US20040167489A1 - Compact absorbent article - Google Patents

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US20040167489A1
US20040167489A1 US10/366,872 US36687203A US2004167489A1 US 20040167489 A1 US20040167489 A1 US 20040167489A1 US 36687203 A US36687203 A US 36687203A US 2004167489 A1 US2004167489 A1 US 2004167489A1
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Stanley Kellenberger
Fred Radwanski
Thomas Roessler
Roman Weyenberg
Herb Velazquez
Duane McDonald
Denise Nelson
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Priority to KR1020057014017A priority patent/KR101080502B1/ko
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  • the present invention relates to a packaging of disposable absorbent articles. More particularly, the present invention relates to packaging of disposable absorbent articles such as diapers, training pants, adult incontinence products/garments, and so forth.
  • Absorbent articles such as, for example, diapers, training pants and incontinence garments desirably provide a comfortable fit about the wearer and contain body exudates.
  • Such absorbent articles are commercially packaged in packages which include multiple articles therein.
  • the disposable absorbent articles described above each contain an absorbent web which includes some amount of cellulosic absorbent material. Efforts to package one or a few such articles in a small, compact package have resulted in detrimental effects to the absorbent capabilities of the cellulosic and other absorbent material(s). This is because cellulosic material has little resiliency under certain normal conditions, and too much pressure or compression under those normal conditions removes the resiliency, resulting in stiffness and a reduction in performance. Such articles therefore have had an undesirable effect on ease of application, poorer fit, and are more likely to have an increase in undesirable leakage of exudates.
  • a disposable absorbent article In response to the difficulties and problems discussed above, a disposable absorbent article is provided.
  • the disposable absorbent article has a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration.
  • a ratio between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration is less than 0.09.
  • a compact packaged disposable absorbent article in another aspect of the invention, includes a disposable absorbent article.
  • the disposable absorbent article has a folded configuration and an folded configuration. A ratio between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration is less than 0.12.
  • the compact disposable absorbent article also includes a package.
  • the package has a gas permeability in a range of less than about 5.0 cc/100 in 2 /24 hours to about 0.05 cc/100 in 2 /24 hours.
  • the disposable absorbent article is folded to have more than three overlapping folds in its folded configuration. It is maintained and packaged in the package at a moisture content of less than 5 percent.
  • FIG. 1 representatively shows a plan view of one embodiment of a disposable absorbent article in an unfastened, laid flat with unretracted elastics and extended to ungathered length configuration with the surface of the article which contacts the wearer's clothing facing the viewer and with portions of the article partially cut away to show the underlying features;
  • FIG. 2 representatively shows a perspective view of the absorbent article in a fastened configuration, generally similar to the configuration of the disposable absorbent article when it is fastened about a lower torso of a wearer;
  • FIG. 3 representatively shows a plan view of the absorbent article in which each side is folded over the center;
  • FIG. 4 representatively shows a perspective view of the absorbent article of FIG. 3 folded into a bifolded configuration
  • FIG. 5 representatively shows a perspective view of the absorbent article of FIG. 3 folded into a trifolded configuration
  • FIG. 6 representatively shows a perspective view of the absorbent article of FIG. 4 folded into a quadrifolded configuration
  • FIG. 7 representatively shows a perspective view of the absorbent article of FIG. 4 having each end folded over a center to provide generally an “S” configuration
  • FIG. 8 representatively shows a perspective view of the absorbent article of FIG. 4 which has each end folded inward to provide generally a “Pretzel” configuration
  • FIG. 9 representatively shows a perspective view of the absorbent article of FIG. 3 which has been rolled into a generally cylindrical configuration
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic representation of an apparatus for packaging disposable absorbent articles
  • FIGS. 11 A- 11 C representatively shows different embodiments of packages in which disposable absorbent articles may be packaged in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 12 representatively shows a perspective view of a child's training pant
  • FIG. 13 representatively shows a perspective view of an adult incontinence pant or garment.
  • disposable absorbent articles such as, by way of non-limiting example, a single disposable diaper, a single training pant, and a single adult incontinence pant or garment, may be compactly folded and packaged to provide a much smaller configuration or “footprint” when compared to its unfolded configuration or footprint, without compromising softness or absorbency.
  • Cellulose and some super absorbent materials or particles (hereinafter collectively “SAP” or “SAPs”), such as, for example, partially neutralized and crosslinked polyacrylate, used in disposable absorbent articles hydrogen bond when brought in close proximity under certain normal conditions, such as when pressured or compressed when too moist, or when exposed to excessive relative humidity in the surrounding atmosphere while under a condition of being compressed.
  • hydrogen bonding materials such as, by way of non-limiting example, cellulose and SAPs, may be compactly folded and packaged for weeks, months, or years, yet still retain resiliency and performance when un-packaged for use without being stiff or having a significant reduction in the performance of the disposable absorbent article.
  • the unfolded configuration or footprint refers to an absorbent disposable article, such as a diaper, positioned in its unfastened, laid flat with unretracted elastics and extended to ungathered lengths configuration, as best represented in FIG. 1.
  • a pant-type disposable absorbent article 10 such as a training pant or an adult incontinence pant or garment is positioned by first cutting the article from each leg opening to the waist opening on each side (if the pant/garment is not provided with pre-existing openings in these areas), and positioning the article 10 in the unfolded and laid flat position described above.
  • the folded compact configuration or footprint refers to a disposable absorbent article, such as a diaper, positioned in its folded compact position.
  • the compact absorbent articles of the present invention may include other types of absorbent articles, such as adult incontinent products, training pants, other personal care or health care garments, diaper pants and other types of garment-style disposable absorbent articles. Diapers are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,704,116 to Enloe, U.S. Pat. No. 4,050,462 to Woon et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,383,872 to Roessler et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,028,240 to Wessel et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,316,687 to Davis et al., and U.S. Pat. No.
  • Training pants are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,641,381 to Heran et al., U.S. Pat. No. 4,646,362 to Heran et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,766,389 to Brandon et al., and U.S. Pat. No. 6,297,424 to Olson et al., all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • Adult incontinence products are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,630,320 to Van Gompel, U.S. Pat. No. 4,886,512 to Damico et al., U.S. Pat. No.
