| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 6904646 |
Multi-part closure device |
June 14, 2005 |
| The invention relates to a multi-part closure device or clip having a first and a second clip body component. The clip has a releasable latch at one end, a rigid connection at an opposite end, and at least one flexible neck disposed between the releasable latch and the rigid connection. |
| 6904330 |
Manufacturing information and troubleshooting system and method |
June 7, 2005 |
| Systems and methods for automatically troubleshooting a machine, suitable for use in connection with a high speed web converting manufacturing process having at least one machine operating at a set point and producing a composite article from a sequential addition of component parts duri |
| 6902796 |
Elastic strand bonded laminate |
June 7, 2005 |
| A simplified elastic laminate is made from nonwovens and is especially suitable for side panels of training pant garments or the like. A plurality of thermoplastic adhesive elastomeric fibers are located between first and second facing webs. The fibers have an elastic core and adhesive |
| 6902552 |
Curved sanitary napkin with garment attachment panels |
June 7, 2005 |
| An elongated, curved sanitary napkin having elasticized, raised side edges 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 garment attachment panel is bonded to each side edge so that a free portio |
| 6902134 |
Dispenser for rolled paper |
June 7, 2005 |
| The present invention provides an apparatus for dispensing rolled sheet material, the apparatus including a housing defining an interior adapted to contain rolled sheet material and a dispensing opening for allowing sheet material to be dispensed from the interior of the housing. The |
| 6900450 |
Method and apparatus for inferring item position based on multiple data |
May 31, 2005 |
| A method and apparatus which determine the location of one component on an article relative to a datum position on the article at a first location in the manufacturing process and then subsequently locating the datum position on the article at a second location in the manufacturing proce |
| 6900147 |
Nonwoven webs having improved necking uniformity |
May 31, 2005 |
| A neckable nonwoven web is provided with a central region and two edge regions, the central region being selectively easier to neck than the two edge regions. The nonwoven fibers in the central region have a polymer composition and/or physical properties which differ from the nonwoven |
| 6899780 |
Method and apparatus for placing discrete parts transversely onto a moving web |
May 31, 2005 |
| This invention pertains to processing continuous webs such as paper, film, composites, and the like, in dynamic continuous processing operations. More particularly, it relates to transferring discrete parts to a continuous web, whether paper, film, composite, or the like. Specifically, |
| 6899700 |
Therapeutic agent delivery tampon |
May 31, 2005 |
| A tampon adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end. The body includes an absorbency zone adjacent the distal end, wherein the absorbency zone includes absorbent material; an application zone adjacent the proximal end and spaced apart |
| 6899104 |
Wound closure device for viewing a wound and method |
May 31, 2005 |
| A unitary wound closure device adapted to permit a wound on a patient to be viewed while the closure device is secured to the patient. The device comprises a body having sufficient flexibility for it to be folded against itself. The body includes first and second surfaces facing away fro |
| 6897348 |
Bandage, methods of producing and using same |
May 24, 2005 |
| An adhesive bandage of the type used on acute wounds, burn wounds, minor wounds, or irritations includes a first layer for covering the wound site and an area around the wound site. The first layer includes a top surface and bottom surface. A second adhesive layer is situated over the fi |
| 6897168 |
Water-dispersible, cationic polymers, a method of making same and items using same |
May 24, 2005 |
| 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 |
| 6896843 |
Method of making a web which is extensible in at least one direction |
May 24, 2005 |
| A method includes the steps of co-extruding a first component and a second component. The first component has a recovery percentage R.sub.1 and the second component has a recovery percentage R.sub.2, wherein R.sub.1 is higher than R.sub.2. The first and second components are directed thr |
| 6896769 |
Modified condensation polymers containing azetidinium groups in conjunction with amphiphilic hyd |
May 24, 2005 |
| Modified condensation polymers containing azetidinium groups, such as polyamide epichlorohydrin (PAE) resins, can be combined with amphiphilic hydrocarbons containing polyethers into a single molecule to provide several potential benefits, depending upon the specific combination empl |
| 6896767 |
Embossed tissue product with improved bulk properties |
May 24, 2005 |
| Embossed and rolled tissue products are disclosed. In particular, an embossing pattern is used that enhances the softness and bulk of a tissue product without a substantial degradation in strength. The embossing patterns of the present invention are particularly well suited for use w |
| 6896766 |
Paper wiping products treated with a hydrophobic additive |
May 24, 2005 |
| Paper products treated on two surfaces with a liquid resistant composition are disclosed. The paper products can be, for instance, bath tissues, facial tissues, paper towels, and industrial wipers. The liquid resistant compositions can include any additive that provides benefits to the |
| 6896669 |
Composite absorbent members |
May 24, 2005 |
| A composite absorbent member containing layers that have a controlled pore size distribution is provided. For example, in some embodiments, the composite absorbent member has an inner layer and two outer layers, in which the inner layer has a higher weight percentage of pulp fibers than |
