Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
604360000 | Containing inhibitor to ammonia or bacteria formation | 52 |
20080200890 | ANTIMICROBIAL DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES - Disposable absorbent articles comprising an absorbent material and a degradable thermoplastic polymer composition comprising an aliphatic polyester and an antimicrobial composition. The antimicrobial composition includes an antimicrobial component and an enhancer component. The aliphatic polyester and antimicrobial composition are formed into webs by melt extrusion, such as nonwovens and films, that are incorporated into disposable absorbent articles, such as disposable infant diapers, adult incontinence articles, feminine hygiene articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons, personal care wipes and household wipes to provide odor control, control of microbial growth, and control of microbial toxin production. | 08-21-2008 |
20080234644 | Absorbent Article with Colour Changing Properties - An absorbent article such as a diaper, a pant diaper, a sanitary napkin, an incontinence guard etc., which includes thermochromic fibres. The thermochromic fibres may be incorporated in one or more of the following components of the absorbent article: the inner coversheet, the acquisition layer, the absorbent structure, the outer coversheet or a layer arranged between the outer coversheet and the absorbent structure. The article may alternatively contain a fibrous layer which mainly or entirely contains thermochromic fibres. The thermochromic fibers may be used as wetness indicator, as a fever indicator, as a function control for microorganisms that have been incorporated in the article or for amusement purposes, such as creating colour imprints of hands etc. | 09-25-2008 |
20080294132 | Cellulosic fiber compositions having odor control and methods of making and using the same - The present invention relates to compositions containing stabilized and/or activated urease inhibitors, as well as methods of making and using the same. | 11-27-2008 |
20080294133 | Absorbent Article - An absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, tampon, diaper, pant diaper, adult incontinence guard, containing a bacterial composition ( | 11-27-2008 |
20080300558 | Article - An absorbent article for female use, which prevents or reduces migration of microorganisms from the anus area to the urogenital area during use. The article includes at least one first microorganism hindering element or section having a front border, a rear border and two side borders, the first element or section being situated so that it will be placed against the perineum of the wearer during use for preventing or reducing migration of microorganisms in the direction from the rear edge to the front edge of the article, the first element being arranged on the top sheet or the section being incorporated in the top sheet. | 12-04-2008 |
20090024102 | Article and method for absorbing bodily substance discharge from and delivering medicinal substance to mouth or nose - The present invention provides a wearing article for absorbing bodily substance discharge from mouth or nose. The article is formed from a material which is capable of receiving a holding bodily substance device and which is simply retained on the forearm or elbow of the user. The invention also provides a wearing article for delivering medicinal substance to mouth or nose. | 01-22-2009 |
20090036849 | Absorbent Article - An absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, tampon, diaper, pant diaper, adult incontinence guard, provided with at least one capsule ( | 02-05-2009 |
20090054860 | Composite Fabric Panel For Use In Disposable Absorbent Articles - A composite fabric panel comprising a substrate and a plurality of elongate operative members engaged directly with the substrate, wherein the elongate operative members perform a serviceable operation in response to a stimulus. In one embodiment, the substrate comprises a nonwoven and the elongate operative members include multifilament yarns. The serviceable operation performed by the elongate operative members may comprise a transformation and/or a selective dispersion of active agents in response to such stimuli as wetting, temperature change, change in pH or affects of concentrated chemical environment. | 02-26-2009 |
20090124989 | Absorbent Articles Comprising Acidic Superabsorber and an Organic Zinc Salt - An absorbent article, such as a diaper, panty diaper, sanitary napkin or incontinence device including a liquid-permeable topsheet, a liquid-impermeable backsheet and an absorbent core enclosed between said liquid-permeable topsheet and said liquid-impermeable backsheet, wherein the absorbent core includes a superabsorbent material, wherein the superabsorbent material is an acidic superabsorbent material having a pH of 5.5 or less measured, for example, using test EDANA WSP 200.2 and the absorbent core additionally includes an organic zinc salt, in particular zinc ricinoleate. The combination of organic zinc salt and acidic superabsorber exerts a synergistic effect in the suppression of basic malodours, such as ammonia. | 05-14-2009 |
