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Abstract
Description
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/215,473, filed Dec. 18, 1998 now abandoned.
The present invention relates generally to disposable absorbent garments and, more particularly, to a disposable absorbent garment having a stretchable ear portion and a method for making such a disposable absorbent garment.
Disposable absorbent garments contemplated by the invention include disposable diapers, disposable pull-on garments, and the like. These garments are worn about the lower torso or waist of the user so as to receive and contain urine and other bodily wastes. Disposable diapers are particularly intended for use on infants who depend on a caretaker to fit the diaper. Typically, the infant is laid down while the caretaker places the garment around the waist region of the infant and then secures two ends on each side of the diaper together.
Disposable pull-on garments include training pants, pull-on diapers, disposable underwear, and adult incontinence garments. It is generally expected that the user of any one of these garments will be able to put on and take off the garment on his\her own. As for training pants, these garments are intended for use on a young child just before or about the time the child is ready to graduate from diapers to regular underpants (i.e., during toilet training). Training pants (and other disposable pull-on pants) have closed sides such that the user or care giver raises the garment about the user's legs to put it on and slips the garment downward about the user's legs to take it off. Thus, training pants (and other pull-on pants) are designed to be put on and taken off in the same manner by which regular underpants are put on and taken off. This feature is particularly advantageous in toilet training because it provides an early introduction to underpants and, more specifically, trains the child to wear regular underpants. Similarly, it is advantageous that the training pants fit and look very much like regular underpants so that the child is comfortable in making the transition from training pants to regular underpants.
The principal elements that typically makeup the disposable absorbent garments described above are a liquid-permeable inner layer, a liquid-impermeable outer layer and an absorbent core sandwiched between the inner and outer layers. Elastic members may also be incorporated into different parts of the garments. For example, elastic members may be positioned longitudinally along the diaper, generally outboard of the absorbent core to effect a seal around the buttocks, legs or both of the user. In addition, several elastic members (e.g., in the form of elongated elastic threads) may be positioned laterally throughout the waist region (including the side waist regions) of a disposable absorbent garment to allow the garment to stretch when it is put on and then during wear. In this way, the garment can stretch to accommodate variations in waist size and leg size of the user, while fitting snugly about the waist and legs and without sagging. One drawback, however, is that the elastic strands are visible on the outer surfaces of the garment and can interfere to some extent with decorative or instructional printing displayed on the outer surfaces of the garment.
It is also known to provide disposable garments with separate side waist regions in the form of elastic side panels such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,938,753. The elastic side panels described therein have side edges which are attached to the outer edges of a central absorbent core assembly. The elastic side panels may be made from various elastomeric materials or combinations thereof and provide a more uniform fit generally more snug than side waist regions having elongated elastic strands. Moreover, the elastic side panels provide outer surfaces which are more uniform than the outer surfaces on side waist regions having elongated elastic strands. However, the elastomeric material for the side panel does not typically provide for a smooth, even outer surface when the side panels are in either the relaxed state or the stretched state. Accordingly, the side panels are not particularly conducive to having decorative or instructional printing displayed thereon.
Alternatively, it is known to provide a unitary pair of training pants with elasticized ear flaps such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,246,433. The elasticized ear flaps are formed by sandwiching a relaxed elastomeric element between two material layers of the ear flaps, and adhesively attaching the material layers to the relaxed elastomeric element to form an elastic laminate. The design also calls for mechanically stretching the elastic laminate such that the material layers permanently deform. Although the side waist region according to this design generally provides a more uniform fit than a side waist region having elongated elastic strands, the outside surfaces of the side waist region are not conducive to having decorative or instructional print displayed thereon because the mechanically stretched material layers are uneven and cannot fully return to their original undistorted configuration.
It is, therefore, a principal object of the present invention to provide a disposable absorbent garment that is stretchable or extendible to fit snugly around the waist region of the user, is comfortable to wear and is conducive to having decorative or instructional printing displayed thereon. More particularly, the disposable absorbent garment should have side waist regions or ear regions that specifically include these attributes.
