Abstract

An absorbent article can have a target acquisition region which is the region of the absorbent article wherein initial acquisition of body exudates from the wearer of the absorbent article should occur. To identify the target acquisition region for the wearer of the absorbent article, the target acquisition region is defined by and bounded by a perimeter formed of individual embossment points. To provide the wearer of the absorbent article with the knowledge that the absorbent article will be able to capture and store their body exudates, the absorbent article has a second perimeter formed of individual embossment points positioned between the perimeter defining the target acquisition region and the edge of the absorbent core. A minimum distance between an embossment point of the first perimeter and an embossment point of the second perimeter is at least 6 mm.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/475 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins characterised by edge leakage prevention means
• A61F 13/472 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for female use
• A61F 13/476 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins characterised by encircling the crotch region of the undergarment, e.g. with flaps
• A61F 13/511 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin

Abstract

A container including a lid for storing product is disclosed. A flexible pouch has bottom, top, and side portions and contains a plurality of sheets, the sheets are stacked and connected to each other via a connection with a majority of connections connecting wipes on only one side of the stack with a majority of such connections disposed a same side of the stack, and an orifice in the top portion having a width extending between a first side edge and a second side edge and a length dimension defining the longest dimension of the orifice, wherein the second side edge is closer to the stack right end than the first side edge, and a portion of the second side edge disposed most closely to the stack right end is disposed between 30 and 50 mm from the connections on the stack right side.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 10/42 - Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked
• B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
• B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
• B65D 83/08 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession
• B65D 85/62 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for special arrangements of groups of articles

Abstract

A fiber forming device is disclosed that is well suited to producing nonwoven webs having excellent barrier properties. In one aspect, the fiber forming device can be used to produce meltblown webs or coform webs. The fiber forming device includes a die head containing multiple rows of polymer nozzles for forming fibers. Air flow paths are positioned on either side of the rows of polymer nozzles. In addition, an air flow path is positioned in between the rows of polymer nozzles. The air flow paths produce an attenuating gas stream that attenuates fibers being produced by the polymer nozzles and directs the fibers onto a forming surface for forming nonwoven webs.

IPC Classes  ?

• D01D 4/02 - Spinnerettes
• D01D 5/098 - Melt-spinning methods with simultaneous stretching

Abstract

A method of manufacturing zoned webs can include providing a substrate and transferring the substrate in a machine direction. The method can include modifying the substrate to include a plurality of lanes to provide a modified substrate. The plurality of lanes can include a first lane and a second lane. The first lane can include a first zone and a second zone. The first zone can include an open area greater than an open area of the second zone. The second lane can include a third zone and a fourth zone. The third zone can include an open area greater than an open area of the fourth zone. The first lane and the second lane can be formed such that the first zone in the first lane is staggered in the machine direction from the third zone in the second lane. The method can also include slitting the modified substrate between adjacent lanes in the plurality of lanes to provide zoned webs.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
• C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
• D04H 1/495 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres by fluid jet for formation of patterns, e.g. drilling or rearrangement

Abstract

Methods, systems and apparatus for determining product use by acoustically sensing actuations of product dispensers to determine how much product remains, and, optionally, alert a provider when low product states exist.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
• A47K 10/32 - Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
• G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
• G01H 17/00 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves, not provided for in the other groups of this subclass

Abstract

Absorbent articles (30) have bonded materials and bond patterns. One of the absorbent articles (30) has a bond pattern (150a-150d) comprising bonds (151,153,155,155a-155d). The bond pattern (150a-150d) comprises a longitudinally extending series of bonds (151,153), which comprises a first bond (151) and a second bond (153) disposed longitudinally adjacent to the first bond (151). The first bond (151) has an inboard lateral edge (158), an outboard lateral edge (156), a top edge (152), and a bottom edge (154) having a recess portion (164). The second bond (153) has an inboard lateral edge (158) and an outboard lateral edge (156), a top edge (152) having a recess portion (164), and a bottom edge (154). The top edge (152) of the second bond (153) faces the bottom edge (154) of the first bond (151), each of the recess portion (164) of the first bond (151) and the recess portion (164) of the second bond (153) comprises terminal portions (157) which are disposed proximate the same outboard lateral edge (156) or inboard lateral edge (158) of the first bond (151) and the second bond (153). Such bond patterns (150a-150d) have been found to provide a superior combination of strength and softness.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/496 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies in the form of pants or briefs

Abstract

A container including a lid for storing product is disclosed. A flexible pouch has bottom, top, and side portions and contains a plurality of sheets, the sheets are positioned within the pouch, and the pouch further having a transverse dimension extending along a transverse direction and a pouch longitudinal dimension extending along a longitudinal direction, the pouch transverse dimension being greater than the pouch longitudinal dimension, and a dispensing orifice in the top portion having a width dimension extending from a first side edge to a second side edge with the first side edge and the second side edge each extending from a top edge to a bottom edge along with a length dimension defining a longest dimension of the dispensing orifice, and wherein at least one of the first side edge and the second side edge comprises a convex shape.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 83/08 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession

Abstract

A package for containing premoistened wipes including a top package wall opposite a bottom package wall comprising a biodegradable web and the top package wall defining an opening surrounded by an edge of the biodegradable web for dispensing premoistened wipes therethrough. A baffle attached to the top package wall comprising a polymer film surrounding the edge of the biodegradable web including a passageway configured to permit permoistened wipes to be removed from the package without contacting the edge of the biodegradable web. In one embodiment, the package is primarily made from cellulose fiber materials laminated with a polymer film. The paper material can be printed and die cut prior to the lamination of the polymer film to produce an opening for dispensing wipes. The polymer film can form a smaller aperture within the opening cut into the cellulose fiber material for protecting the edges of the cellulose fiber material from moisture.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 10/42 - Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked
• B65D 43/02 - Removable lids or covers
• B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
• B65D 65/42 - Applications of coated or impregnated materials
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials
• B65D 75/12 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in single sheets or wrapper blanks in sheets or blanks initially folded to form tubes with the ends of the tube closed by flattening and heat-sealing
• B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
• B65D 83/08 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession

Abstract

A dust collector includes a container defining an interior volume and an opening. A scraper is positioned within the interior volume of the container, and an edge of the scraper is positioned adjacent an inner surface of the container. A collection motor is coupled to the container and is operable to rotate the container about an axis of rotation between at least a first orientation and a second orientation. The container is positioned and oriented for collecting dust within the interior volume of the container via the opening of the container in the first orientation. The container is positioned and oriented for discharging dust from the interior volume of the container via the opening of the container in the second orientation. A trough is disposed below the container. The trough is positioned for receipt of the dust from the interior volume of the container when the container is in the second orientation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B08B 15/04 - Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are produced; Collecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area from a small area, e.g. a tool
• B62D 7/18 - Steering knuckles; King-pins

Abstract

Disclosed is a display ready carton that can be converted from a shipping container to a display container without the use of tools in an efficient and reliable manner. The carton, and blanks for preparing the same, generally comprise a plurality of panels formed integrally from a sheet of material with one of the panels having a tear-out panel disposed thereon. To display the contents of the carton at retail, the tear-out panel is removed by tearing the carton along lines of weakness disposed substantially along one panel of the carton. The tear-out panel may be integrally connected to a flap for sealing the top or bottom portion of the carton and the flap may also be removed when removing the tear-out panel such that the carton contents are accessible from two faces.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing

Abstract

Systems, methods and apparatus for a meltblown die comprising a die body; a die tip mounted to the die body and having one or more capillaries, wherein the die tip is configured to direct polymer out through the one or more capillaries into a forming zone, a plurality of passages having an interior region and configured to direct attenuating fluid through the interior region and out into the forming zone; and an air management device having a plurality of air shaping devices, wherein the air management device is at least partially within at least one of the plurality of passages, and the plurality of air shaping devices are configured to re-arrange air flow in the at least one of the plurality of passages to reduce turbulence of the attenuating fluid in at least one of the interior region and the forming zone.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04H 1/732 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged by fluid current, e.g. air-lay
• D01D 4/02 - Spinnerettes
• D04H 1/56 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres

