Embodiments relate to personal care compositions including an active agent, such as a sunscreen filter, and a dispensing agent including a polyol, such as glycerin. In one example, glycerin may be present at relatively high levels such as in an amount from 7.5 wt. % to 30.0 wt. %. Embodiments further relate to a consumer-packaged product in the form of a roll-on applicator including a body which forms a reservoir that houses the personal care composition and a ball dispenser that dispenses the personal care composition.
Embodiments relate to personal care compositions including Camellia sinensis (green tea) extract present in an effective amount to provide enhanced antioxidant power. The Camellia sinensis (green tea) extract may be in crystalline dosage form. The Camellia sinensis (green tea) extract may be initially dispersed in an aqueous solvent to provide an aqueous dosage form. The Camellia sinensis (green tea) extract may be initially dispersed in a non-aqueous anhydrous solvent to provide a non-aqueous dosage form. The personal care composition may further include a sunscreen filter. The personal care composition may further include a vitamin or a derivative thereof.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A61K 8/894 - Polysiloxanes saturated, e.g. dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, C24-C28 methicone or stearyl dimethicone modified by a polyoxyalkylene group, e.g. cetyl dimethicone copolyol
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SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION WITH CRYSTALLINE ORGANIC SUNSCREEN FILTERS
A sunscreen composition includes a solvent and a sunscreen filter dissolved in the solvent. The solvent may include an ester. The ester may include an ester of salicylic acid, an ester of adipic acid, an ester of maleic acid, an ester of neopentanoic acid, an ester of C8-C18 fatty acids, or combinations thereof. The sunscreen filter may include a crystalline ultraviolet A (UVA) filter and/or a crystalline UVB filter. The sunscreen filter may include butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, diethylhexyl butamido triazone, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, ethylhexyl triazone, or combinations thereof. The sunscreen composition may exclude ethylhexyl benzoate, phenethyl benzoate, C12-C15 alkyl benzoate, or combinations thereof. The sunscreen composition may exclude benzophenone-3, octyl methoxycinnamate, 2-ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate, 2-ethylhexyl salicylate, or combinations thereof.
A method of applying a lubricious coating of a material such as a fluoropolymer to a cutting edge of a blade includes providing the blade having the cutting edge including a tip end, a first facet, and a second facet with the first facet and the second facet adjacent the tip end. The method further includes generating a plasma stream and directing the plasma stream towards the cutting edge. The method further includes introducing a fluid stream containing a dispersion including the fluoropolymer into the plasma stream, thereby simultaneously plasma treating the cutting edge and depositing solids of the dispersion onto the cutting edge.
B05D 3/14 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by electrical means
B05D 5/08 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an anti-friction or anti-adhesive surface
B05D 7/14 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to metal, e.g. car bodies
B05D 1/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials
B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
B26D 1/00 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor
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SHAVING AID COMPOSITION INCLUDING A NATURAL WEAR RESISTANCE AGENT
A shaving aid composition includes a soap base, such as an extruded soap base or a poured soap base, and a natural wear resistant agent selected from one or more polysaccharides. The one or more polysaccharides may include, for example, an algae extract, a seed extract, a plant exudate, a microorganism exudate, a fruit extract, a gelling agent of animal origin, or combinations thereof. In one example, the one or more polysaccharides include agar, xanthan gum, or combinations thereof. Additionally, the shaving aid composition may be substantially anhydrous and solid. Moreover, the shaving aid composition may be incorporated into a razor. For example, the shaving aid composition may be incorporated into a razor as a shaving aid body, a shaving aid strip, and the like, located on, in, or adjacent to a razor cartridge of the razor.
A tampon pledget having a unique forming process enables a reduction in material (by weight) without reducing gram per gram absorbency and optionally improving absorbency. The tampon pledget is formed by a unique carding, cross-lapping, and needle-punching process. A tampon applicator is formed having one or more components from at least one of a sustainable material and a compostable material. A tampon applicator plunger has at least one deformed end. A tampon applicator plunger has improved strength. A tampon assembly has an improved retention force.
A shaving aid composition includes a water-soluble polymer, such as polyethylene oxide, and a cellulosic cationic polymer, such as a polyquaternium. The shaving aid composition may be substantially anhydrous and solid. A wet shave implement may include the shaving aid composition. For example, the shaving aid composition may be in a shaving aid strip, a lubrication box, or any combination thereof. A method to make a shaving aid may include selecting the water-soluble polymer, selecting the cationic polymer, and combining the water-soluble polymer and the cationic polymer to form the shaving aid composition. A method to use the shaving aid composition may include contacting the shaving aid composition with a solvent to activate the water-soluble polymer and to deposit at least the cellulosic cationic polymer on hair and/or skin from the wet shave implement during a shave.
A germicidal composition includes a biocide selected from a benzyl substituted quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) and a release agent selected from a non-benzyl substituted quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant. The release agent may further optionally include an amine amphoteric surfactant. A sterilization product may include a substrate and at least a biocide of a germicidal composition impregnating the substrate, although one or more other components of the germicidal composition may be attached thereto or otherwise be impregnating the substrate. A method may include contacting a substrate with a germicidal composition, and/or modulating one or more of a biocide and a release agent to make a germicidal composition, a sterilization product, or any combinations thereof.
A surface-mountable razor holder (10) is disclosed. The surface- mountable razor holder includes a rear surface (14), a front surface (17), and a magnet. The rear surface is to mount the surface-mountable razor holder to an external surface. The front surface substantially conforms to a shape of a shaving razor (20). The magnet is disposed in a cavity (11) formed by the surface-mountable razor holder. The magnet is to removably secure the shaving razor to the front surface.
B26B 19/38 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
An insertion end for a tampon applicator assembly. The insertion end has an insertion tip region and optionally an inflection region. The insertion end of the tampon applicator assembly is unique in one or more ways, including one or more of the following: having a unique degree of closure, an inflection region length that is different than an insertion end region length, petal slits that form a tear-drop shape, petals having multiple radii of curvature, the insertion end having a unique radius of curvature, the insertion end having a unique part thickness.
A menstrual device having a storage volume. The menstrual device has a frame and a fluid barrier seal layer attached to the exterior surface of the frame. The menstrual device has an expanded configuration that includes an at rest configuration and a deployed configuration. The menstrual device has a compact configuration where the menstrual device is confined to a size, shape and/or geometry smaller than an expanded configuration such that it can be more easily inserted into the body. The menstrual device in a compact configuration is contained within an applicator, where the applicator assists in ejecting the menstrual device into the body.
An anhydrous topical composition provides a water repellent surface. The anhydrous topical composition has at least one film former with surface tension lower than 35 dynes/cm, at least one particle having a hydrophobic surface or a hydrophobic surface treatment, and a volatile topical carrier.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A61K 8/891 - Polysiloxanes saturated, e.g. dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, C24-C28 methicone or stearyl dimethicone
A61Q 17/02 - Barrier preparations; Preparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings containing insect repellants
A61Q 17/04 - Topical preparations for affording protection against sunlight or other radiation; Topical sun tanning preparations
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SUNSCREEN COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED WATER RESISTANCE OF UVA AND UVB SUNSCREEN ACTIVE AGENTS
Provided is a sunscreen composition comprising one or more sunscreen active agents, one of which is a UVA sunscreen active agent; and two or more water insoluble film forming polymers dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent. The two or more water-insoluble film forming polymers include trimethylsiloxysilicate and methyl dihydroabietate and/or acrylate/dimethicone copolymer. The non- aqueous solvent comprises a first solvent comprising isododecane and a second solvent comprising isohexadecane, disiloxane, diisopropyl adipate, or any combination thereof. The combination of the two or more water-insoluble film forming polymers and the non-aqueous solvent increases water resistance of the UVA sunscreen active agent such that retention of UVAPF values after water exposure, as determined by UVAPF values measured before and after water exposure, is greater than at least 60%.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A compact applicator has a two-piece telescoping plunger. The compact applicator, with such telescoping plunger, has a full-size barrel region while maintaining an overall applicator length that is the same and/or slightly shorter than current known compact applicators. In a non-deployed configuration, the inner sleeve of the plunger is generally telescoped within the outer sleeve of the plunger, and the outer sleeve of the plunger is generally telescoped within the applicator barrel.
