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Surgery > Means And Methods For Collecting Body Fluids Or Waste Material (e.g., Receptacles, Etc.) > Absorbent Pad For External Or Internal Application And Supports Therefor (e.g., Catamenial Devices, Diapers, Etc.) > Containing Layers Having Differing Absorption Characteristics (e.g., Flow Control, Wicking, Etc.) Containing Layers Having Differing Absorption Characteristics (e.g., Flow Control, Wicking, Etc.)Containing Layers Having Differing Absorption Characteristics (e.g., Flow Control, Wicking, Etc.) patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.10/26/06 - 20060241556 - Tampon having apertured film cover thermobonded to fibrous absorbent structure A tampon having an absorbent structure and an apertured film cover thermally bonded to the absorbent structure is disclosed. The cover is bonded to the absorbent structure through a plurality of discrete spots arranged about the surface of the absorbent structure to provide a cumulative cover-to-absorbent bond. The cumulative cover-to-absorbent ... 09/14/06 - 20060206075 - Optical device An optical device includes: a sealed container having edge walls facing each other in a thickness direction of the container and a side wall connecting both of the edge walls; a first liquid with polarity or electrical conductivity and sealed within the container; a second liquid that is sealed within ... 09/14/06 - 20060206074 - Absorbent core structures having undulations An absorbent core structure having at least one acquisition region, at least one distribution region, and at least one storage region. The acquisition region being constructed from a fibrous material. The acquisition region having a relatively low density from about 0.018 g/cc to about 0.20 g/cc. The distribution region being ... 09/14/06 - 20060206073 - Insitube-formed absorbent core structures An absorbent core structure having at least one acquisition region, at least one distribution region, and at least one storage region. The acquisition region being constructed from a fibrous material. The acquisition region having a relatively low density from about 0.018 g/cc to about 0.20 g/cc. The at least one ... 09/14/06 - 20060206072 - Planar-formed absorbent core structures An absorbent core structure having at least one acquisition region, at least one distribution region, at least one storage region. The acquisition region being constructed from a fibrous material. The acquisition region having a relatively low density from about 0.018 g/cc to about 0.20 g/cc. The at least one distribution ... 09/07/06 - 20060200106 - Image processing method and image processing apparatus An optical device includes: a sealed container having edge walls facing each other in a thickness direction of the container and a side wall connecting both of the edge walls; a first liquid with polarity or electrical conductivity and sealed within the container; a second liquid that is sealed within ... 08/10/06 - 20060178650 - Absorbent article An absorbent article is disclosed which includes a substantially impervious back sheet, a substantially fluid permeable top sheet, an absorbent core region between the top sheet and back sheet. The absorbent core region includes a first absorbent core and a second absorbent core. The second absorbent core has a longitudinal ... 07/20/06 - 20060161122 - Absorbent article with multi-zone acquisition An absorbent article is provided that includes a liquid pervious top layer, a liquid impervious back layer and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. A plurality of acquisition members are disposed between the top layer and the core. The acquisition members are disposed parallel with a longitudinal length of the core ... 07/13/06 - 20060155254 - End seal for an absorbent article The present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as diapers and sanitary napkins, and cores useful for such articles. More specifically, the invention relates to an absorbent article having a longitudinal centerline and a transverse centerline, the absorbent article comprising an absorbent core, the core comprising a storage layer and ... 07/13/06 - 20060155253 - Sealed core for an absorbent article An absorbent article is provided including a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The core defines a wearer facing side oriented towards a wearer when the article is being worn and an opposed garment facing side. The core includes a storage layer ... 07/06/06 - 20060149200 - Degradable breathable multilayer film with improved properties and method of making same A multilayer film includes a plastic layer and an elastomeric layer. The plastic layer can contain a co-polyester of terepthalic acid, adipic acid and butanediol, and the elastomeric layer can contain a polyurethane elastomer. The plastic layer and/or the elastomeric layer can contain filler particles, and may be present as ... 06/29/06 - 20060142719 - Evaporative disposable garment A disposable garment having a liquid permeable liner, a liquid impermeable/vapor permeable outer cover in opposed relationship with the liner and an absorbent body disposed between the liner and the outer cover. The outer cover has a water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) as determined by a Water Vapor Transmission Rate ... 05/11/06 - 20060100597 - Multi-layer moisture management fabric composite A multi-layer moisture management fabric composite includes a three-dimensional fabric spacer. The spacer forms a first layer of the fabric composite. The spacer has a first facing adapted for residing nearest the skin, a second facing, and an intermediate spacer yarn interconnecting the first and second facings. A plurality of ... 