CA1097003A - Absorbent pad means - Google Patents
Absorbent pad meansInfo
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- CA1097003A CA1097003A CA245,780A CA245780A CA1097003A CA 1097003 A CA1097003 A CA 1097003A CA 245780 A CA245780 A CA 245780A CA 1097003 A CA1097003 A CA 1097003A
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
Absorbent pad means for the perineum comprising, an elongated absorbent pad assembly having a front surface for facing the perineum, a back surface, and separable side portions adjacent the front surface of the pad assembly.
The side portions define a longitudinally extending channel adjacent the lateral mid-point of the pad assembly, such that the side portions separate during use to expose an increased area of the pad assembly.
Absorbent pad means for the perineum comprising, an elongated absorbent pad assembly having a front surface for facing the perineum, a back surface, and separable side portions adjacent the front surface of the pad assembly.
The side portions define a longitudinally extending channel adjacent the lateral mid-point of the pad assembly, such that the side portions separate during use to expose an increased area of the pad assembly.
Description
~097(~(~3 ABSORBENT PAD MEANS
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to absorbent articles, and more particularly to absorbent pads for the perineum.
A varlous assortment of absorbent pads have been proposed for use in the perineum to receive body exudates, such as sanitary and~maternity pads to receive menses and lochia, and~surqical or;wound dresslngs. When properly positioned, such~padS~should~normally form both a longitudinal and arcuate configuration due~to the contour of the wearer's body in the perlneum. Accordingly, it has been relatively difficult to obtain a proper'~fit of such pads whlch would provide comfort to~the wearer and~ prevent leakage at the edges'of the pads, particularly when the~dlscharge is at its greatest. Moreover, many of such~pads;present a~ surface against the wearer's skin ln~'the~region of~;the~discharge which becomes moist, resulting in dlscomfort~to~the wearer.~ ~
, `` 1097003 The absorbent pad means of the present invention for the perineum comprises a pair of separate elongated absorbent pads having a front surface for facing the perineum, and a back surface, said separate pads being disposed in a side-by-side relationship and being separable adjacent their front surfaces to define a fluid receiving channel, and a fluid impervious sheet covering and connecting the back surfaces of said pads, with said fluid receiving channel extending to said fluid impervious sheet.
The absorbent pads separate during use to expose an increased surface area of the pad means which is spaced from the wearer's skin for absorbing the trapped body exudates into the pad assembly, thus minimizing leakage.
Body fluids are rapidly absorbed into the increased fluid receiving surface area resulting in drier surfaces of the pad assembly.
Additionally, the pad assembly provides an improved fit for and greater comfort to the wearer.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the present invention:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of an absorbent pad means of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration -~ ~ assumed by the pad means of Figure 1 when worn;
Figure 3 is a sectional view taken substantially as indicated along the line 3-3 of Figure l; and Figure 4 is a sectional view of the pad means illustrating the configuration assumed by the pad means when worn.
DES-CRIPTION OF THE PREFE~RED EMBOnIMENTS
Although the pad means of the present invention is particularly suitsble for use as a sanitary or maternity pad, it will be apparent that it
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to absorbent articles, and more particularly to absorbent pads for the perineum.
A varlous assortment of absorbent pads have been proposed for use in the perineum to receive body exudates, such as sanitary and~maternity pads to receive menses and lochia, and~surqical or;wound dresslngs. When properly positioned, such~padS~should~normally form both a longitudinal and arcuate configuration due~to the contour of the wearer's body in the perlneum. Accordingly, it has been relatively difficult to obtain a proper'~fit of such pads whlch would provide comfort to~the wearer and~ prevent leakage at the edges'of the pads, particularly when the~dlscharge is at its greatest. Moreover, many of such~pads;present a~ surface against the wearer's skin ln~'the~region of~;the~discharge which becomes moist, resulting in dlscomfort~to~the wearer.~ ~
, `` 1097003 The absorbent pad means of the present invention for the perineum comprises a pair of separate elongated absorbent pads having a front surface for facing the perineum, and a back surface, said separate pads being disposed in a side-by-side relationship and being separable adjacent their front surfaces to define a fluid receiving channel, and a fluid impervious sheet covering and connecting the back surfaces of said pads, with said fluid receiving channel extending to said fluid impervious sheet.
The absorbent pads separate during use to expose an increased surface area of the pad means which is spaced from the wearer's skin for absorbing the trapped body exudates into the pad assembly, thus minimizing leakage.