It is another feature and object of the invention to provide a disposable absorbent garment in the form of a training pant or an adult incontinence garment that fits and looks very much like regular underpants.
It is yet another feature and object of the present invention is to provide a disposable absorbent garment in the form of a diaper that has extendible or elasticated ear portions which provide adjustable and comfortable fit.
It is yet another feature and object of the invention to provide a disposable absorbent garment that can accommodate a wide range of user waist and leg sizes.
It is yet another feature and object of the invention to provide a disposable absorbent garment that is aesthetically pleasing.
It is yet another feature and object of the invention to provide a disposable absorbent garment that fits snugly and minimizes sagging.
It is yet another feature and object of the invention to provide a method of manufacturing a disposable absorbent garment that promotes efficiency and product quality.
Thus, in accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a disposable absorbent garment that includes a first material layer on the inside of the garment (or top sheet), a second material layer on the outside of the garment (or backsheet), and an absorbent core disposed between the inner sheet and the outer sheet. These components are assembled together to form a layered assembly or composite web structure having a front region, a back region, and a crotch region extending between the front region and the back region. The layered assembly is also characterized by a longitudinal plane that extends substantially centrally through each of the front region, back region, and crotch region. Further, each of the front and back regions includes at least a pair of ear portions which extend in substantially opposite lateral directions with respect to the longitudinal plane. At least one, but preferably all, of the ear portions includes a layered section including at least one, but preferably two (e.g., an ear inner layer and an ear outer layer), outer material layer and a stretchable member (e.g., an elastic film or heat-activated film) extendible between a contracted configuration and an extended configuration. The outer material layer is secured to the stretchable member when the stretchable member is disposed in an extended configuration such that the outer material layer is subsequently contractible then extendible with the stretchable member.
In another aspect of the invention, the stretchable member is secured to the outer material layer such that the outer material layer is extendible with the stretchable member from a contracted configuration to an extended configuration. In its extended configuration, the outer material layer provides an outside surface that is disposed in a substantially planar configuration.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of making a stretchable or elasticated car portion in a disposable absorbent garment or alternatively, in a composite web structure of the garment. Such a web structure may be subsequently folded, cut, trimmed, or otherwise treated to form a finished disposable absorbent garment ready for packaging or wear. This method includes the initial steps of providing the following: a first layer (e.g., a topsheet) having front and back longitudinal ends and a pair of opposing lateral edges; a second layer (e.g., a backsheet) having front and back longitudinal ends and a pair of opposing lateral edges; an absorbent core; and at least one stretchable member (e.g., an elastic member). The stretchable member is positioned adjacent a first section of the first layer, the first section being located proximate one of the lateral edges and one of the longitudinal ends of the first layer and the second layer (i.e., an ear region). This first section is then secured to the stretchable member such that the first section is subsequently extendible with the stretchable member.
Then, the first layer, the second layer and the absorbent core are secured or otherwise assembled together to form a web structure having a central longitudinal plane and including a front region, a back region and a crotch region. The front region includes the front longitudinal ends (of the first and second layers) and a pair of ear portions extending in substantially opposite lateral directions with respect to the longitudinal plane. Similarly, the back region includes the back longitudinal ends (of the first and second layers) and a pair of ear portions that extend in substantially opposite lateral directions with respect to the longitudinal plane. As a further result, the first section and the stretchable member are included in one of the ear portions to form a stretchable ear portion in the web structure.
