Package for containing and applying a bug repellent patch

Absorbent member with high density absorbent wicking strips

Adjustable compound sanitary napkin

Highly efficient absorbent article for use with menstrual pant

Insect repellent article

Absorbent article with multiple flaps

Absorbent articles having undergarment covering components with mechanical fasteners having improved tactile properties

Absorbent article with adjustable undergarment protection system

Disposable bib

A bib having one or more portions which are permanently elongated. The bib can include a strainable network. The network can be formed in a laminate of a paper layer and a plastic film layer. The strainable network can have at least two visually distinct regions. The strainable network can provide improved flexibility and fit of the bib against the wearer.

Absorbent article having a braided wicking structure

Absorbent structure having decoupled topsheet

Water dispersible and flushable absorbent article

Absorbent article having fused layers

Absorbent composites and absorbent articles containing the same

Disposable absorbent articles having translational operative members

An absorbent article having a support member comprising a top sheet, a backsheet, or an absorbent core, and a translational operative member for enhancing the capacity for containing bodily waste. The translational operative member is capable of being moved from one region of the article to another or within a region via a translating device. The translating device comprises a moisture sensitive element capable of expanding or contracting when wetted.

Method for making 3D macro expanded webs

Highly efficient absorbent article for use with menstrual pant

Highly efficient absorbent articles for wearing by a human female such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and adult incontinence pads. In use, the absorbent articles preferably maintain contact with and cover at least a portion of the inside surfaces of the wearer's labia, the exterior surfaces of the wearer's labia, and the supporting garment. The absorbent articles are highly flexible, having flexure resistance of less than or equal to about 100 grams. The absorbent articles may be flat or cup-shaped.

Highly efficient absorbent article for use with menstrual pant

Highly efficient absorbent articles for wearing by a human female such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and adult incontinence pads. In use, the absorbent articles preferably maintain contact with and cover at least a portion of the inside surfaces of the wearer's labia, the exterior surfaces of the wearer's labia, and the supporting garment. The absorbent articles are highly flexible, having flexure resistance of less than or equal to about 100 grams. The absorbent may be flat or cup-shaped.

Undergarment for use with an absorbent article

The present invention relates to undergarments that have close body fit. The undergarment of the present invention includes an elasticized waistband, a front region, a rear region, a crotch region and a pair of elasticized leg openings. The front and rear regions are preferably elastically extensible in both the longitudinal and lateral directions. The crotch region is disposed between the front and rear regions and has greater resistance to stretching in the longitudinal direction than the front and rear regions. The crotch region is further provided with a longitudinal stretch control member that is disposed along the longitudinal centerline of the undergarment and a plurality of angled stretch control members that extend from the longitudinal stretch control member to the leg elastics at an acute angle to the longitudinal stretch control member. The stretch control members limit the stretch of the crotch region in both the longitudinal and the lateral directions that causes the crotch ...

Disposable absorbent article with selectively expandable or inflatable components

A disposable absorbent article having an expandable component is disclosed. The expandable component can be inflatable, and includes a gas evolving material and an activating material separated from the gas evolving material by a breakable barrier. The barrier is broken to combine the materials and inflate the component at the point of use of the disposable absorbent article. The inflatable component can include a spacer for maintaining a fecal void space in a disposable absorbent article.

Disposable absorbent article with selectively expandable or inflatable components

A disposable absorbent article having an expandable component is disclosed. The expandable compo-nent can be inflatable, and comprises a gas evolving material and an acti-vating material separated from the gas evolving material by a breakable bar-rier. The barrier is broken to combine the materials and inflate the compo nent at the point of use of the dispos-able absorbent article. The inflatable component can comprise a spacer for maintaining a fecal void space in a disposable absorbent article.

Method for making three-dimensional macroscopically-expanded webs having improved functional surfaces

The present invention provides a process for forming a three-dimensional, macroscopically-expanded, fluid pervious web having an improved functional surface comprised of a sheet of polymeric material having a first surface and a second surface. A plurality of discrete deposits of a water resistant resinous material having a pre-determined open time are deposited on the first surface of the sheet. The deposits of resinous material are drawn upwardly from the first surface of the sheet to form corresponding fibrils during the open time. After resinous material has cured, the sheet is fed onto a forming structure having opposed surfaces such that the sheet is in contact with the forming structure. The forming structure exhibits a multiplicity of apertures which place the opposed surfaces of the forming structure in fluid communication with one another. A fluid pressure differential is applied across the thickness of the sheet which is sufficiently great as to cause the sheet to rupture in those areas coinciding with the apertures in the forming structure and to conform with the forming structure while substantially maintaining the orientation of the fibrils. The priming and drawing steps are preferably accomplished via a screen printing roll, and the fluid pressure differential preferably comprises a high pressure jet of liquid.

Absorbent article having liquid impervious shelves

AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING LIQUID IMPERVIOUS SHELVES ABSTRACT The present invention provides a disposable absorbent article such as an incontinent pad that is both comfortable and suitable for absorbing and containing large volumes of body liquids rapidly without leakage, especially a subsequent gush of liquid. Such an absorbent article comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, a layered expandable absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, at least two resilient shaping members, an acquisition channel, a liquid acquisition zone and at least two liquid impervious shelves. The present invention also relates to an absorbent article provided with an expandable overwrap having an expansion means for allowing the overwrap to expand when the absorbent core swells when wetted. The liquid impervious shelves comprise a multiplicity of shelf layers formed from a portion of the backsheet being folded. The liquid impervious shelves channel the flow of liquids toward the lower layers of the absorbent core and encourage use of the bottom and sides of the layers, thereby providing more efficient use of hydrogel materials. An anti-bunching bead may be placed on each liquid impervious shelf between the shelf layers to provide stability to the absorbent article.

Fibrous, superabsorbent core with an integrally attached, hydrophobic surface layer

Absorbent article having blended absorbent core

An absorbent article, such as a diaper, sanitary napkin, adult incontinent device which have absorbent cores comprised of blends of different types of fibers are provided. The absorbent articles preferably comprise a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to the topsheet, a blended absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, and an acquisition layer. The absorbent core comprises a homogeneous blend of fibers comprising a first group of short, low denier, hydrophilic fibers and a second group of longer, higher denier, moisture insensitive synthetic fibers. The first group of fibers is selected from a group comprising natural fibers, synthetic fibers or cross-linked cellulose fibers. The second group of fibers comprises between about 5 and 90% of said absorbent core, by weight. The absorbent core is compressed to a density of at least about 0.09 g/cm 3 (1.5 g/in. 2 ).

Disposable waste management device

Absorbent article having rapid acquiring, multiple layer absorbent core

An absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper, adult incontinent pad, sanitary napkin, and the like, is disclosed which has a rapid acquiring, multiple layer absorbent core. The absorbent article may be in an improved shape that can be worn in the wearer's usual undergarments. The absorbent article of the present invention comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and a multiple layer absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. The multiple layer absorbent core comprises at least one rapid acquiring acquisition/distribution layer and at least one storage layer positioned subjacent each acquisition layer. The acquisition/distribution layers have a fluid acquisition/distribution rate of at least about 2 cubic centimeters of synthetic urine per second when tested under a pressure of about 28 grams per square centimeter. The storage layers at least partially comprise a 'high-speed' absorbent gelling material which is capable of reaching at least about 40 % of its absorptive capacity in less than or equal to about 10 seconds. A multiple layer absorbent core for an absorbent article is also disclosed.

Macroscopically expanded three-dimensional plastic web exhibiting non-glossy visible surface and cloth-like tactile impression and process for its manufacture

A macroscopically expanded three-dimensional plastic web exhibiting a non-glossy visible surface, and, if desired, a cloth-like or fiber-like tactile impression. The visible surface of a macroscopically expanded three-dimensional plastic web of the present invention is preferably provided with a regularly spaced, microscopic pattern of surface aberrations which is too fine to be discernible by the naked eye when the perpendicular distance between the viewer's eye and the plane of said web is 30 cm or greater, but which pattern is effective in substantially eliminating specular reflection of incident light. Said webs may be produced by means of a one-sided forming process wherein said surface aberrations are transmitted through the thickness of said web during processing or by means of a two-sided forming process wherein said surface aberrations are imposed directly onto the visible surface of said web. Macroscopically expanded three-dimensional plastic webs of the present invention may be effectively employed as alternatives for cloth and fibrous structures which contact the wearer's skin, as well as for new and existing product applications where a non-plastic visual and tactile impression are desired.

