Abstract: A laminated lidstock includes a substrate film, a support web; a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed between the substrate and support webs, and covering the substrate film and support web; a product die cut disposed in the substrate film; and an array of opening die cuts disposed in the substrate film; wherein at least one of substrate film and the support web comprises an oxygen barrier, and wherein at least one of the substrate film and the support web carries a registration device. A method of making the lidstock, and a package, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A laminated lidstock includes a substrate film, a support web; a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed between the substrate and support webs, and covering the substrate film and support web; a product die cut disposed in the substrate film; and an array of opening die cuts disposed in the substrate film; wherein at least one of substrate film and the support web comprises an oxygen barrier, and wherein at least one of the substrate film and the support web carries a registration device. A method of making the lidstock, and a package, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of thermoforming comprises the steps of providing a film, heating the film, and forming the heated film onto a mold. The film comprises a propylene/ethylene copolymer skin layer having a melting point of from about 130° C. to about 150° C. and a interior polyamide layer having a melting point of from about 125° C. to about 230° C.

Abstract: An individually wrapped absorbent article includes an absorbent article and a unitary sheet of material configured as a pouch surrounding the absorbent article. The unitary sheet of material includes an interior surface and an exterior surface. At least one of the interior and exterior surfaces has a liquid absorbent capacity greater than about 10 weight percent.

Abstract: An article storage system (80) comprises a package (82), a plurality of personal care articles (20) contained in the package, and a mounting mechanism (46) which is configured to releasably attach the package (82) to an appointed mounting surface. Each article (20) may, for example, include a liquid-permeable topsheet (26) and a backsheet (28). In a desired aspect, the backsheet can be operatively liquid-impermeable. The mounting mechanism (46) is secured to the package (82). In a desired aspect, the mounting mechanism (46) may be substantially permanently affixed to an outwardly-facing surface of the package. The mounting mechanism (46) can also include first and second, distal, lateral portions (48) which are laterally spaced apart by a selected spacing distance (50). In particular aspects, the package can be flexible and collapsible, and the mounting mechanism (46) can include a distinctive vertical distribution.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for manufacturing personal care absorbent articles. Such personal care absorbent article includes a fastening area in the front portion for receiving fastener material thereon. First and second fault lines are formed on opposing sides of the fastening area leaving uncut web portions at the fault lines during selected manufacturing operations, thus to support machine direction stresses on the front portion web, and subsequently trimming away such uncut web portions of the fault lines. Fastener material is applied over the first and second fault lines, thus bridging the fault lines. The fastener material Is releasably secured to the fastening area, non-releasably secured to the front portion outwardly of the respective fault lines, and unsecured to the front portion between the fastening area and the fault lines thus to support a re-fastening feature of such personal care absorbent articles.

Abstract: A personal care system (80) comprises a plurality of kit items, and an assembly mechanism (82) which holds the kit items together in a cooperating, combined unit. In a particular aspect, the kit items can include a substitute undergarment (20), and a supplemental absorbent article (34) configured to cooperate with the substitute undergarment (20). In further aspects, the system can also include a first treatment-component (56) configured to provide a first treatment-type, along with at least a second treatment-component (58) configured to provide a second treatment-type that differs from the first treatment-type.

Abstract: An article dispensing system (80) comprises a package (82) and a plurality of personal care articles (20) contained in the package. Each article (20) can include a topsheet (26) and a backsheet (28) operatively connected with the topsheet. Each article (20) also includes a releasable, sequence-attachment mechanism (34) operatively connected to that article. In a particular aspect, the sequence attachment mechanism (34) can be operatively connected to at least a portion of an outward-facing surface of the article. In another aspect, the articles (20) can be connected to provide a sequencing of the articles in an operative zig-zag arrangement. In a further aspect, the package (82) can include an exit mechanism (84) which provides a package opening (86) through which the articles (20) can be removed from the package (82).

Abstract: An absorbent article is disclosed having a disposal member. The absorbent article includes a cover, a baffle and an absorbent positioned therebetween. The disposal member is configured as a pocket having a fixed portion and an open portion. The fixed portion is secured to at least one of the cover, absorbent or baffle. The disposal member is formed from a material having an odor control substance integrally formed therewith for limiting any malodors exiting the absorbent. The open portion of the pocket is capable of receiving and enclosing a substantial portion of the soiled absorbent article after it has been reduced in overall size for convenient disposal.

Abstract: An absorbent pad is configured for attachment in an undergarment and used to absorb bodily exudates. The pad has a backsheet layer, topsheet layer, an absorbent assembly, and a three-dimensional capture structure. The three-dimensional capture structure is located in the rear portion of the pad on the body-facing surface and is adapted to conform to a wearer's gluteal groove when the rear portion of the absorbent pad is positioned in an undergarment adjacent a wearer's perianal region.

Abstract: The invention includes a customizable absorbent article having an extensible body facing layer and an extensible garment facing layer, both having a first end and a second end. The first and second ends are spaced along a longitudinal axis and the body facing and garment facing layers are extensible along the longitudinal axis. The article further includes either a non-extensible or a resilient absorbent core which is disposed between the body facing layer and the garment facing layer. The absorbent core may be affixed to at least one of the body facing and the garment facing layer at at least one location between the first and second ends. Different configurations of the absorbent core may be disposed between the body facing layer and the garment facing layer to increase the customizability of the absorbent article of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an elastic laminate having an elastic layer and a facing layer bonded to at least one side of the elastic layer. The elastic layer has a first region having a plurality of first elastomeric fibers or filaments having a length and being prepared from a first elastomeric material and at least two second elastomeric fiber or filament having a length and being prepared from a second elastomeric material, wherein a portion of the second elastomeric fiber or filament is at least partially conjoined to a first elastic fiber or filament at one or more points along the length of each of the second and first fibers or filaments. Also disclosed is a laminate wherein the elastic layer has a second region which is devoid of the second elastomeric fiber or filament. With the two regions in the elastic layer, a laminate having different stretch and recovery characteristic in different zones.

Abstract: A disposable intralabial urinary incontinence article having a resilient and liquid impermeable exostructure captures bodily exudates. The exostructure has a top surface and an internal space adapted to receive fluids. At least a portion of the exostructure is a flange that rests at least partially outside the labia. The exostructure also has a neck extending from the top surface that at least partially occupies the vestibular region and rests proximate the vestibule floor. The neck has a fluid receiving opening which is in communication with the internal space. The neck is configured so the fluid receiving opening is positioned generally adjacent the urethral meatus to direct urine into the internal space. The internal space may include an absorbent and the article may include a clitoral guide to aid positioning of the article within the vestibule.

Abstract: A disposable undergarment includes a front body panel having a body side and a garment side, a rear body panel having a body side and a garment side, and an absorbent composite connected to the front body panel and having a front terminal edge and a rear terminal edge. The rear terminal edge of the absorbent composite is connected to the garment side of the rear body panel. The front terminal edge of the absorbent composite may be connected to the body side of the front body panel. The front body panel and/or the rear body panel may be stretchable and may include an elastic material. A method of using the disposable undergarment includes stretching at least one of the front body panel and the rear body panel.