АБСОРБИРУЮЩЕЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ, ИМЕЮЩЕЕ УЛУЧШЕННУЮ ЗАЩИТУ ОТ ПРОТЕКАНИЯ

Абсорбирующее изделие содержит элементы, усаживающиеся под действием жидкости, верхний лист и основу прокладки, которая включает мембрану и абсорбирующую внутреннюю часть, расположенную между верхним листом и мембраной. Элементы, усаживающиеся под действием жидкости, расположены в продольном направлении изделия таким образом, что по меньшей мере часть элементов находится вблизи конца верхнего листа. По меньшей мере часть верхнего листа остается, по существу, не присоединенной к мембране. В результате усадки элементов, усаживающихся под действием жидкости, при контакте с выбросом жидкости, конец верхнего листа может приподниматься над плоскостью абсорбирующего изделия. Приподнятая область создает барьер, препятствующий перемещению жидкостей от центра изделия по направлению к его концам. В некоторых примерах осуществления в результате усадки элементов, усаживающихся под действием жидкости, также может происходить подъем внешней области верхнего листа относительно плоскости абсорбирующего ...

ОБЪЕДИНЕННЫЙ ПОКРЫВАЮЩИЙ И ПЕРЕДАТОЧНЫЙ СЛОЙ НЕТКАНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА ДЛЯ АБСОРБИРУЮЩЕГО ИЗДЕЛИЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ) И АБСОРБИРУЮЩЕЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Объединенный покрывающий и передаточный слой для абсорбирующего изделия содержит смесь из термопластичных гидрофобных и абсорбирующих волокон. Абсорбирующие волокна присутствуют в количестве, достаточном для эффективного втягивания жидкости от наружной поверхности объединенного покрывающего и передаточного слоя без соперничества с абсорбирующим сердцевинным слоем, благодаря чему обеспечивается быстрое проникновение жидкости при минимальном обратном смачивании. 3 н. и 16 з.п. ф-лы, 1 табл., 2 ил.

ПОГЛОЩАЮЩЕЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ ЭЛАСТИЧНЫЙ МНОГОСЛОЙНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ

Изобретение относится к одноразовым впитывающим изделиям в виде трусов, используемых при недержании, и может быть использовано при уходе за ребенком, больным, инвалидом. Поглощающее изделие типа трусов имеет зону (3) с сердцевиной, содержащую поглощающую сердцевину (2), и базовую зону (4), окружающую зону с сердцевиной, причем базовая зона содержит переднюю, заднюю и поясную зоны (5, 6 и 7). Зона с сердцевиной расположена, по меньшей мере, в промежностной части (19) изделия; не проницаемый для жидкостей задний лист (9) расположен, по меньшей мере, в зоне (3) с сердцевиной с обращенной к предмету одежды стороны поглощающей сердцевины (2) и проницаемый для жидкостей верхний лист (8) расположен, по меньшей мере, в зоне (3) с сердцевиной с обращенной к носителю стороны поглощающей сердцевины (2). Изделие, по меньшей мере, в части базовой зоны (4) содержит покрывающий лист (10) в виде эластичного ламината 10, образующий единственный компонент базовой зоны (4) на, по меньшей мере, 20% от общей ...

АБСОРБИРУЮЩЕЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ, ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ, ОДИН ТЕРМОПЛАСТИЧНЫЙ КОМПОНЕНТ, ПРЕДНАЗНАЧЕННЫЙ ДЛЯ СКРЕПЛЕНИЯ СЛОЕВ

Описано абсорбирующее изделие, содержащее проницаемый для жидкости покрывающий слой 402, не проницаемый для жидкости барьерный слой 413 и абсорбирующий элемент 406, который заключен между проницаемым для жидкости покрывающим слоем 402 и не проницаемым для жидкости барьерным слоем 413, и обеспечивающий перемещение жидкости слой 403, который расположен между проницаемым для жидкости покрывающим слоем 402 и абсорбирующим элементом 406. Покрывающий слой 402 присоединен к обеспечивающему перемещение жидкости слою 403 в отдельных местах 405 скрепления, образующих некоторый рисунок и полученных путем термоскрепления. Обеспечивающий перемещение жидкости слой 403 содержит создающие сетчатую структуру функциональные волокна, массовая доля которых составляет 40-65%, которые остаются по существу не поврежденными после скрепления вместе покрывающего слоя 402 и обеспечивающего перемещение жидкости слоя 403 и которые имеют весовые номера волокон в диапазоне от 6 денье (6,7 дтекс) до 12 денье (12,3 дтекс ...

АБСОРБИРУЮЩЕЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ С ВЕРХНИМ СЛОЕМ С ПУЧКАМИ ВОЛОКОН

Изобретение относится к абсорбирующему изделию с верхним слоем с пучками волокон. Абсорбирующее изделие имеет верхний слой и абсорбирующее тело. Верхний слой имеет пару боковых границ областей пучков волокон. Каждая боковая граница области пучков волокон определена линией или частью линии, отделяющей множество пучков волокон от части верхнего слоя, лишенной пучков волокон. Боковые границы областей пучков волокон расположены симметрично относительно продольной средней линии. Боковые границы областей пучков волокон проходят вдоль, по меньшей мере, части продольной средней линии. Боковые границы областей пучков волокон отстоят друг от друга на расстояние, постепенно увеличивающееся от минимального расстояния у параллельной поперечной оси до максимального расстояния у противолежащих в продольном направлении концов боковых границ областей пучков волокон, или отстоят друг от друга на расстояние, постепенно уменьшающееся от максимального расстояния у параллельной поперечной оси до минимального ...

АБСОРБИРУЮЩЕЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ, ДЕМОНСТРИРУЮЩЕЕ УПРАВЛЯЕМУЮ ДЕФОРМАЦИЮ И ПРОДОЛЬНОЕ РАСПРЕДЕЛЕНИЕ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ

Настоящее изобретение по существу относится к абсорбирующим изделиям, а в частности к абсорбирующим изделиям, демонстрирующим управляемую деформацию и улучшенное отведение текучей среды в продольном направлении абсорбирующего изделия. 16 з.п. ф-лы, 24 ил., 1 табл.

ВПИТЫВАЮЩЕЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ

Впитывающее изделие 100 включает в себя верхний лист 12, имеющий зону Р с выступами и углублениями, задний лист 13 и впитывающий элемент 14, расположенный между данными двумя листами, и имеет продольное направление Х, соответствующее направлению от передней стороны к задней стороне носителя, и боковое направление Y, перпендикулярное к продольному направлению. Зона Р с выступами и углублениями имеет множество наклонных выступов 41, выступающих по направлению к коже носителя. Наклонный выступ 41 имеет вершину t, смещенную в одну из двух сторон, определяемых в боковом направлении Y, от центра между его нижними концами, противоположными в боковом направлении Y. Направление смещения вершины t является фиксированным на всей длине наклонного выступа 41 в продольном направлении Х. 2 н. и 9 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

ВПИТЫВАЮЩЕЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ

Предложено впитывающее изделие (1), имеющее впитывающую основную часть (10), при этом впитывающая основная часть (10) содержит: впитывающую сердцевину (11), впитывающую жидкости; наружную листовую часть (13), которая расположена ближе к не обращенной к коже стороне, чем впитывающая сердцевина (11), включает в себя воздухопроницаемую пленку (13а) и задний лист (13b) и имеет заданное максимальное значение Qmax плотности теплового потока при определенном температурном режиме, и верхний лист (12), который расположен ближе к стороне кожи, чем впитывающая сердцевина (11), и выполнен с такой конфигурацией, что он имеет максимальное значение Qmax плотности теплового потока, которое меньше заданного максимального значения Qmax плотности теплового потока, при упомянутом определенном температурном режиме. 10 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

АБСОРБИРУЮЩИЕ ИЗДЕЛИЯ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ ФОРМОВАННЫЕ МЯГКИЕ И ТЕКСТУРНЫЕ НЕТКАНЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ

Предложены абсорбирующие изделия, которые содержат формованные, мягкие и текстурные нетканые материалы. Нетканые материалы могут представлять собой верхний слой и нетканый материал наружного покрытия абсорбирующего изделия. Часть обращенной к телу пользователя поверхности верхнего слоя может иметь значения TS7 в диапазоне приблизительно 1 дБ V2 скв., от приблизительно 1 дБ V2 скв. до приблизительно 4,5 дБ V2 скв., и значения TS750 в диапазоне от приблизительно 6 дБ V2 скв. до приблизительно 30 дБ V2 скв. Часть обращенной к одежде поверхности нетканого материала наружного покрытия может иметь значения TS7 в диапазоне приблизительно 1 дБ V2 скв., от приблизительно 1 дБ V2 скв. до приблизительно 4,5 дБ V2 скв. и значения TS750 в диапазоне от приблизительно 6 дБ V2 скв. до приблизительно 30 дБ V2 скв. Нетканые материалы в соответствии с настоящим описанием представляют собой мягкие материалы с текстурой. 18 з.п. ф-лы, 52 ил., 7 табл.

ВПИТЫВАЮЩЕЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ

Верхний лист (2) состоит из набора, включающего в себя первый лист и второй лист. Набор включает в себя множество скрепленных частей, образованных посредством частичного скрепления первого листа и второго листа, и имеет множество выступов, которые выступают по направлению к телу пользователя, при этом выступы образованы так, что части первого листа, отличные от скрепленных частей, выступают в направлении от второго листа. Верхний лист (2) включает в себя центральную зону (S) и две боковые зоны (М), примыкающие к центральной зоне (S). Форма и/или схема расположения скрепленных частей в центральной зоне (S) отличаются от формы и/или схемы расположения скрепленных частей в боковых зонах (М). Доля площади скрепленных частей является по существу одинаковой в центральной зоне (S) и боковых зонах (М). Число скрепленных частей на единицу площади больше в боковых зонах (М), чем в центральной зоне (S). 28 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил., 1 табл.

ВПИТЫВАЮЩЕЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ

Раскрыто впитывающее изделие, включающее в себя лист (10) с выступами и углублениями в качестве составляющего элемента, при этом впитывающее изделие имеет продольное направление и направление ширины, которое ортогонально к продольному направлению. Лист (10) с выступами и углублениями имеет множество углублений (3) и выступов (4) на обращенной к коже поверхности, которая подлежит вводу в контакт с кожей носителя. В заданном направлении диапазон возможного перемещения вершины (40) выступа (4) листа (10) с выступами и углублениями составляет 30% или более от длины (L2) в упомянутом заданном направлении нижней части выступа (4). На обращенной к коже поверхности листа (10) с выступами и углублениями средний коэффициент MIU трения в продольном направлении (Х) составляет 0,3 или менее и разница в коэффициенте трения между ходом вперед и обратным ходом при перемещении взад и вперед вдоль продольного направления (Х) составляет менее 0,1. Лист (10) с выступами и углублениями характеризуется работой ...

ЛАМИНИРОВАННЫЙ НЕТКАНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ

Изобретение относится к области нетканых материалов санитарно-гигиенического назначения и касается ламинированного нетканого материала. С помощью заявленного материала уменьшаются пленки жидкости, сформированные между волокнами, для реализации ощущения сухости кожи на более высоком уровне. Ламинированный нетканый материал содержит два слоя волокон расположенные рядом, где один слой волокон в этих двух слоях волокон имеет степень гидрофильности выше, чем степень гидрофильности другого слоя волокон, и ламинированный нетканый материал содержит агент для разрушения пленки жидкости, по меньшей мере, в одном слое волокон. Изобретение обеспечивает создание нетканого материала предпочтительно в качестве верхнего листа впитывающего изделия, которое может удовлетворять как ощущение сухости кожи, так и ощущение мягкой текстуры на высоком уровне. 11 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы, 18 ил., 1 табл., 8 пр.

ВПИТЫВАЮЩЕЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ

Впитывающее изделие по изобретению включает в себя верхний лист (12) и имеет продольное направление (X), а также направление (Y) ширины, ортогональное продольному направлению. В верхнем листе (12) центральная зона (M) и боковые зоны (S, S) включают в себя: решеткообразное углубление (30), образованное множеством первых непрерывных углублений (31), расположенных с заданными интервалами и продолжающихся непрерывно в одном направлении, и множеством вторых непрерывных углублений (35), расположенных с заданными интервалами и продолжающихся непрерывно в направлении, пересекающемся с тем самым направлением; а также выступы (4), окруженные первыми непрерывными углублениями (31) и вторыми непрерывными углублениями (35). Первые и вторые непрерывные углубления (31, 35) не параллельны ни продольному направлению (X), ни направлению (Y) ширины. Ширина первых и вторых непрерывных углублений (31, 35) больше в центральной зоне (M), чем в боковых зонах (S, S). 11 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

ВПИТЫВАЮЩЕЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ С ЭЛАСТОМЕРНЫМ МАТЕРИАЛОМ

... 1. Способ производства материала, имеющего по меньшей мере одну нерастяжимую область, ограниченную, по меньшей мере частично, эластомерной областью, предусматривающий обеспечение слоя, в общем, нерастяжимого материала; приложение усилия натяжения к нерастяжимому материалу в первом направлении для сужения материала; наложение и прикрепление первого эластомерного материала вдоль первой стороны суженного нерастяжимого материала, причем первый эластомерный материал имеет ширину, меньшую, чем ширина нерастяжимого материала; высвобождение усилия натяжения и предоставление возможности нерастяжимому материалу сократиться до ширины, превышающей его суженную ширину; и в котором полученный в результате материал образован с областью нерастяжимого материала, ограниченной, по меньшей мере, с одной стороны эластомерной областью, причем эластомерная область содержит композит из эластомерного материала и нерастяжимого материала. 2. Способ по п.1, дополнительно предусматривающий наложение и прикрепление ...

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ОДНОРАЗОВОГО ВПИТЫВАЮЩЕГО ИЗДЕЛИЯ И ИЗДЕЛИЕ, ИЗГОТОВЛЕННОЕ ТАКИМ СПОСОБОМ

... 1. Способ изготовления одноразового впитывающего изделия, в котором определено продольное направлении и поперечное направление, перпендикулярное указанному продольному направлению, содержащий этапы, на которых:подготавливают высокоэластичную деталь стана, в которой определен поясной край и промежностный край, противоположный в продольном направлении поясному краю;подготавливают впитывающий пакет, в котором определены противоположные в поперечном направлении первая и вторая боковые кромки, а также определены противоположные в продольном направлении первая и вторая концевые кромки, причем впитывающий пакет содержит впитывающую среднюю часть, у которой имеются противоположные в поперечном направлении первый и второй боковые края, при этом впитывающий пакет также содержит первое боковое поле, которое проходит в поперечном направлении наружу от первого бокового края впитывающей средней части к первой боковой кромке впитывающего пакета, причем впитывающий пакет также содержит второе боковое поле ...

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... 1. Способ изготовления клеящегося к телу впитывающего изделия, ориентированного в машинном направлении, содержащий этапы, на которых:a. подают эластичное полотно материала оболочки, в котором определено продольное направление и поперечное направление,b. натягивают полотно материала оболочки в продольном направлении,c. блокируют по меньшей мере один участок натянутого полотна материала оболочки в продольном направлении, чтобы получить продольно заблокированную зону,d. прикрепляют по меньшей мере один компонент по меньшей мере к части продольно заблокированной зоны, чтобы получить полотно композитного материала, иe. производят резку полотна композитного материала, чтобы получить впитывающее изделие заданного размера и формы.2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что указанные компоненты выбирают из группы, в которую входят пакет переноса липкого слоя, впитывающая деталь, барьерный слой, липкий слой для фиксации на теле, впитывающие и удерживающие отвороты.3. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, ...

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... 1. Абсорбирующее изделие, изготовленное с возможностью контролируемой деформации под воздействием физиологических выделений пользователя, которое включает:a. внутренний абсорбирующий слой, имеющий поверхность, обращенную к одежде, и обращенную к телу поверхность;b. деформируемую барьерную структуру, расположенную вблизи обращенной к телу поверхности внутреннего абсорбирующего слоя, причем барьерная структура имеет продольное направление, поперечное направление, расположенную в продольном направлении центральную линию, расположенную в поперечном направлении центральную линию и периферический край; иc. усаживающийся под действием текучей среды шнур, присоединенный к деформируемой барьерной структуре таким образом, что под воздействием физиологических выделений пользователя он оказывает на барьерную структуру силовое воздействие как в продольном, так и в поперечном направлениях.2. Абсорбирующее изделие по п. 1, в котором усаживающийся под действием текучей среды шнур присоединен к барьерной ...

ИЗДЕЛИЕ С АКТИВИРУЕМЫМИ ПРИ НАГРЕВАНИИ РАСШИРЯЕМЫМИ СТРУКТУРАМИ

... 1. Абсорбирующее изделие, имеющее продольное направление, поперечное направление, продольную и поперечную осевые линии, первую и вторую противолежащие в продольном направлении концевые части и первый и второй боковые края, содержащее:a. первую основную поверхность, образующую обращенную к телу поверхность абсорбирующего изделия;b. вторую основную поверхность, расположенную дистально относительно первой основной поверхности и образующую обращенную к одежде поверхность абсорбирующего изделия;c. абсорбирующую сердцевину, расположенную между первой основной поверхностью и второй основной поверхностью, иd. по меньшей мере одну активируемую при нагревании расширяемую структуру.2. Абсорбирующее изделие по п.1, в котором по меньшей мере одна активируемая при нагревании расширяемая структура расположена между первой основной поверхностью и абсорбирующей сердцевиной.3. Абсорбирующее изделие по п.1, в котором по меньшей мере одна активируемая при нагревании расширяемая структура расположена на первой ...

ДРАПИРУЮЩАЯСЯ ГИГИЕНИЧЕСКАЯ АДСОРБИРУЮЩАЯ ПРОКЛАДКА

... 1. Адсорбирующее изделие, включающее:слой покрытия;барьерный слой;и адсорбирующую систему, расположенную между слоем покрытия и барьерным слоем;где адсорбирующая система состоит полностью из суперадсорбирующего полимера (SAP);причем SAP имеет скорость адсорбции, по меньшей мере, 20 г/г в минуту и общую емкость, по меньшей мере, 40 г/г.2. Адсорбирующее изделие по п.1, где SAP имеет гель-блокирующее отношение, по меньшей мере, 0,50.3. Адсорбирующее изделие по п.2, где SAP присутствует в количестве, по меньшей мере, 50 г/м.4. Адсорбирующее изделие по п.3, где SAP присутствует в количестве от около 100 г/мдо около 150 г/м.5. Адсорбирующее изделие по п.1, где SAP закреплен на обращенной к покрытию стороне барьерного слоя.6. Адсорбирующее изделие по п.5, где SAP закреплен на барьерном слое при помощи адгезива.7. Адсорбирующее изделие по п.1, где, по меньшей мере, часть адсорбирующего изделия удовлетворяет одному из следующих уравнений:AI > 2,37 - 0,77 ln(BW/MCB), где BW/MCB ≤9; иAI > 1,0, где ...

