WO2021119869A1 - Disposable absorbent garment for male incontinence in active adults - Google Patents

Disposable absorbent garment for male incontinence in active adults Download PDF

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WO2021119869A1
WO2021119869A1 PCT/CL2020/050150 CL2020050150W WO2021119869A1 WO 2021119869 A1 WO2021119869 A1 WO 2021119869A1 CL 2020050150 W CL2020050150 W CL 2020050150W WO 2021119869 A1 WO2021119869 A1 WO 2021119869A1
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Alberto Alejandro GONZÁLEZ RAMOS
Ignacia Javiera MAYORGA CALDERÓN
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • 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
    • A61F13/15Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • 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
    • A61F13/15Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/45Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape
    • A61F13/47Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins
    • A61F13/471Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for male use
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • 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
    • A61F13/15Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/45Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape
    • A61F13/49Absorbent articles specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • 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
    • A61F13/15Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/45Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape
    • A61F13/49Absorbent articles specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers
    • A61F13/496Absorbent articles specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers in the form of pants or briefs

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  • the invention that is the subject of the present Invention Patent application is applicable in the technical field of disposable absorbent underwear for adults. More specifically, the present invention refers to a disposable absorbent garment for male incontinence in active adults that provides protection without bulging the genital area, preventing it from being noticed or protruding from the waist area of the pants and that allows it to be discarded in a way hygienic and discreet.
  • Incontinence pads used heretofore have typically consisted of conventional diapers of substantially flat configuration, eg, rectangular in shape. Diapers are intended to absorb urine and feces, therefore they are not suitable for use by people who only require a urinary incontinence pad. Diapers must be of a specified width and absorbent material of a specified thickness to achieve satisfactory absorbency. Consequently, the diaper will occupy a correspondingly large space between the wearer's thighs, it can cause discomfort, such as rubbing, for example. Furthermore, there is a serious risk of urine seeping into the edges of the diaper when the diaper becomes saturated and squeezed between the wearer's thighs.
  • Some of the protectors known in the prior art, which are smaller than a diaper, are for example of the type described in document W01991007155 by Runeman, B., where an incontinence protector for men is described in which the absorbent body is encased in a cover consisting of a liquid-permeable top layer and a liquid-impervious bottom layer.
  • the incontinence protector of this publication is provided with elastic threads or the like, which are applied with pretension to the covering on both sides of the absorbent body and which converge in the direction of the narrowest end portion of the absorbent body.
  • a disadvantage of the construction according to WO1991007155 is that undesirable pleats extending from the absorbent body in the lateral direction can lead to leakage of urine along the pleats of the article. In addition, it does not take charge of its subjection to the body, since it is assumed that it is placed between the genitals and an underwear, but it does not describe means of adhesion; Similarly, it also does not incorporate any measure to dispose of the protector in a discreet way.
  • the invention described in US4909802A to Ahr, N. shows an integral disposable absorbent garment, such as a disposable diaper, that has an integral belt segment on each side of the garment. .
  • the integral segments of the belt, in association with a receiving or fastening means, are intended to fasten or suspend the garment around the wearer's lower torso.
  • the main disadvantage of this device is that the absorbent part is of a non-sized shape. suitable for a man, as it is symmetrical between the front and back, as well as having the disadvantage that its absorbent core is flat, without channels or projections that favor the position of the penis in the protector.
  • absorbent articles Some manufacturers of absorbent articles have attempted to make three-dimensional articles that cradle or cover the male anatomy (ie, the wearer's penis and / or scrotum). However, these items are uncomfortable for the user (eg, an absorbent stretch wrap that covers the penis, a penis clip with an absorbent wrap that covers the penis). In addition, these items often do not provide full leakage protection and are expensive to manufacture due to the amount of cuts and folds that must be made. Examples of them can be seen described in US20160089275A1 from Romania; in US9681999 by Beck and in JP3611429B2 by WADA ICHIRO.
  • the present invention proposes to overcome the problems of the state of the art that are not solved according to the situations just described, providing a disposable absorbent garment for male incontinence in active adults, which provides protection without bulging the genital area, which does not it is noticeable or protruding and allows its disposal in a hygienic way with something that contains it and keeps it small.
  • the present invention refers to a disposable garment for male incontinence, the main objective of which is to provide an absorbent garment capable of retaining fluid avoiding unwanted leaks and without bulging the genital area for active users.
  • Another main objective is to provide a disposable absorbent garment capable of adequately adapting and supporting the male anatomy while maintaining a discreet size that is concealed under a tight-fitting undergarment.
  • Still another objective of the invention is to provide a disposable absorbent garment that allows its disposal in a hygienic and discreet manner with a reduced size.
  • a further objective of the invention is to provide a disposable absorbent garment that prevents heat build-up or perspiration on contact with the skin.
  • the present invention is about a disposable absorbent garment for male incontinence in active adults, which is generally made up of: a multilayer absorbent component that has a projection on its upper face; a unilaminar front and rear support; a reversible container element and lateral fastening bands.
  • the multilayer absorbent component is longitudinally located between a unilaminar front support that conforms to the pelvic area and a unilaminar rear support that conforms to the buttock area.
  • the multilayer absorbent component is made up of a lower liquid-impermeable sheet, associated through its perimeter edge to a liquid-permeable upper sheet, between which it comprises an absorbent interior structure that has a superabsorbent core.
  • the lower liquid-impermeable sheet is also an outer sheet, which prevents the migration of the fluid absorbed by the absorbent inner structure, towards the outer area of the garment that is in contact with the user's clothing.
  • This waterproof sheet is made of polymeric material, preferably polyethylene, polypropylene or polylactic acid (known as PLA) which is a derivative of natural and renewable raw materials.
  • the liquid-permeable topsheet remains in contact with the genitals and serves to receive urine and allow it to pass freely into the absorbent interior structure and keep the genitalia separate from the discharged and absorbed urine.
  • This liquid-permeable topsheet is preferably flexible, thin, soft to the touch and non-irritating, which can be made of woven fabric or non-woven, porous multi-perforated fabric that allows fluids to pass but is not absorbent, made for example of polyester , nylon, polypropylene, cotton, or other polymer such as polylactic acid. Another suitable material can also be a hydrophobic film.
  • the absorbent inner structure provides for the collection and storage of urine and is formed of a material adapted to absorb, such as a cellulosic material, pulp, or a fibrous material; This can be mixed with superabsorbent polymeric material or comprise it in the form of a core inside. These materials are normally known as SAP, which are polymers capable of absorbing liquid in quantities many times greater than the natural weight of the same polymer.
  • SAP superabsorbent polymeric material
  • this multilayer absorbent component is shaped as a volume having an upper face, a lower face, a perimeter contour having a rounded trailing edge, and a substantially straight opposite front edge that is wider than the trailing edge. This shape is of adequate length and width to cover the genitals and confine them to the absorbent component.
  • the absorbent component has, on its upper face and adjacent to the perimeter contour, an upper projection with a "U" -shaped path that forms part of a simultaneous barrier means against leaks and containment of the position of the penis. It extends continuously from the ends of the front edge to the rounded rear edge, said front edge being devoid of projection; thus, the "U" shaped projection defines a cavity in the central area of the absorbent component whose depth is homogeneous in the transverse direction of the absorbent component.
  • This perimeter projection and the central cavity that it forms are means that simultaneously act as an anti-leak barrier and as a containment of the penis in a suitable position so that urine is immediately absorbed and does not migrate towards the sides of the garment and escape through the inguinal area. .
  • the projection has a “U” shape where its front end lacks a projection, while a cavity is formed between one side of the projection and the other in which the user's penis is positioned directed downwards, so that the edge that lacks protrusion, as it is on the upper part of the absorbent component, can be above or on the base of the penis without crushing it;
  • the shaft of the penis which is positioned with the tip directed downwards, remains confined within the cavity formed by the projection, and where these projections act as sealing edges that are attached to the lateral area adjacent to the penis, thus preventing it from leaks out of the cavity, as urine leaks past the ledge.
  • the absorbent component is longitudinally located between a unilaminar front support that adapts to the pelvic area and a unilaminar rear support that adapts to the gluteal area, where both supports correspond to a single continuous piece, formed by a flexible sheet that has an intermediate portion that virtually separates it in the two supports, and where this intermediate portion forms part of the permeable layer of the absorbent component, so that this absorbent component is attached by the outer face of the intermediate portion.
  • the front support and the rear support are part of a single laminar piece with the permeable layer of the absorbent component, said supports are made of the same permeable material.
  • the important thing is that the material of the supports is not elastic, but flexible, mainly because these supports are important parts that act to support and affirm the absorbent component.
  • the material of these pieces is not elastic is because in practice, once the absorbent component has been saturated, it acquires greater weight, which tends to lower the garment, and if the support and support pieces are elastic , the garment begins to give way and ends up being lowered, sliding over the user's skin; On the other hand, if the material is not elastic, but flexible, it does not yield to weight requirements, but allows it to adapt to the curves of the anatomy, which helps the garment not be noticed from the outside as a plane rigid and the user can feel more comfortable.
  • the unilaminar front support comprises a substantially trapezoidal shape with a minor side proximal to the absorbent component, specifically close to its substantially straight front side; a larger distal side corresponding to the upper edge of the garment on its front side; lateral sides that make up the lateral edges of the garment; an inner face that is in contact with the wearer's skin and an opposite outer face that faces outward and that normally remains in contact with the wearer's underwear.
  • the unilaminar posterior support comprises a substantially trapezoidal shape with a minor side proximal to the absorbent component, specifically, close to its rounded posterior side; a larger distal side corresponding to the upper edge of the garment on its rear side; lateral sides that make up the lateral edges of the garment; a face interior that is in contact with the skin of the user and an opposite exterior face that faces outside and that normally remains in contact with the user's underwear.
  • the width of the distal long side is longer than the width of the distal long side of the back support, and this is due to the fact that the front area of the garment houses a greater proportion of the absorbent component and is the part where it has greater width, so a longer support allows better adaptation and greater contact of the support with the user's pelvic area.
  • the side sides of the front bracket are curved concave, while the side sides of the rear bracket are straight; This is to better adapt the curved sides of the front support to the curved anatomy of the groin area where the legs are born.
  • the garment that is the subject of this invention also has the objective of providing a disposable absorbent garment that allows it to be disposed of in a hygienic and discreet manner with a reduced size, therefore it comprises a reversible container element attached to it. superimposed and laterally centered on the outer face of the back support, which allows the garment to be self-packed for discreet disposal.
  • This reversible container element is a flexible sheet of the same manufacturing material as the unilamellar supports; it has an upper edge, a lower edge, lateral edges, an inner face, and an outer face. It is attached to the rear support through union lines that run along its lateral edges and the lower edge, leaving said upper edge free of connection, generating a pocket-shaped cavity between the inner face of the reversible element and the outer face of the rear support. Meanwhile, its upper edge coincides with the greater distal side of the aforementioned support.
