Bandages or dressings Absorbent pads

AHUMAN NECESSITIES A61Medical science A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS PROSTHESES DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, E.G. STENTS ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES FOMENTATION TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS FIRST-AID KITS

A61F13/00Bandages or dressings Absorbent pads

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webs A61F13/00995for mechanical treatments A61F13/02Adhesive plasters or dressings A61F13/0203having a fluid handling member A61F13/0206the fluid handling member being absorbent fibrous layer A61F13/0209comprising superabsorbent material A61F13/0213the fluid handling member being a layer of hydrocoloid, gel forming material A61F13/0216the fluid handling member being non absorbent A61F13/022having more than one layer with different fluid handling characteristics A61F13/0223characterized by parametric properties of the fluid handling layer A61F13/0226characterised by the support layer A61F13/023wound covering film layers without a fluid handling layer A61F13/0233characterised by the oclusive layer skin contacting layer A61F13/0236characterised by the application/handling support layer A61F13/024the application or handling support layer being removable A61F13/0243characterised by the properties of the skin contacting layer A61F13/0246characterised by the skin adhering layer 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A61F13/045Walking soles or heels A61F13/046Incorporated ventilation or cooling devices A61F13/048Braces for connecting two cast parts A61F13/06specially adapted for feet or legs Corn-pads Corn-rings A61F13/061for knees A61F13/062Openable readjustable A61F13/063Corn-pads; Corn-rings A61F13/064for feet A61F13/065Looped bandages around the forefoot A61F13/066for the ankle A61F13/067for the sole of the foot A61F13/068for the toes A61F13/069Decubitus ulcer bandages A61F13/08Elastic stockings for contracting aneurisms A61F13/085Openable readjustable A61F13/10specially adapted for fingers, hands, or arms Finger-stalls Nail-protectors A61F13/101for the elbow A61F13/102Openable readjustable A61F13/104for the hands or fingers A61F13/105for the fingers; Finger-stalls; Nail-protectors A61F13/107for wrist support ; Compression devices for tennis elbow (epicondylitis) A61F13/108Openable readjustable A61F13/12specially adapted for the head or neck A61F13/122specially adapted for the face A61F13/124specially adapted for the eyes A61F13/126specially adapted for the nose A61F13/128specially adapted for the neck A61F13/14specially adapted for the breast or abdomen A61F13/141Milk breast pads A61F13/143Thorax bandages or bandaging garments A61F13/145specially adapted for the female anatomy A61F13/146Shoulder bandages or bandaging garments A61F13/148Abdomen bandages or bandaging garments A61F13/15Absorbent pads A61F13/15203Properties of the article A61F13/15211soluble or disintegratable in liquid A61F13/15252compostable or biodegradable A61F13/15268reusable A61F13/15577Apparatus or processes for manufacturing A61F13/15585of babies' napkins A61F13/15593having elastic ribbons fixed thereto; Devices for applying the ribbons A61F13/15601the ribbons being applied transversely to the direction of the movement of the webs the diapers are being made of A61F13/15609the ribbons being applied in an irregular path A61F13/15617Making absorbent pads from fibres or pulverulent material with or without treatment of the fibres A61F13/15626Making fibrous pads without outer layers A61F13/15634Making fibrous pads between sheets or webs A61F13/15642by depositing continuous layers or pads of fibrous material on single sheets or webs A61F13/1565by depositing continuous layers of fibrous material between webs A61F13/15658Forming continuous A61F13/15666Wrapping formed fibrous webs or pads A61F13/15674by wrapping webs or pads between webs moving in their longitudinal direction A61F13/15682by folding webs, moving in their longitudinal direction, around webs or pads A61F13/15691by inserting webs or pads in a tube or a netting A61F13/15699Forming webs by bringing together several webs A61F13/15707Mechanical treatment A61F13/15723Partitioning batts; Cutting A61F13/15731Treating webs A61F13/15739Sealing A61F13/15747Folding; Pleating; Coiling; Stacking; Packaging A61F13/15756Applying tabs, strips, tapes, loops; Knotting the ends of pads A61F13/15764Transferring, feeding or handling devices; Drives A61F13/15772Control A61F13/15804Plant A61F13/20Tampons A61F13/2002characterised by the use A61F13/2005specially adapted for the nose cavity A61F13/2008specially adapted for the oral cavity A61F13/2011specially adapted for anal cavity A61F13/2017specially adapted for the ear cavity A61F13/202Catamenial tampons A61F13/2022characterised by the shape A61F13/2025adapted to change of shape once