Containing Inhibitor To Ammonia Or Bacteria Formation Patents (Class 604/360)
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Patent number: 12036107Abstract: According to one embodiment, an absorbent article includes a moisture-impervious outer layer, an inner layer substantially co-extensive with the outer layer, and an absorbent layer interposed between the outer layer and the inner layer. The inner layer is treated with at least one antimicrobial booster. The absorbent layer is treated with at least one antimicrobial agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Min Yao, Daniel B. Love, Amin Setoodeh, Debashish Chakravarthy
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Patent number: 11905071Abstract: An auto-lock sealing valve structure of a rubber jointing ring using the lid attached to the rubber jointing ring includes a lid, a rubber jointing ring, and a bottle body. The rubber jointing ring connects the lid and the bottle body. The designation of the vapor escaping groove in the lid body helps the air inside the rubber jointing ring escape out, simultaneously the raised edge on the bottle lid prevents the rubber jointing ring part from coming out off. The gaps on the body part of the rubber jointing rings help the air inside the bottle body to entirely escape but still ensure that the liquid inside the devices cannot escape.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Inventor: Ly Huy Sang
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Patent number: 11434179Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising fertilizer particles being coated with at least two layers of superabsorbent polymers such that leachate of nitrogen in the soil is substantially decreased.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: UPL LTDInventors: Rajan Ramakant Shirsat, Talati Paresh Vithaldas, Jaidev Rajnikant Shroff, Vikram Rajnikant Shroff
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Patent number: 11395774Abstract: An absorptive or incontinence and menstrual underwear or garment including a crotch area hosting a stitching, a first layer, a second layer, a third layer, a fourth layer, a fifth layer, a sixth layer, and a seventh layer, wherein the first layer is innermost, wherein the seventh layer is outermost, wherein the second layer extends between the first layer and the third layer, wherein the fourth layer extends between the third layer and the fifth layer, wherein the sixth layer extends between the fifth layer and the seventh layer, wherein the stitching extends through the first layer, the sixth layer, and the seventh layer, wherein the stitching avoids extending through the second layer, the third layer, the fourth layer, and the fifth layer, wherein the second layer is bonded or adhered to the third layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Thinx Inc.Inventors: Shama Amalean Skinner, Courtney L. Newman
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Patent number: 11332886Abstract: The present technology is directed to fluff pulps with improved odor control as well as methods of making such fluff pulps. A fluff pulp is provided that includes a bleached kraft fiber and a copper ion content from about 0.2 ppm to about 50 ppm by weight of the bleached kraft fiber. The bleached kraft fiber includes a length-weighted average fiber length of at least about 2 mm, a copper number of less than about 7, a carboxyl content of more than about 3.5 meq/100 grams; an ISO brightness of at least 80; and a viscosity from about 2 cps to about 9 cps.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYInventor: Peter M. Froass
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Patent number: 11000416Abstract: The disclosure relates to a wound dressing comprising a fibre fleece-based body, and a packaging forming the outer visible sides of the wound dressing, which packaging contains a layer made from a flat textile on the side of the wound dressing facing the wound, which has an outer-side, partially and structurally applied coating, and wherein the packaging has a fibre fleece layer on the side of the wound dressing facing away from the wound, which forms the outer visible side of the wound dressing; and, a liquid-impermeable plastic film layer on the side of the fibre fleece layer facing the wound, and wherein the fibre fleece layer, the plastic film layer, the body and the textile layer are not connected to one another, but rather lie with the flat sides thereof loosely and movably against one another and are only connected along the peripheral edges by a joint connection.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: IVF Hartman AGInventors: Jacqueline Marz, Markus Rothmaier
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Patent number: 10940059Abstract: Absorbent articles with substantially cellulose-free cores with zeolites.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Johannson Jimmy Tee, Jr., Kristin Hofmann Miller, William Winfield Cheeseman, Peter Dziezok, Holger Beruda, Marc Jennewein, Ryan Michael West, Kevin Max Labitzke, Vincent Scott Stapp, Emily Suzanne Allen