20090247973 | ANTIBACTERIAL NANO-SILVER CONTAINED POLYMER ABSORBENT AND SANTITARY ARTICLES THEREOF - An antibacterial nano-silver contained polymer absorbent and sanitary articles thereof includes a polymer absorbent and an antibacterial material coated thereon that has a plurality of supporting elements adsorbed nano-silver. The antibacterial nano-silver contained polymer absorbent is adopted on sanitary articles to be in contact with secretion generating portions of users to directly absorb secretions of user's body or prevent microbe-contained external air from entering the user's body to provide disinfecting effect and a healthy condition for the user. | 10-01-2009 |
20090275907 | ABSORBENT SANITARY ARTICLE FOR ABSORBING BODY FLUID - Disclosed is an absorbent sanitary article for absorbing body fluids which comprises a matrix containing metallic silver, wherein the silver is present bound to a fiber | 11-05-2009 |
20090299311 | ABSORBENT GARMENT - A washable, reusable garment for retention of body fluids when worn on a person's lower body part. The garment has a crotch portion and a body portion. The crotch portion has an absorbent composite, and a pocket adapted for receiving a removable absorbent pad. The body portion has a waist opening and is seamless except where attached to the crotch portion. The body portion and the crotch portion together form first and second leg openings. | 12-03-2009 |
20090306611 | WOUND COVER - A wound cover comprising:
| 12-10-2009 |
20090306612 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article, such as a diaper, diaper pants, sanitary towel or incontinence protector including a liquid-permeable cover layer intended to be directed toward the user during use, a liquid-impermeable backing layer intended to be directed away from the user during use, and an absorbent core between the cover layer and the backing layer. The article has a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, two substantially longitudinal side edges, a substantially transverse front edge, a substantially transverse rear edge, a substantially longitudinal midline, and a front part and a rear part on each side of a center line. The midline and center line intersect one another at a point of intersection. The absorbent article includes at least one monovalent salt of the form X | 12-10-2009 |
20100030170 | Absorptive Pad - This disclosure relates to a substrate comprising multiple layers which are designed to provide moisture absorption, non-adherence, and antimicrobial properties to a contact surface. The substrate is minimally comprised of (a) at least one skin contact layer of apertured hydrophobic polymeric film, (b) at least one layer of absorptive material that contains a reinforcement material, and (c) at least one layer of liquid impermeable film backing. The substrate may also include a layer of material that contains an antimicrobial agent. The substrate may be ideally suited for use in the medical field as an absorptive pad for end-uses such as wound care (e.g. burn care), surgery care, and incontinence care. | 02-04-2010 |
20100030171 | COMPOSITE ARTICLE SUITABLE FOR USE AS A WOUND DRESSING - A composite article comprises a fluid transport layer, a fluid retentive layer, and, optionally, a moisture vapor permeable film. The first surface of the fluid transport layer provides a fluid contacting surface. The fluid retentive layer is positioned so that the first surface layer of the fluid retentive layer is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid transport layer. The moisture vapor permeable film is positioned so that it is adjacent to the second surface of the fluid retentive layer. The composite article is suitable for use as a wound dressing. | 02-04-2010 |
20100030172 | SANITARY ARTICLE COMPRISING A MICROBE-INHIBITING COMPOSITION - A sanitary article ( | 02-04-2010 |
20100063466 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article, such as a diaper, diaper pants, sanitary towel or incontinence protector, with a vapor-permeable backing layer, including a liquid-permeable cover layer intended to be directed toward the user during use, a liquid-impermeable but vapor-permeable backing layer intended to be directed away from the user during use, and an absorbent core between the cover layer and the backing layer. The article has a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, two substantially longitudinal side edges, a substantially transverse front edge, a substantially transverse rear edge, a substantially longitudinal midline, and a front part and a rear part on each side of a center line. The midline and center line intersect one another at a point of intersection. The absorbent article includes at least one monovalent salt of the form X | 03-11-2010 |
20100069861 | Absorbent Articles Having Antimicrobial Properties And Methods of Manufacturing The Same - According to one embodiment, an absorbent article includes a moisture-impervious outer layer, an inner layer substantially co-extensive with the outer layer, and an absorbent layer interposed between the outer layer and the inner layer. The inner layer is treated with at least one antimicrobial booster. The absorbent layer is treated with at least one antimicrobial agent. | 03-18-2010 |
20100211035 | Antimicrobial Bandage Material Comprising Superabsorbent and Non-Superabsorbent Layers - This invention relates to methods and compositions for materials having a non-leaching coating that has antimicrobial properties. The coating is applied to substrates such as gauze-type wound dressings. Covalent, non-leaching, non-hydrolyzable bonds are formed between the substrate and the polymer molecules that form the coating. A high concentration of anti-microbial groups on multi-length polymer chains and relatively long average chain lengths, contribute to an absorbent or superabsorbent surface with a high level antimicrobial effect. | 08-19-2010 |
