Produits et services

Sanitary preparations for medical purposes; sanitary napkins; panty liners; tampons; menstrual shorts, namely, menstrual underwear; pre-moistened medicated wipes; antiseptic wipes; antibacterial wipes; incontinence diapers; incontinence garments in the nature of briefs; eye pads for medical use; feminine hygiene pads; cotton wool and cotton swabs for medical or hygienic purposes; disposable baby diapers; disposable swim nappies for babies; disposable baby diapers; disposable paper and cellulose pants, absorbent, for incontinence Tissue paper, namely, paper napkins, paper tissues, burp paper pads, and paper wipes for cleaning; napkins made of cellulose for household use; coasters made of paper for changing diapers

Produits et services

(1) Absorbent articles for personal hygiene, namely absorbent pants for incontinents; nappies and nappy pants for babies and incontinents; incontinence diapers, diaper-pants for incontinence, incontinence nappies and nappy pants fitted with sensors and instruments for monitoring wetness saturation and alert caregivers on when incontinence garments must be changed for babies, incontinents, patients and the elderly.

Produits et services

Absorbent articles for personal hygiene, namely pants for incontinence; nappies and nappy pants for babies and incontinents; incontinence nappies, nappy pants; incontinence nappies, nappy pants fitted with sensors and instruments for monitoring babies, incontinents, patients and the elderly

Abrégé

A substrate (10) suitable for incorporation into an absorbent article (100) for monitoring and detecting the presence of wetness therein and/or risk of exudate leakage therefrom, is provided. Said substrate (10) comprises a conductive pattern (101) disposed on a first surface (20) capable of being arranged proximal to a body facing side of the absorbent article (100), wherein said conductive pattern (101) can be brought in electrical communication with a clip-on data processing module (103). Said conductive pattern (101) comprises: a plurality of connection tracks (1',2',3',4',5'); and a plurality of sensing tracks (9) connected to said connection tracks (1',2',3',4',5'), wherein the conductive pattern (101) is configured in a manner that addressing multiple combinations of said plurality of connection tracks (1',2',3',4',5') with corresponding terminals (1,2,3,4,5) of the clip-on data processing module (103) result in multiple electrical circuit configurations for measuring resistance, impedance and/or capacitance therethrough.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
• A61B 5/20 - Mesure des fonctions urologiques
• A61F 13/42 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec un indicateur ou une alarme d'humidité
• G01N 27/12 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la résistance d'un corps solide dépendant de l'absorption d'un fluideRecherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la résistance d'un corps solide dépendant de la réaction avec un fluide

Abrégé

The present invention relates to acquisition layers for use in absorbent articles, preferably of the disposable personal hygiene type. It discloses absorbent articles (7) comprising a liquid permeable topsheet (8), a liquid impermeable backsheet (9), an absorbent core (1) between the topsheet (8) and the backsheet (9) and an acquisition layer (2) between the topsheet (8) and the absorbent core (1), said acquisition layer (2) having a width (w) and a length (l) along an acquisition plane and a thickness (t) extending perpendicular thereto. The absorbent core (1) comprises at least one absorbent material selected from the group consisting of fibrous absorbent materials and highly absorbent polymers. The acquisition layer (2) comprises a polymeric foam having an open cell and interconnected porous structure comprising an anisotropic cell structure having an axis of anisotropy (4) extending substantially parallel to a longest length of a plurality of substantially neighbouring cells (6), which is substantially perpendicular to the acquisition plane.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/537 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition non homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant caractérisées par une couche facilitant ou inhibant l'écoulement dans une direction ou un plan, p. ex. une couche à effet de mèche
• A61L 15/42 - Utilisation de matériaux caractérisés par leur fonction ou leurs propriétés physiques

Abrégé

An absorbent article comprising an absorbent core sandwiched between a liquid permeable topsheet and a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an acquisition distribution layer positioned between said topsheet and said absorbent core, wherein the absorbent core comprises absorbent material selected from the group consisting of cellulose fibers, superabsorbent polymers and combinations thereof, said absorbent core comprising at least one interconnected channel free of said absorbent material, wherein said channel has a length extending along a longitudinal axis and the absorbent core has a length extending along said longitudinal axis and wherein the length of said channel is from 10% to 95% of the length of said absorbent core wherein the acquisition distribution layer comprises a spunbond and/or carded nonwoven layer comprising synthetic fibers, wherein said synthetic fibers are comprised at a level of greater than 80%wt by weight of said acquisition distribution layer, and wherein said acquisition distribution layer has a basis weight of from 10 to 50 g/m2.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/475 - Serviettes hygiéniques, garnitures ou couches pour incontinence caractérisées par des moyens de prévention des fuites latérales
• A61F 13/532 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante
• A61F 13/533 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante possédant des zones de compression discontinues
• A61F 13/42 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec un indicateur ou une alarme d'humidité
• D04H 1/54 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes à partir de voiles ou couches composés de fibres ne possédant pas des propriétés cohésives réelles ou potentielles par soudage des fibres ensembles, p. ex. par fusion partielle ou dissolution
• D04H 3/005 - Fils ou filaments synthétiques
• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons

Abrégé

An absorbent article comprising an absorbent core sandwiched between a liquid permeable topsheet and a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an acquisition distribution system positioned between said topsheet and said absorbent core, wherein the absorbent core comprises absorbent material selected from the group consisting of cellulose fibers, superabsorbent polymers and combinations thereof, wherein said absorbent material is contained within at least one core wrap substrate enclosing said absorbent material, and wherein a top layer of said core wrap is adhered to a bottom layer of said core wrap to form one or more channels substantially free of said absorbent material, wherein said channels have a length extending along a longitudinal axis and the absorbent core has a length extending along said longitudinal axis and wherein the length of said channels is from 10% to 95% of the length of said absorbent core and wherein said channels each follow a substantially continuous path such as from a first end of a channel to a second end of the same channel wherein the acquisition distribution system is multi-layered and comprises at least one spunbond layer and at least one meltblown layer, and wherein said acquisition distribution system is positioned between said absorbent core and said topsheet such that said spunbond and/or meltblown layers are in direct contact with said absorbent core and said topsheet.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/475 - Serviettes hygiéniques, garnitures ou couches pour incontinence caractérisées par des moyens de prévention des fuites latérales
• A61F 13/532 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante
• A61F 13/533 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante possédant des zones de compression discontinues
• A61F 13/42 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec un indicateur ou une alarme d'humidité
• D04H 1/54 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes à partir de voiles ou couches composés de fibres ne possédant pas des propriétés cohésives réelles ou potentielles par soudage des fibres ensembles, p. ex. par fusion partielle ou dissolution
• D04H 3/005 - Fils ou filaments synthétiques
• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons

Abrégé

A method for making an absorbent article comprising an absorbent core comprising one or more channels, the method comprising the steps of: i. providing a first endless moving surface comprising a plurality of molds, each mold comprising a non-porous insert therein, typically said insert having the inverse shape of said channel(s), wherein the molds are in fluid communication with an under-pressure source except for said insert; ii. feeding a first nonwoven web to said first endless moving surface and over one or more said molds; iii. depositing an absorbent material, comprising cellulose fibers and/or superabsorbent polymer particles, over at least a portion of said nonwoven web; iv. removing said absorbent material from areas of the nonwoven web corresponding to said insert; v. applying a second nonwoven web directly or indirectly over the absorbent material, or folding said first nonwoven web, such to sandwich said absorbent material between upper and lower layers of said nonwoven web(s); vi. joining said upper and lower layers together at least in the areas of the nonwoven web(s) corresponding to the insert to form an absorbent core having one or more channels substantially free of absorbent material; vii. optionally joining an acquisition distribution layer to said absorbent core, typically a skin facing surface of said upper layer; viii. optionally laminating said absorbent core and acquisition distribution layer between a liquid pervious topsheet and a liquid impervious backsheet; wherein step vi. comprises the step of selectively applying a first pressure onto the absorbent core, preferably only, in a central portion thereof and a second pressure, preferably only, along peripheral longitudinal side edges thereof running opposite and parallel to each other and being outboard of said central portion, said central portion corresponding at least to a region of the core comprising said channel(s), and wherein said first and second pressures are successively applied along a machine direction (MD).

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons

Abrégé

An absorbent article comprising an absorbent core sandwiched between a liquid permeable topsheet and a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an acquisition distribution layer positioned between said topsheet and said absorbent core, wherein the absorbent core comprises absorbent material selected from the group consisting of cellulose fibers, superabsorbent polymers and combinations thereof, wherein said absorbent core comprises at least one core wrap substrate enclosing said absorbent material, and wherein a top layer of said core wrap is adhered to a bottom layer of said core wrap to form one or more channels substantially free of said absorbent material, wherein said channels have a length extending along a longitudinal axis and the absorbent core has a length extending along said longitudinal axis and wherein the length of said channels is from 10% to 95% of the length of said absorbent core and wherein said channels each follow a substantially continuous path such as from a first end of a channel to a second end of the same channel wherein the acquisition distribution layer comprises a spunbond and/or carded nonwoven layer comprising synthetic fibers, wherein said synthetic fibers are comprised at a level of greater than 80%wt by weight of said acquisition distribution layer, and wherein said acquisition distribution layer has a basis weight of from 10 to 50 g/m2.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/475 - Serviettes hygiéniques, garnitures ou couches pour incontinence caractérisées par des moyens de prévention des fuites latérales
• A61F 13/532 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante
• A61F 13/533 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante possédant des zones de compression discontinues
• A61F 13/42 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec un indicateur ou une alarme d'humidité
• D04H 1/54 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes à partir de voiles ou couches composés de fibres ne possédant pas des propriétés cohésives réelles ou potentielles par soudage des fibres ensembles, p. ex. par fusion partielle ou dissolution
• D04H 3/005 - Fils ou filaments synthétiques
• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons

Abrégé

A substantially cuboid reclosable flexible package (8) for transporting multiple personal hygiene absorbent articles "on-the-go" is disclosed. It has a front wall (81), a rear wall (82), two opposed side walls (83,83') and two opposed end walls (84,84'). It includes a stack of at least two personal hygiene absorbent articles (1,100) comprising a garment attachment adhesive covered by a removable release paper (2), and which are folded inwardly with the removable release paper (2) exposed. The folded absorbent articles are free of an individual wrapping pouch and comprise closure means (7) for securing said folding. The package (8) is made of a plastic or paper wrap sealed at one position on either the front (81), the rear (82), or one of the two side walls (83,83'), and on the two end walls (84,84'). It comprises, on at least one wall, a tear-open flap (86) limited by at least one tearing line (87).

