Disposable Means Patents (Class 604/385.13)
  • Patent number: 12102056
    Abstract: A waste bag system comprising a substrate, a waste bag, and a cover sheet. The substrate defines an adhesive surface. The waste bag configured to be arranged in a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. At least a portion of the adhesive surface is in contact with at least a portion of the waste bag to at least temporarily attach the waste bag to the substrate. At least a portion of the adhesive surface is in contact with at least a portion of the cover sheet to detachably attach the cover sheet to the substrate to maintain the waste bag in the folded configuration. With the cover sheet at least partly detached from substrate, the waste bag may be reconfigured from the folded configuration to the unfolded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Inventor: Thomas Perkowski
  • Patent number: 11534349
    Abstract: A packaged absorbent article having a body surface and a garment surface; and a wrapper sheet for wrapping the absorbent article so that at least a portion of the garment surface of the absorbent article can be seen through the wrapper sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Yoshiyuki Shimizu, Akane Matsuo, Sachiko Ninomiya, Tsunetoshi Miura
  • Patent number: 11013644
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article includes a pouch integral to or affixed to an outer layer of the absorbent article. Once soiled with exudates, the pouch is inverted over the absorbent article to conceal and contain the article. The pouch and waist band include integral handles for transporting the exudate soiled article for disposal. The absorbent article may be part of a disposable absorbent article assembly including an individually packaged disposable absorbent article and packaging system, wherein prior to use the absorbent article is sealed within the packaging. The packaging seal is broken to remove the absorbent article and the packaging may be stored for later use or discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus
  • Patent number: 10518511
    Abstract: A wrappable protective sleeve for providing protection to at least one elongate member contained therein and methods of construction and use thereof are provided. The sleeve includes a flexible textile wall having opposite inner and outer faces bounded by opposite edges and opposite ends. The opposite edges extend generally parallel to one another between the opposite ends. A pair of adhesive layers is bonded to the inner face, with each of the adhesive layers being spaced from one another. The adhesive layers extend between the opposite ends adjacent the opposite edges. Further, a release paper is releasably adhered to the pair of adhesive layers for subsequent removal and use of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Powertrain LLC
    Inventors: Cassie M. Malloy, Jean Ferrand, Danny E. Winters, Tianqi Gao
  • Patent number: 9987175
    Abstract: A product line of absorbent articles includes a first absorbent article for a male wearer within a first size range. The first absorbent article has an outer cover, a body facing material in opposed relationship with the outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the body facing material and the outer cover for absorbing liquid that passes through the body facing material. The body facing material defines a male urine handling feature with a plurality of projections adapted to handle urine released by the male wearer. A second absorbent article for a female wearer is sized within the first size range. The second absorbent article includes an outer cover, a body facing material in opposed relationship with the outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the body facing material and the outer cover for absorbing liquid that passes through the body facing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Rodney Allan Butler, Kylie Brooke Bridger, Scott Kirby, Andy Thomas Hammond
  • Patent number: 9913765
    Abstract: A diaper changing assembly includes a bag removably coupled to a diaper. The bag is available when the diaper is changed. A first packet is positioned within the bag. The first packet contains a salve. The salve may be applied to a user when the diaper is changed. A second packet is positioned within the bag. The second packet contains a powder. The powder may be applied to the user when the diaper is changed. A plurality of wipes is positioned within the bag. The wipes may be used to clean the user when the diaper is changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventor: Bertha Thomas
  • Patent number: 9827151
    Abstract: A unitary, disposable diaper possessing integrated soilage-management structure including a portion structured to form a selectively deployable, ultimately closable and sealable, soilage-impervious disposal container which enables after-baby-clean-up discarding of the entire, integrated, soiled diaper componentry as a compact disposable unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventor: Jamie Lee Curtis
  • Patent number: 9532911
    Abstract: A disposable diaper includes a disposal aid coupled with an exterior surface of a waistband region of the diaper. The disposal aid includes a base, a first removable cover and a second removable cover. A disposal bag is placed on the base and covered by the first removable cover. A cleaning wipe is place on the first removable cover and covered by the second removable cover. The base may include a cavity to receive the disposal bag so as to reduce the overall height of the disposal aid. The disposal aid may alternatively be configured to include a disposal bag encased in a casing and a cleaning wipe, both of which are placed on the base of the disposal aid and covered by a single removable cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventor: Mamon Amiri