  • the lower edge and the lateral edges of the container element have a longitudinal fold that makes it possible to increase their size by expanding outwards.
  • This reversible container element allows the garment already worn to be placed inside it in a reduced way; Since of the entire garment only the absorbent component has volume and the rest of the pieces are unilamellar, so it can be folded or rolled on itself and then invert the walls of the container and leave the entire garment self-contained forming a small package.
  • This reversible container element has a similar shape to the rear support where it is attached, where its upper edge has a width that is greater than its width at the lower edge, giving the cavity a wider access opening that allows the reversal action to be carried out. more easily and at the same time, given that the width of the upper edge is at least the same as the width of the absorbent component, it allows the latter to be inserted into the container without having to fold it longitudinally, otherwise it is enough to roll or fold it in the The same sense that it curves naturally when adapting to the genital area.
  • the aforementioned lateral support bands are adjustable in length, adaptable to both sides of the user's abdomen, allowing the garment to be adjusted several times and facilitating the removal of the garment without the user having to remove pants and underwear to be able to take off the garment.
  • protective which is also favored by the unilaminar conformation of the back support that easily collapses to pass through the crotch forward and remove the garment.
  • the fastening bands are composed of a front band, an outer back band and an inner back band; each with a top edge, a bottom edge, and end edges.
  • the extreme edges of the front band and of the outer back band comprise means for connecting adjustable to each other, where the extreme edges of the outer back band are longitudinally movable over the extreme edges of the front band, allowing the perimeter of the garment to be adjusted.
  • the adjustable joining means comprise applications of adhesive material arranged on the inner face of the outer rear band, in the area of its end edges which adhere against the outer face of the end edges of the front band.
  • the adjustable attachment means comprise applications of adhesive material or contact engageable material.
  • the front band is arranged superimposed on the outer face of the front support, adjacent to its long distal side, has a length greater than the length of the long distal side, so that the band is completely attached to the support and with end portions that extend further. beyond the width. While the outer posterior band has a length greater than the length of the distal longest side of the posterior support and at the same time, greater than the length of the front band.
  • This outer back band is arranged superimposed on the outer face of the back support, adjacent to its distal long side, while in the middle area of said back support where the reversible container is located, the back band is attached to the outer face of said element.
  • reversible container adjacent to its free upper edge.
  • both the upper edge of the outer rear band and the upper edge of the reversible container element have a longitudinal recess in said middle zone.
  • the aforementioned inner rear band is arranged on the outer face of the rear support, adjacent to its long distal side, remaining below the longitudinal recess of the outer rear band and has a length equivalent to the width of the reversible container element.
  • the inner rear band is of a different color and contrasted with respect to the color of the outer rear band, so that said inner rear band is visible through the longitudinal recess. This recess that exposes the inner rear band makes it much easier for the user to distinguish the upper edge of the reversible container element, as well as to facilitate its opening.
  • the garment lacks the inner back band, so that it is completely adhered to the outer face of the back support, while the reversible container element is directly arranged on the outer face of the back band, where it presents the recess on its entire upper edge.
  • Said lateral fastening bands are flexible, but longitudinally stable, preferably being polymeric laminar bands.
  • Figure 1 shows a rear top isometric view of the absorbent garment.
  • Figure 2 shows a front view of the absorbent component of the absorbent garment.
  • Figure 3 shows a side partial sectional view of the absorbent garment.
  • Figure 4 shows a top plan view of the absorbent garment in an extended state.
  • Figure 5 shows a side sectional view of the absorbent garment.
  • Figure 6 shows a side partial sectional view of the absorbent garment.
  • Figure 7 shows a rear elevation view of the absorbent garment.
  • Figure 8 shows a partial side sectional view of the back support of the absorbent garment.
  • Figure 9 shows a rear isometric view of the absorbent garment to illustrate the components of the container element.
  • Figure 10 shows a top plan of the absorbent garment in an extended state to illustrate the size relationship.
  • Figure 11 shows a front isometric view of the absorbent garment.
  • Figure 12 shows a bottom plan of the absorbent garment in an extended state.
  • Figure 13 shows a rear isometric view of the absorbent garment to illustrate the position of the container element in the rear support.
  • Figure 14 shows an isometric view of the absorbent garment in a self-packed state.
  • Figure 15 is a reference figure showing an isometric view with representation of the materials of the different components.
  • the invention relates to a disposable absorbent garment (1) for male incontinence in active adults, which, as seen in FIG. 1, comprises a multilayer absorbent component (10) located longitudinally between a unilaminar front support (20) and a unilaminar rear support (30), where the latter carries a reversible container element (40) that allows the garment to be self-packed for discreet disposal, said front supports (20) and rear (30) having lateral fastening bands (50) adjustable length adaptable to both sides of the user's abdomen; and wherein said absorbent component (10) comprises a rounded trailing edge (12) perimeter contour (11), a substantially straight opposite front edge (13) that is wider than the trailing edge (12) and presents an upper projection (14 ) with a “U” -shaped path that is part of a simultaneous means of barrier against leaks and lateral containment of the position of the penis.
  • the upper shoulder (14) with a “U” -shaped path is arranged adjacent to the perimeter contour (11) of the absorbent component (10), extending continuously from the ends of the edge. front (13) to rear edge rounded (12), said front edge (13) being devoid of projection (14).
  • This "U” shaped projection (14) defines a cavity (15) in the central area of the absorbent component (10) whose depth is homogeneous in the transverse direction of the same absorbent component (10).
  • the absorbent component (10) comprises a lower sheet (16) impervious to liquids associated with an upper sheet (17) permeable to liquids and an internal absorbent structure (18) that has a superabsorbent core.
  • the impermeable bottom sheet (16) is preferably polymeric;
  • the upper sheet (17) permeable to liquids is made of a material chosen from a microporous non-woven fabric or a multi-perforated hydrophobic material and
  • the absorbent inner structure (18) is made from a material chosen from a cellulosic material, pulp, a fibrous material , and the core is a superabsorbent polymeric material.
  • the unilaminar front support (20) comprises a substantially trapezoidal shape with a proximal minor side (21) adjacent to the absorbent component, an opposite distal major side (22) and lateral sides (23) that they are curved concave.
  • the unilaminar posterior support (30) comprises a substantially trapezoidal shape with a proximal minor side (31) adjacent to the absorbent component (10), a distal major side (32) and lateral sides (33) that are straight.
  • the width of the distal major side (22) is longer than the width of the distal major side (32) of the rear bracket (30).
  • the front support (20) has an inner face (24) that is in contact with the user's skin and an opposite outer face (25); while the rear support (30) has an inner face (34) that is in contact with the user's skin and an opposite outer face (35).
  • the front support (20) and the rear support (30) are of a single continuous piece that includes an intermediate portion (60) that is part of the permeable layer (17) of the absorbent component (10 ).
  • the container element (40) comprises a flexible sheet (41) that has an upper edge (42), a lower edge (43), opposite lateral edges (44 ), an inner face (45) and an outer face (46), where the width of the upper edge (42) is greater than the width of the lower edge (43); while the lower edge (43) and the lateral edges (44) of the container element (40) present a longitudinal fold (47) that allows its size to be increased by expanding outwards.
  • the container element (40) is located superimposed and laterally centered on the outer face (35) of the posterior support (30), where its upper edge (42) coincides with the distal greater side ( 32) of the aforementioned support.
  • the container element (40) is joined to the rear support (30) through joining lines that run along its lateral edges (44) and the lower edge (43), leaving said upper edge (42) free of joining, which generates a pocket-shaped cavity (48).
  • the container element (40) has a similar shape to the rear support (30) where it is attached; and the upper edge (42) of the container element (40) has a width coinciding with the width of the front edge (13) of the absorbent component (10).
  • the side fastening bands (50) comprise a front band (51) and an outer rear band (52), where the front band (51) has an upper edge (53), a bottom edge (55) and end edges (57); and the rear band (52) has an upper edge (54), a lower edge (56) and end edges (58).
  • the end edges (58) of the outer rear band (52) are longitudinally movable over the end edges (57) of the front band (51).
  • the end edges (57) of the front band (51) and the end edges (58) of the outer rear band (52) comprise connecting means (59) adjustable to each other, better seen in FIG. 12, where it is also shown that the front band (51) is arranged superimposed on the outer face (25) of the front support (20), adjacent to its larger distal side (22) and said front band (51) has a length greater than the length of the distal long side (22) of the front support (20).
  • the outer rear band (52) has a length greater than the length of the distal long side (32) of the rear support (30) and at the same time, greater than the length of the front band (51).
  • the outer rear band (52) is arranged superimposed on the outer face (35) of the rear support (30), adjacent to its larger distal side (32), while in the middle area of said rear support (30) the rear band (52) is attached to the outer face (46) of the container element (40), adjacent to its free upper edge (42).
  • the upper edge (54) of the outer rear band (52) and the upper edge (42) of the container element (40) have a longitudinal recess (49) in said middle zone.
  • the lateral fastening bands (50) also include an inner rear band (70) that is arranged on the outer face (35) of the rear support (30), adjacent to its distal long side (32), remaining below the recess ( 49) longitudinal; having a length equivalent to the width of the upper edge (42) of the container element (40).
  • said inner rear band (70) is visible through the longitudinal recess (49), showing a different and contrasted color with respect to the color of the outer rear band (52).
  • the reversible container element (40) allows the garment already used to be arranged inside it in a reduced way by being folded or rolled on itself and then inverting the container walls. (40) and leave the entire garment self-contained forming a small package.
  • the front support (20) and the rear support (30) are of a single continuous piece that includes an intermediate portion (60) that corresponds to the same permeable layer (17) of the absorbent component (10). And where the container element (40) has the same materiality as the front support (20) and the rear support (30).

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Abstract

The invention relates to a disposable absorbent garment for male incontinence in active adults, comprising a multilayer absorbent component located between front and rear supports with adjustable-length side fastening bands, having a reversible container element for self-packing; and the absorbent component has a perimeter contour with rounded rear edge, a substantially straight opposite front edge, wider than the rear edge, and a U-shaped upper projection.

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PRENDA ABSORBENTE DESECHABLE PARA INCONTINENCIA MASCULINA ENDISPOSABLE ABSORBENT GARMENT FOR MALE INCONTINENCE IN
ADULTOS ACTIVOS. ACTIVE ADULTS.
MEMORIA DESCRIPTIVA DESCRIPTIVE MEMORY
La invención que es motivo de la presente solicitud de Patente de Invención es de aplicación en el campo técnico de ropa interior absorbente desechable para adultos. Más específicamente, la presente invención se refiere a una prenda absorbente desechable para incontinencia masculina en adultos activos que provee protección sin abultar la zona genital, evitando que se note o asome por la zona de la cintura de los pantalones y que permite su descarte de manera higiénica y discreta. The invention that is the subject of the present Invention Patent application is applicable in the technical field of disposable absorbent underwear for adults. More specifically, the present invention refers to a disposable absorbent garment for male incontinence in active adults that provides protection without bulging the genital area, preventing it from being noticed or protruding from the waist area of the pants and that allows it to be discarded in a way hygienic and discreet.
