Dispersible absorbent products having a multi-layered structure and methods of manufacture and use
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorsIsao Noda, Sarah Beth Gross, Hugh Joseph O'Donnell
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Abstract
A dispersible absorbent product having a mechanically weakened multi-layered structure, which comprises at least two mechanically weakened layers joined by a water responsive binder. The mechanically weakened regions enhance the dispersibility of the product in a standard toilet. Additionally, the dispersible absorbent products may be pre-moistened with a composition. The pre-moistened products are stable in storage, easily dispersible down a toilet, and deliver cleaning, conditioning, and like benefits. Methods of making such dispersible absorbent products are also disclosed.
Claims20
A dispersible absorbent product comprising:
- a first layer having at least a first mechanically weakened region;
- and
- a second layer having at least a second mechanically weakened region;
- wherein the first and the second mechanically weakened regions are staggered in the z-direction;
- and
- the product has a tensile strength of at least about 100 g/in and is flushable.
A method of making a dispersible absorbent product, comprising:
- (1) providing a first sheet and a second sheet;
- and
- (2) joining the first sheet and the second sheet to form a composite sheet;
- wherein each sheet has at least one mechanically weakened region and the mechanically weakened regions are staggered in the z-direction.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.