Absorbent article with wipe gripper handle

US10925780B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Sara Jane Wille Stabelfeldt · Neenah, US
• Nicole Jeane Barna · Larsen, US
• Nancy E. Dawson · Winnebago, US
• John Timothy Hahn · Merrill, US
• Eric D. Johnson · Larsen, US
• Paul A. Weber · Menasha, US
• Georgia Lynn Zehner · Larsen, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 5, 2015
• Grant date: Feb 23, 2021
• Expiry date: Aug 28, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2013/51486
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An absorbent article includes a front waist region, a rear waist region, and a crotch region, the front waist region having a front fastener and an outermost surface, the absorbent article further including a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The absorbent article also includes an absorbent assembly including a bodyside liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the bodyside liner and the outer cover; and a gripper handle disposed in the front waist region and extending from the outermost surface, wherein the outermost surface is one of the outer cover and the front fastener.