Title of Invention

INTERLABIAL PAD INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING VESSEL

Abstract The present invention relates to an interlabial pad individual wrapping container of such a structure as facilitates surely and sanitarily fixing and unfixing an interiabial pad between labia, and an interlabial pad individual wrapping body, and provides the interlabial individual wrapping container which can be used as a preferred handling member at the time of fixing or unfixing the interlabial pad. Two fingers of the left hand are inserted in the finger insetion openings (13A, 13B) formed from the belt body 12 attached on the wrapping contained the wrapping container (1) is separated into the sections (1A) and (1B) along the separation part (15) by opening these fingers to the left and right; and in this state as it is the action for fixing the interiabial pad (2) held on a finger of the right hand is performed.
Full Text SPECIFICATION
Background of the Invention
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a wrapping container for individually
wrapping an interlabial pad of such a structure as facilitates surely and sanitadly
fixing and unfixing the interlabial pad between the labia, and an individual
wrapping body of the interlabial pad.
Background Art
Conventionally, a sanitary napkin and a tampon are used generally as
female sanitary products. Here, there have been great efforts to prevent the
leak of menstrual blood from gap caused by poor adhesion near the ostium
vaginae as for the sanitary napkin. Moreover, as for the tampon, there have
been great efforts for relieving the foreign feeling and the discomfort when
wearing the sanitary products and intervaginal wearing trouble due to the nature
of those products.
Under such situation, sanitary products cf the interlabial pad here
auracted people as a sanitary product positioned between the sanitary
and the tampon in recent years.
The interlabial pad is fixed by inserting it between the labia, having
characteristics that it is difficult to cause the leak of menstrual blood because of
higher adhesion to the body than that of the sanitary napkin and psychological
resistance thereof on wearing is lower than that of the tampon which is inserted
into the vagina.
Here, as to such an interlabial pad, developments and arrangements
concerning the materials therefore and their peripheral members are
insufficient.
The present invention has been made considering the problems as the
above, and the purpose is to provide a preferred wrapping container for
wrapping the interlabial pad as a preferred handling member of the interlabial
Moreover, another purpose is to provide a wrapping container can
smoothly be held on a container at the time of opening the wrapping container of
the interlabial pad having a finger insertion opening.
Disclosure of the Invention
In order to solve the problems as mentioned above, according to the
present invention, the inieriabial pad wrapping container is characterized in that
it not only serves as a finger cot when the interla'oial pad is fixed in. but also
permits an wrapping container opening action and a finger cot fixing action at
the same time.
Moreover, the wrapping container is also characterized in that to the
inieriabial pad provided with a finger insertion opening for being fixed on the tip
of a finger, the wrapping container opening action is an action itself to smoothly
insert a finger into tne finger insertion opening as it is.
To oe more concrete, the following arrangement is provided according to
tne present invention
(1) A wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad,
comprising a separation portion for separating the wrapping container intc two
separated sections, wherein each separated section after the separation turns
up to be an operation member for wearing or removing said interlabial pad.
According to the wrapping container for individually wrapping the
interlabial pad (hereafter, simply called the wrapping container) relating to the
present invention, the wrapping container of the interlabial pad is made
multi-functional only by arranging a separation cart for separating the wrapping
container into suitable sizes and scapes. Namely, the separation part is
arranged on the trapping container so that the wrapping container is suitable
as an auxiliary member for fixing/unfixing the the wrapping pad from area. For
sample a separation ratio etc of the wrapping container separated by the
even its effect. Therefore, the individual wrapping ccntainer possesses not
only its original function that t permits to singly, santianly and easily carry only
the interlabial pad to be used, but also the function that it can be used for fixing
and unfixing the interlabial pad, and it permits to perform sanitarily fixing and
unfixing the interlabial pad without such trouble as putting another finger cot on
tne ringer.
(2) The wrapping conta ner for individually wrapping an interlabial pad cf
the aforementioned (1). wherein: said wrapping container is provided
.respective!y with a finger insertion portion for inserting a finger respectively in a
portion becoming respectively an separated section after the separation, and in
a state where said wrapping ccntainer is separated into respective separated
portion of respective separated sections which turn up to be an operation
member wearing or removing said interlabial pad.
According to the wrapping container for individually packaging an
interlabial pad (hereafter, simply called a wrapping container) relating to tne
present invention, the wrapping container is provided with a separation pan for
dividing the wrapping container itself in two there, and finger insertion parts
permitting to insert fingers therein in each part divided by the separation part.
Therefore, a wearer can easily separate the wrapping container into two pieces
by firstly inserting two fingers (for example, an index finger and a middle finger)
into such insertion parts, respectively, and then opening the two fingers to the
left and right, and also in this seperated state, the pieces of the saperated
wrapping container are fixed on the t:ps cf the fingers as a result. And by
maintaining this state, it becomes possible to fix and unfix the interabial pad
using the sections cf the diviced ana separated wrapping container.
Here, since the labia offer in form among individuals, fixing procedure
are sometimes different when the interlabial pad is fixed. For example, in the
case of a wearer having a separate type labia shape, she can directly fix the
interlabial pad in the labia by bending the posture. On the other hand, in the
case of a wearer having a joint type labia shape, the inside cf the labia is
sometimes hard to be exposed only by bending the costume, and in such a case,
she has to fix the interlabial pad therein while forcibly keeping the labia open
using fingers cf another hand which is not holding the interlabial pad.
When a labia opening action is performed, the fingers of the wearer have
to come into direct contact with the labia. For this reason, dirt on the fingers
may adhere to the labia, and this is a sanitary problem. Moreover, the muccus
membrane may be stimulates. On the other hand menstrual bleed is apart
adhere to fingers therefore, the wearer is obliged to such an uncomfortance
and troublesome action as washing out the menstrual blood adhering to the
fingers every time she fixes the interiabial pad therein.
Regarding this point, the Japanese Utility Model Provisional Publication
61-232545(232845/1985) discloses a f.nger cot peelably adherec on a mount
as a usable one when a tampon is inserted in a vagina Thus, since the fingers
of the wearer are prevented from coming into direct contact with the labia by
fixing the interlabial pad by putting on such finger cots on the fingers, the labia
part can be kept sanitary. Especially, since the finger cots are wrapped so as to
be put on fingers without direct contact with the firgers they have also an effect
of remarkably reducing a risk that the dirt on the fingers adheres to the labia.
Moreover, the Japanese Utility Model Provisional Publication
52-9450(3450/1987) discloses such a finger cot as is provided with a grip part
for preventing the finger cot from coming off a finger. It has been, considered
that non-contact between the labia and fingers may be more secured when
some finger cots are used, because the finger cots fixed on the fingers at the
time of fixing an interlabial pad are prevented from coming off the fingers of the
wearer
However, since the interlabial pad is fixed between the labia which are
difficult to watch, the fixing is not necessarily easy. Therefore, since putting on
the separate finger cots at the time of fixing the interlabial pad as the example
described above complicates the handling procedure, there is a fear that the
fixing action may be made more difficult.
Then, it causes a longer fixing time if many actions have to be done at
the time of fixing, and in such a case, menstrual biood may drop from inside of
labia and adheres to an underwear and a toilet bowl or the periphery thereof, to
make wearer feel uncomfortable for the treatments.
As to this point, according to tne present invention, the fixing action can
be aided through the use of the sections of the torn wrapping container
moreover, when using such pieces, they are already held on the fingertips when
the wrapping container is separated, therefore, the work process for purposely
fixing them on the fingertips is unnecessany. Further, when separating the
wrapping container, the wrapping container can easily be torn only by inserting
two fingers of a non-dominant hand in the finger insertion parts and then
opening them to the right and left, therefore, the fixing work can be speeded up.
Further, when unfixing an used interlabial pad from labia, it is possible to
unfix it through the use of an interlabial pad to be newly used in order to present
menstrual blood from adhering to fingers or prevent the fingers from contacting
the labia.
Moreover, a "separation part in this specification means what is specifies
in some form as a separated place of the wrapping container, and as a structure
perfomations or the like which are an alternate arrangement of torn cares and
cut part at the beginning of the separation part can be mentioned
When [he separation part is formed of perforations, a slit part is preferred
to be 0.5-5mm long and 3mm wide at the maximum, and an unslit part is
preferred to be 0.5-5mm long. In such a manner, it is possible to guide the slit
direction by the wearer not to deviate from the separation pad, and is also
possible to prevent dirt or the like from penetrating into the wrapping container
from the separation part. Moreover, in order for the separation pan to be easily
slit, it is preferable to bring the separation pan into penetration state in the
direction of thickness.
As far as the starting point of the separation pan: formed of perforations is
started from one end edge of the wrapping container prepared at least for finger
insertion it does not matter even if the starting points connected up to another
end edge or it is arranged only up to an intermediate position from the one end
edge.
The breaking strength of the perforations is preferably 0.2-3.0N/25mm.
more preferably 0.3-1.5N/25mm, under the pulling conditions of a 25mm width
and 100mm/min when the perforations are pulled in the direction orthogonal to
the perforations with the perforations positioned in the center.
(3) The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad of
the aforementioned (2), wherein: said finger insertion portion is composed of a
mini sheet piece for a wrapping container attached so that an opening for
inserting a finger be formed, with, two or more bonding portions to the wrapping
container, and one or more non-bonding portions; and
said mini sheet piece for wrapping container is attached in a state strding
respectively to both sides of said separation portion.
According to the wrapping container and wrapping an
interlabial pad (hereafter, simply called a wrapping container relates to the
present invention, tne finger insertion part is formed by attaching the finger
insertion opening part and the following finger insertion space part to the
wrapping container in a state unconnected to the wrapping container surface
Therefore, a wearer can insert a finger from the opening of the finger insertion
opening and fix the wrapping container on the fingertip (refer to Fig. 7).
When a mini-sheet piece for tne wrapping container is made to be a
belt-like piece in the present invention, the belt-like piece is to be attached to
tne wrapping container in the state striding over the separation part (refer to Fig.
5). Associated witn this, the separation part is arranged in the state penetrating
both the wrapping container and the mini-sheet piece for the wrapping container
in the direction of thickness, therefore, it is necessary to take care so as not to
damage the mini-sheet piece for the wrapping container.
Moreover, in the present invention, a plurality of the mini-sheet pieces for
the wrapping container can be arranged on both sides bordered by tne
separation part (refer to Fig. 6). Thus, the separation part is not arranged on the
mini-sheet pieces for the wrapping container. Namely, the mini-sheet pieces for
the wrapping container and the adhesion part do not exist on the separation part,
so the breaking strength of the whole separation part can be made almost
constant at the time of slitting and dividing the separation part. Therefore, the
wrapping container can stably be separated compared with the case when a
piece of belt-like mini-sheet for the wrapping container is attached striding ever
the separation part.
Tne mini-sheet pieces for the wrapping container can be joined to the
wrapping container not only with an adhesive, cut also by means of
rear-sealing, ultrasonic sealing, an adnesive tape or the like
wrapping container by a wearer the mini-sheet pieces for the wrapping
container are adjusted so as to have a different tone and pattern or chrcmatieny
from those of the wrapping container by means of coloring or printing a pattern
or the like.
(4) The wrapping conrainer for individually wrapping an interiabial pad of
the aforementioned (3), wherein: said mini sheet piece for wrapping container is
attached to an outer face side and/or inner face side of said wrapping container.
According to the wrapping container for individually packaging intarlabiai
pad (hereafter, simply cailed a wrapping container) related to the present
invention, the wrapping coniainer is provided with the mini-sheet pieces or the
cuter surface or the inner surface cr on both of the cuter and inner surfaces.
Here, in tne present invention, the wrapping container comes into contact
with the labia on the inside surface. Therefore, in order to realize fixing or
unfixing of a sanitary interlabial pad oy reducing adhesion of dirt and dust to
labia, it is especially more preferable to arrange the mini-sheet pieces for the
wrapping container on the outside than on the inside.
(5) The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interiabiai pad of
any of the aforementioned (2) to (4), wherein: said wrapping container for
individually wrapping an interiabiai pad is a wrapping container for individually
wrapping an interlabial pad for wrapping an interlabial pad having a finger
insertion opening and the wrapping container for individually wrapping an
intsrlabial pad is provided with a pre-unwrapped opening that allows the finger
insertion opening of tne interlabial pad contained therein to be exposed
naturally at the beginning of unwrapping of the wrapping container for
individually wrapping en interlabial pad in adcition to said separation section
According to the wrapping container for individially packaging the
interlabial pad (hereafter, simply called a wrapping container, related to the
present invention, the wrapping container is provided with a "pre-unwrapped
opening" separately from the separation pan for slitting up the wrapping
container. Since the finger insertion opening provided on the enclosed
interlabial pad is exposed by opening such a pre-unwrapped opening, the finger
insertion opening is brought into the state in which a wearer can watch it. Thus,
the wearer is then able to insert a finger in the finger insertion opening
immediately after the wearer has opened the wrapping container
Moreover, in the present invention, the "pre-unwrapped opening' means
what forms an unwrapped opening permitting to insert a finger in the finger
insertion opening of tne interlabial pad through tnere. In the present invention,
the size of this "pre-unwrapped opening" is sufficient as long es the wearer can
the finger insertion opening of tne interlabial pad through the
pre-unwrapped opening by unsealing it and she can insert her finger in the
finger insertion opening, but as a size permitting to unfixing the Interlabial pad.
the pre-unwrapped opening may be sized for permitting to unfix the intertabial
pad through there.
(6) The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad of
the aforementioned (5), composed of a series of wrapping sheet wound in a
way to form a overlapping part where a part thereof is folded, or of a series of
wrapping sheet wound in a way to form a overlapping part where both ends
thereof are superposed each other, wherein:
said pre-unwrapped opening is formed of said overlapping part.
The wrapping container for individually wrapping the interlabial pad
(hereafter, simply called a wrapping container) related to the present invention is
formed by folding a wrapping sheet. And, a pre-unwrapped opening for opening
the wrapping container is formed from the overlapping pad of both side parts of
the folded wrapping steet. Therefore, a wearer is easily able to open the
wrapping container by opening the overlapping pan of the wrapping sheet.
As typical methods for folding a wrapping sheet, such methods can be
mentioned as the wrapping sheet folded in three where the interlabial pad is
placed approximately in the middle of the wrapping sheet and the wrapping
sheet is folded inside from both side parts thereof (refer to Fig. 1), and the
wrapping sheet is folded in half holding the interlabiai pad in between (refer to
Fig. 9). In these cases, the overlapping part, where the side parts of the folded
wrapping sheet are layered, serves as the pre-unwrapped opening, and is stuck
by heat-sealing or the like so as to be peelable.
Moreover, in order to facilitate unsealing the pre-unwrapped opening, in
the case of the three-folded one, the overlapping part of the wrapping sheet can
be provided with a stop tape with dry edges inserted and in the case of the
double-folded one, the overlapping part can be provided with a tab thereon.
Tnus, since a wearer can easily open the pre-unwrapped opening by picking up
such a stop tape and tab, an action for fixing the interlabiai pad can be made
speedier.
(7) The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad of
the aforementioned (5), wherein: said pre-unwrapped opening is composed of a
broken line whose both ends are connected to said separation portion, and a
tearing portion formed by tearing off a part of said wrapping container for
ndividually wrapping an interlabial pad along the broken line and
the unwrapping is executed by tearing off a part of said wapping container for
individually wrapping an interlabial pad along the broken line
According to the wrapping container for individually wrapping interlabial
pad (hereafter, simply called a wrapping container) related to the cresent
invention, the pre-unwrapped opening for forming an unwrapped opening is
seaned by tearing a part of the wrapping container along a broken the and
pulling down the torn part.
The "broken line" is formed in an inner side than the joining part for
sealing the wrapping container in the overlapping part of the wrapping sheet,
and the composition thereof is the same as the separation pari described in the
item (2).
Moreover, when the prs-opening part is comprised of the broken line, it is
preferable to form the wrapping container by folding the wrapping sheet in two.
In this case, the three edges except the folded part are joined by heat-sealing or
the like.
(5) The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad of
any of the aforementioned (5) to (7), wherein said separation portion and said
pre-unwrapped opening are positioned to be opposed.
According to the wrapping container for individually wrapping interlabial
pad (hereafter simply called a wrapping container) related to the present
invention, the pre-unwrapped opening and the separation part are arranged in
the opposite positions to each other. Here, since the finger insertion part with
the finger insertion openings is arranged in the neighborhood of the separation
part, this allows a wearer to open the pre-unwrapped opening and insert fingers
of her dominant hand therefrom into the finger insertion openings of the
Interlabial pad, while th.s also allows her to insert fingers of another hand into
the finger insertion opening of the wrapping container. As a result of this the
interlabial pad can be taken out of the wrapping container by using both hands,
therefore, such an unfixing action is made efficient and smooth
(9) The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad of
the aforementioned (1), wherein: said wrapping container for individually
wrapping an interlabial pad is a wrapping container for individually wrapping an
interlabial pad for wrapping an interlabial pad having a finger insertion opening;
said wrapping container is provided with a pre-unwrapped opening tnat allows
the finger insertion opening of the interlabial pad contained therein to be
exposed naturally at the beginning of unwrapping of the wrapping container,
and a separation edge turning to be said separation portion; said wrapping
container has a bean sheath shape, provided with said pre-unwrapping edge
along one edge thereof and, at the same time, said separation edge is provided
along the other edge continuous to this pre-unwrapping edge, and a finger cot
where a finger can be inserted is formed right and left respective sides face
becoming respectively an separated section after the separation of the wrapping
container along said separation edge; and in a state where said wrapping
container is separated into respective piece, the finger is inserted in said finger
cct section portion in respective piece which turns up to be an operation
member for wearing or removing said interlabial pad.
According to the wrapping container for individually wrapping interlabial
pad (hereafter, simply called a wrapping container) related to the present
invention, when the interlabial pad is folded with the approximate center area in
the longitudinal direction used as an axis and enclosed therein, the pad is
shaped to be easy to fit. Therefore, this makes it possible to eliminate
unnecessary gaps in the wrapping container, and also make it compact.
Moreover, the wrapping container related to the present invention is
provided with two finger cots on the side for inserting fingers therein. Therefore
a wearer inserts two fingers (for example, an index finger and a middle finger) in
each finger cot, respectively, ard then opens the fingers to both sides, and can
thereby easily slit the wrapping container into two pieces. As a result of this, the
slit pieces are firmly held on respective fingers, Therefore, this state allows the
wearer to fix or unfix the interiabial pad. Thus, even when the wearer performs
an action of opening the labia or the like, she can prevent the labia from
touching the fingers.
(10) The wrapping container fcr individually wrapping an inierlabial pad of
the aforementioned (9), wherein: said pre-unwrapping edge is composed of a
broken line whose both ends are connected said separation portion, and a
tearing portion formed by tearing off a part of said wrapping container for
individually wrapping an interiabial pad along the broken line; the unwrapping of
said pre-unwrapping edge is executed by tearing off a part of said wrapping
container for individually wrapping an interiabial pad along said broken line, and
the starting point of said broken line is disposed in such a place to be positioned
near the finger insertion opening of the interiabial pad. when said interiabial pad
is contained.
According to the wrapping cotainer for individually wrapping interlabial
pad (hereafter, simply called a wrapping container) related to the present
invention, a broken line is formed on a pre-unwrapped edge. Therefore, the
wearer tears a part of the wrapping container along this broken line, and thereby
she can open the pre-unwrapped edge, which is one edge part of the wrapping
container, to make the finger insertion openings of the enclosed interiabial pad
to be exposed, and can insert the fingers in such finger insertion openings.
(11) The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interiabial pad of
the aforementioned (1), wherein: said wrapping container composes a flat
cylindrical shape longer than is wide where both ends are closed in a state
where said wrapping container is separated into respective separated section at
said separation portion, the wrapped interiabial pad is exposed and, at tne
same time, the separation portion of the separated respective piece becomes
an opening where a finger can be inserted, and with a finger is inserted from
the opening, the separated section turns up to be an operation member for
wearing or removing said interlabial pad.
According to the wrapping container for individually wrapping interlabial
pad (hereafter, simply called a wrapping container) related to the present
invention, the two split pieces themselves serve as the finger cots for the
interiabiai pad handling members. Therefore, as described in the
aforementioned (2), this arrangement eliminates the neec for such a
manufacturing process as attaching a mini-sheet piece separately, and permits
to simplify the manufacturing process.
Moreover, since the length from the inside of the joint part of both closed
edges up to the separation part is an insertion length of a single finger, the
dimension needs to be such a length as each section does not easily slip off the
fingers inserted from the opening, namely, the separation part before cutting
and after tne action for fixing and unfixing the interlabial pad. Further in the
state before separation, the length from the inside of the joined part of one edge
end up to the inside of the other edge end needs to have a dimension permitting
tc enclose the interiabiai pad. From these, the length is preferable to be at
least 40mm, more preferably, it is in a range of 60-90mm to avoid causing a
feeling of too much slack. Moreover, it is customary that, as to the joined pan
at both edge ends of the wrapping container, the length from the end of the
wrapping container toward the separation part is arranged within a range of
2-5mm.
Also as to a width dimension of the wrapping container, the wider is
preferred to be 20mm or wider considering fixation of the enclosed interlabial
pad to the wrapping container, finger insertion and holding ability of the inserted
state, more preferably, the width is to be arranged within a range of 25-10mm.
When the separation part is formed from a broken line, the internals
between the slits of the broken line are arbitrarily arranged, however, the fear
strength of the broken line is at least 1N/25mm or more, preferably it is within a
range of 0.2-3.0N/25mm, considering that the break of the wrapping container
should be guided along the broken line; the packaging material should not be
damaged; and it should have a preservation capability. Moreover, the numerical
value is defined as a reading of the maximum load when measuring the tear
strength at a speed 100mm/min by holding respective edge ends with the upper
and lower chucks using a tensilon tensile tester and then partly cutting the tip of
the broken line with scissors.
(12) The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad of
the aforementioned (11), wherein: said separation portion is set in such length
that the starting point thereof starts from one end edge and the terminal thereof
does not reach the opposed other end edge.
Acccrding to the wrapping container for individually packaging interlabial
pad (hereafter, simply called a wrapping container) related to the present
invention, the separation part is arranged so as to start from one edge end of
said wrapping container and not to be extended up to the other edge end, but to
end in the neighborhood thereof. To be more concrete, for example, in a portrait
form wrapping container, the separation part is started from the edge end which
is one side part in the longitudinal direction, and ended so as not to reach the
other side part opposite thereto (refer to Fig. 19). Therefore, the wrapping
container is not completely separated into two before it has been fixed or
unfixed, but is maintained as it is in the connected state in the cart where the
separation part does not exists. As a result of this, to put the separated sections
on the fingertips, the two fingers can be inserted in the rescecive sector at
the same time, and moreover, one of the sections is prevented from being test
therefore, handling is simplified and also speeded up.
Moreover, when an interlabial pad with finger insertion openings is
enclosed the interlabial pad is enclosed so that such finger insertion
are directed to tne edge end sice wnere the separation pan is started and
thereby a wearer can watch the finger insertion openings immediately after
opening the wrapping container. Moreover, the range where the separation part
is not provided is preferred to be about 2-10mm from one edge end.
(13) A wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad,
comprising a containment container for wrapping directly an interlabial, and an
cuter wrapping container for wrapping an inner wrapping body containing me
interlabial pad in said inner wrapping container, wherein: said inner wrapping
container composes a fiat cylindrical shape longer in an is wide where both ends
are closed; said inner wrapping container is provided with a separation portion
for separating said wrapping container into two small pieces; and in a state
where said wrapping container is separated into respective separated section at
said separation portion, the separation portion of respective piece becomes an
opening where a finger can be inserted, and by inserting the finger from the
opening turns up to be an operation member for wearing or removing said
interlabial pad.
According to the wrapping container for individually packaging interlabial
pad (hereafter, simply called a wrapping container) related to the present
invention, the wrapping container is double-structured consisting of an inner
wrapping container and an outer-wrapping container, and the inner wrapping
container of them is a member for aiding the fixing and unfixing actions of the
wrapping container. Therefore, they can also be properly used; for example, the
inner wrapping container is used for fixing and unfixing the interlabial pad and
