Methods and products for reducing tissue trauma using water-absorbing stress-distributing materials

Methods and products for protecting tissue of a patient during a surgical procedure that involve making an incision in the tissue and retracting the tissue to make a larger opening, wherein the methods and products use a water-absorbing stress-distributing layer.

Disposable absorbent moisture management dressing

A disposable, absorbent “moisture management” drain pad for use on IV sites, tracheotomy tube sites, chest tube sites, catheter sites, g-tube sites, and drain sites. The pads will protect drain sites/skin area around drain sites from exudates/drainage by absorbing large amounts of fluid and locking it into a super absorbent core that remains dry on the outer surface next to the skin/drain site. The drain pad will contain an ultra-thin core containing super absorbent polymer and two layers of tissue substrates, a water impervious hydrophobic nonwoven back sheet and a water pervious (hydrophilic) non-woven top sheet. Various materials can be substituted for these listed as long as they perform the required criteria need for the material.

METHODS AND PRODUCTS FOR REDUCING TISSUE TRAUMA USING WATER-ABSORBING STRESS-DISTRIBUTING MATERIALS

Methods and products for protecting tissue of a patient during a surgical procedure that involve making an incision in the tissue and retracting the tissue to make a larger opening, wherein the methods and products use a water-absorbing stress-distributing layer. 1. A method of protecting tissue of a patient during a surgical procedure , the method comprising:providing a water-absorbing stress-distributing layer comprising a hydrogel, a hydrocolloid, or a combination thereof; wherein the stress-distributing layer has opposite first and second major surfaces and at least a portion of the stress-distributing layer is greater than 2 mm thick between the first and second major surfaces;adhering the stress-distributing layer to the patient such that it conforms to the shape of the tissue of the patient;making an incision through the stress-distributing layer into the tissue; andretracting the tissue along the incision using a retractor;wherein the stress-distributing layer undergoes stretching and/or compression during retraction.2. The method of wherein at least one of the major surfaces of the stress-distributing layer is attached to a flexible polymeric film to form a stress-distributing composite claim 1 , adhering the stress-distributing layer comprises adhering the stress-distributing composite to the patient such that the stress-distributing composite conforms to the shape of the tissue of the patient claim 1 , and making an incision comprises making an incision through the stress-distributing composite into the tissue.3. The method of further comprising:providing a surgical incise drape comprising a flexible polymeric film having opposite first and second major surfaces, and a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on at least a portion of one major surface;adhering the surgical incise drape to the patient; andattaching the stress-distributing layer to the incise drape;wherein making an incision comprises making an incision through the stress-reducing ...

Array of absorbent articles

Arrays of absorbent articles having signals or combinations of signals that help communicate functional features of the component article, including the presence and/or absence of channels.

ABSORBENT CORE FOR USE IN ABSORBENT ARTICLES

An absorbent core for use in an absorbent article, the absorbent core including a first absorbent layer comprising a first substrate, a layer of first superabsorbent polymer particles deposited on the first substrate on a deposition area and a fibrous layer of thermoplastic adhesive material covering the layer of first superabsorbent polymer particles, and a second absorbent layer comprising a second substrate and a mixed layer comprising a mixture of second superabsorbent particles and cellulosic fibers deposited on the second substrate. The first and second absorbent layers are combined together such that at least a portion of the fibrous thermoplastic adhesive material of the first absorbent layer contacts at least a portion of the mixed layer of the second absorbent layer. 1. A method for making an absorbent core , the method comprising the steps of:depositing a layer of first superabsorbent polymer particles on a first substrate;forming a first absorbent layer by depositing on the layer of first superabsorbent polymer particles a thermoplastic adhesive material in fibrous form to form a fibrous layer of thermoplastic adhesive material applied over the layer of first superabsorbent polymer particles;forming a second absorbent layer by depositing a mixed layer comprising second superabsorbent polymer particles and cellulosic fibers on a second substrate;combining together the first absorbent layer and the second absorbent layer so that at least a portion of the fibrous thermoplastic adhesive material of the first absorbent layer contacts at least a portion of the mixed layer of the second absorbent layer.2. A method for making an absorbent core according to wherein the first superabsorbent polymer particles are deposited on a deposition area of the first substrate comprising discrete land areas separated by junction areas substantially free of superabsorbent polymer particles.3. A method for making an absorbent core according to claim 2 , wherein the step of ...

Absorbent articles with elastic core

An elastic absorbent assembly is presented for use in manufacturing disposable absorbent garments. The elastic assembly includes an absorbent core comprising: a base layer having a pair of side edges and a longitudinal centerline spaced inwardly from the side edges; an elastic construction supported by the base layer, the elastic construction including a plurality of spaced apart elastic elements forming a plurality of channels and a plurality of cells; and superabsorbent polymer particles coupled to the elastic elements.

DEVICE AND METHOD TO AVERT ANAL FECAL LEAKAGE

A device and method to avert anal fecal leakage is disclosed that possess at least two means for the prevention of anal leakage or hemostatic application. The device is inserted internally and is used inside of the rectal cavity for absorption along with a sealing member placed externally against the anus which is designed as a secondary means for the prevention of leakage. An embodiment of the device includes a third sealing means to prevent leakage into the anal canal. The device is constructed to be flexible with a minimum of intrusiveness for the user during use. The device is constructed for one person insertion and removal unless patient or user is incapacitated. Due to its design, the device is capable for use over a wide range of human and certain animal applications. 1. A device to avert anal fecal leakage comprising:a shield, defined as being cylindrical hollow core about an external shell having a central axis, said shell having a proximal bottom flange, elliptical in shape and a circular anus abutment stop, distally related to said bottom flange and circumferentially encompassing said shell and a deployment ring zone, said zone located a pre-determined distance distally of said abutment, said pre-determined distance approximately corresponding to the distance from the anus to the inferior rectal cavity of the user, said zone having a rounded blunt exterior and a corresponding interior;a leakage inhibitor means, capable of placement into said deployment ring zone of said hollow core of said shield through said bottom flange and relocated distally into said interior of said deployment ring;a sealing flapper, having a centrally located aperture, having an upper sealing region and a lower engagement region, said upper sealing region being proximally located to said leakage inhibitor means;a connecting member, having a distal portion to which is secured said leakage inhibitor and passing through said aperture of said flapper entering along said upper sealing ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING CHANNEL-FORMING AREAS AND WETNESS INDICATOR

An absorbent article comprising an absorbent core having at least two longitudinally extending channel-forming areas and a wetness indicator. The core wrap comprises a top side and a bottom side, which are attached to each other through areas substantially free of absorbent material, so that when the absorbent material swells upon absorption of a liquid the core wrap forms channels along these areas substantially free of absorbent material. The wetness indicator is placed between the channel-forming areas or between at least one channel-forming area and at least one longitudinally extending side edge of the article, as seen for the exterior of the article. 1. An absorbent article having a front edge , a back edge and two longitudinally extending side edges ,the absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core between the topsheet and backsheet, andthe absorbent core comprising a core wrap enclosing an absorbent material comprising superabsorbent polymer particles;wherein the core wrap comprises a top side and a bottom side;wherein the absorbent core comprises at least two longitudinally extending channel-forming areas substantially free of absorbent material through which the top side of the core wrap is attached to the bottom side of the core wrap, such that when the absorbent material swells upon absorption of a liquid, the core wrap forms channels along these areas substantially free of absorbent material; andwherein the absorbent article further comprises a wetness indicator placed between the two channel-forming areas and/or between any of the channel-forming areas and any of the longitudinally extending side edges of the article,wherein the wetness indicator comprises a composition that changes appearance when contacted with urine, the composition comprising a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the wetness indicator comprises an appearing signal.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH A CHANNEL-FORMING AREA AND A MASKING LAYER

An absorbent article comprising a liquid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core comprising an absorbent material and a core wrap is provided. The core comprises at least one channel-forming area that is substantially free of absorbent material. The absorbent article comprises a masking layer between the bottom side of the core wrap and the backsheet. The masking layer and the bottom side of the core wrap are only partially bonded to each other at their interface, the interface thus comprising a bonded portion and an unbonded portion, wherein the channel-forming area at least partially corresponds to the unbonded portion of the interface, so that when the absorbent material swells, the masking layer can decouple from the three-dimensional channels. 1. An absorbent article comprising:a liquid permeable topsheet;a liquid impermeable backsheet;an absorbent core comprising an absorbent material and a core wrap, wherein the absorbent material is sandwiched between a top side and a bottom side of the core wrap, wherein the absorbent core comprises at least one channel-forming area that is substantially free of absorbent material, and wherein the channel-forming area forms a three-dimensional channel when the absorbent material swells;a masking layer between the absorbent core and the backsheet;wherein a wearer-facing side of the masking layer and the bottom side of the core wrap are only partially bonded to each other, their interface thus comprising a bonded portion and an unbonded portion,wherein the channel-forming area at least partially corresponds to the unbonded portion, so that the masking layer can at least partially decouple from the three-dimensional channel when the absorbent material swells.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the top side and the bottom side of the core wrap are bonded to each other in the channel-forming area.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein at least about 50% of the length the channel-forming area ...

Incontinence Aid

An incontinence aid may include a pad body. The pad body may include a liquid receiving area. The incontinence aid may further include a liquid passage connected to the pad body. The liquid passage may form a boundary about a majority of the liquid receiving area. The liquid passage may include at least one lateral opening facing the liquid receiving area. 1. An incontinence aid comprising:a pad body including a liquid receiving area; anda liquid passage connected to the pad body, the liquid passage forming a boundary about a majority of the liquid receiving area, the liquid passage including at least one lateral opening facing the liquid receiving area.2. The incontinence aid of claim 1 , further comprising:a drain connected to the pad body, the drain configured to receive liquid from at least one of the liquid receiving area and the liquid passage.3. The incontinence aid of claim 2 , further comprising:a liquid retention vessel remote from the pad body, the liquid retention vessel in fluid communication with the drain.4. The incontinence aid of claim 2 , wherein:the drain is connected to the liquid receiving area of the pad body.5. The incontinence aid of claim 2 , wherein:the liquid passage further includes a first liquid passage open end and a second liquid passage open end; andthe drain is connected to the pad body between the first liquid passage open end and the second liquid passage open end.6. The incontinence aid of claim 1 , wherein:the liquid receiving area includes a liquid collection reservoir defined in the pad body.7. The incontinence aid of claim 6 , wherein:the liquid collection reservoir includes a generally oval shape.8. The incontinence aid of claim 6 , wherein:the liquid collection reservoir includes a first thickness of the pad body;other portions of the pad body include a second thickness; andthe second thickness is greater than the first thickness.9. The incontinence aid of claim 8 , wherein:the pad body further includes at least one ridge ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE FOR ACCOMMODATING A CATHETER AND TUBING

An absorbent article for use with an indwelling catheter is provided, the absorbent article including: a top sheet and a back sheet; an aperture for receiving a catheter, wherein the aperture traverses the top sheet and the back sheet, and wherein the aperture is proximate to an exit site of the catheter from an individual; a reclosable opening that traverses the top sheet and the back sheet, wherein the reclosable opening extends from the aperture to an edge of the absorbent article; and a fastener for closing the re-closable opening. An insert for accommodating an indwelling catheter and an absorbent article for use with a medical device are also provided. 1. An absorbent article for use with an indwelling catheter , comprising:a top sheet and a back sheet;an aperture for receiving a catheter, wherein the aperture traverses the top sheet and the back sheet, and wherein the aperture is proximate to an exit site of the catheter from an individual;a reclosable opening that traverses the top sheet and the back sheet, wherein the reclosable opening comprises a first side and a second side and wherein the reclosable opening extends from the aperture to an edge of the absorbent article;a fastener for closing the reclosable opening; andan absorbent core disposed between the top sheet and the back sheet, wherein the aperture and the reclosable opening each traverse the top sheet, the absorbent core, and the back sheet.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side of the reclosable opening form a seal such that the reclosable opening substantially prevents leakage of urine or feces from the absorbent article when the first side and the second side are in a closed configuration.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side of the reclosable opening substantially overlap when the absorbent article is applied to an individual.4. The absorbent article of claim 3 , wherein a fastener is located along an edge ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

Absorbent article having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, a front portion, a rear portion and a middle portion located between the rear portion and the front portion is disclosed. The article has a first longitudinal side edge and a second longitudinal side edge extending in said longitudinal direction, and a first transverse side edge and a second transverse side edge extending in the transverse direction. The article includes a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core enclosed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a first and a second fastening tab attached to said article. The first and second fastening tabs each has a first surface including a first fastener and a second surface including a second fastener. 1. An absorbent article having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction , comprising:a front portion;a rear portion;a middle portion located between the rear portion and the front portion;a first longitudinal side edge;a second longitudinal side edge extending in said longitudinal direction;a first transverse side edge;a second transverse side edge extending in the transverse direction;a liquid permeable topsheet;a liquid impermeable backsheet;an absorbent core enclosed between the topsheet and the backsheet; anda first fastening tab and a second fastening tab attached to said article,wherein each of said first fastening tab and said second fastening tab has a first surface comprising a first fastener and a second surface comprising a second fastener,wherein at least one of said first fastening tab or said second fastening tab has a longitudinal direction of the tab extending in the transverse direction of the article and a transverse direction of the tab extending in the longitudinal direction of the article and a z-direction of the tab that is orthogonal to said longitudinal direction of the tab and said transverse direction of the tab,wherein said at least one of said first ...

DISPOSABLE HYGIENIC ARTICLE WITH MEANS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

A disposable, wearable article can be used for collecting a sample and performing urinalysis. The article incorporates a test port feature to simplify this function. The test port has a resealable cover that can be used to selectively expose an aperture through the backsheet of the disposable article. The test port is used to position test devices, such as urine test strips to urine collected in the disposable article. 1. A method for manufacturing an absorbent article , comprising the steps of:providing a length of backsheet material;removing sections of the backsheet material to form an aperture through the backsheet material;providing a section of liquid impervious cover material sized to extend over the backsheet aperture; andreleasably adhering the cover section to the backsheet to cover the backsheet aperture.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the backsheet material is processed in a first process claim 1 , the cover material is processed in a second process and the cover material and the backsheet are adhered in a third process.3. The method of further comprising the steps of:providing a length of separation material;applying a window frame shaped adhesive pattern to the separation material; andadhering the separation material to an outside surface of the backsheet.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the separation material is cut into patches and the patches are adhered to the backsheet material around a periphery of the backsheet aperture.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the backsheet is moved in a first processing line in a first direction claim 4 , wherein prior to the cutting step the separation material is moved in the first processing line in a second direction opposite from the first direction.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the backsheet is moved in the first processing line in the first direction claim 5 , wherein after the cutting step the separation patches and the backsheet material move in the first direction.7. The method of further ...

