| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 604360000 | Containing inhibitor to ammonia or bacteria formation | 32 |
| 20130035655 | SURGICAL PAD - To provide a surgical pad which does not cause waste threads and fluff on the pad surface to remain in an operation site during an operation, is not hardened in absorbing body fluids such as lymph, blood and cerebrospinal fluid, and which is detectable by X-ray contrast after the operation, the surgical pad, which absorbs body fluids such as lymph, blood and cerebrospinal fluid during surgery, is provided with a pad portion formed by layering a plurality of pieces of cloth having absorption, and a radiopaque substance containing sheet disposed between layered pieces of cloth or on the surface of the pad portion. Herein, by coating the surface of the pad portion with resin, waste threads and fluff of the pad surface are prevented from peeling off. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20080234644 | Absorbent Article with Colour Changing Properties - An absorbent article such as a diaper, a pant diaper, a sanitary napkin, an incontinence guard etc., which includes thermochromic fibres. The thermochromic fibres may be incorporated in one or more of the following components of the absorbent article: the inner coversheet, the acquisition layer, the absorbent structure, the outer coversheet or a layer arranged between the outer coversheet and the absorbent structure. The article may alternatively contain a fibrous layer which mainly or entirely contains thermochromic fibres. The thermochromic fibers may be used as wetness indicator, as a fever indicator, as a function control for microorganisms that have been incorporated in the article or for amusement purposes, such as creating colour imprints of hands etc. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20100069861 | Absorbent Articles Having Antimicrobial Properties And Methods of Manufacturing The Same - 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. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100030172 | SANITARY ARTICLE COMPRISING A MICROBE-INHIBITING COMPOSITION - A sanitary article ( | 02-04-2010 |
| 20130046260 | DISINFECTING WOUND DRESSING AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SUCH - The invention relates to a process for preparing a disinfecting wound dressing for the protection of wounds, such as burn wounds, ulcers and cuts. The process comprises the steps of providing a yarn-based substrate, subjecting a surface of the substrate to a plasma environment, thereby providing non-leaching and biocidal features to the substrate surface by exposing the substrate surface to an antimicrobial active compound reaction. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20090306612 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article, such as a diaper, diaper pants, sanitary towel or incontinence protector including a liquid-permeable cover layer intended to be directed toward the user during use, a liquid-impermeable backing layer intended to be directed away from the user during use, and an absorbent core between the cover layer and the backing layer. The article has a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, two substantially longitudinal side edges, a substantially transverse front edge, a substantially transverse rear edge, a substantially longitudinal midline, and a front part and a rear part on each side of a center line. The midline and center line intersect one another at a point of intersection. The absorbent article includes at least one monovalent salt of the form X | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090306611 | WOUND COVER - A wound cover comprising:
| 12-10-2009 |
| 20130066288 | Washable, Antimicrobial, Breathable, Multi-Layered, Absorbent Sheet And Articles - A washable, antimicrobial, breathable, multi-layered absorbent sheet and article, has an antimicrobial property, inhibiting the growth of bacterial. It is also laminated with a monolithic membrane that allows moisture to migrate through the pores in the membrane whilst forming a barrier to the flow of excess liquid such as would otherwise take place in the absence of the membrane, thus preventing the formation of wet patches to the outer clothing of the wearer and also keeping the wearer feeling more comfortable due to the reduction of humidity and heat inside. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20080294133 | Absorbent Article - An absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, tampon, diaper, pant diaper, adult incontinence guard, containing a bacterial composition ( | 11-27-2008 |
| 20100211035 | Antimicrobial Bandage Material Comprising Superabsorbent and Non-Superabsorbent Layers - This invention relates to methods and compositions for materials having a non-leaching coating that has antimicrobial properties. The coating is applied to substrates such as gauze-type wound dressings. Covalent, non-leaching, non-hydrolyzable bonds are formed between the substrate and the polymer molecules that form the coating. A high concentration of anti-microbial groups on multi-length polymer chains and relatively long average chain lengths, contribute to an absorbent or superabsorbent surface with a high level antimicrobial effect. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20090247973 | ANTIBACTERIAL NANO-SILVER CONTAINED POLYMER ABSORBENT AND SANTITARY ARTICLES THEREOF - An antibacterial nano-silver contained polymer absorbent and sanitary articles thereof includes a polymer absorbent and an antibacterial material coated thereon that has a plurality of supporting elements adsorbed nano-silver. The antibacterial nano-silver contained polymer absorbent is adopted on sanitary articles to be in contact with secretion generating portions of users to directly absorb secretions of user's body or prevent microbe-contained external air from entering the user's body to provide disinfecting effect and a healthy condition for the user. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090299311 | ABSORBENT GARMENT - A washable, reusable garment for retention of body fluids when worn on a person's lower body part. The garment has a crotch portion and a body portion. The crotch portion has an absorbent composite, and a pocket adapted for receiving a removable absorbent pad. The body portion has a waist opening and is seamless except where attached to the crotch portion. The body portion and the crotch portion together form first and second leg openings. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20080294132 | Cellulosic fiber compositions having odor control and methods of making and using the same - The present invention relates to compositions containing stabilized and/or activated urease inhibitors, as well as methods of making and using the same. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090124989 | Absorbent Articles Comprising Acidic Superabsorber and an Organic Zinc Salt - An absorbent article, such as a diaper, panty diaper, sanitary napkin or incontinence device including a liquid-permeable topsheet, a liquid-impermeable backsheet and an absorbent core enclosed between said liquid-permeable topsheet and said liquid-impermeable backsheet, wherein the absorbent core includes a superabsorbent material, wherein the superabsorbent material is an acidic superabsorbent material having a pH of 5.5 or less measured, for example, using test EDANA WSP 200.2 and the absorbent core additionally includes an organic zinc salt, in particular zinc ricinoleate. The combination of organic zinc salt and acidic superabsorber exerts a synergistic effect in the suppression of basic malodours, such as ammonia. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090024102 | Article and method for absorbing bodily substance discharge from and delivering medicinal substance to mouth or nose - The present invention provides a wearing article for absorbing bodily substance discharge from mouth or nose. The article is formed from a material which is capable of receiving a holding bodily substance device and which is simply retained on the forearm or elbow of the user. The invention also provides a wearing article for delivering medicinal substance to mouth or nose. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090054860 | Composite Fabric Panel For Use In Disposable Absorbent Articles - A composite fabric panel comprising a substrate and a plurality of elongate operative members engaged directly with the substrate, wherein the elongate operative members perform a serviceable operation in response to a stimulus. In one embodiment, the substrate comprises a nonwoven and the elongate operative members include multifilament yarns. The serviceable operation performed by the elongate operative members may comprise a transformation and/or a selective dispersion of active agents in response to such stimuli as wetting, temperature change, change in pH or affects of concentrated chemical environment. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090275907 | ABSORBENT SANITARY ARTICLE FOR ABSORBING BODY FLUID - Disclosed is an absorbent sanitary article for absorbing body fluids which comprises a matrix containing metallic silver, wherein the silver is present bound to a fiber | 11-05-2009 |
| 20120143158 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article for absorbing a body fluid from a user includes a liquid-impermeable base layer, a liquid-permeable top layer, an absorbent layer disposed between the liquid-impermeable base layer and the liquid-permeable top layer, and a body fluid-collecting layer disposed between the liquid-permeable top layer and the absorbent layer and having a collecting region. The collecting region is formed with a plurality of indentations that are indented in a direction from the liquid-permeable top layer to the liquid-impermeable base layer and that are distributed densely in the collecting region. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20110087184 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING FUNCTIONAL BENEFIT AND A PLURALITY OF VISUALLY DISTINCT FIBERS INDICATIVE OF THE FUNCTIONAL BENEFIT - An absorbent article that provides a signal viewable from the top surface of the absorbent article which is indicative of a functional benefit of the article. The signal is delivered by use of a plurality of visually distinct fibers that are visually distinct from an adjacent background color of the top surface. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20100063466 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article, such as a diaper, diaper pants, sanitary towel or incontinence protector, with a vapor-permeable backing layer, including a liquid-permeable cover layer intended to be directed toward the user during use, a liquid-impermeable but vapor-permeable backing layer intended to be directed away from the user during use, and an absorbent core between the cover layer and the backing layer. The article has a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, two substantially longitudinal side edges, a substantially transverse front edge, a substantially transverse rear edge, a substantially longitudinal midline, and a front part and a rear part on each side of a center line. The midline and center line intersect one another at a point of intersection. The absorbent article includes at least one monovalent salt of the form X | 03-11-2010 |
