| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7396349 |
Wrapped absorbent core |
July 8, 2008 |
| In an absorbent structure for an absorbent article, a non-woven absorbent core extends from one longitudinal end region of the absorbent structure through a central region thereof to an opposite longitudinal end region of the absorbent structure. The absorbent core has a first face, a se |
| 7394391 |
Connection mechanisms in absorbent articles for body fluid signaling devices |
July 1, 2008 |
| Absorbent articles incorporating a wetness sensor for indicating the presence of a body fluid are disclosed. In particular, the absorbent articles include at least two conductive elements that form an open circuit within the article. Each conductive element is connected to a conducti |
| 7393346 |
Disposable leak-proof containment garment |
July 1, 2008 |
| A disposable, leakproof, containment garment for a wearer is formed from a liquid-impermeable containment shell in a substantially humanoid shape with elastic marginal seal areas, such as torso and appendage margins. The elastic margins are designed to conformably surround the torso and |
| 7390760 |
Composite nanofiber materials and methods for making same |
June 24, 2008 |
| A composite material comprising a plurality of nanofibers intertwined with a plurality of coarse fibers to form one or more layers is provided. The nanofibers can be any suitable type of nanofiber, including electrospun fibers. A composite material comprising a plurality of electrospun f |
| 7390674 |
Lateral flow devices using reactive chemistry |
June 24, 2008 |
| There is provided a lateral flow assay device for detecting the presence or quantity of an analyte residing in a test sample where the lateral flow assay device has a porous membrane in communication with a wicking pad. The porous membrane has a detection zone which has a chromophore |
| 7388123 |
Feminine care absorbent articles having guides for improved fluid handling |
June 17, 2008 |
| An absorbent article, such as a feminine care product, includes a liquid permeable top cover, a generally liquid impermeable outer cover, and an absorbent structure disposed between the top cover and outer cover. A band of spaced apart deposits of a barrier substance material, such as a |
| 7387148 |
Garment side panel conveyor system and method |
June 17, 2008 |
| A method for positioning side panels during manufacture of a pant includes positioning the side panels on side panel transfer devices. The side panels move perpendicular to a pant transport plane as the pant is transported in the machine direction and the side panels reside on the si |
| 7384598 |
Diagnostic device |
June 10, 2008 |
| Diagnostic devices for detecting the presence of an analyte in a sample are provided. Devices of the present invention comprise a means for inducing a pressure differential on a sample to direct the sample to a test surface. In one embodiment, the means for inducing a pressure differ |
| 7384506 |
Method for embossing textured tissue sheets |
June 10, 2008 |
| Embossing regularly textured sheets with an appropriate regular, discrete embossing pattern to improve softness can result in a combined texture that creates an interference pattern that camouflages the original texture pattern and the embossing pattern. The resulting pattern is more |
| 7384491 |
Apparatus and methods for making crosslinked elastic laminates |
June 10, 2008 |
| An apparatus for making an elastic laminate including a crosslinked elastic layer formed of an elastic copolymer includes a die for extruding a layer of crosslinkable elastic copolymer, at least one roll for conveying the elastic layer, a supply source for providing at least one nonw |
| 7384386 |
Method and apparatus for folding articles |
June 10, 2008 |
| A method and apparatus for folding an article includes supplying an article to a folder; engaging a first surface of a leading portion of the article with a first conveyor; moving the first conveyor at a first conveyor velocity; engaging a second surface of a trailing portion of the |
| 7381666 |
Breathable film and fabric having liquid and viral barrier |
June 3, 2008 |
| A breathable viral barrier film, viral barrier laminate and surgical articles including the film or laminate are provided. The film has viral barrier properties in the presence of low surface tension liquids, as well as in the presence of aqueous liquids. The film includes a core lay |
| 7381299 |
Apertured tissue products |
June 3, 2008 |
| The fluid intake rate of a tissue product having at least one hydrophobic exterior layer can be increased significantly by the addition of apertures through the hydrophobic exterior layer to the tissue product's hydrophilic interior layer. The apertures allow for fluid to be absorbed |
| 7381296 |
Method of forming decorative tissue sheets |
June 3, 2008 |
| Forming fabrics for making tissue webs are provided with structural icons on the side of the fabric that does not contact the tissue web during formation. The resulting tissue web has good formation without pinholes, yet contains a watermark corresponding to the shape of the structural |
| 7380746 |
Method and apparatus for accumulating a web |
June 3, 2008 |
| A method of accumulating a web includes pivoting subsets of rolls to a generally vertical alignment; moving one set of rolls past the other; passing the web between the sets of rolls; moving one set of rolls past the other to engage the web; pivoting the subsets to a generally horizo |
| 7380213 |
User interface for reporting event-based production information in product manufacturing |
May 27, 2008 |
| User interface for reporting event-based production information in product manufacturing. Some of the disclosed embodiments include a system, method, computer-readable medium, and display device for processing data stored in a database. The data includes automatically collected event |
| 7378566 |
Absorbent core including folded substrate |
May 27, 2008 |
