US Patent No: 5,151,092

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Absorbent article with dynamic elastic waist feature having a predisposed resilient flexural hinge

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Abstract

Absorbent articles having a unique elastic waist feature improving dynamic fit as well as containment characteristics. The elastic waist feature preferably comprises an interconnecting panel zone, a first flexural hinge zone joining the interconnecting panel zone with the containment assembly, an elasticized waistband, and a second flexural hinge zone joining the elasticized waistband with the interconnecting panel zone. The elasticized waistband comprises a shaping panel zone; a waistline panel zone; and a predisposed, resilient, waistband flexural hinge zone joining the shaping panel zone and the waistline panel zone. The waistband flexural hinge zone is predisposed to allow the panel zones to flexurally bend about a defined axis or zone is resilient to provide a restoring force/moment that returns the panel zones to their preceding in-use configuration, especially when the elasticized waistband has been pretensioned by a closure system. The closure system dynamically creates/maintains lateral tension through the elasticized waistband thereby allowing the elasticized waistband to more dynamically expand and contract with the motions of the wearer. The absorbent article additionally preferably comprises a pair of elasticized side panels disposed in the second waist region. The elasticized side panels preferably comprise a "zero strain" stretch laminate and an extension panel. The present invention also relates to alternative waist features comprising "an expansive tummy panel" elasticized waistband.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYCINCINNATI, OH10354

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Buell, Kenneth B Cincinnati, OH 39 3431
Clear, Sandra H Maineville, OH 19 1675
Falcone, Danielia T Cincinnati, OH 12 1036

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC. (13)
4,381,781 Flexible waist diaper 148 1981
4,655,760 Elasticized garment and method of making the same 170 1985
4,685,916 Elastic waist for disposable absorbent garment 23 1986
4,762,521 Absorbent garment with quilted and conformable absorbent pad 103 1986
4,753,646 Diaper with waist flaps 131 1987
4,747,846 Stretchable disposable absorbent undergarment 166 1987
4,861,652 Diaper article with elasticized waist panel 105 1987
4,847,134 Stretchable absorbent undergarment 152 1987
4,923,456 Adjustable combination fastener for a disposable diaper 39 1987
4,904,249 Absorbent undergarment with fluid transfer layer and elasticized crotch design 60 1988
4,938,753 Seam construction in a disposable training pant, incontinence garment, or diaper 250 1989
4,938,757 Disposable training pant or incontinence garment 137 1989
4,940,464 Disposable incontinence garment or training pant 639 1989
 
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY (9)
4,253,461 Absorbent brief 88 1979
4,515,595 Disposable diapers with elastically contractible waistbands 231 1982
4,589,876 Sanitary napkin 257 1984
4,687,478 Shaped sanitary napkin with flaps 208 1985
4,699,622 Disposable diaper having an improved side closure 197 1986
4,704,115 Disposable waste containment garment 154 1986
4,869,724 Mechanical fastening systems with adhesive tape disposal means for disposable absorbent articles 102 1987
4,919,738 Dynamic mechanical bonding method and apparatus 58 1989
4,946,527 Pressure-sensitive adhesive fastener and method of making same 154 1989
 
CHICOPEE, INC. (2)
4,850,988 Double fastening system with a slit 64 1987
4,850,992 Fastening and sealing system for diapers 67 1987
 
MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (2)
4,857,067 Disposable diaper having shirred ears 156 1988
5,019,072 Disposable diaper that is fastened by contact between overlapping adhesive patches 41 1990
 
BBA NONWOVENS SIMPSONVILLE, INC. (1)
4,883,707 High loft nonwoven fabric 103 1988
 
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY (1)
4,209,016 Diaper with elastic fastener 38 1978
 
MOLNLYCKE AKTIEBOLAG, S-405 03 GOTEBORG (1)
4,627,846 Incontinence shield for men 37 1984
 
P E A U D O U C E, A FRENCH SOCIETE ANONYME (1)
4,771,483 Pants having an elastic belt, and process for the manufacture thereof 67 1986
 
PARAGON TRADE BRANDS, INC. (1)
4,731,066 Elastic disposable diaper 93 1987
 
PARAGON TRADE BRANDS, LLC (1)
4,985,025 Adhesive closure system for disposable diapers 19 1986
 
