A61F2013/15487

Absorbent articles having distribution materials

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.

Absorbent articles with channels

The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core comprises an absorbent material positioned within a core wrap. The absorbent core defines a first channel therein. A material is positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the core wrap. The material defines a second channel therein.

Male urinary incontinence protector

Among other things a male urinary protective device for mild and moderate stress and urge incontinence providing extended protection, discreet appearance for active users, single-step reusable adjustment while maintaining skin integrity.

TAMPON WITH WICKING MEMBER AND IMPROVED MANUFACTURABILITY

A tampon including a pledget, a wicking member disposed in direct contact with the pledget, and a withdrawal cord is disclosed. The wicking member is non-coaxially arranged with respect to the withdrawal cord.

Shaped nonwoven

A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property, and wherein in at least one of the microzones the first region exhibits a Contact Angle of greater than 90 degrees, as measured by the Contact Angle Test Method detailed herein.

Shaped Nonwoven

A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property, and wherein in at least one of the microzones the first region exhibits a Contact Angle of greater than 90 degrees, as measured by the Contact Angle Test Method detailed herein.

REUSABLE SWIMWEAR GARMENT
20240082072 · 2024-03-14 ·

Disclosed herein is a reusable swim garment capable of containing excreted human waste. The swim garment may comprise a swim brief and/or shell. The swim garment may provide level(s) of protection for containing excreted human waste, helping reduce or eliminate swimming facility closures and providing comfort to both the user and other occupants in the swimming facility. The plurality of levels of protection are provided by two or more of: safety stitches in one or more elastic bands (e.g., leg-receiving elastic bands, torso-receiving elastic band), grippers to create a seal at the user's waist and/or legs, fasteners used to temporarily attach or remove the swim garment to or from the user, or a containment insert. The containment insert may comprise layer(s) that absorb the human waste, confine human waste, or prevent or reduce exchange of liquids between the swim garment and the swimming environment.

Tampon with wicking member and improved manufacturability

A tampon including a pledget, a wicking member disposed in direct contact with the pledget, and a withdrawal cord is disclosed. The wicking member is non-coaxially arranged with respect to the withdrawal cord.

Shaped nonwoven

A through-air bonded nonwoven fabric comprises a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surfaces. Each of the three-dimensional features define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions have a difference in values for an intensive property, wherein in at least one of the microzones, the first region exhibits a Contact Angle of greater than 90 degrees, as measured by the Contact Angle Test Method, and wherein the second region exhibits a Time to Wick of less than 10 seconds, as measured by the Time to Wick Test Method.

TAMPON WITH WICKING MEMBER AND IMPROVED MANUFACTURABILITY

A tampon including a pledget, a wicking member disposed in direct contact with the pledget, and a withdrawal cord is disclosed. The wicking member is non-coaxially arranged with respect to the withdrawal cord.