| An absorbent core is provided including a substrate that performs at least one fluid handling function. At least a portion of at least one region of the substrate has been modified by aperturing, calendering, coating, creping, heating, printing, stretching, or a combination thereof to |
| 7378360 |
Water dispersible, pre-saturated wiping products |
May 27, 2008 |
| A water dispersible nonwoven web is disclosed. The nonwoven web is produced in an airlaying process and contains pulp fibers mixed with water soluble fibers. The water soluble fibers may be, for instance, polyvinyl alcohol fibers. The nonwoven web may be pre-saturated with a cleaning |
| 7377995 |
Soft durable tissue |
May 27, 2008 |
| Single-ply throughdried tissue sheets, particularly suitable as bath tissue, are produced with at least three layers. One or both of the outer layers suitably contain predominantly softwood fibers and a chemical bonding agent. One or more of the inner layers suitably contains a chemi |
| 7377391 |
Top or bottom loading container |
May 27, 2008 |
| A container including: a container top having a dispensing opening formed from a plurality of top flaps; a container bottom disposed opposite the container top formed from a plurality of bottom flaps; and a plurality of decorative panels forming a sidewall of the container having a conti |
| 7374416 |
Apparatus and method for controlled width extrusion of filamentary curtain |
May 20, 2008 |
| The invention provides a method for controlling the width of a plurality of extruded filaments comprising providing a polymer supply and an extrusion die comprising a plurality of extrusion capillaries and a plurality of counterbores allowing fluid communication between the extrusion |
| 7374065 |
Folded sheet dispenser having an overfill prevention mechanism |
May 20, 2008 |
| A dispenser is provided for dispensing stacked folded sheets. The dispenser includes a housing configured to hold the stack of sheets within an internal storage space. A cover member is pivotally attached to the housing and is movable between an open position wherein access is provid |
| 7373765 |
Shipping carton with pull tabs and tear strip |
May 20, 2008 |
| A shipping carton adapted to hold sheet products in packages is provided. The shipping carton includes a carton having an internal compartment configured to hold packages of sheet products. The carton has a first pull tab and a second pull tab. A tear strip is connected to the first |
| 7373284 |
Method of evaluating the performance of a product using a virtual environment |
May 13, 2008 |
| In a method of evaluating a product worn on a body, a computer based body sub-model of at least a portion of the body is created. A computer based product sub-model of the product is created, at least one parameter of which is variable as a function of fluid loading of the product. A |
| 7371456 |
Nanoparticle based inks and methods of making the same |
May 13, 2008 |
| The present invention provides nanoparticle based recording mediums, inks and ink compositions, methods of making nanoparticle based recording mediums and inks, nanoparticles and methods for making nanoparticles, methods for stabilizing colorants against electromagnetic radiation (in |
| 7370760 |
Package that includes a plurality of disposable absorbent articles |
May 13, 2008 |
| Some example embodiments of the present invention relate to a package that includes a bag and a plurality of absorbent articles that are stored within the bag. The bag includes a plurality of sidewalls and a bottom portion that is connected to each of the sidewalls. The bag further i |
| 7364642 |
Recycling of latex-containing broke |
April 29, 2008 |
| Methods for recycling latex-containing broke are generally provided. Specifically, mechanical treatment may be employed to rework latex-containing broke for reuse in various products without the need for treatment with chemicals, such as hypochlorite, chlorine, or hypochlorous acid. |
| 7364639 |
Method of producing twisted, curly fibers |
April 29, 2008 |
| A method of forming twisted, curly fibers from a wet wood pulp without the aid of a wet fluffing process or a chemical cross-linker. The method includes forming the wet wood pulp into fiber bundles and subsequently thermally drying the fiber bundles. The invention also includes curly |
| 7361317 |
Single step sterilization wrap system |
April 22, 2008 |
| Disclosed herein is a single step sterilization wrapping material suitable for use, as an example, in wrapping surgical instruments and supplies for sterilization, transportation and storage. The material includes separate inner and outer wraps which, unlike previous wraps, are joined to |
| 7361253 |
Multi-ply wiping products made according to a low temperature delamination process |
April 22, 2008 |
| The present invention is generally directed to paper products having great softness and strength. The paper products are formed from one or more paper webs that can be made according to various methods. In one embodiment, the paper web is an uncreped through-air dried web. The web ca |
| 7358282 |
Low-density, open-cell, soft, flexible, thermoplastic, absorbent foam and method of making foam |
April 15, 2008 |
| A soft, flexible, low-density, open-cell, thermoplastic, absorbent foam formed from a foam polymer formula including a balanced amount of a plasticizing agent and a surfactant in combination with a base resin. Thermoplastic elastomers can be added to the foam polymer formula to impro |
| 7357298 |
Integrating event-based production information with financial and purchasing systems in product |
April 15, 2008 |
| Integrating event-based production information with financial and purchasing systems in product manufacturing. Some of the disclosed embodiments include a method of tracking production information, a method of analyzing event-based production information to provide financial reports, |
| 7355091 |
Elastomeric nonwoven with attached superabsorbent polymer |
April 8, 2008 |
| Absorbent, elastomeric materials and methods of making absorbent, elastomeric materials. The absorbent, elastomeric materials include an elastomeric substrate and a superabsorbent polymer non-adhesively attached to the substrate. The elastomeric substrate includes at least one nonwov |
