A formulation to reduce the numbers of bacteria, particularly Gram positive bacteria, in a space such as a waste disposal bin, via the vapour phase, and active over a long period, typically several weeks. The product comprises one or more essential oils or essential oil components plus a mixture of volatile and non-volatile solvents, on a carrier such as a non-woven, sintered plastic or cardboard.

A multi-layer thermoplastic film includes a first film of thermoplastic material, a second film of thermoplastic material bonded to the first film, and an odor control component disposed between the first film and the second film. A method of manufacturing a multi-layer thermoplastic film coextruding a plurality of layers to form a first film, coextruding a plurality of layers to form a second film, disposing at least one odor control component on at least one of the first film and the second film, and bonding the first and second films together such that the at least one substance is disposed between the first film and the second film.

Antimicrobial compositions used to form a residual dry-coat include a halo active aromatic sulfonamide compound of Formula (I):

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wherein the variables R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, X, M and n are disclosed herein. The compositions and processes utilizing the same can be used as a dry coating or layer to maintain disinfected surfaces with reduced microbial count over extended time periods ranging from multiple days up to several weeks.

Anti-microbial, discreet personal hygiene item disposal bags are described.

The present disclosure relates to thermoplastic films and products formed therefrom that include additive components effectively compartmentalized based on diffusion characteristics of the additive components. For example, first and second additive components are localized on a thermoplastic film in a manner that as the additive components diffuse, they minimize or avoid interaction. Specifically, the thermoplastic film is folded over itself to create an air gap that causes the additive components to desorb, diffuse into the air gap, and then absorb into the film at a position across the air gap rather than diffusing substantially laterally across the thermoplastic film. By ensuring that the additive components diffuse up and down rather than laterally and by laterally offsetting the additive components, one or more implementations effectively compartmentalize the antagonistic components.

A monitoring disposable litter-less domestic-pet pad system and method for managing excreta of domestic pets, such as cats and dogs, performing tests for materials present in the excreta, indicating presence of such materials, and providing for secure and sanitary disposal, comprising an impermeable liner with an affixed absorbent pad having one or more incorporated indicator areas, where the indicator areas provide a level of indication ranging from a general overall level of concern in an alerting embodiment to a more detailed indication suitable for analysis by a veterinary practitioner in a diagnostic embodiment. The monitoring disposable litter-less domestic-pet pad system and method does not contaminate, denature, or otherwise compromise the urine or stool excreta, and therefore provides a secure and pleasant means of containing, saving, and transporting any such samples which are thought to warrant further analysis.

A waste containment and isolating system used for storing and isolating waste materials in a way that closure of the device and isolating the waste is done remotely and in a way that the user does not need to come in contact with the waste or the containment device is disclosed. The device comprises of a bag containing a drawstring threaded through the center of a flexible tab that is wedged in a fixed position such that pulling on the drawstring portion behind the tab draws in the bag opening into a closed mouth, drawing the closed mouth toward the tab and flexing the tab onto the closed mouth to seal it and prevent odiferous gasses from leaking out.

An elasticized trash bag assembly includes a trash bag that is positionable in a trash can. The trash bag has a lower portion that is comprised of a fluid impermeable material for storing trash. The trash bag has an upper portion that is comprised of a resiliently stretchable material. Thus, the upper portion is stretchable around a top of the trash can thereby facilitating the upper portion to compress around the trash can. An elastic band is integrated into the trash bag and the elastic band extends around the upper portion of the trash bag. The elastic band is stretchable around the top of the trash can thereby facilitating the elastic band to compress the trash bag around the trash can.

The present invention provides a roller shutter-type intelligent garbage can including a garbage can body, a garbage can cover and a garbage can head, wherein an upper end of the garbage can body is provided with the garbage can cover, an inner side of the garbage can body is also provided with the garbage can head including a closure assembly, a power assembly and a garbage can head body, an upper end of the garbage can head body is provided with an opening, and the power assembly is mounted on an inner side of the garbage can head body and can drive the closure assembly to close and open the opening of the garbage can head body. In the present invention, a blade assembly is disposed more reasonably and stably, connection between rollers and transmission wheels is also more stable, a connecting rod assembly has better synchronous transmission effect, multiple sets of power are not required between the power assemblies, and the opening and closing speed is higher by adopting the double-curtain opening mode.

The present invention is directed to a thermoplastic bag comprised of a front panel and a back panel. The front panel and back panel are generally joined along a first side edge, a second side edge, and a bottom edge of the respective front panel and back panel. The front panel has a distal edge with the distal edge folded over the front panel to provide a hem and an overlap area immediately below the first hem. The overlap encapsulates a scent carrier that provides a scent to the thermoplastic bag.