  • Patent number: 9295594
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprises a bodyside liner, an outer cover, an absorbent body located between the bodyside liner and the outer cover, and an enclosure. The enclosure comprises a cover and backing joined together to form a pocket with an object disposed therein. The enclosure is joined with the absorbent article and is adapted to transition from a closed condition to an open condition such that the object disposed within the enclosure may be accessed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason C. Cohen, Kenneth Thomas Borowski, Rodney Lee Miller, Jr., Martin Joseph Garofalo, David William Koenig, Tatum Marie Jelenc, Eric Donald Johnson
  • Patent number: 8905988
    Abstract: A disposal-bag system attached to or formed at least partially by a disposable object (e.g., a diaper) includes a container that houses a disposal bag folded into a compact arrangement. The container is generally thin and flat and sized for storing the bag, and the bag is sized for holding the disposable object that the system is used with. And the bag is at least partially removable from the container so that the disposable object can be placed into it for disposal. In use, the container is opened, the bag is extended from the container and opened, the disposable object is grasped by reaching through the bag, the bag is inverted to now hold the disposable object, and the bag is closed and disposed of. In this way, the disposal-bag system provides a convenient, sanitary, and self-contained method of disposing of soiled diapers or other disposable objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventors: Sideth Ung, Armando Durazo
  • Patent number: 8900210
    Abstract: A kit including an absorbent article and a wrapper for the absorbent article. The wrapper is defined by a boundary. The wrapper includes at least one slit which partitions the wrapper to define a strip thereof. The strip is arranged such that the absorbent article may be rolled and/or folded within the wrapper and retained in a rolled and/or folded configuration by using the strip. Also, a method for disposal of an absorbent article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Solgun Drevik, Dennis Dahl, Fredrik Karlsson
  • Patent number: 8870841
    Abstract: A disposable diaper is provided with a wrapper in the shape of a shower cap, enabling a user to wrap and seal the diaper when soiled. The wrapper is attached to either the front or back waistband region of the diaper. Flexible strands, secured to the wrapper and extending outward on opposite sides of its central opening, may be tied together to close the opening and fully seal the package or pouch when the soiled diaper is inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventors: Danielle Tavolacci, Steve J. Tavolacci
  • Publication number: 20140303588
    Abstract: A disposable diaper is provided with a wrapper is the shape of a shower cap, enabling a user to wrap and seal the diaper when soiled. The wrapper is attached to either the front or back waistband region of the diaper. In one embodiment, flexible strands, secured to the wrapper and extending outward on opposite sides of its central opening, may be tied together to close the opening and fully seal the package or pouch when the soiled diaper is inserted. In another embodiment, a single tab secured to one side of the central opening is used to secure and seal the diaper within the pouch by adhering the table to the enter surface of the wrapper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: DANIELLE TAVOLACCI
  • Patent number: 8845609
    Abstract: An article has a longitudinal length, an article width, and an article thickness. The article includes a fresh personal care product in a substantially unsoiled condition, and a pouch having a pouch volume which operatively encloses the fresh product. The pouch includes a front panel region, a back panel region which is operatively connected to the front panel region, and at least one expansion section which is operatively connected between the front panel region and the back panel region. The expansion section is operatively held in a substantially unexpanded, closed position when the fresh product is enclosed in the pouch. The expansion section is movable to an open position after a removal of the fresh product from the pouch. The open position of the expansion section is configured to provide an expanded disposal volume which can operatively contain a product when the product is in a used and soiled condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: James Joseph Clark, Jr., Garry Roland Woltman, Susan Jean Moder, Annaig Gael Jacquemard, Roland Eckehard Nepf
  • Patent number: 8822752
    Abstract: [Problem] To provide a disposable diaper more effective in odor eliminating. [Means for Solving Problem] The above problem is solved by a disposable diaper, comprising a liquid pervious face sheet 30, a liquid impervious sheet 11, an absorbent body 56 interposed therebetween, an outer sheet 12 covering a back surface of the liquid impervious sheet 11, an after-treatment tape on an external surface of a back body part B and an odor eliminating printed sheet 25 interposed between the liquid impervious sheet 11 and the outer sheet 12 in the body part B having the after-treatment tape and formed by printing with ink a sheet base material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Diao Paper Corporation
    Inventors: Akinori Fukae, Masahiro Kaneda, Akiko Jinno, Sachiko Ono
  • Patent number: 8801687