Absorbierender Gegenstand

MEHRSCHICHTIGER VLIESSTOFF, VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZU DESSEN HERSTELLUNG, SOWIE DIESEN VLIESSTOFF ENTHALTENDE ABSORBIERENDE PRODUKTE

MATERIAL ZUR VERWENDUNG IN INKONTINENZ-PRODUKTEN

PORÖSES POLYESTERMATERIAL

Ein Polymermaterial, das eine thermoplastische Zusammensetzung beinhaltet, die eine kontinuierliche Phase enthält, die einen Polyester und ein Copolyetherester-Elastomer beinhaltet, wird bereitgestellt. Das Copolyetherester-Elastomer ist in der kontinuierlichen Phase in der Form diskreter Bereiche verteilt. Ein poröses Netzwerk ist in der thermoplastischen Zusammensetzung definiert, das eine Vielzahl von Nanoporen beinhaltet.

Kern für absorbierende hygienische Produkte

ABSORPTIONSFÄHIGES HYGIENEPRODUKT MIT EINEM AUFSAUGENDEN AUS GEMISCHTEN FASERN BESTEHENDEM KERN

ABSORBIERENDES ARTIKEL

ABSORBIERENDE ARTIKEL, INSBESONDERE MONATSBINDEN,MIT GUTER STRÖMUNGSFÜHRUNG FÜR FLÜSSIGKEITEN, HOHEM TRAGEKOMFORT UND GUTEM SITZ

Absorbierendes Material

Saugfähiger Wegwerfartikel, mit einer expansionsfähigen Deckschicht, und mit der Fähigkeit seine Form zu ändern während der Verwendung

SAUGFÄHIGER ARTIKEL MIT VERBESSERTEN EIGENSCHAFTEN ZUR HANDHABUNG VON NIEDRIGVISKOSEM FÄKALMATERIAL

Medical device

Article with topsheet foreshortened by a drawstring

Disposable absorbent articles

The present invention relates to an absorbent article for one-time use only, such as a disposable diaper, incontinence guard, sanitary napkin, panty's protector or the like. The inventive article is characterized in that it includes at least one hose-like fold (20, 20', 21, 21') which extends in the transverse and/or longitudinal direction of the article. Mounted in the fold (20, 20', 21, 21') are mutually spaced elastic elements (32, 32', 33, 33') which are fastened to respective end-parts (27, 27', 28, 28') of the fold on respective sides of fold lines (24, 25) which depart from the upper casing layer (1) of the article, although these elastic elements (32, 32', 33, 33') are freely moveable in the intermediate part (29, 29') of the fold. The end-parts (27, 27', 28, 28') of the fold are joined to the upper casing layer (1) in a flat, permanently down-pressed state, whereas the intermediate fold part (29, 29') is forcibly lifted vertically by the action of the elastic elements (32, 32', ...

Sanitary napkins

Variable stretch material and process to make it

A stretchable nonwoven web, or laminate of a stretchable nonwoven web and an elastic sheet, is treated with a plurality of bond lines in one or more regions thereof to provide controlled stretching properties. In one embodiment, the nonwoven web or laminate has at least one first region having a plurality of bond lines in a direction parallel to the machine direction and at least one second region having a plurality of bond lines in a direction parallel to the cross-machine direction to provide controlled stretching in different directions in different regions of the web. The bond lines can be substantially continuous in length, or segmented. When segmented bond lines are employed, the length of the bond line segments and spacing between them can be varied to impart variable stretch properties to the nonwoven web or laminate.

Personal care articles with reduced polymer fibres

A personal care absorbent article made of a nonwoven material having a plurality of polymeric fibers having a fiber interior comprising at least one of a liquid fluid and a gaseous fluid. The nonwoven materials are produced by heating at least one polymer to a melting point, forming a molten polymer; extruding the molten polymer through a plurality of capillaries, injecting a liquid fluid and/or a gaseous fluid into the molten polymer prior to, during and/or after the extruding step, forming a plurality of fluid-filled polymeric fibers, wherein the liquid fluid and/or gaseous fluid is dispersed within the interior of the polymeric fibers, and depositing the fluid-filled polymeric fibers onto a web forming surface, forming a nonwoven material.

Disposable diapers

Personal care absorbent articles including liquid absorbent material

Fluid permeable web

A fluid nervous thermoplastic containing web is provided which has a predetermined barrier pattern consisting of fused lines. The web is useful as a wrap for absorbent sanitary appliances or for toweling in which the fused barrier in each instance minimizes surface runoff and excessive wicking. The invention also includes a process for making a sanitary appliance with the web of the subject invention.

Absorbent article with highlighted active barriers

An absorbent article for preventing leakage of a liquid insult includes an outer cover, a liner, and an absorbent assembly disposed therebetween, the liner having a body-facing surface; an active barrier disposed between the liner and the outer cover, wherein the active barrier is in fluid communication with the absorbent assembly, and wherein the active barrier is adapted to change dimensions when wetted; and a barrier highlight disposed to overlie the active barrier, wherein the barrier highlight is in fluid communication with the absorbent assembly or the active barrier, and wherein the barrier highlight is configured to change appearance when wetted.

Body adhering absorbent article

Incorporation of apertured area into an absorbent article

An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article. The benefits of the absorbent article are achieved, in part, by a body facing material having features that help minimize contact of body exudates with the wearer's skin while also being constructed so that the body facing material does not stick to the wearer's skin in use. The body facing material includes a plurality of hollow projections, a plurality of apertures and bonded areas. The bonded areas may be formed with adhesive or by mechanical bonds.

Air-through nonwoven fabric for absorbent article

Absorbent article containing apertures arranged in registration with an embossed wave pattern

Method of manufacturing a body adhering absorbent article orientated in the machine direction with reduced curl

A sanitary napkin or similar absorbent article is manufactured by attaching an adhesive transfer layer (ATL) 32 to a web of shell material 30 to form a first composite web which is cut into discrete panels 55. An absorbent component 40 is attached to the panels to form a second composite web 53 which is then cut into absorbent articles. Preferably, the shell material is unwound onto a vacuum conveyor 56 and maintained under little or no tension. The adhesive transfer layer may be supplied as a longitudinal web which is cut into sections which are then rotated through 90° before being attached to the shell. The ATL may have a peel strip overhanging its lateral edges; the rotation orients these so they function as finger tabs for a user. Also disclosed are methods involving attaching a component to a deadened, or unstretched, or nonactivated or nonelastic zone of a shell.

SANITARY ARTICLE

Porous polyester material

A polymeric material that includes a thermoplastic composition containing a continuous phase that includes a polyester and a copolyetherester elastomer is provided. The copolyetherester elastomer is dispersed within the continuous phase in the form of discrete domains. A porous network is defined within the thermoplastic composition that includes a plurality of nanopores.

Absorbent article

ABSORBENT LAMINATE

WATER ABSORBENT SHEET ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF

NO DETAILS

Absorbent article comprising improved elastomeric laminates for donning

Absorbent article

Absorbent articles having shaped, soft and textured nonwoven fabrics

Absorbent article

Device of recovery and conservation of the amoniotic liquid.

ABSORBING ARTICLE WITH SIZE ADJUSTMENT

FLEXIBLE SANDWICH FOIL AND PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PRODUCTION WITH A MAJORITY OF FOLDS

ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH IMPROVED CHARACTERISTICS FOR THE HANDLING OF LOWVISCOUS FÄKALMATERIAL

WATER-DISPERSE-CASH FUSION BONDING EMULSION

ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH A FIBRÖSEN A STRUCTURE WITH SYNTHETIC FIBERS AND A HYDROPHILIERUNGSMITTEL

INTO ZONES SURFACE LAYER DIVIDED

WITH LOTION OF MISTAKES SECONDARY ARTICLES

ABSORBENT ARRANGEMENT

ABSORBENT ARRANGEMENT

ABSORBING ARTICLE AND PROCEDURE FOR THEIR PRODUCTION

MONTHLYBIND WITH IMPROVED WING ARRANGEMENT

ABSORBENT HYGIENE PRODUCT.

HYGENIC ARTICLES FOR ABSORBING BODY FLUID, LIKE DIAPERS.

LADY-BIND ALSO IN THE TRANSVERSE DIRECTION FOR DISTRIBUTED CORE.

ABSORPTION ARTICLE.

PERFORATED, MAKING OF ELASTOMERS EXISTENCE SWITCH LAYER AND THUS WUNDVERBAND.

HOESCHENEINLAGE WITH RELIEF.

ABSORBING ARTICLES, IN PARTICULAR MONTHLY BINDING, WITH GOOD FLOW GUIDANCE FOR LIQUIDS, HIGH ONE STRETCHER COMFORT AND GOOD SEAT

ABSORBING ARTICLE WITH CONTROLLED LIQUID DISTRIBUTION

BONDING AGENT FOR PARTICLES

IN MANY DIRECTIONS EXPAND-ABLE LADY-BINDS

PROCEDURE FOR BINDING PARTICLES AT FIBERS

ABSORBING ARTICLES CONSISTING OF UNDERWEAR PROTECTION ELEMENTS WITH MECHANICAL MOUNTING ELEMENTS WITH IMPROVED PALPATION CHARACTERISTICS

DOCUMENT FOR THE STORAGE OF PATIENT OD. SUCH AS WELL AS PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PRODUCTION

Absorbent article including a plurality of longitudinally extending channels

An absorbent article including a first end region, a second end region and a central region, a plurality of channels arranged in each of the first and second end regions, at least one channel arranged in the central region and extending in a longitudinal direction of the article, the at least one channel being connected at each end thereof to the plurality of channels in the first end region and the plurality of channels in the second end region.

Нетканый материал

1. Нетканый материал, содержащий первую выступающую часть, выступающую на первой поверхностной стороне на двумерном виде нетканого материала в форме листа, и вторую выступающую часть, выступающую на второй поверхностной стороне, лежащей напротив первой поверхностной стороны, причем первая выступающая часть и вторая выступающая часть поочередно и непрерывно расположены в каждом из различных пересекающихся направлений на двумерном виде нетканого материала, причем множество вторых выступающих частей имеет сквозные отверстия в верхних частях, и волокна вокруг сквозных отверстий ориентированы по направлению к центру сквозного отверстия, при этом волокна, составляющие участок стенки второй выступающей части, имеют радиальную ориентацию волокон в направлении к верхней части второй выступающей части.2. Нетканый материал по п.1, в котором свойства ориентации волокна различаются между частью участка стенки, по которому проходит воображаемая линия по первому направлению, и частью участка стенки, по которой проходит воображаемая линия по второму направлению, при этом каждое первое направление и второе направление отличаются от пересекающихся направлений в поперечном сечении сквозного отверстия, проходящего через поперечное сечение.3. Нетканый материал по п.2, в котором угол ориентации части участка стенки, по которой проходит воображаемая линия по первому направлению, равен от 50° и до 130°, когда направление к центральной точке сквозного отверстия равно 90°, и угол ориентации оболочечной части, проходящей над виртуальной линией вдоль второго направления, отличающегося от первого направления, равен от 50° до 130°, � РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК D04H 1/76 (13) 149 652 U1 (2012.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014131053/12, 13.12.2012 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 13.12.2012 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): ТАНИГУТИ Масахиро ( ...

Liquid-pervious fibrous non-woven fabric

A liquid-pervious fibrous non-woven fabric includes staple fibers made of thermoplastic synthetic resin fused together which is formed on its upper surface with a plurality of ridges, and a plurality of grooves extending in parallel in a longitudinal direction. The ridges and grooves are arranged alternately in a transverse direction. On the upper surface, some of the staple fibers extend across the ridges to the adjacent grooves on each side of the ridges and are, in the respective grooves, fused to the staple fibers of a different type from the former staple fibers.

Deformed Web Materials

Deformed web materials are disclosed. The web materials have discrete deformations formed therein. The deformations may be features in the form of portions of a web with apertures therein, protrusions, depressed areas, and combinations thereof. These features may extend out from the surface on one side of the web, or from both of the surfaces of the web. Different features may be intermixed with one another.

Absorbent article

An absorbent article includes a topsheet having a contact surface in contact with the skin of a wearer; a liquid-impermeable backsheet through which a liquid does not pass; and an absorber provided between the topsheet and the backsheet, a cooling sensation material including a refresher agent in the topsheet or between the topsheet and the backsheet. On the outside of the planar direction of the topsheet from the contact region in which an excretion unit of the wearer is in contact in the topsheet, there is a region having a greater amount of the cooling sensation material per unit area than the amount of the cooling sensation material per unit area in the contact region.

Absorbent article

An absorbent article includes cooling material including refreshing agent, provided between a topsheet and a backsheet. An amount of the cooling material disposed per unit area is larger in a contact portion where the excretion area of a wearer comes into contact than in a portion outside the contact portion.

Absorbent Articles with Tear Resistant Film

A disposable absorbent article that includes an elastic film material. The elastic film resists the growth of a tear and include an SEEPS block copolymer having a T m of between about 10° C. and about 20° C. The film has a time-to-fail of greater than 1 hour.

Disposable Absorbent Articles with an Embossed Topsheet

The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles with embossed topsheets. Such absorbent articles may be fabricated with a continuous topsheet web having a first surface and an opposing second surface advanced in a machine direction. A liquid acquisition layer and an absorbent core are combined with the continuous topsheet web. And the combined continuous topsheet web, liquid acquisition layer, and absorbent core advance through the embossing nip to emboss a pattern in the continuous topsheet web. As the combined continuous topsheet web, liquid acquisition layer, and absorbent core advance through the embossing nip, the rotating patterned embossing roll contacts the continuous topsheet web. And the rotating anvil roll contacts the absorbent core. By advancing the topsheet together with the acquisition layer and absorbent core through the embossing nip, a relatively deeper pattern can be embossed into the topsheet than otherwise might be possible when embossing relatively thin topsheet web materials.

Methods of Making Bulked Absorbent Members

Absorbent members, especially bulked absorbent members, and methods of making the same are disclosed. The absorbent member may be in the form of a unitary absorbent fibrous layer comprising at least some cellulose fibers. The unitary absorbent fibrous layer is at least partially stratified through its thickness. The absorbent member may also have a plurality of discrete deformations, such as depressions and/or apertures in its surfaces. The method involves subjecting a precursor web to at least one cycle (or pass) through a mechanical deformation process. The mechanical deformation process utilizes a first forming member and a second forming member that form a nip therebetween through which the precursor web is passed. The first and second forming members are moving at different speeds relative to each other when they come together to form the nip.

Absorbent article

The absorbent article provides a signal viewable from the top surface of the absorbent article which gives a perception of depth within the absorbent article. This creation of depth perception is accomplished by the use of a colored portion having at least a first shade and a second shade.

Disposable wearing article

A disposable wearing article has a skin-contactable sheet moveable relative to a chassis. The chassis includes an inner sheet, an outer sheet and a liquid-absorbent panel interposed between these inner and outer sheets. The absorbent panel lies at least in the crotch region and extends into the front and rear waist regions in the longitudinal direction. In the rear waist region, a skin-contactable sheet adapted to come in contact with the wearer's skin is attached to the inner surface of the inner sheet. The skin-contactable sheet has front and rear ends extending in the transverse direction and lateral portions extending in the longitudinal direction and only the lateral portions are bonded to the inner sheet.

ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT ARTICLE

An absorbent article in which a longitudinal-direction compression groove is formed along a longitudinal direction of the absorbent article by a compression process performed from the top sheet side, width-direction compression grooves are formed along a width direction of the absorbent article by a compression process performed from the topsheet side, wherein the longitudinal-direction compression groove includes a high compression region, a medium compression region, and a low compression region and the width direction compression groove includes the high compression region and the medium compression region, and the low compression region is disposed over the longitudinal-direction compression groove in the width direction. 1. An absorbent article comprising:a liquid-permeable topsheet;a liquid-impermeable backsheet;an absorber disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet;a longitudinal-direction compression groove formed along a longitudinal direction of the absorbent article by a compression process performed from the topsheet side; anda width-direction compression groove formed along a width direction of the absorbent article by a compression process performed from the topsheet side, whereinthe longitudinal-direction compression groove includes a high compression region, a medium compression region, and a low compression region and the width direction compression groove includes the high compression region and the medium compression region, andthe low compression region is disposed over the longitudinal-direction compression groove in the width direction.2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein in the longitudinal-direction compression groove claim 1 , the high compression region is disposed between the medium compression regions in the longitudinal direction and the width direction claim 1 , and the medium compression region is disposed between the low compression regions in the longitudinal direction.3. The absorbent article according to ...

DISPOSABLE WEARING ARTICLE

A disposable wearing article improved so that leakage of body waste can be prevented, a change in color which might develop in an unused state of the wearing article can be inhibited and actually discharged body exudates can immediately cause an indicator to develop a change of color. A disposable diaper includes a topsheet, a backsheet and a liquid-absorbent structure interposed between these top- and backsheets. The backsheet includes first and second backsheets and the first backsheet is formed on its side facing the liquid-absorbent structure with an indicator adapted to develop a color reaction when the indicator comes in contact with at least one of moisture and body exudates. A plurality of such indicators is arranged to extend in a longitudinal direction and to be spaced apart from each other in a transverse direction. The liquid-absorbent structure includes a liquid-absorbent core and a wrapping sheet adapted to wrap the core. A bottom sheet as a hydrophobic bottom element is interposed between a bottom surface of the core and a bottom region of the wrapping sheet as a hydrophobic bottom element. 1. A disposable wearing article having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction , including:a skin-facing side;a non-skin-facing side opposite to the skin-facing side;front and rear waist regions;a crotch region extending between the front and rear waist regions;a liquid-permeable topsheet lying on the skin-facing side;a liquid-impermeable backsheet lying on the non-skin-facing side; anda liquid-absorbent structure interposed between these top- and backsheets and placed at least in the crotch region, whereinthe backsheet is formed on the surface thereof facing the liquid-absorbent structure with at least one indicator adapted to develop a color reaction when the indicator comes in contact with at least one of moisture and body exudates, wherein:the topsheet is formed of a fibrous nonwoven fabric of which most of fibers of the fibrous nonwoven fabric has ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

An absorbent article having compressed grooves wherein the surface sheet is pressed to the absorbent body along the longitudinal direction are provided in the absorbent article. The compressed grooves are divided into at least a central compressed groove and posterior compressed grooves. In the longitudinal direction, the central compressed groove is provided to extend over a central line in the region of the absorbent article that contacts the excretion orifices. The posterior compressed grooves are provided posterior to the central line of the region contacting the excretion orifices in the longitudinal direction. The posterior ends of the central compressed groove are provided posterior to the anterior ends of the posterior compressed groove in the longitudinal direction. The posterior ends of the central compressed groove are provided to the outside of the anterior ends of the posterior compressed groove in the direction of width. 1. An absorbent article , comprising:a topsheet of liquid-permeable;a backsheet of liquid-impermeable; andan absorber disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, whereina compressed portion configured to have compression from the topsheet to the absorber is provided in a longitudinal direction of the absorbent article,the compressed portion is divided into at least a central compressed portion and a rear compressed portion,the central compressed portion is provided in the longitudinal direction so as to cross a central line of an excretion portion contact portion of the absorbent article,the rear compressed portion is provided posteriorly in the longitudinal direction from the central line of the excretion portion contact portion,a rear end of the central compressed portion is provided posteriorly in the longitudinal direction from a front end of the rear compressed portion, andthe rear end of the central compressed portion is provided outwardly in a width direction of the absorbent article from the front end of the rear ...