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Patent number: 10869746Abstract: A system for managing female incontinence includes a body of biocompatible material configured to fit between the labia minora and the vestibule floor, the body having a surface configured to occlude the urethral meatus, a first adhesive layer disposed on at least a first portion of the surface and configured to provide a sealing engagement between the body and the urethral meatus, and a second adhesive layer disposed over the first adhesive layer and configured to provide a sealing engagement between the body and the urethral meatus, wherein the second adhesive layer is removable from the first adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Soft Health Technologies, LLCInventors: John Nguyen, John M. Taylor, Thomas J. Berryman
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Patent number: 10800096Abstract: A resin powder for solid freeform fabrication includes resin particles having a significantly pillar-like form including resin particles having a concave portion on the circumferential side surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Sohichiroh Iida, Shigenori Yaguchi, Hitoshi Iwatsuki, Yasuo Suzuki, Nozomu Tamoto, Shinzo Higuchi, Akira Saito, Yasuyuki Yamashita, Kiichi Kamoda
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Patent number: 10561545Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent structure and an absorbent article containing said absorbent structure. The absorbent structure, having a sequence of layers connected together, comprises a first outer absorbent layer made from airlaid material, a second outer absorbent layer made from airlaid material, and a fluid storage layer made from airlaid material arranged between the first and second outer absorbent layers, wherein the airlaid material of the first outer absorbent layer comprises first cellulose fibres, the airlaid material of the second outer absorbent layer comprises second cellulose fibres and the airlaid material of the fluid storage layer comprises third cellulose fibres and super-absorbent components, wherein the first and second cellulose fibres have a lower pH value than the third cellulose fibres and the pH value of the first and second cellulose fibres is less than 5.0.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Inventors: Anselm Ebert, Joerg Eilers, Stefanie Lutter, Henning Roettger
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Patent number: 10058629Abstract: An absorbent article chosen from the group of diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins and incontinence guards includes a liquid-pervious first sheet intended to face the wearer, a liquid-impervious second sheet intended to face away from the wearer, and a core part including an absorbent core arranged between the first and second sheets, wherein said core part at least partially is treated with a skincare agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS ABInventors: Chatrine Stridfeldt, Leif Wallström
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Patent number: 10028701Abstract: A diagnostic sheet for use in conjunction with a disposable absorbent garment is disclosed. The diagnostic sheet may be operable to wick fluid vertically, and includes one or more diagnostic elements and a radio frequency identification device (RFID). The one or more diagnostic elements may be integrated with the diagnostic sheet and positioned at a first region of the diagnostic sheet, and the RFID may be integrated with the diagnostic sheet and positioned proximate the first region. In the presence of the fluid, each of the one or more diagnostic elements may be configured to indicate a result of a particular diagnostic test. In the presence of the fluid, the RFID may be configured to provide an indication that the fluid wicked by the diagnostic sheet has reached the one or more diagnostic elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: ATTENDS HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Steven D. Linton, Kevin Koski
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Patent number: 9765378Abstract: The invention provides a method of preparing a new recombinant antibacterial polypeptide medicine, which primarily relates to liquid culture medium formula suitable for large-scale production of the antibacterial polypeptide, as well as optimization of the enlarged culture parameters.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Creative Trio Biotech (Beijing) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiaoqing Qiu, Rongqi Li, Xiangli Zhang, Xiaofeng Zhang
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Patent number: 9611572Abstract: Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a plurality of fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and an antishrink additive, preferably in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 12% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. The webs may be used as wipes.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Eric M. Moore, John D. Stelter, Michael R. Berrigan, Francis E. Porbeni, Matthew T. Scholz, Korey W. Karls, Sian F. Fennessey, Scott J. Tuman, Cordell M. Hardy, Yifan Zhang
