Menstrual Pad Assembly

Abstract

A menstrual pad assembly for absorbing menstrual fluids includes a menstrual pad that has a first portion which is perpendicularly oriented with a second portion such that the menstrual pad forms a plus shape. An absorbent member extends upwardly from the second portion of the menstrual pad to extend between a user’s genitalia and the user’s buttocks when the menstrual pad is worn. The absorbent member absorbs bodily fluids thereby inhibiting the bodily fluids from escaping the menstrual pad. A ridge extends upwardly from the second portion of the menstrual pad to surround the user’s genitalia when the menstrual pad is worn. The ridge is comprised of a fluid absorbent material to inhibit bodily fluids from escaping the second portion.

Description

Claims

1. A menstrual pad assembly for inhibiting leakage when a user is lying down, said assembly comprising: a menstrual pad having a first portion being perpendicularly oriented with a second portion such that said menstrual pad forms a plus shape;an absorbent member extending upwardly from said second portion of said menstrual pad, said absorbent member being oriented to extend along a longitudinal axis of said second portion wherein said absorbent member is configured to extend between a user’s genitalia and the user’s buttocks when said menstrual pad is worn, said absorbent member being comprised of a fluid absorbent material wherein said absorbent member is configured to absorb bodily fluids thereby inhibiting the bodily fluids from escaping said menstrual pad; anda ridge extending upwardly from said second portion of said menstrual pad, said ridge forming a closed loop wherein said ridge is configured to surround the user’s genitalia when said menstrual pad is worn, said ridge being comprised of a fluid absorbent material wherein said ridge is configured to inhibit bodily fluids from escaping said second portion thereby inhibiting the bodily fluids from staining clothing worn by the user.

2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said second portion has a top surface and a perimeter edge, said perimeter edge having a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a front side and a back side, said second portion being elongated between said front side and said back side, each of said first lateral side and said second lateral side curving inwardly toward a center of said second portion, said first portion extending outwardly from each of said first lateral side and said second lateral side such that said first portion defines a pair of wings of said menstrual pad.

3. The assembly according to claim 2, wherein said absorbent member has a first end, a second end and an outer surface extending between said first end and said second end, said outer surface having a lower side, an upper side, a first sidelong side and a second sidelong side, said lower side being bonded to said top surface of said second portion, said absorbent member being elongated between said first end and said second end.

4. The assembly according to claim 3, wherein said absorbent member is oriented to extend along an axis extending between said front side and said back side of said perimeter edge of said second portion, said absorbent member being centrally positioned between said first lateral side and said second lateral side of said perimeter edge of said second portion, said second end of said absorbent member being positioned adjacent to said back side of said perimeter edge of said second portion, each of said first end and said second end of said absorbent member being rounded.

5. The assembly according to claim 3, wherein said ridge has a primary end, a secondary end and a lowermost surface extending between said primary end and said secondary end, said lowermost surface being bonded to said top surface of said second portion, each of said primary end and said secondary end abutting a respective one of said first sidelong side and said second sidelong side of said outer surface of said absorbent member at a point located adjacent to said second end of said absorbent member.

6. The assembly according to claim 5, wherein said ridge follows curvature of each of said first lateral side and said second lateral side of said perimeter edge of said second portion, said ridge forming a loop being positioned adjacent to said front side of said perimeter edge of said second portion.

7. A menstrual pad assembly for inhibiting leakage when a user is lying down, said assembly comprising: a menstrual pad having a first portion being perpendicularly oriented with a second portion such that said menstrual pad forms a plus shape, said second portion having a top surface and a perimeter edge, said perimeter edge having a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a front side and a back side, said second portion being elongated between said front side and said back side, each of said first lateral side and said second lateral side curving inwardly toward a center of said second portion, said first portion extending outwardly from each of said first lateral side and said second lateral side such that said first portion defines a pair of wings of said menstrual pad;an absorbent member extending upwardly from said second portion of said menstrual pad, said absorbent member being oriented to extend along a longitudinal axis of said second portion wherein said absorbent member is configured to extend between a user’s genitalia and the user’s buttocks when said menstrual pad is worn, said absorbent member being comprised of a fluid absorbent material wherein said absorbent member is configured to absorb bodily fluids thereby inhibiting the bodily fluids from escaping said menstrual pad, said absorbent member having a first end, a second end and an outer surface extending between said first end and said second end, said outer surface having a lower side, an upper side, a first sidelong side and a second sidelong side, said lower side being bonded to said top surface of said second portion, said absorbent member being elongated between said first end and said second end, said absorbent member being oriented to extend along an axis extending between said front side and said back side of said perimeter edge of said second portion, said absorbent member being centrally positioned between said first lateral side and said second lateral side of said perimeter edge of said second portion, said second end of said absorbent member being positioned adjacent to said back side of said perimeter edge of said second portion, each of said first end and said second end of said absorbent member being rounded; anda ridge extending upwardly from said second portion of said menstrual pad, said ridge forming a closed loop wherein said ridge is configured to surround the user’s genitalia when said menstrual pad is worn, said ridge being comprised of a fluid absorbent material wherein said ridge is configured to inhibit bodily fluids from escaping said second portion thereby inhibiting the bodily fluids from staining clothing worn by the user, said ridge having a primary end, a secondary end and a lowermost surface extending between said primary end and said secondary end, said lowermost surface being bonded to said top surface of said second portion, each of said primary end and said secondary end abutting a respective one of said first sidelong side and said second sidelong side of said outer surface of said absorbent member at a point located adjacent to said second end of said absorbent member, said ridge following curvature of each of said first lateral side and said second lateral side of said perimeter edge of said second portion, said ridge forming a loop being positioned adjacent to said front side of said perimeter edge of said second portion.