Absorbent products for men, and proposed methods for wearing absorbent products for men.

Abstract

To provide men's absorbent products that are easy to put on and less prone to leakage. [Solution] A male absorbent article (1) having a longitudinal direction, a width direction, and a thickness direction that are perpendicular to each other, and comprising an absorbent core (11), having a one-sided region (1A) provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis, a other-sided region (1B) provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis, and a folding region (1C) between the one-sided region (1A) and the other-sided region (1B) in the longitudinal direction, along the width direction, for folding the male absorbent article (1) so that the one-sided region (1A) and the other-sided region (1B) face each other, and is worn folded so that the folding region (1C) is located closer to the tip of the penis than the one-sided region (1A).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a male absorbent article and a method for proposing a method of wearing a male absorbent article.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a male urine absorbent article that has a substantially sheet-shaped absorbent body, a topsheet that covers one main surface of the absorbent body, and a backsheet that covers the other main surface of the absorbent body, and that has a main body portion that is folded in two with the topsheet on the inside along a folding line perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and a fastening portion provided at one corner on the side opposite to the folding line of the main body portion, and that is worn on the penis of a wearer to absorb urine. When this male urine absorbent article is worn on a wearer, a tubular portion is formed by folding back both corner portions of a first sheet portion on one side of the folding line and fastening them with the fastening portion. By wrapping the penis with this tubular portion, the adhesion of the male absorbent article to the penis is improved and urine leakage to the outside is prevented.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the male absorbent article of Patent Document 1 has a problem that a tubular portion has to be formed at the time of wearing, and the wearing operation is troublesome. Further, since the position of the fastening portion is fixed, the size of the tubular portion is constant regardless of the size of the penis of each wearer, and a gap is likely to occur between the tubular portion and the penis, and the adhesion is not good. Then, due to the movement of the wearer's body or the wearer touching the penis, the penis comes out of the tubular portion and a problem of leakage of excreted liquid occurs.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its objective is to provide an absorbent article for men that is easy to put on and less prone to leakage. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The main invention for achieving the above objective is: It has longitudinal, widthwise, and thicknesswise directions that are mutually orthogonal, An absorbent article for men, equipped with an absorbent core that absorbs excretory fluids, A one-sided region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis, The other side region provided on the other longitudinal side for holding the penis, In the longitudinal direction, between the one side region and the other side region, there is a folding region for folding the absorbent article for men along the width direction such that the one side region and the other side region face each other, This is a male absorbent article characterized by being worn folded such that the folded region is located closer to the tip of the penis than the one-sided region. Other features of the present invention will be made clearer by description in this specification and the accompanying drawings. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an absorbent article for men that is easy to wear and less prone to leakage. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a plan view of the men's absorbent pad 1 in its unfolded and extended state, seen from the inside. [Figure 2] This is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the men's absorbent pad 1. [Figure 3] Figures 3A and 3B show the procedure for installing pad 1. [Figure 4] Figures 4A and 4B show the procedure for installing pad 1. [Figure 5]FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B are diagrams showing the procedure for attaching the pad 1. [Figure 6] FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram of another method of attaching the pad 1, and FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram when displacement of the penis 20 occurs. [Figure 7] FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram of the change in the width of the pad 1 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram of the change in the width of the pad 100 of the modified example. [Figure 8] FIGS. 8A to 8C are explanatory diagrams of the bending regions 101C to 103C of the pads 101 to 103 of the modified example. [Figure 9] FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram of one side region 1A before cutting along the cutting line 32, and FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram of one side region 1A after cutting along the cutting line 32. [Figure 10] FIGS. 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams of the cutting lines 131 to 133 of the pads 104 to 106 of the modified example. [Figure 11] Explanatory diagram of the slit 33. [Figure 12] FIGS. 12A to 12C are explanatory diagrams of the mark portions M of the pads 108 and 109 of the modified example. [Figure 13] FIGS. 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams of the raised portion 141 of the pad 110 of the modified example. [Figure 14] View of the pad 1 bent at the bending region 1C as seen from the other side region 1B.

MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0009] From the description in this specification and the accompanying drawings, at least the following matters become clear. (Aspect 1) Having a longitudinal direction, a width direction, and a thickness direction that are orthogonal to each other, A male absorbent article including an absorbent core that absorbs excreted liquid, One side region for sandwiching the penis provided on one side in the longitudinal direction, The other side region for sandwiching the penis provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction, A bending region for bending the male absorbent article along the width direction so that the one-side region and the other-side region face each other between the one-side region and the other-side region in the longitudinal direction, The male absorbent article is characterized in that the bending region is bent and worn so as to be located on the tip side of the penis rather than the one-side region.

[0010] According to Aspect 1, by bending the male absorbent article in the longitudinal direction at the bending region, the penis is sandwiched between the one-side region and the other-side region, and the wearing is completed, so it is easy to wear. Also, regardless of the size of each wearer's penis, it can be worn so that the periphery of the penis is covered without a gap between the one-side region and the other-side region, enhancing the adhesion between the male absorbent article and the penis. Therefore, leakage of excreted fluid from the gap and leakage of excreted fluid due to displacement of the male absorbent article can be suppressed.

[0011] (Aspect 2) The male absorbent article according to Aspect 1, In the longitudinal direction, the length from the center of the bending region to the other-side end of the male absorbent article is longer than the length from the center of the bending region to the one-side end of the male absorbent article.

[0012] According to Aspect 2, the other-side end of the other-side region in the longitudinal direction can be made to penetrate under the wearer's crotch while closely adhering to the wearer's scrotum. Therefore, even if the penis comes out from between the one-side region and the other-side region, the tip of the penis can abut against the other-side region, suppressing leakage of excreted fluid. Also, excreted fluid and moisture around the scrotum are absorbed by the absorbent core of the other-side region, suppressing skin trouble.

[0013] (Aspect 3) The male absorbent article according to Aspect 1 or 2, On the other side of the center in the longitudinal direction, it has a portion where the length in the width direction gradually becomes shorter toward the other side in the longitudinal direction.

[0014] According to Embodiment 3, the portion of the absorbent material for men that gradually shortens from the midpoint in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent material to the wearer's groin area, making it easier to tuck the gradually shortening portion under the wearer's crotch. As a result, the ease of putting on the absorbent material for men is improved, and gaps between the absorbent material and the wearer are less likely to occur, suppressing leakage of excretory fluids from the gaps. In addition, because the volume of the absorbent material in the groin area is reduced, interference between the absorbent material and the wearer is less likely to occur even when the wearer moves, suppressing the absorbent material from coming off.

[0015] (Aspect 4) An absorbent article for men as described in any of aspects 1 to 3, The aforementioned folding region has an outer contour that includes a notch that extends from the end in the width direction toward the center.

[0016] According to Embodiment 4, the absorbent article for men becomes easier to bend in the longitudinal direction starting from the bending region, improving the ease of putting on the absorbent article for men. In addition, the absorbent article for men is more likely to maintain its bent state at the bending region, and the state in which the penis is sandwiched between one side region and the other side region is more likely to be maintained, thereby suppressing leakage of excretory fluids.

