Form retentive absorbent pads

US5429633A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• McNeil-PPC, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Martha Davis · New York, US
• Daniel Formosa · Piermont, US
• Jeannie Gerth · Brooklyn, US
• Patricia A. Moore · Incline Village, US
• Stephen Russak · Hoboken, US
• Tamara Thomsen · New York, US
• Tucker Viemeister · New York, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 23, 1992
• Grant date: Jul 4, 1995
• Expiry date: Sep 23, 2012

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2013/49084
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Form retentive absorbent pads are disclosed which comprise fluid absorbent material and at least one bendable element which can be deformed by the user and which will retain its shape during use. The preferred embodiments, the bendable element provides at least a degree of conformation in the critical central area of the pad, most preferably at least in the longitudinal (y axis) direction. Conformability created in this area allows the user of the pad to mold the pad to the body to maximize comfort and fluid absorption. Preferred embodiments include bendable elements which form winglets which are bent around the edges of the undergarment to hold the pad in place during use.