| 7355090 |
Method of detecting the presence of insults in an absorbent article |
April 8, 2008 |
| A method of determining the presence of an insult in an absorbent article is disclosed. The amount of time that elapses between the activation of an alarm and the determination of the presence of a subsequent insult is determined. This elapsed time is compared to a time threshold value a |
| 7354889 |
Method of removing medical adhesive with a remover comprising tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate |
April 8, 2008 |
| Medical adhesive may be removed by applying a solution including tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate (THFA) to the surface upon which is located the adhesive and rubbing the surface to facilitate removal of the adhesive. The solution may be applied to a wipe before application to the surface |
| 7354598 |
Packaging two different substrates |
April 8, 2008 |
| A co-packaged product and containers for co-packaging two different substrates is disclosed. The co-packaged product comprises a first substrate wound into a roll having an interior space, and a second substrate is located within at least a portion of the interior space. In one embod |
| 7353822 |
Clamping assembly for limiting the depth of insertion of a respiratory care treatment device |
April 8, 2008 |
| A medical device clamping assembly includes proximal and distal axially aligned members. The proximal and distal members are movable relative to each other. A channel is defined through the members for receipt of at least a portion of a treatment device therethrough. A clamping member is |
| 7351308 |
Paper products having a tropical composition applied in discrete droplets |
April 1, 2008 |
| A method is disclosed for application of compositions onto non-woven webs, such as paper webs. The present invention is also directed to products made from the process. In general, the method includes applying a composition to a non-woven web using a non-impact printer, such as an ink |
| 7348023 |
Absorbent articles containing additives |
March 25, 2008 |
| Absorbent articles containing an additive are disclosed. The absorbent articles include an effective amount of an inhibitory compound, such as thiolactomycin or thiomalonate, to substantially inhibit the production of TSST-1 by Gram positive bacteria. |
| 7347134 |
No touch dispenser for sheet material with automatic advance |
March 25, 2008 |
| A dispenser for dispensing and advancing sheet material is provided. The dispenser includes a frame and a drive roller rotationally mounted to the frame. The drive roller is configured for engagement with sheet material so that rotation of the drive roller causes movement of the sheet |
| 7345004 |
Scrim reinforced absorbent article with reduced stiffness |
March 18, 2008 |
| An absorbent structure can include a matrix of fibers, wherein the matrix is reinforced with a reinforcing member, such as scrim. The scrim is secured to the fibrous matrix by entanglement of fibers with the scrim and entanglement of fibers in the matrix from opposite sides of the scrim |
| 7344732 |
Medicated tampon |
March 18, 2008 |
| A tampon adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent, the tampon including a tampon body that is manufactured at a first manufacturing facility; and a dosage form coupled to the body, wherein the dosage form includes a formulation including a therapeutic agent, and wherein the dosage form is |
| 7344526 |
Absorbent garment |
March 18, 2008 |
| An absorbent garment has an absorbent assembly disposed within a garment shell configured for encircling the wearer's waist. The garment shell comprises a front panel assembly having laterally opposite side margins, and a back panel assembly having laterally opposite side margins. The |
| 7344525 |
Absorbent article with improved fastening system |
March 18, 2008 |
| An absorbent article includes a pair of front ear regions as part of a front waist region, a pair of back ear portions including a mechanical fastener as part of a back waist region, a crotch region connecting the front waist region and the back waist region, and a landing zone inclu |
| 7344524 |
Disposable absorbent underpants |
March 18, 2008 |
| 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 |
| 7344523 |
Dual-layered disposable garment having tailored stretch characteristics |
March 18, 2008 |
| The present invention relates to improvements in structure of disposable garments. The disposable garments of the invention may include an outer layer and an elastic inner layer. The elastic inner layer has an elastic inner layer perimeter and defines an opening, which may be in the form |
| 7344104 |
Unwind apparatus |
March 18, 2008 |
| By designing a belt-driven unwind to have two distinct belt tension areas, the belt pressure against the unwinding roll can be decreased. The belt-driven unwind can have a higher belt tension section for proper belt tracking and to prevent slippage at the drive roller, and the belt drive |
| 7341737 |
Medicated tampon |
March 11, 2008 |
| A tampon adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent, the tampon including a tampon body having a distal end; and a dosage form affixed to the distal end of the tampon body, wherein the dosage form includes a formulation including a therapeutic agent, and wherein the dosage form comprises a |
| 7341087 |
Apparatus for applying discrete parts to a moving web |
March 11, 2008 |
| An apparatus and method for engaging and transferring a discrete part having a varying thickness to a substrate web. The apparatus includes one or more transfer assemblies and a web conveyor supporting the substrate web. Each transfer assembly includes a carrier member adapted to engage |
| 7341084 |
Apparatus for mechanically bonding and cutting an article |
March 11, 2008 |
| In apparatus for mechanically bonding and cutting an article during assembly thereof at least a portion of the article is transported through a nip defined by first and second members. A bonding segment is disposed on one of the first and second members and a cutting segment separate |
