Abstract: Various systems and methods may guide, support, and/or house instruments. One exemplary system includes a guide tube having a manipulation section and mated with rails carrying instrument control members. Moving the rails with respect to the guide tube, or another point of reference, can control movement of the manipulation section.

Abstract: Embodiments provide automatic triggering of member-defined, triaged contact protocols according to responder and event types. Embodiments can determine, in response to a communication from a responder to the event, a member involved in the event, a responder type, and an event type, and a corresponding member-defined triage protocol can be selected. In accordance with the selected triage protocol, implementations can automatically contact defined member supporters, communicate defined amounts and types of information (e.g., protected medical information) to the responder, etc.

Abstract: A method and system for communicating a synergy between at least one absorbent articles product and at least one wipes product. Said method and system capable of directing a consumer to select a particular combination of absorbent articles product and wipes product. Said method and system including at least one absorbent articles product and at least one wipes product, wherein said at least one wipes product having a synergistic effect with said at least one absorbent articles product. Said method and system also including a communication for directing a consumer to select a particular combination of said at least one absorbent articles product and said at least one wipes product so as to benefit from said synergistic effect.

Abstract: An array of feminine hygiene articles for placement in an undergarment having a crotch portion bounded on opposite sides by portions of curved leg openings. Each feminine hygiene article of the array has a body-facing surface, a first end region and a second end region, the array of feminine hygiene articles comprising at least first and second the feminine hygiene articles differing in at least one functional characteristic. The first and second feminine hygiene articles each comprise a functional enhancement indicator visible from the body-facing surface, the functional enhancement indicator of the first and second feminine hygiene articles being visibly different to distinguish the first feminine hygiene article from the second feminine hygiene article.

Abstract: A method for placing a feminine hygiene article in the crotch portion of an undergarment having a crotch portion bounded on opposite sides by portions of curved leg openings. The method comprising the steps of providing a feminine hygiene article having a body-facing surface and at least one functional enhancement indicator visible from the body-facing surface, the functional enhancement indicator providing a distinct visual emphasis to a portion of the feminine hygiene article; orienting the feminine hygiene article with respect to the crotch portion such that the at least one functional enhancement indicator is oriented toward the front of the undergarment; and, affixing the feminine hygiene article to the crotch portion of the undergarment.

Abstract: A feminine hygiene article having a body-facing surface, a first end region and a second end region. The feminine hygiene article is for placement in an undergarment having a crotch portion bounded on opposite sides by portions of curved leg openings, the feminine hygiene article comprising at least one functional enhancement indicator visible from said body-facing surface, the functional enhancement indicator corresponding to at least one functionally-enhanced portion of the feminine hygiene article. The feminine hygiene article can be a sanitary napkin, a pantiliner, or an incontinence pad.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning article, preferably a cleaning wipe, comprising a water-insoluble substrate and a cleaning composition, characterised in that the water-insoluble substrate is printed, coated or has applied thereto, an active graphic.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inkjet printing of tone and/or color images at a high efficiency production of hygienic articles. The method provides a reliable system of combining inkjet-printing operations with converting operations on a converting line producing hygienic articles having tone and/or color print images. The method utilizes at least two-inkjet print heads capable of switching between the print heads during malfunctions or maintenance procedures of one of the print heads to provide production continuity at a minimum production loss of hygienic articles.

Abstract: Low density fibers and nonwoven materials comprising such fibers suitable for use in absorbent articles are disclosed. The nonwoven materials are in the form of a fibrous web and the fibers are made up of struts which define open and closed cells. The fibers have a fiber density that is less than the density of the polymer composition that is extruded to form the fibers. Depending on their final use in an absorbent article, the material can be either hydrophilic or hydrophobic. Hydrophilic materials, are suitable for topsheets and core components and have desirable fluid handling properties such as a liquid strike-through time of less than about 10 seconds, an absorptive capacity greater than about 4 grams per gram and a medium capillary desorption height of less than about 150 cm. The preferred materials for backsheets and cuffs are hydrophobic and have a repellency greater than 0 cm.