Absorbent article having waist gasketing element
US10980679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/530598
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article for wearing about the lower torso of a wearer includes a first waist region having a first waist edge, a second waist region having a second waist edge, and a crotch region disposed between the first and second waist regions. The article further includes a first longitudinal edge, a second longitudinal edge, and a chassis having a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet. A waist gasketing element is joined to the chassis and disposed in one of the first waist region or the second waist region. The waist gasketing element has a top layer and a bottom layer, an inboard lateral edge and an outboard lateral edge, and first area, A1. The top layer is bonded to the bottom layer in a closure bond region by a closure bonding technique. The closure bond region has an aggregate closure bond area, BA, which is at least about 10% of the first area, A1.
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