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20080234647 | INTEGRATED COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCT - 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. | 09-25-2008 |
20080249496 | Absorbent Article - The present invention relates to an improved absorbent article for positioning in an undergarment to absorb body exudates (e.g. a sanitary napkin). The article avoids damages to the undergarment upon repeated removal of such absorbent articles from the undergarment and during wearing of the undergarment. The absorbent article according to the invention comprises a main portion having a liquid-permeable body side sheet, a liquid-impermeable garment side sheet opposite to the body side sheet, and a liquid-absorbent core therebetween. The article has an outer edge defining the shape of the article and a center area. The liquid-impermeable garment side sheet comprises at least two regions of mechanical fastening elements with different engageability, wherein a first region with higher engageability is located at the center area of the article and at least one further region with lower engageability is located between the center area and the outer edge. | 10-09-2008 |
20080262462 | Disposable Brief - A disposable brief for patient use in a colonoscopy procedure is disclosed. The brief comprises at least one back panel with at least one slit constituting an opening, allowing access to an anus of the patient. A fastening means surrounds the opening and is intended for attaching a dispensing assembly used with an endoscopic probe to the brief. | 10-23-2008 |
20080269709 | DISPOSABLE WEARING ARTICLE WITH IMPROVED FASTENING ARRANGEMENT - A disposable wearing article includes first and second engagement members attached to the outer surface of a front waist region along transversely opposite side edge portions thereof so as to be spaced from each other by a given dimension in a longitudinal direction and third engagement members attached to in the inner surface of a rear waist region along transversely opposite side edge portions thereof. The first engagement members are laid on the respective side edge portions in longitudinally upper zones, the second engagement members are laid on the side edge portions in longitudinally lower zones, the third engagement members are laid on the side edge portions in longitudinally intermediate zones and hooks are respectively formed on the outer surface of the first and second engagement members and on the inner surface of the third engagement members. | 10-30-2008 |
20080312630 | Sanitary Product - A sanitary pad auxiliary appendage ( | 12-18-2008 |
20090005750 | Discharge absorbing apparatus - A discharge absorbing apparatus is provided. Such discharge absorbing apparatus includes an absorbent member manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape. A securing mechanism is operably connected to such absorbent member at a predetermined location thereon for releasably securing such absorbent member to at least one of a person and a tube type member. | 01-01-2009 |
20090012490 | Absorbent article - An absorbent article includes an absorbent core ( | 01-08-2009 |
20090036858 | Body adhering absorbent article - The present invention provides a body adhering absorbent articles which is capable of absorbing bodily fluids. In particular embodiment of the present invention, provided is an absorbent article which is specifically designed for attachment to a wearer's skin in the vulva region of the wearer's torso. | 02-05-2009 |
20090062762 | BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A feminine care absorbent article has an absorbent structure configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer, and a shell for supporting the absorbent structure at the vaginal region. The shell has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The body-facing surface has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. The shell has a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis, an anterior region, a posterior region, and a central region extending longitudinally between and interconnecting the anterior and posterior regions. The anterior region of the shell includes a longitudinal edge having a longitudinal extent from the transverse axis. The longitudinal extent increases as the longitudinal edge extends transversely outward from the longitudinal axis of the shell. | 03-05-2009 |
20090069771 | BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD OF ADHERING SUCH ARTICLE TO A WEARER - In a body adhering absorbent article, an absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell supports the absorbent structure at the vaginal region and has an adhesive on a body-facing surface thereof for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. A placement aid is disposed on at least one of the absorbent structure and the shell, and is configured for sensory perception by a wearer of the article upon placement of the article on the wearer to facilitate positive alignment of the absorbent article in a target placement region of the wearer with the absorbent structure disposed adjacent the wearer's vaginal region. | 03-12-2009 |
20090069772 | Disposable Wearable Absorbent Articles With Anchoring Subsystems - A disposable wearable absorbent article comprising an absorbent core area, a side, and an anchoring subsystem. The anchoring subsystem includes exactly one side anchoring member. The side anchoring member has a pathway with a front end, a back end, and a middle. The front end, the back end, or both ends are disposed outside of the absorbent core area. The front end is disposed at a front end longitudinally outboard distance. The back end is disposed at a back end longitudinally outboard distance. The middle is disposed at a middle longitudinally outboard distance. The front end longitudinally outboard distance is less than the back end longitudinally outboard distance. The back end longitudinally outboard distance is about equal to the middle longitudinally outboard distance. | 03-12-2009 |