Body fluids are rapidly absorbed into the increased fluid receiving surface area resulting in drier surfaces of the pad assembly.
Additionally, the pad assembly provides an improved fit for and greater comfort to the wearer.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the present invention:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of an absorbent pad means of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration -~ ~ assumed by the pad means of Figure 1 when worn;
Figure 3 is a sectional view taken substantially as indicated along the line 3-3 of Figure l; and Figure 4 is a sectional view of the pad means illustrating the configuration assumed by the pad means when worn.
DES-CRIPTION OF THE PREFE~RED EMBOnIMENTS
Although the pad means of the present invention is particularly suitsble for use as a sanitary or maternity pad, it will be apparent that it
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1~97~)03 may be used for other purposes, as desired. For example, the pad means may be used as surgical or wound dressings in the perineum, such as rectal or vaginal dressings.
Referring now to the drawings, there is shown an absorbent pad means generally designated 20 having an elongated absorbent pad assembly 22 The pad assembly 22 has a pair of elongated absorbent pads 60a and 60b disposed in a side-by-side relationship, with the pads 60a and b prefer-ably having a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape. A fluid impervious sheet 38 covers the back surfaces 40, outer side surfaces 42, and a portion of the front surfaces 34 of the pads 60a and b. Thus, the fluid impervious sheet 38 connects the pads 60a and b, and serves as a hinge adjacent their back surfaces 40 to permit separation of the pads during use. Thus, ~he pads 60a and b of the pad assembly 22 define a fluid receiving channel 64 intsrmediate inner side surfaces 62 of the pads. A top sheet 44 covers the inner side surfaces 62, the front surfaces 34 of the pads 60a and b, and the fluid impervious sheet 38. Marginal edges 46 of the top sheet 44 may be overlapped and secured together adjacent the back surfaces 40 of the pads.
The pads may be made of any suitable material such as bleached wood fluff. A pair of elongated wadding sheets, such as a cellulose material, may be positioned on the front surfaces 34 of the pads to provide structural integrity to the top pads.
When body fluids strike the absorbent surface of conventional sanitary pads, excessive time is required for the fluids to work into the pads, particularly for sudden surges of the fluids. Such pads often leave a wet surface, and provide only a highly localized area for absorption with-out use of a major portion of the pad surface. Accordingly, the body fluids .
cannot always be absorbed by the surfaces of such pads, resulting in frequent leakage.
, During use of the pad means of the present invention, the pad assembly forms a generally arcuate configuration laterally and longitudinally
1~97~)03 may be used for other purposes, as desired. For example, the pad means may be used as surgical or wound dressings in the perineum, such as rectal or vaginal dressings.
Referring now to the drawings, there is shown an absorbent pad means generally designated 20 having an elongated absorbent pad assembly 22 The pad assembly 22 has a pair of elongated absorbent pads 60a and 60b disposed in a side-by-side relationship, with the pads 60a and b prefer-ably having a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape. A fluid impervious sheet 38 covers the back surfaces 40, outer side surfaces 42, and a portion of the front surfaces 34 of the pads 60a and b. Thus, the fluid impervious sheet 38 connects the pads 60a and b, and serves as a hinge adjacent their back surfaces 40 to permit separation of the pads during use. Thus, ~he pads 60a and b of the pad assembly 22 define a fluid receiving channel 64 intsrmediate inner side surfaces 62 of the pads. A top sheet 44 covers the inner side surfaces 62, the front surfaces 34 of the pads 60a and b, and the fluid impervious sheet 38. Marginal edges 46 of the top sheet 44 may be overlapped and secured together adjacent the back surfaces 40 of the pads.
The pads may be made of any suitable material such as bleached wood fluff. A pair of elongated wadding sheets, such as a cellulose material, may be positioned on the front surfaces 34 of the pads to provide structural integrity to the top pads.
When body fluids strike the absorbent surface of conventional sanitary pads, excessive time is required for the fluids to work into the pads, particularly for sudden surges of the fluids. Such pads often leave a wet surface, and provide only a highly localized area for absorption with-out use of a major portion of the pad surface. Accordingly, the body fluids .
cannot always be absorbed by the surfaces of such pads, resulting in frequent leakage.
