Deodorant Containing Patents (Class 604/359)
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Patent number: 8889944Abstract: An absorbent article includes a chassis including a bodyside liner, an outer cover having an interior surface and an exterior surface, and an absorbent structure positioned adjacent the interior surface of the outer cover, the chassis including an insult zone and a crotch region positioned in between a front region and a back region, the front region and the back region defining a waist region therebetween. The absorbent article also includes a sensor element disposed in or on the chassis, the sensor element extending from a proximal end in the waist region to at least the insult zone and in fluid communication with the insult zone, the sensor element including a multi-layer wicking material.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jose Kollakompil Abraham, Davis-Dang Hoang Nhan, Ning Wei, Sridhar Ranganathan
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Publication number: 20140324004Abstract: An absorbent article includes a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer and one absorbent core layer. The topsheet layer, absorbent core layer and backsheet layer each include a longitudinally directed side peripheral edge. The absorbent article further includes an aqueous medium-sensitive coating composition for triggered release of active ingredients from the absorbent article. The aqueous medium-sensitive coating composition is affixed to the absorbent article adjacent a longitudinally directed side peripheral edge. The coating composition includes a betaine ester or betaine ester derivative having a functional active group derived from a fragrance with a hydroxyl group, a color changing visual indicator chemistry, where the visual indicator chemistry is selected from at least one of the group of a pH indicator dye and pH adjuster, a thermochromic dye and a polarity-sensitive dye.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: Xuedong Song
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Patent number: 8835511Abstract: Absorbent articles provided with an odor control system. The odor control system includes at least two classes of odor control materials, wherein one class acts on malodors or a malodorous substance in the absorbent article and a second class acts on nose receptors. The classes of odor control materials may be selected to provide a synergistic effect in terms of malodor reduction.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Giovanni Carlucci, Antonella Pesce, Mariangela Caputi, Giancarlo Sierri, Alessandro Gagliardini
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Publication number: 20140249495Abstract: A wound dressing, a method of manufacturing a wound dressing, and a method of treating a patient are disclosed. The wound dressing may include an absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudate; and an obscuring element for at least partially obscuring a view of wound exudate absorbed by the absorbent layer in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW PLCInventors: Ella Lynn Mumby, Hélène Anne Lecomte
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Patent number: 8822752Abstract: [Problem] To provide a disposable diaper more effective in odor eliminating. [Means for Solving Problem] The above problem is solved by a disposable diaper, comprising a liquid pervious face sheet 30, a liquid impervious sheet 11, an absorbent body 56 interposed therebetween, an outer sheet 12 covering a back surface of the liquid impervious sheet 11, an after-treatment tape on an external surface of a back body part B and an odor eliminating printed sheet 25 interposed between the liquid impervious sheet 11 and the outer sheet 12 in the body part B having the after-treatment tape and formed by printing with ink a sheet base material.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Diao Paper CorporationInventors: Akinori Fukae, Masahiro Kaneda, Akiko Jinno, Sachiko Ono
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Publication number: 20140243768Abstract: An odor control layer for personal care products has a composition that has a PEG or PEG copolymer composition applied thereto. The layer can be placed in a personal care product, such as a diaper, training pant, absorbent under pant, adult incontinence product, or feminine hygiene product. Additional odor control layers may include silver nanoparticles and activated carbon compositions. In an alternative form, a single odor control layer includes the PEG composition and the activated carbon and/or silver nanoparticle compositions. A cleansing composition with PEG and possibly active carbon and silver nanoparticles may be combined with the personal care product to form a kit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: InYoung Sa, SiOn Choi, Matthew John Valaskey, HyoungKun Park, JungHyun Choi, John Gavin MacDonald
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Patent number: 8785714Abstract: Disclosed herein are nonwoven fibrous structures for use as body fluid acquisition/distribution elements in personal care products. Such structures comprise natural and/or synthetic fibers wherein the fibers have been consolidated by application thereto, and by cross-linking of, a certain type of cross-linkable, vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) emulsion copolymer latex binder. The VAE latex binder is one which also comprises an added organic acidulant such as citric acid. Consolidation of the structures with VAE-based binders to which the organic acidulant has been added imparts to the resulting structures the ability to lower the pH of body fluids such as urine passing through the structures. This effect, in turn, provides odor control and skin care benefits to the absorbent articles, e.g., diapers and adult incontinence products, using such structures as acquisition/distribution elements.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Celanese International CorporationInventors: Philip Confalone, Rajeev Farwaha