20090069773 | Disposable Wearable Absorbent Articles With Anchoring Subsystems - A disposable wearable absorbent article comprising an absorbent core area, a side, and an anchoring subsystem. The anchoring subsystem includes exactly one side anchoring member. The side anchoring member has a pathway with a front end, a back end, and a middle. The front end, the back end, or both ends are disposed outside of the absorbent core area. The front end is disposed at a front end longitudinally outboard distance. The back end is disposed at a back end longitudinally outboard distance. The middle is disposed at a middle longitudinally outboard distance. The middle longitudinally outboard distance is greater than the front end longitudinally outboard distance and greater than the back end longitudinally outboard distance. | 03-12-2009 |
20090069774 | Disposable Wearable Absorbent Articles With Anchoring Subsystems - A pant-type disposable wearable absorbent article comprising an absorbent core area, a side, and an anchoring subsystem. The anchoring subsystem includes exactly one side anchoring member. The side anchoring member has a pathway with a front end and a back end. The front end, the back end, or both ends are disposed outside of the absorbent core area. The front end is disposed at a front end longitudinally outboard distance. The back end is disposed at a back end longitudinally outboard distance. The front end longitudinally outboard distance is about equal to the back end longitudinally outboard distance. | 03-12-2009 |
20090069775 | Disposable Wearable Absorbent Articles With Anchoring Subsystems - A pant-type disposable wearable absorbent article comprising an absorbent core area, a side, and an anchoring subsystem. The anchoring subsystem includes exactly one side anchoring member. The side anchoring member has a pathway with a front end, a back end, and a middle. The front end, the back end, or both ends are disposed outside of the absorbent core area. The front end is disposed at a front end longitudinally outboard distance. The back end is disposed at a back end longitudinally outboard distance. The middle is disposed at a middle longitudinally outboard distance. The front end longitudinally outboard distance is greater than the middle longitudinally outboard distance, which is greater than the back end longitudinally outboard distance. | 03-12-2009 |
20090069776 | Disposable Diaper - [Problem] To improve the fastening property of a fastening type disposable diaper. | 03-12-2009 |
20090088714 | Sanitary napkin - A sanitary napkin includes a flexible absorbing rod body, an elastic band, and a flap. The absorbing rod body has a longitudinal first side adapted to block a vaginal opening, and a longitudinal second side opposite to the first side. The elastic band is disposed longitudinally at the second side of the absorbing rod body, and applies a contracting force to the second side so that the first side is curved. The flap projects from the second side of the absorbing rod body, and is adapted to facilitate handling of the sanitary napkin. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088715 | Absorbent Product for Protection of Disposable Tape from Ultraviolet Ray - 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. As the disposable tape is located in the rear region, the disposable tape faces the second panel. The disposable tape faces away from the first panel, and may be protected from the ultraviolet ray. | 04-02-2009 |
20090118691 | BODY-ATTACHABLE SANITARY NAPKIN - A body-attachable sanitary napkin including a fluid-pervious cover layer, a fluid-retaining assembly; and a barrier layer having a body-contactable adhesive disposed on at least first portions thereof. The sanitary napkin according to the invention remains securely attached to the body during use, moves with the body during use, yet at the same time enables the user to selectively remove the napkin in a pain free manner. | 05-07-2009 |
20090118692 | BODY-ATTACHABLE SANITARY NAPKIN - A body-attachable sanitary napkin including a fluid-pervious cover layer, a fluid-retaining assembly; and a barrier layer having a body-contactable adhesive disposed on at least first portions thereof. The sanitary napkin according to the invention remains securely attached to the body during use, moves with the body during use, yet at the same time enables the user to selectively remove the napkin in a pain free manner. | 05-07-2009 |
20090131899 | HYGIENE PAD - A hygiene pad and method of collecting bodily fluids from a user are provided, where the hygiene pad includes a body having a top surface, an opposed bottom surface, and an edge extending around a periphery of the body between the top and bottom surfaces. The edge includes a first side having first and second ends and a second side connected to the first and second ends, where the first side may be generally straight or generally concave, and the second side may be generally curved or convex. The hygiene pad is inserted into a perineum cleft of the user posterior to the genital area and anterior to the anus to collect bodily fluids of the user. | 05-21-2009 |