PHILIP S. JOHNSON;JOHNSON & JOHNSON (1)
4,753,650 Diaper fastening 37 1986
 
TUFF SPUN FABRICS, INC. (1)
4,834,741 Diaper with waist band elastic 132 1987
 
UNI-CHARM CORPORATION (1)
4,743,241 Disposable absorbent underpants 120 1987
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (6)
4,402,690 High absorbency, contoured, reusable diaper 101 1980
4,475,912 Adjustable diapers with fastening means 63 1981
4,537,591 Adjustable diaper with a backband and fastening protection means 39 1982
4,642,110 Disposable diaper 29 1985
4,773,906 Diaper 61 1986
4,995,873 Absorbent garment 28 1989

Patent Citation Ranking

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Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY (280)
H001420 Method for attaching discrete, stretched elastic strands to predetermined isolated portions of disposable absorbent products 0 1992
5,330,458 Absorbent article with elastic feature having a portion mechanically prestrained 46 1992
5,368,584 Absorbent article with dynamic elastic leg feature comprising elasticized thigh panels 72 1992
5,348,547 Absorbent members having improved fluid distribution via low density and basis weight acquisition zones 50 1993
5,383,871 Absorbent articles having a closure system providing sustained dynamic fit 37 1993
5,358,500 Absorbent articles providing sustained dynamic fit 129 1993
5,389,094 Absorbent article having flaps and zones of differential extensibility 72 1993
5,397,318 Absorbent article having a pocket cuff 83 1993
5,499,978 Absorbent article with dynamic elastic waist feature having a predisposed resilient flexural hinge 52 1993
5,387,208 Absorbent core having improved dry/wet integrity 53 1993
5,575,782 Garment-like disposable absorbent article having a bloused outer cover 29 1994
5,507,736 Absorbent article with dynamic elastic waist feature comprising an expansive tummy panel 42 1994
5,628,741 Absorbent article with elastic feature having a prestrained web portion and method for forming same 51 1994
5,575,783 Absorbent article with dynamic elastic feature comprising elasticized hip panels 48 1994
5,620,430 Absorbent article having flaps and zones of differential extensibility 40 1994
5,558,660 Absorbent article having a pocket cuff with a gluteal groove spacer 45 1994
5,540,671 Absorbent article having a pocket cuff with an apex 49 1994
5,624,422 Absorbent article having an extendible split core 50 1994
5,542,942 Absorbent article with improved elasticized waistband 39 1994
5,601,543 Absorbent article having a selectively weakened pocket cuff 16 1994
5,558,661 Absorbent article having a pocket cuff with a releasable seam 21 1994
5,624,427 Female component for refastenable fastening device 91 1995
5,624,425 Localized application of fine denier fibers onto a spunbonded web for optimization of leg cuff hydrophobicity in diapers and pads 24 1995
5,545,681 pH-Modified polymer compositions with enhanced biodegradability 23 1995
5,531,730 Absorbent article having a pocket cuff 34 1995
5,569,232 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature 68 1995
5,556,394 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature 23 1995
5,554,143 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature 53 1995
5,554,144 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature 27 1995
5,674,216 Absorbent article with elasticized side panels 36 1995
5,643,242 Absorbent articles providing sustained dynamic fit 22 1995
5,643,377 Process for making an absorbent article having inflected barrier leg cuff 13 1995
5,634,916 Absorbent articles providing sustained dynamic fit 39 1995
5,591,151 Garment-like disposable absorbent article having a bloused outer cover 9 1995
5,591,152 Absorbent article with dynamic elastic waist feature having a predisposed resilient flexural hinge 90 1995
5,567,254 Process for making an absorbent article having inflected barrier leg cuff 7 1995
5,565,050 Process for making an absorbent article having inflected barrier leg cuff 7 1995
5,527,304 Absorbent article with elasticized side panels having extension panel 21 1995
5,833,678 Absorbent article having improved dry/wet integrity 30 1996
5,591,155 Disposable training pant having improved stretchable side panels 63 1996
5,776,121 Absorbent article having integral barrier cuffs and process for making the same 30 1996
5,650,214 Web materials exhibiting elastic-like behavior and soft, cloth-like texture 69 1996
5,947,948 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible leg flap panels 23 1996
