Abstract: The present invention relates to a fibrous absorption body intended for use in disposable products such as diapers, sanitary napkins or wound dressings and also, in addition to such a novel and improved body, a method for its manufacture. The distinguishing feature of the inventive absorption body is that at least one type of absorbing fibers is included therein as well as a binder activated by heat, preferably in the form of bonding fibers; that the absorption fibers are bonded to a coherent body with the aid of the binder; and that its body, due to compression of its bulk volume, will obtain a continuous density gradient throughout said volume which is retained both in a wet and in a dry state.

Abstract: A method of folding into packages, in connection with the manufacture thereof, disposable absorbent articles such as diapers or incontinence protectors comprising an absorbent body (1) enclosed in a casing extending laterally beyond the absorbent body and having casing portions intended to seal around the abdomen of the wearer, as well as elastic leg bands or threads (6, 7) affixed to the casing with portions (6', 7') extending at least partially along either side edge of the article at a distance beyond the absorbent body. The ends of the article are folded in with approximately equal lengths toward the mid-section of the article, which is thereafter folded together in the same direction into a four-folded state. The elastic portions (6', 7') at the center of the article are simultaneously held laterally stretched so as to encompass the laterally positioned article ends. The folded article, upon release of these elastic portions, is held together thereby in the state of a compact, four-folded package.

Abstract: A disposable dispenser for tough, hardly tearable, unadhesive, weblike rolled-up material.

Abstract: A package for sterile articles, comprising a paper part and a plastic part connected to the paper part along longitudinal and transverse lines. The plastic part comprises a linearly oriented plastic film material which can be torn in its direction of orientation. This direction of orientation is parallel to those longitudinal lines, and tear indications on the plastic part at one end of the package are parallel to and disposed between but closely adjacent those longitudinal lines. The paper part has edge portions that are folded over toward each other. The longitudinal lines secure the plastic part to the outer sides of those folded-over portions, said folded-over portions having free edges that are between and spaced a substantially distance from the tear indications. There is a sterile article in the package, those edge portions being folded over the edges of the sterile article.

Abstract: An absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin or a diaper comprises an absorption body (9) accommodated in a casing (11). The casing is composed of a carded fiber fabric made in one piece and containing at least 5% of melt fibers, preferably polypropylene, sub-divided into parallel streaks (1, 3, 4, 5, 6) having different melt-bonded patterns. There are thus provided streaks of varying structures which are adapted to their individual positioning in relation to the absorption body (9). The casing (11) seals around the absorption body (9) with at least two layers (6, 2) on the side of the absorption body facing the user, the outermost layer (2) having a substantially tighter bonding pattern than the inner, loosely bonded and voluminous layer(s).

Abstract: The invention relates principally to a package adapted for disposable sanitary articles, preferably sanitary napkins and incontinence articles, and secondly to a method of manufacturing such a product.The primary distinguishing feature thereof is that, in a manner known per se, it is designed as a bag of a liquid impervious material, which bag in its packaging stage compactly encloses a disposable article, and that pleats or the like are arranged allowing the bag, after opening and removal of the enclosed article, to expand by one or more pleats spreading out for the accommodation of a used article of the kind in question.