20100286641 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, an absorbent article includes a moisture-impervious outer layer, an inner layer substantially co-extensive with the outer layer, and an absorbent layer interposed between the outer layer and the inner layer. The inner layer is treated with at one least substance including dimethicone and/or at least one antimicrobial booster. The absorbent layer is treated with at least one antimicrobial agent. | 11-11-2010 |
20110046588 | REMOVABLE ABSORBENT PAD FOR TRANSPORTER - An absorbent pad that can be removably connected to a transporter on which an injured person is carried is provided. Structures for removably attaching the absorbent pad to the transporter are described. Also provided are a transporter having a removable absorbent pad and a method for placing a removable absorbent pad on a transporter. | 02-24-2011 |
20110087184 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING FUNCTIONAL BENEFIT AND A PLURALITY OF VISUALLY DISTINCT FIBERS INDICATIVE OF THE FUNCTIONAL BENEFIT - An absorbent article that provides a signal viewable from the top surface of the absorbent article which is indicative of a functional benefit of the article. The signal is delivered by use of a plurality of visually distinct fibers that are visually distinct from an adjacent background color of the top surface. | 04-14-2011 |
20110160685 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER - A liquid-permeating sheet ( | 06-30-2011 |
20120010582 | LOW-PROFILE WASHABLE GARMENTS FOR CAPTURING BODILY FLUIDS - Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved garment for capturing bodily fluids. In particular, embodiments of the present invention provide a garment including a main garment body configured to be worn by a wearer and a capturing panel having a receiving surface configured to receive bodily fluids excreted from the wearer attached to the main garment body such that the capturing panel covers at least a first portion of said main garment body. The capturing panel is made out of a natural material, has a thickness no greater than approximately 4 mm, and is configured to transfer bodily fluid received from the wearer away from the receiving surface. A fluid resistant treatment may be applied to at least a second portion of the main garment body, which second portion may be identical to the first portion. A odor-neutralizing treatment may be applied at least a portion of the capturing panel. | 01-12-2012 |
20120123364 | COMFORT DIAPER ASSEMBLY - A diaper assembly | 05-17-2012 |
20120143158 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article for absorbing a body fluid from a user includes a liquid-impermeable base layer, a liquid-permeable top layer, an absorbent layer disposed between the liquid-impermeable base layer and the liquid-permeable top layer, and a body fluid-collecting layer disposed between the liquid-permeable top layer and the absorbent layer and having a collecting region. The collecting region is formed with a plurality of indentations that are indented in a direction from the liquid-permeable top layer to the liquid-impermeable base layer and that are distributed densely in the collecting region. | 06-07-2012 |
20120203190 | Feminine Care Absorbent Article for Use in Warm Climates - A feminine care absorbent article (e.g., feminine care pad, sanitary napkin, tampon, etc.) is provided that employs a synergistic combination of an antimicrobial composition for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, protozoa, yeast, fungi, etc.) and a pH sensor for signaling to the user when the antimicrobial composition is no longer operating at its full capacity. In this manner, the user can initially wear the article without fear of infection. After a certain period of time, the user can visually inspect the color of the pH sensor to obtain an indication of whether the antimicrobial composition is still active and effective in inhibiting microorganism growth, or whether it is time to replace or remove the article. | 08-09-2012 |
20120220968 | ALKALI NEUTRALIZING ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURES FOR USE IN PERSONAL CARE ARTICLES - Disclosed herein are nonwoven fibrous structures for use as body fluid acquisition/distribution elements in personal care products. Such structures comprise natural and/or synthetic fibers wherein the fibers have been consolidated by application thereto, and by cross-linking of, a certain type of cross-linkable, vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) emulsion copolymer latex binder. The VAE latex binder is one which also comprises an added organic acidulant such as citric acid. Consolidation of the structures with VAE-based binders to which the organic acidulant has been added imparts to the resulting structures the ability to lower the pH of body fluids such as urine passing through the structures. This effect, in turn, provides odor control and skin care benefits to the absorbent articles, e.g., diapers and adult incontinence products, using such structures as acquisition/distribution elements. | 08-30-2012 |