expelled of the applicator A61F13/2028adapted to change of shape after absorption of liquid A61F13/2031having depressions or elevations A61F13/2034having grooves or ribs, having a main axis in the longitudinal direction A61F13/2037having grooves or ribs, having a main axis in the radial direction A61F13/204having an external member remaining outside the body cavity A61F13/2042having a central tubular opening A61F13/2045Cup-shaped type tampons A61F13/2048Ball-shaped tampons A61F13/2051characterised by the material or the structure of the inner absorbing core A61F13/2054made by 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having a stick-type handle A61F13/385Apparatus or processes of manufacturing A61F13/42with wetness indicator or alarm A61F13/44with radio-opaque material or signalling means for residual material A61F13/45characterised by the shape A61F13/47Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins A61F13/4702having a reinforcing member A61F13/4704having preferential bending zones A61F13/471specially adapted for male use A61F13/472specially adapted for female use A61F13/47209having only interlabial part A61F13/47218with a raised crotch region A61F13/47227for interlabial use A61F13/47236characterised by an unusual contour A61F13/47245with asymmetry around the x or y axis A61F13/47254with a tanga shape A61F13/47263with activating means A61F13/47272with a longitudinal raised end A61F13/474adjustable A61F13/475characterised by edge leakage prevention means A61F13/4751the means preventing fluid flow in a transversal direction A61F13/4752the means being an upstanding barrier A61F13/4753the barrier being not integral with the topsheet or backsheet A61F13/4755the means being a flat barrier on or inside the absorbent article A61F13/4756the means consisting of grooves A61F13/4757the means being located outside the perimeter of the absorbent core A61F13/4758the means preventing fluid flow in a longitudinal direction A61F13/476characterised by encircling the crotch region of the undergarment A61F13/49Absorbent articles specially adapted to be worn around the waist A61F13/49001having preferential bending zones A61F13/49003Reusable, washable fabric diapers A61F13/49004with fastening means A61F13/49006the reusable article being in the form of pants or briefs A61F13/49007Form-fitting, self-adjusting disposable diapers A61F13/49009with elastic means A61F13/49011the elastic means is located at the waist region A61F13/49012the elastic means being elastic panels A61F13/49014the elastic means is located at the side panels A61F13/49015the elastic means being elastic panels A61F13/49017the elastic means beinig located at the crotch region A61F13/49019the elastic means being placed longitudinally, transversely or diagonally over the article A61F13/4902characterised by the elastic material A61F13/49058characterised by the modular concept of constructing the diaper A61F13/4906the diaper having an outer chassis forming the diaper and an independent absorbent structure attached to the chassis A61F13/49061the diaper having one or two waist members forming the diaper waist region and an independent absorbent structure attached to the one or two waist members forming the crotch region A61F13/491specially adapted for gender distinct urine discharge pattern A61F13/4915specially adapted for male use A61F13/493adjustable by adding or removing material A61F13/494characterised by edge leakage prevention means A61F13/49406the edge leakage prevention means being at the crotch region A61F13/49413the edge leakage prevention means being an upstanding barrier A61F13/4942the barrier not being integral with the top- or back-sheet A61F13/49426the barrier having an absorbent medium A61F13/49446the edge leakage prevention means being an impermeable sheet or impermeable part of a sheet placed on or under the top sheet A61F13/49453the edge leakage prevention sheet being combined with the impermeable backing sheet A61F13/4946the edge leakage prevention means being an absorbent medium A61F13/49466the edge leakage prevention means being at the waist region A61F13/49473the edge leakage prevention means having a continuous closed form A61F13/495with faecal cavity A61F13/496in the form of pants or briefs A61F13/4963characterized by the seam A61F13/505with separable parts A61F13/51characterised by the outer layers A61F13/511Topsheet A61F13/51104the top sheet having a three-dimensional cross-section A61F13/51108the top sheet having corrugations or embossments having one axis relatively longer than the other axis A61F13/51113comprising an additive A61F13/51121characterised by the material A61F13/5116being formed of multiple layers A61F13/512characterised by its apertures A61F13/5121characterised by the vertical shape of the apertures A61F13/5122and comprising secondary apertures A61F13/5123the apertures being formed on a multilayer