| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7073310 |
Flexible carton loading apparatus |
July 11, 2006 |
| By loading both upright and flat tissue clips into their respective cartons by pushing on one end of the clip along the clip's longitudinal axis, a simple flexible carton loading apparatus is possible. To load flat tissue clips, the buckets of the carton loading apparatus are configu |
| 7071164 |
Anti-cancer and wound healing compounds |
July 4, 2006 |
| The invention provides inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases that are useful as anti-tumor agents and for treating wounds. The inhibitors are peptides having sequences related to cleavage regions of the proenzyme forms of matrix metalloproteinases. The peptide inhibitors of the inv |
| 7070854 |
Water-dispersible, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same |
July 4, 2006 |
| The present invention is directed to triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further direct |
| 7070678 |
Paper webs having a watermark pattern |
July 4, 2006 |
| A process for producing paper webs having a pattern formed into the web is disclosed. The pattern is formed during formation of the web and is made by varying the basis weight of the web. The paper web is produced by depositing an aqueous suspension of fibers between two forming surfaces |
| 7070672 |
Process for making a feminine sanitary napkin or other absorbent article having place and cut wi |
July 4, 2006 |
| A process (100) for forming an article (20) includes delivering an article web (120) which provides an interconnected plurality of article-segments (104). At least one selected article-segment (104) can include at least one wing-panel component or member (142), which has been operatively |
| 7070143 |
System for dispensing plurality of wet wipes |
July 4, 2006 |
| There is provided a system for dispensing a plurality of perforated wipes having a perforation detach strength characteristic. The system includes a dispenser having a dispensing force characteristic and including a sealable chamber. The chamber is configured to retain the plurality of |
| 7069970 |
Apparatus for forming a lap seam |
July 4, 2006 |
| New processes and apparatus for forming lap seams and making prefastened disposable absorbent articles are disclosed. The apparatus can include an interior folding mechanism adapted to position a first panel in an interior position and an exterior folding mechanism adapted to position a |
| 7066921 |
Disposable undergarment with body conforming fit and containment pocket |
June 27, 2006 |
| A disposable undergarment includes a front body panel having a body side and a garment side, a rear body panel having a body side and a garment side, and an absorbent composite connected to the front body panel and having a front terminal edge and a rear terminal edge. The rear terminal |
| 7066355 |
Self-contained viscous liquid dispenser with a foaming pump |
June 27, 2006 |
| A self contained viscous liquid dispenser with a foaming pump mechanism includes a housing defining an internal liquid reservoir. A foaming pump mechanism is configured with the housing and includes a horizontally disposed pump chamber fitted through an opening in the housing to extend |
| 7066006 |
Method of collecting data relating to attributes of personal care articles and compositions |
June 27, 2006 |
| 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 |
| 7063689 |
Sanitary napkin with garment attachment panels |
June 20, 2006 |
| An elongated sanitary napkin has deflectable longitudinal side edges formed by an edge or peripheral seal along the opposite sides of an absorbent. A garment attachment panel is secured to the underside of each side edge. A fixed portion of the panel is bonded flat against the side e |
| 7063245 |
System for dispensing plurality of wet wipes |
June 20, 2006 |
| There is provided a wet wipes dispensing system. The system includes a plurality of separably joined wet wipes and the plurality of separably joined wet wipes include a lubricant. The system also includes a dispenser including a sealed chamber, the sealed chamber housing the pluralit |
| 7061379 |
RFID system and method for ensuring safety of hazardous or dangerous substances |
June 13, 2006 |
| A RFID method for storing products in a defined location is provided to minimize undesired combinations of stored products resulting from improper placement of the products in the storage location. RFID smart tags are associated with any products to be stored within the storage locat |
| 7060867 |
Absorbent article with a body facing liner having discretely placed lotion deposits |
June 13, 2006 |
| An absorbent article includes an outer cover member, a liner, and an absorbent body structure disposed between the cover member and the liner. A first matrix of discrete deposits of a skin wellness lotion formulation are applied relative to the body facing surface of the liner so as to |
| 7060795 |
Wound care compositions |
June 13, 2006 |
| The invention provides polypeptides that can inhibit the activity of matrix metalloproteinases. Such polypeptides are useful for treating wounds, for example, chronic wounds. |
| 7059505 |
Method and system for breaking a web perforation |
June 13, 2006 |
| An apparatus for breaking a perforation of a moving web includes a web conveyor adapted to move a web in a machine direction, wherein the web has at least one perforation, and at least one breaking member moveable between a first position and a second position. The at least one breaking |
| 7059493 |
Dispenser for wet and dry interfolded tissue |
June 13, 2006 |
| A dispenser is provided for simultaneously storing and dispensing premoistened tissue sheets and dry tissue sheets. The dispenser includes a housing having a compartment configured to retain a supply of dry tissue sheets, and a liquid impermeable compartment configured to retain a su |
| 7059474 |
Packaged array of flexible articles |
