Disposable absorbent articles with skin health and odor control additives
US6855134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/8405
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles comprising skin health and odor control additives for the treatment and prevention of skin irritation. The skin health treatment additive comprises an oil soluble wax that forms a tight lattice to protect the skin, and vitamins, lipids and triglycerides to protect and replenish the skin. Such disposable absorbent articles of the present invention are especially advantageous for the treatment and skin breakdown leading to partial full thickness wounds or pressure ulcers.
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