tne outer wrapping container is used for enclosing the used interlabial pad, so
menstrual blood having achered to the wrapping container can be presented
from further adhering to the fingers.
(14) A wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad
having a finger insertion opening, wherein: said wrapping container is made of a
wrapping sheet having a pocket portion capable of an interlabial pad of a size
and shape allowing to hold by pinching between the labia, in a state where the
interlabial pad is folded half longitudinally taking the longitudinal direction of
interlabial pad as an axis.
According to the wrapping container for individually packaging interlabial
pad (hereafter, simply called a wrapping container) related to the present
invention, a pocket portion is formed on the wrapping container beforehand.
Therefore, by enclosing an unused interlabial pad in this pocket portion
beforehand, the interlabial pad is prevented from falling out when a wears'
cpens the wrapping container to take out the interlabial pad. Moreover by
directing the finger insertion, openings of the interlabial pad toward the opening
of this pocket portion, the fingers can be inserted in the finger insertion
openings making good use of tne state in which the interlabial pad is enclosed
in tne pocket portion (refer to Fig. 30).
Moreover, when a wearer holds an interlabial pad on the fingertips by
inserting the fingers in the finger insertion openings of said interlabial pad to
unfix the interlabial pad which has been fixed in the labia, she inserts the
interlabial pad in the pocket portion together with the fingers at the time of
taking cut the used interlabial pad from the fingertips, and fixes the interiabiai
pad in the pocket portion by picking it from the outside (outside of the wrapping
container) of the pocket portion, by the other hand and she can draw her fingers
from the finger insertion openings in that state (refer to Fig. 31) in such a
manner the finger can be drawn out without adhesion of menstrual blood or the
like to the finger. Moreover the used interlabial pad can be broken away without
contact between the menstrual blood and the hands of the wearer and further
container, it looks also sanitary.
When the used interiabiai pad is re-held in the wrapping container the
menstrual blood absorbed in the interiabiai pad sometimes contacts with the
pocket pertion in the neighborhood of its opening and adheres thereto.
Therefore, the menstrual blood is prevented from adhering to a wearer's hand
by covering the opening of the pocket portion by the part other than the pocket
portion in the wrapping sheet, and this ensures a sanitary treatment.
Moreover, the wrapping container is preferred to be provided with a
sealing means such as a stop tape on the part covering the pocket portion. This
arrangement makes it possible to surely keep the used interiabiai pad enclosed
:n the wrapping container, and prevents the interiabiai pad from falling out and
sanitarily
(15) The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad of
tne aforementioned (14), wherein said pocket portion comprises a place where
a part of a series of wrapping sheet is bent.
According to the wrapping container for individually packaging interlabial
pad (hereafter, simply called a 'wrapping container) related to the present
invention, the pocket portion is formed by folding a part of a series of wrapping
sheets. Therefore, the pocket portion communicates with the other parts of the
wrapping container, and a holding capability of the cocker portion to the
wrapping container is secured
Such a wrapping container forms the pocket portion, for example by
folding one lengthwise end part or a series of portrait form wrapping sheets
toward the surface (inside) where the interbial pad is to be placed, and forming
both side edges or one side edge where the wrapping sheets overlap each
other on each side. Thus, to form the packed portion it is preferable to arrange
the joined part only in the contact area of the wrapping sheets. Thus, the joined
part of the wrapping container is surely maintained at the time of re-housing the
used interlabial pad
in such a constitution, the wrapping sheets can be folded toward the
pocket portion in other part where the pocket portion is formed, and it becomes
possible to cover the menstrual blood adhering to the pocket portion in the
neighborhood of its opening when re-housing the used interlabial pad in the
pocket portion, and a risk that menstrua! blood may adhere 10 fingers is
reduced.
(16) A wrapping container for individual wrapping of an ir.terlabiai pas
provided with a mini sheet piece of interlabial pad forming a finger insertion
provided for indicating the vertical direction related to the pre-unwrapping
portion for unwrapping said wrapping container.
According to the wrapping container for individually packaging interlabial
pad (hereinafter, simply called a wrapping container) related to the present
invention, a top and a bottom of the wrapping container are indicated. Therefore.
a wearer can easily grasp the position of the pre-opening part as the place to be
unsealed.
As tc "an vertical direction indication means" in the present invention, for
example, the following means can be mentioned such as a usually checkable
means by printing a pattern or characters etc on the wrapping container and a
finger-touch comprehensible means by arranging ruggedness on the wrapping
container by tooling or the like. Here, by using a company emblem house
container can also be provided with the effects of adversement and quality
product.
In the present invention, "the vertical direction related to the pre-opening
cart" means such a state as the suggestion of the vertical direction seems to
indicate the position of the pre-opening part as it is, when there is something
like a kind of tendency (for example, the upper part is opened more often or the
lower part is opened more often) concerning the place where the upper and
lower directional wrapping container is to be opened.
(17) A wrapping container for individual wrapping of an interlabial pad
having different finger insertion point according to the personal equation
wnerein: a pre-unwrapping portion is provided for unwrapping said individual
wrapping container, said pre-unwrapping portion is disposed in plurality
individually wrapped interlabial and, moreover, said wrapping container is
provided with an unwrapping position guide means for guiding the kind of said
finger insertion position.
According to the wrapping container for individually packaging interlabial
pad (hereafter, simply called a wrapping container) related to the present
invention, when a plurality of finger insertion openings are arranged for holding
the interlabial pad on fingertips, the wrapping container is also provided with
plural pre-opening parts corresponding thereto, and a wearer is instructed which
ore-opening part to open. Therefore, before opening the wrapping container, the
wearer can easily know from the appearance of ire wrapping container which
pre-opening part should be opened to immediately insert finger in the fingers
insertion holes suitable for herself.
As an opening position instruction means in the present invertion
may only be such a means as the wearer can grasp the optimal pre-opening
part, also for example, parting and selecting of characters and patterns of the
like, ruggedness by tooling or the like, etc. arranged in the periphery of said
pre-opening part or all the pre-opening pans can be mentioned.
(18) A wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad
having a mini-sheet piece to form finger insertion openings, wherein: the
pre-unwrapping portion for unwrapping said wrapping container is unwrapped
by tearing off a part of said wrapping container along a broken line introducing
the position of said pre-unwrapping portion: and the interlabial pad is enclosed
so that said finger insertion opening is exposed first, in a state where sa,d
pre-unwrapping portion is unwrapped.
According to the wrapping container for individually packaging interiabial
pad (hereafter, simply called a wrapping contairer) related to tne present
invention, tne pre-opening parts are formed of broken lines. Namely, such
broken lines are provided on the side inner than the part joined for forming the
wrapping container, therefore, a wearer does not peel the joined part of tne
wrapping container but tear a part of the wrapping container along said broken
lines, and can thereby unseal such pre-opening part(s) to take out the interiabial
pad
These broken lines have only to show the tearing position and direction to
the wearer, and as to the structure, an alternate sequence of slits and non-slits
like perforations can be mentioned. The broken lines of such a structure are
preferred to have 0.5 - 5mm long slit parts, a 3mm maximum width, and 0.5 -
3mm long non-slit parts. Such arrangements can not only guide the direction
torn by the wearer not to deviate from the broken lines but can prevent dirt and
dust from entering through the broken lines.
Moreover, in the present invention such broken lines have only to be
arranged within the range to form a frontage only permitting to take out the
The breaking strength of the broken line is preferred to be 0.2 -
3.0N/25mm when the broken line is arranged in the center and is pulled in the
directions orthogonal to the broken line under the tensile conditions of 25mm
width and 100mm/min, and more preferably, it is 0.3 - 1.5N/25mm
In order for a wearer to visually grasp the broken line with ease, a starting
point of the broken line can be provided with a printed arrow or a section in the
neighborhood of the starting point different from that for tne end pan for
example, the end part is rounded etc.)
Moreover, by forming the wrapping container gradually wider in the
direction of the starting point of the broken line and narrower in the opposite
direction on the other hand, it is aiso possible to attach the mini-sheet piece for
the wrapping container so that tne finger insertion opening(s) is positioned in
the direction opposite to the direction in which the wrapping container is formed
wider, in such a manner, when a wearer handles the wrapping container
enclosing the interlabial pad therein, it is possible to induce the wearer to take
the narrower-formed side of the wrapping container by the hand, therefore, the
wearer is able to insert her fingers in the finger insertion cpening(s) provided in
the wrapping body without changing the direction of the wrapping container.
Further, the wearer can smoothly insert her finger(s) in the finger insertion
opening(s) without changing the direction of the interlabial pad as well as the
wrapping container by arranging the finger insertion opening's also to be faced
in the same direction as the finger insertion opening(s) of the wrapping
container.
Moreover, to reduce misconception of an opening action of the
pre-opening part, the joined part of the wrapping container presented outside of
the broken lines is preferred tc be increased in joining strength beforehand.
(19) The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad of
any of the aforementioned (1) to (15) composed of a laminate material having
inner sheet at the inner face side, and film sheet on the outer face side.
According to the wrapping container for individually packaging interlabial
pad (hereafter, simply cailed a wrapping container) related to the present
invention, the wrapping container is constituted of the laminated materials of a
fiber sheet for the inside surface side and a film sheet for the outside surface
side. Therefore, the wrapping container can be made excellent in wiping
property and anti-liquid property.
As detailed materials to be placed in the "inside surface side", the
following materials can be mentioned considering the requirements that me
materials permit to smoothly pull cut ice interlabial pad from the wapping
container and they should have hydrophilic property, fiber density and soft
feeling, etc. For example, they are; wet spun lace nonwoven fabric which is a
mixture of crepe tissue of 15 - 50g/m2 and cotton and pulp and is obtained in the
range of 15 - 70g/m2 by adjusting the cotton at 10%wt at least, spun lace
nonwoven fabric obtained in the range of 20 - 70g/rrr by adjusting rayon fiber at
30%wt at least, melt blown nonwoven fabric composed of polypropylene
obtained in the range of 20 - 50g/m2, composite nonwoven fabric composed of
spun bond, melt blown, and spun bond ranging 6- 10g/m2, 5 - 20g/m2, and 6 -
10g/m2 by weight, respectively, etc.
As detailed materials to be placed or, the "outside surface side"
considering water resisting property, a polyethylene film obtained in tne range of
10 - 30g/m2, and an open hole plastic sheet with an open hole rate of 10 - 33%
adjusted to the range of 15 - 30g/m2 can be mentioned.
The material for said inside surface side and outside surface side are
laminated by means of known techniques such as not melt adhesive, heat
Considering the feeling, it is preferable in such laminating that a coating
cuantity is made within a range of 3 - 13g/m2 and the laminating is performed
within a 5 - 40% coating area in a spirai or striped form arrangement in the case
of a hot melt adhesive, and that the laminating is performed within a 5 - 20%
sealing area in an arrangement in dotted, linear, crossover line form. etc. in the
case of heat or ultrasonic sealing.
(20) The wrapping container for individuaily wrapping an interiabial pad of
any of the aforementioned (1) to (19). composed of a biodegradable material
and/or water-soluble material and/or water dispersible material.
According to tne wrapping container for individually packaging interlabial
pad (hereafter, simply called a wrapping container) relates to the present
invention, tne composition materials are a biodegradable material and/or a
water-soluble material and/or a water-dispersible material. Therefore, when the
wrapping container is made of the water-soluble material of the
water-dispersible material, a wearer can throw it into the toilet bowl, therefore,
the wearer is relieved from the trouble of the dispcsal, and also it is possible to
reduce rubbish in the toilette.
As detailed examples of such a wrapping container, a composite material
laminating tissue adjusted to a 15 - 40g/m2 specific weight per unit area and
polyvinyl alcohol of a 20 - 50 g/ m2 specific weight per unit area and coated with
silicone within a ranee of 0.5 - 1 g/ m2 on the side of polyvinyl alconcl spun
nonwoven fabric of poly-lactic fiber as a main substance adjusted to a 15 - 10g.
m2 specific weight per unit area, etc can be mentioned.
Moreover, the interlabial pad enclosed in such a wrapping container is
preferred to be biodegradable water-soluble, and Such
arrangements make it possible to throw away an used interlabial pad into the
toiler bowl, tnerefore, the used interlabial pad can easily and sanitarly be
disposed. And, since the interlabial pad can be thrown away into the toilet bowl
together with the wrapping container, the arrangement have anotner effect of
further reducing rubbish in the toilet.
Here in this specification, the "biodegradability" means that a substance
is degraded into gases like carbon dioxide, methane, etc., water, and biomass
according to the process of the nature under the existence of bacteria starting
with ray fungi and other microorganisms under an anaerobic or aerobic
condition, and that the biodegradability (biodegradable rate, biodegradable
degree, etc.) of said substance compares with a naturally produced material like
fallen leaves or the like or synthetic polymer generally recognized as
bodegradable in the same environment. Tne "water dispersibility" means as
same as water degradability, meaning such a property as a substance is not
influenced by a limited quantity of water (menstrual blood) when used but the
fibers are easily dispersed into small pieces tc such a limit as they do not cause
clogging ordinary toilet wiping with themselves at least in a iarge quantity of
water or water current. The "water solubility" means such a property as the
substance is not influenced by a limited quantity of water (menstrual blood;
when used but dissolved in a large quantity of water or water current.
(21) A wrapping body, comprising an interlabial pad provided with a mini
sheet piece for interlabial pad forming a finger insertion opening where an
opening of fingerbreadth is secured and a finger insertion, space following the
same, and a wrapping container for individually wrapping an interiabial pad for
individually wrapping said interlabial pad, wherein said interlabial pad is
enclosed as folded so that said finger insertion opening opens when the
pre-unwrapping portion is opened in order to open pad
According to the wrapping body related to the present invention the
interlabial pad is folded so that the finger insertion epening(s) provided w:tn me
interlabial pad are opened, and enclosed in the wrapping container for
individually wrapping interlabial pad (hereafter, simply called wrapping
container).
Regarding this point, a sheet-like sanitary product such as a napkin
generally encloses the content folded therein for making the wrapping body
compact, however, in the present invention, the folded interlabial pad is opened
as the wrapping container for individual interlabial pad is opened, and this
makes a gap between the mini-sheet piece and the back sheet of the interlabial
pad and the wrapping container will thus have an another effect of naturally-
forming the finger insertion opening(s) in addition to such compact-making.
As such a folding method, for example the interlabial pad is folded along
the approximately longitudinal center line of tne inierlabiai pad with the surface
with the mini-sheet piece of said interlabial pad faced inside.
(22) Tne wrapping body of the aforementioned (21). wherein: said
interlabial pad is contained, so that said mini sheet piece for said interiabial pad
is folded toward the opposite side to the body side along the substantial central
line in the longitudinal direction of said interlabial pad
Moreover, in the present invention, the meaning of "so as to be folded
toward opposite side to the body side" includes not only the case that it is
completely folded to be convex toward opposite side to tne body side but also
the case that it is curved to be convex toward opposite side to the body side
(23) A wrapping body, comprising: an interlabial pad provided with a inner
sheet piece for interlabial pad forming a finger insertion opening where an
opening of fingerbreadth is secured and a finger insertion scace following the
same, and a wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad for
individually wrapping said interlabial pad, wherein: said interlabial pad is
contained in a direction orthogonal to said wrapping container for individually
wrapping an interlabial pad.
In the wrapping body related to tne present invention, the opening
direction and the finger insertion direction can be made the same io a wearer by
wrapping the interlabial pad provided with anisotropy to the wrapping container,
the arrangement makes easier for the wearer to insert her fingers therein.
In this case, the interlabial pad can be packaged, for example, with tne
mini-sheet piece faced to the outside and aiong the longitudinal center part
folded almost in half (refer to Fig. 39(A)).
(24) A wrapping bcdy, comprising: an interlabial pad provided with a mini
sheet piece for interlabial pad forming a finger insertion opening where an
opening of fingerbreadth is secured and a finger insertion space following tne
same, and a wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad for
individually wrapping said interlabial pad. wherein: said interlabial pad is
contained so that said finger insertion opening in said interlabiel pad to be
contained is positioned near the pre-unwrapping portion for unwrapping said
wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad.
According to the wrapping body related to the present invention, tne
interlabial pad is placed so that the mini sheet piece for said interlabial pad can
be positioned in the neighborhood of the pre-opening part of said wrapping
container. As a result, the finger insertion opening(s) of the interlabial pad is
positioned in the neighborhood of the pre-opening part and after opening the
pre-opening part, the fingers can promptly be inserted in the finger insertion
openings to hold the interlabial pad by the fingertips, therefore, it is possible to
further reduce time to fix the interlabial pad.
(25) A wrapping container for individual wrapping of sanitary napkin.
Wherein: said wrapping container is provided with a pocket portion for enclosing
interlabial pad in order to enclose a used interlabial pad.
Especially, when the interlabial pad is constituted of a degradable
material, a water-soluble material, or a water-dispersible material, the interlabial
pad can be disposed into the toilet bowl together with the wrapping container by
constituting also the materials forming the wrapping container the wrapping
sheet and the pocket portion from the degradable material and/or the
water-solubie material and/or the water-dispersible material, therefore, the
handiness of disposal is improved.
Moreover, by packaging both a sanitary napkin and an interlabial pad in
the wrapping container, a wearer has only to carny a single wrapping container
10 use both of them together therefore, the package becomes excellent in
portability.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Fig 1 ;s a drawing showing the interlabial individual wrappirg container of
the first embodiment, and shows a process drawing illustrating the process for
forming the wrapping body while packaging the interlabial pad in the wrapping
sheet.
Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken along the arrow line A-A of the Fig. 1 (D).
Fig. 3 is a process drawing showing a procedure for opening the
pre-unwrapped opening of the interlabial pad individual wrapping container in
accordance with the first embodiment.
Fig. 4 illustrates a state of finger insertion in the mini-sheet piece for the
interlabial pad fixed to the interlabial pad in accordance with this embodimear
Fig. 5 shows the rear face of Fig. 3
Fig. 5 is a drawing showing another form or the mini-sheet piece
wrapping container of the interlabial pad individual wrapping container in
accordance with the first embodiment.
Fig. 7 is a process drawing snowing a methed for separating the
wrapping container for inaividually wrapping an intenabiai pad along the broken
line in accordance with the first embodiment.
Fig. S is an explanatory drawing for explaining a stats of fixing the
interlabial pad by using the separated sections of the wrapping container for
individually wrapping an interlabial pad in accordance with the first embodiment.
Fig. 9 is a drawing showing me wrapping container for individually
wrapping an interlabial pad in the second embodiment, and is a process
drawing showing a process for wrapping the interlabial pad in the wrapping
sheet in accordance with the second embodiment.
Fig. 10 is a sectional view taken along the arrow line D-D of the Fig. 9
Fig. 11 is a drawing showing another constitution of the wrapping
container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad in accordance with the
second embodiment, and shows a mode in which the pre-unwrapped opening is
formed from a broken line.
Fig 12 shows another constitution of the wrapping container for
individually wrapping an interlabial pad in accordance with the second
embodiment, and illustrates a mode in which the wrapping container for
individually wrapping an interlabial pad is formed by sticking two wrapping
sheets together.
Fig. 13 illustrates a method for opening the pre-unwrapped opening of the
wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad in accordance
with the second embodiment, and shows also a method for separating said
wrapping container for individually wrapping an interiabial pad.
Fig. 1- shows drawings which illustrate a method for opening the broken
line forming the pre-unwrappad edge in the wrapping container for individuslly
wrapping an interlabial pad in accordance with the third embodiment and a
method for separating said wrapping container for individually wrapping an
interiabial pad.
Fig. 15 shows a drawing which illustrates the wrapping container for
individually wrapping an interiabial pad in accordance with the fourth
embodiment.
Fig. 16 is a sectional view taken along the arrow line E-E of Fig. 15.
Fig. 17 is a process drawing showing a method for separating tne
wrapping container of the fourth embodiment into two sections to open the
same and a method for fixing the two sections on the fingertips.
Fig. 13 ;s a longitudinal sectional view of the wrapping body illustrating
the interiabial pad folded and enclosed therein.
Fig 13 is a drawing illustrating another constitution of the wrapping
container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad in accordance with the
fourth embodiment, where the broken line started from one side part is not
extended on the other side pan.
Fig. 20 is a drawing illustrating a state in which the fingers are fixed by-
breaking the wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad
along the broken line thereon shown in Fig. 19.
Fig. 21 shows drawings illustrating the wrapping container in accordance
with the fifth embodiment
Fig. 22 shows drawings illustrating a state in which the outer wrapping
container of the wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad
in accordance with the fifth embodiment has pocket portion.
Fig. 23 snows a drawing illustratrg a state in which an inner wrapping
body is enclosed in the pocket portion arranged on the outer wrapping container
of the wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad in
accordance with fifth embodiment, to make an outer wrapping body.
Fig. 2- shows drawings illustrating a state in which tne inner wrapping
body is arranged on the pocket portion provided on the cuter wrapping
container of the wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad
in accordance with the fifth embodiment, to make the outer wrapping container.
Fig. 25 illustrates drawings showing a method for opening the interlabial
pad individual wrapping container in accordance with the fifth embodiment and
a method for separating the inner wrapping body wrapping container.
Fig. 26 is a drawing showing the wrapping body enclosing the interlabial
pad in the interlabial pad individual wrapping container in accordance with the
sixth embodiment.
Fig 27 is a sectional view taken along the arrow line F-F of Fig. 23.
Fig. 28 is a sectional perspective view taken along the arrow line G-3 of
Fig. 26.
Fig. 29 is a sectional perspective view showing the unsealed state of the
interlabial pad individual wrapping container in accordance with the sixth
embodiment.
Fig. 30 is a drawing illustrating a state of holding the interlabial pad on the
fingertip by inserting a finger in the finger insertion opening of the interlabial pad
enclosed in the pocket portion of the unsealed interlabial pad individual
wrapping container in accordance with the sixth embodiment.
Fig. 31 shows process drawings illustrating a process lor unfixing a used
interlabial pad by using the interlabial pad individual wrapping container in
accordance with the sixth embodiment.
Fig. 32 shows drawings illustrating the interlabial pad individual wrapping
container in accordance with the seventh embodiment.
Fig. 33 shows a drawing illustrating the interlabial pad individual wrapping
container in accordance with the eighth embodiment.
Fig. 34 is a drawing illustrating the wrapping sheet with a pocket portion
keeping a sanitary napkin therein.
Fig. 35 shows process drawings illustrating a method for keeping the
sanitary napkin in the sanitary napkin wrapping container with the pocket portion,
to make the package into the wrapping body.
Fig. 35 is a perspective sectional view taken along the arrow line H-H of
Fig. 35(E).
Fig. 37 is a drawing showing the wrapping sheet with the pocket portion
after having unsealed the wrapping container and taken out the sanitary napkin
therefrom.
Fig. 36 illustrates the wrapping body containing tne interlabial pad in
accordance with this embodiment therein as it is without being folded.
Fig. 39 illustrates the wrapping body in which the interlabial pad in
accordance with this embodiment is contained in the interlabial pad individual
wrapping container where the mini-sheet for the interlabial pad is folded so as to
form a chevron.
Fig. 40 illustrates the wrapping body with interlabial pad individual
wrapping container containing therein the interlabial pad in accordance with this
embodiment to be opened like double doors opening outward.
Fig. 41 shows drawings illustrating different methods for folding the
interlabial pad.
Fig. 42 is a body side schematic drawing of the interlabial pad.
Fig. 43 is a cress sectional schematic drawing of the interlabial pad.
Fig. 44 shows a drawing of an interlabial pad or another structure
illustrating a convex structure of the interiabial pad in which a middle area of the
contained absorbent body is raised.
Fig. 45 is a drawing illustrating an incerlabial pad formed by piling up two
sheets of different widthwise lengths.
Fig. 46 is a drawing showing an interiabial pad comprising a main sheet
body and a sub-sheet body.
Fig. 47 shows drawings illustrating a state in which an interiabial pad with
two finger insertion openings is held on the fingertip.
Fig. 48 is a drawing illustrating a state in which an instruction is enclosed
in the interiabial pad individual wrapping container.
Fig. 49 is a perspective sectional view showing a state in which the
interiabial pad individual wrapping container provided with the instruction is
opened.
Fig. 50 is a process drawing showing a procedure for opening the
interiabial pad individual wrapping container with the printed instructions for use
Fig. 51 illustrates the states of an outer package for packaging the
interiabial pad individual wrapping containers before and after it is opened
Fig. 52 illustrates the states of an outer package for packaging the
interlabial pad individual wrapping containers before and after It is opened.
Fig. 53 illustrates the states of an outer package for packaging the
interiabial pad individual wrapping containers before and after it is opened.
Fig. 54 illustrates the states of an outer package for packaging the
interlabial pad individual wrapping containers before and after it is opened
Fig. 55 illustrates the states of an outer package for packaging the
interlabial cad individual wrapping containers before and after it is opened
Fig. 56 illustrates the states of an cuter package for packaging tne
interlabial pad individual wrapping containers before and after it is opened
Fig. 57 is an explanatory drawing showing a method for fixing the
interlabial pad.
Fig. 55 is an explanatory drawing for explaining the length dimensions of
the interlabial pad in the widthwise direction.
Best Mode for Carrying out the Invention
Next, the embodiments of the present invention will be explained referring
to the drawings.
[Interlabial pad individual wrapping container separable to two sections]