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL ARTE PREVIO DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART
A medida que las poblaciones continúan aumentando en longevidad, es más frecuente ver personas con incontinencia urinaria, que en el caso de personas de edad avanzada es un problema muy recurrente, en especial si están postrados o inválidos. En particular, la incontinencia de adultos representa una transición de la ropa interior al uso de algún tipo de artículo absorbente para agregar a la ropa interior o para reemplazarla por completo. As populations continue to increase in longevity, it is more common to see people with urinary incontinence, which in the case of elderly people is a very recurrent problem, especially if they are bedridden or disabled. In particular, adult incontinence represents a transition from underwear to the use of some type of absorbent article to add to or replace underwear entirely.
Para la incontinencia de moderada a fuerte, se necesitan una variedad de diseños de pañales desechables, pero también hay muchos adultos tienen pérdidas menores de orina debido a la incapacidad de lograr el cierre completo del esfínter uretral. En particular, los hombres adultos a menudo tienen una füga urinaria menor como resultado de procedimientos quirúrgicos urinarios o de próstata, o tratamientos radiológicos. For moderate to heavy incontinence, a variety of disposable diaper designs are needed, but there are also many adults who have minor urine leakage due to the inability to achieve complete closure of the urethral sphincter. In particular, adult men often have minor urinary leakage as a result of urinary or prostate surgical procedures, or radiological treatments.
En este último caso, puede tratarse de hombres jóvenes que en general están sanos y que necesitan hacer una vida lo más normal posible, se desplazan por la ciudad, van a trabajar, realizan deportes, encuentros familiares, etc. donde la mayoría de esas actividades implican la relación con otras personas y necesitan poder moverse libremente, por lo que este problema de incontinencia y del uso de aparatos o dispositivos para la incontinencia, se vuelve un problema psicológico además del problema funcional como tal, pues la mayoría de estos adultos mantienen su situación en secreto y sienten vergüenza en caso de que el dispositivo absorbente haya sufrido filtración y la orina se traspasa hacia los pantalones que están vistiendo, o cuando el dispositivo es muy grande y les abulta no solo la zona genital frontal, sino que también la parte trasera; otra de las situaciones engorrosas para estas personas es que el dispositivo o pañal sea muy grande y se les asome por la cintura. In the latter case, it may be young men who are generally healthy and who need to lead a life as normal as possible, they move around the city, go to work, play sports, family gatherings, etc. where most of those activities involve relationship with other people and they need to be able to move freely, so this problem of incontinence and the use of devices or devices for incontinence, becomes a psychological problem in addition to the functional problem as such, since most of these adults maintain their situation in secrecy and they feel ashamed in case the absorbent device has been leaked and urine is transferred to the pants they are wearing, or when the device is very large and not only the front genital area, but also the back part; Another of the cumbersome situations for these people is that the device or diaper is very large and sticks out from the waist.
En los casos en que las personas mantienen una vida social o laboral activa, les sucede que se complican mucho para deshacerse del protector que estén usando (sea pañal, compresa, apósitos o toallas de incontinencia a compresa) cuando tienen que cambiarlo, pues los dispositivos absorbentes aumentan su volumen con la orina que reciben, adquieren un tamaño poco discreto y no cuentan con medios para su deshecho de manera discreta e higiénica. In cases where people maintain an active social or work life, it happens to them that they are very complicated to get rid of the protector they are using (be it diaper, pad, dressings or incontinence pads to compress) when they have to change it, because the devices Absorbents increase their volume with the urine they receive, they acquire an inconspicuous size and do not have the means to dispose of them in a discreet and hygienic manner.
Los protectores de incontinencia utilizados hasta ahora han consistido normalmente en pañales convencionales de configuración sustancialmente plana, por ejemplo, de forma rectangular. Los pañales están destinados a absorber la orina y las heces, por lo tanto, no son adecuados para su uso por parte de personas que únicamente requieren un protector contra la incontinencia urinaria. Los pañales deben tener un ancho determinado y un material absorbente de un grosor determinado para lograr una capacidad de absorción satisfactoria. En consecuencia, el pañal ocupará un espacio correspondientemente grande entre los muslos del usuario, puede causar molestias, como roces, por ejemplo. Además, existe un grave riesgo de que la orina se filtre en los bordes del pañal cuando el pañal se satura y se comprime entre los muslos del usuario. Incontinence pads used heretofore have typically consisted of conventional diapers of substantially flat configuration, eg, rectangular in shape. Diapers are intended to absorb urine and feces, therefore they are not suitable for use by people who only require a urinary incontinence pad. Diapers must be of a specified width and absorbent material of a specified thickness to achieve satisfactory absorbency. Consequently, the diaper will occupy a correspondingly large space between the wearer's thighs, it can cause discomfort, such as rubbing, for example. Furthermore, there is a serious risk of urine seeping into the edges of the diaper when the diaper becomes saturated and squeezed between the wearer's thighs.
Los pañales grandes no son aceptables para los hombres que sufren de incontinencia pero que no tienen discapacidad. Además de ser incómodo cuando se usan, los pañales grandes y voluminosos no se acomodan fácilmente en la ropa convencional, puesto que para una sensación de seguridad los hombres se colocan un calzoncillo elasticado sobre el pañal y como estos son normalmente pequeños, el pañal sobresale por todos lados. Large diapers are not acceptable for men who have incontinence but are not disabled. In addition to being uncomfortable when worn, large and bulky diapers do not fit easily into conventional clothing, as for a sensation For security men, they put a stretch brief over the diaper and since these are normally small, the diaper protrudes from all sides.
Para necesidades de incontinencia de leve a moderada, las almohadillas absorbentes, protectores, escudos o insertos absorbentes que se usan junto con la ropa interior han demostrado ser generalmente aceptables. Sin embargo, productos de la técnica anterior aún dejan mucho que desear desde el punto de vista de la ocultabilidad, la comodidad, el costo, la discreción para su descarte, etc. For mild to moderate incontinence needs, absorbent pads, pads, shields or inserts used in conjunction with undergarments have generally been shown to be acceptable. However, prior art products still leave much to be desired from the point of view of conceability, convenience, cost, discretion for disposal, etc.
Algunos de los protectores conocidos en el arte previo, que son más pequeños que un pañal, son por ejemplo del tipo descrito en el documento W01991007155 de Runeman, B., donde se describe un protector de incontinencia para hombres en el que el cuerpo absorbente está encerrado en una cubierta que consiste en una capa superior permeable a los líquidos y una capa inferior impermeable a los líquidos. El protector de incontinencia de esta publicación está provisto de hilos elásticos o similares, que se aplican con pretensión al recubrimiento en ambos lados del cuerpo absorbente y que convergen en la dirección de la porción extrema más estrecha del cuerpo absorbente. Una desventaja de la construcción según el documento W01991007155 es que los pliegues indeseables que se extienden desde el cuerpo absorbente en la dirección lateral pueden conducir a una füga de orina a lo largo de los pliegues del artículo. Además, no se hace cargo de su sujeción al cuerpo, pues se asume que va colocado entre los genitales y una ropa interior, pero no describe medios de adhesión; del mismo modo, tampoco incorpora alguna medida para deshacerse del protector de una manera discreta. Some of the protectors known in the prior art, which are smaller than a diaper, are for example of the type described in document W01991007155 by Runeman, B., where an incontinence protector for men is described in which the absorbent body is encased in a cover consisting of a liquid-permeable top layer and a liquid-impervious bottom layer. The incontinence protector of this publication is provided with elastic threads or the like, which are applied with pretension to the covering on both sides of the absorbent body and which converge in the direction of the narrowest end portion of the absorbent body. A disadvantage of the construction according to WO1991007155 is that undesirable pleats extending from the absorbent body in the lateral direction can lead to leakage of urine along the pleats of the article. In addition, it does not take charge of its subjection to the body, since it is assumed that it is placed between the genitals and an underwear, but it does not describe means of adhesion; Similarly, it also does not incorporate any measure to dispose of the protector in a discreet way.
Respecto de protectores del arte previo que provean medios de ajuste al cuerpo, la invención descrita en US4909802A de Ahr, N. muestra una prenda absorbente desechable integral, tal como un pañal desechable, que tiene un segmento integral de cinturón en cada lado de la prenda. Los segmentos integrales del cinturón, en asociación con un medio receptor o de sujeción, están destinados a sujetar o suspender la prenda alrededor del torso inferior del usuario la principal desventaja de este dispositivo es que la parte absorbente es de forma tamaño no adecuado para un hombre, pues es simétrico entre la parte frontal y posterior, como también tiene la desventaja de que su núcleo absorbente es plano, sin canales o resaltes que favorezcan la posición del pene en el protector. Regarding protectors of the prior art that provide means of adjustment to the body, the invention described in US4909802A to Ahr, N. shows an integral disposable absorbent garment, such as a disposable diaper, that has an integral belt segment on each side of the garment. . The integral segments of the belt, in association with a receiving or fastening means, are intended to fasten or suspend the garment around the wearer's lower torso.The main disadvantage of this device is that the absorbent part is of a non-sized shape. suitable for a man, as it is symmetrical between the front and back, as well as having the disadvantage that its absorbent core is flat, without channels or projections that favor the position of the penis in the protector.
Otro similar se ve en US7137972 de Holberg, que incorpora bandas para unir el protector absorbente a un cinturón, describe un panel principal rectangular que se extiende desde el tronco delantero inferior del usuario entre las piernas del usuario hasta inmediatamente hacia atrás del área genital para cubrir el área genital de la persona. Un par de correas izquierda y derecha se extienden hacia atrás desde el panel principal que están interconectadas por una correa de conexión transversal en un tronco trasero inferior del usuario. La desventaja de esta pieza es que la zona absorbente tampoco cuenta con una forma adecuada para el hombre y las correas que afirman por detrás quedan completamente cruzadas por sobre los glúteos, lo que podría perder estabilidad por el volumen redondo de los glúteos corriéndose para los lados, además de enterrarse en la piel. Another similar is seen in US7137972 by Holberg, which incorporates bands to attach the absorbent pad to a belt, describes a rectangular main panel that extends from the wearer's lower front trunk between the wearer's legs to immediately behind the genital area to cover the person's genital area. A pair of left and right straps extend rearwardly from the main panel which are interconnected by a transverse connecting strap on a lower rear trunk of the wearer. The disadvantage of this piece is that the absorbent area does not have a suitable shape for the man either and the straps that affirm from behind are completely crossed over the buttocks, which could lose stability due to the round volume of the buttocks running to the sides , in addition to burying into the skin.