Abstract

A dispenser for dispensing a metered dose of foam or liquid from a reservoir includes means for applying gas pressure either directly or indirectly to a liquid contained in the reservoir for dispensing a liquid or foam through a nozzle. Instead of using a direct pump, the dispenser uses gas pressure inside the dispenser that pushes the liquid out of the reservoir without coming into contact with the reservoir. The dispenser can include a battery operated gas pressure pump and a sensor that senses pressure within the dispenser. In one aspect, an actuator can open a valve for dispensing metered doses of a liquid or foam.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap

Abstract

A method for making a high topography nonwoven substrate includes generating a foam including water and synthetic binder fibers; depositing the foam on a planar surface; disposing a template form on the foam opposite the planar surface to create a foam/form assembly; heating the foam/form assembly to dry the foam and bind the synthetic binder fibers; and removing the template from the substrate after heating the foam/form assembly, wherein the substrate includes a planar base layer having an X-Y surface and a backside surface opposite the X-Y surface; and a plurality of projection elements integral with and protruding in a Z-direction from the X-Y surface, wherein the projection elements are distributed in both the X- and Y-directions, and wherein the density of a projection element is the same as the density of the base layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-side; Mixed fibres
• D04H 1/4391 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece characterised by the shape of the fibres
• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
• A61F 13/511 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin
• D04H 1/68 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives the bonding agent being applied in wet state, e.g. chemical agents in dispersions or solutions the bonding agent being applied in the form of foam
• D04H 1/76 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres otherwise than in a plane, e.g. in a tubular way
• D21H 13/10 - Organic non-cellulose fibres
• D21H 21/24 - Surfactants

Abstract

The present invention provides an embossed multi-ply tissue product that is visually pleasing and has improved physical attributes. For example, the inventive multi-ply tissue products have reduced stiffness, such as a GM Flexural Rigidity less than about 600 mg*cm, improved absorbency, such as a Residual Water (WResidual) value less than about 0.15 g, and improved wet resiliency, such as a wet elastic strain ratio greater than about 32 percent.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
• D21H 27/02 - Patterned paper
• D21H 27/40 - Multi-ply at least one of the sheets being non-planar, e.g. crêped

Abstract

An absorbent article (10, 110) can include a waist containment member (54) with a first longitudinal side edge (72), a second longitudinal side edge (74), a proximal portion (76), an intermediate portion (77), and a distal portion (78). The proximal portion (76) can be coupled to the chassis (11) of the absorbent article (10, 110). The intermediate portion (77) can be free to move independent of the proximal portion (76) and the distal portion (78) and free to move independent of the body facing surface (19) of the chassis (11) to provide a containment pocket (82) for containing body exudates. The distal portion (78) can be disposed underneath the intermediate portion (77) when the absorbent article (10, 110) is in the stretched, laid-flat configuration. The waist containment member (54) can also include a first lateral tack-down region (83a) and a second lateral tack-down region (83b).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/53 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium
• A61F 13/49 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies
• A61F 13/494 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies characterised by edge leakage prevention means
• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
• A61F 13/496 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies in the form of pants or briefs

Abstract

Described herein is an antimicrobial wet wipe including a wet wipe formulation. Also described herein is a method of preserving the wet wipe formulation. Also described herein is a method of manufacturing the wet wipe formulation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 25/34 - Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other group of this main group
• A01P 1/00 - Disinfectants; Antimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
• A01N 59/04 - Carbon disulfide; Carbon monoxide; Carbon dioxide

Abstract

Nonwoven webs having excellent fluid handling characteristics are disclosed. The nonwoven webs are made from a combination of binder fibers and structure fibers. The nonwoven webs can be made exclusively from polyolefin polymers without having to contain polyester fibers. Although the webs can be used in numerous applications, the nonwoven materials are particularly well suited as a surge layer in an absorbent article.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/537 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium having an inhomogeneous composition through the thickness of the pad characterised by a layer facilitating or inhibiting flow in one direction or plane, e.g. a wicking layer
• D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-side; Mixed fibres
• D04H 3/009 - Condensation or reaction polymers
• D04H 1/4391 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece characterised by the shape of the fibres
• D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
• D04H 3/018 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the shape
• D04H 1/542 - Adhesive fibres

Abstract

The disclosed tissue products have an embossing pattern that is aesthetically pleasing and provides improved product properties, such as good bulk, while reducing processing issues, such as wrinkling. The embossing patterns generally comprise a background and a foreground pattern where the background pattern is the dominate pattern and provides the product with a uniform appearance that connotes femininity, softness and cleansing. The background pattern is preferably formed entirely from open design elements such as first, second and third open, curvilinear line elements, wherein the second and third line elements are discrete, similarly shaped curvilinear line elements that are arranged parallel to one another and spaced apart about 1.0 mm or less.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/02 - Patterned paper
• D21H 27/40 - Multi-ply at least one of the sheets being non-planar, e.g. crêped
• B31F 1/07 - Embossing

Abstract

The present invention provides rolled products, such as spirally wound rolls of bath tissue comprising a plurality of separably joined sheets, that may be repeatably and reliably dispensed by a user with a single hand. Single handed dispensing of the rolled products is facilitated by the web having a ratio of detach strength, typically having units of grams (g) to cross-machine direction (CD) tensile, having units of grams per 76.2 mm, of 0.65 or less, such as from about 0.10 to 0.65. In this manner rolled bath tissue products may have a CD tensile from about 400 to about 1,000 g/76.2 mm and a detach strength from about 100 to about 500 g.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
• A47K 10/16 - Paper towels; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
• B65H 18/28 - Wound package of webs

Abstract

Disclosed are single ply creped webs and products made therewith. The webs and products are generally durable, flexible and highly dispersible. For example, the creped single ply tissue products have a Slosh time less than 1 minute, and more preferably less than about 30 seconds, and a wet cross-machine direction (CD) tensile strength greater than about 100 g/3″. The foregoing properties are achieved even in those instances where the products comprise a latex binder disposed on an outer surface. For example, the tissue products may be produced by a print crepe process that disposes a non-crosslinked latex binder on at least one of the product's outer surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
• A47K 10/16 - Paper towels; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
• B31F 1/12 - Crêping
• D21H 27/40 - Multi-ply at least one of the sheets being non-planar, e.g. crêped

Abstract

A dispenser for dispensing a facemask is provided. The dispenser includes a housing having an interior volume so as to retain one or more facemasks having a metal strip disposed thereon or therein and a cover assembly forming at least a portion of the housing, the cover assembly including an outer surface forming a portion of an exterior of the dispenser and an inner surface facing the interior volume. An arm is disposed on the inner surface of the cover assembly, the arm including a first end having a magnetic device disposed thereon, wherein the magnetic device is configured to lift one or more facemasks to a dispensing position when the cover assembly is moved to an opened position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 83/08 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession

Abstract

Disclosed are non-wood pulps having a fiber length greater than about 1.70 mm and a brightness of about 80% or greater. The relatively high degree of brightness is achieved without a loss of fiber length or pulp yield. The high degree of brightness and relatively long fiber length make the pulps well suited for the manufacture of wet-laid fibrous products, particularly wet-laid tissue products. The pulps may be prepared from plants of the family Asparagaceae by mechanical pulping and more preferably by a chemi-mechanical pulping using a sodium hydroxide alkaline peroxide solution where the primary pulp is cleaned to reduce debris prior to bleaching. Preferably the cleaned primary pulp has less than about 5 wt % debris prior to bleaching.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 11/14 - Secondary fibres
• D21C 1/02 - Pretreatment of the finely-divided materials before digesting with water or steam
• D21C 1/10 - Physical methods for facilitating impregnation
• D21C 3/02 - Pulping cellulose-containing materials with inorganic bases or alkaline reacting compounds, e.g. sulfate processes
• D21C 3/22 - Other features of pulping processes
• D21D 1/20 - Methods of refining
• D21C 9/16 - Bleaching with per compounds

Abstract

Absorbent structures and methods of manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing may comprise, directing a stream of particles toward a layer, spraying the stream with a first adhesive, the first adhesive contacting the stream at a first contact point, spraying the stream with a second adhesive, the second adhesive contacting the stream at a second contact point, the first contact point being different from the second contact point, depositing the intermixed particles, first adhesive, and second adhesive onto the layer, and covering the mixture of the particles, the first adhesive, and the second adhesive with a second layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
• A61F 13/539 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium characterised by the connection of absorbent layers with each other or with the outer layers