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Patent number: 9585796Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a backsheet, a wetness indicator composition, and an absorbent core. The wetness indicator composition may comprise a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. The absorbent core may comprise a nonwoven layer and an absorbent polymer material, and optionally, a thermoplastic adhesive material. The wetness indicator composition may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the backsheet and an outer surface of the nonwoven layer. And, the absorbent polymer material, and optionally, the thermoplastic adhesive material, may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the nonwoven. Further, the absorbent core may be substantially cellulose free and may be oriented in at least one row.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Thomas James Klofta
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Patent number: 9539344Abstract: The invention relates to creped prebiotic tissue products. The tissue products comprise prebiotics in sufficiently high amounts to have a prebiotic effect in use, without negatively affecting tissue product properties, such as tensile strength, stiffness or softness. Thus, in certain embodiments the present invention provides soft, durable creped prebiotic tissue products that are able to improve the growth of healthy bacteria such as Bifidobacterium spp. or Lactobacillus spp. without promoting growth of enteropathogenic bacteria. The tissue products provide these benefits yet have a GMT greater than about 500, a Stiffness Index less than about 20 and a TS7 value less than about 10.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Michael Andrew Zawadzki, Jeffrey Janne Johnson, David William Koenig, Amy Lynn Vanden Heuvel, David Andrew Moline, Rebecca Ann Vongsa, Cathleen Mae Uttecht, Donald Eugene Waldroup
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Patent number: 9522211Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles comprising an absorbent material and an antimicrobial composition are disclosed. The antimicrobial composition includes a carrier comprising fatty alcohol and a poly(alkyleneoxy) polymer, and an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial composition may be coated on to component substrates such as nonwovens and films, that are incorporated into disposable absorbent articles, such as disposable infant diapers, adult incontinence articles, feminine hygiene articles such as sanitary napkins, wound dressings, bandages, panty liners and tampons, personal care wipes and household wipes to provide odor control, and control of microbial growth.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Inventors: David T. Amos, Bathsheba E. Chong Conklin, Alexis S. Statham, Michael J. Svarovsky, Leigh E. Wood
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Patent number: 9468565Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a backsheet, a wetness indicator composition, and an absorbent core. The wetness indicator composition may comprise a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. The absorbent core may comprise a nonwoven layer and an absorbent polymer material, and optionally, a thermoplastic adhesive material. The wetness indicator composition may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the backsheet and an outer surface of the nonwoven layer. And, the absorbent polymer material, and optionally, the thermoplastic adhesive material, may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the nonwoven. Further, the absorbent core may be substantially cellulose free and may be oriented in at least one row.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Thomas James Klofta
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Patent number: 9265856Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple-component material including a substrate and a printed layer on the substrate. The printed layer includes a color-changing composition to indicate a change in condition, such as a change in pH. The color-changing composition includes a matrix-forming component, a colorant, a surfactant and a pH adjuster. The pH adjuster includes a low molecular weight organic acid and a high molecular weight organic acid.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc.Inventors: Xuedong Song, Thomas M. Ales, III
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Patent number: 9237973Abstract: A personal care article comprising a nonwoven fluid permeable topsheet having a body-facing surface and an opposing backside surface, a fluid impermeable backsheet and at least one intermediate layer disposed therebetween, wherein said fluid permeable topsheet comprises apertured holes wherein at least 10% of the aperture holes are treated with a hydrophilic treatment agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Frank P. Abuto, Marsha R. Forthofer, Nicole E. Cieslak, Donald E. Waldroup
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Patent number: 9035123Abstract: The absorbent article of the invention has a liquid impervious backsheet and a liquid pervious topsheet joined to the backsheet. The topsheet has an inner surface oriented toward the interior of the absorbent article and an outer surface oriented toward the skin and hair of the wearer when the absorbent article is being worn and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. At least a portion of the topsheet outer surface comprises an effective amount of a lotion coating which is semi-solid or solid at 20 degrees C., the lotion coating comprising: (i) from about 10 to about 95% of a substantially water free emollient having a plastic or fluid consistency at 20 degrees C. wherein the emollient contains 5% or less water, the emollient comprising a member selected from the group consisting of petroleum-based emollients.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Lee Hammons, Raphael Warren, Ronald Bosman Visscher, Joseph Anthony Gatto, Brian Francis Gray, Amy Marie Price