20090187156 | Diaper comprising adjustable and sealable leg openings - A diaper comprising adjustable leg openings, which inhibit leakage through the leg openings. The diaper may be a pull-on type diaper or a sheet structure comprising a front waist portion and rear waist portion that attach to each other in a manner that allows the sheet structure to form a pair of leg openings and a waist opening. The diaper may comprise an elastic structure adjacent to or abutting the leg openings and the waist opening. In any variation of the diaper the periphery of the leg openings are adjustable. Furthermore, the diaper may include strips that seal the leg openings to a thigh of a person wearing the diaper. | 07-23-2009 |
20090198203 | BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A feminine care absorbent article includes an absorbent structure configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell is provided for supporting the absorbent structure at the vaginal region. The shell has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The body-facing surface has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer's body. The adhesive has a non-uniform adhesive pattern. | 08-06-2009 |
20090204092 | BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - In a body adhering absorbent article, an absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell supports the absorbent structure at the vaginal region and has an adhesive on a body-facing surface thereof for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. A placement aid is disposed on at least one of the absorbent structure and the shell to facilitate placement on the wearer. Securement components may be provided for securing the article in a folded configuration during wear and/or to the wearer's undergarment. Detachment components may also be provided to facilitate detachment of the article from the wearer. | 08-13-2009 |
20090299317 | PERSONAL WEAR ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH WAIST ADJUSTMENT TAB - An absorbent article includes a front waist region, a back waist region and a crotch region interconnecting the front and back waist regions. An article fastening system attaches the back waist region to the front waist region to define a wear configuration of the absorbent article having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. The waist opening has a size in the wear configuration of the article. A waist adjustment system includes a tab having an attachment region for attaching the tab to one of the front waist region and the back waist region and a tab region extending transversely outward from the attachment region. The tab region has a fastener region releasably attachable to multiple locations on the one of the front waist region and the back waist region to selectively alter the size of the waist opening in the wear configuration of the article. | 12-03-2009 |
20090299318 | PERSONAL WEAR ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH TAB - An absorbent article includes a central absorbent assembly having a front waist region, a back waist region, and a crotch region interconnecting the front and back waist regions. Front side panels extend outward from the front waist region and back side panels extend outward from the back waist region. The article also includes a pair of tabs. Each tab has an attachment region attached to one of the front side panels and the back side panels, and a tab region extending transversely outward from the attachment region and being releasably attachable to the other one of the front side panels and the back side panels. The one of the front side panels and the back side panels to which the attachment region of the tab is attached has a first stiffness and at least a portion of the tab region of the tab has a second stiffness greater than the first stiffness. | 12-03-2009 |
20100082007 | POST-OPERATIVE GARMENTS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING POST-OPERATIVE LEAKAGE - A post-operative garment comprising a garment body having an outside surface and an inside surface, the garment body being positionable on a body portion of an individual to exert a substantially uniform magnitude of compression pressure upon the body portion; and at least one fastener part on an inside surface of the garment body, the at least one fastener part being configured to engage with a cooperating fastener part on at least one absorbent pad to releasably retain the at least one absorbent pad. | 04-01-2010 |
20100168708 | WEB FOLDING APPARATUS, WEB FOLDING METHOD, AND WORN ARTICLE PRODUCING METHOD - An apparatus of the present invention includes: a folding section | 07-01-2010 |
20100228217 | Male Incontinence Product - The present invention concerns a male incontinence guard | 09-09-2010 |
20100262111 | ATTACHMENT MEANS FOR AN INCONTINENCE PROTECTOR - A protector for male incontinent persons includes an absorbent body ( | 10-14-2010 |
20100331803 | ABSORBENT PAD - [Problem] To provide an absorbent pad that can be easily unstuck from a diaper or lower-body underwear | 12-30-2010 |
20110015604 | URINE ABSORBENT POUCH FOR MALE INCONTINENCE - A urine absorbent pouch for male incontinence includes an absorbent core enclosed between two casing sheets. The casing sheets are extended beyond the lateral sides of the absorbent core and beyond the opposite longitudinal ends thereof and are attached to each other in the parts extending beyond the absorbent core. The unit of casings sheets and enclosed absorbent core are folded around a lateral fold line so that two parts of the unit are folded in over each other. The two pairs of attached casing sheets extending beyond the respective lateral side of the folded unit are sealed to each other by a seam extending from the fold line in a longitudinal direction and ending a distance from the ends of the folded unit. The two parts of the unit include a through-going hole, attaching means, and an elastic member provided along the peripheral edge of the hole. | 01-20-2011 |