    Abstract: An absorbent article including an absorption member including an absorbent body for absorbing body fluids. The absorption member having an upper side intended to face a wearer during use of the article and a lower side intended to face away from the wearer during use of the article, and a stiffening element that, at least during use of the article, provides the article with a predetermined shape that enhances the fit of the article to the wearer's body. The stiffening element is fastened to the lower side of the absorption member and the stiffening element includes a piece of material formed into a layered structure that significantly contributes to the stiffness of the stiffening element. The layered structure can be extended to a non-layered structure. The piece of material is provided with a first attachment for locking a rolled up or folded used article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventor: Angelica Burvall
  • Patent number: 8690848
    Abstract: An ostomy closure is disclosed for sealing an ostomy pouch after use and removal from an ostomy mounting plate. The ostomy mounting plate is secured to an individual. The ostomy closure comprises a cap body defining an interior surface and an exterior surface extending to a peripheral edge. A cap flange is coupled to the peripheral edge of the cap body and extends from the interior surface of the cap body. A cap locking member is integral to the cap flange. A cap lip defining an interior surface and an exterior surface extends from the cap flange for manipulating the cap body and the cap flange. The cap flange couples with a pouch flange of the ostomy pouch for defining a sealing closure for maintaining the stool and the stool odor within the ostomy chamber and a locking closure for preventing inadvertent removal of the cap flange from the pouch flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Ostosolutions, LLC
    Inventor: Johnnie R. Cason
  • Patent number: 8668680
    Abstract: A disposable wearing article includes a liquid-absorbent structure that is adapted to be spaced from the wearer's skin to protect the wearer's skin from being soiled with body waste. A crotch member defining parts of front and rear waist regions and a crotch region has a front end lying in the front waist region and a rear end lying in the rear waist region wherein at least one of the front and rear ends defines non-bonded regions in an intermediate zone as viewed in the transverse direction X of the crotch member and is attached to the outer surface of an elastic waist panel by the intermediary of square U-shaped bonded regions opening toward the crotch region. In areas defining the non-bonded regions, body waste retaining space(s) are formed between the elastic waist panel and the crotch member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Unicharm Corporation
    Inventors: Makoto Ichikawa, Kenichi Sasayama, Hiroki Yamamoto, Kazuo Ukegawa, Akihide Ninomiya
  • Patent number: 8652113
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article intended to be worn around the waist of a wearer includes a chassis having a front portion, a back portion, and a crotch portion there between, and optionally a waistband. A printed tag is arranged on the inner wearer facing side of the chassis in at least one of the front portion, back portion, and the waistband. The tag has at least one first area which is fixedly attached to the chassis and at least one second area which is unattached. The first fixedly attached area covers an area of at least 5% of the total area of the tag and the second unattached area has a length extending along a side edge of the tag of at least 5 mm and a width of at least 1 mm. The tag as described makes it easier to differentiate between the front and back of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Inge Gabrielii, Ulrika Carlson, Hans Een, Maria Bogren, Sofia Hermansson
  • Patent number: 8613737
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a disposable absorbent article. The disposable absorbent article has a longitudinal centerline, a lateral centerline, an outer surface and an inner surface. The absorbent article is folded before use along the lateral direction. The disposable absorbent article comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core disposed therebetween, and an elasticized outer leg cuff. The elasticized outer leg cuff is disposed adjacent to a longitudinal side edge of the absorbent article. The elasticized outer leg cuff has a base and a gasket cuff supported by the base at a joint of the base to the gasket cuff. The gasket cuff is provided with elasticity and has a top gasket cuff surface, an inner cuff extending laterally inwardly from the joint and an outer cuff extending laterally outwardly from the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Kouichi Miyamoto
  • Publication number: 20130281956
    Abstract: A garment for containing fluids includes: a trouser portion comprising integral foot coverings and a fluid impermeable material; and an upper body portion integrated with the trouser portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Kevin Mulcahey, Duane Bronk
  • Patent number: 8551574
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of manufacturing a stretch composite, said method comprising: a) providing a first substrate in a machine direction, wherein said substrate has opposing first and second surfaces; b) providing a gravure printing roll having an exterior surface that comprises one or more cells wherein at least a portion of the surface is relatively cool; c) depositing a molten, non-adhesive, elastomeric composition onto the exterior surface of the gravure printing device which comprises a gravure printing roll, wherein said composition is characterized as having a peel force of less than about 3 N/cm; d) causing said composition to be pushed into said cells; and e) contacting said first surface of said substrate with said gravure printing roll and substantially completely transferring said elastomeric composition from said cells of said exterior surface on said gravure printing roll to said first surface; wherein said process is substantially free of tackifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fred Naval Desai, Urmish Popatlal Dalal, Mark William Hamersky, Steven Daryl Smith
