EP-4734900-A1 - A MALE INCONTINENCE GUARD

EP4734900A1EP 4734900 A1EP4734900 A1EP 4734900A1EP-4734900-A1

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a male incontinence guard (1, 1´, 1´´) comprising a fluid-impermeable backsheet (2, 2´´), a fluid- permeable topsheet (3, 3´´) and an absorbent body (4) arranged between said backsheet (2, 2´´) and said topsheet (3, 3´´), wherein said topsheet (3, 3´´) faces the user when the incontinence guard (1, 1´, 1´´) is worn by said user, said guard (1) having a longitudinal extension along a longitudinal axis (Y1 ) and a transverse extension along a transverse axis (X1 ), said transverse axis (X1 ) dividing said guard (1, 1´, 1´´) into an upper region (5) with an outer boundary edge (18) and a lower region (6) with a lower edge (19), said guard (1, 1´, 1´´) tapering at least partly towards the lower edge (19), said lower region comprising an upper lower region (6´) adjacent said transverse axis (X1), said male incontinence guard (1, 1´, 1´´) further comprises an imaginary fastening area (37) on the backsheet (2, 2´´) of the incontinence guard (1) so as to fix said guard to a garment of a user, said imaginary fastening area (37) comprises at least one adhesive portion (7, 7´, 7´´); and a release liner (30) covering said imaginary fastening area (37) and said release liner (30) being releasably attached to said at least one adhesive portion (7, 7´, 7´´); wherein said release liner (30) is essentially V-shaped comprising two leg portions (31, 32) and a connecting portion (33) connecting said two leg portions (31, 32), and said two leg portions (31, 32) extends in an angle along and on opposite sides of said longitudinal axis (Y1), and each leg portion (31, 32) extend from an area in said upper region (5) or from an area in the upper lower region (6´) towards said lower edge (19) of said lower region (6) and said connecting portion (33) being arranged on the longitudinal axis (Y1) in the lower region (6).

Inventors

CARLSON, ULRIKA
Rönnberg, Peter

Assignees

Essity Hygiene and Health Aktiebolag

Dates

Publication Date: 20260506
Application Date: 20230628

Claims (14)

1 . A male incontinence guard (1 , V, 1 ") comprising a fluid-impermeable backsheet (2, 2"), a fluid- permeable topsheet (3, 3") and an absorbent body (4) arranged between said backsheet (2, 2") and said topsheet (3, 3"), wherein said topsheet (3, 3") faces the user when the incontinence guard (1 , V, 1 ") is worn by said user, said guard (1 ) having a longitudinal extension along a longitudinal axis (Y1 ) and a transverse extension along a transverse axis (X1 ), said transverse axis (X1 ) dividing said guard (1 , 1 1 ") into an upper region (5) with an outer boundary edge (18) and a lower region (6) with a lower edge (19), said guard (1 , r, 1 ") tapering at least partly towards the lower edge (19), said lower region comprising an upper lower region (6') adjacent said transverse axis (X1 ), said male incontinence guard (1 , V, 1 ") further comprises an imaginary fastening area (37) on the backsheet (2, 2") of the incontinence guard (1 ) so as to fix said guard to a garment of a user, said imaginary fastening area (37) comprises at least one adhesive portion (7, 7' , 7"); and a release liner (30) covering said imaginary fastening area (37) and said release liner (30) being releasably attached to said at least one adhesive portion (7, 7', 7") wherein said release liner (30) is essentially V-shaped comprising two leg portions (31 . 32) and a connecting portion (33) connecting said two leg portions (31. 32), and said two leg portions (31 , 32) extends in an angle along and on opposite sides of said longitudinal axis (Y1 ), and each leg portion (31 , 32) extend from an area in said upper region (5) or from an area in the upper lower region (6') towards said lower edge (19) of said lower region (6) and said connecting portion (33) being arranged on the longitudinal axis (Y1 ) in the lower region (6).
2. A male incontinence guard (1 , V, 1 ") according to claim 2, wherein said imaginary fastening area (37) comprises adhesive portions (7', 7") at least in an area of the connecting portion (33) and in an area of each respective leg portions of said release liner.
3. A male incontinence guard (1 , V, 1 ") according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said at least one adhesive portion (7, 7', 7") comprises one large adhesive (7) portion having a corresponding shape as said release liner (30).
4. A male incontinence guard (1 , V, 1 ") according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said release liner (30) is as large as said imaginary fastening area (37).
5. A male incontinence guard (1 , V, 1 ") according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said release liner comprises a protruding gripping portion (39).
6. A male incontinence guard (1 , V, 1 ") according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said release liner (30) comprises two pieces of material (34', 34") connected together in the area of the connecting portion (33) to form said release liner (30).
7. A male incontinence guard (1 , V, 1 ") according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said release liner (30) comprises a color or print which is different from the color or print of said backsheet.
8. A male incontinence guard (1 , V, 1 ") according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said release liner (30) comprises an upper edge (35) and a lower edge (36) and the upper edge (35) has the same shape as the lower edge (36).
9. A male incontinence guard (1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said transverse axis (X1 ) extends between a first lower corner point (10) and a second lower corner point (11 ) which define two outermost points of said guard (1 ) between which said guard (1 ) has a first width (w1 )
10. A male incontinence guard (1 ) according to claim 9, wherein said upper region (5) comprising an inwardly recessed curvature portion (12) extending between a first upper corner point (13) and a second upper corner point (14) and having an arcuate shape, said upper corner points (13, 14) defining a second width (w2); wherein the first width (w1 ) is greater than the second width (w2), and wherein said first lower corner point (10) and first upper corner point (13) and said second lower corner point (1 1 ) and second upper corner point (14), 10 respectively, are connected by outer side edges (15, 17).
11. A male incontinence guard (1 ) according to claim 10, wherein said inwardly recessed curvature portion (12) defines an outer boundary edge (18) extending between said upper corner points (13, 14) and wherein said outer boundary edge (18) lies inwardly of an imaginary transverse line (X2) extending between said upper corner points (13, 14).
12. A male incontinence guard (1 , V, 1 ") according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said absorbent body (4) comprises a primary core (4') and a secondary core (4") arranged in a stacked configuration, wherein said primary core (4') has an area in an XY plane which is greater that the area of said secondary core (4"), and in that the secondary core (4") is formed with side edges (28, 29) being at least partly generally parallel to said longitudinal axis (Y1 ).
13. A male incontinence guard (1 , V, 1 ") according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said guard (1 , T, 1 ") is arranged having elasticized elements (20) arranged along an outer edge (9) of the lower region (6), along the outer edges of said lower region (6).
14. A male incontinence guard (1 , V, 1 ") according to claim 13, wherein said elasticized elements (20) are in the form of an elasticized film, foam, elastic laminate and/or elastic threads attached to said guard (1 , r, 1

