Abstract: The present disclosure relates to homogeneous or heterogeneous polymer foam structures having a graphic printed thereon. As discussed herein, foam structures, such as for example High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam structures may include a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, and one or more graphics may be printed directly on the first and/or second surfaces of the foam. The graphic may comprise ink positioned on the first and/or second surface, wherein the ink may penetrate into the foam structure below the surface on which the ink is applied. As such, the ink may reside on the foam structure and/or within the foam structure at various depths below the first and/or second surface.

Abstract: A method of producing a multi-layered absorbent articles having two or more colored regions is described. The method includes the steps of: providing an absorbent article converting line; supplying a first material web to the converting line; supplying a second material web to the converting line; printing a first colored region on at least one of the first material web or the second material web using contact printing at a contact printing station; and printing a second colored region on at least one of the first material web or the second material web using non-contact printing at a non-contact printing station. The first colored region has an arcuate shape.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: An absorbent article, having a topsheet, an absorbent core, an an intermediate layer is described. The intermediate layer is attached to an inner surface of the topsheet layer, and has a first surface facing the inner surface of the topsheet, an opposing second surface, and a thickness. An ink zone extends from the second surface of the intermediate layer through the intermediate layer and at least to the inner surface of the liquid-permeable topsheet, wherein the ink zone comprises a plurality of discrete ink deposits having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first colorant and the second portion has a second colorant. The first colorant and the second colorant contrast in color with the topsheet, and wherein at least some of the plurality of discrete ink deposits is disposed on the inner surface of the liquid-permeable topsheet layer.

Abstract: A process for making a composite web is disclosed. The composite web can be incorporated into an absorbent article. A volume of ink is applied to the composite web such that when the composite web is incorporated into the absorbent article, a visual signal is produced.

Abstract: A web of material having a plurality of ink droplets disposed thereon is disclosed. The ink droplets may be configured in a variety of different fashions on the web of material.

Abstract: An absorbent article having a longitudinal centerline and a transverse centerline, a body facing surface and an opposing garment facing surface is described. The absorbent article has a topsheet, a backsheet and absorbent core therebetween. Also, the article includes first, second, and third capacity indicators visible from the body facing surface of the article. The absorbent article includes a background region which separates, at least in part, the first, second, and third capacity indicators.

Abstract: An absorbent article having a body facing surface; a background color; a first layer, and a second layer is described herein. A portion of the first layer has a first imparted color region. The second layer is in contact with the first layer, and only a portion of the second layer has a second imparted color region. Both the first imparted color region and the second imparted color region are different in color from the background color. Both the first imparted color region and the second imparted color region are visible from the body facing surface. The second imparted color region is visible from the body facing surface and extends laterally beyond the first imparted color region that is visible from the body facing surface.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent articles is disclosed. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent articles is disclosed. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing non-contact application of fluids onto web materials and articles is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a gravure roll having a hollow rotating shell having a plurality of cavities disposed within the outer surface thereof and a stationary cylindrical core having a central bore and a channel disposed therein. A fluid disposed within a respective cavity of the plurality of cavities disposed within the outer surface of the hollow rotating shell is removed from the respective cavity by the positive pressure when the positive pressure is fluidly communicated from the central bore through the channel and into the cavity from the surface of the stationary cylindrical core.

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent articles is disclosed. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent articles is disclosed. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent articles is disclosed. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layered absorbent article is disclosed. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing non-contact application of fluids onto web materials and articles is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a gravure roll having a hollow rotating shell having a plurality of cavities disposed within the outer surface thereof and a stationary cylindrical core having a central bore and a channel disposed therein. A fluid disposed within a respective cavity of the plurality of cavities disposed within the outer surface of the hollow rotating shell is removed from the respective cavity by the positive pressure when the positive pressure is fluidly communicated from the central bore through the channel and into the cavity from the surface of the stationary cylindrical core.