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/551 - Emballages pour garnitures absorbantes usagées ou dispositions pour les envelopper, p. ex. pour leur mise au rebut
• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
• B65D 71/00 - Paquets d'objets maintenus ensemble par des éléments d'emballage pour la commodité du stockage ou du transport, p. ex. paquets compartimentés pour le transport à la main de plusieurs réceptacles tels que des boîtes de bière ou des bouteilles de boissons gazeusesBalles de matériaux

Produits et services

Sanitary preparations for medical purposes; absorbent articles for personal hygiene; absorbent sanitary articles, including absorbent hygienic cloths; belts for sanitary napkins [towels]; sanitary towels; panty liners; sanitary pants; sanitary pants; sanitary pants; tampons; tampons; panties and nappies for incontinents; pants, absorbent, for incontinents; incontinence pads; incontinence diapers; adult diapers; nappy pants for incontinents; pant liners for incontinents; cottons and cotton swabs for medical or hygienic use included in this class; disposable nappies, cloth nappies and napkin-pants for babies; disposable nappies, cloth nappies and napkin-pants for babies; disposable nappies, cloth nappies and napkin-pants of paper or cellulose for babies.

Produits et services

Absorbent articles for personal hygiene; nappies and nappy pants for babies and incontinents; incontinence nappies, nappy pants and clothing; incontinence nappies, nappy pants and clothing fitted with sensors and instruments for monitoring babies, incontinents, patients and the elderly.

Produits et services

Sanitary preparations for medical purposes; absorbent articles for personal hygiene; absorbent sanitary articles, including absorbent hygienic cloths; belts for sanitary napkins [towels]; sanitary towels; panty liners; sanitary pants; sanitary pants; sanitary pants; tampons; tampons; incontinence napkins and -panties; pants, absorbent, for incontinents; incontinence pads; incontinence diapers; adult diapers; nappy pants for incontinents; pant liners for incontinents; cottons and cotton swabs for medical or hygienic use included in this class; disposable nappies, nappy cloths and napkin-pants for babies; disposable nappies, nappy cloths and napkin-pants for babies; disposable nappies, nappy cloths and napkin-pants of paper or cellulose for babies.

Produits et services

(1) Belts for sanitary napkins [towels]; sanitary towels; panty liners; sanitary pants; tampons; panties and nappies for incontinents; pants, absorbent, for incontinents; incontinence pads; incontinence diapers; adult diapers; nappy pants for incontinents; pant liners for incontinents; disposable nappies, cloth nappies and napkin-pants for babies; disposable nappies, cloth nappies and napkin-pants of paper or cellulose for babies.

Produits et services

Sanitary preparations for medical purposes; absorbent articles for personal hygiene, namely, feminine hygiene pads; absorbent sanitary articles, namely absorbent hygienic cloths being sanitary towels; belts for sanitary napkins; sanitary towels; panty liners; sanitary pants; tampons; panties and nappies for incontinents; pants, absorbent, for incontinents; incontinence pads; incontinence diapers; adult diapers; nappy pants for incontinents; pant liners for incontinents; cottons and cotton swabs for medical; disposable nappies, nappy cloths and napkin-pants for babies; disposable nappies, nappy cloths and napkin-pants of paper or cellulose for babies

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an absorbent article (1), preferably an incontinence pant-like diaper, comprising a chassis (2), a front waist region (3), a back waist region (4) and a crotch region (5) extending between said front and back waist regions (3,4); wherein the front and back waist regions (3,4) are joinable to each other and wherein, when joined, a waist-opening is formed and a pair of leg-openings are formed by one or more crotch-leg-peripheral-edges (17,17') and front and back waist-leg-peripheral-edges (18,18',19,19'), and wherein first and second front waist- leg-peripheral-edges (18,18') extend from a first position (20,20') proximal to the crotch region (5) to a second position (21,21') distal therefrom and proximal to a lateral edge (15,15') of the front waist region (3), said first and second front waist-leg-peripheral-edges (18,18') being oppositely disposed from the longitudinal axis. It is characterized in that distance D extending parallel to the longitudinal axis (Y-Y) between the front waist end (13) and a fifth position (22,22') along the first and second front waist-leg-peripheral-edges (18,18') which is closest to the front waist end (13), is smaller than length L of a front waist lateral edge (15,15') extending parallel to the longitudinal axis (Y-Y).

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/49 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par la forme spécialement adaptées pour être portées autour de la taille, p. ex. couches-culottes
• A61F 13/496 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par la forme spécialement adaptées pour être portées autour de la taille, p. ex. couches-culottes sous la forme de culotte ou de slip

Produits et services

(1) Belts for sanitary napkins [towels]; sanitary towels; panty liners; sanitary pants; sanitary tampons; incontinence napkins and -panties; pants, absorbent, for incontinence; incontinence pads; incontinence diapers; adult diapers; nappy pants for incontinence, namely, diaper-pants for incontinence, incontinence garments; disposable liners for incontinence diapers; absorbent cottons and cotton swabs for medical and hygienic use; disposable nappies, nappy cloths and napkin-pants for babies; disposable nappies, nappy cloths and napkin-pants of paper and cellulose for babies.

