Configurable absorbent articles having improved bodily exudate separation and sampling

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2018368817-A1
Application number	US-201816002244-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	Jun 7, 2018
Priority date	Jun 27, 2017
Publication date	Dec 27, 2018
Grant date	—

Abstract

Configurable absorbent articles with improved bodily exudate separation and sampling are provided.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1 . An absorbent article comprising:
a central lateral axis; a central longitudinal axis; a first side edge; a second side edge; a first end edge; a second end edge; a first waist region on a first side of the lateral axis; a second waist region on a second side of the lateral axis; a topsheet; a backsheet; an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of leg cuffs, wherein a first leg cuff is positioned proximate to the first side edge, and wherein a second leg cuff is positioned proximate to the second side edge; a standing barrier extending intermediate the first leg cuff and the second leg cuff, wherein the standing barrier is configured to separate urine from bowel movements when the absorbent article is positioned on a wearer, wherein the standing barrier extends in a direction generally parallel to the central lateral axis, and wherein the standing barrier is positioned proximate to the central lateral axis; and a sample receiving element in the first waist region or the second waist region, wherein the sample receiving element comprises a portion that is translucent or transparent.

2 . The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the topsheet is liquid permeable in the first waist region, wherein the topsheet is liquid impermeable in the second waist region, and wherein the sample receiving element is positioned in the second waist region.

3 . The absorbent article of claim 2 , wherein a first portion of the sample receiving element forms a portion of a wearer-facing surface in the second waist region, and wherein a second portion of the sample receiving element forms a portion of a garment-facing surface in the second waist region.

4 . The absorbent article of claim 3 , wherein the standing barrier extends toward the second end edge.

5 . The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent core is only positioned in the first waist region or the second waist region.

6 . The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent core is positioned in the first waist region and the second waist region.

7 . The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the sample receiving element forms a three-dimensional shape and extends outwardly from the backsheet in a direction opposite from the location of the topsheet.

8 . The absorbent article of claim 7 , wherein the sample receiving element has a volume in the range of about 5 cm 3 to about 50 cm 3 .

9 . The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the sample receiving element is expandable into a three-dimensional shape having a volume in the range of about 5 cm 3 to about 50 cm 3 .

10 . The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein a cover is positioned over the sample receiving element, and wherein the cover has a slit, slot, or aperture defined therethrough.

11 . The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent article is free of the absorbent core in the area of the sample receiving element.

12 . The absorbent article of claim 1 , comprising:
a removable fastening member comprising:
a first surface;
a second surface opposite to the first surface;
a first end;
a second end opposite to the first end;
a first fastener on the first surface and positioned proximate to the first end; and
a second fastener on the first surface and positioned proximate to the second end.

13 . The absorbent article of claim 12 , comprising:
a second removable fastening member comprising:
a first surface;
a second surface opposite to the first surface;
a first end;
a second end opposite to the first end;
a first fastener on the first surface and positioned proximate to the first end; and
a second fastener on the first surface and positioned proximate to the second end.

14 . The absorbent article of claim 13 , comprising an outer cover material joined to the non-absorbent core facing side of the backsheet and forming at least a portion of a garment-facing side of the absorbent article, wherein the outer cover material is free of a discrete landing zone that is attached to the outer cover material.

15 . The absorbent article of claim 12 , wherein the removable fastening member comprises:
a first nonwoven material; a second nonwoven material; and an elastic material positioned at least partially therebetween.

16 . The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the standing barrier is liquid impermeable.

17 . The absorbent article of claim 16 , wherein the standing barrier comprises an elastic element.

18 . An absorbent article comprising:
a central lateral axis; a central longitudinal axis; a first side edge; a second side edge; a first end edge; a second end edge; a first waist region on a first side of the lateral axis; a second waist region on a second side of the lateral axis; a topsheet; a backsheet; an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of leg cuffs, wherein a first leg cuff is positioned proximate to the first side edge, and wherein a second leg cuff is positioned proximate to the second side edge; a standing barrier extending intermediate the first leg cuff and the second leg cuff, wherein the standing barrier is configured to separate urine from bowel movements when the absorbent article is positioned on a wearer, wherein the standing barrier extends in a direction generally parallel to the central lateral axis, wherein the standing barrier is positioned proximate to the central lateral axis, and wherein the standing barrier is liquid impermeable and comprises an elastic element; and a sample receiving element in the first waist region the second waist region, wherein the sample receiving element comprises a portion that is translucent or transparent.

19 . The absorbent article of claim 18 , comprising:
a removable fastening member comprising:
a first surface;
a second surface opposite to the first surface;
a first end;
a second end opposite to the first end;
a first fastener on the first surface and positioned proximate to the first end; and
a second fastener on the first surface and positioned proximate to the second end.

20 . An absorbent article comprising:
a central lateral axis; a central longitudinal axis; a first side edge; a second side edge; a first end edge; a second end edge; a first waist region on a first side of the lateral axis; a second waist region on a second side of the lateral axis; a topsheet, wherein the topsheet is liquid permeable in the first waist region, and wherein the topsheet is liquid impermeable in the second waist region; a backsheet; an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet; a pair of leg cuffs, wherein a first leg cuff is positioned proximate to the first side edge, and wherein a second leg cuff is positioned proximate to the second side edge; a standing barrier extending intermediate the first leg cuff and the second leg cuff, wherein the standing barrier is configured to separate urine from bowel movements when the absorbent article is positioned on a wearer, wherein the standing barrier extends in a direction generally parallel to the central lateral axis, wherein the standing barrier is positioned proximate to the central lateral axis, and wherein the standing barrier is liquid impermeable and comprises an elastic element; a sample receiving element in the second waist region, wherein the sample receiving element

Assignees

• Procter & Gamble

Inventors

• Tally Amy Lynn
• Ludwig Susan Joy
• Roe Donald Carroll
• Barnhorst Jacob Alan
• Gustin Jennifer Joan
• Santa Hornedo Kristian R

Classifications

• A61F13/495

  with faecal cavity · CPC title

• A61F2013/4953

  with rear faecal part separate from front urinary part · CPC title

• A61F13/84

  Accessories, not otherwise provided for, for absorbent pads · CPC title

• A61F13/42

  with wetness indicator or alarm · CPC title

• A61F2013/49039

  the elastic means is located around the target zone · CPC title