20110022015 | MULTILAYER ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An article has a body facing engagement surface for contacting a wearer's tissue layer. The body facing engagement surface has a first state adapted to inhibit movement of the article with respect to the tissue layer of the wearer, and a second state adapted to enhance movement of the article with respect to the tissue layer. The body facing engagement surface is adapted to transform from the first state to the second state upon application of a force greater than a threshold force. The body facing engagement surface has a gripping component and a sliding component wherein the gripping component overlies the sliding component in the first state. The gripping component is disposed for engaging and gripping the tissue layer in the first state until a force greater than the threshold force is encountered which transforms the engagement surface to promote relative sliding motion between the engagement surface and the tissue layer. | 01-27-2011 |
20110022016 | MULTILAYER ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A contact layer has an engagement surface adapted to contact a user's tissue layer. The contact layer is constructed so that the engagement surface has a first state adapted to inhibit movement of the contact layer with respect to the tissue layer of the user, and a second state adapted to enhance movement of the contact layer with respect to the tissue layer of the user. The engagement surface is adapted to transform from the first state to the second state upon application of a force greater than a threshold force. | 01-27-2011 |
20110077610 | MALE INCONTINENCE ABSORBENT POUCH - An absorbent pouch used for collecting urine for those males that are unable to get to a toilet is provided. The absorbent pouch has at least two optional elastic bands and a pouch for collecting the urine. The absorbent pouch can be worn comfortably by a user in a manner similar to wearing underwear. The pouch for collecting urine is disposable and is made of a soft comfortable absorbent material which prevents any moisture from leaking out. The pouch is provided with a vertical slit in a back wall facilitating the insertion of the user's penis into the interior of the pouch during use. The pouch is also provided with a flap which may be opened enabling the user to insert a hand into the pouch for guiding the penis therein. The pouch is closed during use sealing off the interior of the pouch, thereby preventing any leakage during sleeping. | 03-31-2011 |
20110106038 | INVERSE STANDING GATHERS FOR AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article includes an a pair of leakage protection walls including a standing gather. The leakage protection walls are affixed to the backsheet or an outer layer of the article. Each standing gather is configured to be folded over side edges of the absorbent article so that each standing gather extends towards a user causing portions of the first and second end regions of the absorbent article to curve inwardly. In addition, the inverse standing gathers force laterally extending sides of the article to stand erect, thereby creating a double sealing effect. Attaching the leakage protection wall to the backsheet or outer layer of the article increases the inlet area, while also improving leakage. | 05-05-2011 |
20110130738 | Absorptive Pad for Use on Wounds - An absorptive pad for placement on wounds in the form of a layered body of a multi-layer configuration has a first layer facing the skin, a second layer facing away from the skin, and an absorptive core arranged between the first layer and the second layer. The first layer has a wound area to be placed onto a wound, wherein the wound area of the first layer is made of a material that is permeable to liquids. The first layer outside of the wound area is provided at least partially with an adhesive. | 06-02-2011 |
20110213324 | Combination of two disposable waste containment articles worn simultaneously - A disposable waste containment article is disclosed along with a combination of using two articles simultaneously. The article includes a bodyside layer having a first surface and an outer perimeter, and a garment facing layer having an outer perimeter approximately coincident with the outer perimeter of the bodyside layer. An absorbent layer is positioned between the bodyside layer and the garment facing layer. A seal secures the bodyside layer to the garment facing layer. The seal is located inward of the outer perimeters. An ingress is formed in the bodyside layer and is aligned with one of the waste orifices present in a human body such that waste from the human body can pass through the ingress and be collected in the waste containment article. The waste containment article also includes a body adhesive for securing the first surface to the wearer's body. | 09-01-2011 |
20110245792 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING LEG CUFFS - An absorbent article comprises a chassis having a front waist portion, a back waist portion, and a crotch portion extending between the front and back waist portions. The chassis includes a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. An outer leg cuff is disposed outward of each of the longitudinal side edges of the chassis having elastics forming a gather along at least a portion thereof. One or more inner leg cuffs are disposed on the inside surface of the chassis along each of the longitudinal side edges thereof having elastics forming a gather along at least a portion of the crotch portion. One or more fastening components are disposed at the outer longitudinal side of the outer leg cuffs to fasten the absorbent article around the waist of the wearer. | 10-06-2011 |