Highly efficient absorbent article for use with menstrual pant

Highly efficient absorbent articles for wearing by a human female such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and adult incontinence pads ("absorbent pads") for use with a specially designed supporting garment, such as a menstrual pant (or panty) are disclosed. The supporting garment preferably fits so closely it resembles a comfortable "second skin". In use, the absorbent articles preferably maintain contact with and cover at least a portion of the inside surfaces of the wearer's labia, the exterior surfaces of the wearer's labia, and the supporting garment. The absorbent articles arc highly flexible, having flexure resistance of less than or equal to about 100 grams so that they do not interfere with the "second skin fit" of the supporting garment. The absorbent articles may be flat or cup-shaped. In one embodiment, the absorbent article has a surface area measured in a flat condition of less than or equal to about 12.5 in2 (about 80 cm2) and a ratio of total capacity to surface area of greater than or equal to about 2g/in2 (about 0.30 g/cm2). The absorbent articles may be provided with a body-contacting surface having a plurality of elements that extend outward in the Z-direction and adjust to the body contours of individual women. These elements may also intercept menses flowing along the wearer's body, and to allow menses to be redirected into the absorbent article. The absorbent core may comprise an absorbent HIPE foam. The absorbent foam may be slit, in the form of strands, particles, or a plurality of upright, spaced apart columns to provide the desired flexibility. The absorbent articles may further be provided with a specially designed mechanical fastening material for engaging the specially designed supporting garment.

Disposable absorbent article having a layer of fibers affixed to the inner surface of the topsheet

An article of manufacture is disclosed for absorbing liquids, particularly body exudates such as menstrual discharges. An apertured formed film topsheet (12) having a layer of fibers (36) affixed to the inner surface thereof overlays an intermediate layer (40) having a multiplicity of tapered capillaries (42). The apertured formed film topsheet (12) has a specified combination of caliper, percent open area and percent of apertures having an equivalent hydraulic diameter less than or equal to 0.025 inches (0.064 cm.) which impart a stain resistant character to the topsheet.

Absorbent article with adjustable undergarment protection system

Absorbent articles, particularly sanitary napkins, having longitudinally adjustable flaps are provided. The flaps are connected to the central absorbent body of the article by an extensible means and can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction either by manually positioning the flaps or by using an optional adjustment tab to adjust the position of the flaps. Absorbent articles of the present invention thus provide improved protection to undergarments and improved comfort to a wearer, since the wearer can adjust both the flaps and the central absorbent body of the article in an optimal position for their particular needs.

Absorbent structure having decoupled topsheet

Absorbent structures comprising a topsheet, a backsheet with an absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet are described. The absorbent structures further comprise a support strip that provides a contractive force that causes at least a portion of the support strip and at least a portion of the topsheet to become decoupled from the absorbent core. Alternative embodiments of the absorbent structure include laterally extending flaps and an abbreviated undergarment.

Disposable absorbent article having a pump and an inflatable component

A diaper having an inflatable component and a pump is disclosed. The pump has a pump chamber having an inlet port and an outlet port, and a resilient chamber wall. The resilient chamber wall is deformable to displace air from the pump chamber to the inflatable component. A check valve provides unidirectional flow from the pump to the inflatable component.

Absorbent articles having undergarment covering components with mechanical fasteners having improved tactile properties

Absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and incontinence pads that are provided with mechanical fasteners are disclosed. Preferred embodiments have undergarment covering components (or "side wrapping elements") that automatically fold along the sides of a wearer's panties and provide an alternative to conventional side flaps. The side wrapping elements of such embodiments have at least one zone of extensibility and at a region therein that is stiffer than the zone of extensibility. The side wrapping elements are provided with mechanical fasteners in the form of hair-like projections that have improved tactile properties.

Absorbent article having moisture insensitive, resilient shaping members

AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING MOISTURE INSENSITIVE, RESILIENT SHAPING MEMBERS ABSTRACT The present invention provides a disposable absorbent article such as an incontinent pad that is both comfortable and suitable for absorbing and containing large volumes of body liquids rapidly without leakage, especially a subsequent gush of liquid. Such an absorbent article comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, a layered expandable absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, at least two resilient shaping members, an acquisition channel, a liquid acquisition zone and at least two liquid impervious shelves. The present invention also relates to an absorbent article provided with an expandable overwrap having an expansion means for allowing the overwrap to expand when the absorbent core swells when wetted. The resilient shaping members of the present invention provide an improved absorbent article design having raised side edges and an acquisition channel. The resilient shaping members are a compressible, conformable, resilient, and moisture insensitive batt of fibers so that the resilient shaping members will retain their shape even when wetted.

Hygienic absorbent article having blended absorbent core

An individual urinary device with a transformable package

The invention comprises an individual urinary device (20) within a transformable package (60) for the absorption of urine. The individual urinary device (20) has a top surface and a bottom surface. The device further comprises a first side; a second side positioned opposite to the first side wherein the individual urinary device absorbs urine from within or without the urethra of a user. Furthermore, the individual urinary device (20) comprises a transformable package (60) encompassing and protecting the individual urinary device (20) before use of the device by a user. The package (60) is at least partially removable from the individual urinary device (20) to expose the first side of the individual urinary device. The second side of the individual urinary device (20) may also be exposed. The package (60) is also preferably transformable into a grasping portion by which the device is held by a user upon use thereof. In practice, after urination has occurred, a user holds the individual urinary device in one hand by the grasping portion with the first side of the device positioned and facing towards the user's urethral opening to draw excess urine into the device while the grasping portion protects the fingers of the user from the excess urine. This transforming or transformable package (60) is especially useful where a user experiences light to moderately heavy incontinence after urination and/or where a user is another person helping one who urinates remain dry after urination (e.g., a father helping to toilet train his youngster).

ABSORBENT INTERLABIAL STRUCTURE DISPERSIBLE IN WATER AND ABLE TO BE DISPOSED IN THE TOILET

LA ESTRUCTURA INTERLABIAL ABSORBENTE TIENE UNA SUPERFICIE DE CUERPO DE LA CUAL POR LO MENOS UNA PORCION ESTA EN CONTACTO CON EL INTERIOR DE LOS LABIOS MAYORES DE LA USUARIA CUANDO SE ENCUENTRA EN USO. LA ESTRUCTURA INTERLABIAL COMPRENDE: UNA HOJA SUPERIOR PERMEABLE AL LIQUIDO QUE TIENE UNA SUPERFICIE DE CUERPO; UNA HOJA POSTERIOR IMPERMEABLE AL LIQUIDO COLOCADA BAJO LA HOJA SUPERIOR; Y UN NUCLEO ABSORBENTE COLOCADO ENTRE LA HOJA SUPERIOR Y LA HOJA POSTERIOR EN EL CUAL LA HOJA SUPERIOR Y LA HOJA POSTERIOR ESTAN UNIDAS USANDO UN ADHESIVO SOLUBLE EN AGUA EN POR LO MENOS UN AREA DE UNION PERIFERICA PARA ENCAPSULAR EL NUCLEO ABSORBENTE ENTRE LAS MISMAS. DICHA ESTRUCTURA ABSORBENTE SE CARACTERIZA ADEMAS PORQUE: PORCIONES DE LA SUPERFICIE DE CUERPO DE LA HOJA SUPERIOR HAN SIDO PROVISTAS CON UN PRIMER MATERIAL RESINOSO EL CUAL COMPRENDE FIBRILLAS DE UN MATERIAL RESISTENTE AL AGUA, DICHAS FIBRILLAS SON PROVISTAS A UNA DENSIDAD DE ENTRE 3000 FIBRILLAS/pulg� Y 5000 FIBRILLAS/pulg� APROXIMADAMENTE; EL MATERIAL RESINOSO OCASIONA UNA DIFERENCIA EN TRABAJO DE ADHESION POR AGUA EN LAS PORCIONES Y EL TRABAJO DE ADHESION POR AGUA EN EL RESTO DE LA SUPERFICIE DE CUERPO DE ENTRE 5 erg/cm� Y 145 erg/cm�, APROXIMADAMENTE THE ABSORBING INTERLABIAL STRUCTURE HAS A BODY SURFACE OF WHICH AT LEAST A PORTION IS IN CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE OF THE USER'S MAJOR LIPS WHEN IN USE. THE INTERLABIAL STRUCTURE INCLUDES: A LIQUID-PERMEABLE UPPER SHEET THAT HAS A BODY SURFACE; A LIQUID WATERPROOF BACK SHEET PLACED UNDER THE TOP SHEET; AND AN ABSORBING CORE PLACED BETWEEN THE UPPER SHEET AND THE BACK SHEET IN WHICH THE TOP SHEET AND THE BACK SHEET ARE JOINTED USING A WATER-SOLUBLE ADHESIVE IN AT LEAST ONE AREA OF PERIPHERAL JOINT TO ENCAPSULATE THE ABSORBING CORE BETWEEN THE MISORBS. SUCH ABSORBING STRUCTURE IS ALSO CHARACTERIZED BECAUSE: PORTIONS OF THE BODY SURFACE OF THE UPPER BLADE HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED WITH A PRIMER RESINOUS MATERIAL WHICH INCLUDES FIBRILLS OF A WATER-RESISTANT MATERIAL, SAID ...

