Abstract: An incontinence article having a back guard is provided. In particular, the present invention provides an incontinence article in which a back guard extends from a rear portion of the article to a middle back area of a user. The back guard article preferably includes an absorbent material and optional elastic.

Abstract: A disposable undergarment that has a pair of tape fasteners attached to transversely opposite side edge portions of a rear waist region and a non-stretchable target tape strip attached to the outer surface of a front waist region. The front and rear waist regions and a crotch region are elastically stretchable in length and width. The tape strip includes a flexible plastic sheet having transversely opposite side edges extending longitudinally and upper and lower edges extending transversely of the undergarment and a plurality of long fibers extending longitudinally on the outer surface of the sheet between the upper and lower edges. The sheet is formed with a plurality of perforated lines arranged to be transversely spaced one from another by a predetermined dimension and to extend between the vicinity of the upper edge and the vicinity of the lower edge. The target tape strip is attached to the front waist region being substantially in non-stretched state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blank intended to constitute a shaped element in an absorbent product, such as a sanitary towel, an incontinence pad or a panty liner, which blank is made from a rigid material and initially has a plane and essentially elongate shape with a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, two short sides and two long sides, two end portions and a central portion, one end portion being wider than the central portion and having a width which increases towards the short side of the blank and the other end portion having a cutout. The invention also relates to a shaped element produced from the blank, an absorbent product comprising such a shaped element, and also methods of producing a shaped element and an absorbent product comprising the shaped element.

Abstract: Absorbent article such as a diaper and incontinence guard comprising a liquid impervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet and an absorbent body enclosed therebetween, whereby the article seen in longitudinal direction exhibits a front portion, a rear portion and a crotch portion therebetween, and further exhibits a pair of belt portions attached to the rear portion alternatively the front portion of the article and which are intended by means of first fastening means to be fastened together around the waist of the wearer and wherein said front portion alternatively rear portion exhibits second fastening means intended to be attached to the belt portions, in such a way that the article will assume a pantlike shape, where the belt portions form a part of the waist portions of the pant.

Abstract: The invention comprises an absorbent garment and a method for making an absorbent garment. An absorbent garment is provided comprising elastic side belts attached at an angle to the main body of the garment to provide a better fit to the user. Adjustment strips preferably are affixed to the elastic side belts and to the main body of the garment to allow the user to repeatedly adjust the garment while the garment is being worn. A method for making the absorbent garment also is disclosed.

Abstract: A strong, easy to use tab and slot fastening device suitable for use with disposable absorbent articles. The fastening device preferably includes a tab member and a slot member. The slot member has an inboard portion, an outboard portion and a slot. The inboard portion located laterally inboard of the outboard portion and the slot located between the inboard portion and the outboard portion. The tab member has a length, a proximal edge, a distal edge and a lip portion. The tab portion is passed through the slot of the slot member to engage the fastening device. Once passed through the slot, at least the lip portion of the tab member pivots such that it overlaps the outboard portion of the slot member to prevent the tab member from disengaging from the slot member.

Abstract: The disposable diaper of the present invention has a substantially elongate configuration and comprises a main body having a liquid-permeable topsheet, a liquid-impermeable backsheet, and a liquid-retentive absorbent member interposed between the topsheet and the backsheet and a pair of fastening tapes provided on each side edge of the main body, the waist opening portion and the under-waist portion in the portion having the fastening tapes being provided with a waist elastic member and a plurality of under-waist elastic members, respectively, in the width direction of the diaper, and both longer side portions of the diaper being provided with a pair of leg elastic members, wherein the under-waist elastic members are fixedly disposed in at least areas extending outwardly from each longer side of the absorbent member in their stretched state so as to manifest elastic contractibility but are not disposed in at least the middle of the area where the absorbent member exists, and the under-waist portion has a grea

Abstract: A disposable diaper that includes a topsheet, a backsheet and a core disposed therebetween to define a front waist region, a rear waist region and a crotch region extending therebetween. A first elastic member extends longitudinally of the diaper across a middle zone of the core between the front and rear waist regions and is disposed between the backsheet and the core and secured to the backsheet. Second elastic members extend longitudinally of the diaper across the transversely opposite side zones of the core between the front and rear waist regions and are disposed between the backsheet and the core and bonded to the backsheet.