20130035655 | SURGICAL PAD - To provide a surgical pad which does not cause waste threads and fluff on the pad surface to remain in an operation site during an operation, is not hardened in absorbing body fluids such as lymph, blood and cerebrospinal fluid, and which is detectable by X-ray contrast after the operation, the surgical pad, which absorbs body fluids such as lymph, blood and cerebrospinal fluid during surgery, is provided with a pad portion formed by layering a plurality of pieces of cloth having absorption, and a radiopaque substance containing sheet disposed between layered pieces of cloth or on the surface of the pad portion. Herein, by coating the surface of the pad portion with resin, waste threads and fluff of the pad surface are prevented from peeling off. | 02-07-2013 |
20130046260 | DISINFECTING WOUND DRESSING AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SUCH - The invention relates to a process for preparing a disinfecting wound dressing for the protection of wounds, such as burn wounds, ulcers and cuts. The process comprises the steps of providing a yarn-based substrate, subjecting a surface of the substrate to a plasma environment, thereby providing non-leaching and biocidal features to the substrate surface by exposing the substrate surface to an antimicrobial active compound reaction. | 02-21-2013 |
20130066288 | Washable, Antimicrobial, Breathable, Multi-Layered, Absorbent Sheet And Articles - A washable, antimicrobial, breathable, multi-layered absorbent sheet and article, has an antimicrobial property, inhibiting the growth of bacterial. It is also laminated with a monolithic membrane that allows moisture to migrate through the pores in the membrane whilst forming a barrier to the flow of excess liquid such as would otherwise take place in the absence of the membrane, thus preventing the formation of wet patches to the outer clothing of the wearer and also keeping the wearer feeling more comfortable due to the reduction of humidity and heat inside. | 03-14-2013 |
20130165879 | Location of Fatty Acid Esters on Tampons and Toxin Inhibiting Efficacy - The application of active ingredients, exemplified by GML, to absorbent fibers, such as rayon fibers, used in tampon manufacture at very low levels has been found to maintain efficacy in the inhibition of the production of toxic shock syndrome toxin one (TSST-1) produced by | 06-27-2013 |
20130281948 | Substrate Comprising One or More Human Milk Oligosaccharides and Disposable Absorbent Article Comprising the Substrate - The present disclosure relates to a substrate that includes one or more human milk oligosaccharides. A disposable absorbent article may include the substrate having one or more human milk oligosaccharides. | 10-24-2013 |
20140039432 | MOISTURE-WICKING AND LEAK-RESISTANT UNDERWEAR GARMENTS - An undergarment includes a multiplayer leak-proof pad to wick moisture, impede bacteria, prevent leaks, and resist stain. | 02-06-2014 |
20140088529 | Minimally Invasive Endoscopic/Laparoscopic Highly Absorbent Surgical Devices, Methods and System - Devices, systems and methods related to fluid control during laparoscopic surgical methods are disclosed. A device includes a highly absorbent surgical sponge device comprising highly absorbent material capable of being inserted through a port or cannula, which has been inserted into a body cavity. The device may include a fluid conduit coupled to the absorbent pad to remove fluids from or introduce fluids into the body cavity through the device during the course of surgery. | 03-27-2014 |
20140135721 | WOUND CARE ARTICLE HAVING A PATTERN OF INCISIONS AND/OR PUNCHINGS - The invention relates to a wound care article, comprising a planar absorption body made of a nonwoven material or air-laid material containing superabsorbent polymers, wherein said planar absorption body has a pattern of incisions and/or punchings. | 05-15-2014 |
20140148772 | ABSORBENT PAD, ABSORBENT ARTICLE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ABSORBENT PAD - An absorbent article for use with a RF reader includes an absorbent pad and a RFID tag. The absorbent pad includes a lining layer, a liquid-impermeable layer, an absorbent layer, and a plurality of sensing wires. The liquid-impermeable layer is attached to the lining layer. The absorbent layer is disposed between the lining layer and the liquid-impermeable layer. The lining layer and the liquid--impermeable layer define a receiving space having an opening located at a side portion of the absorbent pad. The sensing wires are provided on the absorbent layer and extend into the receiving space. The RFID tag is received in the receiving space and contacts electrically the sensing wires when received in the receiving space. | 05-29-2014 |
20140171890 | Antimicrobial Fabric and Method of Bactericidal Activation - A method of producing a fabric with antimicrobial properties that includes liquefying bamboo to produce a slurry, adding an antimicrobial element to the slurry, adding a non-bamboo fiber to the slurry to create a mixture and extruding the mixture to produce a fiber. The antimicrobial element may be silver particles that are ionized with a peroxide solution. The fabric may be incorporated into incontinence pads, garments and linens. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171891 | TAMPON HAVING A HOLLOW SPACE - The invention solves the problem of providing a tampon ( | 06-19-2014 |
20140180229 | WOUND PACKING DEVICE AND METHODS - Embodiments of the invention include wound packing devices and methods of making and using the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a wound packing device including a plurality of spacing elements capable of absorbing exudate, wherein the surface of the spacing elements resist colonization by microorganisms. The wound packing device can also include a connector connecting the plurality of spacing elements to one another. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 06-26-2014 |