20110288515 | Insert With Advantageous Fastener Configurations and End Stiffness Characteristics for Two-Piece Wearable Absorbent Article - A two-piece wearable absorbent article (such as a diaper) including an outer cover, and particularly, an absorbent insert for use therewith, are disclosed. The insert has a fastener component disposed at either or both a forward region and a rearward region thereof, for fastening the insert within the outer cover. The end of the insert associated with the region bearing the fastener component may have a specified stiffness, to help the insert to retain structural integrity while fastened within an outer cover and while being worn. The insert may include an end support stiffener that helps impart stiffness. | 11-24-2011 |
20110288516 | Insert With Advantageous Fastener Configurations And End Stiffness Characteristics For Two-Piece Wearable Absorbent Article - A two-piece wearable absorbent article (such as a diaper) including an outer cover, and particularly, an absorbent insert for use therewith, are disclosed. The insert has a fastener component disposed at either or both a forward region and a rearward region thereof, for fastening the insert within the outer cover. The end of the insert associated with the region bearing the fastener component may have a specified stiffness, to help the insert to retain structural integrity while fastened within an outer cover and while being worn. The insert may include an end support stiffener that helps impart stiffness. | 11-24-2011 |
20120016330 | BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A feminine care absorbent article includes an absorbent structure and a shell for supporting the absorbent structure at a vaginal region of a wearer. The absorbent structure has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The shell has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The body-facing surface has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. The article has a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis, an anterior region, a posterior region, and a central region extending longitudinally between and interconnecting the anterior and posterior regions. At least a portion of the absorbent structure is releasably attachable to the shell for configuring the absorbent structure between an operative configuration in which the releasably attachable portion of the absorbent structure is attached to the shell and an inoperative position in which at least part of the releasably attachable portion of the absorbent structure is detached from the shell. | 01-19-2012 |
20120016331 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING A DETACHABLE STIFFENING ELEMENT - An absorbent article having a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, a front portion, a rear portion, and a crotch portion located between the front portion and the rear portion. The article includes an 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 secured to the lower side of the absorption member such that an outer side of the stiffening element faces away from the absorption member. The stiffening element includes a material exhibiting mechanical fastening properties at least on a part of the outer side of the stiffening element. | 01-19-2012 |
20120109092 | QUICK-ATTACH SANITARY ABSORBENT ARTICLE ASSEMBLY - A quick-attach absorbent article assembly including a base assembly selectively attachable to a crotch region of an undergarment and a absorbent article selectively attachable to the base assembly. The base assembly is provided with a plurality of protrusions structured and arranged to engage and retain the absorbent article during use. | 05-03-2012 |
20120123379 | ABSORBING SEALING DEVICE FOR AN INTESTINAL STOMA - The invention discloses an ostomy accessory ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120136330 | Disposable Absorbent Article Donning Efficiency - A pant design supports a method for applying a pre-fastened refastenable absorbent article to a subject without removing the subject's clothing. The method includes opening the transverse sides of the article, and threading the article between the legs such that the article is positioned between the feet and the knees. The method also includes forming a wear configuration by pulling the front and back side panels of the each transverse side around each leg such that a front side panel meets a back side panel, and fastening the front side panel to the back side panel of each transverse side. The method also includes drawing the article up into a wear position on the subject. | 05-31-2012 |
20120197228 | URINE ABSORBING ARTICLE - A urine receiving pad | 08-02-2012 |
20120215195 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING LINE OF WEAKNESS FOR FOLDING THE ARTICLE - A feminine care absorbent article has a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis, and an absorbent structure configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. The absorbent structure has end portions and a middle portion located between the end portions. The absorbent structure has at least one line of weakness disposed in one of the end portions and configured to facilitate folding of the absorbent structure in a longitudinal direction in response to a lateral compressive force. The absorbent structure has a relief for inhibiting the longitudinal folding of the absorbent structure facilitated by the at least one line of weakness from extending beyond the middle portion of the absorbent structure. | 08-23-2012 |