Firstly, the structure of the interlabial pad individual wrapping container
(hereafter, simply called wrapping container) provided with mini-sheet for the
wrapping container will be explained. Fig. 1 is a process drawing snowing a
process for forming a wrapping body 3 by folding tne wrapping body 11 for the
wrapping container 1 while enclosing the interlabial pad 2 therein: Fig 2 is a
sectional view taken along the arrow line A-A of Fig 1 (D): Fig. 3 is a process
drawing showing a method for opening the wrapping container; and Fig. 4 is a
drawing showing a state in which an index finger is inserted in a belt body 22
which is a mini-sheet piece for the interlabial pad.
As shown in Fig. 1 (A), the interlabial pad 2 is firstly placed with lhe
opposite side face to body side face 2a. Next, as shown in (B) of the same
figure, one side part 11a of the wrapping sheet 11 is folded inside along the
longitudinal side edge part of the interlabial pad 2 and further as shown in 11
of the same figure, the other end part 11b of the wrapping sheet 11 is also
folded inside. Thus, as shewn in (D) of the same figure an overlapping part
of the side part 11a and the side part 11b is formed, and this overlapping part
becomes the pre-unwrapped opening. This overlapping part to be sealed with a
peelable stop tape 14. And, by temporary tacking the upper and lower edges of
the wrapping sheet by means of heat-sealing, ultrasonic-sealing etc , so as to
be unsealed again, the interlabial pad 2 is enclosed so as not to fail out and
thus the wrapping body 3 is formed.
In the wrapping body 3, as shown in Fig 2, the belt body 22 fixed on the
interlabial pad 2 is positioned directly under the overlapping pan 11c formed by
the overlap of the side parts 11a, 11b of the wrapping sheet 11 Therefore, a
wearer can immediately find the belt body 22 by opening the overlapping part
11 c and can insert a finger in the finger insertion opening 23.
To open the wrapping body 3 shown in Fig. 3 (A), the stop rape 14 is
firstly picked up and pulled in the direction of A. Thus, the side part 11b of the
wrapping sheet 11 is opened outward as shown in (C) of the same figure
Fcliowing this, as shown in (D) of the same figure, the other side part 11a of the
wrapping sheet 11 is also opened outward, and thereby the belt body 22 fixed
on the interlabial pad 2 can be exposed. Therefore, a wearer can easily find the
belt body 22 without turning over the interlabial pad 2.
Then, as shown in Fig. 4, the wearer inserts the index finger or middle
finger of her dominant hand (usually right hand) in the finger insertion opening
23 formed from the exposed beit body 22 so that the ball of the finger comes in
contact with the opposite side face to body side face 2a of the interlabial pad 2,
to hold the interlabial pad 2 on the fingertip.
Next, the mini-sheet piece for the wrapping container fixed on the
wrapping container, and a method for separating the wrapping container by
using the same will be explained. Fig. 5 shows the rear face of Fig. 3 and
shows the views of the wrapping container 1 provided with a broken line 15 and
a section part 17 which are the separation part for separating the belt body 12,
which is the mini-sheet piece "or the wrapping ccntainer from the wrapping
container 1, arc Fig. 6 is a drawing showing another mode of the belt body 12.
anc Fig. 7 is a process drawing for showing a process oi taking out the
interlabial pad 2 by separating the wrapping pad 1 therefrom.
As shown in (A) of Fig. 5, the wrapping container 1 is provided with the
broken line 15 in the center. And, the belt body 12, which is the mini-sheet piece
for the wrapping container, is fixed thereon striding over this broken line 15. As
shown in (B) of Fig. 5, a sectional view taken along the arrow line B-E of Fig. 5
(A), the joining of this belt body 12 is performed with an adhesive 16 applied to
the three points in total, which are both right and ieft side parts of the belt oody
12 and the part along the broken line 15. The belt body 12 fixed in such a
manner forms finger insertion parts 13A and 13B, and a wearer inserts two
fingers of her non-dominant hand (usually left hand) in these finger insertion
openings 13A and 133, and can thereby hold the wrapping container 1 on the
fingertips.
Here, the broken line 15 makes the separation parts in this embodiment
however, as shown in Fig. 5 (C). the wrapping container 1 can be separated by
providing the wrapping container 1 with a section part 17 on the upper part
thereof for starting the separation with this. Moreover, as shown in Fig. 5 (D)
both of the broken line 15 and the section part 17 may be arranged
Moreover, as shown in Fig. 6 (A), two pieces of belt bodies 12 can
symmetrically be arranged holding the broken line 15 in-between. Since the
belt body 12 does not exist on the broken line 15 in such a manner, the
breaking strength can be made almost constant at the time of separating the
wrapping container 1 by tearing the broken line 15. Therefore, the wrapping
container 1 shown in Fig. 6 (A) can be divided stably than the wrapping
container 1 shown in Fig. 5 (A).
Moreover, in this case, as shown in Fig. 6 (B), a sectional view take
along the arrow line C-C of Fig. 5 (A), the adhesive 16 is applied to the
respective side edges of the two belt bodies 12. therefore, the adhesive 16
needs to be applied to four application areas in totai.
Both of the belt bodies 12 are arranged to be of the same dimensions as
shown in Fig. 6 (A), but can be arranged to be of different dimensions as shown
in (C) of the same figure. For example, as shown in (D) of the same figure, it is
possible to induce a wearer to insert her middle finger in the linger insertion
opening 13A, and her index finger in the finger insertion opening 133 by making
the longitudinal lengths different from each other.
To divide the wrapping container 1, as shown in Fig. 7 (A), firstly, two
fingers, the index finger and middle finger of the left hand, are inserted in the
finger insertion openings 13A and 13B formed holding the broken line 15
in-between, respectively. Next, as shown in (3) of the same figure, the two
fingers are opened to the left and right. The wrapping container 1 is then torn
along the broken line 15 to the left and right by this release force and the
sections 1A and 1B are separated. And, the wearer can take out the interlabial
pad 2 from the wrapping container 1 by moving the right hand holding tne
interlabial pad 2.
Then, as shown in Fig. 8, while opening the interlabial by the fingers of
the left hand which are holding the sections 1A and 1B of the wrapping
container 1, the wearer can fix the interlabial pad 2 held on the index finger of
the right hand in the labia. Therefore, such a situation never occurs, as the
fingers come in contact with the labia and menstrual blood during fixing action
In this embodiment, the dimensions of the interlabial pad 2 are such as
can put into the labia without difficulty and can also be held by fastening force of
the labia themselves, and further, the blocking property of the labia is aiso
considered Concretely, the longitudinal dimension is 60 - 150mm, and the
outward widthwise length of the interlabial pad is preferred to be 10 - 60mm
more preferably. it is recommended to be in a range of 20 - 40mm. When the
widthwise length exceeds 60mm, the region not iying between the labia rubs the
femoral region etc. of the wearer and the friction force caused thereby exceeds
the holding force of the labia, and the interlabial pad is in danger of falling out.
Moreover, when widthwise length is shorter than 10mm, the region capable of
lying between the labia decreases and a touch area with the inner face of the
labia decreases, and the interlabial pad is apt to fall out. Here, the
above-mentioned "outward" means that the length is the shortest distance
between the two points corresponding to V in Fig. 58). This is carefully defined
because the way tracing the convex and concave form between the two points,
namely, the distance between the two points in the state in which the convex
and concave form is developed and flattened is sometimes treated as an actual
distance (corresponding to W in Fig. 58) associated with the manufacturing
process. Moreover, the thickness dimension is arranged in a range of 2 - 10mm
considering a comfort feeling without extremely damaging the feeling of
wearing.
Considering such a filling property of the interlabial pad and a fitting
property of the belt body 12, it is preferable that the lengthwise dimension is in a
range of 80 - 170mm and the widthwise dimension is in a range of 60 - 90mm.
Moreover, it is necessary that the widthwise dimension of the belt bodies
12 are arranged so as not stick out of the width of such a wrapping container 1,
and have a 25mm width at least so that the width permits to insert two fingers in
the two finger insertion coenings 23A and 233 Concretely the width is
preferred to be in a range of 25 - 80mm.
Moreover, the lengthwise dimension of tne bell body 12 may be at least
36mm of longer, and it may be elongated up in the end of the wrapping
container 1 unless it is in a range of sticking out of the wrapping cointainer