| 20120203190 | Feminine Care Absorbent Article for Use in Warm Climates - A feminine care absorbent article (e.g., feminine care pad, sanitary napkin, tampon, etc.) is provided that employs a synergistic combination of an antimicrobial composition for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, protozoa, yeast, fungi, etc.) and a pH sensor for signaling to the user when the antimicrobial composition is no longer operating at its full capacity. In this manner, the user can initially wear the article without fear of infection. After a certain period of time, the user can visually inspect the color of the pH sensor to obtain an indication of whether the antimicrobial composition is still active and effective in inhibiting microorganism growth, or whether it is time to replace or remove the article. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120123364 | COMFORT DIAPER ASSEMBLY - A diaper assembly | 05-17-2012 |
| 20100286641 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - 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 one least substance including dimethicone and/or at least one antimicrobial booster. The absorbent layer is treated with at least one antimicrobial agent. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100030170 | Absorptive Pad - This disclosure relates to a substrate comprising multiple layers which are designed to provide moisture absorption, non-adherence, and antimicrobial properties to a contact surface. The substrate is minimally comprised of (a) at least one skin contact layer of apertured hydrophobic polymeric film, (b) at least one layer of absorptive material that contains a reinforcement material, and (c) at least one layer of liquid impermeable film backing. The substrate may also include a layer of material that contains an antimicrobial agent. The substrate may be ideally suited for use in the medical field as an absorptive pad for end-uses such as wound care (e.g. burn care), surgery care, and incontinence care. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100030171 | COMPOSITE ARTICLE SUITABLE FOR USE AS A WOUND DRESSING - A composite article comprises a fluid transport layer, a fluid retentive layer, and, optionally, a moisture vapor permeable film. The first surface of the fluid transport layer provides a fluid contacting surface. The fluid retentive layer is positioned so that the first surface layer of the fluid retentive layer is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid transport layer. The moisture vapor permeable film is positioned so that it is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid retentive layer. The composite article is suitable for use as a wound dressing. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20080200890 | ANTIMICROBIAL DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES - Disposable absorbent articles comprising an absorbent material and a degradable thermoplastic polymer composition comprising an aliphatic polyester and an antimicrobial composition. The antimicrobial composition includes an antimicrobial component and an enhancer component. The aliphatic polyester and antimicrobial composition are formed into webs by melt extrusion, 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, panty liners and tampons, personal care wipes and household wipes to provide odor control, control of microbial growth, and control of microbial toxin production. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20120010582 | LOW-PROFILE WASHABLE GARMENTS FOR CAPTURING BODILY FLUIDS - Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved garment for capturing bodily fluids. In particular, embodiments of the present invention provide a garment including a main garment body configured to be worn by a wearer and a capturing panel having a receiving surface configured to receive bodily fluids excreted from the wearer attached to the main garment body such that the capturing panel covers at least a first portion of said main garment body. The capturing panel is made out of a natural material, has a thickness no greater than approximately 4 mm, and is configured to transfer bodily fluid received from the wearer away from the receiving surface. A fluid resistant treatment may be applied to at least a second portion of the main garment body, which second portion may be identical to the first portion. A odor-neutralizing treatment may be applied at least a portion of the capturing panel. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20090036849 | Absorbent Article - An absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, tampon, diaper, pant diaper, adult incontinence guard, provided with at least one capsule ( | 02-05-2009 |
| 20120220968 | ALKALI NEUTRALIZING ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURES FOR USE IN PERSONAL CARE ARTICLES - 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. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20080300558 | Article - An absorbent article for female use, which prevents or reduces migration of microorganisms from the anus area to the urogenital area during use. The article includes at least one first microorganism hindering element or section having a front border, a rear border and two side borders, the first element or section being situated so that it will be placed against the perineum of the wearer during use for preventing or reducing migration of microorganisms in the direction from the rear edge to the front edge of the article, the first element being arranged on the top sheet or the section being incorporated in the top sheet. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20110046588 | REMOVABLE ABSORBENT PAD FOR TRANSPORTER - An absorbent pad that can be removably connected to a transporter on which an injured person is carried is provided. Structures for removably attaching the absorbent pad to the transporter are described. Also provided are a transporter having a removable absorbent pad and a method for placing a removable absorbent pad on a transporter. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110160685 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER - A liquid-permeating sheet ( | 06-30-2011 |