  • the present invention is directed toward disposable folded compact absorbent articles which are used at least, but not by way of limitation, to absorb urine, and which are designed to cover at least a portion of a lower torso when worn by a wearer. That is, the article is configured to extend about the circumference of the lower torso and between the legs of a wearer when worn. It will be appreciated, however, that descriptions, figures, examples, test(s), and so forth of a particular packaged compact disposable article, such as a diaper, are only by way of example, and are intended as non-limiting in the scope and spirit of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 An embodiment of a disposable absorbent article 10 , is illustrated in FIG. 1, in this instance, a diaper 20 .
  • FIG. 12 shows another example of a disposable absorbent article 10 , in this instance, a child's training pant 200 .
  • FIG. 13 illustrates yet another example of a disposable absorbent article 10 , in this instance, a refastenable adult incontinence pant or garment 300 .
  • the diaper 20 is shown in an unfastened, laid flat with unretracted elastics and extended to ungathered length configuration with the surface of the diaper 20 adapted to contact the wearer's clothing facing the viewer and with portions of the diaper 20 partially cut away to show the underlying features.
  • the illustrated diaper 20 defines a front waist region 22 , a back waist region 24 , a crotch region 26 that extends between and connects the front and back waist regions 22 and 24 , a longitudinal direction or length dimension 38 and a lateral direction or width dimension 40 .
  • the term “longitudinal direction” means the direction that is parallel to the long dimension (usually machine direction) of the diaper 20 and generally corresponds to the “y” direction of the diaper 20 .
  • the term “lateral direction” means the direction that coincides with the width direction which generally is perpendicular to the longitudinal of machine direction of the diaper 20 and generally corresponds to the “x” direction of the diaper 20 .
  • the front waist region 22 includes the portion of the diaper 20 which, when worn, is positioned on the front of the wearer.
  • the front waist region 22 further defines front ear regions 72 generally in the laterally outward portions of the front waist region 22 .
  • the back waist region 24 comprises the portion of the diaper 20 which, when worn, is positioned on the back of the wearer.
  • the back waist region 24 further includes back ear portions 70 .
  • the crotch region 26 of the diaper 20 includes the portion of the diaper 20 which, when worn, is positioned between the legs of the wearer and covers the lower torso of the wearer.
  • the diaper 20 defines a pair of laterally opposed side edges 30 , a pair of longitudinally opposed waist edges 32 , an interior surface 34 (facing away from the viewer) which is configured to contact the wearer, and an exterior surface 36 , opposite the interior surface 34 , which is configured to contact the wearer's clothing in use.
  • the illustrated diaper 20 also includes an outer cover 42 and a bodyside liner 44 which is connected to the outer cover 42 in a superposed relationship and an absorbent core 28 .
  • the absorbent core 28 is located between the outer cover 42 and the bodyside liner 44 .
  • the laterally opposed side edges 30 of the diaper 20 are generally defined by the side edges 30 of the outer cover 42 which further define leg openings that are formed when the article is worn and may be curvilinear.
  • the waist edges 32 of the diaper 20 are generally defined by the waist edges 32 of the outer cover 42 and define a waist opening which is configured to encircle the waist of the wearer when worn.
  • the absorbent core 28 is configured to contain and/or absorb any body exudates discharged from the wearer.
  • the diaper 20 may further include leg elastics 54 , containment flaps (not shown) and waist elastics 58 as are known to those skilled in the art. It should be recognized that individual components of the diaper 20 may be optional depending upon the intended use of the diaper 20 .
  • the diaper 20 may be of various suitable shapes.
  • the diaper 20 in the unfastened configuration as illustrated in FIG. 1, the diaper 20 may have an overall rectangular shape, T-shape or a generally I-shape. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the diaper 20 has an approximately hourglass shape in an unfastened configuration.
  • Examples of diaper configurations suitable for use in connection with the instant application and other diaper components suitable for use on diapers are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,798,603 issued Jan. 17, 1989, to Meyer et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,176,668 issued Jan. 5, 1993, to Bernardin; U.S. Pat. No. 5,192,606 issued Mar. 9, 1993, to Proxmire et al., and U.S. Pat. No. 5,509,915 issued Apr. 23, 1996, to Hanson et al., the disclosures of which are herein incorporated by reference.
  • the bodyside liner 44 suitably presents a bodyfacing surface which is compliant, soft feeling, and nonirritating to the wearer's skin. Further, the bodyside liner 44 may be less hydrophilic than the absorbent core 28 , to present a relatively dry surface to the wearer and to isolate the wearer's skin from liquids held in the absorbent core 28 .
  • the absorbent core 28 of the diaper 20 may suitably include a matrix of hydrophilic fibers, such as a web of cellulosic fluff, mixed with particles of a high-absorbency material commonly known as superabsorbent material (SAPs); in a particular aspect, the absorbent core 28 includes a matrix of cellulosic fluff such as wood pulp fluff and superabsorbent hydrogel-forming particles, namely, SAPs.
  • SAPs superabsorbent hydrogel-forming particles
  • the wood pulp fluff may be exchanged with synthetic, polymeric, meltblown fibers or with a combination of meltblown fibers and natural fibers.
  • the SAPs may be substantially homogeneously mixed with the hydrophilic fibers or may be nonuniformly mixed.
  • the fluff and SAPs may also be selectively placed into desired zones of the absorbent core 28 to better contain and absorb body exudates.
  • concentration of the SAPs may also vary through the thickness of the absorbent core 28 .
  • the absorbent core 28 may include a laminate of fibrous webs and SAPs or other suitable means of maintaining SAPs in a localized area.
  • the absorbent core 28 may have any of a number of shapes.
  • the absorbent core 28 may be rectangular, I-shaped (including an hour glass shape, or a shape which is expanded outward at one or both ends), T-shaped, and so forth. It is generally preferred that the absorbent core 28 be narrow in the crotch region 26 of the diaper 20 .
  • the size and the absorbent capacity of the absorbent core 28 should be compatible with the size of the intended wearer and the liquid loading imparted by the intended use of the absorbent article.
  • the high absorbency material or particles may be in any of a wide variety of geometric forms. As a general rule, it is preferred that the high absorbency material be in the form of discrete particles, SAPs, which may take any of a number of shapes.
  • SAPs are generally present in the absorbent core 28 in an amount of from about 5 to about 90 weight percent based on total weight of the absorbent core 28 . Desirably, the SAPs are present in the absorbent core 28 in an amount of from about 20 to about 90 weight percent based on the total weight of the absorbent core 28 .
