Catamenial support accessory

Abstract

A soft fibrous highly absorbent non-woven resilient cotton roll formed in a pliable symmetrical cylindrical solid structure which allows for conformity and comfort used for catamenial purposes in concave region of the gluteus maximus.

Claims

1. A method of preventing menstrual leakage by an absorbency device, comprising: providing a menstrual pad that is configured to be placed adjacent a vaginal opening to receive menstrual fluids, providing a roll of a non-woven elongated fibrous material formed in a solid cylinder at a rear end of the menstrual pad; and placing the roll between the buttocks of a user in close proximity to the bony prominence of the sacrum & coccyx region of the body in the concave area for external use.

2. The method claim 1 wherein providing roll of non-woven elongated fibrous material comprises providing a roll of cellulosic fibers including perforations therein to facilitate a flow of fluids into the roll from the menstrual flow and leakage from the menstrual pad.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein placing the roll comprising placing the roll adjacent a perineal region of the user's buttocks.

4. The method of claim 1 further comprising, attaching the roll to the rear end of the menstrual pad.

5. A device for absorbing menstrual fluids, comprising: a menstrual pad configured to be placed adjacent a vaginal opening to receive menstrual fluids; and a roll of a non-woven elongated fibrous material formed in a solid cylinder at a rear end of the menstrual pad; wherein the roll is configured to be placed between the buttocks of a user, and to absorb menstrual fluid from the pad.

6. The device of claim 5, wherein roll is comprised of cotton.

7. The device of claim 5, wherein the roll is comprised of cellulosic fibers including perforations therein to facilitate a flow of fluids into the roll from the menstrual blood path flow.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein the roll has a length of three to nine inches, and a diameter of three eights of an inch to one half inch.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views and which together with the detailed description below are incorporated in and form part of the specification, serve to further illustrate various embodiments and explain various principles and advantages all in accordance with the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the highly absorbent roll/tail product material for catamenial purposes to be used as a support accessory to the menstrual pad.

[0023] FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a menstrual pad shown with the product roll/tail attached as a tail, which can be used as one unit as the roll/tail piece has no adhesive.

[0024] FIG. 2A is a perspective view depicting the placement of the support accessory roll/tail in between the channel of the buttocks of a user.

[0025] FIG. 2B is a transparent view depicting the placement of the support accessory roll/tail in between the channel of the buttocks of a user.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] While the specification concludes with claims defining the features of the invention that are regarded as novel, it is believed that the invention will be better understood from a consideration of the following description in conjunction with the drawing figures, in which like reference numerals are carried forward. It is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which can be embodied in various forms.

[0027] The principal reason of this invention is to provide supplemental absorbent coverage while wearing a menstrual pad or tampon, to help fully protect women during their menstrual cycles from a rear angle especially those women who suffer with menorrhagia, excessive heavy bleeding. This product can also be used on hemorrhoids for both women and men, although the main focus is for catamenial benefits.

[0028] A full detailed description of the cylindrical symmetrical roll comprising of non-woven fibrous and highly absorbent resilient cellulosic materials is given in prior art, U.S. Pat. No. 2,608,901 in accordance with Goldman and 4705514 Ralph Barnard. This patent describes the highly absorbent fibrous materials used in the inventive embodiments, but for a different function of the body, a new method of use for catamenial purposes in between the gluteus maximus channel instead of for use in the mouth. The sizes for my invention vary from about 3″-9″ inches long and between ⅜″-½″ inch in diameter.

[0029] The foregoing US patent description of materials can be used with a new method and in a new bodily zone for a new purpose is nonobvious based on today's market in 2021 of feminine care products. There is not even a category for catamenial support accessories such as a kind of absorbent material to be used in conjunction with the principal products that are in the marketplace now. The traditional conventional menstrual pads and tampon are the only choices that women have in today's market, since the 1930's, and it is not nor has been sufficient for a protecting a woman from all angles.

[0030] That flow that flows along the curvy region of the fatty tissue of the gluteus maximus (buttocks), rear end, my invention works best in this area and especially when lying down. It also works great absorbing that “flash splash” velocity that she didn't know was coming, rather she's standing or sitting. Simply put when a woman has her menses that is the time that she wants as much coverage as necessary to feel secure and to prevent overflow accidents onto garments and furnishings.

[0031] FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of the highly absorbent plug product material for catamenial purposes to be used as a supplemental accessory to the menstrual pad. It is a highly absorbent nonwoven solid fibrous material.

[0032] FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a menstrual pad shown with the product plug/tail attached which can be used as one unit as the plug/tail piece has no adhesive. A catamenial bandage for menstrual flow purposes in conjunction with the cylindrical symmetrical cotton roll/tail, shown as a possible attachment.

[0033] FIG. 2A is a perspective view depicting the placement of the supplemental accessory roll/plug in between the channel of the buttocks of a user.

[0034] FIG. 2B is a transparent view depicting the placement of the supplemental accessory roll/plug in between the channel of the buttocks of a user.

[0035] A catamenial device has been disclosed as an accessory to support current market products, (menstrual/sanitary pads and tampons) which reduces or helps eliminate leakage of the menses by providing an absorbent cotton roll/tail in conjunction with said products, that can be held between the user's buttocks.

[0036] The claims appended hereto are meant to cover all modifications and changes within the scope and spirit of the present invention.