WO2017064725A1 - Biodegradable absorbers (eco-pads) - Google Patents

Biodegradable absorbers (eco-pads) Download PDF

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WO2017064725A1
WO2017064725A1 PCT/IN2016/000103 IN2016000103W WO2017064725A1 WO 2017064725 A1 WO2017064725 A1 WO 2017064725A1 IN 2016000103 W IN2016000103 W IN 2016000103W WO 2017064725 A1 WO2017064725 A1 WO 2017064725A1
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Amita G. DHADPHALE
Pratik P. BHISHMA
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/01Non-adhesive bandages or dressings
    • A61F13/01021Non-adhesive bandages or dressings characterised by the structure of the dressing
    • A61F13/01029Non-adhesive bandages or dressings characterised by the structure of the dressing made of multiple layers
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/01Non-adhesive bandages or dressings
    • A61F13/01008Non-adhesive bandages or dressings characterised by the material
    • A61F13/01012Non-adhesive bandages or dressings characterised by the material being made of natural material, e.g. cellulose-, protein-, collagen-based
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/01Non-adhesive bandages or dressings
    • A61F13/01008Non-adhesive bandages or dressings characterised by the material
    • A61F13/01017Non-adhesive bandages or dressings characterised by the material synthetic, e.g. polymer based
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61LMETHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L15/00Chemical aspects of, or use of materials for, bandages, dressings or absorbent pads
    • A61L15/16Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons
    • A61L15/40Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons containing ingredients of undetermined constitution or reaction products thereof, e.g. plant or animal extracts
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61LMETHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L15/00Chemical aspects of, or use of materials for, bandages, dressings or absorbent pads
    • A61L15/16Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons
    • A61L15/42Use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61LMETHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L15/00Chemical aspects of, or use of materials for, bandages, dressings or absorbent pads
    • A61L15/16Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons
    • A61L15/42Use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties
    • A61L15/62Compostable, hydrosoluble or hydrodegradable materials

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  • the invention relates to the absorbers of a kind comprising layered structure composed of various absorbing and distributing agents in order to absorb body fluids.
  • the objective of the present invention is to obtain an absorber for absorption and retention of body fluids which should be used externally , which is completely biodegradable as each layer is biodegradable and has a unique design to enhance the rate of degradation without compromising hygiene, comfort, cost and efficiency.
  • Present invention overcomes the above said drawbacks as it contains layers comprised of all bio-degradable materials.
  • the suggested new design helps to further increase the degradation rate by separating slowly degrading part from fast degrading part. Materials used for this product are cheaper which helps to reduce the manufacturing cost.
  • the stated innovative absorber is use and through type as it is most hygienic way of handling body fluids. Description of the invention
  • the invention relates to an absorber of the kind indicated above, characterized in the five different layers each having different composition and function.
  • Figure 1 Materials used in biodegradable absorber (Eco-pad).
  • numeral 1 represents :top sheet- Shellac coated cotton-jute blend(l), Absorbent layer- compressed cotton(2), Distribution layer- compressed wood pulp (3), superabsorbent layer- hydrogel packed in distribution layer(4) ,Back sheet- tightly woven fabric of cotton and jute blend coated with thin layer shellac(5), hot melt glue(6).
  • first layer i.e. top sheet (1) of the absorber is composed of shellac coated cotton and jute blend.
  • top sheet (1) of the absorber is composed of shellac coated cotton and jute blend.
  • the most effective top sheet is mesh made up of cotton and jute blend coated with thin coat of shellac.
  • the top sheet is made with these materials to alter the polyethylene. Mesh made up of cotton and jute blend will give softness and shellac coat will provide dryness.
  • the innovative absorber has second layer i.e. absorption layer (2) composed of compressed cotton in order to reduce the thickness of final product in order to increase user compliance.
  • absorption layer (2) composed of compressed cotton
  • third layer of absorber i.e. distribution layer (3) compressed wood pulp is used for proper distribution of absorbed contents. This even distribution offers even absorption and storage in superabsorbent layer. Said sheet of compressed wood pulp also gives support to the superabsorbent layer.
  • the absorber of the invention comprises fourth layer of superabsorbent i.e. storage layer (4).
  • storage layer (4) In order to make this layer bio-degradable hydrogels are used.
  • Inverted hydrogel of sodium salt of carboxy methyl cellulose cross linked with carbodiimide or any other biodegradable hydrogel can be used in the place of storage layer. This gel is phase inverted to form xerogel and used as superabsorbent by packing it with distribution layer (3).
  • the bottom sheet (5) of the innovative absorber i.e. Eco-pad is made up of tightly woven fabric of cotton and jute blend coated with thin layer shellac. This gives support to swollen hydrogel (after absorption) and also provides leakage.
  • Top sheet (1) and back sheet (5) are joined together only at edges with hot melt glue to form top sheet and back sheet (b) so that absorbent layers (a) can be inserted in top sheet and back sheet (b) as shown in figure numeral 2.
  • the extensions (c and d) are provided to the absorbent layers (a) and top sheet and back sheet (b) as shown in figure numeral 2 so as to separate absorbent layers (a) from top sheet and back sheet (b) after the use and can be disposed off separately so that rate of fast degrading material will not be affected.
  • the shape, size, color or any other parameter of said absorber or its cover or paper bag can vary to improve aesthetic appeal of the present innovative absorber.
  • the bio-degradable absorber (Eco-pad) of the invention having above indicated characteristics is efficient and reliable in operation and having extremely simple structure with a relatively low cost of production.