ABSORBENT PAD AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE

An absorbent pad and an absorbent article configured that engagement members are arranged at both corners of a ventral-side portion and a back-side portion on an outer sheet of the absorbent pad; a waist band including a belt-shaped body with hook materials and engagement portions attached to both end portions thereof, first and second ventral-side engagement portions across which the engagement members at the ventral-side portion of the absorbent pad are engaged, and first and second back-side engagement portions across which the engagement members at the back-side portion of the absorbent pad are engaged; and hook materials capable of engaging with the engagement members of the absorbent pad are attached to internal surfaces of the first and second ventral-side engagement portions and the first and second back-side engagement portions. 1. An absorbent pad , comprising: a liquid pervious top sheet; a liquid impervious back sheet; an absorbent body extending longitudinally between the liquid pervious top sheet and the liquid impervious back sheet at least from a crotch portion to a back-side portion; and an outer sheet on an external surface of the liquid impervious back sheet , whereinengagement members with indications of attachment positions are arranged at both corners of a ventral-side portion and a back-side portion on an external surface of the outer sheet.2. The absorbent pad according to claim 1 , wherein leg-around resilient members are arranged at side flap portions of the absorbent pad claim 1 , the leg-around resilient members extend longitudinally from the crotch portion to positions opposed to the engagement members at the ventral-side portion and the back-side portion of the outer sheet.3. The absorbent pad according to claim 2 , wherein temporary fastening members are arranged at end flap portions of the absorbent pad.4. An absorbent article having an absorbent pad and a waist band across which the absorbent pad is attached claim 2 , whereinthe ...

Absorbent Article Having A Multifunctional Containment Member

An absorbent article such as a diaper, training pant, and the like comprises a containment member that has a central zone and a barrier zone. The central zone has greater air flow according to the Air Permeability Test than the barrier zone. The bather zone a greater hydrohead according to the Hydrostatic Head Pressure Test than the central zone. The containment member may be used for absorbent core formation and may have portions configured to serve as barrier leg cuffs for the finished absorbent article. 1. An absorbent article comprising a garment body and an absorbent assembly joined , to the garment body such that the absorbent assembly is disposed between the garment body and a wearer during wear , wherein said absorbent assembly has a garment-facing surface and a body-facing surface , wherein said absorbent assembly comprises:a) a liquid permeable topsheet,b) a containment member joined to the topsheet, andc) an absorbent core disposed between said containment member and said topsheet, said absorbent core having opposing longitudinal edges;wherein the containment member comprises opposing upstanding edges and an elastic member joined proximate to the upstanding edge such that said elastic member lifts a portion of the containment member away from the body-facing surface of the absorbent assembly during wear of the absorbent article, i) a central zone disposed between the absorbent core and the garment body,', 'ii) a pair of barrier zones disposed between the central zone and the opposing upstanding edges of the containment member,', 'wherein the central zone has a greater air flow according to the Air Permeability Test than the barrier zone and the barrier zone has a greater hydrohead according to the Hydrostatic Head Pressure Test than the central zone., 'wherein the containment member comprises2. The absorbent article of wherein the central zone has air flow claim 1 , according to the Air Permeability Test claim 1 , about 10% greater than that of the ...

NON-WOVEN SHEET, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE

A nonwoven sheet for use in absorbent articles such as disposable diapers which is capable of reducing the range of surface diffusion of, and reducing re-adhesion to the skin of, highly viscous fluid excretion. The nonwoven sheet has mutually perpendicular longitudinal, transverse and thickness directions, and has in the aforementioned thickness direction a front surface and a back surface opposite thereof. Ridges and grooves are formed alternately so as to extend in parallel in the aforementioned longitudinal direction and so as to form repeated undulations in the aforementioned transverse direction. The nonwoven sheet has a bottom surface which, when the aforementioned nonwoven sheet is placed on a horizontal surface with the back surface (opposite of the front surface in contact with the skin of the wearer) down, is the surface that contacts the aforementioned horizontal surface. On the back surface of the aforementioned grooves are formed in the aforementioned longitudinal direction alternately areas where the height from the bottom surface is relatively high and parts corresponding to the bottom surface. Openings are formed at least in the areas where the height from the bottom surface is relatively high, and a space is provided below said openings. 1: A non-woven fabric sheet having mutually perpendicular longitudinal , transverse and thickness directions , having a front surface and an opposing surface thereto in the form of a back surface in the direction of thickness , and having ridges and grooves alternately formed so as to extend mutually in parallel in the longitudinal direction so as to form repeated undulations in the transverse direction; wherein , the non-woven fabric sheet has a bottom surface that contacts a horizontal surface when placed on the horizontal surface with the back surface , which is the opposing surface of the front surface that contacts the skin of a wearer , facing down , sites where the height from the bottom surface is relatively ...

NONWOVEN FABRIC, METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT, AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE

A nonwoven fabric that minimizes the condition of rewet-back in which fluid absorbed into an absorbent body exudes out to the front side, as well as a method for producing it. The nonwoven fabric has a mutually perpendicular machine direction (MD), cross-machine direction (CD) and thickness direction, and has in the thickness direction a front side and a back side on the side opposite it, having on the front side heights and recesses formed so as to extend in an alternating fashion parallel to each other in the MD direction, forming repeating corrugations in the CD direction, and on the back side a back side section formed across the entire side, the heights being composed of height tips located at the tips of the heights and neck sections connecting the height tips with the back side section, the cross-sectional widths of the neck sections being narrower than the height tips in a cross-section of the heights in the CD direction, and having spaces between the recesses formed by the two neck sections supporting each of the adjacent height tips, and the back side section. 1. A nonwoven fabric having a mutually perpendicular longitudinal direction , transverse direction and thickness direction , and having in the thickness direction a front side and a back side on the side opposite it , having on the front side heights and recesses formed so as to extend in an alternating fashion parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction , forming repeating corrugations in the transverse direction , and on the back side a back side section formed across the entire side ,the heights being composed of height tips located at the tips of the heights and neck sections connecting the height tips with the back side section,the cross-sectional widths of the neck sections being narrower than the height tips in a cross-section of the heights in the transverse direction, and having recess spaces formed by the two neck sections supporting each of the adjacent height tips, and the back ...

LINER FOR INCONTINENCE

A liner for incontinence includes a skin contact side sheet, a non-skin contact side sheet, and an absorbent body arranged between these sheets and including an absorbent material. The absorbent material includes 30 to 70 mass % of SAP. The liner includes a main body and wings in an intermediate region of the main body. An SAP basis weight in the intermediate region is larger than in front and rear regions of the main body. The main body includes a front compressed region which is positioned between the intermediate region and the front region immediately in front of a urinating position (UP) of a wearer when worn, side compressed regions which extend from the intermediate region to the front region and rear region, respectively, and a rear compressed region which extends in the rear region in substantially the width direction. At the compressed regions, the absorbent body is continuous. 1. A liner for incontinence provided with a liquid permeable skin contact side sheet , a liquid impermeable and moisture permeable non-skin contact side sheet , and an absorbent body arranged between these skin contact side sheet and non-skin contact side sheet and including an absorbent material , the absorbent material including from 30 to 70 mass % of a super absorbing polymer ,wherein the liner includes a main body including the absorbent body, the main body including a front region, a rear region, and an intermediate region between these front region and rear region, and a pair of wings for fastening the liner to clothing, the wings being provided adjoining the intermediate region of the main body and being bent and superposed over the intermediate region when worn,wherein a basis weight of the super absorbing polymer included in an absorbent body part positioned at the intermediate region is larger than a basis weight of the super absorbing polymer included in an absorbent body part positioned at the front region and a basis weight of the super absorbing polymer included in an ...

Disposable Absorbent Articles Having Wetness Appearing Graphics

Disposable absorbent articles comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet that is at least partially joined to the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed at least partially between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a wetness indicator printed onto a surface of the backsheet wherein the wetness indicator comprises a graphic that further comprises at least one responsive color composition and a varnish coating disposed adjacent to the responsive color composition; wherein upon wetting, the graphic becomes visible to the unaided eye. 1. A disposable absorbent article comprising:a) a liquid pervious topsheet;b) a liquid impervious backsheet that is at least partially joined to the topsheet;c) an absorbent core disposed at least partially between the topsheet and the backsheet; andd) a wetness indicator printed onto a surface of the backsheet; the wetness indicator comprising a graphic that further comprises at least one hydrolyzable color composition and a varnish coating disposed adjacent to the hydrolyzable color composition; the graphic being invisible to the unaided eye;wherein the at least one hydrolyzable color composition comprises a colorant selected from the group consisting of water-soluble inks, solvent-soluble dyes, pigments, and combinations thereof; andwherein upon wetting, the hydrolyzable color composition undergoes a hydrolytic reaction resulting in the invisible graphic becoming visible to the unaided eye.2. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the colorant is a water-soluble ink.3. The article according to claim 2 , wherein the water-soluble ink colorant is selected from direct dyes claim 2 , acid dyes claim 2 , base dyes claim 2 , and combinations thereof4. The article according to claim 2 , wherein the water soluble ink colorant is selected from the group consisting of: C.I. Acid Yellow 73 claim 2 , C.I. Acid Yellow 74 claim 2 , C.I. Acid Orange 11 claim 2 , C.I. Acid Red 87 claim 2 , C.I. Acid Red 91 claim 2 , C.I. ...

DISPOSABLE DIAPER

A disposable diaper includes a liquid-permeable top sheet, a liquid-impermeable back sheet and an absorber between the top sheet and back sheet, and having a front body waist region, a crotch region and a back body waist region. The top sheet is a nonwoven fabric having on the skin contact surface a plurality of ridges and a plurality of recesses extending in the lengthwise direction of the disposable diaper, and alternating in the widthwise direction perpendicular to the lengthwise direction. The top sheet has point-like compressed sections at a prescribed density in the front body waist region and/or back body waist region, the ridges in prescribed zones having different heights than the adjacent ridges at the same location in the lengthwise direction. 1. A disposable diaper comprising a liquid-permeable top sheet , a liquid-impermeable back sheet and an absorber between the top sheet and back sheet , and having a front body waist region , a crotch region and a back body waist region ,wherein the top sheet is a nonwoven fabric having on the skin contact surface a plurality of ridges and a plurality of recesses extending in the lengthwise direction of the disposable diaper, and alternating in the widthwise direction perpendicular to the lengthwise direction,{'sup': '2', 'the top sheet has point-like compressed sections, formed by compressing the ridges and/or recesses on the front body waist region and/or the back body waist region, at a density in the range of 4.0-7.0/cm, and'}zones of ridges are present in the front body waist region and/or the back body waist region, sandwiched by two point-like compressed sections, the ridges in those zones have different heights than the adjacent ridges at the same location in the lengthwise direction.2. The disposable diaper according to claim 1 , wherein the top sheet has point-like compressed sections in both the front body waist region and the back body waist region.3. The disposable diaper according to claim 1 , wherein ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ABSORBENT ARTICLE

An absorbent article having water disintegratability that includes a water disintegratable top sheet, a water disintegratable back sheet, a pressure-sensitive adhesive section for attaching the absorbent article to clothing, disposed on the surface of the back sheet opposite the top sheet, and a release sheet for protection of a contact surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive section which contacts with clothing. One or more protrusions and one or more depressions are formed on the contact surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive section. 1. An absorbent article having water disintegratability comprising:a water disintegratable top sheet,a water disintegratable back sheet,a pressure-sensitive adhesive section for attaching the absorbent article to clothing, disposed on the surface of the back sheet opposite the top sheet, anda release sheet for protection of a contact surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive section which contacts with clothing,wherein one or more protrusions and one or more depressions are formed on the contact surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive section.2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the back sheet has one or more protruding sections and one or more depressed sections claim 1 , and the protrusions and depressions of the pressure-sensitive adhesive section are formed along the protruding sections and depressed sections claim 1 , respectively.3. The absorbent article according to claim 2 , wherein the back sheet comprises a plurality of mutually independent protruding sections and a continuous depressed section surrounding the protruding sections.4. The absorbent article according to claim 3 , wherein the protruding sections of the back sheet are configured in a zigzag fashion.5. The absorbent article according to claim 2 , wherein the pressure-sensitive adhesive section comprises a plurality of mutually independent regions claim 2 , and the protrusions and depressions are formed in each of the regions.6. The ...

Absorbent article having a multi-component visual signal

An absorbent article comprising a first layer comprising a nonwoven having a first colored region that includes at least one of a central colored region, an intermediate colored region, and an outer colored region; and a second layer comprising a polymer film having a second colored region that includes at least one of a central colored region, an intermediate colored region, and an outer colored region; wherein the first colored region differs from the second colored region. The article may further comprise a background region. The background region may be visually distinguishable from at least one of the first colored region and the second colored region.

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

An interior body of a disposable diaper includes a liquid-permeable front sheet, a liquid-impermeable back sheet and a liquid-retaining absorbent core. The front sheet has a single sheet including spunbond layers on the front side and back side and a melt blown layer between the spunbond layers. The absorbent core has fiber aggregates and super-absorbent polymer particles. The front sheet is directly bonded to the skin side surface of the absorbent core. The length of the front sheet is longer than the length of the absorbent core, so that the front sheet has extended sections which extend outward in the lengthwise direction from both ends of the absorbent core in the lengthwise direction, while the extended sections are each continuously connected in the transverse direction with the front sheet or back sheet which overlaps with the extended section. The extended sections can directly contact the skin of the wearer. 1. An absorbent article comprising a liquid-permeable front sheet , a liquid-impermeable back sheet and a liquid-retaining absorbent core , whereinthe front sheet consists of a single sheet comprising spunbond layers on the front side and back side and a melt blown layer between the spunbond layers,the absorbent core consists of fiber aggregates and super-absorbent polymer particles,the front sheet covers the skin side surface of the absorbent core while being directly bonded to the skin side surface,the length of the front sheet in the lengthwise direction is longer than the length of the absorbent core in the lengthwise direction so that the front sheet is provided with extended sections which extend outward in the lengthwise direction from both ends in the lengthwise direction of the absorbent core, the extended sections being each continuously connected in the transverse direction with the front sheet or back sheet which overlaps with the extended section, andthe extended sections can be contacted with the skin of a wearer.2. An absorbent article ...

LIQUID-PERVIOUS SHEET AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

The present invention aims to provide a liquid-pervious sheet suitable to be used as a liquid-pervious topsheet of a bodily fluid-absorbent wearing article. One surface of both surfaces of a liquid-pervious sheet is formed with crests and troughs extending in parallel to one another in a longitudinal direction A and alternate in a transverse direction B. The one surface is additionally formed at least in the respective crests with a series of compressed debosses 70. In the respective compressed debosses , thermoplastic synthetic fibers forming the liquid-pervious sheet more densely gather together than in zones surrounding the respective compressed debosses and thereby maintain initial fiber formation of the individual thermoplastic synthetic fibers. 1. A liquid-pervious sheet having a longitudinal direction , a transverse direction and a thickness direction being orthogonal to one another , and comprising a nonwoven fabric made of thermoplastic synthetic fibers; wherein both surfaces of a liquid-pervious sheet intersect with the thickness direction and extend in the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction; and one of the surfaces includes crests and troughs extending in the longitudinal direction and alternating in the transverse direction to form an undulated surface having repeated undulations; the other of the surfaces being formed to be a flat surface , wherein:at least in the apexes of the crests, the undulated surface includes dot-like debosses formed by locally compressing the nonwoven fabric from the undulated surface toward the opposite surface thereof; andthe thermoplastic synthetic fibers in the nonwoven fabric more densely gather together in the debosses and in zones underlying respective the debosses than in zones surrounding the debosses wherein the fiber-form of each of the thermoplastic fibers is maintained.2. The liquid-pervious sheet defined by claim 1 , wherein the compressed debosses are included also in apexes of the crests.3. The ...

Absorbent Article

An absorbent article having improved handling of liquid and improved intake and retention of liquid loadings during use. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of moisture in contact with a wearer's skin and can provide a feeling of softness on the skin of the wearer.

COLOR PRINTED LAMINATED STRUCTURE, ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING THE SAME AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a color printed liquid permeable laminated structure comprising a first liquid permeable layer and a second liquid permeable layer, the first layer is color printed on at least one of its surfaces prior to being laminated to the second layer and stabilizing the laminated structure with a bonding means. These color printed laminated structures are particularly suitable for use in disposable absorbent articles for feminine protection, typically as so called ‘secondary’ topsheet in face to face relation with so called ‘primary’ topsheet, through which they are visible. 1. A color printed liquid permeable laminated structure comprising at least a first liquid permeable layer and a second liquid permeable layer , the second layer being a fibrous web , characterized in that the first layer is color printed on at least one of its surfaces prior laminating it to the second layer and stabilizing the laminated structure with a bonding means.2. A laminated structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first layer is a non-woven claim 1 , preferably a spunbonded non-woven.3. A laminated structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first layer claim 1 , prior laminating it to the second layer claim 1 , is color printed on at least the surface thereof directly adjacent to the second layer in the laminated structure claim 1 , the color print being visible through the first layer on its opposite surface.4. A laminated structure according to claim 1 , wherein the second layer is a dry laid fibrous web claim 1 , typically comprising cellulose fibers.5. A laminated structure according to claim 4 , wherein the dry laid fibrous web is an air laid.6. A laminated structure according to claim 1 , wherein the bonding means stabilizing the structure comprises a latex binder typically selected from the group consisting of vinyl acetate and acrylic ester copolymers claim 1 , ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers claim 1 , styrene butadiene carboxylate copolymers ...

BONDING PATTERN FOR DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES

In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, an article includes a first web and second web underlying the first web. The first web includes a precursor web having a pattern of discrete substantially columnar protruded extensions extending only from a first surface of the precursor web, each of the protruded extensions having a sidewall defining an open proximal portion and a closed distal portion. The article further includes a bonding pattern. The bonding pattern includes a plurality of discrete bonding points and a sized spacing between each adjacent bonding point sufficient to have inscribed therein a circle having a diameter of about 1 mm to about 12 mm The article comprises between about 70 to 100 discrete bonding points for every 25 to 40 mm along a longitudinal axis of the article. 1. An article comprising:a first web comprising a precursor web having a pattern of discrete substantially columnar protruded extensions extending only from a first surface of the precursor web, each of the protruded extensions having a sidewall defining an open proximal portion and a closed distal portion,a second web underlying the first web, wherein each of the first and second webs comprises;a bonding pattern adhering together the first web and the second web, the bonding pattern comprising a plurality of discrete bonding points and a sized spacing between each adjacent bonding point sufficient to have inscribed therein a circle having a diameter of about 1 mm to about 12 mm, wherein the article comprises between about 70 to 100 discrete bonding points for every 25 to 40 mm along a longitudinal axis of the article.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the article comprises a first end region of the first web and a first end region of the second webs that is about 10% to about 30% of a total area of the article.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the article comprises a second end region of the first web and a second end region of the second web that is about 10% to about ...