[0017] (Aspect 5) An absorbent article for men as described in any of aspects 1 to 4, The aforementioned folding region has a packaging fold line along the width direction.

[0018] According to Embodiment 5, the packaging has a crease that makes it easy to fold, so that the absorbent article for men can be easily folded in the longitudinal direction starting from the folding area, and that state is easily maintained. Therefore, the ease of putting on the absorbent article for men is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0019] (Aspect 6) An absorbent article for men as described in any of aspects 1 to 5, The bending region has a recess in which the absorbent core is indented in the thickness direction.

[0020] According to embodiment 6, the difference in rigidity between the recess of the absorbent core and its surroundings makes it easier for the male absorbent article to bend longitudinally starting from the bending region, and to maintain that state. Therefore, the ease of putting on the male absorbent article is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0021] (Aspect 7) An absorbent article for men as described in any of aspects 1 to 6, The absorbent article for men is characterized in that the folding region has a cut line having a length in the width direction, located outside the width direction of the absorbent core.

[0022] According to embodiment 7, when the perforation line is broken, the widthwise length of the absorbent article for men is shortened and its rigidity is weakened in the bending region. Therefore, the absorbent article for men is easier to bend in the longitudinal direction starting from the bending region, and this state is easier to maintain. Thus, the ease of putting on the absorbent article for men is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0023] (Aspect 8) An absorbent article for men as described in any of aspects 1 to 7, The aforementioned folded region is characterized by having a portion colored in a different color from the surrounding area, making it an absorbent article for men.

[0024] According to embodiment 8, the absorbent article for men can be easily folded at an appropriate position in the longitudinal direction. As a result, the longitudinal length of the one-sided region that holds the penis and the other-sided region is ensured, and the absorbent area for absorbing excrement is ensured. Thus, leakage of excrement can be suppressed.

[0025] (Aspect 9) An absorbent article for men as described in any of aspects 1 to 8, The aforementioned one-sided region has a marker portion indicating the position of the penis.

[0026] According to embodiment 9, the penis can be positioned appropriately on the male absorbent article, and the penis can be sandwiched between one side region and the other side region. Therefore, the adhesion between the male absorbent article and the penis is increased, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0027] (Aspect 10) An absorbent article for men as described in Aspect 9, The aforementioned marking portion is an uneven portion that has an uneven shape in the thickness direction.

[0028] According to embodiment 10, the marker portion can be recognized by the user (caregiver, etc.) by sight or touch, allowing the penis to be positioned appropriately on the male absorbent product and put on.

[0029] (Aspect 11) An absorbent article for men as described in Aspect 9 or 10, The aforementioned marker is a portion colored in a different color from the surrounding area.

[0030] According to embodiment 11, the marker portion can be visually recognized by the user (caregiver, etc.), allowing the penis to be positioned appropriately on the male absorbent product and put on.

[0031] (Aspect 12) An absorbent article for men as described in any of aspects 1 to 11, The aforementioned one-sided region has an outer contour that includes a recessed portion that is indented from the one-sided end in the longitudinal direction toward the other side.

[0032] According to embodiment 12, the base of the penis can be positioned so that it is recessed beyond the edge of one side of the region. Therefore, displacement of the base of the penis relative to the male absorbent article is less likely to occur during or after application. In addition, since a portion of the outer circumference of the base of the penis is surrounded by the male absorbent article, leakage of excretory fluids is less likely to occur. Furthermore, the recessed area can function as a marker to indicate the position of the penis.

[0033] (Aspect 13) An absorbent article for men as described in any of aspects 1 to 12, The aforementioned one-sided region has a cut line or slit having a length in the longitudinal direction at the one-sided end in the longitudinal direction.

[0034] According to embodiment 13, by tearing the perforation line or providing a slit, the base of the penis can be positioned further to the other side than the edge of one side of the region. Therefore, displacement of the base of the penis relative to the male absorbent article is less likely to occur during or after application. In addition, since part or all of the outer circumference of the base of the penis is surrounded by the male absorbent article, leakage of excretory fluid is less likely. Furthermore, the perforation line or slit can function as a marker to indicate the position of the penis.

[0035] (Aspect 14) An absorbent article for men as described in any of aspects 1 to 13, An absorbent article for men, characterized in that, when the side in contact with the penis in the thickness direction is considered the inside, both sides in the width direction have a pair of leak-proof wall portions that are upright on the inside in the thickness direction and are elongated in the longitudinal direction, or both sides in the width direction of the absorbent core have a pair of high-basis-weight portions that are higher in basis weight than the surrounding area and are elongated in the longitudinal direction.

[0036] According to embodiment 14, even if the excreted fluid between the one-sided region and the other-sided region that sandwich the penis flows outward in the width direction of both regions, it can be blocked by the upright portion of the leak-proof wall or absorbed by the high-basicity portion, thereby suppressing leakage.

[0037] (Aspect 15) The absorbent article for men described in Aspect 14, In the longitudinal direction, when the length from the center of the folded region to one end of the absorbent article for men is defined as the first length, the pair of leak-proof wall portions or the pair of high-basis-weight portions are provided in the longitudinal direction, extending at least over a region from the center to the other side at a distance of the first length.

[0038] According to embodiment 15, a pair of leak-proof walls or a pair of high-basis-volume sections are provided in at least the other side region that sandwiches the penis, thereby suppressing lateral leakage of excretory fluid.

[0039] (Aspect 16) An absorbent article for men as described in any of aspects 1 to 15, The other side region is folded and worn such that it is positioned further away from the wearer's lower abdomen than the one side region, and when the folded men's absorbent article is viewed from the other side region in the thickness direction, the absorbent core of the one side region is covered by the other side region.

[0040] According to embodiment 16, the excretory fluid absorbed by the absorbent core in one region can be received by the opposing region on the other side. Therefore, soiling of the outer garment (underwear or disposable diaper) of the absorbent item for men can be suppressed.

[0041] (Aspect 17) A proposed method for wearing an absorbent article for men, comprising an absorbent core having mutually orthogonal longitudinal, width, and thickness directions and absorbing excretory fluids, a one-sided region provided on one side of the longitudinal direction, and a other-sided region provided on the other side of the longitudinal direction, the proposed method for wearing an absorbent article for men, comprising the steps of: inserting the one-sided region between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis with its tip pointing upward, when the wearer's head is facing upward and their legs are facing downward; and folding the other-sided region downward from the inserted state.

[0042] According to embodiment 17, a method of wearing the product can be proposed to the user that results in an appropriate fit where the penis is sandwiched between one side region and the other side region. In other words, a method of wearing the product that is easy to put on and less likely to leak excretory fluids can be proposed. Furthermore, by proposing that the product be worn with the penis facing upwards towards the wearer, the penis and scrotum are separated during wear, and a method of wearing the product that can suppress skin problems can be proposed.

