Disposal diaper with center gathers
US4935021A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An absorbent article embodied as a disposable diaper construction has been particularly configured for improved fit and comfort by the provision of a center gathering arrangement. In the illustrated embodiments, the diaper includes an absorbent panel structure which is positioned between associated facing and backing layers, and further includes an arrangement of one or more elastic elements which extend longitudinally of the diaper. By this arrangement, a longitudinal gathering force is created on the absorbent panel of the diaper, whereby the diaper is shortened to improve its fit, thus enhancing comfort for the wearer as well as inhibiting leakage from the diaper.
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