Kimberly-clark Worldwide, Inc.

Mary Lou McDaniel

Heather Anne Sorebo

Susan Marie Weyenberg

James John Hlaban

Thomas Patrick Keenan

Stephen Lanard Nunn

William Grover Reeves

Laura J Keely

Sylvia Bandy Little

Patricia A Mitchler

Ronald Lee Edens

Richard Joseph Hantke

Katie Ann Boland

Garry Roland Woltman

Adrienne Rae Loyd

Deborah Snell Hannah

John David Amundson

David John Enz

Ann Louise McCormack

Steven Craig Gehling

Michael John Niemeyer

Heidi Bauerlein Hopkins

Carmen Lira

Susan Mary Oates

Renee Sue Booms

Susan Marie Trefethren

Kami Lynn Bechyne

Emily Nicole Schmitz

Suzanne K Sullivan Conrad

Charles Robert Tomsovic

Candace Dyan Krautkramer

James Jay Tanner

Mary Jo Meyer

Jennifer L Marvin

James D McManus

Nadezhda Efremova

Ann M Nichols

Thomas William VanDenBogart

Thomas William Van Den Bogart

Roxanne Belinda Hallock

Michelle May Sroda

Kurtis F Schweitzer

Carmen Lira-Núñez

Herb F Velazquez

Roger Bradshaw Quincy, Iii

MaryAnn Zunker

Kenneth Yin Wang

Thomas Allan Eby

Ernesto S Tachauer

Teresa Marie Zander

Katherine Carol Wheeler

Lisha Yu

Wallace L Kurtz, Jr

Kristi Jo Bryant

Joseph Earl Pierce

Nicholas Alan Kraft

Mark L Kaspar

Lars Nilsen Nordang

Mary C Wanek

David K Osteen

Andrew Edward Diamond

Alexander Schmidt-Foerst

Jacqueline M Maxton

Jeffery R Cottingham

Louise C Coe

Scott Richard Martin

John Carl Faison

Glory Alcantara

Lu Ling

Hao Xueen

David-John Enz

Laura Jane Anderson

Jane B Kelly

Thomas W Vandenbogart

Eva Rosario Sombrano Dapon

Melissa Kay Burns

Brian Van Benschoten

Heather Ann Sorebo

The present invention provides a body adhering absorbent article which is capable of absorbing bodily fluids. In this particular embodiment of the present invention, provided is an absorbent article which is specifically designed for attachment to a wearer's skin in the vulva region of the wearer's torso.

Body adhering absorbent article

A tampon absorbent for insertion into a vaginal cavity is provided. The tampon absorbent includes a longitudinal direction and has an insertion end and a withdrawal end. The tampon absorbent includes a first absorbent material portion at the insertion end for capturing body fluid and demonstrating a first expansion capacity, and a second absorbent material portion at the withdrawal end for storing body fluid and demonstrating a second expansion capacity. The second absorbent material portion is partially wrapped around the first absorbent material portion in a direction transverse (perpendicular) to the longitudinal direction, at a bonding region, whereby the first absorbent material portion is bonded to the second absorbent material portion at the bonding region.

Tampon having multiple absorbent regions

Feminine pad

A pledget for a tampon having improved leakage prevention of bodily fluid after the tampon is inserted in the vagina. The pledget can have an absorbent structure having two layers. At least one of the layers of the absorbent structure can have one contact element at least partially separated from a second contact element.

Tampon with contact elements

A pledget for a tampon having improved leakage prevention of bodily fluid after the tampon is inserted in the vagina. The pledget can have an absorbent structure having two layers. At least one of the layers of the absorbent structure can have one contact element at least partially separated from a second contact element. A method of manufacturing the tampon can include a step of incorporating a contact element into at least one of the two layers of the absorbent structure.

Tampon method of manufacture

A method of integrating a tampon includes providing an absorbent blank having a longitudinal centerline and compressing the absorbent blank in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline to form a pledget having a compressed diameter. The method also includes penetrating the pledget in the perpendicular direction to a compressed depth of at least 20% of the compressed diameter to form a discrete indentation.

Integrated tampon and method for making

A pledget for a tampon having improved leakage prevention of bodily fluid after the tampon is inserted in the vagina. A method of manufacturing the pledget can include a step of bringing a contact member into communication with a fibrous material. The method can include a step of compressing the fibrous material into a pledget for a tampon.

The present invention provides a body adhering absorbent articles which is capable of absorbing bodily fluids. In particular embodiment of the present invention, provided is an absorbent article which is specifically designed for attachment to a wearer's skin in the vulva region of the wearer's torso.

Feminine pad package

A personal care absorbent article has compound construction, a pad connected to an anchor. In use, the anchor is associated with a wearer's undergarment. The pad is attached to the anchor by a tether system, which allows the pad to at least partially decouple from the anchor.

Compound absorbent article with improved body contact

Educating a consumer about a personal care product. A request for information regarding a personal care product is received from a consumer. A description of one or more physical characteristics associated with the consumer and related to the personal care product is also received from the consumer. In response to the received request and description, a visual representation of a three-dimensional model is provided to the consumer. The three-dimensional model is a function of the received physical characteristics and the personal care product.

Interacting with consumers to inform, educate, consult, and assist with the purchase and use of personal care products

Growing community of inventors

Appleton, WI, United States of America

Mary Lou McDaniel