Abstract:
An absorbent: article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet, and a distribution material comprising a wet-laid, three-dimensional fibrous substrate comprising at least 80% pulp fibers by weight of the wet-laid, three-dimensional fibrous substrate. The wet-laid, three-dimensional fibrous substrate comprises a continuous network region and. a plurality of discrete zones. The discrete zones are dispersed throughout the continuous network region. The continuous network region and the plurality of discrete zones have a common intensive property. The common intensive property of the continuous network region has a first value. The common intensive property of the plurality of discrete zones has a second value. The first value is different than the second value.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles including a slot coated fluid positioned on a substrate, wherein the fluid is arranged in discrete pattern areas having shapes that correspond with shapes of pattern surfaces on a substrate carrier. The fluids applied to the absorbent articles herein may include various types of viscous fluids, such as adhesives and wetness indicator compositions, and may also include a color that is different than the substrate onto which the fluid is applied.
Abstract:
A process is claimed for making a composite sheet (10) useful for an absorbent article, said composite sheet (10) comprising a wrinkled, patterned elasticized region (12) that comprises a patterned first sheet (13) and an elastic material (15), said first sheet (13) being patterned with troughs (16), that are typically compacter, i.e. of higher density, prior to attachment to the elastic material (15). The troughs (16) are attached to the elastic material (15). The resulting composite sheet (10) has a uniform wrinkle pattern. Also claimed are specific absorbent articles.
Abstract:
An absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet, and a distribution material comprising a wet-laid, three-dimensional fibrous substrate comprising at least 80% pulp fibers by weight of the wet-laid, three-dimensional fibrous substrate. The wet-laid, three-dimensional fibrous substrate comprises a continuous network region, a plurality of discrete zones, and a plurality of transition regions. The transition regions are positioned intermediate the continuous network region and at least some of the plurality of discrete zones.
Abstract:
An absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet, and a distribution material comprising a wet-laid, three-dimensional fibrous substrate comprising at least 80% pulp fibers by weight of the wet-laid, three-dimensional fibrous substrate. The wet-laid, three-dimensional fibrous substrate comprises a continuous network region and a plurality of discrete zones that are dispersed throughout the continuous network region. The continuous network region comprises a first average density and the plurality of discrete zones comprise a second average density. The discrete zones are dispersed throughout the continuous network region. The first average density and the second average density are different.
Abstract:
Aspects of the methods and apparatuses relate to making elastic laminates, and more particularly, methods and apparatuses for applying elastic material (507) in a curved path onto an advancing substrate (506). The elastic material (507) may be in various forms, such as for example, elastic strands and/or ribbons. Apparatuses and methods disclosed herein may also provide for the application of viscous fluids, such as adhesives, in pre-determined patterns to the elastic material (507) while being positioned on an advancing substrate (506).
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for forming a wad of particulate material which may be used in an absorbent article. The apparatus may include a laydown drum having a plurality of vacuum zones, a plurality of fence zones, and a plurality of blow-off zones. The plurality of vacuum zones may be substantially permeable to permit vacuum air to pass through and into the laydown drum. The plurality of fence zones may be substantially impermeable to inhibit air to pass through. The plurality of blow-off zones may be substantially permeable to permit blown air to pass out of and through said laydown drum. The apparatus may also include a deposition chute for depositing particulate material on a web of material in close proximity to the laydown drum. A shield may also be attached to the deposition chute.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing an absorbent article including a topsheet, a backsheet, a core, a discrete barrier member, a first cuff, and a second cuff. A continuous barrier substrate may be transferred onto a folding roll. The folding roll may form a fold in at least a portion of the continuous barrier substrate. The continuous barrier substrate may then be cut into a discrete barrier member including a leading edge portion, an opposing trailing edge portion, and a central portion therebetween. The discrete barrier member may be disposed on at least a portion of a first cuff substrate and a second cuff substrate. A topsheet substrate may associate with at least a portion of the discrete barrier member, the first cuff substrate, and the second cuff substrate.
Abstract:
An absorbent articles, such as diapers, training pants, adult incontinence articles, feminine protection articles and the like having a specific elasticated topsheet comprising multitude of elasticated areas and one or more openings to receive e.g. feces, said elasticated areas being typically straight, but said elasticated areas operating jointly to provide a diverting-like elastic behavior, and said elasticated areas having optionally different elastic properties.
Abstract:
A process is claimed for making a composite sheet (10) useful as topsheet with one or more openings (11) to receive fecal material useful for an absorbent article, said composite sheet (10) comprising a wrinkled, patterned elasticized region (12) that comprises a patterned first sheet (13) and an elastic material (15), said first sheet (13) being patterned with troughs (16), that are typically compacter, i.e. of higher density, prior to attachment to the elastic material (15). The troughs (16) are attached to the elastic material (15). The resulting composite sheet (10) has a uniform wrinkle pattern. Also claimed are specific absorbent articles. Also claimed are composite sheets (10) with a specific residual strain and peel force value.