Abrégé

A method for measuring airflow through a channel comprised in an absorbent article core, said method comprising the steps of: providing an absorbent core adapted to be sandwiched between a liquid permeable topsheet and a liquid impermeable backsheet of an absorbent article, wherein the absorbent core comprises at least one channel; providing a thermal imaging camera; loading the absorbent core with a warm liquid, wherein said warm liquid has a temperature of greater than 30°C; simultaneously visually recording said absorbent core with said thermal imaging camera, and spraying said channel(s) with a cold fluid, wherein the cold fluid has a temperature of less than 10°C.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/475 - Serviettes hygiéniques, garnitures ou couches pour incontinence caractérisées par des moyens de prévention des fuites latérales
• A61F 13/49 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par la forme spécialement adaptées pour être portées autour de la taille, p. ex. couches-culottes
• A61F 13/532 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for making air-laid fibrous articles, as well as absorbent hygiene products comprising such air-laid fibrous articles as absorbent core. It comprises a plurality of discrete pockets (1) defining the shape of the articles disposed in a circumferential relationship about the periphery of a rotatable deposition drum (50) comprising a disk-shaped backing plate (2), characterized in that the discrete pockets (1) are removably attached to interfacing segments (6) which are themselves removably attached to the backing plate (2). The present invention aims to provide an easier and quicker way of interchanging the pockets and to provide an improved handling of different pocket sizes.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons

Abrégé

An absorbent core comprising: a front portion; a back portion; a middle portion positioned between the front portion and the back portion; and a longitudinal axis extending along a length of said core and crossing said front, middle and back portions, the absorbent core having a width extending perpendicular to said length and a perimeter comprising at least two opposing ends and at least two opposing sides positioned between said ends, said core being a multi-layer core comprising at least two distinct core layers, wherein a first core layer comprises a channel having a first shape and a second core layer comprises a further channel having a second shape and wherein the first and second core layers are disposed one on top of the other such that a third channel shape is formed along said core length and width, and wherein said first and second shapes are substantially the same and are different to said third shape.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/533 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante possédant des zones de compression discontinues
• A61F 13/536 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition non homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante, p. ex. les couches absorbantes du noyau étant de différentes tailles possédant des zones de compression discontinues
• A61F 13/539 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant caractérisées par la liaison des couches absorbantes entre elles ou avec les couches extérieures
• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
• A61F 13/42 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec un indicateur ou une alarme d'humidité
• A61F 13/534 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition non homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant

Abrégé

An absorbent core comprising: a front portion; a back portion; a middle portion position between the front portion and the back portion; and a longitudinal axis extending along a length of said core and crossing said front, middle and back portions, the absorbent core having a width extending perpendicular to said length and a perimeter comprising at least two opposing ends and at least two opposing sides positioned between said ends, said core comprising an absorbent material sandwiched between upper and lower layers of said core wherein the absorbent core comprises at least one interconnected channel substantially free of absorbent material and with at least portions thereof extending along both the length and the width of said core arranged to form an open end proximal to the front portion and a closed end proximal to the back portion and wherein said channel is formed by mechanically bonding said upper layer directly to said lower layer at a plurality of distinct bonding sites, wherein each channel portion comprises no more than two consecutive bonding sites taken along a channel width axis.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/533 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante possédant des zones de compression discontinues
• A61F 13/539 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant caractérisées par la liaison des couches absorbantes entre elles ou avec les couches extérieures
• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
• A61F 13/42 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec un indicateur ou une alarme d'humidité

Abrégé

An absorbent core comprising a front portion; a back portion; a middle portion positioned between the front portion and the back portion; and a longitudinal axis extending along a length of said core and crossing said front, middle and back portions, the absorbent core having a width extending perpendicular to said length and a perimeter comprising at least two opposing ends and at least two opposing sides positioned between said ends, said core being a multi-layer core comprising at least two distinct core layers, wherein a first core layer comprises a first concentration of super absorbent polymer therein and a second core layer comprises a second concentration of super absorbent polymer therein said first and second concentrations being different, wherein at least said first core layer comprises one or more channels, said channel(s) being continuous and interconnected at least along the length and the width of said core such that at least two channel portions extending along said length are in fluid communication via a connecting channel portion positioned proximal to said back portion.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/533 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante possédant des zones de compression discontinues
• A61F 13/536 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition non homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante, p. ex. les couches absorbantes du noyau étant de différentes tailles possédant des zones de compression discontinues
• A61F 13/539 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant caractérisées par la liaison des couches absorbantes entre elles ou avec les couches extérieures
• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
• A61F 13/42 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec un indicateur ou une alarme d'humidité
• A61F 13/534 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition non homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant

Abrégé

An absorbent core for an absorbent article, the absorbent core comprising at least two layers, each layer having a width w and a length l along a first plane and a thickness t extending perpendicular thereto, wherein the layers are arranged in facing relationship along the first plane, and wherein the layers comprise a polymeric foam having an open cell and interconnected porous structure. The first and second layers comprise an anisotropic cell structure having an axis of anisotropy extending substantially parallel to a longest length of a plurality of substantially neighbouring cells. The axis of anisotropy of the second layer extends substantially perpendicular to said thickness t and parallel to said first plane and the axis of anisotropy of the first layer is substantially perpendicular to the axis of anisotropy of the second layer.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/534 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition non homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant
• A61F 13/53 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant

Abrégé

An absorbent article, having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis and comprising: a chassis including a skin-facing side, a garment-facing side opposite to said skin-facing side, a front waist region proximal to a chassis front end, a back waist region proximal to a chassis back end and a crotch region extending between said front and back waist regions; a liquid-absorbent member extending across the crotch region towards the front and back waist regions, and having a front end and a back end; at least two oppositely disposed elastic rear panels joined to said chassis in said back waist region and extending laterally outward therefrom in a direction parallel to said transverse axis; and one or more fasteners positioned on each of said elastic rear panels proximal to an end thereof being distal from said chassis; wherein the front waist region of the chassis comprises a length adjustment region that is adapted such to vary the overall length of the absorbent article and wherein the distance between said front end and said chassis front end is greater than the distance between said back end and said chassis back end.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/49 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par la forme spécialement adaptées pour être portées autour de la taille, p. ex. couches-culottes
• A61F 13/493 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par la forme spécialement adaptées pour être portées autour de la taille, p. ex. couches-culottes réglables

