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Sanitary armpit padRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Garment Protectors, Armpit ShieldsSanitary armpit pad description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070006358, Sanitary armpit pad. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is related to and claims priority from international application number PCT/IB2004/001946 filed May 24, 2004, publication number WO 2004/105527, and from application 03218043 filed in the Patent Office of Columbia on May 28, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a hygienic protector for the armpits for the purpose of controlling the excessive perspiration that appears in that area of the body. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The problem addressed by the Invention is excessive sweating under the armpits. Excessive perspiration is very uncomfortable and produces unpleasant odors and excessive humidity in garments. The problem of high perspiration is very common. Those who suffer from this type of excessive perspiration experience embarrassing moments, especially since their clothes remain wet under the armpits. The presence of excessive perspiration can create a very bad impression and cause unpleasant odors. [0004] The traditional solution to the problem of excessive perspiration has been the use of antiperspirants/deodorants. For many persons who present or display high levels of perspiration, the effect of antiperspirants/deodorants is not adequate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0005] The Invention is an absorbent pad to be temporarily attached to the underarm area of garments. The absorbent pad absorbs excessive moisture from perspiration and stores the moisture within the absorbent pad. A relatively water-impermeable plastic film prevents moisture stored within the absorbent pad from reaching and wetting the the garment. The absorbent pad is secured to the garment by a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to the plastic film and is held in place in contact with the underarm area of the wearer by the garment. [0006] The absorbent pad comprises four layers. The first layer is a cover that is held in contact with the underarm skin of the person wearing a garment. The cover is selected to be smooth and comfortable to the touch and to readily wick moisture from the underarm skin through the cover. The second layer is composed of highly absorbent cellulose. The cellulose absorbs and retains the moisture wicked through the cover. The third layer is the water-impermeable plastic film. The water-impermeable plastic film prevents moisture retained in the absorbent cellulose from escaping through the plastic film to the clothes of the wearer. The fourth layer is the pressure-sensitive adhesive that secures the absorbent pad to the clothing of the wearer. A tape having a release backing, such as silicon tape, is applied to the adhesive to prevent premature adhesion. The silicon tape is removed prior to affixing the absorbent pad to the garment. The absorbent pad may be removed and discarded after use. [0007] The four layers of the absorbent pad of the Invention may be joined together by any means known in the art. The peripheries of the cover and the plastic film may be thermally joined one to the other and may retain the highly absorbent cellulose between the cover and the plastic film. [0008] The absorbent pad of the Invention is easy to use and easily adapts to any garment. The absorbent pad is comfortable in use due to the smoothness of the cover in contact with the wearer's skin and may be used by children or adults. The high degree of absorption and retention of the cover and absorbent layer allow persons who suffer from the problem of excessive underarm perspiration to live free of discomfort and embarrassment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the Invention. [0010] FIG. 2 is front view of the Invention. [0011] FIG. 3 is a posterior view of the Invention. [0012] FIG. 4 is a side view of the Invention. [0013] FIG. 5 is a sectional view along cut line A-A of FIG. 4. DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT [0014] As shown by FIGS. 1 through 5, the absorbent pad of the Invention includes a cover 1, an absorbent layer 2 and a film 3. Absorbent layer 2 may be highly absorbent cellulose or any other suitable material known in the art. As shown by FIGS. 1, 2, 4 and 5, cover 1 appears on the anterior side of the absorbent pad of the Invention. The cover 1 is adapted to contact the skin of the person and to wick moisture from the skin through the cover 1. As shown by FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, the plastic film 3 appears on the posterior side of the absorbent pad of the Invention. Plastic film 3 is of relatively low permeability to water and prevents perspiration absorbed by absorbent layer 2 from penetrating through plastic film 3 to the clothing of the person. [0015] As shown by FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the absorbent pad of the invention is configured to fit the underarm of a wearer. An absorbent pad is generally elliptical in shape and is approximately 7 cm. in width and 15 cm in height. Cover 1 is equipped with folds 6 to allow the cover 1 and hence the absorbent layer 2 and plastic film 3 to flex and to move with the wearer. Although any number of folds 6 may be selected, three folds 6 are preferred. [0016] Cover 1 and plastic film 3 each has a periphery. The peripheries of cover 1 and film 3 are thermally welded one to the other, trapping absorbent layer 2 between cover 1 and film 3. Any other suitable means known in the art may be used to retain absorbent layer 2 between cover 1 and film 3. [0017] As shown by FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, adhesive 4 is attached to plastic film 3. The adhesive 4 is selected to allow releasable attachment of the plastic film 3, and hence the absorbent pad of the invention, to the underarm clothing of a wearer. While any suitable adhesive 4 may be used, pressure sensitive adhesive 4 is preferred. To prevent premature attachment of adhesive 4, adhesive 4 is protected by a releasable tape 5. Releasable tape 5 is coated with or comprises a release agent. Silicon tape is preferred for releasable tape 5. [0018] FIG. 5 is a cross section of the absorbent pad of the Invention. Cover 1 and plastic film 3 form opposite walls of the absorbent pad of the Invention. Absorbent layer 2 is confined between cover 1 and plastic film 3. Adhesive 4 is affixed to plastic film 3 and releasable tape 5 covers adhesive 4 until the absorbent pad is used. Continue reading about Sanitary armpit pad... Full patent description for Sanitary armpit pad Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Sanitary armpit pad patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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