Patents Assigned to SCA Hygiene Products AB
  • Male incontinence guard
    Patent number: 9375357
    Abstract: A male incontinence guard having a longitudinal extension defined between a first and a second end and a triangular base shape, the male incontinence guard comprising a liquid permeable top sheet, a liquid impermeable back sheet; an absorbent core, the absorbent core having straight longitudinal side edges; a side barrier at each longitudinal side edge of the absorbent core, each side barrier having an outer edge facing away from the respective longitudinal side edge of the absorbent core and an elastic fixed to at least the back sheet between the longitudinal side edge and the outer edge; wherein a distance between the elastics of the side barriers and the respective longitudinal side edge of the absorbent core in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal side edge differs along the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventor: Mattias Bosaeus
  • Method of making a dispenser or a part thereof
    Patent number: 9370888
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a dispenser part, such as a dispenser or a part of a dispenser, having at least two component parts joined by a seam extending from a first side edge to a second side edge of the dispenser part. The method involves using a single mold and producing the dispenser part using a two component injection molding process. A dispenser or a dispenser part including at least two component parts joined by a seam achieved by the method, and a component part used in such a dispenser or dispenser part are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: Csaba Zajtai, Imre Poczik
  • Retention mechanism in a dispenser for retaining an exchangeable roll of material, retention system, dispenser, and method for inserting a roll of material into such a retention mechanism
    Patent number: 9370284
    Abstract: A retention mechanism in a dispenser for retaining an exchangeable roll of material, the retention mechanism includes a housing including a front wall. An insertion slot for a bearing pin of an end plug of the exchangeable roll extends along the front wall. A cam lock is arranged in the housing so as to be rotatable in a plane which is parallel to the front wall and to the direction of extension of the insertion slot. The cam lock includes a retaining member which is movable between an open position and a locked position by rotating the cam lock. When the retaining member is in the open position, the bearing pin can be inserted into the insertion slot, and when the retaining member is in the closed position, the bearing pin is retained in a locking section of the insertion slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: Per Moller, Martin Bonnevier, Joonas Jokitalo, Oskari Jokitalo, Craig Billman, Erik Hjort
  • Method for producing a web of a laminate material for retaining faeces and method for producing an absorbent article
    Patent number: 9345626
    Abstract: A method for producing a web of a laminate material for retaining faeces including laminating first and second webs to form an intermediate laminate web, providing transversal slits in the intermediate laminate web and expanding the intermediate laminate web such that the slits are opened to openings. An expanded intermediate laminate web is formed by the expansion. The expanded web is laminated to a third web in order to fix the expanded web in an expanded state, whereby the laminate material web is formed. Also, a method of producing an absorbent article including producing the laminate material web according to the method above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: Magnus Bergendahl, Anna Klinte Olsson, Niklas Lagergren, Robert Perneborn
  • Paper product dispenser and related methods
    Patent number: 9345368
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing paper product stacked along a stacking dimension includes a housing for holding the stack of paper product and having a longitudinal dimension associated with the stacking dimension. The movable ejector is located adjacent the housing and is configured to contact paper product at an end of the stack. Movement of the ejector is effective to slide paper product at the end of the stack, relative to a remainder of the stack, in a dispensing direction, to thereby dispense paper product from the housing. A first restrictor in the housing is configured to exert a force on the stack in a first restricting direction transverse to the dispensing direction, with the first restrictor being spaced from the ejector, in the longitudinal dimension, by a first distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: John Stephen Formon, Edward Arthur Raleigh, Jeffrey Jay Brickl, Matthew Tarrence Woerpel
  • ANTI-SPLASH DEVICE FOR URINALS
    Publication number: 20160138256
    Abstract: An anti-splash device for urinals, including a porous member adapted to be detachably attached to an inner surface of a urinal is disclosed. The porous member holds a composition including an odour inhibiting and/or odour masking substance. A visual indication of the need of replacement is given by the composition when the odour inhibiting and/or odour masking substance is getting used-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Shabira ABBAS, Ove LARSON, Carolyn BERLAND, Ulrika HUSMARK, Ulla Forsgren BRUSK
