Patent · US Expired

Seam construction in a disposable training pant, incontinence garment, or diaper

US4938753A · kind A · utility

364Cited by
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37Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 1989
Grant dateJul 3, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 27, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/49076
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A seam construction for an absorbent article comprises a layered composite portion of the absorbent article including a liquid pervious liner, a liquid impervious outer cover, and an absorbent medium therebetween. A pair of stretchable members are joined to the layered composite portion between respective side portions of the outer cover and the liner. The stretchable side members also extend outwardly beyond the opposite side portions of the outer cover and liner. The layered composite portion and each stretchable member form a seam construction that is resistant to liquid leakage and that provides a gentle transition between the layered composite portion and the stretchable members.

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