20140257217 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article can include, in an immobilized form:
| 09-11-2014 |
20140276503 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A disposable absorbent undergarment is disclosed. It includes an absorbent assembly comprising a core formed of a synthetic tow or of synthetic nonwoven layers and having first section comprising a slow acting but high absorption capacity SAP and a second section comprising a fast acting but lower absorption capacity SAP, all of which is wrapped in a wrapper to hold the SAP in place. The absorbent assembly may be quilted and corrugated. The undergarment also includes releasably securable fasteners to enable it to be readily removed and a suspension system to ensure that the garment fits properly and doesn't leak even when holding a large amount of exudate. Odor removal/masking and treatment features may be provided. It addition the undergarment may include a wetness indicator. | 09-18-2014 |
20140330231 | FEMALE SANITARY AND INCONTINENCE TOWELS, GAUZE/BANDAGES AND SURGICAL DRESSINGS FOR TREATING WOUNDS BASED ON TOURMALINE - A surgical use, healing, and personal hygiene devices, in which, among other components, includes: a first layer of bamboo fibers or organic cotton, adapted to stay in contact with the skin of a user; a layer of non-woven fabric having in a central place an element made of polypropylene and thermostable elastomers fibers, in which is absorbed a nanometric tourmaline powder; and a layer opposite to the first layer including materials that allow “ventilation” to the device and, at the same time, form a moisture barrier. Also describes the use of nano tourmaline powder in these applications. | 11-06-2014 |
20150018791 | GAP-PATTERNED FOAM DRESSING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A gap-patterned wound dressing, including a patterned foam structure having a gap patterned side and a non-gap patterned side, wherein the gap patterned side includes a pattern of foam gaps disposed between foam areas dosed with honey, where the pattern of foam gaps is formed by the honey dosed areas; and wherein a wound in contact with the gap patterned side discharges an exudate which substantially collects in the individual ones of the foam gaps causing honey in the individual ones of the honey dosed areas to be substantially dispersed throughout a wound treatment zone. | 01-15-2015 |
20150329798 | Water Soluble Essential Oils and Their Use - Methods for adjusting the solubility of a botanical oil in water, along with the resulting modified botanical oil and related products (e.g., treatment compositions, wipes, absorbent articles, etc.) are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes reacting the botanical oil to form a reactive product (e.g., having a hydroxyl group); and attaching a hydrophilic end group (e.g., a carboxylic acid, a carboxylic acid salt, a sugar, etc.) on the reactive product to form a modified botanical oil. The modified botanical oil generally, in most embodiments, has a greater solubility in water than the botanical oil (e.g., a solubility in water of about 10 grams per 100 grams of water or greater, such as completely soluble in water). The botanical oil includes, in one particular embodiment, an essential oil, such as those essential oil that include at least one terpene compound. | 11-19-2015 |
20150366727 | FOLDABLE ABSORBENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A foldable absorbent apparatus to ameliorate bleeding of a wound which includes a first and second absorbent pad layer to absorb a fluid, and a malleable material layer enclosed within the first and second absorbent layer configured to be formed in various shapes, wherein the malleable material allows the first and second absorbent pad layers to be formed in various shapes to apply a pressure to a wound while at the same time absorbing fluids from the wound to promote healing of the wound. | 12-24-2015 |
20160089276 | ABSORBENT GARMENT - An undergarment includes a body portion having an upper edge defining a waistband, two leg openings and a crotch region between the leg openings; an absorbent pad on the inside of the body portion within at least the crotch region, the absorbent pad having an inner region and a peripheral region, wherein the thickness of the absorbent pad in the peripheral region is less than the thickness of the absorbent pad in the inner region; and elastic bonding film lining each of the two leg openings while overlying respective portions of the peripheral region of the absorbent pad thereby to bond the absorbent pad and the body portion. A method of manufacturing an undergarment is provided. | 03-31-2016 |
20160128873 | Bandage with Releasable Pad and Methods Therefor - A bandage ( | 05-12-2016 |
20160184473 | MEDICATED DIAPERS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A diaper and a method of manufacturing thereof that include a composition located on, in, or near an area of the diaper that will contact skin of an individual when the individual is wearing the diaper. The composition is formulated to reduce the risk of formation of a rash or pressure ulcer on the skin of the individual. | 06-30-2016 |
20160199229 | Impregnable and Expanding Wound Packing Article and Method of Use | 07-14-2016 |
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