20120310202 | STACKABLE SANITARY PADS - An absorbent multi-layer hygiene product comprising a plurality of stacked absorbent pads that are releasably attached to each other. Each absorbent pad includes a liquid-pervious topsheet, a liquid-impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. Each topsheet and backsheet extends beyond the absorbent core and forms an outer peripheral edge to sandwich the absorbent core. Each peripheral edge includes a pair of opposed longitudinal edges and a pair of opposed end edges. Each backsheet has a garment-facing surface and an adhesive disposed on the peripheral edge of the garment-facing surface to releasably secure the adjacent layers to each other. | 12-06-2012 |
20120330261 | Absorbent member - An absorbent member | 12-27-2012 |
20130018350 | Disposable Incontinence Pouch Assembly - An absorbent pouch for use by males suffering from mild incontinence problems includes an outer layer or sheath made from an impermeable material and an inner liner made from an absorbent material. The outer layer is defined by first and second side wall portions which are interconnected along three edges so as to establish a single opening into the pouch. The first or inner side wall portion of the pouch is also formed with an arcuate cut-out portion leading into the pouch and provided with a soft material. Extending from the second or outer side wall portion of the pouch is a support tab provided with one or more fastening elements for securing the pouch below a waist portion of a user, such as by attaching the support tab to a waist band or an undergarment of the user. | 01-17-2013 |
20130030401 | HYGIENIC ARTICLE - A hygienic article for a male is disclosed. The hygienic article includes a tube having a first end adapted to receive a limp penis and a closed second end, the elasticized tube being formed of breathable material, a retaining portion adjacent the first end of the tube adapted to retain the hygienic article on the penis without substantially constricting blood flow, and an absorbent material extending at least within the second end of the tube adapted to absorb fluids. | 01-31-2013 |
20130053811 | DISPOSABLE WORN ARTICLE PREVIOUSLY FORMED IN PANTS FORM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Front and back flaps | 02-28-2013 |
20130226125 | FLEXIBLE REUSABLE OUTER COVERS FOR DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT INSERTS - A wearable absorbent article comprising a reusable outer cover and a disposable absorbent insert is provided. The disposable absorbent insert comprises a substantially liquid impermeable backsheet. The reusable outer cover comprises a bending stiffness peak force, measured according to the Bending Stiffness Test. The bending stiffness peak force of the reusable outer cover is less than or equal to 0.20 Newtons. | 08-29-2013 |
20130237943 | Stoma-Leakage Collecting Device, Attachment Plate and Assembly Thereof - Stoma-leakage collecting device, attachment plate and assembly thereof, wherein the collecting device is structured for use together with an ordinary attachment plate for a stoma waste pouch. The collecting device is comprised of a plate-shaped body having a surface which is larger than the surface of the attachment plate. The collecting device comprises an inner, liquid-absorbent material; an outer, liquid-tight material; and an opening through the outer and inner material, respectively. At least the opening in the outer material is structured for placement around a stoma communication opening in the attachment plate, wherein at least the opening in the outer material is smaller than the smallest transverse dimension of the attachment plate. At least a radially inner rim area located around the opening in the outer material is structured in a manner allowing it to be attached in a liquid-tight manner to a rim area of the attachment plate. | 09-12-2013 |
20130253462 | SURGICAL ABSORPTIVE DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Methods of wearing a surgical device during a surgical procedure include putting the surgical device on a hand by passing the hand through a wrist cuff formed of a stretchable material of the surgical device and positioning the hand inside a first absorptive material of the surgical device that has been folded and secured together along at least a portion of its sides to form a pocket so that the surgical device is worn on the hand. The first absorptive material of the surgical device can be brought into contact with an internal surface of a patient while the surgical device is worn on the hand. Biological fluids in the vicinity of the surgical device can be absorbed by the first absorptive material when the first absorptive material is in contact with the internal surface of the patient. | 09-26-2013 |
20130274698 | STATIC AND STABLE FEMININE HYGIENE PAD WITH RELEASABLE ATTACHMENT - A feminine hygiene pad with releasable attachment is a conventional feminine hygiene pad having an absorbent upper layer and a liquid impermeable lower layer, at least one elastic element attached to the lower layer to maintain the feminine hygiene pad in a non-collapsed state, and a pair of releasable attachments (fasteners) for releasably securing the lower layer to an inner surface of an undergarment. The pair of releasable attachments are formed from just the hook portions of hook and loop fasteners, and are attached to respective longitudinally opposed ends of the lower layer. The material forming the undergarment, such as cotton or the like, acts as a corresponding loop portion for releasable securement thereto. | 10-17-2013 |