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Patent number: 8778817Abstract: A method of making a cover material for an absorbent article including the steps of providing a fibrous nonwoven substrate, the substrate having a tortuousity value in the range of about 0.8 to about 3.0, applying a particulate skin care material to the substrate, the particulate skin care comprising a particulate material having a particle size in the range of about 1 micron to about 75 microns, and applying a compressive force to the substrate to impregnate the substrate with the particulate skin care material.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Krystyna M. Borysewicz, Ricky Ray Burrow, Jenny G. Du, Joseph Michael Luizzi, Maria Cristina Niciporciukas, Kenneth A. Pelley, John Poccia
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Publication number: 20140186285Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a malodor control composition having at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst, and methods of use thereof, are provided. The malodor control composition is suitable for a variety of absorbent articles, including use in diapers, toddler training pants, adult incontinence garments, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, interlabial devices, hemorrhoid pads, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ricky Ah-man Woo, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Jason John Olchovy, Christine Marie Readnour
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Publication number: 20140180228Abstract: An absorbent article comprising an odour control material comprising at least one inclusion complex of cyclodextrin with an organic compound which is dispersed in a matrix comprising a polysiloxane oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mariangela Caputi, Luigia D'Ercole, Remo Bellucci, Nicola D'Alesio, Jessica Marcuccitti, Adelia Alessandra Tordone, Victor Nicholas Vega
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Patent number: 8759604Abstract: Absorbent product, such as a diaper, a sanitary napkin or an incontinence product, having a longitudinal and a lateral direction, including a back sheet, being distal from the body of the wearer in use of the product, and a top sheet, being proximal to the body of the wearer in use of the product, the product having a front part, a rear part and a crotch part lying between the front and rear parts, the product further including an absorbent structure, between the top and back sheet, extending longitudinally from the front part to the rear part, and whereby the product includes at least one starch-based odor control agent having a specific area of at least 5 m2/g, preferably at least 10 m2/g, more preferably at least 50 m2/g, even more preferably at least 100 m2/g, and most preferably at least 200 m2/g. Hereby, an enhanced capacity to absorb malodorous compounds of large size intervals in wet and dry systems is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products ABInventors: Ulla Forsgren Brusk, Chatrine Stridfeldt, Arie Cornelis Besemer
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Patent number: 8748689Abstract: An absorbent article, e.g. tampons, sanitary napkins, panty liners and the like, and the process for their preparation in which a hydrophobic and/or cationactive layer is attached to a conventional absorbent layer, for the binding of microorganisms, specifically for treating or alleviating or prophylactically preventing vaginal fungal infections.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Abigo Medical ABInventors: Sten Björnberg, Jan G. Smith
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Patent number: 8748690Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a diaper, panty diaper, sanitary napkin or incontinence device includes a liquid-permeable topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core enclosed between the liquid-permeable topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes acidic fluff pulp having a pH of 5.5 or less and an organic zinc salt, in particular zinc ricinoleate. The combination of organic zinc salt and acidic fluff pulp exerts a synergetic effect in the suppression of ammonia.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products ABInventors: Jan Wästlund-Karlsson, Jan Petrusson, Madeleine Pehrson, Åsa Lindström, Linus Fredlinger
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Publication number: 20140128827Abstract: A triggerable composition for two-stage, controlled release of a functional active chemical includes an encapsulation material for encapsulating a betaine ester or betaine ester derivative including a functional active. The encapsulation material is triggerable to release the betaine ester or betaine ester derivative at a first stage upon the occurrence with an environmental stimulus, such as a pH change, an enzymatic change, and a temperature change. The betaine ester or betaine ester derivative of a functional active with at least one hydroxyl group releases the functional active through a hydrolysis reaction upon contact with an aqueous medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventor: Xuedong Song
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Publication number: 20140107602Abstract: Today's women have been patiently waiting for competent monthly menstrual protection. My Best Friend for Forever Panty are garments that will save most women from embarrassing moments, support their body shape and give them a slimmer look, while displaying a feminine design. My Best Friend Forever Panty is a Disposable Sanitary Garment that offer the following solutions for menstrual needs: Three Designs to choose from: Bikini Panties, Girl Shorts and Slimming Shapers. This will give our buyers a choice to choose the garment that best fits their body. My Best Friend Forever Panty provides protection for various stages of menstrual flow—from light to heavy. The three layer pad is thick enough to absorb excessive fluid and provides anti-leakage protection product that acts as a barrier between clothing to prevent soiling). This product is ideal for women who suffer from symptoms derived from fibroid tumors such as heavy bleeding and clotting.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventor: Jane Hamilton