Layer with a different average wet pore radius size

An absorbent article, such as a diaper, sanitary napkin, adult incontinent device, and the like having meltblown components is provided. The absorbent article preferably comprises a liquid pervious thermoplastic apertured film topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core, and a fibrous acquisition web of spunlaced nonwoven fibers. The absorbent core is positioned between the topsheet and backsheet which are joined at least about a portion of the periphery of the absorbent article and the topsheet is fused to the acquisition web at discrete points of attachment. The acquisition web is positioned between the topsheet and the absorbent core.

Catamenial pad

An article of manufacture is disclosed for absorbing liquids, particularly body exudates such as menstrual discharges. An apertured formed film topsheet having a layer of fibers affixed to the inner surface thereof overlays an intermediate layer having a multiplicity of tapered capillaries. The apertured formed film topsheet has a specified combination of caliper, percent open area and percent of apertures having an equivalent hydraulic diameter less than or equal to 0.025 inches (0.064 cm) which impart a stain resistant character to the topsheet. In addition, a border having a channel therein encircles the absorbent core.

Absorbent article having blended multi-layer absorbent structure with improved integrity

An absorbent article, such as a diaper, sanitary napkin, adult incontinence device which has absorbent components comprised of blends of different types of fibers is provided. The absorbent components are arranged in structures that provide improved core integrity and liquid processing. The absorbent article preferably comprises a liquid previous topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to the topsheet, an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, and an acquisition layer overlying the absorbent core. The absorbent core comprises a blend of cellulosic fibers, absorbent gelling material, and fibers such as crimped synthetic fibers that form liquid stable bonds with adjacent layers. The acquisition layer also comprises at least some fibers that form liquid stable bonds with adjacent layers. The fibers that form liquid stable bonds in the absorbent core and the acquisition layer are bonded to liquid stable components. The liquid stable components can comprise the topsheet, the backsheet, and an optional intermediate liquid stable layer positioned between the acquisition layer and the absorbent core.

Water dispersible and flushable, interlabial absorbent structure

Absorption product with a multilayer absorption core

Absorpční výrobek, např. vložka (20), s vícevrstvým absorpčním jádrem (42) obsahuje alespoň jednu vsakovací/rozptylovací vrstvu (46) s mírou vsakování: rozptylování syntetické moči alespoň 2 cm.sup.3.n./s při tlaku 28g/cm.sup.2.n., a alespoň jednu uchovávací vrstvu (48) obsahující absorpční gelový materiál s absorpcí syntetické moči alespoň 40 % své absorpční kapacity za nejvýše 10 s. Absorpční výrobek je dále opatřen vrchní vrstvou (34), propouštějící tekutinu, a spodní vrstvou (36), nepropouštějící tekutinu.ŕ An absorbent article, e.g., an insert (20), with a multilayer absorbent core (42), includes at least one acquisition / diffusion layer (46) with a rate of infiltration: dispersion of the synthetic urine at least 2 cm / sec. cm.sup.2, and at least one storage layer (48) comprising absorbent gelling material having a synthetic urine absorption of at least 40% of its absorbent capacity in at most 10 s. The absorbent article is further provided with a liquid permeable topsheet (34). and a liquid-impermeable bottom layer (36)

Water dispersible and flushable absorbent article

A flushable and dispersible absorbent article is described. The absorbent article comprises a liquid pervious topsheet which preferably comprises a wet laid, apertured fibrous web having a temporary wet strength resin incorporated therein, the topsheet also having a body surface provided with a plurality of fibrils, the fibrils comprising a water resistant resinous material, a backsheet impervious to bodilyfluids which preferably comprises a wet laid fibrous assembly having a temporarywet strength resin incorporated therein, the body surface of the backsheet beingcoated with a water resistant resinous material, an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, and means for removably attaching the sanitary napkin to a wearer's undergarment. The topsheet and the backsheet are joined, at least about their periphery, using a water soluble adhesive. Alternative embodiments of the present invention can also comprise laterally extending flaps.

Disposable waste management device

A disposable article adapted to receive bodily exudates which provides improved management of such bodily exudates by including an effective amount of one or more agents which act to modify the physical properties of feces o r other bodily wastes which may be deposited in the article, or by including o ne or more compositions such as the aforesaid one or more agents which enhance the removability of bodily waste, such as feces, from the skin of the article's wearer.

A process for producing a liquid impermeable and flushable web

A process for impregnating a resin into a substrate to form a web. The resin is impregnated into one side of the web, so that the other side remains exposed. This arrangement allows the exposed side of the web to be dispersible in water, while the impregnated side is water resistant. The impregnation may occur in zones and comprise one material or two or more materials. The resulting web is useful as abacksheet in disposable absorbent articles wherein it is desired to have a barrier that is impermeable to body fluids, yet flushable for disposal.

A process for producing a liquid impermeable and flushable web

A process for impregnating a resin into a substrate to form a web. The resin is impregnated into one side of the web, so that the other side remains exposed. This arrangement allows the exposed side of the web to be dispersible in water, while the impregnated side is water resistant. The impregnation may occur in zones and comprise one material or two or more materials. The resulting web is useful as abacksheet in disposable absorbent articles wherein it is desired to have a barrier that is impermeable to body fluids, yet flushable for disposal.

FIBER SUPPLIES WITH INTEGRATED WASHING HYDROFOBT YTTRE SKIKT

Bordered disposable absorbent article

An article of manufacture is disclosed for absorbing liquids, particularly body exudates such as menstrual discharges. An apertured formed film topsheet having a layer of fibers affixed to the inner surface thereof overlays an intermediate layer having a multiplicity of tapered capillaries. The apertured formed film topsheet has a specified combination of caliper, percent open area and percent of apertures having an equivalent hydraulic diameter less than or equal to 0.025 inches (0.064 cm) which impart a stain resistant character to the topsheet. In addition, a border having a channel therein encircles the absorbent core.

HIGHLY EFFECTIVE ABSORBENT ARTICLE FOR USE WITH MENSTRUAL TRUSE

SE REFIERE A UN ARTICULO ABSORBENTE QUE SE UTILIZA DENTRO DE UNA PRENDA DE SOPORTE, QUE COMPRENDE: I) UN LADO PERMEABLE A LOS LIQUIDOS; II) UN LADO IMPERMEABLE A LOS LIQUIDOS OPUESTO A (I); Y III) UN COMPONENTE ABSORBENTE ENTRE (I) Y (II), DONDE LOS REFERIDOS LADOS ESTAN DISPUESTOS DE TAL MODO QUE FORMAN UNA ESTRUCTURA UNITARIA; DONDE DICHO ARTICULO ABSORBENTE QUE PUEDE SER PLANO O ACOPADO SE CARACTERIZA POR TENER UNA RESISTENCIA A LA FLEXION INFERIOR O IGUAL A 100 g DE MODO QUE NO INTERFIERE CON EL AJUSTE DE LA PRENDA DE SOPORTE Y ASIMISMO ES CAPAZ DE MANTENER CONTACTO SOSTENIDO, AL MENOS, CON UNA PORCION DE LAS SUPERFICIES INTERIORES Y EXTERIORES DE LOS LABIOS DE LA USUARIA ASI COMO CON UNA PORCION DE LA PRENDA DE SOPORTE Y LAS CUBRE. TIENE USO EN LA FABRICACION DE ARTICULOS ABSORBENTES TALES COMO: PANALES, TOALLAS HIGIENICAS Y SIMILARES IT REFERS TO AN ABSORBING ARTICLE THAT IS USED WITHIN A SUPPORT GARMENT, WHICH INCLUDES: I) A SIDE PERMEABLE TO LIQUIDS; II) A WATERPROOF SIDE TO THE LIQUIDS OPPOSITE TO (I); AND III) AN ABSORBING COMPONENT BETWEEN (I) AND (II), WHERE THE REFERRED SIDES ARE ARRANGED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY FORM A UNITARY STRUCTURE; WHERE SUCH ABSORBENT ARTICLE THAT CAN BE FLAT OR COUPLED IS CHARACTERIZED BY HAVING A RESISTANCE TO BENDING LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 100 g SO THAT IT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE SUPPORT GARMENT AND IS ALSO ABLE TO KEEP CONTACT, AT LEAST SUSTAINED, WITH A PORTION OF THE INTERIOR AND EXTERNAL SURFACES OF THE USER'S LIPS AS WELL AS A PORTION OF THE SUPPORTING GARMENT AND COVERS THEM. IT IS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ABSORBENT ARTICLES SUCH AS: PANALS, HYGIENIC TOWELS AND THE LIKE

