TW386029B - Absorbent interlabial device comprising a fluid acquisition/transfer complex - Google Patents

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V. Description of the invention (28) Obstruction of L line, and 3) Disintegration during flushing. 1 Equipment suitable for the ability to test the ability to flush into the water includes: • a 3.5 gallon (13.2 liter) water tank siphoning eddy current can add additional toilets to the pipeline configuration 'to evaluate the use of pressure such as market supply Test results of different flushing mechanisms of a flush toilet); • 59 inches (18 meters) of 4 inches (丨 0 cm) inside diameter C (the pipeline is roughly assembled into a square shape, and its linear stroke (About 10 feet (3 meters) long);, • a cast iron T slightly downstream of the toilet, the pipe is open to the atmosphere for ventilation. • Five cast iron 90-degree elbow pipes; • One bump is placed vertically from the end of the joint about 5 inches and is about 1 leaf (2.5 cm) long; and '• A sieve (No. 4 Ty 1 er sieve) Net) to intercept the solid effluent to assess the degree of dispersion. The equipment used in this method is equivalent to the ANS I standard A112.19.2M-1 99 0 for glass ceramic equipment. The plumbing is measured vertically to provide a drop of 0.25 inches per foot (2 cm / m) ° Material Toilet paper used in the test: The standard CHARM IN® toilet paper produced by The Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati, Ohio.

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1999.10.21.033 Page 33 V. Description of the invention (1) Field of invention Incontinence protection, or both The present invention relates to an absorption device for female wearers who wears on the vagina for the purpose of both menstrual factors. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION All methods and types of objects designed to absorb body fluids, such as menses, urine, and feces, are of course well known. With regard to feminine protection, two basic types have been provided in this technique; tampons have been developed to be worn outside the genital area, while menstrual tampons have been developed to be worn internally within the vagina to prevent menstrual flow from the vagina. Such a menstrual tampon device could not be disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4 ', 41 2 ,, 833, titled Tampon A ppl i cat or ": granted to Weigner and his companions on November 1, 1983 And US Patent No. 4i 3 986 titled "Tampon Assembly With Means Förr SterUe I-nsemon", granted to Jacobs on November 8, 1982. It has also been proposed to combine the structural characteristics of sanitary napkins and menstrual tampons into a hybrid device in the morning and one device. Such a hybrid device is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 02, 〇92, 346, entitled "Catamenial Pad", granted to Aróne on September 7, 1927, and "Femhhe"

"Protective Shieid" in the United States — 3, 9 0 5, 3 7 2, 1975 Chase Sundial · „.β Entered the Strong Five Years September 16th to Denkinger» Other Less Intrusive Hybrid Devices Practice知 A 昤 就 斗 # a δ from Maha. Or genital tampons, and are characterized by having-partly at least expected to be worn

Utary Pad " is a pole. Such a device is disclosed in the known U.S. Patent No. 2,662,527,

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Sanitary Pad " awarded U.S. Patent No. 4, 63 1, 062, 1998, on November 12, 1998, to Lassen and his companions. The pudendal pad has the potential to provide greater freedom from inconvenience due to its small size and reduced leakage risk. Numerous attempts have been made in the past to produce a genital pad that combines the best qualities of a menstrual tampon with a tampon while avoiding at least some of the disadvantages associated with these two types. An example of such a device is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 2,917,04 9, issued on December 15, 1959, and U.S. Patent issued by HarmOn, January 7, 1969. Case No. 3,420,235, US patent case granted to Johnson and his associates on June 17, 1986 4 5 95 3 92, respectively on November 24, 1999 and 1994 U.S. Patent Case Nos. 5,111,311 and 5,336,208 granted on August 9th, 2015, and U.S. Patent No. 5,484,429 granted to Vuk0s and his companions on January 16, 1996. A commercially available genital device is Athena Medicai

Corp. of Portland, OR fresh ‘n FIT®

Padette is different and is disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 103, 98 3, 873 and 4, 1 75, granted to Hlrschman on October 5, 1976 and November 17, 1979, respectively. 5 6 1. In general, there are certain disadvantages associated with the aforementioned products. For example, the device described in the Delaney patent does not seem to achieve a simple and comfortable insertion due to the layers of the absorbent material that may splay during insertion. Therefore, there is a need for-genital equipment, that is, it is small in size and can be easily inserted and provides incontinence, menstrual discharge under a wide range of wearer's movements. 5. Invention Description (3) 物 和 身 # Human, P. 77 secretion protection β also has a need for a neighbourhood dream t +, that is, the wearer ’s a41L i p device will also be discharged when the urine is combined. Therefore, 'this hair ω invention is outlined in the internal space. Absorptive Absorptive Packs can be inserted into the female part of the female wearer and—the lower part—including the main absorbent part, which includes an upper part of the genital space. The upper part has a top surface that faces the wearer's bottom surface before the wearer is inserted during the insertion period. The upper part is opposed to the suction part: the lower part is divided into parts, that is, the lower part is spaced up and back, and the lower part is placed on the back. Insert the vulva space of a wearer to obtain / remove the underside of the court of the wearer's surname. In addition, it serves as a fluid receiving portion above. The part octadecyl is placed on the main absorption part and is stretched from the main absorption female wearer. The body acquisition / transfer complex is designed to be in close contact with the transfer complex. Again *, the fluid gets transferred to the main absorption part. "The creases in space receive fluids and will resemble fluid-obtaining / moving fibers that may include a highly hydrophilic fiber. The skin is approximately 0.5 centimeters from the top to the bottom, olefin, polypropylene, polyester, Man-made woven fabrics contain at least 嫱 炝 ~ r々 ^ ^. Fibers are preferred. Central fiber is preferably 0 fiber. • Capillary channel fibers are included. V. The hydrophilic fibers in this article can be connected by waves. Beyond ν, it is rolled, twisted and / or crimped, except for MW, any of the foregoing. Excluding capillary channel fibers. In the example of an embodiment of this document, the body obtains / moves the sigma The upper part of the five 'invention description (4) The top surface of the five' invention description (4) is attached to a point. In another embodiment of this article, the fluid acquisition / transfer complex can pass through the main absorption part and further out of the main absorption Part to another point on the top surface of the upper part. In practice, the 'absorptive device at least partially covers the wearer's urethra and vaginal opening after proper placement.' Similarly, the length of the main absorbent part of the device is from about 35 mm to 120 mm Centi 'is preferably about 4 〇 Centimeter to 100 mm. Caliper measurement of the main absorption part! It can be in the range of about 2 mm to 12 mm, preferably about 3 mm to 6 mm, and most preferably about 4. 5 mm. In another embodiment of the present invention, the absorbent device further includes a liquid permeable top sheet disposed on a straight portion of the main absorbent portion. Similarly, the back sheet may be disposed on the device 'and is preferably disposed on the main portion. Part of the lower part. In another / an embodiment of the present invention, the absorbent device further includes a pair of extension members engaged with the upper part of the main absorbent part. The extenders extend downwardly and outwardly from the main absorbent part 'and absorb when the wearer wears it The device can maintain contact with the inside surface of the wearer's genital area. Preferably, the absorbent device is inserted; the extension can cover a wearer's fingertip when the wearer's genital space is inserted. According to the similar way of inserting the device, When the wearer removes the device from his vaginal space, his fingers are also protected by the extension. The fluid acquisition / transfer complex, which generally includes fibers, can be placed on the extension to further sting the parent —Obtainment / transfer of the wearer to the absorption device. 0 Brief description of the liquid transport scheme Although this specification is based on application, please refer to the patent scope as a summary of what is recognized as constituting the subject matter of the present invention. The attached drawings will be easier to understand. The invention in Figure ^ is as follows