  • Publication number: 20130211359
    Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent article, having an individual-wrapping sheet which is liquid-impermeable; an absorber arranged on an upper side of the individual-wrapping sheet, containing super absorbent polymer, and capable of absorbing an aqueous liquid; and a back-up sheet arranged between the individual-wrapping sheet and the absorber and capable of retaining the aqueous liquid, in which the individual-wrapping sheet has a liquid-storing portion in a form of bag which is provided in a rear portion of the individual-wrapping sheet and forms an internal space on the upper side of the individual-wrapping sheet, and in which a rear end portion of the absorber exists in the internal space formed by the liquid-storing portion. By using this absorbent article, a material used for individual wrapping can be utilized at the time of wearing the absorbent article without disposal of the material, and leakage is less liable to occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: DAIO PAPER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Migaku SUZUKI, Yoshio HIRAI
  • Patent number: 8475424
    Abstract: The disposable pull-on garment has a longitudinal centerline, a front region, a crotch region, and a back region. The front and back regions are joined at seams to form a waist opening and leg openings. The pull-on garment comprises a main portion, a side portion, and a waist portion. The side portion is disposed transversely outboard of the main portion. The waist portion comprises a center waist portion, an outer side waist portion, and an inner side waist portion. The contraction rate of the inner side waist portion is less than that of the center waist portion, and the contraction rate of the side portion longitudinally inboard of the inner side waist portion is greater than that of the inner side waist portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kenji Fujimoto, Haruko Sato, Masato Higaki, Toshiyuki Matsuda, Hiroshi Nakahata
  • Publication number: 20130144240
    Abstract: A portable female urine collector for urine collection and stowage, and a method of assembling same is disclosed. In one embodiment, the portable female urine collector includes a fordable absorbent pad for collecting urine, and a receptacle attached to the foldable absorbent pad for stowing the foldable absorbent pad therein after the foldable absorbent pad is used to collect urine. After the foldable absorbent pad is used, the foldable absorbent pad is folded by the user and then sealed within the attached receptacle for later disposal. The portable female urine collector is useful whenever toilet facilities for females are either unavailable or unsuitable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventor: Ann Marie Ellis
  • Publication number: 20130110072
    Abstract: A diaper having a plastic bag coupled to an exterior bottom portion of the diaper is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Evandro Carvalho, Paulo Victor Carvalho, Ines Maria Cockerham
  • Patent number: 8409162
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article including a pair of first fasteners, at least a portion of each first fastener being situated inboard from each longitudinal side edge in the first waist region, each first fastener being adapted to engage at least a portion of the inner surface of the second waist region, each first fastener comprising a resilient material. The disposable absorbent article also includes a disposal fastener, at least a portion of the disposal fastener being situated inboard from the longitudinal side edge in the second waist region, the disposal fastener adapted to engage at least a portion of the outer surface, the disposal fastener comprising a resilient material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Popp, Mary P. Jordan, Christopher P. Olson
  • Patent number: 8403903
    Abstract: An article (20) has a longitudinal length (22), an article width (24) and an article thickness (26). The article (20) comprises a fresh personal care product (28) in a substantially unsoiled condition, and a pouch (30) having a pouch volume which operatively encloses the fresh product (28). The pouch (30) includes a front panel region (32), a back panel region (34) which is operatively connected to the front panel region (32), and at least one expansion section (48) which is operatively connected between the front panel region (32) and the back panel region (34). The expansion section (48) is operatively held in a substantially unexpanded, closed position when the fresh product (28) is enclosed in the pouch (30). The expansion section 48 is movable to an open position after a removal of the fresh product (28) from the pouch (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: James Joseph Clark, Jr., Garry Roland Woltman, Susan Jean Moder, Annaïg Gaël Jacquemard, Roland Eckehard Nepf
  • Patent number: 8388592
    Abstract: A sanitary pad packaging system featuring a sleeve-like packaging having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an inner cavity, wherein the inner cavity is adapted to hold a sanitary pad. A first crease and second crease are disposed in the top surface of the packaging, and a third crease and fourth crease are disposed in the bottom surface of the packaging. The first crease and second crease divide the top surface into generally equal thirds, and the third crease and fourth crease divide the bottom surface into generally equal thirds. The creases allow the sleeve-like packaging to move between a folded and unfolded position. A slot disposed is in the second crease allowing access to the inner cavity of the sleeve-like packaging. A pocket is disposed on the bottom surface of the sleeve-like packaging. The pocket has an inner cavity and an open end for accessing the inner cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventors: Veronica Gentile, Grace Gentile