REUSABLE SHIELD AND LINER FOR USE DURING MENSTRUATION

A reusable shield and liner for use by a woman during menstruation is disclosed. The liner is octagonal in shape and comprises two or more layers. The shield contains one water-resistant layer. 1. A reusable liner and shield , comprising:a liner comprising one or more layers of cloth of octagonal shape; a first piece;', 'a second piece attached to a first side of the first piece to form a first pocket; and', 'a third piece attached to the first side of the first piece to form a second pocket; and', 'a fourth piece attached to a second side of the first piece;, 'a shield comprisingwherein one end of the liner is placed in the first pocket and another end of the liner is placed in the second pocket.2. The liner and shield of claim 1 , wherein the fourth piece is made of polyurethane laminate.3. The liner and shield of claim 1 , wherein the cloth comprises cotton.4. The liner and shield of claim 3 , wherein the first piece claim 3 , second piece claim 3 , and third piece each comprise cotton.5. The liner and shield of claim 1 , wherein the shield comprises a fifth piece attached to the fourth piece.6. The liner and shield of claim 5 , wherein the fifth piece comprises cotton.7. The liner and shield of claim 1 , wherein the shield further comprises an attachment mechanism.8. The liner and shield of claim 7 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a snap.9. The liner and shield of claim 7 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a button.10. The liner and shield of claim 7 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises velcro.11. A method of using a reusable liner and shield claim 7 , comprising:folding an octagonal liner along a first fold line;folding the octagonal liner along a second fold line to form a rectangle;inserting one end of the liner into a first pocket in a shield;inserting another end of the liner into a second pocket in a shield;attaching the shield to an undergarment using an attachment mechanism; andremoving the liner from the shield.12. The ...

Male incontinence wrap systems

The male incontinence wrap system is a disposable absorbent pad designed to be wrapped around the male genital member of a person suffering from incontinence. The pad is wrapped around the male genital and secured by a first adhesive strip and then folded back at the end and held in place by a second adhesive strip, an elastic band, or both. An adhesive peel-and-stick strip attaches the absorbent pad assembly around the user to prevent sliding. At least one fold crease can be included extending between first and second edges and aids in the folding and forming of a pouch-shaped interior volume.

Oral hygiene swab

There is provided an oral hygiene swab ( 10 ) for a patient. The swab has a stem ( 12 ) formed of a first relatively rigid material and a head portion ( 14 ) formed of a second relatively softer material overmoulded onto said stem. The second material of the head portion is shaped to provide outwardly protruding cleaning formations ( 32, 36 ) for contact with the patient's mouth. The swab may be a suction swab and the stem may have a hollow interior.

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

An absorbent article () can have a first body panel (), a second body panel (), and an absorbent panel () spanning between connecting the first body panel () and the second body panel (). The absorbent panel () is narrower in width than each of the first body panel () and the second body panel () and is bonded to at least one of the first body panel () and/or second body panel () with at least one bond region () having a first bond strength and at least two bond regions () having a second bond strength greater than the first bond strength. Following use of the absorbent article () by a wearer, the portion of the absorbent panel () bonded to the body panel () with weaker bond strength can be separated from the body panel (). The absorbent article () can be reconfigured from a wear configuration into a disposal configuration such that the portion of the material forming the body panel () which has been separated from the absorbent panel () can be inverted over the absorbent article (). 1. An absorbent article characterized by comprising:a. a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction; i. a first transverse direction end edge and a second transverse direction end edge;', 'ii. a first longitudinal direction side edge and a second longitudinal direction side edge;', 'iii. a first width in the transverse direction between the first longitudinal direction side edge and the second longitudinal direction side edge;, 'b. a first body panel comprising i. a third transverse direction end edge and a fourth transverse direction end edge;', 'ii. a third longitudinal direction side edge and a fourth longitudinal direction side edge;', 'iii. a second width in the transverse direction between the third longitudinal direction side edge and the fourth longitudinal direction side edge;, 'c. a second body panel comprising i. a fifth transverse direction end edge and a sixth transverse direction end edge;', 'ii. a fifth longitudinal direction side edge and a sixth longitudinal ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH ELASTIC CORE

An elastic absorbent assembly is presented for use in manufacturing disposable absorbent garments. The elastic assembly includes an absorbent core comprising: a base layer having a pair of side edges and a longitudinal centerline spaced inwardly from the side edges; an elastic construction supported by the base layer, the elastic construction including a plurality of spaced apart elastic elements forming a plurality of channels and a plurality of cells; and superabsorbent polymer particles coupled to the elastic elements. 1. An elastic absorbent assembly for use in manufacturing disposable absorbent garments , the elastic absorbent assembly comprising:an absorbent core comprising:a base layer having a pair of side edges and a longitudinal centerline spaced inwardly from the side edges;an elastic construction supported by the base layer, the elastic construction including a plurality of spaced apart elastic elements forming a plurality of channels and a plurality of cells; andsuperabsorbent polymer particles coupled to cells created by the elastic elements.2. The elastic absorbent assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a top layer extending over the elastic construction.3. The elastic absorbent assembly of claim 2 , wherein the superabsorbent polymer particles are located in at least some of the plurality of channels and the top layer is configured to seal the superabsorbent polymer particles in the channels.4. The elastic absorbent assembly of claim 1 , wherein the superabsorbent polymer particles are located in at least some of the plurality of cells.5. The elastic absorbent assembly of claim 1 , wherein the superabsorbent polymer particles are adhered to the cells created by the elastic elements.6. The elastic absorbent assembly of claim 1 , wherein the superabsorbent polymer particles are bonded to the cells created by the elastic elements.7. The elastic absorbent assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an acquisition layer adjacent to the absorbent core.8. ...

FLEXIBLE SANITARY PAD FITTED TO THE GROIN

Provided is a flexible sanitary pad to solve the problems of leakage of menstrual blood of the conventional sanitary pad. The sanitary pad of the present invention includes an absorbent pad and a fluid guide. The fluid guide has a suspended portion positioned between a front fixed portion and a back fixed portion. The fluid guide also has and a tilted tail portion. The front fixed portion and the back fixed portion connect to the absorbent pad. The tilted tail portion is positioned at a back end of the back fixed portion. A head end of the tilted tail portion is more adjacent to the absorbent pad than a tail end of the tilted tail portion. The tail end of the tilted tail portion is suspended without touching the absorbent pad. 1. A flexible sanitary pad fitted to the groin , comprising:an absorbent pad; anda fluid guide having a suspended portion positioned between a front fixed portion and a back fixed portion, wherein the fluid guide further has a tilted tail portion, wherein the front fixed portion and the back fixed portion connect to the absorbent pad, wherein the tilted tail portion is positioned at a back end of the back fixed portion, wherein a head end of the tilted tail portion is more adjacent to the absorbent pad than a tail end of the tilted tail portion, and wherein the tail end of the tilted tail portion is suspended without touching the absorbent pad.2. The flexible sanitary pad fitted to the groin as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fluid guide is exposed on an upper surface of the absorbent pad.3. The flexible sanitary pad fitted to the groin as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tail end of the tilted tail portion is higher than the suspended portion.4. The flexible sanitary pad fitted to the groin as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the suspended portion has a main absorbent segment claim 1 , wherein a head end of the main absorbent segment is more adjacent to the absorbent pad than a tail end of the main absorbent segment claim 1 , wherein the head ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH RECESSED BODY CONFORMING STRUCTURE

An absorbent article includes a body side liner, a back sheet, an absorbent body positioned between the body side liner and the back sheet, and a distribution layer positioned between the absorbent body and the back sheet. The absorbent body defines a first opening having an opening length that is at least 50% the absorbent body length. The first opening has a median anterior portion width that is greater than a median central portion width that is greater than a median posterior portion width. The first opening includes a well, a channel, and a taper. The well transitions into the channel via a first convex transition and a concave transition. The channel transitions into the taper via a second convex transition. 1. An array of absorbent articles comprising , a first body side liner,', 'a first back sheet,', 'a first absorbent body positioned between the first body side liner and the first back sheet wherein the first absorbent body includes a first opening and defines a first absorbent body length,', 'the first opening having a first opening length that is at least 50% the first absorbent body length and defining', 'a first longitudinal centerline and a first lateral centerline,', 'a first opening area,', 'a first opening shape,', 'an anterior portion having a median anterior portion width,', 'a posterior portion having a median posterior portion width, and', 'a central portion positioned between the anterior portion and the posterior portion and having a median central portion width, wherein the median anterior portion width is greater than the median central portion width and the median central portion width is greater than the median posterior portion width,, 'a first absorbent article comprising'} a second body side liner,', 'a second back sheet,', 'a second absorbent body positioned between the second body side liner and the second back sheet wherein the second absorbent body includes a second opening and defines a second absorbent body length,', 'the second ...

MENSTRUAL PANT

A system including a menstrual pant and an absorbent article. The menstrual pant can have a front part; a back part; a crotch part provided so as to bridge between the front part and the back part, the crotch being utilized for fitting a sanitary napkin, a waist opening part provided in an upper edge of the front part and an upper edge of the back part, a pair of leg openings provided below both side edges of the front part and both side edges of the back part; and a lifting strip disposed along the longitudinal centerline in the rear portion. The menstrual pant can apply body-contacting pressures to the wearer's body longitudinally through the crotch of 25 g/cmto 100 g/cm. The absorbent article can have a topsheet having a body facing surface, a backsheet joined to said topsheet; and an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet. 1. A system comprising: i. A front part;', 'ii. A back part;', 'iii. A crotch part provided so as to bridge between the front part and the back part, the crotch being utilized for fitting a sanitary napkin,', 'iv. A waist opening part provided in an upper edge of the front part and an upper edge of the back part', 'v. A pair of leg openings provided below both side edges of the front part and both side edges of the back part; and', 'vi. a lifting strip disposed along the longitudinal centerline in the rear portion;, 'a. menstrual pant, said menstrual pant comprisingb. an absorbent article comprising an a topsheet having a body facing surface, a backsheet joined to said topsheet; and an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet, wherein the absorbent article has a longitudinal central region that is capable of being positioned in the space between the wearer's labia, said longitudinal central region being capable of residing in said space between the wearer's labia at an elevation that is higher than at least some portions of the absorbent article that are located laterally outboard of said longitudinal central region and wherein the ...

Products with materials that shrink in one dimension and expand in another dimension

A disposable absorbent product includes a double-network polymer element including a cross-linked, covalently-bonded polymer and a reversible, partially ionicly-bonded polymer, wherein the element has a moisture level less than or equal to 15 percent of the total weight of the element, wherein the element comprises a latent retractive force, and wherein the element is configured to release the retractive force to achieve a dimensional change in the disposable absorbent product with exposure of the element to an aqueous liquid. Manufacturing a disposable absorbent product includes producing a double-network hydrogel; elongating by force and dehydrating while still elongated the double-network hydrogel, wherein elongating and dehydrating captures a latent retractive force in the element; and positioning the element in a disposable absorbent product such that a dimensional change in the disposable absorbent product is achieved with exposure of the element to an aqueous liquid.

Absorbent Articles Having Three Dimensional Substrates and Indicia

An absorbent article comprises a three-dimensional liquid permeable topsheet. The topsheet comprises a first layer comprising a hydrophobic material and a second layer comprising a hydrophilic material. The first layer is joined to the second layer. The topsheet comprises a plurality of recesses, a plurality of projections, and a plurality of land areas. The land areas surround at least a majority of the plurality of projections and a plurality of the recesses. The absorbent article comprises a liquid impermeable backsheet, an acquisition material, an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate the acquisition material and the liquid impermeable backsheet, and an indicia. The indicia is on the acquisition material or the liquid permeable topsheet. The indicia is visible from a wearer-facing side of the absorbent article. The indicia is different color than the acquisition material or the liquid permeable topsheet.

ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH CHANNELS AND SIGNALS

Absorbent articles herein may provide a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core may comprise at least one channel having a shape. The backsheet graphics may substantially match the shape. 1. An absorbent article comprising:a central transverse axis and a central longitudinal axis;a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and an acquisition layer disposed between the topsheet and the absorbent core;wherein the absorbent core comprises at least one channel;wherein graphics are printed on the backsheet; andwherein the at least one channel comprises a shape and the backsheet graphics comprising an inner and an outer portion each comprising a terminating point disposed in a terminating portion of the backsheet graphics and wherein the inner and outer portion collectively substantially match the shape;wherein the width between the inner and outer portions between their terminating points, is greater than the width between the inner and outer portions at the central transverse axis.2. The absorbent article of further comprising a pair of channels claim 1 , wherein the channels are mirror images of one another with respect to the central longitudinal axis.3. The absorbent article of wherein the absorbent core further comprises a first supporting sheet and a second supporting sheet claim 1 , the first supporting sheet and the second supporting sheet being bonded to each other through the at least one channel.4. The absorbent article of further comprising a central longitudinal strip coinciding with the central longitudinal axis claim 1 , wherein the central longitudinal strip is free of channels.5. The absorbent article of wherein the absorbent core is free of substantially transverse channels in the crotch region.6. The absorbent article of wherein the terminating portion is disposed in the front half of the backsheet.7. The absorbent article of wherein the ...

Sanitary napkin for dynamic body fit

An absorbent article providing improved body fit. The absorbent article includes an extensible fluid permeable facing layer and a first absorbent layer joined to the facing layer. Each zone of extensibility is a region of the first absorbent layer of relatively higher extensibility than regions of first absorbent layer adjacent to the zone of extensibility. A liquid impermeable backsheet is joined to the facing layer at the periphery. The liquid impermeable backsheet has a garment facing surface. A fastening means is disposed on at least a portion of the garment facing surface of the liquid impermeable backsheet. The first absorbent layer is decoupled from the fluid impermeable backsheet.

ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH CHANNEL CONFIGURATIONS

An absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable three-dimensional material, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid impermeable backsheet and the three-dimensional material. The absorbent core comprises an absorbent material having one or more channels defined therein. The absorbent article may comprise other layers positioned at least partially intermediate the absorbent core and the liquid permeable three-dimensional material that also may comprise one or more channels. Any of the layers of the absorbent article may comprise indicia and/or color. 1. An absorbent article comprising:a liquid permeable nonwoven material comprising a first surface and a second surface, the nonwoven material comprising a plurality of fibers, wherein the nonwoven material comprises a generally planar first region and a plurality of discrete integral second regions that comprise deformations forming protrusions extending outward from the first surface of the nonwoven material and openings in the second surface of the nonwoven material, the protrusions being formed from the fibers, wherein at least some of the protrusions comprise a base proximate to the first surface of the nonwoven material, an opposed distal end extending outward in the Z-direction from the base, side walls between the base and the distal end of the protrusion, and a cap comprising at least a portion of the side walls and the distal end of the protrusion, wherein the side walls have interior surfaces, wherein multiple fibers extend from the base of the protrusion to the distal end of the protrusion, and contribute to form a portion of the sides and cap of the protrusion, and wherein the fibers at least substantially surround the sides of the protrusion;a liquid impermeable material;an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the nonwoven material and the liquid impermeable material, wherein the absorbent core comprises an absorbent ...

Absorbent Articles

Absorbent articles having airfelt-free cores or substantially airfelt-free cores in combination with high loft, three-dimensional nonwoven materials are disclosed herein. Packages comprising these articles are also disclosed.

Absorbent Articles

Absorbent articles having airfelt-free cores or substantially airfelt-free cores in combination with high loft, three-dimensional nonwoven materials are disclosed herein. Packaging comprising the absorbent articles are also disclosed.

Absorbent articles having a three-dimensional material on the wearer-facing side

An absorbent article includes a three-dimensional material on the wearer-facing side and an absorbent core with a material-free channel. The three-dimensional material comprises a fibrous support layer, a fibrous projection layer and a plurality of hollow projections formed from a first plurality of fibers in the projection layer.

Absorbent article

A plurality of openings (11) is formed in a region corresponding to at least a body fluid discharge region (H) of a liquid permeable top sheet (3). A polymer sheet (6) disposed adjacent to a surface of an absorbent body (4) side of the liquid permeable top sheet (3) is included, and the polymer sheet includes highly absorbent resin disposed along a longitudinal direction on both sides of the region corresponding to the body fluid discharge region (H). Upon the highly absorbent resin becoming swollen by absorption, a space (10) for holding a body fluid is formed between regions in which the highly absorbent resin is disposed (12) and also between the liquid permeable top sheet (3) and the polymer sheet (6).

DENTAL SUCTION ARRANGEMENT

A dental suction arrangement which removes saliva and other fluids from a person's oral cavity. The suction arrangement includes a suction tube and an absorption body to be placed in the oral cavity. The suction tube includes a suction part which is arranged in the absorption body and which is equipped with a hole organs or elements communicating with the absorption body. The suction arrangement is made of elastically deformable material in order to adapt to the anatomical shape of the bottom of the mouth. 1. Dental suction arrangement for the removal of saliva and other fluids—comprising{'b': 101', '602', '702, 'a suction line (, , ) and'}{'b': 111', '611', '711, 'an absorption body (, , ) to be placed for the removal of saliva and other fluids,'}{'b': 101', '103', '111, 'whereby the suction line () comprises a suction part () which is arranged in the absorption body (),'}{'b': 103', '104', '904, 'i': a', 'e, 'wherein the suction part () is equipped with hole members (, -) communicating with the absorption body,'}{'b': 101', '602', '702, 'wherein the suction line (, , ) has a prefabricated form and size,'}{'b': 101', '602', '702, 'wherein the suction line (,,) extends a distance from the absorption body for secure placement,'}{'b': 104', '904', '103, 'i': a', 'e, 'wherein said hole members (, -) are distributed along a longitudinal extent of said suction part () and along a periphery of said suction part, and'}{'b': 111', '611', '711, 'wherein the absorption body (, , ) is made of elastically deformable and adaptable material in order to adapt the absorption body to a desired shape.'}2. Dental suction arrangement according to claim 1 ,{'b': 111', '611', '711', '119, 'wherein the absorption body (, , ), in a cross sectional view perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the absorption body, comprises a contour of at least one of the following: a non-circular contour, a contour with a base and a top, whereby the base is broader than the top, and/or a contour with ...

Male Incontinence Device

This male incontinence device provides a water-proof sleeve into which the penis is inserted. This sleeve contains an inner permeable membrane covering an absorbent micro-fiber material to collect excreted urine. The sleeve is long enough to collect between 7 and 16 fl. oz. of urine before needing to be removed and discarded. Because of its size and shape, the profile of the sleeve while being worn appears natural.

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

The present invention provides an absorbent article that has flexible cushioning properties, favorable rebound when compressed, superior collection of waste, and superior liquid migration properties from a surface sheet to an absorbent element. The absorbent article has: a surface sheet, which has a textured structure used at the skin surface side of the absorbent article, and has first protrusions protruding to the skin surface side and second protrusions protruding to the clothing side at the reverse of the skin surface side; and an absorbent element disposed at a position overlapping the surface sheet in a plan view. The surface sheet and the absorbent element are joined in a planar manner at a join section at the apices of the second protrusions. 1. An absorbent article having:a front sheet with a protrusion-recess structure, to be used on a skin side of the absorbent article, the front sheet having a first protrusion that protrude to the skin side and a second protrusion that protrude to a clothing side on opposite side from the skin side, andan absorbing element situated at a location overlapping with the front sheet in a plane view,wherein the front sheet and the absorbing element are joined in a planar form at a joining section of a top section of the second protrusion.2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the joining section with a planar form is formed by planar joint using embossing or an adhesive.3. The absorbent article according to claim 2 , wherein the adhesive is a hot-melt adhesive.4. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the front sheet is a nonwoven fabric claim 1 , and a fiber density of the top section of the second protrusion at the joining section is higher than a fiber density surrounding the top section.5. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein when an overlapping region where the front sheet and the absorbing element overlap in a plane view is divided into 3 equal sections in a widthwise ...

CONFIGURABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES

Configurable absorbent articles are provided. The absorbent articles may comprise a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent articles may comprise a first waist region, a second waist region, a crotch region extending intermediate the first waist region and the second waist region, and an outer cover material joined to the backsheet and forming a portion of a garment-facing surface of the absorbent article. The absorbent articles may comprise a pair of leg cuffs and a fully removable fastening member. The fastening member may comprise a first fastener on a first surface of the fastening member and positioned proximate to a first end and a second fastener on the first surface and positioned proximate to a second end. The absorbent articles may also comprise a wetness guard. 1. An absorbent article comprising:a liquid permeable topsheet;a liquid impermeable backsheet;an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the liquid impermeable backsheet;a first waist region;a second waist region;a crotch region extending intermediate the first waist region and the second waist region;an outer cover nonwoven material joined to the backsheet and forming a portion of a garment-facing surface of the absorbent article;a pair of leg cuffs; a first nonwoven material comprising a first surface;', 'a second nonwoven material comprising a second surface opposite to the first surface;', 'a first elastic material positioned intermediate the first nonwoven material and the second nonwoven material;', 'a first end;', 'a second end opposite to the first end;', 'a first fastener on the first surface and positioned proximate to the first end, wherein the first fastener comprises a first plurality of hooks; and', 'a second fastener on the first surface and positioned proximate to the second end, wherein the second fastener comprises a second plurality of ...

SANITARY TOWEL

In a sanitary towel an inside elastic member is disposed in an intermediate portion in a width direction, corresponding to a non-joint area of an upper layer side cuff surface, and when standing-up toward a skin side with an inside edge portion of a joint area as a base in a standing state, a portion between from the inside elastic member to an inside edge portion of a joint area works as a standing wall and a portion outside the inside elastic member works as a skin-abutting surface when the sanitary towel, is worn, and a portion that works as a skin-abutting surface is further outward in a towel width direction in the standing state than, in the folded state. 1. A sanitary towel comprising an absorber disposed at least on a front of an impervious back sheet and a solid gather formed along a longitudinal direction of each side portion of a front , skin-facing side of the sanitary towel , wherein:the solid gather is, in a folded state, provided with a non-joint area that is not joined to a another part of the sanitary towel on a lower layer side in a longitudinal direction range containing at least a body liquid discharge receiving portion of double sheets folded back on a center portion in a width direction and in proximity to a cuff portion, and, an elastic member disposed along a longitudinal direction on the sheet on an upper layer side of an intermediate portion in a width direction corresponding to the non-joint area;both the double sheets are formed to an end edge of the sanitary towel with a position further toward the end edge of the sanitary towel than the end edge of the non-joint area as a base with respect to the sanitary towel longitudinal direction, and are joined in an upper layer side joint area formed with a narrower width than a sheet width on an upper side with respect to the sanitary towel width direction; andthe solid gather is configured such that, by standing up on a skin side with an outside edge portion of the non-joint area as a base in a ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH WIPE GRIPPER HANDLE

An absorbent article includes a front waist region, a rear waist region, and a crotch region, the front waist region having a front fastener and an outermost surface, the absorbent article further including a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The absorbent article also includes an absorbent assembly including a bodyside liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the bodyside liner and the outer cover; and a gripper handle disposed in the front waist region and extending from the outermost surface, wherein the outermost surface is one of the outer cover and the front fastener. 1. An absorbent article including a front waist region including a front waist edge , a rear waist region , and a crotch region , the front waist region having a front fastener and an outermost surface , the absorbent article further including a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis , the absorbent article comprising:an absorbent assembly including a bodyside liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the bodyside liner and the outer cover; anda gripper handle disposed in the front waist region and extending from the outermost surface, wherein the outermost surface is one of the outer cover and the front fastener.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the gripper handle is affixed to the outermost surface.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the gripper handle is formed as part of the outermost surface.4. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the gripper handle is planar.5. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the gripper handle is a tab.6. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the gripper handle is a tube.7. The absorbent article of claim 6 , wherein the tube is sized to accommodate a human finger.8. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the outermost surface is the outer cover.9. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the front fastener is the outermost surface.10. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the ...

FLUID COLLECTION ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A TUBE HAVING POROUS WICKING MATERIAL FOR IMPROVED FLUID TRANSPORT

An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier at least defining a chamber, at least one opening, and a fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly further includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber and a tube in fluid communication with the fluid outlet, the tube including a hydrophilic material exhibiting a porous structure configured to wick fluid from the chamber without the assistance of a pump. 1. A fluid collection assembly , comprising:a fluid impermeable barrier at least defining a chamber, at least one opening, and a fluid outlet;at least one porous material disposed in the chamber; anda tube in fluid communication with the fluid outlet, the tube including a hydrophilic material exhibiting a porous structure configured to wick fluid from the chamber.2. The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic material has a surface contact angle less than about 90°.3. The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic material includes at least one of a porous polymer claim 1 , a porous carbon claim 1 , or a porous ceramic structure.4. The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the porous structure includes a pore size of about 2 nm to about 200 μm.5. The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic material includes a plurality of fibers that extend along a longitudinal axis of the tube.6. The fluid collection assembly of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of fibers exhibit an average lateral dimension of about 10 nm to about 100 μm.7. The fluid collection assembly of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of fibers extend from the fluid outlet through at least a portion of the tube.8. The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic material disposed within the tube is configured to wick the fluid from the chamber without the assistance of a pump.9. The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tube includes a first portion and a second ...

DISPOSABLE HYGIENE ARTICLE WITH IMPROVED FIT

The present invention relates to a disposable hygiene article having a core with a first area which has its narrowest width (M) in the transverse direction (x) in a front portion or at a location of a transition between the front portion and a crotch portion of the article. Further, the absorbent core in the crotch portion has at least one front compression line forming an essentially upside down turned V comprising a first leg, a second leg and a common front tip with a V-shaped second compression line in the front portion having a third leg and a fourth leg. Each of the legs extends and diverges at a mutual angle (α) of from 30-120° in the respective mirror-imaged portions (I) and (II). The common front tip is located in contact with or at a distance from an imaginary transverse line indicating the narrowest width M. 1. A disposable hygiene article , such as a sanitary towel , a panty liner , an incontinence pad or a diaper , wherein said article comprises a transverse direction (x) , a longitudinal direction (y) and a longitudinal centre line (A) dividing the article into two mutually symmetrical and mirror-imaged portions (I) and (II) , wherein said article comprises a front portion , a crotch portion and a rear portion , and said article comprises a liquid-permeable topsheet , a liquid-impermeable backsheet and an absorbent core arranged between the topsheet and the backsheet , and optionally a liquid acquisition sheet arranged between the topsheet and the absorbent core , wherein an outer contour of the absorbent core is defined by mirror-imaged first and second core edge lines , and the absorbent core is delimited by a core front edge in the front portion and a core rear edge in the rear portion , the absorbent core comprising a first region extending in the longitudinal direction (y) of the article from the front portion over the crotch portion to the rear portion , and wherein an outer contour of the first region is defined by mirror-imaged first and second ...

