The Procter Gamble Company

Case Western Reserve University

Wade Monroe Hubbard, Jr

Christopher Philip Bewick-Sonntag

Kevin Charles Strong

Clint Adam Morrow

Michael John Mers-Kelly

Daniel Raymond Wiegele

Kevin Benson McNeil

Thomas Timothy Byrne

Michael Scott Prodoehl

Gustav Andre Mellin

Gerard A Viens

Steven Ray Merrigan

Stuart J Rowan

Ica Manas-Zloczower

Donald L Feke

Vito Carla

Maxwell Joseph Wingert

Vahid Karimkhani

Paul Aaron Grosse

Boran Zhao

John Lee Hammons

Kelyn Anne Arora

Dean Larry DuVal

Nathan Ray Whitely

Remo Bellucci

Jan Claussen

Gregory Alan Lengerich

An absorbent structure comprising one or more absorbent layers wherein the absorbent structure exhibits a first cycle Peak Force compression between about 30 grams and about 150 grams. The absorbent structure further exhibits a fifth cycle dry recovery energy between 0.1 mJ and 2.8 mJ.

Absorbent structure

A High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam having cellulose nanoparticles.

High internal phase emulsion foam having cellulose nanoparticles

An Absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core comprising an absorbent structure, wherein the absorbent structure exhibits a Cross Direction bending rigidity between 0.3 gf*cm{circumflex over (&#x2003;)}2/cm and 1.6 gf*cm{circumflex over (&#x2003;)}2/cm and a Machine Direction bending rigidity between 1.5 gf*cm{circumflex over (&#x2003;)}2/cm and 14 gf*cm{circumflex over (&#x2003;)}2/cm.

Absorbent article with absorbent structure having anisotropic rigidity

An absorbent structure is disclosed. The absorbent structure includes a first fibrous layer having a first surface and a second surface and a second layer having a first surface and second surface. The first fibrous layer is substantially planar and the second absorbent layer includes voids within the layer. The absorbent structure first fibrous layer and the second layer exhibit a structural integrity substantially equal to an absorbent structure without voids.

An absorbent structure comprising a heterogeneous mass comprising one or more enrobeable elements and one or more discrete open cell foam pieces wherein at least one of the discrete open cell foam pieces comprises a first vacuole and a second vacuole wherein the first vacuole has a first cross sectional area, wherein the second vacuole has a second cross sectional area, wherein the first vacuole enrobes a first enrobeable element, wherein the second vacuole enrobes a second enrobeable element, wherein the first enrobeable element and the second enrobeable element exhibit different surface properties.

An absorbent product comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core, the absorbent core comprising an absorbent structure comprising one or more stratum comprising one or more enrobeable elements, wherein a smooth transition zone is exhibited between an acquisition portion of the absorbent structure and a storage portion of the absorbent structure.

An absorbent structure comprising a single stratum exhibiting a Capillarity Work Potential greater than the Capillarity Work Potential trade-off Boundary.

An absorbent structure having a first open cell foam associated with a second open cell foam.

Open cell foam associated with a second open cell foam

A method for delivering a High Internal Phase Emulsion to a substrate. The method includes providing a rotating roll, The rotating roll has a central longitudinal axis, wherein the rotating roll rotates about the central longitudinal axis, an exterior surface defining an interior region and substantially surrounding the central longitudinal axis, and a vascular network configured for transporting the one or more fluids in a predetermined path from the interior region to the exterior surface of the rotating roll. The method further includes providing a High Internal Phase Emulsion to the rotating roll vascular network. The method further includes contacting a substrate with the rotating roll and contacting the substrate with the High Internal Phase Emulsion.

Customizable apparatus and method for transporting and depositing fluids

A system for dosing one or more fluids on a substrate, the system comprising a rotating roll. The rotating roll has a central longitudinal axis, wherein the rotating roll rotates about the central longitudinal axis; an exterior surface defining an interior region and substantially surrounding the central longitudinal axis; and a vascular network configured for transporting the one or more fluids in a predetermined path from the interior region to the exterior surface of the rotating roll.

A carrier mold having prongs that produces shaped tampons is provided. A carrier mold comprising an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a body, and two or more prongs, each prong having a proximal base and a distal end; wherein at least one prong is in partial contact with at least one other prong; wherein the inner surface defines an inner cavity for producing a shaped tampon; wherein the inner cavity is structured to define or mirror the desired shape of the shaped tampon; and wherein the shaped tampon has a length and comprises various perimeters along its length. A method of forming a shaped tampon using the carrier mold is also provided.

Carrier mold

A carrier mold having prongs that produces shaped tampons is provided. When subjected to pressure the prongs of the carrier mold flex to completely or substantially close one end of the carrier mold. A method of forming a shaped tampon using the carrier mold is also provided.

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Wyoming, OH, United States of America

Wade Monroe Hubbard, Jr