US4631062A — Labial sanitary pad

Claim 1

Independent Claim 100 words

An anatomically, generally self-conforming sanitary napkin configured for partial labial disposition within the vestibule of a wearer and for at least partially occluding said vestibule respecting fluid flow therefrom, said napkin comprising a fluid absorbent body having a posterior region including a raised profile for projection within said vestibule intermediate the labia majora inwardly bounding same from a position posteriorly remote from the clitoris and extending to the rearwardmost aspect of said vestibule, and an anterior region merging with said posterior region for a generally external disposition about the vulvar region over said labia majora and spaced from said clitoris.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 100 words

An anatomically, generally self-conforming sanitary napkin configured for partial labial disposition within the vestibule of a wearer and for at least partially occluding said vestibule respecting fluid flow therefrom, said napkin comprising a fluid absorbent body having a posterior region including a raised profile for projection within said vestibule intermediate the labia majora inwardly bounding same from a position posteriorly remote from the clitoris and extending to the rearwardmost aspect of said vestibule, and an anterior region merging with said posterior region for a generally external disposition about the vulvar region over said labia majora and spaced from said clitoris.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 37 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 1, wherein said fluid absorbent body is comprised of a top, body-side surface, a bottom, garment-contacting surface, and perimetral sides, said raised profile extending from said top surface within said posterior region.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 27 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 1, wherein said raised profile is impressed within said fluid-absorbent body, having a generally shape-sustainable precursor configuration for projection within said vestibule.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 47 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 3, wherein said fluid absorbent body includes a generally longitudinal pleat extending from the posterior end of said napkin and centrally disposed relative to the opposed sides thereof for establishing a profile precursor having a generally transverse curvature respecting said longitudinal pleat.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 29 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 4, wherein said pleat includes at least one bond juncture within the interior vertex region of said bottom surface for maintaining said profile precursor.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 15 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 5, wherein said precursor configuration is a selectively adjustable configuration.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 44 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 6, wherein said pleat includes a plurality of selectively interruptible adhesive junctures disposed longitudinally within said interior vertex region comprising adjustment means for positioning said raised profile in an anatomically desired location relative to the vestibule of said user.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 19 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 1, wherein said fluid absorbent body is comprised of at least one microfibrous web.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 43 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 8, wherein said fluid absorbent body is comprised of a plurality of microfibrous webs in generally face-to-face engagement in a lateral direction and further wherein said webs are oriented upwardly within the raised profile of said posterior region.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 17 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 9, wherein said raised profile is impressed upon said fluid absorbent body.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 21 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 10, wherein a profile precursor is formed from a profile insert disposed within said posterior region.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 34 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 3, having a longitudinal axis generally coincident with the center of said raised profile, wherein said fluid-absorbent body is slitted along said longitudinal axis for promoting said precursor configuration.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 17 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 12, wherein the longitudinal slit is a continuous slit along said axis.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 18 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 12, wherein the longitudinal slit is a discontinuous, perforated slit along said axis.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 38 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 3, having a longitudinal axis generally coincident with the center of said raised profile, wherein said fluid-absorbent body is embossed along a line lying on said longitudinal axis for promoting said precursor configuration.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 19 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 1, wherein said fluid absorbent body is comprised of a batt of cellulosic fibers.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 16 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 16, wherein said batt is a densified batt of cellulosic fibers.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 23 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 17, wherein said batt has a density in the range of from about 0.15 to about 0.30 gm/cc.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 13 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 18, wherein said density is about 0.2 gm/cc.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 102 words

A labial pad having an anatomically conformable configuration with a generally ovate geometry defined about a principal longitudinal axis, a minor transverse axis and a generally orthogonal lateral axis, said pad including a laterally upward directed projection lying generally along said longitudinal axis from a prominence proximate the distal end thereof and tapering both forwardly and to the opposed sides along said transverse axis; wherein said projection is configured for disposition within the vestibule of a wearer over a region bounded generally by the posterior labial commissure and the labia majora terminating proximate the latter at a location spaced from the clitoris.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 102 words