The disposable absorbent garment according to the invention (including disposable diapers, training pants, adult incontinence garments and other pull-on garments) has a side waist region that displays a smooth, substantially planar outer surface when the garment is worn and the side waist region is stretched or extended. More particularly, the garment has an extendible or elasticated side waist region formed by joining a pair of extendible or elasticated ear portions which can extend from a wrinkled or slacked configuration to an extended condition wherein it displays a smooth, substantially planar outer surface. To form the ear portion, an inside surface of the outer and\or inner layer of the ear portion is first extended (but not necessarily stretched) until it displays a smooth, substantially planar outer surface. Then, the inside surface of the layer is secured to a corresponding surface of a stretchable member (e.g., an elastic member) that is maintained in an extended configuration. When the stretchable member is allowed to contract, the secured layer contracts also and displays an outer surface characterized by wrinkles and a series of undulations (e.g., exhibits gathers). However, when the stretchable member is subsequently extended (e.g., when the garment is put on by the user), the secured layer extends with the stretchable member to smooth out its outside surface. The secured layer may be extended with the stretchable member to the extent the outside surface is returned to its initial substantially planar configuration.
The side waist regions of the invention advantageously allows for an improved snug fit, yet comfortable, waist fit that can adjust dynamically to the wearer's waist expansion and contraction. Additionally, the side waist region's smooth appearance when extended provides for the inclusion of decorative and\or instructional printing on the outer surfaces of the ear portions which are legible (i.e., “unbroken”), aesthetically pleasing and practical. Moreover, the side waist regions can combine with the front and back waist regions to provide a substantially continuous smooth surface all around the garment whereon decorative or instructional printing may be displayed.
It should again be noted that the invention is adaptable to various types of disposable absorbent garments including, but not limited to, disposable diapers, training pants, adult incontinence garments and other pull-on garments.
These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description and the drawings.
It should first be noted that, upon review of the detailed description and the drawings provided herein, it will become apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention is also applicable to other disposable absorbent articles and, more particularly, to disposable absorbent garments other than training pants and adult incontinence garments. Accordingly, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the structures and processes specifically described and illustrated herein.
The garment 10 features a layered assembly or composite web structure 10a that includes a liquid-permeable inner layer or topsheet 16, a liquid-impermeable outer layer or backsheet 18, and an absorbent core 36 disposed therebetween. Now referring specifically to the view of
Further, each of the ear regions 26 has a side edge area 30. During a latter stage in the manufacturing process, ear regions 26a are joined together by mating their respective side edges 30, to form a side seam 34 (see
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The backsheet 18 may be constructed from a number of different suitable materials and, preferably, will have a breathable or vapor-permeable attribute (distinguishing it from liquid-permeable) so that air can pass therethrough. In one embodiment, the backsheet 18 is constructed from a polyolefin film. Alternatively, the backsheet 18 may be formed from a combination of a liquid-permeable, non-woven material and a film barrier that is laminated on the nonwoven material. The film barrier may or may not be vapor-permeable. Further, the film barrier may be applied as a mask in a central area of the web structure 10a that has an overall width less than the width of the other backsheet materials but covers the absorbent core 36. One suitable construction for the backsheet 18 includes an outer layer of spunbond polypropylene fiber with a basis weight of about 15 gsm (available from BBA Nonwovens, of Simpsonville, S.C.) and a polyethylene film of about 0.5 mil (0.0005″) thickness adhesively laminated to the outer layer. Such a polyethylene film is available from, and manufactured by, Exxon Chemical USA, of Houston, Tex. The film may be laminated using adhesive available from National Starch & Chemical Company of Bridgewater, N.J. Yet another suitable construction for the backsheet 18 includes a web of spunbond or SMS (spunbond\meltblown\spunbond) non-woven material and breathable or non-breathable films of 0.5 mils to 2.0 mils in thickness.
For purposes of description, the term “backsheet” or “outer layer,” as used herein, may refer to any sheet, layer or composite that covers at least the core 36, but preferably extends laterally beyond the core 36 toward the side edges 30 and longitudinal side edges 88 of the garment 10 or web structure 10a. Further, the term “backsheet” or “outer layer,” as used herein, may refer to any assembly, unitary or integrally, of sheets, layers, or composites applied at least over the core 36, and any part, portion, region or section thereof.