Shaped sheet laminate, method and apparatus for manufacturing the same

There are provided a shaped sheet laminate that is adapted for an absorbent article and that has a specific structure to enhance the absorbing effect of the absorbent article, a method for manufacturing the shaped sheet laminate, and a shaping apparatus adapted to manufacture the shaped sheet laminate. The shaping apparatus includes a first roller having a rolling surface, a plurality of indentations that are indented from the rolling surface, a plurality of annular inner wall surfaces respectively defining the indentations, and a plurality of suction holes that are in air communication the respective indentations. Each of the annular inner wall surfaces has an annular outer edge that meets the rolling surface.

CRIMPED CONJUGATED FIBER AND NON-WOVEN FABRIC COMPRISING THE FIBER

It is an object of the present invention to obtain crimped conjugated fibers having excellent crimp properties. The present invention provides a crimped conjugated fiber having a crimpable cross-sectional configuration, wherein a cross section of the fiber includes at least two portions: a portion (a) and a portion (b); the portion (a) includes an olefin polymer (A) and the portion (b) includes an olefin polymer (B); the olefin polymer (A) differs from the olefin polymer (B) in at least any one of Mz/Mw, melting point and MFR; and a specific fatty acid amide is added to the olefin polymer (A) and/or the olefin polymer (B). The present invention also provides a non-woven fabric including said crimped conjugated fiber. 1. A crimped conjugated fiber having a crimpable cross-sectional configuration , wherein a cross section of the fiber comprises at least two portions: a portion (a) and a portion (b); the mass ratio of the portion (a) to the portion (b) [(a):(b)] is in the range of 10:90 to 60:40; the portion (a) comprises an olefin polymer (A) and the portion (b) comprises an olefin polymer (B); the olefin polymer (A) differs from the olefin polymer (B) in at least any one of Mz/Mw , melting point and MFR; and a fatty acid amide having 19 or less carbon atoms is added to the olefin polymer (A) and/or the olefin polymer (B).2. The crimped conjugated fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the difference between the melting points of the olefin polymer (A) and the olefin polymer (B) is less than 20° C.3. The crimped conjugated fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the blended amount of the fatty acid amide having 19 or less carbon atoms is in the range of 0.1 to 10 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the olefin polymer (A) and/or the olefin polymer (B).4. The crimped conjugated fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the crimped conjugated fiber has an eccentric core-sheath configuration in which the portion (a) is a core (a′) and the portion (b) is a sheath (b′).5. ...

Absorbent articles with improved low viscosity waste acquisition

An absorbent article includes a liquid permeable, apertured topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet, and an acquisition material disposed at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the absorbent core. The acquisition material has a caliper in the range of about 2.5 mm to about 10 mm, according to the Caliper Test, and an Air Permeability in the range of about 5,000 l/m2/s to about 11,000 l/m2/s, according to the Air Permeability Test. The acquisition material has a first surface, a second surface, and a plurality of three-dimensional features extending outwardly from the first surface or the second surface.

ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH EAR PORTION

An absorbent article includes a first waist region, a second waist region and a crotch region disposed between the first and second waist regions. The absorbent article further includes a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a laminate. The laminate has an elasticized region. The laminate includes a first nonwoven, a second nonwoven and an elastomeric material sandwiched between said first and second nonwovens in the elasticized region. The laminate includes a bonding region with a bond density of at least 4% and at least partially overlapping the elastomeric material. The laminate exhibits an Unload Force at 50% of at least 0.90 N. 1. An absorbent article comprising:a first waist region, a second waist region and a crotch region disposed between the first and second waist regions;a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; and wherein the laminate further comprises:', 'a first nonwoven and a second nonwoven and an elastomeric material sandwiched between said first and second nonwovens in the elasticized region;', 'a bonding region comprising a plurality of discrete bonds and a bond density of at least 4%, wherein the bonding region at least partially overlaps the elastomeric material; and', 'an Unload Force at 50% of at least 0.90 N according to the Hysteresis Test Method herein., 'a laminate comprising an elasticized region and being disposed in an ear or a waist feature disposed in one of the first or second waist regions;'}2. The absorbent article of wherein the discrete bonds are disposed in a grid pattern.3. The absorbent article of wherein in the bonding region claim 1 , adjacent bonds are separated by a Maximum Lateral Separation Distance of 3 mm or less and a Maximum Longitudinal Separation Distance of 4 mm of less.4. The absorbent article of wherein the plurality of discrete bonds comprises a plurality of ultrasonic bonds.5. The absorbent article of ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

An absorbent article has a dome-shaped convexes protruding to a front surface side arranged on a top sheet including non-woven fabric. Grooves are formed between adjacent convexes and through-holes penetrating the top sheet in a thickness direction are provided at intervals in a circumferential direction of each of the convexes. Peripheral edge portions of the through-holes are high-density portions where constituent fibers of the nonwoven fabric are pushed to parts around the through-holes from positions corresponding to the through-holes. A part of peripheral edges of the convexes is formed by a part of the peripheral edge portions of the through-holes, and a difference between a maximum value and a minimum value of an apparent thickness is in a range of 0 to 50% of the maximum value in a portion of the top sheet excluding the peripheral edge portions of the through-holes. 1. An absorbent article comprising:an absorber; anda top sheet that covers a front surface side of the absorber,the top sheet being formed of a nonwoven fabric,a plurality of dome-shaped convexes protruding to the front surface side being arranged on the top sheet, grooves being formed between adjacent convexes,wherein through-holes penetrating the top sheet in a thickness direction are provided at intervals in a circumferential direction of each of the convexes,peripheral edge portions of the through-holes are high-density portions where constituent fibers of the nonwoven fabric are pushed to parts around the through-holes from positions corresponding to the through-holes,a part of peripheral edges of the convexes is formed by a part of the peripheral edge portions of the through-holes, anda difference between a maximum value and a minimum value of an apparent thickness is in a range of 0 to 50% of the maximum value in a portion of the top sheet excluding the peripheral edge portions of the through-holes.2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 ,wherein a fineness of fibers of the top ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH CHANNELS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF

An absorbent core comprising an absorbent material between a top core wrap sheet and a back core wrap sheet, said absorbent core having a first and second longitudinal edge and a first and second transverse edge, wherein the absorbent core is provided with at least a first elongated channel, said first channel zone has a first width (w1) at a first position and a second width (w2) at a second position, wherein the first width is larger than the second width. 1. An absorbent core comprising an absorbent material between a top core wrap sheet and a back core wrap sheet , said absorbent core having a first and second longitudinal edge and a first and second transverse edge , wherein the absorbent core is provided with at least a first elongated channel zone , said first channel zone has a first width at a first position and a second width at a second position , wherein the first width is larger than the second width.2. The absorbent core according to wherein any one of the following conditions or any combination thereof is fulfilled at the first elongate channel zone: less absorbent material is present as compared to other regions of the absorbent core claim 1 , substantially no absorbent material is present claim 1 , the top core wrap sheet is attached to the back core wrap sheet.3. The absorbent core according to claim 1 , wherein the first elongate channel zone comprises an attachment zone where the top core wrap sheet is attached to the back core wrap sheet.4. The absorbent core according to claim 1 , wherein the width of the first channel zone increases from the second position to the first position.5. The absorbent core according to claim 1 , wherein the width of the first channel zone is measured perpendicularly to a center line of the first channel zone; preferably the center line of the first channel zone is a straight line claim 1 , or a curve claim 1 , or a polyline.6. The absorbent core according to claim 1 , wherein the first width is at least 2% larger ...

HIP-TO-SIDE AND WAIST-TO-SIDE SILHOUETTES FOR BIKINI/ LOW RISE BRIEF TYPE DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES AND ARRAYS

An absorbent article may have a Product Hip-to-Side Silhouette from about 2.3 to about 6, and a Product Waist-to-Side Silhouette from about 2.3 to about 6. An array of absorbent articles may have an Array Average Product Hip-to-Side Silhouette from about 2.3 to about 6, and an Array Average Product Waist-to-Side Silhouette from about 2.3 to about 6. 1. An absorbent article having a central chassis , the central chassis comprising a topsheet , a backsheet and an absorbent core , the absorbent article comprising:a front waist region and a front waist edge;a back waist region and a back waist edge;a front belt disposed in the front waist region;a back belt disposed in the back waist region;wherein each of the front and back belts comprise at least one elastic element;wherein the front and back belts are joined at seams to form a waist opening and leg openings;wherein the article has a Product Hip-to-Side Silhouette from about 2.3 to about 6; andwherein the article has a Product Waist-to-Side Silhouette from about 2.3 to about 6.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the article has a Product Hip-to-Side Silhouette from about 2.5 to about 6.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the article has a Product Hip-to-Side Silhouette from about 3 to about 6.4. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the article has a Product Hip-to-Side Silhouette from about 3.25 to about 6.5. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the article has a Product Waist-to-Side Silhouette from about 2.75 to about 6.6. The absorbent article of claim 2 , wherein the article has a Product Waist-to-Side Silhouette from about 3 to about 6.7. The absorbent article of claim 3 , wherein the article has a Product Waist-to-Side Silhouette from about 3.5 to about 6.8. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the side seam length is greater than about 10% and less than about 50% of the Relaxed Product Length of the absorbent article.9. An array of packages comprising two or more different ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH A LOTIONED TOPSHEET

An absorbent article having a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction and a transversal axis extending in a transversal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The absorbent article comprises a fluid-permeable topsheet, a lotion on the topsheet having a lotion pattern covering a lotion pattern area, a fluid-impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet. The core wrap defines a core footprint in a plane parallel to the longitudinal direction and transversal direction. The article comprises an intermediate layer between the topsheet and the absorbent core, the intermediate layer comprising at least one longitudinally-extending channel, preferably at least a pair of longitudinally-extending channels disposed symmetrically on each side of the longitudinal axis. The topsheet is depressed in the channel(s). The lotion-to-channel overlap ratio ranges from 0% to 20% of the area of the channel(s). The lotion-to-channel overlap ratio is the percentage of the channel(s) of the intermediate layer overlapping with the lotion pattern. 1. An absorbent article having a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction and a transversal axis extending in a transversal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction , wherein the absorbent article comprises:a fluid-permeable topsheet defining a wearer-facing side of the article;a lotion on the topsheet having a lotion pattern covering a lotion pattern area;a fluid-impermeable backsheet defining a garment-facing side of the article;an absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core comprises an absorbent material in a core wrap, the core wrap defining a footprint in a plane parallel to the longitudinal direction and the transversal direction;an intermediate layer between the topsheet and the absorbent core, the intermediate layer comprising one or more longitudinally-extending channel(s), wherein the topsheet is depressed ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH A LOTIONED TOPSHEET

An absorbent article having a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction and a transversal axis extending in a transversal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The absorbent article comprises a fluid-permeable topsheet, a lotion on the topsheet having a lotion pattern covering a lotion pattern area, a fluid-impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet. The core wrap defines a core footprint in a plane parallel to the longitudinal direction and transversal direction. The ratio of the lotion pattern area relative to the area of the footprint of the absorbent core ranges from 5% to 25%. 1. An absorbent article having a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction and a transversal axis extending in a transversal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction , wherein the absorbent article comprises:a fluid-permeable topsheet on the wearer-facing side of the article;a lotion on the topsheet having a lotion pattern covering a lotion pattern area;a fluid-impermeable backsheet on the garment-facing side of the article;an absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core comprises an absorbent material in a core wrap, the core wrap defining a footprint in a plane parallel to the longitudinal direction and the transversal direction;an intermediate layer between the topsheet and the absorbent core, the intermediate layer comprising at least one longitudinally-extending channel, wherein the topsheet is depressed in the channel so that the wearer-facing side of the article has at least one depression corresponding to at least one of the underlying channel;wherein the ratio of the lotion pattern area relative to the area of the footprint of the absorbent core ranges from 5% to 25%.2. An absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the lotion pattern area relative to the area of the footprint of the absorbent core ranges from 10% to 20%.3. An ...

DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING SURFACE MODIFIED TOPSHEET

Disposable absorbent articles suitable for absorbing and containing body exudates are disclosed. These articles include an apertured nonwoven topsheet having a body surface and an opposing garment surface; a backsheet; an absorbent core; and a surface modifying composition disposed on the topsheet. The composition includes hydrophobic particles and a hydrophobic binder. 1. A disposable absorbent article comprising:a. an apertured nonwoven topsheet having a body surface and an opposing garment surface;b. a backsheet;c. an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet and said backsheet;d. a surface modifying composition disposed on said body surface of said topsheet, said composition comprising hydrophobic particles and a hydrophobic binder; andwherein said article exhibits a Free Fluid Acquisition Time of less than 30 s.2. The disposable absorbent article of wherein said article exhibits a Free Fluid Acquisition Time of less than 28 s claim 1 , 26 s claim 1 , 24 s claim 1 , 22 s claim 1 , 20 s claim 1 , 18 s claim 1 , 16 s claim 1 , 14 s claim 1 , 12 s claim 1 , 10 s claim 1 , 8 s claim 1 , or 6 s.3. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein said body surface has an effective aperture area of less than 3.5 mm.4. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the topsheet has a basis weight of from 10 gsm to 40 gsm.5. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein said topsheet exhibits a Fiber Roughness of about 1 μm to about 3.5 μm.6. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein said surface modifying composition is coated in an amount of 0.1 gsm claim 1 , to 3 gsm on one or more of a front claim 1 , central claim 1 , and rear portion of said body surface of said topsheet.7. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic particles are selected from the group consisting of hydrophobically modified silicas claim 1 , modified polyacrylates claim 1 , polymethacrylates claim 1 , acrylate-vinylacetate copolymers ...

DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING SURFACE MODIFIED TOPSHEET

Disposable absorbent articles suitable for absorbing and containing body exudates are disclosed. These articles include an apertured nonwoven topsheet having a body surface and an opposing garment surface; a backsheet; an absorbent core; and a surface modifying composition disposed on the topsheet. The body surface exhibits a static water contact angle of 120 to 160 degrees and a contact angle hysteresis of from about 10 to 30 degrees. 1. A disposable absorbent article comprising:a. an apertured nonwoven topsheet having a body surface and an opposing garment surface;b. a backsheet;c. an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet and said backsheet;d. a surface modifying composition disposed on said body surface of said topsheetwherein said body surface exhibits a static water contact angle of 120 to 160 degrees and a water contact angle hysteresis of from about 10 to 30 degrees.2. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein said topsheet exhibits a static water contact angle of greater than 120 degrees.3. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein said topsheet exhibits a static water contact angle of less than 160 degrees.4. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the contact angle hysteresis is greater than 11 degrees.5. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the contact angle hysteresis is less than less than 28 degrees.6. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein said topsheet exhibits a Fiber Roughness value of about 1 μm to about 3.5 μm.7. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein said surface modifying composition is applied in an amount of 0.1 gsm to 3 gsm on one or more of a front claim 1 , central claim 1 , and rear portion of said body surface of said topsheet.8. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the surface modifying composition comprises hydrophobic particles and a hydrophobic binder.9. The disposable absorbent article of claim 8 , wherein the hydrophobic ...

DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING SURFACE MODIFIED TOPSHEET

Disposable absorbent articles suitable for absorbing and containing body exudates are disclosed herein. These articles include an apertured nonwoven topsheet having a body surface and an opposing garment surface; a backsheet; an absorbent core; and a surface modifying composition disposed on the topsheet, wherein the composition comprises hydrophobic particles and a hydrophobic binder in a ratio of binder to particles of 4:1 to 1:4 and wherein, post insult, the article has a Topsheet Stain Area of less than 30 mm. 1. A disposable absorbent article comprising:a. an apertured nonwoven topsheet having a body surface and an opposing garment surface;b. a backsheet;c. an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet and said backsheet;{'sup': '2', 'd. a surface modifying composition disposed on said body surface of said topsheet, said composition comprising hydrophobic particles and a hydrophobic binder in a ratio of binder to particles of 4:1 to 1:4, and wherein, post insult, said article has a Topsheet Stain Area is less than 30 mm.'}2. The disposable absorbent article of wherein the ratio of binder to particles is from 2:1 to 1:2.3. The disposable absorbent article of wherein the ratio of binder to particles is 1:1.4. The disposable absorbent article of wherein said apertured nonwoven topsheet exhibits a hydrophobic character prior to treatment with said surface modifying composition.5. The disposable absorbent article of wherein said apertured nonwoven topsheet exhibits a hydrophilic character prior to treatment with said surface modifying composition.6. The disposable absorbent article of wherein said topsheet exhibits a Fiber Roughness of 1 μm to 3.5 μm.7. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the article further comprises a secondary topsheet disposed adjacent to the opposing garment surface of the apertured nonwoven topsheet.8. The disposable absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein said surface modifying composition is coated in an amount of 0.1 gsm ...

FEMININE HYGIENE ARTICLE HAVING ADHESIVE SIDE EXTENSIONS WITH ENHANCED LONGITUDINAL FLEXURE AND STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY

A feminine hygiene pad having adhesive side extensions with enhanced longitudinal flexure and structural integrity is disclosed. Each adhesive side extension may be provided with a supplementary structure that creates an outboard supplemented zone of greater basis weight and/or flexural rigidity, than an inboard, lower basis weight and/or more flexible longitudinal flexure zone. The longitudinal flexure zone may be of a limited width such that in combination with the supplemented zone, longitudinally-oriented flexure effectively limited to the flexure zones, and reliably neat wrapping of the side extension about the inner leg edge of the user/wearer's underpants, is promoted, while chances of unwanted crumpling, bunching and/or misfolding of the side extension are reduced. Additional features described may enhance comfort and convenience for the user/wearer. 1. An absorbent feminine hygiene article , comprising a topsheet comprising a liquid permeable topsheet web material , a backsheet comprising a substantially liquid impermeable backsheet web material , and an absorbent core structure disposed between the topsheet and backsheet , the absorbent core structure having oppositely-disposed left and right side edges and associated respective left and right core ¼ length chord lines; the article also comprising a pair of oppositely-disposed left and right side extensions , each side extension extending laterally away from one of the side edges of the absorbent core structure , wherein:each side extension comprises an extension portion of web material that is either integral and continuous with one or both of the topsheet and backsheet web materials, or is directly or indirectly attached to at least one of the topsheet and backsheet web materials;each side extension comprises a longitudinal flexure zone and an outboard zone, the outboard zone comprising a supplementary structure having an inboard supplementary structure tangent line parallel to a nearest of the left and ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

An absorbent article according to the present invention may comprise an absorbent pad , which includes: a wood pulp web and a cotton-based nonwoven fabric laminated on the wood pulp web , wherein the nonwoven fabric includes a valley part continuously formed on a surface thereof in a length direction and arranged at a predetermined interval in a width direction thereof. The absorbent article manufactured according to the present invention includes the absorbent pad layer consisting of the cotton-based nonwoven fabric , wherein the nonwoven fabric includes the valley part continuously formed in the length direction and arranged at a predetermined interval in the width direction on the surface of the nonwoven fabric in order to form channels C in the length direction of the absorbent pad , thereby effectively preventing leakage of the menstrual fluid or urine. Further, the absorbent article according to the present invention includes the wood pulp web as well as the cotton-based nonwoven fabric in the absorbent pad , thus to rapidly absorb the menstrual fluid or urine and safely keep the same therein. 112121212bab,. An absorbent article comprising an absorbent pad , which includes: a wood pulp web and a cotton-based nonwoven fabric laminated on the wood pulp web{'b': '12', 'i': 'a', 'wherein the nonwoven fabric includes a valley part continuously formed on a surface thereof in a length direction and arranged at a predetermined interval in a width direction thereof.'}2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the absorbent article is one selected from a sanitary napkin and a diaper.31212a. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven fabric included in the absorbent pad is made of organic cotton.41212a. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven fabric included in the absorbent pad is a pressed nonwoven fabric fabricated by a compression process using a calendaring roller.5102010. The absorbent article according ...

