Abstract: A disposable diaper with concealed baby wipes enclosure ensures that absorbent baby wipes are readily available when the diaper needs to be changed. The diaper is made to contain plurality of baby wipes or other foldable, not bulky diaper changing accessories. The concealed compartment is made accessible by pulling on a tab that tears the enclosure open.

Abstract: A disposable diaper is provided which includes a disposal aid containing an integrated cleaning wipe and disposal bag for convenient cleanup and disposal of the diaper after use. The disposable diaper generally comprises a diaper body having a waistband section, an upper fastening element, a crotch section, and a lower fastening element. The disposal aid is positioned adjacent to one of the fastening elements and comprises a pouch having a cleaning wipe compartment and a disposal bag compartment. The cleaning wipe compartment contains a cleaning wipe having a pull tab affixed thereto that protrudes from the wipe compartment and facilitates removal of the cleaning wipe. Similarly, the disposal bag compartment contains a disposal bag having a pull tab affixed thereto that protrudes from the bag compartment and facilitates removal of the bag.

Abstract: A device that is a packaged, individual deodorant powder applicator comprised of an application sheet with a non-impervious surface and a perimeter, an external sealed sheet surface, with a perimeter, the surface being impervious to liquids, capable of containing powder, and able to act as packaging; a means for sealing, at the perimeters, the external sheet surface to the application sheet, such as an adhesive; a powder reservoir created between the interior of the application sheet and the external sheet and contained by the sealed perimeter; powder within the reservoir; a means for closing the device halves without tab, such as adhesive; and a means for holding device such as a handle/spine wherein the sheets are configured and sealed to hold the powder in the reservoir where the using person may hold the device and apply the powder to the selected user's surface.

Abstract: An individually packaged product is provided with a first individual package, a second individual package and an attaching part. The first individual package includes an absorbent article and a packaging sheet that packages the absorbent article. The second individual package includes a wipe and a packaging that protects the wipe. The attaching part attaches the second individual package to the first individual package such that the attaching strength of the attaching part for the second individual package is greater than the attaching strength of the attaching part for the first individual package, and at least a portion of the attaching part remains on the second individual package side after the second individual package has been removed from the first individual package. At least a portion of the attaching part has adhesiveness after the second individual package has been removed from the first individual package.

Abstract: A disposable diaper with concealed baby wipes enclosure ensures that absorbent baby wipes are readily available when the diaper needs to be changed. The diaper is made to contain plurality of baby wipes or other foldable, not bulky diaper changing accessories. The concealed compartment is made accessible by pulling on a tab that tears the enclosure open.

Abstract: A disposable diaper is provided with a wrapper in the shape of a shower cap, enabling a user to wrap and seal the diaper when soiled. The wrapper is attached to either the front or back waistband region of the diaper. Flexible strands, secured to the wrapper and extending outward on opposite sides of its central opening, may be tied together to close the opening and fully seal the package or pouch when the soiled diaper is inserted.

Abstract: An article has a longitudinal length, an article width, and an article thickness. The article includes a fresh personal care product in a substantially unsoiled condition, and a pouch having a pouch volume which operatively encloses the fresh product. The pouch includes a front panel region, a back panel region which is operatively connected to the front panel region, and at least one expansion section which is operatively connected between the front panel region and the back panel region. The expansion section is operatively held in a substantially unexpanded, closed position when the fresh product is enclosed in the pouch. The expansion section is movable to an open position after a removal of the fresh product from the pouch. The open position of the expansion section is configured to provide an expanded disposal volume which can operatively contain a product when the product is in a used and soiled condition.

Abstract: A baby wipe device is disclosed that attaches baby wipes to individual diapers, holding them in an easily accessible pouch. The baby wipe device comprises a diaper component, a pocket component secured to the diaper component, and a plurality of wipe components positioned within the pocket component. The pocket component comprises a hollow interior and an opening formed therein, which defines an access to and from the hollow interior. The plurality of wipe components are positioned within the hollow interior for easy access by the user. The plurality of wipe components are formed of a liquid absorbent material and are sufficiently soft in texture to be applied to the skin of an infant or child. Typically, the pocket component comprises a pull-back seal which covers the opening. A user would pull-back the seal and reach into the opening to remove wipe components as needed.

