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EP2151173A1
EP2151173A1 EP09166855A EP09166855A EP2151173A1 EP 2151173 A1 EP2151173 A1 EP 2151173A1 EP 09166855 A EP09166855 A EP 09166855A EP 09166855 A EP09166855 A EP 09166855A EP 2151173 A1 EP2151173 A1 EP 2151173A1
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Joerg Andreas Mueller
Ursula Glaser
Arne Benjamin Colman
Alain Auzeneau
Oliver Horst Heilmann
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/05—Details of containers
    • A45D2200/058—Means for mixing different substances prior to application
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1027—Tissues, i.e. thin applicator sheets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1036—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like containing a cosmetic substance, e.g. impregnated with liquid or containing a soluble solid substance
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/25—Kits

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  • the invention relates generally to disposable cleansing wipes. Specifically, the invention is directed to a warm wipes dispenser for enabling a user to tailor the wipes to his/her needs.
  • Disposable cleansing wipes for personal cleansing are known in the art.
  • disposable cleansing wipes comprise a fibrous or film-like substrate.
  • the wipes may also include compositions to aid in a particular cleaning process.
  • wipes which are intended to be used for cleaning babies or young children may include a mild detergent composition, sanitizing agent, and/or moisturizing agent.
  • Wipes generally come in wet or dry forms.
  • the container or package containing the wet-wipes may be liquid or vapor impermeable in order to keep the wet-wipes at a desired moisture level.
  • the temperature of a wet-wipe, which is properly stored in a suitable container or package, will typically be about the same as the temperature of the immediately surrounding environment where the container or package of wet-wipes is stored.
  • the temperature of the wet-wipes may be around room temperature, for example between 20°C and 25°C.
  • room temperature for example between 20°C and 25°C.
  • the temperature of the wet-wipe may decrease below the ambient temperature of the storage environment as a result of evaporation of the liquid composition comprised by the wet-wipe.
  • the average body temperature of a human may vary, for example, between 36°C and 38°C.
  • a wet-wipe having a temperature of less than 20° C, 25° C, or even 30° C may impart an undesirable cold sensation when brought into contact with the skin of person.
  • the undesirability of the cool or cold sensation may be even more pronounced when the wet-wipe is contacted with the sensitive skin of a baby or young child during the cleaning process that often accompanies diaper changing.
  • the longer the wet-wipe is exposed to an environment outside of the wet-wipes container the more the temperature of the wipe may decrease. A warm wipe may help to release this potential discomfort.
  • the energy produced as the result of an exothermic reaction between a heating agent and a co-reactant can be used to increase the local temperature of a wipe.
  • One method is based on the encapsulation of a heating agent reacting with water to provide a warming effect, see for instance patents WO 2005/068916 and WO 2007/138498 .
  • the encapsulated heating agent can be embedded inside the fibrous sheet material of a dry wipe or comprised within a cleansing composition that will be applied to a wet wipe. Just prior to use or during use, the microcapsules are ruptured, exposing the heating agent to the co-reactant and generating heat.
  • the capsule may break prior to the moment of intended use (e.g. during manufacture, shipping or storage) causing the composition in the microcapsule to be exposed to the outside environment.
  • the wet-wipe may be heated prematurely (i.e. before the moment of intended use by a consumer).
  • a manufacturer may increase the durability of the microcapsule, for example, by using more mechanical resistant material or providing thicker capsule walls.
  • the present invention provides a wipes dispenser enabling the dispensing on-demand of at least one warm wet wipe.
  • the wipes dispenser comprises:
  • nonwoven refers to a fibrous structure made from an assembly of continuous fibers, coextruded fibers, noncontinuous fibers or combinations thereof, without weaving or knitting.
  • suitable processes for making a nonwoven include spunbonding, carding, meltblowing, air laying, wet laying, coform, and the like.
  • the nonwoven structure may comprise one or more layers of such fibrous assemblies, wherein each layer may include continuous fibers, coextruded fibers, noncontinuous fibers and combinations thereof.
  • chemical reaction generally refers to a chemical transformation or change resulting from the interaction of chemical entities.
  • exothermic reaction generally refers to a chemical reaction that releases heat to the external environment.
  • heat generating composition refers to a composition comprising at least one heating agent.
