Abstract: This invention is directed to an absorbent article to be worn by a wearer comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core and a hydrophilic lotion to reduce the adherence of the menses or feces to the skin, thereby improving the ease of menses or bowl movement (BM) clean up; the absorbent article further comprises one or more cuffs to provide a high barrier to reduce leakage of liquids, such as urine.

Abstract: A packet, or packet combination, containing a wipe and powdered substrate is provided. The packet, or packet combination, may be used in conjunction with a hygiene article such as a sanitary napkin. The wipe is used to clean an area of skin or hair that has residual menstrual, urinary, or fecal material left behind after the removal of a hygiene article. The powder may then be used to provide an added benefit such as odor control. An order of use can be dictated by locating the packets containing the wipe and powdered substrate in specific positions on the hygiene article.

Abstract: A disposable, integrated diaper product is provided for use with a human. The product comprises a diaper assembly, a pair of opposing lateral tabs, a fastening section, a premoistened textile component, and a liquid impermeable component. The liquid impermeable component can releasably adhesively mate against the exterior component of the diaper assembly. The liquid impermeable sheet element can be disposed along a substantially straight line intermediate the opposing lateral tabs in a waist section of the exterior component in order to prevent interference with the attachment of the opposing lateral tabs in the fastening section.

Abstract: The present invention is an article for being worn in the crotch region, which maintains a three-dimensional cup-like shape during use. In the crotch region of the article, side elements are connected to the centre crotch region and/or the front or rear regions of the article, such that the cup-like shape is supported during use. The article may be a diaper, a pad, such as a feminine hygiene pad, a pant, or a pant-like structure, and may be absorbent, and/or disposable.

Abstract: Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed.

Abstract: A sanitary diaper changing kit includes a package, a pair of disposable gloves in the package, and a re-sealable disposal bag in the package. Alternatively, the kit may include other materials such as small single-use package of moist wipes or towelettes, a small single-use package of antiseptic wipes, a small single use package of petroleum jelly and a small single-use package of powder. The sanitary diaper changing kit may be packaged and sold with a disposable diaper, or may be sold separately from diapers to be used in conjunction with a disposable diaper. The kit allows the person changing the diaper to be isolated from the contaminated diaper during the diaper changing operation and provides a convenient means by which the soiled diaper and other used or soiled materials may be disposed of in a sanitary procedure and diaper wearer remains isolated from care giver.

Abstract: A kit includes a package, and an absorbent article having a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, the absorbent article being disposed in the package in a storage state and removable from the package in an operative state. The kit also may include a supply, such as a diagnostic device, a therapeutic agent, a therapeutic device, or combinations thereof. The supply may be disposed on or in the package in the storage state and detachable from the package in the operative state.

Abstract: The present invention provides users of absorbent personal care articles with a convenient and discreet way to dispose of used absorbent personal care articles. In one disclosed embodiment, a wrapper component for an absorbent personal care article has a disposal device attached to, held adjacent to or contained within an interior volume of the wrapper component in a way that a user of an absorbent personal care article will be able to access the disposal device prior to handling the unused absorbent personal care article. Provided is an easy and discreet means to wrap or conceal used absorbent personal care articles.

Abstract: The invention provides an easily gripped, single use or multiple use, packet applicator that contains, protects, dispenses and applies powders, solids, semi-solids, semi-liquids, and liquids. The packet contents, or “payload”, are selected from a wide variety of personal care, domestic, office, commercial, and industrial substances, such as: sunscreen, soap, cosmetics, cosmetics removers, and medicaments for application to epidermis and other body surfaces; detergents, waxes, cleansers, and polishes for application to household surfaces; and lubricants, paints, sensors, and sealants for application to commercial and industrial surfaces. Embodiments of the packet applicator can include a rotatable grip.

Abstract: An absorbent article combination comprising an absorbent article and a wipe. The absorbent article and/or wipe can include one or more coordinated features. The wipe can be individually packaged and attached to an individually packaged absorbent article.

Abstract: An absorbent article combination comprising an absorbent article and a wipe. The wipe can be a functional shape and/or in the form of a mitt. The wipe can be individually packaged and attached to an absorbent article that can be individually packaged.

Abstract: An absorbent article combination comprising an absorbent article and a printed wipe. The printed wipe can be individually packaged and attached to an individually packaged absorbent article.

Abstract: A prepackaged kit containing various components each of which is useful in incontinent adult care. In a typical kit, the components are prepackaged into a single unit employing a disposable container and may include a pair of latex gloves, at least one cleaning wipe, a container of a protective ointment, and a fresh adult diaper. One or more of these components may be individually packaged. All of the components, including prepackaged components, are housed within the container which is clearly identified and which, in one embodiment, carries thereon a bar code useful in several administrative, financial or other functions.