Algunos fabricantes de artículos absorbentes han intentado hacer artículos tridimensionales que acunan o cubren la anatomía masculina (es decir, el pene y / o el escroto del usuario). Sin embargo, estos artículos son incómodos para el usuario (p. Ej., Una fúnda absorbente elástica que cubre el pene, un clip para el pene con una fúnda absorbente que cubre el pene). Además, estos artículos a menudo no proporcionan protección total contra fügas y son costosos de fabricar por la cantidad de cortes y pliegues que debe tener. Ejemplos de ellos se pueden ver descritos en US20160089275A1 de Ruman; en US9681999 de Beck y en JP3611429B2 de WADA ICHIRO. Some manufacturers of absorbent articles have attempted to make three-dimensional articles that cradle or cover the male anatomy (ie, the wearer's penis and / or scrotum). However, these items are uncomfortable for the user (eg, an absorbent stretch wrap that covers the penis, a penis clip with an absorbent wrap that covers the penis). In addition, these items often do not provide full leakage protection and are expensive to manufacture due to the amount of cuts and folds that must be made. Examples of them can be seen described in US20160089275A1 from Romania; in US9681999 by Beck and in JP3611429B2 by WADA ICHIRO.
Como es posible ver, en el estado de la técnica no existe un protector de para hombres activos que sufren incontinencia que, en conjunto, pueda resolver el problema de la adaptación a la anatomía masculina con medios de sujeción ajustables, que sea de un tamaño discreto para usar con ropa interior normal, tal como un “slip” o “boxer” sin que sobresalga por todos lados, que incorpore una solución para mantener al pene en una posición adecuada para evitar fugas y que además incorpore una solución para poder deshacerse de manera discreta. As it is possible to see, in the state of the art there is no protector for active men who suffer incontinence that, as a whole, can solve the problem of adaptation to the male anatomy with adjustable fastening means, that is of a discrete size. to be worn with normal underwear, such as a "brief" or "boxer" without protruding from all sides, that incorporates a solution to keep the penis in a suitable position to avoid leaks and also incorporates a solution to be able to be disposed of discreetly.
Así, la presente invención propone superar los problemas del estado de la técnica que no están resueltos de acuerdo a las situaciones recién descritas, proveyendo de una prenda absorbente desechable para incontinencia masculina en adultos activos, que otorga protección sin abultar la zona genital, que no se note o asome y permite su descarte de manera higiénica con algo que lo contenga y mantenga en tamaño reducido. Thus, the present invention proposes to overcome the problems of the state of the art that are not solved according to the situations just described, providing a disposable absorbent garment for male incontinence in active adults, which provides protection without bulging the genital area, which does not it is noticeable or protruding and allows its disposal in a hygienic way with something that contains it and keeps it small.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN La presente invención se refiere a una prenda desechable para incontinencia masculina, cuyo principal objetivo es proveer una prenda absorbente capaz de retener el fluido evitando las fugas indeseadas y sin abultar la zona genital para usuarios activos. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention refers to a disposable garment for male incontinence, the main objective of which is to provide an absorbent garment capable of retaining fluid avoiding unwanted leaks and without bulging the genital area for active users.
Otro objetivo principal es proveer una prenda absorbente desechable capaz de adaptarse y sujetarse adecuadamente a la anatomía masculina conservando un tamaño discreto que quede oculto baj o una prenda interior ajustada. Another main objective is to provide a disposable absorbent garment capable of adequately adapting and supporting the male anatomy while maintaining a discreet size that is concealed under a tight-fitting undergarment.
Aún otro objetivo de la invención es proveer una prenda absorbente desechable que permite su descarte de manera higiénica y discreta con un reducido tamaño. Still another objective of the invention is to provide a disposable absorbent garment that allows its disposal in a hygienic and discreet manner with a reduced size.
Un objetivo adicional de la invención es proveer una prenda absorbente desechable que evita acumulación de calor o transpiración al contacto con la piel. Así, la presente invención se trata de una prenda absorbente desechable para incontinencia masculina en adultos activos, la que se conforma de manera general por: un componente absorbente multicapa que posee un resalte en su cara superior; un soporte frontal y posterior unilaminar; un elemento contenedor reversible y unas bandas laterales de sujeción.A further objective of the invention is to provide a disposable absorbent garment that prevents heat build-up or perspiration on contact with the skin. Thus, the present invention is about a disposable absorbent garment for male incontinence in active adults, which is generally made up of: a multilayer absorbent component that has a projection on its upper face; a unilaminar front and rear support; a reversible container element and lateral fastening bands.
Cada uno de esos elementos se detallarán a continuación. El componente absorbente multicapa está situado longitudinalmente entre un soporte frontal unilaminar que se adapta a la zona pélvica y un soporte posterior unilaminar que se adapta a la zona de los glúteos. Each of these elements will be detailed below. The multilayer absorbent component is longitudinally located between a unilaminar front support that conforms to the pelvic area and a unilaminar rear support that conforms to the buttock area.
El componente absorbente multicapa se conforma por una lámina inferior impermeable a los líquidos, asociada a través de su borde perimetral a una lámina superior permeable a los líquidos, entre las cuales comprende una estructura interior absorbente que posee un núcleo superabsorbente. The multilayer absorbent component is made up of a lower liquid-impermeable sheet, associated through its perimeter edge to a liquid-permeable upper sheet, between which it comprises an absorbent interior structure that has a superabsorbent core.
La lámina inferior impermeable a los líquidos es además una lámina extema, que impide la migración del fluido absorbido por la estructura interior absorbente, hacia la zona exterior de la prenda que está en contacto con la ropa del usuario. Esta lámina impermeable es de material polimérico, preferentemente de polietileno, polipropileno o de ácido poliláctico (conocido como PLA) que es un derivado de materias primas naturales y renovables. The lower liquid-impermeable sheet is also an outer sheet, which prevents the migration of the fluid absorbed by the absorbent inner structure, towards the outer area of the garment that is in contact with the user's clothing. This waterproof sheet is made of polymeric material, preferably polyethylene, polypropylene or polylactic acid (known as PLA) which is a derivative of natural and renewable raw materials.
La lámina superior permeable a los líquidos, queda en contacto con los genitales y sirve para recibir la orina y dejarla pasar libremente hacia la estructura interior absorbente y mantener a los genitales separados de la orina descargada y absorbida. Esta lámina superior permeable a los líquidos es preferentemente flexible, delgada, suave al tacto y no irritante, que puede ser de tela tejida o tela no-tejida, porosa multiperforada que deje pasar los fluidos pero que no sea absorbente, fabricada por ejemplo de poliester, nylon, polipropileno, algodón u otro polímero tal como el ácido poliláctico. Otro material adecuado también puede ser un film hidrofóbico. The liquid-permeable topsheet remains in contact with the genitals and serves to receive urine and allow it to pass freely into the absorbent interior structure and keep the genitalia separate from the discharged and absorbed urine. This liquid-permeable topsheet is preferably flexible, thin, soft to the touch and non-irritating, which can be made of woven fabric or non-woven, porous multi-perforated fabric that allows fluids to pass but is not absorbent, made for example of polyester , nylon, polypropylene, cotton, or other polymer such as polylactic acid. Another suitable material can also be a hydrophobic film.
La estructura interior absorbente provee la recolección y almacenamiento de la orina y está formada de un material adaptado para absorber, como por ejemplo un material celulósico, pulpa, o un material fibroso; éste puede estar mezclado con material polimérico superabsorbente o comprenderlo en forma de un núcleo en su interior, estos materiales son normalmente conocidos como SAP, que son polímeros capaces de absorber líquido en cantidades muchas veces superior al peso natural del mismo polímero. Así, este componente absorbente multicapa se conforma como un volumen que presenta una cara superior, una cara inferior, un contorno perimetral que presenta un borde posterior redondeado y un borde frontal opuesto substancialmente recto que es más ancho que el borde posterior. Esta forma posee un largo y ancho adecuado para cubrir los genitales y confinarlos en el componente absorbente. The absorbent inner structure provides for the collection and storage of urine and is formed of a material adapted to absorb, such as a cellulosic material, pulp, or a fibrous material; This can be mixed with superabsorbent polymeric material or comprise it in the form of a core inside. These materials are normally known as SAP, which are polymers capable of absorbing liquid in quantities many times greater than the natural weight of the same polymer. Thus, this multilayer absorbent component is shaped as a volume having an upper face, a lower face, a perimeter contour having a rounded trailing edge, and a substantially straight opposite front edge that is wider than the trailing edge. This shape is of adequate length and width to cover the genitals and confine them to the absorbent component.
El componente absorbente presenta, en su cara superior y adyacente al contomo perimetral, un resalte superior de recorrido en forma de “U” que forma parte unos medios simultáneos de barrera contra filtraciones y contención de la posición del pene. Se extiende de manera continua desde los extremos del borde frontal hasta el borde posterior redondeado, siendo dicho borde frontal carente de resalte; así, el resalte en forma de “U” define una cavidad en el área central del componente absorbente cuya profundidad es homogénea en el sentido transversal del componente absorbente. The absorbent component has, on its upper face and adjacent to the perimeter contour, an upper projection with a "U" -shaped path that forms part of a simultaneous barrier means against leaks and containment of the position of the penis. It extends continuously from the ends of the front edge to the rounded rear edge, said front edge being devoid of projection; thus, the "U" shaped projection defines a cavity in the central area of the absorbent component whose depth is homogeneous in the transverse direction of the absorbent component.
Este resalte perimetral y la cavidad central que forma son medios que actúan simultáneamente como barrera anti filtraciones y como contención del pene en una posición adecuada para que la orina sea inmediatamente absorbida y no migre hacia los laterales de la prenda y se salga por la zona inguinal. Así como se dijo, el resalte posee forma de “U” donde su extremo frontal carece de resalte, mientras que entre uno y otro lado del resalte se forma una cavidad en la que se posiciona el pene del usuario dirigido hacia abajo, de modo que el borde que carece de resalte, como queda en la parte superior del componente absorbente, puede quedar por arriba o sobre la base del pene sin aplastarlo; el cuerpo del pene que se posiciona con la punta dirigida hacia abajo, queda confinado dentro de la cavidad formada por el resalte, y donde esos resaltes actúan como bordes de sello que se adosan a la zona lateral adyacente al pene, impidiendo tanto que éste se salga de la cavidad, como que la orina se fügue más allá del resalte. This perimeter projection and the central cavity that it forms are means that simultaneously act as an anti-leak barrier and as a containment of the penis in a suitable position so that urine is immediately absorbed and does not migrate towards the sides of the garment and escape through the inguinal area. . As said, the projection has a “U” shape where its front end lacks a projection, while a cavity is formed between one side of the projection and the other in which the user's penis is positioned directed downwards, so that the edge that lacks protrusion, as it is on the upper part of the absorbent component, can be above or on the base of the penis without crushing it; The shaft of the penis, which is positioned with the tip directed downwards, remains confined within the cavity formed by the projection, and where these projections act as sealing edges that are attached to the lateral area adjacent to the penis, thus preventing it from leaks out of the cavity, as urine leaks past the ledge.