Abstract: A disposable diaper has a diaper body having a hip portion and a belly portion, which are spread out with a crotch portion between them. The disposable diaper includes slits defined in side portions of one of the hip portion and the belly portion and connecting members provided on side portions of the other one of the belly portion and the hip portion to be elongated outwardly. The disposable diaper further includes holding means for connecting the hip portion and the belly portion by means of the connecting members. Therefore, the disposable diaper is easy for the wearer to put on, and can be put on easily while the wearer stands on both legs.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin is described, which includes a substantially planar and elongate body defining two larger longitudinal side edges. The body is provided with a garment faceable outer layer of liquid impermeable material, a body faceable cover layer of liquid permeable material, an absorbent core inserted into the body between the outer layer and the cover layer, and at least one substantially protuberant flexible flap substantially projecting outwards from each longitudinal side edge of the body, the flap being substantially transparent and/or translucent.

Abstract: A device for managing urinary incontinence comprises a resilient body that engages the external genitalia and sealingly occludes the urethral meatus. In female embodiments, the body fits between the labia minora and the floor of the vulval vestibule, occluding the meatus. An adhesive on the body provides a sealing engagement with the meatus. In a first female embodiment, the body has a base with an adhesive layer that seats against the vestibule floor. A pair of flexible, lateral flaps engage the labia minora. A layer of super-absorbent material may be situated between the base and the adhesive layer, and/or a layer of scrim material may be so situated. The body may have a longitudinal ridge with a posterior edge having a finger hole to facilitate installation and removal of the device. In a second female embodiment, the body is substantially tubular, with the adhesive on the exterior surface of the body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a means of reproducibly and consistently folding the ear panels on disposable absorbent articles in order to simplify and accelerate the diaper opening process for the user, reduce the risk of potential injury to the end user and wearer caused by clipped ear panels, and create for packaging purposes, a more aesthetically satisfying arrangement in the disposable diaper pack. In another aspect of the invention, a method for the making of a disposable absorbent diaper, which incorporates the folding of the ear panels, is outlined.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound sanitary napkin (20) comprising a primary absorbent member (30), a base member (50), flaps (33) and at least one zone of extensibility (66). The compound sanitary napkin (20) has a longitudinal center line along a longitudinal direction and a transverse center line along a transverse direction. The primary absorbent member (30) has a longitudinal length (PL), a transverse width (PW), a thickness (PT), a pair of longitudinal sides (24) and a pair of transverse ends (25), and comprises a primary absorbent element (30) and a fluid pervious cover (32) superimposed on the primary absorbent element (30).

Abstract: A prefastened absorbent garment is manufactured with its longitudinal axis in the machine direction. A web of garment chassis material extending in the machine direction is overlaid with a side panel web laying substantially within the garment chassis borders. The side panel web is attached to the chassis web and has fasteners thereon. The side panel web can be split in two and folded to place its fasteners in proximity to complementary fasteners disposed at the opposing end of the garment on the chassis web when the chassis web is folded.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sanitary napkin having flaps folded onto the topsheet of the napkin and held in this position by a unitary bridging strip. Each of these flaps has an adhesive area that is used to attach the flap to the undergarment. A release strip covers each such adhesive area. These release strips and the bridging strip each contain a cohesive layer whereby a cohesive bond is formed between the bridging strip and each release strip thereby holding the flaps in their folded position.

Abstract: A garment (20) for use in absorbing bodily wastes. The garment is provided with a fastening system for fastening the garment around the waist of a wearer. The fastening system includes a first fastening arrangement (36) having two outwardly facing edges (40; 42) forming an angle (&agr;) therebetween. The angle (&agr;) is from 45° to 85°, preferably from 50° to 80°, more preferably from 55° to 75° and most preferably from 60° to 70°.

Abstract: A multi-tiered feminine pad consisting of multiple pad layers which have an absorption layer disposed on top of an impermeable material wherein the multiple pad tiers are secured together in a manner which allows removal of successive pad tiers while leaving the remaining pad tiers intact.

Abstract: A strong, easy to use tab and slot fastening device suitable for use with disposable absorbent articles. The fastening device preferably includes a tab member and a slot member. The slot member has an inboard portion, an outboard portion and a slot. The inboard portion located laterally inboard of the outboard portion and the slot located between the inboard portion and the outboard portion. The tab member has a length, a proximal edge, a distal edge and a lip portion. The tab portion is passed through the slot of the slot member to engage the fastening device. Once passed through the slot, at least the lip portion of the tab member pivots such that it overlaps the outboard portion of the slot member to prevent the tab member from disengaging from the slot member.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin provided with wings, and particularly a women's sanitary napkin. There is disclosed a sanitary napkin provided with wings that are adapted to be folded over the edges of an undergarment and tension relief structures which are located on a garment faceable surface of the wings. The tension relief structures have first surface affixed to a garment faceable surface of the wing and a second surface that is adapted to contact the undergarment in use. The second surface is movable with respect to the first surface and the second surface has an adhesive region that releasably adheres the tension relief structure to the user's undergarment.