V. Description of the invention (5) Figure 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the vaginal absorption device of the present invention; Figure 2 is an end view of the absorption device shown in Figure 1; Figure 3 is a variation of the preferred embodiment shown in Figure 2 Fig. 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the vaginal absorption device of the present invention; Fig. 5 is an end view of the absorption device of the present invention shown in Fig. 4; View; Figure 7 is a cross section of another embodiment of the vaginal absorption device of the present invention; and Figure 8 is a cross section of another embodiment of the vaginal absorption device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to a vaginal absorption device. FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the vaginal absorption device of the present invention, the vaginal device 20. However, the present invention can be presented in many other forms, and is not limited to a structure having a special form of the figure. As described herein, the term n vulva absorbent means "a structure having at least some absorbent components and specifically designed to rest at least partially within the vaginal space of a female wearer during use. Preferably, at least half of the genital absorption device 20 of the present invention stays in this genital space, and it is better that almost all genital absorption devices 20 stay in this genital space. During use, all genital absorption devices 20 stay at A female wearer is best in this pussy space. As used herein, the term "pubic space" refers to the anatomically space within the female genital area that extends into the vestibule between the medial surfaces of the large genital area. Located in this vaginal space are the small genitals, genitals, and main genitourinary components including the clitoris, urethral opening, and vaginal opening. The vestibule of the professor of reference medicine means

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V. Description of the invention (6) The laterally defined space of the inner surface of the vulva and inwardly extends to the bottom surface between the clitoris and the vaginal opening. Therefore, it will be confirmed here that the vulva space defined above can represent the space between the inner surface of the small vulva, including the same Known as the small vaginal space of the vestibule. The genital space in this manual does not extend beyond the vaginal opening into the inside of the second and second channels. Yin The term " pubic part " as used herein generally refers to the large and small genitals. Yin ends in anterior and posterior commissures. For those who are accustomed to this skill, there is a considerable range of differences in the relative size and shape of the large and small genitals between women. However, for the purposes of this specification, it is not necessary to specify this difference. Explicitly changing the genital absorption device as defined above | entering the genital space of a wearer will require placement between the inner surface of the large genitalia ^ I without regard to the large genital and small genitalia for a particular wearer Fine boundary niches. For a more detailed explanation of female interpretation in this part, please refer to 丨

Gray s Anatomy, Running Press 1901 Ed. (1974), -g-1 025 to 1 02 7 〇 'Page j The vaginal absorption device 20 shown in Fig. 1 has a longitudinal centerline L, which does not extend along the X axis. The term " longitudinal " as used herein means a genital device ": an in-plane line 'axis or direction' which is roughly equal to the left and right halves of a standing wearer-a standing wearer-perpendicular Plane side by side, (e.g., approximately parallel to the term "crossing", "horizontal", or "direction" as used herein is interchangeable "and it means that a line, axis, or direction is generally 3 to 7 squares from the vertical ^ The vertical direction is shown in Figure 1. The horizontal direction is shown as the "y" direction in Figure 1. The direction shown in Figure 2 is a direction parallel to the aforementioned vertical plane. The word " upper " refers to the direction in 2 directions. One orientation of the wearer's head. &Quot; Lower "

5. Description of the invention (7) Foot of the wearer. As shown in FIG. 1, the genital device 20 includes a main absorbent portion (or " central portion) 22. The main absorbent portion 22 should be at least partially absorbent. The main absorbent portion 22 may include a non-absorbent portion, such as a liquid-impermeable barrier to prevent the absorbed knife 4 from leaking out of the main absorbent portion 22. The main absorbent portion 22 includes-an upper portion 26 and a lower portion 28 opposite it. The upper part 26 is the deepest place to wear &use; The vaginal device 20 should have a profile a, which is comfortably fit into the wearer's size and shape to allow it to reach a part of the vaginal space and cover the wearer's vaginal opening, urethra, urethra. The genitals device 20 is at least partly, preferably fully :: occupies and intercepts menstruation, fluid, and other body secretions from the wearer's vaginal opening and urethra. Figures 1 and 2 also show that the better white 4jl / ^ ^ π dangle the fibrous element or the flow of fibers 35 to obtain, t. Within the ~ fiber network. The term " complex " described herein means: wide !: the type of fiber that is related to each other. Such fibers may also be interconnected, but not necessarily when the wearer's vaginal space is worn: when the vaginal device 20 is inserted into a female Yuan. In this contact, the fiber H35 contacts the wrinkles of the female genital space 2 and the transfer compound 30 is hydrophilic I: the receiving part 3. Preferably, the fluid gain /, n + is increased from the female to the main absorption portion 22 ve = rapid fluid transfer. Applicable materials for fluid acquisition / transfer composites: rayon (such as tri- or multi-leaf rayon fibers), polyethylene, polypropylene, 4 polyacetate: double, synthetic fiber, absorbent foam, and all of the above The above single fibers or mixtures with other fibers are all this technology

Page 12 5. Description of invention (8) 7 is well known. Furthermore, it is applied to the fine official channel weaving dimension of the genital device 2g. Although it is not limited—the best fiber 35 is a capillary tube fiber and a three-dimensional fiber, and it is also a theory, I am convinced that • —leaf or multi-leaf rayon fiber green seeding A > male 4 * 丨 state and The groove provides self-feminine truncation, and the inner part of the unique type is to absorb the remaining part of the reinforcing device 20, such as the main receiver: the acquisition / transfer complex can be attached to the main absorption, producing the body; 蒋(Upper part 26 and / or lower part 28). This body obtains / transfers the complex 30, which can be extended at a few points or its "Issue + sigh within a compound 30 within the knife 30: I close the part 22 to make the fluid obtain / transfer ^ 1¾ Β4 Φ Ή + may "have two exposed ends contacting a female's vaginal crease; ^^ certain blocks. In addition, the fluid can get the call shown in Figure 7, or it can form a ring 35 '(Figure 7) βthis The loop 35 'may be made of more than one loop 35. The self-continuous or semi-continuous fiber 35' 'shown in FIG. 8 is best. Table 35 will be from the upper part of the vulva vestibular surface of the 2fi master. More specifically, the fiber vulva vestibular surface. More :: at an angle within the range of 45. to 135. towards 90. Positioning "In this way, the fiber 35 will From the surface of the upper part 26, it is necessary to ensure the orientation of the female wearer, and the ball-protecting fiber 35 will be inserted and worn in the vestibular folds of the body. One thing is very important. 35 is indeed in contact with the wrinkles. Wu wrinkles are in contact and leave the vaginal vestibule of the genitals without pressure. The size of the device 20 and The comfort of wearing this device will continue to grow. Page 13 C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd V. Description of the invention (9) In a preferred embodiment, the genital device 20 minutes 22 along the longitudinal center Even if itching, the length measured from > Wang Yao and the closing line L is about 35 mm to 120 mm. Preferably, the genital decoration, ® M. The length of the strong P device 0 is about The diameter (or width) of the caliper measured in the transversal direction (or " y " direction) between the main absorption part 22 of the β vaginal device between 0 mm and 100 mm may be 2 mm to about 12 mm Within the range, the preferred caliper diameter is between 3 mm and 6 mm, and the best caliper diameter is about 4.5 mm. The caliper measurement values given in this article are measured using an AMES instrument at a 0.25 psi ( Instrument) load and a 20 mm diameter foot. Those skilled in the art will find that if a 20 mm diameter foot is not suitable for a particularly simple size, the size may change, and the load on the instrument will change accordingly. Maintaining a boundary pressure of 0.25 psi (instrument). The height of the main absorption portion 22 (or " z " direction scale) is preferably about Between 8 mm and 35 mm, and more preferably 20 mm "The genital device 20 preferably has sufficient absorption to absorb and retain secretions discharged from the wearer's body. However, the absorption capacity of the product is at least partially visible to the genitals The physical volume of the absorption device 20, especially its main absorption portion 22. The main absorption portion 22 preferably has an absorption capacity of at least about one gram.