Tal como se mencionó anteriormente el componente absorbente se sitúa longitudinalmente entre un soporte frontal unilaminar que se adapta a la zona pélvica y un soporte posterior unilaminar que se adapta a la zona de los glúteos, donde ambos soportes corresponden a una sola pieza continua, formada por una lámina flexible que tiene una porción intermedia que virtualmente la separa en los dos soportes, y donde esta porción intermedia forma parte de la capa permeable del componente absorbente, de modo que este componente absorbente se adosa por la cara exterior de la porción intermedia. As mentioned above, the absorbent component is longitudinally located between a unilaminar front support that adapts to the pelvic area and a unilaminar rear support that adapts to the gluteal area, where both supports correspond to a single continuous piece, formed by a flexible sheet that has an intermediate portion that virtually separates it in the two supports, and where this intermediate portion forms part of the permeable layer of the absorbent component, so that this absorbent component is attached by the outer face of the intermediate portion.
Así, se puede desprender que dado que el soporte frontal y el soporte posterior son parte de una sola pieza laminar con la capa permeable del componente absorbente, dichos soportes son del mismo material permeable. Lo importante es que el material de los soportes no sea elástico, pero flexible, principalmente porque estos soportes son partes importantes que actúan sosteniendo y afirmando al componente absorbente. Thus, it can be deduced that since the front support and the rear support are part of a single laminar piece with the permeable layer of the absorbent component, said supports are made of the same permeable material. The important thing is that the material of the supports is not elastic, but flexible, mainly because these supports are important parts that act to support and affirm the absorbent component.
La importancia de que el material de dichas piezas no sea elástico es porque en la práctica, una vez que el componente absorbente se ha saturado, adquiere mayor peso, lo que tiende a bajar la prenda, y si las piezas de sujeción y soporte son elásticas, la prenda comienza a ceder y termina bajándose, deslizándose por la piel del usuario; en cambio, si el material no es elástico, pero flexible, éste no cede frente a requerimientos de peso, pero permite que se adapte a las curvas propias de la anatomía, lo que ayuda a que la prenda no se note desde fuera como un plano rígido y el usuario se pueda sentir más cómodo. The importance that the material of these pieces is not elastic is because in practice, once the absorbent component has been saturated, it acquires greater weight, which tends to lower the garment, and if the support and support pieces are elastic , the garment begins to give way and ends up being lowered, sliding over the user's skin; On the other hand, if the material is not elastic, but flexible, it does not yield to weight requirements, but allows it to adapt to the curves of the anatomy, which helps the garment not be noticed from the outside as a plane rigid and the user can feel more comfortable.
El soporte frontal unilaminar comprende una forma substancialmente trapecial con un lado menor proximal al componente absorbente, específicamente, próximo a su lado frontal substancialmente recto; un lado mayor distal que corresponde al borde superior de la prenda por su lado frontal; lados laterales que conforman los bordes laterales de la prenda; una cara interior que queda en contacto con la piel del usuario y una cara exterior opuesta que da para fuera y que normalmente queda en contacto con la ropa interior del usuario. The unilaminar front support comprises a substantially trapezoidal shape with a minor side proximal to the absorbent component, specifically close to its substantially straight front side; a larger distal side corresponding to the upper edge of the garment on its front side; lateral sides that make up the lateral edges of the garment; an inner face that is in contact with the wearer's skin and an opposite outer face that faces outward and that normally remains in contact with the wearer's underwear.
Por otro lado, el soporte posterior unilaminar comprende una forma substancialmente trapecial con un lado menor proximal al componente absorbente, específicamente, próximo a su lado posterior redondeado; un lado mayor distal que corresponde al borde superior de la prenda por su lado posterior; lados laterales que conforman los bordes laterales de la prenda; una cara interior que queda en contacto con la piel del usuario y una cara exterior opuesta que da para fuera y que normalmente queda en contacto con la ropa interior del usuario. On the other hand, the unilaminar posterior support comprises a substantially trapezoidal shape with a minor side proximal to the absorbent component, specifically, close to its rounded posterior side; a larger distal side corresponding to the upper edge of the garment on its rear side; lateral sides that make up the lateral edges of the garment; a face interior that is in contact with the skin of the user and an opposite exterior face that faces outside and that normally remains in contact with the user's underwear.
En el soporte frontal, el ancho del lado mayor distal es más largo que el ancho del lado mayor distal del soporte posterior, y esto se debe a que la zona frontal de la prenda aloja mayor proporción del componente absorbente y es la parte donde éste posee mayor ancho, por lo que un soporte más largo permite mejor adaptación y mayor contacto del soporte con la zona de pelvis del usuario. In the front support, the width of the distal long side is longer than the width of the distal long side of the back support, and this is due to the fact that the front area of the garment houses a greater proportion of the absorbent component and is the part where it has greater width, so a longer support allows better adaptation and greater contact of the support with the user's pelvic area.
Por otro lado, los lados laterales del soporte frontal son curvo cóncavos, mientras que los lados laterales del soporte posterior son rectos; esto tiene por finalidad que los lados curvos del soporte frontal se adapten de mejor manera a la anatomía curva de la zona inguinal donde nacen las piernas. On the other hand, the side sides of the front bracket are curved concave, while the side sides of the rear bracket are straight; This is to better adapt the curved sides of the front support to the curved anatomy of the groin area where the legs are born.
Tal como se mencionó al comienzo de esta descripción, la prenda que es motivo de esta invención también tiene por objetivo proveer una prenda absorbente desechable que permita su descarte de manera higiénica y discreta con un reducido tamaño, por lo que comprende un elemento contenedor reversible adosado sobrepuesto y lateralmente centrado en la cara exterior del soporte posterior, que permite el autoempacado de la prenda para su descarte de manera discreta. As mentioned at the beginning of this description, the garment that is the subject of this invention also has the objective of providing a disposable absorbent garment that allows it to be disposed of in a hygienic and discreet manner with a reduced size, therefore it comprises a reversible container element attached to it. superimposed and laterally centered on the outer face of the back support, which allows the garment to be self-packed for discreet disposal.
Este elemento contenedor reversible es una lámina flexible del mismo material de fabricación de los soportes unilaminares; posee un borde superior, un borde inferior, bordes laterales, una cara intema y una cara extema. Está unido al soporte posterior a través de líneas de unión que recorren sus bordes laterales y el borde inferior, quedando dicho borde superior libre de unión, generando una cavidad en forma de bolsillo entre la cara interna del elemento reversible y la cara exterior del soporte posterior, en tanto, su borde superior coincide con el lado mayor distal del mencionado soporte. En una realización alternativa el borde inferior y los bordes laterales del elemento contenedor presentan un pliegue longitudinal que permite aumentar su tamaño expandiéndose hacia fuera. This reversible container element is a flexible sheet of the same manufacturing material as the unilamellar supports; it has an upper edge, a lower edge, lateral edges, an inner face, and an outer face. It is attached to the rear support through union lines that run along its lateral edges and the lower edge, leaving said upper edge free of connection, generating a pocket-shaped cavity between the inner face of the reversible element and the outer face of the rear support. Meanwhile, its upper edge coincides with the greater distal side of the aforementioned support. In an alternative embodiment, the lower edge and the lateral edges of the container element have a longitudinal fold that makes it possible to increase their size by expanding outwards.
Este elemento contenedor reversible, permite que la prenda ya usada, pueda ser dispuesta en su interior de una manera reducida; puesto que de toda la prenda solo el componente absorbente tiene volumen y el resto de las piezas son unilaminares, así puede ser plegado o enrollado sobre sí mismo para luego invertir las paredes del contenedor y dejar toda la prenda autocontenida formando un pequeño paquete. This reversible container element allows the garment already worn to be placed inside it in a reduced way; Since of the entire garment only the absorbent component has volume and the rest of the pieces are unilamellar, so it can be folded or rolled on itself and then invert the walls of the container and leave the entire garment self-contained forming a small package.
Este elemento contenedor reversible posee una forma similar al soporte posterior donde se adosa, donde su borde superior tiene un ancho que es mayor a su ancho en el borde inferior, dándole a la cavidad una apertura de acceso más amplia que permite realizar la acción de reversión con mayor facilidad y a la vez, dado que el ancho del borde superior es al menos coincidente con el ancho del componente absorbente, permite que este último pueda ser introducido en el contenedor sin tener que doblarlo en sentido longitudinal sino basta con enrollarlo o plegarlo en el mismo sentido que se curva de manera natural al adaptarse a la zona genital. This reversible container element has a similar shape to the rear support where it is attached, where its upper edge has a width that is greater than its width at the lower edge, giving the cavity a wider access opening that allows the reversal action to be carried out. more easily and at the same time, given that the width of the upper edge is at least the same as the width of the absorbent component, it allows the latter to be inserted into the container without having to fold it longitudinally, otherwise it is enough to roll or fold it in the The same sense that it curves naturally when adapting to the genital area.
Las mencionadas bandas laterales de sujeción son de largo ajustable adaptables a ambos lados del abdomen del usuario, permitiendo que la prenda pueda ser ajustada varias veces y facilitando la remoción de la prenda sin que el usuario tenga que retirarse pantalones y ropa interior para poder sacarse el protector, lo que también es favorecido por la conformación unilaminar del soporte posterior que fácilmente se colapsa para pasar por la entrepierna hacia adelante y retirar la prenda. The aforementioned lateral support bands are adjustable in length, adaptable to both sides of the user's abdomen, allowing the garment to be adjusted several times and facilitating the removal of the garment without the user having to remove pants and underwear to be able to take off the garment. protective, which is also favored by the unilaminar conformation of the back support that easily collapses to pass through the crotch forward and remove the garment.
Las bandas de sujeción están compuestas por una banda frontal, una banda posterior exterior y una banda posterior interior; cada con un borde superior, un borde inferior y bordes extremos. Los bordes extremos de la banda frontal y de la banda posterior exterior comprenden medios de unión ajustables entre sí, donde los bordes extremos de la banda posterior exterior son desplazables longitudinalmente sobre los bordes extremos de la banda frontal, permitiendo ajustar el perímetro de la prenda. The fastening bands are composed of a front band, an outer back band and an inner back band; each with a top edge, a bottom edge, and end edges. The extreme edges of the front band and of the outer back band comprise means for connecting adjustable to each other, where the extreme edges of the outer back band are longitudinally movable over the extreme edges of the front band, allowing the perimeter of the garment to be adjusted.
Los medios de unión ajustables comprenden aplicaciones de material adhesivo dispuestos en la cara interior de la banda posterior exterior, en la zona de sus bordes extremos los que se adhieren contra la cara exterior de los bordes extremos de la banda frontal. Donde los medios de unión ajustables comprenden aplicaciones de material adhesivo o de material enganchable por contacto. The adjustable joining means comprise applications of adhesive material arranged on the inner face of the outer rear band, in the area of its end edges which adhere against the outer face of the end edges of the front band. Wherein the adjustable attachment means comprise applications of adhesive material or contact engageable material.
