A61F2013/49098

Absorbent article including absorbent body and front exterior body disposed in front waistline region on non-skin surface side of absorbent body
12396902 · 2025-08-26 · ·

An absorbent article includes: front waistline region; rear waistline region; crotch region disposed between front waistline region and rear waistline region; absorbent body that straddles crotch region, front waistline region, and rear waistline region; front exterior body disposed in front waistline region on non-skin surface side of absorbent body. Absorbent body includes absorbent core and front end part extending toward front side from absorbent core, a liquid-impermeable sheet and a liquid-permeable body sheet overlapping liquid-impermeable sheet in thickness direction are disposed at the front end part of absorbent body. Absorbent article includes: sheet non-bonding region where liquid-impermeable sheet and body sheet are not bonded; and body non-bonding region where absorbent body and front exterior body are not bonded. Front end part includes duplicating region where sheet non-bonding region and body non-bonding region overlap to each other.

Waist-to-side silhouettes of adult disposable absorbent articles and arrays

In one embodiment, an array of packages may comprise two or more different sizes of disposable absorbent articles. The Product Waist-to-Side Silhouette of a second absorbent article may be equal to or greater than a Product Waist-to-Side Silhouette of a first absorbent article. And, an Array Average Product Waist-to-Side Silhouette of first and second packages of the array may be from about 1.7 to about 6.0.

ABSORBENT ARTICLES INCLUDING FRONT AND BACK WAIST PANELS WITH DIFFERENT STRETCH CHARACTERISTICS

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to absorbent articles with front and back waist panels having different stretch characteristics. A first waist panel may be connected with a chassis and positioned in a first waist region, and a second waist panel may be connected with the chassis and positioned in a second waist region. In some configurations, the first waist panel may comprise a first structural feature that is not included in the second waist panel or may comprise a first structural feature is different from a second structural feature included in the second waist panel. As such, the first structural feature provides different stretch characteristics between the first waist panel and the second waist panel.

Incontinence detection system
12472108 · 2025-11-18 ·

Incontinence detection system is the title of our invention, described herein, which is designed to work along with any commercially available brief, for people having incontinence issues. The purpose of this complete incontinence management system is to provide a cost-effective solution by using sensor technology that automatically alerts caregivers to change the residents' diapers at precisely the right time. It uses a sensing system that wirelessly transmits individual wetness alerts to an application on a remote device. The system is ready for immediate use when detached from the soaked diaper, and brief changes are made at appropriate times offering the highest level of care to residents. The Pod allows for faster service delivery, less time spent in a wet brief, bringing great relief to residents and caregivers alike.

Extensible composite having ribs

An extensible composite including a first layer and a second layer, the first layer having a first layer first surface and a first layer second surface opposing the first layer first surface, the first layer being constructed of a non-woven material, the second layer having a second layer first surface facing the first layer first surface and a second layer second surface opposing the second layer first surface, the second layer being constructed of an elastomeric material and including a plurality of ribs extending from at least the second layer first surface, wherein at least a portion of the first layer first surface is attached to the second layer first surface at a plurality of attachment positions and the first layer and the second layer are configured to define a space between the first layer first surface and the second layer first surface between adjacent attachment positions.

ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH LOW TENSILE STRENGTH OUTER COVER MATERIALS
20260033996 · 2026-02-05 ·

The present disclosure is directed to absorbent articles having low tensile outer cover materials and attachment of high stretch side panels to the same.

Special Needs Diaper indicator (Global Braille/Sign Language)
20260060849 · 2026-03-05 · ·

The present invention relates to a diaper indicator specifically designed for individuals with special needs, including those with visual and hearing impairments. The diaper indicator features embedded sensors that detect moisture and soiling within the diaper, providing accessible notifications through multiple channels. These channels include a Braille Tactile Code output panel for tactile notifications, a visual display that shows sign language images or animations. The invention is designed to be made from hypoallergenic materials to ensure user safety and comfort. This innovative diaper indicator enhances accessibility and ease of care for special needs individuals and their caregivers.

CONFIGURABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING REMOVABLE FASTENING MEMBERS
20260083601 · 2026-03-26 ·

Configurable absorbent articles are provided. The absorbent articles may comprise a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent articles may comprise a first waist region, a second waist region, a crotch region extending intermediate the first waist region and the second waist region, and an outer cover material joined to the backsheet and forming a portion of a garment-facing surface of the absorbent article. The absorbent articles may comprise leg cuffs and one or more fully removable fastening members. The fastening member may comprise a first fastener on a first surface of the fastening member and positioned proximate to a first end and a second fastener on the first surface and positioned proximate to a second end.