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Incontinence diaper

US4718901A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 23, 1986
Grant dateJan 12, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 23, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/530131
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to an incontinence diaper built up from a barrier layer (1) and a nonwoven layer (2) affixed thereto for providing two portions (6, 7) surrounding the lower part of the body and a crotch portion (8) connecting these portions. At least one elastic band (17, 18) extends from the central part of the crotch portion (8) along both side edges (11, 12) of said portion, in over both portions (6, 7) and along the entire length of the diaper with the elastic band (17, 18) being attached with a continuously varying tension in the diaper material. The tension in the elastic band (17, 18) is greatest at the crotch portion (8) and diminishes continuously to approximately half its value over both the portions (6, 7).

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