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Abstract

The absorber is disclosed along with the material and innovative design. Materials used to make these bioabsorbers are biocompatible and completely biodegradable (Shellac coated cotton-jute blend, compressed cotton, compressed wood pulp, hydrogel packed in distribution layer, tightly woven fabric of cotton and jute blend coated with thin layer shellac, hot melt glue). The innovative design helps to enhance the rate of degradation. These materials and design can be used to make any kind of bioabsorber like sanitary napkins, diapers, surgical pads, wound absorbers, etc. The shape, size and quantity of any of the material used are variable depending on the intended use. The stated absorbers (Eco-pads) are efficient and reliable in operation and having extremely simple structure with a relatively low cost of production.

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Title: BIODEGRADABLE ABSORBERS (ECO-PADS)
Description Objective
[0001] The invention relates to the absorbers of a kind comprising layered structure composed of various absorbing and distributing agents in order to absorb body fluids.
[0002] The objective of the present invention is to obtain an absorber for absorption and retention of body fluids which should be used externally , which is completely biodegradable as each layer is biodegradable and has a unique design to enhance the rate of degradation without compromising hygiene, comfort, cost and efficiency.
Background of the invention
[0003] Many products are available in market having the same kind of objective but with different construction materials and design and hence with various disadvantages such as reusable products have problem with collection and sterilization, products containing natural fibers like sphagnum, water hyacinth, papyrus etc. have many problems like availability of materials, low water retention capacity, low absorptive index. None of the available strategies or materials gave efficiency comparable to conventional polyethylene absorbers.
[0004] Present invention overcomes the above said drawbacks as it contains layers comprised of all bio-degradable materials. In said invention the suggested new design helps to further increase the degradation rate by separating slowly degrading part from fast degrading part. Materials used for this product are cheaper which helps to reduce the manufacturing cost. The stated innovative absorber is use and through type as it is most hygienic way of handling body fluids. Description of the invention
[0005] In view of achieving these and further preferred objects the invention relates to an absorber of the kind indicated above, characterized in the five different layers each having different composition and function.
[0006] The idea constituting the basis of the present invention is fundamentally to design an absorber having efficiency similar to conventional polyethylene absorbers and complete biodegradability in landfill.
[0007] the characteristics of the invention shall become apparent from the accompanying drawings:
1. Figure 1 : Materials used in biodegradable absorber (Eco-pad).
2. Figure 2: Innovative design of biodegradable absorber (Eco-pad) and suggested way of its disposal.
With reference to the drawings numeral 1 represents :top sheet- Shellac coated cotton-jute blend(l), Absorbent layer- compressed cotton(2), Distribution layer- compressed wood pulp (3), superabsorbent layer- hydrogel packed in distribution layer(4) ,Back sheet- tightly woven fabric of cotton and jute blend coated with thin layer shellac(5), hot melt glue(6).
[0008] In the preferred embodiment invention, first layer i.e. top sheet (1) of the absorber is composed of shellac coated cotton and jute blend. Considering user compliance the most effective top sheet is mesh made up of cotton and jute blend coated with thin coat of shellac. The top sheet is made with these materials to alter the polyethylene. Mesh made up of cotton and jute blend will give softness and shellac coat will provide dryness.
[0009] The innovative absorber has second layer i.e. absorption layer (2) composed of compressed cotton in order to reduce the thickness of final product in order to increase user compliance. [0010] In third layer of absorber i.e. distribution layer (3) compressed wood pulp is used for proper distribution of absorbed contents. This even distribution offers even absorption and storage in superabsorbent layer. Said sheet of compressed wood pulp also gives support to the superabsorbent layer.
