Absorbent article with an ear portion
US11642248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/49047
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article includes a first waist region, a second waist region, and a crotch region disposed between the first and second waist regions. The article further includes a chassis comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet; and an ear. The ear includes a laminate having a first nonwoven and second nonwoven and an elastomeric material sandwiched between said first and second nonwovens. The laminate comprises a plurality of ultrasonic bonds. The ear also has a first inelastic region and an elastic region. The ear is joined to the chassis in the first inelastic region, and a fastening system is joined to the ear in the elastic region.
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