Super comfort maxi pad

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 11607353
  • Patent Number
    11,607,353
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, December 2, 2020
    3 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, March 21, 2023
    a year ago
  • Inventors
    • Scott; Janice D. (Lithia Springs, GA, US)
  • Examiners
    • Colilla; Daniel J
Abstract
This invention relates to a disposable sanitary napkin having longitudinal curved edges and transverse ends having at least one compression line extending a long and close to the longitudinal edges, such that the pressure of the user's thighs on the product will bring about a protuberance of absorbent material towards the perineal area when worn. The product of this invention thus bring the absorbent material closer to the discharge of menstrual fluid in the absorbent middle which is the critical cause of leakage from the longitudinal edges of sanitary napkins.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS


FIG. 1A shows a plan view of the absorbent pad.



FIG. 1B shows a perspective view of the absorbent pad.







DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to a disposable sanitary napkin or pad having longitudinal curved, ends 1 and 4 and curved transverse edges 6 and 7 having at least one compression line 9 extending along and close to the longitudinal ends, such that the pressure of the user's thighs on the product will bring about a protuberance of absorbent material towards the perineal area when worn. The product of this invention thus bring the absorbent material closer to the discharge of menstrual fluid in an absorbent center section which is the critical cause of leakage from the longitudinal ends of sanitary napkins.


The sanitary napkin or pad, includes curved wings 8 and is disposable. The size and absorbent capacity of the sanitary pad is suitable for average to medium flow. Ultra-thin pad types preferred embodiment for both female comfort and packing space reduction. This pad has an absorbent central section 3 for all stains and side adhesive strips 2 to lock in and around the bottom of the panties to prevent leakage of any fluids. Curved wings 5 locks in freshness and keeps the pad firmly in place with no leakage.


A unit is a pack containing a total of a minimum of 20 pads.

Claims
  • 1. A disposable absorbent article comprising: an absorbent pad having: a first curved longitudinal end and a second curved longitudinal end;a first curved side edge and a second curved side edge;a first compression line extending adjacent to the first curved longitudinal end completely across the entire absorbent article from the first curved side edge to the second curved side edge, wherein the first compression line is a curved line with a concave side facing the first curved longitudinal end;a second compression line extending adjacent to the second curved longitudinal end completely across the entire absorbent article from the first curved side edge to the second curved side edge, wherein the second compression line is a curved line with a concave side facing the second curved longitudinal end;wherein the pad is configured to bend along the first and second compression lines when the disposable absorbent article is pressed by a user's thighs thereby causing the first curved longitudinal end to protrude towards a perineal area of the user.
  • 2. The disposable absorbent article according to claim 1, further comprising: a first curved wing adjacent the first curved side edge of the absorbent pad; anda second curved wing adjacent the second curved side edge of the absorbent pad.
  • 3. The disposable absorbent article according to claim 2, further comprising: a first adhesive strip that extends along the first wing; anda second adhesive strip that extends along the second wing,wherein the average pad thickness is less than 2 mm.
  • 4. The disposable absorbent article according to claim 1, wherein the absorbent pad has an absorbent central portion.
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Foreign Referenced Citations (1)
Number Date Country
07000447 Jan 1995 JP
Related Publications (1)
Number Date Country
20220087880 A1 Mar 2022 US
Provisional Applications (1)
Number Date Country
63204288 Sep 2020 US