Abstract:
The present invention relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein the absorbent article has a caliper expansion measured at 5 minutes of at least 275%. The present invention also relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein the absorbent article has a dry caliper of 4.5 mm or less and wherein the absorbent article has a caliper expansion, measured at five minutes of at least 75%. The present invention also relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein a ratio of the caliper expansion measured at 5 minutes to the dry peak stiffness is at least 0.5%/N.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein the absorbent article has a caliper expansion measured at 5 minutes of at least 275%. The present invention also relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein the absorbent article has a dry caliper of 4.5 mm or less and wherein the absorbent article has a caliper expansion, measured at five minutes of at least 75%. The present invention also relates to an absorbent article, comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet wherein a ratio of the caliper expansion measured at 5 minutes to the dry peak stiffness is at least 0.5%/N.
Abstract:
Absorbent articles are described comprising an absorbent composite. The absorbent composite comprises a first absorbent layer comprising a polymeric foam having an average cell size of at least 100 microns and discrete pieces of superabsorbent polymer dispersed within the polymeric foam; and a second absorbent layer in fluid communication with the first absorbent layer. Favored articles include disposable diapers, feminine hygiene articles, and adult incontinence articles. Also described is a polyurethane foam is described having an average cell size of at least 100 microns. The polyurethane foam is the reaction product of a polyether polyol having polyethylene oxide units and at least one polymeric polyisocyanate that lacks urethane linkages. The polyurethane foam comprises at least 5 wt-% of discrete pieces of superabsorbent polymer. Also described are various composites comprising the polyurethane foam described herein in combination with another substrate such as a second absorbent layer, a fluid impervious backsheet, and/or a fluid pervious topsheet.
Abstract:
An absorbent article such as disposable diaper, training pant, and adult incontinence undergarment comprising superabsorbent polymer particles able to absorb and contain body exudates having improved absorption properties and therefore reduce leakage, especially at the first gush, i.e. when the article starts to be wetted.
Abstract:
An absorbent article that has a thin, conformable absorbent core where the core has at least two layers, both of which comprise (different) superabsorbent material and both being typically substantially free of cellulosic fibres is described. The absorbent article has a Circular Bend Flexibility of less than about 15 N and typically a an acquisition rate on the third gush of less than about 170 seconds and/or on the fourth gush of less than about 190 seconds.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to absorbent articles that include absorbent compositions which exhibit swelling, deswelling, and reswelling behavior. More specifically, absorbent compositions of this invention swell and absorb fluids after exposure to aqueous fluids, deswell and release fluids from the swollen absorbent compositions, and can also reswell and absorb fluids. The swelling-deswelling-reswelling behavior allows enhanced liquid distribution in absorbent composites and absorbent articles.
Abstract:
A disposable diaper 1 has an absorbent core 4 comprising hydrophilic fibers 26 and super-absorbent polymer particles 27. The core 4 contains therein the hydrophilic fibers 26 of 30 - 70 wt% and the super-absorbent polymer particles 27 of 70 - 30 wt%. The super-absorbent polymer particles 27 have a liquid-absorbing duration of 3 - 30 seconds and a liquid-permeating duration of 15 - 100 seconds.
Abstract:
An absorbent article (100) includes a topsheet (101), a backsheet (102), and an absorbent core (10). The absorbent core (10) includes a number of discretely and independently arranged absorbent members (30) located across a planar direction of the article (100). An intermediate sheet (20) is disposed between the topsheet (101) and the absorbent core (10) or between the backsheet (102) and the absorbent core (10). The absorbent members (30) are fixed to the intermediate sheet (20). It is preferable that an absorption rate of physiological saline solution measured by D/W method of each of the topsheet (101), the intermediate sheet (20), and the absorbent core (10) satisfies the following relationship: the topsheet (101)
Abstract:
An absorbent article that has a thin, conformable absorbent core where the core has at least two layers, both of which are substantially free of cellulosic fibers is described. The absorbent article has a Circular Bend Flexibility of less than about 15 N and an acquisition rate on the third gush of less than about 170 seconds and/or on the fourth gush of less than about 190 seconds.
Abstract:
A disposable absorbent article comprising a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core interposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent member is defined by a pulp-less absorbent core having a superabsorbent material providing efficient fluid handling characteristics. The absorbent core may be defined by its fluid handling properties including, but not limited to, greater absorbency rate index (ARI) and greater percentage absorbency rate index (PARI) as compared to absorbent articles of conventional pulp-containing technology.