| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7156954 |
Soft tissue |
January 2, 2007 |
| Soft throughdried tissues, which are sufficiently soft to serve as premium bathroom tissues, can be made without the use of a Yankee dryer. The typical Yankee functions of building machine direction and cross-machine direction stretch are replaced by a wet end rush transfer and the t |
| 7156953 |
Process for producing a paper wiping product |
January 2, 2007 |
| A process for producing wiping products and wiping products made by the process are disclosed. According to the present invention, a paper web is treated on both sides with a bonding material. After the bonding material is applied, the web is then subjected to a dry rush transfer process |
| 7156939 |
Apparatus and method for securing engagement between fastening components of pre-fastened garmen |
January 2, 2007 |
| In a method and apparatus for securing engagement between fastening components of a pre-fastened garment upon initial assembly thereof, the fastening components are arranged by the apparatus in at least partially opposed relationship with each other and then engaged with each other to |
| 7156833 |
Absorbent article with fastening system |
January 2, 2007 |
| A pant-like absorbent refastenable garment adapted to easy application and removal has hook and loop fasteners on the front and back side panels and in particular embodiments frangible bonds connecting the front and back side panels. The frangible bonds connecting the front and back side |
| 7155991 |
Method of measuring attributes of personal care articles and compositions |
January 2, 2007 |
| Novel methods for measuring the soothing attributes of personal care compositions are disclosed. The methods disclosed are particularly suitable for measuring and comparing the soothing attributes of facial tissue to determine which facial tissue is most soothing to damaged skin. The |
| 7155746 |
Anti-wicking protective workwear and methods of making and using same |
January 2, 2007 |
| The present invention relates to protective outerwear for covering a body portion. The protective outerwear has an inside surface and an outside surface, with at least the outside surface including thereupon an ink jet printed low surface tension liquid blocking material in a continuous |
| 7154018 |
Absorbent article |
December 26, 2006 |
| An absorbent article for absorbing body waste. The includes a permeable liner having a body-facing surface oriented for facing a wearer when the absorbent article is worn and an absorbent-facing surface opposite the body-facing surface, an outer cover, and an absorbent body positioned |
| 7153569 |
Biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic copolyester films |
December 26, 2006 |
| Biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic films are disclosed. The films comprise filler particles and a copolyester. The films have high vapor permeability and tensile strength and are suitable for use in absorbent and non-absorbent products. |
| 7152603 |
Endotracheal catheter and manifold assembly with improved valve |
December 26, 2006 |
| The present invention relates to an improved flap valve or other internal component for use with respiratory suction catheter and manifold assemblies. This flap valve or other internal component provides the assembly with an improved mechanism for cleaning the tip of the catheter wit |
| 7151455 |
Activating a data tag by load or orientation or user control |
December 19, 2006 |
| Mechanically and reversibly activating or deactivating a radio frequency identification (RFID) data tag. An RFID tag includes an RFID chip for storing an RFID code, an antenna for communicating a radio frequency (RF) signal, and a mechanical switch coupling the RFID chip to the antenna. |
| 7150731 |
Disposable absorbent underpants |
December 19, 2006 |
| A disposable absorbent article is disclosed having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. The absorbent article has first, second and third pairs of leg elastics secured between an outer cover and an inner liner. The first, second and third leg elastics are arranged around each of t |
| 7150730 |
Refastenable pant-like disposable undergarment |
December 19, 2006 |
| A refastenable pant-like disposable undergarment for absorbing human discharge is disclosed. The undergarment includes a front panel, a back panel, and an absorbent assembly secured therebetween. The front and back panels are joined together to form a waist opening and a pair of leg |
| 7150616 |
Die for producing meltblown multicomponent fibers and meltblown nonwoven fabrics |
December 19, 2006 |
| A die tip adapted for extruding a plurality of meltblown multicomponent filaments that includes at least two series of conduits that extend and converge in to the interior of the die tip to convey a multicomponent thermoplastic structure in to the interior of the die tip to a series of |
| 7150137 |
Method of orienting articles at intervals to form a package |
December 19, 2006 |
| A novel packaging article and method are disclosed for an array of flexible, absorbent articles compressed or uncompressed, having an article front face, and article back face, an article top face, an article bottom face, and a pair of article side faces. An upper article section and |
| 7148396 |
Disposable garment with system for reducing humidity |
December 12, 2006 |
| A disposable garment generally has a liner, an outer cover, and a system for removing water vapor from an environment adjacent the wearer of the garment. A vapor permeable first container of the system contains a humidity reducing agent whereby the presence of humid air and the humid |
| 7148194 |
Method to increase fibronectin |
December 12, 2006 |
| The invention provides peptides, and compositions containing those peptides, that increase the amount of fibronectin in tissue. These compositions are useful for encouraging the maintenance and development of healthy skin, for preventing and treating wrinkles, and for treating wounds |
| 7147752 |
Hydrophilic fibers containing substantive polysiloxanes and tissue products made therefrom |
