Absorbent articles with non-aqueous compositions containing botanicals

US6749860B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. · US

Inventors

• David John Tyrrell · Milwaukee, US
• Chantel Spring Buhrow · Weyauwega, US
• Beth Lange · Appleton, US
• Duane Krzysik · Appleton, US
• Earl David Brock · Appleton, US
• James Cahall · Appleton, US
• Samuel Lin · Paramus, US
• Ronni Lynn Weinkauf · Oradell, US
• Uma Santhanan · Tenafly, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 22, 2000
• Grant date: Jun 15, 2004
• Expiry date: Jul 27, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T442/2525
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to absorbent articles including non-aqueous compositions for protecting the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include emollients, viscosity enhancers and extracted botanical actives.