Abstract

Disclosed are non-wood pulps having a fiber length greater than about 1.70 mm and a porosity of about 100 cfm or greater. The relatively high degree of porosity is achieved without a loss in tensile strengths. The high degree of porosity and strength makes the pulps well suited for the manufacture of wet-laid fibrous products, particularly wet-laid tissue products. The pulps may be prepared from plants of the family Asparagaceae by mechanical pulping and more preferably by a chemi-mechanical pulping using a sodium hydroxide alkaline peroxide solution where the plant biomass is cut to size prior to pulping.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 11/12 - Pulp from non-woody plants or crops, e.g. cotton, flax, straw or bagasse
• D21H 11/02 - Chemical or chemomechanical pulp

Abstract

Absorbent articles comprising elastic waist members and methods of manufactured are disclosed. In an embodiment, an absorbent article may comprise a chassis including an absorbent body and a body facing surface. The article may further comprise a first adhesive disposed on the body facing surface of the chassis and an elasticated waist member coupled to the body facing surface of the chassis by the first adhesive. The article may still further comprise a second adhesive disposed on the elasticated waist member and a waist region covering material coupled to the elasticated waist member by the second adhesive.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/49 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies
• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators

Abstract

A monitoring device can be configured to be coupled to a product dispenser to provide monitoring functionality for the product dispenser. The monitoring device can include a network gateway microcontroller configured to perform operations. The operations can include establishing a wireless connection with one or more dispenser monitoring devices, each of the one or more dispenser monitoring devices associated with a dispenser. The operations can include obtaining dispenser data from the one or more dispenser monitoring devices via the wireless connection. The operations can include providing the dispenser data via an internet connection to a cloud-based management service.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
• A47K 10/32 - Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper

Abstract

Absorbent articles comprising apertured regions and methods of manufacture and registration are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of registering webs comprises moving first and second webs in a machine direction, capturing a first image comprising a portion of the second web, filtering the captured first image to determine one or more regions of the captured first image having a light transmittance value greater than the transmittance threshold value, modifying the captured first image with a dilation morphological operation, determining a feature of interest, determining a first difference value comprising a difference in location between the feature of interest and a reference feature of the captured first image or the modified captured first image, adjusting a speed of the second web in the machine direction, and coupling the first web and the second web together.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
• A61F 13/512 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin characterised by its apertures, e.g. perforations

Abstract

A base sheet formed from a nonwoven web and having a microstructured topography is provided. A plurality of staple fibers modified with a cation are affixed to the nonwoven web via an adhesive modified with an anion in order to improve one or more attributes of the nonwoven web, such as softness, absorption, abrasion, and barrier properties. The present disclosure also provides a method of forming a base sheet which includes printing the adhesive on the nonwoven web, and passing the nonwoven web through an electroplating module.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04H 1/425 - Cellulose series
• D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
• D04H 5/00 - Non woven fabrics formed of mixtures of relatively short fibres and yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length

Abstract

Disclosed are non-treated, creped tissue webs, and tissue products produced therefrom, having low stiffness and surface lint. The inventive products may be produced by a print creping process adapted to dispose a non-crosslinked latex polymer on at least one of the outer surfaces of the tissue product. The non-crosslinked latex polymer creping composition does not negatively affect stiffness such that the products generally have a Stiffness Index less than about 5.0, such as from about 2.5 to about 5.0.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/40 - Multi-ply at least one of the sheets being non-planar, e.g. crêped
• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
• D21H 27/02 - Patterned paper

Abstract

Disclosed are non-wood pulps having a fiber length greater than about 1.70 mm and a Very Long Fiber (VLF) content of about 0.50% or less. The fibers are readily dispersible in water and useful in the formation of fibrous sheets, particularly wet-laid sheets and more particularly wet-laid tissue sheets having a relatively low basis weight. In addition of having a relatively long fiber length and a low VLF content, the pulps may also have a Dispersivity Index of about 2.00 or less, which is indicative of a relatively narrow fiber length distribution. The pulps may be prepared from plants of the family Asparagaceae by mechanical pulping and more preferably by a chemi-mechanical pulping process using an alkaline and hydrogen peroxide where the plant biomass is cut to size prior to pulping.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 11/12 - Pulp from non-woody plants or crops, e.g. cotton, flax, straw or bagasse
• D21H 11/20 - Chemically or biochemically modified fibres
• D21C 9/16 - Bleaching with per compounds

Abstract

Methods and consumer products for detecting a metabolite, the method comprising: testing a urine sample from a subject for a metabolite selected from the group consisting of androstenediol, oxtenedioate, digydrouracil, heptanoylglutamine, pregnenetriol, sulfate, heptenoylglutamine, hexanoylglutamine, guanine, methylhexanoylglutamine, hexanoylglycine, hexenoylglycine, spermidine, diacetylspermine, acisoga and combinations thereof; and producing a metabolic profile for the metabolite.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/493 - Physical analysis of biological material of liquid biological material urine

Abstract

Soft, durable and bulky tissue products comprising non-wood fibers and more particularly high yield hesperaloe pulp fibers are disclosed. The tissue products preferably comprise at least about 5 percent, by weight of the product, high yield hesperaloe pulp fiber and have relatively modest tensile strengths, such as a geometric mean tensile (GMT) greater than about 1,000 g/3″, and improved durability and cross-machine direction (CD) properties, such as a CD Stretch greater than about 10 percent. Additionally, at the foregoing tensile strengths the products are not overly stiff. For example, the tissue products may have a Stiffness Index less than about 10.0.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
• D21H 11/12 - Pulp from non-woody plants or crops, e.g. cotton, flax, straw or bagasse
• D21G 1/00 - Calenders; Smoothing apparatus
• D21H 27/42 - Multi-ply comprising dry-laid paper
• D21H 27/38 - Multi-ply at least one of the sheets having a fibrous composition differing from that of other sheets
• D21F 11/04 - Processes for making continuous lengths of paper, or of cardboard, or of wet web for fibreboard production, on paper-making machines of the Fourdrinier type paper or board consisting of two or more layers
• D21F 11/14 - Making cellulose wadding, filter- or blotting paper

Abstract

Disclosed are non-wood pulps having a fiber length greater than about 1.70 mm and a brightness of about 80% or greater. The relatively high degree of brightness is achieved without a loss fiber length or pulp yield. The high degree of brightness and relatively long fiber length makes the pulps well suited for the manufacture of wet-laid fibrous products, particularly wet-laid tissue products. The pulps may be prepared from plants of the family Asparagaceae by mechanical pulping and more preferably by a chemi-mechanical pulping using a sodium hydroxide alkaline peroxide solution where the primary pulp is cleaned to reduce debris prior to bleaching. Preferably the cleaned primary pulp has less than about 5% debris prior to bleaching.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21C 9/10 - Bleaching
• D21C 3/02 - Pulping cellulose-containing materials with inorganic bases or alkaline reacting compounds, e.g. sulfate processes
• D21C 1/10 - Physical methods for facilitating impregnation
• D21C 9/00 - After-treatment of cellulose pulp, e.g. of wood pulp, or cotton linters

Abstract

Energy mechanism assemblies and methods of operating such assemblies are described. One method of providing energy to an item may comprise positioning an item proximate an energy mechanism assembly comprising a first and second energy mechanism and a translation system configured to move the second mechanism along between a first position and a second position along a first axis and a second axis, positioning the item between the first and second mechanisms, moving the second mechanism from the first position to the second position, moving the second mechanism along the second axis for a first length while the second mechanism is in contact with the item; and providing energy to the item at least while the second mechanism contacts the item.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor
• B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles

Abstract

Methods and consumer products for detecting a metabolite, the method comprising: testing a urine sample from a subject for a metabolite selected from the group consisting of ascorbate, dehydroascorbate, CEHC-sulfate, CEHC-taurine, CEHC-glucronide, pantoate, 5-amino valerate, galactonate, phenylacetylalanine, methylcatecholsulfate, phenylacetylglutamine, carboxysuccinate, carboxyethylvaline, arabinose, threonate, methylcrotonylglycine, glucuronate, carboxyethylisoleucine, glycoursodeoxycholate, leucylalanine, lithocholatesulfate, allo-threonine, cholic, glucuronide and combinations thereof; and producing a metabolic profile for the metabolite.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 30/72 - Mass spectrometers
• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids

Abstract

A method and system are disclosed for actively cooling a fluid, particularly a foamed fluid. The foamed fluid may comprise a foamed suspension of fibers that is used to form a web. The foamed suspension of fibers is fed around a recirculation loop and actively cooled using a heat exchanger.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 21/56 - Foam
• D21F 1/66 - Pulp catching, de-watering, or recovering; Re-use of pulp-water
• D21F 9/00 - Complete machines for making continuous webs of paper
• D21F 11/00 - Processes for making continuous lengths of paper, or of cardboard, or of wet web for fibreboard production, on paper-making machines
• D21H 13/08 - Synthetic cellulose fibres from regenerated cellulose
• D21H 21/18 - Reinforcing agents
• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes

Abstract

A polyolefin material that is formed by solid state drawing of a thermoplastic composition containing a continuous phase that includes a polyolefin matrix polymer and nanoinclusion additive is provided. The nanoinclusion additive is dispersed within the continuous phase as discrete nano-scale phase domains. When drawn, the nano-scale phase domains are able to interact with the matrix in a unique manner to create a network of nanopores.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 23/12 - Polypropene
• C08L 23/14 - Copolymers of propene
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones
• C08L 63/00 - Compositions of epoxy resins; Compositions of derivatives of epoxy resins
• B29C 48/40 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders using two or more parallel screws, e.g. twin screw extruders
• B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor

Abstract

Described herein are novel super absorbent materials. The super absorbent materials are copolymerized with strong or super strong ionizable monomers and bulky counter ions or select metal salts. The copolymer-based super absorbent materials have significantly improved absorbance properties. The compositions and methods described herein are useful in a variety of absorbent products.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 222/02 - Acids; Metal salts or ammonium salts thereof

Abstract

Disclosed are embossed multi-ply tissue products having improved bulk, softness, strength, embossment clarity and/or embossment height. The multi-ply tissue products comprise a first tissue ply having a plurality of embossments arranged in an open first pattern such as open, continuous line elements, which may be substantially oriented in the cross-machine direction (CD). The products further comprise a second ply having a plurality of micro-embossments disposed in a second pattern. The first and second embossing patterns are such that when the first and second plies are joined to form the product the first and second patterns are not in registration with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/40 - Multi-ply at least one of the sheets being non-planar, e.g. crêped
• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
• D21H 27/02 - Patterned paper
• B31F 1/07 - Embossing
• B31F 5/04 - Attaching together sheets, strips or webs; Reinforcing edges by exclusive use of adhesives

Abstract

Superabsorbent particles having less than 1000 ppm non-solvent, a median size of from about 50 to about 2,000 micrometers, and containing nanopores having an average cross-sectional dimension of from about 10 to about 500 nanometers are provided. The superabsorbent particles exhibit a Vortex Time of about 80 seconds or less.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
• C08J 9/28 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof by elimination of a liquid phase from a macromolecular composition or article, e.g. drying of coagulum

Abstract

The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet-pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 14.0 grams per square meter or greater. Despite having relatively high per-ply basis weights, the products are generally soft and flexible, such as having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 10.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20.0. While being soft and flexible, the tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a geometric mean tensile (GMT) greater than about 1,000 g/3″.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
• D21H 27/40 - Multi-ply at least one of the sheets being non-planar, e.g. crêped
• D21H 25/00 - After-treatment of paper not provided for in groups
• D21H 21/14 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper
• B32B 5/22 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous
• B32B 3/30 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed

Abstract

A method and system are disclosed for determining surfactant concentration levels in aqueous solutions. In accordance with the method of the present disclosure, a related carbon parameter, such as COD or TOC, is measured in an aqueous solution. This measurement is then converted to surfactant concentration using a mathematical correlation or reference data. Through the method and system of the present disclosure, surfactant concentrations in process streams can be monitored and adjusted on the fly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/18 - Water
• C02F 1/24 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by flotation
• C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis

Abstract

Waste storage devices are provided. The waste storage device is capable of sharing information concerning the health of a user. The waste storage device includes a sampling area in the interior of the container configured to detect the presence of one or more volatile organic compounds. The waste storage device is in communication with a server system capable of generating and delivering a notification to a user. Methods for communicating a health state of a user are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65F 1/00 - Refuse receptacles
• B65F 1/16 - Lids or covers
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G01N 33/497 - Physical analysis of biological material of gaseous biological material, e.g. breath

Abstract

Disclosed is a dispersible adhesively bonded wet tissue laminate and more particularly a dispersible wet wipe comprising two or more adhesively bonded tissue plies. Generally, the wet tissue laminate comprises first, and second tissue plies adhesively bonded to one another by an adhesive, particularly a triggerable binder, that binds the plies together at discrete bond points. The first and second tissue plies may differ in respect to at least one of basis weight, sheet bulk, tensile strength or fiber composition. The laminates are generally strong enough to withstand use, such as having a geometric mean wet tensile strength (GMWT) greater than about 200 g/in, but disperse quickly in water, such as having a Slosh Time less than about 60 minutes.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/32 - Multi-ply with materials applied between the sheets
• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
• D21H 11/04 - Kraft or sulfate pulp

Abstract

Provided are rolled tissue products, particularly rolled towel products, configured for peripheral dispensing having improved dispensing and consumer satisfaction. The products comprises a plurality of sheets spirally wound around a core where individual sheets are separated from one another by a line of perforations divided into multiple zones where each of the zones has a different bonded area. The different zones have different detach strength because of the difference in bonded area. Compared to products having a line of perforations with a single strength or bonded area across the entirety of the perforation line length, the products have comparable or better detach strength but are less susceptible to dispensing failures.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 10/16 - Paper towels; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes

Abstract

Absorbent structures and methods of manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, an absorbent structure may comprise a first layer, a second layer, and a mixture of particles and adhesive disposed therebetween, the superabsorbent particles being disposed at greater than 400 gsm and less than 600 gsm, and the adhesive being disposed at greater than 4% and less than 5%, by weight, of the weight of the superabsorbent particles. The adhesive may form a three-dimensional mesh network comprising network adhesive filaments with the superabsorbent particles immobilized within the mesh network, and the network adhesive filaments extending substantially throughout a three-dimensional space defined by the network adhesive filaments and the superabsorbent particles, and wherein the absorbent structure has a SAM Capture Value greater than or equal to 98, according to the SAM Capture Test Method.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/531 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium having a homogeneous composition through the thickness of the pad
• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators

Abstract

A hair dryer includes a housing having a handle portion and a nozzle portion, a motor within the housing, a fan drivingly connected to the motor within the housing, a heating element within the housing, and at least one ultraviolet light emitting element within the nozzle portion, the at least one ultraviolet light emitting element being configured to irradiate a flow passage of the nozzle portion with ultraviolet light. At least a portion of the housing adjacent to the at least one ultraviolet light emitting element is transparent or translucent allowing the ultraviolet light to be viewed from exterior to the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45D 20/12 - Hand-held drying devices, e.g. air douches - Details thereof or accessories therefor, e.g. nozzles, stands
• A61L 9/20 - Ultraviolet radiation

Abstract

The present invention discloses a nonwoven web and methods for manufacturing the nonwoven web. The present invention specifically discloses a nonwoven web that includes a co-forming process wherein a first gas stream includes meltblown fibers that are extruded from a first die head, a second gas stream that includes spunblown fibers that are extruded from a second die head and a third die head that includes pulp fibers that are extruded from a pulp nozzle. By sandwiching spunblown fibers between meltblown fibers during the co-forming processes, a nonwoven web having improved cross-machine direction tensile strength is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04H 5/08 - Non woven fabrics formed of mixtures of relatively short fibres and yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres or yarns
• D04H 3/011 - Polyesters
• D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
• D04H 3/03 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of yarns or filaments at random

Abstract

An auto-biodegradable absorbent article formed at least in part from a biodegradable polymer is provided that includes an inactivated microorganism product. The absorbent article contains one or more microorganisms that are designed to secrete an enzyme that degrades the biopolymer, which can be a polyhydroxybutyrate polymer. The microorganism can naturally secrete the enzyme or can be genetically modified to secrete the enzyme. The microorganisms or bacteria incorporated into the absorbent article are particularly selected based upon their salt tolerance and enzyme production at certain salt concentrations.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
• A61L 15/36 - Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons containing microorganisms
• A61L 15/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Derivatives thereof
• A61L 15/38 - Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons containing enzymes