The weight ratio is about 30 grams of salt solution in water, and by using an absorbent gel or foam that swells when wet. Absorptive capacity is conventionally about saline | from 2 grams to 10 grams. A method for measuring absorption capacity is described in the United States I

Patent Application No. 0 8/7 7 8, 5 2 0, titled " Absorbent I |

Interlabial Device With Flexible Extensions ", this patent application is hereby incorporated by reference. Because the genital space is expandable, if the rear body is stored in gel to fit one of the body pressures, the genital space can be stored more

C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315. Ptd page 14 5. Description of the invention (10) Large volume. In addition, if-in the genital space, some of the received devices 20 do not stay completely outside the wearer's room. The secretions may be stored in the wearer's vagina, as shown in Figures 1 to 3. The preferred implementation is absorption and / or retention of liquids (the main absorption portion 22 may include any energy type. The main absorption portion 22 may include menstruation and / or urine ) The appropriate absorption structure contains oval, trapezoidal, rectangular, = into a variety of shapes. Non-limiting examples include any combination. Main absorbing part: It is made of liquid absorbing material of cylindrical, hemispherical surface or above. It can also be used for a variety of general pulps. Other suitable absorbing materials = powdery wood meltblown polymers of air felts include co-structures, solids, wrinkled cellulose fillers, vitamin fibers; synthetic fibers such as honeycomb j = chemical, modified or cross-bonded fiber packaging paper And fabric sheet fibers; peat moss; fabrics containing polymers; absorbent gelatinized materials, including f materials, absorbent sponges; superabsorbent mixtures. Preferred absorbing material package = any equivalent material or net, needle punched perforated rayon, and foam bed material, thin non-woven may include a single material or a material # ,, ea to absorb moisture 2 2 Compounds, such as a dream layer and a central filler that encompasses a different absorbent material. In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the main absorbing layer 22 is composed of an absorbing material such as rayon fiber or other suitable natural softener. The main absorption points shown in Figure 1 are 22… one. Fibrous, quasi-or flaky π Jiu sigh 4 knives " roughly cross-sectional shape as shown in Figure 2. The preferred embodiment shown in Figs. 1 and 2 is 1 = including-upper part 26 and lower part 28, former :: sub 22 latter. Upper part 26 is preferably lower than 28_ = greater than

C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd Page 15 V. Description of the Invention (u) In a less favorable embodiment, the upper portion 26 and the lower portion 28 may include independent pieces joined by any suitable means in the art Together. In the preferred embodiment shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the joint between the upper portion 26 of the main absorbing portion 22 and the lower 卩 4 blade 28 includes a substantially steep change in the transverse direction, whereby the joint constitutes ―Shoulder-like shape. In the preferred embodiment shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the joint between the upper portion 26 and the lower portion 28 of the main absorbent portion 22 is constituted by a knitted seam 34. As shown in Figs. In the aforementioned variation shown in one of the preferred embodiments of FIGS. 丨 and 2, the lateral cross-sectional dimension of the upper portion 26 is smaller than that of the lower portion 28. A vaginal absorption device 20 having one of these forms is shown in FIG. 3. ~ The main absorbing portion 22 may be made by any suitable method. US Drought No. 4,995,150 granted to Gerstenberger and his companions on February 26, 1991 and US Patent No. 4,095,542 to Hirshman on June 10, 1978 The method of manufacturing an absorption device applicable to the main absorption portion 22 of the vaginal absorption device 20 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is incorporated herein by reference. As shown in FIG. 4 ', the vaginal absorption device 12 may also include a pair of extensions 124 which engage the upper portion 126 of the main absorption portion 122 of the vaginal absorption device 120. In the preferred embodiment shown in Fig. 4, the extension 124 is substantially rectangular. Other shapes are possible for the extensions 1 2 4 such as semicircular, trapezoidal 'or triangular. The length of the extension 124 is preferably about 35 mm to 160 mm, more preferably about 45 mm to 130 mm, and most preferably about 50 mm to 115 mm. The length of the Tan tube extension 1 2 4 (measured in the X direction) may be smaller than the main absorption portion 122 ′, and preferably its length is equal to or greater than the genital absorption device.

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Page 16 V. Description of the invention (12) The main absorption part 122 of 120. The width of each extension represents the distance from the joint of the flexible extension 124 to the main absorbent portion 122 (or the base end 124A of the flexible extension 124) to the distal end (or free end) 124β of the flexible extension 124. (Figure 5). The width of the extension member 124 is preferably equal to or larger than the height of the main absorbing portion as described above. The clampable diameter of the extension is preferably less than or equal to 3 mm, more preferably less than or equal to 2 mm, and most preferably less than or equal to 1 mm. Ideally, the caliper diameter of the extension piece 1 2 4 and the main absorbing part 1 2 2 is selected so that the caliper diameter of the overall vaginal absorption device 丨 2 0 is less than or equal to 8 mm. A more detailed discussion of this type of genital device, that is, one of the genital devices with an extension, is disclosed in U.S. Patent Application No. 08 / 778,520, entitled " Absorbent Interlabial Device

With Flexible Extensions ", the discussion of which is incorporated herein by reference. _-The term π junction described in this article includes a type that fixes one component directly to another component by directly attaching the component to other components. By attaching the component to an intermediate component, the component is attached. In other elements, the manner in which the element is indirectly fixed to another element; and the type in which one element is integrated with another element; that is, an element is essentially a part of the other element. The rigidity of the main absorbent portion 22 is important for product comfort. If i | the main absorption part 22 is too flexible, the device is inconvenient or cannot be easily inserted | | genital folds; if it is too rigid, the device will cause discomfort, really when the user is in a standing position At times, the product may come forward against the clitoris and cause discomfort. The main absorbent portion 22 preferably has a rigidity approximately equal to that of the products described in U.S. Patent Nos. 4,995,150 and 4,095,542. this

V. Description of the invention (13) ~ j kinds of main absorption parts 22 rigidity can be described in US Patent Application No. 08 / 778,520, entitled " Absorbent Interlabial Device With Flexible Extensions "

Point Bend Test), this patent application is hereby incorporated by reference. A suitable non-woven plastic film swimming material woven and non-synthetic fiber polyethylene Figure 6 shows that the genital device 20 includes other optional components. For example, the genital device 20 may include a top sheet 42 and / or a back sheet 38, wherein the top sheet 42 is placed above the surface of the device 20 and engages all or at least part of this surface. The back sheet 38 is placed on the device Above the back surface and joins all or part of this back surface. Preferably, if a topsheet 42 and / or a backsheet 38 are used, the above components are joined to at least a portion of the main absorbent portion. In an alternative embodiment, the ' main absorbent portion is at least partially wrapped by a topsheet 42. Should be flat and transmissive If a topsheet is used, the topsheet is skin. Furthermore, the topsheet should be liquid and / or urine) through its thickness. Made from a variety of materials such as woven and I-shaped thermoplastic plastic films, perforated films; porous foam materials; reticulated i and thermoplastic plastic cloths. Appropriately edited (such as wood or cotton fibers), a mixture of | ester, rayon, polypropylene, or | synthetic weaves may consist of a perforated shape that is permeable and if its warp is tolerable Liquids (such as menstrual topsheets (and extensions 124) may be materials; polymer materials such as perforations, and hydroformed thermoplastics, mesh thermoplastic films; woven materials may be made of natural fibers (such as polymer fibers such as polyfibers) ), Or made of natural fibers and membranes. Perforated forming membranes are suitable for perforating body secretions, which allow liquid to pass back