Description

A MALE INCONTINENCE GUARD TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to a male incontinence guard comprising a fluid- impermeable backsheet, a fluid-permeable topsheet and an absorbent body arranged between said backsheet and said topsheet, wherein said topsheet faces the user when the incontinence guard is worn by said user, said guard having a longitudinal extension along a longitudinal axis and a transverse extension along a transverse axis, said transverse axis dividing said guard into an upper region and a lower region. BACKGROUND Absorbent articles, for example in the form of incontinence guards, baby diapers and sanitary napkins, are well known. The general purpose of such absorbent articles is to absorb, distribute and store various types of body exudates while providing a high level of comfort and sense of dryness to the wearer during use of the absorbent article. Also, such absorbent articles prevent the wearer from getting the clothes soiled by body exudates. Absorbent articles in the form of incontinence guards are used to protect a wearer against urine leakage. As regards male incontinence guards, such articles are obviously configured for male users and are designed to cover the genital organs so as to protect against unwanted urine leakage. Male persons who are otherwise not physically handicapped will normally prefer not to use an incontinence guard in the form of diaper, since it is considered to be bulky and too large to wear and cannot always be used together with conventional clothing. Instead, special male incontinence guards which are intended for men with light incontinence have been developed. Such incontinence guards are relatively thin and shaped in a manner so as to cover the male genital organs during use. Such incontinence guards can be designed with an absorption capacity which is sufficient in order to absorb the fluid that is expected to be released into the absorbent article when it is worn. A previously known male incontinence guard of the above-mentioned type is known from the patent document WO2018/228710. As regards male incontinence guards, there exist certain requirements. Obviously, an incontinence guard should be designed so as to be worn inside a user's ordinary underwear and to provide protection against light urine leakage. They may also be used with an underwear which is adapted to absorb body exudates or together with a disposable absorbent body such as a pants diaper or an open diaper. For this reason, known male incontinence guards are shaped to provide an optimal fit to the user's undergarment and body. Also, such incontinence guards comprise a core of absorbent material arranged along a longitudinal axis of the product in order to absorb urine. Furthermore, a male incontinence guard normally comprises a soft topsheet in order to give the wearer a feeling of freshness and dryness. The guard should also be relatively thin and should be designed with a discreet shape so that it is generally not visible through the wearer's regular clothes during use. Finally, it can be provided with suitable adhesive or means for example mechanical fasteners such as a hook as in a hook and loop system, allowing it to be attached to the wearer's underwear. When adhesive is being used the adhesive is usually being covered by a release liner. Male incontinence guards, due to its shape usually have several different glue areas and each usually have its own release liner. Hence, there is a need to make manufacturing and the release liner handling for the user easier. SUMMARY It is desired to provide an improved release liner for male incontinence guards. In accordance with the present disclosure, there is provided a male incontinence guard with a V-shaped release liner according to claim 1 . In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a male incontinence guard comprising a fluid-impermeable backsheet, a fluid- permeable topsheet and an absorbent body arranged between said backsheet and said topsheet, wherein said topsheet faces the user when the incontinence guard is worn by said user, said guard having a longitudinal extension along a longitudinal axis and a transverse extension along a transverse axis, said transverse axis dividing said guard into an upper region with an outer boundary edge and a lower region with a lower edge , said guard tapering at least partly towards the lower edge, said lower region comprising an upper lower region adjacent said transverse axis, said male incontinence guard further comprises an imaginary fastening area on the backsheet of the incontinence guard so as to fix said guard to a garment of a user, said imaginary fastening area comprises at least one adhesive portion; and a release liner covering said imaginary fastening area and said release liner being releasably attached to said at least one adhesive portion. Said release liner is essentially V-shaped comprising two leg portions and a connecting portion connecti