Abstract: The disposable diaper changing kit includes a disposable package having a front wall and a rear wall of double wall construction including an inner rear wall and an outer rear wall. The front wall and inner rear wall are joined to one another to define a first pocket, with their top edges being releasably joined to one another by a releasable fastener, such as a bead and groove-type fastener, for example. The inner rear wall and outer rear wall are joined around their peripheral edges to define a second pocket. A disposable diaper and a disposable diaper changing mat are received within the first pocket. At least one disposable baby wipe is packaged within the second pocket. A slot is formed by perforations through the outer rear wall for providing access to, and dispensing of, the disposable wipe. The slot may be releasably sealed by an adhesive strip.

Abstract: Absorbent articles having enhanced absorption of bodily exudates are disclosed. The absorbent articles comprise a bodily exudate modifying agent and a skin care formulation. The bodily exudate modifying agent is capable of reducing the viscosity of bodily exudates such as feces and menses. The skin care formulation comprises a film forming agent that, upon transfer to the skin, can form a continuous film layer on the skin to retard harmful agents.

Abstract: A package for storing and dispensing absorbent articles and wipe articles. The package has one or more walls defining an interior storage space and a means for accessing the interior storage space. The package comprises one or more first articles disposed in the interior storage space wherein at least one of the one or more first articles is an absorbent article. The package further comprises one or more second articles disposed in the interior storage space wherein at least one of the one or more second articles is an enclosed pouch having a wipe article disposed therein. At least one of the one or more second articles is joined to at least one of the one or more first articles. The package still further comprises one or more sensory cues on the package, wherein the one or more sensory cues on the package relate to indicia on the one or more second articles. The one or more sensory cues on the package also relate to the wipe article.

Abstract: An absorbent product combination comprising a wearable absorbent article comprising one or more fragrance compositions capable of producing one or more fragrances. Also provide is an enclosed pouch joined to the absorbent article, the enclosed pouch having a wipe article disposed therein, wherein the wipe article comprises one or more fragrance compositions that produce one or more fragrances.

Abstract: A personal care system (80) comprises a plurality of kit items, and an assembly mechanism (82) which holds the kit items together in a cooperating, combined unit. In a particular aspect, the kit items can include a substitute undergarment (20), and a supplemental absorbent article (34) configured to cooperate with the substitute undergarment (20). In further aspects, the system can also include a first treatment-component (56) configured to provide a first treatment-type, along with at least a second treatment-component (58) configured to provide a second treatment-type that differs from the first treatment-type.

Abstract: An absorbent article, preferably a sanitary napkin, having a body-facing side, a garment-facing side, a length, a width, and two longitudinal side margins. The sanitary napkin has a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to the topsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. A pair of flaps are provided, each flap extending from a longitudinal side margin and each of the flaps are folded over the topsheet in a topsheet facing relationship. The flaps are maintained in the topsheet facing relationship by an enclosed pouch having a wipe article disposed therein. In a preferred embodiment the wipe article is a wet wipe. In a further embodiment, the absorbent article is an individually packaged sanitary napkin having a releasable wrapper affixed to the backsheet adhesive, and provided in a tri-folded package.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for use in supporting and/or guiding a medical device to be inserted into the body of a patient.

Abstract: A combination for managing the involuntary loss of bladder control is disclosed along with a method of using and manufacturing the combination. The combination includes an anti-incontinent agent capable of reducing urinary loss and an absorbent article capable of absorbing urine that is lost from the body. The anti-incontinent agent is enclosed in a first wrapper and the absorbent article is positioned adjacent to the wrapped anti-incontinent agent. A pouch encloses the wrapped anti-incontinent agent and the absorbent article to keep both items sanitary. A combination of a disposable absorbent article and information related to an anti-incontinent agent is also disclosed.

Abstract: A self-contained diaper changing kit that can include a diaper that is formed with interior and exterior surfaces of anterior and posterior portions, and which incorporates a generally unitary container that is configured to attach to the exterior surface of the diaper. The container is formed with a plurality such as three or more unsealable and also possibly resealable receptacles. One or any of the receptacles can be further adapted with at least one scission element that is configured in any number of arrangements to unseal the corresponding receptacle. In one variation of many possible configurations, the container can include at least three unsealable and possibly resealable receptacles wherein one receptacle can contain a substantially liquid substance such as a lotion or medicament, another receptacle can be received with a substantially powdered substance, and another receptacle can capture and store a sheet material such as a pre-dampened towel or wiping material.

