| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7294593 |
Absorbent article material with elastomeric borders |
November 13, 2007 |
| A material is provided that is particularly suited for use in absorbent articles. The material has a base layer of a generally non-elastic material and at least two strips or regions of elastomeric material attached to the base layer material with a space therebetween such that a cen |
| 7294591 |
Absorbent composite including a folded substrate and an absorbent adhesive composition |
November 13, 2007 |
| An absorbent composite is provided including a substrate, at least a portion of which is coated with an absorbent adhesive composition. The substrate is folded upon itself to provide a plurality of panels. A personal care product including the absorbent composite is also disclosed. |
| 7294378 |
Roll of wet wipes |
November 13, 2007 |
| There is provided a roll of wet wipes that may be used in a system and apparatus for dispensing wet wipes. The system may include a housing, a tray and a cartridge. The cartridge has the ability to be inserted into the dispenser in a pre-selected manner based on the desired orientation |
| 7294238 |
Non-woven through air dryer and transfer fabrics for tissue making |
November 13, 2007 |
| One embodiment of the present invention is an endless non-woven tissue making fabric having a three-dimensional texture suitable for use as a fabric for producing three-dimensional fibrous webs. The endless non-woven tissue making fabric comprises a plurality of substantially paralle |
| 7294230 |
Flexible multi-ply tissue products |
November 13, 2007 |
| Lightweight multi-ply tissue products, such as facial tissue and bath tissue, are produced by printing flexible polymeric binder material, such as certain latex binders, onto one or more inner surfaces of the multi-ply tissue product. The resulting products have low stiffness and hig |
| 7294229 |
Tissue products having substantially equal machine direction and cross-machine direction mechani |
November 13, 2007 |
| A tissue product having a combination of substantially equal tensile energy absorbed (TEA) in the machine direction and the cross-machine direction of the tissue sheet and a significant level of stretch in both directions provides improved perception of strength and resistance to "po |
| 7293738 |
Freestanding dispenser for dispensing two different substrates |
November 13, 2007 |
| A freestanding dispenser for dual dispensing of a wet substrate and a dry substrate includes: a base for supporting the freestanding dispenser on a substantially horizontal surface; a support member connected to the base, the support member holding a roll of a dry substrate in a substant |
| 7293561 |
Low profile adapter for tracheal tubes |
November 13, 2007 |
| An adapter for use on a suction lumen of a catheter is disclosed. The adapter is capable of extending the suction capabilities of the catheter to a point distal to a suction port in the catheter. The adapter is at least partially inserted into the catheter. The adapter contains a plug |
| 7291382 |
Low density flexible resilient absorbent open-cell thermoplastic foam |
November 6, 2007 |
| A low density, flexible, resilient, absorbent open-cell thermoplastic foam includes a combination of thermoplastic elastomer, ethylene ionomer, stiff polymer, and surfactant selected to provide various advantageous properties. The foam is useful in personal care absorbent articles, m |
| 7291239 |
High loft low density nonwoven webs of crimped filaments and methods of making same |
November 6, 2007 |
| High loft, low density nonwoven webs are produced by forming substantially continuous, spunbond, crimped, bicomponent fibers of A/B bilateral morphology in an unheated fiber draw unit. The fibers are then heated and cooled in the absence of impeding forces to achieve maximum crimp in the |
| 7290545 |
Face mask with anti-fog folding |
November 6, 2007 |
| A face mask is provided that is configured to reduce or eliminate fogging that may occur on eye wear or an eyeshield worn by a user of the face mask. The face mask includes a body portion that has a layer with an inner surface configured for facing the face of the user. The layer has |
| 7288162 |
Process for making a garment including an absorbent assembly |
October 30, 2007 |
| A process for making a garment that can include an absorbent assembly is disclosed. The process includes transporting a garment shell web in a machine direction. Portions of the web may be removed to provide an opening, and an absorbent assembly may be disposed on the garment shell w |
| 7288080 |
Labial pad |
October 30, 2007 |
