Abstract: An absorbent structure comprising one or more absorbent layers wherein the absorbent structure exhibits a first cycle Peak Force compression between about 30 grams and about 150 grams. The absorbent structure further exhibits a fifth cycle dry recovery energy between 0.1 mJ and 2.8 mJ.

Abstract: A High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam having cellulose nanoparticles.

Abstract: An improved fibrous pellet for oral applications is disclosed herein. The fibrous pellet has improved physical and mechanical properties due to an improved manufacturing method that produces a more uniform and structurally sound fibrous pellet compared with the prior art. The fibrous pellet described herein may be configured for intra-oral delivery of active substances as well as the intra-oral absorption of fluids.

Abstract: A High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam having cellulose nanoparticles.

Abstract: An Absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core comprising an absorbent structure, wherein the absorbent structure exhibits a Cross Direction bending rigidity between 0.3 gf*cm{circumflex over (?)}2/cm and 1.6 gf*cm{circumflex over (?)}2/cm and a Machine Direction bending rigidity between 1.5 gf*cm{circumflex over (?)}2/cm and 14 gf*cm{circumflex over (?)}2/cm.

Abstract: An absorbent structure is disclosed. The absorbent structure includes a first fibrous layer having a first surface and a second surface and a second layer having a first surface and second surface. The first fibrous layer is substantially planar and the second absorbent layer includes voids within the layer. The absorbent structure first fibrous layer and the second layer exhibit a structural integrity substantially equal to an absorbent structure without voids.

Abstract: An absorbent structure comprising a heterogeneous mass comprising one or more enrobeable elements and one or more discrete open cell foam pieces wherein at least one of the discrete open cell foam pieces comprises a first vacuole and a second vacuole wherein the first vacuole has a first cross sectional area, wherein the second vacuole has a second cross sectional area, wherein the first vacuole enrobes a first enrobeable element, wherein the second vacuole enrobes a second enrobeable element, wherein the first enrobeable element and the second enrobeable element exhibit different surface properties.

Abstract: An absorbent product comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core, the absorbent core comprising an absorbent structure comprising one or more stratum comprising one or more enrobeable elements, wherein a smooth transition zone is exhibited between an acquisition portion of the absorbent structure and a storage portion of the absorbent structure.

Abstract: An absorbent structure comprising one or more absorbent layers wherein the absorbent structure exhibits a first cycle Peak Force compression between about 30 grams and about 150 grams. The absorbent structure further exhibits a fifth cycle dry recovery energy between 0.1 mJ and 2.8 mJ.

Abstract: An absorbent structure comprising a single stratum exhibiting a Capillarity Work Potential greater than the Capillarity Work Potential trade-off Boundary.

Abstract: An absorbent structure comprising one or more absorbent layers wherein the absorbent structure exhibits a first cycle Peak Force compression between about 30 grams and about 150 grams. The absorbent structure further exhibits a fifth cycle dry recovery energy between 0.1 mJ and 2.8 mJ.

Abstract: An absorbent foam having a first surface and a second surface is disclosed. The foam has one or more etched voids. The one or more etched voids have an irregular inner surface.

Abstract: A method of etching an absorbent foam. The method includes providing an absorbent foam; providing a fluid etching process having one or more fluid jets, a carrier belt, and a stencil having one or more open apertures, wherein the carrier belt carries an absorbent foam under the one or more fluid jets, wherein the stencil is between the fluid jets and the absorbent foam; expelling a fluid from the fluid jets through the open apertures of the stencil; and etching the absorbent foam to create an etched foam having voids and one or more pieces of voided foam.

Abstract: An absorbent structure having a first open cell foam associated with a second open cell foam.

Abstract: A method for delivering a High Internal Phase Emulsion to a substrate. The method includes providing a rotating roll, The rotating roll has a central longitudinal axis, wherein the rotating roll rotates about the central longitudinal axis, an exterior surface defining an interior region and substantially surrounding the central longitudinal axis, and a vascular network configured for transporting the one or more fluids in a predetermined path from the interior region to the exterior surface of the rotating roll. The method further includes providing a High Internal Phase Emulsion to the rotating roll vascular network. The method further includes contacting a substrate with the rotating roll and contacting the substrate with the High Internal Phase Emulsion.

Abstract: A method of fluid etching an absorbent stratum is disclosed. The method includes providing an absorbent stratum; providing a fluid etching process comprising one or more fluid jets, a carrier belt, and a stencil; c) expelling fluid from the fluid jets through the open apertures of the stencil; and d) fissuring the absorbent stratum.

Abstract: An absorbent structure is disclosed. The absorbent structure includes a first fibrous layer having a first surface and a second surface and a second layer having a first surface and second surface. The first fibrous layer is substantially planar and the second absorbent layer includes voids within the layer. The absorbent structure first fibrous layer and the second layer exhibit a structural integrity substantially equal to an absorbent structure without voids.

Abstract: A system for dosing one or more fluids on a substrate, the system comprising a rotating roll. The rotating roll has a central longitudinal axis, wherein the rotating roll rotates about the central longitudinal axis; an exterior surface defining an interior region and substantially surrounding the central longitudinal axis; and a vascular network configured for transporting the one or more fluids in a predetermined path from the interior region to the exterior surface of the rotating roll.

Abstract: A High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam having cellulose nanoparticles.

Abstract: An Absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core comprising an absorbent structure, wherein the absorbent structure exhibits a Cross Direction bending rigidity between 0.3 gf*cm?2/cm and 1.6 gf*cm?2/cm and a Machine Direction bending rigidity between 1.5 gf*cm?2/cm and 14 gf*cm?2/cm.