  • the SAPs are present in the absorbent core 28 in an amount of from about 30 to about 90 weight percent based on the total weight of the absorbent core 28 . Yet even more desirably, the SAPs are present in the absorbent core 28 in an amount of from about 40 to about 90 weight percent based on the total weight of the absorbent core 28 . SAPs are well known to those skilled in the art and are widely commercially available.
  • a fastening system helps maintain the initial fastened position of the diaper 20 during use so as to maintain proper tension and ultimately proper fit.
  • the diaper 20 includes the back ear portion 70 , which has fasteners 60 .
  • the fasteners 60 may include an attachment portion 66 , such as an adhesive, desirably a pressure sensitive adhesive.
  • the attachment portion 66 may include a hook material, and so forth.
  • the front waist region 22 includes a landing zone 80 . If the attachment portion 66 of the fastener 60 is an adhesive, the landing zone desirably includes a material configured to receive and hold an adhesive fastener thereto.
  • the attachment portion 66 of the fastener 60 is a hook material
  • the landing zone desirably includes a loop material for releasably coupling the hook material thereto.
  • the caregiver overlaps each back ear portion 70 and fastener 60 over the front waist region 22 and engages the fasteners 60 to the landing zone 80 , as illustrated in FIG. 2, creating an overlap region 104 which holds the diaper 20 in position about a torso.
  • the diaper 20 has been discussed in detail herein. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing description also applies to a training pant 200 (FIG. 12) and to an adult incontinence pant or garment, whether formed as a pant (not shown) or provided as a refastenable garment 300 (FIG. 13).
  • a disposable absorbent article 10 that is, for purposes of illustration only and not by way of limitation, the diaper 20 illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, is folded to provide a reduced or more compact configuration or footprint.
  • the various compact footprints, created by different folding techniques, are compared to the unfolded footprint, that is, the measurement of the area as defined immediately within the outer perimeter or outer periphery 46 of the diaper 20 , as described in detail in Example 1A, and the results are provided in Table 1.
  • Each folded compact configuration of each article 10 namely, the diaper 20 described below and shown in FIGS. 4 - 9 is measured along a longitudinal direction or length dimension 138 (generally along a “y” direction) and a lateral direction or width dimension 140 (generally along an “x” direction).
  • a depth dimension 142 (generally along a “z” direction, generally positioned perpendicularly relative to a “y” direction), is measured in both the unfolded footprint of the diaper 20 , and the folded compact footprint. The description of the measurement of the depth dimension will be described in the Examples, below. Therefore, area and volume calculations of each folded article compared to the unfolded article are provided in Table 1.
  • Folds in disposable absorbent articles containing highly absorbent materials have been problematic. Folds have created problems in absorption in the folded area, and for this reason have traditionally been kept to a minimum. Folds cause compacting of the cellulosic material in the inside of the folded “crease,” and tend to cause movement (stretching) of the absorbent materials on the outside of the fold toward either side of the fold. This results in a reduction in the absorbent capabilities of both the cellulosic material and the highly absorbent materials in and around the folded area. Not to be constrained to this explanation, one mechanism of this reduction of absorbent capability is believed to be due to discontinuities in the absorbent composite caused by this stretching and compacting.
  • Folds in the present invention have been created which work with existing folded patterns, in order to minimize the sharp angle of additional folds. It is believed that folds, such as those illustrated in FIGS. 6 - 8 , which are created after the initial bifolding of the diaper 20 , as shown in FIG. 4, have a larger radius of curvature, which reduce or eliminate the disadvantages described previously for folds having a sharp angle or small radius of curvature. “Folds” or “folded configuration” as used herein refers to at least one planar surface followed by at least one radius of curvature.
  • each side 148 is folded inward, including the back ear portions 70 and the front ear regions 72 , over the area containing the absorbent core 28 , as shown in FIG. 3.
  • the diaper 20 is then folded again at approximately the center 144 to provide a bifolded diaper 20 having two overlapping panels 150 of approximately equal length, as schematically illustrated in FIG. 4.
  • the diaper 20 folded initially as shown in FIG. 3 is folded such that each end 152 is folded over and overlaps about a third of the other to provide three approximately equal and overlapping panels 150 . In this manner, a trifolded diaper 20 is provided.
  • the bifolded diaper 20 shown in FIG. 4 is then overlapped again to provide a quadrifolded diaper 20 having four approximately equal and overlapping panels 150 .
  • the bifolded diaper 20 shown in FIG. 4 is then folded such that approximately one third of each bifolded end 154 of the folded diaper is folded over each side of a center portion to provide an “S” folded diaper having six approximately equal and overlapping panels 150 .
  • each end 154 of the bifolded diaper 20 shown in FIG. 4 is overlapped inwardly, toward a center portion 156 to provide a “Pretzel” fold having eight overlapping panels 150 .
  • the diaper 20 of FIG. 3 is rolled from one end to the other to form a generally cylindrical shape.
  • This configuration providing a continuous rotation of the diaper 20 around a center, differs from folds; it has no planar surface in the folded configuration, other than each end, since it forms, generally, a cylindrical shape.
  • the present article 10 may be folded in any manner consistent with the present invention, and the foregoing folding techniques and rolled technique are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
  • the article 10 is folded such that pressure to the absorbent material is impacted as little as possible. That is, folds are placed longitudinally along either side of the crotch. Folds in the crotch area generally have a greater radius of curvature and are positioned in an area of the article 10 , that is, the diaper 20 in this instance, which would naturally bend around the body of a wearer and/or to provide ease of unfolding by a caregiver. Scoring or embossing the portions of the article 10 along longitudinal fold lines and near the waist would prevent cracking, and provide some barrier properties, which would be desirable especially at the waist area. Rolling the article 10 , as shown generally by the diaper 20 in FIG. 9 with the thinnest portion, that is, the outer cover 42 of the diaper 20 positioned toward the inside of the roll, increases the radius of curvature of the thicker portion thus reducing the likelihood of cracking.
  • fasteners 60 In folding the article 10 , folding the fasteners 60 must be taken into consideration. Fasteners 60 desirably are not folded in the width 40 (cross-machine) direction, because such folding impacts the ability of the attachment portions 66 to fasten to the landing zone 80 . Damage to the attachment portions 66 may occur if the fastener 60 is bent such that a portion of the fastener 60 lies in one plane while another portion lies in a curve and/or another plane. Specifically, the attachment portions 66 may be damaged such that they are not capable of maintaining a sufficient contact with the landing zone 80 , thereby causing the article 10 to unfasten from a torso. Therefore, the fasteners 60 are desirably maintained in a consistent plane or planar surface when folded with the article 10 in any of the foregoing folded configurations so that the fastener 60 and attachment portion 66 thereof is lying substantially within the same plane.