  • Publication number: 20130035657
    Abstract: A disposable diaper is provided with a wrapper in the shape of a shower cap, enabling a user to wrap and seal the diaper when soiled. The wrapper is attached to either the front or back waistband region of the diaper. Flexible strands, secured to the wrapper and extending outward on opposite sides of its central opening, may be tied together to close the opening and fully seal the package or pouch when the soiled diaper is inserted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Danielle Tavolacci, Steve J. Tavolacci
  • Patent number: 8348916
    Abstract: An individual package is provided to allow a tampon with an applicator to be handled easily. An individual package includes: a tampon including an applicator having an external cylinder and an internal cylinder, and an absorbent body housed so as to be pushed out from the applicator; and a flat bag formed by a predetermined sheet member in a elongated shape. The flat bag includes an unsealable portion formed on one side of the flat bag so as to enable the tampon to be removed therefrom; and a lid portion which is openable and closable in a longitudinal direction of the flat bag. The lid portion is disposed so as to cover the unsealable portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Uni-Charm Corporation
    Inventors: Kaori Fujikawa, Hideki Kondo, Hitoshi Watanabe, Masashi Hosokawa
  • Publication number: 20120330265
    Abstract: A bag of thin plastic material shaped into a container having a closed end and an open end cut to provide two tying portions, and sides extending between the open and closed ends. The plastic material is of a color and has at least an antimicrobial agent, and has an imprinted design or pattern. The bag is of a size suitable for receiving a single product, such as a used feminine hygiene product, along with any other material in the use or replacement of such product by a user, in which the tying portions are tieable to seal the product within the bag. When a product is sealed in the bag by a user, the antimicrobial agent inhibits the growth of odor causing bacteria, the scent masks any odors, and the color and imprinted design assists to conceal or obfuscate any blood on a used feminine product in the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: SCENSIBLE SOURCE CO., LLC
    Inventors: JOHN W. GERMANOW, ANN D. GERMANOW
  • Patent number: 8304596
    Abstract: A fecal sample collecting device and method. The device of an embodiment includes a removable first layer, having primary and secondary apertures and a second layer having a releaseable adhesive on an inner surface that secures the first and second layers, a flap aligned with the primary aperture, and an integrally formed removable tab. The device also includes a sheet between the two layers. In a first configuration, the sheet is aligned with the primary aperture such that a sample is deposited thereon when the device is used to wipe one's anus, and the removable tab is aligned with the secondary aperture such that a second sample is deposited thereon. Subsequently, the first layer is discarded, thereby exposing the adhesive on the inner surface of the second layer. The device is placed in a second configuration by folding the inner surface upon itself. Thus, primary and secondary samples are enclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Immunostics, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent LaStella
  • Patent number: 8292863
    Abstract: A disposable diaper has a front pouch with a wet wipe inside and a rear pouch with a closable open end. When the diaper has been soiled the wet wipe can be removed from the front pouch and used to clean the baby and then the diaper, once removed from the baby, can be inverted into the rear pouch, which inverts inside out with the soiled diaper inside. A closure can be used to close the open end of the now-inverted rear pouch to contain the soiled diaper inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Christopher D. Donoho
  • Publication number: 20120226256
    Abstract: A disposal-bag system attached to or formed at least partially by a disposable object (e.g., a diaper) includes a container that houses a disposal bag folded into a compact arrangement. The container is generally thin and flat and sized for storing the bag, and the bag is sized for holding the disposable object that the system is used with. And the bag is at least partially removable from the container so that the disposable object can be placed into it for disposal. In use, the container is opened, the bag is extended from the container and opened, the disposable object is grasped by reaching through the bag, the bag is inverted to now hold the disposable object, and the bag is closed and disposed of. In this way, the disposal-bag system provides a convenient, sanitary, and self-contained method of disposing of soiled diapers or other disposable objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Sideth UNG, Armando DURAZO
  • Patent number: 8216200
    Abstract: An absorbent article is provided for personal wear about a wearer's waist. The article includes a pair of front side panels attached to the front waist region and a pair of back side panels attached to the back waist region, and is configurable from a wear configuration to a disposal configuration in which the article is generally compacted for disposal. The article also includes a disposal tab having an attachment region with an attachment width and a tab region with a gripping width, the attachment region attached to one of the front or back side panels, the tab region being attachable to the article in at least the disposal configuration of the article, wherein the attachment width is substantially equal to the gripping width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy Darlene Meetz, Michael Donald Sperl, Michael John Faulks, Robert Lee Popp, Sandra Marie Rogers, Troy Leonard Tipton