Abrégé

A substrate suitable for incorporation into an absorbent article for automatic detection of wetness events therein, the substrate comprising a first surface capable of being arranged proximal to a body facing side of the absorbent article and a second surface opposite said first surface and capable of being arranged proximal to a garment facing side of said absorbent article, said substrate comprising a plurality of sensor tracks disposed on said first surface and said sensor tracks comprising: at least one central track extending parallel to a length of the substrate and parallel to a longitudinal axis crossing a first end and a second end of the substrate; at least two side tracks extending parallel to the central track and oppositely arranged such that the central track extends therebetween; and wetness sensing tracks extending outboard of said two side tracks, wherein said central track, said side tracks, and said wetness sensing tracks are in electrical communication via one or more shortening elements positioned proximal to said second end and distal from said first end, and wherein the substrate is connectable to a clip-on data processing module at a position proximal to said first end and distal from said shortening elements such to form a closed electrical circuit, typically for measuring resistance and/or capacitance therethrough. In an embodiment said substrate consists of a liquid impermeable backsheet, preferably a breathable liquid impermeable backsheet.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/42 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec un indicateur ou une alarme d'humidité
• G01N 33/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par des méthodes spécifiques non couvertes par les groupes

Abrégé

A substrate suitable for incorporation into an absorbent article for automatic detection of wetness events therein, the substrate comprising a first surface capable of being arranged proximal to a body facing side of the absorbent article and a second surface opposite said first surface and capable of being arranged proximal to a garment facing side of said absorbent article, said substrate comprising a plurality of sensor tracks disposed on said first surface wherein said sensor tracks are in electrical communication with a clip-on data processing module when connected at a position proximal to a first end of the substrate such to form a closed electrical circuit, typically for measuring resistance, impedance and/or capacitance therethrough, wherein the substrate comprises one or more slits and an insulating layer placed over said first surface to sandwich said sensor tracks therebetween, and a pocket is formed between said first surface and said insulating layer proximal to at least said first end, said pocket being in fluid communication with said slit(s) and arranged to retain at least a portion of said clip-on data processing module therein.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/42 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec un indicateur ou une alarme d'humidité
• G01N 33/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par des méthodes spécifiques non couvertes par les groupes
• G01N 33/483 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique

Abrégé

A substrate suitable for incorporation into an absorbent article for automatic detection of wetness events therein, the substrate comprising a first surface capable of being arranged proximal to a body facing side of the absorbent article and a second surface opposite said first surface and capable of being arranged proximal to a garment facing side of said absorbent article, said substrate comprising a plurality of sensor tracks disposed on said first surface wherein said sensor tracks are in electrical communication with a clip-on data processing module when connected at a position proximal to a first end of the substrate such to form a closed electrical circuit, typically for measuring resistance, impedance and/or capacitance therethrough, wherein the substrate comprises one or more slits and an insulating layer placed over said first surface to sandwich said sensor tracks therebetween, and a pocket is formed between said first surface and said insulating layer proximal to said first end, said pocket being in fluid communication only with said slit(s) and arranged to retain at least a portion of said clip-on data processing module therein.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/42 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec un indicateur ou une alarme d'humidité
• G01N 33/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par des méthodes spécifiques non couvertes par les groupes
• G01N 33/483 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique

Abrégé

A substrate suitable for incorporation into an absorbent article for automatic detection of wetness events therein, the substrate comprising a first surface capable of being arranged proximal to a body facing side of the absorbent article and a second surface opposite said first surface and capable of being arranged proximal to a garment facing side of said absorbent article, said substrate comprising a plurality of sensor tracks disposed on said first surface and said sensor tracks comprising: at least one central track extending parallel to a length of the substrate and parallel to a longitudinal axis crossing a first end and a second end of the substrate; at least two side tracks extending parallel to the central track and oppositely arranged such that the central track extends therebetween; and wetness sensing tracks extending outboard of said two side tracks, wherein said central track, said side tracks, and said wetness sensing tracks are in electrical communication via one or more shortening elements positioned proximal to said second end and distal from said first end, and wherein the substrate is connectable to a clip-on data processing module at a position proximal to said first end and distal from said shortening elements such to form a closed electrical circuit, typically for measuring resistance and/or capacitance therethrough. In an embodiment said substrate consists of a liquid impermeable backsheet, preferably a breathable liquid impermeable backsheet.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/42 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec un indicateur ou une alarme d'humidité
• G01N 33/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par des méthodes spécifiques non couvertes par les groupes

Abrégé

A system and method for tearing off and rolling up a strip of absorbent fiber sheet for a tampon are discussed. An endless absorbent fiber sheet is propagated with a first linear speed by a first pair of rolls, and with at least the first linear speed by a second pair of rolls. A pulling means is provided to induce a second linear speed in the sheet larger than the first linear speed for tearing off a strip from the sheet. The first pair of rolls is configured to maintain the first linear speed of the absorbent fiber sheet, while the second pair of rolls is configured to rotate in a freewheel-type manner when the absorbent fiber sheet is pulled through the second pair of rolls at linear speeds larger than the first linear speed. Preferably, the pulling means is a rotatable clamping means for rolling up the strip.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/20 - Tampons, p. ex. tampons cataméniauxLeurs accessoires
• A61F 13/34 - Moyens pour retirer les tampons

