View source for 17962571. FEMININE HYGIENE PAD WITH FOAM ABSORBENT AND RESERVOIR SPACER LAYER simplified abstract (The Procter & Gamble Company)

=FEMININE HYGIENE PAD WITH FOAM ABSORBENT AND RESERVOIR SPACER LAYER=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:The Procter & Gamble Company|The Procter & Gamble Company]]


[[Category:The Procter & Gamble Company]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Amit Kumar Kaushik of West Chester OH (US)|Amit Kumar Kaushik of West Chester OH (US)]][[Category:Amit Kumar Kaushik of West Chester OH (US)]]

[[:Category:Digvijay Rawat of Cincinnati OH (US)|Digvijay Rawat of Cincinnati OH (US)]][[Category:Digvijay Rawat of Cincinnati OH (US)]]

[[:Category:Andrea Pfarr Switzer of Maineville OH (US)|Andrea Pfarr Switzer of Maineville OH (US)]][[Category: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.



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