Abstract: An apparatus for absorbing nasal drip during an activity, the apparatus consisting of a means for encapsulating at least one digit of a hand with a flexible, absorbent material. The apparatus is secured to the hand by means of a strap extending from the absorbent material that is secured about the wrist of the user. The apparatus may be sized to fit over a gloved hand to enable the use of the apparatus in different conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable diaper, which is easy to put on the wearer, and which is possible to be put on easily while the wearer is standing on both legs. The disposable diaper according to the present invention includes a diaper body having a hip portion and a belly portion, which are spread out with a crotch portion between them. The diaper further includes male members which are protrusively arranged from side portions of one of the hip portion and said belly portion in a face direction and female members, which are arranged on side portions of the other and in which the male members engage in a face direction of the side portions. The female members are provided with receiving portions in which the male members are inserted in a face direction of the side portions. Engaged surfaces perpendicular to the inserting direction of the male member are formed on the inner walls of the receiving portions and the male members are provided with engaging surfaces opposing to the engaged surfaces.

Abstract: A disposable diaper includes a pants-type outer cover and a liquid-absorbent pad. The outer cover has a zone adapted to cover the wearer's urethral meatus and the area in the vicinity thereof and being elastic transversely of the diaper. The pad is attached to an inner surface of the outer cover and its zone intended to be placed against the urethral meatus and the area in the vicinity thereof is placed upon the corresponding zone of the outer cover adapted to cover the urethral meatus and the area in the vicinity thereof and then joined to the outer cover along two zones defined on the outer cover so as to be spaced apart from each other transversely of the diaper.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article has an absorbent chassis and a fastening system. The fastening system includes a pair of first fastening components disposed in one waist region and at least one second fastening component disposed in an opposite waist region. The first fastening components include at least one hinge area that transversely bisects the first fastening components, allowing the fasteners to bend in conformity with the movements of the wearer's body.

Abstract: A fastening system for releasably securing a diaper provides both mechanical and adhesive or cohesive securement. Tab members comprise a facestock layer, a contact layer of adhesive or cohesive overlying at least a portion of the facestock layer, and mechanical fastening elements projecting from at least a portion of the contact layer. The facestock layer includes extensible and substantially nonextensible polymeric portions. A landing member includes complementary mechanical fastening elements and a contact surface or cohesive for engagement with the tab adhesive or cohesive. A method is also disclosed for making the fastening system.

Abstract: An absorbent article is disclosed which is designed to be secured to an undergarment. The undergarment includes a crotch protion with a pair of side edges. The absorbent article includes a liquid permeable cover, a liquid-impermeable baffle and an absorbent enclosed by the cover and the baffle to form a pad. The pad has first and second raised longitudinally-extending sides, each with a vertically oriented outer surface. The pad also has a garment-facing surface. The absorbent article also includes a pair of flaps which cooperate with one another to extend around the crotch portion of the undergarment and overlap one another. Each of the flaps has a proximal edge and a distal edge. The proximal edges are affixed to one of the vertically oriented outer surfaces and each of the distal edges extend downwardly and inwardly around the crotch portion of the undergarment. The pair of flaps are secured together by an attachment.

Abstract: An integral disposable elasticized absorbent article is provided for use as infant training pants or adult incontinent underpants, briefs and the like. The article comprises an absorbent body having a liquid pervious top layer, a liquid impervious backsheet and a liquid absorbent layer therebetween. A pair of elasticized members (belts) are secured to the absorbent body, with one elasticized member being disposed substantially parallel to the left of the longitudinal axis of the article, and the second elasticized member being disposed substantially parallel to the right of the longitudinal axis of the article. Each elasticized member has an end closure means adapted to engage the end closure means of the other elastic member to secure the absorbent article firmly to the body of the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable garment shield device for men for use with an undergarment for the purpose of protecting the undergarment from staining and soiling due to secretions from the crotch region and genitalia of the user. The shield is constructed of a plurality of layered fabrics or materials designed to wick moisture and excretions away from the skin of the user and retain them in an absorbent layer of the shield. In addition to the soft, flexible and ergonomic nature of the device, a slit or cut is provided through a portion of the device to facilitate the extraction of the male genitalia for urination purposes in an ordinary manner in conjunction with a fly opening of a traditional male undergarment.