Abrégé

A process for making individually wrapped personal hygiene absorbent articles is provided. It comprises: (i) providing a single image with indicia wherein at least one of the indicia is repeated more than once within said single image; (ii) printing a plurality of said single images over a continuous film to form a continuous repetition of the same single image in a side-by-side arrangement; (iii) cutting the printed film and/or web material along a transverse axis such to form a plurality of individual segments of film forming individual wrapping sheets comprising a portion of said single image and sized such to each accommodate one of said personal hygiene absorbent articles therein; (iv) wrapping individual personal hygiene absorbent articles each with one of said wrapping sheets such that a printed portion of the wrapping sheet is viewable; (v) stacking a plurality of the individually wrapped personal hygiene absorbent articles into a container.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/551 - Emballages pour garnitures absorbantes usagées ou dispositions pour les envelopper, p. ex. pour leur mise au rebut
• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
• A61F 13/84 - Accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, pour garnitures absorbantes

Abrégé

A mould for forming an absorbent core for an absorbent article is provided, the mould comprising a mould cavity bounded by at least one exterior surface defining the contour of the absorbent core and a bottom air permeable base surface, and a three-dimensional shaping profile member within the mould cavity. The shaping profile member and the air permeable base surface are engaged via interlocking elements.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
• A61F 13/532 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante
• A61F 13/534 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition non homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant
• B28B 1/26 - Fabrication d'objets façonnés à partir du matériau par coulée en moule poreux ou absorbant, c.-à-d. en coulant une suspension ou une dispersion du matériau dans un absorbeur de liquide ou un moule poreux, le liquide pouvant imbiber les parois du moule ou passer à travers celles-ci, p. ex. coulage de barbotineMoules à cet effet
• B28B 7/00 - MoulesNoyauxMandrins

Abrégé

An absorbent core for an absorbent article is provided an absorbent material, the absorbent core comprising one or more first zones comprising a first amount of absorbent material and one or more second zones comprising a second amount of absorbent material, wherein each second zone is at least partly delimited from the other second zones by the one or more first zones characterized in that the first amount of bulk absorbent material is different than the second amount of absorbent material, each amount of absorbent material being determined as weight per unit area.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
• A61F 13/532 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante
• A61F 13/534 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition non homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant

Abrégé

An absorbent core comprising substantially continuous zones of one or more high fluid distribution structures and discontinuous zones of fluid absorption structures surrounding the one or more high fluid distribution structures, wherein the one or more high fluid distribution structures are arranged to distribute fluid across the absorbent core at a speed that is faster than the speed of fluid distribution across the absorbent core by said discontinuous fluid absorption structures, and wherein said continuous zones extend along a path that is substantially parallel to at least a portion of the perimeter of the core, said portion of the perimeter of the core comprising at least a portion of the sides of the core and one of the ends of the core.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/532 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante
• A61F 13/533 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante possédant des zones de compression discontinues
• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
• A61F 13/475 - Serviettes hygiéniques, garnitures ou couches pour incontinence caractérisées par des moyens de prévention des fuites latérales

Abrégé

An absorbent core comprising a front portion; a back portion; a middle portion positioned between the front portion and the back portion; and a longitudinal axis extending along a length of said core and crossing said front, middle and back portions, the absorbent core having a width extending perpendicular to said length and a perimeter comprising at least two opposing ends and at least two opposing sides positioned between said ends wherein the absorbent core comprises one or more channels having a first shape when the absorbent core is in dry state and a second shape when the absorbent core is in wet state and wherein said first and second shapes are different.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/532 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante
• A61F 13/533 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant non homogène dans le plan de la garniture absorbante possédant des zones de compression discontinues
• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
• A61F 13/475 - Serviettes hygiéniques, garnitures ou couches pour incontinence caractérisées par des moyens de prévention des fuites latérales
• A61F 13/42 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec un indicateur ou une alarme d'humidité

Produits et services

Absorbing products for personal hygiene; absorbent hygienic items; belts for sanitary napkins; ladies bandage; sanitary napkins; panty liners; underpants for hygienic purposes; menstrual pads; menstrual pants; menstruation tampons; moist tissues for hygienic use included in this class; hygiene pants for incontinents; incontinence dressing; diapers for incontinents; diapers for adults; panty liners for incontinents; cotton wool and cotton swabs for medical or hygienic use included in this class.

Produits et services

Absorbing products for personal hygiene; absorbent hygienic items; belts for sanitary napkins; ladies bandage; sanitary napkins; panty liners; underpants for hygienic purposes; menstrual pads; menstrual pants; menstruation tampons; moist tissues for hygienic use included in this class; hygiene pants for incontinents; incontinence dressing; diapers for incontinents; diapers for adults; panty liners for incontinents; cotton wool and cotton swabs for medical or hygienic use included in this class.

Abrégé

The current invention concerns an absorbent hygiene article suitable to be worn around the waist of a wearer, such as a diaper, diaper pants or incontinence diaper, the article comprising a leakage barrier comprising a pair of leg cuffs arranged longitudinally on the body-facing side of the article from the front region to the back region across the crotch region, a first leg cuff of said pair of leg cuffs being arranged near a first leg hole defining edge of the article and a second leg cuff of said pair of leg cuffs being arranged near a second leg hole defining edge of the article and a front barrier and/or a back barrier, wherein the front barrier and/or the back barrier comprises a liquid-impermeable nonwoven sheet comprising a weight of at most 18 gsm and in that the elastic members of the leg cuffs do not overlap with the front barrier and/or the back barrier. The present invention also pertains to methods and apparatuses for manufacturing the article and the leakage barrier.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/49 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par la forme spécialement adaptées pour être portées autour de la taille, p. ex. couches-culottes
• A61F 13/494 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par la forme spécialement adaptées pour être portées autour de la taille, p. ex. couches-culottes caractérisées par des moyens de prévention des fuites latérales
• A61F 13/495 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par la forme spécialement adaptées pour être portées autour de la taille, p. ex. couches-culottes avec une cavité fécale
• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons

Abrégé

The current invention concerns a method and apparatus for stretching and repitching an elastic member for attachment to a moving substrate, the elastic member being stretchable in at least a longitudinal direction and said elastic member in an essential non-stretched condition comprising an initial length along said longitudinal direction, the method comprising the steps of:(1) providing the elastic member in essentially non- stretched condition to a set of repitching members with an initial supply pitch, said set of repitching members comprising at least a first repitching member and a second repitching member, and optionally one or more repitching members arranged between said first and said second repitching member;(2) receiving said elastic members arranged in non-stretched condition between said set of repitching members, whereby the distance between the first and the second repitching member corresponds to the initial length of the elastic member;(3) moving at least said first and said second repitching members following trajectories diverging from each other, thereby stretching said elastic members arranged between the repitching members to an application length which is longer than the initial length and which corresponds to the length of said elastic member in elastically stretched condition,whereby said repitching members are moved with selectively variable velocity when transferring said elastic members to selectively vary the application pitch of said elastic member in stretched condition on said substrate, the variation of the speed of said repitching members determining the application pitch of said elastic member in stretched condition on said substrate, characterized in that during step (3), said set of elastic members are rotated around a common rotation axis while the elastic member is being stretched from the initial length to the application length. Additionally, the invention concerns a method and apparatus for stretching and repitching an elastic member for attachment to a moving substrate whereby the elastic members are held by repitching members, which are rotated at an essentially constant rotational speed around rotation axes in trajectories, said trajectories being defined by having a differentradial distance from the rotation axis to the repitching member rotating around said rotation axis at the application position where the elastic member is attached to the substrate, than at the initial position where the elastic member is received by the repitching members, thereby changing the pitch of the elastic members.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
• B29C 55/04 - Façonnage par étirage, p. ex. étirage à travers une matriceAppareils à cet effet de plaques ou de feuilles suivant un seul axe, p. ex. étirage oblique
• B29C 55/08 - Façonnage par étirage, p. ex. étirage à travers une matriceAppareils à cet effet de plaques ou de feuilles suivant un seul axe, p. ex. étirage oblique coupant la direction d'alimentation

Abrégé

The current invention concerns an improved method for intermittently providing strips of a continuous first web material onto a continuous second web material, in particular a method for manufacturing tampon blanks, in a continuous process, thus avoiding the disadvantages of stop-and-go methods. Furthermore, an apparatus or system is provided for executing said methods.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
• A61F 13/20 - Tampons, p. ex. tampons cataméniauxLeurs accessoires

Abrégé

The invention pertains to a method for manufacturing a tampon packaging (24), comprising the steps of: a) wrapping a strip of heat-sealable film (23) around a holding means (1, 18), whereby a first transversal end (27) of said strip overlaps with a second transversal end (28) of said strip; b) heat sealing said first transversal end (27) to said second transversal end (28), thereby forming a tube of film, and c) removing said tube of film from said holding means, thereby obtaining a tampon packaging,characterized in that said heat sealing step (b) is performed at least partly during a combined movement of said holding means (1, 18) and said strip (23). The invention further pertains to related apparatuses, systems of tampon and tampon packaging and methods for manufacturing a packaged tampon.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65B 51/26 - Dispositifs spécialement adaptés pour faire des coutures transversales ou longitudinales dans les bandes ou les tubes
• A61F 13/551 - Emballages pour garnitures absorbantes usagées ou dispositions pour les envelopper, p. ex. pour leur mise au rebut

Produits et services

Absorbent sanitary articles; diapers, diaper towels and diaper pants for babies; disposable diapers, diaper towels and diaper pants for babies; disposable diapers, diaper towels and diaper pants of paper or cellulose for babies.

Produits et services

(1) (1)Absorbent articles for personal hygiene, namely, absorbent sanitary pads, napkins, towels, pants, diapers, tampons, panties and panty liners for feminine hygiene, for babies and for incontinents; Belts for sanitary napkins [towels]; Sanitary napkins and sanitary towels; Sanitary pads; Sanitary pants; Sanitary panties; Sanitary knickers; Panty liners; Sanitary tampons; napkins, diapers, diaper-pants and pant liners for incontinents; Pads, napkins, diapers, napkin-pants and diaper-pants for babies (2)Disposable absorbent paper sheets for personal hygienic use, disposable absorbent napkins, disposable absorbent pads for diaper changing, disposable absorbent hygienic paper; absorbent sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging

Produits et services

(1) Disposable absorbent paper sheets for personal hygienic use, disposable absorbent napkins, disposable absorbent pads for diaper changing, disposable absorbent hygienic paper; absorbent sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging (2) Absorbent articles for personal hygiene, namely, absorbent sanitary pads, napkins, towels, pants, diapers, tampons, panties and panty liners for feminine hygiene, for babies and for incontinents; Belts for sanitary napkins [towels]; Sanitary napkins and sanitary towels; Sanitary pads; Sanitary pants; Sanitary panties; Sanitary knickers; Panty liners; Sanitary tampons; napkins, diapers, diaper-pants and pant liners for incontinents; Pads, napkins, diapers, napkin-pants and diaper-pants for babies.

Produits et services

(1) Incontinent garments, namely incontinent briefs, expressly excluding feminine hygiene products. (2) Disposable paper products, namely, absorbent pads.