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Patent number: 8686215Abstract: An absorbent article comprising an odor control material comprising at least one inclusion complex of cyclodextrin with an organic compound which is dispersed in a matrix comprising a polysiloxane oil.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2010Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: The Procter amd Gamble CompanyInventors: Mariangela Caputi, Luigia D'Ercole, Remo Bellucci, Nicola D'Alesio, Jessica Marcuccitti, Adelia Alessandra Tordone
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Patent number: 8674167Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a malodor control composition having at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst, and methods of use thereof, are provided. The malodor control composition is suitable for a variety of absorbent articles, including use in diapers, toddler training pants, adult incontinence garments, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, interlabial devices, hemorrhoid pads, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Jason John Olchovy, Christine Marie Readnour
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Publication number: 20140066869Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent article, such as a sanitary towel, impregnated or coated with a deodorizing composition comprising a buffering component, a deodorizing agent, and an antimicrobial agent. Such deodorizing compositions help to reduce or eliminate odours emanating from the bodily fluids absorbed into the article during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: GX LABS HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventor: John Toft
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Patent number: 8618349Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a backsheet and a wetness indicator composition. The wetness indicator composition may comprise a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. And, a wetness indicator sample, according to the Wetness Indicator Sample Test (Phosphate), may have a phosphate content of 10% or less. Further, the wetness indicator sample, according to the Wetness Indicator Sample Test (Nitrogen), may have a nitrogen content of 3% or less.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Thomas James Klofta
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Publication number: 20130345655Abstract: A sanitary article is provided that includes a dried polymeric matrix with embedded enzyme. The presence of the enzyme in the polymeric matrix allows the sanitary article to absorb a bodily discharge fluid thereby allowing the embedded enzyme to function in the production of antibacterial compounds or by directly reducing the presence of viable bacteria in the discharge fluid. The enzyme activity promotes reduced odor in the sanitary article.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicants: Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Songtao Wu, Hongfei Jia, Masahiko Ishii, Minjuan Zhang
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Patent number: 8603054Abstract: A delivery product is used to deliver a skin composition to the skin of a user. The delivery product includes a thermo-responsive polymer film. The polymer film is solid at room temperature but, once contacted with the skin, increases in temperature and degrades. A skin composition is associated with the polymer film. The skin composition can be applied to a surface of the film or can be incorporated into the film. The skin composition is released by the polymer film for treating the skin of the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Sarah Anne Lemke, Kroy Donald Johnson
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Publication number: 20130317467Abstract: A female incontinence pad is adapted to be positioned in a garment with the portion of the pad that is proximate to the urethra being bigger and more absorbent and the portion of the pad spaced apart from the urethra, thereby allowing the pad to have a smaller profile. The pad comprises a body that includes a front section, a middle section and a back section. The front section is adapted to cover the urethra of a user, and is wider and thicker than the back section so as to be able to absorb more liquid than the back section. The middle section has a width and thickness that tapers from the width and thickness of the front section to the width and thickness of the back section. The pad may include one or more adhesive patches.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: JUSTGOGIRL, LLCInventor: Brooke Campbell
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Patent number: 8586819Abstract: Absorbent pods comprise a pouch formed of a porous material. The pouch contains an absorbent polymer in an amount sufficient to absorb at least about 20 mL of fluid. Preferably, the absorbent polymer is sodium polyacrylate and the porous material is a hydrophilic material. The absorbent pods absorb and retain fluids, including saliva.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Shalva Gedevanishvili, William R. Sweeney, Heidi R. Kleinbach-Sauter, Zane Gibbs
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Patent number: 8581018Abstract: An absorber wherein crushed tea leaves having a particle size of 0.05 to 4.6 mm are dispersed and held within a pulp fiber material having a fiber length of 0.1 to 7 mm, for water-absorbing, drying, and odor-eliminating with good visual quality, and maintaining sanitary conditions, and sanitary articles using the absorber. An upper water-absorbing paper layer portion forms an upper surface, a lower water-absorbing paper layer portion forms a lower surface, and a water-absorbing mixture layer portion is provided between the upper water-absorbing paper layer portion. The layer portions are overlapped and integrated forming the absorber. The water-absorbing mixture layer portion is formed by including a crushed pulp fiber material beaten to have a fiber length of 0.1 to 7 mm, and crushed tea dregs having a particle size of 0.7 to 3.8 mm in mixing content percentage of 14 to 43% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2008Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Daiki Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroshi Ito, Kouichi Fukuda