PROPER PACKAGING TO CONTAIN AND APPLY A REPELLENT INSECT PATCH

UN EMPAQUE APROPIADO PARA CONTENER UN SUBSTRATO IMPREGNADO DE UNA SUBSTANCIA VOLATIL Y QUE PERMITA AL USUARIO LA APLICACION DE DICHO SUBSTRATO EN UN SITIO DETERMINADO SIN TOCAR DICHO SUBSTRATO, DICHO EMPAQUE COMPRENDE: a) UNA BOLSA EN PELICULA COMO BARRERA IMPERMEA- BLE, QUE ENVUELVE DICHO SUBSTRATO, DICHA BOLSA TIENE UNA PELICULA SUPERIOR, UNA PELICULA INFERIOR Y UN SELLO DESPRENDIBLE ENTRE DICHA PELICULA SUPE- RIOR Y DICHA PELICULA INFERIOR PARA SELLAR DICHA BOLSA DE FORMA RESISTENTE AL AIRE, DICHA BOLSA TIENE UN SISTEMA DE APERTURA, DICHO SUBSTRATO ESTA CONECTADO A DICHA BOLSA DE TAL FORMA QUE CUANDO DICHA BOLSA ES DESPRENDIDA PARA ABRIRLA, DICHO SUBSTRATO PUEDE SER POSICIONADO POR MANIPULACION DE DICHA BOLSA; Y b) MEDIOS PARA CONTACTAR DICHO SUBSTRATO CON DI- CHO SITIO DETERMINADO SIN LA NECESIDAD PARA DICHO USUARIO DE TOCAR DICHO SUBSTRATO. FIGURA 1 A PACKAGING APPROPRIATE TO CONTAIN AN IMPREGNATED SUBSTRATE OF A VOLATILE SUBSTANCE AND THAT ALLOWS THE USER TO APPLY SUCH SUBSTRATE IN A CERTAIN SITE WITHOUT TOUCHING SUCH SUBSTRATE, SUCH A PACKAGE INCLUDES: A) A BAG IN PELICULA SUCH AS: SUBSTRATE, SUCH BAG HAS AN UPPER FILM, A BOTTOM FILM AND A REMOVABLE SEAL BETWEEN SUCH UPPER FILM AND SUCH A BOTTOM FILM TO SEAL SUCH BAG IS STRUCTURE SUITED FROM AIR, IT SAYS A BAG THAT IS SORT WITH A SINGLE STRUCTURE. BAG IN SUCH A WAY THAT WHEN SUCH BAG IS REMOVED TO OPEN IT, SUCH SUBSTRATE MAY BE POSITIONED BY HANDLING OF SUCH BAG; AND b) MEANS TO CONTACT SUCH SUBSTRATE WITH SUCH CERTAIN SITE WITHOUT THE NEED FOR SUCH USER TO TOUCH SUCH SUBSTRATE. FIGURE 1

Absorbent article with multiple flaps

Absorbent articles with a plurality of transversely extending flap pairs are provided. Longitudinally adjacent flap pairs are joined along a transversely oriented line of weakness. Individual flap pairs are deployed from a retracted position to an extended position by tearing along this line of weakness and transversely extending the flap pair.

Insect repellent article providing low contact wetness

The present invention provides a portable, disposable article for repelling insects. The article includes a fibrous substrate which can be impregnated with the insect repellent. In one embodiment, the fibrous substrate is disposed intermediate a porous cover and a barrier layer, and comprises fibers having external capillary channels. The porous cover can comprise an apertured plastic film having tapered apertures. The insect repellent can be contained in a breakable packet, such that when the breakable packet is broken, the insect repellent is directed trhough the fibrous substrate for release through the apertured film.

Article for providing release of a volatile material

HYGIENIC ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH A COMBINED ABSORBENT CORE.

UN ARTICULO ABSORVENTE, COMO UN PAÑAL, UNA COMPRESA (20), UN DISPOSITIVO PARA LA INCONTINENCIA EN ADULTOS, QUE TIENE NUCLEOS ABSORVENTES (32) QUE CONSTAN DE LAMINAS DE DIFERENTES TIPOS DE FIBRAS. LOS ARTICULOS ABSORVENTES CONSTAN PREFERENTEMENTE DE UNA LAMINA SUPERIOR PERMEABLE AL LIQUIDO (28), UNA LAMINA INFERIOR IMPERMEABLE AL LIQUIDO (30) UNIDA A LA PRIMERA, UN NUCLEO ABSORVENTE INCORPORADO COLOCADO ENTRE LA LAMINA SUPERIOR Y LA INFERIOR Y UNA CAPA DE RECOGIDA (34). EL NUCLEO ABSORVENTE COMPRENDE UN CONJUNTO HOMOGENEO DE FIBRAS COMPUESTO DE UN PRIMER GRUPO DE FIBRAS HIDROFILICAS, DE BAJO PESO, CORTAS, Y UN SEGUNDO GRUPO DE FIBRAS SINTETICAS, INSENSIBLES A LA HUMEDAD, DE MAYOR PESO Y MAS LARGAS. EL PRIMER GRUPO DE FIBRAS ESTA SELECICONADO DE UN GRUPO QUE COMPRENDE FIBRAS NATURALES, FIBRAS SINTETICAS O FIBRAS DE CELULOSA ENTRE CRUZADAS. EL SEGUNDO GRUPO DE FIBRAS COMPRENDE ENTRE EL 5 Y EL 90 DE DICHO NUCLEO ABSORVENTE POR PESO. EL NUCLEO ABSORVENTE ESTA COMPRIMIDO HASTA UNA DENSIDAD DE ALMENOS APROXIMADAMENTE 0,09 GR/CM{SUP,3} (1,5 GR/PULGADAS{SUP,2}. AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE, LIKE A DIAPER, A PURCHASE (20), A DEVICE FOR INCONTINENCE IN ADULTS, WHICH HAS ABSORBENT CORES (32) THAT CONSIST OF SHEETS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF FIBERS. THE ABSORBENT ITEMS PREFERABLY CONTAIN A LIQUID PERMEABLE UPPER SHEET (28), A LIQUID-WATERPROOF LOWER SHEET (30) ATTACHED TO THE FIRST, A BUILT-IN ABSORVENT NUCLEUM PLACED BETWEEN THE UPPER AND LOWER SHEET AND ONE . THE ABSORBENT NUCLEUS INCLUDES A HOMOGENEOUS SET OF FIBERS COMPOSED OF A FIRST GROUP OF HYDROPHILIC FIBERS, LOW WEIGHT, SHORT, AND A SECOND GROUP OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS, HIGHER IN WEIGHT AND LARGER. THE FIRST GROUP OF FIBERS IS SELECTED FROM A GROUP THAT INCLUDES NATURAL FIBERS, SYNTHETIC FIBERS OR CELLULOSE FIBERS BETWEEN CROSSES. THE SECOND GROUP OF FIBERS INCLUDES BETWEEN 5 AND 90 OF SUCH ABSORBENT NUCLEUS BY WEIGHT. THE ABSORVENT NUCLEUS IS COMPRESSED UP TO A DENSITY OF ALMOST APPROXIMATELY 0.09 GR / CM {SUP, 3} (1.5 GR / INCHES {SUP ...

Absorbent article having rapid acquiring, multiple layer absorbent core

Water dispersible and flushable absorbent article

Absorbent articles having undergarment covering components with mechanical fasteners having improved tactile properties

Absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and incontinence pads that are provided with mechanical fasteners are disclosed. Preferred embodiments have undergarment covering components (or 'side wrapping elements') that automatically fold along the sides of a wearer's panties and provide an alternative to conventional side flaps. The side wrapping elements of such embodiments have at least one zone of extensibility and at a region therein that is stiffer than the zone of extensibility. The side wrapping elements are provided with mechanical fasteners in the form of hair-like projections that have improved tactile properties.

Disposable absorbent articles having translational operative members

An absorbent article having a support member comprising a top sheet, a backsheet, or an absorbent core, and a translational operative member for enhancing the capacity for containing bodily waste. The translational operative member is capable of being moved from one region of the article to another or within a region via a translating device. The translating device comprises a moisture sensitive element capable of expanding or contracting when wetted.

Absorbent article including a calcium-based feces modification agent

An absorbent article adapted to receive feces having a first waist region, a second waist region opposed to the first waist region, a crotch region disposed between the first waist region and the second waist region. The absorbent article comprising: a liquid previous topsheet; a liquid impervious backsheet joined to at least a portion of the topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between at least a portion of the topsheet and the backsheet, and an effective amount of a calcium-based feces modifying agent disposed in the article such that the feces modifying agent is available to contact at least a portion of the feces.

