Disposable diaper with wide elastic gathering means for improved comfort
US4388075A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S428/913
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable diaper having a gathering means adjacent at least one edge of the absorbent panel is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the gathering means is defined by an elastic member having a width dimension of at least 3/8" and a width-to-thickness ratio of at least 100, which provides improved body conformity without undue application of pressure upon the skin of the wearer. The inventive concept in its broadest sense relates to the distribution of the force of gathering means over larger areas to minimize skin irritation. In certain embodiments of the present invention, our improved diaper may have a pleasing ruffled effect at the diaper edge.
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