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Patent number: 8981177Abstract: A disposable article adapted to receive bodily exudates which provides improved management of such bodily exudates by including an effective amount of one or more agents which act to modify the physical properties of feces or other bodily wastes which may be deposited in the article, or by including one or more compositions such as the aforesaid one or more agents which enhance the removability of bodily waste, such as feces, from the skin of the article's wearer.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald C. Roe, Nicholas A. Ahr, Christopher P. Bewick-Sonntag, Mattias Schmidt, Oliver E. C. Mason, Stephen A. Goldman, David Joseph Kenneth Goulait
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Patent number: 8981176Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a water-absorbing resin compound, wherein the water-absorbing resin compound can retain antibacterial properties of an antibacterial metal to suppress the emission of unpleasant odors even when an organic material exists in a system in the case of using an eluting-type antibacterial agent. Thus, the present invention relates to a water-absorbing resin compound, which comprises a water-absorbing resin, an antibacterial agent having a porous material incorporating an antibacterial metal, and a metal chelating agent.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takayasu Taniguchi, Masayoshi Handa, Yasuhiro Nawata
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Patent number: 8980303Abstract: The invention relates to medicine and pharmacology, more particularly to a pharmaceutical composition in the form of vaginal suppositories for treating candidal vaginitis and vulvovaginitis, containing antimycotics and prebiotics. The contents of the composition for therapeutic use make it possible to achieve the synergistic effect of stimulating the growth of the normal vaginal microflora through the presence of prebiotics and inhibiting the growth and eliminating pathogenic Candida fungi through the presence of modern antimycotics. Furthermore, the composition substantially contains such antimycotics to which representatives of the normal flora, i.e. lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, are insensitive. The method for treating mycetogenous or bacterial vaginosis, vaginitis and vulvovaginitis is carried out with the aid of the antimycotic and prebiotic pharmaceutical composition in a medicinal form for local application.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Lugs International Ltd.Inventors: Aleksander Vladimirovich Dikovskiy, Oleg Valentinovich Dorozhko, Anatolievich Bor Rudoi
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Patent number: 8975465Abstract: A diaper having wetness detectors, a system thereof and a wetness detecting method are adapted to detect the excreting status of an animal. The diaper includes a first set of contacts and a second set of contacts which are constituted by conductive material. The first set of contacts and the second set of contacts are respectively disposed on proximal and distal area of the diaper corresponding to the excretory organ of the animal. A detecting circuit detects the electrical property of the first set of contacts and the second set of contacts and then determines the excretion status of the animal to be a reference for a caregiver.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei Veterans General HospitalInventors: Ruey-Shyan Hong, Hung-Wen Chang, Chu-Hsuan Chen, Su-Jan Lee, Biing-Shiun Huang, Shwn-Jen Lee
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Patent number: 8968266Abstract: A sanitary undergarment, comprising a fabric body, a crotch portion, a waist opening, and a thigh opening, each comprising one or more layers made of a breathable leak-proof material for blocking flow of the body fluid through the fabric body. The sanitary undergarment generally comprises a boxer brief construction. The fabric body constitutes a front portion and a rear portion and blocks flow of the body fluid of the wearer outside the sanitary undergarment and prevents staining of the outer garment. The front portion covers a front part of a pelvic region of the wearer. The rear portion covers a rear part of the pelvic region of the wearer. The crotch portion covers a crotch region of the wearer and comprises one or more of a first layer and a second layer. The second layer prevents chafing at the inner thigh regions of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventor: Deepa A. Kumar
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Publication number: 20150032069Abstract: A wound dressing for covering a wound includes a textile layer woven by polyacrylonitrile-based activated carbon fiber, and an absorbent layer provided on one side of the textile layer away from the wound. The activated carbon fiber is produced by polyacrylonitrile oxidized fiber in a moisturized carbon dioxide atmosphere at the temperature of 700° C. to 1200° C. for 1 to 60 minutes. The material of the absorbent layer is cotton, alginate, poly vinyl alcohol, or a combination thereof. The water absorbing ability of the absorbent layer is superior to that of the textile layer. Because the textile layer does not produce dust and can keep dry, the hard-to-heal wounds can be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: BIO-MEDICAL CARBON TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Tse-Hao KO, Ching-Han LIU, Jui-Hsiang LIN, Yen-Ju SU