[0043] ===Implementation Method=== The following describes an absorbent pad for men, which is an absorbent article for men according to the present invention, primarily for adults (mainly the elderly and those receiving care due to physical disabilities). The absorbent pad for men is used by being attached to the wearer's penis inside the wearer's underwear or inside a disposable diaper. However, the wearer is not limited to adults; it may also be used by children.

[0044] <<Basic configuration of Men's Absorbent Pad 1>> Figure 1 is a plan view of the men's absorbent pad 1 in its unfolded and extended state, seen from the inside. Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the men's absorbent pad 1.

[0045] The absorbent pad for men 1 (hereinafter also referred to as "pad 1") has a roughly rectangular shape in its unfolded state, with longitudinal, widthwise, and thicknesswise directions that are perpendicular to each other. In the thicknesswise direction, the side that comes into contact with the wearer's penis, etc., is considered the inside, and the opposite side is considered the outside.

[0046] Furthermore, in this specification, the unfolded state of pad 1 refers to the state in which the entire pad 1 is unfolded in a planar manner. The extended state of pad 1 refers to the state in which pad 1 is extended to the extent that wrinkles that were present on pad 1 are substantially no longer visible, and pad 1 is extended until the dimensions of each component constituting pad 1 (for example, the side sheet 5 described later) match or are close to the dimensions of the individual component.

[0047] Pad 1 comprises an absorbent body 10, a liquid-permeable top sheet 2 (e.g., nonwoven fabric or perforated sheet) located inside the absorbent body 10, a liquid-impermeable back sheet 3 (e.g., resin film) located outside the absorbent body 10, an outer sheet 4 located outside the back sheet 3, and a pair of side sheets 5 provided on both sides of the pad 1 in the width direction. The side sheets 5 have a two-layer structure consisting of a flexible sheet 5a such as nonwoven fabric and a liquid-impermeable sheet 5b (e.g., resin film) located outside of it in the thickness direction. The inner surface of pad 1 in the thickness direction (the exposed surface of the top sheet 2) is the absorbent surface that receives excretory fluid and allows it to permeate into the interior of pad 1 (absorbent body 10). Each component is joined together by a bonding means such as a hot-melt adhesive.

[0048] The absorbent body 10 has a planar shape that is roughly rectangular in length along the longitudinal direction of the pad 1, and includes an absorbent core 11 that absorbs excretory fluids such as urine, and a core wrap sheet 12 that covers the surface of the absorbent core 11. Examples of liquid absorbent materials constituting the absorbent core 11 include liquid absorbent fibers such as pulp fibers and superabsorbent polymers (so-called SAP), but are not particularly limited as long as they are used in the art. The core wrap sheet 12 is a liquid permeable sheet, and examples include tissue paper and nonwoven fabric. However, the absorbent core 11 does not necessarily have to be covered with the core wrap sheet 12.

[0049] Furthermore, the pad 1 has a pair of leak-proof wall portions 6 on both sides in the width direction that can stand upright in the thickness direction. Each leak-proof wall portion 6 is formed from a side sheet 5 and one or more leak-proof elastic members 7 (e.g., elastic thread). The leak-proof elastic members 7 are fixed in an extended state in the longitudinal direction to the two-layer portion where the inner end of the side sheet 5 in the width direction is folded back. In this embodiment, two leak-proof elastic members 7 are provided for the leak-proof wall portion 6, but the number of leak-proof elastic members 7 is not particularly limited. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a part of the side sheet 5 is fixed to an adjacent sheet member (top sheet 2, etc.) in the thickness direction with hot melt adhesive HMA or the like. The inner part of the side sheet 5 that is fixed with hot melt adhesive HMA stands upright in the thickness direction as the upright portion of the leak-proof wall portion 6 due to the contraction of the leak-proof elastic members 7. The leak-proof wall portion 6 blocks the excretory fluid, suppressing leakage to the outside of the pad 1. The above describes the basic configuration of Pad 1, but the configuration of Pad 1 described above is just one example and is not limited to this configuration.

[0050] <<Regarding the ease of installation and leak suppression of Pad 1>> Figures 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B illustrate the procedure for attaching pad 1. Figures 3A to 4B show the wearer from the front, while Figures 5A and 5B show the wearer from the side. Figures 4A and 5A correspond to each other, and Figures 4B and 5B correspond to each other. Figure 6A is an explanatory diagram of another method of attaching pad 1, and Figure 6B is an explanatory diagram of what happens when the penis 20 is misaligned.

[0051] As shown in Figure 1, the pad 1 (outer contour) has a recessed portion 30, a pair of notches 31, and a cutting line 32. The recessed portion 30 is a portion that is recessed inward in the longitudinal direction (to the other side) at the center of the width direction at one end of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction. The pair of notches 31 are portions that are recessed inward in the width direction at the center of the longitudinal direction on both sides of the pad 1 in the width direction. The cutting line 32 is a line that has length from the bottom of the recessed portion 30 toward the longitudinal direction, and is a line (perforation) in which a plurality of small openings or recesses are intermittently arranged.

[0052] The absorbent core 11 has a core recess 40 and a pair of core notches 41. The core recess 40 is a portion that is recessed inward in the longitudinal direction at a position corresponding to the recess 30. The core recess 40 is recessed longer in the longitudinal direction than the recess 30. The cutting line 32 is located in the center of the core recess 40 in the width direction. The core notches 41 are portions that are recessed inward in the width direction at a position corresponding to the notches 31.

[0053] Furthermore, the pad 1 has a "one-side region 1A" provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis 20, a "other-side region 1B" provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis 20, and a "folded region 1C" between the one-side region 1A and the other-side region 1B in the longitudinal direction, along the width direction, for folding the pad 1 so that the one-side region 1A and the other-side region 1B face each other. In the pad of this embodiment (Figure 1), the folded region 1C overlaps with the notch portion 31 and the core notch portion 41 in the longitudinal direction. The pad 1 is then folded and worn so that the folded region 1C is located closer to the tip of the penis 20 than the one-side region 1A.

[0054] The specific method for attaching pad 1 will now be explained. Here, the head of the wearer (for example, a person being cared for who is lying in bed) is considered the upper side, and the legs are considered the lower side. As shown in Figure 3A, the caregiver places pad 1 on the wearer so that the outer surface of pad 1 is in contact with the wearer's lower abdomen, the inner surface (absorbent surface) of pad 1 is in contact with the penis 20, and one side of pad 1 in the longitudinal direction corresponds to the wearer's lower side. The caregiver also aligns the recessed portion 30 of pad 1 with the base of the wearer's penis 20. If the perforation line 32 is torn (see Figure 9B below), align the base of the penis 20 with the torn portion.

[0055] If the tip of the penis 20 is pointing downwards towards the wearer, as shown in Figure 3A, the caregiver will turn the penis 20 upwards so that the tip of the penis 20 is pointing upwards towards the wearer, as shown in Figure 3B. In this way, one side of the pad 1, region 1A, is inserted between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis 20, which is pointing upwards towards the wearer.