METHODS FOR MAKING PATTERNED APERTURED WEBS

A method of producing a patterned apertured web is provided. The method comprises providing a web having a central longitudinal axis. The web comprises a plurality of overbonds extending substantially parallel to the central longitudinal axis. The method comprises conveying the web in a machine direction that is substantially parallel to a direction of extension of the central longitudinal axis of the web. The method comprises stretching the web in a cross-machine direction to cause at least some of the overbonds to at least partially rupture and at least partially form patterned apertures in the web. At least some of the patterned apertures have Absolute Feret Angles, according to the Aperture Test herein, of at least about 20 degrees. At least some of the patterned apertures have an Aspect Ratio, according to the Aperture Test herein, in the range of about 2:1 to about 6:1. 1. A patterned apertured web comprising:a plurality of land areas in the patterned apertured web; anda plurality of apertures defined in the patterned apertured web, wherein at least some land areas of the plurality of land areas surround at least some apertures of the plurality of apertures;wherein the patterned apertured web has an Effective Open Area in the range of about 3% to about 30%, according to the Aperture Test herein;wherein the patterned apertured web has a plurality of Interaperture Distances, according to the Aperture Test herein, wherein the Interaperture Distances have a distribution having a median and a mean, and wherein the mean is different than the median;wherein the patterned apertured web comprises at least two layers;wherein the at least two layers comprise a first layer and a second layer;wherein the second layer has a different hydrophobicity than the first layer;wherein the patterned apertured web comprises bicomponent spunbond fibers, bicomponent staple fibers, meltblown fibers, nanofibers, and/or crimped fibers;wherein the bicomponent spunbond fibers, the ...

PRE-STRAINED LAMINATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

A laminate comprising a first nonwoven layer comprising a plurality of apertures and a second nonwoven layer is provided. One of the first and second nonwoven layers is a pre-strained layer and is joined to the other one of the first and second nonwoven layers. The other one of the first and second nonwoven layers is a non-pre-strained layer. The pre-strained layer and the non-pre-strained layer together form a three-dimensional laminate. 1. A diaper comprising: a plurality of land areas in the patterned apertured nonwoven material; and', 'a plurality of apertures defined in the patterned apertured nonwoven material, wherein at least some land areas of the plurality of land areas surround at least some apertures of the plurality of apertures;', 'wherein the plurality of apertures are non-homogeneous in a repeat unit such that at least two apertures of the plurality of apertures have a different size or a different shape;', 'wherein the patterned apertured nonwoven material has an Effective Open Area in the range of about 3% to about 30%, according to the Aperture Test herein;', a first nonwoven layer; and', 'a second nonwoven layer;', 'wherein the plurality of apertures are formed through the first nonwoven layer and the second nonwoven layer;, 'wherein the patterned apertured nonwoven material comprises, 'wherein the plurality of apertures each comprise a perimeter;', 'wherein portions of the perimeter of at least some apertures of the plurality of apertures comprise melt-fused portions;', 'wherein a first group of apertures of the plurality of apertures forms a heart shape;', 'wherein a second group of apertures of the plurality of apertures at least partially surrounds the heart shape; and', 'wherein at least one land area of the plurality of land areas is present intermediate the first group of apertures and the second group of apertures;, 'a patterned apertured nonwoven material comprising, 'a liquid permeable topsheet comprisinga liquid impermeable backsheet; ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING GARMENT-FACING LAMINATES

An absorbent article is provided. The absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet on a wearer-facing side of the absorbent article and a garment-facing laminate on a garment-facing side of the absorbent article. The garment-facing laminate comprises a first nonwoven layer and a second layer joined to the first nonwoven layer. The first nonwoven layer comprises a plurality of apertures. At least 3 of the plurality of apertures in a repeat unit have a different Effective Aperture Area, according to the Aperture Test herein, a different shape, or a different Absolute Feret Angle, according to the Aperture Test herein. The absorbent article comprises an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the garment-facing laminate. 1. A patterned apertured web comprising:a plurality of land areas in the patterned apertured web; anda plurality of apertures defined in the patterned apertured web, wherein at least some land areas of the plurality of land areas surround at least some apertures of the plurality of apertures;wherein the patterned apertured web has an Effective Open Area in the range of about 3% to about 30%, according to the Aperture Test herein;wherein the patterned apertured web has a plurality of Interaperture Distances, according to the Aperture Test herein, wherein the Interaperture Distances have a distribution having a median and a mean, and wherein the mean is different than the median;wherein the plurality of apertures comprise a first set of apertures defining a first shape and a second set of apertures defining a second shape;wherein the first shape is positioned within the second shape;{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein at least some apertures of the plurality of apertures have an Effective Aperture Area in a range of about 0.3 mmto about 15 mm, according to the Aperture Test herein;'}wherein at least one land area of the plurality of land areas separates the first shape from the second shape, wherein the ...

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.

SYNTHETIC SURFACTANT-FREE FINISH, SHEET HAVING SYNTHETIC SURFACTANT-FREE FINISH, ARTICLES HAVING SHEET WITH SYNTHETIC SURFACTANT-FREE FINISH, AND RELATED METHODS

Nonwoven (and film) topsheet and acquisition/distribution materials treated with a hydrophilic, synthetic surfactant-free finish, absorbent articles for infant or incontinence care that contain these materials, and methods for apply such finishes and/or making such absorbent articles. 1. A hydrophilic , synthetic sheet comprising:a sheet of synthetic material having a first surface;where the sheet comprises a hydrophilic finish including molecules of a water-soluble proteins dispersed on the first surface;where the finish includes substantially no synthetic surfactants; andwhere a 0.5-15% aqueous solution of the water-soluble protein has a surface tension of less than 49 milliNewtons per meter (mN/m).2. The sheet of claim 1 , wherein the finish does not include synthetic materials capable of reducing the surface tension of water below 50 mN/m.3. The sheet of claim 1 , wherein the sheet comprises a nonwoven fabric or a film.4. The sheet of claim 1 , wherein the sheet is a topsheet of an absorbent article.5. The sheet of claim 1 , wherein the sheet is a distribution-acquisition layer of an absorbent article.6. The sheet of claim 1 , wherein the water-soluble protein comprises a thermally-denatured protein.7. The sheet of claim 1 , wherein a 1.2-10% aqueous solution of the water-soluble protein has a surface tension of less than 49 mN/m.8. The sheet of claim 1 , wherein at least 0.004 grams of the molecules of the water-soluble protein are dispersed on the sheet for each gram of sheet.9. A disposable absorbent article comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a topsheet comprising the sheet of ;'}a backsheet; andan absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet.10. A disposable absorbent article comprising:a topsheet;{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a distribution-acquisition layer comprising the sheet of ;'}a backsheet; andan absorbent core disposed between the distribution-acquisition layer and the backsheet.11. A ...

WATER-PERMEABILITY-IMPARTING AGENT, WATER-PERMEABLE FIBER, NON-WOVEN FABRIC, AND WATER-ABSORBING ARTICLE

A water permeability-imparting agent containing an alkylene oxide adduct (A) of a polyvalent active hydrogen compound represented by Formula (1): 1. A water permeability-imparting agent comprising: {'br': None, 'sup': '1', 'sub': m', '2', '2', 'n, 'R—[O(AO)—(CHCHO)—H]\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'an alkylene oxide adduct (A) of a polyvalent active hydrogen compound represented by Formula (1){'sup': 1', '1, 'sub': 2', '2, 'wherein R represents a residue, after removal of all active hydrogen, of the polyvalent active hydrogen compound; AO represents a C2 to C4 alkyleneoxy group; m represents an average addition mole number of AO and is a number of 4 to 50; n represents an average addition mole number of CHCHO; and 1 represents a valence and is an integer of 3 to 6,'}{'sup': '1', 'sub': 2', '2, 'an average addition mole number ratio between AO and CHCHO in Formula (1), n/m, being 0 to 0.5.'}2. The water permeability-imparting agent according to claim 1 ,wherein in Formula (1), n is a number of 0 to 15.3. The water permeability-imparting agent according to claim 1 ,{'sup': 3', '1/2, 'wherein the alkylene oxide adduct (A) of a polyvalent active hydrogen compound represented by Formula (1) has a solubility parameter of 8.5 to 9.5 (cal/cm).'}4. The water permeability-imparting agent according to claim 1 ,wherein the polyvalent active hydrogen compound is glycerol, trimethylolpropane, pentaerythritol, sorbitan, sorbitol, glutamic acid, castor oil, or hardened castor oil.5. The water permeability-imparting agent according to claim 1 ,wherein the alkylene oxide adduct (A) of a polyvalent active hydrogen compound represented by Formula (1) is contained in an amount of 10 to 90% by weight based on the weight of the water permeability-imparting agent.6. The water permeability-imparting agent according to claim 1 , further comprising:an anionic surfactant (B); and/ora nonionic surfactant (C) other than the alkylene oxide adduct (A) of a polyvalent active hydrogen compound represented by ...

Shaped Nonwoven

A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property. The nonwoven further has a plurality of apertures, wherein at least a portion of the aperture abuts at least one of the first region and the second region of the microzone. 1. A nonwoven fabric comprising a first surface , a second surface , and at least first and second visually discernible zones on one of the first or second surface , each of the first and second zones having a visually different pattern of three-dimensional features that each comprise at least two distinct three-dimensional features , each of the patterns of three-dimensional features defining a microzone comprising a first region and a second region that correspond to the at least two distinct three-dimensional features , wherein the difference in values for an intensive property for the first region and the second region of the microzone in the first zone is different than the difference in values for the intensive property for the first region and the second region of the microzone in the second zone , wherein the intensive property is one or more of:a. thickness,b. basis weight,c. volumetric density; andwherein the first surface has a first TS7 value, wherein the second surface has a second TS7 value, and wherein the first TS7 value is different than the second TS7 value.2. The nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first TS7 value is in the range of about 3 to about 14 dB V2 rms.3. The nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the second TS7 value is in the range of about 2 dB V2 rms to about 12 dB V2 rms.4. The nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the intensive property is thickness claim 1 , and wherein the ...

Method of applying a skin beneficial agent to an absorbent article

Method of applying a skin beneficial agent to an absorbent article including a topsheet layer having a body facing surface and a garment facing surface, the article having a longitudinal front portion, a longitudinal back portion and a crotch portion located between the front and the back portion. The method includes at least the step of printing, by means of an in-line synchronized print technique, a water based ink composition including a binder and a microencapsulated skin beneficial agent on the article, the skin beneficial agent being at least a partly hydrophobic or lipophilic substance or additive, and the microcapsule material being water-insoluble at 20° C.

HIGH PERFORMANCE NONWOVEN STRUCTURE

The presently disclosed subject matter relates to multi-layer nonwoven materials and their use in absorbent articles. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to layered structures that have high absorbency performance while having less absorbent mass than other commercially available materials. 120.-. (canceled)21. A multi-layer nonwoven acquisition material , comprising:a first outer layer comprising synthetic fibers and having a basis weight of from about 10 gsm to about 50 gsm; anda second outer layer comprising cellulose fibers and having a basis weight of from about 10 gsm to about 100 gsm;wherein the multi-layer nonwoven acquisition material has a caliper from about 0.5 mm to about 4 mm and a basis weight of from about 10 gsm to about 200 gsm22. The multi-layer nonwoven acquisition material of claim 21 , wherein the second outer layer further comprises a binder.23. The multi-layer nonwoven acquisition material of claim 21 , wherein the synthetic fibers comprise polyethylene terephthalate fibers.24. The multi-layer nonwoven acquisition material of claim 21 , wherein the synthetic fibers comprise bicomponent fibers.25. The multi-layer nonwoven acquisition material of claim 21 , wherein the second outer layer comprises cellulose tissue.26. The multi-layer nonwoven acquisition material of claim 21 , further comprising a first intermediate layer claim 21 , adjacent to the first outer layer claim 21 , comprising bicomponent fibers.27. The multi-layer nonwoven acquisition material of claim 26 , further comprising a second intermediate layer claim 26 , adjacent to the first intermediate layer claim 26 , comprising bicomponent fibers.28. The multi-layer nonwoven acquisition material of claim 27 , wherein the second intermediate layer further comprises cellulose fibers.29. The multi-layer nonwoven acquisition material of claim 21 , wherein multi-layer nonwoven acquisition material has a tensile strength at peak load of greater than about 400 G/ ...

NONWOVEN FABRIC AND PROCESS FOR FORMING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a nonwoven fabric comprising a plurality of polypropylene-containing fibers that form a nonwoven web, which fibers in addition contain a slip agent, the web has a side which is provided with an alternating pattern which consists of individualized bonded areas which bonded areas are in the form of rods which are arranged in the cross direction of the web, the alternating pattern of individualized bonded areas defines a non-bonded area, the web has a basis weight on the range of from 5-25 g/m, the surface of the bonded areas is in the range of 5-20% of the total surface of the side, and the surface of the non-bonded area is in the range of 80-95% of the total surface of the side. The present invention further relates to a process for forming the nonwoven fabric. 1. A nonwoven fabric comprising a plurality of polypropylene-containing fibers that form a nonwoven web , which fibers in addition contain a slip agent , the web has a side which is provided with an alternating pattern which consists of individualized bonded areas which are in the form of rods which are arranged in the cross direction of the web , the alternating pattern of individualized bonded areas defines a non-bonded area , the web has a basis weight on the range of from 5-25 g/m , the surface of the bonded areas is in the range of 5-20% of the total surface of the side , and the surface of the non-bonded area is in the range of 80-95% of the total surface of the side.2. A nonwoven fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the surface of the non-bonded area is in the range of from 8-15% of the total surface area of the side.3. A nonwoven fabric according to claim 2 , wherein the surface of the non-bonded area is in the range of from 85-92% of the total surface area of the side.4. A nonwoven fabric process according to any one of - claim 2 , wherein the slip agent is a hydrocarbon compound having one or more functional groups selected from hydroxide claim 2 , aryls and ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL NONWOVEN MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF

Three dimensional nonwoven materials and absorbent articles comprising such materials are disclosed. In one embodiment, an absorbent article may comprise an outer cover, a bodyside liner, an absorbent body, and a nonwoven material coupled to the bodyside liner. The nonwoven material may comprise an apertured zone providing a percent open area for the apertured zone that is greater than about 15%. The nonwoven material may be coupled to liner by a front waist bond forming a front waist bonding region which extends through the apertured zone and a rear waist bond forming a rear waist bonding region, wherein the rear waist bonding region has a length that is between about 2% and about 10% of the material length and the front waist bonding region has a length that is between about 20% and about 50% of the material length. 1. An absorbent article having a front waist region with a front waist edge , a rear waist region with a rear waist edge , and a crotch region disposed between the front waist region and the rear waist region , the article comprising:an outer cover;a bodyside liner;an absorbent body disposed between the outer cover and the body side liner; and 'an apertured zone comprising a plurality of openings formed between nodes and connecting ligaments of the nonwoven material and providing a percent open area for the apertured zone of the nonwoven material that is greater than about 15%, as determined by the Material Sample Analysis Test Method;', 'a nonwoven material coupled to the bodyside liner having a front edge, a rear edge, and a material length, the nonwoven material comprisingwherein the nonwoven material is coupled to bodyside liner by a primary front waist bond extending throughout a primary front waist bonding region and a primary rear waist bond extending throughout a primary rear waist bonding region, the primary front waist bonding region extending through the apertured zone and the primary rear waist bonding region being spaced from the primary ...

Shaped Nonwoven

A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property. The nonwoven further has a plurality of apertures, wherein at least a portion of the aperture abuts at least one of the first region and the second region of the microzone. 2. The nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first surface has a TS7 value of about 3 to about 14 dB V2 rms and the second surface has a TS7 value different than the TS7 value of the first surface.3. The nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the second surface has a TS7 value of about 2 dB V2 rms to about 12 dB V2 rms and the first surface has a TS7 value different than the TS7 value of the first surface.4. The nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the intensive property is thickness claim 1 , and the difference in thickness between the first and second regions is greater than 25 microns.5. The nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the intensive property is basis weight claim 1 , and the difference in basis weight between the first and second regions is greater than 5 gsm.6. The nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the intensive property is volumetric density claim 1 , and the difference in volumetric density between the first and second regions is greater than 0.042 g/cc.7. The nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein loose fibers extend into the aperture.8. The nonwoven fabric of claim 7 , wherein the loose fibers extending into the aperture originate in at least one of the abutting first or second regions.10. The nonwoven fabric of claim 9 , wherein the difference in values for the intensive property for one of the microzones in the first zone is an order of magnitude different from the difference in values for at ...