Next, a wrapping container provided with a mini-sheet piece for the
wrapping container and folded in two will be explained. Fig. 9 is a process
drawing illustrating the processes for forming the wrapping body 33 by
containing the interlabial pad 2 in the wrapping container 31, Fig 10 is a
sectional view taken along the arrow line D-D of Fig. 9 (C); Fig. 11 illustrates the
wrapping container 41 on which the pre-unwrapped opening is formed from the
broken line 45; Fig. 12 illustrates a wrapping container 51 formed by sticking
two wrapping sheets 51A and 51B together; and Fig 13 is a process drawing
illustrating a method for opening the wrapping container 31 and taking out the
interlabial pad 2, and also separating the wrapping container 31 into two
sections 31A and 31B.
In order to form tne wrapping body 35. as shown in Fig. 9 (A), the
interlabial pad 2 is folded along the vertical axis so that the left and right side
edges overlap each other. In this case, the interlabial pad is folded with the
opposite side face to body side face 2a inside, where the belt body 22. the
mini-sheet piece for the interlabial pad, is fixed.
Next, as shown in (B) of the same figure, the folded interlabial pad 2 is
placed on the right side of the wrapping sheet 31, and then the wrapping sheet
30 is folded in half centering the vertical axis of the wrapping sheet 30, to cover
the interlabial pad 2. Following this, as shown in (C) of the same figure, joining
carts 51a. 31b, 31c are arranged on the overlapping cart for forming we
pre-opening part, to make the wrapping body 33 by joining each of them
However, the rab 34 is not open in this case. As a result the belt body 92
which is the mini-sheet piece for me wrapping container, is to be placed on the
Inside this wrapping body 23. as shown in Fig 31 are belt body 33
resitioned opposite to be joining part 31b. Therefore, peering this joining cart
31b to open the wrapping body a wearer can immediately recognize the set
body 22.
In tnis embodiment, the pre-unwrapped opening of the wrapping
container 31 is formed from the joining pans 31a. 31b and 31c joined by
heat-sealing permitting re-peeling thereof, however, the pre-unwapped opening
can also be formed from the broken line 45 arranged inside the joining parts 41a,
41b, 41c as that on the wrapping container 41 shown in Fig. 11. It is possible
to form an unwrapped opening by opening the pre-unwrapped opening by
cutting out the end part of the wrapping container 41 along tnis broken line 45.
According to the embodiment shown in Fig. 11. the interiabial pad 2 is
covered by a single wrapping sheet, however, as the wrapping container 51
shown in Fig. 12(A), two wrapping sheets 52, are 51B are used, and
interiabial pad 2 is placed in-between, and then both of the wrapping sheets
51A and 515 are stuck together by joining the four joining part 51a. 51b, 51c
and 51d. In this case the broken line 55 is inside the joining parts 51a 51b and
51c.
The wrapping container 31 in this embodiment has two tabs 34 as shown
in Fig. 13 (A). Therefore, as shown in (B) of the same figure, a wearer can open
the wrapping container sequentially from the joining part 31 b to the joining parts
31a. 31c by pulling the tabs 34 to the left and right, and can expose the belt
figure, the index finger of the right hand is inserted in the finger insertion

