Disposable hygiene article with improved fit
US11123239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/532
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable hygiene article having an absorbent core with a first area having its narrowest width in the transverse direction in a front portion or at a location of a transition between the front portion and a crotch portion of the article. The absorbent core has a high-density region and a low density region. The absorbent core has a compression line forming an essentially upside down turned V such that the front tip of the V is located on the centre line and the legs of the V diverge towards the core rear edge at a mutual angle (α1) of from 30-120°. The low density region has an average density which is at least 20%, preferably at least 30% and most preferably at least 50% lower than the average density of the high density region. Also disclosed is a method of making the article.
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