A labial pad having an anatomically conformable configuration with a generally ovate geometry defined about a principal longitudinal axis, a minor transverse axis and a generally orthogonal lateral axis, said pad including a laterally upward directed projection lying generally along said longitudinal axis from a prominence proximate the distal end thereof and tapering both forwardly and to the opposed sides along said transverse axis; wherein said projection is configured for disposition within the vestibule of a wearer over a region bounded generally by the posterior labial commissure and the labia majora terminating proximate the latter at a location spaced from the clitoris.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 56 words

The labial pad of claim 20, comprising an absorbent body for retention of menses and a fluid transmissive cover overlying at least a portion of the top surface of said pad for passing menses to said absorbent body, wherein said cover is comprised of a material characterized as physiologically hydrous within the environment of said vestibule.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 104 words

A labial pad configured for partial interposition within the vestibule of a user to occlude menstrual fluid, comprising a contoured absorbent body defined spatially about a principal longitudinal axis, a minor transverse axis and a generally orthogonal lateral axis, having a posterior region for anatomical cooperation within said vestibule and an anterior region for anatomical cooperation over the vulva and spaced from the clitoris of the user; said absorbent body comprised of a plurality of microfibrous webs disposed laterally in face-to-face engagement, lying within said posterior region generally edgewise along said longitudinal axis and within said anterior region generally facewise across said transverse axis.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 104 words

A labial pad configured for partial interposition within the vestibule of a user to occlude menstrual fluid, comprising a contoured absorbent body defined spatially about a principal longitudinal axis, a minor transverse axis and a generally orthogonal lateral axis, having a posterior region for anatomical cooperation within said vestibule and an anterior region for anatomical cooperation over the vulva and spaced from the clitoris of the user; said absorbent body comprised of a plurality of microfibrous webs disposed laterally in face-to-face engagement, lying within said posterior region generally edgewise along said longitudinal axis and within said anterior region generally facewise across said transverse axis.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 37 words

The labial pad of claim 22, including a set along said longitudinal axis for establishing a structural predisposition within said posterior region to form a generally transversely disposed inverted "V" shaped projection for disposition within said vestibule.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 12 words

The labial pad of claim 23, further comprising a physiologically hydrous cover.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 19 words

The labial pad of claim 24, further comprising a transfer layer of a nonwoven fabric overlying said microfibrous webs.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 39 words

The labial pad of clam 25, further comprising a bottom cover having an inwardly oriented pleat conforming to said set bearing at least one bond juncture intermediate the opposed surfaces of said pleat within the interior apex region thereof.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 39 words

The labial pad of clam 25, further comprising a bottom cover having an inwardly oriented pleat conforming to said set bearing at least one bond juncture intermediate the opposed surfaces of said pleat within the interior apex region thereof.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 17 words

The labial pad of claim 26, wherein said at least one juncture is a selectively interruptible juncture.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 23 words

The labial pad of claim 24, wherein said absorbent body is comprised of a plurality of microfibrous webs slitted along said longitudinal axis.

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 71 words

An anatomically, generally self-conforming sanitary napkin configured for partial labial disposition within the vestibule of a wearer and for at least partially occluding said vestibule respecting fluid flow therefrom, said napkin comprising a posterior region having a central zone adapted to yield a raised profile for projection within said vestibule and an anterior region merging with said posterior region for generally external disposition about the forward vulvar region of said wearer.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 71 words

An anatomically, generally self-conforming sanitary napkin configured for partial labial disposition within the vestibule of a wearer and for at least partially occluding said vestibule respecting fluid flow therefrom, said napkin comprising a posterior region having a central zone adapted to yield a raised profile for projection within said vestibule and an anterior region merging with said posterior region for generally external disposition about the forward vulvar region of said wearer.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 17 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 29, further comprising a fluid absorbent body having zoned fluid distribution paths.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 36 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 30, wherein said absorbent body is comprised of a plurality of fibrous webs disposed edgewise within that portion of said posterior region projecting within said vestibule and facewise beyond said portion.

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 54 words

The sanitary napkin of claim 30, further comprising a fluid impervious baffle bounding the bottom side of said absorbent body, a transfer layer member overlying said fibrous webs for directing fluid flow thereto and a cover member disposed over said transfer layer and sealed to said baffle along a perimetral edge surrounding said napkin.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1989-12-22	1990-06-23	1990-12-23	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1993-12-22	1994-06-23	1994-12-23	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1997-12-22	1998-06-23	1998-12-23	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Labial sanitary pad

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