  • Absorbent article comprising a liquid discharge detection sensor
    Patent number: 9333118
    Abstract: An absorbent article for absorbing liquid discharge of a wearer when worn in the crotch region includes an absorbent core for doing the absorbing of the liquid discharge. A conductive layer is in electrical contact with the absorbent core. The article includes at least one set of first and second electrical contacts secured in intimate physical and electrical contact with the conductive layer such that when an electric potential is applied between the first and second electrical contacts, an electric current travels between them and through the conductive layer in such a way so as to follow a first relatively high impedance path along the conductive layer when the absorbent core is dry and a relatively low impedance path when the absorbent core is wet. This system allows a system verification check, even in the dry state, and the determination of the extent of the wet portion of the absorbent core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: Allan Elfström, Anders Gustafsson
  • STACK OF WEB MATERIAL FOR HYGIENE PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20160120377
    Abstract: A of web material for hygiene products includes at least one folded continuous web material, and a first connector and a second connector, adapted for interconnection of the first end surface of the stack to a second end surface of another, similar stack. The first connector includes a first connection surface consisting of a first material, and the second connector includes a second connection surface consisting of a second material; said first and second materials having properties that, upon bringing said first and second surfaces into contact with each other, the surfaces attach to each other by surface adhesion so that the surfaces are repeatedly removable from and reattachable to each other while leaving the surfaces substantially unaltered, whereby a connection between a first/second connector of the stack and a second/first connector of a similar stack is accomplished.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Björn LARSSON, Inger ANDERSSON, Gunnel ELGLUND
  • Apparatus for dispensing absorbent sheet material from a roll
    Patent number: 9326647
    Abstract: An object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus for dispensing absorbent sheet material from a roll. The apparatus includes a roll holder for rotatably supporting said roll, and a roll fill level indicator arrangement. The roll fill level indicator arrangement includes a pivoting arm and a moveable first indicator device. The pivoting arm includes roll engagement device for engagement with an outer peripheral surface of said roll. A position of said first indicator device is continuously responsive to an angular position of said pivoting arm, such that said roll fill level indicator arrangement is able to provide a gradual roll fill level indication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: Björn Larson, Craig Billman, John S. Formon, Erik Hjort, Per Möller
  • CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE WITH CONTACT SUPPORTS FOR MOISTURE SENSOR
    Publication number: 20160113822
    Abstract: A receptacle is provided for connecting an electronics enclosure to an absorbent article having at least one sensor element. The receptacle includes: a base frame having a base surface; an enclosure retainer for retaining the enclosure relative to the base surface at an engagement position; and at least one contact support surface, oriented toward the engagement position, arranged to be displaceable away from the engagement position relative to the base surface and biased to protrude from the base surface toward the engagement position. An absorbent article and method of manufacture thereof and an absorbent article management system using the receptacle are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Applicant: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Kent VARTIAINEN, Sofia HERMANSSON, Per Ole SIMENSTAD
  • Stack of interfolded absorbent sheet products
    Patent number: 9320372
    Abstract: A stack of interfolded absorbent sheet products comprises a plurality of absorbent sheets each of which is itself folded at least twice about axes that are perpendicular to one another. Each sheet comprises a first fold that is offset from a line parallel to the first fold bisecting the sheet, and a second fold approximately bisecting the sheet in a direction perpendicular to the first fold. Each sheet is folded such that offset portions of the sheet are positioned interiorly of the sheet when folded. The absorbent sheets preferably have an embossed surface relief of a predetermined pattern or design. Each of the absorbent sheets within the stack comprises at least one pair of panels sandwiched between a pair of adjacent panels of another of the absorbent sheets in the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: John S. Formon, Frederick R. Albrecht
  • Method for measuring the absorption of fluid in an absorbent product
