Reusable incontinence pants for men

Abstract

Men's reusable incontinence pants have a penis pocket provided or formed in the gusset area on the inside of the pants, the penis pocket has an opening for receiving the penis, located on the upper side of the penis pocket when viewed in the direction of wear, the penis pocket is liquid impermeable circumferentially and downward when viewed in the direction of wear, and a liquid absorbent core is located inside the penis pocket.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to reusable incontinence pants for gentlemen, comprising a pocket for the penis provided or formed in the crotch region inside the pants. The penis pocket has an opening for receiving the penis, which is arranged above the penis pocket when viewed in the wearing direction. The penis pocket is liquid-impermeable downward when viewed in the circumferential direction and the wearing direction, and a liquid-absorbent core is arranged inside the penis pocket.

Background Art

[0002] Worldwide, 200 million people are affected by incontinence, that is, the inability to control urination, which is an excretory function. In the future, the number of elderly people in society is expected to increase further. In 2022, the sales of incontinence products exceeded 3 billion euros in Europe alone.

[0003] Incontinence can be distinguished between mild, moderate and severe. Severe incontinence is characterized by uncontrolled sudden urination with a urine volume exceeding 200 mL / 4 hours. In severe incontinence, the most highly absorbent aids, such as disposable pants or diaper pants, are recommended. In particular, diaper pants provide good leakage protection for the parties concerned.

[0004] Diaper pants make many parties feel ashamed. Diaper pants look bad and it is immediately obvious that one is wearing them. Furthermore, based on the increasing awareness of environmental protection, it is desired to use reusable alternatives instead of disposable products. Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide an alternative to diaper pants that looks better and contributes to reducing waste volume. This problem is solved by the present invention.

Summary of the Invention

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A first aspect of the present invention relates to reusable incontinence pants for men, comprising a penis pocket provided or formed in the gusset area on the inside of the pants, wherein the penis pocket has an opening for receiving the penis, positioned on the upper side of the penis pocket when viewed in the direction of wear, the penis pocket is impermeable to liquid in the circumferential direction and downward when viewed in the direction of wear, and a liquid-absorbing core (also referred to herein as an absorbent core) is disposed inside the penis pocket.

[0006] Reusable incontinence pants are particularly advantageous in their good appearance, resembling regular men's underwear. A further advantage is their reusability; that is, they can be washed at 90°C and dried.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the penis pocket may have a first liquid-impermeable layer closest to the body. Furthermore, the first layer may comprise a textile layer, which is coated with an adhesive coating material. The coating material may be or may comprise an elastomer, preferably silicone. Furthermore, it is preferable that the elastomer, preferably silicone, is printed onto the textile. Other coating forms are also possible. The coating may be applied to the side of the textile layer facing the body or to the side away from the body. Furthermore, the coating may be flocked. Furthermore, it has been specified that the first layer may comprise a mesh layer. The mesh layer or textile layer may be closest to the body (when wearing the pants).

[0008] A further preferred configuration of the penile pocket is to have, together with the first layer, a second liquid-absorbent and / or liquid-emissive layer that forms an opening for receiving the penis. The second layer may comprise a mesh layer and a liquid-absorbent layer. Preferably, the mesh layer is closer to the body than the liquid-absorbent layer. The liquid-absorbent layer of the first layer may be based on, contain, or consist of pile fabric, nonwoven fabric, molton or polyester.

[0009] A suitable penile pocket further includes a liquid-impermeable third layer that, together with the first layer, seals the penile pocket circumferentially and downward when viewed in the direction of wear. The third layer may comprise a textile layer, which is coated with an adhesive coating material. The coating material is preferably defined as described above in relation to the first layer. The coating may be applied to the side of the textile layer facing the body or to the side away from the body. Preferably, the coating may be flocked. Furthermore, the third layer may comprise a mesh layer. The mesh layer may be closer to the body than the textile layer, or the textile layer may be closer to the body than the mesh layer.