the index finger and middle finger of the left hand are inserted into the belt body
32 of tne wrapping container, to fix the wrapping container on the left hand.
In this state, the wearer can take cut the interlabial pad 2 from the
wrapping container 31 by raising the right hand to the upper right. Following this,
as shown in (E) of the same figure, the wrapping container 31 can be separated
in to the sections 31A and 31 B by opening the index finger and the middle finger
to the left and right. Thus, while the wearer is opening the labia using the
sections 31A and 313 held on the fingers of the left hand, she can fix the
interlabial pad 2 heid on the right hand at an appropriate position in the labia.

Next, a pod-like wrapping container having a finger cot on the side will be
explained. Fig. 14 is a process drawing showing a method for opening a
pod-like wrapping container 61, taking out the interlabial pad 2, and separating
said wrapping container 51 into two sections 61Aand 61B at the same time.
As shown in Fig. 1- (A) the wrapping container 61 is provided with a
broken line 64 for forming a pre-unwrapped opening. Therefore, as shown in 16
of the same figure, a wearer opens the wrapping container 61 by tearing off a
par: of the wrapping container 61 aiong the broken line 64 as shown in (C) of
the same figure. Following this, as shown in (D) of the same figure, the wearer
Inserts her index finger and middle finger of the left hand in the two respective
finger cot parts provided on both side faces of the wrapping container 61, while
she inserts her index finger of the right hand in the finger insertion opening 23 of
the interlabial pad 2. In this state, she can take out the interlabial pad 2 from the
wrapping container 61 by moving the right hand. Further as shown in (E) of the
sections 61A and 61B apart along the separation edge 65 by opening the index
finger and the middle finger of tne left hand to the left and right While opening
the labia using these sections 61A and 61B. the wearer can put the interlabial
pad fixed on the right hand at an appropriate position in the labia.

Next, the wrapping container which itself serves as finger cots will be
explained. Fig. 15 is a drawing for illustrating the wrapping container 71
provided with a broken line 75 about in the longitudinal middle area; Fig. 16 is a
sectional view taken along the arrow line E-E of Fig. 15; Fig 17 is a process
drawing illustrating the state of fixing the sections 71A, 71B on the fingertips
formed by separating the wrapping container 71 by opening it; Fig. 13 is a
longitudinal sectional view of the wrapping body 73 containing the interlabia;
pad 2 in folded state; Fig. 19 is a drawing for showing the wrapping body 73 in
which the broken line 75 staring from one side part 71c of the wrapping
container 71 is not extended up to the other side part 71d; and Fig. 20 illustrates
the state in which the wrapping container of Fig.19 is separated from the broken
line 75 and :s fixed on tne fingertips
The wrapping body 73 shown in Fig. 15 is constructed by covering the
interlabial pad 2 (not illustrated) provided with tne belt body 22. making both
longitudinal end parts of the rectangular wrapping sheet overlap each other to
form it into a cylindrical form, joining the overlapping parts of this wrapping body
71 and the upper and lower edge ends, respectively, and enclosing the
interlabial pad 2 therein. And, the wrapping container 71 is provided with a
broken line 75 so as to be separated into two in the widthwise direction about in
the lengthwise central region.
The overlapping parts of the wrapping sheet are joined with a hot melt
opened by heat-sealing ultrasonic sealing or a combination of heat-sealing and
As shown in Fig 16. the wapping body 73 is formed by wrapping the belt
and 22 with the interlabial pad 2 wrapping sheet in the lengthwise
direction. Moreover the overlapping parts of the wrapping sheet is positioned
on the opposite side to the body side on which the belt oody 22 is fixed in this
embodiment, but may oe positioned on the body side.
Moreover, it is preferable that both of the fore and aft end edges of the
wrapping container 71 are roundly edged and not acute. If both of the fore and
aft end edges are acute, the labia may be harmed, however, the form as
mentioned above reduces stimulation to labia at the time of openirg the labia
using the wrapping container 71.
To open the wraoping container 71 forming the wrapping body 73 shown
in (A) of Fig. 17, as shown in (3) of the same figure, the wrapping container 71
;s firstly separated into the sections 71A and 71 B along the broken line 75 Thus
me wrapping container 71 is opened, and the interiabial pad 2 is exposed.
Therefore, as shown in Fig 17 (C). It is possible to hold the interiabial pad 2 on
rearranged by inserting one index finger of the right hand in the finger insertion
opening 23 And, when the wrapping container 71 is separated, the top and
bottom parts 71a and 71b thereof are kept joined, therefore, the sections 71A
and 71B are of a sack form. Therefore, as shown in (D) of the same figure, the
sections 71A and 71B can be fixed on the fingertips like finger cots by inserting
the fingers in the openings broken along the broken line 75, and when the
interiabial pad 2 is fixed in the labia, the labia and the fingers are prevented
from touching each other by opening the labia by the fingertips in such a state.
Thus, the wrapping container 71 is used at the time of fixing the interlabial pad 2.
waste thrown away as in the case of putting on finger puts separately.
Moreover, as shown in Fig. 15, the interlabial pad 2 can be enclosed also
in a folded stare. In this case, the interlabial pad 2 is preferred to be folded so
that a half of the opposite side face to body side face, where the belt body 22 is
attached approximately along the center line of the longitudinal axis, is faced to
the other half thereof. By folding the interlabial pad as the above the wearer
can visually check the body side for wearing the pad between the labia as soon
as she opens the wrapping container 71, and she can wear the pad smoothly.
As shown in Fig. 17 (A), the broken line 75 to be provided on the
wrapping container 71 is arranged from one side part 71c toward the other side
part 71d approximately in the longitudinal center of the wrapping container 71,
however, as shown in Fig. 19, the broken line 75 starting from one edge part
71c may be so arranged that it is not extended up to the other edge part 71d but
ends in the neighborhood of the edge part 71d. In this case, to open the
wrapping container 71, the break according to the broken line 75 is interrupted
at the end point of the broken line 75, and as shown in Fig. 20. the wrapping
container 71 is not completely separated until the wrapping container 71 has
been put on the fingers.
Moreover, the interlabial pad 2 (not illustrated) enclosed in the wrapping
container is folded to be enclosed with the belt body 22 directed toward the end
edge at the starting position of the broken line 75. Thus, the belt body 22 is
automatically oriented in the direction visible to the wearer.
[Other Embodiments]

Next, a double wrapping container consisting of an inner wrapping
container for directly housing the interlabial pad and an outer wrapping
Fig 21 illustrates a state in which the inner wrapping body 35A is
835. Fig. _2 illustrates an outer wrapping container 813 with a pocket portion
Fig 23 is a drawing illustrating a coucre-structured wrapping body in which
the inner wrapping container 53A is enclosed in a pocket portion 58 arranged in
the outer wrapping container 813 to form an outer wrapping body 33B; Fig. 24
illustrated a double-structured wrapping body in which tne inner wrapping body
53A is arranged on the pocket portion 88 arranged in the cuter wrapping
container 81B to form the outer wrapping body 83B; and Fig 25 shows a
process drawing for illustrating a method for taking out the interlabial pad 2
enclosed in the double-structured wrapping container and putting it on a finger.
As shown in (A) of Fig 21, the inner wrapping body 83A directly enclosing
the interlabial pad (not illustrated) is provided with a broken line 55 in the lateral
direction, and the inner wrapping container 81A can be opened along this
broken line 85. This inner wrapping body 83A (not illustrated) is arranged on the
wrapping sheet 80, and as shown in (B) of the same figure, this inner wrapping
body 83A is enwrapped in the wrapping sheet 80 in the lateral direction, and the
wrapping parts of the wrapping sheet 80 and both of top and
edges are joined to be peelable again. In this case, both of the top anc bottom
end edges are joined so as not to be on the end edges of the inner wrapping
body 33A (not illustrated).
Then, the overlapping parts of the wrapping sheet 80 is sealed with a
stop tape 84 provided on the wrapping sheet 80. This top tape 84 maintains the
sealing state of the outer wrapping body 83B and also it is picked up at the time
of unsealing it. Further, to throw away a used interlabial pad 2, the stop tape
can be used as a means for re-sealing the used interlabial pad 2 where
The outer wrapping container 81B can be provided with a pocket portion
86 More specifically, as shown in Fig 22, tne pocket portion 88 is formed by
folding the wrapping sheet 30 inside, and joining cniy one side part 80d or both
side parts of 80c are 80d in tne end part opposite to the end part where the
step tape 84 of the wrapping sheet 80 is fixed. By forming the outer wrapping
container 83B by thus folding the wrapping sheet 80 it becomes possible to
enclose a used interlabial pad 2 (not illustrated and an inner wrapping
container 81A (not illustrated) used as a finger cot in the pocket portion 86
arranged in the outer wrapping container 81B beforehand, and this improves
convenience for waste disposal more.
When enclosing the inner wrapping body 85A in the outer wrapping
container 81B having such a pocket portion 88, as shown in Fig. 23 (A), the
inner wrapping body 83A is enclosed in the pocket portion 88 to form the outer
wrapping body 83B by sealing the- outer wrapping container 81B with the stop
tape 84, but the inner wrapping body 83A may be arranged on the pocket
portion 88 as shown in Fig. 2- (A). When the inner wrapping body 85A is
enclosed in the pocket portion 88, as shown in Fig. 22 (3), the pocket portion 88
is positioned so as to envelope the interlabial pad 2 inside the outer wrapping
body 53B, and when the inner wrapping body 83A is arranged on the pocket
portion 83, as shown in Fig. 24 (3), the pocket portion 88 is positioned under
the lower side of the inner wrapping body 83A inside of the outer wrapping body
83B.
When using the interlabial pad 2 enclosed in such a double-structured
wrapping container, as shown in Fig. 25 (A), firstly, holding the outer wrapping
body 83B with the stop tape 84 plane up, a wearer picks up such a stop tape 84
to unseal the outer wrapping container 81B Next, the wearer takes out the
or the same figure Then, as shewn in (D) of the same figure, the wearer
seperates the inner wrapping container 8IA into two snail sections along the
broken line 85, takes out the interlabial pad 2 as shown in (E) of the same figure,
and inserts her finger rnrougn ;he finger insertion opening 23 to hold the pad on
the fingertip. Further, as shewn in (F) of the same figure, the wearer holds the
two sections of the inner wrapping container 81A on the two fingertips of the left
hand