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Publication number: 20150018791Abstract: A gap-patterned wound dressing, including a patterned foam structure having a gap patterned side and a non-gap patterned side, wherein the gap patterned side includes a pattern of foam gaps disposed between foam areas dosed with honey, where the pattern of foam gaps is formed by the honey dosed areas; and wherein a wound in contact with the gap patterned side discharges an exudate which substantially collects in the individual ones of the foam gaps causing honey in the individual ones of the honey dosed areas to be substantially dispersed throughout a wound treatment zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: GREG DEVENISH, Howard Kenneth Payne
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Publication number: 20150010478Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles comprising an absorbent material and an antimicrobial composition are disclosed. The antimicrobial composition includes a carrier comprising fatty alcohol and a poly(alkyleneoxy) polymer, and an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial composition may be coated on to component substrates such as nonwovens and films, that are incorporated into disposable absorbent articles, such as disposable infant diapers, adult incontinence articles, feminine hygiene articles such as sanitary napkins, wound dressings, bandages, panty liners and tampons, personal care wipes and household wipes to provide odor control, and control of microbial growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: David T. Amos, Bathsheba E. Chong Conklin, Alexis S. Statham, Michael J. Svarovsky, Leigh E. Wood
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Patent number: 8927801Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a backsheet, a wetness indicator composition, and an absorbent core. The wetness indicator composition may comprise a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. The absorbent core may comprise a nonwoven layer and a complex of absorbent polymer material and thermoplastic adhesive material. The wetness indicator composition may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the backsheet and an outer surface of the nonwoven layer. And, the complex of absorbent polymer material and thermoplastic adhesive material may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the nonwoven. Further, the absorbent core may be cellulose free.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Thomas James Klofta
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Patent number: 8921640Abstract: A lotion composition is provided. The lotion composition can comprise a) about 0.1% to about 90%, by weight, of a microcrystalline wax; b) about 0.1% to about 25%, by weight, of POE-4 monolaurate; c) about 0.1% to about 50%, by weight, of POE-8 monostearate; and d) a carrier.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Ya-lin Pan, Debora Christine Ebert, Peter Christopher Ellingson, Raphael Warren
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Patent number: 8907154Abstract: A catamenial device comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, the topsheet having an inner surface oriented toward the interior of the absorbent article and an outer surface oriented toward the body of the wearer when the absorbent article is being worn. At least a portion of the topsheet outer surface comprises an effective amount of a lotion coating which is semi-solid or solid at about 25° C. and which is partially transferable to the wearer's body. The lotion coating comprises from about 60 to about 99.9% of a carrier comprising a petroleum based hydrocarbon and lower molecular weight glycols or polyols and from about 0.2 to about 65% of a fatty alcohol with a melting point from about 450 C to about 110° C. A backsheet is joined to the topsheet and an absorbent core is disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Joseph Anthony Gatto, Raphael Warren, John Lee Hammons
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Publication number: 20140330231Abstract: A surgical use, healing, and personal hygiene devices, in which, among other components, includes: a first layer of bamboo fibers or organic cotton, adapted to stay in contact with the skin of a user; a layer of non-woven fabric having in a central place an element made of polypropylene and thermostable elastomers fibers, in which is absorbed a nanometric tourmaline powder; and a layer opposite to the first layer including materials that allow “ventilation” to the device and, at the same time, form a moisture barrier. Also describes the use of nano tourmaline powder in these applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Jose Zavala, Gabriel C. Damian
