Edward W Erdman

US Patent:

7118558, Oct 10, 2006

Filed:

Sep 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/668502

Inventors:

Lanying Z. Wu - Paoli PA, US
Joseph B. Vergona - Suwanee GA, US
Ruth L. Levy - Collegeville PA, US
Edward P. Erdman - Chester PA, US
Stacy J. Driskell - Royersford PA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Retail Services AG

International Classification:

A61F 13/20

US Classification:

60438529, 6043853

Abstract:

An elastic assembly for absorbent garments having a first carrier layer, a second carrier layer, and an elastic layer attached between the first and second carrier layers to impart elasticity to an elasticized portion of the elastic assembly. The elastic layer is made of elastic strands having a decitex of about 600 or less. The elastic strands are arranged generally in parallel with one another and with a spacing of about 1 to about 10 elastic strands per centimeter. The elasticized portion of the elastic assembly has a thickness of about 2. 6 mm or less at a pressure of 0. 05 p. s. i. and about 8 or more corrugations per centimeter when in an elastically relaxed state. The first and second carrier layers are attached to one another in the elasticized portion substantially only by a coating of adhesive on the elastic strands. Absorbent garments incorporating the elastic assembly and a method of making the elastic assembly are also provided.

US Patent:

7666176, Feb 23, 2010

Filed:

Sep 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/524762

Inventors:

Edward P. Erdman - West Chester PA, US
Mariela Muniz - West Chester PA, US

Assignee:

First Quality Retail Services, LLC - Great Neck NY

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

60438528, 60438525, 60438526, 60438529

Abstract:

The present invention provides for the improved prevention of leakage of body exudates from a disposable absorbent article, such as a diaper, by providing a pair of standing leg cuffs on both sides of the absorbent core of the article. The cuffs are preferably ribbon cuffs attached to the diaper or fashioned from the top sheet of the diaper.

US Patent:

7963953, Jun 21, 2011

Filed:

Sep 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/904407

Inventors:

Edward P. Erdman - West Chester PA, US
Michael J. Naughton - Attleboro MA, US
Stacy J. Driskell - Royersford PA, US

Assignee:

First Quality Retail Services, LLC - Great Neck NY

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

6043853, 60438503, 60438524, 60438526, 60438528, 60438529

Abstract:

A disposable absorbent article includes a main body, a sleeve-like member extending adjacent the waist edge of the front or rear portions, and an adjustable elastomeric waist belt having a central portion and a pair of opposite free ends each defining ear-like projections. The central portion of the elastomeric member can be disposed in a sleeve-like member with each ear-like projection extending out from opposite sides. The central portion can be attached to the sleeve-like member and/or the main body near a longitudinal axis of the main body or adjacent the waist edge of the main body. The ear-like projections can be attachable to each other or the main body to form the desired waist size of the wearer of the absorbent article.

US Patent:

8128609, Mar 6, 2012

Filed:

Oct 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/973506

Inventors:

Edward P Erdman - West Chester PA, US
Nicole DiVittore - West Chester PA, US

Assignee:

First Quality Retail Services, LLC - Great Neck NY

International Classification:

A61F 13/15
A61F 13/20

US Classification:

60438529, 60438524

Abstract:

An absorbent article is provided that includes a top sheet and a back sheet joined to form side seam regions. An absorbent core is disposed between the top sheet and the back sheet; and laterally oriented elastics are disposed between the top sheet and the back sheet. The elastics include a first elastic region disposed adjacent to the front end and a second elastic region disposed adjacent the first elastic region. The second elastic region includes one or more elastic elements that extend between the side seam regions. The elastic elements have internal cuts adjacent the side seams in a configuration that relieves elastic tension adjacent the side seams regions.

US Patent:

20050065489, Mar 24, 2005

Filed:

Sep 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/668599

Inventors:

Stacy Driskell - Royersford PA, US
Edward Erdman - West Chester PA, US
Ruth Levy - Collegeville PA, US

International Classification:

A61F013/15
A61F013/20

US Classification:

604361000

Abstract:

Absorbent articles that have wetness indicator graphics positioned thereon are disclosed, whereby the articles preferably include diapers, training pants, and adult incontinence products. The article includes a character graphic positioned in a waist region of the article, and a wetness indicator graphic that may be positioned in a crotch region. The character graphic is related to the wetness indicator graphic. The arrangement of the respective graphics preferably allow a caregiver to interact with a child to promote toilet training.

US Patent:

20060009744, Jan 12, 2006

Filed:

Jul 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/886712

Inventors:

Edward Erdman - West Chester PA, US
Carol Erdman - West Chester PA, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

604385010

Abstract:

Decorative components of various sizes and uses for assembly into absorbent articles are manufactured using a decorative component material. The absorbent articles have a variety of decorative appearances. A method for producing absorbent articles from the decorative component material, as well as a method for preparing a package of absorbent articles having varied outer covers, is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20060161122, Jul 20, 2006

Filed:

Dec 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/299290

Inventors:

Edward Erdman - West Chester PA, US
Dane Jackson - Gilbertsville PA, US
Elizabeth Miller - King of Prussia PA, US

International Classification:

A61F 13/15

US Classification:

604378000, 604361000

Abstract:

An absorbent article is provided that includes a liquid pervious top layer, a liquid impervious back layer and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. A plurality of acquisition members are disposed between the top layer and the core. The acquisition members are disposed parallel with a longitudinal length of the core in a configuration that retards strikethrough time. A portion of the top layer may be deformed to form a predetermined pattern. The predetermined pattern may be in spatial alignment with the acquisition members in a configuration that retards strikethrough time. Alternatively, the absorbent article includes a film layer disposed between the core and the back layer.

US Patent:

20060228969, Oct 12, 2006

Filed:

Apr 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/100787

Inventors:

Edward Erdman - West Chester PA, US

International Classification:

D04H 13/00
D04H 3/00
D04H 1/00

US Classification:

442328000, 442327000, 442329000

Abstract:

An elasticized panel for a training pant or other absorbent article is disclosed. The panel is of a laminated structure and includes first and second non-woven layers. An elastomeric film is positioned between the first and second non-woven layers. A plurality of elastic strands is positioned between the first and the second non-woven layer. The panel provides improved fit, comfort, and leak resistance for the absorbent article.