In the embodiment depicted in the drawings, the backsheet 18 is a single sheet material that provides the outer layer of each of the ear regions 26 as well as the outer layer of the rest of the front and back regions 20, 22 and the crotch region 24. Thus, the outer layer of each ear region 26 may be referred to as being unitary with, and forming a lateral extension of, the rest of the backsheet material. In alternative embodiments, however, the backsheet 26 may include a central section and a pair of left and right side panels or sheets which are distinct from the central section. Each of the side panels is joined to and, thereby, integrated with the central section. The left side panel extends between each of the left ear regions 26a and provides an outer layer common to both ear regions 26a. Similarly, the right side panel extends between each of the right ear regions 26b and provides an outer layer common to both right ear regions 26b. In yet another embodiment, the backsheet 18 includes, in addition to a central section, four separate side panels: a front right ear panel, a back right ear panel, a front left panel, and a back left panel. Each of the panels forms an outer layer of an ear region 26 and is joined to, and integrated with, the central section of the backsheet 18.
The absorbent core 36 is generally elongated and rectangular in shape. As best shown in
The topsheet 16 may be constructed from a wide range of suitable materials including nonwoven webs of natural fibers (e.g., wood or cotton) or synthetic fibers (e.g., polypropylene or polyester), a combination of such webs or fibers, or apertured film. One suitable topsheet material is a 15 gsm spunbond polypropylene from Avgol Nonwoven Fabrics of Holon, Israel. In addition, the topsheet 16 may be treated with a surfactant to facilitate liquid transfer, especially at a central zone of the topsheet 16 over the core 36, and an inner surface of the topsheet 16 may be treated with a chemical to increase the surface tension of liquid passing through the material.
For purposes of description, the term “topsheet” or “inner layer,” as used herein, may refer to any sheet, layer or composite that covers at least the core 36, but preferably extends beyond the core 36 toward the side edges 30 and longitudinal side edges 88 of the garment 10 or web structure 10a. Further, the term “topsheet” or “inner layer,” as used herein, may refer to any assembly, unitary or integrally, of sheets, layers, or composites applied at least over the core 36, and any part, portion, region or section thereof.
In one embodiment, the topsheet 16 is formed from a single piece or sheet of material that covers substantially all of the entire area of the garment 10, including substantially all of the front waist region 20, back waist region 22, and crotch region 24. In such an embodiment, the inner layer of the ear regions 26 are formed from the same single topsheet material, and are referred to as being unitary with and forming lateral extensions of the topsheet material. Alternatively, the topsheet 16 may be formed from multiple materials which vary across the width of the topsheet 16, as illustrated in the web structure 10a depicted in
In some instances, the multiple-piece construction of the topsheet 16 facilitates the manufacturing process for the garment 10 because certain regions (e.g., the ear regions 26) can remain uncovered (by the topsheet 16) even after center section 16a is applied over the core 36. In this way, the uncovered regions may be treated or finished at a later stage in the manufacturing process.
Referring again to
Preferably, the barrier cuffs 38 are equipped with elastic members 40 which extend along a substantial length of the barrier cuffs 38. In a common application, the elastic members 40 are placed within or underneath the barrier cuffs 38 while in a stretched condition and then glued to the cuff at least at their ends. When released or otherwise allowed to relax, the elastic members 40 retract inwardly. When the garment 10 is worn, the elastic members 40 function to contract the barrier cuffs 38 about the buttocks of the user in a manner which effects a seal between the garment 10 and the buttocks.
The barrier cuffs 38 may also be formed by a number of alternative methods known in the art. One method involves gluing a separately constructed barrier cuff 38 to the top surface of the web structure 10a. Another method involves forming the barrier cuff 38 from the topsheet 16 or backsheet 18. Yet another method involves creating and folding noodle cuffs as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,536,350, which is hereby incorporated by reference. The present invention is equally adapted to employing any of these barrier cuff constructions and other cuff constructions known in the art.