June 13, 2006 |
| A novel packaging article and method are disclosed for an array of flexible, absorbent articles compressed or uncompressed, having an article front face, an article back face, an article top face, an article bottom face, and a pair of article side faces. An upper article section and |
| 7056891 |
Method to produce a tampon that inhibits exoprotein production from gram positive bacteria |
June 6, 2006 |
| A method to inhibit the production of exoproteins from Gram positive bacteria, such as harmful proteins produced by Staphylococcus species, is described. The method is particularly useful to inhibit the production of TSST-1, alpha-toxin and/or enterotoxins A, B and C from Staphylococcus |
| 7056889 |
Compounds that bind P2Y.sub.2 or P2Y.sub.1 receptors |
June 6, 2006 |
| The invention provides peptides and compounds that can bind to P2Y.sub.2 receptors that are useful for modulating the secretion of mucus within mucosal surfaces. |
| 7056572 |
Thin, soft bath tissue having a bulky feel |
June 6, 2006 |
| Low density, resilient webs are highly calendered to significantly increase density. The resulting tissue has low caliper and stretch but retains good Void Volume and premium-like softness. |
| 7056535 |
Triggered release from proteinoid microspheres |
June 6, 2006 |
| The invention provides proteinoid microsphere made up of a mixture of thermally condensed amino acids that are crosslinked with a bis dithiol crosslinker reagent. The proteinoid microspheres of the invention may be used to encapsulate a material or a compound and to provide slow, sus |
| 7056335 |
Thermal therapy sleeve |
June 6, 2006 |
| A flexible thermal therapy sleeve is disclosed. The sleeve features a first layer including an array of non-communicating chambers containing a first phase change material and a second layer, where the first layer is joined to the second layer to form at least a partial enclosure having |
| 7056313 |
Aesthetically improved side panels for disposable garment and methods of making the same |
June 6, 2006 |
| A personal care garment having side seams with a discreet or aesthetically pleasing appearance. The side seams can extend from a waist opening to each of two leg openings between a front side panel and a back side panel. In one embodiment, a ribbon cover is attached to an outer surface |
| 7053151 |
Grafted biodegradable polymer blend compositions |
May 30, 2006 |
| The present invention is a hydrolytically modified, biodegradable polymer and a method of making a hydrolytically modifiable a biodegradable polymer. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is a method of grafting polar groups onto biodegradable polymers and modified biodegradable p |
| 7053131 |
Absorbent articles comprising supercritical fluid treated HIPE, I-HIPE foams and other foams |
May 30, 2006 |
| The present invention comprises compositions and methods of making high internal phase emulsion foam (HIPE) and inverse high internal phase emulsion foam (I-HIPE) using super critical fluids. Such foams may be used in a wide variety of articles such as absorbent articles. |
| 7053029 |
Use indicating soap |
May 30, 2006 |
| There is provided a soap that contains an indicator that produces an observable change after a period of time to show that sufficient cleaning has been done or to indicate the thoroughness of the cleaning. The soap is preferably made from two components that produce a color and/or vi |
| 7052642 |
Composition for forming an elastomeric article |
May 30, 2006 |
| A composition for forming an elastomeric article is disclosed. The composition includes an elastomeric material and a film leveler, where the film leveler is present in an amount of from about 0.05% to about 5.0% by mass of the composition. |
| 7051903 |
Viscous liquid dispenser having leak prevention device |
May 30, 2006 |
| A dispenser for dispensing metered amounts of a viscous liquid includes a liquid reservoir and a pump chamber having an opening in communication with the reservoir. A pump mechanism including a pump cylinder with a dispensing channel therethrough is configured with the pump chamber and |
| 7048991 |
Elastic composites for garments |
May 23, 2006 |
| An elastic composite is formed by securing an elastic member to a substrate along a securement path extending longitudinally of the substrate. The position of the elastic member on the substrate varies laterally along the longitudinally extending securement path in a generally period |
| 7048885 |
Method and apparatus for forming an embossed article |
May 23, 2006 |
| An apparatus and process (20) for forming an embossed web or other article can include moving a target, composite web (26) along an appointed machine-direction (22) at a selected web speed, and operatively contacting the target web (26) with a rotary embossing device (38) to thereby |
| 7048143 |
Container and cartridge for dispensing paper products |
May 23, 2006 |
| The present invention provides a container for dispensing individual paper products that includes a housing having side walls defining an interior area for receiving a plurality of paper products, wherein one of the side walls defines a slot. The housing further includes a means for urgi |
| 7047852 |
Feedforward control system for an elastic material |
May 23, 2006 |
| A process for providing feedforward control to control the feed rate of an elastic material. The process involves measuring the distance between registration marks on the elastic material prior to cut-off. These measurements are compared to a target cut length. The feed rate of a feed |
| 7047572 |
Disposable pant having an inward crotch seam and method of making same |
May 23, 2006 |
| A method of making a disposable pant having an inward fin crotch seam includes providing first and second panels, each panel having an inner surface, an outer surface, a panel waist edge, a panel leg edge, and two side regions. The panels are positioned such that their respective outer |