Method for Making a Shaped Nonwoven

A method for making nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include three-dimensional features that define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property. The nonwoven further has a plurality of apertures, wherein at least a portion of the aperture abuts at least one of the first region and the second region of the microzone. 1. A method for making an apertured nonwoven fabric , the method comprising the steps of:a. providing a fiber laydown surface in the form of a first side of a continuous belt, the continuous belt comprising a reinforcing member and a pattern of three-dimensional raised elements extending outwardly from the reinforcing member on the first side of the continuous belt, the continuous belt further comprising a plurality of openings, each opening allowing fluid communication between the first side of the continuous belt and a second side of the continuous belt;b. providing a fiber melt spinning apparatus above the first side of the continuous belt and a vacuum source below the second side of the continuous belt, wherein the continuous belt can be moved in a machine direction between the fiber spinning apparatus and the vacuum source;c. providing a compaction nip between a first pair of rolls, at least one of the rolls of the first pair of rolls being heated;d. providing an aperturing nip between a second pair of rolls;e. providing a bonding operation comprising a calendar nip;f. melt spinning fibers from the melt spinning apparatus onto the fiber laydown surface as the continuous belt moves in the machine direction over the vacuum source to collect the melt spun fibers onto the fiber laydown surface, the collected melt spun fibers forming a nonwoven web having three-dimensional features, each three-dimensional feature defining a microzone comprising a first region and a second region, the first and second regions having a difference in values for an ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

An absorbent article has a basic functionality of a skin contact sheet present and configured on the surface of an absorber such that it rises therefrom, in which no positional displacement occurs at a crotch part and which effectively avoids contact between a wearer's skin and urine/feces. The absorbent article has: a leak preventer in sheet form; an absorber arranged above the leak preventer and capable of absorbing a bodily fluid in at least one layer; a skin contact member arranged above the absorber, between a front part of the leak preventer and a rear part of the leak preventer, and that makes contact with a wearer's skin and is spaced apart from the absorber at a time of use; and a connecting unit that couples a part of the skin contact member corresponding to a crotch part of the wearer with the absorber at the time of use. 1. An absorbent article , comprising:a leak preventer in sheet form;an absorber that is arranged above the leak preventer and is capable of absorbing a bodily fluid in at least one layer;a skin contact member that is arranged above the absorber, between a front part of the leak preventer and a rear part of the leak preventer, and that makes contact with a wearer's skin and is spaced apart from the absorber at a time of use; anda connecting unit that couples a part of the skin contact member corresponding to a crotch part of the wearer with the absorber at the time of use.2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , whereinthe skin contact member is a sheet having a urine permeation opening in a front body part and a feces permeation opening in a rear body part.3. The absorbent article according to claim 2 , whereina part of the connecting unit that is forward of a part that couples to the skin contact member hangs down to a lower side of the urine permeation opening.4. The absorbent article according to claim 2 , whereinthe connecting unit covers at least part of the absorber in an area from the crotch part to a rear end part.5. The ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL NONWOVEN MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF

Three dimensional nonwoven materials and methods of manufacturing such materials are disclosed. In one embodiment, a nonwoven material may comprise a plurality of fibers, a first surface, and an apertured zone comprising: a plurality of nodes extending away from a base plane on the first surface, a plurality of connecting ligaments interconnecting the plurality of nodes, wherein a majority of the plurality of nodes include at least three connecting ligaments connecting to adjacent nodes, and a plurality of openings. The apertured zone may further comprise a lane of nodes which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction, and wherein the lane of nodes extending substantially in the longitudinal direction is formed of longitudinally adjacent nodes which are aligned such that lines drawn between centers of longitudinally adjacent nodes within the lane of nodes each form an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of less than about 20 degrees. 1. A nonwoven material comprising a plurality of fibers and extending along a longitudinal direction between a first material end and a second material end , the nonwoven material comprising:a first surface and a second surface, the first surface being opposite from the second surface; a plurality of nodes extending away from a base plane on the first surface,', 'a plurality of connecting ligaments interconnecting the plurality of nodes, wherein a majority of the plurality of nodes include at least three connecting ligaments connecting to adjacent nodes, and', 'a plurality of openings; and, 'an apertured zone, the apertured zone comprisingwherein the apertured zone comprises a lane of nodes which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction, and wherein the lane of nodes extending substantially in the longitudinal direction is formed of longitudinally adjacent nodes which are aligned such that lines drawn between centers of longitudinally adjacent nodes within the lane of nodes each form an angle with ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A LOTIONED TOPSHEET

The absorbent article of the invention has a liquid impervious backsheet and a liquid pervious topsheet joined to the backsheet. The topsheet has an inner surface oriented toward the interior of the absorbent article and an outer surface oriented toward the skin and hair of the wearer when the absorbent article is being worn and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. At least a portion of the topsheet outer surface comprises an effective amount of a lotion coating which is semi-solid or solid at 20 degrees C., the lotion coating comprising: 1. An absorbent article comprising:A) a liquid impervious backsheet;B) a liquid pervious topsheet joined to said backsheet, said topsheet having an inner surface oriented toward the interior of said absorbent article and an outer surface oriented toward the skin and hair of the wearer when said absorbent article is being worn, wherein at least a portion of said topsheet outer surface comprises an effective amount of a lotion coating having a HLB value below 7; andC) an absorbent core positioned between said topsheet and said backsheet.3. The absorbent article of wherein said article is selected from the group consisting of feminine hygiene garments claim 1 , sanitary napkins claim 1 , pantiliners claim 1 , and interlabial devices.4. The absorbent article of wherein said lotion comprises an emollient containing about 5% or less water and comprises a petroleum based emollient selected from the group consisting of mineral oil claim 1 , petrolatum claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.5. The absorbent article of wherein the lotion comprises an agent capable of immobilizing an emollient claim 1 , said agent capable of immobilizing said emollient comprises a member selected from the group consisting of carnauba wax claim 1 , beeswax claim 1 , candelilla wax claim 1 , paraffin wax claim 1 , ceresin wax claim 1 , esparto wax claim 1 , ouricuri wax claim 1 , rezowax claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The ...

Absorbent articles comprising metathesized unsaturated polyol esters

An absorbent article comprising a composition, said composition comprising a metathesized unsaturated polyol ester, said metathesized unsaturated polyol ester having one or more of the following properties: (i) a weight average molecular weight of from about 5,000 Daltons to about 50,000 Daltons; (ii) an oligomer index from greater than 0 to 1; (iii) an iodine value of from about 30 to about 200.

Laminate Webs And Absorbent Articles Having The Same

A laminate web having a polymer film layer and a nonwoven layer is disclosed. The polymer film layer makes up a first side of the laminate web and the nonwoven layer makes up a second side of the laminate web. The laminate web has a plurality of first elements extending from the polymer film. The web also has a plurality of second elements formed outwardly from the first side of the laminate web.

Soft Nonwoven Fabric and Method of Manufacturing Thereof

Fabrics having a desirable softness and exhibiting a low lint level are provided. The fabrics include an embossed bonding pattern, in which the embossed bonding pattern includes a plurality of icons (e.g., geometric shapes, caricatures, etc.). The plurality of icons may be defined by a plurality of perimeter bonding points. Additionally, from 1 to about 10 internal bonding points may be located within at least one of the plurality of icons. 114-. (canceled)15. An embossing roll , comprising: a cylindrical base surface area and a plurality of embossing protrusions extending outwardly from the cylindrical base surface and defining an embossing protrusion pattern; the embossing protrusion pattern comprising a (i) a plurality of icons , each of the plurality of icons being defined by a first group of embossing protrusions comprising a plurality of perimeter embossing protrusions and (ii) a plurality of internal embossing protrusions located within at least one of the plurality of icons;wherein the plurality of icons includes a first discrete icon comprising a first plurality of perimeter embossing protrusions and a second discrete icon comprising a second plurality of perimeter embossing protrusions.16. The embossing roll according to claim 15 , wherein the plurality of icons each comprise an icon area from about 1 mmto about 50 mm.17. The embossing roll according to claim 15 , wherein the first discrete icon comprises a first icon area and the second discrete icon comprises a second icon area; wherein the first icon area is different than the second icon area.18. The embossing roll according to claim 15 , wherein each of the plurality of icons include from 2 to 5 internal embossing protrusions.19. The embossing roll according to claim 15 , wherein the embossing roll comprises a total embossing protrusion area comprising from about 3% to about 25% of a total area of the embossing roll.20. (canceled)21. The embossing roll according to claim 15 , wherein each of the ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

An absorbent article comprising a top-surface sheet, a second sheet, and an absorber interposed between the top-surface sheet and the second sheet. The absorbent article allows a body fluid absorbed by the top-surface sheet to move to a non-skin side without deteriorating a soft touch feeling of cotton. The top-surface sheet has a multi-layer structure including a non-heat fusible layer made of a cellulose fiber and arranged on a skin side and a heat-fusible layer made of a heat-fusible fiber and arranged on the non-skin side. The second sheet made of a heat-fusible fiber is arranged on the non-skin side of the top-surface sheet . A large number of compressed parts are formed on the non-skin side of the second sheet by integrally recessing the second sheet and the top-surface sheet toward the skin side. 1. An absorbent article comprising a top-surface sheet , a back-surface sheet , and an absorber interposed between the top-surface sheet and the back-surface sheet , wherein the top-surface sheet includes a non-heat fusible layer arranged on a skin side and made of a cellulose fiber , and a heat-fusible layer arranged on a non-skin side and made of a heat-fusible fiber , anda second sheet made of a heat-fusible fiber is arranged on the non-skin side of the top-surface sheet, and a large number of compressed parts are formed on a non-skin side surface of the second sheet by integrally recessing the second sheet and the top-surface sheet toward the skin side.2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the non-heat fusible layer and the heat-fusible layer are joined in a state in which fibers of the non-heat fusible layer and fibers of the heat-fusible layer are entangled with each other.3. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the second sheet is formed at a lower basis weight and in a lower density than the heat-fusible layer.4. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein a large number of the compressed parts are formed in an ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH AN EXUDATE MANAGEMENT LAYER

An absorbent article can have a topsheet layer, a liquid impermeable layer, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet layer and the liquid impermeable layer. The absorbent article can further include an exudate management layer in fluid communication with the topsheet layer. In various embodiments, the exudate management layer can be positioned on a body facing surface of the topsheet layer. In various embodiments, the exudate management layer can be positioned between the topsheet layer and the absorbent core. The exudate management layer has a first component which defines an opening for direct passage of body exudates into the absorbent core. The exudate management layer has a second component which at least partially overlaps the first component of the exudate management layer and further extends in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article in a direction towards the posterior region of the absorbent article. 1. An absorbent article comprising:a) a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction;b) a longitudinal centerline and a transverse centerline;c) an anterior region, a posterior region, and a central region positioned between the anterior region and the posterior region;d) an anterior region transverse direction end edge, a posterior region transverse direction end edge, and a pair of longitudinal direction side edges extending between and connecting the anterior region transverse direction end edge and the posterior region transverse direction end edge;e) a topsheet layer defining a body facing surface of the absorbent article, a liquid impermeable layer defining a garment facing surface of the absorbent article, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet layer and the liquid impermeable layer; andf) an exudate management layer in fluid communication with the topsheet layer, the exudate management layer comprising a first component at least partially defining an opening in the exudate management layer and a second ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH PLEATS

Absorbent articles comprising pleats and methods for forming pleated absorbent articles are disclosed. In one embodiment, an absorbent article extending in a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction may comprise a bodyside liner, an outer cover, an absorbent core disposed between the bodyside liner and the outer cover, and a pleat extending in the longitudinal direction and having a lower pleat portion and an upper pleat portion, the pleat having a pleat height, wherein the lower pleat portion has a greater stiffness than the upper pleat portion. 1. An absorbent article extending in a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction , the article comprising:a bodyside liner;an outer cover;an absorbent core disposed between the bodyside liner and the outer cover; anda pleat extending in the longitudinal direction and having a lower pleat portion and an upper pleat portion, the pleat having a pleat height,wherein the lower pleat portion has a greater stiffness than the upper pleat portion.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the lower pleat portion has a lower pleat portion height that is greater than about 5% and less than about 100% of the pleat height.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the lower pleat portion has a lower pleat portion height that is between about 30% and about 95% of the pleat height.4. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the pleat has a height of between about 2 mm and about 15 mm.5. The absorbent article of claim 1 , further comprising a pleat material that is folded to form the pleat claim 1 , the pleat material being bonded to the bodyside liner.6. The absorbent article of claim 5 , wherein the lower pleat portion comprises a region of the pleat where the folded pleat material is bonded together.7. The absorbent article of claim 6 , wherein the folded pleat material is bonded together with adhesive disposed at a basis weight of between about 0.5 gsm and about 5 gsm.8. The absorbent article of claim 6 , wherein the ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

An absorbent article of the present invention includes an absorbent core () and a topsheet () disposed on a skin-facing surface of the absorbent core () and having a projecting-and-depressed structure on the skin-facing surface. The absorbent core () includes one or a plurality of low-basis-weight portions () extending in one direction and having a relatively lower basis weight than other parts of the absorbent core (). In a plan view, the topsheet () includes a plurality of types of projections () having different sizes in an overlapping region with the low-basis-weight portions (). 1. An absorbent article comprising:an absorbent core; anda topsheet disposed on a skin-facing surface of the absorbent core and having a projecting-and-depressed structure on the skin-facing surface, whereinthe absorbent core includes one or a plurality of low-basis-weight portions extending in one direction and having a relatively lower basis weight than other parts of the absorbent core, andin a plan view, the topsheet includes a plurality of types of projections having different sizes in an overlapping region with the low-basis-weight portions.2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , whereinthe absorbent article has a longitudinal direction corresponding to a front-rear direction of a wearer and a width direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, anda projection having a relatively large size is located on a center in the width direction, and a projection having a relatively small size is located on both outer sides in the width direction.3. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , whereinthe absorbent article has a longitudinal direction corresponding to a front-rear direction of a wearer and a width direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, anda projection having a relatively large size is located on a center in the longitudinal direction, and a projection having a relatively small size is located on both outer sides in the longitudinal direction,4. The ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE

A method for producing an absorbent article includes: while conveying non-woven fabric to be a top sheet by drawing from the downstream side, forming extruded projections by embossing; placing a material for a second sheet on the back surface of the non-woven fabric with the extruded projections; and joining the non-woven fabric and material for the second sheet in a joint pattern in which top-second joint portions are formed between the MD direction adjacent extruded projections at CD direction central positions corresponding to CD direction central portions of the adjacent extruded projections and at lateral positions on the CD direction both sides of the central positions. A MD direction joint range of the top-second joint portions is wider continuously or stepwise with increasing proximity from the central position to the lateral sides. This allows joining a top sheet having extruded projections and a second sheet while preventing occurrence of MD direction wrinkles in the top sheet. 1. A method for producing an absorbent article including an absorber , a liquid pervious top sheet formed from non-woven fabric covering a front side of the absorber , and a second sheet stuck to a back surface of the top sheet , the top sheet having a large number of extruded projections formed by being extruded from the back side to the front side with space left therebetween in a width direction and a front-back direction , and portions between the extruded projections adjacent in the width direction and the front-back direction in the top sheet being joined to the second sheet to form a large number of top-second joint portions in a joint pattern intermittent in the width direction and the front-back direction , wherein ,in assembling the top sheet and the second sheet, the method comprises:while conveying the non-woven fabric to be the top sheet by drawing from the downstream side, forming the extruded projections by embossing;placing a material for the second sheet on the back ...

Three-dimensional nonwoven fabric with pore structure

A three-dimensional nonwoven fabric with a pore structure includes raised regions, recessed regions, and the pore structure. Fiber densities from the raised regions to the recessed regions are gradient. That is, the fiber density of the edges transiting from the raised regions to the recessed regions is higher than that of the tops of the raised regions. Pressure resistance performance of the high-density fiber regions keeps the three-dimensional nonwoven fabric significantly uneven, and quickens liquid permeation and reduces residues, and the three-dimensional nonwoven fabric has a high permeating speed and is dry and comfortable.

TREATED NONWOVEN HAVING AN AFFINITY FOR AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT

A nonwoven having a high affinity for an active ingredient is proved, the nonwoven having at least one high surface area fiber in addition to the active ingredient. 1. A nonwoven comprising:(a) at least one nonwoven layer;(b) a high surface area portion comprising at least one high surface area fiber; and(c) an active ingredient disposed substantially at the high surface area portion.2. The nonwoven according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one high surface area fiber comprises a fine denier round fiber comprising an average diameter less than about 14 microns.3. The nonwoven according to claim 2 , wherein the nonwoven additionally comprises a round fiber comprising an average diameter of greater than or equal to about 14 microns.4. The nonwoven according to claim 3 , wherein a concentration of the round fiber comprising an average diameter of greater than or equal to about 14 microns is less than about 50 wt % based upon a total weight of the nonwoven.5. The nonwoven according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one high surface area fiber comprises a fiber comprising a non-circular cross section.6. The nonwoven according to claim 4 , wherein the fiber comprising a non-circular cross section comprises a ribbon-shaped fiber.7. The nonwoven according to claim 6 , wherein the ribbon shaped fiber comprises a width to thickness ratio greater than about 2.5.8. The nonwoven according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one high surface area fiber comprises a fine denier round fiber comprising an average diameter less than about 14 microns and a fiber having a non-circular cross section.9. The nonwoven according to claim 8 , wherein the fiber comprising a non-circular cross section comprises a ribbon-shaped fiber.10. The nonwoven according to claim 9 , wherein the ribbon shaped fiber comprises a width to thickness ratio greater than about 2.5.11. The nonwoven according to claim 1 , wherein the active ingredient comprises an ingredient having a beneficial impact on skin claim ...

EXTRUSION BONDED LAMINATES FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES

An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a topsheet, an outer cover, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. The outer cover may comprise an extrusion bonded laminate. The EBL may comprise a multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film and a nonwoven. The film may comprise a core layer, a first outer layer, and a second outer layer, wherein the core layer is between the first and second outer layers. The nonwoven may comprise fibers and/or filaments. The first outer layer may be non-adhesively joined to the nonwoven via extrusion coating. Further, the outer cover may be elastic to at least about 50% engineering strain. The nonwoven may have high chemical affinity for the first outer layer. The first outer layer may have a low chemical affinity for the core layer; and the multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film may have a basis weight no greater than about 40 gsm.

Topsheets integrated with heterogenous mass laye

An absorbent article and method of making the absorbent article are disclosed. The absorbent article having a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core structure having one or more layers wherein at least one layer is a heterogeneous mass layer, wherein the topsheet and the heterogeneous mass are integrated such that they reside in the same X-Y plane.