03/30/06 - 20060069369 - Absorbent system design for absorbent articles The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles that include absorbent systems. The absorbent system includes an absorbent pad formed of absorbent materials and having a lateral direction and a longitudinal direction. The absorbent pad has a narrow zone area of increased thickness of absorbent materials that has a length ... 03/30/06 - 20060069368 - Wrapped absorbent core In an absorbent structure for an absorbent article, a non-woven absorbent core extends from one longitudinal end region of the absorbent structure through a central region thereof to an opposite longitudinal end region of the absorbent structure. The absorbent core has a first face, a second face opposite the first ... 03/30/06 - 20060069367 - Absorbent core having two or more types of superabsorbent An absorbent core for use in an absorbent article, including a central fibrous layer having synthetic fibers, and two or more types of superabsorbent material (SAP). The SAP is contained primarily in upper and/or lower layers of the absorbent core. The upper and/or lower layer may be a substantially continuous ... 03/30/06 - 20060069366 - Core for an absorbent article A core is provided for an absorbent article comprising an absorbent layer having first and second sides, the absorbent layer having a central portion and a perimeter portion. The core also comprises an acquisition layer disposed adjacent to the absorbent layer, with the acquisition layer having a central portion and ... 03/16/06 - 20060058750 - Absorbent articles with improved acquisition rate A disposable absorbent product (20) such as, e.g. a baby diaper, an adult incontinence pad, a sanitary napkin or the like, includes a liquid pervious topsheet (24), a liquid impervious backsheet (26), and an absorbent core (28) positioned between the topsheet (24) and the backsheet (26). The absorbent core (28) ... 03/16/06 - 20060058749 - Drapeable sanitary absorbent napkin An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin. ... 03/16/06 - 20060058748 - Drapeable sanitary absorbent napkin An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin. ... 02/23/06 - 20060041238 - Fluid collection system and method A fluid collection mat and a system for collecting fluids using a vacuum source is disclosed. The fluid collection mat may be formed from multiple layers of material. At least one layer of the material may be formed from absorbent material. Another layer may be used to regulate fluid flow ... 02/16/06 - 20060036226 - Absorbent article and method of production An absorbent article having a first liquid permeable surface layer, a essentially liquid impermeable backing layer and, located between said liquid permeable surface layer and said liquid impermeable backing layer, an absorbent body having at least one layer. The absorbent article has cavities which are essentially cone-shaped and extend at ... 02/16/06 - 20060036225 - Multi-layer web with extensible and inextensible regions and methods of making same A multi-layered web is provided that includes an elastic web bonded to an inelastic web. The inelastic web has extensible and inextensible regions arranged along the machine direction. In the extensible regions, the inelastic web is bonded to the elastic web in a creped structure that is extensible by virtue ... 01/26/06 - 20060020251 - Absorbent article having stain masking characteristics A sanitary napkin including a body-facing cover layer and an absorbent system adjacent the cover layer for receiving liquid therefrom, the napkin having enhanced fluid handing and masking properties. ... 01/26/06 - 20060020250 - Absorbent structure An absorbent article is provided comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core comprises particles of superabsorbent polymer. An acquisition layer is positioned between the topsheet and the absorbent core for receiving and distributing fluid insults for absorption ... 12/29/05 - 20050288642 - Top sheet of hygroscopic article, hygrosocopic article using the top sheet, and selection and evaluation method for top sheet The topsheet of a absorbent article improved dry feeling, and an evaluation/selection method for a topsheet improved in dry feeling. The liquid-permeable topsheet of a absorbent article, characterized in that a contact cool feeling during a wet condition as measured in a maximum heat transfer quantity (q-max value) is less ... 12/22/05 - 20050283128 - Fluid management device with fluid transport element for use within a body A fluid management device for use in a mammalian body has at least one fluid transport element capable of interfacing with a mammalian body element to provide a substantially uninterrupted fluid conduit. The fluid conduit provides a fluid path between at least one fluid transport element and the storage element. ... 12/01/05 - 20050267429 - Acquisition/distribution layer An absorbent article has a topsheet, an absorbent core and an acquisition/distribution transfer system disposed intermediate the topsheet and the absorbent core. The system includes at least one apertured material which is three dimensional and defines pores extending appreciably beyond the primary plane of the material in a direction from ... 