A cosmetic composition with enhanced water resistance, color intensity and color retention after exposure to water is disclosed herein. The composition comprises a water dispersible film former component, a skin adhesion promoter component, a color enhancer component, and one or more colorants. The synergy of the components contributes to the improved attributes of the composition.
Disclosed is a tampon applicator package assembly having a tampon applicator and a cap having a closed end and an open end. The tampon applicator has a barrel for housing a pledget and a plunger. The plunger has an end portion that is a cap cover that connects to a remainder of the plunger and mates with the cap at the open end to provide a seal with the cap that completely encloses the tampon applicator in the cap. Also disclosed is an assembly having a tampon applicator, a cap having both a closed end and open end, and a cap cover for covering the open end of the cap. When the cap cover is placed on the open end, the open end is sealed and the tampon applicator is completely enclosed in the cap.
An absorbent article including a first end region, a second end region and a central region, a plurality of channels arranged in each of the first and second end regions, at least one channel arranged in the central region and extending in a longitudinal direction of the article, the at least one channel being connected at each end thereof to the plurality of channels in the first end region and the plurality of channels in the second end region.
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 13/472 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for female use
The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to method and apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like. The present invention also relates to a disposable sanitary article including a formed fibrous article according to the present invention as a core structure thereof.
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
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ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING A FORMED FIBROUS ARTICLE
The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to method and apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like. The present invention also relates to a disposable sanitary article including a formed fibrous article according to the present invention as a core structure thereof.
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 13/15 - 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
The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to method and apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like. The present invention also relates to a disposable sanitary article including a formed fibrous article according to the present invention as a core structure thereof.
D04H 1/70 - 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
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 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to method and apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like. The present invention also relates to a disposable sanitary article including a formed fibrous article according to the present invention as a core structure thereof.
D04H 1/22 - Three-dimensional articles formed by felting processes
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
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APPARATUS FOR MAKING A FIBROUS ARTICLE HAVING A THREE DIMENSIONAL PROFILE
The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for a making a formed fibrous article and more specifically to method and apparatus for making a formed fibrous article useful as an absorbent core structure in a disposable sanitary article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or the like. The present invention also relates to a disposable sanitary article including a formed fibrous article according to the present invention as a core structure thereof.
D04H 1/70 - 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
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
The present invention generally relates to sanitary absorbent articles and in particular to disposable feminine sanitary absorbent articles that are extremely thin, highly absorbent and have superior structural integrity properties.
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 13/472 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for female use
A61L 15/60 - Liquid-swellable gel-forming materials, e.g. super-absorbents
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TAMPON FORMED FROM A SELECTIVELY NEEDLED NONWOVEN FABRIC WEB
A method and apparatus for manufacturing absorbent tampons with reduced fiber fluff includes a needlepunching unit. The method includes providing a continuous nonwoven fibrous web; separating individual nonwoven web sections from the continuous nonwoven fibrous web; forming distinct side edges of each individual nonwoven web section; rolling the nonwoven web section to form a substantially cylindrical tampon blank; and compressing the substantially cylindrical tampon blank to form the absorbent tampon. The distinct side edges of each individual nonwoven web section are formed by needlepunching proximate the longitudinal side edges of each individual nonwoven web section, folding both longitudinal side edges inwardly to form distinct side edges of the individual nonwoven web section, and needlepunching the folded longitudinal side edges to stabilize the distinct side edges of the individual nonwoven web section.
D04H 1/48 - 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 in combination with at least one other method of consolidation
A61F 13/20 - Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor
B31D 1/04 - Multiple-step processes for making flat articles the articles being napkins, handkerchiefs, towels, doilies, or the like
25.
ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING CHANNELS
An absorbent article including a first end region, a second end region and a central region, a plurality of channels arranged in each of the first and second end regions, at least one channel arranged in the central region and extending in a longitudinal direction of the article, the at least one channel being connected at each end thereof to the plurality of channels in the first end region and the plurality of channels in the second end region.
A61F 13/472 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for female use
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
A packaged elongate intrav-aginal device has an overwrap substantially enclosing the device. The overwrap has a longitudinal overlap seam disposed general-ly parallel to the longitudinal axis. The seam includes one ply of overwrap material disposed at a first margin of a overwrap blank superposed on a second ply of over-wrap material disposed at a second margin of the overwrap blank, opposite the first. The overwrap has a substantially continuous line of weakness that intersects a plane in-cluding the longitudinal axis of the pack-aged device at at least three unique loca-tions. The line of weakness extends across the longitudinal overlap seam and includes weakness components superposed in each ply of the overlap seam, and the line of weakness is arranged and configured in a manner to permit the overwrap to remain as a unitary structure upon destruction of the line of weakness.
A packaged elongate intravaginal device has an overwrap substantially enclosing the device. The overwrap has a substantially continuous line of weakness that intersects a plane including the longitudinal axis of the packaged device at at least three unique locations. The line of weakness extends across the longitudinal overlap seam and includes weakness components superposed in each ply of the overlap seam, and the line of weakness is arranged and configured in a manner to permit the overwrap to remain as a unitary structure upon destruction of the line of weakness. the line of weakness originates proximate a withdrawal end of the packaged elongate intravaginal device with a ratio of open length to land length along the line of weakness of less than about 3:2 and a ratio of open length to land length along the line of weakness distal the withdrawal end of at least about 2:1.
Tampons are packaged in a substantially cylindrical wrapper formed of a flexible, sheet-like material that is closed with one or more attachment zones having one or more gaps crossed by a line of weakness. The wrapper is closed at both ends and has a longitudinal seam area in which overlapping portions of the flexible, sheet-like material are attached. The longitudinal seam area comprises a substantially longitudinal attachment zone with a first edge and a second edge that defines a seam area. The line of weakness has a first end disposed within the seam area at a distance from a first end of the wrapper package; extends through a gap in the substantially longitudinal attachment zone; continues generally circumferentially about the wrapper; and terminates at a second end disposed within the seam area at the second edge of the substantially longitudinal attachment zone. The line of weakness extends across the seam area, and the wrapper can be removed as a single piece.
A sanitary napkin including a first embossing pattern including a first and second plurality of arcuate channels and a second embossing pattern including a third and fourth plurality of arcuate channels, the channels cooperating to define a plurality of protrusions extending upwardly from the channels.
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 13/476 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins characterised by encircling the crotch region of the undergarment, e.g. with flaps
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SANITARY NAPKIN INCLUDING BODY-FACING PROTRUSIONS FOR PREVENTING SIDE LEAKAGE AND OBLIQUELY ARRANGED EMBOSSED CHANNELS
A sanitary napkin adapted to provide enhanced fluid handling characteristics and minimize side leakage, the sanitary napkin including a first embossing pattern including first and second spaced portions and a second embossing pattern including first and second spaced portions.
A process for overwrapping a catamenial device such as a tampon includes the steps of providing a substantially cylindrical overwrapper material, inserting a catamenial device into the overwrap material, and closing the open end of the overwrapper material. The overwrapper material has an open end, a closed end, and a first length. The catamenial device has a tapered insertion end, a longitudinal axis, and a length less than the first length, such that the open end of the overwrapper material extends beyond the insertion end of the inserted catamenial device. Concave clamping jaws are applied to the open end of the overwrapper material to urge it toward the longitudinal axis of the catamenial device; to conform portions of the overwrapper material to the insertion end of the catamenial device; and to fold overwrapper material between adjacent clamping jaws to form fins extending outwardly from the conformed portions.
An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.
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 13/472 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for female use
A61L 15/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Derivatives thereof
A61L 15/60 - Liquid-swellable gel-forming materials, e.g. super-absorbents
An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.