Abstract

A process and system are disclosed for increasing the rate of degradation of biopolymers in a solid waste depository, such as a landfill. A microorganism product, which can be an encapsulated product, is combined with the waste materials. The product contains one or more microorganisms that are designed to secrete an enzyme that degrades the biopolymer, which can be a polyhydroxybutyrate polymer. The microorganism can naturally secrete the enzyme or can be genetically modified to secrete the enzyme. The microorganisms or bacteria incorporated into the product are particularly selected in order to thrive in a particular environmental condition where the solid waste is located.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 11/10 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation
• C08G 63/06 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids or from polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids
• C12N 11/087 - Acrylic polymers

Abstract

A moulded fibrous end plug and dispenser system comprising the same, the end plug for use in mounting a roll of sheet material to a dispenser and having a roll facing side comprising formations configured to be insertable into an opening in an end of a roll of sheet material and for securing the end plug to the roll of sheet material, the end plug further comprising an opposite dispenser facing side comprising formations configured to cooperate with formations of a roll holder portion of a dispenser in use for mounting the end plug to the dispenser.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 10/38 - Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means the web being rolled-up
• B65H 75/18 - Constructional details

Abstract

Absorbent structures and methods of manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing an absorbent structure may comprise directing a stream of particles toward a material layer, spraying the stream with a first adhesive, the first adhesive contacting the stream at a first contact point, spraying the stream with a second adhesive, the second adhesive contacting the stream at a second contact point, depositing the particles, first adhesive, and second adhesive onto the material layer, and separating the mixture of the particles, adhesive, and the material layer into individual absorbent structures, each absorbent structure produced having particles disposed in an amount equal to 500 gsm and adhesive disposed in an amount equal to 7% by weight, of the weight of the superabsorbent particles, and having Wet Pad Integrity values greater than or equal to 20, according to the Wet Pad Integrity Test Method.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators

Abstract

Absorbent structures and methods of manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, an absorbent structure may comprise a first layer, a second layer, and a mixture of particles and adhesive between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the particles are disposed at greater than 400 gsm and less than 600 gsm, wherein the adhesive is disposed at greater than 4% and less than 6%, by weight, of the weight of the particles, wherein the adhesive forms a three-dimensional mesh network comprising network adhesive filaments with the particles immobilized within the mesh network, and the network adhesive filaments extending substantially throughout a three-dimensional space defined by the network adhesive filaments and the particles, the structure having a Gray Level % Coefficient of Variability value (GL % COV) of less than or equal to 34.5, according to the Pad Uniformity Test Method.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/531 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium having a homogeneous composition through the thickness of the pad

Abstract

Absorbent structures and methods of manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, an absorbent structure may comprise first and second substrate material layers and a mixture of superabsorbent particles and adhesive disposed between the first and second substrate material layers. The superabsorbent particles may be disposed in an amount greater than 400 gsm, and the adhesive may be disposed in an amount less than 5%, by weight, of the weight of the superabsorbent particles, and the adhesive forms a three-dimensional mesh network comprising network adhesive filaments with the superabsorbent particles immobilized within the mesh network, and the network adhesive filaments extending substantially throughout a three-dimensional space defined by the network adhesive filaments and the superabsorbent particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
• A61F 13/53 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium

Abstract

Methods of manufacturing a substrate including a component, such as superabsorbent material, having a volatile hydrophobic coating are disclosed. The method can include providing a fluid supply including a liquid and providing a supply of the component. The component can include a volatile hydrophobic coating. The method can include introducing the component to the fluid supply. The method can also include transferring the component in the fluid supply to provide the substrate. The method can further include applying heat to the substrate. The heat can remove the volatile hydrophobic coating from the component.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/24 - Naturally occurring macromolecular compounds, e.g. humic acids or their derivatives
• B01F 23/50 - Mixing liquids with solids
• B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating

Abstract

Disclosed are novel pharmaceutical, animal feed compositions and methods of treating non-human animals comprising at least one component selected from the extract(s), fraction(s), active compound(s) and phytochemical(s), or mixtures thereof, derived from non-woody plants of the genus Hesperaloe. Animal feed compositions may comprise a basal animal feed and water soluble solids extracted from Hesperaloe and comprising at least one saponin. The water soluble solids may comprise from about 5 to about 30 wt % saponin. The compositions of the present invention can be used for the treatment of non-human animals, such as poultry and more particularly for preventing and treating coccidiosis. An embodiment provides an immunological composition useful for inducing the production of antibodies to an antigen in a non-human animal comprising an antigen, preferably a coccidia, and a saponin composition extracted from Hesperaloe. The saponins extracted from Hesperaloe biomass may comprise 25(27)-dehydrofucreastatin, 5(6),25(27)-disdehydroyuccaloiside C, 5(6)-disdehydroyuccaloiside C, furcreastatin and yuccaloiside C.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/012 - Coccidia antigens
• A61K 39/39 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by the immunostimulating additives, e.g. chemical adjuvants
• A61P 33/02 - Antiprotozoals, e.g. for leishmaniasis, trichomoniasis, toxoplasmosis

Abstract

Disclosed is a process for removing water soluble extractives from non-woody plants of the genus Hesperaloe, wherein the extract contains at least one saponin. The process includes providing Hesperaloe biomass, milling and washing the biomass with a solvent to yield a crude extract and optionally further purifying and/or concentrating the crude extract. The saponins extracted from Hesperaloe biomass may comprise 25(27)-dehydrofucreastatin, 5(6), 25(27)-disdehydroyuccaloiside C, 5(6)-disdehydroyuccaloiside C, furcreastatin, and yuccaloiside C. An embodiment of present application provides a method of enhancing an immune response to an antigen in a non-human animal comprising administration of a saponin containing Hesperaloe extract. Another embodiment provides an administration of a Hesperaloe-derived immunomodulator containing one or more saponins for the prevention, treatment, and control of one or more conditions in non-human animals. Preferably, a Hesperaloe extract comprising one or more saponins may be administered orally to poultry for the prevention and treatment of coccidiosis. Disclosed is a process for removing water soluble extractives from non-woody plants of the genus Hesperaloe, wherein the extract contains at least one saponin. The process includes providing Hesperaloe biomass, milling and washing the biomass with a solvent to yield a crude extract and optionally further purifying and/or concentrating the crude extract. The saponins extracted from Hesperaloe biomass may comprise 25(27)-dehydrofucreastatin, 5(6), 25(27)-disdehydroyuccaloiside C, 5(6)-disdehydroyuccaloiside C, furcreastatin, and yuccaloiside C. An embodiment of present application provides a method of enhancing an immune response to an antigen in a non-human animal comprising administration of a saponin containing Hesperaloe extract. Another embodiment provides an administration of a Hesperaloe-derived immunomodulator containing one or more saponins for the prevention, treatment, and control of one or more conditions in non-human animals. Preferably, a Hesperaloe extract comprising one or more saponins may be administered orally to poultry for the prevention and treatment of coccidiosis.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 36/8965 - Asparagus, e.g. garden asparagus or asparagus fern
• A61P 33/02 - Antiprotozoals, e.g. for leishmaniasis, trichomoniasis, toxoplasmosis
• A61K 31/704 - Compounds having saccharide radicals attached to non-saccharide compounds by glycosidic linkages attached to a carbocyclic compound, e.g. phloridzin attached to a condensed carbocyclic ring system, e.g. sennosides, thiocolchicosides, escin, daunorubicin, digitoxin

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for logging incontinence information. The method can include detecting, by one or more computing devices, a user input describing incontinence information; updating, by the one or more computing devices and in response to detecting the user input, a private log based at least in part on the incontinence information; determining, by the one or more computing devices and after updating the private log, a performance metric based at least in part on comparing the private log with a current plan; and providing, by the one or more computing devices, a progress notification based at least in part on the performance metric.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records