  • heating agent generally refers to an element of a heat-generating composition that undergoes a chemical reaction when it is combined with a co-reactant, resulting in the evolution of heat energy (i.e., an exothermic reaction).
  • suitable heating agents are provided in more detail herein below.
  • activating composition refers to a composition comprising at least one activating agent.
  • activating agent generally refers to an element of an activating composition that undergoes a chemical reaction when it is combined with a heating agent, resulting in the evolution of heat energy (i.e., an exothermic reaction).
  • suitable activating agent are provided in more detail herein below.
  • the wipes dispenser according to the present invention comprises:
  • the first, second and third containers can be three physical distinct entities that may be held in assembly. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the second and third container can be enclosed or partially enclosed within the first container for storing and dispensing the dry wipes.
  • the wipes dispenser according to the present invention is particularly suitable for use in the context of baby or child care, such as during a diaper change process. However, as it will be understood at the reading of the present disclosure, it can also be used in any situations where warm wet wipes might be needed as for instance during the cleaning of adult post bowel movements, floors, dishes. Warm wet wipes may also be used in any situations where feminine hygiene wipes, polishing wipes, dry or wet body cleansing wipes might be needed.
  • the first container for storing and dispensing dry wipes
  • the wipes dispenser comprises a first container for storing and dispensing at least one dry wipe, typically a plurality of dry wipes (e.g., 2 to 150).
  • the dry wipes described herein may comprise a fibrous nonwoven web of material.
  • the fibers for making the web may include natural fibers, such as, for example fibers from wood pulp, starch, plant sources, and/or animal sources.
  • the fibers may also include synthetic fibers, such as, for example fibers made from polyesters, polyolefins, polyethers, polyamides, polyesteramides, polyvinylalcohols, polyhydroxyalkanoates, and/or polysaccharides.
  • the fibers may also include a combination of natural and synthetic fibers in any proportion, as desired.
  • fibers may be desirable to have particular combinations of fibers to provide desired characteristics.
  • the fibers may be of virtually any size and may have an average length from 1 mm to 60 mm. Average fiber length refers to the length of the individual fibers if straightened out.
  • the fibers may have an average fiber width of greater than 5 micrometers. Suitable examples of fibers and fibrous webs are described in copending U.S. Patent Application No. 11/796,984, filed by Sawin, et al., on April 30, 2007 .
  • the dry wipes may also be woven or partly woven substrate.
  • the wipes may be adapted for a variety of uses. While particular examples may describe wipes for use with the cleaning of a baby or toddler such as during a diaper changing process, it is to be understood that the wipes described herein may, in fact, be utilized to great advantage in any situation wherein a wipe exhibiting the above described characteristics is required.
  • the container for storing the dry wipes is configured to enable the dispensing of the wipes.
  • a container has at least one opening that enables a user to access the wipes.
  • the container may be of any shape known to the skilled person.
  • the container may be rectangular, square, cylindrical and may be made of flexible or solid material.
  • the container may also include a lid or other means to substantially cover the opening of the container.
  • the container may comprise an opening to enable the consumer to refill it.
  • the container may be adapted for a single use (e.g., the container is manufactured containing a predetermined number of wipes, which are not intended to be replaced after use) or the container may be reusable (e.g., the container may be adapted for storing a replaceable cartridge of wipes).
  • the wipes may be independently folded and stacked in a pile of pre-cut wipes or they may be provided in the form of a roll of wipes with lines of weakness for an easier dispensing of individual wipes.
  • the wipes dispenser according to the present invention comprises a second container for storing a heat-generating composition comprising at least one heating agent and a third container for storing an activating composition comprising at least one activating agent.
  • the second and third containers may be two physical separate containers or may be two parts of a same container as far as a physical separation is ensured between their respective storage spaces to prevent undesirable mixing of the two compositions.
  • the containers may be held physically separate from each other or held in assembly.
  • compositions are stored in the storage spaces of the containers.
  • the compositions may be disposed directly within the containers which may be conceived to be refillable or replaced once they are empty.
  • the containers may have a removable closure permitting to refill the container once the composition has been exhausted.
  • the activating composition comprises water
  • a user may refill the container by simply pouring tap water in it.