  • Patent number: 8202264
    Abstract: A pad in a generally T-shaped configuration has a central section with a height and a cross section with a width. The central section has generally parallel edges remote from the cross section. The pad has an exterior surface and also an interior surface positionable in facing contact with the interior surface of pants. A central adhesive strip in a rectangular configuration extends for between 40 percent and 60 percent of its length along the length of the central section. The central adhesive strip extends for between 40 percent and 60 percent of its length through the cross section. Each of two laterally disposed side adhesive strips is in a rectangular configuration with a width essentially equal to the width of the central adhesive strip and a length extending for between 30 percent and 40 percent of its length of the central adhesive strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventor: Lori L. Pettit
  • Patent number: 8192415
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article adapted to be worn about a lower torso of a human body and having a chassis, a non-removable absorbent core component disposed in a crotch region of the chassis, and a replaceable absorbent core component disposed in capillary liquid communication with the non-removable absorbent core component. The replaceable absorbent core component may be removed and a like component may be substituted in place of the removed component without the removal of the absorbent article from the wearer. The replaceable absorbent core component may be disposed inside an openable chassis pocket, with access for its removal and replacement provided by an aperture in a backsheet, an openable end of an external pocket, or an openable end of an internal pocket formed at an area of a waist end edge where the backsheet and a topsheet may be separated. Additional replaceable absorbent core components may also be incorporated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gary Dean LaVon, Theodora Beck, Michael Patrick Hayden, Stephen Lebeuf Hardie, Monica Jean Mohlenkamp, Mark James Kline
  • Patent number: 8187241
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article adapted to be worn about a lower torso of a human body and having a chassis, a non-removable absorbent core component disposed in a crotch region of the chassis, and a replaceable absorbent core component disposed in capillary liquid communication with the non-removable absorbent core component. The replaceable absorbent core component may be removed and a like component may be substituted in place of the removed component without the removal of the absorbent article from the wearer. The replaceable absorbent core component may be disposed inside an openable chassis pocket, with access for its removal and replacement provided by an aperture in a backsheet, an openable end of an external pocket, or an openable end of an internal pocket formed at an area of a waist end edge where the backsheet and a topsheet may be separated. Additional replaceable absorbent core components may also be incorporated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gary Dean Lavon, Theodora Beck, Mark James Kline
  • Patent number: 8162913
    Abstract: An absorbent article includes an absorbent chassis, a first ear and a first fastening member. The absorbent article can also include a plurality of folds. The plurality of folds can arrange the fastening member in an overlaid relationship with said inner surface on said absorbent chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Goates, Eric I. Schields
  • Publication number: 20120095427
    Abstract: An evacuation diaper comprising a front panel to cover a pelvis of a wearer, a back panel to fit against a lower back of the wearer, a set of sides between the front panel and the back panel to fit between a pair of legs of a wearer, and an expelling hole located between the front panel and the back panel on a central portion of the evacuation diaper wherein the expelling hole enables the wearer to defecate into a toilet without removing the evacuation diaper. The evacuation diaper encourages children and adults who may suffer from trauma, a developmental or neurological disorder, or another mental condition that hinders them from feeling comfortable with using a restroom, to relieve themselves independently and without the assistance of another person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Luiz DASILVA
  • Patent number: 8157777
    Abstract: An absorbent product comprises (i) a package and (ii) a plurality of absorbent articles contained in the package. The package comprises a first panel and a second panel opposed to the first panel. The package comprises a first window area in the first panel. Each of the absorbent articles has a body facing surface and an external surface opposed to the body facing surface. Each of the absorbent articles has a front region and a rear region opposed to the front region. Each of the absorbent articles comprises a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a disposable tape secured to the external surface of the rear region. Each of the absorbent articles comprises a graphic in the front region and in the rear region. The front region faces the first panel and the rear region faces the second panel. The graphic of the front region is visible through the first window area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kazuharu Ito, Yasuko Shiomichi, Dennis San Agustin Casalme