5. Description of the invention (14) ~~ And the tendency to wet the skin of the wearer again will decrease. Therefore, the surface of the formed film in contact with the body is kept dry ', thereby reducing body contamination and creating a more comfortable feeling for the wearer. Appropriately formed films are disclosed in the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 3,92 9,135, entitled _'Absorptiv / '

Structures Having Tapered Capillaries ", Thompson, December 30, 1975; U.S. Patent No. 4, 324, 246 ′ " Disposable Absorbent Article

Having A Stain Resistant Topsheet ", granted to Mu 1 lane and its companions on April 13, 1982; U.S. Patent No. 4,342,3 14 ’entitled“ Resiiient Plastic Web Exhibiting

Fiber-Like Properties " granted to Radel and its companions on August 3, 1982; U.S. Patent No. 4, 463, 045, entitled Macroscopica11y Expanded Three-Dimensional Plastic Web Exhibiting Non-Glossy Visible Surface and Cloth -Like Tactile Impression ", granted to Ahr and his companions on July 31, 1984; and U.S. Patent No. 5,006,394, entitled " Multilayer Polymeric Film ", April 9, 1991 Granted to Baird. The preferred topsheet of the present invention is a shaped film described in any one or more of the aforementioned patents, and is entitled "DRI-WEAVE" by The Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati, Ohio under the name of "DRI-WEAVE" topsheet On sellers. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the body surface of the formed film top sheet is hydrophilic (the same is true of the extension member 124) to help the liquid transfer through the top sheet faster than when the body surface is non-hydrophilic. To reduce menstrual fluid flow from the topsheet

The five 'invention illustrates (15) rather than the possibility of flowing into and being absorbed by the main absorbing portion 22. In a preferred embodiment, a surfactant is added to the polymer material of the formed film top sheet. Alternatively, the surface of the body of the top sheet may be passed through a surfactant such as US Patent No. 0 issued to Osborn, m. Treatments described in 4, 950, 254 result in hydrophilicity. If a back sheet is used, the back sheet may be liquid (such as menses and / or urine), impervious or semi-permeable, and preferably flexible. As used herein, the term "flexible" means that the material is compliant and easily fits the general shape and contours of the human body. The back sheet prevents the secretions absorbed and retained in the main absorbent portion 22 from wetting articles such as the wearer's underwear contacting the vaginal absorbent device 20. The back sheet also helps the main absorbent part 2 to protect the wearer's body from contamination. In addition, the use of the odd film can provide a wearer with a surface that allows the wearer to grasp the finger when inserting the genital absorption device 20 or selectively removing the device with a finger. The backsheet may include a woven or non-woven material, a polymer film such as a thermoplastic plastic film of polyethylene or polypropylene, or a composite material such as a coated non-woven material. In a preferred option, the back sheet is a polyethylene film having a thickness from about 0.012 mm (0.5 mil) to 0,051 mm (20 mil). An exemplary polyethylene film is manufactured by Clopay Corporation of Cincinnati, HI0, number P1 8-040 1. One of the backsheets described in this article can allow the water vapor to absorb the portion 22 (that is, breathable), and still prevent the backsheet from passing through. ^ ^ All-Iron Packing As previously mentioned, the vaginal absorption device 20 of the present invention is preferably designed to be placed in the vaginal space of a wearer. To use the pussy suction of the present invention

Fifth invention description (16) At 20, the wearer holds the upper part 26 and the lower part 28 of the main absorption part 22 of the device between the fingers. In an embodiment shown in Fig. 4, the extension member 124 is extended to cover the tip of the wearer's finger during insertion. This feature is used to provide a hygienic insertion of one of the genital absorption devices 120 of the present invention. The upper two are inserted first and deepest into the genital space. The wearer can take a squatting position in the intervening room to help stretch the pussy. —S vaginal absorption device The wearer has stood on the surface of the extension 124's pussy. When the wearer stands up, the wall of the genital area more closely surrounds the genital area, and the extension piece 124 is folded down to surround the genital area. The off surface of the main absorption portion 122 is 20 and up to, and the genital area is partially contacted. It is better to add a slight lateral orientation to the inside surface of the wearer #JA Si -hr, i, genitals, great genitals, or both I ^ 尝 two taste positions. In addition, the product is also supported by the attractive force of natural wet f: at least partially maintained at a given fabric. Optional: The surface of the inner part of the genital area can have adhesion to the biocompatible viscous fluid-obtaining / transfer compound including the extension member 24 and 30. This assisting genital device 20 and wearing genital absorbing device 20 are left in place. The strength of the same agent should be selected so that the uterine space can be removed reliably and comfortably. The device is still allowed to be worn by the wearer's genital at an angle of °. The genital absorption device 20 can be worn as a single product. Alternatively, it can be worn as a stand alone ", or padded with a tampon and panties. One of the menstrual tampons is worn and used for menstruation or incontinence. If used together with incontinence pads used for menstruation, sanitary napkins can be used for any purpose = genital absorption device 20 and a sanitary at night is better to reduce rear = feud night. Use with a tampon /% ° Pussy device 20 wearable

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I. Description of the invention (17) '~ Underpants, or they can be used with physiological pants. There are many alternative embodiments of the vaginal absorption device of the present invention. For example, the above product is designed to be removed by a small solution ' however it is possible to use another pull-out thread or loop. The above products may consist of biodegradable materials which may be decomposed by agitation in water (for example in a toilet bowl). For example, the title is " Toilet_Disp〇sable Abs〇rbent Γ

U.S. Patent Application No. 08/883, 606 of Int ^ lablal Device " can be flushed into the genitals of water with a water-dispersible component, this patent application is incorporated herein by reference. Preferably, one of the present invention's disposable genital absorption devices 20 is described in the test method section below

DiSpersion Test) will disperse into at least two fragments within two hours of moderate exposure. More preferably, it can be lost ^ 7. 15 absorption device 20 is more preferably about 60 minutes when measured by a water dispersion test, and about 15 minutes is the best. Preferably, the product will be broken into pieces smaller than about 6 knives, which is smaller than 2 square inches, which is more small and small. In the present invention, it is better to use 竑 丄 μ as the best. Each of the components is: Good. In the example, it can be washed into the genital absorption device 20 ^ ^ when sighed into the water, it will be dispersed into a plurality of fragments. Another = =: :( Receiving example? ^ State breaks off at the same time from the central absorption unit device characteristics: can be flushed into the water and thrown into the two-pump toilet " package, ^ decomposition ability. This article = force, dispersibility, And can be used naturally and can be washed into water " and " can be washed into water

