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Absorbent article with elasticized region

US11771601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2020
Grant dateOct 3, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/49493
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable absorbent article may include a topsheet, backsheet, absorbent core, and an elasticized region disposed in a leg gasketing system. The elasticized region may include a first elastic member and a second elastic member. The first elastic member is joined to the article at both a first contraction starting point and a first contraction ending point, and the second elastic member is joined to the article at both a second contraction starting point and a second contraction ending point. The first contraction starting point is disposed on a first start axis and the second contraction starting point is disposed on a second start axis, wherein the second start axis is different than the first start axis.

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