20140025028 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent pad is described. The absorbent pad can include a main body having a top absorbent surface and an intergluteal extension formed perpendicular to the top absorbent surface of the main body portion, the intergluteal extension disposed near one side of the main body portion and having a triangular shape with an angle from a center portion of the main body portion extending to an outer edge of the main body portion. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025029 | ENCLOSING BANDAGE FOR PROVIDING COMFORTABLE WOUND CARE AND LIMITING FLUID LEAKAGE - A bandage for improved wound care is disclosed. The bandage comprises a non-adherent, deformable inner layer, a leak-proof outer layer that is substantially coextensive with the inner layer, and an absorbent middle layer contacting both the inner and outer layers. An adhesive strip and adhesive tabs along the bandage's side attach and adjust the fit of the bandage to securely hold the absorbent layer in contact with the wound, without any adhesive touching the skin, thereby eliminating pain and discomfort upon removal or replacement. The bandage allows substantial freedom of motion without slipping. The adhesive strip and tabs secure the bandage in place without any adhesive touching the skin, thereby providing convenience and causing no pain or discomfort upon removal or replacement of the bandage. The bandage may use a non-stick netting material layer to improve patient comfort, and elastic cuffs to improve fit and leakage. | 01-23-2014 |
20140031781 | PRESSURE APPLICATION FOR HEMOSTATIS - Coaguband is a device for applying direct pressure on a bleeding site. It has an adhesive band, and an absorbent in the center which encloses a dome-shaped rubber or plastic component. The band anchors the device on the bleeding site at the same time applying pressure on it, while the dome-shaped component multiplies the pressure exerted by the band. The absorbent absorbs unclotted blood. In most cases, with its dome-shaped component multiplying the pressure exerted by its adhesive band, it effectively replaces the human thumb in applying direct pressure on a bleeding site, freeing the medical personnel for other duties. | 01-30-2014 |
20140039440 | FEMININE HYGIENE ABSORBENT DEVICE AND METHOD - An external absorbent device and a method for absorbing bodily fluids are provided. The external absorbent device includes an external tampon portion movably affixed to a sanitary napkin portion. The external tampon portion can be properly positioned between the labia of the wearer, and the sanitary napkin portion can be affixed to or rest within the crotch portion of an undergarment. | 02-06-2014 |
20140046284 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT PRODUCT WITH TEMPORARY ADHESIVE ATTACHMENT AND RELATED METHODS - A disposable absorbent product extends longitudinally along a longitudinal axis and laterally along a transverse axis, with the transverse axis conceptually dividing the product into first and second hemispheres. The product has a permeable topsheet, an impermeable backsheet overlaying the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet for storing fluid secreted by the wearer of the disposable absorbent product. Each of a pair of side regions extends laterally outboard of the absorbent core, with each side region having a first face configured to face the wearer during use and a second face opposite the first face. The product also has at least one skin-friendly adhesive element in the first hemisphere in at least one of the side regions for temporarily attaching the disposable absorbent product to the skin of the wearer. | 02-13-2014 |
20140074056 | Means and apparatus for controlling oral fluids during sleep - The apparatus comprises an absorbent material adjacent to an adhesive material which is further adapted to protect and prevent saliva or other oral fluids from being released to soil bedding material or to cause discomfort during sleep. | 03-13-2014 |
20140081232 | CLOTH TRAINING DIAPER - A cloth training diaper comprising an outer layer coupled to an inner layer, a front portion and a rear portion, a plurality of soaps arranged longitudinally along the right side of the front portion, the left side of the front portion, the right side of the rear portion, and the left side of the rear portion, the snaps extending through the outer and inner layers, and two side panels, each side panel comprised of a smocked material coupled to a non-smocked material, each side panel having a right side and a left side and a plurality of snaps arranged along the right and left sides of the smocked material. The snaps on the side panels engage with the snaps on the front and rear portions. | 03-20-2014 |
20140142530 | BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A feminine care absorbent article includes an absorbent structure configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell is provided for supporting the absorbent structure at the vaginal region. The shell has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The body-facing surface has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer's body. The adhesive has a non-uniform adhesive pattern. | 05-22-2014 |
20140350505 | Keneric brief pouch - The Keneric brief pouch is a thin miniature absorbent pouch that attaches to Under garments. It is designed to capture leaking body fluids after urination In a secured pouch. It is attached with an adhesive backing to under Garments to hold the male organ in place to prevent staining to clothing after Urination. Keneric brief pouches can be discarded after use or being worn t To prevent incontinence accidents. | 11-27-2014 |