top sheet A61F13/5125the apertures not being formed through the complete thickness of the topsheet A61F13/5126characterised by the planar distribution of the apertures A61F13/513characterised by its function or properties A61F13/51305having areas of different permeability A61F13/51311the permeability gradient being in the vertical direction A61F13/51394creating a visual effect A61F13/514backsheet A61F13/51401characterised by the material A61F13/51403with activating means A61F13/51405treated or coated A61F13/51456characterised by its properties A61F13/51458being air-pervious or breathable A61F13/5146having apertures of perforations A61F13/51462being defined by a value or parameter A61F13/51464being stretchable or elastomeric A61F13/51466providing stretchability without the use of elastic material A61F13/51474characterised by its structure A61F13/51476being three-dimensional A61F13/51478being a laminate A61F13/5148having an impervious inner layer and a cloth-like outer layer A61F13/51484being inhomogeneous in the plane of the sheet A61F13/51496having visual effects A61F13/51498Details not otherwise provided for A61F13/515characterised by the interconnection of the topsheet and the backsheet A61F13/52Layers coated or treated to decrease absorbency A61F13/53characterised by the absorbing medium A61F13/531having a homogeneous composition through the thickness of the pad A61F13/532inhomogeneous in the plane of the pad A61F13/5323having absorbent material located in discrete regions A61F13/533having discontinuous areas of compression A61F13/534having an inhomogeneous composition through the thickness of the pad A61F13/53409having a folded core A61F13/53418having a C-folded cross-section A61F13/53427having an e-folded cross-section A61F13/53436having an undulated or corrugated cross-section A61F13/535inhomogeneous in the plane of the pad A61F13/536having discontinuous areas of compression A61F13/537characterised by a layer facilitating or inhibiting flow in one direction or plane A61F13/53704the layer having an inhibiting function on liquid propagation A61F13/53708the layer having a promotional function on liquid propagation in at least one direction A61F13/53713the layer having a promotional function on liquid propagation in the vertical direction A61F13/53717the layer having a promotional function on liquid propagation in the horizontal direction A61F13/53743characterised by the position of the layer relative to the other layers A61F13/53747the layer is facing the topsheet A61F13/53752the layer is embedded in the absorbent core A61F13/53756the layer facing the back-sheet A61F13/5376characterised by the performance of the layer A61F13/538characterised by specific fibre orientation or weave A61F13/539characterised by the connection of the absorbent layers with each other or with the outer layers A61F13/551Packaging before or after use A61F13/55105packaging of diapers A61F13/5511characterized by the container A61F13/55115characterized by the features before use A61F13/5512after use A61F13/5513packaging of feminine sanitary napkins A61F13/55135before use A61F13/5514each item packaged single A61F13/55145multiple packaged items A61F13/5515after use A61F13/5516packaging of interlabial absorbing articles A61F13/55165before use A61F13/5517after use A61F13/55175packaging of tampons A61F13/5518after use A61F13/55185in combination with the applicator A61F13/5519packages containing more than one kind of item A61F13/56Supporting or fastening means A61F13/5605specially adapted for sanitary napkins or the like A61F13/5611using fastening strips A61F13/5616using flaps A61F13/5622specially adapted for diapers or the like A61F13/5633open type diaper A61F13/5638adjustable open type diapers A61F13/5644having more than one pair of fasteners A61F13/565pants type diaper A61F13/5655adjustable pants type diapers A61F13/58Adhesive tab fastener elements A61F13/581Tab fastener elements combining adhesive and mechanical fastening A61F13/60with release means associated with tab fasteners A61F13/62Mechanical fastening means,; Fabric strip fastener elements A61F13/622Fabric strip fastener elements A61F13/625characterised by the hook A61F13/627characterised by the loop A61F13/64Straps, belts, ties or endless bands A61F13/66Garments, holders or supports not integral with absorbent pads A61F13/665Means specific for supporting or fastening sanitary towels; and sanitary towels A61F13/68abdominal enclosing type A61F13/70with openable or removable crotch portion A61F13/72with endless waist encircling band A61F13/74having means to retain absorbent pads A61F13/76transverse to width of the pads or fastener elements A61F13/78Button or snap fastener elements A61F13/80adjustable relative to body crotch area A61F13/82with means for attaching to the body A61F13/84Accessories, not otherwise provided for, for absorbent pads A61F13/8405Additives