  • the article 10 may be folded by hand, or it is desirably machine folded (not shown). The article 10 is then packaged.
  • FIG. 10 Schematically shown in FIG. 10 is one method and apparatus 157 of packaging an article.
  • a first reel 158 has sheet material 159 which is rotatably supported on a bed 160 having a vacuum cavity former 162 provided where the article 10 is disposed.
  • Articles 10 such as, for example, the diaper 20 folded as illustrated in FIG. 7, are provided at a loading station 164 and they are disposed on the sheet material 159 over the cavity former 162 .
  • the articles 10 are carried to a packaging station 165 which has a vacuum chamber (not shown).
  • the packaging station 165 also contains film (not shown) and a sealing apparatus (not shown) for sealing the articles 10 in the cavities while they are in the vacuum chamber.
  • the articles 10 in the forming cavities 162 are carried into the packaging station 165 and the chamber is closed.
  • a vacuum is applied to the articles 10 and the cavities 162 , and film is then positioned and sealed over each cavity via sealing devices, such as thermal sealing, ultrasonic bonding, or any other sealing methods known by those skilled in the art.
  • the vacuum depressurizes the chamber in the packaging station to a pressure which is less than the atmospheric pressure outside of the chamber.
  • the vacuum is removed from the chamber, and the chamber and the articles sealed in packages therein are permitted to return to regular atmospheric pressure, which results in compression of the articles in the packages, providing a soft package (form-fill-seal) which is formed about the article 10 .
  • the packaged article 190 may thereafter be removed (not shown).
  • the amount of vacuum is an amount necessary to result in compression of the article so that it may be contained and reduced in size within and along with the package, but not so much as to disrupt elements of the article, such as an amount which would displace the SAPs or overly compress the cellulosic material.
  • the amount of vacuum is generally in a range of about 32 to about 5 inches of Mercury. Desirably the range is about 30 to about 8 inches of Mercury. Even more desirably, the range is about 28 to about 10 inches of Mercury. Yet even more desirably, the range is about 27 to about 15 inches of Mercury. Still yet even more desirably, the range is about 26 to about 18 inches of Mercury. However, yet even more desirably, the range is about 25 to about 20 inches of Mercury.
  • the cavity for the package was sized slightly smaller, i.e., about 0.1 to about 0.5 inches, than the length dimension 138 and/or the width dimension 140 of the folded diaper 20 . This slight reduction in the cavity dimension acts to minimize the spring back so that the article 10 is retained in its desired configuration or footprint until sealed.
  • a weight may be applied temporarily to the folded article 10 , to induce some “memory” of the desired configuration until sealed in a package.
  • an adhesive may be applied to a portion(s) of the article 10 prior to folding, to assist in holding it in the desired folded configuration.
  • a pressure sensitive adhesive may be used, or a cohesive adhesive, such as, by way of non-limiting example, latex, may be utilized.
  • the adhesive may be applied in spots, strips, patterns, decorations, and so forth. Further, the adhesive may be clear and colorless, and applied over a decoration(s) on the article to “hide” the adhesive.
  • the adhesive may be colored, and may be applied as part or all or a decoration(s) on the article.
  • the article 10 may be folded into the desired configuration and banded by one or more bands which extend about the perimeter of the article 10 .
  • the package is at least partially a preformed package.
  • the compression or pressure on the article may be exerted at least partially by the package.
  • the package may be formed around the article 10 .
  • the article desirably vacuum packaged, is sealed in a package desirably constructed of a material with a substantially low gas permeability, including, but not limited to, a polymeric film, such as, by way of non-limiting example, a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a polyvinyldichloride (PVDC), having an oxygen transmission of about less than 3.0 cc/100 in 2 /24 hours @ 73 degrees F. and 0 percent relative humidity (RH).
  • a polymeric film such as, by way of non-limiting example, a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a polyvinyldichloride (PVDC), having an oxygen transmission of about less than 3.0 cc/100 in 2 /24 hours @ 73 degrees F. and 0 percent relative humidity (RH).
  • PVDC polyvinyldichloride
  • RH percent relative humidity
  • one layer may have a heat sealable property, such as polypropylene or polyethylene, another layer may provide strength, such as polyester and/or nylon, and another layer may provide substantially reduced gas permeability, such as PET or PVDC.
  • films with reduced permeability to vapors can themselves be composites, such as where one layer is a flexible polymer, such as polyurethane, polyethylene, ether polyurethane, or polypropylene, while another layer is coated on or coextruded and serves as a barrier layer.
  • Barrier layers can generally be viewed as substantially organic based or substantially inorganic based. For example, U.S. Pat. No.
  • 3,442,686 hereby incorporated by reference herein, describes a film composite in which silicon oxide coatings are deposited on polymers to serve as a barrier layer. This produces barrier coatings on even quite thin polymer films of oxygen transmission rate properties of about 0.2 cc/100 in 2 /day and similar water vapor transmission rate properties.
  • any material having substantially low gas permeability or substantially gas impermeable material(s) known in the art may be used.
  • the gas permeability rate is less than about 5.0 cc/100 in 2 /24 hours to about 0.05 cc/100 in 2 /24 hours. More desirably, the gas permeability rate is less than 4.0 cc/100 in 2 /24 hours to about 0.07 cc/100 in 2 /24 hours. Even more desirably, the gas permeability rate is less than about 3.0 cc/100 in 2 /24 hours to about 0.10 cc/100 in 2 /24 hours. Even more desirably, the gas permeability rate is less than about 2.0 cc/100 in 2 /24 hours to about 0.10 cc/100 in 2 /24 hours.
  • a number of different packages may be utilized which are suitable for use with the present invention.
  • Types of packages which are particularly suitable include, but are not limited to form-fill-seal packages, blister packages, injection molded packages (with and without living hinges), heat sealed pouches, thermally formed trays with lids, and any suitable package known to those skilled in the art.
  • Packaging the article using a substantially gas impermeable material permits the moisture content to be maintained.
  • the moisture content can be maintained at a relatively low level when hydrogen bonding type materials, e.g., cellulose and SAPs are present, as they are in the articles referenced herein. That is, inhibiting an increase in moisture while maintaining the article in its folded, compact, compressed and packaged state eliminates detrimental hydrogen bonding from taking place that would have occurred if the moisture level in the absorbent core was too high at the time the article was packaged or during packaging, or if the article was packaged in a package having one or more openings in it.