C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd Page 22 5. Description of the invention (18) One ~~ One ----- ~ Withhold production. 0 Ability that can be directly related to the physical structure of the product and can be used for similar problems by selling household toilets and toilet systems. The five-person weight 4 "锸 X 门 s: resistance generation mm ^ ^ However, σ does know that there are differences in many different existing toilets, so the two are different. Therefore, in order to affiliate with the scope of the patent application A test of the ability of a menstrual product such as a vaginal absorption device to flush into the water is disclosed in the test method section of this specification. The term "dispersible" used in this article for a vaginal absorption device means that an object will stir in water at ^ Scattered into at least two pieces. This device will break into fragments in a conventional toilet and / or domestic sewage system, and will eventually be effectively treated by a sewage treatment system. 20 parts of the biogenital absorption device are allowed to allow the product In one of the better versions where multiple products are more responsive, it is rounded to have one or more pelvic floor measurements that can be easily adjusted against the bone and perineum in the sitting period. The structure may also have a plurality of cuts in unrelated directions bent in the main absorbing portion 22. This structure allows the body to generate stress from the movement. As shown in Figure 4, the surface of the central absorption part of Zhao Zhili can reduce the force on the product. The top surface of the structure is notched or has other better curved areas to make the vertical pressure on the bottom of the product ' The clitoris does not have a rough surface. The measurement of the absorption capacity, flexibility, and burst strength is set in No. 08/77 8, 5 2 0, and the title is used in this article " y biological natural decomposition " A pussy device is preferred to

Absorbent Interlabial Device With Flexible Extensions ", which is incorporated herein by reference.

V. Description of the invention (19) The weave structure and surface characteristics of the capillary channel The preferred fibers that are suitable for use herein and particularly suitable for the fiber element 35 are capillary channel fibers. Appropriate capillary channel fibers suitable for use herein are disclosed in European Patent Gazette No. 391,814, published on October 10, 1990-the application for this announcement is filed under the name of Eastman Kodak Company; US Patent Attachment Request Title " Fibers Capable of Spontaneously transporting Fluids ", serial number No, 07 / 736,267, filed on July 23, 1991 in the name of Phillips and his companions, and published on February 4, 1993 as PCT W0 9 3/02235;-U.S. Patent No. 5, 200, 248 granted to Thompson and his associates on April 6, 1993, entitled " Open Capillary Channel Structures, Improved Process for Making Capillary Channel Structures, and Extrusion Die for Use Therein " and U.S. Patent Application No. 07 / 918,174, entitled `` Spinerette Orifices and Filament Cross-Sect i ons With, '' on July 23, 1992 in the name of Phillips and his companions Stabilizing Legs Therefrom ". Appropriate capillary channel fibers are also described in the following patent applications filed on July 23, 1991: U.S. Patent Application No. 07 / 734,404 filed in the name of Thompson and his companions; and Thompson and his companions US Patent Application No. 0 7/7 34, 3 92 filed under the name of the United States; US Patent Application No. 07/734, 405 filed in the name of Buenger and his companions. The above patent applications can be collectively referred to as " Capillary Channel Fiber · 'patent pending. The disclosures of all the above patent applications and patent announcements are incorporated herein by reference.

C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd Page 24 5 'Explanation (20)' '_-The fibers used herein can be prepared from any suitable polymer that does not swell when wet. Polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester (preferred), and the like are available, and they are woven so that they can be molded with external capillary g as previously described. Rayon and / or Dacron ((1 &(; 1_〇11)) are also suitable for use as the capillary channel weaves described herein. Conveniently the polymers are all hot melt extruded. Known as used herein Capillary channel fibers are prepared from a synthetic polyethene vinyl polymer melt that melts (;) ^ 0.69 〇 (IV ^ ^ # ^ 疋. See, for example, US Patent No. 4,829, 76 丨 The IV of the two polymer melts bears some relationship with the polymer to maintain hair.- The relationship between shape ability and the average polymer is divided into 2 channels and 2 dimensions. Here it is convenient to use the inherent viscosity of about 0 7 —Poly gt ° For example, a polymer with an inherent viscosity of about 0.9 is preferred, and this: while the channel wall of the thin tube is thin and still has sufficient strength to avoid breakdown of the valley hair under pressure, the better capillary channel fiber used in this paper The density of the denier (denier value per silk thread " dpf ") is about 10, the capillary channel with a fine denier value and a stable wall surface, and a polyacrylic acid with an accuracy of about 0.9 can be achieved. In terms of commercial practice, the inherent viscosity of high IV polymers may require Special process equipment. Make 3 to compromise this kind of compromise, and to make the capillary channel wall not to make the two or two quite accessible. The inherent viscosity is about 0.7 and the Daniel value per wire is about. However, it should be understood here. Fiber denier esters / polymers. Within the oblique range ', and each Daniel value can easily be within the range of the capillary channel depth to width ratio of the molecular formula. Ma 2.0, but as before

C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd Page 25 V. Description of the invention (21) Due to process limitations and economic factors, the conventional use depth to width ratio is about 1.3. Capillary channel fibers that are quite suitable for the purposes of this document and can be produced immediately therefore have a wall depth of about 48 microns and a wall-to-wall width of about 37 microns. The thickness of the wall itself is conventionally about 3-15 microns. Although variations within the above dimensions are acceptable, capillary channel fibers made of polyester and having the above characteristics are quite effective for their intended purpose. This type of fiber can be prepared with conventional operating equipment and immediately withstand the type of pressure encountered in sanitary devices, especially sanitary napkins and panty liners, and the capillary channel walls will not collapse or disperse to the point that they lose their wool and tube functions . Capillary channels can be of many different shapes. Specific shapes can provide specific benefits in special product applications. For example, n U-shaped ", " Η-shaped ", and " V-shaped " capillary channels are available. The "π Η" fiber is a better shape. Moreover, the basic shape can be repeated (see the figure), or even divided, to produce a fiber containing multiple channels. Obviously, when using more than three repeated shapes, ^, You may notice some extra stiffness in the fiber. Other fiber design types are designed with multiple leaves (at least three or more) and can be made from rayon. The use of rayon capillary fibers has the additional advantage of being naturally biodegradable. Although the polymer used to modulate the capillary channel fibers herein is not itself water-absorbent (it does not absorb urine or blood-containing fluids such as menstruation), the fibers themselves are preferably hydrophilic. Since most synthetic polymers are hydrophobic, the capillary channel fibers herein are surface treated to render them hydrophilic. The surface treatment of polymer fibers involves a process that is well known in a wide range of fiber sciences, and such a fabrication can be applied here. Generally speaking, this process involves the surface of the fiber and a

C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd Page 26 V. Description of the invention (22) " Hydrophilizing medium ", especially a surfactant treatment. (Hydrophilic treatment, which produces fibers that can receive aqueous fluids. Wetness, for example, can be measured routinely by contact angle measurement. Generally, a contact angle less than 90 ° represents a hydrophilic surface. A CAHN Surface Force Analyzer (SFA 222) Measuring Hydrophilicity 'can also be measured using a variety of other instruments in the conventional art.) The surfactants that are known to be suitable for this process include the general types of conventional non-ionic and anionic washings in the conventional laundry category. Surfactants. Hydrophilic vehicles include a humidifying vehicle such as polyethylene glycol monolauric acid (eg, PEGOSPERSE 200 ml, manufactured by Lonza, Inc., Williamsport,

Pa., USA supplied one of polyethylene glycol 200-lauric acid), and carboxyethyl oleyl alcohol (e.g., VOLP0-3, supplied by Croda, Inc., New York, N.Y ,, USA). Other types of hydrophilizing media and techniques can also be used, including those that are well known to those skilled in fiber and textile arts to enhance capillary action and enhance soil release capabilities. The hydrophilizing vehicle can be added at various stages before the polymer is used, however it is preferred to add it before the capillary is drawn to its final size. For example, the hydrophilic media jujube compound is added before melting or mixed into the polymer after melting, and the vehicle may also be added immediately after the polymer is formed, 2. Hydrophilic melt, wet or dry spinning process is added after being separated from an extrusion die, such as before being melt drawn to a smaller diameter. Of course, since this article is preferably in contact with sensitive areas of the fiber body, it is preferred that the surfactant used to make the capillary = objects tend to be hydrophilic with the human skin should be second to the surface of the fiber. It is used to make the capillary channel fibers hydrophilic. It is non-toxic and non-irritating.