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 13/472 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for female use
A61L 15/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Derivatives thereof
A61L 15/60 - Liquid-swellable gel-forming materials, e.g. super-absorbents
An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.
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
A61L 15/60 - Liquid-swellable gel-forming materials, e.g. super-absorbents
A61F 13/472 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for female use
A61L 15/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Derivatives thereof
An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.
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 13/472 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for female use
A61L 15/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Derivatives thereof
A61L 15/60 - Liquid-swellable gel-forming materials, e.g. super-absorbents
An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.
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 13/472 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for female use
A61L 15/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Derivatives thereof
A61L 15/60 - Liquid-swellable gel-forming materials, e.g. super-absorbents
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ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING STAIN RESISTANT PROPERTIES
A sanitary napkin including a body facing surface, a portion adapted to be arranged over the vaginal opening during use, a first colored portion, said colored portion extending over at least the portion of the napkin to be placed over the vaginal opening during use, a noncolored portion, wherein said first colored portion has a first color as measured from said body facing surface prior to staining, wherein the first colored portion has a second color as measured from said body facing surface after staining, wherein the first color has an average L value greater than 80; and wherein a .DELTA.a* between said first color and said second color is less than 18.
A sanitary napkin including a body-facing cover layer and an absorbent system adjacent the cover layer for receiving liquid therefrom, the napkin having enhanced fluid handing and masking properties.
An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.
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
An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.
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 13/47 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins
An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.
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 13/47 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins
A method and apparatus of applying a particulate material to a substrate includes applying adhesive to the substrate and passing the substrate through a chamber in which a particulate material is suspended in a fluid in order to adhere the particulate material to the substrate.
A three dimensional apertured film including a first planar surface in a first imaginary plane, a second planar surface in a second imaginary plane, and a plurality of apertures extending the first surface to said second surface. The three dimensional apertured film also including at least one member spanning each one of the plurality of apertures to thereby define a plurality of smaller apertures, wherein the member spanning each one of the apertures has a top surface located below the first imaginary plane.
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
B29C 51/00 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawing; Apparatus therefor
B32B 3/10 - 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 discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
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ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING STAIN MASKING CHARACTERISTICS
A sanitary napkin including a body-facing cover layer and an absorbent system adjacent the cover layer for receiving liquid therefrom, the napkin having a masking value of less than about 115,000, an average fluid penetration time of less than about 45 seconds and an average rewet of less than about .05 grams according to the test procedure described herein.
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
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FLUID MANAGEMENT ARTICLE HAVING BODY-FACEABLE PROTRUSIONS
A fluid-management article, such as a sanitary napkin, comprises a body- faceable, liquid-pervious cover having a top surface, a garment-faceable, liquid-impervious barrier, and an absorbent system intermediate the cover and the barrier. The fluid-management article comprises a plurality of fluid- guiding channels that surround a plurality of isolated protrusions. The channels and the protrusions are formed through the top surface of the cover of the fluid management article. The protrusions have an apex that extends a height greater than about 0.5 millimeters (mm) above at least a portion of the plurality of channels. The protrusions have a number density greater than about 0.15 protrusions/cm2.
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
A thin, flexible absorbent structure comprising a flexible substrate and an aqueous liquid absorbing material disposed on said substrate, wherein said aqueous liquid absorbing material comprises a homogeneous mixture of a hot melt adhesive and an aqueous liquid absorbing polymer, wherein the aqueous liquid absorbing polymer is present in the mixture in an amount greater than 1% by weight of the mixture and the aqueous liquid absorbing structure has an absorbency greater than about 5 g/g, and a Gurley Stiffness less than about 400 mg and a caliper less than about 4 mm.
A tampon applicator assembly having a barrel, a plunger, and a pledget is provided. The barrel has an insertion tip, a main section, and a finger grip. The main section can have a maximum outer dimension located closer to the finger grip than to the insertion tip and/or can have a main section taper ratio of about 1.07 to about 1.15. The insertion tip can have a taper ratio of more than about 0.66 and/or a plurality of petals with a petal length-to-width ratio over about 2 to less than about 3.
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