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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7452320 | Presentation and bonding of garment side panels A panel of a material is transported in operative proximity to an air knife having a nozzle and a curved Coanda surface, such that the panel is folded over the curved Coanda surface as the material is transported in a machine direction. The panel can be folded to a ... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7387148 | Garment side panel conveyor system and method A method for positioning side panels during manufacture of a pant includes positioning the side panels on side panel transfer devices. The side panels move perpendicular to a pant transport plane as the pant is transported in the machine direction and the side panel... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7175584 | Refastenable bonding of garment side panels In a process for making prefastened and refastenable garments, a discrete article is transported in a primary direction of movement. The discrete article can define a leading half comprising first fastening components, a trailing half comprising second fastening com... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7069970 | Apparatus for forming a lap seam New processes and apparatus for forming lap seams and making prefastened disposable absorbent articles are disclosed. The apparatus can include an interior folding mechanism adapted to position a first panel in an interior position and an exterior folding mechanism ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7047572 | Disposable pant having an inward crotch seam and method of making same A method of making a disposable pant having an inward fin crotch seam includes providing first and second panels, each panel having an inner surface, an outer surface, a panel waist edge, a panel leg edge, and two side regions. The panels are positioned such that th... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6896521 | Method for displaying toilet training materials and display kiosk using same A method for displaying toilet training materials which includes the steps of providing a supply of at least two different types of toilet training materials, each type of toilet training material associated with at least one of a plurality of toilet training steps;... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6846374 | Method and apparatus for making prefastened and refastenable pant with desired waist and hip fit A process for making a prefastened and refastenable pant includes providing a plurality of discrete articles having side panels and waist regions including an activatable retractive material. The side panels can be folded parallel to a longitudinal centerline to ove... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6821370 | Method for positioning garment side panels A method for positioning side panels during manufacture of a pant includes positioning the side panels within fluid flow devices. The side panels can move parallel or perpendicular to a pant transport plane as the pant is transported in the machine direction and the... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6808787 | Methods for making garments with fastening components Efficient high speed methods for making garments with fastening components include positioning first fastening components on one surface of a product assemblage on opposite sides of a machine center line at selected first cross machine direction locations. In partic... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6764475 | Absorbent articles having differential strength refastenable seam A disposable absorbent article has at least one first fastening component disposed in a first waist region and at least one second fastening component disposed in an opposite second waist region. The fastening components are adapted to releasably engage one another ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6761711 | Absorbent articles with refastenable side seams A disposable absorbent article includes an absorbent chassis and a fastening system that together define a refastenable pant. The refastenable pant includes a pair of elastomeric front side panels extending from the waist opening to each leg opening, a pair of elast... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6723034 | Presentation of fastening components for making prefastened and refastenable pants A process for making prefastened and refastenable garments includes providing a plurality of discrete articles with mating fastening components disposed in the waist regions. First fastening components are separated from one another by an initial transverse distance... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6710221 | Absorbent articles incorporating color change graphics A disposable absorbent article such as a training pant includes active graphics that can change color during use and can provide an interactive training aid. The active graphics in particular embodiments can comprise moisture sensitive color change compositions that... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6635797 | Absorbent articles having wetness indicating graphics providing an interactive training aid A disposable absorbent article such as a training pant includes wetness indicating graphics that provide an interactive training aid. The interactive graphics can include a permanent character graphic and one or more active object graphics, which "appear"... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6596113 | Presentation and bonding of garment side panels A panel of a material is transported in operative proximity to an air knife having a nozzle and a curved Coanda surface, such that the panel is folded over the curved Coanda surface as the material is transported in a machine direction. The panel can be f... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6565691 | Method and apparatus for forming a lap seam New processes and apparatus for forming lap seams and making prefastened disposable absorbent articles are disclosed. The apparatus can include an interior folding mechanism adapted to position a first panel in an interior position and an exterior folding... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6562167 | Methods for making garments with fastening components Efficient high speed methods for making garments with fastening components include positioning first fastening components on one surface of a product assemblage on opposite sides of a machine center line at selected first cross machine direction locations... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6533213 | Method and apparatus for unwinding web materials A method and apparatus for unwinding a web material that defines a plurality of integral lanes with separators disposed between the lanes. At least one lane of the web material can be torn along a separator without using a cutting or slitting device while... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6514187 | Folding and manufacture of pants A method of folding pants is suitable for use with discrete articles including mechanical fastening components and suitable for the manufacture of prefastened and refastenable pants. The discrete articles define leading and trailing halves with opposed si... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6513221 | Garment side panel conveyor system and method A method for positioning side panels during manufacture of a pant includes positioning the side panels on side panel transfer devices. The side panels move perpendicular to a pant transport plane as the pant is transported in the machine direction and the... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6497032 | Refastenable bonding of garment side panels In a process for making prefastened and refastenable garments, a discrete article is transported in a primary direction of movement. The discrete article can define a leading half comprising first fastening components, a trailing half comprising second fa... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6481362 | Orbital motion device for seaming garments A panel positioning system can be used to position side panels during manufacture of a pant. As a pant is transported in a machine direction, the panel positioning system moves a pant side panel in a direction generally perpendicular to the machine direct... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6352528 | Absorbent articles including hidden graphics A disposable and refastenable pant includes hidden graphics. When the fastening system is engaged, such as would be the case during use, the hidden graphics are not directly visible upon inspection of the interior and exterior surfaces of the garment. The... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6307119 | Absorbent articles having wetness indicating graphics incorporating a training zone A disposable absorbent article such as a training pant includes wetness indicating graphics that provide an interactive training aid. The interactive graphics can include a permanent character graphic and one or more active object graphics, which "appear"... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6297424 | Absorbent articles having wetness indicating graphics providing an interactive training aid A disposable absorbent article such as a training pant includes wetness indicating graphics that provide an interactive training aid. The interactive graphics can include a permanent character graphic and one or more active object graphics, which "appear"... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6250929 | Methods for improving the effectiveness of toilet training A method for improving the effectiveness of a child's toilet training regime utilizes a progress scale to evaluate the child's current level or stage of toilet training. Recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the child's training regime are di... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6245168 | Process and apparatus for registering continuously moving stretchable layers A process and apparatus for controllably registering two continuously moving layers of material is provided. One of the layers is elasticized and has a plurality of reference marks representing a plurality of separate and distinct components, and the othe... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6168585 | Disposable training pant with elastically suspended absorbent assembly An absorbent garment includes an outer cover defining opposite waist regions and an elastically suspended absorbent assembly. The absorbent assembly, which has a longitudinal axis and opposite longitudinally spaced ends, includes an absorbent core and a m... | 01/02/2001 |
| 5964970 | Registration process and apparatus for continuously moving elasticized layers having multiple components A process and apparatus for controllably registering two continuously moving layers of material is provided. One of the layers is an elastic film and has a plurality of reference marks representing a plurality of separate and distinct components, and the ... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5947947 | Absorbent article with body contacting liquid control member An absorbent article, such as a diaper, includes a liquid control member formed of a liquid permeable material adapted to remain in contact with the urethral region of the wearer regardless of the position of movements of the wearer.... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5932039 | Process and apparatus for registering a continuously moving, treatable layer with another A process and apparatus for controllably registering two continuously moving layers of material is provided. One of the layers comprises a permanently settable material, and has a plurality of reference marks representing a plurality of separate and disti... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5853403 | Absorbent article with body contacting liquid control member An absorbent article, such as a diaper, includes a liquid control member formed of a liquid permeable material adapted to remain in contact with the urethral region of the wearer regardless of the position or movements of the wearer.... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5851353 | Method for wet web molding and drying A method for can drying wet webs for tissue products to preserve web bulk includes, in one embodiment, restraining a partially dewatered wet web between a pair of sheet molding fabrics. The restrained wet web is processed over a plurality of can dryers to... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5797892 | Toilet training aid providing a dimensional change A toilet training aid is in the form of a pad that creates a noticeable, distinct feeling during urination. In particular embodiments, the pad may provide the wearer with a temperature change sensation, a wet sensation, a dimensional change sensation, or ... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5776122 | Absorbent article providing improved fecal containment An absorbent article has a moisture barrier and an absorbent assembly disposed on the moisture barrier. In one embodiment, fecal containment members of the absorbent article are positioned transversely outward of the absorbent assembly between the absorbe... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5740913 | Pop-up tissue dispenser A pop-up tissue dispenser is provided for improved removal of a top tissue from a clip of tissues located within a carton. In one embodiment, a visually distinctive tissue has primary and secondary folds and a visual indicator disposed adjacent the second... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5702376 | Toilet training aid providing a temperature and dimensional change sensation A toilet training aid is in the form of a pad that creates a noticeable, distinct feeling during urination. In particular embodiments, the pad may provide the wearer with a temperature change sensation, a wet sensation, a dimensional change sensation, or ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5681298 | Toilet training aid creating a temperature change An absorbent article such as a training pant includes a moisture barrier, an absorbent assembly, and a temperature change member. The temperature change member includes a temperature change substance that provides a possible total energy change of from ab... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5676661 | Absorbent article providing improved fecal containment An absorbent article has a moisture barrier and an absorbent assembly disposed on the moisture barrier. In one embodiment, fecal containment members of the absorbent article are positioned transversely outward of the absorbent assembly between the absorbe... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5653842 | Method of making a shaped absorbent garment A shaped absorbent garment is formed of a shell having an absorbent core positioned between a bodyside liner and a backing sheet. The absorbent core is inwardly folded between a forward terminal point and a rearward terminal point. The forward and rearwar... | 08/05/1997 |