Wipes for cleaning foods, toys and food/child contact surfaces

Premoistened wipes containing a substrate and a cleaning composition using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for treating food such as produce, e.g., fruits and vegetables, edible animal proteins, toys baby high chairs and the like, are provided.

Absorbent article having rapid acquiring, multiple layer absorbent core.

Absorbent article including ionic complexing agent for feces.

Disposable absorbent article with selectively expandable or inflatable components

A disposable absorbent article having an expandable component is disclosed. The expandable component can be inflatable, and includes a gas evolving material and an activating material separated from the gas evolving material by a breakable barrier. The barrier is broken to combine the materials and inflate the component at the point of use of the disposable absorbent article. The inflatable component can include a spacer for maintaining a fecal void space in a disposable absorbent article.

Fibrous superabsorbent core with integrated hydrophobic covering sheath

Adjustable compound sanitary napkin

The present invention pertains to a compound sanitary napkin. The compound sanitary napkin comprises an acquisition/storage member including an absorbent element and an outer cover. The acquisition/storage member preferably has a base and an apex; the apex being vertically opposed to the base. The width of the base is greater than the width of the apex. The compound sanitary napkin further comprises an accumulation member that is connected to the acquisition/storage member juxtaposed the base. The accumulation member comprises a liquid impervious backsheet and an absorbent material joined thereto. Preferably, the accumulation member includes a backsheet, a topsheet joined to the backsheet and an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet. The compound sanitary napkin of the present invention further comprises a bearing member which connects the acquisition/storage member to the accumulation member; the acquisition/storage member being slidably connected to the bearing member and the bearing member being joined to the accumulation member adjacent their respective end edges. In an alternative embodiment, the bearing member can flare to a greater width adjacent the end edges of the accumulation member.

Process and apparatus for making and incorporating acquisition/distribution inserts into absorbent cores

An apparatus and process for assembling a first member (38) and a second member (44) is provided. The first member (38) comprises a fluid distributio n part and the second member (44) comprises an absorbent core member having a window portion therein. The assembling apparatus comprises a conveyer mechanism (58) for forming a transport path, a first deposition mechanism (5 2) for placing a series of one of the first (38) and second members (44) in spaced apart relation on the conveyer mechanism (58), and a drum mechanism (42) rotatably mounted adjacent the conveyer mechanism for carrying the othe r of the first (38) and second members (44) and for depositing the same onto o ne of the first (38) or second members (44) already placed on the conveyer mechanism (58). The apparatus further includes a second deposition mechanism for placing a series of the other of the first (38) and second members (44) on the drum mechanism in spaced apart relation and a drive mechanism for the conveyer and the drum mechanism for moving in timed relation the first (38) and second members (44) together on the conveyer mechanism (58) and for positioning a portion of the first member (38) in the window portion of the second member (44).

Package for containing and applying a bug repellent patch

A pouch package, containing a volatile solution-impregnated patch, is made of a peelable barrier film. The pouch envelops an absorbent substrate saturated preferably with bug repellent fluid. A PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) coated backing film is laminated to the absorbent substrate. The backing film has a connecting portion which is peelably sealed to the inside of the pouch. When the pouch is peeled open, the PSA coated backing film is exposed and placed against a target surface, such as a patch wearer's clothing. Finally, the side of the pouch facing the absorbent substrate is peeled off the backing film connecting portion to expose the absorbent substrate. A key to functionality of the pouch package is differential adhesion. First, the pouch barrier film must be peelable from itself, yet it must not adhere to the pressure sensitive adhesive on the backing film. A release paper may be used to cover the PSA when peeling the pouch open. Second, the pouch film must be peelable from the backing film connecting portion without disturbing the bond between the fastening surface and the target surface. Third, the backing film must be laminated to the absorbent substrate more strongly than the PSA adheres to the backing film, so that when the patch is removed from the target surface, the PSA stays with the patch.

Absorbent article including ionic complexing agent for feces

An absorbent article adapted to receive feces having a first waist region, a second waist region opposed to the first waist region, a crotch region disposed between the first waist region and the second waist region, the absorbent article comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet; a liquid impervious backsheet joined to at least a portion of the topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between at least a portion of the topsheet and the backsheet, and an effective amount of an ionic complexing feces modifying agent disposed in the article such that the ionic complexing feces modifying agent is available to contact at least a portion of the feces deposited in the article.

In water diseprsible and rinsable, interlabial absorption structure

A flushable and dispersible interlabial absorbent structure is described. The absorbent structure comprises a liquid pervious topsheet which preferably comprises a wet laid, apertured fibrous web having a temporary wet strength resin incorporated therein, the topsheet also having a body surface provided with a plurality of fibrils, the fibrils comprising a water resistant resinous material, a backsheet impervious to bodily fluids which preferably comprises a wet laid fibrous assembly having a temporary wet strength resin incorporated therein, the body surface of the backsheet being coated with a water resistant resinous material, an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, and means for removably attaching the interlabial absorbent structure to a wearer's undergarment. The topsheet and the backsheet are joined, at least about their periphery, using a water soluble adhesive. Alternative embodiments of the present invention can also comprise more conventional materials.

Multilayer absorbent core and absorbent article

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING EXPANDED THREE-DIMENSIONAL FABRICS WITH IMPROVED FUNCTIONAL SURFACES

LA PRESENTE INVENCION PROVEE UN PROCESO PARA FORMAR UNA TELA TRIDIMENSIONAL MACROSCOPICAMENTE EXPANDIDA PERMEABLE AL FLUIDO QUE TIENE UNA SUPERFICIE FUNCIONAL MEJORADA DE UNA HOJA DE MATERIAL POLIMERICO QUE TIENE UNA PRIMERA Y SEGUNDA SUPERFICIE . UNA PLURALIADAD DE DEPOSITOS DISCRETOS DE UN MATERIAL RESISNOSO RESISTENTE AL AGUA QUE TIENE UN TIEMPO ABIERTO PREDETERMINADO SE DEPOSITAN EN LA PRIMERA SUPERFICIE DE LA HOJA. LOS DEPOSITOS DE MATERIAL RESINOSO SON ATRAIDOS HACIA ARRIBA DESDE LA PRIMERA SUPERFICIE DE LA HO- JA PARA FORMAR FIBRILLAS CORRESPONDIENTES DURANTE EL TIEMPO ABIERTO. DESPUES DE QUE EL MATERIAL RESINOSO HA SIDO CURADO, LA HOJA SE ALIMENTA A UNA ESTRUCTURA FORMADORA QUE TIENE SUPERFICIES OPUESTAS DE MODO QUE LA HOJA ESTA EN CONTACTO CON LA ESTRUCTURA. LA ESTRUCTURA FORMADORA EXHIBE UNA MULTIPLICIDAD DE ORIFICIOS QUE SE COLOCAN LAS SUPERFICIES OPUESTAS DE LA ESTRUCTURA FORMADO- RA EN COMUNICACION POR FLUIDO UNA CON OTRA. UNA DIFERENCIA DE PRESION HIDRAULICA SE APLICA A L LO LARGO DEL ESPESOR DE LA HOJA QUE ES SUFICIENTE- MENTE GRANDE PARA CAUSAR QUE LA HOJA SE ROMPA EN AQUELLAS AREAS QUE COINCIDEN CON LOS ORIFICIOS EN LA ESTRUCTURA FORMADORA Y PARA AMOLDARSE A LA ESTRUCTURA FORMADORA MIENTRAS MANTIENE SUBSTANCI- ALMENTE LA ORIENTACION DE LAS FIBRILLAS. LOS PASOS DE IMPRESION Y ATRACCION SE LOGRAN PREFERIBLEMENTE POR VIA DE UN CILINDRO DE IMPRESION POR TAMIZ, Y LA DIFERENCIA DE PRESION HIFRAULICA COMPRENDE PRE- FERIBLEMENTE UN CHORRO DE LIQUIDO DE ALTA PRESION. * VER FIGURA

Package for containing and applying a bug repellent patch

A pouch package, containing a volatile solution-impregnated patch, is made of a peelable barrier film. The pouch envelops an absorbent substrate saturated preferably with bug repellent fluid. A PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) coated backing film is laminated to the absorbent substrate. The backing film has a connecting portion which is peelably sealed to the inside of the pouch. When the pouch is peeled open, the PSA coated backing film is exposed and placed against a target surface, such as a patch wearer's clothing. Finally, the side of the pouch facing the absorbent substrate is peeled off the backing film connecting portion to expose the absorbent substrate. A key to functionality of the pouch package is differential adhesion. First, the pouch barrier film must be peelable from itself, yet it must not adhere to the pressure sensitive adhesive on the backing film. A release paper may be used to cover the PSA when peeling the pouch open. Second, the pouch film must be peelable from the backing film connecting portion without disturbing the bond between the fastening surface and the target surface. Third, the backing film must be laminated to the absorbent substrate more strongly than the PSA adheres to the backing film, so that when the patch is removed from the target surface, the PSA stays with the patch.

