Patent ID: 6761710
Filing Date: 2004-07-13
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A disposable menstrual fluid management device comprising:a bag, said ban further comprising an aperture; an absorbent material disposed within said bag; an adhesive layer having a first surface and a second surface opposed thereto; wherein said first surface of said adhesive is disposed proximate to said aperture on said bag and on an external surface of said bag; wherein said second surface of said adhesive is capable of providing releasable attachment of said bag to the uro-genital area and abdomen of a wearer; wherein said adhesive has an elastic modulus of 37Â° C., Gâ€²37(1 rad/sec), and a viscous modulus of 37Â° C., Gâ€³37(1 rad/sec); and, wherein the ratio of Gâ€²37(1 rad/sec) to Gâ€³37( 1 rad/sec) ranges from 1 to 30.