Abstract

Methods and compositions for modulating a bladder microbiome in a subject to improve bladder health are disclosed. The method can include providing a composition including a carrier and a bladder therapeutic agent. The bladder therapeutic agent can include isomaltulose, dextrin type 1, dextrin type 2, or combinations thereof. The method can further include administering the composition to a urogenital region of the subject. The method can include promoting a growth of Lactobacillus crispatus relative to Streptococcus anginosus within the bladder microbiome to modulate the bladder microbiome to improve bladder health.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/7016 - Disaccharides, e.g. lactose, lactulose
• A61P 13/10 - Drugs for disorders of the urinary system of the bladder

Abstract

A disinfectant composition that contains a unique combination of a primary antiviral agent and a secondary antiviral agent is provided. More particularly, the primary antiviral agent includes a polyprotic acid having a low first acid dissociation constant and the secondary antiviral agent is selected from the group consisting of an anionic N-acyl compound, metal halide salt, amine compound, amine compound, aliphatic amine oxide, alkyl glycoside, alcohol ethoxylate, and combinations thereof. By selectively controlling the particular nature of each antiviral agent and their relative concentration, the present inventors have discovered that a synergistic affect can be achieved in which the disinfectant composition is capable of exhibiting an antiviral efficacy against non-enveloped viruses.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/18 - Liquid substances
• A61K 31/194 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having two or more carboxyl groups, e.g. succinic, maleic or phthalic acid
• A61K 31/205 - Amine addition salts of organic acids; Inner quaternary ammonium salts, e.g. betaine, carnitine
• A61K 31/661 - Phosphorus acids or esters thereof not having P—C bonds, e.g. fosfosal, dichlorvos, malathion
• A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
• A61P 31/12 - Antivirals

Abstract

Disclosed are multi-ply tissue products comprising a non-crosslinked binder that are durable and dispersible. The products generally have a Slosh time less than 2 minutes, such as less than about 60 seconds, such as less than about 45 seconds. Surprisingly, the foregoing Slosh times are achieved despite the tissue products having relatively high cross-machine direction (CD) wet tensile strength, such as greater than about 100 g/3″. Typically, increasing wet tensile strength, particularly wet CD tensile strength, negatively effects dispersability and increases Slosh time. Despite this trend, the present invention surprisingly provides a tissue product having a relatively high degree of wet strength and good dispersability.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/40 - Multi-ply at least one of the sheets being non-planar, e.g. crêped
• A47K 10/16 - Paper towels; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
• B31F 1/12 - Crêping
• B31F 1/07 - Embossing

Abstract

Absorbent garments and methods of manufacture are disclosed. An absorbent garment may comprise front, back, and crotch regions, an absorbent assembly, a front panel and a back panel, the front panel and back panel each including an inner layer and an outer layer, with a stranded elastic area disposed between the inner layers and the outer layers, a front panel stretch band material disposed between the outer layer and a portion of the inner layer, with the stranded elastic area adjacent and discrete from and disposed closer to the crotch region than the stretch band material. The article further comprising a stretch band material adhesive coupling the stretch band material to the inner layer, and a longitudinal overlap between the stretch band material adhesive and the inner layer may be greater than about 40% of an overall longitudinal length of the stretch band material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/49 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies
• A61F 13/496 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies in the form of pants or briefs

Abstract

Antimicrobial compositions and methods for inhibiting microbial growth are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions can include an acyl lactylate, a glycol, and a carrier. The carrier can include water. Water can form at least about 90% by weight of the composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/56 - Remote control
• F24F 11/72 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure
• F24F 11/30 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring

Abstract

Disclosed are animal feed compositions comprising a saponin extracted from a non-woody plant of the genus Hesperaloe. The saponin containing extracts, which generally constitute the water soluble fraction, are useful as additives to basal animal feed to reduce the production of ammonia. In certain embodiments, saponin containing compositions of the present invention may inhibit proteolytic microorganisms, reducing ammonia and improving animal welfare and animal performance. In other embodiments, administration of saponin containing compositions of the present invention to non-human animal inhibits the release of gaseous ammonia through the inhibition urease. The compositions of the present invention may be administered to non-human animals, particularly poultry, to reduce ammonia emissions. In certain embodiment, the animal feed composition comprises a basal animal feed and an extract from a non-woody plant of the genus Hesperaloe, the extract comprising 25(27)-dehydrofucreastatin, 5(6), 25(27)-disdehydroyuccaloiside C, 5(6)-disdehydroyuccaloiside C, furcreastatin, yuccaloiside, or a mixture thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/7048 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin
• A61P 1/14 - Prodigestives, e.g. acids, enzymes, appetite stimulants, antidyspeptics, tonics, antiflatulents
• A61K 36/896 - Liliaceae (Lily family), e.g. daylily, plantain lily, Hyacinth or narcissus
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
• A23K 20/163 - Sugars; Polysaccharides
• A23K 50/75 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for birds for poultry
• A23K 20/121 - Heterocyclic compounds containing oxygen or sulfur as hetero atom

Abstract

Methods for producing a dispenser for dispensable products are disclosed. The method includes attaching a label to the front plate of the dispenser by an in-mold process. The label has a label height (H2) that is less than the front plate height (H1) and label width (W2) that is less than the front plate width (W1) such that a border is formed around at least a portion of the label in the front plate. The front plate can be formed from a transparent material while the label is formed from an opaque material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• G09F 13/04 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
• G09F 23/00 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes

Abstract

A moulded fibrous end plug (3) and dispenser system comprising the same, the end plug for use in mounting a roll of sheet material to a dispenser and having a roll facing side comprising formations configured to be insertable into an opening in an end of a roll of sheet material and for securing the end plug to the roll of sheet material, the end plug further comprising an opposite dispenser facing side comprising formations configured to cooperate with formations of a roll holder portion of a dispenser in use for mounting the end plug to the dispenser. The formations of the roll facing side configured to be insertable into the opening in the end of the roll of sheet material include a plurality of domes (7). The formations of the roll facing side for securing the end plug to the roll of sheet material include protuberances (26) configured to provide an interference fit securing the end plug to the roll.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 10/38 - Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means the web being rolled-up
• B65H 75/18 - Constructional details

Abstract

A process for forming multi-layer fibrous web with good absorbent capacity and absorbent rate is disclosed. The multi-layer fibrous web can be used as absorbent articles, including wiping products, such as industrial wipers, food service wipers, and the like. The multi-layer fibrous web includes a first layer and a second layer, as well as a crossover zone, that has a capillary pressure between the capillary pressure of the first layer and the capillary pressure of the second layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21F 11/04 - Processes for making continuous lengths of paper, or of cardboard, or of wet web for fibreboard production, on paper-making machines of the Fourdrinier type paper or board consisting of two or more layers
• B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
• B32B 5/32 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous both layers being foamed or specifically porous
• D21F 11/00 - Processes for making continuous lengths of paper, or of cardboard, or of wet web for fibreboard production, on paper-making machines
• D21F 1/02 - Head boxes of Fourdrinier machines
• D21H 27/38 - Multi-ply at least one of the sheets having a fibrous composition differing from that of other sheets
• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
• D04H 1/4374 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece using different kinds of webs, e.g. by layering webs
• D04H 1/26 - Wood pulp
• D04H 1/4382 - Stretched reticular film fibres; Composite fibres; Mixed fibres; Ultrafine fibres; Fibres for artificial leather
• D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
• D04H 1/435 - Polyesters
• D04H 1/32 - Synthetic pulp
• D04H 1/732 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged by fluid current, e.g. air-lay

Abstract

An apparatus for conveying and applying a discrete part to a substrate includes a plurality of transfer puck assemblies, a drive assembly, and a translation mechanism. The plurality of transfer puck assemblies is adapted to convey the discrete part to the substrate, and each transfer puck assembly includes at least one puck segment. The drive assembly is configured to rotate each transfer puck assembly about a drive axis. The translation mechanism is configured to translate the at least one puck segment in an axial direction as the plurality of transfer puck assemblies are being rotated about the drive axis to move the discrete part to a profiled configuration prior to application of the profiled discrete part to the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for producing a substrate are described. A method and apparatus for introducing a component into a fluid supply is also presented. A method can include providing a first fluid supply. The fluid supply can be configured as a foam in some embodiments. The method can also include providing a component feed system and a supply of the component. The method can include introducing the component to a fluid supply in an eductor in some aspects. A resultant slurry including a fluid supply and the component can be transferred through a headbox. The resultant slurry can be dewatered to provide a substrate including the component.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 23/50 - Mixing liquids with solids
• B01F 25/312 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows - Details thereof
• B01F 35/221 - Control or regulation of operational parameters, e.g. level of material in the mixer, temperature or pressure