C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315. Ptd + Same as surface activation 5. The description of the invention (23) is described below.箕 _ The method for subjecting the surface to ionization and hydrophilizing the surface of the seed is related to the fluid to be transferred. The capillary channel fibers used in this article can spontaneously form the capillary channel fibers as described above and illustrated. Capillary channels on the outer surface. The capillary channel weaves can provide fibers in its 0-hollow central core. It can also have the function of Ushi 丨 Tian Erfei Bu Mao,-Tian S. It is better to use :: This type of hollow core fiber.—In general, providing a thinner! Channel fiber will require the fiber to be slightly stiffer than required, making the core: collapse under pressure. One of the fibers passing through a capillary channel should not be expected to be fast Extract the fluid, because it is necessary for the fluid to find its way to the end of a fiber while it is being introduced. Furthermore, a 2-cardiac capillary channel fiber cannot release its fluid load to an absorption :: when in contact. Summary In terms of external capillary communication,

The L dimension provides both the heat extraction of the fluid and the supply of the fiber core. The supply of the fiber core has only a slight increase in performance advantages, and the comfort level of one of the objects has a negative impact. , ', °, and the body's successor' The capillary channel fibers used in this article are preferably linear; 丨 Department 'is curved and most preferably it is in the ―curl type‖ from: ^ Very easy to identify, In terms of the number of fibers, non-linear, this fiber has a higher 10ft and increased elasticity. By doing fine official communication and adding individual fibers

C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd Page 28 V. Description of the invention (24) loft, the whole of the pad made from this becomes thicker and softer. This allows the formation of low-density, high 10 f t pads, assuming that the individual fibers themselves are not too thick or stiff (see the aforementioned Daniel value), which will be extremely comfortable and able to transfer fluids efficiently. However, the preferred non-linear capillary channel fibers herein should not be " kinked ". As can be seen immediately, kinking a capillary channel fiber will cause the capillary channel to create a piezoresistive point at each kinked site. This, of course, will disturb the flow state of the fluid along the capillary channel. In addition to the foregoing, the use of non-linear capillary channel fibers has another substantial advantage. The orientation is preferably a small portion of the capillary channel fiber, or " entertainment ", which actually protrudes into at least some of the topsheet openings of the article herein. As we can imagine, when using a capillary tube fiber to modulate a high capillary tube liner, the above protrusions are more effective. Even if it is only accidental, the multiple ends and / or crimps in the hair, the narrow tube, and the channel fiber will be more linear than in the use. The capillary channel has a greater possibility to find its way into the mouth of the top sheet material. In a preferred mode, the capillary channel fibers used herein are " roughly crimped (or agglomerated) ^ as is well known in fiber technology. 'Weaving crimps can be achieved by selectively heating and quenching the fibers. When it comes out, it heats slightly more on one side of the fiber than on the other side (or conversely makes one side cool slightly faster than the other side). Alternatively, fibers made from synthetic polymers such as polyester can be stretched to produce crimps after being relaxed, or the fibers can be relaxed under tension through an acute-angled edge. Capillary channel fibers can also be crimped by the addition of π to methanol. In a preferred mode, the fibers are roughly spiral

C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd Page 29 5. Description of the invention (25) Spin. What kind of device is used to make the capillary channel fiber wave curl or curl, if necessary, it can be combed to form a fiber assembly. The preferred amplitude of the crimp is in the range of about 0.1 mm to 3 mm, and the crimp frequency is conventionally from about 0.5 per cm of fiber to about 5 per cm of fiber. Fibers with an amplitude of about 3 mm and a frequency of about 0.5 per cm exhibit good softness even within a large Daniel value range with large capillary channels. Regarding other straight edges having an average length of about 2 cm, the average capillary channel fibers are crimped or gathered to provide the most ideal fibers having a length of about 0.5 cm to 1.5 cm. Test method Dispersion test in water Equipment Stirrer Magnetic Thermoly Model S7225 or 7200 (irreplaceable) ° A 3.5 mm (8.9 cm) circle is permanently inscribed on the top surface of the stirrer. The center of the circle must be concentric with the geometric center of the searcher. Stir bar 2, 5 inch (6.2 cm) TEFLON-coated spinning ring. A distance of 0.5 inches (1.2 cm) below the end of the rod from the tip is permanently marked with black ink. Thermometer Timer 30 to 120 ° F in 1 degree scale Digital Horse Watch Strobe Watch Variable Speed Strobe Watch, Strobette, p〇Wei ·

Model 964 supplied by Instrument, Inc. of Skokie, IL is applicable. Beaker Kimax 2000 ml with beaker mouth (unreplaced)

Five 'invention description (26)

…,-丨 ~ Happy 03 cm Note-Filled with labels, do not use any beakers without a flat bottom. The temperature and humidity should be controlled and maintained at the following conditions before testing in the air-conditioned room: 73 ± 3 ° F (23 ° C ± 2. 0) Humidity: 50 ± 2% relative humidity 1. Put 73 ± 3T into the beaker. Tap to fill mark. ^ Place the beaker on the magnetic stirrer so that it is centered on the inscribed circle. 3 · Add the actuating rod to the beaker. Set the speed to 4 according to the method of use. Open the flash observer 1. 〇 0 0 rpm. 5th Cut the magnetic stirrer's ON / 0ff switch to ON. Adjust the magnetic stirrer until the stir bar seems to move and both ends appear black & this represents the benefit of magnetic stirrer. The rotation speed is 50 rpm (that is, half of the set value on the strobe observer). Switch the on / of f switch of the blender to 0ff. Procedure—1. Place a sample (for example, a genital absorption 2) 〇) Supported on the water surface 3 to 4 mm (7.6 to 10.2 cm high). Slowly place the sample on the water surface, and turn on the horse watch when the sample touches the water surface. 2 · Wait 5 seconds. Go = ON / off Switch on and start the magnetic stirrer. If the sample interrupts the rotation of the stirrer, stop the stirrer and reset the stirrer to immediately start the stirrer again. 4. Record the time required for the sample is separated into at least two of the separation does not comprise less

C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd Page 31 V. Description of the invention (27) The individual fibers are separated from the sample intact from one other part. Time is the total time that the sample is immersed in water, including the time that the agitator may stop to reset the sample. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 with three additional samples. Calculation and Reporting Calculate and report the average and standard deviation of the separability time of the four samples tested in water. Overview of the ability to test the ability to flush into the water As mentioned earlier, the word "quotable into the water" or "the ability to flush into the water" means that a product can be sold directly through the domestic market of toilets and toilet sewage The ability of the system to not cause blocking or similar problems, which is related to the physical structure of the product. Due to the scope of the patent application for the subsidiary application, the menstrual product was evaluated for its ability to flush into the water, testing the convenience of the product entering the toilet mouth and the discharge curve, and then passing through a simulated toilet piping system. The test program is designed to simulate a two-day usage of a toilet (two men and two women). This test uses a flushing procedure to simulate the following conditions: male and female solutions, including women's solutions (wipe dry with toilet paper), discard menstrual products (that is, genitals or other devices tested) and clean with toilet paper. ί! | And great solution. The amount of toilet paper used for flushing into the water at one time is two sheets of seven sheets. Usage is based on consumer research that cares about typical habits and practices. This test is designed to simulate the conditions a product would encounter if it rushed into a conventional toilet and entered a city sewer or a corrupt tank. Samples: Evaluation of the following points: η cleanliness of toilet bowls and curves, 2) drainage