PROCESS FOR MAKING AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING A TOPSHEET/ACQUISITION LAYER LAMINATE

A process of making an absorbent article is disclosed. A liquid permeable topsheet web extending substantially continuously in a machine direction a backsheet web, and an acquisition layer are provided. The topsheet web has first and second surfaces. The backsheet web extends substantially continuously in the machine direction. The acquisition layer has a first and second surface. The topsheet and acquisition layer are aligned in a face to face relationship such that the second surface of the topsheet in in contact with the first surface of the acquisition layer and simultaneously mechanically deformed which combines the topsheet with the acquisition layer. The topsheet web and acquisition layer are nested together such that a majority of the three-dimensional protrusions formed in the topsheet web coincide with and fit together with a majority of the three-dimensional protrusions formed in the acquisition layer to provide a topsheet/acquisition layer laminate web having three-dimensional protrusions. 1. A process of making an absorbent article comprising the steps of:providing a liquid permeable topsheet web extending substantially continuously in a machine direction, the topsheet web having a first topsheet web surface lying substantially along a first topsheet web plane and second topsheet web surface, a liquid impermeable backsheet web extending substantially continuously in the machine direction, and an acquisition layer having left and right longitudinal edges a first acquisition layer surface and second acquisition layer surface lying substantially along a second acquisition layer plane;aligning the topsheet web and the acquisition layer in a face to face relationship such that the second topsheet web surface is in contact with the first acquisition layer surface;simultaneously mechanically deforming and combining the topsheet web together with the acquisition layer to form three-dimensional protrusions wherein the topsheet web and acquisition layer are ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

The invention relates to an absorbent article having a longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension and comprising a distribution system with a fibrous web and a layer of non-consolidated fibers deposited on at least a part of the fibrous web, wherein the longitudinal portions of the fibrous web are at least partially folded over onto the layer of non-consolidated fibers. 1. An absorbent article having a longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension and comprising:a. a liquid permeable topsheet;b. a liquid impermeable backsheet;c. an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; and i. a fibrous web having a central portion and first and second longitudinal portions, the central portion and first and second longitudinal portions being substantially parallel with the longitudinal dimension of the absorbent article, and', 'ii. a layer of non-consolidated fibers deposited on at least a part of the central portion of the fibrous web, the layer having a first and a second surface,, 'd. a distribution system positioned between the absorbent core and the topsheet, the distribution system comprising'}wherein the first and second longitudinal portions of the fibrous web are folded over the layer of non-consolidated fibers along the longitudinal dimension of the absorbent article, such that the first and second longitudinal portions are facing towards the second surface of the layer of non-consolidated fibers and the central portion is facing towards the first surface of the layer of non-consolidated fibers.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the fibrous web comprises at least 80% cellulose fibers claim 1 , modified cellulose fibers claim 1 , or combinations of cellulose fibers and modified cellulose fibers claim 1 , by weight of the fibrous web.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the fibrous web is wet laid.4. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the fibrous web has a three-dimensional surface topography.5. The absorbent ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

The invention relates to an absorbent article having a longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension and comprising a distribution system with a fibrous web and a layer of non-consolidated fibers deposited on a central part of the fibrous web, wherein first and second longitudinal side portions of the fibrous web do not comprise non-consolidated fibers. 1. An absorbent article having a longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension and comprising:a. a liquid permeable topsheet;b. a liquid impermeable backsheet;c. an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; and i. a fibrous web having a central portion and first and second longitudinal side portions, the central portion and the first and second longitudinal side portions being substantially parallel with the longitudinal dimension of the absorbent article , and', 'ii. a layer of non-consolidated fibers deposited on the central portion of the fibrous web, the layer having a first and a second longitudinal edge,, 'd. a distribution system positioned between the absorbent core and the topsheet, the distribution system comprising'}wherein the lateral dimension of the fibrous web is wider than the lateral dimension of the layer of non-consolidated fibers, such that the central portion of the fibrous web is coextensive with the layer of non-consolidated fibers and the first and second longitudinal side portions extend longitudinally outwardly beyond first and second longitudinal edges of the layer of non-consolidated fibers.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the fibrous web is provided towards the topsheet-facing surface of the absorbent article and the layer of non-consolidated fibers is provided below the fibrous web towards the backsheet-facing surface of the absorbent article claim 1 , and wherein the first and second longitudinal side portions of the fibrous web are attached to a component of the absorbent article positioned below the layer of non-consolidated fibers towards the ...

SANITARY NAPKIN

Provided is a sanitary napkin including a lift-up pad detached along a perforated line formed in a main pad and lifted up. The sanitary pad may drastically reduce leakage of menstrual blood to buttocks, and therefore greatly improve comfort of a woman's life, such as by providing a restful sleep without anxiety of the leakage of the menstrual blood. 1. A sanitary napkin , comprising:a main pad; anda lift-up pad designed to be detached along a perforated line formed in the main pad and lifted up.2. The sanitary napkin according to claim 1 , wherein the lift-up pad is formed to be placed at a gluteal cleft.3. The sanitary napkin according to claim 1 , further comprising:an auxiliary pad attached on an opposite side of the main pad on which the lift-up pad is formed.4. The sanitary napkin according to claim 1 , wherein the lift-up pad has a tab capable of being used to detach the lift-up pad along the perforated line.5. The sanitary napkin according to claim 4 , wherein the tab has an adhesive surface capable of being attached to a body.6. The sanitary napkin according to claim 1 , wherein the main pad includes an absorbing body for absorbing menstrual blood claim 1 , a soft cover covering a top body-contacting surface of the absorbing body claim 1 , and a waterproof film covering an opposite side of the soft cover.7. The sanitary napkin according to claim 6 , wherein the opposite side of the body-contacting surface of the lift-up pad is covered with a waterproof film.8. The sanitary napkin according to claim 1 , wherein a perforation controlling part in which a perforating interval is relatively long is designed in the middle of the perforated line.9. The sanitary napkin according to claim 1 , wherein the lift-up pad is formed in any one of a straight line claim 1 , a straight line with wings claim 1 , and a dovetail shape.10. The sanitary napkin according to claim 1 , wherein use without detachment of the lift-up pad along the perforated line is possible. This ...

Elasticised absorbent article

The present invention relates to an absorbent article ( 1 ), preferably an incontinence pant-like diaper, comprising a chassis ( 2 ), a front waist region ( 3 ), a back waist region ( 4 ) and a crotch region ( 5 ) extending between said front and back waist regions ( 3,4 ); wherein the front and back waist regions ( 3,4 ) are joinable to each other and wherein, when joined, a waist-opening is formed and a pair of leg-openings are formed by one or more crotch-leg-peripheral-edges ( 17,17 ′) and front and back waist-leg-peripheral-edges ( 18,18′,19,19 ′), and wherein first and second front waist-leg-peripheral-edges ( 18,18 ′) extend from a first position ( 20,20 ′) proximal to the crotch region ( 5 ) to a second position ( 21,21 ′) distal therefrom and proximal to a lateral edge ( 15,15 ′) of the front waist region ( 3 ), said first and second front waist-leg-peripheral-edges ( 18,18 ′) being oppositely disposed from the longitudinal axis. It is characterized in that distance D extending parallel to the longitudinal axis (Y-Y) between the front waist end ( 13 ) and a fifth position ( 22,22 ′) along the first and second front waist-leg-peripheral-edges ( 18,18 ′) which is closest to the front waist end ( 13 ), is smaller than length L of a front waist lateral edge ( 15,15 ′) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis (Y-Y).

ABSORBENT PADS COMPRISING ZONES OF DIFFERENTIAL ABSORBENT CAPACITY

An folded absorbent sanitary pad having a higher basis weight of superabsorbent polymer in correspondence with the folding lines which helps reducing the risk of side leakage. 110. A folded absorbent pad () having , in its flattened unfolded configuration a central longitudinal axis (I) and a central transversal axis (II){'b': '10', 'said pad () comprising{'b': 20', '30', '40', '20', '30, 'a topsheet (), a backsheet () and an absorbent core () disposed between said topsheet () and backsheet (),'}{'b': '50', 'one or more folding lines ()'}{'b': 40', '60', '60', '50', '70, 'said absorbent core () comprising a storage layer () said storage layer () comprising SAP and comprising, in correspondence with the one or more folding lines (), one or more folding portions ()'}{'b': 70', '60', '50', '50, 'said folding portions () being defined as portions of the storage layer () overlapping said folding lines () and extending for from 3 to 20 mm on both sides of said folding lines along a direction perpendicular to said folding lines ()'}{'b': 70', '60, 'wherein in at least one of said folding portions () the average basis weight of the SAP is at least 10 gsm higher than the average basis weight of SAP in the entire storage layer ().'}270605050. The absorbent pad of wherein said folding portions () are defined as portions of the storage layer () overlapping said folding lines () and extending for 8 mm on both sides of said folding lines along a direction perpendicular to said folding lines ().3. The absorbent pad of or wherein at least one of said folding lines is parallel to said central longitudinal axis (I).4. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , or wherein at least one of said folding lines is parallel to said central transversal axis (II).5. The absorbent pad of any preceding claim wherein said storage layer comprises 50-100% wt of SAP6. The absorbent pad of any preceding claim wherein said storage layer is an air laid layer comprising fibers and SAP.7. The absorbent pad of ...

EXTRA-PROTECTION PADS AND RELATED METHODS

Extra-protection fins and pads, and methods of making and using extra-protection fins and pads are disclosed. The extra-protection fins and pads of the present invention comprise a first triangular face, a second triangular face attached and/or connected to the first triangular face at an angle thereby forming a front apex and a top apex, wherein the fins are configured such that the front apex catches and/or absorbs the menstrual and/or other vaginal fluids first, and the extra-protection fin fills backwards toward the top apex, thus preventing unwanted, embarrassing and annoying leakage onto clothing or bedding during periods of heavy flow and/or when lying down. The extra-protection fin may also comprise a third triangular face attached and/or connected to the first and second triangular faces, wherein a vertex of the third triangular face contacts and/or is connected to the first and second triangular faces at the top apex. 1. An extra-protection fin comprising:(a) a first triangular face;(b) a second triangular face foldably attached and/or connected at an angle to the first triangular face at a first edge and such that the first and second triangular faces form a front apex and a top apex; andwherein the extra-protection fin is configured such that when the fin is positioned with the front apex at or near a woman's vagina discharging menstrual and/or other vaginal fluids and the top apex at or near the woman's anus, the front apex catches and/or absorbs the fluids first, and the extra-protection fin fills backwards toward the top apex.2. The extra-protection fin of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second triangular faces comprise a band foldably attached and/or connected at an angle to a base edge claim 1 , wherein the bands are configured to secure the extra-protection fin to an undergarment.3. The extra-protection fin of claim 1 , also comprising a third triangular face foldably attached and/or connected at an angle to the first triangular face at a ...

Three-Dimensional Sheet Material and Absorbent Articles Including Such Material

The present application discloses and claims a three-dimensional sheet material and an absorbent article which utilizes the sheet material within the article. The three-dimensional sheet material is designed to minimize the contact area on one side of the material thereby making it useful for various applications including a body contacting top sheet or liner material. 118-. (canceled)19. A three-dimensional sheet material comprising a first layer of material having a top surface , a bottom surface and a thickness , said first layer of material defining a first plane , a second plane and third plane located between said first plane and said second plane with at least a portion of said top surface being located in or adjacent said first plane and at least a portion of said bottom surface being located in or adjacent said second plane , said first layer of material having a plurality of first depressions depending from said third plane toward said first plane , at least a portion of said plurality of first depressions terminating in or adjacent said first plane , said first layer of material having a plurality of second depressions depending from said third plane toward said second plane , at least a portion of said plurality of second depressions terminating in or adjacent said second plane.20. A three-dimensional sheet material comprising a first layer of material having a top surface , a bottom surface and a thickness , said first layer of material defining a first plane , a second plane and third plane located between said first plane and said second plane with at least a portion of said top surface being located in or adjacent said first plane and at least a portion of said bottom surface being located in or adjacent said second plane , said first layer of material having a plurality of first depressions depending from said third plane toward said first plane , at least a portion of said plurality of first depressions terminating in or adjacent said first plane , ...

DENTAL SUCTION ARRANGEMENT

A dental suction arrangement which removes saliva and other fluids from a person's oral cavity. The suction arrangement includes a suction tube and an absorption body to be placed in the oral cavity. The suction tube includes a suction part which is arranged in the absorption body and which is equipped with a hole organs or elements communicating with the absorption body. The suction arrangement is made of elastically deformable material in order to adapt to the anatomical shape of the bottom of the mouth. 1. Dental suction arrangement for the removal of saliva and other fluids—comprising{'b': 101', '602', '702, 'a suction line (, , ) and'}{'b': 111', '611', '711, 'an absorption body (, , ) to be placed for the removal of saliva and other fluids,'}{'b': 101', '103', '111, 'whereby the suction line () comprises a suction part () which is arranged in the absorption body (),'}{'b': 103', '104', '904, 'i': a', 'e, 'wherein the suction part () is equipped with hole members (, -) communicating with the absorption body,'}{'b': 101', '602', '702, 'wherein the suction line (, , ) has a prefabricated form and size,'}{'b': 101', '602', '702, 'wherein the suction line (,,) extends a distance from the absorption body for secure placement,'}{'b': 104', '904', '103, 'i': a', 'e, 'wherein said hole members (, -) are distributed along a longitudinal extent of said suction part () and along a periphery of said suction part, and'}{'b': 111', '611', '711, 'wherein the absorption body (, , ) is made of elastically deformable and adaptable material in order to adapt the absorption body to a desired shape.'}2. Dental suction arrangement according to claim 1 ,{'b': 111', '611', '711', '119, 'wherein the absorption body (, , ), in a cross sectional view perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the absorption body, comprises a contour of at least one of the following: a non-circular contour, a contour with a base and a top, whereby the base is broader than the top, and/or a contour with ...

ABSORBENT PANT WITH ADVANTAGEOUSLY CHANNELED ABSORBENT CORE STRUCTURE AND BULGE-REDUCING FEATURES

A disposable absorbent pant having a belt structure and a longitudinally channeled absorbent core structure is disclosed. The channels include at least one shorter, at least partially transversely-oriented secondary channel in the front and/or rear, to provide a hinge structure in the core, enabling the core to flex laterally and reduce the likelihood of undesirable bulging in the front and/or rear of the pant while it is worn, after the core has absorbed liquid and stiffened longitudinally as a result of the channeled structure. 1. A disposable absorbent pant , having a longitudinal axis , a lateral axis , a front region with a front waist edge , a rear region with a rear waist edge and a crotch region between the front and rear regions , comprising:an absorbent structure comprising an absorbent layer with at least one longitudinally-oriented elongate main channel formed therein, the main channel having a first length and respective frontward and rearward distal ends; and at least one elongate secondary channel formed therein, the secondary channel having a second length, the second length being shorter than the first length and having a transverse direction component; andan elasticized belt structure in one or both of the front and rear regions, the belt structure having an inner layer, an outer layer and an elastic member disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer, a waist edge, and a lower edge formed by one or both of the inner and outer layers, the lower edge being disposed between the waist edge and the lateral axis.2. The pant of wherein at least one of the frontward and rearward distal ends of the main channel is disposed above the lower edge of the belt structure.3. The pant of wherein the secondary channel is disposed above the main channel.4. The pant of wherein the secondary channel is disposed above the lower edge of the belt structure.5. The pant of wherein the secondary channel is disposed below the lower edge of the belt structure.6. The ...