  • hydrogen bonding type materials e.g., cellulose and SAPs
  • the articles are desirably maintained and packaged with an absorbent core at a moisture level of less than 10%. More desirably, the articles are maintained and packaged with an absorbent core at a moisture level of less than 5%. Even more desirably, the articles are maintained and packaged with an absorbent core at a moisture level of less than 3%.
  • the temperature of at least the absorbent core is desirably kept below about 110 degrees C. Even more desirably, the temperature of at least the absorbent core is kept at below about 80 degrees C. Yet even more desirably, the temperature of at least the absorbent core is kept below about 50 degrees C. Still even more desirably, the temperature of at least the absorbent core should be kept below about 24 degrees C.
  • vacuum packaging assists in preserving desired characteristics of the absorbent web materials, particularly crosslinked cellulosic curly fibers and even more so non-crosslinked cellulosic fibers by maintaining their stiffness and resiliency.
  • Vacuum packaging is advantageous by providing pressure which is applied relatively uniformly to the article. Vacuum packaging, even though the article is folded, creates fewer hard, highly bonded areas of the absorbent core (for example, in the target area of the absorbent core 28 ) will not be at a higher density than the low basis weight areas (for example, the back of the absorbent core 28 the article 10 ).
  • FIGS. 11 A- 11 C illustrate several different packaged compact absorbent articles 190 .
  • Package 192 A illustrates a form-fill-seal package holding a compact absorbent article 190 A (such as, for example, the article shown in FIG. 7), as also generally shown in FIG. 10.
  • Package 192 B as shown by FIG. 11B, shows a blister package having a living hinge and holding a compact absorbent article 190 B (such as the article shown in FIG. 9).
  • FIG. 11C illustrates an injection molded package having a living hinge (not shown) which holds a compact absorbent article 190 C.
  • Each package 192 A, 192 B, and 192 C is intended, without limitation, to illustrate some of the possible embodiments of packages which are suitable for use with the present invention, however, it will be understood that any package known in the art may be used.
  • the packages 190 A- 190 C desirably include curvilinear corners, and each desirably provides size information (FIG. 11A) for the compact absorbent article contained therein, as well as one or more attractive decorations, such as one or more letters, numbers, symbols, designs and/or patterns, an area to write a user's name and other information, and so forth.
  • a wet sheet packet, a lotion pocket, a changing sheet, a disposal bag, one or more coupons, and so forth may be included on an inside of the package, as illustrated in 190 C, or on an outside of the package (not shown). Desirably, each package 190 A- 190 C will open without any small pieces of the package tearing away separately, which is undesirable in the presence of small children and infants.
  • the packages may be provided such that a plurality of single packaged articles are releasably coupled together by, for example, but not pay way of limitation, perforations, bands, adhesives, and so forth.
  • the package 192 A will have a pull tab 194 .
  • the pull tab 194 desirably extends beyond a perimeter 196 of the package 192 A, so that it is easy to grasp between a thumb and a finger by a caregiver, and permits easy opening of the package while maintaining the package 192 in one piece after being opened, and after the article has been removed.
  • the pull tab 194 shown in FIG. 11A may be formed as a portion of the top material 197 of the package 192 A, and is desirably, but not by way of limitation, not coterminus with the bottom material 198 of the package 192 A to which the top material 192 is sealed.
  • the pull tab 194 may have pull indicia such as words, symbols, and so forth (for example, but not by way of limitation, “Pull Here” illustrated in FIG. 11A).
  • the pull tab 194 may be formed of a thicker material, or may be embossed or otherwise textured, and so forth, to provide easy grasping and pulling by a caregiver.
  • the pull tab 194 may be formed in one or more corners of the package 192 A, or one or more pull tabs 194 may be provided on any portion(s) of the package 192 A (not shown). Desirably, the edges of the pull tab 194 are curvilinear.
  • the compact absorbent article 190 when packaged, will have a configuration that permits it to be placed in a purse, a jacket pocket, a pants pocket, or a shirt pocket.
  • Each type of pocket has somewhat different dimensions, but generally, it is desirable to have an article 190 , for example, a single packaged diaper, which has a width dimension of less than 6 inches, a length dimension of less than 11 inches, and a depth dimension of less than 1.75 inches. More desirably, the article 190 will have a width dimension 138 of less than 5 inches, a length dimension 140 of less than 5.5 inches, and a depth dimension of less than 1.5 inches.
  • the article 190 will have a width dimension of less than 4.6 inches, a length dimension of less than 4.0 inches, and a depth dimension of less than 1.75 inches. Yet even more desirably, the article 190 will have a width dimension of less than 4.6 inches, a length dimension of less than 3.8 inches, and a depth dimension of less than 1.3 inches.
  • Such ranges described herein provide a footprint, that is, an area, or projected area, as well as a volume for the packaged compact absorbent article 190 so that it easily fits into a shirt pocket, a pants pocket, a jacket pocket, a small purse, and so forth, to provide ease in carrying and concealing the article 190 .
  • the area or footprint of the folded compact absorbent article 190 is compared to the unfolded and laid flat with unretracted elastics and extended to ungathered length configuration of the article 10 (as exemplified by the disposable diaper 20 ), is provided in Table 1.
  • Table 1 provides the area for the unfolded and laid flat article 10 positioned as described above, as well as the area for each different type of folded compact absorbent article 190 .
  • the ratio between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration is less than 0.14. More desirably, the ratio between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration is less than 0.13. Even more desirably, the ratio between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration is less than 0.12.
  • the ratio between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration is less than 0.11. However, yet even more desirably, the ratio between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration is less than 0.10. Still yet even more desirably, the ratio between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration is less than 0.09. Still yet even more desirably, the ratio between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration is less than 0.07. Yet even more desirably, the ratio between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration is less than 0.05.
  • the volume of the compact absorbent article is desirably less than 30 in 3 . More desirably, the volume of the compact absorbent article is less than 15 in 3 . Even more desirably, the volume of the compact absorbent article is less than 12 in 3 . yet even more desirably, the volume of the compact absorbent article is less than 10 in 3 . Still yet even more desirably, the volume of the compact absorbent article is less than 7 in 3 . However, yet even more desirably, the volume of the compact absorbent article is less than 5 in 3 .