Abstract

Disclosed is a dispersible adhesively bonded wet tissue laminate and more particularly a dispersible wet wipe comprising two or more adhesively bonded tissue plies. Generally, the wipe comprises first, and second tissue plies adhesively bonded to one another by an adhesive, particularly a triggerable binder, disposed at the interface of the plies. The first and second tissue plies preferably comprise fibrous tissue plies and more preferably wet-laid tissue plies consisting essentially of conventional papermaking fibers. The adhesively bonded laminates are generally strong enough to withstand use, such as having a geometric mean wet tensile strength (GMWT) greater than about 250 g/in, but disperse quickly in water, such as having a Slosh Time less than about 60 minutes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
• A47K 10/16 - Paper towels; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives

Abstract

Disclosed are multi-ply tissue products comprising a non-crosslinked binder that are durable, smooth and with low levels of Slough. In certain instances the creped tissue product have a geometric mean tensile (GMT) from about 700 to about 1,500 g/3″, a basis weight from about 45 to about 60 gsm and a Slough less than about 2.00 mg, more preferably less than about 1.50 mg, such as from about 0.10 to about 2.00, such as from about 0.25 to about 1.50 mg. The inventive tissue products also have good durability, such as a Durability Index from about 10.0 to about 20.0, smooth surfaces, such as a TS750 value from about 15.0 to 40.0 and low stiffness, such as a Stiffness Index less than about 10.0.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
• A47K 10/16 - Paper towels; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
• D21H 17/24 - Polysaccharides
• D21H 17/36 - Polyalkenylalcohols; Polyalkenylethers; Polyalkenylesters
• D21H 19/12 - Coatings without pigments applied as a solution using water as the only solvent, e.g. in the presence of acid or alkaline compounds
• D21H 21/06 - Paper forming aids
• D21H 21/24 - Surfactants
• D21H 27/02 - Patterned paper
• D21H 27/40 - Multi-ply at least one of the sheets being non-planar, e.g. crêped

Abstract

Disclosed are soluble extractives prepared from non-woody plants of the genus Hesperaloe and processes for preparing the same. The extracts preferably comprise at least one saponin. In certain instances, the process includes providing biomass derived from non-woody plants of the genus Hesperaloe, milling the biomass, washing the biomass with a solvent to yield a crude extract and optionally further purifying the crude extract by filtration to remove water insoluble compositions such as fibers, fines, epidermal debris and lipids. Preferably, the composition extracted from Hesperaloe comprises 25(27)-dehydrofucreastatin, 5(6),25(27)-disdehydroyuccaloiside C, 5(6)-disdehydroyuccaloiside, C, furcreastatin, yuccaloiside, or a mixture thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 36/88 - Liliopsida (monocotyledons)
• B01D 11/02 - Solvent extraction of solids
• B01D 9/00 - Crystallisation
• A61K 31/7048 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin

Abstract

Disclosed are tissue products comprising a single ply tissue web that has been prepared by a creping process and more preferably by a print creping process adapted to dispose a non-crosslinked latex polymer on at least one of the outer surfaces of the tissue web. The creped single ply tissue products generally have a low degree of stiffness, such as a Stiffness Index less than about 8.00, and are highly durable, such as a Durability Index greater than about 12.0. In other instances, the tissue products may have very low levels of lint or dust, such as a Slough less than about 4.00 mg, even at basis weights from about 45 to about 55 grams per square meter (gsm) and tensile strengths from 600 to 1,200 g/3″.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
• D21H 19/12 - Coatings without pigments applied as a solution using water as the only solvent, e.g. in the presence of acid or alkaline compounds
• D21H 19/22 - Polyalkenes, e.g. polystyrene
• D21H 27/02 - Patterned paper

Abstract

Methods, systems and apparatus for a pouch-style mask having upper and lower mask substrates, each having a first layer comprising spunbond material and a second layer comprising meltblown material, a perimeter comprising a user contacting portion and a non-user contacting portion, and a shoulder proximate a left-side transition between the user contacting portion and the non-user contacting portion and a shoulder proximate a right-side transition between the user contacting portion and the non-user contacting portion. The mask also has a head strap assembly comprising first and second head straps each having first and second end portions, where the first end portions of the first and second head straps are attached to the left upper and lower shoulders in a side-by-side configuration and the second end portions of the first and second head straps are attached to the right upper and lower shoulders in a side-by-side configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41D 13/11 - Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres
• A62B 23/02 - Filters for breathing-protection purposes for respirators

Abstract

A spray dried non-hydrogen bonded (NHB) nano-fibrillated cellulose (NFC) composition and methods for preparing such composition are disclosed. The spray dried NFC with a NHB effect results in low packing density.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08B 15/05 - Derivatives containing elements other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, halogen, or sulfur
• F26B 3/12 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by convection, i.e. heat being conveyed from a heat source to the materials or objects to be dried by a gas or vapour, e.g. air the gas or vapour carrying the materials or objects to be dried with it in the form of a spray
• D06M 10/06 - Inorganic compounds or elements
• D06M 101/06 - Vegetal fibres cellulosic

Abstract

Described herein are modified thermoplastic polyurethanes, methods of reactively extruding the modified thermoplastic polyurethanes, and methods of using the modified thermoplastic polyurethanes. The modified thermoplastic polyurethanes are micro-crosslinked through reaction with a functional polyolefin, have significantly improved tensile strength and elongation compared to unmodified thermoplastic polyurethanes, and may be extruded.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 48/29 - Feeding the extrusion material to the extruder in liquid form
• B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
• C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
• C08L 75/04 - Polyurethanes
• B29K 75/00 - Use of polyureas or polyurethanes as moulding material

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for producing a substrate are described. A method and apparatus for introducing a component into a fluid supply is also presented. A method can include providing a first fluid supply. The fluid supply can be configured as a foam in some embodiments. The method can also include providing a component feed system and a supply of the component. The method can include introducing the component to a fluid supply in an eductor in some aspects. A resultant slurry including a fluid supply and the component can be transferred through a headbox. The resultant slurry can be dewatered to provide a substrate including the component.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04H 1/732 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged by fluid current, e.g. air-lay
• B01F 23/50 - Mixing liquids with solids
• B01F 25/312 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows - Details thereof
• B01F 35/71 - Feed mechanisms
• D04H 1/58 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives
• D04H 1/407 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties containing absorbing substances, e.g. activated carbon
• D21F 1/02 - Head boxes of Fourdrinier machines

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for producing a substrate are described. A method and apparatus for introducing a component into a fluid supply is also presented. A method can include providing a first fluid supply. The fluid supply can be configured as a foam in some embodiments. The method can also include providing a component feed system and a supply of the component. The method can include introducing the component to a fluid supply in an eductor in some aspects. A resultant slurry including a fluid supply and the component can be transferred through a headbox. The resultant slurry can be dewatered to provide a substrate including the component.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04H 1/425 - Cellulose series
• A61F 13/53 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium
• B01F 23/235 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids for making foam
• B01F 23/50 - Mixing liquids with solids
• B01F 25/312 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows - Details thereof
• D04H 1/407 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties containing absorbing substances, e.g. activated carbon
• D04H 1/732 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged by fluid current, e.g. air-lay

Abstract

A nonwoven composite that has a dimension in a machine direction and a cross-machine direction is provided. The composite comprises a nonwoven facing positioned adjacent to an elastic film. The nonwoven facing contains a spunbond web that is formed by necking a base spunbond web. The base spunbond web includes a plurality of fibers generally oriented in the machine direction and exhibiting a machine direction tensile strength and cross-machine direction tensile strength. The ratio of the machine direction tensile strength to the cross-machine direction tensile strength is about 4:1 or more.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• D04H 3/04 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of yarns or filaments in rectilinear paths, e.g. crossing at right angles
• B32B 5/08 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments the fibres or filaments of a layer being specially arranged or being of different substances
• B32B 7/14 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties applied in spaced arrangements, e.g. in stripes
• B32B 27/00 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin
• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
• A61F 13/49 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies
• A61L 15/24 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Derivatives thereof
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• D04H 1/593 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives to layered webs 
• A61F 13/51 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the outer layers of the pads