December 12, 2006 |
| The present invention is polysiloxane pretreated pulp fibers comprising pulp fibers, and a polysiloxane. The polysiloxane pretreated pulp fibers have a polysiloxane content of about 0.4 percent or greater by weight of dry pulp fibers, a silicone retention factor of about 0.6 or greater, |
| 7147751 |
Wiping products having a low coefficient of friction in the wet state and process for producing |
December 12, 2006 |
| Base sheets are disclosed having a reduced coefficient of friction in the wet state. In accordance with the present invention, the base sheets can be treated with a high molecular weight polyethylene oxide, a derivatized polyethylene oxide or an acrylate copolymer containing polyethylene |
| 7147252 |
Medical connector |
December 12, 2006 |
| A connector for a respiratory assembly is provided. The connector includes a body that has a first end and a second end. The body has a passage disposed therethrough from the first end to the second end to allow for transport of fluids and objects through the body. The passage changes |
| 7145054 |
Embossed absorbent article |
December 5, 2006 |
| An article (20) comprises a deformation-control member which can include an extending medial section (38), and a selected stiffened region (34). The stiffened region (34) can include a first array (40) of individual, stiffening elements (35), and at least a second array (50) of individua |
| 7143525 |
Through-air dryer assembly |
December 5, 2006 |
| A through-air dryer is disclosed. The through-air dryer includes a cylindrical deck made from a plurality of deck plates that support a throughdrying fabric. The deck plates are supported by opposing hubs. Each of the hubs is in communication with a bearing that is mounted to a stati |
| 7141519 |
Ion triggerable, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same |
November 28, 2006 |
| The present invention is directed to ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making ion triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further |
| 7141518 |
Durable charged particle coatings and materials |
November 28, 2006 |
| This invention concerns coatings having high surface area materials and at least one metal ion adsorbed onto the high surface area material as well as substrates having the coating and methods of applying the coating. The substrates may be films, woven fabrics or may be nonwoven fabrics. |
| 7141142 |
Method of making paper using reformable fabrics |
November 28, 2006 |
| Papermaking fabrics, particularly those fabrics useful for making tissue and towel products, can be modified to alter their structure, such as surface texture, and re-used to make a different product. The fabrics can be modified after removal from the paper machine or while on the paper |
| 7140513 |
Convertible dispenser for sheet material |
November 28, 2006 |
| A dispenser is provided which is adapted for dispensing from a table top and it is convertible to dispense from a conventional rolled product fixture. The dispenser includes a housing having a compartment configured to hold sheets. The housing also has a dispensing opening. The housing i |
| 7138560 |
Absorbent article with time-delayed absorbent binder composition |
November 21, 2006 |
| A personal care absorbent article includes a generally liquid permeable cover sheet, a generally liquid impermeable baffle, and an absorbent material disposed between the cover sheet and the baffle. A water soluble flexible absorbent binder composition is applied between the cover sheet |
| 7137971 |
Incontinence garment having pleated extensible liquid retention layer |
November 21, 2006 |
| An primary liquid retention layer suitable for use in an incontinence garment includes a plurality of pleats defined by fold lines in at least one region of the composite. The fold lines are oriented in a first direction. The primary liquid retention layer is stretchable in a second |
| 7135013 |
High swell absorbent changing a thin underpants-like garment into a thick diaper-like garment |
November 14, 2006 |
| A pant-like absorbent garment having a swellable absorbent core positioned between an outer cover and a body side liner at least partially bonded to the outer cover. The swellable absorbent core is swellable to a final thickness (t.sub.f) which is at least three times an initial thicknes |
| 7132379 |
Antimicrobial absorbent article, and methods of making and using the same |
November 7, 2006 |
| A non-irritating multi-ply absorbent article made by treating an inner surface with one or more antimicrobial agents and treating the one or more outer surfaces with one or more siloxane compositions, and methods of making and using the same. The antimicrobial agent will remain confi |
| 7131609 |
Dispenser for sheet material |
November 7, 2006 |
| A dispenser adapted to dispense sheet material therefrom is provided and includes a housing including a base and a cover. The base includes a platform configured to support sheet material. The platform includes a dispensing disk and the platform has an outer perimeter intersected by a |
| 7130710 |
System and method for tracking and exploiting per station information from a multiple repeat man |
October 31, 2006 |
| Systems and methods for identifying, tracking and exploiting per station information from a multiple repeat manufacturing device used in connection with a web converting manufacturing process such as that used for manufacturing disposable absorbent garments. Some of the disclosed emb |
| 7130709 |
Manufacturing information and alarming system and method |
October 31, 2006 |
| Systems and methods for providing alarming indications and troubleshooting indications and actions in connection with a web converting manufacturing process such as that used for manufacturing disposable absorbent garments. Some of the disclosed embodiments include relating inspection |
| 7128732 |
Undergarment protection article and method |
October 31, 2006 |
| An absorbent article and method are disclosed for providing side leakage protection for an undergarment and absorbent article positioning guidance for proper placement on the undergarment. In one embodiment, an absorbent cuff pad is configured to fit the pudendal region of a woman with c |