[0056] Next, as shown in Figures 4A and 5A, the caregiver folds the pad 1 so that the folded area 1C of the pad 1 is located closer to the tip of the penis 20 and above the wearer than the other side area 1A. In other words, the caregiver folds the other side area 1B of the pad 1 downwards and away from the wearer's lower abdomen (towards the outer side, such as underwear or a disposable diaper), starting from the folded area 1C. As a result, the penis 20 is sandwiched between the one side area 1A and the other side area 1B of the pad 1 and in contact with the inner surface (absorbent surface) of the pad 1.

[0057] Next, as shown in Figures 4B and 5B, the caregiver tucks the other end of the other side of the pad 1's longitudinal region 1B between the wearer's legs (in the crotch area). After the state shown in Figure 4A or 4B, it is also preferable to bring the inner surfaces of both sides of the widthwise regions 1A and 1B that sandwich the penis 20 into contact with each other. This eliminates the gaps on the sides of the pad 1 in the widthwise direction, making it easier for the entire circumference of the penis 20 to be covered and adhered to the inner surface (absorbent surface) of the pad 1, and suppressing leakage from the side of the pad 1. This completes the attachment of the pad 1.

[0058] As described above, when the pad 1 is folded longitudinally in the folding region 1C, the penis 20 is sandwiched between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B, completing the attachment of the pad 1. Therefore, compared to, for example, attaching the pad by making one side region 1A cylindrical and wrapping it around the penis, the attachment process is simpler and the ease of attaching the pad 1 is improved.

[0059] Furthermore, since one side region 1A and the other side region 1B are substantially flat and face each other, the outer circumference of the penis 20 can be fitted so that it is completely covered by both side region 1A and the other side region 1B without any gaps. Therefore, compared to cases where an absorbent pad is simply placed inside underwear or a disposable diaper, as is done for female wearers, or when the penis is wrapped in a tubular part of a fixed size, gaps are less likely to occur between the inner surface (absorbent surface) of the pad 1 and the penis 20, regardless of the size of each wearer's penis 20. This increased airtightness between the pad 1 and the penis 20 helps to suppress leakage of excretory fluids. In addition, it helps to suppress displacement of the pad 1 due to the wearer's body movements or the wearer touching the penis 20, which also helps to suppress leakage of excretory fluids. As a result, the number of times underwear is washed and the number of times disposable diapers used in conjunction with the pad 1 are changed can be reduced.

[0060] Preferably, as shown in Figure 5A, the pad 1 is worn with the folded area 1C positioned above the wearer than the side area 1A. This causes the tip of the penis 20 to face upwards towards the wearer, separating the penis 20 from the scrotum 21. As a result, moisture buildup between the penis 20 and the scrotum 21 is reduced, and skin problems such as eczema and inflammation can be suppressed.

[0061] However, the method is not limited to this; as shown in the modified example in Figure 6A, the pad 1 may be attached with the tip of the penis 20 pointing downwards towards the wearer. In this case as well, the pad 1 is attached by folding the folded area 1C so that it is positioned closer to the tip of the penis 20 than the one-sided area 1A, so that the penis 20 is sandwiched between the one-sided area 1A and the other-sided area 1B, completing the attachment of the pad 1. In this case as well, it is easy to attach and the good seal makes leakage less likely. Furthermore, the pad 1 of this embodiment can be worn without sandwiching the penis 20 between the one-sided area 1A and the other-sided area 1B, depending on the wearer's situation. For example, if the length of the penis 20 is short, or if the wearer touches the penis 20 excessively, there is a risk that the penis 20 may easily slip out from between the one-sided area 1A and the other-sided area 1B (Figure 6B). In that case, similar to the method of attaching the pad for female wearers, the pad 1 can be attached without folding it, by placing the pad 1 along the crotch.

[0062] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, it is preferable that the length L2 from the center CL of the bent region 1C to the other end of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction is longer than the length L1 from the center CL of the bent region 1C to the other end of the pad 1 (L2 > L1). In other words, the length in the longitudinal direction of the other region 1B is longer than the length in the longitudinal direction of the one region 1A. If the pad 1 is equipped with an elastic member (for example, a leak-proof wall elastic member 7), the comparison of lengths L1 and L2 is performed in the unfolded and extended state of the pad 1.

[0063] Thus, it is preferable that the longitudinal length of the other side region 1B, which is folded away from the wearer's lower abdomen, is long. This allows the other end of the other side region 1B in the longitudinal direction, that is, the part of the other side region 1B that is on the other side of the other side region 1B that is opposite to the one side region 1A, to be in close contact with the wearer's scrotum 22 and to be tucked under the wearer's crotch, as shown in Figures 4B and 5B. Therefore, even if the penis 20 comes out from between the one side region 1A and the other side region 1B, as shown in Figure 6B from the state in Figure 5B, and the tip of the penis 20 points downwards towards the wearer, the tip of the penis 20 can still contact the other side region 1B. Thus, leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed. In addition, excretory fluid and moisture around the scrotum 22 are absorbed by the absorbent core 11 of the other side region 1B, which can suppress skin problems such as eczema and inflammation.

[0064] The central CL of the folding region 1C is the part that protrudes most from the top (Figure 5A) or bottom (Figure 6A) when the pad 1 is attached. When the folding region 1C has a pair of notches 31, as in the pad 1 of this embodiment, the longitudinal position of the top of the notch 31 (the part that is most recessed in the width direction) is considered to be the central CL of the folding region 1C. In this embodiment, the packaging fold line FL is also located at the central CL of the folding region 1C. In some cases, the folding region 1C does not have notches 31 and fold line FL, but has other folding guide parts (recesses 121, cut lines 122, and colored parts 123 of the absorbent core 12) which will be described later. In that case, the longitudinal center position of the other folding guide part is considered to be the central CL of the folding region 1C. The longitudinal length of the folding region 1C is equal to or greater than the length required to fold the absorbent core 11 (twice the thickness of the absorbent core 11). For example, the bending region 1C can be defined as the area extending from the center CL of the bending region 1C to both sides in the longitudinal direction, each distanced by the thickness of the absorbent core 11.

[0065] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the absorbent core 11 has a region 11A in the longitudinal direction, extending from the center CL of the folded region 1C to one end. The absorbent core 11 also has a region 11B, which is the same length as region 11A, and a region 11C that extends further in the longitudinal direction than region 11B, extending from the center CL of the folded region 1C to the other side. As a result, regions 11A and 11B of the absorbent core 11 can adhere mainly to the outer circumference of the penis 20, while region 11C of the absorbent core 11C can adhere to the scrotum 21 and the groin. Because the absorbent core 11 extends further in the longitudinal direction to the other side, excretory fluids and moisture around the scrotum 21 are more easily absorbed by region 11C of the absorbent core 11. In addition, any excretory fluids that could not be absorbed by regions 11A and 11B of the absorbent core 11 can be absorbed by region C.

[0066] Figure 7A is an explanatory diagram of the change in width of pad 1 in this embodiment, and Figure 7B is an explanatory diagram of the change in width of pad 100 in a modified example. As shown in Figure 7A, it is preferable that pad 1 has a portion (also called the "narrow portion P1") on the side of the longitudinal center C of pad 1 in which the length in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction.