[0010] Furthermore, it is preferable that the third layer comprises a liquid-absorbing layer. The liquid-absorbing layer of the third layer may be closer to the body than the textile layer of the third layer. Preferably, the liquid-absorbing layer of the third layer is based on or comprises pile fabric, nonwoven fabric, molton or polyester.

[0011] A replaceable and / or persistent liquid-absorbing core may be positioned between the second and third layers. In particular, the second layer, together with the third layer, may form an upwardly open pocket for inserting (and removing) the (replaceable) liquid-absorbing core. If the liquid-absorbing core is replaceable, it is preferably based on, containing, or composed of a superabsorbent polymer.

[0012] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a fourth layer is adjacent to the third layer on the side opposite to the body. The fourth layer may have a textile layer. The fourth layer may form the outermost layer of the pants.

[0013] Various means are possible to ensure sealing at the edges of adjacent layers. Several means are described below as examples. When the penile pocket is formed by two fluid-impermeable layers, for example, a first layer and a third layer as described above, the two layers may be sutured together at their lateral and lower edge regions and, if applicable, sealed with sealing tape.

[0014] Alternatively, if the penile pocket is formed by two fluid-impermeable layers, preferably a first layer and a third layer as described above, the two layers may be folded at their lateral and lower edge regions and sealed by suturing and optionally by sealing the suture holes with a fused film.

[0015] In a further alternative configuration, the penile pocket may be formed by a single, fluid-impermeable layer in the form of a pouch.

[0016] The various layers of the layered structure described herein may be joined to one another by sutures, adhesive bonds, welds, and combinations thereof, particularly combinations of sutures and adhesive bonds or combinations of sutures and welds, selected from this group.

[0017] Within the scope of the present invention, the specific configuration of the penile pocket may be modified as required. For example, the position of the opening of the penile pocket may be adapted to the anatomical structure of the male. Furthermore, the circumference and / or length of the penile pocket may be adapted to the anatomical structure of the male. The circumference and / or length of the penile pocket and / or the circumference and / or length of the pocket for inserting a replaceable absorbent core may be adapted to the volume of fluid to be absorbed (i.e., the symptom classification of incontinence). In this regard, it has been specified that the penile pocket, in particular the portion forming the pocket for inserting the absorbent core, extends to the rear (i.e., buttock) region of the pants.

[0018] Furthermore, the opening of the penile pocket may be located at the same height as the pocket opening for inserting the absorbent core, or it may be located lower than this opening. In addition to the opening, the penile pocket may also have a notch or cutout in the layer closest to the body, preferably the first layer as described above. Alternatively, the layer closest to the body of the penile pocket, preferably the first layer as described above, may be formed by two sections that partially overlap each other. The penile pocket may also be made of an expandable material.

[0019] The pocket opening for inserting the absorbent core or a replaceable absorbent core is accessible from the inside of the pants. The replaceable absorbent core may be reusable (i.e., washable) or disposable.

[0020] Further aspects of the present invention relate to the medical or non-medical use of incontinence pants as defined herein in cases of mild, moderate, or severe incontinence.

[0021] The manufacture of incontinence pants as defined herein constitutes a further aspect of the present invention. The manufacture according to the present invention is Prepare the base material for the pants, To create a penis pocket, Attaching a penis pocket to the gusset area of ​​the underwear base material, In some cases, applying a sealing tape to the area where the penile pocket is attached to the crotch region, is included.

[0022] Finally, it should be noted that each feature described in relation to a particular aspect or particular embodiment can be combined with another aspect or embodiment, unless the combination is technically meaningless or impossible.

[0023] Hereinafter, the concepts according to the present invention, non-limiting embodiments of the concepts according to the present invention, and further advantages will be described with reference to the drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0024] [Figure 1] FIG. showing the front side of a gentleman's incontinence pants according to the present invention with the penile pocket 10 turned inside out. [Figure 2] FIG. showing various different configurations of the penile pocket. [Figure 3] FIG. showing the front side (left side) and the back side (right side) of the pants according to the present invention with a penile pocket turned inside out. [Figure 4] FIG. showing a cross-sectional view of a preferred layer structure of the penile pocket.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0025] The description of the present invention is merely illustrative in this specification and should not be construed as limiting the scope or application scope of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 1 shows the front of the men's incontinence pants 1 according to the present invention turned inside out, and the men's incontinence pants 1 have a penis pocket 10 located in the gusset area on the inside of the pants 1. The penis pocket 10 has an opening 12 for receiving the penis, and the opening 12 is located on the upper side of the penis pocket 10 when viewed in the direction of wear. The penis pocket 10 is liquid impermeable in the circumferential direction and downward (along the edge 114) when viewed in the direction of wear. The penis pocket 10 has a first liquid impermeable layer 110 closest to the body. The penis pocket 10 has a first layer 110 and a second layer 120 which will be described in detail in relation to Figure 4. Figure 1 also shows an opening 14 for inserting a replaceable absorbent core into the inside of the penis pocket 10.

[0027] Figure 2 shows various configurations of the penile pockets 10, 10a, 10b, and 10c, viewed from the inside. Compared to the penile pocket 10 shown in Figure 1, the penile pocket 10a is formed by two sections that partially overlap each other. The penile pocket 10b has a cutout in the layer closest to the body. The penile pocket 10c has a notch in the layer closest to the body.

[0028] Figure 3 shows the front (left) and rear (right) sides of the pants 1a according to the present invention, turned inside out, with a penis pocket 10a. In this example, the length of the pocket for inserting a replaceable absorbent core extends to the rear (i.e., buttock) area of ​​the pants. This allows the use of an absorbent core with higher liquid absorption capacity. The arrow in the right-hand panel of Figure 3 indicates that an absorbent core or an additional absorbent core can be inserted from the rear through an opening 16. This opening 16 may be provided additionally to or in place of the opening 14.

[0029] Figure 4 shows a cross-sectional view of a preferred layered structure of the penile pocket 10. The penile pocket 10 has three layers 110, 120, and 130 forming the penile pocket 10, running from the inside A (body side) to the outside B. The fourth layer 140 forms the outermost layer. Each layer will be described in detail below.

[0030] The first layer 110 is liquid-impermeable and is directly adjacent to the wearer's body. The first layer 110 is multilayered and has a textile layer 115, which has a liquid-impermeable coating 116. The coating 116 is located on the side of the textile layer 115 that is away from the body. Furthermore, the coating has a flock layer 117 on the side that is away from the body. In addition, the first layer 110 has a mesh layer 118 that forms the inside of the penis pocket 10.

[0031] The second layer 120 is liquid-absorbent and / or liquid-extracting. The second layer 120, together with the first layer 110, forms an opening 12 for receiving the penis. The second layer 120 has a mesh layer 125 and a liquid-absorbent and / or liquid-extracting layer 126. Preferably, the mesh layer 125 is closer to the body than the layer 126.

[0032] The third layer 130 is liquid-impermeable. Together with the first layer 110, the third layer 130 seals the penis pocket 10 circumferentially and downward when viewed in the direction of wear. The third layer 130 comprises a textile layer 135. This textile layer 135 is coated with a liquid-impermeable coating 136. This coating 136 is located on the side of the textile layer 135 opposite to the body. Furthermore, the coating 136 has a flock layer 137. In addition, the third layer 130 has a layer 138 (a mesh layer and / or a liquid-absorbing layer) that is closer to the body than the textile layer 135.

[0033] A replaceable and / or persistent absorbent core may be positioned between the second layer 120 and the third layer 130. In particular, the second layer 120, together with the third layer 130, forms an upwardly open pocket for inserting the absorbent core. The absorbent core may be inserted through the opening 14.

