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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7419263 | Device and method for assisting development of an infant's visual acuity and for transferring a mother's scent to an infantile environment A device for assisting the development of an infant's visual acuity and for transferring the mother's scent to an infantile environment. Supple fabric contacts an area of the mother's body for absorbing a portion of the mother's scent and is thereafter transferred a... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7381345 | Fiber product treating agent The present invention relates to a fiber product treating agent and a method of increasing the longevity of perfume in a fiber product treating agent. The present invention specifically relates to a fiber product treating agent containing (a) a compounds represented... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7354667 | Aromatherapeutic articles and methods of use thereof Articles and method for utilization of aromatherapeutic agents in both entertainment and therapeutic situations or a combination thereof, the invention contemplates the disposition of aromatherapeutic agents on or in substrates of varying description such that press... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7316046 | Cleaning brush with disposable/replaceable brush head Disclosed are brushes for cleaning toilet bowls and the like. The brushes have a permanent handle and can be used with a replaceable/disposable brush head that is flushable after use. The brush is a stack of sheets of water-dissolvable material. The sheets are compr... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7279452 | Sanitizing applicator having a positively charged fabric cover A sanitizing applicator for applying a liquid sanitizer to a surface. The sanitizer may be a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC)-based or chlorine-based sanitizer containing positively charged ions at an effective concentration level for killing a predefined percenta... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7240375 | Waistless underwear alternative secret pants shield A women's waistless and seamless clothing adherable underwear includes an oval pad made of a soft absorbent material, wherein the pad has double sided strips of adhesive tape with removable peel-off cover strips to attach to the inside crotch area of low slung cloth... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7192459 | Addition of odorants to gases for leak detection An apparatus for dispensing an odorant to a fluid in a vessel having an interior volume containing the fluid includes at least one odorant material and an odorant-permeable material. The at least one odorant material is disposed in the interior volume, the odorant m... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7011093 | Microencapsulated fragrances and methods of coating microcapsules Nasal dilators and strips, methods of their manufacture, and methods for improving the breathing of individuals are provided. The strips and dilators include an elongated substrate, with or without a dilating component or portion, having top and bottom surfaces and ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6936330 | Three dimensional structures useful as cleaning sheets Disclosed are cleaning sheets having substantial macroscopic three-dimensionality. Optionally, the macroscopically three-dimensional cleaning sheets can comprise a contractable material (e.g., a scrim material), which when heated and then cooled contracts so as to p... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6833487 | Articles comprising a cationic polysaccharide and silica The present invention relates to articles, preferably disposable absorbent articles like sanitary napkins and pantiliners, which comprise a cationic polysaccharide, preferably chitosan material, and silica. Such disposable absorbent articles deliver improved odor co... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6818572 | Floor cleaning wipe A floor cleaning wipe comprising a water insoluble substrate which is impregnated with a floor cleaning composition. ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6797357 | Three dimensional structures useful as cleaning sheets Disclosed are cleaning sheets having substantial macroscopic three-dimensionality. Optionally, the macroscopically three-dimensional cleaning sheets can comprise a contractable material (e.g., a scrim material), which when heated and then cooled contracts so as to p... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6790794 | Cleaning sheets comprising additive and perfume Disclosed are cleaning sheets comprising an additive and perfume. The additive is preferably selected from the group consisting of wax, oil, and mixtures thereof. The cleaning sheets preferably have at least two regions, where the regions are distinguished by basis ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6787210 | Absorbent pad for use with urinal An inexpensive and disposable, highly absorbent pad for placement on a floor surface, directly in front of a urinal, for absorbing fluid not deposited within the confines of the urinal which would otherwise drip on the floor. Fluid absorbed by the pad is prevented f... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6713410 | Method for textile treatment for spandex containing fabrics A method of treating textile which is yarn or fabric containing spandex fibres, comprising contracting the textile with a perfume so that the perfume is deposited on the fabric. The perfume contains a mixture of fragrance materials which preferentially deposit on th... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6680264 | Glass cleaning wipe A glass cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric containing wood pulp fibers, the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with a glass cleaning composition.... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6663949 | Deodorizing absorbent sheet A deodorizing absorbent sheet having a water-insoluble deodorizer and an absorbent polymer which are embedded in a fiber web, wherein the absorbent polymer is fixed to the fibers making up the fiber web. The deodorizer is fixed inside the fiber web via th... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6626536 | Device and method for assisting development of an infant's visual acuity and for transferring a mother's scent to an infantile environment A device for assisting the development of an infant's visual acuity and for transferring the mother's scent to an infantile environment. Supple fabric contacts an area of the mother's body for absorbing a portion of the mother's scent and is thereafter tr... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6607994 | Nanoparticle-based permanent treatments for textiles This invention is directed to preparations useful for the permanent or substantially permanent treatment of textiles and other webs. More particularly, the preparations of the invention comprise an agent or other payload surrounded by or contained within ... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6557394 | Smell test device The test includes a test panel placed between and rotatably secured to a cover and a rear panel. The cover has two windows located adjacent each other. Located adjacent the periphery of the test panel are twelve labels. Below each label is a set of choice... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6555490 | Lining material The invention features a lining material for footwear. The material includes a non-woven felt including up to 80% by weight of grooved or multi-lobed cross section transport fibers and the remainder of thermally bondable fibers arranged to secure the tran... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6375983 | Microencapsulated fragrances and method for preparation This invention provides an encapsulated fragrance in which the fragrance is controlled can be released by exposing the encapsulated fragrance to a solution of a predetermined pH. The invention also contemplates a process for preparing encapsulated fragran... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6348423 | Multilayered wound dressing A novel wound dressing includes a fibrous absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudate, an odor layer for absorbing odor and a barrier layer interposed the fibrous absorbent and barrier layers. Preferably the barrier layer is vacuum perforated and the fibr... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6291371 | Application of film forming technology to fragrance control release systems; and resultant fragrance control release system Described is a fragrance control release system which is an emulsifier-free, single phase, nonporous, continuous, permeable polymeric film having a substantially uniform thickness of from about 1 up to about 150 microns, having entrapped and dissolved the... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6254932 | Fabric softener device for in-dryer use A system for the softening or other treatment of fabric articles is provided which comprises a vented bag comprising a fastening system and flexible sheet releasably impregnated with an effective amount of a liquid fabric-treatment composition.... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6245693 | Laminated composite absorbent structure comprising odor control means The laminated absorbent structure has absorbent gelling material (26) and a first odour absorber (24) each held between separate containing layers (2,4,6). The absorbent gelling material also separates a fluid-receiving surface from the first odour absorb... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6203810 | Breathable perspiration pads having odor control The present invention relates to breathable perspiration pads such as underarm-, wrist- and head-perspiration pads, collar inserts, and shoe inserts, having a breathable backsheet, and an odor control system. The combination of breathability and the odor ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 5985774 | Rug including a scented filament incorporated therin and method therefor A scented rug has a plurality of formed textile length portions disposed side-by-side with adjacent length portions secured together to form the rug. At least one of the length portions includes a scented strand extending lengthwise therein. The length po... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5629081 | Premoistened, flushable, disposable and biodegradable wet wipes The present invention provides a pre-moistened, dispersible, and biodegradable wet wipe comprising a web of non-woven fibers contacted with a PVOH containing binder. The binder-contacted web further comprises an aqueous lotion solution comprising from abo... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5605749 | Nonwoven pad for applying active agents The present invention provides an topically appliable active agent impregnated nonwoven pad, and the pad is fabricated from a nonwoven web that contains crimped conjugate fibers of spunbond fibers or staple fibers, wherein the nonwoven web is characterize... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5425887 | Encapsualted perfume in fabric conditioning articles A tumble dryer article comprising an effective amount of a fabric conditioning composition containing from about 60 to about 99 wt. % of a hydrocarbon based fabric conditioning component a) an effective amount of a fabric conditioning composition having (i) fr... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5399404 | Foot and shoe deodorizer patch A patch for masking foot and shoe odors through controlled release of fragrance is claimed.... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5384186 | Non-destructive carriers for cyclodextrin complexes Cyclodextrin complex is suspended in polyalkylene glycol carrier material that does not displace the included material. The preferred perfume/cyclodextrin complexes, either alone or admixed with solvent (e.g., water), are preferably suspended in the carri... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5116656 | Use of methyl abietates for transfer of perfuming compositions during fabric drying A process and article for enhancing the efficiency of transfer of a perfuming composition between a flexible porous or fibrous element and a fabric during drying of the fabric by incorporating a mixture of methyl abietates, preferably those available unde... | 05/26/1992 |
| 4908252 | Pleasant-feeling fragrance sampler containing microcapsules A fragrance sampler for delivering and dispensing perfumes is disclosed. The sampler includes a sheet of synthetic pile fabric or other fabric with similar tactile properties having embedded therein microcapsules containing a fragrance oil. The fabric mat... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4882220 | Fibrous structures having a durable fragrance A fragrant fibrous structure, such as fabrics, apparels or the like, provided with microcapsules encapsulating a perfume and a resinous binder, preferably a silicone resin in a weight ratio of 2/1 to 1/5, an add-on amount in the aggregate of said microcap... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4528226 | Stretchable microfragrance delivery article An article comprises sheet material which may be printed and having an adherent coating of microscopic, rupturable capsules in a binder on at least one surface thereof, the article being capable of undergoing plastic deformation and exhibiting: (a) a yiel... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4526694 | Acid-containing product for the treatment of moist wash in the mechanical clothes drier A composition for coating a flexible textile sheet for the treatment of moist wash in a mechanical clothes drier, consisting essentially of: an active substance selected from the group consisting of textile softening agents, antistatic substances, fragran... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4514461 | Fragrance impregnated fabric This invention is a fabric impregnated with micron-size bubbles in the form of fragile capsules within the interstices between the strands inside the body of the fabric by spraying the capsules in combination with a liquid binder and then putting the fabr... | 04/30/1985 |
| 4511495 | Tumble dryer products for depositing perfume Perfume may be deposited on fabrics by drying wet fabrics in a rotary hot air dryer together with a conditioning composition containing (i) a fabric conditioning agent such as a fabric softener and (ii) particles containing an intimate mixture of a perfum... | 04/16/1985 |