[0067] As a result, the narrower portion P1 on the side of the pad 1 opposite the longitudinal center C conforms more easily to the wearer's groin area, making it easier to slip the narrower portion P1 under the wearer's crotch. Therefore, the ease of attaching the pad 1 is improved. In addition, because the pad 1 conforms to the wearer's body, gaps are less likely to form between the pad 1 and the wearer's crotch, suppressing leakage of excretory fluids through gaps. Furthermore, because the volume of the pad 1 in the groin area is reduced, interference between the pad 1 and the wearer is less likely to occur even when the wearer moves, suppressing the pad 1 from coming off.

[0068] As shown in the modified pad 100 of Figure 7B, a portion P100 whose length in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side in the longitudinal direction may be provided in the center of the other side region 1B in the longitudinal direction. By making the width of the other side in the longitudinal direction wider than the portion P100, it is possible to receive excrement such as feces.

[0069] Furthermore, the bending region 1C of the pad 1 in this embodiment has a notch 31 in its outer contour that extends from the widthwise edge toward the center. Therefore, the widthwise length of the pad 1 in the bending region 1C is shorter than the widthwise length of the adjacent region in the longitudinal direction, and the rigidity of the bending region 1C is weak. Thus, when the pad 1 is attached, the pad 1 is more likely to bend longitudinally starting from the bending region 1C, improving the ease of attaching the pad 1. In other words, the notch 31 of the pad 1 functions as a bending guide that guides the pad 1 to bend longitudinally. In addition, the state in which the pad 1 is bent in the bending region 1C is more easily maintained, and the state in which the penis 20 is sandwiched between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B is more easily maintained, thus suppressing leakage of excretory fluid.

[0070] Furthermore, the notch 31 allows caregivers to be guided to fold the pad 1 in the folding area 1C. This prevents the longitudinal length of one side area 1A from becoming too short. Thus, as shown in Figure 5A, the longitudinal lengths of the one side area 1A and the other side area 1B that sandwich the penis 20 are ensured, and an absorbent area for absorbing excretory fluid from the penis 20 is secured. Conversely, this prevents the longitudinal length of one side area 1A from becoming too long. Therefore, the end of the other side area 1B can be tucked under the crotch while keeping it in close contact with the scrotum 22.

[0071] Furthermore, the bending region 1C has a core notch 41 in which the absorbent core 11 extends from the widthwise edge toward the center. In the unfolded and extended state of the pad 1, the notch 31 has a portion that overlaps with the core notch 41 in the longitudinal direction. Specifically, the top of the notch 31 and the top of the core notch 41 coincide. Therefore, the widthwise length of the absorbent core 11 in the bending region 1C is shorter than the widthwise length of the longitudinally adjacent region. Thus, the pad 1 is more easily bent further in the longitudinal direction starting from the bending region 1C, improving the ease of attaching the pad 1.

[0072] In this embodiment, the shapes of the notches 31 and core notches 41 (Figure 1) are rectangular, but these shapes are not particularly limited and may be, for example, roughly triangular or semicircular. Also, the absorbent core 11 does not necessarily have to have core notches 41.

[0073] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the folding region 1C has a "packaging fold line FL" that runs along the width direction. The pad 1 of this embodiment is folded in half along the fold line FL so that the inner surfaces face each other, and is packaged individually or in groups for distribution. Therefore, the pad 1 has a crease that makes it easy to fold along the fold line FL, and the fold line FL functions as a folding guide. Thus, the pad 1 is easily bent further in the longitudinal direction starting from the folding region 1C, and this state is easily maintained. Consequently, the ease of attaching the pad 1 is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0074] However, the pad 1 may have packaging fold lines at positions other than the bending region 1C, and may be folded two or more times for packaging. In addition, one or more packaging fold lines may be provided in the longitudinal direction at positions offset from the bending region 1C.

[0075] Furthermore, the pad 1 does not necessarily have a folding guide section (a pair of notches 31, a pair of core notches 41, and a folding line FL for packaging) in the folding region 1C. In that case, the folding region of the pad 1 may be an area arbitrarily determined by the caregiver, for example, according to the length of the wearer's penis 20. In this case as well, the penis 20 can be sandwiched between one side region on one longitudinal side of the folding region and the other side region on the other longitudinal side, allowing the penis 20 to be closely fitted to the pad 1, resulting in an effect that is easy to put on and less prone to leakage.

[0076] Figures 8A to 8C are explanatory diagrams of the folding regions 101C to 103C of modified pads 101 to 103. The folding guide portion that makes the pad easier to fold in the folding region may have the following configuration. The folding region may include one of the folding guide portions of pad 1 described above (a pair of notches 31, a pair of core notches 41, and a packaging fold line FL) and the folding guide portions of the modified pads 101 to 103 described below, or it may include a combination of multiple portions.

[0077] For example, in the modified example of pad 101 in Figure 8A, the folded region 101C has a recess 121 in which the absorbent core 120 is recessed in the thickness direction. The basis weight (g / m²) of the fibers of the absorbent core 120 is used for the recess 121. 2Examples include a low basis weight section where the amount of fibers is less than the surrounding area, a slit where the fibers of the absorbent core 120 are substantially absent, and a compressed section where the absorbent core 120 is compressed in the thickness direction. In the compressed section, only the absorbent core 120 may be compressed, or other materials of the pad 101 (e.g., the top sheet) may be compressed together with the absorbent core 120. Due to the difference in rigidity between the recess 121 and the surrounding area, the modified pad 101 is more likely to bend in the longitudinal direction starting from the bending region 101C (recess 121), and this state is more likely to be maintained. Therefore, the ease of attaching the pad 101 is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0078] For example, in the modified version of the pad 102 shown in Figure 8B, the folding region 102C has a perforation line 122 (a so-called perforation) that is lengthwise in the width direction, located outside the widthwise direction of the absorbent core 124. When a caregiver tears the perforation line 122, the outer edge of the pad 102 in the folding region 102C is separated into one longitudinal side and the other longitudinal side. As a result, the widthwise length of the pad 102 in the folding region 102C is shortened, the rigidity is weakened, and the modified pad 102 is more likely to bend longitudinally starting from the folding region 102C (the torn part of the perforation line 122), and this state is more easily maintained. Therefore, the ease of attaching the pad 102 is improved, and leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0079] Furthermore, as shown in the modified example of pad 103 in Figure 8C, the folded region 103C may have a portion (colored portion 123) that is colored in a different color from the surrounding area. The colored portion 123 may be provided on either the inner surface or the outer surface of pad 1, or on both. The colored portion 123 only needs to be visible from the inside or outside in the thickness direction, and the material exposed on the inner or outer surface of the pad may be colored, or the material inside the pad may be colored. The method of forming the colored portion 123 is not particularly limited and can be printed or a method of arranging colored material. Also, the colored portion 123 may be a portion that is entirely colored (so-called solid color), or it may constitute a design, pattern, letters, etc.

