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US 6,284,261 B1Granted
Disposable absorbent article containing an essential oil
AssigneeMcNeil-PPC, Inc.
InventorPriscilla M. Tramontana
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Abstract
The invention relates to disposable absorbent articles containing an additive to control odors associated with bodily fluids. The invention is particularly useful in articles used to manage urine and menstrual fluids. The single additive provides both a pleasant aroma and antimicrobial activity.
Claims7
A method of making a disposable absorbent article comprising the following steps:
- a) providing an absorbent material,
- b) providing a liquid permeable material,
- c) providing a liquid impermeable material,
- d) encasing the absorbent material with the liquid permeable material and liquid impermeable material;
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- e) contacting at least one of the absorbent material, the liquid permeable material, the liquid impermeable material, or a combination thereof with an effective amount of essential oil to provide an aroma and inhibit microbial growth.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.