Next, a wrapping container having a packet part will be explained below.
Fig. 26 illustrates the external of a wrapping body 93 enclosing the interlabial
pad 2 in a wrapping container 91 having a pocket portion 98 for enclosing the
interlabial pad 2; Fig. 27 is a sectional view taken along the arrowed line F-F of
Fig 25; Fig. 28 is a sectional view take aicng the arrowed line G-G of Fig. 25
Fig. 29 is a sectional view illustrating the unsealed state of the wrapping
container 91; Fig. 30 illustrates the state in which a wearer inserts her finger in
the finger insertion opening 23 of the interlabial pad 2 in the unsealed wrapping
container 91 and holds the interlabial pad on the finger and Fig 81 is a process
drawing illustrating the process of unfixing a used interlabial pad 2 by using the
wrapping container 91 with the pocket portion 98.
[Constitution of Wrapping Container]
In the wrapping body 93 shown in Fig. 26, as shown in Fig. 27, the
interlabial pad 2 folded along the longitudinal center line is enclosed in the
pocket portion 98 formed by partly folding one end part of the wrapping sheet in
the wrapping container 91 formed from a series of wrapping sheets. And further,
the other end part is folded so as to overlap with the pocket portion 98, and the
overlapping pat is joined to be peelable by a known technique such as
a pre-opening pan 96 for unsealing the wrapping container 91.
Moreover, the too and bottom end edges 91a. 91b are also joined to be
peelable so as not to overlap with the enclosed interlabial pad 2. In order to
strengthen this joining condition, not only known techniques such as
heat-sealing and male-female embossing but also an adhesive can be used
together. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 28, an adhesive is applied beforehand to
the wrapping sheet in the neighborhood of the overlapping pre-opening part 96.
The adhesive can be selected from hot-melt type adhesives without restriction,
and is applied in a known application pattern in a form of plane, stripes, spiral,
etc. In such a manner, it is possible to surely eliminate a danger of
exfoliation between the wrapping container 91 and the interlabial pad 2 when
enclosing a used interlabial pad 2 which will be described later. Moreover, the
interlabial pad 2 is stuck to the wrapping container 91 with the above adhesive
applied in the wrapping container 91 before it is opened.
Here, as obvious from Fig. 29, in the pocket portion 98, the interlabial pad
2 is folded so that its rear face sheet faces each other, therefore, the belt body
22 is positioned on the innermost plane. Moreover, since the folded part of the
interlabia pad 2 is formed almost along the longitudinal center line, the finger is
inserted in the interlabial pad 2 in the same direction as its crease, the wearer
can easily hold the interlabial pad 2 on the fingertip at the time of wearing it. In
this point, when the interlabial pad 2 is folded centering the lateral axis, the
direction of the finger insertion and the crease differ in direction, therefore, the
wearer has to open once the folded interlabial pad 2 before inserting the finger
in the finger insertion opening 23, and this prevents the wearer from speedily
and smoothly fixing the interlabial pad 2 on the finger.
[Unsealed State]
wearer can observe the belt body 22 at the same tine as she opens it, and as
snown in Fig. 30, she can insert her ringer in ;he finger insertion opening in that
state and can hold the interlabial pad 2 on the finger.
Regarding this point when the pre-opening part 95 and the folded part of
the interlabial pad 2 are positioned at the same place, the folded side of the
interlabial pad 2 is obsen/ed by the wearer when she opens it, and rhe wearer
has to turn the direction of the interlabial pad 2 to find the finger insertion
opening 23 of the interlabial pad 2, this makes the action complex and a smooth
wearing action is prevented.
In contrast to the above, in this embodiment, it is possible to sanitariiy
take out the interlabial pad 2 without contact between the body side of the
interlabial pad 2 and the finger, and also the wearing direction is induced, and
further, pushing pressure over the lengthwise direction for pushing the
interlabial pad between the labia can be obtained at the stage when the
interlabial pad 2 is secured. Namely, if the actions of inserting the finger in the
finger insertion opening 23 and holding the interlabial pad on the fingertip are
once performed, it is possible for the wearer to perform in that state a series of
actions such as taking the interlabial pad 2 from the wrapping container 91,
wearing it in labia, and pushing it to labia.
[Disposal of Used interlabial Pad]
To dispose of a used interlabial pad 2, the interlabial pad 2 is taken from
between the labia firstly by, as shown in Fig. 31 (A), inserting the finger in the
finger insertion opening of the interlabial pad 2 and holding it on the fingertip.
Next, as shown in (B) of the same figure, a wearer inserts a finger holding the
interlabial pad in the pocket portion 98 of the wrapping container 91, and
pinches the interlabial pad 2 from outside of the wrapping container 91 by the
right hand from the finger insertion opening 23, and as shown in (D) of the same
figure she folds the wrapping sheet 90 and holds it on the pocket portion 95
with a stop tape 94 for sealing it. This stop taoe 94 prevents the wrapping body
98 from being unsealed when it is thrown away. Sealing means other than using
the stop tape are application of an adhesive to the overlapping part, sticking a
magic tape (a registered trade mark), a chuck arrangement for engaging the
male and female parts with each other etc.
Moreover, when a wearer takes out the interlabial pad from the labia, she
can remove it also by pinching the belt body 22. Since the belt body 22 is
positioned on opposite side face to body side face, the belt body 22 never
comes into contact with absorbed menstrual blood, and the menstrual blood
does net adhere to the finger of the wearer aiso at the time of removing the
interlabial pad 2 from the labia.

Next, a wrapping container having two unwrapped openings will be
explained below. Fig. 32 illustrates a wrapping container 101 enclosing an
nter:abial pad 210 having two finger insertion openings 213A and 213B
The interlabial pad 210 is provided with two finger insertion openings
213A and 213B to be chosen according to depths of labia of wearers (of. Fig.
-17). The wrapping container 101 is provided with two pre-opening parts 106A
and 106B corresponding to the two finger insertion openings of this interlabial
pad 210. The characters of "shallow" and "deep" are added to the respective
pre-opening parts as the marks for indicating which finger insertion opening is
positioned therefore. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 32 (A), a wearer having a
shallow depth of labia can select the pre-opening part 106A with the character
'shallow" to open, and as shown, in Fig. 32 (B). a wearer having a deep depin of
Thus, it is possible for a wearer to judge which pre-opening part to open even,
from the outward looking of the wrapping contained 10
Next, a wrapping container the opening direction of which is indicated by
a pattern will be explained below. Fig. 33 illustrates tr.e wrapping container 11'I
provided with a pattern 117.
As shown ir Fig. 33, the wrapping container 111 can be provided with a
pattern 117 having the top and bottom. In such a manner, not only fashionability
is added to the wrapping container 111, but a wearer can understand the upper
part at a glance where the pre-opening part 116 as an opening position is
positioned.
[Wrapping Container for Individually Packaging Sanitary Napkin with
Pocket Portion for Enclosing Intarlabial Pad]
Next, a wrapping container for individually packaging a sanitary napkin
having a pocket portion for enclosing an interlabial pad will be explained below
Fig. 34 is a drawing for illustrating a wrapping sheet 120 with a pocke' portion
123 for enclosing a sanitary napkin therein: Fig. 35 is a process drawing
instrating a method for enclosing the sanitary napkin 129 in a wrapping
container 121 formed from a wrapping -sheet 120 to form a wrapping body 123;
Fig. 36 is a section view taken along the arrowed line H-H of Fig. 35 (D); and
Fig. 37 illustrates the wrapping sheet 120 after the wrapping container 121 has
been opened and the sanitary napkin 129 has been taken out.
In the wrapping sheet 120 for the sanitary napkin shown in Fig. 34. the
pocket portion 128 is formed by folding one end part thereof, and joining both
lengthwise overlapping edge parts of this folded part of the wrapping sheet 120
by heat-sealing etc.
and joining this on a part of the wrapping sheet 120. In this method,
heat-sealing, ultrasonic sealing, hot-melt type adhesive, etc. can be used for the
joining, and as for the material, a film, paper, non-woven fabric, etc. can be
singly or compositely.
When the sanitary napKin 129 is wrapped in the wrapping sheet 120, as
shown I Fig. 35 (A), the wrapping sheet 120 is firstly placed with the pocket
portion 128 up, and secondly, as shown in (B) of the same figure, the sanitary
napkin 129 is placed thereon with its body side face faced to the sheet. Next, as
shown in (C) of the same figure, the end part 12a of the wrapping sheet 120
with the pocket portion 128 is folded inside together with the end part 129a of
the sanitary napkin 129. Following this, as shown in (D) of the same figure, the
other end part 120b of the wrapping sheet 120 and the other end part 129b of
the sanitary napkin 129 are also folded inside And in order to maintain this
folded state, a part 123 of the overlapping part, where the edge parts 120a and
120b of the wrapping sheet 120 overlap with each other is temporarily tacked
so as to be re-opened and sealed with a stop tape 124. Moreover, the edge
parts 120c and 120d of the wrapping sheet 120 as the top and bottom ci the
wearing container 121 are also temporary tacked by heat-sealing ultrasonic
sealing, etc. so as to be re-opened. Thus, as shown in (E) of the same figure,
the wrapping body 123 is formed.
As shown in Fig. 36, the part in which only the wrapping sheet 120 is
wrapped up is formed inside of the wrapping body 123. As shown in Fig. 34, this
part is the pocket portion 128 which was already formed in the wrapping sheet
120 before enclosing the sanitary napkin 129, and as shown in Fig. 37, it is
possible to put the used interlabial pad 2 in this pocket 128 after the wrapping
container 121 is opened.
cleking up the step tape 12- first, pulling it to open one edge part 120b of the
opening sheet 120 cutside. opening the temporarily tacked overlapping part
125 and then opening also the other edge part 120a of the wrapping sheet 120
Thus, the wrapping container 121 is completely opened.
Here, the direction in which the end part 120b of the wrapping container
120 is pulled is opposite to the direction in which the pocket portion 123 is
formed. Therefore, the putting action for opening the overlapping part 122 has
no influence on the pocket portion 123, and the pocket portion 123 is reduced in
receiving damage.
Moreover, in order to strengthen the maintenance state of the pocket
portion 128, it is also possible to apply an adhesive only to the inside of the
sealing part for forming the pocket portion 128 and reinforce the opening part of
the pocket portion 128.
Tne opposite side face to body side face of the sanitary napkin 129 is
coated with an adhesive for being attached to an underwear. Therefore, the
wraoping sheet 120 is provided with a peeling part on the part corresponding to
the region coated with this adhesive, so that such an adhesive can be protected
removable material tnereto such as removable paper and separate film, and the
wrapping sheet itself may be provided with peeling treatment. When a
removable material is attached, this material is preferred to be adhered to the
wrapping sheet with an adhesive in advance. In such a manner, it becomes
possible to prevent extra waste from being thrown away during the fixing action
of the sanitary napkin 129 as in the case that the removable material separate
from the wrapping sheet is stuck on an adhesive, and this improves the
convenience of the action.
The sanitary napkin which can be used in this embodiented is not to be
restricted to a specific type but various types such as a type with wing and a
rypes without wing and the likes can be applied.
[Wrapping Body]
Next, a wrapping body, in which the interlabial pad is enclosed so that the
finger insertion opening of the interlabial pad is positioned in the neighborhood
of the pre-opening part of the wrapping container, will be explained below
Fig 33 iiiustrates a wrapping body 133 in which the interiabial pad 2 in
accorcance with this embodiment is enclosed in the wrapping container 131 as
it is, without being folded; Fig. 39 iiiustrates a wrapping body 143 enclosing tne
interiabial pad 2 folded with the belt body 22 shaped like a chevron; Fig. 40
illustrates a wrapping body 153 in which the interiabia: pad 2 is folded and
enclosed in a wrapping container 151 to be opened in a doubie-door form; Fig.
41 illustrates a wrapping body enclosing the interiabial pad 2 folded centering
the lateral line, and a wrapping body enclosing the interlabial pad 2 with only a
part of both sides folded.
As shown in Fig. 33, when the interiabia! pad 2 is enclosed in such a
wrapping container 131 as is opened by stripping the upper side 131a upward
from the lower side 131b, the interiabial pad 2 is placed and enclosed therein
with the belt body faced upward. Thus, a wearer is able to hold the irterlabial
pad 2 on the fingertip by inserting the finger in the finger insertion opening 23
immediately after the wrapping container 131 is opened. Moreover it is
preferable that a marking 134 or the like is provided on the upper side 131a in
order to clearly show the direct'on of stripping.
In Fig. 33 mentioned above, the interiabial pad 2 is enclosed in the
wrapping container 131 as it is, without being folded, however, it is also
preferred to be folded for being enclosed so that the finger insertion opening 23
a naturally opened when the wrapping container is unsealed. When the
Interlabial pad 2 is folded, for example, as shown in Fig. 39 (A) the interlabial
pad 2 can be enclosed in the wrapping container 141 with the which pad folded
in a chevron shape. Moreover, as shown in (B) of the same figure, it is also
possible to shape only the belt body 22 like a chevron, fold the main body
side on the other hand for enclosing the pad in the wrapping container 1-1.
Moreover, as shown in Fig. 40, even a wrapping container 151 to be unsesled
by pulling both sides 151A and 151B toward left and right from the top (what is
called a set of folding doors method), the interlabial pad 2 can enclose the
interlabial pad therein with the belt body 22 folded.
The folding mode of the interlabial pad 2 can be changed appropriately
according to the wrapping containers, and it does not matte: whether the
interlabial pad 2 is folded in half in the vertical direction as shown in Fig. 41 (A)
cr only both side edge parts of tne interlabial pad 2 are folded as shown in Fig.
41 (B).
[Interlabial Pad]

The basic configuration of the interlabial pad in this embodiment will be
explained below Fig. 42 is a schematic drawing of the body side of the
interlabial pad 2, and Fig. 43 is a cross sectional view of the interlabial pad 2.
Moreover, the interlabial pad 2 can be used for absorbing excretions (vaginal
discharge) other than menstrual blood discharged from a ostium vaginae, and
can also be used for absorbing urine discharged from an uretnral opening.
namely, it can be used against incontinence of urine.
The interlabial pad 2 in this embodiment is substantially an oblong form
with a lateral dimension and a longitudinal dimension Moreover, the outline
form is elliptic, but as long as it has such a shape as can preferably be held.
and it can arbitrarily be selected from a rectangle, an oblong ellipse, a
sandglass type. etc.
As shown in Fig. 43. the interlabial pad is comprised of a body side
surface in direct contact with the inside of labia and an opposite side face to
body side face which is faced to the opposite side to the body side ot a wearer
and is not in direct contact with the inside of labia. And, tne absorbent body 23
is placed between a wafer permeable surface sheet 24 positioned on the bcay
side and a water impermeable underside sheet 25 positioned on the opposite
side face to body side face, and the surface sheet 24 and the underside sheet
25 are joined to each other in the periphery of the absorbent body 26.
And, a belt body 22, a mini-sheet piece for the interlabial pad, is attached
on the side part of the opposite side face to body side face of the underside
sheet 25 so as to traverse the interlabial pad 2 in the widthwise direction. A
finger insertion opening 23 into which the finger can be inserted is formed
between this belt body 22 and the underside sheet 25.
In order for a wearer to easily discriminate the belt body 22, it can also be
adjusted so as to differ in a color tone, a pattern, or chromaticity from the
underside sheet or the interlabial pad by means of coloring, printing, etc.