Abstract

The present invention relates to belts useful in the manufacture of paper products, such as tissue paper. Particularly this invention relates to a belt used in a through-air drying process for making tissue products, and more particularly to an additively manufactured belt having a particular pattern thereon which imparts properties to tissue products manufactured therewith.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21F 11/00 - Processes for making continuous lengths of paper, or of cardboard, or of wet web for fibreboard production, on paper-making machines
• B65G 15/42 - Belts or like endless load-carriers made of rubber or plastics having ribs, ridges, or other surface projections
• B65G 15/54 - Endless load-carriers made of interwoven ropes or wires
• D21F 11/14 - Making cellulose wadding, filter- or blotting paper

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for producing a substrate are described. A method and apparatus for introducing a component into a fluid supply is also presented. A method can include providing a first fluid supply. The fluid supply can be configured as a foam in me embodiments. The method can also include providing a component feed system and a supply of the component. The method can include introducing the component to a fluid supply in an eductor in some aspects. A resultant slurry including a fluid supply and the component can be transferred through a headbox. The resultant slurry can be dewatered to provide a substrate including the component.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators

Abstract

An absorbent article can have a topsheet layer, a liquid impermeable layer, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet layer and the liquid impermeable layer. The absorbent article can further include an exudate management layer in fluid communication with the topsheet layer. In various embodiments, the exudate management layer can be positioned on a body facing surface of the topsheet layer. In various embodiments, the exudate management layer can be positioned between the topsheet layer and the absorbent core. The exudate management layer has a first component which defines an opening for direct passage of body exudates into the absorbent core. The exudate management layer has a second component which at least partially overlaps the first component of the exudate management layer and further extends in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article in a direction towards the posterior region of the absorbent article.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/537 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium having an inhomogeneous composition through the thickness of the pad characterised by a layer facilitating or inhibiting flow in one direction or plane, e.g. a wicking layer
• A61F 13/511 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin
• B32B 3/26 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids

Abstract

The present disclosure provides high bulk tissue products, as well as an apparatus and methods for manufacturing the same. The tissue products provided herein not only have high bulk, but they also have improved surface smoothness, particularly compared to tissue products of similar basis weights.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
• A47K 10/16 - Paper towels; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
• D21H 27/30 - Multi-ply
• D21H 11/04 - Kraft or sulfate pulp
• B32B 3/28 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer comprising a deformed thin sheet, e.g. corrugated, crumpled
• B32B 29/00 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard
• D21H 27/02 - Patterned paper
• D21H 27/32 - Multi-ply with materials applied between the sheets

Abstract

An absorbent article (10) includes a longitudinal axis (30) and a lateral axis (32). The absorbent article (10) is a pant that includes a front region (12), a back region (14) and a crotch region (16) disposed between the front region (12) and the back region (14). The crotch region (16) is formed by an absorbent assembly (34). In addition to the absorbent assembly (34), the absorbent article (10) includes a front panel (57) and a back panel (61); the front panel (57) is attached to a front region of the absorbent assembly (34) and the back panel (61) is attached to a back region of the absorbent assembly (34). The front panel (57) and the back panel (61) include a softened material layer (205). The absorbent article (10) has a waistband that provides a custom fit and is soft and comfortable during wear, such that irritation to the skin is reduced or eliminated.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/513 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin having areas of different permeability
• A61F 13/496 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies in the form of pants or briefs

Abstract

An absorbent article is disclosed that has various leak-proof features. The absorbent article, for instance, includes containment flaps that hold body exudates within the garment. The containment flaps are attached to the absorbent article by a plurality of bond lines at each end of the containment flaps. In order to restrict fluids from flowing between the bond lines, the containment flaps are further bonded at each end by a transverse bond pattern. In one embodiment, the transverse bond pattern can be formed from ultrasonic point bonds. The transverse bond patterns not only restrict leaks but also is aesthetically pleasing.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/494 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies characterised by edge leakage prevention means
• A61F 13/49 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies

Abstract

The present disclosure presents a stain reduction improvement of a disposable absorbent article by applying a hydrophobic barrier formulation to a topsheet and/or absorbent core area of the article and thereafter embossing the treated area with heat and pressure. A barrier is thus created wherein the barrier is along the full length of the embossment.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/511 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin
• A61L 15/22 - Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons containing macromolecular materials
• A61F 13/513 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin having areas of different permeability
• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators

Abstract

A dispenser for sheet materials is disclosed. The dispenser includes indexing mechanism and stop release member for dispensing a selected size of sheet material. The indexing mechanism includes an extension spring for dispensing a tail of sheet material from the dispenser. In embodiments, the dispenser includes a drive roller capable of rotating the indexing mechanism when a user removes the sheet material from the dispenser. The drive roller is prevented from rotating when the stop member engages stop release member.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 10/38 - Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means the web being rolled-up
• A47K 10/36 - Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means with cutting devices

Abstract

A pull-on wearable article can have a front region, a back region, and a crotch region located between the front region and the back region. The pull-on wearable article has a permanent closed waist configuration providing the pull-on wearable article with a waist opening and two leg openings. An informational cue can be associated with the pull-on wearable article to communicate to the wearer of the pull-on wearable article where to place the crotch region of an absorbent article when placing the absorbent article into the pull-on wearable article. The informational cue triggers a cognitive response in the wearer of the pull-on wearable article and can be an attention attracting graphic, a textural feature, or a combination of an attention attracting graphic, textural feature, or a combination thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/49 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies
• A61F 13/514 - Backsheet, i.e. the impermeable cover or layer furthest from the skin

Abstract

A container blank can be utilized to form a container capable of packaging, transporting, and/or storing any type of article of manufacture placed within the container. Furthermore, following removal of the article of manufacture from the container, the container can be disassembled from the container configuration and back into the planar container blank configuration. The planar container blank configuration can then be assembled into a folded configuration that is different from the container configuration and which is smaller and generally flat to allow for either storage or disposable of the container blank.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids
• B65D 5/22 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form held erect by extensions of one or more sides being doubled-over to enclose extensions of adjacent sides

Abstract

A pull-on wearable article can have a front region, a back region, and a crotch region located between the front region and the back region. The pull-on wearable article has a permanent closed waist configuration providing the pull-on wearable article with a waist opening and two leg openings. An informational cue can be associated with the pull-on wearable article to communicate to the wearer of the pull-on wearable article where to place the crotch region of an absorbent article when placing the absorbent article into the pull-on wearable article. The informational cue triggers a cognitive response in the wearer of the pull-on wearable article and can be an attention attracting graphic, a textural feature, or a combination of an attention attracting graphic, textural feature, or a combination thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/66 - Garments, holders or supports not integral with absorbent pads
• A41B 9/00 - Undergarments
• A41D 31/12 - Hygroscopic; Water retaining

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for producing a zoned and/or layered substrate are described. A method can include providing a first supply of fibers, providing a second supply of fibers, and providing a headbox. The headbox can include a machine direction, a cross-direction, and a first cross-directional divider that separates a first zone of the headbox from a second zone of the headbox in a cross-directional manner. The method can further include transferring the first supply of fibers and the second supply of fibers to the headbox. The method can also include transferring the first supply of fibers and the second supply of fibers through the headbox to provide the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21F 11/00 - Processes for making continuous lengths of paper, or of cardboard, or of wet web for fibreboard production, on paper-making machines
• D21F 1/02 - Head boxes of Fourdrinier machines
• D04H 1/4382 - Stretched reticular film fibres; Composite fibres; Mixed fibres; Ultrafine fibres; Fibres for artificial leather
• D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-side; Mixed fibres
• D04H 1/407 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties containing absorbing substances, e.g. activated carbon
• D04H 1/425 - Cellulose series
• D04H 1/4374 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece using different kinds of webs, e.g. by layering webs
• D04H 1/544 - Olefin series
• D04H 1/55 - Polyesters
• D04H 1/732 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged by fluid current, e.g. air-lay
• A61F 13/53 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium
• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
• A61F 13/537 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium having an inhomogeneous composition through the thickness of the pad characterised by a layer facilitating or inhibiting flow in one direction or plane, e.g. a wicking layer