    Patent number: 9317913
    Abstract: A method for measuring the absorption of fluid in an absorbent product includes at least the following steps performed by a mobile device having an image capturing device: capturing at least one image of a used absorbent product; determining a measure of absorption of fluid by the product based on image information in the captured image; and displaying information relating to the use of the absorbent product based the measure of absorption of fluid on the mobile device. The method can aid a user of absorbent product to choose the right type of product for the user's individual needs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventor: Joshua Carney
  • USE OF A TACKY MAT FOR SECURING A PORTABLE ROLL DISPENSER TO A HORIZONTAL SURFACE AND PORTABLE ROLL DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20160100719
    Abstract: A method of releasably securing a portable roll dispenser to a surface includes providing a tacky mat made from a tacky elastomeric polymer composition, wherein the mat has a first side and an opposite second side, and wherein the first side of the mat is smooth and at least a part of the second side is provided with a surface structure; and arranging the first side of the mat on the dispenser; wherein the surface structure includes at least one of at least one projection, a surface texture, and at least one recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventor: Gunnar BREDAHL
  • Absorbent article having intake structure
    Patent number: 9308138
    Abstract: An absorbent article including a fluid permeable topsheet, a fluid impermeable backsheet and an absorbent core enclosed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a first absorbent layer having an opening extending therethrough. A fluid flow control structure is arranged between the first absorbent layer and the backsheet. The fluid flow control structure is a layered structure including a non-perforated fibrous polymeric layer and a first perforated polymeric layer having a basis weight of from 50 g/m2 to 100 g/m2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: Patrik Andersson, Malin Lundman, Per Bergstrom
  • Pant
    Patent number: 9301551
    Abstract: A pant—includes front part, a back part and a crotch part, a waist portion and a pair of leg openings. The pant further includes a suspending member formed of elastic material and comprising zones of different elasticity. A first elastic zone having a relatively higher elongation is provided in a longitudinally extending central region of the crotch part, and a pair of second elastic zones having a relatively lower elongation extend along both sides of the first elastic zone at or close to the leg openings in the crotch part. The first and second elastic zones extend to the front part with the second elastic zones extending along both sides of the first zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: Lucas Bäck, Joshua Carney, Kent Vartiainen, Kresten Karlsen
  • Hinged lid sheet dispenser
    Patent number: 9296546
    Abstract: A dispenser includes a body having a body sidewall and an opening for dispensing sheets; a lid hingedly attached to the body and having a lid sidewall. The lid pivots relative to the body between a closed position covering at least part of the sheets and an open position, allowing access to the sheets. The body sidewall and the lid sidewall are flush in the closed position of the lid and face each other in the open position of the lid. A first connecting member and a second connecting member, one being provided on the lid and the other being provided on the body are included. The first and second connecting members cooperate in the open position to fixedly connect the lid to the body so that the dispenser is stably placeable on a horizontal surface in the open position with the body sidewall being angled to the horizontal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Markus Wichmann, Saskia Lendzian
  • BLADE HONING APPARATUS AND CUTTING APPARATUS INCORPORATING SAME
    Publication number: 20160082563
    Abstract: A honing apparatus includes a sharpening stone that has a sharpening surface configured to sharpen the edge of the blade upon engaging contact with the edge of the blade. A frame is operatively coupled to the sharpening stone, and a weight element is supported by the frame and positioned so as to urge the sharpening stone toward the edge of the blade. The frame may be pivotally coupled to a fixed element at a pivoting location, and the weight element may be positioned so as to create a moment about the pivoting location, with the moment urging the sharpening stone toward the edge of the blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Arno Robert ARNDT, Lon Martin KING
  • Topsheet for a sanitary towel
    Patent number: D755958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventor: James Dunne
  • Topsheet for a diaper
    Patent number: D756509
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventor: Anita Haraldsson Hedbratt
  • Shipping box
    Patent number: D757539
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Kristian Grennfelt, Patrik Thonfors, Chris Robson