Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of a substrate with topical adhesives for attachment to the skin. In particular the present invention relates to a combination of a substrate with a topical adhesive which can be employed for attachment to the skin in the area where absorption of bodily liquids is desired. The combination provides secure attachment and is pleasing to the skin upon application, yet causes no discomfort upon removal. This is achieved by selecting the chemical composition and rheological characteristics of the topical adhesives and the physical characteristics of the substrate on which the topical adhesive is applied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical adhesives for attachment to the skin. In particular the present invention relates to such topical adhesives which can be employed for attachment to the skin of articles such as protective articles, clothing, prosthesis, heat wraps, pads, and/or packs, e.g. for topical relief of pain or simply to provide warmth, cold wraps hearing aids, protective face masks, ornamental articles or eye wear, but excluding absorbent articles, or also of functional articles such as cosmetic or pharmaceutical delivery articles that provide a substance to the skin, decorative cosmetics or cleaning articles. The topical adhesive provides secure attachment and is pleasing to the skin upon application, yet causes no discomfort upon removal. This is achieved by selecting the characteristics of the topical adhesives, particularly the viscous modulus G″ in combination with the thickness C of the topical adhesive layer in which the adhesive is provided for attachment to the skin.

Abstract: A disposable article having a sensor that predicts an impending event such as an elimination of bodily waste. The article may also include an actuator that performs a responsive function when the sensor predicts the impending event.

Abstract: An absorbent article especially adapted for users ranging from walking infants to adults in a predominantly laying-down position includes a layer of absorbent material, wherein the average basis capacity of absorbent material located in a back half section of the layer is higher than the average basis capacity of absorbent material located in the front half section of the layer. A liquid barrier means is located between a transverse centerline of the layer and the waist edge of a back sheet to prevent liquids from leaking to the back waist edge.

Abstract: An absorbent structure is described having an absorbent material layer of fibrous or foamed material, a front half section, a back half section, and absorbent gelling material, wherein more than half the weight of the absorbent gelling material is disposed in the back half section of the absorbent structure. The absorbent structure may include an acquisition/distribution layer having a surface overlying said absorbent material layer, wherein more than half of the surface is disposed in the back half section of the absorbent structure. The absorbent material layer of the absorbent structure may also have a back half section with a higher caliper than the caliper of the front half section of the absorbent material layer.

Abstract: An absorbent article especially adapted for users ranging from walking infants to adults in a pre-dominantly lying-down position, comprises cushioning means in at least the back waist region of the article. A liquid barrier is located between the cushioning means and the absorbent core to prevent liquids from migrating into the cushioning means. In one embodiment, the average basis capacity of the absorbent core is highest in the back half section of the core.

Abstract: An absorbent article, particularly a sanitary napkin comprises a liquid pervious topsheet (12), a liquid impervious backsheet (14) and an absorbent core (16, 18) interposed between the topsheet (12) and the backsheet (14). The core comprises a longitudinal center line and two edges. At least one liquid directing barrier structure is applied to the core and/or the topsheet on either side of the longitudinal center line thereof between the center line and the longitudinal edges.

Abstract: In a sanitary napkin, longitudinal score lines applied to the core and longitudinal glue lines located adjacent to the score lines, cause controlled deformation of the sanitary napkin's absorbent core upon lateral compression and provide increased resiliency for the sanitary napkin to return to its undeformed state when the compressive forces are removed.

Abstract: A multilayered elastic sheetlike structure and a process for producing it are described.The sheetlike structure consists of at least one elastomeric layer of a homogeneous film/sheet and at least one inelastic fibre or filament layer which is connected to the elastomeric layer at mutually spaced-apart connection sites. Between the connection sites the fibre or filament layer is in folds when the elastomeric layer is in an untensioned or partially tensioned state and smooth when the elastomeric layer is in the completely tensioned state. The inelastic fibre or filament layer consists of an originally smooth, undrawn or partially drawn material which has been melted or adhered to the untensioned elastomeric layer at the connection sites and, after conjoint extension therewith, exhibits a persistent extension.

Abstract: In an absorbent article, such as a diaper or incontinence briefs, an elastic member comprising a net-like elastic substrate to which fibers are pre-bonded provides for a breathable elastic for use as a side- a waist- or leg elastic. The fibers that are bonded to the net-like substrate, for instance by hydro-entangling, ensure a soft and comfortable contact with the wearer's skin. In the side panels of the absorbent article, the elastic members have a large freedom of stretch without buckling taking place, thus reducing chances of leakage. When the elastic member is located between the topsheet and the backsheet, a strong connection of topsheet to backsheet is established using a relatively small amount of adhesive. When the topsheet is physically deformed to impart stretchability, the fibers of the elastic member form a soft and resilient layer and prevent direct contact of the elastic member and the user's skin in case of thinning of the topsheet.