Abstract:
A microfluidic delivery device and method of dispensing a fluid composition therefrom is provided. The microfluidic delivery device includes a housing electrically connectable with a power source; a cartridge releasably connectable with the housing; and a fan connected with the housing. The cartridge has a reservoir for containing a fluid composition and microfluidic die in fluid communication with the reservoir. The die is configured such that substantially all of the fluid composition exits the microfluidic die in a horizontal direction or downward direction relative to horizontal. The fan is configured to generate air flow that converges with and redirects the fluid composition dispensed from the microfluidic die in an upward direction relative to horizontal.
Abstract:
A cartridge for a microfluidic delivery system is provided. The cartridge includes a reservoir for containing a fluid composition. The cartridge includes a capillary tube having a first end portion and a second end portion opposing the first end portion. The first end portion of the capillary tube is in fluid communication with the reservoir. The second end portion of the capillary tube is operatively connected with the reservoir. The cartridge includes a restriction member that is in fluid communication with the capillary tube and that is configured to restrict fluid flow. The cartridge comprises a microfluidic delivery member connected with and in fluid communication with the reservoir, wherein the microfluidic delivery member comprises a die having at least one nozzle.
Abstract:
A microfluidic fluid delivery device and method. The device includes a reservoir and a transport member. The device includes a microfluidic delivery member including a microfluidic die configured to release a fluid, composition from the device. The microfluidic delivery member includes an adapter configured to receive an end portion of the transport member, wherein a capillary passage is formed between the adapter and the transport member. The capillary passage has a largest effective pore size that is smaller than the average effective pore size of the transport member.
Abstract:
Ink jet delivery systems comprising a fluid composition comprising a perfume mixture having a boiling point of less than 250C and an ink jet to deliver the fluid composition into the air, whereby scent longevity, perfume character, room fill, and/or functional benefits (e.g. odor elimination) are provided.
Abstract:
A volatile composition dispenser comprises a volatile composition container comprising at least one volatile composition therein. A rupture element is positioned proximate to the volatile composition container. The volatile composition container comprises a cam comprising a camming surface. The camming surface is configured to move at least a portion of the rupture element toward the volatile composition container to puncture the volatile composition container and release at least a portion of the volatile composition from the volatile composition container such that the portion of the volatile composition evaporates and exits the volatile composition dispenser.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an article for cleansing body surfaces. The article contains an effervescent composition, a first layer and a cleansing composition. Surprisingly, the article provides improved lather and cleansing with a Steady Flash Lather Volume of 250 ml, a Steady Total Lather Volume of 850 ml and a Rinsability percent of greater than about 50%.
Abstract:
The self-inflating article of the present invention contains a self-inflating personal care article contains, an inflatable bladder containing a substrate, at least one rupturable reservoir, a cleansing composition wherein said rupturable reservoir is positioned within the sack of the inflatable bladder. The self-inflating article surprisingly provides effective cleansing benefits to the skin and hair in a convenient, inexpensive, and sanitary manner.
Abstract:
A collapsible tube package (10) having a reclosable closure (12) comprises a tubular body (16) having a first open end and a second open end. It also comprises a tube head (14) having an outer shoulder surface (22) and a perimeter edge (20). The tube head (14) is located just inside the first open end of the tubular body (16) such that a continuous wall portion (27) of the tubular body (16) extends longitudinally beyond the perimeter edge (20) of the tube head (14). The continuous wall portion (27) is swaged against and ultrasonically welded to the outer shoulder surface (22). The second open end of the tubular body (16) is flattened and sealed closed. The tube head (14) has an energy concentration ring (26) melted into a sealing interface between the continuous wall portion (27) and the outer shoulder surface (22), and the tubular body (16) and the tube head (14) comprise just two individual parts made of weldable, non-polar plastics having no metal laminates and metal particles therein.
Abstract:
A conformable, self-aligning, high extraction efficiency tea filter pack (1) capable of flavor extraction efficiencies comparable to those obtained using an identical quantity of bulk tea leaves and a paper filter under identical brewing conditions, but which exhibits substantially consistent pot-to-pot brew strength for any given automatic drip coffee maker. The preferred filter pack is formed from two layers (10, 20) of flexible material which are secured to one another about their outermost periphery with a predetermined quantity of tea leaves (50) housed within a brew chamber (40) formed between the two layers (10, 20). The brew chamber (40) exhibits a maximum volume between about 100 percent and about 400 percent greater than the volume of the dry tea leaves contained therein. The discharge flow rate (F3) from the brew chamber is slower than the inlet flow rate (F1) into the brew chamber to permit a buildup of water and flooding of the brew chamber (40). The flexible conformable side wall surrounding the brew chamber (40) extends upwardly a vertical distance which is at least sufficient to capture enough hot water to totally immerse the brew chamber (40) when the brew chamber (40) is in its fully expanded condition. This causes the tea leaves (50) within the chamber (40) to expand and float throughout the remaining portions of the brew cycle, thereby establishing a steady state brewing condition which is highly effective in maximizing tea/water contact as the hot water passes through the brew chamber (40) on its way to the pot.
Abstract:
A consumer product having a sensor for controlling the operation of the consumer product, a system and method including the consumer product and a sensor are provided. The system and method including a central communication unit capable of receiving incoming signals and sending outgoing instructions from the consumer product and sensor. The central communication unit communicably connected with a memory configured to store an algorithm. The sensor has a cross-linked carbon nanotube network comprising: a plurality of carbon nanotubes; and at least one linker that covalently links adjacent carbon nanotubes. The algorithm controls the consumer product based on incoming signals sent from the sensor to the central communication unit.