Abstract: A fastener system for use with personal care articles includes a substrate formed by a bodyside liner and an outer cover. Fastening tabs are secured to the substrate at opposing sides of the rear portion of the article. The fastening tabs include friction zones that, when the tabs are mounted to the article, provide substantially no securement to the article, and securing zones that secure the respective fastening tabs to the outer cover at a front portion of the article. The friction zones prevent surface-to-surface radial shifting or bending of the front portion with respect to the fastening tabs of the article during regular usage. In one embodiment, a tab substrate provides a mounting surface for a friction element and a securing element which form the respective friction zone and securing zone. In another embodiment, the friction element functions as a substrate supporting the securing element.

Abstract: An elongated sanitary napkin has deflectable longitudinal side edges formed by an edge or peripheral seal along the opposite sides of an absorbent. A garment attachment panel is secured to the underside of each side edge. A fixed portion of the panel is bonded flat against the side edge so that a free portion of the panel, extending from the fixed portion, is directed inward and downward. During use, the panels are fastened together beneath an undergarment crotch portion by hook and loop type fastener. Fastener and panels are sized so that when fastened the panels exert a pull on the side edges, controlling their deflection and, for example, preventing them from folding in over the absorbent. The garment attachment panels confine the undergarment crotch portion under the absorbent so that, for example, an elasticized edge of the crotch portion is prevented from pulling up and onto the absorbent.

Abstract: The invention relates to an absorbent product, such as a diaper or an incontinence garment, comprising a casing, an outer side of the casing being distal from the body of the wearer in use of the garment and an inner side being proximal to the body of the wearer in use of the garment, said casing having a front part, a rear part and a crotch part lying between the front and rear parts, the casing comprising an absorbent structure, whereby the absorbent product further comprises a fastening system, for attaching opposing side portions of the front and rear parts to each other, comprising at least two cooperating fastening elements, wherein the first element functions as a landing zone for the second element, characterized in that the first element comprises at least one skewing-preventing part, which skewing-preventing part prevents the front and rear parts to slide relative one another, as it adheres to the inner part.

Abstract: A feminine hygiene article and method of making same so that back-attached wings have adhesive areas for attachment to an undergarment, that are substantially offset from the adhesive areas of the main body portion, also used to attach the undergarment.

Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper, adapted to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer. The diaper includes side panels and fastener elements for assembling the diaper about the body of the wearer. The outer surface of the diaper and the side panels or fastener tabs include indicia that complement each other and are provided to facilitate the proper and symmetrical application of the diaper to the wearer for maximum comfort and for optimal functioning of the diaper as a waste retention vehicle without leakage between the diaper and the legs of the wearer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a water dispersible pantiliner which has a triggerably dispersible body side facing liner, a garment side facing baffle, and, optionally, a triggerably dispersible absorbent core disposed between the liner and baffle. The garment baffle may be biodegradable. In one embodiment, the invention has a peel strip overlaying a garment attachment adhesive layer which adhesively attaches the peel strip to the clothing of a wearer on one side and to one side of a baffle on the other. The baffle is in turn attached on a second side to a body facing side with a construction adhesive. The body facing side may be made from multiple layers such as a body side liner and absorbent layer.

Abstract: Absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, adult incontinence devices, and the like which have side flaps are disclosed. The absorbent articles having side flaps are provided with gathered portions that can expand to relieve stresses on the flaps when the flaps are wrapped around the curved side edges of a wearer's undergarment. A releasable wrapper is also disclosed which covers adhesive fasteners on the garment-facing side of said absorbent article and provides an individual package for the sanitary napkin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable diaper, which is easy to put on the wearer, and which is possible to be put on easily when the wearer is standing on both legs. The disposable diaper including a diaper body having a hip portion and a belly portion, which are spread out with a crotch portion between them. The disposable diaper includes engaging means, which are arranged to be attachable/detachable, on the both side portions of the hip portion and the belly portion. The engaging means have hook elements which are disposed on the hip portion and projecting toward the belly portion, engaging faces disposed on the hook elements and facing to the hip portion, hook elements which are disposed on the belly portion and projecting toward the hip portion and engaging faces disposed on the hook elements and which are facing to the belly portion.