  • the containers for use according to the present invention can be any containers known to the skilled man of the art. They may be of any forms such as cylindrical, rectangular, square and may be made of flexible or solid material.
  • the second and third containers may be of same constructions or may be different.
  • the containers may be independently a bottle, a jar, a pouch, an open bowl.
  • the containers may also be respectively one storage space of a dual chambered container such as for example two containers grouped as subdivided parts of a unitary container (e.g. bottle).
  • the containers may be individually held in assembly with the dry wipes container or they may be enclosed or partially enclosed in the dry wipes container.
  • the containers may be replaceably detachable for convenient refilling after the contents of the containers have been exhausted.
  • the heat-generating composition is an anhydrous heat-generating composition
  • the container may be preferably air-sealed.
  • the wipes dispenser according to the present invention comprises at least one dosing device enabling the user to select a pre-set amount of heat-generating composition or a pre-set amount of activating composition or both that will be dispensed from the second and/or from the third container and delivered to the dry wipe once the user actuates the dispensing devices described herein below.
  • the dosing device according to the present invention enables to select a pre-set amount of composition among at least two pre-settings.
  • 'pre-set amount' as used herein it is meant an amount which is defined by the provider or manufacturer of the wipes dispenser.
  • 'pre-setting as used herein, it is meant a setting defined by the provider or manufacturer of the wipes dispenser enabling to dispense corresponding pre-set amount of composition.
  • the dosing device of the present invention enables to select a pre-set amount among 2 to 15 pre-settings, 2 to 10 pre-settings or 3 to 5 pre-settings.
  • the wipes dispenser comprises one dosing device enabling the user to select a pre-set amount of heat-generating composition among at least 2 pre-settings.
  • the amount of activating composition dispensed is not selected by the user. By selecting the amount of heat-generating composition dispensed, the user can increase or decrease the warmth of the wipe on-demand. In another embodiment, the user can select a pre-set amount of activating composition among at least 2 pre-settings. In such an embodiment, the amount of heat-generating composition dispensed is not preselected by the user. By selecting the amount of activating composition dispensed, the user can increase the wetness of the wipe. In another embodiment, the user can select a pre-set amount of heat-generating composition among at least 2 pre-settings and a pre-set amount of the activating composition among at least 2 pre-settings.
  • the selections of pre-settings dispensing a larger amount of heat-generating composition and a larger amount of activating composition will provide, once dispensed and applied to the wipe, wetter and warmer wipe than if the dispensing of smaller amounts of heat-generating composition and activating composition were selected.
  • the dosing device for use according to the present invention may be any dosing device known to the skilled person that enables to select at least one pre-set amount dispensed from a container among at least two pre-settings.
  • the dosing device may be finger operated triggers enabling the selection of pre-set amounts of composition dispensed from a container.
  • the dosing devices are linked to systems varying the amount of composition delivered.
  • the dosing device may be dispensing pumps wherein the pistons may be designed to have different preselected displacements. For instance the selection of a pre-setting will limit the stroke of the piston within the pump to a predetermined position delivering a predetermined amount of composition. Alternatively, the actuation of the dosing device may change the size of the pump's dose chamber delivering more or less of the compositions.
  • the wipes dispenser according to the present invention comprises dispensing devices for dispensing the heat-generating composition and the activating composition from their container to the dry wipe.
  • the dispensing devices according to the present invention may be any dispensing devices known to the skilled person that may be mounted on the second and third containers for dispensing the two compositions. Suitable dispensing devices are manually operated pump or trigger type sprayer. The dispensing devices mounted on the second and third container may be actuated by a single trigger with an appropriate linkage that physically coordinates the movement. Devices with dual pump cylinders may also be used. The actuation of the dispensing devices causes the flow out of the two compositions from the containers towards the dry wipe.
  • the manually operated are suitably selected in function of the physical state of the composition: liquids, fluids, solids.
  • the wipes dispensers according to the present invention may further comprise an applicator facilitating the application of the compositions on the wipe.
  • the applicator according to the present invention can be any applicator known to the skilled man of the art. Particularly suitable applicators are roller application assemblies, sponge applicators, flexible or rigid edge, assemblies acting by wicking via capillary forces.
  • the compositions may also be applied onto the dry wipe by dipping, brushing. Examples of applicators are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,538,745 to Dunning, et al. and U.S. Pat. No. 4,646,973 to Focarracci .
