The present disclosure relates to a thermoplastic film that includes a layer of thermoplastic material and a color indicator applied to the thermoplastic material. The color indicator can be configured to change color in response to a trigger. For example, the color indicator can change color (e.g., change from a first color to a second color) in response to a color change trigger, such as exposure to malodor particles, absorption of moisture, a length of time, or as a result of oxidation. In one or more embodiments, the thermoplastic film further includes an odor control component configured to mask, neutralize, or otherwise control malodors. The color indicator can change its color appearance as the odor control component performs to control any present malodors, thus signaling the performance of the odor control component.

An improved technology for inactivation of viruses, for example the SARS-CoV-2 virus that is causing the Covid-19 pandemic, is described. The technology can include a device that includes a substrate coated in a polymer that is infused with a pathogen inactivating material. In various embodiments, at a given time, a portion of the pathogen inactivating material is exposed to the environment, and the device is configured to periodically or intermittently expose additional pathogen inactivating material to the environment. For example, the polymer can be ablative or sacrificial.

An improved technology for inactivation of viruses, for example the SARS-CoV-2 virus that is causing the Covid-19 pandemic, is described. The technology can include a device that includes a substrate coated in a polymer that is infused with a pathogen inactivating material. In various embodiments, at a given time, a portion of the pathogen inactivating material is exposed to the environment, and the device is configured to periodically or intermittently expose additional pathogen inactivating material to the environment. For example, the polymer can be ablative or sacrificial.

The present invention relates to a solid pressed air freshener and odor neutralizer composition which can include greater than 10% fragrance. The air freshener comprises a fragrance; preferably the fragrance is impregnated within a water soluble substrate made from a foamed vegetable starch, a surfactant and a solidifier. The solid formulations break down easily in the presence of water and may be sprayed, within the area to be freshened.

The present invention relates to a solid pressed air freshener and odor neutralizer composition which can include greater than 10% fragrance. The air freshener comprises a fragrance; preferably the fragrance is impregnated within a water soluble substrate made from a foamed vegetable starch, a surfactant and a solidifier. The solid formulations break down easily in the presence of water and may be sprayed, within the area to be freshened.

Provided is an information processing apparatus that is worn on a user's body for use. The information processing apparatus includes a sensor, a communication section, a control section, a power supply section, a housing section, a sticking section, and a sticking sensor. The control section controls the sensor and the communication section. The housing section accommodates the sensor, the communication section, the control section, and the power supply section. The sticking section fastens the housing section to the user. The sticking sensor detects a state of sticking between the user and the housing on the sticking section. The control section wirelessly sends a given signal to external equipment via the communication section in response to detection, by the sticking sensor, of the fact that the sticking section has peeled off from the user or is just about to peel off from the user.

Provided is an information processing apparatus that is worn on a user's body for use. The information processing apparatus includes a sensor, a communication section, a control section, a power supply section, a housing section, a sticking section, and a sticking sensor. The control section controls the sensor and the communication section. The housing section accommodates the sensor, the communication section, the control section, and the power supply section. The sticking section fastens the housing section to the user. The sticking sensor detects a state of sticking between the user and the housing on the sticking section. The control section wirelessly sends a given signal to external equipment via the communication section in response to detection, by the sticking sensor, of the fact that the sticking section has peeled off from the user or is just about to peel off from the user.

A supported catalyst for decomposing an organic substance that includes a support and a catalyst particle supported on the support. The catalyst particle contains a perovskite-type composite oxide represented by A.sub.xB.sub.yM.sub.zO.sub.w, where the A contains at least one selected from Ba and Sr, the B contains Zr, the M is at least one selected from Mn, Co, Ni and Fe, y+z=1, x≥0.995, z≤0.4, and w is a positive value satisfying electrical neutrality. A film thickness of a catalyst-supporting film supported on the support and containing the catalyst particle is 5 μm or more, or a supported amount as determined by normalizing a mass of the catalyst particle supported on the support by a volume of the support is 45 g/L or more.

Described herein is a disinfecting system for a face mask. The disinfecting system may comprise a housing, a power source, a switch, and at least one strap. The housing may comprise a facial mounting surface, at least one passage, and at least one ultraviolet irradiation component capable of emitting ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. The power source may be electrically connected to the at least one ultraviolet irradiation component with the switch electrically connected to the power source and also electrically connected to the at least one ultraviolet irradiation component. It is further described herein a kit for disinfecting a face mask comprising the disinfecting system and a covering.

Described herein is a disinfecting system for a face mask. The disinfecting system may comprise a housing, a power source, a switch, and at least one strap. The housing may comprise a facial mounting surface, at least one passage, and at least one ultraviolet irradiation component capable of emitting ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. The power source may be electrically connected to the at least one ultraviolet irradiation component with the switch electrically connected to the power source and also electrically connected to the at least one ultraviolet irradiation component. It is further described herein a kit for disinfecting a face mask comprising the disinfecting system and a covering.