La banda frontal se dispone sobrepuesta en la cara exterior del soporte frontal, adyacente a su lado mayor distal, posee un largo mayor al largo del lado mayor distal, de modo que la banda queda completamente adosada al soporte y con porciones extremas que se extienden más allá del ancho. Mientras que la banda posterior exterior posee un largo mayor al largo del lado mayor distal del soporte posterior y a la vez, mayor al largo de la banda frontal. The front band is arranged superimposed on the outer face of the front support, adjacent to its long distal side, has a length greater than the length of the long distal side, so that the band is completely attached to the support and with end portions that extend further. beyond the width. While the outer posterior band has a length greater than the length of the distal longest side of the posterior support and at the same time, greater than the length of the front band.
Esta banda posterior exterior se dispone sobrepuesta en la cara exterior del soporte posterior, adyacente a su lado mayor distal, mientras que en la zona media de dicho soporte posterior donde está el contenedor reversible, la banda posterior queda unida a la cara exterior de dicho elemento contenedor reversible, adyacente a su borde superior libre. A su vez, tanto el borde superior de la banda posterior exterior como el borde superior del elemento contenedor reversible, presentan un rebaje longitudinal en dicha zona media. This outer back band is arranged superimposed on the outer face of the back support, adjacent to its distal long side, while in the middle area of said back support where the reversible container is located, the back band is attached to the outer face of said element. reversible container, adjacent to its free upper edge. In turn, both the upper edge of the outer rear band and the upper edge of the reversible container element have a longitudinal recess in said middle zone.
La mencionada banda posterior interior se dispone sobre la cara exterior del soporte posterior, adyacente a su lado mayor distal, quedando por debajo del rebaje longitudinal de la banda posterior exterior y tiene un largo equivalente al ancho del elemento contenedor reversible. La banda posterior interior es de un color diferente y contrastado respecto del color de la banda posterior exterior, de modo que dicha banda posterior interior queda a la vista a través del rebaje longitudinal. Este rebaje que deja a la vista la banda posterior interior permite que para el usuario sea mucho más fácil distinguir el borde superior del elemento contenedor reversible, como asimismo facilitar la apertura de éste. The aforementioned inner rear band is arranged on the outer face of the rear support, adjacent to its long distal side, remaining below the longitudinal recess of the outer rear band and has a length equivalent to the width of the reversible container element. The inner rear band is of a different color and contrasted with respect to the color of the outer rear band, so that said inner rear band is visible through the longitudinal recess. This recess that exposes the inner rear band makes it much easier for the user to distinguish the upper edge of the reversible container element, as well as to facilitate its opening.
En una realización alternativa, la prenda carece de la banda posterior interior, de modo que queda completamente adherida a la cara exterior del soporte posterior, mientras que sobre la cara exterior de la banda posterior se dispone directamente el elemento contenedor reversible, donde éste presenta el rebaje en todo su borde superior. Dichas bandas laterales de sujeción son flexibles, pero longitudinalmente estables, siendo preferentemente bandas laminares poliméricas. In an alternative embodiment, the garment lacks the inner back band, so that it is completely adhered to the outer face of the back support, while the reversible container element is directly arranged on the outer face of the back band, where it presents the recess on its entire upper edge. Said lateral fastening bands are flexible, but longitudinally stable, preferably being polymeric laminar bands.
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Para la realización de los objetivos, la invención puede realizarse en la forma ilustrada en los dibujos adjuntos; sin embargo, los dibujos son solo ilustrativos y no limitan el alcance de la invención, pudiendo adquirir múltiples realizaciones mientras estas estén bajo un concepto inventivo común. Así, una descripción detallada de la invención se llevará a cabo en conjunto con las figuras que forman parte integral de esta presentación, donde: For the realization of the objectives, the invention can be carried out in the manner illustrated in the accompanying drawings; however, the drawings are only illustrative and do not limit the scope of the invention, being able to acquire multiple embodiments as long as they are under a common inventive concept. Thus, a detailed description of the invention will be carried out in conjunction with the figures that form an integral part of this presentation, where:
La figura 1 muestra una vista isométrica superior posterior de la prenda absorbente.Figure 1 shows a rear top isometric view of the absorbent garment.
La figura 2 muestra una vista frontal del componente absorbente de la prenda absorbente.Figure 2 shows a front view of the absorbent component of the absorbent garment.
La figura 3 muestra una vista en corte parcial lateral de la prenda absorbente. Figure 3 shows a side partial sectional view of the absorbent garment.
La figura 4 muestra una vista en planta superior de la prenda absorbente en estado extendido. Figure 4 shows a top plan view of the absorbent garment in an extended state.
La figura 5 muestra una vista en corte lateral de la prenda absorbente. Figure 5 shows a side sectional view of the absorbent garment.
La figura 6 muestra una vista en corte parcial lateral de la prenda absorbente. Figure 6 shows a side partial sectional view of the absorbent garment.
La figura 7 muestra una vista en elevación posterior de la prenda absorbente. La figura 8 muestra una vista en corte lateral parcial del soporte posterior de la prenda absorbente. Figure 7 shows a rear elevation view of the absorbent garment. Figure 8 shows a partial side sectional view of the back support of the absorbent garment.
La figura 9 muestra una vista isométrica posterior de la prenda absorbente para ilustrar los componentes del elemento contenedor. La figura 10 muestra una en planta superior de la prenda absorbente en estado extendido para ilustrar la relación de tamaño. Figure 9 shows a rear isometric view of the absorbent garment to illustrate the components of the container element. Figure 10 shows a top plan of the absorbent garment in an extended state to illustrate the size relationship.
La figura 11 muestra una vista isométrica frontal de la prenda absorbente. Figure 11 shows a front isometric view of the absorbent garment.
La figura 12 muestra una en planta inferior de la prenda absorbente en estado extendido.Figure 12 shows a bottom plan of the absorbent garment in an extended state.
La figura 13 muestra una vista isométrica posterior de la prenda absorbente para ilustrar la posición del elemento contenedor en el soporte posterior. Figure 13 shows a rear isometric view of the absorbent garment to illustrate the position of the container element in the rear support.
La figura 14 muestra una vista isométrica de la prenda absorbente en estado autoempacado. Figure 14 shows an isometric view of the absorbent garment in a self-packed state.
La figura 15 es una figura de referencia que muestra una vista isométrica con representación de los materiales de los diferentes componentes. Figure 15 is a reference figure showing an isometric view with representation of the materials of the different components.
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La invención se refiere a una prenda (1) absorbente desechable para incontinencia masculina en adultos activos, la que tal como se ve en la FIG.l, comprende un componente absorbente multicapa (10) situado longitudinalmente entre un soporte frontal (20) unilaminar y un soporte posterior (30) unilaminar, donde este último porta un elemento contenedor reversible (40) que permite el autoempacado de la prenda para su descarte de manera discreta, teniendo dichos soportes frontal (20) y posterior (30) unas bandas laterales de sujeción (50) de largo ajustable adaptables a ambos lados del abdomen del usuario; y donde dicho componente absorbente (10) comprende un contorno perimetral (11) de borde posterior (12) redondeado, un borde frontal (13) opuesto substancialmente recto que es más ancho que el borde posterior (12) y presenta un resalte superior (14) de recorrido en forma de “U” que forma parte de medios simultáneos de barrera contra filtraciones y contención lateral de la posición del pene. The invention relates to a disposable absorbent garment (1) for male incontinence in active adults, which, as seen in FIG. 1, comprises a multilayer absorbent component (10) located longitudinally between a unilaminar front support (20) and a unilaminar rear support (30), where the latter carries a reversible container element (40) that allows the garment to be self-packed for discreet disposal, said front supports (20) and rear (30) having lateral fastening bands (50) adjustable length adaptable to both sides of the user's abdomen; and wherein said absorbent component (10) comprises a rounded trailing edge (12) perimeter contour (11), a substantially straight opposite front edge (13) that is wider than the trailing edge (12) and presents an upper projection (14 ) with a “U” -shaped path that is part of a simultaneous means of barrier against leaks and lateral containment of the position of the penis.
Así como mejor se ve en la FIG.2, el resalte superior (14) de recorrido en forma de “U” se dispone adyacente al contomo perimetral (11) del componente absorbente (10), extendiéndose de manera continua desde los extremos del borde frontal (13) hasta el borde posterior redondeado (12), siendo dicho borde frontal (13) carente de resalte (14). Este resalte (14) de recorrido en forma de “U” define una cavidad (15) en el área central del componente absorbente (10) cuya profundidad es homogénea en el sentido transversal del mismo componente absorbente (10). As best seen in FIG. 2, the upper shoulder (14) with a “U” -shaped path is arranged adjacent to the perimeter contour (11) of the absorbent component (10), extending continuously from the ends of the edge. front (13) to rear edge rounded (12), said front edge (13) being devoid of projection (14). This "U" shaped projection (14) defines a cavity (15) in the central area of the absorbent component (10) whose depth is homogeneous in the transverse direction of the same absorbent component (10).
En referencia con lo ilustrado en la FIG.3, el componente absorbente (10) comprende una lámina inferior (16) impermeable a los líquidos asociada a una lámina superior (17) permeable a los líquidos y una estructura interior (18) absorbente que posee un núcleo superabsorbente. Donde la lámina inferior (16) impermeable es preferente polimérica; la lámina superior (17) permeable a los líquidos es de un material elegido entre una tela no-tejida microporosa o un material hidrofóbico multiperforado y la estructura interior (18) absorbente es de un material elegido entre un material celulósico, pulpa, un material fibroso, y el núcleo es un material polimérico superabsorbente. With reference to what is illustrated in FIG. 3, the absorbent component (10) comprises a lower sheet (16) impervious to liquids associated with an upper sheet (17) permeable to liquids and an internal absorbent structure (18) that has a superabsorbent core. Wherein the impermeable bottom sheet (16) is preferably polymeric; the upper sheet (17) permeable to liquids is made of a material chosen from a microporous non-woven fabric or a multi-perforated hydrophobic material and the absorbent inner structure (18) is made from a material chosen from a cellulosic material, pulp, a fibrous material , and the core is a superabsorbent polymeric material.
Así como se muestra en la FIG.4, el soporte frontal (20) unilaminar comprende una forma substancialmente trapecial con un lado menor proximal (21) adyacente al componente absorbente, un lado mayor distal (22) opuesto y lados laterales (23) que son curvos cóncavos. En tanto, el soporte posterior (30) unilaminar comprende una forma substancialmente trapecial con un lado menor proximal (31) adyacente al componente absorbente (10), un lado mayor distal (32) y lados laterales (33) que son rectos. En el soporte frontal (20), el ancho del lado mayor distal (22) es más largo que el ancho del lado mayor distal (32) del soporte posterior (30). As shown in FIG. 4, the unilaminar front support (20) comprises a substantially trapezoidal shape with a proximal minor side (21) adjacent to the absorbent component, an opposite distal major side (22) and lateral sides (23) that they are curved concave. Meanwhile, the unilaminar posterior support (30) comprises a substantially trapezoidal shape with a proximal minor side (31) adjacent to the absorbent component (10), a distal major side (32) and lateral sides (33) that are straight. In the front bracket (20), the width of the distal major side (22) is longer than the width of the distal major side (32) of the rear bracket (30).
