Reusable incontinence product and method of making the same

Abstract

Disclosed is a reusable incontinence products treated with a polyethylene glycol formulation in the form of a pad that is worn by a user for the control and collection of bodily fluids. The pad may include two or more layers, wherein one layer absorbs the bodily fluid and the other layer acts as a barrier layer to prevent the fluid from soiling a user's garments. Further embodiments are disclosed including a folder for conveniently carrying a supply of fresh pads and a waterproof pocket to contain soiled pads, and a pant for holding the pads in place next to the skin.

1 . A kit for a reusable incontinent product comprising:
 a pad, the pad including an absorbent layer having a substrate treated with a hydrophilic polyethylene glycol formulation and a barrier layer; and   a folder adapted to receive the pad.   
     
     
         2 . The kit for a reusable incontinent product of  claim 1 , further including a pant for holding the pad in place next to the skin of a user. 
     
     
         3 . The kit for a reusable incontinent product of  claim 2 , wherein the pant is formed from an elastomeric material. 
     
     
         4 . The kit for a reusable incontinent product of  claim 1 , wherein the folder has a plurality of pockets for receiving the pad. 
     
     
         5 . The kit for a reusable incontinent product of  claim 1 , wherein the folder is formed from a water resistant material and is resealable. 
     
     
         6 . The kit for a reusable incontinent product of  claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic polyethylene glycol formulation includes on a percent basis of the formulation between about 30% to about 60% polyethylene glycol, between about 10% to about 30% DMDHEU and between about 3% to about 10% of an acid. 
     
     
         7 . The kit for a reusable incontinent product of  claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic polyethylene glycol formulation comprises a polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight between about 1200 and 1500. 
     
     
         8 . A method of making a reusable incontinent product comprising:
 providing an absorbent layer including a substrate;   treating the substrate with a hydrophilic polyethylene glycol formulation; and,   attaching a barrier layer to the absorbent layer.   
     
     
         9 . The method of making a reusable incontinent product of  claim 8 , wherein treating a substrate includes curing the treated substrate to a surface temperature of the substrate between about 200° F. to about 240° F. and then neutralizing the treated substrate. 
     
     
         10 . The method of making a reusable incontinent product of  claim 8 , wherein the hydrophilic polyethylene glycol formulation includes on a percent basis of the formulation between about 30% to about 60% polyethylene glycol, between about 10% to about 30% DMDHEU and between about 3% to about 10% of an acid.