Absorbent article with elasticized region
US11771601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2041 |
Classification
- 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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