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V. Description of the invention (28) Obstruction of L line, and 3) Disintegration during flushing. 1 Equipment suitable for the ability to test the ability to flush into the water includes: • a 3.5 gallon (13.2 liter) water tank siphoning eddy current can add additional toilets to the pipeline configuration 'to evaluate the use of pressure such as market supply Test results of different flushing mechanisms of a flush toilet); • 59 inches (18 meters) of 4 inches (丨 0 cm) inside diameter C (the pipeline is roughly assembled into a square shape, and its linear stroke (About 10 feet (3 meters) long);, • a cast iron T slightly downstream of the toilet, the pipe is open to the atmosphere for ventilation. • Five cast iron 90-degree elbow pipes; • One bump is placed vertically from the end of the joint about 5 inches and is about 1 leaf (2.5 cm) long; and '• A sieve (No. 4 Ty 1 er sieve) Net) to intercept the solid effluent to assess the degree of dispersion. The equipment used in this method is equivalent to the ANS I standard A112.19.2M-1 99 0 for glass ceramic equipment. The plumbing is measured vertically to provide a drop of 0.25 inches per foot (2 cm / m) ° Material Toilet paper used in the test: The standard CHARM IN® toilet paper produced by The Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati, Ohio.

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1999.10.21.033 Page 33 V. Description of the invention (29) Synthetic feces material: Prepare the test flushing procedure according to the following method. Test the flushing procedure to simulate a family of four (two men and two women; based on consumer habits and practical research) for two days The general amount of toilet. The procedure of 34 total flushes consists of the following: 14 separate flushes, 8 flushes with toilet paper only, 6 flushes with toilet paper and menstrual products, and 6 flushes with toilet paper and simulated fecal matter (SFM ) Flush. Before use, place SFM in the toilet mouth before adding toilet paper. The 160-gram ± 5-gram SFM consists of two 1-inch (2.5-cm) X 4-inch (10-cm) blocks and one 1-inch (25-cm) x 2-inch (5-cm) block. The folded toilet paper strips (or menstrual products) are placed in the toilet mouth at intervals of 0 seconds. Let the toilet flush for 10 seconds after the last note or menstrual product is placed in the toilet mouth. The flushing procedure is described below as a series of two processes combined in the following order: Process # 1 (total 30 times before 30 flushes) 6) Flush only with toilet paper-2 minutes after the water reaches the simulated obstruction Then take a drain line clogging reading 'wait 1 more minute' and move to step 2. 2) Flush separately. Take a drain line blockage reading 2 minutes after the water reaches the burst point and move to step 3. .3) Flush with toilet paper and menstrual products-take a drain line blockage reading 2 minutes after the water reaches the burst point, wait an additional minute, then move to step 4. 4) Flush separately. Take a drain line plug 2 minutes after the water reaches the burst point and move to step 5. 5) Flush with toilet paper and simulated stool material (SFM). Take a drain line blockage reading 2 minutes after the water reaches the rise point and wait 丨 minutes. Meida

C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd Page 34 V. Description of the invention (30) Process # 2 (performed once) 1) Flush with toilet paper only-take a drain line to block after the water reaches the burst point 2 minutes Read 'Wait 1 more minute, then move on to step 2. 2) Flush separately. Take a drain line blockage reading 2 minutes after the water reaches the burst point and move to step 3. 3) Flush with toilet paper only-take a drain line to block the reading 2 minutes after the water reaches the burst point, wait an additional 1 minute, and then move to step 4. 4) Flush separately. Take a drain line blockage reading 2 minutes after the water reaches the burst point. The total number of flushes per program is 34. If after the second flush in the flushing procedure, the product remains in the toilet mouth or curve after flushing ', then manually insert the toilet paper and / or menstrual products into the drainage line and continue the flushing procedure. After each load test, the drain pipe is cleaned before the subsequent tests. The above flushing procedure is repeated three times for each product tested. The degree of clogging of the drainage line is determined by measuring the length of the water blocked after the obstruction. Every 12 inches (30 cm) on the drainage pipe upstream of the obstruction. Mark ^ one tick. Blocking water after each sigh corresponds to a blockage of 0,25 hours (06 cm) or 6.25% blockage at the obstruction point. Residues from the drain pipe of the product under test are also collected. For each evaluation, the following information was recorded: [) Failure rate of menstrual products for cleaning toilet bowls and curves in a single flush

C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd P.35 (5) Description of the invention (31) 2) Failure rate of menstrual products (%) for cleaning toilet bowls and crossbows within two flushes 3) The product is simulated Occurrence rate 4) Maximum level of drainage line blockage (%) 5) Cumulative level of drainage line blockage (%) within 2 days of simulation test It is better to come. The product described in this article was flushed twice or less At least about 70% of the time it will completely clear the toilet mouth, more preferably at least about 80% of the times in a flush 'and preferably at least about 90% of the times in a flush' Flush at least about 95% of the time. The products described herein preferably have a drainage blockage maximum level that will be less than or equal to about 80%. The products described herein preferably have a cumulative level of drainage line blockage within one to two days that will be less than or equal to about 50%. Preparation of synthetic fecal material I · Materials required • Feclone synthetic fecal material (90 g); (BFPS-7 dry and concentrated product supplied by Siliclone Studio, Valley Forge, PA) • 100 ° C tap water (60 66 g) Π · Equipment required • Mixer (Model A2 0 0 supplied by Hobart Corp., Troy, 0H) • Extruder (Model 4812 supplied by Hob art Corp., Troy, 0H)

Disposable centrifuge tube with screw cap (50 ml) (VWR

Page 36 C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd V. Description of the invention (32) Catalog number supplied by Scientific, Chicago, IL N. 21-008-176) • Water bath to control temperature to 3 7 ° C 0 m. Preparation 1. Pour 100 ° C water into the mixing bowl of the mixer and add dry Feclone concentrate 0 2. Mix at low speed for 1 minute. 3. Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed. 4. After the materials are well mixed, move them into the extruder. 5. Use an ice cone to puncture a small hole at the end of each centrifuge tube. 6. Squeeze F e c 1 one into the centrifuge tube 3 7. Cover the centrifuge tube and place it in the refrigerator 0 8. Place the tube in a 38 ° C water bath before use. -This concludes test method 0 All patent cases, patent claims in this specification (and any patent cases granted since then, and any corresponding published foreign patent applications) and the publications mentioned herein are hereby incorporated Incorporated as Reference 0 However, it is not self-recognized that any document incorporated herein by reference is used to teach or disclose the present invention. Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many other variations and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. 1 ^ 1 C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd Page 37

Claims (1)