[0080] By providing the colored portion 123, caregivers can be guided to fold the pad 103 in the folding area 103C. In other words, the pad 1 can be easily folded at the appropriate position in the longitudinal direction of the pad 103C. As a result, the longitudinal length of one side of the pad can be prevented from becoming too short, ensuring that the longitudinal lengths of the one side and the other side of the pad that sandwich the penis 20 are secured, and the absorption area is ensured. Conversely, the longitudinal length of one side of the pad can be prevented from becoming too long, allowing the end of the other side of the pad to be pressed tightly against the scrotum 21 or tucked under the groin.

[0081] The color that is different from the surroundings should be one that a human eye can perceive as a difference in color. Preferably, the color difference between the colored area 123 and the color of the adjacent area should be such that they can be distinguished. A general-purpose colorimeter (for example, a Konica Minolta CR-300 or equivalent) can be used to measure the color difference. The pad 1, in its unfolded and extended state, is set on a designated test stand with the side on which the colored area 123 is located facing upwards, and the measurement is taken. Specifically, based on tolerance grades commonly used in JIS standards or various industry associations, for example, L in accordance with CIE1976 * a * b * The color difference (ΔE) calculated using the color difference formula within the color space is preferably 0.8 or greater, more preferably 1.6 or greater, more preferably 3.2 or greater, more preferably 6.5 or greater, more preferably 13.0 or greater, and even more preferably 25.0 or greater.

[0082] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, one side region 1A of the pad 1 has a "recessed portion 30" in its outer contour, which is recessed from one end in the longitudinal direction to the other. The presence of the recessed portion 30 allows the caregiver to be informed that one side region 1A of the longitudinally long pad 1 is the region that will be placed along the base of the penis 20. In addition, the recessed portion 30 in this embodiment is located in the center of the pad 1 in the left-right direction. Therefore, by aligning the penis 20 with the position of the recessed portion 30, the base of the penis 20 can be positioned in the center of the pad 1 in the left-right direction without being biased to one side.

[0083] Thus, the recessed portion 30 functions as a "marker portion M" indicating the placement of the penis 20. Because one side region 1A has the marker portion M (recessed portion 30), the penis 20 can be placed in the appropriate position on the pad 1. Therefore, the penis 20 can be sandwiched between the one side region 1A and the other side region 1B, and the outer circumference of the penis can be brought into close contact with the absorbent surface of the pad 1, thereby suppressing leakage of excretory fluid. In addition, the shape of the recessed portion 30 makes it easier for caregivers to intuitively recognize that the base of the penis 20 should be positioned in the recessed portion 30. Therefore, the orientation of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction relative to the wearer can be immediately determined, improving the ease of attaching the pad 1. The shape of the recessed portion 30 is not particularly limited and may be a rectangular shape that is recessed toward the other side in the longitudinal direction as shown in Figure 1, or it may be a curved shape (approximately semicircular), a V-shape, etc.

[0084] Furthermore, the presence of the recessed portion 30 allows the base of the penis 20 to be positioned further to the other side (inward) than one end of the pad 1 (one-sided region 1A), compared to a pad without a recessed portion. Therefore, displacement of the base of the penis 20 relative to the pad 1 is less likely to occur during or after application. In addition, since a portion of the outer circumference of the base of the penis 20 is surrounded by the pad 1 and the absorbent core 11 during application, leakage of excretory fluid is less likely.

[0085] Figure 9A is an explanatory diagram of one side region 1A before cutting along the cut line 32, and Figure 9B is an explanatory diagram of one side region 1A after cutting along the cut line 32. Figures 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams of the cut lines 131 to 133 of modified pads 104 to 106. Figure 11 is an explanatory diagram of the slit 33. As shown in Figure 9A, one side region 1A has a "cut line 32" with a length in the longitudinal direction at one end in the longitudinal direction. The cut line 32 in this embodiment is provided in the center of the pad 1 in the left-right direction and extends from the bottom of the recess 30 of the pad 1 (one end of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction) toward the other side. The cut line 32, like the recess 30, functions as a "marker M" indicating the position of the penis 20. Regardless of whether or not amputation is performed, the presence of a cutting line 32 in one side region 1A allows caregivers to be instructed that one side region 1A is the region that should be placed along the base of the penis 20.

[0086] Furthermore, when the caregiver tears the perforation line 32 when attaching the pad 1, one side region 1A is separated into one side and the other side in the left-right direction along the perforation line 32, as shown in Figure 9B. The base of the penis 20 can be inserted into this separated portion, allowing the pad 1 to be attached. This makes it less likely for the base of the penis 20 to shift relative to the pad 1 during attachment or while wearing it. The perforation line 32 is located in the core recess 40. Therefore, after the perforation line 32 is torn, the absorbent core 11 is located on both sides of the perforation line 32 in the width direction. Thus, by inserting the base of the penis 20 into the torn portion of the perforation line 32, part or all of the outer circumference of the penis 20 is surrounded by the absorbent core 11. This further suppresses leakage of excretory fluid from the penis 20. In addition, since the perforation line 32 is not torn before using the pad 1, unnecessary bending of the pad 1 before use can be suppressed.

[0087] In addition to the above, instead of the cut line 32 of pad 1, one side region 1A may have a "slit (cut, elongated gap) 33" with a length in the longitudinal direction at one end in the longitudinal direction. In other words, the position where the penis 20 is inserted may be cut in advance, saving the caregiver time. In this case as well, the slit 33 functions as a marker M, indicating to the caregiver that one side region 1A is the region that should be placed along the base of the penis 20. Furthermore, the base of the penis 20 can be inserted into the slit 33 and pad 1 can be attached, making it less likely for the base of the penis 20 to be misaligned with pad 1. Also, since part or all of the outer circumference of the base of the penis 20 is surrounded and attached by pad 1 or absorbent core 11, leakage of excretory fluid is less likely.

[0088] The cut line 32 on the pad 1 shown in Figure 1 is a single straight line along the longitudinal direction, but the shape of the cut line is not limited to this. For example, as with the cut line 131 on the modified pad 104 in Figure 10A, a circular cut line may be combined with the end of a single straight cut line along the longitudinal direction. Alternatively, as with the modified pad 105 in Figure 10B, a circular cut line may be combined with the end of a rectangular cut line (two cut lines spaced apart in the width direction). In these cases, a part of the pad 104, 105 can be cut out by tearing the circular cut line. The base of the penis 20 can be placed in the circular cut-out portion.

[0089] Alternatively, as shown in the modified example of pad 106 in Figure 10C, the cut line 133 may be V-shaped, tapering toward the other side in the longitudinal direction. In this case, the base of the penis 20 can be positioned in the V-shaped cutout. In the modified example of cut lines 131-133, the base of the penis 20 can also be positioned by extending inward from one end of the one-sided region 1A. Therefore, since the outer circumference of the base of the penis 20 is surrounded by the pad 1 (preferably an absorbent core), leakage of excretory fluid can be suppressed.