Abstract: [PURPOSE] To provide an individually packaged product that is resistant to contaminants infiltration and can be hygienically transported. [SOLUTION MEANS] An individually packaged product comprising a first individual package formed by covering an absorbent article with a packaging sheet, and a second individual package, wherein the packaging sheet has a middle region and a first region and second region located on either side of the middle region, the second region is folded onto the middle region sandwiching the absorbent article therebetween, and the first region being folded onto part of the second region, while the first region is anchored to the outer face of the second region, and the second individual package is situated on the first region and second region and anchored to at least part of the outer face of the first region.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes a chassis having a substantially rectangular shape a first portion, a second portion and a crotch portion extending between the first and second portion, a portion of the chassis being configured to absorb fluids. The absorbent article includes a first securement portion operatively coupled to the first portion of the chassis. The absorbent article includes a second securement portion operatively coupled to the second portion of the chassis and configured to releasably attach to the first securement portion. The chassis is configured to include one of a first chassis length or a second chassis length. When the chassis includes the first length, the chassis includes a first width and the first securement portion includes a second width, and when the chassis includes the second length, the chassis includes the first width and the first securement portion includes a third width, greater than the second width.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprises a bodyside liner, an outer cover, an absorbent body located between the bodyside liner and the outer cover, and an enclosure. The enclosure comprises a cover and backing joined together to form a pocket with an object disposed therein. The enclosure is joined with the absorbent article and is adapted to transition from a closed condition to an open condition such that the object disposed within the enclosure may be accessed.

Abstract: The present invention is a diaper with a plurality of baby wipes that includes an exterior diaper with a back side and a baby wipe pocket with a front with an opening that is disposed on the back side. The diaper also includes a peel-off strip that covers the opening and is peeled off when ready for use and a resealable fastener that is exposed when the peel-off strip is removed and is opened to retrieve one or more desired quantities of the baby wipes that are retrieved from the baby wipe pocket. The exterior diaper can be a standard foldable diaper or a pull-up diaper.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to pre-moistened webs and wipes having visible compressed sites that provide the perception of a cloth-like texture. The disclosure also relates to a nonwoven web made of non-thermoplastic fibers with at least one compressed site on the surface of the web that remains visible when the web is pre-moistened.

Abstract: An article (20) has a longitudinal length (22), an article width (24) and an article thickness (26). The article (20) comprises a fresh personal care product (28) in a substantially unsoiled condition, and a pouch (30) having a pouch volume which operatively encloses the fresh product (28). The pouch (30) includes a front panel region (32), a back panel region (34) which is operatively connected to the front panel region (32), and at least one expansion section (48) which is operatively connected between the front panel region (32) and the back panel region (34). The expansion section (48) is operatively held in a substantially unexpanded, closed position when the fresh product (28) is enclosed in the pouch (30). The expansion section 48 is movable to an open position after a removal of the fresh product (28) from the pouch (30).

Abstract: An embodiment includes a sterile package containing a disposable diaper with a dressing attached to the inner surface of the diaper. The dressing is impregnated with an antibiotic or other therapeutic ointment containing bacitracin. Embodiments are used as dressings for pediatric burn patients. Embodiments allow the replacement of dressings in such patients by a single care-giver. Other embodiments are used with adult patients with wounds in the pelvic area.

Abstract: A disposable diaper has a front pouch with a wet wipe inside and a rear pouch with a closable open end. When the diaper has been soiled the wet wipe can be removed from the front pouch and used to clean the baby and then the diaper, once removed from the baby, can be inverted into the rear pouch, which inverts inside out with the soiled diaper inside. A closure can be used to close the open end of the now-inverted rear pouch to contain the soiled diaper inside.

Abstract: A system for incontinence maintenance and method employed, of which the system is useful in incontinent care. A plurality of products suitable for use in an incontinence maintenance event are provided in a configuration stacked in the order of anticipated use of individual ones of the products, the first product anticipated for use being uppermost in the stack. A container is provided having a bottom compartment carrying the stack and a top compartment defining a flap extending from the bottom compartment. The container includes means for defining an opening in the bottom compartment to access the stack of goods and for accepting soiled goods therein, and means for resealing the bottom compartment to contain the soiled goods.

Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a catamenial device, having a liquid pervious topsheet, a backsheet joined to the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet is disclosed. The absorbent article has a lotion composition applied to at least a portion of the outer surface of the topsheet, the lotion composition including a rheology structurant selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline wax, alkyl dimethicone, ethylene glycol dibehenate, ethylene glycol distearate, glycerol tribehenate, glycerol tristearate, and ethylene bisoleamide.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An absorbent article to be worn by a wearer having a skin-contacting sheet such as a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core and a colored hydrophilic lotion, that not only helps to reduce the adherence of the menses or feces to the skin, thereby improving the ease of menses or bowl movement (BM) clean up, but that also may serve as a wetness indicator. The absorbent articles may be infant (baby) diapers, including training pants, adult incontinence articles and the like.

Abstract: This Invention Marries Proximity And Convenience With The Placement Of A Hermetically Sealed Pouch Containing The Cleaning Products Of Baby Wipes And Disposable Trash Bag By Directly Attaching This Pouch To The Disposable Diaper.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to pre-moistened webs and wipes having visible compressed sites that provide the perception of a cloth-like texture. The disclosure also relates to a nonwoven web made of non-thermoplastic fibers with at least one compressed site on the surface of the web that remains visible when the web is pre-moistened.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin comprising a topsheet having a body-facing side and comprising a plurality of discrete tufts of fibrous material. The topsheet has a lotion composition applied to at least a portion of the body-facing side thereof. An absorbent core is in fluid communication with the topsheet, the absorbent core having an average thickness of less than about 10 mm, and a free absorbent capacity of from about 4 to about 125 grams per gram.

Abstract: A patch is presented for use in conjunction with a surface, the patch including a backsheet having an adherent surface, wherein the backsheet is translucent; an outermost surface opposite the adherent surface; an adhesive applied to the adherent surface; a peel layer removably attached to the adhesive; and a malodor-reducing agent. A method for manufacturing a patch is presented, the method including producing a backsheet from a water-dispersible polymer; applying a malodor-reducing agent to the polymer; adding an adhesive to the backsheet; and adhering a peel strip to the adhesive.

Abstract: A package containing a hygiene article which opens in a way preventing the hygiene article from falling out unintentionally. Further, combined absorbent articles are disclosed, wherein a package comprising a hygiene article is joined to an individually-packaged absorbent article.

Abstract: An insert for use together with an absorbent article such as a diaper, an incontinence product, a sanitary towel, a panty liner or the like. The insert is substantially non-urine-absorbing and comprises a support sheet (2) which has a first surface (12) and a second surface (13), the first surface (12) being treated with a skincare agent (14), and the second surface (13) being substantially impermeable to the skincare agent. The insert further includes at least one spacing and liquid-receiving sheet (3) placed against the second surface (13) of the support sheet (2). The spacing and liquid-receiving sheet facilitates the intake of liquid through the topsheet when the insert is in use.

Abstract: An absorbent article provides on the side of a chassis facing the wearer's skin, a separator sheet adapted to be spaced from the chassis. The separator sheet is formed in a middle zone thereof with a first lotion-coated region and a liner provided on the side of a liquid-absorbent panel facing the wearer's skin is formed with a second lotion-coated region. The front and rear lotion-coated sub-regions are spaced from each other by the intermediary of the first lotion-coated region. The lotion is applied from the side facing the wearer's skin to the liquid-absorbent panel with the separator sheet laminated thereon so that the first and second lotion-coated regions may be simultaneously formed and the liquid-absorbent panel is formed on a region thereof opposed to the middle zone of the separator sheet with a lotion-uncoated region.

Abstract: A merchandise system for disposable absorbent articles is provided. The merchandise display system includes a first line-up and second line-up of disposable absorbent articles designed to match a wearer's stage of development. The system also includes various color schemes associated with the first and second line-ups in order to facilitate consumers' identification and selection of the appropriate absorbent article configuration for a particular wearer. A pre-packaged arrangement is also provided and includes one or more disposable absorbent articles having a configuration corresponding to a wearer's stage of development; one or more disposable wipes products having a configuration tailored to the stage of development corresponding to the disposable absorbent articles; and a package, the disposable absorbent articles, the disposable wipes products and the package being arranged relative to each other for distribution together as a single unit.

Abstract: A disposable diaper has a front pouch with a wet wipe inside and a rear pouch with a closable open end. When the diaper has been soiled the wet wipe can be removed from the front pouch and used to clean the baby and then the diaper, once removed from the baby, can be inverted into the rear pouch, which inverts inside out with the soiled diaper inside. A closure can be used to close the open end of the now-inverted rear pouch to contain the soiled diaper inside.

Abstract: An improved diaper having an inner absorbent layer, and an outer waterproof layer, also has a powder layer, wherein the powder layer is located on the inner absorbent layer; and a release layer, wherein the release layer covers the powder layer, and is removeably attached to the diaper, such that the release layer keeps the powder layer in place when the diaper is not in use, and such that the release layer is removed before diaper use, thereby exposing the powder layer. A further improvement is a removeable moisture retaining pouch, wherein the pouch is of a size and shape to hold at least one diaper wipe, and wherein the pouch is removeably attached to the diaper outer waterproof layer.