  • an article 10 When an article 10 is packaged, that is by way of non-limiting example vacuum packaged, it is expected that its size will be reduced in width, length, and depth, i.e., in three dimensions. As measured in two dimensions, width and length (area-inches 2 ) and compared against a substantially similarly folded un-packaged article (Example 1 and Example 4D), the article 10 is desirably reduced in area by more than about 10 percent. Even more desirably, the article 10 is reduced in area by more than about 12 percent. Yet even more desirably, the article 10 is reduced in area by more than about 15 percent. Still yet even more desirably, the article 10 is reduced in area by more than about 17 percent. However, even more desirably, the article 10 is reduced in area by more than about 20 percent. Yet even more desirably, the article 10 is reduced in volume by more than about 22 percent.
  • the article 10 is desirably reduced in volume by more than about 10 percent. Even more desirably, the article 10 is reduced in volume by more than about 15 percent. Yet even more desirably, the article 10 is reduced in volume by more than about 20 percent. Still yet even more desirably, the article 10 is reduced in volume by more than about 30 percent. However, even more desirably, the article 10 is reduced in area by more than about 40 percent. Yet even more desirably, the article 10 is reduced in volume by more than about 45 percent. As described below in the TEST, this two and three dimensional reduction (area and volume) resulted in no significant changes in performance of the article.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM® Step 3 diaper, available from Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, Wis.) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein. The diaper was configured to fit an infant weighing about 16 to about 28 pounds. The diaper was folded by hand as illustrated in FIG.
  • the top material that is, the sealing cover, also having at least one substantially gas impermeable layer, was a 48 gauge polyester film with 2 mils HDPE peel seal (coextrusion), available from Curwood, New London, Wis.
  • the top material was provided as a “peel back” material for a caregiver's convenience, and it was thermally sealed over the cavity while the cavity with the folded diaper therein was positioned in the vacuum chamber and a vacuum pressure in a range of about 20 to about 25 inches of Mercury relative to the existing atmospheric pressure was removed from the chamber.
  • the chamber was then returned to existing atmospheric pressure, which resulted in compression of the package and the compact folded absorbent article therein.
  • the packaged article was then removed from the chamber.
  • the dimensions of the S-folded diaper in its package were then compared to the unfolded dimensions of the Step 3 diaper disclosed in Example 4, which was measured as described in detail in Example 1A.
  • the dimensions of the S-folded diaper in its package were then measured.
  • the width was 4.250 inches and the length was 2.500 inches.
  • the area of the perimeter or “footprint” was 10.625 inches 2 .
  • the depth was 0.750 inches.
  • the volume was 7.969 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the S folded vacuum packaged diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.06. The measurement did not include any portion of the package which extended beyond the perimeter of the diaper, but only the diaper contained within.
  • the present vacuum packaging diaper only had about 78 percent of the area of the unpackaged S folded diaper of Example 4D (an about 22 percent reduction in area), and only had about 55 percent of the volume of the unpackaged S folded diaper of Example 4D (an about 45 percent reduction in volume).
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM® diaper, available from Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, Wis.) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “preemie” size, configured to fit a premature infant.
  • the diaper was positioned in its unfolded configuration, e.g., it's laid flat with unretracted elastics and extended to ungathered length configuration, and, as disclosed in Table 1, the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 99.59 inches 2 . The area was determined as described below.
  • a rectangular sheet of translucent paper large enough to cover the absorbent article was obtained and utilized. The length and width of the sheet was measured to the nearest 0.01 inch. The paper was then weighed to the nearest 0.001 gram. The weight measurement was divided by the area measurement to determine the basis weight of the paper.
  • the article in this instance, the diaper, was opened completely, including any fasteners, and positioned in the laid flat configuration described above, on a planar surface. The article was taped to the surface using masking tape. For other disposable absorbent articles, such as training pants and adult incontinence pants, the articles were cut on each side between the leg openings and the waist opening prior to being positioned and taped to the planar surface.
  • the sheet was positioned over and upon the disposable absorbent article, and a tracing of the outer perimeter, including fasteners, was made on the sheet.
  • the paper was then cut along the traced line and weighed.
  • the weight of the paper was multiplied by the inverse of the basis weight obtained previously. The result was an estimate of the total square inches of the absorbent article, which was reported to the nearest 0.01 in 2 .
  • the diaper was then folded into the bifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 4 by hand.
  • the dimensions of the bifolded diaper were then measured. That is, the diaper was positioned on a planar surface and restrained by hand, if necessary, in the folded position, while the length measurement 138 and the width measurement 140 were obtained and recorded.
  • the depth measurement 142 was obtained by measuring a standard packaged bag of articles, that is, in this instance, a bag containing bifolded diapers. The height of the bag was divided by the total number of panels (for example, in a bag of 24 bifolded diapers, there are 48 panels; diapers in the bag were packaged in the bag horizontally relative to the top height of the bag). These numbers were recorded. All measurements relating to diapers are in Tables 1 and 4.
  • the width was 3.750 inches and the length was 5.750 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 21.56 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.329 inches 2 .
  • the volume was 7.094 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the bifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.217.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “preemie”, configured to fit a premature infant.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 99.59 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the trifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 5 by hand, and was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 3.750 inches and the length was 3.875 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 14.53 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.494 inches.
  • the volume was 7.178 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the trifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.146.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “preemie” size, configured for a premature infant.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 99.592 inches.
  • the diaper was folded into the quadrifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 6 by hand, and was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 3.750 inches and the length was 2.875 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 10.78 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.658 inches.
  • the volume was 7.094 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the quadrifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.108.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “preemie” size, configured for a premature infant.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, and as disclosed in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 99.59 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the “S” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 7 by hand, and was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 3.75 inches and the length was 2.000 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 7.50 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.988 inches.
  • the volume was 7.410 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “S” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.075.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “preemie” size, configured for a premature infant.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 99.59 2 inches.
  • the diaper was folded into the “Pretzel” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 8 by hand, and was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 3.750 inches and the length was 1.500 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 5.63 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.317 inches.
  • the volume was 7.408 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “Pretzel” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.056.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 1” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 8 lbs. to about 14 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 128.61 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the bifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 4 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.000 inches and the length was 6.625 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 26.50 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.343 inches.
  • the volume was 9.100 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the bifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.206.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 1” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 8 lbs. to about 14 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 128.61 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the trifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 5 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.000 inches and the length was 4.375 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 17.50 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.514 inches.