Absorbent device with improved functional surface

Method for making three-dimensional, macroscopically-expanded webs having improved functional surfaces

The present invention provides a process for forming a three-dimensional, macroscopically-expanded, fluid pervious web (70) having an improved functional surface comprised of a sheet of polymeric material having a first surface and a second surface. A plurality of discrete deposits of a water resistant resinous material having a pre-determined open time are deposited on the first surface of the sheet. The deposits of resinous material are drawn upwardly from the first surface of the sheet to form corresponding fibrils (54) during the open time. After resinous material has cured, the sheet is fed onto a forming structure having opposed surfaces such that the sheet is in contact with the forming structure. The forming structure exhibits a multiplicity of apertures which place the opposed surfaces of the forming structure in fluid communication with one another. A fluid pressure differential is applied across the thickness of the sheet which is sufficiently great as to cause the sheet to rupture in those areas coinciding with the apertures in the forming structure and to conform with the forming structure while substantially maintaining the orientation of the fibrils (54). The printing and drawing steps are preferably accomplished via a screen printing roll, and the fluid pressure differential preferably comprises a high pressure jet of liquid.

Process and apparatus for making and incorporating acquisition/distribution inserts into absorbent cores

An apparatus and process for assembling a first member (38) and a second member (44) is provided. The first member (38) comprises a fluid distribution part and the second member (44) comprises an absorbent core member having a window portion therein. The assembling apparatus comprises a conveyer mechanism (58) for forming a transport path, a first deposition mechanism (52) for placing a series of one of the first (38) and second members (44) in spaced apart relation on the conveyer mechanism (58), and a drum mechanism (42) rotatably mounted adjacent the conveyer mechanism for carrying the other of the first (38) and second members (44) and for depositing the same onto one of the first (38) or second members (44) already placed on the conveyer mechanism (58). The apparatus further includes a second deposition mechanism for placing a series of the other of the first (38) and second members (44) on the drum mechanism in spaced apart relation and a drive mechanism for the conveyer and the drum mechanism for moving in timed relation the first (38) and second members (44) together on the conveyer mechanism (58) and for positioning a portion of the first member (38) in the window portion of the second member (44).

Undergarment for use with an absorbent article

Multi-layer absorbent product with peel away components

The present invention provides an absorbent article which includes a first absorbent article and a second absorbent article releasably secured to one another. The first absorbent article includes a grasping member having a portion that extends outwardly from the periphery of the first absorbent article. The grasping member is used to separate the first absorbent article from the second absorbent article after the first absorbent article has become soiled.

Absorbent garment having a waist belt attachment system

An integral disposable absorbent garment, such as a disposable diaper (20) or incontinent brief, having an integral belt segment (72) on each side of the garment. The integral belt segments (72), in association with a receiving or attachment means (62), are intended to hold or suspend the garment about the lower torso of the wearer.

Topsheet for absorbent articles

Method for making three-dimensional macroscopically-expanded webs having improved functional surfaces

UPPER SHEET OF CONTACT WITH BODY FABRICS, DEVICE AND ARTICLE INSERTABLE ABSORBENTS IN THE INTERLABIAL SPACE OF THE USER, TAMPON AND METHOD OF COLLECTING DOWNLOADS FROM A SOURCE IN THE BODY OF WOMEN

Una superficie u hoja superior mejorada, de contacto con el cuerpo, para dispositivos absorbentes que entran en contacto con los tejidos corporales humedos de la usuaria. Estos tejidos corporales humedos pueden comprender, sin que constituyan una limitacion, a los tejidos humedos tales como la piel o tejido interlabial y los tejidos mucosos tales como los tejidos vaginales. En una realizacion no limitativa, la hoja superior comprende una tela no tejida no absorbente, moderadamente hidrofílica hasta sustancialmente hidrofobica. La hoja superior es colocada en dispositivos absorbentes tales como toallas sanitarias, tampones, forros de pantaletas, dispositivos interlabiales, dispositivos de incontinencia, vendajes y otros artículos. También un método de recoleccion de descargas de una fuente de descargas en el cuerpo de la usuaria, en que al menos una porcion de la fuente de descarga está ubicada dentro de las membranas humedas que tienen superficies irregulares (por ejemplo el espacio interlabial o intevaginal de la usuaria). Y un artículo absorbente insertable dentro del espacio interlabial de la usuaria, el cual comprende un nucleo de almacenaje absorbente y una capa en contacto con el cuerpo receptora de la descarga vaginal que se sobrepone al nucleo de almacenaje. El nucleo de almacenaje absorbente y la capa en contacto con el cuerpo de descarga vaginal son puestos en comunicacion mediante punzonado por agujas. Adicionalmente, el nucleo de almacenaje absorbente comprende una tela integrada de material fibroso y comprende opcionalmente un material gelante absorbente y multiples fenestraciones a través de él. El artículo absorbente también tiene medios de insercion que puede ser un aplicador o una lengüeta reforzada plegable con una línea de plegado integrada con el artículo. An improved upper surface or sheet, of contact with the body, for absorbent devices that come into contact with the wearer's wet body tissues. These moist body tissues may comprise, without ...

Hygienic absorbent article having blended absorbent core

An absorbent article, such as a diaper, sanitary napkin (20), adult incontinent device which have absorbent cores (32) comprised of blends of different types of fibers are provided. The absorbent articles preferably comprise a liquid pervious topsheet (28), a liquid impervious backsheet (30) joined to the topsheet, a blended absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, and an acquisition layer (34). The absorbent core positioned a homogeneous blend of fibers comprising a first group of short, low denier, hydrophilic fibers and a second group of longer, higher denier, moisture insensitive synthetic fibers. The first group of fibers is selected from a group comprising natural fibers, synthetic fibers or cross-linked cellulose fibers. The second group of fibers comprises between about 5 and 90 % of said absorbent core, by weight. The absorbent core is compressed to a density or at least about 0.09 g/cm3 (1.5 g/in.2).

ABSORBENT ARTICLE THAT HAS A BRAIDED STRUCTURE THAT ABSORBS BY CAPILLARITY

UN ARTICULO ABSORBENTE DESECHABLE QUE TIENE UNA LINEA CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL, DOS BORDES LATERALES LONGITUDINALES Y DOS BORDES TRANSVERSALES DE EX- TREMIDAD, DONDE DICHO ARTICULO ABSORBENTE COMPREN- DE: - UNA LAMINA SUPERIOR PERMEABLE AL LIQUIDO - UNA LAMINA TRASERA IMPERMEABLE AL LIQUIDO - UN NUCLEO ABSORBENTE COLOCADO ENTRE DICHA LAMINA SUPERIOR Y DICHA LAMINA TRASERA; Y - UNA ESTRUCTURA DE MECHA TRENZADA COLOCADA ENTRE DICHA LAMINA SUPERIOR Y DICHA LAMINA TRASERA, TE- NIENDO DICHA ESTRUCTURA DE MECHA TRENZADA UN PAR DE EXTREMOS COMPUESTOS DE HILOS QUE COMPRENDEN UNA PLURALIDAD DE FIBRAS SUSTANCIALMENTE NO ABSORBEN- TES, DONDE DICHOS EXTREMOS DE DICHA ESTRUCTURA DE MECHA TRENZADA ESTAN EN CONTACTO CON DICHO NUCLEO ABSORBENTE. FIGURA 1 A DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE THAT HAS A CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL LINE, TWO LONGITUDINAL SIDE EDGES AND TWO EXTREMITY CROSS-EDGES, WHERE SUCH AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISES- OF: - A SUPERIOR SHEET PERMEABLE TO LIQUID - A LAMINATED LIQUID - ONE LAMINATED ALUMINUM PLACED BETWEEN SUCH UPPER SHEET AND SUCH REAR SHEET; AND - A STRUCTURE OF BRAIDED MECHA PLACED BETWEEN SUCH UPPER SHEET AND SUCH A REAR SHEET, HAVING SUCH A STRUCTURE OF MESHED MECHANISM A PAIR OF EXTREME COMPOUNDS OF THREADED STRUCTURES OF ESSEN- DOSEN, NON-ABSORPED FIBERS. OF BRAIDED WICK ARE IN CONTACT WITH SUCH ABSORBENT NUCLEUS. FIGURE 1

ABSORBING ARTICLE WITH PROTECTION SYSTEM OF THE INTERIOR GARMENT

LA PRESENTE INVENCION SE REFIERE A ARTICULOS AB- SORBENTES DESECHABLES, PARTICULARMENTE A TOALLAS SANITARIAS, Y MAS PARTICULARMENTE A TOALLAS SANI- TARIAS CON UN SISTEMA DE PROTECCION AJUSTABLE DE LA PRENDA INTERIOR PARA PROVEER UNA PROTECCION MEJORADA CONTRA EL MANCHADO. THE PRESENT INVENTION REFERS TO DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ITEMS, PARTICULARLY TO SANITARY TOWELS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY TO SANITARY TOWELS WITH AN ADJUSTABLE PROTECTION SYSTEM OF THE INTERIOR GARMENT TO PROVIDE IMPROVED PROTECTION AGAINST STAIN.