| 7045559 |
Electrically conductive adhesive hydrogels with solubilizer |
May 16, 2006 |
| A composition providing electrically conductive adhesive hydrogels suitable for use as skin contact adhesives and, particularly, suitable for use as an electrical interface for disposable medical devices. The present hydrogels provide for reduced skin irritation and/or malodor proper |
| 7045211 |
Crimped thermoplastic multicomponent fiber and fiber webs and method of making |
May 16, 2006 |
| The present invention provides a crimped multicomponent fiber containing at least two polymer components arranged in a crimpable configuration in distinct zones or segments across the cross-section of the fiber wherein one component comprises a dielectrically susceptible material. The |
| 7045031 |
Method of optimizing spacing between elastic members in applying leg elastics |
May 16, 2006 |
| A method of applying leg elastics to absorbent garments involves optimizing the spacing between multiple elastic members. The elastic members are bonded to a substrate with variable spacing along the length of the leg opening. More particularly, narrower spacing is provided in the cr |
| 7045029 |
Structured material and method of producing the same |
May 16, 2006 |
| A method for producing a structured material for accommodating passage of fluids, particularly high viscosity fluids, through the structured material. In one embodiment, the structured material is a composite material formed of a first layer, for example a polypropylene polymer, havi |
| 7044131 |
Disposable face mask |
May 16, 2006 |
| A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose and mouth of a wearer, and a connecting means included with the mask body. The connecting means includes a pair of ties, an elastic cord, and/or an extension having lateral panels which have a connectable secti |
| 7041868 |
Bioabsorbable wound dressing |
May 9, 2006 |
| A wound dressing includes a first layer located adjacent the wound and which comprises a material that is bioabsorbable, porous and adapted for serving as a scaffold for cell attachment and proliferation; and a second layer which is in contact with the first layer and which comprises an |
| 7041787 |
Design and use of advanced zinc chelating peptides to regulate matrix metalloproteinases |
May 9, 2006 |
| The present invention relates to MMP regulators that comprise new synthetic peptides, that comprise amino acid sequences structurally similar to those of MMP binding region of TIMPs, coupled to zinc chelators. The invention also relates to methods for making these MMP regulators and |
| 7041367 |
Glove having improved donning characteristics |
May 9, 2006 |
| An elastomeric article includes a substrate body formed from an elastomeric material. The substrate body has a first surface, and a donning layer overlying at least a portion of the first surface. The donning layer is formed from a modified vinyl acetate polymer. |
| 7041160 |
Solubility additive for ink compositions |
May 9, 2006 |
| An additive for improving the solubility of dyes in a dye composition is disclosed. The additive is a zwitterion that has a polarity greater than the polarity of a solvent in which the dye is dispersed or solubilized. In one embodiment, the additive comprises an amino acid or a derivativ |
| 7041124 |
System and method for providing therapy to a portion of a body |
May 9, 2006 |
| The present invention relates to a system and method for providing therapy to a portion of a body. The system and method use an elastic band to hold a pack against an injured area on a body. The system and method are particularly effective in supporting packs that require access to the |
| 7041091 |
Packaging system and method for personal care absorbent articles |
May 9, 2006 |
| An absorbent article, such as a feminine care product, includes a liquid permeable top cover, a generally liquid impermeable baffle, and an absorbent structure disposed between the top cover and outer cover. The garment facing side of the baffle includes hook material as a primary at |
| 7040568 |
Dispenser for sheet material |
May 9, 2006 |
| A dispenser adapted to dispense sheet material is provided and includes a housing including a platform configured to support a sheet material thereon. The platform includes a slot, and an adjustable orifice configured to alter a size of the slot is provided as well. The housing is fo |
| 7040567 |
Dispenser for perforated sheet material providing flat sheet delivery |
May 9, 2006 |
| A disposable dispenser adapted to dispense sheet material is provided. The dispenser includes a housing configured to provide a shipping carton for a roll of sheet material as well as a dispenser housing for dispensing sheets of material therefrom. The housing includes a tray configured |
| 7039997 |
Apparatus and method for securing engagement between fastening components of pre-fastened garmen |
May 9, 2006 |
| In a method and apparatus for securing engagement between fastening components of a pre-fastened garment the fastening components are aligned in at least partially overlapping relationship with each other and engaged with each other to define an engagement seam. The fastening compone |
| 7039632 |
System and method for managing a manufacturing process operation |
May 2, 2006 |
| A system and method for managing a manufacturing processing operation by integrating one or more data retrieval systems with a user station. Data stored on one or more data retrieval systems is communicatively interfaced with the user station. The user stations controls one or more m |
| 7037983 |
Methods of making functional biodegradable polymers |
May 2, 2006 |
| There is provided a method to modify biodegradable polymers using the direct reaction of a biodegradable polymer in a vinyl monomer and may take place in the presence of initiators. The initiator may be free radical initiators, heat, ionic initiators, UV irradiation, ionizing irradia |
