The Procter Gamble Company

The Proctor 'gamble Company

Achille Di Cintio

Giovanni Carlucci

Antonella Pesce

Alessandro Gagliardini

Adelia Alessandra Tordone

Christopher Philip Bewick-Sonntag

Brian Francis Gray

Stefan Bruhns

Antje Ziemer

Ernst Juergen Bauer

Stefano Scialla

Matthias Weismantel

Thomas Daniel

Bernd Siegel

Francisco Javier Lopez Villanueva

Carmine Cimini

Mario Guarracino

John Christian Schmitt

Anna Kowalski

Daniela Meo

Markus Linsenbuehler

Guenter Reinhard Schmidt

Kerstin Meyer-Lipp

Horst Jürgen Kaluza

Donatella Talone

Alessandro Gagliardino

This invention relates to a feminine hygiene absorbent article comprising superabsorbent foams obtainable by foaming an aqueous mixture comprising at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer bearing acid groups, at least one blowing agent, at least one crosslinker and at least one surfactant, polymerizing the foamed mixture and drying the polymerized mixture, to the foams and also to their use for absorbing aqueous fluids.

Feminine hygiene absorbent article comprising a superabsorbent foam of high swell rate

This invention relates to a feminine hygiene absorbent article comprising water-absorbing composites obtainable by foaming an aqueous mixture comprising at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer bearing acid groups, at least one crosslinker, at least one initiator and at least one surfactant, contacting the foam obtained with at least one web of synthetic fibers and polymerizing, to the composites themselves and to their use for absorbing aqueous fluids.

Feminine hygiene absorbent articles comprising water-absorbing composites

A feminine hygiene absorbent article comprising water-absorbing polymer particles, obtainable by polymerization of a foamed monomer solution or suspension, drying, grinding and classification.

Feminine hygiene absorbent articles comprising water-absorbing polymer particles

The present invention relates to articles to be worn in contact with a mammal body, such as sanitary napkins, pantiliners, nursing pads, baby diapers and the like. The article includes a mint odor-free cooling agent able to convey freshness sensation to the wearer of the article, without the need of modifying body surface temperature.

Articles comprising a mint odor-free cooling agent

The present invention relates to absorbent articles, in particular sanitary napkins and panty liners, which offer improved protection and comfort to the wearer by having side panels, so-called wings, which comprise a gel-forming polysaccharide, preferably a chitosan material.

Absorbent articles for feminine protection with gel-forming polysaccharide-comprising wings

The present invention relates to articles, preferably disposable absorbent articles like sanitary napkins and pantiliners, which comprise a cationic polysaccharide, typically chitin-based material and/or chitosan material, and an acidic pH buffering means. Such disposable absorbent articles deliver improved odor control performance even upon prolonged wearing time of the articles.

Articles comprising cationic polysaccharides and acidic pH buffering means

The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles like sanitary napkins and pantiliners, which comprise spore-forming micro-organisms and/or spores which have the ability to germinate into microorganisms which exhibit antagonistic properties against undesirable strains of microorganisms when the articles are in use. The invention provides storage-stable disposable absorbent articles which can be worn for long periods of time with reduced generation of undesirable odors and enhanced fluid (e.g., bodily fluid) control within the articles.

Articles with spores exhibiting antagonistic properties against pathogens and/or spores forming micro-organisms

The present invention relates to articles suitable for controlling odors, especially odors associated with bodily fluids, which comprise a cationic polysaccharide, preferably chitosan material, together with an odor controlling agent, preferably an odor absorbent agent and/or a chelating agent. This combination provides synergistic reduced odor control towards malodors associated with bodily fluids like menses.

Articles having an odor control system comprising a cationic polysaccharide and an odor controlling agent

The present invention relates to articles, preferably disposable absorbent articles like sanitary napkins and pantiliners, which comprise a chitosan material and an anionic absorbent gelling material. Such disposable absorbent articles deliver improved odor control performance and improved fluid handling properties/absorption performance, especially in case of electrolytes-containing fluids like menses.

Articles comprising chitosan material and an anionic absorbent gelling material

The present invention relates to breathable absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins, pantiliners, nursing pads and baby diapers, having a breathable backsheet, and comprising a chitosan material. Absorbent articles are provided that deliver not only initial high performing breathability but also maintain effective breathability in use as well as high protection level while delivering also effective odor control towards odor associated with bodily fluids.

Breathable absorbent articles comprising chitosan material

The present invention relates to articles, preferably disposable absorbent articles like sanitary napkins and pantiliners, which comprise a cationic polysaccharide, preferably chitosan material, and silica. Such disposable absorbent articles deliver improved odor control performance (synergistic odor reduction) and improved fluid handling properties/absorption performance. In one embodiment of the present invention, articles are provided which comprise crosslinked silica-cationic polysaccharides. These articles deliver not only improved odor control and fluid handling properties when in use but are able to maintain these properties even upon prolonged wearing time, typically upon ageing of the bodily fluid in the articles and/or upon subsequent fluid discharge in the articles.

Articles comprising a cationic polysaccharide and silica

The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent articles like sanitary napkins and pantiliners having a peroxyacid for controlling odors associated with body fluids. The disposable absorbent article includes a liquid pervious topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core intermediate to the backsheet and said topsheet and a peroxyacid. One of the peroxyacids utilized in the disposable absorbent article is epsilon-pthalimido peroxyhexanoic acid.

Articles with odor control

A liquid pervious topsheet, breathable backsheet, and an absorbent core makes up a breathable absorbent article. The absorbent core has a caliper of less than 12 mm and is positioned intermediate the liquid pervious topsheet and the breathable backsheet. The liquid pervious topsheet, absorbent core, and breathable backsheet are at least one layer. The liquid pervious topsheet has a liquid retention of less than 0.22 g for a 2.0 g load. The absorbent core has a vapor permeability of at least 200 g/ m /24 hrs. The breathable backsheet has a liquid permeability of less than 0.16 g for 15 ml load. The liquid pervious topsheet, absorbent core, and breathable backsheet are joined such that the absorbent article has a dryness index of greater than 0.5 and a sensory index of greater than 50.

Breathable absorbent articles

The present invention relates to absorbent articles in particular sanitary napkins with improved comfort, particularly by the incorporation of breathable backsheets while maintaining protection level performance and having an improved odour control performance. This has been achieved by the selection of individual elements for the absorbent article including an odour control system which meet specified requirements, which are then joined such that the absorbent article meets specific criteria in terms of comfort and protection and provides improved odour control performance.

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