[0090] The core recess 40 of the pad 1 shown in Figure 1 is relatively wide. Therefore, when the cut line 32 is torn and the pad is attached, the base of the penis 20 can easily fit into the core recess 40. However, the width of the core recess may be narrower than the width of the core recess 40 shown in Figure 1, and the shape of the core recess may be a roughly elliptical shape that is elongated in the longitudinal direction of the pad 1.

[0091] Figures 12A to 12C are explanatory diagrams of the markings M of modified pads 108 and 109. Figure 12B is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent core 136 at position AA in Figure 12A. The markings M indicating the placement of the penis 20 may consist of one of the recessed portion 30 and cut line 32 of the pad 1 described above, and the markings M of the modified pads 108 and 109 described below, or a combination of several of them.

[0092] The marker portion M may be an uneven surface that has a recessed shape in the thickness direction. It is sufficient that at least one of the inner surface and outer surface of the pad in the thickness direction has an uneven shape. This allows the caregiver to recognize the marker portion M by sight or touch, position the penis 20 in the appropriate location (one side region) of the pad, and put the pad on the wearer.

[0093] For example, as shown in the modified pad 108 in Figures 12A and 12B, the absorbent core 136 has a basis weight (g / m²) compared to the surrounding area. 2The surface of the pad 108 may be made uneven by providing a low-basis-weight section 137 with a low basis weight. In addition, the surface of the pad may be made uneven by providing a slit in which the basis weight of the absorbent core is substantially zero, providing a high-basis-weight section (convex section) in which the basis weight of the absorbent core is higher than that of the surrounding area, or providing a compression section that compresses the absorbent core in the thickness direction. In the case of a compression section, only the absorbent core may be compressed, or it may be compressed together with other materials constituting the pad (e.g., top sheet, back sheet, etc.). Also, in the pad 108 of Figure 12A, there is one recess (low-basis-weight section 137) with a circular planar shape. However, the planar shape, number, and arrangement of the recess or convex section are not particularly limited. For example, the convex or recess may be a rectangular shape that is long in the width direction, or there may be multiple convex or multiple recesses. Also, as shown in Figure 12A, the recess is not limited to being located inside (on the other side) of one end of the pad in the longitudinal direction, but for example, the recess or convex section may be provided along one end of the pad.

[0094] Furthermore, the marker portion M may be a part colored in a different color from the surrounding area. For example, in the modified example shown in Figure 12C, a circular colored portion 138 is provided as the marker portion M in one side region of the pad 109. Therefore, the caregiver can visually recognize the marker portion M and position the penis 20 in the appropriate position (one side region) of the pad, allowing the wearer to put the pad on.

[0095] The planar shape, number, and placement of the colored portion 138 are not limited to those shown in Figure 12C. The colored portion 138 may be provided on either the inner or outer surface of the pad, or on both. The colored portion 138 only needs to be visible from the inside or outside in the thickness direction, and the material exposed on the inner or outer surface of the pad may be colored, or the material inside the pad may be colored. Furthermore, the colored portion 138 may be a solid colored area, or it may constitute a design, pattern, letters, etc. The method of forming the colored portion 138 is not particularly limited and can be printed or a method of arranging colored material. The definition of a color different from the surrounding area is the same as for the colored portion 123 provided in the folding region 1C.

[0096] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, when the side of the pad 1 that contacts the penis 20 is considered the inner side in the thickness direction, the pad 1 has a pair of leak-proof wall portions 6 that are elongated in the longitudinal direction and can stand upright on the inner side in the thickness direction on both sides in the width direction. As a result, even if the excreted fluid discharged between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B that sandwich the penis 20 flows outward in the width direction of both regions (1A, 1B), it can be blocked by the upright portions of the leak-proof wall portions 6. Therefore, lateral leakage of excreted fluid from the pad 1 can be suppressed.

[0097] Figures 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams of the high-basis-weight portion 141 of a modified pad 110. Figure 13B is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent core 140 at position BB in Figure 13A. The pad 110 may have a pair of high-basis-weight portions 141 that are longer in the longitudinal direction on both sides of the absorbent core 140 in the width direction and have a higher basis weight than the surrounding area. The high-basis-weight portion 141 can absorb more excrement than the surrounding area. Therefore, even if the excrement excreted between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B flows outwards in the width direction of both regions (1A, 1B), the high-basis-weight portion 141 can absorb the excrement, and lateral leakage of excrement from the pad 1 can be suppressed. Preferably, as shown in Figure 13B, the high-basis-weight portion 141 has a thicker thickness than the surrounding area of ​​the absorbent core 140 and has a convex shape that protrudes inward in the thickness direction. This allows the convex, high-basis-volume section 141 to dam up the excrement, further suppressing lateral leakage of the excrement.

[0098] Furthermore, as mentioned above (see Figure 1), the length from the center CL of the bent region 1C to one end of the pad 1 in the longitudinal direction is defined as the first length L1. In this case, it is preferable that, in the longitudinal direction, a pair of leak-proof wall portions 6 or a pair of high-basis-weight portions 141 are provided over a region R1 extending from the center CL of the bent region 1C to a position at a distance of the first length L1 on the other side. If the pad 1 includes an elastic member, the region R1 is determined in the extended state of the pad 1.

[0099] According to the above, at least one pair of leak-proof walls 6 or one pair of high-basis-weight sections 141 are provided in the region R1 of the other side region 1B that sandwiches the penis 20, thereby suppressing lateral leakage of excretory fluid. Furthermore, when the pad 1 is properly fitted and folded so that the other side region 1B is located further away from the wearer's lower abdomen than the one side region 1A, the other side region 1B is located on the outer side of the pad 1 (the side of underwear or disposable diaper, etc.). Therefore, according to the above, lateral leakage of excretory fluid is suppressed in the region R1 located on the outer side, and soiling of the outer garment can be suppressed.

[0100] Preferably, as in the pad 1 of this embodiment, a pair of leak-proof wall portions 6 (or high-basis-weight portions 141) are provided over a wide area in the longitudinal direction, from one side region 1A to the other side region 1B. This suppresses lateral leakage of excretory fluid over a wide area in the longitudinal direction of the pad 1.

[0101] Figure 14 is a view of the pad 1 folded in the folding region 1C, as seen from the other region 1B. The figure virtually shows the outer contour of the absorbent core 11 in the one-side region 1A. The pad 1 is worn folded such that the other-side region 1B is located further away from the wearer's lower abdomen than the one-side region 1A. When viewing the folded pad 1 from the other-side region 1B side (outer side) in the thickness direction, it is preferable that the absorbent core 11 in the one-side region 1A is covered by the other-side region 1B. For this reason, in the pad 1 of this embodiment (Figure 1), the area of ​​the pad 1 on the other side of the folding region 1C (other-side region 1B) is larger than the area of ​​the absorbent core 11 located on the one-side of the pad 1 (one-side region 1A) than the central CL.

[0102] As a result, the wastewater absorbed by the absorbent core 11 in one side region 1A can be received by the opposing other side region 1B. Therefore, it is difficult for wastewater to leak to the outer side, and soiling of the outer side can be suppressed. For example, even if some wastewater returns from the absorbent core 11 in one side region 1A, it can be prevented from leaking out onto the outer side.