Abstract: An incontinence protector for men including an absorbent layer of substantially rectangular shape which is folded together, and a liquid impermeable casing enclosing the two planar outsides of the absorbent layer, the folding edge and an edge situated close thereto, as well as a method of manufacturing such an incontinence protector.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorption articles such as diapers or sanitary napkins comprising partly a liquid permeable first outer layer and a preferably liquid impermeable second outer layer applied to either side of an absorption body encased therein; partly elastic members applied under tension and intended for bringing the edge portions of said article into tightly sealing contact with the body of the wearer. The primary distinguishing feature of the inventive article is that the elastic members are comprised in a network.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical drape suited for use in urethra surgical procedures. The drape is used in combination with a surgical sheet used for covering the torso and legs of the patient, with the patient's legs placed in a raised divergent attitude while the surgeon operates therebetween. The surgical drape is mainly characterized in that it has a substantially triangular shape and in that fastenings are provided at the corners of the triangle, these fastenings preferably having the form of a double-sided adhesive tape or coatings of bonding agent or pressure-sensitive adhesive substances. Those fastenings provided at the base corners of the triangle are intended to be secured to the surgical sheet in the vicinity of the lower legs or feet of the patient, and the fastening at the other corner at the site of the operation, so that the surgical drape hangs from its three corners in the shape of a bowl.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement in a surgical drape. A prime characteristic feature of the arrangement is that it consists of a separate sheet assembly comprising an apertured attachment sheet, which is intended to be fastened over the area of a patient within which a surgical procedure is to be carried out, and a protective sheet which has a working aperture located therein and which is provided in a region around the aperture with structure for firmly fastening the protective sheet to the attachment sheet at the aforementioned region, such that the aperture in the attachment sheet lies opposite the working aperture in register therewith. This region of the protective sheet around the aperture is preferably rectangular in configuration and has the same shape and size as a working aperture in the surgical drape. Prior to putting the arrangement into use, the protective sheet is folded to a shape which fills an area congruent with the aforesaid region.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dressing which incorporates substance for cleansing sores and stimulating the healing thereof. The substance is zinc oxide, which is bound in the dressing with the aid of a tissue-compatible polymer. The invention also relates to a method for preparing such dressings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a collapsible wheelchair chassis of the type including two side frames, which are jointed together by a pair of crossed braces provided with a pivot joint at their middle. According to the invention, the braces are arranged in a horizontal plane in order to obtain maximum compactness of the chassis in its collapsed state.

Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a diaper, a sanitary towel or bandage, having an absorbent core, a liquid-permeable topsheet intended to be in contact with the wearer when the article is worn, and a liquid-impermeable layer arranged on the opposite side of the absorbent core. The liquid-permeable topsheet comprises a perforated but otherwise liquid-impermeable layer, the perforations comprising straight ducts which are of uniform width along the whole of their lengths. The ends of these ducts freely project away from the topsheet and extend into the absorbent core. Fibers extend into the ducts in a manner such that the fiber density in the ducts decreases in a direction away from the free ends of the ducts, so that the fibers form capillaries which taper toward the interior of the absorbent article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an incontinence shield for men, intended to embrace the penis.The invention is characterized in that the shield has a front-piece and a back-piece and a center-piece which is narrower in relation thereto;that the shield is arranged to embrace both the penis and the scrotum of the wearer;that to this end the back-piece has therein a recess extending from the end edge thereof;and in that wing-like portions formed on the back-piece by the recess on both sides thereof are arranged to be firmly clamped beneath the scrotum of the wearer, to hold the shield firmly in position.

Abstract: The invention refers to a compress for treatment of discharging wounds. The compress is soaked in a solution containing sodium chloride and is then dried. The dry compress is applied to the wound and is fixed with a bandage. The secretion of the wound is absorbed by the compress, thereby cleaning the wound and preventing crust formation. An antibacterial effect is also obtained. Sodium chloride and the zinc ion effect the wound bottom directly and stimulate the healing of the wound.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement in surgical sheets of the kind which are provided with a hole which is intended to be placed over the area of a patient where an operation is to be performed. The arrangement according to the invention is characterized in that a disk having arranged therein an elongated opening is intended to cover the hole in the sheet and can be adjusted to different positions of rotation with the longitudinal axis of the opening extending in the direction of an intended surgical incision.

Abstract: Elastic pants or briefs for holding a disposable diaper in place, provided in both the front and back piece with elastic threads which define a central portion tapering towards the crotch of the pants, and/or with a central area extending up from the crotch portion, which is more loosely crocheted or knitted than the rest of the pants, thereby achieving effective tightening of the underlying disposable diaper against the body of the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical sheet.A surgical sheet designed in accordance with the invention is formed in a single piece and has a plurality of folds extending across the sheet, substantially in the center thereof. These transverse folds are gathered and joined together at a central region thereof and are intended to be placed adjacent an anesthesis arch. The folds outside the central region are designed to fall in a fan-like fashion on both sides of an operating table, to form vertical screening walls.