WOUND CARE ARTICLE FOR EXTRACTION AND CONTROL OF WOUND FLUIDS

The subject of the invention is a wound care article for extraction and control of wound fluids, comprising at least one first fluid-absorbing structure (), which is surrounded by a liquid-permeable, first enclosure (), and a liquid-permeable, second enclosure () comprising two enclosing surfaces (). The wound care article is thus characterized in that the first enclosure () is covered or supported on at least one of its flat sides () by at least one fluid-absorbing material layer (), which is arranged (FIG. ) between the first enclosure () and one of the enclosing surfaces () of the second enclosure (). 1. A wound care article capable of extracting and controlling wound fluids , comprising:at least one first fluid-absorbing structure, which is surrounded by a liquid-permeable, first enclosure, and a liquid-permeable second enclosure, comprising two enclosing surfaces,wherein, the first enclosure is covered or supported on at least one of its flat sides by at least one fluid-absorbing material layer, which is arranged between the first enclosure and one of the enclosing surfaces of the second enclosure.2. The wound care article according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first enclosure is surrounded by the second enclosure.3. The wound care article according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one fold line or long or spot joint and the first enclosure and the second enclosure together with the therein applied first structure and the material layer are foldable along the at least one fold line or long or spot joint.4. The wound care article according to claim 3 , wherein the first enclosure merges in one piece into the second enclosure.5. The wound care article according to claim 1 , characterized in that the material layer consists of foam material.6. The wound care article according to claim 1 , characterized in that the material layer comprises cellulose claim 1 , especially methylcellulose.7. The wound care article according to claim 1 , characterized ...

Sanitary Napkin for Dynamic Body Fit

An absorbent article providing improved body fit. The absorbent article includes an extensible fluid permeable facing layer and a first absorbent layer joined to the facing layer. Each zone of extensibility is a region of the first absorbent layer of relatively higher extensibility than regions of first absorbent layer adjacent to the zone of extensibility. A liquid impermeable backsheet is joined to the facing layer at the periphery. The liquid impermeable backsheet has a garment facing surface. A fastening means is disposed on at least a portion of the garment facing surface of the liquid impermeable backsheet. The first absorbent layer is decoupled from the fluid impermeable backsheet. 1. An absorbent article having a longitudinal axis , a transverse axis , and a periphery , the absorbent article comprising:a. a fluid permeable facing layer, at least portions of which are extensible;b. a first absorbent layer comprising a zone of extensibility, the zone of extensibility being a region of the first absorbent layer of relatively higher extensibility than regions of the first absorbent layer adjacent to the zone of extensibility and allowing the first absorbent layer to be extensible in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis and in a direction parallel to the transverse axis;c. a liquid impermeable backsheet joined to the facing layer at the periphery, the liquid impermeable backsheet having a garment facing surface;d. fastening means disposed on at least a portion of the garment facing surface of the liquid impermeable backsheet, the fastening means defining attachment zones; ande. wherein the first absorbent layer is decoupled from the fluid impermeable backsheet.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the zone of extensibility comprise openings defining slits.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the zone of extensibility comprises incrementally-stretched rib-like elements.4. The absorbent article of claim 1 , further comprising a second ...

DISPOSABLE HYGIENIC ARTICLE WITH MEANS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

A disposable, wearable article can be used for collecting a sample and performing urinalysis. The article incorporates a test port feature to simplify this function. The test port has a resealable cover that can be used to selectively expose an aperture through the backsheet of the disposable article. The test port is used to position test devices, such as urine test strips to urine collected in the disposable article. 1. An absorbent article , comprising:a liquid pervious topsheet having a proximal surface facing toward a user when the article is in use and a distal surface facing away from the user;an absorbent material positioned distally from the topsheet and extending across at least a portion of the topsheet distal surface;a liquid impervious backsheet positioned distally from the absorbent material and topsheet, the backsheet comprising a through aperture having a perimeter; a base layer overlapping with at least a portion of the backsheet;', 'an adhesive layer in a window frame shape around a perimeter of the base layer for adhering the base layer to the surface of the backsheet;', 'an outer layer adhered to, and covering, an outer surface of the base layer;', 'a finger lift portion positioned on the outer layer;, 'a cover positioned on a surface of the backsheet and covering the backsheet aperture, the cover comprisinga separation layer non-releasably attached to the backsheet around the entire perimeter of the backsheet aperture and extending at least partially across the backsheet aperture between the cover and the absorbent material;wherein the cover is releasably attached to the backsheet such that the backsheet aperture may be selectively uncovered without removing the absorbent article from the user.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the separation layer is intermittently adhered to the backsheet around the entire perimeter of the backsheet aperture.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the separation layer comprises a porous non- ...

Liquid and solid porous-absorbent article

The present invention discloses a absorbent article configured for attachment to the interior of an child potty/bed pan or to be worn on an user. The absorbent article composes an absorbent core, first absorbent channel layer, intermediate channel layer and top permeable layer composes made up of permeable materials and further comprises an material capable of converting an liquid substance to an gel-like substance. Specifically, regions of the absorbent core first absorbent channel layer and intermediate channel layer may comprise an super absorbent polymer (SAP) material such as hydrogel, sodium polyacrylate, polyacrylate absorbents, or an biodegradable material such as an powder corn starch or wheat mixture or an combination of super absorbent polymer (SAP) and an biodegradable material. 1: An liner configured for attachment to an interior of an child potty and bed pan comprising:an first non-permeable layer;an first non-permeable layer composing an elastic placement portion;an second non-permeable layer;an elastic material affixed at the elastic placement portion;an second non-permeable layer including an tab affixed at an top edge region of the second non-permeable layer exterior envisioned to allocate an user to bifurcate the entire second non-permeable layer from the first non-permeable layer;an second non-permeable layer includes an adhesive tab affixed at an mid-range region of the second non-permeable layer, comprising an flanged tip affixed at an edge region of the adhesive tab;an liner comprising an first portion and second portion;an absorbent core impregnated with an combination of an loose absorbent fibrous matrix, an plurality of super absorbent pods, and loose fine particles of super absorbent polymer (SAP) capable of converting the absorbent core region from an dry permeable texture to an moist gel-like permeable texture when in contact with an liquid substance;an first absorbent channel layer composing channel openings; and the channel opening ...

Maxi Pad With Intergluteal Strip

An absorbent article for providing protection against menstrual leaks having a pad with an absorbent core and three or more protective layers wherein a middle layer has a deep channel for collecting leakage. The absorbent article also has an adhesive bottom in direct contact with an undergarment and an intergluteal strip that is removably attached to the pad, wherein the intergluteal strip extends away from the distal end, wherein the intergluteal strip is adapted to be disposed within an intergluteal cleft. 1. A absorbent article for providing protection against menstrual leaks comprising: 'i. three or more protective layers wherein a middle layer has a deep channel for collecting leakage;', 'a. an pad having an absorbent core with a distal end and proximal end, wherein the pad comprisesb. an adhesive bottom in direct contact with an undergarment;c. an intergluteal strip attached to the distal end of the pad, wherein the intergluteal strip extends away from the distal end, wherein the intergluteal strip is adapted to be disposed within an intergluteal cleft.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the intergluteal strip is absorbent claim 1 , wherein the intergluteal strip prevents leakage beyond the distal end.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the intergluteal strip is foldable relative to a plane defined by the pad claim 1 , and wherein the intergluteal strip is collapsible.4. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the intergluteal strip is removeably attached to the distal end.5. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive bottom further comprises a plurality of adhesive wings each containing at least one peel away backing claim 1 , having a first layer and a second layer adapted to conform to a wearer's undergarments.6. The absorbent article of claim one where in the pad is extended length.7. The absorbent article of claim one wherein the intergluteal strip is woven and braided.8. The absorbent article of claim two wherein the ...

BODY CONFORMING DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING LEG WRAPS AND INTERNAL TOPSHEET AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A secondary internal topsheet and leg wrap structure is provided in a disposable absorbent garment such as a diaper or training pants. The leg wrap structure has a base layer, a top layer, and an elastic construction disposed inbetween. The elastic construction includes a plurality of spaced apart elastic elements that are aligned in a generally in generally parallel relation. The leg wrap structure and secondary topsheet provides for the efficient formation of a reservoir and a plurality of fluid dams each capable of capturing a quantity of fluid to minimize the occurrence of fluid leaks from the absorbent article. Methods of forming such absorbent articles are disclosed. 1. A disposable absorbent article comprising:first liquid pervious topsheet,an absorbent core disposed between the first liquid pervious topsheet and a liquid impervious back sheet;a second topsheet extending across a second topsheet gap that is narrower than a backsheet gap wherein a difference between the second topsheet gap and the backsheet gap results in formation of a reservoir between the absorbent core and a wearer, the reservoir adapted to capture bodily exudates, wherein at least a portion of the reservoir is disposed between the first liquid pervious topsheet and the second topsheet; anda pair of flexible leg wraps extending outwardly from and alongside edges of the absorbent core, the leg wraps each including a plurality of spaced-apart elastic strands separated from the absorbent core by an inelastic zone, wherein the leg wraps and the absorbent core form the reservoir and a plurality of fluid dams are defined at least in part by the plurality of elastic strands during use of the absorbent article, with each fluid dam capable of capturing a volume of liquid waste from passing between the leg wrap and the wearer.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein with the absorbent article disposed in a generally flat claim 1 , open condition claim 1 , the distance between the absorbent core ...

Incontinence Aid

An incontinence aid may include a pad body. The pad body may include a liquid receiving area. The incontinence aid may further include a liquid passage connected to the pad body. The liquid passage may form a boundary about a majority of the liquid receiving area. The liquid passage may include at least one lateral opening facing the liquid receiving area. 113.-. (canceled)14. An incontinence aid for men , the incontinence aid comprising: an interior side;', 'an exterior side opposite the interior side;', 'a proximal end; and', 'a distal end opposite the proximal end;', 'a first fastener permanently connected to the pad body adjacent the proximal end of the pad body, the first fastener configured to removably attach a first overlapping portion of the pad body adjacent the proximal end of the pad body to the exterior side of the pad body adjacent the proximal end of the pad body,, 'a pad body includingwherein the first fastener comprises a first fastening component permanently connected to the interior side of the pad body and a second fastening component permanently connected to the interior side of the pad body; anda second fastener permanently connected to the pad body nearer the distal end of the pad body than the first fastener, the second fastener configured to removably attach a second overlapping portion of the pad body adjacent the distal end of the pad body to the exterior side of the pad body,wherein the second fastener comprises a first fastening component permanently connected to the interior side of the pad body and a second fastening component permanently connected to the exterior side of the pad body.15. The incontinence aid of claim 14 , wherein:at least a portion of the proximal end of the pad body is elastic.16. The incontinence aid of claim 14 , further comprising:an elastic band connected to the pad body adjacent the proximal end of the pad body.17. The incontinence aid of claim 14 , wherein:the proximal end of the pad body includes a proximal ...

Incontinence Aid

An incontinence aid may include a pad body. The pad body may include a liquid receiving area. The incontinence aid may further include a liquid passage connected to the pad body. The liquid passage may form a boundary about a majority of the liquid receiving area. The liquid passage may include at least one lateral opening facing the liquid receiving area. 1. An incontinence aid comprising:a pad body including a liquid receiving area; anda liquid passage connected to the pad body, the liquid passage forming a boundary about a majority of the liquid receiving area, the liquid passage including at least one lateral opening facing the liquid receiving area.2. The incontinence aid of claim 1 , further comprising:a drain connected to the pad body, the drain configured to receive liquid from at least one of the liquid receiving area and the liquid passage.3. The incontinence aid of claim 2 , further comprising:a liquid retention vessel remote from the pad body, the liquid retention vessel in fluid communication with the drain.4. The incontinence aid of claim 2 , wherein:the drain is connected to the liquid receiving area of the pad body.5. The incontinence aid of claim 2 , wherein:the liquid passage further includes a first liquid passage open end and a second liquid passage open end; andthe drain is connected to the pad body between the first liquid passage open end and the second liquid passage open end.6. The incontinence aid of claim 1 , wherein:the liquid receiving area includes a liquid collection reservoir defined in the pad body.7. The incontinence aid of claim 6 , wherein:the liquid collection reservoir includes a generally oval shape.8. The incontinence aid of claim 6 , wherein:the liquid collection reservoir includes a first thickness of the pad body;other portions of the pad body include a second thickness; andthe second thickness is greater than the first thickness.9. The incontinence aid of claim 8 , wherein:the pad body further includes at least one ridge ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF

An absorber article includes: a body-contact part having a canal member which has a stretchable and shrinkable, left and right pair of head sections extending in the front-rear direction, and which also has a canal sheet having left and right edges joined to the left and right pair of head sections and also having a center section hanging downward, the body contact part also having affixing members which affix the canal member to the wearer's body in such a manner that the head sections of the canal member are in contact with the wearer's skin; and body-non-contacting part having a sheet-like leakage prevention body and also having an absorber disposed on the upper side of the leakage prevention body. The absorber article is also provided with a passage for transporting bodily fluids from the upper side of the canal sheet to the absorber. 1. An absorbent article comprising: [ a pair of right and left head parts extending in the front-rear direction and having stretchability at at least part thereof, and', 'a canal sheet in which both right and left edges thereof couple to the pair of right and left head parts and in which the center part thereof hangs downward at the time of wearing, and, 'a canal member that has'}, "a fixing member that fixes the canal member to a wearer's body in order to allow the head parts of the canal member to make contact with the wearer's skin at the time of wearing,"], 'a body-contacting part including'} a leak preventer in sheet form that prevents leakage of a bodily fluid, and', 'an absorber arranged on the upper side of the leak preventer and capable of absorbing the bodily fluid,, 'a body-non-contacting part including'}wherein a passage is provided for transferring the bodily fluid from the upper side of the canal sheet onto a surface of the absorber,a part of an under surface of the canal sheet and a part of the surface of the absorber are coupled together,the absorber is made to maintain a state in which the absorber is spaced apart ...