In an alternative embodiment of the invention, a longitudinally stretchable gasketing cuff is positioned proximately each longitudinal side edge 88. When the garment 10 is properly worn by the user, each gasketing cuff encircles a leg of the user and effects a seal thereon to prevent leakage. Generally, the gasketing cuff is formed with elastic members which are typically applied in the stretched or extended condition and are placed between the topsheet 16 and backsheet 18. The elastic members are glued or otherwise secured to one or both of the topsheet 16 or backsheet 18, or other material layer of the web structure 10a. Upon release from its stretched condition, the elastic members retract with the attached material layer and form gathered leg regions.
The present invention is adapted to use other gasketing cuff constructions known in the art. Moreover, the present invention may utilize gasketing cuffs in combination with barrier cuffs 39 as described above or, alternatively, alone without barrier cuffs.
Still referring to
Now referring to both
When the ear regions 26 are joined by the welding process, there is formed an absorbent garment 10 having stretchable side waist regions formed by the pairs of ear regions 26a, 26b. The stretchable member 46 is designed and is positioned within the ear regions 26 to facilitate stretching of the ear regions 26 in the lateral direction. The garment 10, therefore, can extend around and contract toward the side waist region of the user, and effect a snug fit. In one alternative embodiment of the invention, a substantially continuous elongated stretchable member 46 is positioned along both the front waist region 22 and back waist region 20, thereby acting as a nearly continuous belt around the user. The continuity of the belt is interrupted only by the side seams 34. In such an embodiment of the invention, the foam waist band 44 is preferably eliminated.
In a unique aspect of the invention, the ear regions 26 are attached to the stretchable member 46 when the stretchable member 26 is in a stretched or extended configuration. In forming an ear region 26, the stretchable member 46 is first extended or otherwise stretched laterally and then the inside surface of the topsheet material and\or backsheet material at the ear region 26 is\are secured or otherwise attached to a corresponding surface of the stretchable member 46 by conventional adhesive or mechanical means. It is important to extend the sheet material(s) to an extent where it displays a smooth, flat outer surface, but not necessarily to the extent where the material stretches and\or deforms. When the stretchable number 46 is then allowed to contract or relax, the topsheet material and\or backsheet material contracts with it.
To illustrate,
To further illustrate, the bottom plan view of
It should be further noted that neither the barrier cuff lateral section 16b nor the backsheet 18 is permanently elongated during the forming of the composite layer, or during normal subsequent wear. In other words, the topsheet 16 and backsheet 18 are not stretched beyond its elastic region, and in some processes are merely extended to smooth out the outer surface, but not stretched beyond that point. In summary, the topsheet 16 (i.e., top cuff 16b) and backsheet 18 are merely stretched or extended to form flat, smooth surfaces 90, 92 during manufacturing and when the garment 10 is worn about the user, but retracts to a wrinkled, contracted state when the garment 10 is otherwise not worn.
The stretchable member 46 may be formed from an elastic material, such as the material typically used for the elastic waistband 44, or any other material with the appropriate stretch and return properties. The stretchable member 46 may be also formed from a heat-activated elastomeric material or elastomer that is elasticized upon initial application of a pre-determined amount of heat. The heat-activated elastic also contracts from an extended configuration to a contracted condition upon the initial application of heat in the vicinity of the stretchable member 46. In a process which makes use of the heat-activated elastomer, sections of the topsheet 16 and backsheet 18 are fastened to opposite surfaces of a stretchable member 46 incorporating the heat-activated elastomer and then contract with the stretchable member 46 upon the initial application of heat to the elastic. The stretchable member 44 incorporating the heat-activated elastomer may stretch or extend laterally when the garment 10 is worn around the waist of the user and then retract to its contracted, relaxed or unstretched configuration when the garment 10 is not being worn. Further, the materials of the barrier cuff lateral section 16b and the backsheet 18 can extend laterally with the stretchable member 46 to display flat, smooth outer surfaces 90, 92 at the ear regions 26 and then contract with the stretchable member to display outer surfaces 90, 92 characterized by wrinkles and a series of undulations, and exhibiting gathers.
