Abstract:
Multilayered absorbent cores are provided that include synthetic fiber to improve the liquid transport properties of the resulting absorbent articles. The synthetic fiber, which may be found in either the innermost and/or intermediate layers of the absorbent core, particularly improve the rewet performance of the absorbent article. The absorbent cores may be incorporated into a number of absorbent articles, including diapers, feminine hygiene products and incontinence pads.
Abstract:
An absorbent article comprising a central absorbent member and a lateral wicking barrier for inhibition of wicking from the central regions of the article to an outlying outer absorbent member. The wicking barrier has a vertical component for prevention of radial wicking in the plane of the article and thus promotes center filling of the article with fluid and reduces the likelihood of leaks from the sides of the article. The wicking barrier can also have a horizontal component to prevent leakage, redirect fluid flow, and improve fit and performance of the article. In one embodiment, the central absorbent member is a concentric absorbent structure having alternating rings of barrier material and absorbent material, including a spiral wound composite formed from a layer of barrier material wound with a layer of absorbent material and then sliced to provide a thin absorbent layer having high permeability in the thickness direction but low permeability in the plane due to the barrier material. In a second embodiment the absorbent Core consists out of an outer absorbent member having a central void, open toward the body side of the absorbent article a central absorbent member disposed over and extending into the open void and a wicking barrier disposed between the outer and central absorbent member.
Abstract:
An absorbent composite (10) that includes a fibrous matrix having absorbent material dispersed in bands (12) along the composite's length is disclosed. The bands define liquid distribution zones (14). On liquid contact, absorbent material material swelling occurs and produces a wetted composite having flutes that include swollen absorbent material separated by distribution zones (14), regions of the composite that are substantially free of absorbent material. Absorbent articles that include the composite are also disclosed.
Abstract:
An absorbent core comprises, in sequence through its thickness, a first structure comprising an upper layer comprising a first fibrous material (3) having a wet compressibility of at least 5 cm g and a drip capacity of at least 10 g g , the structure also comprising a first superabsorbent material (5) having a substantially non-decreasing dynamic swelling rate and a second structure comprising a second fibrous material (6) and a second superabsorbent material (7) having a dynamic swelling rate of at least 0.2g g s and an absorption against pressure of at least 15 g g at 50 g cm (0.7 psi), wherein the dynamic swelling rate of the first superabsorbent material is not greater than 2/3 of the dynamic swelling rate of the second superabsorbent material. The absorbent core allows improved fluid handling of body discharges throughout the core and in the subsequent efficient storage of these discharges.
Abstract translation:吸收芯按顺序通过其厚度包括第一结构,其包括上层,其包含具有至少5cm 3 -1的湿压缩性的至少5cm 3 -1的第一纤维材料(3),并且至少具有至少 该结构还包括具有基本上不降低的动态溶胀速率的第一超吸收材料(5)和包含第二纤维材料(6)和第二超吸收材料(7)的第二结构,其具有动态膨胀速率 溶胀速率至少为0.2gg -1 s -1,并且在50g cm -2(0.7psi)下的抗压力至少为15gg -1,其中动力膨胀率为 第一超吸收材料不大于第二超吸收材料的动态溶胀速率的2/3。 吸收芯允许改善流体处理整个芯体的身体排泄物和随后的这些放电的有效储存。
Abstract:
An absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, an absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core comprises an absorbent material. The absorbent article further comprises a distribution material between the topsheet and the absorbent core. The distribution material is notionally divided in a front region, a back region and a middle region located between the front and the back region. Each of the front, back and middle regions is 1/3 of the length of the distribution material. At least one of the front, back and middle regions of the distribution material comprises one or more layers. The one or more layers of the distribution material comprise a fibrous structure made of wet-laid fibers.
Abstract:
Hygienic product comprising an odor control material (1) having a longitudinal direction (Y), a transverse direction (X) and a thickness direction (Z), the odor control material (1) comprising a first carrier material (2) wherein a plurality of odor control particles (3) are bonded to at least one surface of the first carrier material by a binder substance (4) characterized in that the first carrier (2) material in an unexpanded condition has a plurality of transversal slits (6), and that the first carrier material (2) in an expanded condition in the longitudinal direction (Y) has a plurality of openings (7),and that the first carrier material (2) is fixed in the expanded condition in the hygienic product whereby the odor control material (1) is in the form of a reticulated structure.
Abstract:
A disposable absorbent undergarment is disclosed. It includes an absorbent assembly comprising a core formed of a synthetic tow or of synthetic nonwoven layers and having first section comprising a slow acting but high absorption capacity SAP and a second section comprising a fast acting but lower absorption capacity SAP, all of which is wrapped in a wrapper to hold the SAP in place. The absorbent assembly may be quilted and corrugated. The undergarment also includes releasably securable fasteners to enable it to be readily removed and a suspension system to ensure that the garment fits properly and doesn't leak even when holding a large amount of exudate. Odor removal/masking and treatment features may be provided. It addition the undergarment may include a wetness indicator.
Abstract:
An absorbent core structure having at least one acquisition region, at least one distribution region, and at least one storage region. The acquisition region being constructed from a fibrous material. The acquisition region having a relatively low density from about 0.018 g/cc to about 0.20 g/cc. The distribution region being constructed from said fibrous material. The distribution region being consolidated to have a relatively medium density from about 0.024 g/cc to about 0.45 g/cc. The distribution region being in fluid communication with said acquisition region. The storage region being constructed from said fibrous material. The storage region being consolidated to have a relatively high density from about 0.030 g/cc to about 0.50 g/cc. The storage region being in fluid communication with said distribution region. A portion of the fibrous material being formed into at least one peak and at least one valley and then subsequently folded in order to form said absorbent core structure.
Abstract:
An absorbent article useful for absorbing bodily fluids discharged by the wearer of the article is provided. The absorbent article comprises a fluid pervious topsheet, a fluid impervious backsheet affixed to the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a resilient tubular member disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet for transporting the fluids to a predetermined region of the core. The tubular member has a plurality of fluid inlets and a plurality of fluid outlets, the inlets and outlets providing fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the tubular member. Discharged fluids may be transported from regions adjacent the inlets into the interior of the tubular member, and thereafter through the outlets to the predetermined regions of the core adjacent the outlets, thereby rapidly transporting the fluids to the predetermined region of the core. The inlets are normally open and the outlets are normally closed, however compression of the tubular members causes the inlets to close and the outlets to open, thereby permitting the desired fluid movement. Decompression and compression of the tubular member may be accomplished by the normal bodily movements of the wearer.
Abstract:
Relatively thin, collapsed, i.e. unexpanded, polymeric foam materials that, upon contact with aqueous body fluids, expand and absorb such fluids, are disclosed. A process for consistently obtaining such relatively thin, collapsed polymeric foam materials by polymerizing a specific type of water-in-oil emulsion, commonly known as High Internal Phase Emulsions or "HIPE", is also disclosed.