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Carrier for additive in an absorbent article



Patent #: 7,601,882

Inventor(s): Anne Farbrot and Ingrid Gustafsson

Company: SCA Hygiene Products AB

Filed: 2004-03-12

Issued: 2009-10-13

Description:
A carrier for additive in an absorbent article has been patented. The invention relates to an absorbent article, such as a sanitary towel, a panty liner, a tampon, a diaper or an incontinence pad, which is intended to be positioned in the crotch area of the wearer. It has a surface intended to be in contact with skin and/or mucous membranes. The article is comprised of at least one absorbent body and a carrier containing at least one additive intended to be released from the carrier. The carrier is comprised of a polysiloxane gel.

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