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Publication number: 20140276503Abstract: A disposable absorbent undergarment is disclosed. It includes an absorbent assembly comprising a core formed of a synthetic tow or of synthetic nonwoven layers and having first section comprising a slow acting but high absorption capacity SAP and a second section comprising a fast acting but lower absorption capacity SAP, all of which is wrapped in a wrapper to hold the SAP in place. The absorbent assembly may be quilted and corrugated. The undergarment also includes releasably securable fasteners to enable it to be readily removed and a suspension system to ensure that the garment fits properly and doesn't leak even when holding a large amount of exudate. Odor removal/masking and treatment features may be provided. It addition the undergarment may include a wetness indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Donald A. Sheldon, Joseph Howard, William Terenzoni
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Publication number: 20140257217Abstract: An absorbent article can include, in an immobilized form: a) microcapsules formed, in a proportion of at least 25% by weight relative to the total weight of polymer(s) forming the microcapsules, of a material derived from at least one natural polymer, a protein analogue thereof, or a derivative thereof, and charged with at least one active agent, and b) at least one release agent that is capable of stimulating the dissolution of the microcapsules during the placing of the absorbent article in contact with an aqueous medium, and chosen from enzymes, surfactants that are water-soluble at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, and mixtures thereof, the microcapsules a) and the release agent b) being present in the said article in a form isolated from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: MICROCAPSULES TECHNOLOGIESInventor: Gerard HABAR
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Publication number: 20140249495Abstract: A wound dressing, a method of manufacturing a wound dressing, and a method of treating a patient are disclosed. The wound dressing may include an absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudate; and an obscuring element for at least partially obscuring a view of wound exudate absorbed by the absorbent layer in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW PLCInventors: Ella Lynn Mumby, Hélène Anne Lecomte
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Publication number: 20140236107Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent hygienic or personal care product having an absorption body with a content of super-absorbent polymer based on acrylates, wherein said hygienic or personal care product further comprises a strip-like component having a content of at least one heavy metal present in elemental or ionic form.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventor: Birgit Riesinger
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Patent number: 8809616Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing stabilized and/or activated urease inhibitors, as well as methods of making and using the same.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: International Paper CompanyInventors: Zheng Tan, Gopal C. Goyal, Linnea J. Shaver
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Patent number: 8785714Abstract: Disclosed herein are nonwoven fibrous structures for use as body fluid acquisition/distribution elements in personal care products. Such structures comprise natural and/or synthetic fibers wherein the fibers have been consolidated by application thereto, and by cross-linking of, a certain type of cross-linkable, vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) emulsion copolymer latex binder. The VAE latex binder is one which also comprises an added organic acidulant such as citric acid. Consolidation of the structures with VAE-based binders to which the organic acidulant has been added imparts to the resulting structures the ability to lower the pH of body fluids such as urine passing through the structures. This effect, in turn, provides odor control and skin care benefits to the absorbent articles, e.g., diapers and adult incontinence products, using such structures as acquisition/distribution elements.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Celanese International CorporationInventors: Philip Confalone, Rajeev Farwaha
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Publication number: 20140180229Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include wound packing devices and methods of making and using the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a wound packing device including a plurality of spacing elements capable of absorbing exudate, wherein the surface of the spacing elements resist colonization by microorganisms. The wound packing device can also include a connector connecting the plurality of spacing elements to one another. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Shawn Fuller, Bryan A. Claseman, Joram Slager, Jeffrey J. Missling, Gary Maharaj, Gary W. Opperman, Nathan Lockwood, Robert W. Hergenrother, Charles Olson
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Publication number: 20140171890Abstract: A method of producing a fabric with antimicrobial properties that includes liquefying bamboo to produce a slurry, adding an antimicrobial element to the slurry, adding a non-bamboo fiber to the slurry to create a mixture and extruding the mixture to produce a fiber. The antimicrobial element may be silver particles that are ionized with a peroxide solution. The fabric may be incorporated into incontinence pads, garments and linens.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: R&T FABRIC, LLCInventor: BERT H. RUBINSKY
