Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a facing layer joined to a backsheet and an absorbent core disposed between the facing layer and the backsheet, is described herein. The facing layer is a composite material having a plurality of apertures extending through the facing layer.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a facing layer joined to a backsheet and an absorbent core disposed between the facing layer and the backsheet, is described herein. The facing layer is a composite material having a plurality of apertures extending through the facing layer.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a facing layer joined to a backsheet and an absorbent core disposed between the facing layer and the backsheet, is described herein. The facing layer is a nonwoven material with a plurality of fibers which have a diameter of less than 10 microns. The facing layer also has a plurality of apertures.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin has a facing layer joined to a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the facing layer and backsheet. The facing layer has a first region comprising a plurality of apertures, and a second region comprising a plurality of out-of-plane deformations. The absorbent article provides a visual perception of comfort. In one embodiment, the sanitary napkin also comprises a deep-embossed channel.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin has a facing layer joined to a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the facing layer and backsheet. The facing layer has a first region comprising a plurality of apertures, and a second region comprising a plurality of out-of-plane deformations. The absorbent article provides a visual perception of comfort. In one embodiment, the sanitary napkin also comprises a deep-embossed channel.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin has a facing layer joined to a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the facing layer and backsheet. The facing layer has a first region comprising a plurality of apertures, and a second region comprising a plurality of raised, out-of-plane deformations that can be soft, resilient, rib-like elements. In one embodiment, the sanitary napkin also comprises a deep-embossed channel.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin has a facing layer joined to a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the facing layer and backsheet. The facing layer has a first region comprising a plurality of apertures, and a second region comprising a plurality of raised, out-of-plane deformations that can be soft, resilient, rib-like elements. In one embodiment, the sanitary napkin also comprises a deep-embossed channel.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin has a facing layer joined to a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the facing layer and backsheet. The facing layer has a first region comprising a plurality of apertures, and a second region comprising a plurality of raised, out-of-plane deformations that can be soft, resilient, rib-like elements. In one embodiment, the sanitary napkin also comprises a deep-embossed channel.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin has a facing layer joined to a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the facing layer and backsheet. The facing layer has a first region comprising a plurality of apertures, and a second region comprising a plurality of raised, out-of-plane deformations that can be soft, resilient, rib-like elements. In one embodiment, the sanitary napkin also comprises a deep-embossed channel.

Abstract: A method of using latex as a protective separator and release agent between a resin on-lay, in-lay, laminate, or other restorations, and a dental model or tooth to be restored includes the steps of applying the latex to a surface of the dental model preparation by substantially covering the surface area that is to contact and form the restoration, to prevent direct contact of thereto and with the dental model or tooth, while facilitating a mutual release of the elements after curing has occurred. The latex is in the form of an emulsion of about forty to about seventy percent of solids, the solids including a protein material within a water base in which such latex is primarily isoprene butyryl and about 0.04% to about 0.5% percent ammonium hydroxide, to a restoration-forming surface of a dental model of tooth preparation covering that area which is in contact with the resin or other material on-lay or in-lay designed for such fabrication.

Abstract: A series of die spacers of differing shades are used to match or replicate an assortment of tooth stump or dentin tooth shades. Such die spacers correspond to shades of various manufacturers. This allows the dentist to approximate the proper shade of the tooth preparation in his prescription of a translucent restoration which is communicated to the technician. The technician then applies onto the die of the tooth preparation a die spacer closely matching the chosen tooth stump shade, allowing the technician to wax-up over the die with the selected die spacer. The die spacer retains the traditional function of creating the necessary space under the wax pattern or wax-up. After removal of the wax-up from the die, it is processed, following the manufacturer's procedures, to make a non-opacious substructure of, for example, a translucent ceramic restoration.

Abstract: A method of folding and handling a web of material in a continuous manufacturing operation is disclosed. The method can be used during the process of making disposable absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins and the like which have side flaps. During the method, a discontinuous portion (or tab) defined by the distal edge of the web of flap material is held stationary and the continuous portion (or continuous ribbon) of the web of flap material is folded.