[0103] <<Suggested method for wearing Pad 1>> The proposed method for wearing pad 1 described above comprises the following steps. First, as shown in Figure 3B, with the wearer's head facing upwards and legs facing downwards, the proposed step is to insert one side region 1A of pad 1 between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis 20 with its tip pointing upwards. Second, as shown in Figures 4A and 5A, the proposed step is to fold the other side region 1B downwards from the state in which one side region 1A is inserted.

[0104] This allows us to propose a wearing method to the user that results in a proper fit where the penis 20 is sandwiched between one side region 1A and the other side region 1B. In other words, we can propose a wearing method that is easy to put on and less likely to leak excretory fluids. Furthermore, by suggesting that the penis 20 be worn facing upwards towards the wearer, the penis 20 and scrotum 21 are separated. Therefore, moisture is less likely to occur between the penis 20 and scrotum 21, and we can propose a wearing method that can suppress skin problems.

[0105] Specific methods for suggesting the above-mentioned method of wearing the pad include having a third party directly suggest it to the caregiver or wearer in a hospital, nursing home, or at home. The third party may suggest it while attaching pad 1 to a mannequin, using printed materials, or displaying the wearing method on an electronic device (PC, tablet, smartphone, etc.). In particular, showing each step of the wearing method with diagrams (still images such as photographs or illustrations) or videos will allow caregivers to visually confirm how to wear pad 1 and make it easier to understand.

[0106] Furthermore, the method of suggesting how to wear the pad may be suggested in conjunction with pad 1. Example For example, instructions on how to wear Pad 1 may be provided to caregivers, etc., by showing them on the packaging of Pad 1, the instruction manual enclosed in the packaging, catalogs and brochures introducing Pad 1, advertisements for Pad 1 (paper and TV), POP displays on Pad 1 shelves, street monitors, websites introducing and selling Pad 1, social media posts, and responses to users in automated conversation programs (ChatBots). In addition, a QR code (registered trademark) or similar that provides access to a website displaying instructions on how to wear Pad 1 may be placed on the packaging of Pad 1, etc.

[0107] ===Other Embodiments=== The embodiments described above are provided to facilitate understanding of the present invention and are not intended to limit its interpretation. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from its spirit, and it goes without saying that the present invention includes equivalents thereof. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0108] 1. Absorbent pads for men (absorbent items for men), 1A One-sided region, 1B Other side area, 1C Folding region, 2 top seats, 3 back seats, 4. Exterior seats, 5. Side seats, 6 Leak-proof wall section, 7 Leak-proof wall elastic member, 10 absorbent material, 11 absorbent core, 12 core wrap sheet, 30 recessed part, 31 notched part, 32 Cutting lines, 33 Slits, 40 Core recess, 41 Core notch, 100-109 Men's absorbent pads (men's absorbent products), 120 absorbent core 121 Recess, 122 Cut line, 123 Colored area, FL fold line, M marking area,

Claims

1. It has longitudinal, widthwise, and thicknesswise directions that are mutually orthogonal, An absorbent article for men, equipped with an absorbent core that absorbs excretory fluids, A one-sided region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction for holding the penis, The other side region provided on the other longitudinal side for holding the penis, In the longitudinal direction, between the one side region and the other side region, there is a folding region for folding the absorbent article for men along the width direction such that the one side region and the other side region face each other, An absorbent article for men, characterized in that it is worn folded such that the folded region is located closer to the tip of the penis than the one-sided region.

2. The absorbent article for men according to claim 1, An absorbent article for men, characterized in that, in the longitudinal direction, the length from the center of the folded region to the other end of the absorbent article for men is longer than the length from the center of the folded region to the one end of the absorbent article for men.

3. An absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, An absorbent article for men, characterized in that, on the other side of the longitudinal direction from the center, there is a portion in which the length in the width direction gradually decreases toward the other side of the longitudinal direction.

4. An absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, The aforementioned folding region is characterized in that its outer contour has a notch that extends from the end in the width direction toward the center, making it an absorbent article for men.

5. An absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, The aforementioned folding region is characterized by having a packaging fold line along the width direction of the absorbent article for men.

6. An absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, The aforementioned folding region is characterized by having a recess in which the absorbent core is indented in the thickness direction, making it an absorbent article for men.

7. An absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, The absorbent article for men is characterized in that the folding region has a cut line having a length in the width direction, located outside the width direction of the absorbent core.

8. An absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, The aforementioned folded region is characterized by having a portion colored in a different color from the surrounding area, making it an absorbent article for men.

9. An absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, The absorbent article for men is characterized in that the aforementioned one-sided region has a marking portion indicating the position of the penis.

10. The absorbent article for men according to claim 9, The aforementioned marking portion is an uneven portion that has an uneven shape in the thickness direction, and is characterized in that it is an absorbent article for men.

11. The absorbent article for men according to claim 9, The aforementioned marked portion is characterized by being a part colored in a different color from the surrounding area.

12. An absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, The absorbent article for men is characterized in that the one-sided region has an outer contour that is recessed from the one-sided end in the longitudinal direction toward the other side.

13. An absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, The absorbent article for men is characterized in that the one-sided region has a cut line or slit having a length in the longitudinal direction at the one-sided end in the longitudinal direction.

14. An absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, When the side that contacts the penis in the thickness direction is considered the inner side, On both sides in the width direction, there is a pair of leak-proof wall portions that can stand upright on the inner side in the thickness direction, extending in the longitudinal direction, or An absorbent article for men, characterized in that the absorbent core has a pair of high-basis-weight portions extending in the longitudinal direction on both sides in the width direction, with a higher basis weight than the surrounding area.

15. The absorbent article for men according to claim 14, In the longitudinal direction, when the length from the center of the folded region to one end of the absorbent article for men is defined as the first length, In the longitudinal direction, the pair of leak-proof wall portions or the pair of high-basis-weight portions are provided in an area extending at least from the center to a position separated by a first length on the other side, in the absorbent article for men.

16. An absorbent article for men according to claim 1 or 2, The other side region is folded and worn so that it is positioned further away from the wearer's lower abdomen than the other side region. An absorbent article for men, characterized in that, when the bent region of the absorbent article for men is viewed from the other side of the region in the thickness direction, the absorbent core of the one side region is covered by the other side region.

17. It has longitudinal, widthwise, and thicknesswise directions that are mutually orthogonal, An absorbent core that absorbs excretory fluids, A one-sided region provided on one side in the longitudinal direction, The other side region provided on the other side in the longitudinal direction, A proposed method for wearing absorbent articles for men having the following characteristics: The process involves arranging the wearer with their head facing upwards and their legs facing downwards, such that the one-sided region is inserted between the wearer's lower abdomen and the penis, with its tip pointing upwards. A step of proposing to fold the other side region downwards from the state in which it is inserted, A proposed method for wearing an absorbent article for men, characterized by having [a certain feature].

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