| 6896521 |
Method for displaying toilet training materials and display kiosk using same |
May 24, 2005 |
| A method for displaying toilet training materials which includes the steps of providing a supply of at least two different types of toilet training materials, each type of toilet training material associated with at least one of a plurality of toilet training steps; providing a display h |
| 6896141 |
Surgical kit with multiple planar recess surfaces |
May 24, 2005 |
| A surgical kit, for example a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy kit, includes a tray having a plurality of recesses formed therein for receiving surgical implements. A substantially rigid accessory item container is received in a container recess defined in the tray. The container |
| 6895600 |
Elastomeric article with improved gripping surface |
May 24, 2005 |
| The present invention is directed to the production of elastomeric articles, such as elastomeric gloves, which can be easily stripped from forming molds, provide good tactile and gripping characteristics, and can be powder free with no halogenation or surface treatments. In general, the |
| 6895296 |
Spindle system, apparatus, and methods for applying spindle apparatus |
May 17, 2005 |
| A system, apparatus and method is shown for collecting data on rolled product usage at a dispensing location by monitoring the amount of product pulled or removed from a roll. In the invention, a spindle assembly may be configured to support a product roll. The spindle assembly includes |
| 6893990 |
Stable electret polymeric articles |
May 17, 2005 |
| A porous polymeric sheet is provided having an electrostatic charge and comprising a zero-three composite of a polymeric matrix and a ferroelectric material dispersed therein. The polymeric component comprises a non-polar thermoplastic polymer, such as a polyolefin, and a second ther |
| 6893711 |
Acoustical insulation material containing fine thermoplastic fibers |
May 17, 2005 |
| The present invention relates an acoustical insulation material for sound attenuation containing a nonwoven web. Surprisingly, it has been discovered that an acoustical insulation material made from a nonwoven web of thermoplastic fibers having an average fiber diameter of less than |
| 6893537 |
Tissue products containing a flexible binder |
May 17, 2005 |
| A tissue product that has a relatively low level of lint and slough is provided. For example, the tissue product contains a flexible binder copolymer that is at least formed from an ethylenically unsaturated monomeric constituent and an unsaturated polysiloxane monomeric constituent. |
| 6893535 |
Rolled tissue products having high bulk, softness, and firmness |
May 17, 2005 |
| Spirally wound paper products are disclosed having desirable roll firmness characteristics and softness properties. The rolled products can be made from a single ply tissue web formed according to various processes. Once formed, the tissue web is subjected to a shear-calendering device t |
| 6893453 |
Thermal therapy pad with variable heat control |
May 17, 2005 |
| There is provided a thermal therapy pad useful in relieving pain and having a plurality of easily removable layers on the side of the pad normally facing the skin. The removal of layers results in increased heat removal or delivery to the skin. The removable layers may be re-attached des |
| 6893426 |
Absorbent article with refastenable sides |
May 17, 2005 |
| A pant-like absorbent garment adapted to easy application and removal has refastenable side seams. The refastenable side seams extend from a waist opening to each of two leg openings between a front panel and a back panel. Each of the refastenable side seams includes a fastening componen |
| 6892620 |
Electro-mechanical roll product dispenser |
May 17, 2005 |
| An electro-mechanical roll towel dispenser includes a housing with a roll carrier disposed therein to rotationally support a roll of towel material. An electro-mechanical feed mechanism is disposed in the housing to dispense measured sheets of the towel material. The feed mechanism o |
| 6891079 |
Wipe |
May 10, 2005 |
| A method of inhibiting production of ammonia from urine held adjacent a user's skin by an article. The method includes applying a composition including a Yucca sp. extract to an area of the wearer's skin. A wipe for wiping surfaces including a flexible sheet and a composition held by the |
| 6890989 |
Water-responsive biodegradable polymer compositions and method of making same |
May 10, 2005 |
| 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 |
| 6890630 |
Elastic composites for garments |
May 10, 2005 |
| 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 periodic w |
| 6890622 |
Composite fluid distribution and fluid retention layer having selective material deposition zone |
May 10, 2005 |
| An in-line formed, non-laminated web is suitable for use as a composite fluid distribution and fluid retention layer in a disposable absorbent article. The web can be formed by selective deposition of airlaid materials including absorbents, such as pulp and superabsorbents, together |
| 6890325 |
Labial pad having a tab |
May 10, 2005 |
| An absorbent article (40) such as a labial pad configured for disposition within the vestibule (42) of a female wearer. The labial pad may be worn by females for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both, and has at least one tab (94) extending from the periphery thereof. |
| 6888143 |
Apparatus and method for inspecting pre-fastened articles |
May 3, 2005 |
| In a method and apparatus for making and inspecting pre-fastened articles, such as disposable training pants, having at least two generally flexible elements capable of connection with each other during initial assembly of the article, the elements are arranged in overlapping relationshi |
| 6888044 |
High capacity absorbent structure and method for producing same |
May 3, 2005 |
