Process for making absorbent articles with extended leg elastics
US12059332B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/49088
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article is described that includes leg elastics that form the outermost edges of the product. The leg elastics can include an increased number of elastomeric strands and can extend outboard of the chassis. In this manner, the leg elastics can form a proper seal with the legs of the wearer without interference and can be visually inspected by a caregiver. Placing the leg elastics outboard of the chassis also provides for an efficient manner of producing the garment by attaching multiple elastic components to the garment along a vertical bonding seam.
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