Kimberly-clark Worldwide, Inc.

Frank Fritz Kromenaker

Jason C Cohen

Robert Carter Pilecky

David William Koenig

Michael John Faulks

Audra Stefanik Wright

Patrick Robert Lord

Shawn Jeffrey Sullivan

Peter D Honer

Martha Lillian Tate

Simon K Poruthoor

Nancy H Puckett

Pau-Lin Pawar

Timothy Schmitz

Chad Patrick Satori

Pete D Honer

Arvinder Singh

Rick Beal

The present invention relates to mannequin systems that can be used for simulating motion for the performance testing of garments, including absorbent articles. The systems may include an assembled framework and a mannequin secured within the assembled framework. Motion of the mannequin is generated by an integrated system of pneumatic cylinders and a motor drive assembly. The mannequin may be made of a reinforced elastomeric composite material.

Mannequin system

A mannequin suitable for testing absorbent articles has a surface having a coefficient of friction of 0.8 to 1.28 as measured by the Coefficient of Friction Test disclosed herein and a contact angle of 94 to 106 degrees as measured by the Contact Angle Test disclosed herein. In various embodiments, the mannequin may further have an indentation value of 3 to 7 kPa over the range of 0 to 4 mm of depth as measured by the Indentation Test disclosed herein. In various embodiments, the mannequin may further have a transmittance value of 50 to 90 percent, a haze value of 8 to 65 percent, and a clarity value of 10 to 80 percent as measured by the Optical Characteristics Test disclosed herein.

Mannequin with more skin-like properties

A method and apparatus for detecting pooling of fluid in disposable or non-disposable absorbent articles is provided. The apparatus includes an object that has at least one surface area onto which pooling may occur. A fluid delivery apparatus is present and is used for introducing fluid onto the surface area of the object. Also, a sensor is present and is used for indicating the presence of pooling on the surface area of the object.

Method and apparatus of detecting pooling of fluid in disposable or non-disposable absorbent articles

A device is provided for simulating a human skin microclimate and for measuring conditions such as temperature and humidity in the simulated microclimate. The microclimate is formed, for example, with fluids, gases and/or heat in a chamber of the device or between a surface of the device and a material disposed about the surface. In one aspect, a sensor is placed in the chamber to sense the microclimate. Methods of using the device and measuring microclimate conditions are also provided.

Virtual arm for measurement of humidity, temperature, and water vapor transmission rate in materials

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Hortonville, WI, United States of America

Frank Fritz Kromenaker