| An absorbent article (40), such as a labial pad, configured for disposition within the vestibule (42) of a female wearer. The absorbent article (40) may be worn by females for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both. |
| 7285595 |
Synergistic fluorochemical treatment blend |
October 23, 2007 |
| Disclosed herein are fluorochemical blends suitable for producing repellency to low surface tension fluids such as, for example, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones and hydrophilic liquids, such as those containing surfactants. The fluorochemical blends may be beneficially utilized to produ |
| 7285520 |
Water disintegratable cleansing wipes |
October 23, 2007 |
| Cleansing wipes comprising a film forming polymeric material and a cleansing agent stored in dry form are disclosed. The cleansing wipes are water disintegratable such that upon contact with water, the cleansing wipes release the cleansing agent and begin to dissolve/disperse into the |
| 7285424 |
Membrane-based assay devices |
October 23, 2007 |
| A membrane-based assay device for detecting the presence or quantity of an analyte residing in a test sample is provided. The device utilizes a self-calibrated magnetic binding assay format (e.g., sandwich, competitive, etc.) that includes detection probes capable of generating a det |
| 7285178 |
Method and apparatus for making a wrapped absorbent core |
October 23, 2007 |
| In a method and apparatus for making an absorbent structure, an absorbent core and a wrapsheet are arranged in an unwrapped configuration with a first face of the absorbent core facing a first face of the wrapsheet, and with the absorbent core disposed laterally between laterally opposit |
| 7282349 |
Solvatochromatic bacterial detection |
October 16, 2007 |
| Solvatochromic dyes are used herein to indicate the presence of bacteria by incorporating them into various substrates such as films, woven and nonwoven fabrics, paper towels, coform and airlaid materials and bonded carded webs. These dyes change color in response to a change in polarity |
| 7280441 |
Visual indicator chronograph and the use of the same |
October 9, 2007 |
| A timer indicator or chronograph is described. The chronograph functions according to chromatographic principles to develop a perceptible visual image or pattern on an indicator panel or display area, which serves as a means to monitor the relative amount of time that elapses. The ch |
| 7278988 |
Dual-use pantiliner |
October 9, 2007 |
| A pantiliner has a periphery and at least one fold line. The fold line allows the pantiliner to be adjusted in size by folding the pantiliner along the fold line(s). The product is thus convertible and may be used with conventional "hourglass" shaped panties or folded along the fold |
| 7276642 |
Pattern unbonded nonwoven web and process for making same |
October 2, 2007 |
| The present invention provides a pattern-unbonded material that has at least two distinct regions. One region has different bond pattern than another region. The different bond pattern provides different, specific functionality or characteristics to the material. In an embodiment, the |
| 7276486 |
Compositions for vaginal treatment |
October 2, 2007 |
| The invention provides mannose phosphate and salts thereof for increasing vaginal cell growth, vaginal cell maturation and vaginal moisture, as well as compositions, articles and methods for treating and preventing vaginal conditions characterized by poor vaginal cell growth, low vaginal |
| 7276459 |
Ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers, a method of making same and items using same |
October 2, 2007 |
| The present invention is directed to ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion-sensitive, water-dispersible polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-co |
| 7275658 |
Dispenser capable of dispensing sheet-like articles |
October 2, 2007 |
| A dispenser is disclosed which is capable of dispensing articles from two locations. The dispenser includes first and second members pivotally connected together by a first hinge to form a first entrance into the dispenser. The first and second members are capable of housing a plural |
| 7273646 |
Personal care absorbent article having spliced absorbent material |
September 25, 2007 |
| A personal care absorbent article including spliced absorbent material. The absorbent material has a first portion of absorbent material spliced to a second portion of absorbent material to form a longer, continuous length of absorbent material suitable for uninterrupted sequential infee |
| 7273156 |
Adjustable sheet dispenser |
September 25, 2007 |
