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Stretchable disposable absorbent undergarment

US4747846A · kind A · utility

303Cited by
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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 3, 1987
Grant dateMay 31, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/51429
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An anatomically form-fitting, generally self-adjusting disposable absorbent slip-on undergarment that may be easily raised and lowered by the wearer during use, e.g., a training pant or incontinence pad. The garment comprising a breathable elastomeric nonwoven laminar outer cover having an absorbent insert structure attached and integrated thereto while allowing substantially unrestricted functional stretchability of the outer cover. The outer cover has closed side panels connecting the front and rear panels and the leg and waist openings thereof, including manually separable side seams having breakable ultrasonic bonds for removing the garment from the wearer upon soiling, without removal of the wearer's outer clothing.

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