Next, the other configurations of the interlabial pad 2 will be explained
below. Fig. 44 illustrates an interlabial pad 20 of a mid-upheaval structure in
which the mid-area of the absorbent body 26 is upheaved; Fig. 45 illustrates an
interlabial pad 200 made by putting two sheets together differing in the
widthwise length; Fig. 46 illustrates an interlabial pad 210 consisting of two
layers of a main sheet body 210A which can be fitted deep in the labia and a
S':b-sheet 210B; and Fig. 47 illustrates a state in which the interlabial pad 210 is
held on the finger
In the interlabial pad 20 shown in Fig. 44, the absorbent body 25 is partly
ucheaved in the widthwise center to increase adherence of the interlabial pad
20 in the labia of a wearer. Therefore, it is possible to prevent menstrual bleed
from leaking outside
As to the interlabial pad 200 shown in Fig. 45. the actually sheet pad
201 having a snorter widthwise length is laid on the body side surface of the
ordinary interlabial pad 202, and both are joined together at the front and rear
with an adnesive or heat-sealing, ultrasonic sealing, etc., or the overlapping part
is joined to each other with an adhesive, or both joining methods are used
together. This auxiliary sheet body 201 improves a body fluid absorbing ability
of the interlabial pad. and thereby improves the effect of preventing menstrual
blood from leaking.
Further, the interlabial pad 210 shown in Fig. 46 is comprised of a main
sheet body 210A and a sub-sheet body 210B, and both are joined together at
each lengthwise edge part, and both are apart inside thereof, and further, in the
widthwise direction, at least one of both sleeve parts is not joined. Therefore, a
wearer can insert a finger into the two holes which are the first finger insertion
opening 213A between the main sheet body 210A and the sheet pad, 210B
and the second finger insertion opening 213B between the mini-sheet body 212
for the interlabial pad and the sub-sheet body 210B. Therefore, the wearer is
able to choose either of tnem according to her own depth of labia, and for
example, a wearer with a shallow depth of labia inserts her finger from the first
finger insertion opening 213A as shown in Fig. 47 (A), while a wearer with a
deep depth of labia inserts her finger from the second finger insertion opening
213B as shown in Fig. 47 (B).
Moreover, the wrapping container for enclosing such an interlabial pad
210 is preferred to be provided with the ore-opening parts at two places as the
wrapping container 101 shown in Fig. 32. Moreover, when the interlabial pad
210 is enclosed in the wrapping container 101, the finger insertion opening
213A is positioned to the pre-opening part 106A with the character "shallow",
and the finger insertion opening 2133 is positioned in the periphery of the
pre-opening part 106B with the character "deep".
[Construction Material of Wrapping Container]

Known materials can ce used as the wrapping sheet for the wrapping
container. For example, 15-60 micron polyethylene, polylpropyrene-polyester,
polyvinyl-alcohol, poly-lactic acid, polybutyl-succinate, or non-woven fabric,
paper, and laminated materials of these can be used. Specifically, a film
consisting essentially of LDFE (low density polyethylene) resin adjusted to 15 -
30g/mm2 specific weight per unit area is generally used.
A laminated material of which the outside surface is composed of a film of
non-woven fabric or paper can be used considering wiping property, liquid
blocking property, etc. Specifically, a composite material can be used, on which
a film consisting essentially of the LDPE resin adjusted 5 - 20g/m2 specific
weight per unit area is laminated on one side of the composite non-woven fabric
consisting of spun bond, melt blown, spun bond of 6 -10gsm 5 - 20gsm 6 -
10gsm by weight.
Moreover, when washing suitability is considered, non-woven fabric such
as polybutylene-succinate, poly-lactic acid, polyisocyanate, starch can be used,
and when the material is obtained from a film and water soluble, a film
consisting essentially of polyvinyl-alcohol can be used, and use of toilet paper is
also possible. Specifically, a laminated material of a polyvinyl-alcohol film
adjusted to 5 - 10g/m2 specific weight per unit area and water soluble paper
adjusted to 15 - 30g/m2 can be mentioned.
The wrapping sheet can oe used also for wrapping a used interlabial pad
and disposing of it when the interlabial pad is disposed of after use. In this case
it is preferable that menstrual blood adhering to the interlabial pad or absorbed
into it is prevented from oozing from the wrapping sheet, namely it is preferance
that the menstrual blood is prevented from adhering to the finger when a wearer
picks up the wrapping sheet wrapping the used interlabial pad. Therefore, a
material rich in liquid blocking property, for example, a film consisting of about
15 - 60 µm thick polyethylene, polypropylene, etc. or a laminated material
obtained by laminating the raw materials for said film is recommenced for the
use.
Moreover, it is preferable that the wrapping sheet is able to shield the
color of the menstrual blood adhering to or absorbed in the interlabial pad.
To obtain such a shield effect, for example, the wrapping sheet is
photogravured with an ink consisting of a 5 - 40wt% pigment, a 10 - 20 wt%
resin, and a 40 - 85wt% solvent, or a sheet material opaqued by mixing a 0.2 -
10wt% pigment in the raw material resin of the wrapping sheet is recommenced
for the use. Otherwise, the wrapping sheet may oe dyed. The pigment for the
use may be white or colored, for example, the following pigments can be used
singly or in combination: C.l basic violet 3, etc. as basic dyes; C.1. vat blue 1
etc. as vat dyes; blue 1, blue 2, C.l. acid red 51, etc. as acid dyes; C.l. direct
yellow 12. C.l. direct orange 26. C.l. direct violet 51, C.l. direct blue 1, C.l. direct
red 23, etc. as direct dyes; C.l reactive orange 16, C.l. reactive black 5, C.l
reactive blue 21, CI. reactive red 21, etc. as reactive dyes; titanium oxide.
titanium yellow, calcium carbonate, carbon black, ultramarine blue, etc. as
inorganic pigments; and yellow 401, orange 204, blue 404, red 201, CI.
pigment yellow 14, C.I. pigment green 7, CI. pigment violet 19, C.I. pigment
clue 27. C.I. pigment red 166, etc. as organic pigments
It is preferable that the ore-opening part and the overlapping part of the
wrapping sheet forming the unsealing cart are made to be repealable and to
prevent foreign matters from being mixed there. Such measures can be
achieved by such known techniques as not only an arrangement of a stop tape
to cover the overlapping part of the wrapping sheet, but also coating of a small
quantity of an adhesive along me overlapping direction, joining by embossing,
perforations provided inside of the area joined by embossing, etc.

A material used for the mini-sheet piece used for the wrapping container
is preferred to be selected considering that the material has strength to be kept
undamaged when a finger is inserted therein, and the material can be selected
singly from among non-woven fabric, elastic nonwoven fabric film, foamed film,
elastic film, foamed sheet, tissue paper, etc. or lamination of these. Preferred
breaking strength of the material is at least 0.6N/inch lateral, and when
considering the toughness, it is to be selected from a range of 0.6 - 2.5N/inch.
Specifically, the material used is a film consisting essentially of an LDPE resin
having a density of 0.915 adjusted to 15 - 30 µm in tnickness, and a foamed
film can be mentioned as an especially preferable material which facilitates
drawing a finger from the mini-sheet piece for the wrapping container, and
consists essentially of an LDPE resin having capillaries, a density of 0.920, a
volume of 0.3 - 1.0 mm, a 15 - 60% rate of hole area, and a 0.3 - 1.5 mm hole
diameter.
Moreover, tc provide the material with biodegradabilty and water washing
capability, the synthetic resin composing said structure is replaced with
biodegradable or water-soluble resin such as poly-lactic acid,
polybutyl-succinate, PVA resin, etc. Further, a laminated material of tissue and
said biodegradable or water-soluble resin can be used.
It is also effective to provide said mini-sheet piece for the wrapping
container with feasibility or elasticity in the widthwise direction of the underside
sheet in order to allow a wearer to effectively use the interlabial pad related to
the present invention irrespective of the fingertip size of the wears.
in order to provide the mini-sheet piece for the wrapping container with
elasticity, tensible spun bond non-woven fabric can be used, which has stress of
0.1 - 0.5N/25mm at the time of 5% elongation when it is elongated with a 100
mm knob distance, and a 100 mm/min constant stretching speec. Moreover, in
order to provide the mini-sheet piece for the wrapping container with elasticity,
elastic materials such as a fibrous sheet and film sheet using thermoplastic
elastomer resin, thermoplastic elastomer resin itself, and crude rubber may
singly be used or these may be combined with an inelastic material for the use.
Moreover, in order to provide the mini-sheet piece with tensibility, the film
consisting essentially of said LDPE can also be corrugated.

For the stop tape, known materials such as a film layer coated with an
adhesive cr, one side, or tissue coated with an adhesive on one side when
considering water washing capability, etc. can be used, and are rot to be
restricted.
[Inhibition Treatment of Number of Living Bacteria]
It is more preferable from sanitary point of view to perform a treatment for
suppressing the number of living bacteria in the individual wrapping container
related to the present invention, especially in the part in contact with the
interlabial pad and the handling member thereof. As the treatments for
inhibiting the number of living bacteria, sterilizing treatment or germicidal
treatment during production, use of antibacterial material for the individual
wrapping container, etc. can be mentioned.
[Information Supply for the Usage]
Next, the usage of the interlabial pad enclosed in the wrapping container
ana a means for supplying information therefore will be explained below.
Container related to First Embodiment>
[1] Unseal the pre-unwrapped opening of the wrapping container related
to the first embodiment to expose the finger insertion opening, and inset a
finger of the dominant hand therein.
[2] Insert two fingers of the other hand in the finger insertion openings of
the wrapping container.
[3] Open the inserted fingers to the left and rignt and separate a part or
the whole of the wrapping container along the broken line.
[4] Laterally widen the labia by the fingers holding the separated sections
of the wrapping container.
[5] Fix the interlabial pad held on the fingers of the dominant hand
between the labia while seeking a fixing point.
[6] Throw away the sections of the wrapping container.
Container related to Second Embodiment>
[1] Unseal the pre-unwrapped opening by picking the tab on the wrapping
container consisting of a two-fold wrapping sheet and open the wrapping
container to the left and right, to expose the finger insertion opening of the
interlabial pad, and insert a finger of the dominant hand therein.
[2] Insert two fingers of the other hand in the respective finger insertion
parts arranged on the side part of the wrapping container.
[3] Open the two inserted fingers to the left and right and separate a part
or the whole of the wrapping container along the broken line.
[4] Laterally widen the labia by the fingers holding the separated sections
of the wrapping container.
[5] Fix the interlabial pad held on the finger of the dominant hand
between the labia while seeking a fixing point.
[6] Throw away the sections of the wrapping container
Container related to Third Embodiment>
[1] Tear a part of the pod-like wrapping container along the Droken line to
expose the finger insertion opening of the interlabial pad, then insert a finger
of the dominant hand.
[2] Insert two fingers of the other hand in the finger insertion pari on the
side part of the wrapping container.
[3] Open the two fingers inserted in [2] to the left and right and separate a
part or the whole of the wrapping container along the broken line.
[4] Laterally widen the labia by the fingers holding the sections separated
in [3] of the wrapping container.
[5] Fix the interlabial pad neic on the finger of the dominant hand
between the labia while seeking a fixing point.
[6] Throw away the sections of the wrapping container.
Container related to Fourth Embodiment>
[1] Separate the wrapping container along the broken line in the center of
the wrapping container into two sections.
[2] Take out the interlabial pad and insert a finger of the dominant hand
from the finger insertion opening of the interlabial pad.
[3] Put the wrapping container separated in two in [1] on two fingers of
the other hand.
[4] Laterally widen the labia by the fingers holding the sections of the
wrapping container.
[5] Fix the interlabial pad held on the finger of the dominant hand
between tne labia while seeking a fixing point.
[5] Throw away the sections of the wrapping container.
Container related to Fifth Embodiment>
[1] Unseal the wrapping container consisting of the three-fold wrapping
sheet positioned outside.
[2] Separate the inner wrapping body along the broken line in the center
part.
[3] Take out the interlabial pad and insert a finger of the dominant hand
from the finger insertion opening of the interlabial pad.
[4] Fut the inner wrapping container separated in [2] on two fingers of the
other hand.
[5] Laterally widen the labia by the fingers holding the sections of the
inner wrapping container.
[6] Fix the interlabial pad held on the finger of the dominant hand
between the labia while seeking a fixing point.
[7] Throw away the sections of the inner wrapping container.
Container related to Sixth Embodiment
[1] Expose the pocket portion by pulling the stop tape and open the
wrapping sheet outside.
[2] Insert a finger in the finger insertion opening of the interlabial pad
enclosed in the pocket portion (or the upper part of the pocket portion).
[3] Take out the interlabial pad from the wrapping container by drawing
the finger out of the pocket portion.
[4] Fix the interlabial pad held on the finger of the dominant hand
between the labia while seeking a fixing point.
Container related to Seventh Embodiment
[1] Confirm which is suitable for own depth of labia of the two pre-opening
parts from the marks added in the neighborhood of the pre-opening parts of
the wrapping container.
[2] Expose the finger insertion opening of the interlabial pad suitable for
the depth of own labia by unsealing the pre-opening part with the character
suited for the depth of own labia.
[3] Insert the finger of the dominant hand in the finger insertion opening
exposed in [2],
[4] Fix the interlabial pad held on the finger of the dominant hand
between the labia while seeking a fixing point.
Container related to Eighth Embodiment
[1] Confirm the top and bottom of the wrapping container by the pattern
and held the wrapping container in the correct direction.
[2] Confirm the pre-opening part and unseal it.
[3] Confirm the mini-sheet piece for the interlabial pad attached on the
interlabial pad in the unsealed inner wrapping container, and then insert a
finger in the finger insertion opening between the opposite side face to body
side face of the interlabial pad and the mini-sheet piece.
[4] Take out the interlabial pad held on the inserted finger from the
wrapping container by lifting it up.
The above usage is to induce the correct being methods for fixing the
interlabia pad enclosed in the wrapping contains between labia, and it is not to
be restricted whether the interlabial pad is singly used or it is used together with
a sheet-like absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin and a panty liner, and
also with a tampon, a pants-formed sanitary napkin, etc. Moreover, when the
interlabial pad is used together with another sanitary article such as a sanitary
napkin and tampon, such action as fixing the sanitary napkin to the underwear
inserting the tampon in the ostium of vagina. etc. are performed before entering
the above using methods

