Absorbent article having cantilevered cuff members
US4795452A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/1504
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable absorbent article such as a diaper having an outer covering layer comprising a liquid pervious topsheet and a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core encased in the outer covering layer, and at least one cuff member extending outwardly from and along an edge of the absorbent core. The cuff member comprises an upper layer, a base layer, a cantilever flap interposed between the upper layer and the base layer and having a fixed edge and a distal edge, and gathering means such as a plurality of elastic members secured to the cantilever flap. The cuff member enhances containment and fit of the absorbent article and minimizes cuff roll-out and collapse during use.
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