| 7127951 |
Roll firmness measuring system and process |
October 31, 2006 |
| An online roll firmness measurement system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a contact element is placed in a fixed position. A roll of material is placed in between the contact element and a support surface. Based upon the amount of force exerted on the contact element, the firmness |
| 7127771 |
Dental wipe |
October 31, 2006 |
| An oral cleaning device that can fit onto a human finger is provided. The oral cleaning device, or dental wipe, is at least partially made from an elastomeric material, such as an elastomeric nonwoven, so that the wipe can more aptly fit onto a finger. Furthermore, the wipe, in some |
| 7124911 |
Container and cartridge for dispensing paper products |
October 24, 2006 |
| The present invention provides a container for dispensing individual paper products that includes a housing, a cover hingedly or removably attached to the housing wherein the cover defines a dispensing opening, a means for elevating paper products, and a plunger disposed in the interior |
| 7124755 |
Respiratory circuit support arm |
October 24, 2006 |
| A support arm for use in a respiratory circuit is provided. The support arm includes a plurality of arm segments that are movably connected with one another such that the arm segments are adjustable with respect to another. At least one inflatable bladder is provided. The bladder is |
| 7124489 |
Process for producing a catheter |
October 24, 2006 |
| A process for producing a catheter having a head, a shaft, a distal end, and a tip member wherein the tip member is secured onto the distal end of the catheter during production of the tip member. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a process for producing a cathet |
| 7123981 |
Autosetpoint registration control system and method associated with a web converting manufacturi |
October 17, 2006 |
| Systems and methods for providing registration control in connection with a web converting manufacturing process such as that used for manufacturing disposable absorbent garments. Some of the disclosed embodiments include relating inspection data, such as product (or process) attribu |
| 7123765 |
Apparatus and method for inspecting articles |
October 17, 2006 |
| Method and apparatus for inspecting articles with multiple elements to determine if the elements are properly located, which includes pinching at least a portion of the article including at least some of the elements at an inspection station; irradiating the pinched portions of the artic |
| 7121457 |
Automatically adjusting parameters of a lifting device by identifying objects to be lifted |
October 17, 2006 |
| Automatically adjusting parameters of a lifting device for a material to be lifted. An interrogator module reads data from a data tag attached to an object. The data includes an identifier associated with the object. A database module retrieves a value from a memory area based on the rea |
| 7118855 |
Diffraction-based diagnostic devices |
October 10, 2006 |
| A biosensor includes a substrate with a layer of receptive material disposed thereon. The receptive material is specific for an analyte of interest. A pattern of active and inactive areas of the receptive material are defined in the receptive material layer by a masking process. |
| 7118759 |
Absorbent articles containing additives |
October 10, 2006 |
| Effective amounts of the inhibitory compounds described herein capable of significantly reducing the production of TSST-1 are as follows: (1) compounds of Structure (I): from about 0.0001 micromoles/gram absorbent product to about 0.08 micromoles/gram absorbent product, desirably from |
| 7118639 |
Structured material having apertures and method of producing the same |
October 10, 2006 |
| A method for producing an apertured structured material for accommodating passage of fluids, particularly high viscosity fluids, through the apertured structured material. In one embodiment, the apertured structured material is a composite material formed by differential shrinkage of |
| 7117816 |
Heated pet bed |
October 10, 2006 |
| The present invention relates to a pet bed that includes a heating layer which is formed of an enclosure and a heating composition sealed inside the enclosure. The enclosure includes a gas-permeable section such that the heating composition generates heat when a gas is received through t |
| 7115321 |
Absorbent binder coating |
October 3, 2006 |
| An absorbent binder coating including monoethylenically unsaturated polymer units, polyacrylate ester units that include an alkoxysilane functionality, and polyolefin glycol units and/or polyolefin oxide units, can be applied to various substrates. For example, the coating can be sel |
| 7115273 |
Anti-viral lotion tissue, and methods for making and using the same |
October 3, 2006 |
| A soothing anti-viral lotion composition and a lotioned tissue product having a surface with the lotion composition applied thereto, and methods for making and using the same. The lotion composition includes an anti-viral organic acid and a topical delivery system. The topical delive |
| 7115116 |
Labial pad having various means |
October 3, 2006 |
| 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. The absorbent article (40) has an absorbent (66) which may |
| 7114639 |
Vent plug for self-contained viscous liquid dispenser |
October 3, 2006 |
| A self-contained viscous liquid dispenser having an improved vent valve is provided. The vent valve includes a plug member having a sealing ridge at its perimeter. The vent valve is activated at reduced pressure differentials between the inside and outside of the dispenser. The vent |
| 7112257 |
Method of mechanical softening of sheet material |
September 26, 2006 |
| New and improved methods and products are disclosed relating to softness of fibrous webs. Increased softness, among other things, is obtained by abrading the surface of the web to create fuzziness from protruding fibers. |