  • the volume was 9.000 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the trifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.136.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 1” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 8 lbs. to about 14 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 128.61 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the quadrifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 6 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.000 inches and the length was 3.625 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 14.50 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.686 inches.
  • the volume was 9.950 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the quadrifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.113.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 1” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 8 lbs. to about 14 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 128.61 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the “S” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 7 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.000 inches and the length was 2.500 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 10.000 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.028 inches.
  • the volume was 10.280 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “S” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.078.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 1” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 8 lbs. to about 14 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 128.61 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the “Pretzel” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 8 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.000 inches and the length was 1.750 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 7.00 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.317 inches.
  • the volume was 9.219 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “Pretzel” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.054.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 2” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 12 lbs. to about 18 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 153.36 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the bifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 4 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.125 inches and the length was 7.500 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 30.94 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.350 inches.
  • the volume was 10.828 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the bifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.202.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 2” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 12 lbs. to about 18 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 153.36 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the trifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 5 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.125 inches and the length was 4.875 inches.
  • the area of the perimeter or “footprint” was 20.11 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.525 inches.
  • the volume was 10.557 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the trifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.131.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 2” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 12 lbs. to about 18 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 153.36 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the quadrifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 6 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.125 inches and the length was 3.875 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 15.94 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.700 inches.
  • the volume was 11.189 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the quadrifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.104.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 2” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 12 lbs. to about 18 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 153.36 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the “S” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 7 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.125 inches and the length was 2.750 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 11.34 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.050 inches.
  • the volume was 11.910 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “S” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.074.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 2” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 12 lbs. to about 18 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 153.36 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the “Pretzel” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 8 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.125 inches and the length was 1.875 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 7.73 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.400 inches.
  • the volume was 10.828 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “Pretzel” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.050.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 3” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 16 lbs. to about 28 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 172.6 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the bifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 4 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.500 inches and the length was 8.250 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 37.13 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.354 inches.
  • the volume was 13.142 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the bifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.215.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 3” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 16 lbs. to about 28 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 172.6 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the trifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 5 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.500 inches and the length was 5.375 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 24.19 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.531 inches.
  • the volume was 12.844 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the trifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.140.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 3” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 16 lbs. to about 28 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 172.6 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the quadrifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 6 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.500 inches and the length was 4.000 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 18.0 inches 2 .
  • the depth was 0.708 inches.
  • the volume was 12.744 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the quadrifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.104.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 3” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 16 lbs. to about 28 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 172.6 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the “S” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 7 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.500 inches and the length was 3.000 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 13.50 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.063 inches.
  • the volume was 14.351 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “S” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.078.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 3” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 16 lbs. to about 28 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 172.6 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the “Pretzel” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 8 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.500 inches and the length was 1.875 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 8.44 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.417 inches.
  • the volume was 11.956 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “Pretzel” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.049.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 4” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 22 lbs. to about 37 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 208.41 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the bifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 4 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.0625 inches and the length was 9.375 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 38.09 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.375 inches.
  • the volume was 14.282 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the bifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.183.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 4” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 22 lbs. to about 37 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 208.41 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the trifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 5 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.0625 inches and the length was 6.375 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 25.90 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.563 inches.
  • the volume was 14.580 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the trifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.124.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 4” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 22 lbs. to about 37 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 208.41 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the quadrifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 6 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.0625 inches and the length was 4.625 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 18.79 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.750 inches.
  • the volume was 14.091 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the quadrifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.090.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 4” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 22 lbs. to about 37 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 208.41 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the “S” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 7 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.0625 inches and the length was 3.375 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 13.71 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.125 inches.
  • the volume was 14.425 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “S” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.066.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 4” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of about 22 lbs. to about 37 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 208.41 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the “Pretzel” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 8 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.0625 inches and the length was 2.250 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 9.14 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.500 inches.
  • the volume was 13.711 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “Pretzel” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.044.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 5” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of over 27 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 231.59 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the bifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 4 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.375 inches and the length was 9.625 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 42.11 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.383 inches.
  • the volume was 16.128 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the bifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.182.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 5” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of over 27 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 231.59 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the trifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 5 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.375 inches and the length was 6.125 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 26.80 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.575.
  • the volume was 15.408 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the trifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.116.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 5” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of over 27 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 231.59 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the quadrifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 6 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.375 inches and the length was 4.750 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 20.78 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.767 inches.
  • the volume was 15.939 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the quadrifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.090.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 5” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of over 27 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 231.59 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the “S” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 7 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.375 inches and the length was 3.250 inches.
  • the area of the perimeter or “footprint” was 14.22 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.150 inches.
  • the volume was 16.352 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “S” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.061.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 5” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of over 27 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 231.59 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the “Pretzel” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 8 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.375 inches and the length was 2.375 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 10.39 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.534 inches.
  • the volume was 15.939 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “Pretzel” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.045.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 6” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of over 35 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 265.52 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the bifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 4 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.500 inches and the length was 10.375 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 46.69 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.399 inches.
  • the volume was 18.628 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the bifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.176.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 6” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of over 35 lbs.
  • the diaper was laid flat in its completely unfolded configuration, and, as disclosed in Table 1, the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 265.52 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the trifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 5 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.5 inches and the length was 6.00 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 27.00 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.599 inches.
  • the volume was 16.173 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the trifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.102.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 6” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of over 35 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 265.52 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the quadrifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 6 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.500 inches and the length was 5.250 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 23.63 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.798 inches.
  • the volume was 18.853 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the quadrifolded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.089.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 6” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of over 35 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 265.52 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the “S” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 7 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.500 inches and the length was 3.750 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 16.88 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.197 inches.
  • the volume was 20.199 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “S” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.064.
  • a diaper (HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM®) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein.
  • the diaper was a “Step 6” size, configured to fit an infant having a weight of over 35 lbs.
  • the diaper was positioned in its completely unfolded configuration, as described in Example 1A.
  • the diaper was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 265.52 inches 2 .
  • the diaper was folded into the “Pretzel” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 8 by hand, and it was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.500 inches and the length was 2.500 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 11.25 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.596 inches.
  • the volume was 17.955 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “Pretzel” folded diaper compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.042.
  • a training pant (HUGGIES® PULL-UPS®, available from Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, Wis.) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1 and described in detail herein, except that it is an underwear-type of garment for a young child, as shown in FIG. 12.
  • the training pant was a “large” size.
