element to maintain the structural integrity around the zones and to thereby alleviating weakness conditions that might subject the toothbrush to fatigue and breakage conditions. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110105377 | DEGREASING ALL PURPOSE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - This invention encompasses compositions of surfactant-based products containing anionic and nonionic sufactants, one or more sequestering agents, a glycol solvent for the preparation of liquid cleaning compositions. The surfactant-based product may be any type of cleaning product based on surfactants, which include a sequestering agent. Specifically, the invention relates to a cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties possessing increased grease cutting. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110101021 | Multi-Chambered Container - A multi-chambered container for storing and dispensing flowable substances and method for using the same. The container includes a plurality of individual chambers each containing a flowable substance. Each chamber is in fluid communication with a discharge valve assembly. The valve assembly selectively dispenses a single one of the flowable substances in response to one of the chambers being pressed or squeezed by a user without simultaneously dispensing the remaining substances. In preferred embodiments, the container includes at least two, and more preferably three or more chambers. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110095058 | CLOSURE FOR A CONTAINER - A closure for a container, and a container incorporating the same, that minimizes or eliminates leakage between the closure and the container holding the liquid. The closure provides a liquid sealing system that allows irregularly shaped closure tops to be used without sacrificing the effectiveness of the liquid seal. In one embodiment, the closure includes a plurality of struts disposed within an annular space that receives a neck portion of the container to create a seating plane that corresponds to a plane formed by the rim of the neck portion. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110092407 | LIGHT DUTY LIQUID CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110076310 | Antiperspirant/Deodorant Composition - A composition that is gelled with a high level of fatty acid. A composition comprising at least one active chosen from an antiperspirant active and a deodorant active: a fatty acid in an amount of greater than 7 weight %; and a plant oil in an amount of at least 12 weight %. A composition comprising greater than 7 weight % of a fatty acid: and at least 12 weight % of a plant oil, wherein the composition does not contain an antiperspirant active or a deodorant active. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110076090 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT WITH LIQUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - An oral care implement ( | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110068044 | DISPLAY PACKAGE FOR A PLURALITY OF PRODUCTS - The present invention is directed to a display package that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of packs containing one or more products and a sleeve. The primary packs are arranged in a bundle and disposed within the sleeve. A separator panel can be included in certain embodiments of the bundle between the packs. Portions of the packs may protrude through apertures in the front and rear panels of the sleeve and apertures within the separator panel to assist with maintaining the bundle within the sleeve. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110065144 | METHOD OF MEASURING EFFECTS OF COMPONENTS ON CELL REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES PRODUCTION - A method of determining the effects of a test component on intracellular ROS levels. The method can be used in marketing or in screening for useful components in reducing ROS levels in cells adversely affected by increased ROS generation. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110061680 | ACIDIC CLEANING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A POLYMER - The present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to compositions useful for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, feces, rust or other soils from surfaces such as those found in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. Methods of removing soils and preventing soil adhesion are also contemplated. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110059029 | DUAL COMPONENT ORAL CARE PRODUCT - A dental composition which, e.g., eliminates or substantially reduces the discomfort and pain associated with dentinal hypersensitivity and exhibits enhanced anticaries and remineralization benefits, which composition contains a first component containing a calcium source, a second component containing an anion source and at least one of the components containing a basic amino acid in free or salt form, and the first and second components being maintained separate from each other until dispensed and combined for application to teeth. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110056268 | PAYOUT-GLIDE-FLAKEOFF APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING DEODORANT AND ANTIPERSPIRANT STICKS - An apparatus and system for characterizing and quantifying certain attributes of antiperspirants and deodorants is provided, such as payout, friction, and flakeoff. The apparatus is capable of reproducibly applying antiperspirants and deodorant to a substrate. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110056034 | IMPLEMENT HAVING A REACTION AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - A reaction and delivery implement ( | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110052509 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING BASIC AMINO ACID AND SOLUBLE CARBONATE SALT - This invention relates to compositions comprising a basic amino acid free or salt form and a soluble carbonate or bicarbonate salt. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110049191 | DISPENSING CONTAINER - A dispensing container with a fitment, the fitment allows a dispensing pump on the dispensing container to be reused with another container. The container has a fitment secured into the container using a tamper-proof structure with the reusable dispensing pump of a structure to fit into this fitment. The fitment and the container neck are injection molded to maintain the close tolerances for the tamper-proof structure. The fitment has at least one drain aperture and at least one pressure equalization aperture. When the reusable dispensing pump is inserted into the fitment, liquid in the fitment can escape through the drain aperture into the container and pressure in the container is equalized through the pressure equalization aperture. The closure and upper part of the container are both of a conical structure to enhance alignment. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110044914 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention is directed to effervescent cleaning compositions comprising a basic amino acid. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110033394 | ORAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - An oral composition comprising an active component and an adhesive film forming component comprising bleached shellac and shellac wax for the treatment of teeth. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110027206 | Alkyl Quaternium Silicone Compounds - The present invention is directed to a series of alkyl quaternium silicone compounds having both alkyl groups and fatty quaternary nitrogen groups attached in one molecule, and the intermediates formed during the production thereof, that are suitable for use in personal care and other applications. These compounds by virtue of their unique structure provide outstanding micro-emulsions and provide outstanding hair conditioning. The compounds of the present invention are represented by Formula 1: | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110024629 | ANALYSIS OF SUBSTRATES HAVING AGENTS DEPOSITED THEREON - Improved analytical, diagnostic, monitoring, and other methods (and their associated devices) for evaluating the extent of deposition of an agent onto a substrate are described. Exemplary methods may be used in the in the monitoring of the dental health of patients or in the fast, efficient screening and/or characterization of formulations in terms of their use for depositing oral actives onto tooth surfaces. The methods involve the direct or in situ analysis of substrates, onto which agents are deposited, using Near-IR spectroscopy and/or UV spectroscopy. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110014144 | ANTIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS - An antiperspirant composition comprising a mixing product of at least one salt chosen from at least one aluminum salt, at least one aluminum-zirconium salt, at least one aluminum salt complex, and at least one aluminum-zirconium salt complex; at least one cosmetically acceptable hydroxy acid; and at least one cosmetically acceptable quaternary ammonium acid compound. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110014136 | ORAL CARE PRODUCT AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with a soluble calcium salt, and to methods of using and of making such compositions. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110005299 | PAYOUT-GLIDE-FLAKEOFF APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING DEODORANT AND ANTIPERSPIRANT STICKS - An apparatus and system for characterizing and quantifying certain attributes of antiperspirants and deodorants is provided, such as payout, friction, and flakeoff. The apparatus is capable of reproducibly applying antiperspirants and deodorant to a substrate. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110000040 | Toothbrush Having Improved Tuft Retention and Anchor Wire - An ansate implement, especially a toothbrush, having improved tuft retention and a staple for use therewith. The staple has a specially designed topography that provides reliable anchoring and creation from cost effective materials. In one embodiment, the invention is an ansate implement comprising: a handle; a head connected to said handle and having at least one hole extending into the head from a surface; at least one cleaning element positioned in the hole; and a staple located in the hole anchoring the cleaning element in the tuft hole, the staple having a longitudinal axis and a first major surface, wherein a plurality of spaced apart grooves are formed into the first major surface, each of the grooves extending along a linear axis from a bottom edge of the staple toward a top edge of the staple, the linear axis intersecting the longitudinal axis at an acute angle of 40 to 70 degrees. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20100330003 | ORAL CARE PRODUCT AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - This invention relates to methods of treating early enamel lesions comprising applying an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with fluoride to a patient in need thereof. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100330002 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS COMPRISING BASIC AMINO ACID PEPTIDES AND PROTEASES - The present invention is directed to compositions comprising peptides comprising a basic amino acid. e.g., arginine, and a protease. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100326167 | PAYOUT-GLIDE-FLAKEOFF APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING DEODORANT AND ANTIPERSPIRANT STICKS - An apparatus and system for characterizing and quantifying certain attributes of antiperspirants and deodorants is provided, such as payout, friction, and flakeoff. The apparatus is capable of reproducibly applying antiperspirants and deodorant to a substrate. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100323946 | Liquid Cleaning Compositions and Methods of Use and Manaufacture - This invention encompasses a light duty liquid detergent composition that includes a C | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100322988 | COMPOSITIONS AND DEVICES - The present invention provides tooth-whitening compositions comprising a bleaching agent and a baste amino acid, together with devices for application thereof, and methods of use therefor. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100322987 | DENTAL WIPE - The present invention is directed to a dental wipe comprising a basic amino acid or salt thereof. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100322985 | EFFERVESCENT COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed to effervescent compositions comprising a basic amino acid. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100322873 | BEVERAGE COMPRISING ARGININE - The invention provides a beverage comprising a basic amino acid and a calcium salt. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100316726 | TOOTH SEALANT - The invention provides a method of treating sensitive teeth comprising attaching a sealant composition comprising a basic amino acid to a person's tooth and allowing the basic amino acid to be slowly released over time in order to reduce chrome and/or acute tooth sensitivity together with compositions and methods of use. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100316580 | ORAL CARE PRODUCT AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form and a low dosage of fluoride and to methods of using such compositions. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100303749 | Antiperspirant Active Compositions Having SEC Chromatogram Exhibiting High SEC Peak 4 Intensity - An antiperspirant active composition comprising an aluminum salt having an aluminum to chloride molar ratio of about 0.3:1 to about 3:1, exhibiting a SEC chromatogram having SEC Peak 4 to Peak 3 intensity ratio of at least 7 and a Peak 4 intensity greater than a Peak 5 intensity in aqueous solution. The composition can optionally include zirconium. Also, methods and processes or making the same. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100279916 | FABRIC SOFTENING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYMERIC MATERIALS - Fabric softening compositions comprising polymeric materials capable of retaining volatile perfume ingredients are disclosed, as well as methods of softening fabrics. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100279909 | Skin Cleansing Formulations With Silica Particle Sensory Indicator - A composition comprising surfactant, structuring agent, glycerin, and a silica particle that disintegrates during use. Also, a method comprising applying the composition to hands; rubbing the hands together until a sensory change detectable to the hands is perceived; and rinsing the hands with water. The composition provides a signal to a user to continue washing for a sufficient time. This silica particle disintegrates to a size that is not felt by a user, and this indicates to the user that there has been a sufficient time for washing. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100275397 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement having a handle and a head having a flexible support from which cleaning elements extend. In one aspect, the invention can be an oral care implement comprising: a handle; a head attached to the handle; a flexible support attached to the head and having a face; a plurality of cleaning elements attached to the flexible support and projecting outwardly from the face, the cleaning elements including bristles and wall-like elements and being movable in the outward direction from the head; wherein the cleaning elements comprise a row of first cleaning elements substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of the head and traversing a central region of the flexible support; and wherein some of the wall-like cleaning elements laterally radiate from the central region of the flexible support. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100275385 | FABRIC SOFTENING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYMERIC MATERIALS - Fabric softening compositions comprising polymeric materials capable of retaining volatile perfume ingredients are disclosed, as well as methods of softening fabrics. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100275384 | FABRIC SOFTENING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYMERIC MATERIALS - Fabric softening compositions comprising polymeric materials capable of retaining volatile perfume ingredients are disclosed, as well as methods of softening fabrics. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100275383 | FABRIC SOFTENING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYMERIC MATERIALS - Fabric softening compositions comprising polymeric materials capable of retaining volatile perfume ingredients are disclosed, as well as methods of softening fabrics. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100272664 | Alpha or Beta Hydroxy Acid Adducts of Oil - A composition of matter comprising an oil adduct of an oil capable of undergoing an adduct reaction and at least one addition material chosen from an alpha hydroxy acid and a beta hydroxy acid. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100269564 | PAYOUT-GLIDE-FLAKEOFF APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING DEODORANT AND ANTIPERSPIRANT STICKS - An apparatus and system for characterizing and quantifying certain attributes of antiperspirants and deodorants is provided, such as payout, friction, and flakeoff. The apparatus is capable of reproducibly applying antiperspirants and deodorant to a substrate. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100266514 | Dual Component Dental Composition Containing Enzyme - A two component desensitizing dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises a first dentifrice component containing an enzyme such as papain and a second dentifrice component containing an ionic surfactant such as sodium lauryl sulfate, the first and second dentifrice components being maintained separate from the other until dispensed for application to teeth whereby enzyme activity is maintained with improved dentifrice foaming characteristics. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100264169 | FRAGRANCE DISPENSING PUMP HEAD - The container has a fragrance emitting dispensing pump. The dispensing pump has a pump mechanism and pump head on one end of the pump mechanism. The dispensing pump head is comprised of an upper portion and a lower portion. The fragrance substance is within an internal area in the upper portion, the lower portion or both portions of the dispensing pump head. The lower portion has a structure for attaching the dispensing pump to the container. The upper portion of the dispensing pump head has a dispensing channel through the internal area that on one end extends into the lower portion of the pump head to the pump mechanism and at a second end is open to the exterior atmosphere. The internal area contains a fragrance substance. A peripheral wall of the upper portion and a peripheral wall of the lower portion have a space, and optionally at least one aperture that is in communication with the exterior of the dispensing pump. In addition the lower portion can have more than one fragrance containing space. Upon the actuation of the dispensing pump fragrance that is contained within the internal area is emitted dynamically from the space which in one embodiment can include peripheral aperture(s). In the primary embodiment additionally some fragrance can be emitted by convection during the time that the pump not being actuated. The fragrance substance may be a solid, solid particles or it can be compressible material | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100263148 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH ENHANCED CLEANING EFFECTS - A toothbrush with a mechanical vibratory element and a head having a plurality of different types of cleaning areas which provide for an enhanced cleaning effect. In one aspect, the invention is a toothbrush comprising: a handle; a head connected to said handle by a neck element; a mechanical vibratory device which causes the head to vibrate; and wherein said head comprises movable elements attached thereto for providing an enhanced cleaning effect upon vibration of said head by said mechanical vibratory element. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100263143 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH POWERED HEAD - A powered toothbrush includes a handle having a neck. A head is mounted to the neck and has a first surface and an opposed second surface. At least one fixed tuft block is mounted to the head in a fixed orientation and has a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly away from the first surface. A movable tuft block is flexibly connected to each fixed tuft block and has a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly away from the first surface. A drive assembly is operably connected to the movable tuft block to move the movable tuft block with respect to each fixed tuft block. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100257821 | SOAP BAR WRAPPER - A method of wrapping a generally rectangular soap bar. In one aspect, the invention can be a method of wrapping a generally rectangular soap bar having a shared-bottom surface comprising wrapping a film laterally around said soap bar and overlapping the edges of said film that extend longitudinally across a bottom surface of said soap bar, placing said soap bar on a sealing plate that has a shape that is complementary to the shape of the bottom surface of said soap bar, folding the film at a longitudinal end of said soap bar, and sealing said overlapping edges of film and the folded film at the longitudinal end. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100254926 | Propylene Glycol/Glycerin-Based Deodorant - The present invention relates to a stick type composition comprising propylene glycol, glycerin and water. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100234627 | OXO-HEXAMERIC ZIRCONIUM-OCTAAMINO ACID ANTIPERSPIRANT SALTS - A process for preparing oxo-hexameric zirconium-octaamino acid, such as glycine, salt comprising: mixing zirconium (Zr): amino acid: and mineral acid, in a molar ratio of 1: about 1 to about 15: about 1.5 to about 3 to form a mixture; optionally, filtering the mixture; and optionally, drying the mixture. An oxo-hexameric zirconium-octaamino acid salt of the molecular formula: oxo-[Zr | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100230312 | DISPLAY PACKAGE - A package for displaying a plurality of items where the package has first and second containers connectable between an open position and a closed position, each container having an outer surface having at least one elongated protrusion, the at least one protrusion having a head end and a tail end, the head end extending further outwardly from the package than the tail end, and an inner surface having at least one inner cavity aligned with the at least one protrusion, the cavity having a depth varying along the protrusion and configured to receive one of the plurality of items, wherein the head end of the at least one protrusion of the first container is proximate the tail end of the at least one protrusion of the second container in the closed position. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100229316 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a tissue cleanser. The tissue cleanser may be a pad composed of an elastomeric material. The pad is disposed on the head on a surface opposite the tooth cleaning elements. The tissue cleanser may include a plurality of nubs extending for cleaning between the papillae of the tongue. The tissue cleanser may include a plurality of conically shaped nubs. A tissue cleanser can be used to reduce oral malodor problems and remove oral epithelial cells. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100222249 | Liquid Detergent Composition - A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant, at least one suspending agent, and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 Pa of at least about 1,000 Pa·s; and the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 100 Pa of less than about 10 Pa·s. The composition is capable of suspending materials, but it still has desired rheological properties. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100212410 | METHOD OF MEASURING DEPOSITION ONTO A SUBSTRATE - A method of measuring the deposition of a composition onto a substrate. This information can be used to correlate how the composition will deposit on sanitary ware, such as shower cubicles, baths, and wash basins. The composition can be a liquid personal cleansing composition. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100196295 | Cleansing Compositions - A composition comprising an adduct of an oil and an addition material and a flaxseed extract. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100192319 | TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush includes a handle and a head. The head is in the form of a peripheral frame having an open central area. A plurality of cleaning element carrying support members are mounted across the frame over the open central area to form an open lattice pattern having through holes to facilitate the cleaning of the head. The cleaning elements are bristles laser welded to the support members. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100180393 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement is provided having a handle and a head having a base structure. A pair of fixed pods extend from a first face of the base structure of the head and a movable pod is supported by and between the pair of fixed pods above the first face of the base structure by at least one suspension member. The movable pod comprises cleaning elements, thereby facilitating a greater degree of cleaning action during an oral care session. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100160856 | Oral Care Implement - An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a releasable material (e.g., an oral medicament) and a tissue cleaner for cleaning the soft tissues and removing odor-causing bacteria from the mouth. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed on the surface of the tissue cleaner. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed behind the tissue cleaner. In one arrangement, the releasable material is incorporated in the composition of the tissue cleaner. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100155418 | CONTAINER WITH ENHANCED DISPLAY - This invention is directed to a decorated dispensing container. The container is substantially transparent and has a decoration on the front and/or rear surface. The dispensing unit comprises a pump mechanism with a dip tube at one end and a dispensing channel at the other end. The dip tube has an identifiable shape formed in the dip tube. This identifiable shape can be a land, sea or air animal, or an inanimate object. Colors are applied to the identifiable shape by hand painting or the use of a shrink label or an in mold label. By the use of a decorated identifiable shape and a coordinating label on the front and/or rear surface of the container a 3-D effect is imparted to the container and product. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100154154 | Toothbrush Bristle With A Tapering Part and Toothbrush With Such Bristles - Bristle for a toothbrush, comprising a) a cylindrical part ( | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100133331 | Display Carton For A Plurality of Products - A carton for a plurality of products comprising a front panel and a rear panel, the front panel and the rear panel connected one to the other by a top panel and a bottom panel, each of the front panel, the top panel and the bottom panel having appended side flaps. Each of the appended side flaps of the top panel and the bottom panel having a recess, the recesses of the top panel flaps being in alignment with the recesses of the bottom panel flaps to form a combined recess. A product separator is located in the carton, the product separator having a separator panel with an appended first panel and a second panel, each of the first panel and the second panel being fitted into a combined recess to thereby secure the product separator in the carton. The front panel is at least partially transparent. Each of the front panel flaps having an appended glue flap, the appended glue flaps having a plurality of glue tabs. The top panel and the rear panel having an appended hanger panel with an aperture and a structure to reclose the carton. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100119562 | Structured Personal Care Compositions Comprising A Clay - Structured personal care compositions comprising a clay are contemplated, as well as methods for using such compositions. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100051645 | Controlling Flow From Multi-Chamber Containers - The dispensing of substances from multi-chamber containers, such as tubes, can be controlled by the placement of a flow modifying unit in the dispensing nozzle of the container. The dispensing nozzle will have a plurality of channels, usually one for each chamber. The flow controlling unit is a constriction at an intermediate point, a point between the channel inlet and exit, in at least one of the channels. This constriction is sized to adjust flow so that the viscous substance from each chamber is dispensed at a set flow rate and in a set ratio, one to the other. The constriction is formed at the time that the nozzle is formed. In the compression molding process a mold pin is used, the mold pin meeting a mold base at an intermediate point in at least one channel. The mold pin and or mold base has a recess that is the size and shape of the flow modifying constriction. Plastic is injected into the mold and the flow modifying unit is formed at the same time as the nozzle. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100050356 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement has a head and a first tooth cleaning element. The first tooth cleaning element has a generally convex end surface such that dentifrice applied to the head is adapted to be directed towards a distal cleaning surface of the head. The oral care implement can also include a gum massaging element extending from a peripheral side of the head. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100048706 | Ethoxylated and/or Hydrogenated Oil Adduct - A composition of matter comprising an oil adduct synthesized by an oil and an addition material, wherein the oil includes at least one member chosen from an ethoxylated oil, a hydrogenated oil, and an ethoxylated and hydrogenated oil: wherein the average degree of ethoxylation in the ethoxylated (optionally hydrogenated) oil is less than about 10 based on moles of ethylene oxide per mole of oil: wherein the hydrogenated (optionally ethoxylated) oil has an iodine value of less than about 75: wherein the oil is capable of undergoing reaction with the addition material through a hydroxyl group of tile oil; and wherein the addition material includes at least one member chosen from carboxylic acid anhydrides, maleic anhydride, dicarboxylic acids, fumaric acid, maleic acid, succinic acids alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, lactic acid, glycolic acid, lactobionic acid, carnitine, salicylic acid, and (meth)acrylic acid. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100029534 | Cleaning Compositions and Methods - Cleaning compositions are described comprising an aqueous component: an organic solvent; an anionic surfactant; an amine co-surfactant containing either (a) an N-oxide group or (b) a zwitterionic group; and a nonionic surfactant; in a form of a microemulsion or microemulsion preconcentrate. Methods of cleaning a hard surface using such compositions are also described. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100024144 | Oral Care Implement - An oral care implement is provided having a handle and a head with tooth cleaning elements extending from fixed pods. Additional tooth cleaning elements extend from one or more central pods suspended between the fixed pods via a bridge. The bridge may be formed from an elastomer and permit the one or more central pods to move from an initial position toward the head during use. The central pods, the bridge and outer portions of the fixed pods may be formed as a unitary structure. When a single central pod is employed, a flexible section may be disposed in the middle of the central pod so that cleaning elements extending from either end of the central pod can move toward one another during use. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100010523 | Oral Care Implement - An oral care implement including a handle and a head with a tongue cleanser. The tongue cleanser has at least one ridge which is at least as wide as it is high. In one preferred construction, the ridges are shaped so as to define a concave surface facing generally toward the handle. The ridges also preferably include aligned segments from front to back that are oriented at different angular positions. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100004666 | Oral Care Implement - An oral care implement with a soft tissue cleanser is provided to effectively cleanse the soft tissue of the mouth with comfort and a reduced risk of injury to the user. In one construction, a projection is formed of a combination of a hard material and a soft material. The hard material provides good stability for cleaning debris from the tongue or other tissue while the soft material provides comfort and a reduced risk of injury. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20090325855 | Fragrance Compositions That Reduce or Eliminate Malodor, Related Methods and Related Cleaning Compositions - A fragrance composition for control of kitchen malodor, kitchen cleaning and deodorizing products comprising them, and methods for the reduction of malodor utilizing them, the fragrance composition comprising a decyl aldehyde; an allyl amyl glycolate; cis-3-hexenyl acetate; a rose oxide; a terpinolene; and 2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090317347 | Antiperspirant/Deodorant Compositions - A composition comprising a structuring agent for the composition comprising a partially hydrogenated soybean oil with a melting point of about 26 to about 38° C. in an amount of about 5% or less by weight: and at least one active chosen from antiperspirant actives and deodorant actives in an amount of about 0.5 to about 16% by weight of the composition on an active weight basis. The composition can be used as an antiperspirant and/or deodorant when applied to an axillary area of a person. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090313801 | Oral Care Implement and Method of Decorating - An oral care implement comprises a head and a body provided with a three-dimensional surface feature on the body that is generally undecorated. A cover is applied to the body and includes a decoration that is associated with the three-dimensional surface feature, such that the body, with the cover applied, appears to have a decorated three-dimensional surface feature. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090313774 | Powered Toothbrush With Rotating Sections - The head of a toothbrush includes a first tuft block having bristles and a second tuft block having bristles. The first and second tuft blocks are mounted for counter-rotational or counter-rotational oscillating movement in a direction parallel to the outer surface of the head. The toothbrush head also includes a third section having bristles extending outwardly from the head to provide an extended field of bristles to support an elongated ribbon of toothpaste and for enhanced cleaning. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090312226 | Light Duty Liquid Cleaning Compositions And Methods Of Manufacture And Use Thereof - The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090312225 | Light Duty Liquid Cleaning Compositions and Methods of Manufacture and Use Thereof - The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090311294 | ACTIVE DELIVERY ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement includes a head ( | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090305941 | Foaming Hard Surface Cleaner - A foamable composition comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant chosen from a salt of an alkyl sulfate and a salt of an alkyl ether sulfate in an amount of about 0.01 to about 1% by weight of the composition: b) at least one glycol ether in an amount of about 0.1 to about 1.5% by weight of the composition; c) at least one alcohol in an amount of about 2 to about 6% by weight of the composition; and d) water. Also, a foamable composition comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant chosen from a salt of an alkyl sulfate and a salt of an alkyl ether sulfate; b) at least one glycol ether; c) at least one alcohol: and d) water, wherein the composition has a run down time of greater than about 15 seconds on a vertical glass surface across a distance of 10 cm. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090298737 | Acidic Cleaning Composition Containing A Hydrophilizing Polymer - An acidic cleaning composition designed to clean hard surfaces and to prevent soil build-up comprising a hydrophilizing polymer, a surfactant, and an acid and to methods of using the composition to remove limescale and/or soapscum. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090294457 | Container For Products Containing Aromatic Compounds - A container is provided for substances that contain an antibacterial compound. The container is comprised of a tube body and a tube shoulder that includes a tube nozzle. The tube body may have a laminate structure. The tube shoulder may be comprised of an alkene based polymer such as a polyethylene or a polypropylene. Such alkene based polymers have a high absorptivity for antibacterial compounds such as triclosan. It has been found that the absorptivity for triclosan can be reduced through the use of at least one of polytrimethylene naphthalate, polyethylene naphthalate and acrolonitrile/methacrylate as the surface contacting the composition containing the antibacterial. This surface can be a film on the tube shoulder/nozzle, the full structure of the tube nozzle, an insert in the tube nozzle or a co-injection molded surface on a shoulder/nozzle. The absorption is less than 1.0 mg/dm | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090238777 | High Fluoride Ion Recovery Compositions - Compositions having high fluoride ion recovery comprising a hydrocolloid, a heteropolysaccharide, a PVME/MA copolymer, and a fluoride ion source and use thereof, e.g., in the treatment of xerostomia and/or sensitive teeth. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090238769 | Compositions Comprising Nonionic And Zwittterionic Surfactants - An foaming agent comprising a non-ionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, and free of anionic surfactants which is suitable for use in personal care products, e.g., dentifrice compositions, e.g., for use in the treatment and/or alleviation of xerostomia. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090236241 | Powered Toothbrush Package - An oral care implement demonstration assembly includes a powered oral care implement, a package housing and a plurality of demonstration elements. The oral care implement demonstration assembly is configured to produce a visual demonstration effect when relative movement is provided between a first demonstration element and a second demonstration element. Among the visual effects that may be utilized is a Moiré effect. Additionally, an associated method for demonstrating features of an oral care implement though one or more visual effects is described herein. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090202456 | NOVEL SALTS AND THEIR USES - The invention relates to novel arginine salts, compositions comprising them, and their uses. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090202455 | ORAL CARE PRODUCT AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a salt of a basic amino acid the salt having a pH in an unbuffered solution of less than about 7.5; an effective amount of a soluble fluoride salt; and a particulate material which has a pH in an unbuffered solution of less than about 7.5; and to methods of using and of making such compositions. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090202454 | ORAL CARE PRODUCT AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an antibacterial agent, and to methods of using and of making such compositions. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090202451 | ORAL CARE PRODUCT AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid or salt thereof, and a small particle fraction: and to methods of using and of making these compositions. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090202450 | ORAL CARE PRODUCT AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an anionic surfactant, and to methods of using and of making such compositions. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090183332 | TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush includes a handle and a head. The head is in the form of a peripheral frame having an open central area. A plurality of cleaning element carrying support members are mounted across the frame over the open central area to form an open lattice pattern having through holes to facilitate the cleaning of the head. The cleaning elements are bristles laser welded to the support members. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090163401 | Liquid Detergent Composition - A liquid detergent composition comprising surfactants, at least one suspending agent, beads having a particle size of 100 to 2500 microns suspended in the composition, and water wherein the surfactants comprise: a) at least one of a salt of a C | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090137440 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Cleaning compositions are described comprising an aqueous component; an organic solvent; an anionic surfactant; an amine co-surfactant containing either (a) an N-oxide group or (b) a zwitterionic group; and a nonionic surfactant; in a form of a microemulsion or microemulsion preconcentrate. Methods of cleaning a hard surface using such compositions are also described. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090124527 | Liquid Detergent Composition - A liquid detergent composition comprising surfactants, a suspending agent, beads, and water. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090105113 | Liquid Detergent Composition - A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant and at least one material chosen from at least one suspending agent and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 Pa of at least about 1,000 Pa·s; and the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 100 Pa of less than about 10 Pa·s. The composition is capable of suspending materials, but it still has desired rheological properties. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090092562 | Oral Care Composition To Reduce Or Eliminate Dental Sensitivity - The invention includes an oral care composition that reduces and/or eliminates the perception of tooth sensitivity. The composition includes an adherent material and particles having an average particle size of about 8 microns or less. The particles are present in the composition in an amount of about 5% by weight. Also included within the scope of the invention are related methods, such as methods of occluding a dentin tubule. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090087501 | Oral Compositions Containing Botanical Extracts - The disclosure provides oral compositions having at least two botanical active ingredients derived from plants. The oral composition also includes an orally acceptable vehicle to deliver an effective amount of the at least two active ingredients in vivo. The botanical active ingredients provide particularly efficacious antimicrobial (antibacterial, antiviral, and/or antifungal), antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, and or healing properties to the oral compositions. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090065560 | MULTI-PACK OF PRODUCT PACKAGES - A multi-pack of packages of individually packaged products wherein there is a plurality of products packaged in individual paperboard cartons, the paperboard cartons being devoid of applied indicia like printing or coloration applied to the paperboard prior to carton forming. There is no printing of logos, trademarks or other product information prior forming the carton. The cartons do have a product identification that is embossed or debossed into the paperboard material of the cartons. The individual cartons are placed in a stack of two to twenty or more cartons and wrapped with a thermoplastic film material. The thermoplastic film material contains the required product indicia like colors and other decoration and product logos and trademarks. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20080313835 | Oral Care Instrument Including An Oral Care Agent - An oral care instrument includes at least one oral care agent. In one embodiment, the oral care agent can be provided on one or more surfaces of the oral care instrument or included within cavities within the head or in one or more surfaces of a head. In other embodiment, the oral care agent can be provided in or on a thin slab subsequently bonded onto a surface, or applied as a stable coating. The oral care instrument can also be provided with a wear indicator. The oral care agents can be released during one use, during multiple uses, or throughout the life of the instrument. Water, oral secretions and/or chemicals within the mouth can activate the oral care agents. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080307594 | Interactive Toothbrush - A toothbrush ( | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080292566 | ORAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING MORIN - The present invention relates to an oral composition useful to reduce inflammatory processes. More specifically, the invention relates to a composition consisting essentially of an anti-oxidative effective amount of morin and a water-humectant phase, and to a composition comprising an anti-oxidative effective amount of morin, one or more anti-bacterial agents and a water-humectant phase. In an embodiment, the composition is used in a method of preventing or treating inflammatory dental diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080267891 | Oral Care Composition To Reduce Or Eliminate Dental Sensitivity - The invention includes an oral care composition that reduces and/or eliminates the perception of tooth sensitivity. The composition includes an adherent material and particles having an average particle size of about 8 microns or less. The particles are present in the composition in an amount of about 5% by weight. Also included within the scope of the invention are related methods, such as methods of occluding a dentin tubule. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080254400 | Method and Tool For Oral Substrate Measurement In Animals - A gingival contour probe comprising a shaft portion and an elongated tip portion attached at a proximal end thereof to the shaft portion, the tip portion being non-planarly bent and/or curved and carrying markings, the number and scale of which are indicative of measured lengths; the probe being adapted at least by the number and/or scale of the markings for use in convenient gingival margin measurement of a tooth in a conscious non-human animal. A method for quantifying dental plaque in a conscious non-human animal comprising (a) aligning the tip portion of such a gingival contour probe with a gingival margin of a tooth in the animal; (b) by reference to the markings on the tip portion of the probe, measuring the length of the margin and the length of plaque deposit if any at the margin; and (c) calculating a plaque score for the tooth by comparing the length of plaque deposit with the length of the margin. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080251492 | Overmolded Containers With Improved Gripping and Methods of Manufacture Thereof - A blow molded container is blow molded with improved gripping areas. The gripping areas of the container contain a layer of an elastomer which has a greater coefficient of friction than the coefficient of friction of the container surface. The elastomer preferably is selectively on the gripping areas for that container with the surface of the remainder of the container being that of the container as formed. The container is formed from a preform that has an elastomer layer of a size and shape to produce the elastomer on the gripping area of the container, providing a blow mold with a negative of the container and gripping area on the inner surface of the mold, orienting the preform in the mold such that the elastomer layer on the preform is adjacent to the negative of the gripping area on the inner surface of the mold, and injecting a gas into the preform to blow mold the container with the gripping areas overmolded with a layer of the elastomer. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080242581 | Liquid Detergent With Refractive Particle - A liquid detergent composition containing refractive particles. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080241447 | Blow Molded Polyester Container With An Over-Molded Thermoplastic Layer - The invention is directed to polyester containers that are produced from polyester preforms, the preforms preferably having a thermoplastic over-mold layer on at least a part of the exterior surface of the preform. The preform is made by over-molding the thermoplastic layer onto the preform surface in one or more over-molding operations. In a single over-molding embodiment the preform has a body layer of a first color and the over-molded layer of a second color. The over-mold layer can have a thickness gradient varying in thickness from one end of the preform to adjacent another end of the preform. This will give the blow molded container a unique appearance where there the container will be substantially transparent or of a first color and the over-mold layers of differing colors. The over-mold layers can have a thickness and color gradient. A third color will result from the blending of the first color and the differing colors of the over-mold layers where the first color and the differing colors can both be perceived. There can result only a first color at one end and a second color at another end with a third color varying blend intermediate between the one end and the another end. The color of the contained liquid can also add to the color mixing when the container is substantially transparent. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080234170 | ACIDIC CLEANING COMPOSITIONS - A composition comprising a mixing product of:
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| 20080233067 | Method Of Making Enhanced Efficacy Antiperspirant Actives - This invention comprises: (1) a wet grinding method for enhancing the activity of an aluminum or an aluminum/zirconium salt without the dilution and heating traditionally required wherein the enhancement is described as forming a salt wherein the amount of smaller aluminum species as represented by Peak 4+Peak 5 is increased by an amount of at least 10% over the parent salt; and, if zirconium is present, the area of Peak 1 in the parent salt is at least 10% greater than the area of Peak 1 after grinding; (2) an enhanced aluminum or aluminum/zirconium salt itself, and (3) anhydrous (less than 4% water excluding waters of hydration for the enhanced salt) antiperspirant and/or deodorant products made with the salts described in (2). | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080233058 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS WITH FILM FORMING POLYMERS - Oral care compositions comprising:
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| 20080199412 | ANTI-STAINING ANTIBACTERIAL DENTIFRICE - An anti-staining, antibacterial dentifrice comprises an anti-staining effective amount of an orally acceptable polymer or copolymer that comprises a plurality of monomeric groups of formula (I) | 08-21-2008 |