  • a more uniform application of the compositions on the dry wipes may be insured by a device controlling the application, herein called the applicator controlling device.
  • the wipes dispenser according to the present invention might further comprise an applicator controlling device.
  • the application control device allows adjusting the amount of composition that is delivered to the dry wipe via the applicator.
  • the applicator controlling device enables the user to select a position of the applicator (typically a roller) among different possible positions in relationship with a reservoir. For example in an embodiment wherein the applicator is a roller raising or lowering the applicator in relationship with the reservoir controls the amount of composition applied to the dry wipe.
  • the wipes dispenser according to the present invention may further comprise a mixing chamber wherein the two compositions are intermingled prior to the dispensing to the dry wipe.
  • the term "mixing chamber” as used herein defines a space wherein the heat-generating and the activating compositions enter into contact after having been dispensed from respective second and third containers via respective dispensing devices. The exothermic reaction takes place in the mixing chamber and the resultant warm composition is then delivered to the dry wipe.
  • the mixing chamber may be a channel wherein the heat-generating composition and the activating composition enter in contact.
  • two dispensing devices e.g, two separate pumping systems
  • one for the second container and one for the third container may be used to deliver the output of each dispensing devices to a mixing chamber.
  • the two dispensing devices may be actuated by a single trigger with an appropriate linkage that physically coordinates the movement. Dispensing devices such dual pump cylinders may also be used.
  • An applicator as described above may help to apply uniformly the mixed compositions to the dry wipe.
  • the mixing chamber may be in connection with the second and third container and with the applicator when present.
  • the mixing of the two compositions may be facilitated dynamically or statically by any mixing device known to the skilled person.
  • Particularly suitable mixing devices are dynamic devices such as magnetic device, ultrasonic device.
  • the configuration of the mixing chamber may also contribute to the interminglement of the two compositions.
  • the end-orifice of a mixing chamber restricting the flow-path of the two compositions toward an applicator may assist the mixing.
  • the entry of the two compositions from the containers into the mixing chamber with opposed stream directions may facilitate the contact between the two compositions.
  • the dispenser comprises a dry wipes container (2) in which one or more dry wipes (3) are disposed.
  • the dry wipes container comprises a generally rectangular-shaped tub having a front panel, a back panel, opposite side panels and a bottom panel defining the internal compartment of the dry wipes container.
  • the dry wipes container comprises one opening (4) to enable the user to access the wipes.
  • the dispenser comprises one container (5) for storing the heat-generating composition and one container for storing the activating composition (6).
  • Dispensing devices such as manually operated pumps are mounted on the containers (7, 8). A linkage between the manually operated pumps may coordinate the movement of the two pumps (not represented).
  • One of the manually operated pumps comprises a dosing device in the form of a finger operated trigger (9) enabling to select a pre-set amount of one of the compositions to be dispensed (in particular the heat-generating composition as illustrated in Figure 1 ).
  • a pre-set amount of one of the compositions to be dispensed in particular the heat-generating composition as illustrated in Figure 1 .
  • the user selects a pre-set amount of heat-generating composition to be dispensed that will meet his/her needs, then he/she actuates the pumps sequentially or in parallel to dispense the heat-generating composition and the activating composition on the dry wipe and finally he/she crumples the wipe to assist the interaction between the two compositions leading to a warm wet wipe.
  • the dispenser comprises a dry wipes container (12, 112) in which one or more dry wipes (13, 113) are disposed.
  • the dry wipes container comprises a generally rectangular-shaped tub having a front panel, a back panel, opposite side panels and a bottom panel defining the internal compartment of the dry wipes container.
  • the dry wipes container comprises one opening to enable the user to access the wipes (14, 114).
  • the wipes dispenser comprises one container (15) for storing the heat-generating composition and one container (16) for storing the activating composition (not represented in figure 3A ).
  • Dispensing devices such as manually operated pumps are mounted on the containers (17, 18, 117, 118).
  • a dual activation lever (20, 120) is provided to coordinate the movement of the two pumps.
  • the two manually operated pumps comprise a dosing device in the form of a finger operated trigger (19, 21, 119, 121) enabling to select pre-set amounts of the two compositions to be dispensed among at least two pre-settings.
