Wrapper component for personal care articles having a sensory cue for opening

A personal care, packaging technology, applied in applications, medical science, tampons, etc., can solve problems such as identifying the edge of the cover
CN1901868AInactive Publication Date: 2007-01-24KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
Publication Date
2007-01-24
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The present invention provides a personal care product comprising a wrapper having at least one free edge, an absorbent personal care article, and a sensory cue providing an indication of the location of the free edge. In one embodiment, the package is a package component and has a first panel, a back panel and a second panel, wherein the first panel and the back panel are joined, and the second panel is connected to the back panel at the position where the second panel is connected to the back panel. The side opposite to where the one-side region connects to the back-side region. a second face region having a free edge adjacent to the first face region, wherein the second face region has a first set of sensory properties terminating at the free edge of the second face region, and the first face region has a second set of sensory properties , which is adjacent to the free edge of the second region. In the present invention, at least one attribute of the first set of sensory attributes or at least one attribute of the second set of attributes is different from the other set of attributes. The different properties provide a contrast between the second face region and the first face region, and this contrast provides a sensory cue that provides a clear indication as to the location of the free edge of the second face region. The invention also provides methods of using the personal care products and packaging. The sensory prompt can also be used to guide the user how to open the package.
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[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of US Patent Application Serial No. 10 / 750424 filed December 30, 2003 and claims the filing date of US Patent Application Serial No. 10 / 750424. field of invention

[0002] The present invention relates generally to personal care products, and in particular, to a wrapper assembly for a personal care product that includes a sensory cue directed to a portion of the wrapper assembly to assist a user in opening the wrapper assembly. Background of the invention

[0003] Absorbent articles such as pads, sanitary napkins, and tampons are often carried in handbags, backpacks, briefcases, etc. until needed. Typically, the articles are placed in handbags, backpacks, briefcases, etc. such that they are loose and free to move within the handbag, backpack, briefcase, etc. with other items contained therein. Unfortunately, handbags, backpacks, briefcases, etc. often do not provide a hygienic environment for the article, so the article can b...

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