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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181278 | Waist protection garment The invention relates to a waist protection garment. The waist protection garment may include: a length corresponding to the waist circumference of a wearer and the length defining two longitudinal sides; a width in a direction perpendicular to the length and the wi... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8108249 | Business planner A method and system for predicting the profit attributable to a proposed sales promotion of a product, wherein the product has a wholesale price and a manufacturing cost per unit sales, including establishing a base volume for sales of the product in the absence of ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7994078 | High strength nonwoven web from a biodegradable aliphatic polyester The present invention provides a nonwoven web prepared from an aliphatic polyester polymer which has sufficient tear strength and is biodegradable. Biodegradable nonwoven webs of the present are prepared from a polymer blend having from about 65% by weight to about ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7779521 | Hydroentangled nonwoven fabrics, process, products and apparatus Fibers are hydroentangled at temperatures near or above their glass transition temperature, the resultant fabrics are then rapidly cooled. A process of preparing a nonwoven fabric that includes depositing fibers on a foraminous support; impinging hot or warm water u... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7712640 | Mannequin system The present invention relates to mannequin systems that can be used for simulating motion for the performance testing of garments, including absorbent articles. The systems may include an assembled framework and a mannequin secured within the assembled framework. Mo... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7689456 | System for predicting sales lift and profit of a product based on historical sales information A method and system for predicting the profit attributable to a proposed sales promotion of a product, wherein the product has a wholesale price and a manufacturing cost per unit sales, including establishing a base volume for sales of the product in the absence of ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7566491 | Disposable and reusable pouf products The present invention is a poufable product that is capable of being converted into a pouf product. The poufable product is comprised of at least one flat ply of flexible sheet material having at least one side edge and at least one cord. The cord engages at least o... | 07/28/2009 |
| D590592 | Event ticket/ID multi-pack with tubular compartment | 04/21/2009 |
| 7490319 | Testing tool comprising an automated multidimensional traceability matrix for implementing and validating complex software systems The present invention relates to a testing tool for testing of complex software systems having a plurality of interrelated system components and a suite of test scenarios for testing the performance of the plurality of interrelated system components. The testing too... | 02/10/2009 |
| D583146 | Event ticket/ID multi-pack | 12/23/2008 |
| 7336177 | RFID system and method for tracking individual articles A RFID related system and method for tracking articles that are not individually labeled with RFID tags. A transporter with an RFID reader identifies a carrier with an RFID tag as it is disposed onto the transporter. The location and/or number of the disassociated a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329794 | Disposable absorbent garment with elastic inner layer having multiple fasteners The present invention relates to improvements in structure of disposable garments. The disposable garments of the invention may include an outer layer and an elastic inner layer. The elastic inner layer has an elastic inner layer perimeter and defines an opening, wh... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7018368 | Personal care article having a stretch outer cover and non-stretch grasping panels A personal care article includes a resiliently stretchable outer cover and a first and second substantially non-stretchable grasping panels attached to the article. The outer cover is resiliently stretchable in at least the cross-direction to conform to the body of ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6994698 | Flexible mechanical fastening tab Disclosed is a mechanical fastening tab formed from a substrate adapted to be joined to a disposable absorbent product and a first mechanical fastener component. The fastening tab has a Gurley stiffness value of less than about 1000 milligrams in an area of the fast... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6869494 | Method for making a disposable garment having softer waist and leg cuffs The present invention provides a method of achieving low tension, highly conformable elasticized areas in a nonwoven web construction such as may be suitable for the waistbands or leg openings of disposable absorbent pant garments, cuffs on sleeves of medical garmen... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6840928 | Stretchable absorbent article having zones of differential stretch A disposable absorbent article is provided which includes a substantially liquid-impermeable, stretchable outer cover, a liquid permeable, stretchable top surface, and an absorbent body located between the outer cover and the top surface. The stretchable top surface... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6756520 | Hydrophilic compositions for use on absorbent articles to enhance skin barrier The present invention relates to compositions and absorbent articles including compositions for protecting and enhancing the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6749860 | Absorbent articles with non-aqueous compositions containing botanicals The present invention relates to absorbent articles including non-aqueous compositions for protecting the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with t... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6730069 | Cloth-like mechanical fastener A cloth-like, flexible mechanical fastener including a flexible layer and at least one fastener island, and methods of making the same. The fastener island has a planar perimeter edge, a mechanical fastening material, and a backing material attached to the mechanica... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6689932 | Absorbent articles with simplified compositions having good stability The present invention relates to absorbent articles including skin care compositions. The skin care compositions of the invention are stable on the bodyside liners of absorbent articles despite not containing an immobilizing agent. Surprisingly, the skin ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6682512 | Continuous biaxially stretchable absorbent with low tension A dynamic-fitting absorbent article that includes a liquid impermeable outer cover (42), a liquid permeable bodyside liner (44) in superimposed relation to the outer cover (42) and a continuous elastic absorbent core (28) disposed between the outer cover ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6659990 | Absorbent article having a breathability gradient An absorbent article includes a garment facing surface which includes a first zone of vapor permeability which defines a water vapor transmission rate of from about 100 to about 2500 g/sq.m/24 hr and a second zone of vapor permeability which defines a wat... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6652497 | Disposable absorbent article having a garment-like appearance A disposable absorbent article defines a first side portion, a second side portion, and a longitudinal centerline between the side portions. The absorbent article comprises an outer cover and an absorbent insert which is connected to the outer cover. The ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6595975 | Personal care article with aperture aligned for receiving fecal material A personal care article for preventing exudates from contacting the body of a user comprises a substrate including an extensible bodyside liner layer, and an aperture support structure limiting extensibility of the bodyside liner layer along the length of... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6558363 | Absorbent article with increased wet breathability An absorbent article includes a vapor permeable backsheet, a liquid permeable topsheet positioned in facing relation with the backsheet; and an absorbent body located between the backsheet and the topsheet. The absorbent body may include multiple zones of... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6506185 | Absorbent article with a flap and spacer An absorbent article having a flap and a spacer wherein the flap is positioned in the rear waist portion of the article and forms a pocket. The spacer is positioned proximate the pocket opening and biases the pocket into an open position. The flap may be ... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6503526 | Absorbent articles enhancing skin barrier function The present invention relates to compositions and absorbent articles including compositions for protecting and enhancing the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the composi... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6269970 | Wet wipes container having a tear resistant lid A wet wipe container having improved opening and improved tear resistance between the lid and the base among other features. The container includes a container base and a container lid that is connected to the container base. In one embodiment, the contai... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6269969 | Wet wipes container with improved closure A wet wipe container having improved opening and improved tear resistance between the lid and the base among other features. The container includes a container base and a container lid that is connected to the container base. In one embodiment, the contai... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6238379 | Absorbent article with increased wet breathability An absorbent article includes a vapor permeable backsheet, a liquid permeable topsheet positioned in facing relation with the backsheet; and an absorbent body located between the backsheet and the topsheet. The absorbent body may include multiple zones of... | 05/29/2001 |
