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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7931632 | Merchandise display systems for baby care articles A merchandise system for disposable absorbent articles is provided. The merchandise display system includes a first line-up and second line-up of disposable absorbent articles designed to match a wearer's stage of development. The system also includes various color ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7850671 | Diaper system A diaper system for distributing a rash inhibiting powdered material onto a pelvic area of a child includes a diaper being worn around the pelvic area of the child. The diaper includes a front edge positioned around a front of the pelvic area and a rear edge positio... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7771405 | Absorbent article comprising disposal fastening means An absorbent article including an inner cover sheet, an outer cover sheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the inner coversheet and the outer coversheet, said article further including at least one disposal fastener, the disposal fastener having a fastening e... | 08/10/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7194848 | Diaper kit with miniaturized diaper by folding and vacuum-sealing A diaper is folded about lengthwise foldlines between side elastic banded edges and is folded along a widthwise foldline such that the diaper length is reduced by at least 50%. A central portion of the diaper is visible and the remainder thereof is hidden from view ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7188748 | Vacuum-packed diaper vending machine A vending machine for dispensing absorbent articles includes at least one compartment for storing products for individual dispensing in response to selection by a consumer; and a plurality of products disposed within the at least one compartment for individually dis... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7181893 | Vacuum-packing diaper and pressing encasement A method of packaging a diaper for an aesthetically pleasing appearance to a consumer includes: disposing a compressible absorbent diaper within a flexible substantially air impermeable encasement; creating a vacuum state within an interior space defined by the enca... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7181894 | Pressing and vacuum-sealing diaper in vacuum chamber A diaper is packed by being vacuum-sealed within a vacuum chamber. The method includes: (a) disposing a compressible absorbent diaper within an interior space defined by a flexible substantially air impermeable encasement within a chamber, the chamber for creating a... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178312 | Pressing and vacuum-packing diaper A method of packaging a diaper includes: disposing a compressible absorbent diaper within a flexible substantially air impermeable encasement; creating a vacuum state within an interior space defined by the encasement; sealing the encasement such that the interior s... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7104977 | Personal product emergency kit A personal care system (80) comprises a plurality of kit items, and an assembly mechanism (82) which holds the kit items together in a cooperating, combined unit. In a particular aspect, the kit items can include a substitute undergarment (20), ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7083603 | Packaging configuration and method for personal care absorbent articles An absorbent article, such as a feminine care product, includes a liquid permeable top cover, a generally liquid impermeable baffle, and an absorbent structure disposed between the top cover and outer cover. The garment facing side of the baffle includes hook materi... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7055686 | Tissue container with auxiliary compartment A tissue container comprising a tissue receiving enclosure and a re-closable opening for dispensing tissues there through, and an associated auxiliary compartment holding a preparation for use in conjunction with the tissues. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7001241 | Dual breast pad and bib apparatus The present invention provides a dual breast pad and nursing bib apparatus comprising a cup-shaped base flap and a nursing flap, wherein the nursing flap is hingedly coupled to the cup-shaped base flap, and wherein the nursing flap may be rotated between a first clo... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6978891 | Diagnostic specimen transport packaging and methods of use A packaging and method for transport of diagnostic specimens meeting regulatory conditions. The packaging comprises a diagnostic specimen, a cryovial, a specimen carrier, an inner bladder, a containment jacket and a shipping container. The containment jacket compris... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6911022 | Sanitary napkin having a wipe article associated therewith An absorbent article, preferably a sanitary napkin, having a body-facing side, a garment-facing side, a length, a width, and two longitudinal side margins. The sanitary napkin has a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to the topsheet, and ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6773421 | Combination for managing the involuntary loss of bladder control A combination for managing the involuntary loss of bladder control is disclosed along with a method of using and manufacturing the combination. The combination includes an anti-incontinent agent capable of reducing urinary loss and an absorbent article capable of ab... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6723080 | Prepackaged diaper changing kit A prepackaged diaper changing kit which is compact and convenient to carry and use and which is capable of being both dispensed from a conventional vending machine, as well as being displayed on shelves and sold in conventional retail establishments. A preferred emb... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6712801 | Powder dispensing baby diaper A diaper including a pocket patch for containing a substance such as powder wherein the pocket patch is connected with and adapted to dispense the substance to a surface of the diaper for receiving bodily waste and method of dispensing the substance to the diaper su... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6692825 | Synthetic fiber nonwoven web and method A nonwoven web and method of preparing a novel nonwoven web of synthetic fiber are disclosed. An aqueous solution amide crosslinked synthetic precursor polymer is extruded under defined conditions through a plurality of die orifices to form a plurality of... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6616645 | Absorbent diaper pants for children with therapeutic orthopaedic pad Absorbent diaper pants having a front part (2), a back part (3) with an elastic member (20) in the waist hole (12) region, and a crotch part (4) with elastic hems (19) in the diaper pants (1) leg holes (13), wherein the front part (2) and the back part (3... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6475204 | Diaper construction A diaper construction wherein one or more baby wipes is included in the diaper so that the child care giver always has a baby wipe to change the diaper. To prevent removal of the baby wipes by the baby, the baby wipe is contained within a cavity of a seal... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6454748 | Diaper with a pocket A diaper with a pocket including an exterior layer of a liquid impervious plastic material. An interior layer is formed of a liquid absorbing material. Separable vertical edges extend downwardly from the upper edge of the layers with an adhesive strip for... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6221460 | Liquid absorbent material for personal care absorbent articles and the like Disclosed herein is a liquid absorbent material that is particularly useful as a liner material for personal care absorbent articles such as diapers, training pants, incontinence garments, sanitary napkins, bandages and the like. The material contains a p... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6004307 | Diaper package An infant's diaper has an exterior surface to which a plurality of packets are adhesively secured each having a discrete hygienic item therein such as a pre-moistened towelette, ointments, powders and the like. The diaper is sealed within a water impermea... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5769833 | Diaper having perfume zones The present invention relates to an absorbent article and preferably a diaper or incontinent device having perfume zones disposed on the backsheet outer surface or on a backing member attached to the backsheet outer surface. The perfume zones generally co... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5582605 | Disposable diaper adapted to carry toiletries and sanitary accessories A disposable diaper structure that maintains the disposable diaper characteristics, but that is further adapted to include in its structure, detachable diaper change accessories. The diaper structure is provided with a compartment structure for storing a ... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5569230 | Individually packaged sanitary napkin having cleaning wipe packaged therewith An individually packaged sanitary napkin having a cleansing wipe packaged therewith. The individually packaged sanitary napkin includes a wrapper that covers the sanitary napkin's adhesive fastener prior to use. The sanitary napkin wrapper can be provided... | 10/29/1996 |
| 4964859 | Diaper with integral changing pad and disposal container A disposable diaper with an integral changing pad and disposal container forming an integrated changing system for an infant or incontinent adult is disclosed. The disposable diaper has a skin contacting moisture absorbing inner surface and a waterproof e... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4931052 | Diaper with integral wiping cloth and disposal container A disposable diaper with an integral wiping cloth and disposal container forming an integrated baby changing system is disclosed. The disposable diaper has a skin contacting moisture absorbing inner surface and a waterproof environment interfacing outer s... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4917693 | Compact disposable diaper A compact disposable diaper is disclosed having flap-like compartments on opposed ends of the rear portion of the diaper assembly for retaining cleansing and drying towelettes for use in clean up of a child when changing the diaper. The compartments are s... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4808175 | Disposable diaper and wet wipe pad package A disposable diaper is combined with a reversible bag provided with coactive sealing members bordering and tightly sealing its otherwise open entrance mouth and protectively containing one or more wet wipe pads for use in cleaning an infant following soil... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4790840 | Combined disposable diaper and cleaning wipe The combination of a wiper element contained in a closed package assembly which is mounted or connected to a diaper assembly, preferably of the disposable diaper type, so as to provide an efficient cleaning facility for cleaning deposited solid and liquid... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4753647 | Infant garment A disposable infant garment which takes the form of a diaper including, on its outer side, a sealed, but openable, moisture-proof pocket which contains one or more clean-up wipers.... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4702378 | Sanitary, disposable baby change kit A single use, disposable kit receives, and retains, toiletries and a diaper for the care of a baby in a sanitary, tamper-proof fashion. The kit is executed in a thin plastic film that is folded over upon itself so that the toiletries and diaper are envelo... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4221221 | Utility diaper structure This invention relates to a utility diaper structure having a plurality of container assemblies connected to a diaper assembly. The diaper assembly resembles a conventional type, size, and shape having a main body member with a connector assembly to aid i... | 09/09/1980 |