5,691,035 Web materials exhibiting elastic-like behavior 58 1996
5,723,087 Web materials exhibiting elastic-like behavior 68 1996
5,669,897 Absorbent articles providing sustained dynamic fit 104 1996
5,704,930 Absorbent article having flaps and zones of differential extensibility 46 1996
5,681,303 Absorbent article having flaps with gathered portions 22 1996
5,846,365 Method of making disposable absorbent article with integral landing zone 17 1996
5,749,866 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature 81 1996
5,899,895 Disposable absorbent article with extensible side panels 67 1996
5,997,521 Disposable absorbent article with extensible side panels 44 1996
5,876,391 Absorbent article with structural elastic-like film web waist belt 29 1996
5,690,627 Absorbent article with fit enhancement system 76 1996
5,735,840 Disposable diaper with integral backsheet landing zone 45 1996
5,700,255 Absorbent article having composite elasticized member 37 1996
5,904,673 Absorbent article with structural elastic-like film web waist belt 45 1996
5,873,870 Fit and sustained fit of a diaper via chassis and core modifications 32 1997
5,906,603 Diaper having an improved leg cuff 11 1997
6,132,411 Absorbent article with multiple zone side panels 34 1997
6,004,306 Absorbent article with multi-directional extensible side panels 173 1997
5,993,432 Web materials having elastic-like and expansive zones 34 1997
6,328,722 Absorbent article having pleated flaps 18 1997
5,891,544 Web materials exhibiting elastic-like behavior 52 1997
D411007 Disposable absorbent article core 32 1997
6,166,285 Absorbent articles having cuffs with skin care composition disposed thereon 34 1997
6,120,783 Web materials with two or more skin care compositions disposed thereon and articles made therefrom 29 1997
5,938,648 Absorbent articles exhibiting improved internal environmental conditions 90 1997
5,928,212 Disposable diaper with integral backsheet landing zone 35 1998
6,730,387 Absorbent materials having improved structural stability in dry and wet states and making methods therefor 26 1998
6,703,537 Absorbent article having improved fecal storage structure 6 1998
6,677,258 Breathable composite sheet structure and absorbent articles utilizing same 69 1998
6,383,431 Method of modifying a nonwoven fibrous web for use as component of a disposable absorbent article 69 1999
6,325,787 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature 35 1999
6,884,494 Laminate web 58 1999
6,574,520 Flexible manufacturing system 15 2000
6,476,288 Absorbent articles having cuffs and topsheet with skin care composition(s) disposed thereon 28 2000
6,267,836 Method of manufacturing a tape tab having a rounded user's end 1 2000
7,033,340 Disposable absorbent article having reduced impact on surface tension of acquired liquid 1 2000
6,595,972 Wearable article having a spacer maintaining a void space 7 2000
7,081,560 Absorbent articles utilizing breathable composite sheet 3 2000
7,416,545 Absorbent article with improved fastening system 1 2000
6,911,023 Absorbent article with improved fastening system 6 2000
6,500,377 Method and apparatus for activating a moving web 7 2000
7,087,289 Apertured elastic member 2 2000
7,195,621 Disposable garment comprising meltblown nonwoven backsheet 2 2000
7,037,569 Laminate web comprising an apertured layer and method for manufacturing thereof 37 2000
6,562,168 Method for cutting and sealing an absorbent member 1 2000
6,990,715 Flexible manufacturing system 3 2001
6,878,433 Applications for laminate web 24 2001
6,863,960 User-activatible substance delivery system 36 2001
6,830,800 Elastic laminate web 31 2001
6,808,791 Applications for laminate web 45 2001
7,005,557 Film-forming compositions for protecting skin from body fluids and articles made therefrom 6 2001
6,755,809 Absorbent article with improved surface fastening system 4 2001
7,423,003 Fold-resistant cleaning sheet 1 2001
6,706,028 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature 13 2001
6,635,801 Disposable absorbent article combining low viscosity liquid handling and high viscosity liquid handling 1 2001
6,786,894 Absorbent article having liquid handling member which collapses under high pressures 4 2002
7,013,941 Edge seal for absorbent article and method for making 10 2002
7,087,287 Tear resistant porous extensible web 14 2003
7,572,248 Unitary disposable pant-type garment with non-elasticized gap between stretch side panels and absorbent assembly 1 2003