| A dispenser for sheet materials includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and a restraining member preventing the top and bottom portion from separating. The top portion and the bottom portion can telescope to vary the dispenser's overall height. In one embodiment, by designing a dis |
| 7270889 |
Tackified amorphous-poly-alpha-olefin-bonded structures |
September 18, 2007 |
| A bonded structure including one or more substrates bonded together with a tackified amorphous poly-alpha-olefin adhesive composition. One method of making such a bonded structure is carried out by applying a tackified amorphous poly-alpha-olefin adhesive composition to one or more s |
| 7270723 |
Microporous breathable elastic film laminates, methods of making same, and limited use or dispos |
September 18, 2007 |
| A breathable, elastic film/support layer laminate includes a thermoplastic elastomer film sheet of a thermoplastic elastomer and a filled semi crystalline predominantly linear polymer. The film includes between about 25 and 70 weight percent filler, between about 5 and 30 by weight perce |
| 7270631 |
Method of tucking side panels with side panel fold location control |
September 18, 2007 |
| A method of tucking a pair of side panels into a body portion of a pant-like garment in which the fold locations can be controlled. The garment is positioned between an upper vacuum conveyor and a lower vacuum conveyor. Opposing vacuum zones from the upper and lower conveyors hold a |
| 7268104 |
Color changing liquid cleansing products |
September 11, 2007 |
| Novel liquid cleansing products are disclosed. The cleansing products are comprised of a first colored structured liquid and a second colored structured liquid that when dispensed from a suitable dispenser, mix together to form a new colored cleansing product prior to, and during, us |
| 7266518 |
Spare parts inventory management |
September 4, 2007 |
| A method for managing spare parts and tools for a manufacturing enterprise is disclosed. Historical demand values are statistically analyzed to determine optimal stocking levels for spare parts based upon required availability percentages, parts lead times, and the statistical distri |
| 7265258 |
Absorbent articles with nits and free-flowing particles |
September 4, 2007 |
| Absorbent articles comprising fibrous nits and other free-flowing particles are disclosed. In one embodiment, an absorbent article is disclosed comprising free-flowing particles in a central portion which, in conjunction with other absorbent members, provides excellent body fit and g |
| 7265257 |
Absorbent articles comprising a bodily exudate modifying agent and a film-forming skin care form |
September 4, 2007 |
| Absorbent articles having enhanced absorption of bodily exudates are disclosed. The absorbent articles comprise a bodily exudate modifying agent and a skin care formulation. The bodily exudate modifying agent is capable of reducing the viscosity of bodily exudates such as feces and m |
| 7265192 |
Breathable elastomeric article |
September 4, 2007 |
| The present invention is directed to breathable elastomeric articles. The articles of the present invention may allow the transmission of water vapor while still providing an effective barrier to virus, bacteria, contaminants, bodily fluids, and the like. In general, a breathability |
| 7264859 |
Lubricious coating for medical devices |
September 4, 2007 |
| Medical devices having at least a portion thereof coated with a lubricious polymer are disclosed. The lubricious polymer can be, for instance, a hydrogel polymer, such as a quaternary amine acrylate polymer. To bond the lubricious polymer to the surface of the medical device, the medical |
| 7264686 |
Method of forming a waist band on an absorbent article |
September 4, 2007 |
| A method of forming a waist band on an absorbent article is disclosed. The method includes forming stretchable front and back panels and attaching an elastic band to at least one of the panels. Each elastic band is cantilevered outward from a distal end of the panel to which it is at |
| 7264615 |
Absorbent insert for use with an outer absorbent garment |
September 4, 2007 |
| An absorbent insert for use with an absorbent garment has a body-facing outer surface and a garment-facing outer surface. The garment-facing outer surface is at least partially permeable to fluids. The insert also includes one or more absorbent layers and one or more delay layer(s) a |
| 7263997 |
Respiratory apparatus having an instrument introduction section and manifold |
September 4, 2007 |
