Adaptive Absorbent Systems for Enhanced Comfort and Performance

Publication ID: 24-11857400_0010_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Absorbent Systems for Enhanced Comfort and Performance,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857400_0010_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857400_0010_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,400.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A wearable absorbent system with modular, interchangeable components, advanced sensors, and AI-powered algorithms to optimize wearer satisfaction and performance, while minimizing environmental impact.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional absorbent articles, as described in the original patent, have limitations in terms of comfort, fit, and sustainability. The original patent's design, while providing improved structural design of elasticized regions and/or the chassis, still relies on a fixed, one-size-fits-all approach. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adaptive, modular, and interconnected absorbent systems that can be customized, upgraded, and optimized in real-time to meet individual wearer needs.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a wearable absorbent system with modular, interchangeable components, allowing users to customize and upgrade their absorbent article with advanced features and materials. Integrated sensors and AI-powered algorithms dynamically adjust the fit and comfort of the absorbent article in real-time, optimizing wearer satisfaction and performance. The system includes miniaturized sensors and micro-actuators that enable real-time monitoring and adaptive response to wearer needs, providing enhanced comfort, hygiene, and overall well-being. Additionally, the system can be connected to a network of interconnected, wearable devices that share data and insights to improve absorbent article performance, user experience, and overall health outcomes. Furthermore, the absorbent article can be designed with biodegradable, compostable materials and self-healing properties, capable of repairing and adapting to wear and tear, and minimizing environmental impact through sustainable materials and production processes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in absorbent article design, moving from fixed, one-size-fits-all approaches to adaptive, modular, and interconnected systems. The integration of advanced sensors, AI-powered algorithms, and miniaturized sensors and micro-actuators enables real-time optimization and adaptive response, providing a significant improvement over the original patent's design. The use of biodegradable, compostable materials and self-healing properties further distinguishes the new inventive concept from existing solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include wearable devices with varying levels of complexity, from simple, sensor-enabled absorbent articles to more advanced, AI-powered systems with integrated micro-actuators. Variations could also include different materials and production processes, such as 3D printing or nanotechnology, to enhance sustainability and performance.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive absorbent systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, hygiene, and wearable technology. Target markets could include consumers seeking advanced, personalized absorbent solutions, as well as healthcare providers and institutions looking to improve patient outcomes and reduce environmental impact.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F13/49
A A61 A61F13/4902
A A61 A61F13/49011
A A61 A61F13/49406
A A61 A61F13/49466
A A61 A61F13/51476
A A61 A61F13/55105
A A61 A61F2013/49038
A A61 A61F2013/49093
A A61 A61F2013/49493

Field of Art

Absorbent article design and manufacturing, specifically focusing on wearable personal hygiene products with advanced structural and functional components, requiring expertise in materials science, biomechanical engineering, sensor integration, and adaptive design technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering degree, experience in medical device design, understanding of materials science, sensor technologies, and human factors engineering, capable of integrating multiple technological domains into wearable product solutions

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's adaptive sensor-enabled absorbent system represents a predictable technological progression from the source patent's foundational waist region design. The integration of AI, miniaturized sensors, and modular components are logical extensions of existing absorbent article engineering principles. The proposed variations demonstrate incremental improvements using known technological approaches within the established framework of personal hygiene product design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Elasticized waist region with specific elastic member configurations
PTD Variation
Modular, interchangeable waist components with integrated sensor systems
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that adding sensor technology to existing elastic waist structures represents a predictable application of known sensor integration techniques in wearable technologies
Source Patent Element
Waist gasketing element with longitudinal edge bonds
PTD Variation
AI-powered adaptive fit algorithms using micro-actuators to dynamically adjust waist region geometry
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing real-time geometric adjustment represents a straightforward technological evolution using established control system and materials engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Disposable absorbent article chassis design
PTD Variation
Biodegradable, self-healing materials with networked device communication capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating sustainable materials and interconnected sensing represents a natural progression in product design driven by environmental and technological trends
Source Patent Element
Comfort-focused waist region design
PTD Variation
Real-time physiological monitoring and adaptive comfort optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending comfort design principles through sensor-based dynamic adjustment is a predictable technological solution using known biomedical engineering approaches
Source Patent Element
Structural configurations for improved wearer experience
PTD Variation
Miniaturized micro-actuator systems enabling dynamic structural reconfiguration
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing microscale actuation for enhanced product performance represents a logical application of emerging materials and mechanical engineering techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857400 and the published technical disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations of sensor-enabled, adaptive absorbent systems to be obvious extensions of existing absorbent article design principles. The incremental technological improvements represent predictable combinations of known techniques in materials science, sensor integration, and biomechanical engineering, thereby rendering such claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,400
TitleAbsorbent article with elasticized waist region
Assignee(s)The Procter & Gamble Company