[1] Lower the underwear.
[2] Remove the used interlabial pad from between the labia. Or throw it
away with urination into toilet bowl.
[3] Wipe the section with some wiping sheets like tissue etc.
[4] Fix a new interlabial pad.
[5] Raise the underwear.
The interlabial pad individual wrapping container is used as the member
for the actions in the above [2] or [4]. or in both
Moreover, when the interlabial pad is used together with another sanitan.
article, the disposal process of such a sanitary article is added to the above
procedure for the use.

in order to prevent a wrong fixing method with regard tc the interlabial
pad related tc the present invention, it is preferable to provide a wearer with the
information on the usage as stated as above.
Here, the following cases can be mentioned as wrong fixing methods of
the interlabia! pad, for example: the interlabial pad is tried to be fixed laterally to
the vulva slit; the interlabial pad is tried to be vertically inserted into the
of vagina like a tampon; the interlabial pad is fixed with tne inside turned cut
when; and the interlabial pad is not fitted inside of the labia but is placed as if
were put on the surface of the sanitary napkin used together, in such, cases
there is a fear of impairing the wear feeling inducing excessive leak
menstrual blood or coming off of the interlabial pad from inside of the being of
the wearer.
With regard to the interlabial pad and the wrapping container related to
the present invention, in order to prevent such wrong fixing, it is preferable that
a wearer is correctly notified of the correct use procedures of the interlabial pad
for its sufficient effect, and moreover, the wearer is clearly notified of the fixing
method for being enabled to smoothly perform the wearing action
As methods for supplying the information to wearers, the following
methods can be mentioned, namely: the explanation of the usage is arranged in
the individual wrapping container together with the inierlabial pad. the usage is
printed on the surface and inner wall of the individual wrapping container:
The description therefore is enclosed in the outer package; the usage is
presented on a cooperative magazine together with the explanation of the
article the usage is presented on a home page tnrough the Internet the usage
is presented on a display rack of a shop together with the article the description
therefore is enclosed m a sample article package; posting the description into
tollets for women; oral explanation at a customers' clinic; etc. Preferable
methods among such ones are those which can be confirmed by wearers every
time they use it. namely an individual wrapping container is provided with the
description of the usage therein together with the interlabial pad, and the usage
is printed on the outer and inner surfaces of the individual wrapping container,
and more preferable method is to enclose the description attached to the
interlabial pads in the outer package of them
A method for providing the individual wrapping container with tne
description of the usage is, for example as shown in Fig. 43, through placing
the description 163 inside of the wrapping sheet 160, and folding the description
163 together with the wrapping sheet 160 at the time of enclosing the interlabial
pad therein, to form them into the wrapping body 163. in such a manner, as
shown in Fig. 49, when the wrapping container 161 is unsealed the description
163 is exposed immediately, therefore, the description 158 surely attracts
wearers notice when they use the interlabial pads.
Moreover, as a method for printing the usage on the individual wrapping
container, it is preferable to print it in the neighborhood of the pre-opening part
for unsealing the individual wrapping container in order to prevent wearers from
overlooking said printed part. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 50, numbers and
symbols are used for inducing a sight line of a wearer so that the wearer is able
to sequentially follow the usage according to the actions in which the wearer
unfolds the folded wrapping sheet 190 and unseals the wrapping container 191.
Moreover, the usage can be printed using pictures and sentences according to
such numbers and symbols, however, only patterns may be used for the printing
Moreover, it is preferable to print the sentences in the direction orthogonal to me
opening direction. When the description of the usage is printed directly on the
individual wrapping container so as to be faced to the front of the wearer, such a
troublesome action can be omitted, as the description has to be thrown sway
every time a wearer uses the interlabial pad, compared with the case in which
the description is provided separately, and the fitting is more simplified.
As a method for enclosing the description in the outer package, it is
especially preferable that a box type outer package formed from a carton or a
thermoplastic resin is provided with an entrance on the top for taking out the
interlabial pad so that the description can be taken out immediately when such
an entrance is opened.
Moreover, it is also possible to sick the description on the top side
(surface) or on the back side (inner surface) of the outer package, and to
directly print the explanatory sentences and drawings on the top surface or on
the inner surface of the outer package, or an the from face especially from
upper face). In such a manner it becomes possible to let a wearer visual
check the explanatory sentences and drawings every time she takes cut the
interlabial pad individual wrapping body from the outer package.
As an outer package, various shapes can be adopted from the view
points such as wearers' preference and ease of use, easiness for the
manufacturing process, and superiority and inferiority of the distribution. For
example, using the outer packages as shown in Fig. 51 througn Fig. 56, the
individual wrapping containers can be enclosed therein.
Moreover, as an example of the description to be provided on the
individual wrapping containers and the outer package, a combination of
photographs and the explanatory sentences corresponding thereto can be
mentioned as shown in Fig. 57.
Industrial Applicability
As explained above, according to the present invention, when a wearer
fixes or unfixes the interlabial pad, the wearer can makes use of the interlabial
wrapping container. Therefore, it is possible for the wearer to perform such
actions while preventing her fingers from coming in contact with the labia,
without complicating the fixing and unfixing actions.
Moreover, since the interlabial pad is enclosed in the interlabial pad
individual wrapping container so that a finger can be inserted in the finger
insertion opening of the interlabial pad immediately after the interlabial pad
individual wrapping container is unsealed, the interlabial pad can be held on the
fingertip quickly and smoothly, and the fixing and unfixing actions of the
interlabial pad can also be performed quicker.
****WE CLAIM:
1. A wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad, comprising:
a wrapping container; and
a separation portion for separating the wrapping container into two separated
sections, each separated section after the separation becoming an operation member for
wearing or removing said interlabial pad; and
finger insertion portions for inserting fingers respectively into each of a portion of an
separated section after the separation; and
in a state where said wrapping container is separated into respective separated
sections at the separation portion, fingers are inserted into the finger insertion portion of
respective separated sections which becomes an operation member for wearing or removing
said interlabial pad.
2. The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad as claimed
in claim 1, wherein: said finger insertion portion comprises:
a mini sheet piece for a wrapping container attached so that an opening for inserting
a finger is formed,
two or more bonding portions in the wrapping container, and
one or more non-bonding portions in the wrapping container;
wherein said mini sheet piece for wrapping container is attached in a state across
said separation portion in said wrapping container, or
said mini sheet pieces are attached respectively to both sides of said separation
portion.
3. The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad as claimed
in claim 2, wherein said mini sheet piece for wrapping container is attached to an outer face
side and/or an inner face side of said wrapping container.
4. The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad as claimed
in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein:
said wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad is a wrapping
container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad which wraps an interlabial pad having a
finger insertion opening; and
in addition to said separation section, the wrapping container for individually
wrapping an interlabial pad is provided with a pre-unwrapped opening that allows the finger
insertion opening of the interlabial pad contained therein to be exposed naturally at the
beginning of unwrapping the wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad.
5. The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad as claimed
in claim 4, comprises:
a wrapping sheet wrapped in a way to form an overlapping part where a part thereof
is overlapped, or
a wrapping sheet superimposed in a way to form an overlapping part where both
ends thereof are superimposed each other,
wherein said pre-unwrapped opening is formed of said overlapping part.
6. The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad as claimed
in claim 4, wherein:
said pre-unwrapped opening comprises:
a broken line whose both ends are connected to said separation portion, and
a tearing portion formed by tearing off a part of said wrapping container for
individually wrapping an interlabial pad along the broken line;
wherein the unwrapping is executed by tearing off a part of said wrapping container
for individually wrapping an interlabial pad along the broken line.
7. The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad as claimed
in claim 4 to 6, wherein said separation portion and said pre-unwrapped opening facing each
other.
8. The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad as claimed
in claim 1, wherein:
said wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad is a wrapping
container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad which wraps an interlabial pad having a
finger insertion opening;
the wrapping container comprises
a pre-unwrapped opening that allows the finger insertion opening of the interlabial
pad contained therein to be exposed naturally at the beginning of unwrapping of the wrapping
container, and
a separation edge which becomes to be said separation portion;
said wrapping container has a bean sheath shape comprising:
a pre-unwrapping edge along one edge and, at the same time, said separation edge is
provided along one of the edges continuous to this pre-unwrapping edge, and
a finger cot where a finger can be inserted is formed right and left respective sides
face becoming respectively an separated section after the separation of the wrapping
container along said separation edge; and
in a state where said wrapping container is separated into respective pieces, fingers
are inserted in said finger cot in respective pieces which becomes an operation member for
wearing or removing said interlabial pad.
9. The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad as claimed
in claim 8, wherein:
said pre-unwrapping edge comprises
a broken line whose both ends are connected said separation portion, and
a tearing portion formed by tearing off a part of said wrapping container for
individually wrapping an interlabial pad along the broken line;
the unwrapping of said pre-unwrapping edge is executed by tearing off a part of said
wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad along said broken line; and
the starting point of said broken line is disposed in such a place to be position near
the finger insertion opening of the interlabial pad, when said interlabial pad is contained.
10. The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad as claimed
in claim 1, wherein:
said wrapping container comprises a longitudinal flat cylindrical shape having both
ends closed; and
in a state where said wrapping container is separated into respective separated
section at said separation portion, the wrapped interlabial pad is exposed and, at the same
time, the separation portion of the separated respective piece becomes an opening where a
finger can be inserted, and, by inserting the finger from the opening, becomes to be an
operation member for wearing or removing said interlabial pad.
11. The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad as claimed
in claim 10, wherein said separation portion is set in such length that the starting point thereof
starts from one end edge and that the terminal thereof does not reach the opposed other end
edge.
12. The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad as claimed
in any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising a laminate material having a fiber sheet on the inner
face side, and a film sheet on the outer face side.
13. The wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad as claimed
in any one of claims 1 to 12, comprising a biodegradable material and/or a water-soluble
material and/or a water dispersible material.
14. A wrapping container for individually wrapping an interlabial pad, comprising:
an inner wrapping container for directly wrapping an interlabial pad, and
an outer wrapping container for wrapping an inner wrapping body containing the
interlabial pad in said inner wrapping container, wherein:
said inner wrapping container comprises a longitudinal flat cylindrical shape where
both ends are closed;
said inner wrapping container comprises a separation portion for separating said
wrapping container into two small sections; and
in a state where said wrapping container is separated into respective separated small
sections at said separation portion, the separation portion of respective small sections
becomes an opening where a finger can be inserted, and inserting the finger from the opening
becomes to be an operation member for wearing or removing said interlabial pad.
The present invention relates to an interlabial pad individual wrapping
container of such a structure as facilitates surely and sanitarily fixing and
unfixing an interiabial pad between labia, and an interlabial pad individual
wrapping body, and provides the interlabial individual wrapping container which
can be used as a preferred handling member at the time of fixing or unfixing the
interlabial pad.
Two fingers of the left hand are inserted in the finger insetion openings
(13A, 13B) formed from the belt body 12 attached on the wrapping contained
the wrapping container (1) is separated into the sections (1A) and (1B) along
the separation part (15) by opening these fingers to the left and right; and in this
state as it is the action for fixing the interiabial pad (2) held on a finger of the
right hand is performed.

Documents:


Patent Number 225418
Indian Patent Application Number 01431/KOLNP/2003
PG Journal Number 46/2008
Publication Date 14-Nov-2008
Grant Date 12-Nov-2008
Date of Filing 06-Nov-2003
Name of Patentee UNI-CHARM CORPORATION
Applicant Address 182 SHIMOBUN, KINSEI-CHO, KAWANOE-SHI, EHIME
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 MIZUTANI SATOSHI C/O TECHNICAL CENTER, UNI-CHARM CORPORATION, 1531-7, TAKASUKA, WADAHAMA, TOYOHAMA-CHO, MITOYO-GUN, KAGAWA 769-1602
2 YAMAKI KOICHI C/O TECHNICAL CENTER, UNI-CHARM CORPORATION, 1531-7, TAKASUKA, WADAHAMA, TOYOHAMA-CHO, MITOYO-GUN, KAGAWA 769-1602
3 NODA YUKI C/O TECHNICAL CENTER, UNI-CHARM CORPORATION, 1531-7, TAKASUKA, WADAHAMA, TOYOHAMA-CHO, MITOYO-GUN, KAGAWA 769-1602
4 TOKUMOTO MEGUMI C/O TECHNICAL CENTER, UNI-CHARM CORPORATION, 1531-7, TAKASUKA, WADAHAMA, TOYOHAMA-CHO, MITOYO-GUN, KAGAWA 769-1602
5 SAKAI AKANE C/O TECHNICAL CENTER, UNI-CHARM CORPORATION, 1531-7, TAKASUKA, WADAHAMA, TOYOHAMA-CHO, MITOYO-GUN, KAGAWA 769-1602
PCT International Classification Number A61F 13/15
PCT International Application Number PCT/JP02/04882
PCT International Filing date 2002-05-21
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 2001-152403 2001-05-22 Japan
2 2002-016191 2002-01-24 Japan