17962571. FEMININE HYGIENE PAD WITH FOAM ABSORBENT AND RESERVOIR SPACER LAYER simplified abstract (The Procter & Gamble Company)
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FEMININE HYGIENE PAD WITH FOAM ABSORBENT AND RESERVOIR SPACER LAYER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Amit Kumar Kaushik of West Chester OH (US)
Digvijay Rawat of Cincinnati OH (US)
Andrea Pfarr Switzer of Maineville OH (US)
FEMININE HYGIENE PAD WITH FOAM ABSORBENT AND RESERVOIR SPACER LAYER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17962571 titled 'FEMININE HYGIENE PAD WITH FOAM ABSORBENT AND RESERVOIR SPACER LAYER
Simplified Explanation
The feminine hygiene pad described in the patent application includes an absorbent foam layer with apertures for fluid flow and a porous spacer layer beneath the foam layer to create unoccupied space for fluid absorption.
- The absorbent system of the pad includes:
- An absorbent foam layer with z-direction passageways
- A porous spacer layer beneath the foam layer
- The spacer layer holds open space for unabsorbed fluid to flow and reside temporarily
- Potential Applications:**
This technology can be applied in the manufacturing of feminine hygiene products to improve fluid absorption and comfort for users.
- Problems Solved:**
This innovation solves the issue of unabsorbed menstrual fluid pooling on the surface of the pad, leading to discomfort and potential leakage.
- Benefits:**
The benefits of this technology include improved absorption efficiency, reduced leakage risk, and enhanced user comfort during menstruation.
- Potential Commercial Applications:**
The potential commercial applications of this technology include the production of high-performance feminine hygiene pads for improved user experience.
- Possible Prior Art:**
One possible prior art could be the use of spacer layers in other absorbent products to create unoccupied space for fluid absorption.
- Unanswered Questions:**
- 1. How does the porous spacer layer affect the overall flexibility of the feminine hygiene pad?**
The flexibility of the pad may be influenced by the thickness and material of the spacer layer, which could impact user comfort and mobility.
- 2. Are there any potential environmental impacts associated with the materials used in this absorbent system?**
The environmental sustainability of the materials used in the absorbent foam layer and spacer layer could be a consideration for eco-conscious consumers.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed is a feminine hygiene pad with an absorbent system including: an absorbent foam layer having a wearer-facing surface and an outward-facing surface, having a plurality of apertures providing z-direction passageways from the wearer-facing surface to the outward-facing surface; and a porous spacer layer beneath the foam layer and underlying a majority of openings of the apertures in an outward-facing surface of the foam layer. The spacer layer functions to provide structure, beneath the absorbent foam layer, that holds open a desired amount of unoccupied space between the absorbent layer and a backsheet of the pad, into which unabsorbed menstrual fluid may flow and temporarily reside, during the time required for the absorbent layer to effectively imbibe the fluid.