7,445,831 Radiation curable low stress relaxation elastomeric materials 1 2003
7,615,675 Wearable article having a temperature change element 1 2003
7,368,027 Method of making an edge fold having substantially uniform gathers for absorbent article 1 2003
6,908,457 Zoned disposable absorbent article for urine and low-viscosity fecal material 0 2003
7,794,440 Disposable absorbent articles with masking topsheet having one or more openings providing a passageway to a void space 0 2003
7,597,689 Disposable absorbent article with improved topsheet 1 2003
6,957,160 Method and system for registering pre-produced webs with variable pitch length 9 2003
8,395,017 Absorbent article having extensibility at waist panel 0 2003
7,307,031 Breathable composite sheet structure and absorbent articles utilizing same 4 2004
7,935,859 Article having improved fecal storage structure 0 2004
7,223,261 Articles with elasticated topsheets 14 2004
7,527,615 Structural elastic-like nonwoven web 0 2004
7,220,332 Electrical cable 1 2004
7,736,351 Simple disposable absorbent article 0 2004
7,384,415 Absorbent article with improved surface fastening system 2 2004
7,750,203 Comfortable diaper 4 2004
7,744,576 Thin and dry diaper 3 2004
7,805,818 Nonwoven loop member for a mechanical fastener 0 2004
7,318,820 Simple disposable absorbent article having breathable side barriers 3 2004
7,862,549 Variable stretch composites and methods of making the composite 0 2004
7,820,875 Disposable absorbent articles being adaptable to wearer's anatomy 0 2004
7,794,441 Dual cuff for a unitary disposable absorbent article being spaced away from backsheet 0 2004
7,786,341 Diaper providing temperature insensitive liquid handling 0 2004
7,767,598 Diaper providing pressure insensitive liquid handling 1 2004
7,138,561 Comfortable and dry absorbent article 0 2004
7,905,871 Elasticated materials having bonding patterns used with low load force elastics and stiff carrier materials 6 2004
7,513,969 Method for producing a corrugated stretch laminate with a free formed printed elastic member 0 2004
7,501,034 Method for producing a corrugated stretch laminate 1 2004
7,833,212 Disposable absorbent article designed to facilitate an easy change 0 2004
8,070,738 Pant-like disposable garment having improved fastener systems 0 2005
8,328,782 Hydrophobic surface coated light-weight nonwoven laminates for use in absorbent articles 0 2005
7,887,522 Pull-on wearable article with informational image 0 2005
7,806,880 Pull-on wearable article with informational image 0 2005
8,198,200 Web materials having both plastic and elastic properties 1 2005
8,182,456 Disposable absorbent articles with components having both plastic and elastic properties 1 2005
8,378,166 Absorbent article with time variable appearing graphics 0 2005
7,834,234 Absorbent article having a wetness event counter 2 2005
7,763,004 Disposable absorbent article having layered containment pockets 0 2005
8,187,239 Side notched folded diaper 0 2005
8,419,701 Absorbent articles with stretch zones comprising slow recovery elastic materials 0 2005
7,905,872 Absorbent articles comprising a slow recovery stretch laminate 1 2005
7,717,893 Absorbent articles comprising a slow recovery elastomer 1 2005
8,221,379 Absorbent article with improved tear resistance and softness 0 2005
7,695,463 Disposable absorbent article having dual layer barrier cuff strips 0 2005
7,618,404 Disposable absorbent article having doubled side flaps and backsheet strips 0 2005
7,377,914 Disposable absorbent article having backsheet strips 1 2005
8,080,705 Superabsorbent polymers comprising direct covalent bonds between polymer chain segments and method of making them 0 2005
7,588,777 Surface cross-linked superabsorbent polymer particles and methods of making them 2 2005
7,744,713 Process for producing absorbent core structures 1 2005
8,002,760 Barrier cuff for a unitary disposable absorbent article having intermediate bond for sustained fit 0 2005
7,931,636 Simple disposable absorbent article 0 2005
7,320,684 Disposable absorbent article having deployable belt strips 6 2005
8,211,079 Anti-pop open macrofasteners 0 2005
7,799,006 Fastening system having multiple engagement orientations 3 2005
8,114,059 Absorbent article including barrier leg cuff structure and absorbent core with superabsorbent material 0 2005
7,972,320 Absorbent article with segmented belt 0 2005
7,918,839 Absorbent article including barrier leg cuff structure and an elastically stretchable side panel 0 2005