Abstract: A prepackaged diaper changing kit which is compact and convenient to carry and use and which is capable of being both dispensed from a conventional vending machine, as well as being displayed on shelves and sold in conventional retail establishments. A preferred embodiment of this prepackaged diaper changing kit includes a disposable diaper, at least one (1), and more preferably two (2), prepackaged moist baby wipes, a prefolded baby liner, a prepackaged instant hand sanitizer and a prefolded disposable plastic bag. These items are preferably prepackaged together in a durable waterproof outer wrapper, such as an opaque plastic outer wrap film. The prepackaged diaper changing kit in accordance with the present invention provides all of the supplies needed to change a diaper for, for example, a newborn or infant, and, when finished, allows the user to secure and discard the dirty or wet diaper, as well as the used moist baby wipes and other left over packaging materials, in a safe and convenient manner.

Abstract: A diaper including a pocket patch for containing a substance such as powder wherein the pocket patch is connected with and adapted to dispense the substance to a surface of the diaper for receiving bodily waste and method of dispensing the substance to the diaper surface including folding the diaper about a crotch area thereof and patting the diaper to facilitate dispensing of the substance.

Abstract: A nonwoven web and method of preparing a novel nonwoven web of synthetic fiber are disclosed. An aqueous solution amide crosslinked synthetic precursor polymer is extruded under defined conditions through a plurality of die orifices to form a plurality of threadlines. The threadlines are attenuated with a defined primary gaseous source to form fiber under conditions of controlled macro scale turbulence and under conditions sufficient to permit the viscosity of each threadline, as it leaves a die orifice and for a distance of no more than about 8 cm, to increase incrementally with increasing distance from the die, while substantially maintaining uniformity of viscosity in the radial direction, at a rate sufficient to provide fiber having the desired attenuation and mean fiber diameter without significant fiber breakage. The attenuated threadlines are dried with a defined secondary gaseous source. The resulting fibers are deposited randomly on a moving foraminous surface to form a substantially uniform web.

Abstract: Absorbent diaper pants having a front part (2), a back part (3) with an elastic member (20) in the waist hole (12) region, and a crotch part (4) with elastic hems (19) in the diaper pants (1) leg holes (13), wherein the front part (2) and the back part (3) are provided with fastening means (21), and on the diaper pants (1) inner surface side a changeable absorbent pad (14) is arranged, and the diaper pants (1) are further provided with a therapeutic orthopaedic pad (29); characterized in that the orthopaedic pad (29) is located in a rectangular housing (27) arranged on the diaper pants (1) facing side, while this housing (27) is by its front and back transverse ends, in a takeable apart manner, secured to the end edges (9, 10) of the front part (2) and of the back part (3), and the absorbent pad (14) is inserted inside retaining means.

Abstract: A combination for managing the involuntary loss of bladder control is disclosed along with a method of using and manufacturing the combination. The combination includes an anti-incontinent agent capable of reducing urinary loss and an absorbent article capable of absorbing urine that is lost from the body. The anti-incontinent agent is enclosed in a first wrapper and the absorbent article is positioned adjacent to the wrapped anti-incontinent agent. A pouch encloses the wrapped anti-incontinent agent and the absorbent article to keep both items sanitary. A combination of a disposable absorbent article and information related to an anti-incontinent agent is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved disposable diaper is provided: an absorbent article adapted to be worn about the lower torso of a wearer. The diaper portion is of customary design. The article features a novel re-useable pocket, or pockets, for the storage of small items, such as identity cards, money, prepackaged moist towellettes/ointment/medication, and/or small personal possessions. A panel is generally attached by its edges to the exterior of the article, forming a closed space between the article and the panel. An opening is defined to provide access to the enclosed space, and a closure provides security for the contents. By folding the panel prior to attachment, a second enclosed space with integral closure flap is formed within the panel.

Abstract: A disposable diaper that contains or has attached wipe(s). The wipe(s) will be one or more individual pieces of wet/dry/fragrance/lotion material. Material means (cloth, tissue, napkin, towel, towelette, sponge, handi-wipe).

Abstract: An absorbent article having a fluid impermeable backsheet, a body-side liner attached to the fluid impermeable backsheet and a flap sheet attached to at least one of the body-side liner and the fluid impermeable backsheet and forming a pocket. The flap sheet includes at least two longitudinally oriented discrete pleats disposed proximate a back region of the absorbent article on opposed sides of the pocket.