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Patent number: 8558051Abstract: A disposable absorbent article comprises a topsheet; a backsheet combined with the topsheet; a fluid storage layer disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet and adjacent to the backsheet; an intermediate layer disposed between the fluid storage layer and the topsheet. The intermediate layer has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The disposable absorbent article comprises an odor control system. The odor control system comprises an antimicrobial material disposed between the topsheet and the body-facing surface of the intermediate layer; an odor masking material disposed between the backsheet and the garment-facing surface of the intermediate layer; and an odor absorbing and/or adsorbing material disposed in the fluid storage layer. The antimicrobial material and the odor masking material are separated by the intermediate layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Hiroshi Toshishige, Tomoko Okuda, Yukio Heki
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Patent number: 8552249Abstract: An anti-rash diaper for preventing and treating diaper rash and skin irritations comprising: an absorbent layer, where the absorbent layer draws moisture; medicated ointment, where the ointment is applied over the absorbent layer; and a protective sheet, where the protective sheet is releasably attached over the ointment. The anti-rash diaper according to the present invention may further include elastic waistbands. A hook and loop fastener may be used to attach the protective sheet to the diaper. The protective sheet effectively secures the ointment over the absorbent layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Aderonke Akinsanya
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Patent number: 8546640Abstract: A method for delivering active ingredients to a wet substrate from a flexible, three-dimensional, water-absorbent substrate material comprised of a web of substantially water-insoluble fibers into which is infused a solid anhydrous composition having a melting point of from about 45° C. to about 55° C. said anhydrous composition comprising (i) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of cationic quaternary surfactants, anionic surfactants or nonionic surfactants or one multi-lamellar liquid crystal emulsifier system, (ii) at least one fatty alcohol, (iii) at least one emollient selected from the group consisting of cosmetically-acceptable oils, esters and liquid triglycerides, (iv) at least one active ingredient and (v) optionally, a solid cleansing agent having a melting point from about 50° C. to about 70° C. Preferred active ingredients are skincare and haircare actives, including emollients, humectants, conditioning agents, sunscreens and sunblocks, and artificial tanning agents.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Evriholder Products, LLCInventors: Michael Popovsky, Yelena Popovsky, Paul Thau
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Publication number: 20130253459Abstract: A one-piece hygiene band (100) for use by a male to absorb moisture is provided. The hygiene band comprises an absorbent material and has at least one interconnection means (105) at a first portion (106) of the hygiene band arranged for allowing an interconnection between the first portion and a second portion (108) of the hygiene band such that a loop (114) of the hygiene band may be formed for being provided around the genitals (116) of the male. At least a segment (112) of the hygiene band is arranged for being provided between the buttocks (120) of the male.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: M.A.J. INVEST ABInventor: Vilyam Melki
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Patent number: 8536399Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method of reducing the odor of urine; and an article functioning to reduce the odor of urine. The present invention relates to the method comprising using a compound(s) reactive with aldehydes to thereby reduce the urine odor. Moreover, the present invention relates to the article, especially one for body fluid absorption, which functions to reduce the odor of urine by having compounds reactive with aldehydes to be present in absorption articles. As the compounds reactive with aldehydes, organic amines, organic amine salts, compounds producing organic amines by the reaction with discharges, organic amines, amide compounds, and compounds having a mercapto group can be used.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Uni-Charm CorporationInventors: Kazuki Numano, Kiy shi Miyazawa, Takayuki Hisanaka, Yozo Yamada
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Patent number: 8519211Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a wound pad, comprising a body of compressed thermoplastic or thermo-set open-celled foam is described, wherein the body has a pattern of ultrasonically made depressions in two opposite sides thereof, the depressions in the opposite sides being coaxial to each other and separated from each other by a common bottom portion which is compressed to a higher extent than the remaining parts of said body. A method for manufacturing such a body is also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Mölnycke Health Care ABInventors: Ulf Johannison, Magnus Paledzki, Eva-Karin Daun
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Publication number: 20130218113Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide an absorbent pad for use during adult activity having multiple layers of flexible materials including, an outer layer disposed along a first side of the pad formed of a material permeable to liquids; an intermediate layer comprising a scented material and semi-permeable to liquids; a further intermediate layer comprising an absorbent material capable of absorbing and trapping liquids; and an outer layer disposed along a second side of the pad that is impermeable to liquids. Disposed along the surface of the outer layer is an adhesive layer for locking the pad in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventor: Erin Strathdee