  • the wipes dispenser comprises a mixing chamber (22, 122) wherein the outputs of the two pumps once actuated enter in contact. Then the compositions are delivered to an applicator represented as a roller (23, 123) which transfers the compositions to the dry wipe as the wipe passes over the roller.
  • the applicator in Figure 3A is controlled by an applicator controlling device (124).
  • FIG 3B is an enlarged view of the applicator controlling device (124) of Figure 3A .
  • the application control means comprises a dial (125).
  • the dial (125) allows a user to select a position of the applicator (123) among at least two positions in relationship with a reservoir (126).
  • the applicator controlling device (124) adjusts the amount of mixed composition that is delivered to the dry wipe as it passes through the applicator (123).
  • the applicator (123) is mounted on a sub frame (127) that is sprung in a way which forces it upwards. The dial works against the sprung sub frame, gradually pushing it down.
  • the user selects a pre-set amount of heat-generating composition and a pre-set amount of activating composition to be dispensed. He/she actuates the dual activation lever (20, 120) to dispense the two compositions and then withdraws the wipe from the container (12, 112). As the dry wipe passes through the applicator (23, 123), the roller transfers the mixed composition to the wipe leading to a warm wet wipe.
  • the heat-generating composition for use with the wipes dispenser of the present invention enables a user to heat at least one of the dry wipes provided in the container described above.
  • the heat-generating composition includes at least one heating agent and may include one or more adjunct ingredients.
  • the heat-generating composition may be configured as a liquid solution, however, it is to be understood that the heat-generating composition may also be configured as a solid, semi-solid or a gas, as desired.
  • the heat-generating composition may be a material that is a solid at room temperature, but has a low melting point.
  • the at least one heating agent comprised in the heat-generating composition is selected such that the heat-generating composition will release heat upon contact with the activating composition.
  • Suitable heating agents include agents having an exothermic heat of reaction, such as, for example agents demonstrating an exothermic heat of hydration when reacted with an aqueous solution.
  • suitable heating agents include, without limitation, salts of calcium, magnesium, aluminum, sodium, and potassium; zeolites; metals; slaked lime; quick lime; glycols; and combinations thereof.
  • the heating agents may be in either hydrous or anhydrous forms.
  • Particularly suitable examples of heating agents include anhydrous salts of magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, polyethyleneglycol and/or magnesium sulphate.
  • One particularly suitable example of an embodiment is a heat-generating composition comprising magnesium sulphate and an activating composition comprising an aqueous composition that once contacted generate heat.
  • Exothermic reactions involving anhydrous salts and an aqueous solution may be exemplified, however, it is to be understood that any suitable exothermic chemical reaction is contemplated herein.
  • two or more heating agents may be comprised in the heat-generating composition that act individually or cooperatively to produce heat, for example through an exothermic chemical reaction with one or more ingredients of an activating composition.
  • the heating agent may be provided in the heat-generating composition in any suitable concentration.
  • the heat-generating composition may comprise from 0.001 % to less than 50% of a heating agent or mixtures theoreof; from 0.01% to less than 25%; less than 10%; or even less than 1%, by weight of the heat-generating composition.
  • the heat-generating composition is anhydrous.
  • anhydrous it is meant that the heat-generating composition does not comprise more than 5 % of water, preferably no more than 2% of water and more preferably no more than 0.5% of water.
  • the heat-generating composition may include at least one neurosensory agent or a mixture thereof.
  • neurosensory agent refers to ingredients that give a perception of heat when applied to the skin, (i.e., compositions that induce a perception of temperature change without involving an actual change in temperature, such as, for example peppermint oil, eucalyptol, eucalyptus oil, methyl salicylate, camphor, tea tree oil, ketals, carboxamides, cyclohexanol derivatives, cyclohexyl derivatives, and the like).
  • a suitable neurosensory agent may enhance the warming effect perceived by a user of a warm wipe described herein.
  • the heat-generating composition may comprise between 0 and 15%, or between 0.001 and 10% or between 0.01 and 1% of neurosensory agents by weight of heat-generating compositions.
  • a heat-generating composition having a heating agent that comprises magnesium sulphate and a neurosensory agent that comprises methyl salicylate may be provided.
