Sealed absorbent article package with natural fibers

US11833019B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Procter & Gamble Company · US

Inventors

• Michael Remus · Schwalbach am Taunus, DE
• Edward Daniel Theiss, III · Pinecrest Estates, US
• Michael Wayne Taylor · Cincinnati, US
• Michaela Monika Czupik · Cincinnati, US
• Emily Charlotte Boswell · Cincinnati, US
• Benjamin Jacob Clare · Cincinnati, US
• Patti Jean Kellett · Sharonville, US
• Peter Kramkowski · Bad Soden am Taunus, DE
• Ilana Jessica Krause · Cincinnati, US
• Lee Matthew Arent · Lancaster, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 8, 2021
• Grant date: Dec 5, 2023
• Expiry date: Jan 19, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2565/382
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A package of one or more absorbent articles, wherein the one or more absorbent articles are sealed within the package is disclosed. The package includes a plurality of panels, including a consumer-facing panel; a plurality of seals included by at least a portion of the plurality of panels. Each of the plurality of seals has adhesive disposed in a seal area. One or more of the plurality of seals has an adhesive area which is greater than its corresponding seal area. The package material has natural fibers and a basis weight of between 50 gsm to 120 gsm, as determined via ISO 536 as modified herein. And, the package material is recyclable.