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Absorbent product having mechanical attachment mechanism

US5207665A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 1990
Grant dateMay 4, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/5605
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Absorbent products, such as sanitary napkins, are Provided which include mechanical attachment means for securing the undergarment-facing side of these products to an undergarment for minimizing shifting during movements by a wearer. The mechanical attachment means includes male and female fastening elements which engage to capture a portion of the thickness of the undergarment and may include slide fasteners, snap fasteners and fasteners including apertured rings with protruding button male portions.

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