Abstract: An absorbent article (10, 110, 210) can include a waist containment member (54) with a first longitudinal side edge (72), a second longitudinal side edge (74), a proximal portion (76), and a distal portion (78). A fold (79a) can separate the proximal portion (76) from the distal portion (78). The proximal portion (76) can be coupled to the chassis (11) and the distal portion (78) can be configured to freely move with respect to the chassis (11) when the absorbent article (10, 110, 210) is in a relaxed configuration to provide a containment pocket (82). The absorbent article (10, 110, 210) can include a pair of containment flaps (50, 52). The containment flaps (50, 52) can each include a base portion (64) and a projection portion (66).

Abstract: An absorbent article (10, 110, 210) can include a waist containment member (54) with a first longitudinal side edge (72), a second longitudinal side edge (74), a proximal portion (76), and a distal portion (78). A fold (79a) can separate the proximal portion (76) from the distal portion (78). The proximal portion (76) can be coupled to the chassis (11) and the distal portion (78) can be configured to freely move with respect to the chassis (11) when the absorbent article (10, 110, 210) is in a relaxed configuration to provide a containment pocket (82). The absorbent article (10, 110, 210) can include a pair of containment flaps (50, 52). The containment flaps (50, 52) can each include a base portion (64) and a projection portion (66).

Abstract: An absorbent article (10, 110, 210) can include a waist containment member (54) with a first longitudinal side edge (72), a second longitudinal side edge (74), a proximal portion (76), and a distal portion (78). A fold (79a) can separate the proximal portion (76) from the distal portion (78). The proximal portion (76) can be coupled to the chassis (11) and the distal portion (78) can be configured to freely move with respect to the chassis (11) when the absorbent article (10, 110, 210) is in a relaxed configuration to provide a containment pocket (82). The absorbent article (10, 110, 210) can include a pair of containment flaps (50, 52). The containment flaps (50, 52) can each include a base portion (64) and a projection portion (66).

Abstract: An absorbent article (10, 110, 210) can include a waist containment member (54) with a first longitudinal side edge (72), a second longitudinal side edge (74), a proximal portion (76), and a distal portion (78). A fold (79a) can separate the proximal portion (76) from the distal portion (78). The proximal portion (76) can be coupled to the chassis (11) and the distal portion (78) can be configured to freely move with respect to the chassis (11) when the absorbent article (10, 110, 210) is in a relaxed configuration to provide a containment pocket (82). The absorbent article (10, 110, 210) can include a pair of containment flaps (50, 52). The containment flaps (50, 52) can each include a base portion (64) and a projection portion (66).

Abstract: A device for actuating and diagnosing at least two stepper motors, wherein each of the stepper motors has at least two windings, each of the first windings of the stepper motors and the second windings of the stepper motors are connected in series by a first line and a second line respectively. At least one diagnosis unit is provided, by which electrical parameters and/or changes in the values thereof are measured in the first and/or second line, and the at least one diagnosis unit is implemented such that the function of the stepper motors is analyzed using the measured parameters and/or the changes in value thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to automatic deposition profile targeting with a combined deposition/polishing apparatus which obtains matching deposition and subsequent polishing profiles by use of feedback data from an advanced polish endpoint system in an advanced process control system.

Abstract: A method for classifying errors in the layout of a semiconductor circuit includes examining the layout of the semiconductor circuit for infringement of predetermined design rules in order to establish errors. For each error, the error is marked in the layout, and information about the error and the layout of the semiconductor circuit in an area surrounding the error is extracted. The extracted information is compared with prestored information within a multiplicity of classes, and the error is assigned to the respective class on the basis of the compared information.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to automatic deposition profile targeting with a combined deposition/polishing apparatus which obtains matching deposition and subsequent polishing profiles by use of feedback data from an advanced polish endpoint system in an advanced process control system.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a method for analyzing the design of an integrated circuit comprises performing a simulation of the integrated circuit design to obtain simulation results and automatically associating the obtained simulation results to layout elements of the integrated circuit.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a method for checking the layout of an integrated circuit or integrated circuit mask comprising a plurality of objects, said method comprising the steps of selecting from the plurality of objects a reference object in the layout, selecting from the plurality of objects a displacement object which is different from said reference object, and determining the relative position of said displacement object with respect to the reference object.

Abstract: A web for use in applying a functional material is provided. The web includes a layer that has a plurality of elevated regions. The layer defines a plurality of cavities such that the cavities are located between adjacent elevated regions. A plurality of depressed regions are located on the layer intermediate the elevated regions. The layer has a longitudinal direction and a longitudinal mid-plane defined therethrough. A plurality of functional material members are located in the cavities of the layer. The functional material members are adapted for adhesion of particles or surfaces thereon. The layer is extendable in the longitudinal direction so that the elevated regions are moved in a direction towards the longitudinal mid-plane.