11/24/05 - 20050261647 - Skin friendly diaper A disposable absorbent article is disclosed having a wide breathable backsheet formed of a single layer of material, preferably in an hourglass configuration, and a narrow containment assembly attached to the backsheet along its longitudinal axis. The placement of the containment assembly creates two regions on either side of the ... 11/17/05 - 20050256475 - Absorbent article Disclosed is an absorbent article including a liquid absorbent layer for absorption and retention of liquid and a liquid passage layer located on a liquid-receiving side of the liquid absorbent layer. The liquid passage layer includes a first passage layer and a second passage layer disposed between the first passage ... 11/17/05 - 20050256474 - Absorbent article having an absorbent structure configured for improvement donning and lateral stretch distribution An absorbent article generally has a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, a front waist region, a back waist region, and a crotch region extending longitudinally between and interconnecting said front and back waist regions. The article comprises an outer cover stretchable in at least the lateral direction and a liner ... 11/17/05 - 20050256473 - Absorbent articles containing absorbent leg regions Absorbent articles having leg extensions are disclosed. The absorbent articles may include, for instance, an outer cover, a liner, and an absorbent structure positioned in between the liner and the outer cover. The absorbent structure includes a crotch area and leg extensions that extend downwardly from the crotch area and ... 11/17/05 - 20050256472 - Absorbable product The absorptive product includes a back sheet which has a shape elongated in one direction and prevents the permeation of liquid, a liquid permeable surface material (28) which is arranged on a surface side which is brought into contact with a body, and an absorbent (23), (33) which is arranged ... 10/20/05 - 20050234419 - Absorbent article fastening device A strong, easy to use tab and slot fastening device suitable for use with disposable absorbent articles. The fastening device preferably includes a tab member and a slot member. The slot member has an inboard portion, an outboard portion and a slot. The inboard portion located laterally inboard of the ... 10/20/05 - 20050234418 - Sanitary napkin Disclosed is a sanitary napkin which is allowed to quickly absorb menstrual blood and also effective in preventing absorbed menstrual blood from returning to the skin-side surface under pressure and in concealing the color of absorbed menstrual blood from the outside. Between a liquid absorbent layer and a topsheet formed ... 10/20/05 - 20050234417 - Sanitary napkin Disclosed is a sanitary napkin which is allowed to quickly absorb menstrual blood and also effective in preventing absorbed menstrual blood from returning to the skin-side surface under pressure and in concealing the color of absorbed menstrual blood from the outside. Between a liquid absorbent layer and a topsheet formed ... 09/29/05 - 20050215967 - Absorbent article comprising edge barriers comprising a liquid absorbent thermoplastic composition The present invention relates to absorbent articles, typically for feminine protection, comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent element positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, and at least a fluid acquisition/distribution layer. The absorbent article also comprises edge barrier elements for intercepting fluids. The edge barrier elements comprise a ... 09/01/05 - 20050192550 - Absorbent article including an absorbent structure The invention relates to an absorbent article such as a diaper, an incontinence protector, a sanitary towel or the like, having a transverse direction, a longitudinal direction and a centre axis (II) extending in the longitudinal direction, and a direction of thickness, the article comprising a liquid-permeable cover sheet (611) ... 07/28/05 - 20050165375 - Absorbent product with low friction zone An absorbent product includes a backsheet, a topsheet and an absorbent core structure located therebetween, the core including a topsheet-facing surface which is fixedly attached to the topsheet. A low friction zone is arranged between the topsheet and the topsheet-facing surface in an area where said topsheet is not attached ... 07/07/05 - 20050148970 - Absorbent article with liquid acquisition layer Disclosed is an absorbent article having a liquid acquisition layer between a topsheet and a liquid absorbent layer. The liquid acquisition layer is an absorbent sheet that is three-dimensionally deformed to include: longitudinal ribs projecting toward the topsheet and extending parallel with each other in a longitudinal direction of the ... 07/07/05 - 20050148969 - Low profile absorbent pantiliner A disposable absorbent liner for use in a crotch portion of underwear. The liner includes a cover layer having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface and comprising a mixture of hydrophilic microfibers and hydrophobic microfibers. A quantity of hydrophilic microfibers and hydrophobic microfibers are located at the top ... 07/07/05 - 20050148968 - Disposable absorbent garment including a stretchable carrier layer The present invention relates to disposable absorbent garments including a liquid barrier layer, a stretchable carrier layer, an elastic layer attached to the stretchable carrier layer and an absorbent section. The disposable absorbent garments include a front waist region, a back waist region and a crotch region that connects the ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |