Male incontinence protector

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a male incontinence guard (1, 1 ', 1' ') comprising a fluid impermeable backsheet (2, 2'), a fluid permeable topsheet (3, 3 ') and an absorbent body (4) arranged between the backsheet (2, 2') and the topsheet (3, 3 '), where the topsheet (3, 3') faces the user when the incontinence guard (1, 1 ', 1' ') is worn by the user, and the absorbent body (4) is arranged between the backsheet (2, 2') and the topsheet (3, 3 '). The shield (1) has a longitudinal extent along a longitudinal axis (Y1) and a transverse extent along a transverse axis (X1) which divides the shield (1, 1 ', 1' ') into an upper region (5) having an outer boundary edge (18) and a lower region (6) having a lower edge (19), the shield (1, 1', 1 '') tapers at least partially towards the lower edge (19), the invention relates to a male incontinence guard (1, 1 ', 1' ') comprising a lower region comprising upper and lower regions (6') adjacent to said transverse axis (X1), said male incontinence guard (1, 1 ', 1' ') further comprising an imaginary fastening region (37) on the backsheet (2, 2') of the incontinence guard (1) in order to fix said guard to the garment of the user, said imaginary fastening region (37) comprising at least one adhesive portion (7, 7 ', 7' '); and a release liner (30) covering the imaginary fastening area (37), and the release liner (30) being releasably attached to the at least one adhesive portion (7, 7 ', 7' '); wherein the release pad (30) is substantially V-shaped, comprising two legs (31, 32) and a connecting portion (33) connecting the two legs (31, 32), and the two legs (31, 32) extend at an angle along the longitudinal axis (Y1) and on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis (Y1), and each leg (31, 32) extends from a region in the upper region (5) or from a region in the upper and lower regions (6 ') towards the lower edge (19) of the lower region (6), and the connecting portion (33) is arranged in the lower region (6) on the longitudinal axis (Y1).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a male incontinence protection device, the male incontinence protection device comprising a fluid-impermeable backsheet, a fluid-permeable topsheet, and an absorbent body disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet, wherein when the incontinence protection device is worn by a user, the topsheet faces the user, the protection device has a longitudinal extension along a longitudinal axis and a lateral extension along a transverse axis, the transverse axis dividing the protection device into an upper region and a lower region. Background Technology

[0002] Absorbent items (such as incontinence protectants, baby diapers, and sanitary napkins) are well-known. The general purpose of such absorbent items is to absorb, distribute, and store various types of bodily fluids while providing the wearer with a high level of comfort and dryness during use. Furthermore, these absorbent items prevent the wearer from acquiring clothing soiled with bodily fluids.

[0003] Absorbent articles in the form of incontinence protectors are used to protect the wearer from urine leakage. Regarding male incontinence protectors, such articles are obviously constructed for male users and are designed to cover the genitals to prevent unwanted urine leakage. Men without physical disabilities generally prefer not to use incontinence protectors in the form of diapers, as they are considered bulky and too large to wear and cannot always be used with regular clothing. Instead, special male incontinence protectors have been developed for men with mild incontinence. Such incontinence protectors are relatively thin and shaped to cover the male genitals during use. Such incontinence protectors can be designed to have sufficient absorbency to absorb fluids expected to be released into the absorbent article when it is worn. The aforementioned type of male incontinence protector is known from patent document WO2018 / 228710.

[0004] There are certain requirements for male incontinence protection devices. Clearly, incontinence protection devices should be designed to be worn inside the user's regular underwear and provide protection against minor urine leakage. They can also be used with underwear suitable for absorbing bodily fluids, or with disposable absorbents such as trouser diapers or open diapers. To this end, known male incontinence protection devices are shaped to provide optimal fit to the user's underwear and body. Furthermore, such devices include an absorbent core arranged along the longitudinal axis of the product to absorb urine. Additionally, male incontinence protection devices typically include a soft topsheet to provide the wearer with a fresh and dry feeling. The device should also be relatively thin and designed with an inconspicuous shape so that it is generally not visible through the wearer's regular clothing during use. Finally, it may be equipped with suitable adhesives or devices, such as mechanical fasteners, like hooks in a hook-and-loop system, allowing it to attach to the wearer's underwear.

[0005] When adhesives are used, the adhesive is typically covered by a release liner. Male incontinence protection devices often have several distinct adhesive areas due to their shape, and each typically has its own release liner. Therefore, there is a need to make the manufacturing and handling of the release liner easier for the user. Summary of the Invention

[0006] An improved release liner for male incontinence protection is desired. According to this disclosure, a male incontinence protection device with a V-shaped release liner as claimed in claim 1 is provided.

[0007] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a male incontinence protector is provided, the male incontinence protector comprising a fluid-impermeable backsheet, a fluid-permeable topsheet, and an absorbent disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet, wherein when the incontinence protector is worn by a user, the topsheet faces the user, the protector having a longitudinal extension along a longitudinal axis and a lateral extension along a transverse axis, the transverse axis dividing the protector into an upper region having an outer boundary edge and a lower region having a lower edge, the protector at least partially tapering towards the lower edge, the lower region comprising upper and lower regions adjacent to the transverse axis, the male incontinence protector further comprising an imaginary fastening region on the backsheet of the incontinence protector for securing the protector to the user's clothing, the imaginary fastening region comprising at least one adhesive portion; and a release pad covering the imaginary fastening region, the release pad being releasably attached to the at least one adhesive portion. The release pad is substantially V-shaped, comprising two legs and a connecting portion connecting the two legs, the two legs extending at an angle along the longitudinal axis and on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis, and each leg extending from a region in the upper region or from a region in the upper and lower regions toward the lower edge of the lower region, and the connecting portion being arranged in the lower region on the longitudinal axis.

[0008] Male incontinence protectors should be designed to be worn inside the user's regular underwear and provide protection against minor urine leakage. To this end, male incontinence protectors are designed with a tapering shape to provide optimal fit to the user's underwear and body. This allows the protector to be positioned correctly on the male genitals during use. The tapering shape preferably runs along the lower region. To allow the protector to attach to the wearer's underwear, a fastening area is provided. The protector can also be used with underwear suitable for absorbing bodily fluids, or with disposable absorbents such as trouser diapers or open diapers.

[0009] The hypothetical fastening area includes at least one adhesive portion.

[0010] The imaginary fastening area is covered by a release liner. This prevents one or more adhesive portions in the imaginary fastening area from becoming soiled or undesirably adhering to other objects or clothing before use.

[0011] Release liner can be made of a single-layer material. "Single-layer" means a release liner comprising a single, continuous layer of material. Examples of single-layer materials can be paper materials, plastic films (such as polyethylene films), nonwoven materials, metal foils, etc. The single-layer material can be a heterogeneous material, such as a plastic film material comprising integrated layers or a nonwoven material with different fiber compositions in different parts of the material. Release liner can also be made of a laminate comprising at least two different layers. Release liner can also be made of bio-based materials. It can also be a biodegradable material. It can be made from renewable resources and / or can be compostable. Paper materials as used herein should be understood as materials produced by pressing wet fibers together, dehydrating the fibers, and drying them into a preferably flexible sheet. Paper materials can be unbleached or bleached. Fibers can be pulp fibers derived from chemical pulp, such as kraft paper, sulfate or sulfite, mechanical pulp, thermomechanical pulp, chemimechanical pulp, and / or chemithermomechanical pulp, abbreviated as CTMP. Pulps derived from deciduous (hardwood) and coniferous (softwood) trees can be used. Therefore, the fiber can be a natural fiber derived from wood, such as cellulose-based fiber, bamboo-based fiber, etc. Natural fibers can also be non-wood fibers, such as cotton, Manila hemp, kenaf, Indian hay, flax, Spanish hay, rice straw, jute, bagasse, milkweed fiber, and pineapple leaf fiber. Paper materials can be made from one type of fiber or a mixture of different fibers. Paper materials can also be treated in a way that better withstands moisture, such as having a plastic layer inside or outside. Paper can be a smooth paper that has been calendered. Paper can be paper with low porosity. Paper materials can include recycled fibers or virgin fibers or combinations thereof.

[0012] Release liner can also be treated with a release agent, such as silicone on the side of the release liner that will contact the fastening area. The release agent reduces the fastening force between the release liner and the fastening area.

[0013] The adhesive in the hypothetical fastening area can be a pressure-sensitive adhesive. As described above, the release liner covers the adhesive and protects it from soiling or undesirable adhesion to other objects or clothing before use. When the release liner is removed, the adhesive is exposed for use. The user then places the protective piece inside their underwear and in contact with it, typically applying pressure from above to activate the pressure-sensitive adhesive. This activation maintains contact between the protective piece and the underwear during use. Thus, a quick and convenient way is provided to hold the protective piece in a relatively fixed position relative to the wearer's underwear. This relatively fixed position should be maintained during various movements of the wearer, ensuring that the protective piece remains in the correct position relative to the user's body to allow for reliable collection of exudates without leakage.

[0014] The adhesive should be selected so that the user can peel the release liner from the protective piece without requiring excessive force. Excessive force can cause the release liner to tear during removal. When the release liner material tears, the remaining portion of the release liner on the adhesive typically does not provide a grasping leading edge to allow for complete removal from the adhesive. Alternatively, in some cases, when attempting to remove the remaining strip, exposed adhesive may stick to the user's fingers or clothing, causing the protective piece to wrinkle and, in most cases, be destroyed. This usually results in the protective piece being discarded. Similarly, excessive force can also cause areas of pressure-sensitive adhesive to be removed from the film, leaving an incomplete adhesive layer on the film, which is clearly undesirable.

[0015] However, similarly, the release force required for the user to release the release liner from the underlying film should not be too low. If the force is too low, the user will get the impression that the adhesive strength in the exposed adhesive is insufficient to hold the protector firmly in place during movement. In this case, the user will typically discard the protector, believing that the adhesive is defective and incapable of performing its function.

[0016] The release liner is essentially V-shaped and covers the imaginary fastening area and one or more adhesive portions therein. This V-shape ensures the imaginary fastening area has a corresponding shape. One or more adhesive portions are arranged within the imaginary fastening area along the extension of the V-shaped release liner.

[0017] The release pad includes two legs and a connecting portion connecting the two legs. The two legs extend at an angle along the longitudinal axis and on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis, and each leg extends from a region in the upper region or from a region in the axis between the upper and lower regions toward the lower edge of the lower region, and the connecting portion is arranged on the longitudinal axis in the lower region, which allows one or more adhesive portions to be placed where they are most needed.

[0018] According to one exemplary embodiment, the hypothetical fastening area includes an adhesive portion, at least in the area of ​​the connecting portion and in the area of ​​each corresponding leg of the release pad. It has been recognized that the presence of adhesive, at least in the described areas, allows the protective element to be adequately secured to the underwear and accommodate the wearer's movements.

[0019] According to one exemplary embodiment, the hypothetical fastening area includes an adhesive portion at least in the area of ​​the connecting portion and in the area of ​​each corresponding leg of the release pad at the opposite end of the connecting portion. It has been recognized that with adhesive present in at least these areas, the protective member can be adequately fastened to the underwear and accommodate the wearer's movements. That is, near the lower edge to fasten the protective member to the underwear at the back and at the sides of the protective member, while the corners of the protective member do not fold up during use.

[0020] According to one exemplary embodiment, the at least one adhesive portion includes a large adhesive portion having a shape corresponding to the release liner. A corresponding shape means that the adhesive portion corresponds to the release liner in both size and shape, or only in shape, i.e., the same shape but a smaller size.

[0021] According to one exemplary embodiment, the at least one adhesive portion includes a large adhesive portion having a V-shape, the area of ​​which is smaller than the area of ​​the release liner. This means that the adhesive portion also has a V-shape like the release liner, but it does not necessarily have to have the same shape. For example, if the release liner has straight edges, the edges of the adhesive portion can be, for example, wavy.

[0022] According to one exemplary embodiment, the release pad is as large as the hypothetical fastening area.

[0023] According to one exemplary embodiment, the release pad includes a protruding gripping portion. The protruding gripping portion means that the release pad is at least partially larger than the hypothetical fastening area in at least one region, thereby creating a finger-lifting portion. The protruding gripping portion may be integral with the rest of the release pad, or it may be a separate sheet of material attached to the release pad to form the protruding gripping portion. When the release pad is removed from the protective member, the protruding gripping portion facilitates easy gripping of the release pad by the user gripping it with their fingers.

[0024] According to one exemplary embodiment, the release liner includes two pieces of material joined together in a connecting region to form the release liner. Two rectangular pieces can be joined by connecting the two pieces of material to form a V-shape. The rectangular pieces can be cut from a roll of material, and in this way, no cutting waste is required for the V-shaped release liner.

[0025] According to one exemplary embodiment, the release liner includes a color or print that differs from the color or print of the film. This makes it easier for the user to see the release liner and understand that it will be removed before use. The release liner may also include instructions or diagrams guiding the user on how to use the protective element and how to fold the product after use and before disposal.

[0026] According to one exemplary embodiment, the release liner includes an upper edge and a lower edge, with the upper edge having the same shape as the lower edge. By having an upper edge and a lower edge, wherein the upper edge has the same shape as the lower edge, the release liner can be cut from a web of release liner material without any waste.

[0027] According to one exemplary embodiment, the release liner includes a coating with release properties, such as silicone or a similar agent, at least in the area to be in contact with the at least one adhesive portion. The release agent can reduce the clamping force between the release liner and the fastening area.

[0028] According to one exemplary embodiment, the lateral axis extends between a first lower corner point and a second lower corner point, the first lower corner point and the second lower corner point defining two outermost points of the protective member, the protective member having a first width between the two outermost points.

[0029] According to one exemplary embodiment, the upper region includes an inwardly recessed curved portion extending between a first upper corner point and a second upper corner point, the upper corner points defining a second width; wherein the first width is greater than the second width, and wherein the first lower corner point and the first upper corner point, as well as the second lower corner point and the second upper corner point, are respectively connected by outer edges. It has been found that providing the aforementioned inwardly recessed curved portion allows the incontinence protector to be positioned such that it extends downward from below the user's abdomen to securely cover the genitals. In particular, the geometry of the incontinence protector defined by the aforementioned upper and lower corner points will provide secure positioning of the protector, while simultaneously providing the intended protection against incontinence, even when the user repeatedly sits and stands up.

[0030] According to one exemplary embodiment, the inwardly recessed curved portion defines an outer boundary edge extending between the upper corner points, and wherein the outer boundary edge is located inside an imaginary lateral line extending between the upper corner points.

[0031] According to one exemplary embodiment, the outer boundary edge has a radius in the range of 60-1400 mm.

[0032] According to one exemplary implementation, the ratio between the second width and the first width is in the range of 30-80%.

[0033] According to one exemplary implementation, the first width is in the range of 110-280mm.

[0034] According to one exemplary implementation, the second width is in the range of 50-151 mm.

[0035] According to one exemplary embodiment, the ratio between the distance extended from any of the upper corner points to the transverse axis by an imaginary longitudinal line parallel to the longitudinal axis and the distance extended from any of the lower corner points to the longitudinal line is in the range of 0.25-4.0.

[0036] According to one exemplary embodiment, a straight line is defined to extend through a lower corner point and an upper corner point, wherein an angle is defined between the straight line and the imaginary longitudinal line, the angle being in the range of 12-78 degrees.

[0037] According to an exemplary embodiment, the measured value is defined as the distance between the straight line and the maximum outer extension range of the incontinence protection, the measured value (d4) being in the range of 2-10 mm, or wherein the measured value is less than 25% of the distance between the first lower corner point and the first upper corner point.

[0038] According to one exemplary embodiment, the maximum depth of the inwardly recessed curved portion does not extend below the lateral axis.

[0039] According to one exemplary embodiment, the maximum indentation depth is in the range of 2-30 mm.

[0040] According to one exemplary embodiment, the lower region of the protective member includes a lower edge having a convex arcuate shape, the radius of which is defined as a ratio of 0.9 to 1.1 to the radius of the inwardly recessed curved portion.

[0041] According to one exemplary implementation, the outer edge is generally straight.

[0042] According to one exemplary embodiment, the absorbent includes a main core and a secondary core arranged in a stacked configuration, wherein the area of ​​the main core in the XY plane is larger than the area of ​​the secondary core, and the secondary core has side edges formed at least partially and generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. Such an embodiment is advantageous during the manufacture of the incontinence protector because if the protector is folded before being packaged, for example, into a box or bag, it allows for precise and efficient folding of each protector during the manufacturing process.

[0043] According to one exemplary embodiment, the protective member is arranged to have resilient elements arranged along the outer edges of the lower region. The resilient elements force the male incontinence protector into a basin shape, thereby cupping over the wearer's genitals and helping to maintain a close fit between the male incontinence protector and the wearer's body.

[0044] According to one exemplary embodiment, the elastic element is in the form of an elastic film, foam, elastic laminate, and / or elastic thread attached to the protective member.

[0045] Generally, all terms used in the claims will be interpreted according to their ordinary meaning in the technical field, unless otherwise expressly defined herein. Unless otherwise expressly stated, all references to “a / an / the [element, device, component, apparatus, step, etc.]” ​​shall be publicly interpreted as referring to at least one instance of the said element, device, component, apparatus, step, etc.

[0046] Other objects, features, and advantages of the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed disclosure and the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will recognize that different features of the exemplary embodiments can be combined to create embodiments other than those described below, without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0047] The above and additional objects, features and advantages of the invention will be better understood from the following illustrative and non-limiting detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals will be used for similar elements, wherein: Figure 1 A top view of a male incontinence protection device according to a first embodiment is shown.

[0048] Figure 2 It shows along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a male incontinence protection device taken along the horizontal axis.

[0049] Figure 3 A diagram showing a device with two absorber cores is provided. Figure 1 Male incontinence protection devices.

[0050] Figure 4 A second embodiment of a male incontinence protection device, viewed from above, is shown.

[0051] Figure 5 Shown from below Figure 1 The male incontinence protection device 1 has an imaginary fastening area with three adhesive parts and a release pad of the first embodiment.

[0052] Figure 6 Shown from below Figure 1 The male incontinence protection device 1 has an imaginary fastening area with an adhesive portion and a... Figure 5 A release liner similar to, but with a prominent gripping section.

[0053] Figure 7 Shown from below Figure 1The male incontinence protection device 1 has an imaginary fastening area with an adhesive portion and a release pad in the second embodiment.

[0054] Figure 8 Shown from below Figure 1 The male incontinence protection device 1 in the third embodiment has a release pad.

[0055] Figure 9 This demonstrates how to cut from web material. Figure 8 The release liner in the middle.

[0056] All accompanying drawings are highly schematic and not necessarily drawn to scale, and they only show the parts necessary to illustrate the invention; other parts are omitted or are only suggested. Detailed Implementation

[0057] Various aspects of this disclosure will now be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments of the disclosure are illustrated. However, the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided for thoroughness and completeness. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals denote the same elements.

[0058] First refer to Figure 1 The image shows a top view of an absorbent article in the form of a male incontinence protector 1 according to an embodiment of the invention. The male incontinence protector 1 is an incontinence protection article designed and optimized to absorb minor urine leakage from a male user. For this reason, and as will be described in detail below, the incontinence protector 1 is based on an absorbent structure designed to quickly draw urine away from the wearer's core, providing the wearer with a dry, comfortable, and odorless feeling.

[0059] Figure 1 The male incontinence protector 1 is shown in a top view, which explains that it includes a fluid-impermeable backing sheet 2 and a fluid-permeable top sheet 3. The male incontinence protector 1 also includes an absorbent core 4 sandwiched between the backing sheet 2 and the top sheet 3.

[0060] The top sheet 3 is disposed on the surface of the incontinence protector 1, i.e., the side facing the wearer. The bottom sheet 2 is disposed on the underside of the incontinence protector 1, i.e., the underwear facing the wearer. Furthermore, both the bottom sheet 2 and the top sheet 3 extend laterally along the entire periphery of the incontinence protector 1 to the outside of the absorbent core 4. The top sheet 3, the bottom sheet 2, and the absorbent core 4 may be composed of any material suitable for their specific purpose, as will be discussed in further detail below. According to another embodiment, one or more additional layers may be provided in the male incontinence protector 1. For example, an absorbing layer may be disposed between the absorbent core 4 and the top sheet 3.

[0061] The aforementioned layers of the incontinence protection component 1 can be connected to each other by any conventional means, such as by adhesive, thermal bonding or ultrasonic bonding.

[0062] like Figure 1 As shown, the male incontinence protector 1 has a longitudinal extension along the longitudinal axis Y1 and a lateral extension along the transverse axis X1. The transverse axis X1 divides the incontinence protector 1 into an upper region 5 and a lower region 6, as considered when worn by a user. This means that the upper region 5 is intended to face upward toward the user's abdomen during use of the incontinence protector 1, while the lower region 6 is intended to face downward during use to cover the wearer's genitals.

[0063] Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 The sectional view shown is taken along the horizontal axis X1. The main reference will now be... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The individual layers 2, 3, and 4 forming part of the incontinence protection device 1 are described in more detail. According to one embodiment, the film 2 is composed of a fluid-impermeable and breathable layer, such as a polymer film, for example, a polyethylene or polypropylene film. According to different embodiments, materials that can be used to manufacture the film 2 include thin and flexible fluid-impermeable plastic films, or fluid-impermeable nonwoven materials, fluid-impermeable foams, and fluid-impermeable laminates.

[0064] According to the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, the backing sheet 2 is formed from a single layer, but can alternatively be formed from a multi-layer structure, i.e., a laminate, wherein at least one layer is fluid-impermeable. Furthermore, the backing sheet 2 may optionally be elastic in any direction. Additionally, a backing sheet material that is not completely fluid-impermeable but only resistant to fluid permeation can be used, particularly where a relatively small amount of urine is expected to be absorbed by the incontinence protector 1. According to a further embodiment, the backing sheet 2 may be breathable, meaning that air and vapor can pass through it. Furthermore, the backing sheet 2 may optionally have an outer surface facing the garment made of a fabric material such as a nonwoven material.

[0065] Furthermore, according to one embodiment, the top piece 3 is formed of a fluid-permeable nonwoven fabric or membrane made of thermoplastic synthetic fibers. The top piece 3 has sufficient fluid permeability to allow excreted bodily fluids such as urine to penetrate the thickness of the top piece 3. In addition, the top piece 3 is suitably made of a material that feels soft and supple to the wearer's skin.

[0066] Depending on the implementation, the top sheet 3 can be made of various web materials such as woven and nonwoven webs and films, foams, or combinations thereof. The nonwoven material used for the top sheet 3 can be, for example, a carded resin-bonded material, a carded air-permeable bonded material, a spunbond-melt bonded-spunbond material, a carded hydroentangled material, or a carded thermal bonded material. The top sheet 3 may also have elastic properties that allow it to be stretched.

[0067] According to another embodiment, the top sheet 3 can be in the form of a perforated plastic film, which is then used as a liquid-permeable sheet.

[0068] In addition, according to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the incontinence protection element 1 includes an absorbent core 4, also referred to as the absorbent body, which is formed of one or more layers comprising cellulose fluff pulp fibers. According to an alternative embodiment, the absorbent core 4 can be made of any suitable absorbent or fluid-absorbing material known in the art, such as foam, fiber fillers, and similar materials.

[0069] According to another embodiment, the absorbent core 4 contains a suitable amount of superabsorbent particles. Such superabsorbent materials are well-known in the field of absorbent articles and are composed of a water-swellable yet water-insoluble material capable of absorbing large amounts of fluid when forming a hydrogel. Typical superabsorbent materials are capable of absorbing at least 10 times their own weight in fluid.

[0070] According to one embodiment, the amount of the superabsorbent particles is at least 10% by weight, i.e., relative to the total weight of the absorbent core 4. The superabsorbent is mixed into the material of the absorbent core 4. The absorbent core 4 may also incorporate components for improving the properties of the absorbent core. Some examples of such components are binder fibers, fluid dispersion materials, fluid collection materials, etc., as known in the art. According to one embodiment, the mixture of cellulose fluff pulp and superabsorbent particles is mixed in a substantially uniform manner throughout the absorbent core 4.

[0071] According to another embodiment, the absorber core 4 can be a homogeneous structure, or it can be a layered structure of laminates having the same or different materials. The absorber layer can have a uniform thickness or the thickness can be varied in different portions of the layer. Furthermore, the basis weight and composition of the absorber core 1 can vary within such absorber layers. Figure 1 This shows a view of the incontinence protector 1 facing the wearer's body when it is worn. Figure 1 As can be seen, the incontinence protection component 1 according to this embodiment has a roughly triangular shape and tapers gradually along its lower region 6. This means, for example, that the corners and sides of the incontinence protection component 1 can be more or less rounded, such as... Figure 1 As shown.

[0072] Furthermore, as described above, the backing sheet 2 and the top sheet 3 are connected to each other along an edge region 9 extending around the periphery of the incontinence protector 1. The absorbent core 4 has an area slightly smaller than that of the backing sheet 2 and the top sheet 3. According to one embodiment, the edge region 9 has substantially the same width along the entire periphery of the incontinence protector 1. In other words, the absorbent core 4 is arranged to follow the periphery of the incontinence protector 1 such that the distance between the outer edge of the absorbent core 4 and the outer edge of the protector 1 remains substantially equal along the edge region 9.

[0073] according to Figure 1 The male incontinence protector 1 of the illustrated embodiment is arranged such that the lateral axis X1 extends between a first lower corner point 10 and a second lower corner point 11. These lower corner points 10, 11 define two outermost points of the incontinence protector 1 along the lateral axis X1. The distance between these lower corner points 10, 11, i.e., the maximum width of the incontinence protector 1, is determined by... Figure 1 The first width w1 shown is defined.

[0074] refer to Figure 1 It should be noted that, depending on the implementation plan, the lower corner points 10 and 11 can be composed of different shapes and roundnesses, such as a soft rounded shape or a sharper corner shape.

[0075] Furthermore, the upper region 5 includes an inwardly recessed curved portion 12 extending between the first upper corner point 13 and the second upper corner point 14. The curved portion 12 has a generally arcuate shape extending into the upper region 5. Additionally, the lateral distance between the upper corner points 13 and 14 is defined by a second width w2.

[0076] The first lower corner point 10 and the first upper corner point 13 are connected by a first outer edge 15, which, according to this embodiment, has an outwardly oriented and slightly rounded shape. An imaginary straight line 16 extending through the first lower corner point 10 and the first upper corner point 13 may also be defined. Similarly, the second lower corner point 11 and the second upper corner point 14 are connected by a second outer edge 17, which also has an outwardly oriented and slightly rounded shape. The first and second outer edges 15, 17 extend outward when considered along the direction of the transverse axis X1, i.e., from the upper corner points 13, 14 to the lower corner points 10, 11.

[0077] like Figure 1 As shown, the first width w1 is greater than the second width w2, that is, the lower corner points 10 and 11 define the outermost lateral point of the incontinence protection component 1.

[0078] Figure 1 and Figure 2The configuration of the incontinence protection device 1 shown is designed to provide a secure and comfortable fit for the user while maintaining adequate absorbency.

[0079] according to Figure 1 The incontinence protection element 1 of the illustrated embodiment is symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal axis Y1. Furthermore, the protection element 1 has a gradually tapering shape when viewed from the lower corner points 10, 11 and downwards along the lower region 6. Additionally, the lower region 6 is based on... Figure 1 The implementation scheme has generally straight sides. In an alternative implementation scheme, the sides of the lower region 6 can be convex, i.e., generally not curved inward.

[0080] according to Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the inwardly recessed curved portion 12 defines an outer boundary edge 18 extending between the two upper corner points 13 and 14. The outer boundary edge 18 is located inside an imaginary transverse line X2, which is generally parallel to the transverse axis X1 and extends between the upper corner points 13 and 14.

[0081] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As can be seen in the embodiment shown, the outer boundary edge 18 has a radius r1 in the range of 60-1400 mm, preferably in the range of 120-500 mm.

[0082] Furthermore, the ratio between the second width w2 and the first width w1 is in the range of 30-80%, preferably in the range of 40-75%. Regarding actual measurements of the first width w1 and the second width w2, it can be noted that the first width w1 is in the range of 110-280 mm. Furthermore, the second width w2 is in the range of 50-151 mm.

[0083] Furthermore, according to one implementation plan, by such Figure 1 The ratio between the distance d1 extending from any of the upper corner points 13, 14 to the transverse axis X1 and the distance d2 extending from any of the lower corner points 10, 11 to the imaginary longitudinal line Y2 is in the range of 0.25-4.0, preferably in the range of 0.5-2.0.

[0084] Further reference Figure 1 Line 16 can be defined as extending through the first lower corner point 10 and the first upper corner point 13. An angle α can then be defined between line 16 and the aforementioned imaginary longitudinal line Y2. Angle α is in the range of 12-78 degrees, preferably in the range of 22-68 degrees.

[0085] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, the lower region 6 of the male incontinence protection device 1 may include a lower edge 19 having a convex arc shape with a radius r2, the radius r2 defining a ratio of 0.9-1.1 to the radius r1 of the inwardly recessed curved portion 12. Alternatively, this embodiment can be arranged such that the inwardly recessed curved portion 12 has a geometry that is not equal to a circle, i.e., it cannot be defined by a radius. In this case, a maximum recess depth d3 of the inwardly recessed curved portion 12 can be defined. According to one embodiment, the curved portion 12 does not extend below the transverse axis X1. Furthermore, the maximum recess depth d3 is in the range of 2-30 mm, preferably in the range of 2-20 mm.

[0086] Another measurement result, d4, can be defined as the distance between the aforementioned straight line 16, extending through the first lower corner point 10 and the first upper corner point 13, and the maximum extension range of the upper left corner of the incontinence protection element 1, such as... Figure 1 As shown. According to one embodiment, the distance d4 is in the range of 2-10 mm. Another way to define this distance d4 is by stating that the distance d4 is less than 25% of the distance between the first lower corner point 10 and the first upper corner point 13.

[0087] As described above, the male incontinence protection device 1 shown in the figure is provided with an absorbent body 4, which has an outer edge that generally follows the outer edge of the protection device 1. Figure 1 As shown, the outer edge defines an edge region 9, which has a width that is approximately equal along the entire outer edge of the protective member 1.

[0088] In addition, according to Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the male incontinence protection device 1 includes an elastic element 20 arranged along the outer edge 9 of the lower region 6. The elastic element 20 is preferably in the form of an elastic membrane attached to the incontinence protection device 1. According to alternative embodiments, the elastic element 20 may be in the form of an elastic thread, elastic foam, or elastic laminate attached to the protection device 1.

[0089] Figure 3 An embodiment of the invention is shown, in which two absorbent cores are used, namely a male incontinence protection device 1' having an absorbent body, the absorbent body comprising a main absorbent core 4' and a secondary absorbent core 4''. (To correspond to...) Figure 1 According to Figure 3 The incontinence protection component 1' is arranged along the longitudinal axis Y1. The main absorbent core 4' generally corresponds to the reference above. Figure 1 and 2 The described absorber core 4. Furthermore... Figure 3 The remaining components of the incontinence protection device 1' are also related to... Figure 1 The corresponding components in the implementation plan are the same.

[0090] Figure 3 Implementation plan and Figure 1 The difference between the implementation plans is that, Figure 3 The primary absorbent core 4' and secondary absorbent core 4'' shown are arranged in a stacked configuration. Preferably, this means that the secondary core 4'' is arranged on top of the primary core 4', i.e., such that the secondary core 4'' is closest to the wearer's body during use of the incontinence protection device 1'. The secondary absorbent core 4' has side edges 28, 29, which are at least partially and generally parallel to the longitudinal axis Y1.

[0091] This disclosure is not limited to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The implementation scheme shown is not the only one that can be changed. For example, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 The specific shape of the incontinence protector 1 shown should not be considered limiting. For example, the male incontinence protector 1 is not limited to having an inwardly recessed curved portion 12 with an outer boundary edge 18, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 3 It can be straight or concave outwards.

[0092] Figure 4 A second embodiment of the male incontinence protector 1'', viewed from above, is shown, thus revealing that it includes a fluid-impermeable backsheet 2'' and a fluid-permeable topsheet 3''. The male incontinence protector 1'' also includes an absorbent core 4''' sandwiched between the backsheet 2'' and the topsheet 3''. Instead of... Figure 1 The inwardly recessed curved portion has a straight outer boundary edge of 18''. The construction and materials used can be consistent with... Figure 1 The incontinence protection components are the same as those in the previous article. Furthermore, as mentioned above, the materials and dimensions used to form the different layers of the absorbent article 1 can vary.

[0093] Figure 5 It is shown as if viewed from below (i.e., from the two sides of the protective film). Figure 1The male incontinence protector 1 has its backing side facing the wearer's underwear. The back side of the backing 2 includes an imaginary fastening area 37 on the backing 2 of the incontinence protector 1, which has at least one adhesive portion for securing the protector to the user's clothing. In this exemplary embodiment, the imaginary fastening area 37 includes three adhesive portions 7. Two first portions 7' are arranged on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis Y1. A portion of each portion 7' ​​is arranged in an upper region 5, and a portion of each portion is arranged in an area within an upper and lower region 6'. The upper and lower regions 6' are the upper regions of the lower region 6 adjacent to the transverse axis X1. The two first portions 7' are arranged at a distance from each other in the transverse direction. Each of the two first portions 7' is preferably arranged adjacent to a corresponding outer edge of the protector, such that the first portion 7' ​​is arranged on a corresponding side of the protector 1. A third adhesive portion 7'' is arranged along and aligned with the longitudinal axis Y1 and closer to the lower edge 19 in the lower region 6. Preferably, the third adhesive region 7'' is arranged closer to the lower edge 19 than the transverse axis X1.

[0094] Release pad 30 covers the hypothetical fastening area 37, and the release pad 30 is releasably attached to three adhesive portions 7', 7''.

[0095] The release liner is substantially V-shaped, comprising two legs 31, 32 and a connecting portion 33 connecting the two legs 31, 32. The two legs 31 extend along the longitudinal axis Y1 and at an angle on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis Y1. Each leg extends from a region in the upper region 5 toward the lower edge 19 of the lower region 6 and covers the first and second adhesive regions 7', where the connecting portion 33 covers the third adhesive portion 7'' at the lower edge 19.

[0096] Alternatively, if the first and second adhesives 7', 7'' are arranged only in the upper and lower regions 6', each leg can extend from the region in the upper and lower regions 6' toward the lower edge 19 of the lower region 6.

[0097] Additional adhesive portions may be arranged in the area of ​​the imaginary fastening region 37, for example, along the respective legs of the release pad 30 between the first adhesive portion 7' ​​and the third adhesive portion 7'' (not shown) and between the second adhesive portion 7' ​​and the third adhesive portion 7''.

[0098] The release liner 30 can be made of any suitable material known to those skilled in the art, such as paper, nonwoven fabric, or plastic film material. Furthermore, to provide a release liner that is easily removable from clothing adhesives, the release liner may be coated with silicone on the user-facing surface.

[0099] The release pad 30 may also include printed materials in the form of text, graphics, symbols, or combinations thereof. The printed materials may be arranged on the user-facing surface of the release pad, the user-facing surface of the release pad, or both sides of the release pad.

[0100] exist Figure 5 In this configuration, the release pad 30 is slightly larger than the imaginary fastening region 37. However, the release pad 30 may have the same dimensions as the imaginary fastening region 37.

[0101] As an alternative to the three adhesive portions forming the imaginary fastening area, an adhesive portion having a shape corresponding to the release liner can be used. "Corresponding shape" means that it corresponds to these portions in both size and shape, or only in shape, i.e., the same shape but smaller in size. Figure 6 The view shown is from below (i.e., from the side 2 of the protective film). Figure 1 The male incontinence protection device 1 has a backing side facing the wearer's underwear, with an adhesive portion 7 forming an imaginary fastening area 37 that is slightly smaller than the release pad 30 but has a corresponding shape.

[0102] Figure 6 The release pad 30 in the middle is similar to Figure 5 The release pad 30 includes a release liner, but also a protruding gripping portion 39. That is, the release liner 30 is partially larger than the hypothetical fastening area 37 (in this case, the adhesive area 7) in one region, thus creating a finger lift-off portion. Adjacent to the gripping portion 31, the release liner may have different colors or symbols indicating where to pull. The protruding gripping portion 39 is illustrated here as being integrally formed with the release liner 30. Alternatively, it may be a separate piece of material attached to the release liner 30 to form the protruding gripping portion 39. When removing the release liner 30 from the guard 1, the protruding gripping portion 39 helps the user easily grip the release liner 30 by grasping the gripping portion 39 with their fingers.

[0103] An alternative to the prominent gripping portion is that, in a region near the outer boundary of the imaginary fastening region 37, the imaginary fastening region 37 is not provided with adhesive, thus freeing the pad itself to act as the gripping portion.

[0104] Figure 7 The view shown is from below (i.e., from the side of the film 2 of the protective element 1). Figure 1 In another embodiment, the male incontinence protection device 1, with the backing side facing the wearer's underwear, has a release pad 30. The imaginary fastening area 37 is... Figure 6The same applies to the large adhesive area 7. The release liner 30 comprises two pieces of material 34', 34'' joined together in the overlapping area of ​​the connecting portion 33 forming the release liner 30. The connection between the two pieces of material in the connecting area 38 can be adhesive, welding, embossing, thermal bonding, or any other suitable bonding technique. The first piece of material 34' forms the first leg 31, and the second piece of material 34'' forms the second leg 32.

[0105] Figure 8 The view shown is from below (i.e., from the side 2 of the protective film). Figure 1 In another exemplary embodiment of the male incontinence protection device 1, the backing side of which faces the wearer's underwear, there is a V-shaped release pad 30 having an upper edge 35 and a lower edge 36, with the upper edge 35 having the same shape as the lower edge 36, such that the release pad 30 can be cut from the width 40 of the release pad material without any waste. This is in Figure 9 As shown in the image.

[0106] The aforementioned release pad may include a color or print that is different from the color or print of the film.

[0107] This disclosure also covers all conceivable combinations of the aspects, variations, alternatives and example implementations described herein.

[0108] Furthermore, this disclosure is not limited to the foregoing aspects or examples, but naturally applies to other aspects and exemplary embodiments within the scope of the appended claims.

[0109] Reference numerals in the claims should not be considered as limiting the scope of the content protected by the claims, and their sole function is to make the claims easier to understand.

Claims

1. A male incontinence protection device (1, 1', 1''), comprising a fluid-impermeable backsheet (2, 2''), a fluid-permeable topsheet (3, 3''), and an absorbent (4) disposed between the backsheet (2, 2'') and the topsheet (3, 3''), wherein, When the incontinence protection device (1, 1', 1'') is worn by the user, the top piece (3, 3'') faces the user. The protection device (1) has a longitudinal extension along a longitudinal axis (Y1) and a lateral extension along a transverse axis (X1), which divides the protection device (1, 1', 1'') into an upper region (5) with an outer boundary edge (18) and a lower region (6) with a lower edge (19). The protection device (1, 1', 1'') tapers at least partially toward the lower edge (19). The lower region includes an upper and lower region (6') adjacent to the transverse axis (X1). The male incontinence protection device (1, 1', 1'') further includes: An imaginary fastening area (37) on the backing sheet (2, 2'') of the incontinence protection (1) for securing the protection to the user's clothing, the imaginary fastening area (37) comprising at least one adhesive portion (7, 7', 7''); and A release liner (30) covers the hypothetical fastening area (37), and the release liner (30) is releasably attached to the at least one adhesive portion (7, 7', 7''); wherein The release pad (30) is substantially V-shaped, comprising two legs (31, 32) and a connecting portion (33) connecting the two legs (31, 32), and The two legs (31, 32) extend along the longitudinal axis (Y1) and at an angle on the opposite side of the longitudinal axis (Y1), and Each leg (31, 32) extends from a region in the upper region (5) or from a region in the upper and lower regions (6') toward the lower edge (19) of the lower region (6), and The connecting portion (33) is arranged on the longitudinal axis (Y1) in the lower region (6).

2. The male incontinence protection device (1, 1', 1'') according to claim 2, wherein, The imaginary fastening area (37) includes an adhesive portion (7', 7'') at least in the area of ​​the connecting portion (33) and in the area of ​​each corresponding leg of the release pad.

3. The male incontinence protection device (1, 1', 1'') according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The at least one adhesive portion (7, 7', 7'') includes a large adhesive portion (7) having a shape corresponding to the release liner (30).

4. The male incontinence protection device (1, 1', 1'') according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The release pad (30) is the same size as the hypothetical fastening area (37).

5. The male incontinence protection device (1, 1', 1'') according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The release pad includes a protruding gripping portion (39).

6. The male incontinence protection device (1, 1', 1'') according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The release liner (30) comprises two pieces of material (34', 34'') joined together in the area of ​​the connecting portion (33) to form the release liner (30).

7. The male incontinence protection device (1, 1', 1'') according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the release pad (30) comprises a color or print different from the color or print of the film.

8. The male incontinence protection device (1, 1', 1'') according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The release pad (30) includes an upper edge (35) and a lower edge (36), and the upper edge (35) has the same shape as the lower edge (36).

9. The male incontinence protection device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the lateral axis (X1) extends between a first lower corner point (10) and a second lower corner point (11) defining two outermost points of the protection device (1), and the protection device (1) has a first width (w1) between the two outermost points.

10. The male incontinence protection device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the upper region (5) includes an inwardly recessed curved portion (12) extending between a first upper corner point (13) and a second upper corner point (14) and having an arc shape, the upper corner points (13, 14) defining a second width (w2); wherein the first width (w1) is greater than the second width (w2), and wherein the first lower corner point (10) and the first upper corner point (13) and the second lower corner point (11) and the second upper corner point (14) are respectively connected by outer edges (15, 17).

11. The male incontinence protection device (1) according to claim 10, wherein, The inwardly concave curved portion (12) is defined by an outer boundary edge (18) extending between the upper corner points (13, 14), and wherein the outer boundary edge (18) is located inside an imaginary transverse line (X2) extending between the upper corner points (13, 14).

12. The male incontinence protection device (1, 1', 1'') according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the absorbent (4) comprises a main core (4') and a secondary core (4'') arranged in a stacked configuration, wherein the main core (4') has an area in the XY plane that is larger than the area of ​​the secondary core (4''), and wherein the secondary core (4'') is formed with side edges (28, 29) that are at least partially and substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis (Y1).

13. The male incontinence protection device (1, 1', 1'') according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The protective elements (1, 1', 1'') are arranged such that each of the outer edges of the lower region (6) has an elastic element (20) arranged along the outer edge (9) of the lower region (6).

14. The male incontinence protection device (1, 1', 1'') according to claim 13, wherein, The elastic element (20) is in the form of an elastic film, foam, elastic laminate and / or elastic thread attached to the protective element (1, 1', 1'').

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