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Publication number: 20140171891Abstract: The invention solves the problem of providing a tampon (1) having a hollow space for receiving a capsule. The capsule may e.g. contain a vibration element. The hollow space is formed by a hollow body (5) that is open on at least one side and is surrounded by the absorbent material (2), preferably wrapped with the latter, on at least part of its length.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: MARLAFIN AGInventors: Odilo Lopez, Axel Hammen
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Patent number: 8748689Abstract: An absorbent article, e.g. tampons, sanitary napkins, panty liners and the like, and the process for their preparation in which a hydrophobic and/or cationactive layer is attached to a conventional absorbent layer, for the binding of microorganisms, specifically for treating or alleviating or prophylactically preventing vaginal fungal infections.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Abigo Medical ABInventors: Sten Björnberg, Jan G. Smith
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Publication number: 20140148772Abstract: An absorbent article for use with a RF reader includes an absorbent pad and a RFID tag. The absorbent pad includes a lining layer, a liquid-impermeable layer, an absorbent layer, and a plurality of sensing wires. The liquid-impermeable layer is attached to the lining layer. The absorbent layer is disposed between the lining layer and the liquid-impermeable layer. The lining layer and the liquid--impermeable layer define a receiving space having an opening located at a side portion of the absorbent pad. The sensing wires are provided on the absorbent layer and extend into the receiving space. The RFID tag is received in the receiving space and contacts electrically the sensing wires when received in the receiving space.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Kang Na Hsiung Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yen-Jung Hu, Chih-Hsiang Lin
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Publication number: 20140135721Abstract: The invention relates to a wound care article, comprising a planar absorption body made of a nonwoven material or air-laid material containing superabsorbent polymers, wherein said planar absorption body has a pattern of incisions and/or punchings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventor: Birgit Riesinger
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Publication number: 20140088529Abstract: Devices, systems and methods related to fluid control during laparoscopic surgical methods are disclosed. A device includes a highly absorbent surgical sponge device comprising highly absorbent material capable of being inserted through a port or cannula, which has been inserted into a body cavity. The device may include a fluid conduit coupled to the absorbent pad to remove fluids from or introduce fluids into the body cavity through the device during the course of surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventor: Bradley P. Bengtson
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Patent number: 8674167Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a malodor control composition having at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst, and methods of use thereof, are provided. The malodor control composition is suitable for a variety of absorbent articles, including use in diapers, toddler training pants, adult incontinence garments, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, interlabial devices, hemorrhoid pads, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Jason John Olchovy, Christine Marie Readnour
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Publication number: 20140039432Abstract: An undergarment includes a multiplayer leak-proof pad to wick moisture, impede bacteria, prevent leaks, and resist stain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventors: Antonia Saint Dunbar, Miki Agrawal, Radha Agrawal
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Publication number: 20140031616Abstract: A method of packing organs of a subject, the method including accessing an interior cavity of the subject, repositioning the organs to provide a surgical space in the abdominal cavity, and positioning a non-fibrous body against the organs to provide a barrier between the organs and the surgical space.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: Steven J. Kubisen, Anthony P. Deasey
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Patent number: 8618349Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a backsheet and a wetness indicator composition. The wetness indicator composition may comprise a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. And, a wetness indicator sample, according to the Wetness Indicator Sample Test (Phosphate), may have a phosphate content of 10% or less. Further, the wetness indicator sample, according to the Wetness Indicator Sample Test (Nitrogen), may have a nitrogen content of 3% or less.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Thomas James Klofta