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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178746 | Delivery device A delivery device for a sanitary article includes an encapsulating material with a first layer and a second layer, enclosing an additive in a space formed by these layers of encapsulating material. The delivery device also includes a third layer, positioned above th... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8158847 | Water-vapour impermeable carrier member for use in an absorbent article An absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, incontinence protector, diaper, includes an absorbent structure (4) with a first and a second side, a moisture sensitive additive (8), such as a bacterial composition, and a carrier member ( | 04/17/2012 |
| 8049060 | Bulk softened fibrous structures Bulk softened fibrous structures, especially bulk softened, polar agent-free fibrous structures, and methods for making such fibrous structures are provided. ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7960604 | Process for production of an absorbing sanitary article comprising lactic acid producing bacteria The present invention relates to a process for the production of an absorbing sanitary article comprising lactic acid producing bacteria. The process comprises dispersion of lactic acid producing bacteria in a carrier, and application of the resulting dispersion of ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7893313 | Reusable incontinence product with insolubilized polyethylene glycol and DMDHEU Disclosed is a reusable incontinence products treated with a polyethylene glycol formulation in the form of a pad that is worn by a user for the control and collection of bodily fluids. The pad may include two or more layers, wherein one layer absorbs the bodily flu... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7772455 | Disposable article providing improved management of bodily exudates 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 or other bodily wastes which may be deposit... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7745686 | Catamenial device There is provided a fibrous absorbent article for absorbing body fluids made up of a fibrous material defining a structure suitable for absorbing the body fluids, and disposed within the structure an effective amount, so as to reduce Staphylococcus aureus bac... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7709694 | Materials with covalently-bonded, nonleachable, polymeric antimicrobial surfaces This invention relates to methods and compositions for materials having a non-leaching coating that has antimicrobial properties. The coating is applied to substrates such as gauze-type wound dressings. Covalent, non-leaching, non-hydrolyzable bonds are formed betwe... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7642395 | Composition and wipe for reducing viscosity of viscoelastic bodily fluids The present invention provides a topical composition for application to the perianal and/or labial areas of the skin which helps prevent viscoelastic fluids, such as menses and feces, from attaching to the skin and aids in the reducing the viscoelastic properties of... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7635797 | Absorbent articles for feminine protection with gel-forming polysaccharide-comprising wings The present invention relates to absorbent articles, in particular sanitary napkins and panty liners, which offer improved protection and comfort to the wearer by having side panels, so-called wings, which comprise a gel-forming polysaccharide, preferably a chitosan... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7449613 | Film-forming compositions for protecting skin from body fluids and articles made therefrom The present invention relates to a film-forming barrier composition useful for protecting the skin from body fluids, such as urine, feces, menses. The composition comprises a skin conditioning agent, a viscosity enhancing agent and an oleophilic film-forming agent. ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7435380 | Pseudo-plastic or thixotropic liquid deodorant product for ostomy pouches A pseudo-plastic or thixotropic carrier having anti-malodorous components dissolved or suspended therein is sprayed on the internal surfaces of an ostomy bag or pouch. The viscoelastic properties of the carrier allow the composition to be conveniently dispensed from... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7402722 | Absorbent article An absorbent article has an absorbent material and an outer surface including an inhibitor which is partially bound to the absorbent material and substantially inhibits the colonization of bacteria within the absorbent article. An absorbent article has an abs... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7323615 | Absorbent article and method of production An absorbent article having a first liquid permeable surface layer, a essentially liquid impermeable backing layer and, located between said liquid permeable surface layer and said liquid impermeable backing layer, an absorbent body having at least one layer. The ab... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7309331 | Odor absorbent evaporative pad An evaporative pad comprising a plurality of layers of highly absorbent slit and expanded wicking papers and at least one layer of slit and expanded non-absorbent material carrying a coating of adsorbent particles bonded to exposed surfaces of the layer of non-absor... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7291763 | Absorbent barrier structures having a high convective air flow rate and articles made therefrom Absorbent articles which provide superior protection against wet through under impact or sustained pressure, and high convective air flow therethrough for skin health and comfort benefits. An absorbent article comprising an absorbent core and an absorbent barrier st... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7265257 | Absorbent articles comprising a bodily exudate modifying agent and a film-forming skin care formulation Absorbent articles having enhanced absorption of bodily exudates are disclosed. The absorbent articles comprise a bodily exudate modifying agent and a skin care formulation. The bodily exudate modifying agent is capable of reducing the viscosity of bodily exudates s... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7262217 | Compositions with anisic acid and glycerides This invention relates to formulations containing a combination of anisic acid, or a salt thereof, or an ester thereof, and a C6-14 fatty acid monoglyceride and to the use of such combinations as a preservative system. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258867 | Aromatic compositions as inhibitors of exoprotein production in non-absorbent articles Non-absorbent articles are disclosed. The non-absorbent articles include an effective amount of an aromatic inhibitory compound to substantially inhibit the production of exotoxins by Gram positive bacteria. The aromatic inhibitory compounds of the present invention... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7235707 | Absorbent article for reducing urine odor An absorbent article contains a hydrophilic fiber processed by a water-soluble deodorant containing a graft polymer having a deodorant functional group. This constitution ensures to have large deodorizing function per unit weight, compared to a particulate deodorant... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7217259 | Interlabial absorbent article An interlabial absorbent article is provided for disposition primarily within the vestibule of a female wearer. The article includes a liquid permeable top sheet, a polymeric film back sheet, and an absorbent material disposed between the top sheet and back sheet. T... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7196026 | Fibers providing controlled active agent delivery An agend fiber composed of an active agent/positive dispensing carrier combination and a fiber forming component. As a fiber or nonwoven or textile fabric containing the fiber, the agend delivers the active agent at a desired rate under conditions of use. Product ap... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7183345 | Superabsorbent carboxyl-containing polymers with odor control properties and method for preparation This invention relates to a water-absorbent, water insoluble polymer comprising silver complex ions. ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7174774 | Method and apparatus of detecting pooling of fluid in disposable or non-disposable absorbent articles A method and apparatus for detecting pooling of fluid in disposable or non-disposable absorbent articles is provided. The apparatus includes an object that has at least one surface area onto which pooling may occur. A fluid delivery apparatus is present and is used ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163529 | Absorbent article having disposal wings with odor absorbency An absorbent article (20) has a longitudinal-direction (22), a lateral cross-direction (24), an overall longitudinal article-length, an overall lateral article-width, and an intermediate portion (76) interposed between a pair of longitudi... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7154018 | Absorbent article An absorbent article for absorbing body waste. The includes a permeable liner having a body-facing surface oriented for facing a wearer when the absorbent article is worn and an absorbent-facing surface opposite the body-facing surface, an outer cover, and an absorb... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7151139 | Antimicrobial polymeric surfaces Bactericidal compositions are disclosed that comprise a polymeric compound immobilized on a material. Medical devices are also disclosed which comprise such a bactericidal composition. Methods are disclosed for covalently derivatizing the surfaces of common material... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7148396 | Disposable garment with system for reducing humidity A disposable garment generally has a liner, an outer cover, and a system for removing water vapor from an environment adjacent the wearer of the garment. A vapor permeable first container of the system contains a humidity reducing agent whereby the presence of humid... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7138559 | pH reducing formulation and delivery system for a tampon A formulation effective in reducing the pH in a menstruating vagina or in a tampon inserted therein to below pH 5.5, comprising (a) 3–80% by weight of a solid organic acid polymer; (b) 92–15% by weight of a solid organic acid; and (c) 5–30% of a wetting agent.... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7112192 | Tampon with an overwrap or overwraps having both masking and wicking properties An improved absorbent catamenial tampon is disclosed comprising an overwrap with both a masking region and a wicking region. The compressed absorbent member of the tampon has an inner region, an exterior surface, and an insertion end opposed to a withdrawal end. The... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7091395 | Antiseptic tampon and method of preparing it The invention relates to an antiseptic tampon and a method of preparing it, which method consists of introducing metered quantities of a liquid mixture of antiseptic product and hydrophobic excipient into individual sheaths (14) for packaging tampons, then in... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7078480 | Process for stabilizing the content of glycated protein of a sample on a matrix material The invention concerns a method for stabilizing the content of glycated protein in a sample on a matrix material, which is characterized in that the matrix material is impregnated with boric acid buffer with a pH which is larger or equal to 10.5 or a transition meta... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7025974 | Absorbent product containing absorbent structure and bacillus coagulans The invention describes compositions and methods for inhibiting microbial infections associated with the use of sanitary products, such as diapers, bandages, sanitary napkins, tampons and the like. The invention comprises providing for use a sanitary product contain... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7022333 | Inhibition of exoprotein production in non-absorbent articles uisng aromatic compositions Non-absorbent articles are disclosed. The non-absorbent articles include an effective amount of an aromatic inhibitory compound to substantially inhibit the production of exotoxins by Gram positive bacteria. The aromatic inhibitory compounds of the present invention... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014781 | Methods and articles for maintaining hydantoinylated polymers in a biocidally active state A composition and the method for sustaining the biocidal activity of chlorinated polystyrene hydantoin beads. The method comprises supplying a continuous low level halogen concentration to the chlorinated polystyrene hydantoin beads in the water to be treated that f... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008409 | Disposable nursing breast pad with medication A disposable nursing breast pad is contoured to fit the breast of a nursing woman and is comprised of a soft, highly absorbent material. Disposed adjacent the center of the pad's inner surface is a lubricating moisturizer, such as lanolin, to protect the woman's nip... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005557 | Film-forming compositions for protecting skin from body fluids and articles made therefrom The present invention relates to a film-forming barrier composition useful for protecting the skin from body fluids, such as urine, feces, menses. The composition comprises a skin conditioning agent, a viscosity enhancing agent and an oleophilic film-forming agent. ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6995297 | Herb medicine composition to be contained in sanitary materials for infants The present invention relates to her medecine composition to be contained in sanitary materials for infants, which comprises Sophorae flavescens. Preferably, the composition of the present invention further contains one or more components selected from a group consi... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6974890 | Absorbent structure in an absorbent article, comprising a partially neutralized superabsorbent material and an absorbent article that comprises the absorbent structure An absorbent structure for absorbent articles such as diapers, incontinence protectors, sanitary napkins, panty liners and like articles, the absorbent structure comprising at least 40 percent by weight superabsorbent material, based on the total weight of the absor... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6960702 | Disposable absorbent article employing odor reduction layer containing metalphthalocyanine material The present invention is directed to a disposable absorbent article. The disposable absorbent article of the present invention includes a fluid storage layer disposed between the topsheet and backsheet and having a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface op... | 11/01/2005 |
