Absorbent extender tab insert

Abstract

An absorbent extender tab insert that may be used with a diaper or incontinent article via a nylon hook component. The absorbent extender tab insert prevents leakage of bodily fluids beyond the existing structure of the diaper or incontinent article. The absorbent extender tab insert can attach and re-attach as needed and is washable and reusable in certain embodiments. Moreover, the absorbent extender tab insert can be placed at the front of, back of or on side of diaper as needed to prevent leakage of bodily fluids.

Claims

1. A curved absorbent tab for use with a diaper or incontinent article, comprising: a back side and a front side of the curved absorbent tab; a super absorbent polymer substrate layer, a fluff pulp substrate layer, a non-woven cloth layer, and a waterproof complex film layer; a strip of nylon hook component; wherein the front side of the curved absorbent tab is the non-woven cloth layer, the back side of the curved absorbent tab is the waterproof complex film layer; and the strip of nylon hook component is attached to the waterproof complex film that makes up the back side of the curved absorbent tab.

2. The curved absorbent tab identified in claim 1 wherein the back side, the front side, and the substrate layers are made of cloth, non-woven fabric, or other suitable material which is washable and reusable.

3. The curved absorbent tab identified in claim 1 wherein the back side, the front side, and the substrate layers are made of cloth, non-woven fabric, or other suitable material which is washable and reusable; and the strip of nylon hook component is replaced with snaps, buttons, or other fastening connector means.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] FIG. 1 is a top view of the absorbent extender tab insert according to an embodiment of the invention. The nylon hook component is stitched 130 to the tab along the bottom linear side of the tab 140. Surrounding the curved portion of the tab, waterproof complex film 110 seals the super absorbent polymer 120 in place.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a top view of the reusable gusseted 220 material embodiment of this invention. The nylon hook component is stitched 250 to the tab along the bottom linear side of the tab 240. Surrounding the curved portion of the tab, double-faced material is stitched to seal in absorbent material 210. Each pocket 230 of gusseted stitching provides further absorbency for leaks.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of this invention, with the extender tab 310 connected to the back of the diaper 330. The front side 310 of the extender tab is made up of absorbent non-woven cloth and fluff pulp. The back side of this extender tab is sealed with waterproof complex film. The extender tab can be located at the front 340 of the diaper, or along the sides, wherever leakage is prone to occur.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND BEST MODE OF IMPLEMENTATION

[0019] The best mode of implementation is a curved absorbent extender tab insert which attaches to a diaper or incontinent article to absorb overflow of bodily fluids. The absorbent extender tab attaches by a strip of nylon hook component 140. Waterproof complex film, super absorbent polymer, fluff pulp, and non-woven cloth are layered together to produce a permeable absorbent side and a liquid impermeable barrier on the other side to prevent leakage of bodily fluids. A strip of nylon hook component is stitched onto the non-permeable non-absorbent side of the tab 130. This strip of nylon hook component attaches the tab to a diaper or incontinent article 320.

[0020] The present invention comprises a liquid permeable outer sheet on one side 310, a liquid impermeable outer sheet on a second side, and an absorbent core that is located between the two sheets. On the side with the impermeable waterproof complex film, a strip of nylon hook component is stitched to attach the absorbent extender tab to diapers 350 or incontinent articles as desired. The liquid permeable surface side is absorbent and may in some embodiments be gusseted to collect bodily fluids.

[0021] In some embodiments, for aesthetic purposes, the inner surface may have a pattern or other artistic decoration.

[0022] The present invention is reusable as long as the absorbent extender tab is not soiled. In order to reuse, simply pull the nylon hook component strip off the soiled diaper or incontinent article and reapply as desired. Once soiled, the absorbent extender tab can be removed and disposed of.

[0023] In another embodiment of this invention, the absorbent extender tab is reusable and washable. This embodiment is made up of double faced pre-quilted cotton or other gusseted material 220 and a strip of nylon hook component 240. Upon soiling, in this embodiment, the user simply pulls the nylon hook component apart from the standard diaper, washes the absorbent extender tab and re-uses.