Tal como se ve en la FIG.5, el soporte frontal (20) posee una cara interior (24) que queda en contacto con la piel del usuario y una cara exterior (25) opuesta; en tanto el soporte posterior (30) presenta una cara interior (34) que queda en contacto con la piel del usuario y una cara exterior (35) opuesta. As seen in FIG. 5, the front support (20) has an inner face (24) that is in contact with the user's skin and an opposite outer face (25); while the rear support (30) has an inner face (34) that is in contact with the user's skin and an opposite outer face (35).
Haciendo referencia a la FIG.6, el soporte frontal (20) y el soporte posterior (30) son de una sola pieza continua que incluye una porción intermedia (60) que es parte de la capa permeable (17) del componente absorbente (10). Como mejor se aprecia en la FIG.7 y en la FIG.8, el elemento contenedor (40) comprende una lámina flexible (41) que posee un borde superior (42), un borde inferior (43), bordes laterales opuestos (44), una cara intema (45) y una cara extema (46), donde el ancho del borde superior (42) es mayor al ancho del borde inferior (43); mientras que el borde inferior (43) y los bordes laterales (44) del elemento contenedor (40) presentan un pliegue (47) longitudinal que permite aumentar su tamaño expandiéndose hacia fuera. Referring to FIG. 6, the front support (20) and the rear support (30) are of a single continuous piece that includes an intermediate portion (60) that is part of the permeable layer (17) of the absorbent component (10 ). As best seen in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the container element (40) comprises a flexible sheet (41) that has an upper edge (42), a lower edge (43), opposite lateral edges (44 ), an inner face (45) and an outer face (46), where the width of the upper edge (42) is greater than the width of the lower edge (43); while the lower edge (43) and the lateral edges (44) of the container element (40) present a longitudinal fold (47) that allows its size to be increased by expanding outwards.
Así como se ilustra en la FIG.9, el elemento contenedor (40) se ubica sobrepuesto y lateralmente centrado en la cara exterior (35) del soporte posterior (30), donde su borde superior (42) coincide con el lado mayor distal (32) del mencionado soporte. El elemento contenedor (40) está unido al soporte posterior (30) a través de líneas de unión que recorren sus bordes laterales (44) y el borde inferior (43), quedando dicho borde superior (42) libre de unión, lo que genera una cavidad (48) en forma de bolsillo. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the container element (40) is located superimposed and laterally centered on the outer face (35) of the posterior support (30), where its upper edge (42) coincides with the distal greater side ( 32) of the aforementioned support. The container element (40) is joined to the rear support (30) through joining lines that run along its lateral edges (44) and the lower edge (43), leaving said upper edge (42) free of joining, which generates a pocket-shaped cavity (48).
Como mejor se aprecia en la FIG.10, el elemento contenedor (40) posee una forma similar al soporte posterior (30) donde se adosa; y el borde superior (42) del elemento contenedor (40) posee un ancho coincidente con el ancho del borde frontal (13) del componente absorbente (10). As best seen in FIG. 10, the container element (40) has a similar shape to the rear support (30) where it is attached; and the upper edge (42) of the container element (40) has a width coinciding with the width of the front edge (13) of the absorbent component (10).
En referencia a la FIG.ll, se ve que las bandas laterales de sujeción (50) comprenden una banda frontal (51) y una banda posterior exterior (52), donde la banda frontal (51) presenta un borde superior (53), un borde inferior (55) y bordes extremos (57); y la banda posterior (52) presenta un borde superior (54), un borde inferior (56) y bordes extremos (58). Los bordes extremos (58) de la banda posterior (52) exterior son desplazables longitudinalmente sobre los bordes extremos (57) de la banda frontal (51). Referring to FIG. Ll, it is seen that the side fastening bands (50) comprise a front band (51) and an outer rear band (52), where the front band (51) has an upper edge (53), a bottom edge (55) and end edges (57); and the rear band (52) has an upper edge (54), a lower edge (56) and end edges (58). The end edges (58) of the outer rear band (52) are longitudinally movable over the end edges (57) of the front band (51).
Los bordes extremos (57) de la banda frontal (51) y los bordes extremos (58) de la banda posterior (52) exterior comprenden medios de unión (59) ajustables entre sí , mejor vistos en FIG.12, donde también se muestra que la banda frontal (51) se dispone sobrepuesta en la cara exterior (25) del soporte frontal (20), adyacente a su lado mayor distal (22) y dicha banda frontal (51) posee un largo mayor al largo del lado mayor distal (22) del soporte frontal (20). La banda posterior (52) exterior posee un largo mayor al largo del lado mayor distal (32) del soporte posterior (30) y a la vez, mayor al largo de la banda frontal (51). The end edges (57) of the front band (51) and the end edges (58) of the outer rear band (52) comprise connecting means (59) adjustable to each other, better seen in FIG. 12, where it is also shown that the front band (51) is arranged superimposed on the outer face (25) of the front support (20), adjacent to its larger distal side (22) and said front band (51) has a length greater than the length of the distal long side (22) of the front support (20). The outer rear band (52) has a length greater than the length of the distal long side (32) of the rear support (30) and at the same time, greater than the length of the front band (51).
Así como se ilustra en la FIG.13, la banda posterior (52) exterior se dispone sobrepuesta en la cara exterior (35) del soporte posterior (30), adyacente a su lado mayor distal (32), mientras que en la zona media de dicho soporte posterior (30) la banda posterior (52) queda unida a la cara exterior (46) del elemento contenedor (40), adyacente a su borde superior libre (42). El borde superior (54) de la banda posterior (52) exterior y el borde superior (42) del elemento contenedor (40), presentan un rebaje (49) longitudinal en dicha zona media. As illustrated in FIG. 13, the outer rear band (52) is arranged superimposed on the outer face (35) of the rear support (30), adjacent to its larger distal side (32), while in the middle area of said rear support (30) the rear band (52) is attached to the outer face (46) of the container element (40), adjacent to its free upper edge (42). The upper edge (54) of the outer rear band (52) and the upper edge (42) of the container element (40) have a longitudinal recess (49) in said middle zone.
Las bandas laterales de sujeción (50) también incluyen una banda posterior interior (70) que se dispone sobre la cara exterior (35) del soporte posterior (30), adyacente a su lado mayor distal (32), quedando por debajo del rebaje (49) longitudinal; teniendo un largo equivalente al ancho del borde superior (42) del elemento contenedor (40). The lateral fastening bands (50) also include an inner rear band (70) that is arranged on the outer face (35) of the rear support (30), adjacent to its distal long side (32), remaining below the recess ( 49) longitudinal; having a length equivalent to the width of the upper edge (42) of the container element (40).
En tanto, dicha banda posterior interior (70) queda a la vista a través del rebaje (49) longitudinal, mostrando un color diferente y contrastado respecto del color de la banda posterior exterior (52). Meanwhile, said inner rear band (70) is visible through the longitudinal recess (49), showing a different and contrasted color with respect to the color of the outer rear band (52).
Así como se ve en la FIG.14, el elemento contenedor reversible (40), permite que la prenda ya usada, pueda ser dispuesta en su interior de una manera reducida al ser plegado o enrollado sobre sí mismo para luego invertir las paredes del contenedor (40) y dejar toda la prenda autocontenida formando un pequeño paquete. As seen in FIG. 14, the reversible container element (40) allows the garment already used to be arranged inside it in a reduced way by being folded or rolled on itself and then inverting the container walls. (40) and leave the entire garment self-contained forming a small package.
Teniendo como referencia la FIG.15, es posible apreciar que en la prenda absorbente desechable (1) el soporte frontal (20) y el soporte posterior (30) son de una sola pieza continua que incluye una porción intermedia (60) que corresponde a la misma capa permeable (17) del componente absorbente (10). Y donde el elemento contenedor (40) posee la misma materialidad que el soporte frontal (20) y que el soporte posterior (30). With reference to FIG. 15, it is possible to appreciate that in the disposable absorbent garment (1) the front support (20) and the rear support (30) are of a single continuous piece that includes an intermediate portion (60) that corresponds to the same permeable layer (17) of the absorbent component (10). And where the container element (40) has the same materiality as the front support (20) and the rear support (30).

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REIVINDICACIONES
1. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable para incontinencia masculina en adultos activos, que otorga protección sin abultar la zona genital, otorga discreción para que no se note o asome y permite su descarte de manera higiénica con un reducido tamaño, caracterizada porque comprende un componente absorbente multicapa (10) situado longitudinalmente entre un soporte frontal (20) unilaminar y un soporte posterior (30) unilaminar, donde este último porta un elemento contenedor reversible (40) que permite el autoempacado de la prenda para su descarte de manera discreta, teniendo dichos soportes frontal (20) y posterior (30) unas bandas laterales de sujeción (50) de largo ajustable adaptables a ambos lados del abdomen del usuario; y donde dicho componente absorbente (10) comprende un contomo perimetral (11) de borde posterior (12) redondeado, un borde frontal (13) opuesto substancialmente recto que es más ancho que el borde posterior (12) y presenta un resalte superior (14) de recorrido en forma de “U” que forma parte de medios simultáneos de barrera contra fdtraciones y contención lateral de la posición del pene. 1. Disposable absorbent garment (1) for male incontinence in active adults, which provides protection without bulging the genital area, provides discretion so that it is not noticeable or peeked out and allows it to be disposed of in a hygienic way with a reduced size, characterized in that it comprises a component multilayer absorbent (10) located longitudinally between a unilaminar front support (20) and a unilaminar rear support (30), where the latter carries a reversible container element (40) that allows the garment to be self-packed for discreet disposal, having said front (20) and rear (30) supports; adjustable length lateral fastening bands (50) adaptable to both sides of the user's abdomen; and wherein said absorbent component (10) comprises a rounded trailing edge (12) perimeter contour (11), a substantially straight opposite front edge (13) that is wider than the trailing edge (12) and presents an upper projection (14 ) with a “U” -shaped path that is part of a simultaneous barrier against leakage and lateral containment of the penis position.
2. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque el resalte superior (14) de recorrido en forma de “U” se dispone adyacente al contomo perimetral (11) del componente absorbente (10), extendiéndose de manera continua desde los extremos del borde frontal (13) hasta el borde posterior redondeado (12), siendo dicho borde frontal (13) carente de resalte (14). 2. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper projection (14) with a “U” -shaped path is arranged adjacent to the perimeter contour (11) of the absorbent component (10), extending from continuously from the ends of the front edge (13) to the rounded rear edge (12), said front edge (13) being devoid of projection (14).
3. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 2, caracterizada porque el resalte (14) de recorrido en forma de “U” define una cavidad (15) en el área central del componente absorbente (10) cuya profundidad es homogénea en el sentido transversal del mismo componente absorbente (10). 3. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 2, characterized in that the projection (14) with a “U” -shaped path defines a cavity (15) in the central area of the absorbent component (10) whose depth is homogeneous in the transverse direction of the same absorbent component (10).
4. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque dicho componente absorbente (10) comprende una lámina inferior (16) impermeable a los líquidos asociada a una lámina superior (17) permeable a los líquidos y una estmctura interior (18) absorbente que posee un núcleo superabsorbente. 4. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 1, characterized in that said absorbent component (10) comprises a lower sheet (16) impervious to liquids associated with an upper sheet (17) permeable to liquids and a structure absorbent interior (18) having a superabsorbent core.
5. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 4, caracterizada porque la lámina inferior (16) impermeable es preferente polimérica; la lámina superior (17) permeable a los líquidos es de un material elegido entre una tela no-tejida microporosa o un material hidrofóbico multiperforado y la estructura interior (18) absorbente es de un material elegido entre un material celulósico, pulpa, un material fibroso, y el núcleo es un material polimérico superabsorbente. 5. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 4, characterized in that the waterproof lower sheet (16) is preferably polymeric; The liquid-permeable topsheet (17) is made of a material chosen from a microporous non-woven fabric or a multi-perforated hydrophobic material and the absorbent inner structure (18) is made of a material chosen from a cellulosic material, pulp, a fibrous material, and the core is a superabsorbent polymeric material.
6. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque el soporte frontal (20) unilaminar comprende una forma substancialmente trapecial con un lado menor proximal (21) adyacente al componente absorbente, un lado mayor distal (22) opuesto, lados laterales (23), una cara interior (24) que queda en contacto con la piel del usuario y una cara exterior (25) opuesta. 6. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 1, characterized in that the unilaminar front support (20) comprises a substantially trapezoidal shape with a proximal minor side (21) adjacent to the absorbent component, a distal major side (22) opposite, lateral sides (23), an inner face (24) that is in contact with the user's skin and an opposite outer face (25).
7. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 6, caracterizada porque los lados laterales (23) del soporte frontal (20) son curvo cóncavos. 7. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 6, characterized in that the lateral sides (23) of the front support (20) are curved concave.
8. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque el soporte posterior (30) unilaminar comprende una forma substancialmente trapecial con un lado menor proximal (31) adyacente al componente absorbente (10), un lado mayor distal (32), lados laterales (33), una cara interior (34) que queda en contacto con la piel del usuario y una cara exterior (35) opuesta. 8. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 1, characterized in that the unilaminar posterior support (30) comprises a substantially trapezoidal shape with a proximal minor side (31) adjacent to the absorbent component (10), a distal major side (32), lateral sides (33), an inner face (34) that is in contact with the user's skin and an opposite outer face (35).
9. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 8, caracterizada porque los lados laterales (33) del soporte posterior (30) son rectos. 9. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 8, characterized in that the lateral sides (33) of the rear support (30) are straight.
10. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a las reivindicaciones 6 y 8, caracterizada porque en el soporte frontal (20), el ancho del lado mayor distal (22) es más largo que el ancho del lado mayor distal (32) del soporte posterior (30). 10. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claims 6 and 8, characterized in that in the front support (20), the width of the distal major side (22) is longer than the width of the distal major side (32) from the rear support (30).
11. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque el soporte frontal (20) y el soporte posterior (30) son de una sola pieza continua que incluye una porción intermedia (60) que es parte de la capa permeable (17) del componente absorbente (10). 11. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 1, characterized in that the front support (20) and the rear support (30) are in a single continuous piece that includes an intermediate portion (60) that is part of the permeable layer (17) of the absorbent component (10).
12. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque el elemento contenedor (40) comprende una lámina flexible (41) que posee un borde superior (42), un borde inferior (43), bordes laterales opuestos (44), una cara intema (45) y una cara extema (46), donde el ancho del borde superior (42) es mayor al ancho del borde inferior (43). 12. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 1, characterized in that the container element (40) comprises a flexible sheet (41) that has an upper edge (42), a lower edge (43), opposite lateral edges (44), an internal face (45) and a face external (46), where the width of the upper edge (42) is greater than the width of the lower edge (43).
13. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 12, caracterizada porque el borde inferior (43) y los bordes laterales (44) del elemento contenedor (40) presentan un pliegue (47) longitudinal que permite aumentar su tamaño expandiéndose hacia fuera. 13. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 12, characterized in that the lower edge (43) and the lateral edges (44) of the container element (40) present a longitudinal fold (47) that allows its size to be increased by expanding out.
14. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada porque el elemento contenedor (40) se ubica sobrepuesto y lateralmente centrado en la cara exterior (35) del soporte posterior (30), donde su borde superior (42) coincide con el lado mayor distal (32) del mencionado soporte. 14. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container element (40) is located superimposed and laterally centered on the outer face (35) of the rear support (30), where its upper edge (42) coincides with the greater distal side (32) of said support.
15. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 12, caracterizada porque el elemento contenedor (40) está unido al soporte posterior (30) a través de líneas de unión que recorren sus bordes laterales (44) y el borde inferior (43), quedando dicho borde superior (42) libre de unión, lo que genera una cavidad (48) en forma de bolsillo. 15. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 12, characterized in that the container element (40) is attached to the rear support (30) through union lines that run along its lateral edges (44) and the lower edge (43), said upper edge (42) being free from joint, which generates a pocket-shaped cavity (48).
16. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 12, caracterizada porque el elemento contenedor (40) posee una forma similar al soporte posterior (30) donde se adosa. 16. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 12, characterized in that the container element (40) has a shape similar to the back support (30) where it is attached.
17. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada, porque el borde superior (42) del elemento contenedor (40) posee un ancho coincidente con el ancho del borde frontal (13) del componente absorbente (10). 17. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper edge (42) of the container element (40) has a width that coincides with the width of the front edge (13) of the absorbent component ( 10).
18. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque las bandas laterales de sujeción (50) comprenden una banda frontal (51) y una banda posterior exterior (52). 18. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 1, characterized in that the side fastening bands (50) comprise a front band (51) and an outer rear band (52).
19. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 18, caracterizada porque la banda frontal (51) presenta un borde superior (53), un borde inferior (55) y bordes extremos (57); y la banda posterior (52) presenta un borde superior (54), un borde inferior (56) y bordes extremos (58). 19. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 18, characterized in that the front band (51) has an upper edge (53), a lower edge (55) and end edges (57); and the rear band (52) has an upper edge (54), a lower edge (56) and end edges (58).
20. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 18, caracterizada porque los bordes extremos (57) de la banda frontal (51) y los bordes extremos (58) de la banda posterior (52) exterior comprenden medios de unión (59) ajustables entre sí, donde los bordes extremos (58) de la banda posterior (52) exterior son desplazables longitudinalmente sobre los bordes extremos (57) de la banda frontal (51). 20. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 18, characterized in that the end edges (57) of the front band (51) and the end edges (58) of the band The outer rear (52) comprise mutually adjustable connecting means (59), where the end edges (58) of the outer rear band (52) are longitudinally movable over the end edges (57) of the front band (51).
21. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 20, caracterizada porque los medios de unión (59) ajustables comprenden aplicaciones de material adhesivo. 21. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 20, characterized in that the adjustable attachment means (59) comprise applications of adhesive material.
22. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 20, caracterizada porque los medios de unión (59) ajustables comprenden aplicaciones de material enganchable por contacto. 22. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 20, characterized in that the adjustable attachment means (59) comprise applications of contact-hookable material.
23. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 18, caracterizada porque la banda frontal (51) se dispone sobrepuesta en la cara exterior (25) del soporte frontal (20), adyacente a su lado mayor distal (22) . 23. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 18, characterized in that the front band (51) is arranged superimposed on the outer face (25) of the front support (20), adjacent to its larger distal side (22) .
24. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 18, caracterizada, porque la banda frontal (51) posee un largo mayor al largo del lado mayor distal (22) del soporte frontal (20). 24. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 18, characterized in that the front band (51) has a length greater than the length of the long distal side (22) of the front support (20).
25. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 18, caracterizada porque la banda posterior (52) exterior posee un largo mayor al largo del lado mayor distal (32) del soporte posterior (30) y a la vez, mayor al largo de la banda frontal (51). 25. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 18, characterized in that the outer rear band (52) has a length greater than the length of the distal longest side (32) of the rear support (30) and, at the same time, greater than the length of the front band (51).
26. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 18, caracterizada porque la banda posterior (52) exterior se dispone sobrepuesta en la cara exterior (35) del soporte posterior (30), adyacente a su lado mayor distal (32), mientras que en la zona media de dicho soporte posterior (30) la banda posterior (52) queda unida a la cara exterior (46) del elemento contenedor (40), adyacente a su borde superior libre (42). 26. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 18, characterized in that the outer rear band (52) is arranged superimposed on the outer face (35) of the rear support (30), adjacent to its larger distal side (32 ), while in the middle area of said rear support (30) the rear band (52) is attached to the outer face (46) of the container element (40), adjacent to its free upper edge (42).
27. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 18, caracterizada porque el borde superior (54) de la banda posterior (52) exterior y el borde superior (42) del elemento contenedor (40), presentan un rebaje (49) longitudinal en dicha zona media. 27. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 18, characterized in that the upper edge (54) of the outer rear band (52) and the upper edge (42) of the container element (40), present a recess ( 49) longitudinal in said middle zone.
28. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 18, caracterizada porque las bandas laterales de sujeción (50) también incluyen una banda posterior interior (70) que se dispone sobre la cara exterior (35) del soporte posterior (30), adyacente a su lado mayor distal (32), quedando por debajo del rebaje (49) longitudinal; teniendo un largo equivalente al ancho del borde superior (42) del elemento contenedor (40). 28. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 18, characterized in that the side fastening bands (50) also include an inner back band (70) that it is arranged on the outer face (35) of the posterior support (30), adjacent to its distal greater side (32), remaining below the longitudinal recess (49); having a length equivalent to the width of the upper edge (42) of the container element (40).
29. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 28, caracterizada porque dicha banda posterior interior (70) queda a la vista a través del rebaje (49) longitudinal. 29. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 28, characterized in that said inner rear band (70) is visible through the longitudinal recess (49).
30. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 28, caracterizada porque dicha banda posterior interior (70) es de un color diferente y contrastado respecto del color de la banda posterior exterior (52). 30. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 28, characterized in that said inner back band (70) is of a different color and contrasted with respect to the color of the outer back band (52).
31. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 28, caracterizada porque las bandas laterales de sujeción (50) son flexibles. 31. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 28, characterized in that the lateral fastening bands (50) are flexible.
32. Prenda (1) absorbente desechable, de acuerdo a la reivindicación 31, caracterizada porque las bandas laterales de sujeción (50) son preferentemente bandas laminares poliméricas. 32. Disposable absorbent garment (1), according to claim 31, characterized in that the lateral fastening bands (50) are preferably polymeric laminar bands.
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