Abstract: An individually packaged absorbent article having a pair of first flaps and a pair of second flaps with fasteners, such as adhesive fasteners thereon, is disclosed. The absorbent article comprises a pair of first flaps and a pair of second flaps joined to the main body portion apart from the first flaps in the longitudinal direction and extending laterally outward beyond the longitudinal side edges of the main body portion. The garment surface of each of the first and second flaps comprises a first flap fastener and a second flap fastener respectively. The first and second flaps are folded over the body surface of the main body portion to expose the flap fasteners. A wrapper for the absorbed article comprises a main wrapper sheet, a first flap fastener cover and a second flap fastener cover. The main wrapper sheet comprises a pair of longitudinal side portions, a pair of end portions, an inner surface facing the main body portion and an outer surface.

Abstract: An absorbent garment for use in absorbing bodily fluids, having a front waist portion with front attachment means and a rear waist portion with rear attachment means, wherein the front and rear attachment means provide cooperating surfaces allowing attachment of said front and rear attachment means together, wherein the garment has a longitudinal axis extending substantially between mid-portions of the front and rear waist portions, and wherein the front attachment means extends transversely with respect to said longitudinal axis, wherein the front attachment means comprises separate attachment portions and at least one elastic section comprising elastic material, the attachment portions each being attached to said at least one elastic section such that movement of the attachment portions away from each other causes stretching of at least one elastic section.

Abstract: A sanitary pad including a wide portion, a narrow portion connected to the wide portion, defining two lateral notches dividing between the wide portion and the narrow portion. At least two fold lines are preformed on the narrow portion and inwardly emanate from the two lateral notches and curve downwardly away from the wide portion toward the longitudinal median of the narrow portion. In a preferable embodiment the at least two fold lines include a lower pair of fold lines preformed on the lower surface of the narrow portion and an upper pair of fold lines preformed on the upper surface of the narrow portion. The pad may also feature a traverse fold line preformed across the wide portion between the notches. In another preferable embodiment the upper part of the sides of the narrow portion overlap under the lower part of the sides of the wide portion.

Abstract: Product, which product is absorbent or can act as a support for an absorbent product, with the product being provided with front fastening members, which have first regions connected to them, and back fastening members, which have second regions connected to them, with the said front or back fastening members being able to receive and co-operate with the other of the said front or back fastening members, respectively, and a first fastening ability thereby being exhibited between the said front and back fastening members, and the said front fastening members or the said back fastening members have a first extent in the longitudinal direction of the product, and the other of the said front fastening members or the said back fastening members, respectively, have a second extent in the longitudinal direction of the product, with an extent ratio being exhibited, the said first regions can receive and co-operate with the said back fastening members, exhibiting a second fastening ability, and/or the said second regi

Abstract: An active external change aid that comprises elements which act upon an article to be attached to a wearer to perform a useful function. The active external change aid helps the caregiver or wearer obtain the optimum fit and performance of the product by performing steps for the caregiver or wearer during the application or removal of the product. The article optionally includes elements which work in conjunction with elements of the change aid.

Abstract: An article having a surface fastening system and a primary direction of load bearing. The surface fastening system includes at least one first fastening element and at least on second fastening element. The first fastening element further includes an attached portion, partially joined to the article, at least one liftable portion extending from the attached portion, and at least one hinge line disposed at an angle less than 90 degrees relative to the primary direction of load bearing, the hinge line is positioned between the attached portion and the liftable portion. At least one second fastening element is affixed at a second position to the article and configured to be engageable with the liftable portion of the first fastening element. Articles such as disposable diapers, bibs, clothing, etc. are disclosed.

Abstract: An adjustable, form fitted, reusable diaper for infants that includes a reusable or disposable pad insertable between a soft permeable inner panel and an impermeable outer panel laminated with either a soft pile or a waterproof breathable or non-breathable elastomeric non-woven material. The diaper, having an hourglass configuration when open, is provided with expandable leg openings and waistband and fitted with hidden snap closures uniquely arranged to provide waist adjustment independently of leg opening adjustment and vise-versa. The diaper's use of a high pile, permeable inner panel such as polar fleece wicks moisture quickly away from the infants body where it is absorbed by the washable, reusable pad located between the inner and outer panels. The pad is then easily removed and replaced with a clean and dry pad, often without removal of the diaper from the infant.

Abstract: A process for making prefastened and refastenable garments includes providing a plurality of discrete articles with mating fastening components disposed in the waist regions. First fastening components are separated from one another by an initial transverse distance. The waist region containing the first fastening components is modified to transversely displace these fastening components to a post displacement distance that is not equal to the initial distance. The process allows for convenient alignment of the fastening components to form refastenable seams.