| A respiratory apparatus includes an instrument introduction section that is used for introducing an instrument into an artificial airway of a patient. The instrument introduction section has a distal end and proximal end with an opening which allows for insertion of the instrument in |
| 7258878 |
Anti-microbial composition and methods of use thereof |
August 21, 2007 |
| The present invention is directed to anti-microbial compositions and methods for treating fungal and yeast infections. |
| 7258867 |
Aromatic compositions as inhibitors of exoprotein production in non-absorbent articles |
August 21, 2007 |
| Non-absorbent articles are disclosed. The non-absorbent articles include an effective amount of an aromatic inhibitory compound to substantially inhibit the production of exotoxins by Gram positive bacteria. The aromatic inhibitory compounds of the present invention have the general |
| 7258758 |
Strong high loft low density nonwoven webs and laminates thereof |
August 21, 2007 |
| High loft, low density nonwoven webs suitable for use in a variety of applications requiring strong fabric layers are produced by forming substantially continuous, spunbond, crimped, bicomponent fibers of crimpable, e.g., side by side or eccentric sheath/core (A/B) configuration whic |
| 7258684 |
System and method for disguising personal care products |
August 21, 2007 |
| The present invention discloses and claims a system and method for disguising a personal care product. The personal care product includes a pattern that matches a design on an undergarment so that the personal care product blends into the background of the undergarment. The method fo |
| 7258428 |
Multiple head concentric encapsulation system |
August 21, 2007 |
| A multi-headed ink-jet system adapted to eject encapsulated liquids is provided, which includes a plurality of concentric piezoelectric members. Each concentric piezoelectric member has a chamber configured to carry a liquid therethrough, and each concentric piezoelectric member is in |
| 7255816 |
Method of recycling bonded fibrous materials and synthetic fibers and fiber-like materials produ |
August 14, 2007 |
| A method of recycling bonded fibrous materials, the method includes the steps of: providing pieces of bonded fibrous materials, the pieces having sizes that are adapted for suspension in a liquid; suspending the discrete pieces of bonded fibrous materials in a liquid; applying mechan |
| 7252870 |
Nonwovens having reduced Poisson ratio |
August 7, 2007 |
| Nonwoven materials having a pattern incorporated into the materials are disclosed. The nonwoven materials may be, for instance, tissue webs, meltspun webs such as meltblown webs or spunbond webs, bonded carded webs, hydroentangled webs, and the like. The pattern may be incorporated i |
| 7252730 |
Method and apparatus for applying an elastic member |
August 7, 2007 |
| A method and apparatus for stretching an elastic member and applying it to an article web include a pair of wheels that rotate the elastic member. In particular, the pair of wheels engages the elastic member at an entry location on the pair of wheels and rotates the elastic member from t |
| 7250549 |
Three-piece garment having an absorbent insert secured with variable adhesive regions |
July 31, 2007 |
| An absorbent garment includes a front body panel having a terminal waist edge and a terminal crotch edge and a rear body panel having a terminal waist edge and a terminal crotch edge. The terminal crotch edge of the rear body panel is longitudinally spaced from and forms a gap with the |
| 7250548 |
Absorbent article with temperature change member disposed on the outer cover and between absorbe |
July 31, 2007 |
| An absorbent article may define a front region, a rear region, and a crotch region intermediate the front and rear regions. The article may include an outercover, a liner and an absorbent assembly front portion disposed intermediate the outercover and the liner in the front region. T |
| 7247675 |
Elastomer compositions and method of making them |
July 24, 2007 |
| Compositions of high and low performance elastomer are formed using a process that chemically reacts some of the high and low performance elastomers together to form a graft copolymer. The elastomeric compositions provide intimately mixed elastomeric compositions which are thermodyna |
| 7247500 |
Reduction of the hook effect in membrane-based assay devices |
July 24, 2007 |
| A membrane-based assay device for detecting the presence or quantity of an analyte residing in a test sample is provided. The device utilizes a chromatographic zone on which is disposed a plurality of microporous particles. The chromatographic zone can effectively reduce the "hook ef |
