Vera H Owen

US Patent:

20040256048, Dec 23, 2004

Filed:

Feb 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/779201

Inventors:

Vera Owen - Maumelle AR, US
Cliff Bridges - Greensboro NC, US

International Classification:

B32B001/00

US Classification:

156/148000, 156/264000, 156/209000, 156/217000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a soft feeling, aesthetically pleasing, and form-fitting disposable nonwoven undergarment for men, women, and youths, and optionally comprises a protective panel for those individuals with mild incontinence conditions. Most disposable undergarments currently available are awkward, noisy, or comprise unpleasant fasteners. It is the object of the present invention to provide a comfortable, durable disposable undergarment by forming the undergarment of a three-dimensionally imaged nonwoven fabric.

US Patent:

57529450, May 19, 1998

Filed:

Apr 25, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/846003

Inventors:

Ellen Mosley - Ventnor NJ
Raymond K. Whitby - Ocean City NJ
Vera Owen - Maumelle AR

Assignee:

FiberTech Group, Inc. - Landisville NJ

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

604370

Abstract:

An absorbent article such as a disposable diaper or sanitary article has an absorbing core and an outer porous cover sheet to allow transfer of liquids through the cover sheet and into the core. A liquid transfer sheet in the form of a nonwoven fabric is located between the cover sheet and the core. The transfer sheet has at least two layers, with the layer facing the cover sheet having relatively coarse fibers, and the layer facing the core having relative fine fibers. The arrangement allows more efficient transfer of liquids to the core while minimizing wetback.