| An absorbent core for use in an absorbent article such as a diaper, training pant, feminine hygiene product, or an incontinence product includes a stabilized first absorbent layer and a second absorbent layer that contains a superabsorbent and absorbent fibers treated with a non-fugi |
| 6888043 |
Feminine care products for the delivery of therapeutic substances |
May 3, 2005 |
| An absorbent personal care device, such as an interlabial pad, tampon, sanitary pad or liner, or incontinence product adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent to the vaginal epithelium for systemic and topical treatment, the tampon including absorbent material and a formulation includi |
| 6887961 |
Absorbent binder composition and method of making it |
May 3, 2005 |
| An absorbent binder composition is provided which is capable of crosslinking after application to a substrate, in the absence of radiation, at a temperature of about 120.degree. C. or less. The absorbent binder composition includes about 15 to about 99.8% by mass monoethylenically un |
| 6887941 |
Laminated structures |
May 3, 2005 |
| Hot-melt, pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions of amorphous polyalphaolefin and crystalline polypropylene have improved bond strength over the amorphous polyalphaolefin alone. The adhesive compositions improve dynamic shear strength, dynamic peel strength, as well as static peel |
| 6887916 |
Materials having controlled shrinkage and patterns and methods of making same |
May 3, 2005 |
| A latent material having various controlled shrinkage tensions and patterns and a method of making the same. The materials include polymer materials that are capable of absorbing microwave energy. Different degrees of shrinkage of the material may be controlled to create different tensio |
| 6887542 |
Method for treating an elastomeric article |
May 3, 2005 |
| A method of treating a surface of an elastomeric article is provided. The method includes providing a substrate having a treatment, providing an elastomeric article with an exposed surface, placing the article and the substrate into a tumbling apparatus, and tumbling the article with the |
| 6887496 |
Products for controlling microbial organic compound production |
May 3, 2005 |
| Products comprising an oxygen-generating additive for reducing the amount of skin irritation and inflamation and odor are disclosed. Specifically, products such as training pants and diapers are disclosed which contain a carbohydrate-hydrogen peroxide crystalline powder which, when wette |
| 6887350 |
Tissue products having enhanced strength |
May 3, 2005 |
| A tissue product containing a multi-layered paper web that has at least one outer layer formed from a blend of pulp fibers and synthetic fibers is provided. A polymer latex is also applied to the outer layer of the tissue product. It is believed that the polymer latex and synthetic fiber |
| 6887348 |
Rolled single ply tissue product having high bulk, softness, and firmness |
May 3, 2005 |
| Spirally wound paper products are disclosed having desirable roll firmness characteristics and softness properties. The rolled products can be made from a single ply tissue web formed according to various processes. Once formed, the tissue web is subjected to a shear-calendering device t |
| 6886982 |
Article of manufacture resulting from automated assembly of a multi-part closure device with a p |
May 3, 2005 |
| The invention relates to a process for automating the positioning and fastening of a clip to a pouch. The system describes automated assembly of first and second clip members having ends, clamping surfaces, latching components, and hinge components with a product. Each of the clip member |
| 6886714 |
Container allowing choice of multiple openings for dispensing preference |
May 3, 2005 |
| A dispensing container for dispensing sheets is provided in which the container has a first dispensing opening for pop-up dispensing of sheets such as facial tissue. The container has a second opening to provide group dispensing of a plurality of sheets simultaneously without having to |
| 6885451 |
Infrared detection of composite article components |
April 26, 2005 |
| A system and process for inspecting an underlying edge of a composite article, such as a disposable absorbent article. The article has first and second panels in at least partially opposed, overlapping engagement with each other. The process and system determine whether the panels of the |
| 6884310 |
Method for making an absorbent article with elastic cuff areas and expandable substrates |
April 26, 2005 |
| The present invention provides a method of achieving selectively elasticized zones on nonwoven web substrates, such as may be suitable for the waistbands of disposable absorbent pant garments, cuffs on sleeves of medical garments, or the like. A web, or webs, of nonwoven material which |
| 6884238 |
Method of providing a series of disposable absorbent articles to consumers |
April 26, 2005 |
| A method of providing a series of types of pant-like garments and corresponding information to consumers. The series includes two or more pant-like garments, each of the garments corresponding to a stage of toilet training. Each of the garments in the series may differ from one anoth |
| 6884016 |
Positioning system for an automatic accumulation system |
April 26, 2005 |
| A method and apparatus for accumulating articles (28) includes inputting a plurality of individual articles to deliver the articles from an article supply source (26) onto an inclined slide (42) having a guide surface. In particular aspects, the articles are regulated with a guide member |
| 6881375 |
Method of forming a 3-dimensional fiber into a web |
April 19, 2005 |
| A method includes the steps of co-extruding a first component and a second component. The first component has a recovery percentage R.sub.1 and the second component has a recovery percentage R.sub.2, wherein R.sub.1 is higher than R.sub.2. The first and second components are directed thr |
