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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5083675 | Easy opening device for vacuum packed pouch packed as a "Bag-in-Box" A removal element is superposed on and joined to the periphery of an aperture which is preformed or precut on one face of a bag constituting part of a Bag-in-Box package. A supporting framework is superposed on the removable element, certain edges of whic... | 01/28/1992 |
| 4871569 | Dual-stream juice processing for recovering juice solids from extractor core material Disclosed is a method for recovering residual juice solids present in the extractor core or waste material from citrus juice extraction. In this method, citrus fruit is processed in a juice extraction and finishing system to provide a primary juice stream... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4865863 | Co-milling fiber for use in foods This invention is a process for rendering an edible fiber more easily hydratable for addition to food products. Edible fiber is co-milled in a multi-impact mill with sugar and optionally flour and starch. This co-milling improves the dispersion and the wa... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4865596 | Composite absorbent structures and absorbent articles containing such structures The present invention relates to composite absorbent structures suitable for incorporation into absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, diapers, incontinent devices, training pants and the like. Such structures comprise webs of entangled blown microf... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4865231 | Button type dispensing package A swivel-up type dispensing package is disclosed. The package includes a product chamber with an elevator therein to move the product axially. A feed screw and nut are associated with the elevator and relative rotary motion between the feed screw and nut ... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4865204 | Carton structure having easily openable compression resistant end An easily openable carton structure having an end wall including an interior flap hingedly connected to one of the carton side walls, said interior flap having a line of weakness defining shear initiating and non-shear initiating portions thereof and an e... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4863753 | Reduced calorie peanut butter The present invention relates to a reduced calorie peanut butter wherein the oil phase comprises triglycerides containing at least about 10% by weight medium chain fatty acids. Preferably, medium chain triglycerides are used in the oil phase. It has been ... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4863620 | Acidic liquid fabric softener with yellow color that changes to blue upon dilution Liquid fabric softening compositions for use in a rinse bath after washing fabrics with a detergent. The softening compositions have a pH of from about 2 to about 6 and contain certain specific yellow/blue colorants at levels which provide a yellow color ... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4863721 | Reduced stinging antiperspirant compositions Polar solvent-free antiperspirant compositions comprising particulate cellulose ether polymers, preferably hydroxyethyl-cellulose. These antiperspirant compositions produce less stinging and burning than compositions not containing particulate cellulose e... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4857351 | Process for treating coffee beans to make a better-tasting coffee The invention is a method for treating coffee beans to make a better-tasting and improved aroma coffee. Green coffee beans are first partially roasted to a Hunter a-color between about 3 and about 9, under roasting conditions sufficient to increase the Hu... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4855072 | Liquid fabric softener Liquid fabric softening compositions for use in a rinse bath after washing fabrics with a detergent. The softening compositions contain (a) the reaction products of higher fatty acids with a polyamine selected from the group consisting of hydroxyalkylalky... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4853143 | Bleach activator compositions containing an antioxidant Bleach activator, bleach and detergent compositions comprising: (a) a peroxyacid bleach precursor having the general formula I wherein Ac is the acyl moiety of an organic carboxylic acid comprising an optionally substituted, linear or branched C6 -C | 08/01/1989 |
| 4849222 | Mixtures for treating hypercholesterolemia Psyllium gum and polyol polyesters are administered orally to reduce blood cholesterol levels.... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4849257 | Articles and methods for treating fabrics in dryer Dryer-added fabric conditioning articles and methods utilizing a fabric conditioning composition which is released in the dryer by a dispensing means, the fabric conditioning composition comprising an improved uniform and stable mixture of: a polymeric so... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4849428 | Cyclic anti-inflammatory derivatives of di-tert-butylphenol compounds, compositions and use The present invention involves compounds having the structure: ##STR1## (a) --A-- is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## (b) --Y is selected from certain low molecular weight moieties which terminate in specific functional groups: --C... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4846821 | Substantially fluid-impervious microbubbled polymeric web exhibiting low levels of noise when subjected to movement A microbubbled, substantially fluid-impervious polymeric web exhibiting substantially the same consumer preferred soft and cloth-like tactile impression and low noise generation levels heretofore only achievable in microapertured, and hence substantially ... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4846587 | Flaccid bag having improved integrally formed carrying handle A bag comprised of flaccid material and having an improved integrally formed carrying handle which supports the weight of one or more articles contained within the bag with minimal discomfort to the supporting portion or portions of the user's body. The b... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4847303 | Tert-butylphenyl compounds useful as anti-inflammatory agents The present invention involves compounds having the structure: ##STR1## wherein: (a) --A1 is selected from the group consisting of --OH, --H, and --O2 CR; (b) --A2 is selected from the group consisting of unsubstituted or ... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4844824 | Stable heavy duty liquid detergent compositions which contain a softener and antistatic agent Heavy duty liquid laundry detergent compositions which clean, soften and provide static control, and which comprise: (1) sulfated (optionally ethoxylated) alcohol anionic surfactant, (2) ion pair complex, (3) cumene, xylene, or toluene sulfonate, (4) smec... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4844820 | Liquid fabric softener comprising light-unstable red dye in protective package Liquid fabric softening composition for use in a rinse bath after washing fabrics with a detergent. The softening composition has a pH of less than about 7 and contains light-unstable red dyes especially D&C Red #28, to provide a pink color, the softening... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4842850 | Hair care compositions Shampoo compositions which give both improved style retention and hair conditioning properties are disclosed herein. The compositions comprise from about 0.01% to about 10% of a rigid silicone polymer premixed with a concentrated alkyl glyceryl sulfonate ... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4842165 | Resilient squeeze bottle package for dispensing viscous products without belching A resilient squeeze bottle dispensing package capable of dispensing viscous products without excessive air entrainment and belching on successive dispensing cycles. In a preferred embodiment, the viscous product is preferably suspended inside a resilient ... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4842593 | Disposable absorbent articles for incontinent individuals Absorbent articles containing both an acidic buffering agent and a non-toxic, non-irritating, non-volatile antimicrobial agent are disclosed. The acidic buffering agent is preferably also an absorbent gelling agent which can imbibe aqueous body fluids in ... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4840738 | Stable biodegradable fabric softening compositions containing 2-hydroxypropyl monoester quaternized ammonium salts Shelf-stable biodegradable fabric softening compositions are provided comprising mixtures of a quaternized ester-ammonium softening compound having the formula ##STR1## and mixtures thereof, wherein each R substituent is independently selected f... | 06/20/1989 |
| 4839216 | Formed material produced by solid-state formation with a high-pressure liquid stream The present invention provides for a process for transforming a substantially continuous web of substantially planar, deformable material having an indefinite length, a first surface, and a second surface into a formed material. The material has a transfo... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4839076 | Pouched through the washer and dryer laundry additive product having at least one wall comprised of finely apertured polymeric film A pouched through the washer and dryer laundry additive product having at least one of its walls constructed of finely apertured polymeric film. In a particularly preferred embodiment, both pouch walls are constructed of finely apertured polymeric film to... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4835804 | Multiple compartment container laundering method A container containing a predetermined quantity of incompatible detergent compositions is introduced into the drum of a machine for washing laundry. The container comprises compartments which separately receive the constituents of the detergent compositio... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4835211 | Cationic latex compositions capable of producing elastomers with hydrophilic surfaces Latex compositions suitable for applications requiring surface hydrophilicity are disclosed. The compositions comprise: (1) a liquid phase selected from the group consisting of water, water-miscible solvents and mixtures thereof; and (2) latex particles d... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4835001 | Baked goods made with sucrose fatty acid esters Dough compositions that are baked to form pastries, biscuits, shortbreads and shortcakes having improved tenderness are disclosed. This benefit is achieved by incorporating into the dough a fat product comprising sucrose fatty acid esters having at least ... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4834895 | Articles and methods for treating fabrics in clothes dryer Dryer-added fabric conditioning articles and methods utilizing fabric softener agent, polymeric soil release agent, and protecting agent to protect dryer surfaces.... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4830010 | Methods for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders Methods for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders in human or lower animal subjects comprising the steps of administering to said subject a safe and effective amount of urea and analyzing the breath of said subject for the presence of carbon dioxide... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4828746 | Detergent compatible, dryer released fabric softening/antistatic agents in a sealed pouch Fabric softener particles comprising an inner core of fabric softening composition and an outer coating completely surrounding said core. The outer coating is substantially water-insoluble and protects the inner core from dissolving when present in a typi... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4824602 | Processes for purification of quaternary cationic surfactant materials and cosmetic compositions containing same The present invention relates to processes for purifying quaternary cationic surfactant materials and rendering said materials substantially free of ultraviolet absorbing impurities having a maximum absorption in the range of from about 260 nm to about 28... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4823783 | Adhesive-free bonding of continuously moving webs to form laminate web and products cut therefrom Method and apparatus for ultrasonically bonding continuously moving webs to one another using a stationary vibrating horn and a relatively slick, non-thermally softenable moving slip layer interposed between the webs to be bonded and the horn to prevent w... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4822875 | Sucrose polyesters which behave like cocoa butters The invention is a cocoa butter substitute comprising sucrose fatty acid esters having at least four fatty acid ester groups, and having the following fatty acid composition: (a) from about 25% to about 50% lauric acid; (b) from about 50% to about 75% pal... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4822499 | Liquid fabric softener with stable non-staining pink color Liquid fabric softening compositions for use in a rinse bath after washing fabrics with a detergent. The softening compositions have a pH of less than about 7 and contain certain specific light-stable dyes at levels which provide a pink color.... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4822602 | Cosmetic sticks The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions in the form of solid sticks, especially deodorant sticks and antiperspirant sticks. The cosmetic stick compositions of the present invention comprise the essential components: (a) water-soluble active... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4820447 | Mild skin cleansing soap bar with hydrated cationic polymer skin conditioner Disclosed is a mild skin cleansing soap bar composition comprising: (1) 50-90% soap, and (2) a hydrated cationic polymeric skin conditioner. The physical composition of the bar is such that the hydrated polymer is substantially uniformly distributed and w... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4818555 | Method of making low viscosity evaporative orange juice concentrates having less cooked off-flavor Low viscosity evaporative orange juice concentrates having less cooked off-flavor, as measured by the % retained valencene, are disclosed. These concentrates are preferably obtained by an evaporative concentration process which starts with a feed juice ha... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4817788 | Laminated laundry product A through the wash, compact, laminated laundry product (1) comprising powdered laundry actives laminated between two plies, at least one ply of which is a strong wet strength, high stretch tissue (5) having a multiplicity of deeply embossed (stretched) no... | 04/04/1989 |