  • the magnesium sulphate chemically reacts with the aqueous cleaning composition to produce an increase in the temperature of the compositions applied to the wipe and the methyl salicylate may produce a sensory perception of heat when the wipe is contacted with the skin of a user.
  • the heat-generating composition may comprise at least one adjunct ingredient or a mixture thereof.
  • adjunct ingredients are suitable for inclusion in the heat-generating composition, such as, for example, cleansing agents, appearance modifying agents (e.g., exfoliation agents, skin-firming agents, anti-callous agents, anti-acne agents, anti-aging agents, anti-wrinkle agents, anti-dandruff agents, antiperspirant agents, wound care agents, scar repair agents, colorants, humectants, powders, skin coloration agents, tanning agents, lightening agents, brightening agents, and shine control agents), enzymes, nutrients (e.g., anti-oxidants, transdermal drug delivery agents, botanical extracts, vitamins, magnets, foods, and drugs), anti-bacterials, anti-virals, anti-fungals, preservatives, insect repellants, anti-parasite agents, surface conditioning agents (e.g., pH adjusting agents, moisturizers, shaving lubricants, and skin lipids), anti-inflammatory agents (e.g.
  • the heat-generating composition may include a matrix material for carrying the heating agent and the adjunct ingredient(s), if present.
  • matrix materials include, without limitation, mineral oil, isopropyl myristate, silicones, copolymers (e.g., block copolymers), waxes, butters, exotic oils, dimethicone, glycols (e.g. ethyleneglycol, propyleneglycol and any polyethyleneglycols), thermoionic gels, plant oils, animal oils, and combinations thereof.
  • Particularly suitable matrix materials are hydrophilic, but anhydrous materials, e.g. polyethyleneglycol's with molecular weight from 200 to 10000, Glycols, Glycerin and the like.
  • Suitable matrix materials include oils commonly used in commercial cosmetic applications that may impart some skin benefit to the user, such as a moisturizing or lubricating benefit. Generally, these oils are hydrophobic oils.
  • the heat-generating composition may comprise any suitable proportion of matrix material, heating agent, and adjunct ingredients. For example, the heat-generating composition may comprise from 1% to 99% of a matrix material, by weight of the heat-generating composition.
  • the heat-generating composition may also include a surfactant or a mixture thereof. Any one of a number of surfactant types including anionic, cationic, nonionic, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof may be utilized.
  • a surfactant Any one of a number of surfactant types including anionic, cationic, nonionic, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof may be utilized.
  • One skilled in the art will recognize, based on the disclosure herein, that different heating agents in combination with different matrix materials and adjunct ingredients may benefit from one type of surfactant more than another; that is, the preferred surfactant for one chemistry may be different than the preferred surfactant for another.
  • Particularly desirable surfactants will allow the heat-generating composition to have a suitable viscosity for thorough mixing; that is, the surfactant will not result in the mixture having an undesirably high viscosity.
  • the heat-generating composition may comprise between 0 and 50 %, or between 0.001 and 10% or between 0.01 and 1% of surfactants by weight of heat-generating composition.
  • the heat-generating composition may also comprise auxiliary raw materials influencing the physical state of the formulation, e.g. rheology modifiers to induce shear sensitivity, thickeners, and waxes.
  • the heat-generating composition may also include raw materials that influence the solubility of the exothermic material to ensure a fast and complete reaction with the heating agent comprised in the heat-generating composition.
  • the heat-generating composition stored in the second container is formulated as disclosed in example A.
  • the activating composition may comprise at least one activating agent that, upon contact with at least one heating agent comprised in the heat-generating composition, leads to an exothermic chemical reaction.
  • the activating composition may be water or may be an aqueous solution or may be an oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion.
  • the activating composition comprises between 1% and 100%, or between 5% and 100% or between 20% and 100% of water by weight of the activating composition.
  • the activating composition might also be added within the third container of the wipe dispenser just prior use by the user in the form of water (e.g. tape water) as activating agent.
  • the activating composition might be in a solid form or in a concentrated form and is diluted with water just prior use to add thereto the activating agent.
  • the activating composition may comprise at least one adjunct ingredient or a mixture thereof.
