Did You Know...
...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D646175 | Bottle | 10/04/2011 |
| D646170 | Container for hair care composition | 10/04/2011 |
| D646164 | Overcap | 10/04/2011 |
| D646157 | Container window design | 10/04/2011 |
| D646063 | Manual toothbrush | 10/04/2011 |
| 8026203 | Surfactant concentrate The present relates to a surfactant concentrate comprising at least 75% of an essentially completely neutralized anionic sulphated surfactant and 5% to 25% carboxylic acid, of which 4% to 96% of the carboxylic acid is in its free acid form, the process for making it... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8025966 | Fibrous structures Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Elongation of greater than 15.8% as measured according to the Elongation Test Method are provided. ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8022027 | Composition comprising a lipase and a bleach catalyst The present invention relates to a composition comprising: (i) a lipase; and (ii) a bleach catalyst that is capable of accepting an oxygen atom from a peroxyacid and transferring the oxygen atom to an oxidizeable substrate. ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8021591 | Method and apparatus for incrementally stretching a web A method and apparatus is provided which uses activation members for incrementally stretching a web at a low strain rate. The activation members include an activation belt and a single activation member wherein the activation belt and single activation member compri... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8021437 | Organic catalyst with enhanced enzyme compatiblity This invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising organic catalysts having enhanced enzyme compatibility and processes for making and using such cleaning compositions. ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8021436 | Cleaning and/or treatment compositions comprising a xyloglucan conjugate This invention relates to compositions comprising a xyloglucan conjugate and processes for making and using such compositions including the use of such compositions to clean and/or treat a situs. ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8020237 | Apparatus for cleaning process surfaces A brush, as well as a method for cleaning a process surface using the brush, having: a hollow cylinder having a closed first end, a closed second end, and a peripheral wall with an internal and external surface; with bristles arranged on the external surface of the ... | 09/20/2011 |
| D645350 | Bottle with doser | 09/20/2011 |
| D645257 | Paper product | 09/20/2011 |
| 8017827 | Disposable absorbent article with enhanced absorption properties A substantially cellulose free absorbent core comprising absorbent polymer material having a saline flow conductivity greater than about 100×10−7 cm3·sec/g and a centrifuge retention capacity of greater than about 20 g/g. A disposable absor... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8017136 | Shiny foundation A cosmetic composition is provided comprising: a) a cross-linked organopolysiloxane elastomer; b) a shine agent having the formula R—X—R′ wherein R and R′ are C6-C10 alkyl gr... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8017108 | Conditioning composition comprising aminosilicone A conditioning composition containing an aminosilicone having a viscosity of from about 1,000 cs to about 1,000,000 cs, and less than about 0.5% nitrogen by weight of the aminosilicone, a cationic surfactant, a high melting point fatty compound, and an aqueous carri... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8017106 | Aerosol cream mousse and method of treating hair The present invention provides stable aerosol cream mousse composition, preferably hair care composition, that can provide enhanced touch, combability, alignment and volume reduction to the hair, with low or reduced greasy, oily hair feel, while being formulated hav... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8016807 | Refastenable absorbent article and a method of applying thereof Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants and the like, having elastomeric ear panels and a fastening system that provides the user with different options as to how the absorbent article may be fitted to and re... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8016803 | Absorbent article with urine-permeable coversheet An absorbent article having a backsheet, an absorbent core, a topsheet, and a genital coversheet. The topsheet has an opening positioned to allow exuded fecal material to pass therethrough when the article is worn by a wearer. The genital coversheet is positioned ac... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8016800 | Test method for assessing irritation of skin Test methods for assessing irritation of portions of skin and/or assessing inhibition and/or reduction of such irritation are provided. ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8016207 | Systems and devices for emitting volatile compositions Methods and devices for emitting volatile materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, methods and devices for emitting two or more fragrance compositions are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment of a device, the device has a housing, and the housing is suppor... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8016156 | Cleansing wipe container having content-specific display A cleansing wipe container includes a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a pair of side panels and a lid. The cleansing wipe container may be filled with a plurality of cleansing wipes that are contained in a cartridge. The cartridge and container interact s... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8015980 | Methods and apparatuses for applying eyelash extensions An applicator for use with an eyelash extension system that has a backbone and a backbone surface. A plurality of eyelash extensions are attached to the backbone. The applicator has a closure having a closure surface facing the backbone surface, and a pair of clips,... | 09/13/2011 |
| D645144 | Absorbent article | 09/13/2011 |
| D645143 | Absorbent article | 09/13/2011 |
| D644922 | Carton for stain treatment implements | 09/13/2011 |
| D644843 | Absorbent article material with surface indicia | 09/13/2011 |
| D644842 | Paper product | 09/13/2011 |
| 8015027 | Method for recommending disposable absorbent incontinence articles The present invention is directed to a method for recommending a disposable absorbent incontinence article to be used by an incontinent person. The method comprises the steps of: (a) receiving information, from a user, about incontinence devices which are currently ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8012513 | Method for promoting eye health The present invention relates to a method for promoting eye health by administering to a companion animal a composition comprising at least one polyphenol selected from the group consisting of rosemary, rosemary extract, coffeic acid, coffee extract, turmeric extrac... | 09/06/2011 |
| D644513 | Container label | 09/06/2011 |
| D644512 | Container label | 09/06/2011 |
| D644443 | Paper product | 09/06/2011 |
| D644442 | Paper product | 09/06/2011 |
| D644441 | Paper product | 09/06/2011 |
| 8008245 | Fabric care compositions and systems comprising organosilicone microemulsions and methods employing same Systems, compositions and methods for fabric laundering comprising selected organosilicones which are formulated into microemulsions for improved deposition onto fabrics to provide fabric care benefits. ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8008241 | Automatic dishwashing detergent composition An automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising: a. at least 0.1 mg of active protease per gram of composition, wherein the protease is a variant of a protease that has at least 70% identity with the amino acid sequence o... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8008240 | Process for treating a hard surface using an EO/PO trisiloxane The present invention relates to a process of treating a hard surface with a composition comprising polyalkoxylate trisiloxane. More specifically, it relates to a process of treating an horizontal hard surface, wherein a composition comprising polyalkoxylate trisilo... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8007771 | Flavors for oral compositions The present invention relates to oral care compositions comprising stannous ions, a mint-type flavor oil, a protectant component that prevents generation of off odor and off taste in the composition, and orally acceptable carriers. The mint-type oils include pepperm... | 08/30/2011 |