Absorbent article having blended multi-layer absorbent structure with improved integrity

An absorbent article, such as a diaper, sanitary napkin, adult incontinence device which has absorbent components comprised of blends of different types of fibers is provided. The absorbent components are arranged in structures that provide improved core integrity and liquid processing. The absorbent article preferably comprises a liquid previous topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to the topsheet, an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, and an acquisition layer overlying the absorbent core. The absorbent core comprises a blend of cellulosic fibers, absorbent gelling material, and fibers such as crimped synthetic fibers that form liquid stable bonds with adjacent layers. The acquisition layer also comprises at least some fibers that form liquid stable bonds with adjacent layers. The fibers that form liquid stable bonds in the absorbent core and the acquisition layer are bonded to liquid stable components. The liquid stable components can comprise the topsheet, the backsheet, and an optional intermediate liquid stable layer positioned between the acquisition layer and the absorbent core.

ABSORBEN OBJECTS WHICH COVER IONIC COMPOUNDS FOR Feces

Absorbent composites and absorbent articles containing the same

Absorbent composites containing particles of absorbent gelling material and chemically stiffened, cellulosic fibers, the fibers being wrapped around and adhered to the particles, which are in individual form. The chemically stiffened, cellulosic fibers are preferably cellulosic fibers in substantially individual form having a crosslinking agent reacted with the fibers in intrafiber crosslink bond form. The absorbent composites are particularly suitable for use in the absorbent core of disposable absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins and diapers.

Absorbent composites and absorbent articles containing the same

Absorbent composites containing particles of absorbent gelling material and chemically stiffened, cellulosic fibers, the fibers being wrapped around and adhered to the particles, which are in individual form. The chemically stiffened, cellulosic fibers are preferably cellulosic fibers in substantially individual form having a crosslinking agent reacted with the fibers in intrafiber crosslink bond form. The absorbent composites are particularly suitable for use in the absorbent core of disposable absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins and diapers.

ABSORBENT ARTICLE DISPERSABLE IN WATER AND DISPOSABLE IN THE DOWNLOAD OF THE RETRETE.

SE DESCRIBE UN ARTICULO ABSORBENTE DISPERSIBLE EN AGUA Y DESECHABLE POR EL RETRETE. EL ARTICULO ABSORBENTE COMPRENDE UNA HOJA SUPERIOR PERMEABLE A LOS LIQUIDOS QUE PREFERENTEMENTE COMPRENDE UNA BANDA DE FIBRAS CON ABERTURAS COLOCADA EN HUMEDO QUE TIENE UNA RESINA RESISTENTE TEMPORALMENTE A LA HUMEDAD INCORPORADA EN LA MISMA, TENIENDO TAMBIEN LA HOJA SUPERIOR UNA SUPERFICIE QUE ENTRA EN CONTACTO CON EL CUERPO CON UNA PLURALIDAD DE FIBRILLAS, COMPRENDIENDO LAS FIBRILLAS UN MATERIAL RESINOSO RESISTENTE AL AGUA, UNA HOJA POSTERIOR IMPERMEABLE A LOS FLUIDOS CORPORALES QUE PREFERENTEMENTE COMPRENDE UN CONJUNTO FIBROSO DISPUESTO EN HUMEDO QUE TIENE UNA RESINA RESISTENTE TEMPORALMENTE A LA HUMEDAD INCORPORADA EN LA MISMA, ESTANDO LA SUPERFICIE QUE ENTRA EN CONTACTO CON EL CUERPO DE LA HOJA POSTERIOR REVESTIDA CON UNA MATERIAL RESINOSO RESISTENTE AL AGUA, UN NUCLEO ABSORBENTE DISPUESTO ENTRE LA HOJA SUPERIOR Y LA HOJA POSTERIOR, Y UN ELEMENTO PARA ADHERIR DE FORMA DESPEGABLE LA COMPRESA HIGIENICA ALA ROPA INTERIOR DEL USUARIO. TAMBIEN SE PRESENTAN UN APARATO Y METODOS ADECUADOS PARA LA PRODUCCION DE TALES HOJAS SUPERIORES Y HOJAS POSTERIORES. LA HOJA SUPERIOR Y LA HOJA POSTERIOR SE UNEN, AL MENOS POR SU PERIFERIA, UTILIZANDO UN ADHESIVO SOLUBLE EN AGUA. REALIZACIONES ALTERNATIVAS DE LA PRESENTE INVENCION PUEDEN COMPRENDEN TAMBIEN ALITAS LATERALES. AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE AVAILABLE IN WATER AND DISPOSABLE BY THE PORTRAIT IS DESCRIBED. THE ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDES A SUPERIOR SHEET PERMEABLE TO LIQUIDS THAT PREFERENTLY UNDERSTAND A FIBER BAND WITH OPENINGS PLACED IN MOISTURE THAT HAS A RESISTANT RESIN TEMPORARILY TO THE HUMIDITY INCORPORATED IN THE SAME, HAVING SUPERIOR THAN IN CONDITION BODY WITH A PLURALITY OF FIBRILLES, THE FIBRILLES UNDERSTANDING A RESINOUS WATER RESISTANT MATERIAL, A BACKLIGHT WATERPROOF BODY FLUIDS THAT PREFERENTLY UNDERSTAND A FIBROUS FIBER ASSEMBLY THAT HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY RESISTED IN THE CURRENT TIMES, BETWEEN CURRENTLY SURFACE THAT COMES IN CONTACT ...

Disposable Absorbent Article with Selectively Expandable or Inflatable Components

A disposable absorbent article having an expandable component is disclosed. The expandable component can be inflatable, and includes a gas evolving material and an activating material separated from the gas evolving material by a breakable barrier. The barrier is broken to combine the materials and inflate the component at the point of use of the disposable absorbent article. The inflatable component can include a spacer for maintaining a fecal void space in a disposable absorbent article.

Absorbent article with adjustable undergarment protection system

Disposable absorbent article having an intermediate layer interposed between the topsheet and the absorbent core

An article of manufacture is disclosed for absorbing liquids, particularly body exudates such as menstrual discharges. An apertured formed film topsheet having a layer of fibers affixed to the inner surface thereof overlays an intermediate layer having a multiplicity of tapered capillaries. The apertured formed film topsheet has a specified combination of caliper, percent open area and percent of apertures having an equivalent hydraulic diameter less than or equal to 0.025 inches (0.064 cm) which impart a stain resistant character to the topsheet.

DISPOSABLE ITEM THAT PROVIDES MANAGEMENT OF BODY EXUDATES

SE REFIERE A UN ARTICULO ADAPTADO PARA RECIBIR EXUDADOS CORPORALES QUE TIENE: A) UNA PRIMERA REGION DE CINTURA; B) UNA SEGUNDA REGION DE CINTURA OPUESTA A (A); Y, C) UNA REGION DE ENTREPIERNA DISPUESTA ENTRE (A) Y (B). ASIMISMO, COMPRENDE: I) UNA HOJA SUPERIOR; II) UNA HOJA POSTERIOR UNIDA A POR LO MENOS UNA PORCION DE I); III) UN NUCLEO ABSORBENTE DISPUESTO ENTRE POR LO MENOS UNA PORCION DE I) Y II); Y, IV) UNA CANTIDAD MAYOR O IGUAL A 0.01% EN PESO DEL ARTICULO DE UN AGENTE MODIFICADOR DE HECES. DONDE, IV) ES UN AGENTE LIBERADOR DE AGUA, TAL COMO UN FLOCULANTE ORGANICO SELECCIONADO DE POLIAMIDAS SOLUBLES EN AGUA Y SUS DERIVADOS, POLIACRILICOS Y SUS DERIVADOS, POLIAMIDAS Y POLIVINILPIRROLIDONA O UN FLUCULANTE INORGANICO SELECCIONADO DEL GRUPO QUE INCLUYE SALES METALICAS DIVALENTES Y TRIVALENTES. ASIMISMO, IV) INCLUYE AGENTES PARA DISMINUIR Y AUMENTAR LA VISCOSIDAD DE LAS HECES IT REFERS TO AN ARTICLE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE BODY EXUDATES THAT HAS: A) A FIRST REGION OF WAIST; B) A SECOND REGION OF WAIST OPPOSITE TO (A); AND, C) A CROSS-LEG REGION DISPOSED BETWEEN (A) AND (B). ALSO, IT INCLUDES: I) AN UPPER LEAF; II) A BACK SHEET AT LEAST A PORTION OF I); III) AN ABSORBING CORE ARRANGED BETWEEN AT LEAST A PORTION OF I) AND II); AND, IV) AN AMOUNT GREATER OR EQUAL TO 0.01% BY WEIGHT OF THE ARTICLE OF A REVENUE MODIFIER AGENT. WHERE, IV) IT IS A WATER-RELEASING AGENT, SUCH AS AN ORGANIC FLOCULANT SELECTED FROM WATER-SOLUBLE POLYAMIDES AND THEIR DERIVATIVES, POLYACRYLICS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES, POLYAMIDES AND POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE OR A SELECTED INORGANIC AND TRUPEENTAL DIFFERENT METALLIC FLUCULANT AND SLEEVED INORGANIC GRUENTAL FLUCULANT AND TRICUPENTAL INORGANIC AND GRUENTAL FLUCULANT. ALSO, IV) INCLUDES AGENTS TO REDUCE AND INCREASE THE VISCOSITY OF THE FAECES