[001 1] The absorber of the invention comprises fourth layer of superabsorbent i.e. storage layer (4). In order to make this layer bio-degradable hydrogels are used. Inverted hydrogel of sodium salt of carboxy methyl cellulose cross linked with carbodiimide or any other biodegradable hydrogel can be used in the place of storage layer. This gel is phase inverted to form xerogel and used as superabsorbent by packing it with distribution layer (3).
[0012] The bottom sheet (5) of the innovative absorber i.e. Eco-pad is made up of tightly woven fabric of cotton and jute blend coated with thin layer shellac. This gives support to swollen hydrogel (after absorption) and also provides leakage.
[0013] Use of above stated materials will give completely biodegradable absorber. The shellac coat applied to cotton and jute blend (1 and 5) makes it degrade slowly as a result absorption layer (2), distribution layer (3) and storage layers (4) degrade slowly though they are fast degrading materials. To avoid this new design of Eco-pad ;numeral 2; is states as mentioned earlier.
[0014] In order to achieve this , Absorbent layer (compressed cotton) (2), distribution layer
(compressed wood pulp) (3) and superabsorbent (hydrogel packed in distribution layer) (4) are joined together with hot melt glue (6) as shown in figure numeral 1 to form absorbent layers (a) as shown in figure numeral 2.
[0015] Top sheet (1) and back sheet (5) are joined together only at edges with hot melt glue to form top sheet and back sheet (b) so that absorbent layers (a) can be inserted in top sheet and back sheet (b) as shown in figure numeral 2.
[0016] the extensions (c and d) are provided to the absorbent layers (a) and top sheet and back sheet (b) as shown in figure numeral 2 so as to separate absorbent layers (a) from top sheet and back sheet (b) after the use and can be disposed off separately so that rate of fast degrading material will not be affected.
[0017] The Eco-pad with above stated design after sterilization is packed with paper wrapper with a paper bag in order to dispose (a) and (b) separately.
[0018] The shape, size, color or any other parameter of said absorber or its cover or paper bag can vary to improve aesthetic appeal of the present innovative absorber.
[0019] The bio-degradable absorber (Eco-pad) of the invention having above indicated characteristics is efficient and reliable in operation and having extremely simple structure with a relatively low cost of production.

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1. The Eco-pad i.e. biodegradable absorber having multi-layer structure, comprising, in sequence from upper layer to lower layer, top sheet- fine mesh made up of cotton-jute blend coated with shellac (1), Absorbent layer- compressed cotton (2), Distribution layer- compressed wood pulp (3), superabsorbent layer- hydrogel (xerogel) packed in distribution layer (4), Back sheet- tightly woven fabric of cotton and jute blend coated with thin layer shellac (5).
2. The biodegradable absorber as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that Absorbent layer (compressed cotton) (2), distribution layer (compressed wood pulp) (3) and superabsorbent (hydrogel packed in distribution layer) (4) are joined together with hot melt glue (6) to form absorbent layers (a).
3. The biodegradable absorber as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that Top sheet (1) and back sheet (5) are joined together only at edges with hot melt glue (6) to form top sheet and back sheet (b) so that absorbent layers (a) can be inserted in top sheet and back sheet (b).
4. The biodegradable absorber as claimed in above claims, characterize in that provided extensions (c and d) to the absorbent layers (a) and top sheet and back sheet (b) to separate absorbent layers (a) from top sheet and back sheet (b) after the use.
5. The biodegradable abso7ber*as claimed in above claims, characterize in that provided paper wrapper and a paper bag in order to dispose absorbent layers (a) and top sheet and back sheet (b) separately.
6. The biodegradable absorber as claimed in claim 1 and 5, characterized in that quantity of materials used in any layer or wrapper or bag will vary according to the intended use of the absorber.
7. The biodegradable absorber as claimed in above claims, can have various sizes, shapes and other aesthetic parameters depending on the intended use of the absorber.
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