6. Scope of patent application 1 An absorption device that is at least partially placed in the vaginal space of a female wearer. The absorption device includes:-a main absorption portion having an upper portion and a lower portion; the upper portion has a top The surface, which faces the underside of the wearer's front during the insertion of the vulva space and guides the lower portion, the lower blade is opposite to the upper portion, and before the lower portion faces away from the wearer after the angle device is inserted into the vulva space The bottom surface of the court; and Δ — fluid acquisition / transfer complex, which is connected to the upper part of the main absorption knife 2 and extends outwards, the fluid acquisition / shift 2 σ is also counted as wearing with women The intimate contact of the wrinkles in the genital space causes the two to two, the acquisition / transfer complex to obtain fluid from the wrinkles in the pudendal space and " I want to transfer to the main absorption part. Ming 2 Zhao requested the absorption device of the first scope of the patent, wherein the fluid acquisition / transfer composite includes hydrophilic fibers. Λΐ: Please refer to the absorption device in the second item of the patent. The distance between the upper part of the hydrophilic fiber receiving part and the upper part of the female wearer's clothing is in the range of 0.5 mm to 5 mm. Inferiority includes tHf: the absorption device of the second item in the range ... the hydrophilic fiber: including the capillary channel fiber, the leaf artificial pile fiber, and: & the group's man and the man Juvenile rayon / eight '· and D matter selected from the group of fibers. 5.If the second item of the scope of the patent application includes selecting from the group consisting of rayon, polyethylene, and equipment, the hydrophilic fiber is selected from the group consisting of acrylic, polyester, polyester, vinyl, and combinations thereof. Material σ h fiber 6. As the absorption device of the second patent application scope, at least a part of which 6. Scope of patent application The fiber is attached to the top surface of the upper part. 7. The absorbent device according to item 6 of the patent application, wherein the plurality of fibers pass outward through the main absorbent portion to another point outward from the upper portion. 8. If the absorbent device of the patent application item 1 'wherein' the absorbent device at least partially covers the wearer's urethra and vaginal opening after the device is installed in the device. 9. For an absorbent device according to item 1 of the patent application, wherein the main absorbent portion includes a length from 35 mm to 120 mm. 10. The absorption device according to item 9 of the patent application scope, wherein the main absorption portion includes a length from 40 mm to 100 mm. 11. The absorption device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the main absorption part includes a caliper with a diameter ranging from 2 mm to 12 mm. 1 2. The absorption device according to item 11 of the scope of patent application, wherein the diameter of the caliper of the main absorption part is in the range of 3 mm to 6 mm. I, 1 3. The absorption device according to item 12 of the scope of patent application, wherein the diameter of the caliper of the main absorption portion is 4.5 mm. 14. The absorption device according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the absorption device further comprises a liquid-permeable top sheet located at least above the upper portion of the main absorption portion. 15. The absorbent device according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the absorbent device further comprises a liquid-impermeable backsheet that engages at least the lower portion of the main absorbent portion. 16. The absorption device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the genital absorption device is measured by a water dispersion test (Water Dispersion Test). C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd Page 39 VI. Patent application scope I The time required to disperse at least two fragments is less than two hours, and the genital device I can be fully flushed into the water. In the Flushability Test, at least 70% of the times in two or less flushes are completely cleaned. 17. The absorption device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the device is completely cleared from the toilet mouth at least 90% of the time in a flushing test in the flushability test. 18. The absorption device of item 1 of the patent application range, wherein the time required to disperse the absorbent device for the feminine part of the toilet bowl by water dispersion test into at least two pieces is less than two hours. I 19. The absorption device according to item 18 of the scope of application for a patent, wherein the absorbable device of the pudendal part of the toilet bowl of i can be divided into at least two pieces of debris as measured by water dispersion test in less than thirty minutes. 20. An absorption device that can be inserted into the genital space of a female wearer, the absorption device includes: a main absorption portion having an upper portion and a lower portion! The upper portion has a top surface and the surface During insertion of the vaginal space, facing the front floor of the wearer's front and guiding the lower part, the lower part i is opposite to the upper part, and after the absorption device is inserted into the vaginal space, the lower part faces away from the front of the wearer's front; A pair of extensions that engage the upper portion of the main absorbent portion! The pair of extensions extend downwards and outwards when worn, and the absorbent device! '| Contact of the inner surface of the genitals; and! A fluid acquisition / transfer complex, which attaches to the pair of extensions C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd Page 40 6. Scope of patent application Women wear you ^ = external extension, the fluid acquisition / transfer complex is designed to be in intimate contact with the folds in the genital space, and the fluid obtains / Transfer extension: The folds of the vaginal space get fluid and transfer the fluid to the pair of extensions and down to the main absorption portion. D, pieces can / such as: please abide by the absorption of item 2 Q of patent S, where the pair of extended fingertips. ~ The absorbent device covers the wearer's hand when inserted into the wearer's vaginal space. The absorbent device of item 21, wherein the pair extends by grasping the tip of the finger when removed from the wearer's vaginal space. The absorbent device of item 20 is closed to cover the lower part of the wearer; the fluid receiving / transfer compound includes hydrophilic fibers. . None 24. As claimed: the absorption device of item (f) of the patent range =, = receiving part, the upper part extends to the failure of the female wearer. The distance from the target is within 0.5 mm to 5 mm. 25. If the absorption device of the scope of patent application No. 23, the basin dimension includes multi-leaf artificial from a group consisting of capillary channel fibers, tri-leaf fibers, and human silk fibers, and combinations thereof. The absorption dimension of the 23rd item includes materials selected from the group consisting of M human H polyethylene, poly ..., hydrophilic two fibers, and combinations thereof. Device, its point at which the fiber attaches to the top surface along the upper part C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd 页 Page 41 6'Applicable patent scope 28. For an absorbent device applying for patent scope item 27, where the plurality of fibers pass through the main absorbent portion to outwardly exceed the upper portion Another point. 29. The absorption device of claim 20, wherein the absorption device at least partially covers the wearer's urethra and vulva after the device is installed in the device. 30. The absorption device according to item 20 of the patent application scope, wherein the main absorption portion includes a length from 35 mm to 120 mm. 31. The absorption device of claim 30, wherein the main absorption portion includes a length from 40 mm to 100 mm. 3 2. The absorption device according to item 20 of the patent application scope, wherein the main absorption part includes a caliper with a diameter ranging from 2 mm to 12 mm. 3 3. The absorption device according to item 32 of the scope of patent application, wherein the caliper diameter of the main absorption part of the core is in the range of 3 mm to 6 mm. 3 4. The absorption device according to item 33 of the patent application scope, wherein the diameter of the caliper of the main absorption portion is 4.5 mm. 35. The absorption device according to item 20 of the patent application scope, wherein the absorption device further comprises a liquid-permeable top sheet located at least above the upper portion of the main absorption portion. 3 6. The absorbent device according to item 20 of the patent application scope, wherein the absorbent device further comprises a liquid-impermeable backsheet joining at least the lower portion of the main absorbent portion. 37. The absorption device of claim 20, wherein the absorption device has a water-dispersible and flushable component for the absorption device to be flushed into a toilet bowl. C: \ DATA \ DATA29 \ 55315.ptd Page 42 6. Application for Patent Scope 3 8. If the absorption device for patent application No. 20, wherein the pudendal absorption device is dispersed by the Water Dispersion Test The time required to break into at least two pieces is less than two hours, and the pussy device is fully flushable into the water, and the device is at least 70% flushed twice or less in the flushability test The number of times is completely cleared from the toilet mouth. 〇 39. If the absorption device of the scope of patent application No. 38, wherein the device is completely flushed from the toilet mouth at least 90% of the time in one flushing test in the flushability test. 40. The absorption device of the scope of application for patent No. 20, wherein the time required for the disposable toilet absorbent device to disperse into at least two pieces as measured by a water dispersion test is less than two hours. 41. For an absorption device in the scope of application for patent item 40, the time required for the disposable toilet absorbent device to disperse into at least two pieces as measured by a water dispersion test is less than thirty minutes. Page 43