  • the training pant was positioned in its unfolded configuration. That is, the training pant was cut on each side from leg opening to waist opening, and laid flat with unretracted elastics and extended to ungathered length configuration, and measured as described previously in detail in Example 1A. As disclosed in Table 2, the training pant was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 182.375 inches 2 . The area was determined as described previously in Example 1A
  • the depth measurement 142 was obtained by measuring a standard packaged bag of articles, that is, in this instance, a bag containing training pants.
  • the height of the bag was divided by the total number of panels in a manner substantially similar that that described previously in Example 1A for diapers (training pants in the bag were packaged in the bag horizontally relative to the top height of the bag). These numbers were recorded. All measurements relating to training pants are in Tables 2 and 4.
  • the width was 4.375 inches and the length was 10.100 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 44.19 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.532 inches 2 .
  • the volume was 23.508 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the folded training pant compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.242.
  • a training pant diaper (HUGGIES® PULL-UPS® “large” size available from Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, Wis.) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein, except that the article is an underwear-type garment for a young child., as shown in FIG. 12.
  • the training pant was positioned in its cut-open laid flat configuration, as described in Example 1A. As disclosed in Table 2, the training pant was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 182.375 inches 2 .
  • the training pant was folded into the quadrifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 6 by hand, and was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.375 inches and the length was 4.750 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 20.78 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.063 inches.
  • the volume was 22.090 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the folded training pant compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.114.
  • a training pant diaper (HUGGIES® PULL-UPS® “large” size available from Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, Wis.) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein, except that the article is an underwear-type garment for a young child, as shown in FIG. 12.
  • the training pant was positioned in its cut-open laid flat configuration, as described in Example 1A. As disclosed in Table 2, the training pant was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 182.375 inches 2 .
  • the training pant was folded into the “S” configuration illustrated in FIG. 7 by hand, and was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.375 inches and the length was 3.250 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 14.22 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.595 inches.
  • the volume was 22.679 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the folded training pant compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.078.
  • a training pant diaper (HUGGIES® PULL-UPS® “large” size available from Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, Wis.) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein, except that the article is an underwear-type garment for a young child, as shown in FIG. 12.
  • the training pant was positioned in its cut-open laid flat configuration, as described in Example 1A. As disclosed in Table 2, the training pant was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 182.375 inches 2 .
  • the training pant was folded into the “Pretzel” configuration illustrated in FIG. 8 by hand, and was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 4.375 inches and the length was 2.500 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 10.94 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 2.126 inches.
  • the volume was 23.253 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the folded training pant compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.060.
  • This panel dimension was determined by measuring a standard bag of HUGGIES® PULL-UPS® training pants containing bifolded constructed pants and dividing the height of the bag by the total number of panels (training pants positioned horizontally relative to the top height of the bag). Using this average per panel thickness, the thickness of several fold configurations were calculated by multiplying the average per panel thickness by the number of panels in the given fold configuration.
  • This panel dimension was determine by measuring a standard bag of DEPEND® Refastenable UnderWear containing bifolded constructed garments and dividing the height of the bag by the total number of panels (garments positioned horizontally relative to the top height of the bag). Using this average per panel thickness, the thickness of several fold configurations were calculated by multiplying the average per panel thickness by the number of panels in the given fold configuration.
  • An adult incontinence garment “pant” (DEPEND® Refastenable Disposable Underwear, size “large”, available from Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, Wis.) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein, except that it is an underwear-type of garment for an adult, as shown in FIG. 13.
  • the garment was positioned in its unfolded configuration. That is, the underwear garment was cut on each side from leg opening to waist opening, and laid flat with unretracted elastics and extended to ungathered length configuration, and measured as described previously in detail in Example 1A. As disclosed in Table 3, the garment was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 562.08 inches 2 . The area was determined as described previously in Example 1A.
  • the width was 7.125 inches and the length was 15.125 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 107.77 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.499 inches 2 .
  • the volume was 53.775 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the bifolded garment compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.192.
  • An adult incontinence garment “pant” (DEPEND® Refastenable Disposable Underwear, size “large”, available from Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, Wis.) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein, except that it is an underwear-type of garment for an adult, as shown in FIG. 13.
  • the garment was positioned in its cut-open laid flat configuration, as described in Example 1A. As disclosed in Table 3, the garment was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 562.08 inches 2 .
  • the garment was folded into the quadrifolded configuration illustrated in FIG. 6 by hand, and was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 7.125 inches and the length was 10.250 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 73.03 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 0.998 inches.
  • the volume was 72.885 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the folded garment compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.130.
  • An adult incontinence garment “pant” (DEPEND® Refastenable Disposable Underwear, size “large”, available from Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, Wis.) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein, except that it is an underwear-type of garment for an adult, as shown in FIG. 13.
  • the garment was positioned in its cut-open laid flat configuration, as described in Example 1A. As disclosed in Table 3, the garment was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 562.08 inches 2 .
  • the garment was folded into the “S” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 7 by hand, and was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 7.125 inches and the length was 5.275 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 38.30 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.497 inches.
  • the volume was 56.264 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the “S” folded garment compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.068.
  • An adult incontinence garment “pant” (DEPEND®) Refastenable Disposable Underwear, size “large”, available from Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, Wis.) was produced which is similar to the article illustrated in FIG. 1, and described in detail herein, except that it is an underwear-type of garment for an adult, as shown in FIG. 13.
  • the garment was positioned in its cut-open laid flat configuration, as described in Example 1A. As disclosed in Table 3, the garment was measured to have an area or “footprint” of 562.08 inches 2 .
  • the garment was folded into the “Pretzel” folded configuration illustrated in FIG. 8 by hand, and was measured in the same manner as described in Example 1A.
  • the width was 7.125 inches and the length was 3.625 inches.
  • the area or “footprint” was 25.83 inches 2 .
  • the calculated depth was 1.996 inches.
  • the volume was 51.553 inches 3 .
  • the ratio of the footprint of the folded garment compared to its unfolded footprint was 0.046.
  • a confidential, non-public test measuring absorbency of a compressed absorbent article compared to an identical non-compressed absorbent article was conducted.
  • the caregivers were also given fifteen (15) HUGGIES® ULTRATRIM® Step 3 diapers which had been “S” folded, as illustrated in FIG. 7, and which had been vacuum packaged, similarly as described in Example 1 (the individual vacuum packaged diapers were also provided to caregivers in a large plastic bag).

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