Abstract: An elastomeric composite web (20) includes an elastomeric-substrate (22), and an operative layer of an elastomeric polypropylene-based adhesive material (24) or other surface modifying agent which is adhered or otherwise applied directly to at least one major, facing-side (26) of the elastomeric-substrate (22). In particular aspects, the layer of the surface modifying agent (24) has been provided separate from the elastomeric-substrate (22), and the layer of surface modifying agent (24) has been applied directly to the elastomeric-substrate (22) while the elastomeric-substrate has been operatively configured in a substantially unstretched condition. In other aspects, the elastomeric-substrate (22) can have a distinctively high basis weight, and the layer of surface modifying agent (24) can be applied directly to the elastomeric-substrate (22) prior to attaching the elastomeric-substrate to any separately provided, substantially non-elastomeric, supplemental-substrate.

Abstract: A method for classifying errors in the layout of a semiconductor circuit includes examining the layout of the semiconductor circuit for infringement of predetermined design rules in order to establish errors. For each error, the error is marked in the layout, and information about the error and the layout of the semiconductor circuit in an area surrounding the error is extracted. The extracted information is compared with prestored information within a multiplicity of classes, and the error is assigned to the respective class on the basis of the compared information.

Abstract: A method for classifying errors in the layout of a semiconductor circuit includes examining the layout of the semiconductor circuit for infringement of predetermined design rules in order to establish errors. For each error, the error is marked in the layout, and information about the error and the layout of the semiconductor circuit in an area surrounding the error is extracted. The extracted information is compared with prestored information within a multiplicity of classes, and the error is assigned to the respective class on the basis of the compared information.

Abstract: An elastic laminate capable of being rolled for storage and unwound from a roll when needed for use, includes an external elastic film layer including a core layer and a first skin layer, and a necked facing layer thermally bonded to the first skin layer. In one aspect, the first skin layer has a softening point between about 40° C. about 125° C. In another aspect, the film skin layers may include an elastic polyolefin-based polymer having a degree of crystallinity between about 3% and about 40%.

Abstract: Absorbent articles having form fitting properties are disclosed. In particular, the absorbent articles include at least one waist elastic member that extends a substantial distance in the longitudinal direction. The waist elastic member, for instance, may be positioned in a front region of the article, in a back region of the article or in both the front and back regions. The waist elastic member comprises a breathable elastic film. In order for the film to be breathable, the film includes apertures. The apertures appear on the film according to a particular pattern and having a particular diameter so that the film retains desired stretch properties.

Abstract: An elastomeric composite web (20) includes an elastomeric-substrate (22), and an operative layer of an elastomeric polypropylene-based adhesive material (24) or other surface modifying agent which is adhered or otherwise applied directly to at least one major, facing-side (26) of the elastomeric-substrate (22). In particular aspects, the layer of the surface modifying agent (24) has been provided separate from the elastomeric-substrate (22), and the layer of surface modifying agent (24) has been applied directly to the elastomeric-substrate (22) while the elastomeric-substrate has been operatively configured in a substantially unstretched condition. In other aspects, the elastomeric-substrate (22) can have a distinctively high basis weight, and the layer of surface modifying agent (24) can be applied directly to the elastomeric-substrate (22) prior to attaching the elastomeric-substrate to any separately provided, substantially non-elastomeric, supplemental-substrate.

Abstract: A disposable garment having a liquid permeable liner, a liquid impermeable/vapor permeable outer cover in opposed relationship with the liner and an absorbent body disposed between the liner and the outer cover. The outer cover has a water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) as determined by a Water Vapor Transmission Rate Test of at least about 6,000 g/m2/24 hours. The disposable garment has an evaporation rate as determined by an Evaporation Rate Test of at least 0.15 g/hr/in2. A disposable garment is also disclosed having an absorbent body with an evaporation rate as determined by the Evaporation Rate Test of at least 0.30 g/hr/in2, a saturation capacity ratio as determined by a Saturation Capacity Test of at least about 17 grams/gram, and a saturation capacity as determined by the Saturation Capacity Test of at least about 50 grams.

Abstract: A method for producing a machine direction and cross-machine direction elastic laminate includes the steps of providing a one direction elastic laminate material including at least one elastic layer and one facing layer and having a single direction of elasticity and coursing the one direction elastic laminate material through at least one stretching apparatus, such that the stretching apparatus stretches the laminate material in a direction perpendicular to the single direction of elasticity of the elastic laminate material, thereby producing a material that extends in a direction perpendicular to the direction of elasticity and also extends the elastic performance of the laminate in the single direction of elasticity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lubricated reinforced fibrous web having a plurality of fibers. A lubricant layer is cross-linked on the fibers to coat the fibers and to form a point-bearing surface on the fibrous web. The cross-linked lubricant layer imparts extensibility and elasticity to the fibrous web for use in a comfort-coated personal care article.