, During use of the pad means of the present invention, the pad assembly forms a generally arcuate configuration laterally and longitudinally
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1~97003 through the pad means, as shown in Figure 2, such that the pads 60a and b separate adjacent their upper surfaces 34, as shown in Figure 4. Thus, the fluid receiving channel 62 is opened when the pad means is worn to receive body fluids, while exposing recessed surface areas of the pad assembly for absorption of the fluids. Body fluids rapidly penetrate into the pads 60a and b and to the fluid impervious sheet 38, where the fluids are spread along the sheet to additional portions of the pads for absorption therein.
Accordingly, the pad means maintains a relatively dry surface during use, and disperses fluids through the pads, while preventing leakage. It is also apparent that the pad means 22 has a simplified structure, and may be easily manufactured with reduced cost to the consumer.
Thus, there has been described an absorbent pad means which conforms to the contour of the wearer in the perineum, and provides an increased amount of absorptive surface area which is recessed from the wearer's skin for rapid passing of body fluids into the pad means, the pad means having an openable channel to direct fluids to the absorptive surface area.
The foregoing detailed description is given for clearness of understanding only, and no unnecessary limitations should be understood therefrom, as modifications will be obvious to those skilled in the art.
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1~97003 through the pad means, as shown in Figure 2, such that the pads 60a and b separate adjacent their upper surfaces 34, as shown in Figure 4. Thus, the fluid receiving channel 62 is opened when the pad means is worn to receive body fluids, while exposing recessed surface areas of the pad assembly for absorption of the fluids. Body fluids rapidly penetrate into the pads 60a and b and to the fluid impervious sheet 38, where the fluids are spread along the sheet to additional portions of the pads for absorption therein.
Accordingly, the pad means maintains a relatively dry surface during use, and disperses fluids through the pads, while preventing leakage. It is also apparent that the pad means 22 has a simplified structure, and may be easily manufactured with reduced cost to the consumer.
Thus, there has been described an absorbent pad means which conforms to the contour of the wearer in the perineum, and provides an increased amount of absorptive surface area which is recessed from the wearer's skin for rapid passing of body fluids into the pad means, the pad means having an openable channel to direct fluids to the absorptive surface area.
The foregoing detailed description is given for clearness of understanding only, and no unnecessary limitations should be understood therefrom, as modifications will be obvious to those skilled in the art.
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Claims (7)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Absorbent pad means for the perineum comprising, an absorbent pad assembly having a pair of separate slightly spaced elongated absorbent pad sections each having a front surface for facing the perineum, a back surface, outer side surfaces extending between said front and back surfaces, and inner side surfaces facing each other to define therebetween a longitudinally ex-tending fluid receiving channel between said pad sections adjacent the lateral mid-point of the pad assembly, said pad assembly having hinge means connect-ing the pad sections adjacent their back surfaces for separation of the pad sections during use, said hinge means comprising an elongated fluid impervious sheet extending between and covering the back surfaces of the pad sections, with said impervious sheet extending along said outer side surfaces to the front surface of the pad sections to prevent fluid leakage from the pad sec-tions during use, said pad sections separating during use to expose an in-creased area of the pad assembly.
2. The pad means of claim 1 wherein each of said pad sections has a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape.
3. The pad means of claim 1 including an elongated fluid pervious top sheet covering the outer surfaces of said pad sections.
4. The pad means of claim 3 wherein said top sheet extends across said inner side surfaces, front surfaces, outer side surfaces, and back surfaces of said pad sections.
5. The pad means of claim 4 wherein marginal edges of said top sheet are overlapped adjacent the back surfaces of said pad sections.
6. Absorbent pad means for the perineum comprising, a pair of separate elongated absorbent pads having a front surface for facing the perineum, and a back surface, said separate pads being disposed in a side-by-side relationship and being separable adjacent their front surfaces to define a fluid receiving channel, and a fluid impervious sheet covering and connecting the back surfaces of said pads, with said fluid receiving channel extending to said fluid impervious sheet.
7. The pad means of claim 6 including a top sheet covering the fluid impervious sheet and the exposed surfaces of said pads, said top sheet ex-tending into a channel defined intermediate said pads.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA245,780A CA1097003A (en) | 1976-02-16 | 1976-02-16 | Absorbent pad means |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA245,780A CA1097003A (en) | 1976-02-16 | 1976-02-16 | Absorbent pad means |
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| CA1097003A true CA1097003A (en) | 1981-03-10 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA245,780A Expired CA1097003A (en) | 1976-02-16 | 1976-02-16 | Absorbent pad means |
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| CA (1) | CA1097003A (en) |
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- 1976-02-16 CA CA245,780A patent/CA1097003A/en not_active Expired
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