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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8105303 | Sheet member, high-density region-containing sheet manufacturing method and disposable diaper using sheet member A high-density region-containing sheet having a high-density region and a low-density region, a sheet member produced by joining the high-density region of the high-density region-containing sheet to an elastic member, and a disposable diaper using the sheet member ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7819852 | Sanitary napkin for clean body benefit An absorbent article capable of reliably achieving an improved body-fitting profile. The absorbent article includes a fluid permeable facing layer having a first elastic modulus and an absorbent core joined to the facing layer, the absorbent core having a second ela... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7686792 | Modular absorbent article with overlapping portions An absorbent article (20) includes a first pad section (26), and a smaller second pad section (28) which is operatively joined to the first pad section. The first pad section (26) includes a first body-side cover (30), a first back... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7479129 | Interlabial pad An interlabial pad can maintain a state of constant contact with the inner walls of the labia and prevent leakage and falling away, regardless of changes in the position of the wearer. According to an interlabial pad having a pair of strip-shaped areas extending tow... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7438707 | Absorbent articles with absorbent pad gapping An absorbent article constructed to isolate skin from absorbed moisture and promote ventilation. The article, which has particular application in the form of an absorbent garment worn to capture body wastes, has an absorbent body and liquid impermeable outer cover w... | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7316674 | Incontinence article having a bumper An incontinence article having a bumper is provided. In particular, the present invention provides an incontinence article having a bumper positioned along a top edge thereof. The bumper prevents waste from leaking out of the article. The bumper could optionally be ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314465 | Disposable undergarment having a slit A method of manufacturing a disposable undergarment includes moving a web of body panel material in a longitudinal machine direction, forming a cross-machine direction slit in the web, and connecting a crotch member to the web. The crotch member extends in the cross... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7279613 | Sanitary napkin Disclosed is a sanitary napkin including: a backsheet; a liquid-permeable topsheet; and an absorbent layer which is capable of absorbing a liquid and disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet. At least a part of a region in which the absorbent layer is provide... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7234171 | Expandable material for use in a garment A protective garment having an expandable material incorporated therein is provided. The expandable material may be formed of a nonwoven fabric having a first fabric surface and a second fabric surface which is opposite the first fabric surface. A section of the fab... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7207732 | Coated optical fiber and curable compositions suitable for coating optical fiber The present invention provides materials suitable for use as secondary coatings of optical fibers or the re-coating of spliced optical fiber junctions. With regard to the latter use, the coating materials a preferably characterized by a Young's modulus that is at le... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198689 | Method of assembling an expandable absorbent garment A method of assembling an expandable absorbent garment includes providing an absorbent composite having a length, opposite ends and opposite side regions. The absorbent composite includes a backsheet, a topsheet and a retention portion disposed between the backsheet... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7172584 | Sanitary elasticized male guard A disposable sanitary absorbent article such as an absorbent pad (e.g., male guard) is provided which is defined by opposed lateral sides and opposed longitudinal sides extending between said lateral side, comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core dis... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160280 | Diaper with segregated reservoir A diaper with an integral feces receiver. This receiver is connected to the interior of the diaper by an oval opening. The walls of the receiver are undercut so that the cross-section expands as the fecal matter moves from the opening downward. A thickened supportin... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156828 | Chafing barrier for use in a sanitary undergarment An embodiment of the present invention provides means for extending a chafing barrier through a leg opening down the upper inner thigh of the wearer of an absorbent device. The chafing barrier comprises a layer of soft padded material, such as foam plastic, wadding,... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150733 | Disposable diaper A diaper is provided in a transverse middle of a crotch region with a pad seat formed from top- and backsheets. The pad seat has a pair of extensions bifurcated from a rear end of the pad seat toward respective tape fasteners. In the course of wearing the diaper as ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7128733 | Incontinence article having a back guard An incontinence article having a back guard is provided. In particular, the present invention provides an incontinence article in which a back guard extends from a rear portion of the article to a middle back area of a user. The back guard article preferably include... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7056411 | Variable stretch composites and methods of making the composite Variable stretch composites having one or more first elastomeric members disposed on a first region of an extensible substrate, and one or more second elastomeric members disposed on a second region of the extensible substrate which different from the first elastome... | 06/06/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6997915 | Sanitary napkin with adjustable length intergluteal strip A sanitary napkin has a strip that extends rearwardly to reside in the intergluteal crevice. The pad is sized and configured to fit snugly against the wearer's body without penetrating the vaginal orifice. The strip provides improved body contact thus providing simi... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6969378 | Biaxial stretch garment A biaxial stretch, form-fitting, pant-like, absorbent garment has a stretchable outer cover, a stretchable body side liner, and a stretchable absorbent assembly. The outer cover and the body side liner are desirably biaxially stretchable. The absorbent assembly can ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6962749 | Method for improving strength of elastic strand We have determined that strength characteristics of elastic strand improve when the strand is heated. Thus, the present invention is directed to improving strength characteristics of an elastic strand by heating the strand. The strand may be heated by thermal conduc... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6962578 | Disposable absorbent article having backsheet strips A disposable absorbent article includes two laterally opposing longitudinally extending backsheet strips attached to an exterior surface of an absorbent assembly in laterally opposing attachment zones. Each backsheet strip may include a water-impermeable layer and m... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6923795 | System and method for absorbing excess menstrual flow This invention absorbs excess menstrual flow when an intra-vaginal tampon becomes saturated during periods of heavy flow. A system of two small-size soft absorbent cloths, placed externally in the user's crotch and held in place by the female anatomy, absorbs all th... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6908458 | Swellable structure having a pleated cover material A personal care absorbent article, such as an infant diaper, a training pant, an incontinence garment and the like, having at least one swellable structure attached thereto for use as a containment dam or support structure. The swellable structure having a swellable... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6899701 | 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... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6880211 | Macro closure device for disposable articles There is provided an improved tab member for a closure system comprising a tab portion and a slot member. The slot member includes a slit or a loop, with the slot located between an inboard portion and an outboard portion. The tab portion has a tab member having a l... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6881205 | Independence of components in absorbent articles An absorbent article which minimizes or avoid component bonding within the interior area thereof is provided to improve or increase the independence of the components which constitute the article. ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6824537 | Absorbent article with bellow pleats allowing transversal expansion An absorbent article is provided in the form of a sanitary napkin, a panty liner or an incontinence protector, having an elongated body that includes an expansion element for permitting the body to expand in a direction generally transversely to the elongated body. ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6793650 | Disposable training pant designed specifically for late stage toilet training A pant-like absorbent garment having an absorbent pad attached to a front region and a back region of an outer cover, wherein the absorbent pad is at least partially suspended therebetween to provide a close or customized fit for the wearer. The pant-like absorbent ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6733484 | Expandable absorbent garment An absorbent garment comprising a longitudinally extending and laterally expandable absorbent composite having opposite ends and opposite side regions. The absorbent composite comprises a backsheet, a topsheet and a retention portion disposed between the backsheet a... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6702800 | Absorbent garment with transverse and longitudinal stretch A form-fitting, pant-like, absorbent garment that delivers an optimal amount and direction of stretch to provide optimal fit and comfort. The absorbent garment has an outer cover with a back panel, a crotch panel and a front panel. The back panel and the ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6676649 | Sanitary napkin having upper and lower absorbent cores A sanitary napkin which includes a liquid-pervious topsheet, a liquid-impervious backsheet and a liquid-absorbent core disposed therebetween. The topsheet extends to transversely opposite side edges of the napkin with interposition of pleats, along which ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6632205 | Structure forming a support channel adjacent a gluteal fold A personal care absorbent article, such as an infant diaper, a training pant, an incontinence garment and the like, having a structure for opening a support channel adjacent a gluteal fold when the wearer is in a sitting position. The structure having an ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6632211 | Disposable diaper A disposable diaper that includes a briefs-shaped cover member having an elastic stretchability in a vertical direction of the diaper, and an absorbent member that includes a topsheet and a backsheet both of which are not elastically stretchable at least ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6623467 | Reusable diaper A reusable diaper is made of two sheets of fabric. One sheet is an absorbant rectangular sheet. The second sheet is an inverted bell-shape and may be of resilient material. The absorbant sheet is stitched along one edge to the bell-shaped sheet along the ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6610900 | Absorbent article having superabsorbent in discrete pockets on a stretchable substrate An absorbent article has a liquid permeable top sheet, a substantially liquid impermeable, preferably water vapor permeable back sheet, and a selectively stretchable absorbent composite between the top sheet and the back sheet. The selectively stretchable... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6582413 | Absorbent product containing an elastic absorbent component An absorbent article (10) has a longitudinal direction (26), a lateral, transverse direction (24), an article front portion (14), an article back portion (12), and an intermediate portion (16) interconnecting the front and back portions. The article inclu... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6579274 | Breathable laminate permanently conformable to the contours of a wearer A breathable, substantially liquid impermeable laminate is provided that is permanently conformable to the contours of a wearer's body when used in a personal care absorbent article or a medical article. The laminate includes a breathable (preferably micr... | 06/17/2003 |