  • adjunct ingredients are suitable for inclusion in the activating composition, such as, for example, cleansing agents, appearance modifying agents (e.g., exfoliation agents, skin-firming agents, anti-callous agents, anti-acne agents, anti-aging agents, anti-wrinkle agents, anti-dandruff agents, antiperspirant agents, wound care agents, scar repair agents, colorants, humectants, powders, skin coloration agents, tanning agents, lightening agents, brightening agents, and shine control agents), enzymes, nutrients (e.g., anti-oxidants, transdermal drug delivery agents, botanical extracts, vitamins, magnets, foods, and drugs), anti-bacterials, anti-virals, anti-fungals, preservatives, insect repellants, anti-parasite agents, surface conditioning agents (e.g., pH adjusting agents, moisturizers, shaving lubricants, and skin lipids), anti-inflammatory agents (e.g., skin
  • the activating composition may also include a surfactant or a mixture thereof. Any one of a number of surfactant types including anionic, cationic, nonionic, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof may be utilized. Suitably, the activating composition may comprise between 0 and 50%, or between 0.001 and 10% or between 0.01 and 1% of surfactants by weight of activating composition.
  • the activating composition may also comprise auxiliary raw materials influencing the physical state of the formulation, e.g. rheology modifiers to induce shear sensitivity, thickeners, and waxes.
  • the activating composition may also include raw materials that influence the solubility of the exothermic material to ensure a fast and complete reaction with the heating agent comprised in the heat-generating composition.
  • the heat-generating composition and the activating composition may be configured to facilitate dispensing and application onto a substrate.
  • the heat-generating composition may be provided as a powder and the activating composition provided as a liquid to provide a warm composition with a viscosity suitable for applying the composition onto a substrate.
  • the heat-generating composition may be provided as a liquid and the activating composition provided as a solid or liquid to provide a warm composition with a viscosity suitable for applying the composition onto a substrate.
  • the wipes dispenser of the present invention may comprise a set of instructions for communicating to a consumer how to use the wipes dispenser to get warm wet wipes.
  • the set of instructions may communicate to a consumer to select a pre-set amount of heat-generating composition and/or a pre-set amount of activating composition and to actuate the dispensing devices to dispense the compositions from their respective containers onto the dry wipe.
  • the set of instructions according to the present invention may be in any form.
  • the set of instruction is in the form of text, graphics, charts, visuals cues, other indicia or combination thereof.
  • the wipes dispenser may also comprise a set of instructions for communicating to a consumer the relationship between the selection of a pre-set amount of heat-generating composition and/or a pre-set amount of activating composition and the temperature increase of the wipe and/or the wetness of the wipe after both compositions have been dispensed on the wipe.
  • the set of instructions may be in any forms. Typically, the set of instruction is in the form of text, graphics, charts, visuals cues, other indicia or combination thereof.
  • the set of instructions may be either directly printed on the wipes container and/or on the second and third containers. It may also be presented in a separated manner including, but not limited to, a brochure, printed advertisement, so as to communicate the set of instructions to a consumer.
  • the first, second and third containers may include the same or similar set of instructions in the form of text, graphics, visuals cues or combination thereof.
  • Component Amount (% by weight) (1) Magnesium sulfate anhydrous 15 (2) Glyceryl Monostearate 2 (3) PEG-4 Balance Total 100
  • Example B A representative example of an activating composition according to the present invention is given as Example B below.
  • Component Amount (% by weight) (1) Disodium EDTA 0.10 (2) Arlatone-V 175 TM * 0.80 (3) Decylglycoside 0.05 (4) Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethiconol 0.45 (5) 1,2-Propyleneglycol 1.50 (6) Phenoxyethanol 0.80 (7) Methylparaben 0.15 (8) Propylparaben 0.05 (9) Ethylparaben 0.05 (10) PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil 0.80 (11) Perfume 0.05 (12) Purified water Balance Total 100 * Arlatone-V 175 TM comprises sucrose palmitate, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate citrate, sucrose, mannan, xanthan gum and is commercialized by Uniqema GmbH&Co. KG 46429 Emmerich, Germany, www.uniqema.com.
  • the dry wipes are made of a carded nonwoven comprising a 40/60 blend of viscose fibers and polypropylene fibers having a basis weight of 58 grams/m2 as available from Suominen of Tampere, Finland as FIBRELLA 3160.

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