APERTURED NONWOVEN WEBS

An apertured nonwoven web is provided. The apertured nonwoven web comprises carded fibers, a first side, and a second side. The apertured nonwoven web defines a plurality of apertures therein. The apertures may each have a first side aperture size and a second side aperture size, and a ratio of the first side aperture size to the second side aperture size may be between about 1.15:1 to about 1:1.15. The plurality of apertures may have an aperture size regularity of about 1% to about 15%. The plurality of apertures may have an aperture shape regularity between about 1% to about 12%. 1. An absorbent article comprising:a nonwoven topsheet:a liquid impermeable backsheet; andan absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet; carded fibers;', 'a first side; and', 'a second side;', 'wherein the topsheet defines a plurality of apertures;', 'wherein the apertures each have a first side aperture size and a second side aperture size, wherein a ratio of the first side aperture size to the second side aperture size is between about 1.15:1 and about 1:1.15, according to the Aperture Size Ratio Test;', 'wherein the plurality of apertures have an aperture size regularity of about 1% to about 15%, according to the Aperture Size Regularity Test; and', 'wherein the plurality of apertures have an aperture shape regularity of between about 1% to about 12%, according to the Aperture Shape Regularity Test., 'wherein the topsheet comprises2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the topsheet comprises:a first nonwoven layer comprising the carded fibers, wherein the first nonwoven layer forms the first side; anda second nonwoven layer joined to the first nonwoven layer, wherein the second nonwoven layer forms the second side.3. The absorbent article of claim 2 , wherein the first nonwoven layer is naturally hydrophobic.4. The absorbent article of claim 2 , wherein the first nonwoven layer is treated to be hydrophobic.5. The absorbent article of ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH REDUCED ABSORBENT CORE

An absorbent article comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the liquid pervious topsheet and the liquid impervious backsheet; said absorbent article having a first and second longitudinal edge and a first and second transverse edge; wherein the absorbent core comprises a top core sheet, a back core sheet, and absorbent material arranged partially between the top core sheet and the back core sheet; wherein at least one of the top core sheet and the back core sheet comprises at least one attachment portion which is attached to the other one of the top core sheet and the back core sheet forming at least one attachment zone, and at least one edge portion having at least one free edge and covering a portion of the absorbent material. 1100101102315325. An absorbent article comprising a liquid pervious topsheet () , a liquid impervious backsheet , and an absorbent core positioned between the liquid pervious topsheet and the liquid impervious backsheet; said absorbent article having a first and second longitudinal edge and a first and second transverse edge ( , ); wherein the absorbent core comprises a top core sheet , a back core sheet , and absorbent material arranged partially between the top core sheet and the back core sheet; wherein at least one of the top core sheet and the back core sheet comprises at least one attachment portion (; ) which is attached to the other one of the top core sheet and the back core sheet forming at least one attachment zone , and at least one edge portion having at least one free edge and covering a portion of the absorbent material.21201020. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein seen in a top view of the absorbent core claim 1 , the top core sheet has a total surface area of S claim 1 , the back core sheet has a total surface area of S claim 1 , the absorbent core has a surface area of S defined by an area covered by the absorbent material plus an area of the at ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

Provided is an absorbent article having a top sheet with an opening-formed area in which openings are formed, and non-opening-formed areas in which no openings are formed, said absorbent article being capable of preventing liquid from remaining on the surface of the opening-formed area of the top sheet. In the present invention, the top sheet is a resin sheet having an opening-formed area () in which openings are formed, and non-opening-formed areas () in which no openings are formed. The opening-formed area () is disposed in an outlet-facing area () that faces at least an outlet for fluid from a wearer. The top sheet () has a blood modifier layer on the surface of at least the outlet-facing area (). The blood modifier of the blood modifier layer has an inorganic/organic balance (IOB) of 0 to 0.60, a melting point of not more than 45° C., and an aqueous solubility of 0.05 g or less with respect to 100 g of water at 25° C. 1. An absorbent article having a lengthwise direction and a widthwise direction , and comprising a top sheet provided on the skin side , a liquid-impermeable back sheet provided on the clothing side , and a liquid-retaining absorbent body provided between the top sheet and the back sheet ,wherein the top sheet is a resin sheet having perforated regions in which openings are formed and non-perforated regions in which openings are not formed,the perforated regions being provided at least in the excretion hole-corresponding region that corresponds to the excretion hole for body fluid of the wearer,the top sheet having a blood modifying agent layer on the surface of at least the excretion hole-corresponding region, andthe blood modifying agent in the blood modifying agent layer having an IOB of 0 to 0.60, a melting point of no higher than 45° C. and a water solubility of no greater than 0.05 g in 100 g of water at 25° C.2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the non-perforated regions are provided at least on both sides in the ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

Provided is an absorbent article which makes it easy to fold wing sections of the absorbent article so as to match the shape of the edges of the leg openings of underwear. The present invention is an absorbent article () having a lengthwise direction (Y-direction) and a widthwise direction (X-direction), and including: a body section () provided with a liquid-permeable top sheet () on the skin-side, a liquid-impermeable backsheet on the garment-side, and a liquid-holding absorbent body () positioned between the top sheet () and the backsheet; and wing sections () extending so as to project in the widthwise direction from both side-edges of the body section (). Therein, the surface opposite the garment-side surface in the wing sections () is configured from the top sheet () or from side sheets positioned on both sides in the widthwise direction of the top sheet (). Furthermore, the surface opposite the garment-side surface in at least the wing sections () of the top sheet () or the side sheets includes a plurality of bending parts () extending non-continuously in the lengthwise direction, arranged in the widthwise direction, and having a cross-sectional shape in the widthwise direction that is substantially U-shaped. 1. An absorbent article having a lengthwise direction and a widthwise direction , comprising a body section which has a liquid-permeable top sheet provided on the skin side , a liquid-impermeable back sheet provided on the clothing side and a liquid-retaining absorbent body provided between the top sheet and the back sheet , and wing sections that extend out from both edges of the body section in the widthwise direction ,the surface on the side opposite the clothing side on the wing sections being made of the top sheet or side sheets provided on both sides in the widthwise direction of the top sheet,comprising a plurality of bent sections which extend in a discontinuous manner in the lengthwise direction and are aligned in the widthwise direction, having ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING ACCIDENTAL BOWEL LEAKAGE

Described here are body liners and methods for treating accidental bowel leakage using one or more body liners. The body liners may be formed from one or more liner layers and in some instances may comprise one or more adhesive regions to connect the body liners to the skin of a wearer. The body liners may be configured to absorb fluid, and may selectively distribute fluid relative to the body liner. 19-. (canceled)10. A device for treating accidental bowel leakage comprising:a fully absorbent body liner sized and configured to be placed at least partially within the intergluteal cleft, the body liner comprising a top sheet configured to move fluid within the top sheet at a first wicking rate in a first direction, a second wicking rate in a second direction, and a third wicking rate in a third direction, wherein the first and second directions are within a plane of the body liner, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the plane of the body liner, and wherein the top sheet is configured such that the third wicking rate in the top sheet is greater than the first and second wicking rates in the top sheet.11. The device of wherein the body liner further comprises a core member.12. The device of wherein the core member is circular or oval.13. The device of wherein the body liner further comprises a back sheet claim 11 , and the back sheet has a shape that is the same as the shape of the top sheet.14. The device of wherein the back sheet and the top sheet are at least partially bonded together.15. The device of wherein the back sheet and top sheet are bonded together around a periphery of the top sheet.16. The device of wherein the back sheet and top sheet are bonded together such that at least 80 percent of the top sheet remains unbonded.17. The device of wherein the top sheet is configured such that the first wicking rate in the top sheet ...

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

A disposable absorbent pant having a belt structure that encircles the wearer's waist, with front and rear belt portions, and a longitudinally channeled absorbent core structure, is disclosed. The channels are extended so as to underlie at least one of the front and rear belt portions, thereby providing added structural support to restrain the absorbent core 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. An absorbent article comprising:a central lateral axis, a central longitudinal axis extending in a direction perpendicular to the central lateral axis; a front region, rear region and crotch region between the front and rear regions;a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet and an absorbent structure positioned at least partially between the topsheet and backsheet;the absorbent structure having an absorbent layer comprising opposing transverse edges and longitudinal edges;wherein the absorbent layer comprises an absorbent material comprising absorbent polymer particles and cellulose fibers;wherein the absorbent material defines at least one channel comprising a temporary portion and a permanent portion, wherein the temporary portion reduces in size upon wetting.2. The absorbent article of wherein the at least one channel further comprises at least two permanent portions claim 1 , wherein the temporary portion is disposed intermittent two permanent portions.3. The absorbent article of wherein at least one channel is curved.4. The absorbent article of wherein the at least one channel is substantially straight.5. The absorbent article wherein the least one channel does not extend to the longitudinal edges or transverse edges of the absorbent layer.6. The absorbent article of wherein the permanent portion overlaps the central lateral axis.7. The absorbent article of wherein the temporary ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

[Problem] To prevent separation and accompanying tearing of a front-surface sheet when non-heat-fusible fibers are used in the front-surface sheet. 1. An absorbent article in which an absorber is interposed between a front-surface sheet on a skin side and a back-surface sheet on a non-skin side , and side sheets are disposed on both side portions along a longitudinal direction , whereinthe front-surface sheet contains non-heat-fusible fibers and the side sheets contain a heat-fusible resin,the front-surface sheet is interposed between a plurality of laminated side sheets on an outer side in a width direction than the absorber, whereby a side flap portion in which the side sheet, the front-surface sheet, the side sheet, and the back-surface sheet are laminated in that order from the skin side are laminated is formed, anda fusing portion in which the sheets forming the side flap portion are integrally heat-fused is provided in a region of the side flap portion including at least front and back ends of the absorbent article.2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , whereinthe fusing portion is provided in a front-side region and a back-side region of the absorbent article respectively.3. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , whereinthe fusing portion is provided over an entire length in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article connecting a front-side edge and a back-side edge of the absorbent article.4. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , whereinthe fusing portion is continuously heat-fused or the fusing portion is intermittently heat-fused.5. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , whereinthe side sheet disposed on the skin side of the front-surface sheet is composed of one layer or a plurality of layers, or an elastically stretchable member is disposed inside a laminated sheet laminated in a plurality of layers, and a three-dimensional gather that is erected to the skin side is formed in an intermediate portion in the ...

Absorbent article

Problem To suppress skin touch feeling from being deteriorated and further provide excellent wearing feeling, while ensuring sufficient adhesive strength in an adhesion part of a side sheet. Solution In the present invention, a pair of left and right side sheets 7 are provided over the entire length of both side parts on a skin-contact surface. A sanitary napkin 1 includes overlapped regions T where a front-surface sheet 3 and the side sheets 7 are overlapped with each other, on the both side parts of the sanitary napkin 1 along the longitudinal direction. In each of the overlapped regions T, a side-sheet embossed part 10 is formed on the side sheet 7 , and an inter-sheet embossed part 9 is formed to make the side sheet 7 and the front-surface sheet 3 adhere to each other. The total area of the side sheet embossed part 10 is formed smaller than the total area of the inter-sheet embossed part 9.

ODOR/TOXIN-ABSORBING SANITARY PADS, PANTY LINERS, AND TAMPONS

An odor and menses absorption device includes a user contact layer and at least one adjoining super absorbent core layer. Fluid can move from the user contact layer to the super absorbent core layer. The user contact layer contains a blend of polylactic acid fiber and bamboo charcoal fiber and acts as a barrier to fluids with a surface tension greater than 30 dynes. 1. An odor and menses absorption device comprising:a user contact layer containing a blend of polylactic acid fiber and bamboo charcoal fiber; andat least one super absorbent core layer adjoining the user contact layer and in fluid communication therewith;wherein the user contact layer is operative as a barrier to fluids with a surface tension greater than 30 dynes.2. The odor and menses absorption device of claim 1 , wherein the user contact layer further comprises casein fiber.3. The odor and menses absorption device of claim 1 , configured as a tampon.4. The odor and menses absorption device of claim 1 , further comprising:a polyethylene base layer,wherein the polyethylene base layer is air-permeable and water vapor-permeable, andwherein the at least one super absorbent core layer is sealed between the user contact layer and the polyethylene base layer.5. The odor and menses absorption device of claim 4 , further comprising:an adhesive layer adhered to an external surface of the polyethylene base layer; anda release layer removably attached to the adhesive layer.6. The odor and menses absorption device of claim 5 , further comprising a pair of scalloped ends.7. The odor and menses absorption device of claim 5 , configured as a panty liner.8. The odor and menses absorption device of claim 5 , configured as a sanitary napkin.9. The odor and menses absorption device of claim 8 , further comprising lateral flaps. This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 62/706,208, filed Aug. 5, 2020, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.The present ...

Absorbent composites

Absorbent composites are provided that include a nonwoven top layer having hydrophilic fibers and an absorbent core layer directly or indirectly attached to the nonwoven top layer, wherein the absorbent core layer comprises a through-air-bonded nonwoven. The absorbent composites may include a combination of (i) a composite-run-off value of less than 50% as determined by ISO 9073-11, (ii) a composite-absorption capacity of at least 600% as determined by ISO 9073, and (iii) a composite-rate of absorption of less than 10 seconds for a 5 ml liquid sample as determined by D824-94. The absorbent composites may include an optional film layer attached to the absorbent core layer.

ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING A SECONDARY TOPSHEET

An absorbent article having a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable sheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a secondary topsheet disposed between the topsheet and the absorbent core is described. The secondary topsheet has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is located between the topsheet and the second layer, and a mean pore size of the first layer is larger than a mean pore size of the topsheet. 1. An absorbent article comprising a liquid permeable topsheet , a liquid impermeable sheet , an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet , and a secondary topsheet disposed between the topsheet and the absorbent core ,wherein the secondary topsheet comprises a first layer and a second layer, the first layer being located between the topsheet and the second layer,wherein a mean pore size of the first layer is larger than a mean pore size of the topsheet.2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the mean pore size of the first layer is substantially equal to or larger than a mean pore size of the second layer.3. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the topsheet comprises nonwoven.4. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the topsheet comprises cotton fibers.5. The absorbent article according to claim 4 , wherein the topsheet comprises at least 5% of cotton fibers by weight of the topsheet.6. The absorbent article according to claim 4 , wherein the topsheet comprises 100% cotton fibers by weight of the topsheet.7. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the secondary topsheet is an integrated web.8. The absorbent article according to claim 7 , wherein at least part of fibers of the second layer extended into the first layer.9. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the first layer comprises a first thermoplastic fiber.10. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises at least about 10% ...

Disposable absorbent article

A disposable absorbent article, having a front-back direction that is perpendicular to a width direction and a thickness direction that extends from a skin contact surface side to a non-skin contact surface side of a wearer, includes: an absorbent constituent; a liquid-permeable topsheet that is disposed on the skin contact surface side of the absorbent constituent; and a leakage-preventing sheet that is disposed on at least one of an outside, in the thickness direction, of the absorbent constituent, and an outside, in the width direction, of the absorbent constituent. The leakage-preventing sheet includes a water repelling layer including a nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric of the water repelling layer includes fiber and has an average fiber diameter of 0.5 to 10 μm. The water repelling layer includes a water repelling section where a group of particles adhere to a surface of the fiber.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT ARTICLE

To easily process a concave groove, properly form the concave groove, not worsen fittability, and improve diffusion of body fluid. 1. A method of manufacturing an absorbent article in which an absorbent body is provided between a liquid permeable topsheet and a backsheet ,an absorbent body concave portion, which is a concave groove or a slit, being formed at a skin-contacting side including a body fluid expelling area along a longitudinal direction of the absorbent body without using compression, andan embossed portion being formed in the absorbent body concave portion along the absorbent body concave portion by embossing from a top surface side of the liquid permeable topsheet,the method comprising:a first step of forming the absorbent body provided with the absorbent body concave portion;a second step of forming core embosses at least on both sides of the absorbent body concave portion by compressing the absorbent body from the skin-contacting side of the absorbent body; anda third step of stacking the liquid permeable topsheet on a top surface side of the absorbent body and forming the embossed portion.2. The method of manufacturing the absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein each of the core embosses is formed at a distance range from an edge portion of the absorbent body concave portion that is greater than or equal to 10 mm and less than or equal to 30 mm.3. The method of manufacturing the absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the plane shape of each of the core embosses is a pattern of one or a plurality of continuous lines or discontinuous lines claim 1 , or dots or a grid-like shape along a longitudinal direction of the absorbent article.4. The method of manufacturing the absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the core embosses are also formed at a front side and a rear side of the absorbent body concave portion.5. The method of manufacturing the absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein each of the core embosses is ...

PACKAGE OF ABSORBENT ARTICLES UTILIZING A SHAPED NONWOVEN

A package of personal care articles. Each of the personal care articles has a nonwoven substrate as a component. The nonwoven substrate can have a first surface defining a plane of the first surface and a non-regular pattern of a plurality of three-dimensional features extending outwardly from the plane of the first surface. The non-regular pattern can include a first zone of first three-dimensional features and a second zone of second three-dimensional features, wherein in at least one of the first or second zones of the plurality of three-dimensional features has a first three-dimensional feature having a first intensive property and a second three-dimensional feature having a second, different intensive property. The personal care articles can be compressed in the package. 1. A package comprising:a. a plurality of personal care articles, i. a first surface defining a plane of the first surface;', a. a first three-dimensional feature having a first intensive property having a first value; and', 'b. a second three-dimensional feature having a second intensive property having a second value; and, 'ii. a non-regular pattern of a plurality of three-dimensional features extending outwardly from the plane of the first surface, the non-regular pattern including a first zone of first three-dimensional features and a second zone of second three-dimensional features, wherein at least one of the first or second zones of the plurality of three-dimensional features comprises], 'b. each of the plurality of personal care articles comprising a nonwoven substrate, the nonwoven substrate comprisingc. the personal care articles being compressed in the package.2. The package of claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven substrate comprises a spunbond substrate.3. The package of claim 1 , wherein the package has an in-bag stack height of less than about 100 mm claim 1 , according to the In-Bag Stack Height Test herein.4. The package of claim 1 , wherein the personal care article is a diaper and ...

WOUND DRESSING

The present invention relates to materials for use as or in wound dressings. In particular, the present invention relates to a multilayer material for use as or in a wound dressing and to methods of making the multilayer material. The multilayer material comprises first and second layers comprising a chitosan and/or a chitosan derivative and a third layer located between the first and second layers comprising a reinforcing material, wherein one or more of the layers further comprises a physiologically acceptable acid. 1. A multilayer material comprising first and second layers comprising a chitosan and/or a chitosan derivative and a third layer located between the first and second layers comprising a reinforcing material , wherein one or more of the layers further comprises a physiologically acceptable acid.2. A multilayer material according to claim 1 , wherein the physiologically acceptable acid is located in either the first and/or second layer of the multilayer material.3. A multilayer material according to claim 1 , wherein the physiologically acceptable acid is located in the third layer of the multilayer material.4. A multilayer material according to claim 1 , wherein the first and/or second layers further comprise a carrier material for the acid.5. A multilayer material according to claim 4 , wherein the acid is absorbed in claim 4 , or coated onto claim 4 , the carrier material.6. A multilayer material according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing material comprises a non-absorbent material claim 1 , for example viscose.7. A multilayer material according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing material comprises an absorbent material.8. A multilayer material according to claim 7 , wherein the absorbent material is a superabsorbent material.9. A multilayer material according to claim 8 , wherein the superabsorbent material is a polymeric material claim 8 , such as poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) claim 8 , poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) claim 8 , and poly(acrylic acid). ...