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a hygiene article comprising an effective odour control system, wherein essential oils, an organic zinc salt such a zinc ricinoleate, and preferably a chelating agent and/or a physical agent interact synergistically to reduce malodours of bodily fluids. The present invention is of particular importance to the field of hygiene products, in particular feminine hygiene absorbent articles(sanitary napkins, panty liners).

Classes IPC  ?

• A61L 15/20 - Bandages, pansements ou garnitures absorbant les fluides physiologiques tels que l'urine, le sang, p. ex. serviettes hygiéniques, tampons contenant des matériaux organiques
• A61L 15/40 - Bandages, pansements ou garnitures absorbant les fluides physiologiques tels que l'urine, le sang, p. ex. serviettes hygiéniques, tampons contenant des ingrédients de constitution indéterminée ou leurs produits de réaction

Abrégé

Absorbent article comprising a belly section and a back section, each of said section is provided with longitudinal edges, a transversal edge and a crotch section comprising an absorbent body and extending in the direction of a longitudinal center axis of the absorbent article. The crotch section, the front belly section and the rear back section define leg openings. Said belly section and back section comprise first elastification means, and, in an area of the belly section and the back section on the crotch side facing the leg openings, second elastification means are provided. Said second elastification means extend starting from longitudinal edges towards the longitudinal center axis of the absorbent article in a curved shape and are fanning out with increasing separation from each other in the back section and with equal separation from each other and parallel to each other in the belly section.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 13/49 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par la forme spécialement adaptées pour être portées autour de la taille, p. ex. couches-culottes

Produits et services

Pharmaceutical preparations; plasters, materials for dressings; sanitary preparations, plasters, babies' diapers, materials for dressings, including gauze for dressings, compresses, absorbent dressings and maternity towels, cotton wool for medical purposes; napkins for incontinents; surgical tissues; hygienic products for medical or sanitary use, namely disposable linen and protective disposable articles made of paper or cellulose; disposable diapers and disposable pants made of paper or cellulose; babies' diapers of paper. Paper handkerchiefs; kitchen roll paper; toilet paper, moistened paper tissues, paper napkins, paper handkerchiefs. Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities; education, providing of training and training sessions for nurses and care providers in relation to incontinence.

Produits et services

Pharmaceutical preparations; plasters, materials for dressings; sanitary preparations, plasters, babies' diapers, materials for dressings, including gauze for dressings, compresses, absorbent dressings and maternity towels, cotton wool for medical purposes; napkins for incontinents; surgical tissues; hygenic products for medical or sanitary use, namely disposable linen and protective disposable articles made of paper or cellulose; disposable diapers and disposable pants made of paper or cellulose; babies' diapers of paper. Paper handkerchiefs; kitchen roll paper; toilet paper, moistened paper tissues, paper napkins, paper handkerchiefs. Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities; education, providing of training and training sessions for nurses and care providers in relation to incontinence.

Produits et services

Sanitary articles for menstruation, including sanitary towels, panty liners, tampons, sanitary panties; sanitizing wipes not included in other classes; incontinence articles for adults not included in other classes, including incontinence diapers and pants; serviettes for medical or sanitary purposes; cotton wool and swabs for medical and sanitary purposes not included in other classes; disposable baby diapers and babies' napkin pants.

Produits et services

Pants, absorbent, for incontinents; diapers for adults; diapers for incontinents; nappy pants for incontinents; pant liners for incontinents; underpads for incontinents. Paper articles, paper napkins, disposable napkins. Napkins.

Produits et services

Paper and goods made of paper and/or cellulose, not included in other classes; disposable baby diapers made of paper and/or cellulose; disposable diaper pants made of paper and/or cellulose; wet wipes made of paper and/or cellulose; disposable baby changing underpads (baby mats) made of paper and/or cellulose.

Produits et services

Cosmétiques, en particulier produits de soins pour les bébés. Couches-culottes hygiéniques pour incontinents. Couches en cellulose, couches-culottes en cellulose, recouvertes d'un film imperméable, à savoir couches pour bébés (jetables).

Produits et services

Adult incontinence diapers, adult incontinence diaper pants and briefs, sanitary pads, disposable underpads for incontinence and hygienic purposes

Produits et services

Couches et changes complets, couches avec et sans élastiques et produits d'hygiène absorbants pour incontinence urinaire et/ou fécale pour adultes. Couches jetables en papier avec ou sans élastiques et langes en papier en tant que produits d'hygiène absorbants pour incontinence urinaire et/ou fécale pour bébés. Couches et changes complets, langes en matières textiles en tant que produits d'hygiène absorbants pour incontinence urinaire et/ou fécale pour bébés.

Produits et services

Soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices. Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products; dietetic products for children and the sick; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for weed and pest control. Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary instruments and apparatus (including artificial limbs, eyes and teeth). Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air and water.

Produits et services

Préparations pour blanchir et autres substances pour lessiver; préparations pour nettoyer, polir, dégraisser et abraser; savons; parfumerie, huiles essentielles, cosmétiques, lotions pour les cheveux; dentifrices. Produits pharmaceutiques, vétérinaires et hygiéniques; produits diététiques pour enfants et malades; emplâtres, matériel pour pansements; matières pour plomber les dents et pour empreintes dentaires; désinfectants; préparations pour détruire les mauvaises herbes et les animaux nuisibles. Instruments et appareils chirurgicaux, médicaux, dentaires et vétérinaires (y compris les membres, les yeux et les dents artificiels). Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau. Vêtements, y compris les bottes, les souliers et les pantoufles.