Abstract: A wiping cloth mounting and dispensing apparatus for dispensing a wiping cloth following the sex act includes a wiping cloth; a waist belt sized for wrapping entirely around the waist of a person; a belt securing structure for releasibly securing the belt around the waist of a person; and cloth securing structure removably securing the wiping cloth to the waist belt. The waist belt preferably has a belt middle region and the cloth securing structure preferably includes a hook and loop fastener first cloth patch secured to the waist belt middle region and a corresponding hook and loop fastener second cloth patch secured to the wiping cloth. The wiping cloth preferably is a towel formed of woven cotton towel fabric.

Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, having flaps and at least one fold or pleat in the sanitary napkin is disclosed. A sanitary napkin having a longitudinally oriented barrier along each of the flaps is also disclosed. In several embodiments, the flaps are formed by an extension of the topsheet and backsheet of the sanitary napkin. In at least one embodiment, the flaps are joined to the garment-facing side of the sanitary napkin between the longitudinal side edge of the main body portion and the longitudinal side edge of the absorbent core of the sanitary napkin. In other embodiments, the flaps may have a portion that is folded inwardly under the garment-facing side of the sanitary napkin and joined to another portion of the same flap. In some embodiments, the flaps have a pleat therein which includes at least one generally longitudinally-oriented fold line, and the pleat is restrained from unfolding.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article such as, e.g., a T-shaped diaper comprising two portions, a lateral portion (backwaist) having two lateral segments or wings for wrapping around the waist of a wearer of the diaper, and a second vertical portion or insert which is adapted to be passed under the crotch of the wearer and folded thereover. A uniquely designed tape tab located at the outer lateral end of one wing assures more perfect and comfortable fit. Tape tabs are also provided at the distal ends of vertical portion for engagement onto landing zones disposed on the surface of each wing. These tape tabs may have the same general construction as the tape tab on the diaper wing. The dimensions of the diaper and several of its components and the relative locations of these components are important factors which contribute to improved fitness and functions of the diaper.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin includes an absorbent body enclosed between an outer, liquid-impermeable casing sheet and an inner liquid-permeable casing sheet that lies proximal to the wearer's body when the napkin is in use; two side-bodies disposed laterally outside the side-edges of the absorbent body on both sides thereof, at least in the central part of the napkin, the side-bodies being separate from the absorbent body and joined to at least the outer casing sheet; and a pre-stretched elastic extending transversely between the two side-bodies which is disposed exterior to the outer casing sheet and distal to the wearer's body when the napkin is in use. The pre-stretched elastic extends laterally outside the absorbent body on both sides thereof and is attached at portions thereof to at least one of the outer casing sheet and the side-bodies.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin having an upper liquid permeable layer; a lower liquid impermeable layer; an absorbent body placed between the upper and lower layers; an impermeable top film over the lower layer; laterally extended wings that can be folded and lodged, in a rest position, between the lower layer and top film. The wings are releasably attached to the top film.

Abstract: A catheter protector designed to be of assistance to patients using a Peripherally insterted central catheter. The catheter is inserted into a vein in the patients arm, usually at the elbow. The catheter has an attached tube which is usually pinched off. The protector can be an elastic tubular sleeve with a zipper or other attachment means at its lower end running longitudinally to a point one-half to three-quarters of the way up the bottom half of the tube. The zipper or attachment is opened, and the sleeve is slipped over the catheter. The attached tube can then be coiled up inside the sleeve and the zipper closed. The device protects the site and tube against pulling and contamination. The zipper or attachement can be opened any time to administer drugs or replace the catheter. The device can optionally contain an inner plastic layer with an optionally inner layer of gauze to further protect the insertion site. The invention can be worn 24 hours a day including wear during bathing.

Abstract: Absorbent article, such as a diaper and an incontinence guard, comprising a liquid-pervious topsheet (2), a liquid-impervious backsheet (3), and an absorbent body (4). The article exhibits a front portion (5), a rear portion (6), a crotch portion (7), and a belt (9, 9′) attached to or intended to be attached to the rear portion (6) and to the front portion (5), so that the article assumes a pant-like shape. On both the outside and the inside, at least one belt portion (9′) carries a receiving material (12, 13) which can serve as a receiving area for an attachment material (10) on a second belt portion (9) and on one or several attachment means (8, 8′) attached to the front portion (5) of the article. The receiving area (12, 13) also enables reattachment of said attachment material.