7,682,350 Disposable absorbent articles 11 2005
7,449,613 Film-forming compositions for protecting skin from body fluids and articles made therefrom 0 2005
7,737,324 Disposable absorbent article having deployable chassis ears 0 2005
7,179,248 Edge seal for absorbent article and method for making 0 2005
7,722,592 Non-tacky adhesive fastening system for use in consumer products 0 2006
7,806,883 Absorbent articles having a breathable stretch laminate 0 2006
8,029,488 Disposable pull-on diaper having a low force, slow recovery elastic waist 1 2006
7,838,720 Absorbent article having a wetness event counter 0 2006
7,666,175 Absorbent article having a multi-dimensionally contoured barrier cuff 0 2006
7,833,211 Stretch laminate, method of making, and absorbent article 1 2006
8,304,599 Polymeric film exhibiting improved anti-blocking characteristics and process of making 0 2006
8,158,849 Polymeric film exhibiting improved anti-blocking characteristics and process of making 0 2006
7,851,668 Absorbent article and method for maintaining or improving skin health 0 2006
8,193,407 Disposable absorbent article containing an adhesively bonded elastic member 0 2006
8,187,243 Disposable absorbent article containing an unapertured skinless elastomeric layer 0 2006
7,982,090 Laminate with indicia for an absorbent article 0 2006
7,923,597 Disposable absorbent article comprising a durable hydrophilic core wrap 0 2006
7,699,825 Flexible absorbent article with improved body fit 1 2006
7,851,669 Flexible absorbent article with improved body fit 0 2006
7,837,662 Flexible absorbent article with improved body fit 1 2006
8,038,661 Absorbent article with low cold flow construction adhesive 0 2006
7,910,797 Absorbent articles having a sensation aspect 0 2006
8,235,957 Absorbent article with sublayer 0 2006
8,030,536 Absorbent articles with sublayer 0 2006
7,956,236 Absorbent article with sublayer 0 2006
8,066,687 Side seam for disposable garment 0 2006
7,753,099 Method and apparatus for making article having side seams 0 2006
7,863,497 Disposable absorbent article designed to facilitate an easy change 0 2006
8,235,963 Disposable wearable absorbent articles with anchoring systems 0 2006
8,382,736 Relative stiffness fasteners 0 2006
7,870,652 Fasteners having improved comfort 0 2006
7,872,169 Reduced noise level fastening system 0 2006
8,257,335 Diaper having hip stretch panels 0 2007
7,977,528 Disposable absorbent article having refastenable side seams and a wetness sensation member 0 2007
7,895,718 Fastening system 0 2007
7,789,870 Nonwoven fabric for a female component of a fastening system 0 2007
8,395,012 Disposable absorbent articles containing odor controlling films 0 2007
7,404,811 Disposable garment comprising meltblown nonwoven backsheet 1 2007
8,319,005 Comfortable diaper 0 2007
7,851,667 Comfortable diaper 0 2007
7,935,099 Absorbent article with patterned SBS based adhesive 0 2007
8,057,450 Absorbent article with sensation member 0 2007
7,857,801 Diaper having deployable chassis ears and stretch waistband 0 2007
7,745,507 Absorbent member comprising a modified water absorbent resin 0 2007
7,771,406 Articles with elasticated topsheets 0 2007
7,632,257 Disposable absorbent article designed to facilitate an easy intuitive change 3 2007
8,343,126 Absorbent article having an anchored core assembly 0 2007
8,177,766 Stretch laminate, method of making, and absorbent article 0 2007
8,293,967 Disposable absorbent articles having a windowed sensor 0 2007
8,278,497 Disposable absorbent articles having a pocketed temperature sensor 0 2007
8,273,939 Disposable absorbent articles having a windowed removable sensor 0 2007
8,323,258 Quiet adhesive fastening system for a disposable absorbent article 0 2007
7,717,895 Method for application of disposable absorbent articles and providing a kit of a package and disposable absorbent article 0 2007
8,187,246 Structurally optimized component 0 2007
8,258,367 Disposable absorbent articles having an interior design signal 0 2007
7,896,858 Absorbent articles comprising graphics 9 2007
7,901,392 Refastenable absorbent article and a method of applying thereof 1 2008
RE41539 Breathable composite sheet structure and absorbent articles utilizing same 0 2008
7,763,202 Method of surface treating particulate material using electromagnetic radiation 1 2008
8,217,217 Absorbent article having a dehydration indicator 0 2008
7,811,273 Absorbent article with improved surface fastening system 1 2008
7,994,242 Material for acquisition of liquids and disposable absorbent article comprising the material 0 2008