ABSORBENT PRODUCT COMPRISING A NONWOVEN MATERIAL

Absorbent product includes a nonwoven material arranged to be in contact with skin of a user during use of the absorbent product. The nonwoven material includes non-absorbent and/or absorbent fibres. The fibres, at least on a surface arranged to be in contact with skin of a user during use of the absorbent product, have a coarseness of from 0.1 to 10 dtex, or from 0.5 to 7 dtex. The fibres and/or the nonwoven material is coated with a lubricating coating composition suitable for use in absorbent and/or hygiene products at least on a surface arranged to be in contact with skin of a user during use of the absorbent product. By the product including the nonwoven, wet friction can be reduced between the nonwoven and the skin of the user. 181216222511281216222521. Absorbent product (; ; ; ; ) comprising a nonwoven material () arranged to be in contact with skin of a user during use of the absorbent product , wherein the nonwoven material () comprises non-absorbent and/or absorbent fibres , wherein the fibres () at least on a surface arranged to be in contact with skin of a user during use of the absorbent product (; ; ; ; ) have a coarseness of from 0.1 to 10 dtex , preferably from 0.5 to 7 dtex , wherein the fibres () and/or the nonwoven material () is coated with a lubricating coating composition suitable for use in absorbent and/or hygiene products at least on a surface arranged to be in contact with skin of a user during use of the absorbent product.2812162225812162225. Absorbent product (; ; ; ; ) according to claim 1 , wherein the fibres at least on a surface arranged to be in contact with skin of a user during use of the absorbent product (; ; ; ; ) have a coarseness of from 0.5 to 3 dtex.3812162225. Absorbent product (; ; ; ; ) according to or claim 1 , wherein the lubricating coating composition is chosen from silicone oils.4812162225. Absorbent product (; ; ; ; ) according to claim 1 , or claim 1 , wherein the lubricating coating composition is ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

An object of the present disclosure is to provide an absorbent article without a sticky feel on the top sheet and with a smooth top sheet, not only when a large amount of menstrual blood has been absorbed, but even when a small amount of menstrual blood has been absorbed. The absorbent article of the present disclosure is as follows. An absorbent article comprising a liquid-permeable top sheet, a liquid-impermeable back sheet and an absorbent body between the liquid-permeable top sheet and liquid-impermeable back sheet, wherein the liquid-permeable top sheet comprises a blood slipping agent having a kinematic viscosity of 0.01 to 80 mm/s at 40° C., a water holding percentage of 0.01 to 4.0 mass %, and a weight-average molecular weight of less than 1,000, on at least the projection in an excretory opening contact region. 1. An absorbent article comprising a liquid-permeable top sheet , a liquid-impermeable back sheet and an absorbent body between the liquid-permeable top sheet and liquid-impermeable back sheet ,wherein the liquid-permeable top sheet has an uneven structure comprising at least one projection and at least one recess on a skin contact surface thereof, and{'sup': '2', 'the liquid-permeable top sheet comprises a blood slipping agent having a kinematic viscosity of 0.01 to 80 mm/s at 40° C., a water holding percentage of 0.01 to 4.0 mass %, and a weight-average molecular weight of less than 1,000, on at least the projection in an excretory opening contact region.'}2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the blood slipping agent further has an IOB of 0.00-0.60.3. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the blood slipping agent is selected from the group consisting of following items (i)-(iii) claim 1 , and any combination thereof:(i) a hydrocarbon;(ii) a compound having (ii-1) a hydrocarbon moiety, and (ii-2) one or more, same or different groups selected from the group consisting of carbonyl group (—CO—) and oxy group (—O—) ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

The absorbent article as disclosed herein has longitudinal side edges extending in a longitudinal direction and transverse front and rear end edges extending in a transverse direction. The absorbent article comprises a fluid permeable surface layer, a backsheet and an intermediate layer located between the fluid permeable surface layer and the backsheet. The surface layer has a wearer-facing portion facing the user during use. The surface layer is an air through bonded fibrous nonwoven surface layer having a basis weight of from 14 to 30 g/m2 and a density of from 20 to 90 kg/m3. The intermediate layer extends under from 70 to 100% of the wearer-facing portion of the surface layer. The intermediate layer and the surface layer have a respective elongation at 10 N/50 mm. The elongation of the intermediate layer is lower than the elongation of the surface layer. 1. An absorbent article having longitudinal side edges extending in a longitudinal direction and transverse end edges , and comprising a fluid permeable surface layer , a backsheet and an intermediate layer being located between said surface layer and said backsheet , the fluid permeable surface layer having a wearer-facing portion facing the user during use of said article , wherein said surface layer is an air through bonded fibrous nonwoven surface layer comprising synthetic fibers and having a basis weight of from 14 to 30 g/mand a density of from 20 to 90 g/mand in that said intermediate layer is provided under from 70% to 100% of a total surface area of the wearer-facing portion of the surface layer , wherein said intermediate layer and said surface layer has a respective elongation at 10 N/50 mm , wherein said elongation of said intermediate layer is lower than said elongation of said surface layer.2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein the surface layer is laminated to the intermediate layer and the lamination is made by adhesive claim 1 , thermo or mechanical welding claim 1 , such as ...

Shaped Nonwoven

A nonwoven substrate. The nonwoven substrate can have a first surface defining a plane of the first surface and a plurality of three-dimensional features extending outwardly from the plane of the first surface. The plurality of three-dimensional features can have a first three-dimensional feature having a first intensive property having a first value and a second three-dimensional feature having the first intensive property having a second value different from the first value. The nonwoven substrate can have an MD Fuzz Value of less than 0.25 mg/cmwhen tested according to the Fuzz Level Test herein. 1. A nonwoven substrate comprising:a first surface defining a plane of the first surface; and a first three-dimensional feature having a first intensive property having a first value; and', 'a second three-dimensional feature having the first intensive property having a second value different from the first value;, 'a plurality of three-dimensional features extending outwardly from the plane of the of the first surface, wherein the plurality of three-dimensional features comprise{'sup': '2', 'wherein the nonwoven substrate has an MD Fuzz Value of less than 0.25 mg/cmwhen tested according to the Fuzz Level Test herein.'}2. The spunbond nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , comprising monocomponent fibers.3. The spunbond nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , comprising bicomponent fibers.4. The spunbond nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , consisting essentially of continuous spunbond fibers that are mono-component or bicomponent fibers.5. The spunbond nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , further comprising meltblown fibers.6. The spunbond nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , wherein the first intensive property is basis weight.7. The spunbond nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , where in the first intensive property is basis weight and the first value is at least 1.5 times higher than the second value.8. The spunbond nonwoven substrate of claim 1 , wherein the first intensive property is selected from ...

Underpants-Type Disposable Diaper

An underpants-type disposable diaper has outer members that separately or integrally configures a front body and a back body. An inner member is attached to the outer members from the front body to the back body. The outer members have a waist extended section that extends to a side of the waist opening of an edge of the inner member on a waist side. The underpants-type disposable diaper further has a display sheet containing a liquid impervious resin film on an outer side of the inner member in a region in which the outer members and the inner member overlap with each other in at least one of the front body and the back body, in which the display sheet extends from a region overlapping the inner member into the waist extended section.

ABSORBENT ARTICLE

A flow of an excretion liquid into a side pocket is accomplished with a simple structure using an imperforated sheet. A side pocket extending in a front-back direction LD is disposed in an absorbent article on a lateral side of an absorber. The side pocket is surrounded by a side cover portion reaching the back surface side of the absorber from above a side of a top sheet via an upper portion, an outer side, and a lower portion of the side pocket. A portion located above the side of the top sheet in the side cover portion includes a non-bonded portion not bonded to the top sheet and a bonded portion located on both front and back sides of the non-bonded portion. A gap between the side cover portion and the top sheet in the non-bonded portion is open above the top sheet and toward the side pocket. 1. An absorbent article comprising:an absorber;a top sheet covering a front surface side of the absorber;a liquid impervious sheet covering a back surface side of the absorber; andrising gathers rising from both sides of the top sheet, wherein a side pocket extending in a front-back direction is disposed on a lateral side of the absorber,the side pocket is surrounded by a side cover portion reaching a back surface side of the absorber from above a side of the top sheet via an upper portion, an outer side, and a lower portion of the side pocket,a portion of the side cover portion located above the side of the top sheet includes a non-bonded portion not bonded to the top sheet and a bonded portion located on both front and back sides of the non-bonded portion, anda gap between the side cover portion and the top sheet in the non-bonded portion is open above the top sheet and toward the side pocket.2. The absorbent article according to claim 1 , wherein an elongated side cover elastic member is disposed in a front-back direction at least outside a portion located above the side pocket in a width direction in the side cover portion; anda portion having the side cover elastic ...

INCORPORATION OF APERTURED AREA INTO AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE

An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article. The benefits of the absorbent article are achieved, in part, by a body facing material having features that help minimize contact of body exudates with the wearer's skin while also being constructed so that the body facing material does not stick to the wearer's skin in use. The body facing material includes a plurality of hollow projections, a plurality of apertures and bonded areas. The bonded areas may be formed with adhesive or by mechanical bonds. 1. An absorbent article including a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction and having a front waist region , a back waist region and a crotch region between the front waist region and the back waist region , the absorbent article comprising: i) a support layer comprising a plurality of fibers and opposed first and second surfaces;', 'ii) a projection layer comprising a plurality of fibers and opposed inner and outer surfaces, the second surface of the support layer in contact with the inner surface of the projection layer, fibers of at least one of the support layer and the projection layer being fluid-entangled with fibers of the other of the support layer and the projection layer;', 'iii) a plurality of hollow projections formed from a first plurality of the plurality of fibers in the projection layer, the plurality of hollow projections extending from the outer surface of the projection layer in a direction away from the support layer;', 'iv) a plurality of apertures formed through the support layer and the projection layer, wherein the plurality of apertures define an aperture area on the body facing material; and', 'v) a land area, wherein the plurality of hollow projections and the plurality of apertures are surrounded by the land area;, 'a) a fluid-entangled ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN EXUDATE MANAGEMENT LAYER FOR USE IN AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE

An absorbent article can have a topsheet layer, a liquid impermeable layer, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet layer and the liquid impermeable layer. The absorbent article can further include an exudate management layer in fluid communication with the topsheet layer. In various embodiments, the exudate management layer can be positioned on a body facing surface of the topsheet layer. In various embodiments, the exudate management layer can be positioned between the topsheet layer and the absorbent core. The exudate management layer has a first component which defines an opening for direct passage of body exudates into the absorbent core. The exudate management layer has a second component which at least partially overlaps the first component of the exudate management layer and further extends in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article in a direction towards the posterior region of the absorbent article. 1. A method of manufacturing an exudate management layer having a first component and a second component , the method comprising the steps of: i. a cutting roller having an exterior surface upon which are positioned a pair of first cutting tools extending in a cross-machine direction of the cutting roller and a second cutting tool positioned between and separating the pair of first cutting tools wherein the second cutting tool has a shape different than a shape of the first cutting tools, wherein the cutting roller is associated with a first vacuum system and an air blowing system;', 'ii. an anvil roller; and', 'iii. a transfer roller associated with a second vacuum system;, 'a) providing an apparatus for forming the exudate management layer, the apparatus comprisingb) providing a base material to the apparatus;c) partitioning the base material into at least a first exudate management layer pre-form and a second exudate management layer pre-form;d) partitioning the base material within the first exudate management layer pre-form to ...

Treated Three-Dimensional Apertured Surge

A surge material for use in disposable absorbent personal care products includes a wearer-facing surface, a plurality of elongate grooves in the wearer-facing surface, and a plurality of apertures disposed in the grooves and extending through the surge material. The surge material can also have an average material plane and including a plurality of ridges extending in a z-direction from the average material plane, a plurality of grooves alternating with the plurality of ridges, wherein the grooves extend in the opposite z-direction from the average material plane, and a plurality of apertures through the surge material, wherein the apertures are disposed only in the grooves. The surge material can also include a hydrophobic treatment agent disposed on the ridges and a hydrophilic treatment agent disposed within the grooves. 1. A surge material for use in disposable absorbent personal care products having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction , the surge material comprising:a wearer-facing surface;a plurality of elongate grooves in the wearer-facing surface; anda plurality of apertures disposed in the grooves and extending through the surge material.2. The surge material of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of ridges alternating with the plurality of grooves claim 1 , wherein the wearer-facing surface of the surge material has an average material plane claim 1 , wherein the ridges extend in a z-direction from the average material plane claim 1 , and wherein the grooves extend in the opposite z-direction from the average material plane.3. The surge material of claim 2 , wherein ridges have an average height above the average material plane claim 2 , wherein the grooves have an average depth below the average material plane claim 2 , and wherein the average height is greater than the average depth.4. The surge material of claim 3 , wherein the average depth is greater than 2 mm.5. The surge material of claim 3 , wherein the average depth is between ...

MULTISTRATA NONWOVEN MATERIAL

The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a multilayer nonwoven material. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to multilayered structures including, but not limited to, two, three, or four layers to form the nonwoven material. The multilayered structure can include a first layer comprising continuous filaments and a second layer comprising bonded fibers. The continuous filaments can be synthetic filaments. The fibers can be cellulosic fibers, noncellulosic fibers, or combinations thereof. Certain layers can also contain a binder material. 1. A multilayer nonwoven material , comprising:a first layer comprising continuous filaments; anda second layer adjacent the first layer comprising bonded fibers, wherein the multilayer nonwoven material has an elongation at peak load that is less than half a total elongation.2. The multilayer nonwoven material of claim 1 , wherein the continuous filaments comprise bonded continuous filaments.3. The multilayer nonwoven material of claim 2 , wherein the continuous filaments are bonded by hydroentangling or thermal bonding.4. The multilayer nonwoven material of claim 1 , wherein the fibers are formed by an airlaid process.5. The multilayer nonwoven material of claim 1 , wherein the fibers are formed by a wet laid process.6. The multilayer nonwoven material of claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven material comprises an embossed pattern.7. The multilayer nonwoven material of claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven material comprises a surface treatment for improving wettability.8. The multilayer nonwoven material of claim 1 , further comprising a functional additive.9. The multilayer nonwoven material of claim 8 , wherein the functional additive is a superabsorbent particle.10. The multilayer nonwoven material of claim 8 , wherein the functional additive is selected from a group consisting of odor control agents claim 8 , microbial agents claim 8 , and fire retardant agents.11. The multilayer nonwoven material of ...

ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH AN EXUDATE MANAGEMENT LAYER

An absorbent article can have a topsheet layer, a liquid impermeable layer, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet layer and the liquid impermeable layer. The absorbent article can further include an exudate management layer in fluid communication with the topsheet layer. In various embodiments, the exudate management layer can be positioned on a body facing surface of the topsheet layer. In various embodiments, the exudate management layer can be positioned between the topsheet layer and the absorbent core. The exudate management layer has a first component which defines an opening for direct passage of body exudates into the absorbent core. The exudate management layer has a second component which at least partially overlaps the first component of the exudate management layer and further extends in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article in a direction towards the posterior region of the absorbent article. 1. An absorbent article comprising:a) a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction;b) a longitudinal centerline and a transverse centerline;c) an anterior region, a posterior region, and a central region positioned between the anterior region and the posterior region;d) an anterior region transverse direction end edge, a posterior region transverse direction end edge, and a pair of longitudinal direction side edges extending between and connecting the anterior region transverse direction end edge and the posterior region transverse direction end edge;e) a topsheet layer defining a body facing surface of the absorbent article, a liquid impermeable layer defining a garment facing surface of the absorbent article, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet layer and the liquid impermeable layer; andf) an exudate management layer in fluid communication with the topsheet layer; the exudate management layer comprising a first opening and a second opening, wherein at least one of the first opening or the second opening is ...

Absorbent Article

An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article.

Webs With Compositions Applied Thereto

An absorbent article having a longitudinal centerline, a lateral centerline, a machine direction (MD) generally oriented parallel to the longitudinal centerline and a cross direction (CD) generally oriented parallel to the lateral centerline is described. The absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. A plurality of composition elements is disposed on the topsheet, wherein each of the composition elements comprise an element width and an element spacing between adjacent elements, and wherein a ratio of element spacing to element width is between about 0.5 to about 8, as measured by the Composition Pattern Analysis. 1. An absorbent article comprising a longitudinal centerline and a lateral centerline , a machine direction (MD) generally oriented parallel to the longitudinal centerline and a cross direction (CD) generally oriented parallel to the lateral centerline , the absorbent article further comprising:a topsheet having a first surface and a second surface, the topsheet comprising a nonwoven material made up of a plurality of filaments or fibers;a backsheet;an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet;a plurality of composition elements disposed on the topsheet, wherein each of the composition elements comprise an element width and an element spacing between adjacent elements, wherein a ratio of element spacing to element width is between about 0.5 to about 8, as measured by the migration/spreading method.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the elements comprise stripes oriented in the CD.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the elements comprise stripes oriented in the MD.4. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the element width is between about 1.4 mm to about 5 mm claim 1 , as measured by Composition Pattern Analysis.5. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the element spacing is between about 1.6 mm to about 6 mm claim 1 , as measured by the Composition ...

Absorbent Article Having A Multilayer Visual Signal

An absorbent article having a body facing surface; a background color; a first layer, and a second layer is described herein. A portion of the first layer has a first imparted color region. The second layer is in contact with the first layer, and only a portion of the second layer has a second imparted color region. Both the first imparted color region and the second imparted color region are different in color from the background color. Both the first imparted color region and the second imparted color region are visible from the body facing surface. The second imparted color region is visible from the body facing surface and extends laterally beyond the first imparted color region that is visible from the body facing surface. 1. An absorbent article , comprising:a. a body facing surface;b. a background color;c. a first layer, only a portion of which comprising a first imparted color region; andd. a second layer in contact with the first layer, wherein only a portion of the second layer comprises a second imparted color region;e. wherein both the first imparted color region and the second imparted color region are different in color from the background color;f. wherein both the first imparted color region and the second imparted color region are visible from the body facing surface; andg. wherein the second imparted color region that is visible from the body facing surface extends laterally beyond the first imparted color region that is visible from the body facing surface.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the first imparted color region differs in color from the second imparted color region.3. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the first layer comprises a nonwoven.4. The absorbent article of claim 3 , wherein the second layer comprises a nonwoven.5. The absorbent article of claim 3 , wherein the second layer comprises a polymeric film.6. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the first layer comprises a polymeric film.7. The absorbent ...

Shaped Nonwoven

A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property, wherein the intensive property is one or more of thickness, basis weight, or volumetric density, and wherein the first surface has a TS7 value different than a TS7 value of the second surface. 1. A spunbond nonwoven fabric comprising:a. a first surface on a first side of the fabric and a second surface on a second opposite side of the fabric and at least a first and second visually discernible zone on at least one of the first and second surface, each of the first and second zones having a pattern of three-dimensional features, each of the three-dimensional features defining a microzone comprising a first region and a second region, the first and second regions having a difference in values for an intensive property, andb. wherein the difference in values for an intensive property for at least one of the microzones in the first zone is different from the difference in values for the intensive property for at least one of the microzones in the second zone, wherein the first surface has a TS7 value, and wherein the second surface has a different TS7 value than the first surface.2. The spunbond nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first surface has a TS7 value of about 2 to about 12 dB Vrms.3. The spunbond nonwoven fabric of claim 2 , wherein the second surface has a TS7 value that is lower than the first surface TS7 value.4. The spunbond nonwoven fabric of claim 1 , wherein the second surface has a TS7 value of about 3 dB Vrms to about 8 dB Vrms claim 1 , and wherein the first surface has a TS7 value different than the TS7 value of the first surface.5. The spunbond nonwoven fabric ...