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Patent number: 8481635Abstract: A hot melt adhesive comprises an ethylene ?-olefin copolymer, an acid anhydride modified polyolefin and a hydrogenated tackifying resin. The hot melt adhesive has excellent viscoelastic properties and can be used in a variety of applications. In one application, attaching an elastic band to a flexible film, the adhesive has excellent viscosity and, in a finished absorbent article, a minimal creep characteristic. Also disclosed is a disposable article using the adhesive to adhere adjacent surfaces within the disposable article including an elastic band to a polyolefin backing film, for example, in a diaper, incontinent article or other such structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Adherent Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. Quinn, William L. Bunnelle
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Publication number: 20130164334Abstract: An odor control layer for personal care products includes a first portion with a formulation of activated carbon and a second portion with a formulation of nanoparticle silver. The layer can be placed in a personal care product including diapers, training pants, absorbent underpants, adult incontinence products, or feminine hygiene products. The personal care product can include a liquid-permeable bodyside liner, a liquid-impermeable outer cover affixed to the bodyside liner, and an absorbent core disposed between the bodyside liner and the outer cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Roger Bradshaw Quincy, III, Bhalchandra Madhav Karandikar, John Gavin MacDonald, Teuta Elshani
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Publication number: 20130158490Abstract: An absorbent article selected from a sanitary napkin, an incontinence pad and a pantyliner, comprises a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, optionally one or more intermediate layers enclosed between the topsheet and the backsheet, a fastening adhesive applied on said backsheet garment facing surface and a liquid fragrance or odor control composition applied on or within a layer of said absorbent article. The liquid fragrance or odor control composition comprises from 5 to 50% wt of one or more esters selected from menthyl acetate, menthyl lactate, menthyl propionate, menthyl butyrrate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, methyl-dihydrojasmonate, methyl jasmonate, hexyl iso-butyrate, linalyl acetate, benzyl acetate, phenyl ethyl acetate and less than 5% wt of other esters. The resulting articles present reduced degradation of the fastening adhesive layer due to the migration of components of the fragrance or odor control composition into the fastening adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYInventor: The Procter & Gamble Company
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Publication number: 20130158491Abstract: An absorbent article selected from a sanitary napkin, an incontinence pad end a panty liner, comprises a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, optionally one or more intermediate layers enclosed between the topsheet and the backstreet a fastening adhesive applied on said backsheet garment lacing surface and a liquid fragrance or odor control composition applied on or within a layer of said absorbent article. The fastening adhesive and the liquid fragrance or odor control composition axe applied in patterns which do not overlap for more than 3% of the total surface of the backsheet when the absorbent article is in a flattened configuration and said patterns are seen along a direction perpendicular to the body facing and garment facing surfaces of the article. The resulting articles present reduced degradation of the fastening adhesive layer due to the migration of components of the fragrance or odor control composition into the fastening adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYInventor: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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Patent number: 8466335Abstract: A personal care product that includes a personal care composition disposed in a collapsible bag at least partially surrounded by an elastically deformable member and, optionally, an outer container body. The elastic member is constructed of an elastically extensible material that permits the transfer of infrared radiation through at least a portion of the elastic member. Potential energy is generated by stretching the elastically deformable member, which is used to dispense the composition in lieu of a propellant or pump. The container may also include a actuatable valve for dispensing the composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas James Klofta, Gary Dean Lavon, Thomas Edward Schulte
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Publication number: 20130110062Abstract: A feminine health pouch is provided for disposal of soiled feminine sanitary articles. The pouch includes a receptacle area for receiving the articles, an outer layer defining and surrounding a receptacle area for receiving the articles and configured for concealing the articles from public view, the receptacle area is open at one end, an inner layer adjacent to the outer layer and configured to absorb moisture and odor, and a drawstring enclosed in a channel formed from a folded over portion of the outer layer at the open end of the outer layer, the drawstring being movable for opening and closing the pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventor: Janette Glenn
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Publication number: 20130102981Abstract: The invention concerns the control of female body odours, particularly odours associated with body fluids, namely products of the genito-urinary tract, such as menstrual or catamenial fluids, vaginal fluids, urine, by use of low odour compositions of fragrance materials. The composition of fragrance material includes at least 5% of one or more musks and at least 5% of one or more salicylates.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Quest International Services B.V.Inventor: Quest International Services B.V.