[0034] The fourth layer 140 is adjacent to the third layer 130 on the side opposite to the body. The fourth layer 140 may have a textile layer. The fourth layer 140 may form the outermost layer of the pants 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the fourth layer 140 is a single layer.

Claims

1. Reusable incontinence pants for men, comprising a penis pocket provided or formed in the gusset area on the inside of the pants, the penis pocket having an opening for receiving the penis, positioned on the upper side of the penis pocket when viewed in the direction of wear, the penis pocket being impermeable to liquid in the circumferential direction and downward when viewed in the direction of wear, and a liquid-absorbing core being disposed inside the penis pocket.

2. The incontinence pants according to claim 1, wherein the penis pocket has a first layer that is impermeable to liquid.

3. The incontinence pants according to claim 2, wherein the first layer comprises a textile layer, the textile layer is coated with an adhesive coating material, the coating material being or containing an elastomer.

4. The incontinence pants according to claim 3, wherein the elastomer is printed on the side of the textile layer facing the body or the side away from the body.

5. The incontinence pants according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the first layer comprises a mesh layer, and the mesh layer is closest to the body or the textile layer is closest to the body.

6. Incontinence pants according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the penis pocket, together with the first layer, has a second liquid-absorbent and / or liquid-emissive layer that forms the opening for receiving the penis.

7. The incontinence pants according to claim 6, wherein the second layer comprises a mesh layer and a liquid-absorbing layer, and the mesh layer is closer to the body than the liquid-absorbing layer.

8. The incontinence pants according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the penis pocket has a liquid-impermeable third layer that, together with the first layer, seals the penis pocket downward when viewed circumferentially and in the direction of wear.

9. The incontinence pants according to claim 8, wherein the third layer comprises a textile layer, the textile layer is coated with an adhesive coating material, the coating material being or comprising an elastomer.

10. The incontinence pants according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the third layer comprises a liquid-absorbing layer, and the liquid-absorbing layer of the third layer is closer to the body than the textile layer of the third layer.

11. The following features: The second layer, together with the third layer, forms an upward-opening pocket for inserting a replaceable liquid-absorbing core; A replaceable liquid-absorbing core is positioned between the second layer and the third layer; A persistent liquid-absorbing core is positioned between the second layer and the third layer; The aforementioned liquid-absorbing core contains a superabsorbent polymer: Incontinence pants according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein one or more of the features of the above are satisfied.

12. The aforementioned penile pocket is a) Two liquid-impermeable layers sutured to each other at the lateral and lower edge regions and sealed with sealing tape, or b) Two liquid-impermeable layers that are folded at the lateral and lower edge regions of the two layers and sealed by suturing and sealing of the suture hole with a fused film, or c) A single liquid-impermeable layer in the shape of a bag. Incontinence pants according to any one of claims 1 to 11, formed by the above.

13. The following features: The position of the opening of the aforementioned penile pocket is adapted to the anatomical structure of the male; The circumference and length of the aforementioned penile pocket are adapted to the anatomical structure of the male; The circumference and length of the aforementioned penile pocket are adapted to the volume of liquid to be absorbed; The circumference and length of the pocket for inserting the replaceable liquid-absorbing core are adapted to the volume of liquid to be absorbed; The aforementioned penis pocket extends to the rear area of ​​the pants; The pocket for inserting the liquid-absorbing core extends to the rear area of ​​the pants: Incontinence pants according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein one or more of the features of the above are satisfied.

14. Use of incontinence pants according to any one of claims 1 to 13 for mild, moderate, or severe incontinence.

15. A method for manufacturing incontinence pants according to any one of claims 1 to 13, Prepare the base material for the pants, To create a liquid-impermeable penile pocket facing downwards in both the circumferential and wearing directions, The penis pocket is attached to the gusset area of ​​the pants base material, A method that includes this.

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