Abstract: A diaper system for distributing a rash inhibiting powdered material onto a pelvic area of a child includes a diaper being worn around the pelvic area of the child. The diaper includes a front edge positioned around a front of the pelvic area and a rear edge positioned around a back of the pelvic area when the diaper is worn. A pouch is coupled to an interior surface of the diaper. The pouch is positioned in a closed state when the diaper is folded in half. The pouch is opened when the diaper is opened to be placed on the child. A rash inhibiting powdered material is positioned in the pouch when the diaper is folded in half. The powdered material is exposed during opening of the diaper and distributed on the pelvic area of the child to inhibit diaper rash when the diaper is placed on the child.

Abstract: An absorbent article including an inner cover sheet, an outer cover sheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the inner coversheet and the outer coversheet, said article further including at least one disposal fastener, the disposal fastener having a fastening element adapted to fasten to at least a portion of the outer coversheet which allows the article to be secured in a configuration that provides a convenient disposal after the article has been used, the disposal fastener further including a pull-tab, the article further including a pocket formed by at least one of the inner cover sheet and the outer cover sheet, one end of said disposal fastener being attached to the one of the inner cover sheet and the outer cover sheet at a location within the pocket and the pull-tab protrudes from the pocket so that the disposal fastener can be pulled out from the pocket.

Abstract: A compact diaper changing kit packaging comprising a single sheet of flexible waterproof material enclosing a disposable diaper and pre-moistened wipes. The wipes are stored within a waterproof pouch formed by folding and sealing the enclosing sheet over upon itself. The enclosing sheet is wrapped around the diaper enclosing and protecting the diaper from contaminants. Method of use comprises unfolding the enclosing sheet to reveal disposable diaper and the waterproof pouch containing wipes. The unfolded enclosing sheet may be used as a clean changing surface. A dirty diaper and spent pre-moistened wipes may be stored away or disposed by wrapping them in the enclosing sheet.

Abstract: An insert for use together with an absorbent article such as a nappy, an incontinence product, a sanitary towel, a panty liner or the like. The insert has an first side, a second side and an essentially non-urine-absorbing spacer element adapted to keep a portion of the absorbent article at a distance from the skin of a wearer during use. The insert also includes an essentially non-urine-absorbing liquid-permeable retaining layer located against the spacer element, the retaining layer being capable of retaining feces.

Abstract: The present invention relates broadly to a therapeutic cooling or heating pad or garment. One aspect of the invention relates to a therapeutic cooling or heating pad comprising a sanitary napkin and a cooling or heating agent coupled to or included within the sanitary napkin. Another aspect of the invention relates to a therapeutic cooling or heating garment comprising an undergarment and a cooling or heating agent coupled to or included within the undergarment.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to pre-moistened webs and wipes having visible compressed sites that provide the perception of a cloth-like texture. The disclosure also relates to a nonwoven web made of non-thermoplastic fibers with at least one compressed site on the surface of the web that remains visible when the web is pre-moistened.

Abstract: An array of disposable absorbent articles having a first article and a second article. The first article has an outer surface wherein the outer surface has an outer surface area and a first identifier having a first surface area. The first identifier is disposed on the first article and corresponds to a first performance characteristic. The second article has an outer surface wherein the outer surface has an outer surface area and a second identifier having a second surface area. The second identifier is disposed on the second article and corresponds to a second performance characteristic. The first article is a different article than said second article.

Abstract: A disposable diaper is provided with a pouch which contains a moisture-laden flexible sheet for use in cleaning an infant or toddler after the disposable diaper has received bodily waste. A plastic bag that initially contains the disposable diaper is also used to receive the disposable diaper following use. Alternatively, a plastic bag for receiving the used disposable diaper is initially contained in a second pouch mounted on the disposable diaper.

Abstract: A system for delivering a diaper rash product is provided, said system comprising a pocket containing a measured amount of diaper rash product, with a means to facilitate the dispensing of said product by a caregiver when changing an infant's diaper.

Abstract: A disposable diaper is provided comprising a diaper body having an outer surface. The disposable diaper includes a waterproof layer secured to an outer surface layer of the diaper body to form a pocket between the layer and the outer surface. The disposable diaper further comprises means for sealing the pocket to seal in waste and odor. A method for sealing and disposing of the diaper also is provided, comprising the steps of rolling the diaper inwardly toward the pocket, inverting the pocket to receive the diaper body, and sealing the pocket to enclose the diaper body.

Abstract: An undergarment and undergarment changing accessory system includes an undergarment, at least one changing accessory for cleaning or treating an undergarment wearer or caregiver, and a container comprising sheet portions that are partially sealed together with releasable seals along perimeter edge portions that may be readily pulled or peeled apart to expose the undergarment (such as a diaper) and changing accessory contained therein. A fixed or non-releasable seal or fold region may optionally connect the sheet portions after the releasable seals are opened so that the sheet portions form an enlarged sheet that can be used as a sanitary changing surface. A releasable seal established along a divider portion between the sheet portions and separating the undergarment from the changing accessory maintains the undergarment and changing accessory in isolation from one another and from the environment to prevent leaks or contamination prior to opening the releasable seals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a diaper, diaper pad insert and/or a diaper wipe with active ingredients integrated therein, including ointments for treating diaper rash, baby oils and lotions for treating dry skin, and/or powder treatments for absorbing moisture, including baby powder, corn starch powders and the like. In a first embodiment, the invention provides a diaper having a active ingredients integrated therein comprising a skin-contact surface appointed for contact with an infant's bottom, at least one inner absorption layer, an outer most layer, and a active ingredients segment. The active ingredient segment includes active ingredients associated therewith and is adapted for contact and direct delivery to the infant's bottom when the diaper is placed on and worn by the infant. The active ingredient may be applied as a coating or integrate as fine particles within the skin-contact surface.

Abstract: A postpartum pad for efficiently soothing and healing a woman's perineal area after birth. The postpartum pad generally includes a pad including at least one reservoir portion, wherein the at least one reservoir portion extends within an upper surface of the pad and a liquid extract used for healing or soothing of wounds positioned within the reservoir portion. At least a portion of the pad is comprised of an absorbent material to absorb up any excess liquid extract or fluid from the perineal and/or vaginal area of the woman.

Abstract: A disposable diaper is provided having at least one pocket or pouch for containing an attached waste bag. The waste bag has an upper end adapted for sealable closure. The disposable diaper includes an elongated slit which provides entry into an interior cavity that is adapted to contain an auxiliary waste bag. The disposable diaper is embellished with ornamentation, decorative patterns, and symbols so as to represent a particular theme.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin comprising a topsheet comprising a plurality of discrete tufts of fibrous material, wherein the topsheet has a density of less than 0.027 g/cc under a load of 0.004 psi, and a density of less than 0.068 at a load of 0.23 psi.

Abstract: A disposable secondary article includes a liquid-permeable substrate that has a garment-facing surface and a body-facing surface. A lotion is applied to the body-facing surface of the liquid-permeable substrate. The secondary article optionally includes an attachment means for attaching the secondary absorbent article to a primary absorbent article. Additionally, the secondary article optionally includes a cover to protect the lotion until just prior to use. The secondary article provides a caregiver or wearer an alternative to applying lotions by hand.

Abstract: The tampon applicator assembly includes a tampon applicator section, an outer housing section, and a plunger section. The combined tampon applicator section and plunger section function as a conventional plunger-type tampon applicator. The outer housing section includes a sleeve with a proximal portion and a distal portion. The (distal) insertion end of the tampon applicator section essentially fits inside the proximal portion of the sleeve, and the distal portion of the sleeve is designed to accommodate a feminine hygiene product, such as a pad, a disposable wipe, a towelette disposal mitt, a simple disposal bag, and other products associated with menstruation.

Abstract: A packing wrapper for an absorbent article, the wrapper having a protective layer. The wrapper also has a first functional layer attached to the protective layer giving the wrapper a multiple functionality.

Abstract: An absorbent article having a topsheet having a first portion and a second portion. The topsheet has a longitudinal centerline and a transverse centerline. The topsheet has an area. The second portion can differ in structure from the first portion. The second portion can have a structurally modified zone. The structurally modified zone has a periphery, a length, and a long axis. The length is the maximum straight-line dimension between two points on the periphery. The long axis extends between two points on the periphery separated by the length. The long axis of the structurally modified zone can be asymmetric to the longitudinal centerline. The structurally modified zone can make up more than about 5% of the area of the topsheet. The topsheet can have a lotion zone, the long axis of which is asymmetric to the longitudinal centerline and the transverse centerline.

Abstract: The invention concerns an absorbent article such as a diaper, an incontinence product, a sanitary napkin, a panty liner or the like, wherein one or several parts (103,203: 104,204: 105,205) of said article comprise elastic means (116,216: 117,217; 119,219) which hold a skincare agent in their structure.