Abstract:
Absorbent article, such as a diaper, pant diaper, incontinence guard, sanitary napkin, wound dressing and the like, comprising a layer of continuous fibres, so-called tow, which have been bonded together in points, lines or spots in a bonding pattern (10), but otherwise are substantially unbonded to each other, wherein the bonding pattern (10) is different in different portions of said layer (5). The layer can either be utilized as a liquid acquisition layer (5) in the article underneath a topsheet (2), as a topsheet (12), or as a combined topsheet and liquid acquisition layer (22).
Abstract:
Method of manufacturing a cover material (1) for absorbent articles, such as diapers, incontinence protectors, sanitary napkins, or the like, wherein individual fibres (3), each exhibiting a first fibre end and a second fibre end, are applied with the first fibre end against a carrier layer (2), wherein the fibres (3), at least at the first fibre end, in cross section exhibit a first portion primarily consisting of a first component, and a second portion primarily consisting of a second component, wherein at least the first component is fusible and exhibits a melting temperature at which the second component occurs in a solid state, wherein only the first component is caused to melt, at least at the first fibre end of the fibres (3), whereby the fibres (3) attach to the carrier layer (2), whereafter the temperature of the fibres is lowered to a temperature below the melting temperature of the first component, whereby a solid connection between the fibres (3) and the carrier layer (2) is obtained. The invention also relates to a cover material (1) manufactured according to the method, and an absorbent article provided with the cover material.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an absorbent article (50) having an absorbent core. The absorbent core includes a primary absorbent member (56) and a secondary absorbent member (58). The primary absorbent member has a fluid distribution rate, expressed as the ratio of a stain area in the primary absorbent member to a stain area in the secondary absorbent member, along an X-Y direction greater than about 1.8 times faster than the secondary absorbent member. The fluid distribution rate is expressed as a ratio of a stain area in the primary absorbent member to a stain area in the secondary absorbent member five minutes after a given volume of test fluid insults the absorbent core. The secondary absorbent member has a substantial portion thereof composed of a non-absorbent polymeric composition. The secondary absorbent member is superposed over a portion of the primary absorbent member. In a preferred embodiment, the secondary absorbent member has an aperture (60) or orifice, having an open surface area greater than about 20 % of the secondary absorbent member surface area.
Abstract:
a fibrous web having a length, a width and a thickness, with at least about 50 percent of the fibers aligned in a direction generally perpendicular to the length and width of the web. The web defines a plurality of spaced-apart gaps, each having a top and a bottom, and each of the gaps extends from one surface of the web at least about 50 percent through the thickness of the web. The density of a portion of the web defining the bottom of the gap is greater than the density of a portion of the web defining the top of the gap. The portion of the web which defines the top of the gap may be composed substantially of terminal ends of the fibers. In adition, the portion of the web which defines the bottom of the gap may be composed substantially of continuous fibers. The fibrous web may be a meltblown nonwoven web or a neck-stretched, meltblown nonwoven web. The fibrous web may be employed as a component of such absorbent products as diapers; incontinent care products; and feminine care products, such as sanitary napkins and tampons; filter elements; and the like. The web provides improved distribution of liquid in the direction of fiber alignment.
Abstract:
a fibrous web having a length, a width and a thickness, with at least about 50 percent of the fibers aligned in a direction generally perpendicular to the length and width of the web. The web defines a plurality of spaced-apart gaps, each having a top and a bottom, and each of the gaps extends from one surface of the web at least about 50 percent through the thickness of the web. The density of a portion of the web defining the bottom of the gap is greater than the density of a portion of the web defining the top of the gap. The portion of the web which defines the top of the gap may be composed substantially of terminal ends of the fibers. In adition, the portion of the web which defines the bottom of the gap may be composed substantially of continuous fibers. The fibrous web may be a meltblown nonwoven web or a neck-stretched, meltblown nonwoven web. The fibrous web may be employed as a component of such absorbent products as diapers; incontinent care products; and feminine care products, such as sanitary napkins and tampons; filter elements; and the like. The web provides improved distribution of liquid in the direction of fiber alignment.
Abstract:
A fiber structure for spontaneously transporting a liquid in a desired direction, said fiber structure being capable of interfiber liquid transport. The fiber structure comprises at least two fibers, wherein the fibers are wettable with a liquid to be contacted with the fiber structure, and a first zone and a second zone, wherein the first zone has an average capillary radius greater than the average capillary radius of the second zone. Also disclosed is a disposable absorbent product capable of absorbing discharged body liquids that includes the fiber structure.
Abstract:
A disposable body fluid absorbing habiliments (1) comprises leakage preventive banks (10) of a soft and elastic material provided on inner surfaces on right and left sides of a crotch contact area (9). Top surfaces (12) of the leakage preventive banks (10) are composed of convex portions (13) and concave portions (14) which extend in right and left directions and arranged alternately in a longitudinal direction.
Abstract:
An absorbent article is disclosed for absorbing body fluids such as urine, menses, blood, excrement, etc. The absorbent article includes a liquid-permeable cover (36), a liquid-impermeable baffle (38) and an absorbent positioned therebetween. The absorbent is constructed of first (44) and second (46) members each having a predetermined width, with the width of the first member being equal to or greater than the width of the second member. The second member is positioned below at least a portion of the first member. The second member has a higher wicking capability than said first member and this facilitates movement of body fluid in a horizontal plane throughout the second member. The body fluid present in the second member will then be transferred back into the first member over an area equal to the saturated area of the second member. The second member can comprise more than one layer, with the layers separate and distinct or formed by folding a single sheet of tissue one or more times.
Abstract:
The present invention provides absorbent articles, especially sanitary napkins (20), containing multiple cores (24) separated from one another for improved fluid control. In-use, fluid deposited on the topsheet (22) is internally moved in the z-direction by fibers (25) having external capillary channels prior to being released to the absorbent cores. By separating adjacent absorbent cores, fluid is inhibited from flowing in the transverse direction while being allowed to flow in the longitudinal direction.
Abstract:
An absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper, adult incontinent pad, sanitary napkin, and the like, is disclosed which has a rapid acquiring, multiple layer absorbent core. The absorbent article may be in an improved shape that can be worn in the wearer's usual undergarments. The absorbent article of the present invention comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and a multiple layer absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. The multiple layer absorbent core comprises at least one rapid acquiring acquisition/distribution layer and at least one storage layer positioned subjacent each acquisition layer. The acquisition/distribution layers have a fluid acquisition/distribution rate of at least about 2 cubic centimeters of synthetic urine per second when tested under a pressure of about 28 grams per square centimeter. The storage layers at least partially comprise a 'high-speed' absorbent gelling material which is capable of reaching at least about 40 % of its absorptive capacity in less than or equal to about 10 seconds. A multiple layer absorbent core for an absorbent article is also disclosed.