8,180,603 Process for producing sandwich structures with particulate material pattern 0 2008
8,138,387 Absorbent article with colored lotioned sheet 0 2008
8,017,827 Disposable absorbent article with enhanced absorption properties 0 2008
7,967,805 Disposable garment comprising meltblown nonwoven backsheet 0 2008
8,377,024 Outer cover for a disposable absorbent article 0 2008
7,896,641 Apparatus for activating a web 3 2008
7,824,594 Process for activating a web 2 2008
8,323,257 Absorbent articles comprising a slow recovery stretch laminate and method for making the same 1 2008
8,076,530 Absorbent article with water-absorbing agent or agents 0 2008
8,225,837 Apparatus for making absorbent articles having side seams 0 2009
8,168,853 Extrusion bonded laminates for absorbent articles 1 2009
8,236,121 Method for producing a corrugated stretch laminate 0 2009
8,216,666 Substrates having improved crockfastness 0 2009
8,333,748 Outer cover for a disposable absorbent article 0 2009
8,142,411 Refastenable absorbent article and a method of applying thereof 0 2009
8,060,993 Fastening member comprising shaped tab 0 2009
8,172,819 Unitary disposable pant-type garment 0 2009
8,398,605 Absorbent article having drawstring members 0 2009
8,206,533 Method and apparatus for making disposable absorbent article with absorbent particulate polymer material and article made therewith 0 2009
7,871,640 Surface cross-linked superabsorbent polymer particles and methods of making them 1 2009
8,321,049 Flexible manufacturing systems and methods 2009
8,245,384 Modular converting line for fabricating absorbent articles 0 2009
8,273,940 Wearable article having a temperature change element 0 2009
8,097,767 Hydrophobic surface coated absorbent articles and associated methods 0 2009
8,067,063 Stretch composites and methods of making the composite 0 2009
8,246,596 Absorbent article having a multi-dimensionally contoured barrier cuff 0 2010
8,231,593 Flexible absorbent article with improved body fit 0 2010
8,292,866 Refastenable absorbent article and a method of applying thereof 0 2010
8,128,610 Refastenable absorbent article and a method of applying thereof 0 2010
8,100,878 Refastenable absorbent article and a method of applying thereof 1 2010
8,088,115 Refastenable absorbent article and a method of applying thereof 0 2010
8,088,116 Refastenable absorbent article and a method of applying thereof 0 2010
8,048,051 Refastenable absorbent article and a method of applying thereof 0 2010
8,016,807 Refastenable absorbent article and a method of applying thereof 1 2010
8,348,919 Absorbent article providing a better fit and more comfort to a wearer 0 2010
8,343,296 Process for producing absorbent core structures 0 2010
8,187,240 Thin and dry diaper 0 2010
7,875,362 Absorbent article comprising a modified water absorbent resin 0 2010
8,168,028 Method and apparatus for making article having side seams 0 2010
7,919,038 Method of surface treating particulate material using electromagnetic radiation 0 2010
8,344,202 Diaper providing temperature insensitive liquid handling 0 2010
8,414,553 Disposable absorbent article with masking topsheet having one or more openings providing a passageway to a void space 0 2010
8,007,614 Elastomeric nonwoven laminates and process for producing same 15 2010
8,375,533 Fastening system having multiple engagement orientations 0 2010
8,062,572 Process for activating a web 1 2010
D642809 Nonwoven material with pattern element 1 2010
8,138,388 Absorbent article and method for maintaining or improving skin health 0 2010
D640064 Nonwoven material with pattern element 2 2011
8,388,596 Fastening system 0 2011
8,303,294 Apparatus for activating a web 0 2011
8,252,848 Method of separating superabsorbent polymer particles from a solidified thermoplastic composition comprising polymers 0 2011
8,258,211 Process for making material for acquisition of liquids and disposable absorbent article comprising the material 0 2011
8,425,484 Refastenable absorbent article and a method of applying thereof 0 2011
8,430,856 Absorbent article with low cold flow construction adhesive 0 2011
8,397,355 Fastening member comprising shaped tab 0 2011
8,205,307 Fastening member comprising shaped tab 0 2011
8,181,316 Fastening member comprising shaped tab 0 2011
8,420,883 Absorbent article and method for maintaining or improving skin health 0 2011
8,364,451 Process for producing sandwich structures with particulate material pattern 0 2012
 