Abstract: A diaper construction wherein one or more baby wipes is included in the diaper so that the child care giver always has a baby wipe to change the diaper. To prevent removal of the baby wipes by the baby, the baby wipe is contained within a cavity of a sealed pocket member provided within the diaper that is accessible only by tearing an access opening through an outer layer of the diaper and then rupturing a wall of the pocket member to gain access to the baby wipe.

Abstract: An absorbent article, preferably a sanitary napkin, having a body-facing side, a garment-facing side, a length, a width, and two longitudinal side margins. The sanitary napkin comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to said topsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and said backsheet. A pair of flaps are provided, each flap extending from a longitudinal side margin and each of the flaps are folded over the topsheet in a topsheet facing relationship. Means for maintaining the flaps in the topsheet facing relationship have a wipe article associated therewith. In a preferred embodiment the means for maintaining the flaps in the topsheet facing relationship comprises a release strip and the wipe article comprises a wet wipe. In a further embodiment, the absorbent article is an individually packaged sanitary napkin having a releasable wrapper affixed to the backsheet adhesive, and provided in a tri-folded package.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for maintaining and/or improving skin health in the area of a wearer covered by an absorbent article. The absorbent article includes a vapor permeable backsheet, a liquid pervious topsheet positioned in facing relation with the backsheet, an absorbent core located between the backsheet and the topsheet. The absorbent article also includes skin care compositions thereon for maintaining and/or improving skin health.

Abstract: A diaper with a pocket including an exterior layer of a liquid impervious plastic material. An interior layer is formed of a liquid absorbing material. Separable vertical edges extend downwardly from the upper edge of the layers with an adhesive strip for securing the diaper on the child. Also provided is an intermediate layer of a liquid impervious plastic material in a generally rectangular configuration exterior of the interior layer and coupled at the periphery to the interior face of the exterior layer at the back, the intermediate layer extending horizontally for the majority of the extent of the back and extending vertically for the majority of the extent of the back thereby forming a large pocket for the receipt of baby-changing related objects. A slit is formed in the exterior layer for allowing entrance to and egress from the pocket.

Abstract: A detachable sack (36) for holding absorbent items which appearing as a decorative portion of a baby's pamper when attached to the back one side. The plastic detachable sack is flexible and easy to crease (32) and is firmly held close to the pamper (8) with a clear thin plastic sheet (20) holding on each angle and side. The detachable sack includes a plastic drawstring (16) of which is positioned throughout the top hem (25) of the sack which is adapted for the sanitary retrieval and disposal of absorbent materials.

Abstract: An absorbing article for skin care and antisepsis comprises a substrate having absorbing ability for liquid and powder, and an augmentation layer made of chitosan and added to the substrate. The augmentation layer is made of powder, particle, liquid or solution of chitosan, and added to surface or inner part of the substrate, thus forming a protective layer on the substrate. The protective layer has natural biological care to skin, and has deodorization, antibiotic and sterilization effect, thus preventing bedsore.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles, such as a personal care product, having (i) a topsheet having a body-facing surface, said topsheet having a medicinal composition pattern applied to a region of the body-facing surface of the topsheet in an effective amount and wherein said pattern comprises individual segments having at least one dimension less than about 4 millimeters (extending in the MD and CD plane); and (ii) an absorbent material positioned adjacent the topsheet. In a further aspect, the article may further include a backsheet, which is desirably liquid-impervious, and which is positioned adjacent the absorbent material and opposite the topsheet. The present invention is also directed to a process for making said absorbent articles.

Abstract: Currently when a diaper/pull-up is soiled and removed, it is typically folded into itself, covering the waste, and thrown directly into the trash or placed into a plastic bag and then thrown into the trash. However, there are a numerous times when a trash container or plastic bag is not easily accessible. This invention would allow for a tear open enclosure housing a disposable plastic bag to be located directly on the diaper/pull-up allowing the diaper to be stored in this disposable plastic bag and discarded at a later time.

Abstract: A disposable diaper system for infants, babies, senior citizens and/or those who are physically challenged is presented. The system includes a diaper formed as a substantially rectangular blank having tabs at the corners and elastic leg engaging areas to prevent or minimize leakage and to provide a secure and comfortable fit. For hygiene purposes the system includes a first and second storage compartment coextensive therewith for storing an integrated disposable bag and gloves for reducing feces and/or body fluid contamination during diaper removal. The system is configured with materials which provide a reduced overall package volume including both the bag and gloves.

Abstract: An absorbent article which includes a phase change material capable of adding or removing heat to or from at least a portion of the absorbent article to perform a useful function on the article. The phase change material may be activated by an action of the wearer or caregiver or by environmental conditions between the article and wearer.