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Patent number: 8420883Abstract: Disclosed is a method for maintaining and/or improving skin health in the area of a wearer covered by an absorbent article. The absorbent article includes a vapor permeable backsheet, a liquid pervious topsheet positioned in facing relation with the backsheet, an absorbent core located between the backsheet and the topsheet. The absorbent article also includes skin care compositions thereon for maintaining and/or improving skin health.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gretchen Louise Elder, Donald Carroll Roe, Thomas James Klofta
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Patent number: 8395012Abstract: Stable odor controlling compositions, methods for incorporating the compositions, and disposable absorbent articles, which release perfume and subsequently are able to minimize odor caused from bodily fluids via the presence of an oil-in-water emulsion that serves as a carrier and preservation system for the perfume. The stable odor controlling emulsion compositions include an oil-in-water emulsion comprising: a) an aqueous phase comprising a modified starch and water; b) an oil phase comprising a perfume; c) an effective amount of a rheology modifier; d) an effective amount of a co-surfactant; and e) an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent; wherein said emulsion composition is applied to said article in the form of stable emulsion droplets having an median size of less than about 1 ?m and dries to form a discontinuous film.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Dennis Ray Bacon, Matthew Joel Taylor
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Patent number: 8323256Abstract: A tampon removal device is provided that has one or more malodor counteractants, perfumes, medicines including analgesics, anti-bacterials, lubricants and/or moisturizers, visual stimulators and/or identifiers including color code, color modification, and optical enhancer, a ply variation, a polymer modification, or a surface modification.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Playtex Products Inc.Inventors: Keith Edgett, Patrick Gorham
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Publication number: 20120289917Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care absorbent article comprising at least two substrates each having an internal and external surface, wherein at least one substrate is a fluid permeable bodyside substrate selected from spunbond, meltblown, coform, airlaid, bonded-carded web, spunlace materials and combinations thereof; at least one substrate is an impermeable backsheet; and an absorbent core disposed in between said substrates; wherein at least the external surface of at least one substrate has applied to it a benefit agent selected from an additive composition wherein said additive composition is a polymer dispersion selected from polyolefin dispersions, polyisoprene dispersions, polybutadiene-styrene block copolymer dispersions, latex dispersions, polyvinyl pyrrolidone-styrene copolymer dispersions, polyvinyl alcohol-ethylene copolymer dispersions, and combinations thereof; an enhancement component selected from microparticles, expandable microspheres, fibers, additional polymer dispersions, sType: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Frank P. Abuto, Deborah J. Calewarts, Jenny L. Day, Keyur M. Desai, Jeffrey F. Jurena, Jian Qin, Donald E. Waldroup
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Patent number: 8309788Abstract: The invention provides an absorbent article, at least a portion of which has a protease inhibitor incorporated therein to decrease the activity of proteases that may otherwise initiate or contribute to inflammation of the skin of a wearer of the article resulting in skin irritation or dermatitis. The article can further comprise a delivery system for releasably containing and delivering the protease inhibitor to at least a portion of the skin of the wearer. The delivery system can comprise a skin care composition and at least a portion of the composition, including the protease inhibitor, is automatically transferred from the article to the wearer's skin without manual intervention during normal usage of the article to form a defense against protease activity.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Francis James Rourke, Scott Edward Osborne, Donald Carroll Roe, Todd Laurence Underiner, John McMillan McIver, Timothy Bates