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC. (58)
5,776,123 Garment with tactile position indicators 23 1993
5,383,872 Disposable diaper with improved mechanical fastening system 65 1993
5,846,232 Absorbent article containing extensible zones 108 1995
5,938,652 Absorbent article having a selectively elasticized waist flap 29 1996
5,853,881 Elastic laminates with improved hysteresis 41 1996
5,789,065 Laminated fabric having cross-directional elasticity and method for producing same 71 1996
6,336,922 Absorbent article having a fit panel 51 1996
6,174,303 Disposable absorbent article having a dual fastening system 48 1997
6,193,701 Personal care article having zones with different resistance-to stretch 42 1997
6,264,639 Absorbent article having a selectively elasticized waist flap 20 1999
6,764,477 Center-fill absorbent article with reusable frame member 7 1999
6,700,034 Absorbent article with unitary absorbent layer for center fill performance 12 1999
6,660,903 Center-fill absorbent article with a central rising member 6 1999
6,613,955 Absorbent articles with wicking barrier cuffs 8 1999
6,492,574 Center-fill absorbent article with a wicking barrier and central rising member 42 1999
6,486,379 Absorbent article with central pledget and deformation control 22 1999
8,343,127 Absorbent articles with garment-like refastenable seams 0 1999
6,764,475 Absorbent articles having differential strength refastenable seam 10 1999
6,761,711 Absorbent articles with refastenable side seams 16 1999
6,645,190 Absorbent article with non-irritating refastenable seams 98 1999
6,554,816 Absorbent articles with shaped fastening component 14 1999
6,679,869 Absorbent article having an elastic outer cover 10 2000
6,692,603 Method of making molded cellulosic webs for use in absorbent articles 11 2000
6,617,490 Absorbent articles with molded cellulosic webs 51 2000
8,182,457 Garment having an apparent elastic band 0 2001
8,206,366 Convertible diaper/pant with ease of application 0 2001
6,575,953 Absorbent articles having hinged fasteners 17 2002
6,905,488 Absorbent article with child resistant refastenable seams 10 2002
7,087,046 Absorbent garment with refastenable adhesive elements engaging an elongatable body panel and methods for the use and manufacture thereof 0 2002
6,979,380 Three-piece disposable undergarment and method for the manufacture thereof 23 2002
7,749,211 Body conforming absorbent garment and methods for the use and manufacture thereof 0 2002
6,689,935 Absorbent article with central pledget and deformation control 5 2002
6,677,498 Center-fill absorbent article with a wicking barrier and central rising member 5 2002
8,043,273 Disposable undergarment with a stretchable absorbent insert and method for the use thereof 0 2002
7,837,665 Three-piece disposable undergarment with folded crotch member 0 2003
7,220,335 Three-piece disposable undergarment with stretchable crotch member and method for the manufacture thereof 5 2003
7,534,237 Absorbent article with non-irritating refastenable seams 2 2003
6,849,067 Absorbent articles with refastenable side seams 23 2003
7,160,281 Absorbent article having an absorbent structure secured to a stretchable component of the article 9 2003
7,658,732 Dual-layered disposable garment 0 2003
7,648,771 Thermal stabilization and processing behavior of block copolymer compositions by blending, applications thereof, and methods of making same 0 2003
7,344,523 Dual-layered disposable garment having tailored stretch characteristics 0 2003
7,329,794 Disposable absorbent garment with elastic inner layer having multiple fasteners 1 2003
7,993,319 Absorbent article having an absorbent structure configured for improved donning of the article 0 2004
8,167,861 Disposable garment with stretchable absorbent assembly 0 2004
8,377,023 Absorbent garments with tailored stretch properties in the lateral direction 0 2004
8,066,685 Stretchable absorbent article having lateral and longitudinal stretch properties 0 2004
7,654,994 Indicia for a garment with a dual fastening system 6 2004
7,569,042 Disposable garment with multiple fasteners 0 2004
7,390,760 Composite nanofiber materials and methods for making same 8 2004
8,246,594 Absorbent article having an absorbent structure configured for improved donning and lateral stretch distribution 0 2004
7,695,464 Absorbent articles with refastenable side seams 0 2005
8,377,027 Waist elastic members for use in absorbent articles 0 2005
7,985,209 Wound or surgical dressing 0 2005
7,419,562 Three-piece disposable undergarment with folded crotch member and method for the manufacture thereof 3 2006
7,935,860 Absorbent articles comprising high permeability superabsorbent polymer compositions 0 2007
8,372,052 Tucked fastener for improved fastener performance 0 2008
7,887,526 Three-piece disposable undergarment 18 2008
 