20140371703 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE HOT MELT ADHESIVE COMPOSITION INCLUDING PROPYLENE THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER AND ARTICLES INCLUDING THE SAME - A pressure-sensitive hot melt adhesive composition is disclosed that includes at least 10% by weight of a first propylene thermoplastic elastomer, at least 25% by weight of a first tackifying agent exhibiting a softening point of at least 120° C., and at least 25% by weight plasticizer. | 12-18-2014 |
20150045757 | FLUID CAPTURING DEVICE AND METHODS - A fluid capturing device is described herein that can contain and manage urine or other secretions that may be emitted from a penis. The fluid capturing device can include a sheath that conforms to at least part of the penis. For example, the sheath can include a proximal portion that covers at least a part of the shaft of the penis and a distal portion that covers at least a part of the head of the penis. In addition, the fluid capturing device can include an absorbent that can absorb the excretions or emissions from the penis. The absorbent can be removed and replaced from the sheath, including while the sheath is at least partially secured to the penis. | 02-12-2015 |
20150080832 | Overnight Diaper Insert - An absorbent pad useful as a diaper insert to augment the absorbent capacity of a disposable or non-disposable diaper, which comprises two superposed fluid pervious layers and a liquid absorbent layer disposed between the liquid pervious layers. The absorbent pad first receives liquid excrement from the wearer and stores this in the absorbent layer. As the absorbent capacity of the absorbent pad is reached, liquid migrates from the absorbent pad into the absorbent region of the primary diaper thus increasing the total capacity of the system. | 03-19-2015 |
20150088085 | WOUND DRESSING - A wound dressing includes an absorbent core, a facing layer and a backing layer. The absorbent core is located between the facing layer and the backing layer. The wound dressing further includes an adhesive configured to attach the wound dressing to a patient's skin wherein the facing layer faces the skin. | 03-26-2015 |
20150100036 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER - An absorber | 04-09-2015 |
20150148767 | PRE-FASTENED AND REFASTENABLE PANT-TYPE ABSORBENT SANITARY ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Pre-fastened and refastenable pant-type absorbent sanitary article, comprising: a central body having two opposite side edges and including: a topsheet having an inner surface, a backsheet, and an absorbent core sandwiched between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the topsheet and the backsheet are welded together along a perimeter of the central body, and wherein the central body is folded along a transverse folding line (A) orthogonal to said side edges, at least two side panels extending from respective lateral edges of said central body, each of said side panels having at least one folded portion which extends inwards from the respective side edge and a fastening element of an openable and refastenable fastening device, and at least one strip of sheet material fixed on said inner surface of said topsheet. | 05-28-2015 |
20150313776 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER FOR PETS - A disposable diaper for pets, having: a rear-side waist area; a stomach-side waist area; a crotch area; a rear-side flap section; a stomach-side flap section; and a tail insertion opening. At least either the rear-side flap section or the stomach-side flap section have an identification area. A determination can be made that there is a problem with the state of the rear-side flap section, on the basis of visual inspection information about the identification area, said visual inspection being performed externally on the disposable diaper for pets. | 11-05-2015 |
20150352357 | EXTERNAL STIMULATION THERAPY FOR DORSAL GENITAL NERVE STIMULATION - A system including a stimulation generator configured to delivery external stimulation to control or alleviate urinary or fecal incontinence. The system may also include sense electrodes configured to sense the presence of wetness. The system may provide closed loop therapy based on the presence of wetness. | 12-10-2015 |
20160106600 | Female Incontinence System - Particular embodiments of the inventive technology may provide an incontinence pad that includes projection, such as a raised ridge, or a short length projection, that extends from a pad base of and effects application of a force against the urethra of a user (the force, typically upward, that may result from sitting by the user and/or tight fitting shorts and/or pulling a cord attached to the projection); the projection may act to transfer a force from the projection to the urethra. This force may partially or entirely obstruct flow of urine through, or out of the urethra, that might occur otherwise (i.e., without the projection). Another example of the many independent aspects of the inventive technology relates to the provision, as part of an incontinence pad, of a cord that is attached to part of the pad, such as (in only certain embodiments) the aforementioned upward projection. | 04-21-2016 |
20160143368 | LIMB-MOUNTED NOSE WIPING DEVICE - A nose wiping device comprises a knobbed base structure, a cover enclosing the knobbed base structure, and connecting member attached to a first end of the cover and a second end of the cover. The nose wiping device is configured to be worn around a limb thereby allowing removal of nasal drip. | 05-26-2016 |
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