Front or rear opening closed-sided absorbent articles
US11752045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/530481
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Absorbent articles with front and rear opening features are disclosed. An article may comprise an absorbent insert comprising an outer cover, a liner, and a core between the outer cover and liner, a first waist panel coupled to the insert and having a first waist panel bottom edge, a first waist panel top edge, a first waist panel outer surface, and a first waist panel inner surface, and a second waist panel coupled to the insert. The first waist panel may be coupled to the second waist panel along side edges of the article, and the first waist panel may further comprise a weakened region comprising weakened portions extending at least partially between the first waist panel bottom edge and the first waist panel top edge. The weakened region may have a weakened region percentage of between about 45% and about 90%.
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