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Publication number: 20120271260Abstract: A process for the preparation of superabsorbent polymer containing clay, the process including the steps of (I) polymerizing a polymerization mixture comprising: (a) one or more ethylenically unsaturated carboxyl-containing monomers, (b) one or more crosslinking agents, (c) optionally one or more comonomers copolymerizable with the carboxyl-containing monomer, (d) neutralizing agent to partially neutralize the polymer to from about 50% to about 99%, by weight, and (e) a polymerization medium, to form a crosslinked partially neutralized hydrogel, (II) admixing a clay with the crosslinked partially neutralized hydrogel to form partially neutralized superabsorbent polymer-clay hydrogel; (III) drying the crosslinked partially neutralized hydrogel at a temperature from about 190° C. to about 210° C. and for a time period of from about 15 minutes to about 120 minutes, and (IV) comminuting the dried partially neutralized superabsorbent polymer-clay hydrogel to particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Michael M. Azad, Scott J. Smith, Mark Joy, Geoffrey Wyatt Blake, Michael S. Jarman
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Patent number: 8283515Abstract: An absorbent article such as a diaper, pant diaper, adult incontinence guard, sanitary napkin and the like contains a skin conditioning agent in at least a portion of the article so as to be transferable to the skin of the wearer. The skin conditioning agent is contained in a hydrogel foam material (9; 19; 20) intended to be applied in skin contact with the wearer, either directly or indirectly via a liquid permeable material (2).Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2003Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products ABInventors: Marie-Louise Lagerstedt-Eidrup, Anne Farbrot, Bo Runeman
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Publication number: 20120226248Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a cyclodextrin complex comprising cyclodextrin and at least two components complexed with said cyclodextrin, wherein said at least two components are: a) a menthol family compounds b) an ionone. The absorbent articles of the invention are effective in preventing malodors associated with their use and do not exhibit perceptible odor before use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventors: Mariangela Caputi, Magali Pourcel, Alessandra Adelia Tordone
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Patent number: 8232445Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a condensed tannin. The condensed tannin is extracted from a plant family which is selected from the group consisting of Ebenacea, Mimosoideae, Apiaceae, Pinaceae, Rosaceae, Fagaceae, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Tsunetoshi Miura, Raphael Warren
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Patent number: 8227658Abstract: A film that is formed from a biodegradable polymer blend of different aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters is provided. More specifically, the blend contains a first copolyester formed from a terephthalic acid monomer. The use of a terephthalic acid monomer results in a polymer chain containing 1,4-(para-) terephthalate units linked in a generally linear configuration (e.g., ˜180°). The blend also contains a second aliphatic-aromatic copolyester formed from a phthalic acid and/or isophthalic acid monomer. The use of such a monomer results in a polymer chain containing 1,2-(ortho-) and/or 1,3-(meta-) linked units. The inclusion of 1,2-(ortho-) and/or 1,3-(meta-) linked units into the polymer backbone of the second copolyester introduces an angle or “kink” (e.g., ˜120° kink for a 1,3-linkage) into the otherwise linear polymer chain. The “kinks” in the second copolyester backbone reduce its melting point and degree of crystallinity, which have an influence on its physical properties (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, IncInventors: Bo Shi, James H. Wang
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Patent number: 8222476Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure an absorbent article capable of indicating the presence or absence of urine as well as impending leakage of urine is disclosed. The absorbent article includes a substantially liquid impermeable layer, a liquid permeable layer, and an absorbent core positioned between the substantially liquid impermeable layer and the liquid permeable layer. A plurality of sensors are integrated into the article across the width of the article and positioned such that the sensors are in fluid communication with urine when provided by a wearer of the article. At least one of the sensors comprises a pH indicator. At least one of the sensors is capable of indicating the presence or absence of urine and at least one of the sensors is capable of indicating impending leakage of urine from the article.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Xuedong Song, Sridhar Ranganathan
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Publication number: 20120165769Abstract: The present invention relates to a sanitary napkin whose securing means includes a braid of absorbent material. The braid structure maximizes absorbency, while minimizing bulk and thus allows the pad to be comfortably held in place during use, in much the same way that the popular thong underwear are held.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: MERIMONT USInventor: Gabriela Roche del Ayala