It should be understood that the present invention is adapted to incorporate a system of frontal tape 112 and associated tape tabs 114 according to any one of several designs known in the art. Further, the present invention is adapted to incorporate several other types of fastening means, including a hook and loop system.
One suitable apparatus or system for manufacturing the garment 10 and, more specifically, for providing a stretchable ear portion 26 in a web structure 10a, is illustrated in the diagram of
In one suitable method of manufacturing, a supply roll 70 feeds a continuous supply of sheet material, such as backsheet material 70a, to a pair of rotatable conveyor track or wheels 76 which deposits thereon stretchable members 46. The stretchable member 46, which may be in the form of either a film or a patch, is carried on the outer radial surfaces of the wheels 76 and are deposited on the backsheet material 70a in staggered fashion. The wheels 76 are gradually spaced further apart in the direction of stretchable member travel and have outer gripping surfaces (not shown) which are adapted to grip an end of the stretchable member 46. As the stretchable member 46 is carried forward by the conveyor wheels 76, it is gradually stretched in the lateral or cross-machine direction between the wheels 76 until it contacts the substantially flat sheet of backsheet material 70a. When the stretchable member 46 contacts the backsheet material 70a, the stretchable member 46 is disposed in the stretched condition and the backsheet material 70a is extended in both the lateral and longitudinal directions, such that its inside and outside surfaces are smooth and substantially planar. Glue or other adhesive may be applied on the backsheet material 70a and\or the stretchable member 46 prior to these two elements coming into pressurized contact.
As noted earlier, one or more stretchable members 46 may be applied at various locations on the backsheet 18 or topsheet 16. To accommodate such alternative designs, the speed of the wheels 76 may be adjusted relative to the supply speed of the backsheet 70a, the position of wheels 76 may be moved, and/or additional pairs of wheels 76 may be employed.
After the stretchable members 46 are applied on the backsheet material 70a, the backsheet material 70a is moved forward to a drum 74. The drum 74 deposits a series of absorbent cores 36 onto the backsheet material 70a, typically in position between pairs of stretchable members 46. Thereafter, a second supply roll 72 applies a continuous sheet 72a of center section 16a of the topsheet material over the backsheet material 70a, the absorbent cores 36 and stretchable member 46. This is immediately followed by a pair supply rolls 78 which are employed to deposit lateral sections 16b of the topsheet 16 and to form composite web structure 10a.
For clarity, application of waist elastic members, barrier cuffs, and leg cuffs to the web structure 10a are not shown or described. It should be understood, however, that the present invention is adapted to incorporating various constructions of these components and suitable methods of applying such constructions onto a composite web structure 10a.
After supply rolls 78, the continuous composite web structure 10a may be passed through a bonding station where the appropriate edges of the sheets of lateral sections 16b, center section 16a, and backsheet 18 are bonded together. Any suitable method of bonding, including ultrasonic, thermal, or adhesive bonding may be employed. Then, the composite web structure 10a is passed through a die cut station wherein the leg openings are cut out from each of the lateral sections 16b and the corresponding section of the backsheet 18. Then, the continuous composite web structure 10a is cut at a knife station to form individual web structures 10a. Each web structure 10a is subsequently folded about the lateral axis B by a fold bar to mate the pair of ear regions 26. The folded web structure 10a is then passed through a seam welding station where side edge areas 30 of the ear regions 26 are joined together—for example, by ultrasonic welding.
It should be noted that the web structure 10a and the components that make up the web structure are positioned in the in-line or machine direction C during the preferred manufacturing process (i.e., wherein the longitudinal axis A is coincidental with the direction of web travel). Applicant believes that positioning the web structure 10a in this manner furthers efficiency in the manufacturing process and promotes quality in the final product. In one aspect of the invention, the design of the web structure 10a and the garment 10, particularly the use of the stretchable member 46 instead of elongated elastics threads which are directed laterally across the width of the garment 10, allows for such an in-line process of manufacturing to be employed.
Although several embodiments of the present invention have been shown or described, alternate embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art and are within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the invention is to be limited only by the claims.
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