WYETH (5)
6,074,505 Structure and method of forming a laminate structure 18 1996
6,090,234 Elastic laminates and methods for making the same 34 1997
5,906,637 Disposable elastic thermal uniaxial joint wrap 51 1997
5,904,710 Disposable elastic thermal body wrap 50 1997
6,093,663 Structure and method of forming a laminate structure 32 1999
 
FIRST QUALITY RETAIL SERVICES, LLC (3)
6,258,076 Disposable absorbent article with waist barrier including skin-friendly adhesive 21 1999
6,491,677 Disposable absorbent article with waist barrier including skin-friendly adhesive 7 2000
7,850,670 Better fit to the bottom area of a disposable product 1 2006
 
UNI-CHARM CORPORATION (3)
7,214,287 Process for continuously making disposable wearing articles 5 2004
7,666,173 Disposable wearing article having a transverse partition 0 2005
8,212,102 Disposable diaper 0 2009
 
CLOPAY PLASTIC PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. (2)
5,592,690 Elastic laminated sheet for articles of clothing 42 1994
5,861,074 Method of making an elastic laminated sheet of an incrementally stretched nonwoven fibrous web and elastomeric film 47 1996
 
SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB (2)
5,971,970 Attachment belt for absorbent material garments 9 1995
6,843,786 Fastening means for an absorbent garment 0 1999
 
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (1)
7,842,021 Absorbent article with seal and method of manufacturing 0 2006
 
ABSORMEX S.A. DE C.V. (1)
6,086,571 Absorbent article with respirable elastic belt with high stretch and retraction capacity 43 1997
 
ALLEGIANCE CORPORATION (1)
6,638,605 Intermittently bonded nonwoven disposable surgical laminates 16 1999
 
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY (1)
6,187,696 Breathable composite sheet structure 39 1997
 
FLEETGUARD, INC. (1)
6,585,838 Enhanced pleatability of meltblown media by ultrasonic processing 9 2000
 
KAO CORPORATION (1)
6,264,643 Pull-on type disposable diaper 26 1995
 
TREDEGAR FILM PRODUCTS CORPORATION (1)
8,292,865 Absorbent article with double-sided soft and elastic components 0 2002
 
W. E. HALL COMPANY (1)
5,554,145 Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature 200 1994
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (9)
H1420 Method for attaching discrete, stretched elastic strands to predetermined isolated portions of disposable absorbent products 8 1992
5,496,429 Method of making an elasticized disposable training pant 35 1993
H1674 Convertible belted diaper 73 1995
H001674 Convertible belted diaper 5 1995
6,027,483 Web materials exhibiting elastic-like behavior 29 1997
5,916,663 Web materials exhibiting elastic-like behavior 17 1997
8,445,744 Extrusion bonded laminates for absorbent articles 0 2009
8,438,704 Fiber air-laying process for fibrous structures suitable for use in absorbent articles 0 2010
8,440,043 Absorbent article process and apparatus for intermittently deactivating elastics in elastic laminates 0 2012