SANITARY BAG

A sanitary bag for receiving at least one part of the body, in particular the penis, is claimed, which sanitary bag is composed at least of a blank () with two portions (A, B) which each have the shape of a quadrilateral and are folded along a fold line (F F), wherein the two portions (A and B) have the same length from the fold line (F F) to their edge () facing away from the fold line, characterized in that an absorbent insert () is arranged on the inside of the blank (). 121212456732. A sanitary bag for receiving at least one part of the body , in particular the penis , which sanitary bag is composed at least of a blank () with two portions (A , B) which each have the shape of a quadrilateral and are folded along a fold line (F , F) , wherein the two portions A and B have the same length from the fold line (F , F) to their edge ( , , , ) facing away from the fold line , characterized in that an absorbent insert () is arranged on the inside of the blank ().2103. The sanitary bag as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that a further blank () is arranged on the inside over the absorbent insert ().3210. The sanitary bag as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that the blanks ( and ) have the same size.42. The sanitary bag as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the blank () is made of a material impermeable to liquids.52. The sanitary bag as claimed in claim 4 , characterized in that the blank () is made of a breathable material chosen from perforated films claim 4 , breathable SMS films claim 4 , nonwovens of natural or synthetic fibers claim 4 , laminates of nonwovens and breathable films and/or BTBS films.610. The sanitary bag as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that the further blank () is made of a material permeable to liquids.7. The sanitary bag as claimed in claim 6 , characterized in that the material permeable to liquids is an elastic nonwoven fabric.834562. The sanitary bag as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that a single absorbent ...

Absorbent pads

An absorbent pad configured to be positioned on a surface is provided. The absorbent pad is configured to absorb and contain bodily exudates and improve skin health for babies. The absorbent pad comprises a central longitudinal axis, a central lateral axis, a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the liquid impermeable backsheet. The absorbent pad comprises a single pair of cuffs extending at least partially intermediate a first end edge and a second end edge of the absorbent pad. The cuffs are each configured to extend upwardly relative to the topsheet. The absorbent pad comprises a wetness guard positioned on a first side of the central lateral axis and having a portion positioned proximate to the first end edge. The wetness guard is positioned over at least a portion of the topsheet and crosses the central longitudinal axis.

Absorbent article

An absorbent article includes a concave groove whose transverse plane shape satisfies (1) a relationship between a depth “h” of a bottom surface portion of the concave groove, and a distance “S” from a bottom end “G” of the concave groove to an upper end “K” from which a concavity of the concave groove starts is 1.5h<S, (2) a relationship between a width “b” of a bottom surface of the concave groove, and a width “B” between the upper ends “K” and “K” at both sides of the concave groove is B≧3b, and (3) a relationship between a dimension “a” of a square concave groove expressed by a product of the width “b” of the bottom surface of the concave groove and the depth “h” of the bottom surface portion, and a cross-sectional dimension “A” of the concave groove is A≧2a.

ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH STRUCTURES ABLE TO LIFT UPWARDS TOWARDS THE WEARER

The present disclosure refers to a disposable absorbent article such as a diaper, a pant or a sanitary napkin. The disposable absorbent article comprises a structure having one or more elastic elements which are stretched when the absorbent article is flattened out and which is able to convert from an initial flat configuration into an erected configuration upon contraction of the one or more elastic elements. The structure is either placed above or below the topsheet. 1. An absorbent article having a longitudinal dimension and a transverse dimension , the absorbent article comprising:a liquid pervious topsheet;a liquid impervious backsheet; andan absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet;the absorbent article comprises a structure positioned above the absorbent core and underneath the topsheet, wherein the structure is attached to a component of the absorbent article underneath the structure, wherein the structure has a longitudinal dimension, a lateral dimension, and a caliper, and wherein the structure comprises one or more elastic elements and/or the structure is associated with one or more elastic elements;wherein the structure is in a flat configuration when the absorbent article is flattened out, and wherein the one or more elastic elements are stretched along the longitudinal dimension of the structure in the flat configuration;wherein contraction of the one or more elastic elements applies a force along the longitudinal dimension of the structure, thereby converting the structure into an erected, three-dimensional configuration, wherein the structure has a higher caliper in the erected, three-dimensional configuration compared to the caliper of the structure in the flat configuration, and wherein the structure, in the erected, three-dimensional configuration, spaces the topsheet away from the absorbent core.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the liquid pervious topsheet is extensible in the longitudinal dimension and/or ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING OUTWARDLY CONVEX LONGITUDINAL CENTRAL CHANNELS FOR IMPROVED PROTECTION

An absorbent article having a pair of longitudinal edges, front and rear transverse edges, a front end region, a rear end region, and a central region disposed between the front and rear end regions. The absorbent article has a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, a pair of outwardly convex longitudinal central channels formed at least in the central region. The traversal distance of the pair of outwardly convex longitudinal central channels decreases towards both ends of the channels to define a central closed area. The absorbent article has a rear channel defining a rear closed area in the rear end region. 1. A sanitary napkin , comprising:a) a topsheet comprising an apertured formed film;b) a backsheet;c) an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, the absorbent core comprising a plurality of layers of material;d) a transverse centerline;e) a longitudinal centerline, and a pair of side edges extending generally parallel to the longitudinal centerline;f) a central region;g) a first end region positioned on one side of the central region along the longitudinal centerline, wherein a first boundary between the central region and the first end region is in a first transition area where a transversal distance between the pair of side edges increases from the first end region to the central region;h) a second end region positioned on an opposite side of the central region along the longitudinal centerline, wherein a second boundary between the central region and the second end region is in a second transition area where a transversal distance between the pair of side edges increases from the second end region to the central region; andi) a pair of side flaps comprising a material that is an extension of a material comprised by at least one of the topsheet and the backsheet;j) wherein the sanitary napkin is asymmetric about the transverse centerline so that at ...

Absorbent articles with improved strength

An absorbent structure for an absorbent article, comprising a first substrate and an absorbent layer supported thereon, said absorbent layer comprising an absorbent material comprising a superabsorbent polymer material; wherein said absorbent structure comprises a fiberized net structure to at least partially immobilize said absorbent layer onto said first substrate, and whereby said fiberized net structure has a storage modulus (G′) at 21° C. of greater than about 1.2×10 6 Pa.

URINE ABSORBENT PAD

A disposable urine trap in the form of a foldable pad that envelops the male genitalia and closes around the organ to form a barrier that prevents urine from escaping the trap. The pad includes an asymmetric pair of wings that are separated by a gap and attached to the main body of the pad. The first wing is preferably trapezoidal and a second wing having an extending distal edge. 1. A urine trap for a male , comprising:an inner fluid transmissive layer, an absorbent layer, and a fluid impermeable layer cooperating to form a pad, the pad including:a main absorbent region formed on a first side with a main region registration edge and the first and second wings projecting from a second side opposite the first side to cooperate in defining a gap;the first wing having a trapezoidal shape having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, the inner side edge having a triangular cut-out therealong, the outer side edge and the distal edge cooperating to form an obtuse angle α that is substantially 105° and the inner side edge and the distal edge forming an angle β that is substantially 90°; andthe second wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, the inner side edge substantially parallel to the inner side edge of the first wing, the outer side edge and the distal edge cooperating to form an angle ν that is substantially 90° and the inner side edge and the distal edge cooperating to form an angle θ that is substantially 135°, the second wing extending distally beyond the extended plane of the distal edge of the first wing;whereby the first wing may be folded on the main region to register the distal edges with the main region's edge.2. The urine trap of claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive strip on the side of the main absorbent region opposite the fluid impermeable layer.3. The urine trap of that includes:an adhesive strip on the impermeable layer of the pad.4. The urine trap of wherein:the main absorbent region of formed ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING SUBSTRATES HAVING ZONAL TREATMENTS

The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the liquid impermeable backsheet. The absorbent article may comprise a substantially laterally-extending separation element defining a visual front portion and a visual back portion on a wearer-facing surface of the absorbent article. The liquid permeable topsheet may comprise a first zone in the visual front portion that comprises a first geometric treatment and a second zone in the visual back portion that comprises a second geometric treatment. 1. An absorbent article comprising:a liquid permeable topsheet;a liquid impermeable backsheet;an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the liquid impermeable backsheet; anda substantially laterally-extending separation element defining a visual front portion and a visual back portion on a wearer-facing surface of the absorbent article;wherein the liquid permeable topsheet comprises a first zone in the visual front portion that comprises a first geometric treatment and a second zone in the visual back portion that comprises a second geometric treatment.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the first geometric treatment comprises elements that differ in size or structure from elements in the second geometric treatment.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the first and second geometric treatments are different.4. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the first geometric treatment or the second geometric treatment comprises areas where portions of a liquid management system claim 1 , positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the absorbent core claim 1 , extend into or through the liquid permeable topsheet.5. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the first geometric treatment or ...

Underpants-type disposable diaper

The present invention is intended to improve the dynamic fit of a crotch portion. The foregoing issue is solved in such a manner that a vertical stretchable part vertically extending and contracting in length is provided in a vertical intermediate portion of an absorber in a front body, an outer body of the front body has a portion overlapping at least the vertical stretchable part, width-direction both side sections of the portion, and a waist opening-side area of the portion and the sections, lifting elastic members having a contraction force of lifting a portion of the vertical stretchable part on a rear side of a front end toward width-direction both sides and an obliquely upward side at least when the diaper is worn are provided in the outer body of the front body on closer to lateral sides than to a width-direction intermediate portion of the absorber, and the vertical stretchable part vertically extends and contracts in length by elastic extension and contraction of the lifting elastic member.

MENSTRUAL CUP

A menstrual cup for insertion into a vaginal canal having a vaginal wall for prevention of leakage of menstrual blood may include: a body having an accommodating cavity portion opened upward is formed; a concave portion extending from the upper end of the body to gradually decrease in diameter; and a circular guide rib extending from an upper end of the concave portion to gradually increase in diameter. It can be easily inserted into the vagina so that it is deformable, and the size of the insertion direction is reduced. Not only it is effective, but when inserted it into the vagina, the circular guide rib comes into close contact with the inner wall of the vagina by restoring force for preventing a menstrual blood from leaking. 1. A menstrual cup for insertion into a vaginal canal having a vaginal wall for prevention of leakage of menstrual blood , comprising:a body having an accommodating cavity portion opened upward is formed;a concave portion extending from the upper end of the body to gradually decrease in diameter; anda circular guide rib portion extending from an upper end of the concave portion to gradually increase in diameter.2. The menstrual cup of claim 1 , further comprising:a folding portion formed at the concave portion, wherein the folding portion is relatively thinner than the other portion of the concave portion.3. The menstrual cup of claim 1 , wherein the circular guide rib portion has a deformation portion formed at the circular guide rib claim 1 , wherein the deformation portion has a thickness relatively thinner than other portion of the thickness of the guide rib portion so that may be easily transformed into an insertable shape.4. The menstrual cup of claim 1 , wherein the concave portion is asymmetrically formed.5. The menstrual cup of claim 4 , wherein a front portion of the concave portion is relatively shorter than a rear portion of the concave portion such that a height of front portion of the circular guide rib portion and a height of ...

Disposable absorbent article having breathable side flaps

A disposable absorbent article having a topsheet; a backsheet; and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, is described. The disposable absorbent article includes a first side edge and an opposing second side edge; a first side flap and an opposing second side flap, each of the first and second side flaps forming at least a portion of the wearer-facing surface, each of the first and second side flaps having a first layer and a second layer. The first layer has a first layer proximal edge and the second layer has a second layer proximal edge. The second layer proximal edge is disposed laterally outboard from the first layer proximal edge.

SWAB WITH ANNULAR GROOVES

Swabs, according to the present invention, include a stern and at least one tip at an end of the stem and having a generally cylindrical absorbent material formed thereon. The tip has at least one annular groove. Preferably, the swab includes a plurality of equally spaced annular grooves to provide multiple sections of the swab for application or removal of material. By providing one or more spaced-apart annular grooves in the tip, material can be added or removed from a surface in a much more controlled fashion. By providing a tip with a substantially cylindrical shape with annular grooves, the swabs also have a unique appearance as compared to typical tapered swabs. 1. A swab comprising:a stem; anda tip of absorbent material attached to at least one end of said stem, said tip having a generally cylindrical shape and including at least one external annular groove formed therein.2. The swab as defined in wherein said tip includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced annular grooves.3. The swab as defined in wherein said tip includes a pair of longitudinally spaced annular grooves.4. The swab as defined in wherein said tip includes three longitudinally spaced annular grooves.5. The swab as defined in wherein said tip includes four longitudinally spaced annular grooves.6. The swab as defined in wherein said stem includes a tip of absorbent material attached at opposite ends and each tip includes one or more external annular grooves formed therein.7. A swab comprising:a stem; anda tip of absorbent material attached to opposite ends of said stem, said tips having a plurality of longitudinally spaced external annular grooves formed therein.8. The swab as defined in wherein said stem is made of a polymeric material.9. The swab as defined in wherein said stem is made of a fibrous material.10. The swab as defined in wherein said tip is made of a material including cotton.11. The swab as defined in wherein said tips are a color other than white.12. The swab as defined in ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A HUMP

An absorbent article has a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, a front portion, a rear portion and a crotch portion located between the rear portion and the front portion. The article includes a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core enclosed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a hump arranged substantially in the crotch portion between the topsheet and the backsheet and extending in the longitudinal direction of the article. The hump has an essentially rectangular form with a first and a second longitudinal side edge extending in the longitudinal direction of the article, a front transverse side edge extending in the transverse direction towards the front portion of the article, a back transverse side edge extending in the transverse direction towards the rear portion of the article. 1112434256756835689101112112411181312814. An absorbent article () , the absorbent article () being a personal hygiene article , which article has a longitudinal direction (Y) and a transverse direction (X) , a front portion () , a rear portion () and a crotch () portion located between the rear portion () and the front portion () , the article comprising a liquid permeable topsheet () , a liquid impermeable backsheet () , and an absorbent core () enclosed between the topsheet () and the backsheet () , and a hump () arranged substantially in the crotch portion () between the topsheet () and the backsheet () and extending in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the article characterised in that said hump () having an essentially rectangular form with a first and a second longitudinal side edge ( ,) extending in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the article () , a front transverse side edge () extending in the transverse direction (X) towards the front portion () of the article () , a back transverse side edge () extending in the transverse direction (X) towards the rear portion () of the article () , wherein said front ...

