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Absorbent article having a clasp and a method of fastening the absorbent article to an adjacent garment

US5154715A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 1991
Grant dateOct 13, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 26, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/5616
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An absorbent article having a clasp and a method of fastening the absorbent article to an adjacent garment is disclosed. The absorbent article includes a first member and clasp means for holding the first member secure to an adjacent garment, such as to the crotch portion of an undergarment. The clasp means includes two relatively stiff portions joined together by a hinge which permits bending of one portion relative to the other portion. At least one of the portions has an arcuate shape along the length thereof and extends outward from the first member. The arcuate portion is designed to pivot on the hinge and forcefully press the undergarment towards the first member when the absorbent article is worn.

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