Absorbent articles in a unitary package

Abstract

A single package containing at least two different types of disposable absorbent articles that differ from one another in terms of absorbent structures, and having an appearance that is visibly distinguished from one another. A method of providing a single package of at least two different types of disposable absorbent articles is also described. A method of forming disposable absorbent articles includes forming at least two different types of absorbent articles on a single product line, each type of absorbent article having an absorbent structure that differs from the absorbent structure of at least one other absorbent article type on the product line. The method further includes creating a visual distinction between the different types of absorbent articles, and packaging the different types of absorbent articles in a single package.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention is directed to multiple types of absorbent articles provided in a single package, as well as a method of providing such a package, and a method of forming various types of absorbent articles. [0002] Absorbent articles, such as diapers, are often over-designed in order to provide a single type of absorbent article that can accommodate a wide range of users in a wide range of usage conditions. More particularly, absorbent structures within absorbent articles are often designed to have a considerably high absorbent capacity and / or product design that is sufficient for both normal and extreme usage conditions. However, the use of excess absorbent material and / or more expensive absorbent material in garments that are used under normal usage conditions results in unnecessarily high material costs. [0003] Specially-designed products for specific usage conditions, such as daytime wear or more absorbent overnight wear, are available. However,...

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Benefits of technology

[0016] With the foregoing in mind, it is a feature and advantage of the invention to provide a package of absorbent articles that can provide suitable articles for various usage conditions without requiring excess storage space. It is another feature and advantage to provide a method of making absorbent articles that can produce multiple types of absorbent articles simultaneously on a single product line.

to provide a package of absorbent articles that can provide suitable articles for various usage conditions without requiring excess storage space. It is another feature and advantage to provide a method of making absorbent articles that can produce multiple types of absorbent articles simultaneously on a single product line.

Problems solved by technology

Additionally, the method of forming multiple types of absorbent articles on a single product line reduces the amount of space and equipment normally required to maintain multiple product lines.

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