Absorbent article with multiple flaps

Absorbent articles with a plurality of transversely extending flap pairs are provided. Longitudinally adjacent flap pairs are joined along a transversely oriented line of weakness. Individual flap pairs are deployed from a retracted position to an extended position by tearing along this line of weakness and transversely extending the flap pair.

Absorbent garment having air pervious flaps

An integral disposable absorbent garment, such as a disposable diaper or an incontinent brief, having flaps joined to and extending from and beyond the ends of an absorptive means. The flaps have an air pervious zone which permits air, vapor, and other gases to pass from the interior of the garment and the wearer's skin to the exterior of the garment and the surrounding air. Thus, the article is made cooler in the non-absorptive areas of the article located beyond the ends of the absorptive means, resulting in increased comfort for the wearer.

Absorbent article having rapid acquiring, multiple layer absorbent core

An absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper, adult incontinent pad, sanitary napkin, and the like, is disclosed which has a rapid acquiring, multiple layer absorbent core. The absorbent article may be in an improved shape that can be worn in the wearer's usual undergarments. The absorbent article of the present invention comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid imper-vious backsheet, and a multiple layer absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. The multiple layer absor-bent core comprises at least one rapid acquiring acquisition/distribution layer and at least one storage layer positioned subjacent each acquisition layer. The acquisition/distribution layers have a fluid acquisition/distribution rate of at least about 2 cubic cen-timeters of synthetic urine per second when tested under a pressure of about 28 grams per square centimeter. The storage layers at least partially comprise a "high-speed" absorbent gelling material which is capable of reaching at least about 40 % of its absorp-tive capacity in less than or equal to about 10 seconds. A multiple layer absorbent core for an absorbent article is also disclosed.

ABSORBENT ITEM THAT HAS MIXED ABSORBENT NUCLEUS.

Se proporciona un artículo absorbente tal como un pañal, una toalla sanitaria, un dispositivo para adultos incontinentes, que tiene un núcleo absorbente compuesto por mezclas de diferentes tipos de fibras. Los artículos absorbentes de preferencia comprenden una hoja superior permeable a los líquidos, una hoja posterior o de respaldo impermeable a los líquidos, unida a la hoja superior, un núcleo absorbente mezclado colocado entre la hoja superior y la hoja posterior, y una capa de adquisición.

Absorbent article, insert to be placed on a user's garment, disposable article and process to increase the ability to remove body excretions from a user's skin

<B><MU>ARTIGO ABSORVENTE, INSERTO PARA SER COLOCADO EM UMA PEçA DE VESTUáRIO DO USUáRIO, ARTIGO DESCARTáVEL E PROCESSO PARA AUMENTAR A CAPACIDADE DE REMOçãO DE EXCREçõES CORPóREAS DA PELE DE UM USUáRIO<MV><D> Expõe-se um artigo descartável adaptado para receber exsudatos corpóreos que proporciona condução aperfeiçoada desses exsudatos corpóreos pela inclusão de uma quantidade efetiva de um ou mais agentes que funcionam de maneira a modificarem as propriedades físicas das fezes ou outras excreções corpóreas que possam ser depositadas no artigo, ou pela inclusão de uma ou mais composições tais como os referidos um ou mais agentes que aumentam a capacidade de remoção das excreções corpóreas, tais como fezes, em relação à pele do usuário do artigo.

Absorbent device

The present invention relates to an improved body-contacting surface or topsheet for absorbent devices that come into contact with a wearer's hydrous body tissues. These hydrous body tissues may include, but are not limited to hydrous tissues such as interlabial skin or tissue and mucosal tissues such as vaginal tissues. In one non-limiting embodiment, the topsheet comprises a non-absorbent, moderately hydrophilic to substantially hydrophobic nonwoven web. The present invention also relates to an absorbent article insertable into the interlabial space of a female wearer which comprises an absorbent storage core and a body-contacting vaginal discharge receiving layer overlaying the storage core. The absorbent storage core and the body-contacting vaginal discharge layer are placed into communication by needle punching. In addition, the absorbent storage core comprises an integral web of fibrous material and optionally comprises an absorbent gelling material and multiple fenestrations therethrough.

Absorbent structures having decoupled topsheet and topsheet support strip

Absorbent structures comprising a topsheet, a backsheet with an absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet are described. The absorbent structures further comprise a support strip that provides a contractive force that causes at least a portion of the support strip and at least a portion of the topsheet to become decoupled from the absorbent core. Alternative embodiments of the absorbent structure include laterally extending flaps and an abbreviated undergarment.

Fibrous superabsorbent core having integrally attached hydrophobic facing layer

Absorbent structures are disclosed comprising a fibrous, superabsorbent core and an integrally attached facing layer. The structures can be made by forming nonwoven webs of mixtures of thermoplastic fibers and superabsorbent fibers, and a web consisting essentially of thermoplastic hydrophobic fibers. The layers are bonded together using thermal bonding. The structures are suitable for use in disposable absorbent products, in particular, pantiliners.

Absorbent article with adjustable window protection system.

Absorbent articles, particularly sanitary napkins, having longitudinally adjustable flaps are provided. The flaps are connected to the central absorbent body of the article by an extensible means and can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction either by manually positioning the flaps or by using an optional adjustment tab to adjust the position of the flaps. Absorbent articles of the present invention thus provide improved protection to undergarments and improved comfort to a wearer, since the wearer can adjust both the flaps and the central absorbent body of the article in an optimal position for their particular needs.

An individual urinary device with a transformable package

Disposable bib

The present invention provides a bib having one or more portions which are permanently elongated. The bib can include a strainable network. The network can be formed in a laminate of a paper layer and a plastic film layer. The strainable network can have at least two visually distinct regions. The strainable network can provide improved flexibility and fit of the bib against the wearer.

ABSORBENT PART WITH A HIGH DENSITY ABSORBABLE WICK STRIP

According to the present invention, an absorbent member for use in an absorbent core is provided which efficiently acquires and distributes body fluid throughout its entire structure and which maintains open acquisition area for repeated insults of body fluid. The absorbent member comprises an absorbent medium including a low density fibrous material and higher density absorbent strips distributed throughout the absorbent medium. The absorbent strips may be randomly distributed or distributed in a pattern and can be comprised of any paper, tissue or nonwoven or a laminate of paper and superabsorbents. Further, the present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as diapers, sanitary napkins, and adult incontinent pads, comprised of the absorbent members of the present invention.

Absorbierender wegwerfartikel mit einer pumpe und einem aufblasbaren teil

Disposable waste management device.

Absorbierender artikel mit vermischter mehrschichtiger absorbierender struktur mit verbesserter integrität

Einstellbare, zusammengesetzte damenbinde

Absorbent member with high density absorbent wicking strips

According to the present invention, an absorbent member for use in an absorbent core is provided which efficiently acquires and distributes body fluid throughout its entire structure and which maintains open acquisition area for repeated insults of body fluid. The absorbent member comprises an absorbent medium including a low density fibrous material and higher density absorbent strips distributed throughout the absorbent medium. The absorbent strips may be randomly distributed or distributed in a pattern and can be comprised of any paper, tissue or nonwoven or a laminate of paper and superabsorbents. Further, the present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as diapers, sanitary napkins, and adult incontinent pads, comprised of the absorbent members of the present invention.

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