Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

Robert Carter Pilecky

Frank Fritz Kromenaker

David William Koenig

Jason C Cohen

Shawn Jeffrey Sullivan

Peter D Honer

Simon K Poruthoor

Chad Patrick Satori

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

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Oshkosh, WI, United States of America

Robert Carter Pilecky