Configurable Absorbent Articles

Configurable absorbent articles are provided. The absorbent articles may comprise a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent articles may comprise a first waist region, a second waist region, a crotch region extending intermediate the first waist region and the second waist region, and an outer cover material joined to the backsheet and forming a portion of a garment-facing surface of the absorbent article. The absorbent articles may comprise a pair of leg cuffs and a fully removable fastening member. The fastening member may comprise a first fastener on a first surface of the fastening member and positioned proximate to a first end and a second fastener on the first surface and positioned proximate to a second end. The absorbent articles may also comprise a wetness guard.

ABSORBENT CORE WITH PROFILED DISTRIBUTION OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL

An absorbent core for absorbent articles such as diapers. The core comprises a core wrap comprising a top side and a bottom side, an absorbent material between the top side and the bottom side, a first and second longitudinally-extending channel-forming areas disposed on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis and substantially free of absorbent material preferably through which the top side of the core wrap is attached to the bottom side of the core wrap. The core has a central absorbent zone between the first and the second channel-forming areas and a first and second lateral absorbent zones disposed laterally outwardly. The average basis weight of the absorbent material in the central absorbent zone is lower than the average basis weight of the absorbent material in the lateral absorbent zones. 2. The absorbent core of claim 1 , wherein the average lateral zones basis weight is at least 50% higher than the average central zone basis weight.3. The absorbent core of claim 2 , wherein the average lateral zones basis weight is at least 100% higher than the average central zone basis weight.4. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the amount of absorbent material in the central absorbent zone ranges from about 5% to about 25% of the total amount of absorbent material in the absorbent core claim 1 , and the combined amount of absorbent material in both lateral absorbent zones ranges from about 30% to about 90% of the total amount of absorbent material in the absorbent core.5. The absorbent core of claim 1 , wherein the first and second channel-forming areas are at least partially curved or angled so that the width of the central absorbent zone varies at least along a portion of the length of the channel-forming areas.6. The absorbent core of claim 1 , wherein the minimum width of the central absorbent zone is of at least 10 mm.7. The absorbent core of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent material does not comprise cellulose fibers.8. The absorbent core of claim 7 , ...

FLEXIBLE ABSORBENT PAD

A flexible absorbent pad has a dry thickness of between 2 mm and 10 mm and a difference in flexural-resistance between the dry state and the wet state of an absorbent center zone of the absorbent pad of less than 100 grams-force. The absorbent core of the pad may include an airlaid, a foam, or a fibrous staple filament. The absorbent core of the absorbent pad may be corrugated, such as with flexure hinges, in which case adhesive is applied to the backsheet of the absorbent pad in a pattern that leaves the flexure hinges devoid of adhesive so that the backsheet is attached to the absorbent core in a manner that does not impede the flexing of the flexure hinges. 1. An absorbent pad comprising:a liquid permeable topsheet;an absorbent core disposed below the topsheet and comprising superabsorbent polymer particles and having a plurality of ridges of a first thickness separated by one or more flexure hinges of a second thickness less than the first thickness to permit flexing of the absorbent core about the one or more flexure hinges; anda backsheet disposed below the absorbent core and comprising a liquid impermeable layer;wherein the absorbent core is bonded to the backsheet with a first adhesive that is applied only to at least one of the plurality of ridges but is not applied to the one or more flexure hinges, to keep the one or more flexure hinges substantially devoid of adhesive.2. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent pad has a dry thickness of between 2 mm and 10 mm.3. The absorbent pad of claim 2 , wherein the first section of the absorbent pad extends within an absorbent center zone of the absorbent pad.4. The absorbent pad of claim 3 , wherein the absorbent center zone extends within the absorbent pad across approximately 20%-50% of the surface area of the absorbent pad.5. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent core is corrugated.6. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the difference in flexural-resistance between the dry state ...

PROCESS FOR MAKING AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING A TOPSHEET/ACQUISITION LAYER LAMINATE

A process of making an absorbent article is disclosed. A liquid permeable topsheet web extending substantially continuously in a machine direction a backsheet web, and an intermediate layer are provided. The topsheet web has first and second surfaces. The backsheet web extends substantially continuously in the machine direction. The intermediate layer has a first and second surface. The topsheet and intermediate layer are aligned in a face to face relationship such that the second surface of the topsheet in in contact with the first surface of the intermediate layer and simultaneously mechanically deformed which combines the topsheet with the intermediate layer. The topsheet web and intermediate layer are nested together such that a majority of the three-dimensional protrusions formed in the topsheet web coincide with and fit together with a majority of the three-dimensional protrusions formed in the intermediate layer to provide a topsheet/intermediate layer laminate web having three-dimensional protrusions. 1. A process of making an absorbent article comprising the steps of:providing a liquid permeable topsheet web extending substantially continuously in a machine direction, the topsheet web having a plurality of fibers, a first topsheet web surface and second topsheet web surface; a liquid impermeable backsheet web extending substantially continuously in the machine direction, and an intermediate layer comprising a plurality of fibers, left and right longitudinal edges, a first intermediate layer surface and second intermediate layer surface;aligning the topsheet web and the intermediate layer in a face to face relationship such that the second topsheet web surface is in contact with the first intermediate layer surface;mechanically deforming the topsheet web together and the intermediate layer to form three-dimensional protrusions wherein the topsheet web and intermediate layer are nested together such that a majority of the three-dimensional protrusions formed ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION FOLDED SIDE REGIONS

An absorbent article which can have longitudinal direction folded side regions. The longitudinal direction folded side regions of the absorbent article can provide the absorbent article with a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the lateral direction width of each of the front waist edge and the back waist edge can be the same. In the second configuration, the lateral direction width of the front waist edge can be smaller than the lateral direction width of the back waist edge. 1. An absorbent article comprising:a. an outer cover and a bodyside liner bonded to the outer cover;b. an absorbent body positioned between the outer cover and the bodyside liner;c. a front waist region having a front waist edge, a back waist region having a back waist edge, and a crotch region interconnecting the front waist region to the back waist region;d. a pair of opposing longitudinal direction folded side regions extending from the front waist edge to the back waist edge, each longitudinal direction side region comprising at least one longitudinal direction fold and a portion of each of the longitudinal direction folded side regions is bonded to at least a portion of the bodyside liner in the front waist region;e. a first configuration in which a lateral direction width of the front waist edge is the same as a lateral direction width of the back waist edge; andf. a second configuration in which the lateral direction width of the front waist edge is smaller than the lateral direction width of the back waist edge.2. The absorbent article of wherein each of the longitudinal direction folded side regions is unbonded to the bodyside liner in at least one of the back waist region or the crotch region.3. The absorbent article of wherein each of the longitudinal direction folded side regions comprises at least one elastic member.4. The absorbent article of wherein each of the longitudinal direction folded side regions comprises at least a portion of the ...

Device And Method For Placement And Removal Of A Menstrual Cup

A device for placement and removal of a menstrual cup according to various aspects of the present disclosure includes an outer component and an inner component. The outer component extends along a longitudinal axis between first proximal and distal ends. The outer component includes a peripheral wall, a first interior region, and a protrusion. The peripheral wall includes an interior surface. The first interior region is at least partially defined by the peripheral wall. The protrusion extends from the interior surface toward the longitudinal axis. In certain aspects, the outer component includes an upper portion and a lower portion removably coupled to the upper portion. The inner component extends between a second proximal and distal ends. The inner component is disposed at least partially within the first interior region. The inner component is slidable along the longitudinal axis with respect to the outer component. 1. A device for placement and removal of a menstrual cup , the device comprising: a peripheral wall including an interior surface,', 'a first interior region at least partially defined by the peripheral wall, and', 'a protrusion extending from the interior surface toward the longitudinal axis; and, 'an outer component extending along a longitudinal axis between a first proximal end and a first distal end, the outer component comprising,'}an inner component extending between a second proximal end and a second distal end, the inner component being disposed at least partially within the first interior region and slidable along the longitudinal axis with respect to the outer component.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion includes a first sloped surface defining a first angle with a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the first angle is greater than or equal to about 20° to less than or equal to about 75°.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the protrusion further includes a second ...

WASHABLE ABSORBENT COMPOSITE MATERIAL

A washable absorbent composite material having a first layer of fluid permeable fabric and a second layer of fluid permeable fabric, the layers of fabric attached by longitudinal channel binding to form channels therebetween. An absorbent core material can be received in the channels to add absorbency to the material. The absorbent composite material can be used in the manufacture of absorbent personal hygiene products. 1. A washable absorbent composite material comprising:a first layer of fluid permeable fabric;a second layer of fluid permeable fabric;longitudinal channel binding attaching the first layer to the second layer forming channels therebetween; andan absorbent core in at least one of the channels.2. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the fluid permeable fabric of the first layer and the fluid permeable fabric second layer are absorbent.3. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent core comprises at least one filament of absorbent fibre claim 1 , synthetic sponge claim 1 , felt claim 1 , desiccant claim 1 , absorbent particulate claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The composite material of claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional layer of absorbent fabric between the first layer and the second layer.5. A washable absorbent article comprising:an absorbent composite material comprising a first layer of fluid permeable fabric and a second layer of absorbent fabric, the first layer and second layer attached with longitudinal channel binding forming channels therebetween; anda fluid repellent backing layer bonded thereto.6. The article of claim 5 , wherein at least one of the channels comprises an absorbent core.7. The article of claim 5 , wherein the absorbent core comprises at least one filament of absorbent fibre claim 5 , synthetic sponge claim 5 , felt claim 5 , desiccant claim 5 , absorbent particulate claim 5 , or a combination thereof.8. The article of claim 5 , further comprising a mesh layer on top of the first ...

FOLDABLE ABSORBENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

A foldable absorbent apparatus to ameliorate bleeding of a wound which includes a first and second absorbent pad layer to absorb a fluid, and a malleable material layer enclosed within the first and second absorbent layer configured to be formed in various shapes, wherein the malleable material allows the first and second absorbent pad layers to be formed in various shapes to apply a pressure to a wound while at the same time absorbing fluids from the wound to promote healing of the wound. 1. A foldable absorbent apparatus to ameliorate bleeding of a wound , the foldable absorbent apparatus comprising:a first and second absorbent pad layer to absorb a fluid; anda malleable material layer enclosed within the first and second absorbent layer configured to be formed in various shapes,wherein the malleable material allows the first and second absorbent pad layers to be formed in various shapes to apply a pressure to a wound while at the same time absorbing fluids from the wound to promote healing of the wound.2. The foldable absorbent apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a medication coating layer disposed between the first and second absorbent layers.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a time-release layer disposed between the first absorbent layer and the medication layer to control a time the medication coating layer reaches the first absorbent layer.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the medication coating layer includes at least one of a pain medication claim 2 , a coagulant claim 2 , an antibiotic claim 2 , and an anti-bacterial agent.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second absorbent layer is formed of at least one material selected from a group consisting of cotton claim 1 , gauze claim 1 , and a polymer material.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the polymer material is formed of at least one material selected from a group consisting of polyacrylate claim 5 , chitosan claim 5 , polyamine claim 5 , polylysine claim 5 , ...

Refastenable Absorbent Article

An absorbent article is provided that comprises a front waist region, a back waist region, a crotch region disposed between the front waist region and the back waist region, a front waist end edge, a back waist end edge, a longitudinal axis extending from a mid-point of the front waist end edge to a mid-point of the back waist end edge, a first longitudinally extending side edge, a second longitudinally extending side edge, an exterior surface, an interior surface, a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet. A portion of the front waist region and a portion of the back waist region are joined in a surface to surface relationship to form a pant comprising a first permanent side edge seam and a laterally opposed second permanent side edge seam. The first and second permanent side edge seams define an initial waist opening circumference and a pair of leg openings. The first and second permanent side edge seams may be folded to be offset from a transverse axis of the absorbent article. The absorbent article comprises a first fastening component comprising a first fastening surface and a first attachment surface. The first attachment surface is disposed on the exterior surface of the absorbent article in the front waist region. The absorbent article comprises a second fastening component comprising a second fastening surface. The second fastening component is disposed on or forms a portion of the exterior surface of the absorbent article. The initial waist opening circumference formed by the first and second permanent side edge seams is configured to be opened. The first fastening surface and the second fastening surface are configured to be refastenably engaged and separated with each other. 1. An absorbent article comprising:a front waist region, a back waist region, a crotch region disposed between the front waist region and the back waist region, a front waist end edge, a back waist end edge, a longitudinal axis ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING CHANNEL-FORMING AREAS AND WETNESS INDICATOR

An absorbent article comprising an absorbent core having at least two longitudinally extending channel-forming areas and a wetness indicator. The core wrap comprises a top side and a bottom side, which are attached to each other through areas substantially free of absorbent material, so that when the absorbent material swells upon absorption of a liquid the core wrap forms channels along these areas substantially free of absorbent material. 1. An absorbent article having a front edge , a back edge and two longitudinally extending side edges ,the absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core between the topsheet and backsheet, andthe absorbent core comprising a core wrap enclosing an absorbent material comprising superabsorbent polymer particles;wherein the core wrap comprises a top side and a bottom side;wherein the absorbent core comprises at least two longitudinally extending channel-forming areas substantially free of absorbent material through which the top side of the core wrap is attached to the bottom side of the core wrap, such that when the absorbent material swells upon absorption of a liquid, the core wrap forms channels along these areas substantially free of absorbent material;wherein the absorbent article further comprises a wetness indicator that changes appearance when contacted with urine; andwherein the wetness indicator has a length in a longitudinal direction of the absorbent article that is longer than that of the channel-forming areas.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the wetness indicator comprises an appearing signal.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the wetness indicator comprises a disappearing signal.4. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the wetness indicator comprise a color change signal.5. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a pH indicator and/or a water soluble dye.6. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the wetness indicator is placed ...

Body conforming disposable absorbent article having leg wraps and internal topsheet and method of making same

A secondary internal topsheet and leg wrap structure is provided in a disposable absorbent garment such as a diaper or training pants. The leg wrap structure has a base layer, a top layer, and an elastic construction disposed inbetween. The elastic construction includes a plurality of spaced apart elastic elements that are aligned in a generally in generally parallel relation. The leg wrap structure and secondary topsheet provides for the efficient formation of a reservoir and a plurality of fluid dams each capable of capturing a quantity of fluid to minimize the occurrence of fluid leaks from the absorbent article. Methods of forming such absorbent articles are disclosed.