  • Patent number: 8152787
    Abstract: An absorbent article has front and back waist regions that define transversely opposite sides each extending a length Lp from a waist opening to a leg opening of the article. A disposal tab has an attachment region attached to one side of the article and extending a greatest length La along at least a portion of the length Lp of the side. A tab region of the tab extends transversely outward from the attachment region a greatest distance Dt and is attachable to the article in at least a disposal configuration of the article. The greatest length La of the attachment region is substantially greater than the greatest distance Dt that the tab region extends transversely outward from the attachment region. The greatest length La of the attachment region is in the range of about 35 percent to 100 percent of the length Lp of the side of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Faulks, Robert Lee Popp, Michael D. Sperl, Nancy Meetz, Sandra M. Rogers, Lorelle M. Scheibe, Joseph P. Fell, Christine Ann Caneba
  • Publication number: 20120071850
    Abstract: A diaper has a pocket on the inside back panel for placement of the installer's hand, creating a controlled mitten effect, that allows the installer to easily slide the diaper underneath a baby's bottom and into an optimal position for installation, while the installer simultaneously holds the baby's legs with the other hand to lift the baby's bottom above the changing table surface. The pocket provides a barrier between the baby and the installer's hand to protect the baby's skin from the installer's fingernails, rings, or rough hands. The pocket further serves as a means for securing a soiled diaper, which can be rolled up and folded into the pocket, allowing for easy disposal of the soiled diaper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Peter C. Tomassetti
  • Patent number: 8138387
    Abstract: An absorbent article to be worn by a wearer having a skin-contacting sheet such as a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core and a colored hydrophilic lotion, that not only helps to reduce the adherence of the menses or feces to the skin, thereby improving the ease of menses or bowl movement (BM) clean up, but that also may serve as a wetness indicator. The absorbent articles may be infant (baby) diapers, including training pants, adult incontinence articles and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Victor Nicholas Vega, Cornelia Beate Martynus, Thomas James Klofta, Brandon Ellis Wise
  • Publication number: 20120059345
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for waste disposal. A disposal bag may be configured to receive waste, wherein the bag is wearable. The disposal bag may include a frame associated with the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to enable a user to close the bag in a single-handed operation when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another and a sealing facility disposed on the frame for providing a resealable closure of the bag when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park
  • Publication number: 20120053549
    Abstract: A bag for use in collecting and disposing of a menstrual product includes first and second side walls having opposed side edges and end edge, respectively. Respective side and end edges are connected so that the bag defines a closed end and sides. The first side wall includes a second end edge not attached to the second side wall so as to define a bag open end opposite the bag closed end. The second side wall includes a closure portion that extends outwardly beyond the first side wall first end edge that is movable between an open configuration not covering the bag open end and a closed configuration covering the open bag end. The first and second side walls are constructed of a flexible material such that inside surfaces of the first and second side walls are movable through the open end to become exterior surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Kim M. Knight
  • Patent number: 8100876
    Abstract: Undergarments with sanitary absorbent device holders include an undergarment body and a sanitary absorbent device holder carried by the undergarment body. The sanitary absorbent device holder is adapted to hold a sanitary absorbent device such as a tampon or sanitary napkin in a discreet or concealed manner as the undergarment is worn by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: Kathy Biondolillo
  • Publication number: 20120016332
    Abstract: The present invention provides a diaper assembly comprising an integral disposal system, the diaper assembly comprising a disposable diaper comprising an outer layer comprising an aperture on an outer surface thereof, an inner layer and an absorbent layer disposed between said outer layer and said inner layer and a bag disposed between said outer layer and said inner layer, said bag being folded and adapted to be retrieved via the aperture and to receive and enclose said diaper, wherein the absorbent layer is of a greater thickness than the height of the folded bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Samuel Karsenti
  • Publication number: 20110306945
    Abstract: A kit including an absorbent article and a wrapper for the absorbent article. The wrapper is defined by a boundary. The wrapper includes at least one slit which partitions the wrapper to define a strip thereof. The strip is arranged such that the absorbent article may be rolled and/or folded within the wrapper and retained in a rolled and/or folded configuration by using the strip. Also, a method for disposal of an absorbent article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Solgun Drevik, Dennis Dahl, Fredrik Karlsson