×

Disposable absorbent article having a lotioned topsheet containing an emollient and a polyol polyester immobilizing agent

  • US 5,607,760 A
  • Filed: 08/03/1995
  • Issued: 03/04/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A disposable absorbent article comprising:

  • a) a liquid impervious backsheet;

    b) a liquid pervious topsheet joined to said backsheet, said topsheet having an inner surface oriented toward the interior of said absorbent article and an outer surface oriented toward the skin of the wearer when said diaper is being worn, wherein at least a portion of said topsheet outer surface comprises an effective amount of a lotion coating which is solid or semi-solid at 20°

    C. and which is partially transferable to the wearer'"'"'s skin, said lotion coating comprising;

    (i) from about 5 to about 95% of a substantially water free emollient having a plastic or fluid consistency at 20°

    C. and comprising a member selected from the group consisting of petroleum based emollients, fatty acid ester emollients, alkyl ethoxylate emollients, polysiloxane emollients, silicone wax emollients, and mixtures thereof;

    (ii) from about 5% to about 95% of an agent capable of immobilizing said emollient on said outer surface of the topsheet, said immobilizing agent having a melting point of at least 35°

    C. and comprising a solid polyol polyester comprising a polyhydric alcohol containing at least 4 hydroxyl groups esterified with fatty acid or other organic radicals having at least 2 carbon atoms and up to 30 carbon atoms; and

    ,c) an absorbent core positioned intermediate said topsheet and said backsheet.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×