Body waste management system

A body waste collection system for collecting excretions from the anus and/or urethra of female humans and animals. The body waste collection system includes a pad that has a central opening of a shape and shape that corresponds to a shape and size of a body orifice, wherein the pad can adhere to the skin area around the body orifice. A tubing fluidly connects the central opening of the pad to a waste collection bag, such as excretions from the body orifice can pass through the central opening into the tubing, and the tubing can direct the excretions into the waste collection bag.

Method of manufacturing absorbent article

Absorbent article with center fill performance

An absorbent article comprising a central absorbent member and a lateral wicking barrier for inhibition of wicking from the central regions of the article to an outlying outer absorbent member. The wicking barrier has a vertical component for prevention of radial wicking in the plane of the article and thus promotes center filling of the article with fluid and reduces the likelihood of leaks from the sides of the article. The wicking barrier can also have a horizontal component to prevent leakage, redirect fluid flow, and improve fit and performance of the article. In one embodiment, the central absorbent member is a concentric absorbent structure having alternating rings of barrier material and absorbent material, including a spiral wound composite formed from a layer of barrier material wound with a layer of absorbent material and then sliced to provide a thin absorbent layer having high permeability in the thickness direction but low permeability in the plane due to the barrier material.

Absorbent cores comprising a superabsorbent polymer immobilizing material

Described herein is an absorbent article having an absorbent core. The absorbent core includes a superabsorbent polymer material and a superabsorbent polymer immobilizing material. The superabsorbent polymer immobilizing material includes from about 20% to about 70% of a first polymer and from about 30% to about 80% of a second polymer. The superabsorbent polymer immobilizing material has a Shear Viscosity at 10 (1/s) at 230 °C of from about 300 mPa·s to about 10,000 mPa·s.

Absorbent article with center fill performance

An absorbent article comprising a central absorbent member and a lateral wicking barrier for inhibition of wicking from the central regions of the article to an outlying outer absorbent member. The wicking barrier has a vertical component for prevention of radial wicking in the plane of the article and thus promotes center filling of the article with fluid and reduces the likelihood of leaks from the sides of the article. The wicking barrier can also have a horizontal component to prevent leakage, redirect fluid flow, and improve fit and performance of the article. In one embodiment, the central absorbent member is a concentric absorbent structure having alternating rings of barrier material and absorbent material, including a spiral wound composite formed from a layer of barrier material wound with a layer of absorbent material and then sliced to provide a thin absorbent layer having high permeability in the thickness direction but low permeability in the plane due to the barrier material.

Absorbent articles with fluid directing means

톱시트, 백시트, 흡수 코어를 구비하는 일반적으로 얇고, 유연한 생리대와 같은 흡수용품이 제공된다. 상기 흡수용품은, 상기 톱시트와 흡수 코어 사이에 위치하는 유체제어 스트립, 그리고 상기 톱시트와 유체제어 스트립 사이에 위치하는 흡수 스트립과 같은 방향성 유체분배수단을 갖는다. 상기 유체제어 스트립과 흡수 스트립간의 연고관계는, 상기 유체제어 스트립의 폭이 상기 흡수 스트립의 폭보다 더 크고 상기 흡수 스트립의 길이가 상기 유체제어 스트립의 길이보다 더 커서, 착용중 생리대가 몸체에 순응하는 형상으로 될때 또는 비틀릴때 조차도 인체 분비물이 상기 흡수 코어의 단부쪽으로 제어될 수도 있다. Absorbent articles, such as generally thin, flexible sanitary napkins, are provided having a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core. The absorbent article has a directional fluid distribution means, such as a fluid control strip located between the topsheet and the absorbent core, and an absorbent strip located between the topsheet and the fluid control strip. The ointment relationship between the fluid control strip and the absorbent strip is such that the width of the fluid control strip is greater than the width of the absorbent strip and the length of the absorbent strip is greater than the length of the fluid control strip, so that the sanitary napkin is in compliance with the body. Human secretions may be controlled towards the end of the absorbent core, even when shaped or twisted.

具有快速分配条的吸收用品

本发明公开了一种如带液体分配条的卫生巾之类的吸收物品，这些吸收物品改善了排出液体的分配和虹吸情况，该吸收物品包括一层透液体的上片，一层不透液体的下片，一个吸收液体的衬垫和一条液体分配条。吸收衬垫设置于上片和下片之间，液体分配条位于上片和吸收衬垫之间。上述液体分配条包括由席纹组成的非织造织物片，上述席纹由使纤维和或/高压实的压花花纹之间间隙缩小的高密集度纤维组成，上述席纹的高密集纤维主要地向吸收垫的纵向端取向，使液体沿纵向端散开。大多数压花花纹的高压实部分沿纵向端取向，从而阻挡液体朝横向边缘散开。

Absorbent article having outwardly convex longitudinal central channels for improved protection

본 발명의 일 실시형태에서, 본 발명은 한 쌍의 종방향 에지, 전방 및 후방 횡방향 에지, 전방 단부 영역, 후방 단부 영역, 및 전방 단부 영역과 후방 단부 영역 사이에 배치된 중앙 영역을 갖는 흡수용품에 관한 것이다. 이 흡수용품은 액체 투과성 상면 시트, 액체 불투과성 배면 시트, 상면 시트와 배면 시트 사이에 배치된 흡수 코어, 및 적어도 중앙 영역 내에 형성된 외향으로 볼록한 한 쌍의 종방향 중앙 채널을 포함한다. 외향으로 볼록한 종방향 중앙 채널 쌍의 횡단 거리는 채널의 양 단부를 향해 감소하여 최대 길이가 80-220㎜이고 최대 폭이 25-70㎜인 중앙 폐쇄 구역을 한정한다. 흡수용품은 후방 단부 영역 내에 후방 폐쇄 구역을 한정하는 후방 채널을 추가로 포함한다. 바람직하게는, 흡수 코어는 중앙 폐쇄 구역 내에서 프로파일형이어서, 중앙 영역이 중앙 폐쇄 구역의 외측의 캘리퍼보다 큰 캘리퍼를 갖는다. 본 발명의 흡수용품은 더럽혀짐에 대한 개선된 보호를 제공한다. 본 발명은 생리혈 및 기타 체액이 유래되는 구역에서 착용자의 신체에 보다 밀접하게 맞춰지는 생리대를 또한 제공한다. In one embodiment of the invention, the invention is an absorbent having a pair of longitudinal edges, front and rear transverse edges, a front end region, a rear end region, and a central region disposed between the front and rear end regions. It relates to an article. The absorbent article includes a liquid permeable top sheet, a liquid impermeable back sheet, an absorbent core disposed between the top sheet and the back sheet, and a pair of outwardly convex longitudinal central channels formed in at least a central region. The transverse distance of the outwardly convex longitudinal center channel pair decreases towards both ends of the channel to define a central closed zone with a maximum length of 80-220 mm and a maximum width of 25-70 mm. The absorbent article further includes a rear channel that defines a rear closure region within the rear end region. Preferably, the absorbent core is profiled within the central closure zone, such that the central zone has a caliper larger than the caliper outside of the central closure zone. The absorbent article of the present invention provides improved protection against fouling. The present invention also provides a sanitary napkin that fits more closely to the wearer's body in the areas from which menses and other body fluids are derived. 흡수용품, 생리대, 흡수 코어, 채널, 프로파일, 캘리퍼 Absorbents, Sanitary Napkins, Absorbent Cores, Channels, Profiles, Calipers

Disposable body fluid absorbent articles

일회용 기저귀

본 발명은 몸통둘레부에서의 통기성을 향상시킨 팬츠형 일회용 기저귀를 제공한다. 배측 외장시트(12F)와 등측 외장시트(12B)가 가랑이측에서 연속하고 있지 않고 이간되어 있으며, 흡수성 본체(20)에 있어서의 액불투과성 시트의 이면측에, 제품 외면에 노출되는 가랑이부 외장시트(12M)가 적층된 팬츠형 일회용 기저귀에 있어서, 액불투과성 시트의 이면측에 형성된 시트의 매수가, 중간부(23)에 있어서의 매수를 B1이라고 하고, 앞쪽 외장 겹침부분(X) 및 뒤쪽 외장 겹침부분(Z)에 있어서의 매수를 A1이라고 하고, 앞쪽 외장 비겹침부분(20F) 및 뒤쪽 외장 비겹침부분(20B)에 있어서의 매수를 C1이라고 했을 때, B1＜C1＜A1의 관계를 가지는 구조를 채용한다. 배측 외장시트, 등측 외장시트, 가랑이부 외장시트, 흡수성 본체

Pull-on disposable diaper

일회용 기저귀(1)가 가랑이부 피복 영역(8)을 중심으로 앞뒤 몸통둘레 영역으로 길게 연장되는 체액 흡수부(3)를 갖는다. 가랑이부 피복 영역(8)에 있어서 중심선(A-A) 측으로 절곡되어 있는 흡수부(3)는 흡수부(3)의 액체 투과성 피복 시트가 흡수부(3)의 폭 방향에서 흡수부(3)의 내면(23)으로부터 외면(24) 측으로 연장되어 외면(24)에서 폭 방향 외측으로 되접어 꺾이고, 그 되접어 꺾인 부위(22a)가 가랑이부 피복 영역(8)을 형성하는 시트의 내면에 접합된다. The disposable diaper 1 has a body fluid absorbing portion 3 that extends long around the crotch covering region 8 to the front and back body circumference region. The absorbent portion 3 bent toward the center line AA side in the crotch portion covering region 8 has a liquid-permeable covering sheet of the absorbent portion 3 in which the inner surface of the absorbent portion 3 is in the width direction of the absorbent portion 3. It extends from 23 to the outer surface 24 side, and is folded back to the outer side in the width direction from the outer surface 24, and the folded part 22a is joined to the inner surface of the sheet | seat which forms the crotch part coverage area 8. As shown in FIG.

Pocket-like diaper or absorbent article

A diaper or absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent between the topsheet and backsheet, and an elevating device for spacing the topsheet above the absorbent to form a pocket-like shape. The topsheet can have a generally U-shaped opening and the absorbent can have a hole therein, both of which receive and isolate waste material from the wearer. The absorbent side edges can have portions that are gatherable by elastic members attached in a stretched condition.

An absorbent article containing a top sheet with recesses

РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2016 121 214 A (51) МПК A61F 13/511 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016121214, 08.12.2014 (71) Заявитель(и): ДЗЕ ПРОКТЕР ЭНД ГЭМБЛ КОМПАНИ (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 20.12.2013 US 14/135,755 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 20.07.2016 R U (43) Дата публикации заявки: 25.01.2018 Бюл. № 03 (72) Автор(ы): ГРОСС Сара Бет (US), КОЕ Ричард Джордж (US) (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2015/094755 (25.06.2015) R U (54) Абсорбирующее изделие, содержащее верхний лист с выемками (57) Формула изобретения 1. Абсорбирующее изделие, содержащее: верхний лист, тыльный лист, расположенный напротив верхнего листа, и абсорбирующую сердцевину, расположенную между верхним листом и тыльным листом, при этом верхний лист содержит полимерную пленку, продольную центральную линию и поперечную центральную линию, перпендикулярную продольной центральной линии; одно или более крылышек, каждое из которых выполнено протяженным вдоль соответствующей ему оси, параллельной поперечной центральной линии, при этом крылышки по отдельности образуют первую часть верхнего листа и вторую часть верхнего листа, при этом первая и вторая части верхнего листа расположены по противоположные стороны от продольной центральной линии, и при этом первая часть содержит первую структурно модифицированную зону, а вторая часть содержит вторую структурно модифицированную зону. при этом верхний лист содержит третью часть и четвертую часть, при этом третья и четвертая части верхнего листа расположены по противоположные стороны от центральной продольной линии, и при этом третья и четвертая части каждая расположены между первой и второй частями по оси, параллельной поперечной центральной линии, при этом третья часть содержит третью структурно модифицированную зону, а четвертая часть содержит четвертую структурно модифицированную зону; и при этом ...

Absorbent article with absorbent structure predisposed toward a bent configuration

An absorbent article has a liner adapted for contiguous relationship with the wearer's body, an outer cover in generally opposed relationship with the liner, and an absorbent body disposed between the liner and the outer cover. The absorbent body has an absorbent structure constructed of absorbent fibers and binder fibers activated to form inter-fiber bonds within the absorbent structure. The absorbent structure has a generally unstable configuration and is predisposed to bend toward a generally stable, bent configuration. In a process for making such an absorbent structure, the absorbent structure is airformed, bent to a bent configuration, stabilized in the bent configuration, and then compressed to planarize the absorbent structure.

Disposable body fluid absorbent pad

一种一次性的体液吸收衬垫，它包括一层液体引导纤维层，放置在液体可渗透的顶片和吸湿芯子之间，纤维层间歇式地熔化到所述顶片上，并在这些熔化点上，沿着在所述顶片的上表面和所述纤维层的下表面之间构成的厚度方向整体地粘接在一起。

Center-fill absorbent article with a wicking barrier and central rising member

An absorbent article is disclosed comprising a central absorbent member, an outer absorbent member, and a central rising member for urging the central absorbent member toward the body of the user when compressed laterally inward by the legs of the user. The article is able to achieve good center-fill performance when in use and maintain excellent body fit. Also disclosed is a lateral wicking barrier for inhibition of wicking from the central regions of the article to an outlying outer absorbent member. The combination of a wicking barrier isolating the central absorbent member from the longitudinal sides of the article and a central rising member urging the central absorbent member toward the body yields an article with excellent absorbency and leakage protection.

Absorbent article

Absorbent article

Underpants type disposable diaper

一种套穿一次性尿布(1)有前腰覆盖区域(6)和后腰覆盖区域(7)以及裆部覆盖区域(8)组成，并且具有一个体液吸收部件(3)，其遍布裆部覆盖区域并且进一步延伸进入前腰覆盖区域(6)和后腰覆盖区域(7)中。在裆部覆盖区域(8)中，体液吸收部件(3)朝着中心线A－A折叠并且覆盖有一个液体－可渗透的盖片。盖片在吸收部件(3)的横向方向中延伸遍布吸收部件(3)的内表面(23)，并且进一步延伸到吸收部件(3)的外表面(24)的侧面。在吸收部件(3)的外表面(24)上，盖片的横向相对侧边区域(22a)在横向方向中向外折叠回来。折叠回的侧边区域(22a)被连接到限定裆部覆盖区域(8)的片的内表面。